Allan,

Ok tried both of those things and neither one helped at all.

It just doesn't seem to take up any tape at all....however it takes up the tape into the other reel when its playing.

Allan, In reponse to your second message...

Just plain rewind....rewind in play mode seem to work fine as does fast foward...of course in plain rewing mode the slack isn't as great so very little is left out but it doesnt seem as if any is being brought back in.

I couldn't seem to get plain fast foward to work... I guess I had forgot to try it without being in play mode.

Karen

August 04, 2001 8:14 P.M. est.

Karen; Gotcha! My guess is either bad idler tires or a bad reel motor or both! Try the idler tire replacement first then let me know and I'll see if I can find a distrbutor for a reel motor for you Al.

P.S. I've got a bunch of xtra reel belts(which you should replace also) If you want a couple for free contact me @ my email address!

To Karen the symptoms you describe - capable of fast-forwarding or rewinding in play mode but not when the tape is stopped - is exactly what I'd expect for worn idler tires. This is the one 'easy' fix for the novice. While you wait for the belt kit you can still use your VCR if you remember to hit rewind before ejecting to take op the slack - assuming the tires aren't so far gone they can't even suck up the excess tape. Check with the top off that it's working.

By the way DO NOT attempt to readjust the back tension bar as Alan suggested - it'll mess up things further...

Somehow I'm reminded of NASA/Apollo 13 communications in trying to work this problem...

"Can you stir the cryo tanks without killing us this time, Jim?"...

Ever wonder how Beta got it's name?

"Sony had to think of an appropriate name for this definitive product. What Kihara called the Azimuth Recording had been nicknamed the Beta Recording, beta being the Japanese word used to describe the way signals were recorded onto the tape. From this sprung the idea of using the word beta. Just as the tape path in the U-matic loading system resembled the letter U, the tape path in the new loading system closely resembled the Greek letter § or beta, when seen from above. This symbol is associated with good luck and can be construed as a drawn out pronunciation of the English word better. Max, an abbreviation of the word maximum was intended to impart a meaning of grandness, and was then added to the end. The name Betamax was born."

Taken from the 'Sony History' page at URL http://www.sony.co.jp/en/Fun/SH/1-13/h1.html which is a narrative on the history of the videocassette. URL http://www.sony.co.jp/en/Fun/SH/1-13/h5.html has the page about Betamax...

No you know....

Did you ever wonder how Beta got it's name?

"Sony had to think of an appropriate name for this definitive product. What Kihara called the Azimuth Recording had been nicknamed the Beta Recording, beta being the Japanese word used to describe the way signals were recorded onto the tape. From this sprung the idea of using the word beta. Just as the tape path in the U-matic loading system resembled the letter U, the tape path in the new loading system closely resembled the Greek letter § or beta, when seen from above. This symbol is associated with good luck and can be construed as a drawn out pronunciation of the English word better. Max, an abbreviation of the word maximum was intended to impart a meaning of grandness, and was then added to the end. The name Betamax was born."

Taken from the 'Sony History' page at URL http://www.sony.co.jp/en/Fun/SH/1-13/h1.html which is a narrative on the history of the videocassette. URL http://www.sony.co.jp/en/Fun/SH/1-13/h5.html has the page about Betamax and the origin of it's name...

Now you know....

August 04,2001 9:16 P.M. est.

To Olive; I did not tell Karen to try to adjust the back tension YET! it was one possible option. I know that this adjustment sometimes works if the tape is too slack when unthreading and gets snarled! Stick to Sonys!

Karen; One thing Olive forgot to mention is that the idler assembly seperates into 3 parts a top with a idler tire, then a gear, and then a bottom also with a idler tire. Those little washers that Olive mentioned go INSIDE THE GEAR and tend to fall out when you take the assembly of of the pin holding it in place there may be anywhere from 2-6 of them and they are absolutely necessary to maintain balance. So if they fall out put them back inside the gear immediatly so as not to lose them and then proceed with replacing the idler tires and Belt. Al Smith.

I think I'd mentioned that there were several parts to remove, but if you didn't see it that way, Karen most likely wouldn't have. Those little washers can be quite pesky. Remember that central hub thingie goes back fat side down...

is there anyn one out their???

Hi,My trusty Sony has finally stopped .

Is there any way that my betamax tapes can be played on a VHS player?

