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Fernando
Monday 4th November 2024
8:03 pm U.K.

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Hello, my c6 plays tapes correctly in video and audio, but when recording it records the video correctly, but the audio undulates in a constant out of tune, it only happens when playing something recorded from the video itself.Help please

Craig Munten
Sunday 3rd November 2024
12:06 am U.K.

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Hey y'all new here!

So i have a sl-c9 where L361 in the PSU is very high pitched whining it is so anoying! I've spent 5 hours trying to find out why.

All caps in the PSU have been changed and before that it also had the same whine.

Is this common for L361 to whine? Other PSU from my second c9s also does that!

The whining is dependent on the load off the PSU, for example rewind and it pitches up

Are there any Infos in which value L361 has and which new Coil could be fitted and if it's even the Coil? I'm just out off ideas now.

Thx in advance!

Craig Munten
Sunday 3rd November 2024
12:00 am U.K.

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Fivos Sakellis
Sunday 27th October 2024
6:25 pm U.K.

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Hi JoeyTech2000

Although I don't have a manual for this model, it almost certainly uses a switching power supply like the earlier T30 /T50ME multi system Betas. That being said, you may have a failed switching transistor or a failed MB3759/TL494CN PWM IC. If the mains fuse has blown up with burn marks then something is short-circuit in the primary side of the PSU.

JoeyTech2000
Sunday 20th October 2024
7:49 pm U.K.

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Hello Everyone. I have a Sony Model Sl-800ME Multistandard.

The power is completely DEAD. Just tearing into it now. no sign of anything obvious, so far components all seem ok.

Just in the cursory check over phase of things right now.

Does anyone have a schematic or service manual on this one?

or perhaps a list of similar decks with same power supply? any help would be appreciated.

and just for you capacitor guys, none of them are bulging, or leaking on the board.

I will be going through them soon anyway.

Noel Higgins
Friday 18th October 2024
9:23 pm U.K.

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To John Till,

I have not seen any commercial beta video tape cleaners but I have an original Sony tape winder/rewinder.

However here is a video from a guy who made his own unit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYPxLwgXbbE

Some ideas there on making a cleaning machine. See him demonstrating the cleaning process using his "do it yourself" home made cleaning machine but personally I would be using a mask whilst doing that.

I have previously tried to convert Sony SLC6 but tape drag was too high. Maybe an old Sanyo top loader would be a better starting point - stronger motors.

cheers Noel - Also in Australia (Betaheaven.com)

Mark Butler
Friday 11th October 2024
8:08 pm U.K.

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Good evening

I have some Betamax machines I want to use so I can begin digitising the numerous tapes I have. One of the machines is an old Sony SL C20 unit which is like to use. However, the sound is faulty

The alternative is a Toshiba unit which works fine but Id still like to get the C20 repaired if possible.

Does anyone know if there is a UK service centre I can send my C20 unit to so it can be refurbished/repaired?

I have a couple of Sanyo units which can be used by someone who needs spares - just let me know if its of use to anyone.

Best regards

Mark

Mike Stevenson
Sunday 6th October 2024
1:52 pm U.K.

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Hi folks - I have recently acquired a Sony C5 -UB. It powers up, all appears to work - however, it won't rewind tapes. I found this: https://www.palsite.com/slc5tech.html - I'm assuming a 'rewind kit' is a set of replacement belts, which may have snapped over time. I'm going to roll up my sleeves and take a crack at fixing the old girl, but does anyone know where / how I can get hold of one of these rewind kits? Thanks all!

John Till
Sunday 6th October 2024
11:20 am U.K.

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Does anyone know if a Betamax tape winder/cleaner has been made and where I can find one?

There are some available for VHS but I r yet to fine any for Betamax.

Regards, John in Australia

Fivos Sakellis
Sunday 6th October 2024
11:01 am U.K.