Help !. I'm looking for a good working order Betamax player but am having no luck in the North West (UK). Does anyone suggest where I can source one ?

To Allan, Olive, A. Choate, and others who helped Karen with her problem Sanyo. Keep up the good work! This is what being betaphiles is about, helping each other with beta history and beta problems. Since the electronics manufacturers have sadly abandoned the format, we have only each other to turn to and to seek help from. I am impressed by the knowledge you possess on beta fixit knowhow. Once again, keep up the good work :) Howard

Wanted Sony Betamax SL 800 ME !Please send me your offer per E-mail

<<<Name: Terry MillerEmail: [email protected] 6th August 12:52 pm U.K. Time

Hi, My trusty Sony has finally stopped .Is there any way that my betamax tapes can be played on a VHS player?>>>

Coitenly!!!

If the tapes are mono just get a Sony SL-2000 Beta -> VHS adapter - in Europe that model number is SL-F1. HiFi tapes require either an SL-HF 300 adapter or the European SL-HF 100 adapter... ;o)

Thanks everyone for your help especially you allan and olive!

I am going to go ahead and order the idler belt kit and try and fix it myself...I will let you all know how it goes.

Karen

Does anyone know if some Sony beta remotes require some type of programming in order to use them? I have the original remote (RMT-135) for my SL-HFT7 that will not operate the machine, I know the machine will work with a remote cause it works with a universal remote. The RMT-135 remote has a red light underneath the tinted cover on the front that will flash rapidly after pressing buttons for awhile, but it still wont function the vcr. Thanks for any help.

Troubleshooting questions

Do you suppose maybe the IR transmitter bulb might've burt out? That's the light actually transmitting the signal not that red light.Radio Shack sells an infrared test/detector card that lets you check that bulb. They also sell replacement IR bulbs.

Are you using good batteries for that remote?

Is the RMT-135 designed also to control a TV set? Have you switched it to run the VCR?

Does the SL-HFT 7 have a remote on/off or a VTR 1/VTR 2 switch?

If it's the origional remote it should presumably not need any programming.

Just wanted to know if someone tell me if I can buy a frequency converter for my betamax. My father purchased it in 1980 in abu dhabi, but we moved to the US in 1990 and since then it has been collecting dust. But until we left it was working in mint condition. We still kept all our tapes and would love to watch em again. I have a mutlisystem TV..so viewing would not be a prob. So any help on how to switch the frequency from 50 to 60 Hz.

The remote is working now. It is for the vcr only, there are no buttons for a TV, and there isn't a remote on/off button on the vcr (or the remote for that matter), but thanks for the suggestions. The last time I tryed it a few weeks ago, it would not work although I had brand new alkaline AA batteries in it, for some reason, it is working now without having done anything to it. This is the first time I've used it in the 2 years I have owned this vcr, and have just discovered that all the functions on the remote work except rewind and record, so I'm back to using the universal remote!

To Sameer Junaid.

Mhat model Beta is it?

On my American SL-HF 300 there's a setting switch for 50 and 60 hz in the back so Sony might've provided one on your model especially if it was specifically made for the Middle Eastern market.

By the way your VCR may be a dual voltage machine that automatically compensates voltage. Not knowing the model number though I can't be certain.

At any rate Radio Shack would be your best bet for a Voltage Adapter.

To Richard - It's likely dirt, dust or some liquid like soda has gotten inside the remote. If you can carefully disassemble it without breaking anything, try cleaning the underside of the rubber membrane and the corresponding curcuit board with a alcohol soaked cloth. Don't try to rub off those black dots as they're supposed to be there.

If the remote's too stubborn to get apart, take out the batteries, spray it all over with 'Scrubbing Bubbles' type cleaner and wash the unit under warm water. Let it sit for a couple days to drip dry out before installing the batteries and trying it again. Do this as a last resort because there is a risk of electronic damage.

Hello Again,

To Please All Of You Out There Here It Is Again In Lower case.

Remember my website : http://members.aol.com/lucreziagalaxy/index.html

at which you can get any part for the Sony SL-C9 UB, complete replacement boards, dc/dc converter and even a complete Sony SL C9 -UB.

V2000 both 1st and 2nd Generation Models in working order can also be provided. Videotapes for both systems also available so visit my pages.