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Hello Keith Wyatt

Have you checked that the tape counter is moving whilst a transport function is taking place? This machine has a hall-effect sensor on the tape counter that monitors tape movement. If the counter doesn't work (likely to a weak or broken belt), the microcontroller will think the take-up spool is not turning and will shut the machine down. To eject the tape in this condition, press the eject button, wait for the motor to stop, and then turn the power switch off and then back on. You may need to repeat this process for a couple of times until the tape is released.

Fivos

Keith Wyatt
Sunday 15th September 2024
5:57 pm U.K.

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Sanyo VPR 5800 new belts fitted.loads and plays the tape rew stops after a few seconds and eject not working .the motor dont spin in eject but loads ok.any help would be appreciated.thanks Keith

Paul
Thursday 12th September 2024
2:29 pm U.K.

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I finally managed to repair my SL-F1 betamax and would like to share it with you so hopefully it can help some people !

Symptoms : when pressing play button, it read the tape for 2s then stopped. Same on fast-forward & rewinding.

Repair attempt 1 : I replaced the hall effect sensors inside the drum head motor. It didn't help...

Repair attempt 2 : I replaced all the five 16v capacitors (thanks to https://youtu.be/q4GXNv3wQIM?si=GNi8G73QyE8JG7Gk&t=3978). It was definitely something needed but still not working after that.

Repair attempt 3 : I noticed that a leak of a 16v capacitor had damaged a track on the pcb. I soldered a bridge and it worked !

Conclusion : check the track conductance your leaked capacitor.

Hikmet
Monday 12th August 2024
7:03 am U.K.

Unosentenza1966

Hello, I am having an image problem on the SL-200ME device. I would be glad if you could help me show the image in black and white.

Best regards

Ergun
Sunday 11th August 2024
1:27 pm U.K.

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Hi,

My Sony SL C30 video works in black and white.

What motherboard model YC41 should I change.

The recommendations for the YC25 panel do not fit my device.

Thanks.

Sherry Lynn Harrington
Tuesday 25th June 2024
4:20 pm U.K.

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Hi

I just purchased a Sony SL-T9ME. It requires a new drum head. I think the part # is DSR-19R A-6762-072-A however, this site says A-6762-075-A. I purchased one from a person in Jordan (I am in Canada) and sadly it didn't work. I can't find any other source for this head.

Any suggestions where I might source this part?

I am really hoping to get this machine up and running.

Many thanks in advance.

Cristobal
Friday 21st June 2024
5:02 pm U.K.

Galileogalilei

Good afternoon, I asked a question about a Sony sl-hf950 video, I repaired the loading motor of the cart, since the sheets were detached. Do you know if when you put the motor back in, the cart or skid has some positioning? And if someone has it, could someone tell me the process. Thanks in advance.

ivan
Sunday 9th June 2024
7:39 pm U.K.

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I have an NTSC SONY Betamax model SL-5400 without the owners manual can anyone take a time to scan and send me the Sony SL-5400 owners manual please? Any contribution will be appreciated Greeings fro Mexico

Jose
Tuesday 4th June 2024
6:01 pm U.K.

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I Discovery some problem with the beta when i connect it to the pc to capture tapes.

Can anyone help me to diagnose the problem?

https://www.amazon.es/photos/share/S342x9iB2NP9XfXc8uO5RCyXSAn2ODOKnZKHGSNAqt1

View the picture,in the upper part of the image in the two horizontal sides the image desplace to the left, and in this part in the right a vertical colourful bar was created.

Any tips? I have try clean the heads, but not Lucky.

I read some about tap tensiĆ³n adjustament, but i don't found how can i do these.

Andrew holland
Monday 27th May 2024
1:41 am U.K.

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Hi I have a vintage rare Zenith KR-9000w Betamax vtr 1981 in excellent shape everything works great for sale I'm asking $1200 for it

Jose
Tuesday 23rd April 2024
10:29 am U.K.

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Yeah, its only player but is valid to transfers tape to digital.

Of course in the end i search another with stereo and tape counter!. But for 10e was irresitible buy It.

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