Lucrezia

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Hi Does anyone know anthing about the Sony SL-F1UB portable vcr? (SL-2000 in the US,I think)I want to be able to put a composite video signal into the camara socket (pin 1) or the accessory socket (which pin?), and get it to modulate the rf output, preferably with no tape in the machine. Is this possible? At the moment I only seem to get an rf modulated signal at playback. I do not have a manual.Thanks,Mike

To Olive: can you please outline what this Sony SL-2000 Beta -> VHS adapter is? I think it is not only my own interest to learn about such a great device.

To Mike: I live in Germany and own the SL-F1E which should have the same connectors as the F1UB. I think it is possible.And if you are one of these lucky men equipped with the VMC-330 or VMC-110 cables (for which I'm desparately looking for....grrrrr..:-)) here's my advice.Set the switch Line/Camera (on the cable) to LINE and feed your video signal through the BNC-IN connector.Audio through RCA Audio-IN of course. To watch the video you must tune the SL-F1 RF-channel on the back with a small screwdriver to your TV or adjust your TV's channel to the RF.

If you don't have this cable it will be rather complicated:

Video In is pin 23Video GND pin 24Audio In is pin 14 and 16Audio GND pin 15

In addition you have to connect pin 1 to GND. This selects Line In.

For your orientation: Pin 1 isthe most right pin in the upper row and pin 26 is the most left one in the lower row of pins.

Good Luck

Gerhard

To Gerhard - That was my facicious way of saying that the only adapter available to play a Beta tape on a VHS VCR is a Beta VCR hooked up to the VHS machine...

August 07,2001 8:08 P.M. est.

Olive; Looks like We are going to have to start charging for the answers to the Beta/vhs conversion question again. Al!

How much you wanna bet our Miss Lucrezia has a prototype Beta - VHS tape adapter stashed amongst her collection of SLC-9 DC -> DC converters ;o)

By the way, quick tip for BetaMovie-cammers still out there when shooting at night set the white balance switch to the lightbulb setting instead of the sunlight setting or everything'll turn out yellow...

I wasn't sure so I ended up taping a half hour of murky yellowish video...

Oh well sometimes you gotta learn the hard way....

I am looking for some info on a portable Betamax slp 300 I need to know if this machine is capable of running Beta I,II, & III playbacks any info would be great! Thanks

Hello Again,

To Please All Of You Out There Here It Is Again In Lower case.

Remember my website : http://members.aol.com/lucreziagalaxy/index.html

at which you can get any part for the Sony SL-C9 UB, complete replacement boards, dc/dc converter and even a complete Sony SL C9 -UB.

V2000 both 1st and 2nd Generation Models in working order can also be provided. Videotapes for both systems also available so visit my pages.Needless to say, I can also supply Betamax Video Cameras

Lucrezia

To Olive and Allan:

ok ok - next time I pay.

Gerhard

This E-Beta search http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?MfcISAPICommand=GetResult&query=%28Beta%2CBetamax%2CBetamovie%2CBetacord%2CBetavision%29&ebaytag1=ebayreg&ht=1&category0=293&SortProperty=MetaEndSort&sc=1&st=0

used to give the best results but for some reason I'm having trouble bringing it up. Either it won't come up at all or it will crash my computer. Anyboday else having problems with it?

Has E-bay picked up a virus or something?

Having just ried that search I can bring up the first page but I can't check the newly listed first option nor can I bring up another page. Damned cheap Timex-Sinclair & Altair 8800 server with a VHS VCR tape drive...

August 08,2001 1:40 P.M. est.

Olive I've been working on Ebay so when I saw your messages I tried searching Betacam and seperately Betamax from the ebay home page and had no problem. when the results came in I went to the sort by line and clicked newly listed items first also no problem. Am I making or missing the point? Best Wishes Al.

O-live, true whatever that search string is didn't work for me either. Tho I don't know how that goes on Ebay. The way I do it is to goto Ebay goto consumer electronics goto tv, vcrs, etc., and when I get to that page in the search box I type in Beta and I got 128 items listed for Beta, of which an item ending in a couple hours is a Sanyo VRC500 camcorder. Anyway after I finish looking at the Beta listings I go back and type in Betamax and get a few more listings; although some are dupes of the Beta query. And if I'm looking for "Restaurant Quality" blank tapes I type Betacam in the search box. But then like you say that old Timex-Sinclair and Altair server is getting flakey. You should switch to a Kaypro with the Altair server and an 8-track tape drive. Works for me. LOL :-} .

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After looking on ebay I did not realise the Dragons computers are very rare and I was brought up with one a dragon 64 which still works perfectly... I know this is a beta site so ignore this but to those who have a dragon/collects dragons or most importantly have 'frogger' game pls pls contact me.Thank you:-)Kepp on Betamaxing!!

FOR SALE: SONY BETAMAX VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER, Model SL-2401, 39.5 watt, It has an RF unit with 3 channel and 4 channel VHF. It has a clock to set programing, date, month and time. Good condition. Size 15" x 17" 3 inches thick. Front Loader. Asking price $145.00 plus shipping.

I also have 28 movies tapes for sale. I am asking $3.00 each plus cost of shipping.

I checked this afternoon and my search came up OK. Must've been one of those 'rolling blackouts' at E-bay's server farm.

As for the subject of arcane computers, how 'bout a Coleco 'Adam' computer system with it's 'digtal data pack' audiocassette drive?

Or that TRS-80 portable model...

Speaking of... I actually have a couple of the 128k Color Computer 3s growing penicillin in my cellar. Maybe E-bay could use 'em...

Or my Apple II-GS and/or IIc...

or an IBM PC jr with 512k add on card...

or an origional IBM PC...

The Olive Elaine Thomas cellar museum of obsolete technology... Just step over the Sharp VHS VCR with the missing cassatte door and push past the RCA CED player, the GE reel to reel tape recorder, two color TV sets with those 'twisty dials', the filmstrip projector and institutional grade record player - you know the one that came in a latched fabric cover case that smelled musty and the teacher had to tape a penny on the needle so it wouldn't skip...

By the way the only Beta item to show is a TT-2000 tuner module that lost it's VCR - I'm still using the Beta stuff ;o)

???

To Lenora,

The SLP-300 will play Beta I speed only. Sony later came out with the SLP-305, which will play all three speeds (Beta I, II, and III). Hope this info helps. Howard

I am having a problem with my SLHF450. The unit immediately ejects tapes upon insertion. A local repair shop claims it needs a new cam gear assembly which is no longer available from Sony. Can anyone verify if this indeed could be the problem and if so, perhaps suggest where I might be able to pick up this part? At this point, even the part number would help!

Hello all!I have a problem with my SL-C5E Betamax:There are no capstan servo lock in record and playback! With horrible Wow on sound but no noise bars! And i tried to change the capstan belt, with no improved result!What are the fault....?? The Caps on the Capstan Servo board?

Can you help me?

Best Regards

Emil J. From DK

Oops!I forgot to say:I´ve tried to readjust the "Capstan Free Run Speed"!No servo lock! :(

Emil J. From DK

Hello,

Does anyone know where I can get a service manual for a Sony Betamax SL-C6AS? I'mwilling to pay for shipping from overseas.

Thanks in advance,

Rob Kelsen,Melbourne Australia.

FOR SALE: SONY SL-2710 WITH REMOTE AND ORIGINAL PACKING BOX-$500.00,ZENITH VR9750J WITH REMOTE-SAME AS A SONY SL-5800-$500.00 ALL GUARANTEED WORKING

Try this page Emil

http://www.palsite.info/slc5tech.html

I own three American Beta machines inherited from an old friend along with at least 300 videos. All three of the machines are now out of commission for one reason or another - each needs repair. I'm now looking for a repairman or service company that will repair Beta machines. I'd like to try and get the SL-HF680D machine fixed because it was the last machine that worked. If I recall the problem came down to the inability to insert a tape but I'm not sure. I'm located in downtown San Francisco but would be willing to ship the machine anywhere within the U.S. for repair. Can anyone point me in the right direction? So far I've tried visiting the Sony VCR repair site and leaving a message there (last month) but no response has ever been received. Thanks for any assistance. Mike Ryan

August 11,2001 2:58 P.M. est.

Mike; Try Andy Sanchez in Modesto, Ca http://[email protected] he has been around for a while! Also on the palsite betamax site under directories is a list of repair centers for different countries click U.S.A. and see what you come up with! Best wishes Al Smith.

HiI have a Sony SL-F30 which has been in storage for 10+ years and now refuses to work. Tape loads ok, fast wind stops after several seconds. The description of the Hall Effect device seems to fit the first problem: from service pages "No head rotationYou may find that the head drum fails to rotate. This is due to a problem with the Hall effect device on the head drum motor which is secured by a blob of glue which tends to become conductive especially if it absorbs moisture. The best remedy is to remove the glue from the device. To do this first remove the rotor from the bottom of the drum by undoing the lock-nut. Sometimes, however, it is enough to wait for the damp to dry out. "From the underside of the machine I have removed the hexagonal nut in the centre of what looks like a magnetic shield on the bottom of the rotor. This now rotates independently of the slotted screw and disc at the other end of the spindle, ie the top of the head, but doesn't seem to want come off. There is a small white plastic housing at 2:00 o'clock from the front of the machine(upside down)with a half-visible device with 4 leads coming off it. Is this the Hall effect device referred to? If so, I can see glue (Secotine-like) covering the 4 leads. Is the problem due to glue on the leads or on the body of the device itself? I can probably get the glue off the leads without removing the rotor. If not, how do you get the rotor to come off with minimal force?With regard to the rewind problem:"Stops after few seconds in the rewind a review modes. Modification: change resistor R2 to 33kohms (panel RD20)"Where is panel RD20? What vaue is R2 originally?

If anyone can help, I'll be eternally grateful! Thanks in advance.

Æ Ollie groans at the thought of another lost Beta... Æ

Hi. Can someone tell me if it's possible to make tv-records with a Sony SLO 1700? I read that this machine has no tuner, so I want to know how to record a tv-programme with the SLO 1700. Thanks...

With a external tuner or connect the Beta to another VCR with a tuner!

Regards

Emil Jensen

Just hook the SLO-1700 to a cable box. It you want true stereo recording make sure the cable box has A/V outputs. However since low end HiFi VHS VCRs are cheaper than dirt nowadays you might just as well hook your SLO-1700 to one. Than you can pirate rental movies to Beta like the video gods meant you to... ;-)

August 12,2001 2:25 P.M. est.

To Chris; Regretfully I think you have gone beyond the expertise available on this chat page. If you really want to you could spend the money and take it to a shop but it might be cheaper to buy a used machine on an Auction Site or from Miss Lucrezia on our chat page.

To Marc; Sonys are not my Specialty so I dont know how old your machine is. BUT I seem to recall that there was another way to record T.V. on the older machines. IF you vcr has both input and output Antenna Wire posts you can attach one end of a piece of antenna wire to them(there were usually 2-one for audio and one for video signals) and the other end of the antenna wire to a cable converter plug and plug it into the output of your cable box or if you have an old fashioned antenna on your T.V. attach the antenna wire from the VCR at the same point where the antenna attaches and use the T.V. Tuner to bring in the programs you want to record. This is the way we used to record in the good old days. It works but is a lot of bother and there are a few more details you should know if you want to pursue it . If so E-mail me!

By the by folks have you heard this one?

Q= What do you call a gun with a hot water bottle hanging from it?

A= You mean you never heard of a "SICK" shooter?

KLUNK!!! Best Wishes Al Smith.

Hi folks! I'm back again in my office at my PC. I had a very short vacation (only one week) and was very busy. It was the reason why I did not answer to some messages. Thanks for everyone who adviced me. About head cleaning I want to say that I am not using cleaning cassettes anymore because of two reasons. The first reason is that in most cases the tape is abrasive and causes head damage. Of course the wet cleaning tape is better but here comes the second reason - even in this case it is not possible to clean different rotating parts properly - especially a pinch roller. For these reasons I am not using cleaning tapes. My Toshiba V9600 is the only one working Beta machine at this moment (I also have Sony SL-C7E and SL-C44PS and Universum 10300). The problem with SL-C44PS is damaged voltage regulator IC STR1229 which I have ordered but have not received yet (maybe someone knows analog?). What about he last one machine I think is is Sanyo clone - top loader with piano keys. Sorry for being too long ...

hi therea friend has asked me to try and find a good repair shop for sony betamax vcr's, he has a sony slt30me and a sony slt50me (not sure of problems),any recommendations, he lives in central london. hope someone can help rgds steve

Hello Again,

To Please All Of You Out There Here It Is Again In Lower case.

Remember my website : http://members.aol.com/lucreziagalaxy/index.html

at which you can get any part for the Sony SL-C9 UB, complete replacement boards, dc/dc converter and even a complete Sony SL C9 -UB.

V2000 both 1st and 2nd Generation Models in working order can also be provided. Videotapes for both systems also available so visit my pages. Needless to say, I can also supply Betamax Video Cameras

Lucrezia

Hi, The wet cleaning tape is not good to use. It is based on cloth, fibers of which cancatch on the edges of the heads and split or crack them. At the least, it can jam therotating mechanism. Dry tapes are worse, as they are based on sandpaper, which can wear downthe heads - quickly.

The one to use (when you don't want or can't open your machine) is based on regular recordingtape,,,it then has extra cleaning and lubrication chemicals added. (blank tapes have theseadded , also- but only a small amount, since more would degrade the image quality recorded onsaid tape.) When 3 M (Scotch) was in the magnetic media business, they made and sold such atape, and later licensed it to Sony. This tape is no worse than regular recording tape onany machine, and will not cause increased head wear, nor endanger the heads. There are timeswhen you would want to clean (or make sure your heads are clean) your heads and not do acomplete cleaning. When you open your machine you also put your heads at risk,, if you arenot very careful, and are not skilled.

I do have some of these Scotch Beta Head Cleaners for sale,,,held over from when Scotch was inthe tape business. $10 each, 2 for $15 $50 case of 10.

Ira Leonard USA

Hi all,

Sorry to sound patronising, or maybe self-congratulating? but I can't help thinking what a super chat page this is for us Betaphiles. Apart from the occasional 'stranger lost in search of love' visitor, we never get much abuse and its an excellent example of community spirit!

Anyway enough yuk! What I would like to ask is, does anyone know of a similar chat page site for audio reel to reel tape buffs? I doubt if anything would be quite as good as this site, but if anyone knows of a R2R site please let me know.

Cheers.

Barry.

Sanyo ntx 100 front loader..Sony c20 front loader new heads fitted 3 months ago..Offers UK only..Nigel

Check The Yahoo clubs and/or Groups sites. They have chat pages for just about everything...

Is it possible to splice the Bet tape?if so how?

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hello place can you help ?I look at the Ciruit diagram for my Betamax Video!if you can help me ,please write to me a mail.Thanks

You can splice video tape if you're desperate. There will be picture distortion at the splice and you risk damaging your heads. I splice at the leader when I cut out a damaged section at the beginning of the tape. I use standard audio splicing tape crosswise, being careful to butt the two sections together so no adhesive is showing on the outside face of the tape.

Re 'splicing tape'-

I find the best way to splice the ENDS of tapes (ie at the join to the leader tape) is to cut a long piece of splicing tape or Scotch 'invisible' mending tape (Scoth No 81 I think it is). Prepare the tape end and leader by laying them over each other excatly in line, then cutting through both to get an accurate matching butt. Then lay the tape end halfway across an end of splicing tape and carefully butt-up the leader to it. Then leaving a generous loop, double over the splicing tape to seal the other side of the butt joint, thus 'sandwiching' the joint. The folded over tape does not have to be dead square. Just make sure the jointed area is flat and free of air bubbles (rub gently over the back of the tape with a smooth hard tool to clear air bubbles), then cut slightly into the edges of joint/splicing tape to create a slightly concave double-sided spliced joint.

This gives double adhesion strength and also prevents any adhesive seeping out between the butted joint.

Barry.

August 15,2001 6:10 P.M. est.

Hmmm? Looks like tape splicing is all tied up! Heh Heh! - But here is a Addendum;Its good to know where on the tape the splice is(I Always run my spliced tapes to a point 50mm before the splice, stop play and then fast forward past the splice then start to play again). So what I do after I finish putting in a splice is to put the tape in the machine, set the counter to 0000 (or in the case of Sonys' to 0 minutes) andrewind the tape to its begining. I then record either the amount of tape (or in case of Sony the amount of time) on the tape for future reference so that I won't take a chance in breaking off a Video Head by using the fast foreward to go past the splice point as outlined above! Best Wishes Al.

P.S. Barry its NOT repeat NOT flakey to say that you like this website for ANY reason-YOU WALK THE WALK! Al.

We are looking for a PAL video player including a TV tuner in 12V. Anyone know where to get one? Kind regards,RossE-mail: [email protected]

I don't like to take chances with splices in the middle of the tape. Better to set aside some deadshells to put the two halves in their own housings. I then splice the loose end to a leader tape with ordinary Scotchª invisible tape using a box-cutter blade to remove the excess tape.

Have anyone information about beta-places in Barcelona or anywhere in Spain?. Thanks.

Does anyone know of anybody in the Watford, England area who could fix an SLC -30. IT works fine, but it will not eject the tape that is in there. Cheers for any help.

I have an aiwa vc-50m. it is a porable unit. It has an ac pack changes 120volts ac to 50 volts 13watts and slips into the unit like a batgery. Mine has several shorts and I'm unable to find a circuit diagram for it so I can get it fixed.

Wanted Information for Sony SL 800 ME.

Any idea as to why it 'crashed'. Maybe we can bring it back...

Hi a

Hi All

My Sony Betamax has just crashed and I am looking to replace it

Does any one know of, or have, a Betamax they are willing to sell that is in good working conditionn

If you do please contact me at the above Email address.

Hi all. I have a Sony NTSC Beta model question for you Sony Beta fans here. I would like to know if there are any substantive differences between the Sony SL-30 and SL-3030, and between the Sony SL-90 and SL-9090, other than the fact that the SL-30 and SL-90 have silver-colored casings and trims, and the SL-3030 and SL-9090 have black-colored casings and trims. I already own a SL-30, and currently have a lead on acquiring a SL-3030, but I would get the SL-3030 only if it is a completely different model than the SL-30, and not just a SL-30 with a different-colored housing and trim. Thanks for any info on this matter. Howard.

Hi All

My Sony Betamax needs new heads, I am looking to replace it. Does anyone know of, or have, a Beta machine in good condition that they are willing to part with. If the price is right I am willing to purchase it as soon as possible. I would prefer a Sony

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Any working models of the TT F1 tuner timer for sale?

NEC N70EU 4 sale. I will ship internationally if I am emailed first before the auction is over about that.http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1265935286

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After much searching, I finally found a Betamax machine for sale to add to my collection of old technology stuff... it's an SL-C9, goodcondition, only problem is that the seller wants $615 Australian dollars for it! (maybe 350 American.) I can't even *afford*, that price, let alone go down the path of trying to justify it.... *sigh*looks like I'm going to have to wait a little longer..

Is this really market price for an SL-C9? I know it's a nice machine, but still....

Thats is an insane price, even for at SL-C9, its not even a hifi unit!But in the other way.... its a VERY good Betamax, and it very rare!

regards

Emil Jensen

Is there any way to hook up an NTSC Mini DV Camcorder to a VHS VCR in Australia ( where PAL is established ) and have it play back properly ?

I have a fully serviced Sanyo VTC-5000 VCR for auction on eBay. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1266250383

To the gay chinaman - unless you want to have gay sex in front of a Betamovie camera or want to share your vast collection of gay sex movies recorded on Beta you're wasting everybody's time here. There are plenty of gay sex chat rooms available online for your gay sex needs...

To Aussiebloke - to hook an NTSC camcorder to a PAL VCR you need an intervening multisystem converter box. Really good electronic stores will sell them as well as broadcast/video production supply houses. Some cameras MAY have an NTSC/PAL conversion built in... My Ixla still digi-camera can output to NTSC or PAL. Consult your instruction manual for details...

I HAVE A SONY SL5000, THAT I WISH TO SELL TO A FRIEND. WHAT WOULD BE A FAIR PRICE? THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. OH, YES IT WORKS.

As Beta VCRs go the SL-5000 is a fairly basic machine. About $40-50 bux is more or less what they're worth.

I have a UVW - 1800P recorder. Can someone please show me how to recorder new timecode on tape that has already been striped such that the picture and sound remain intact and only the timecode is recorded afresh?

Thanks,Dave.

Thanks everybody for the advice,but it is a bit techical for this old digger,regards

Oh,by the way I am dumping the snapped tape,also just got an immaculate cl30,manual and remote ,makes this old digger very happy,regards

<<<just got an immaculate cl30,manual and remote>>>

SWEET! ;-)

I'm waitng for the UPS man to show up with my SL-HFT7 SuperBetaTheater VCR. I so hope it runs OK...

Hello, I have a Sony SLO-260 Betamax VCR sitting here. Though it's a bit dirty, it works great. Just tested it out by hooking it up to my cable and recorded and played back some stuff with no problem.I am wondering, since this unit is old and is Beta I only, was curious if it is worth trying to sell it off or just trash it?Thanks for any help in advance!I currently have 2 Beta VCRs I use and over 200 Beta tapes.

James, a SLO-260 in good working condition is still of some value to the beta collectors and afficienados out there. The regular beta users may not have a need for it, but the hardcore beta collectors may still want it for their collections. I would suggest you float a sale proposal for this unit here on the message board and also on ebay, and see what turns up. If you post this VCR for bidding on ebay, I would recommend starting with a fairly low and modest beginning price or reserve. I'm sure if you do that you will get plenty of bids for your unit. Good luck. Howard.

can any one tell me how to download movies,music&games or does any one know of any addresses,ive just got broadband & im new to this

just got broadband,does anyone know of any addresses or can tell me how to download music,movies or games

JUST IN CASE ALL OF YOU DON'T BELIEVE I AM THE BEST IN BETAMAX.

HERE IS A TESTIMONIAL AND REFERENCE I HAVE JUST RECEIVED PRAISING BOTH MY WORK AND THE ABILITY I HAVE TO FIND RARE PARTS.THIS WAS RECEIVED FROM STAN IN SCOTLAND Hello to all who read this.Yes I had a Sony SLC9 that was not feeling so well. A severe case of DC converter sickness. I took it to numerous so called medics but nobody could make it well and it got put into the attic to ferment. Then one day I was on the net and came across WWW.Betapals and found Lucreciagalaxy and in no time what so ever we were in touch and a cure was on the dispensing table. My unit was parcel posted (well insured as instructed) forthwith and once again I received rapid response. The C9 problems had been diagnosed and surgery to put right had been identified. All I had to do was submit the necessary from my "drink token" account and the C9 went under the knife. The treatment was not cheap but when born neither was the C9. So far the unit (patient) is responding to all commands and if all goes well has undergone a full reincarnation.No I am not in the medical profession, actualy I am a mechanical biased person. But to finish I must say well done lucrezia as all the credit goes to her. All the best and keep operatingStan ps ( note this is in lower case. Just a joke upper doesn't worry me as it does some people) LUCREZIA REMEBER MY PAGES ARE AT:http://members.aol.com/lucreziagalaxy/index.html

Howard: Thanks for your reply. I kinda figured the SLO-260 wasnt worth much to regular Beta users. I have no use for it, so I will put it up for sale sometime. I don't like using ebay, but I guess that would be the best way. Shipping will be expensive, the sucker weighs like 50 pounds. Anyway, thanks for your insight and comments.

Hi,

Can any of you Betamax people out there help with a problem I have regarding a betamax machine? I have recently acquired a Betamax SL - 25 betamax vcr slimline machine from the USA. I want to get it working in this country can anyone help with sorting this problem?

Hope to here from some one soon. lcondi

<<<Name: LCondi I have recently acquired a Betamax SL - 25 betamax vcr slimline machine from the USA. I want to get it working in this country can anyone help with sorting this problem?>>>

Using an NTSC Beta in, I'm presuming in the UK or another PAL/SECAM broadcast country is a fairly problematic situation but it can be done. You'll need an NTSC/PAL converter box for the signal coming in and another box going to the TV set unless you either have a Universal VCR and or TV set. In that case you'll need only one converter box

Now if you plan on using a satellite dish that will be dedicated to NTSC broadcast you can forgo at least one converter box.

You obviously must also get a heavy duty power adapter in order to safely use a 120 volt SL-25 on 240 volt European current.

If I'm not mistaken European broadcasts are in the UHF range so you may be able to use the built-in tuner. However I'm not sure european sets can use the 3 or 4 VHF channel that the RF modulator outputs to so you'll probably need AV cables and some BNC adapters

By the way you won't be able to play PAL recorded Beta tapes on your machine. Nor will tapes recorded on your machine be playable on PAL machines with the exception of the few Multi-system betas out there.

I should mention that if you're located in Canada, Japan, Mexico, Latin America or South America - they all use the NTSC broadcast standard so you'll probably be able to skip all the above though you may need a voltage converter or at least a plug adapter...