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I'm looking for a betamax player for a video i purchased. sony's page leads to dead links, adn I've been searching all evening. can anyone help?
Mike USA
I have aquired 2 Full AV/Computer racks with 18 Sony SL-HF750 decks.
The machines were used for TV production, and are conected via ribbon
cable. I beleive the decks were computer controlled, but I am totally
unfamiliar with these systems. If any one is interested in purchasing,
or can provide information, please contact me at [email protected] or
[email protected]. The units are in Southern California, and I do
not have manuals, or remotes. Thank you.
Hello, all, First I thought somebody should point out that sony's web page
no longer has a beta player on it. Does this mean it is not in production?
Just thought you guys would like to know. Also I found a store the other day
which had many sony L-750, and L-500 tapes for 5 bucks a piece. I
was pretty happy as I personally notice a difference between the sony and Radio
Shack tapes. The kicker is they also had about five or so Sony
Cleaning tapes. Is this something I should invest in more than one
in, or are they still pretty easy to find? And for my last question, they
have a sony slhf-600 for sale for $98 dollars, is this a good deal,
I only paid $35 for the unit I have now, and that was after being
freshly service, granted it isn't a superbeta, but it is hi-fi.
Thanx for any help all.
Perhaps the only Beta Fan in Vermont
Jer
***SL-HF750 SUPERBETA FOR SALE*** I am selling an SL-HF750 SuperBeta Hi-Fi records/plays B-Is, II, and III. Has 4-heads, variable-playback effects, 14-day, 8-event timer, cable-ready. It is absolutely MINT, and includes a Xeroxed owners manual and a RMT-V5A remote (this remote is made for a Sony VHS, but is compatible with the 750 it has a jog/shuttle dial on it, and a neat LCD display!) The SL-HF750 works perfectly and looks absolutely like new. $400 firm, plus shipping. Contact me if interested! See a picture of the unit in my website, at: http://home.earthlink.net/~videoholic. Thanks, Ray
I'm looking for a betamax vcr (PAL format) in good
conditions. Can anybody help me?
Hello,
I have had a Toshiba Beta video recorders for about 14 years, beats the pants off a VHS one broke after about 5 years.
RUBBISH!!!
I am currently looking for a Beta/Betamax video recorder as I don't want to throw my tapes away because I can't find them on VHS.
I am looking for a PAL recorder in good/excellent working order. Not bothered about remote or make.
I want a good quality working one.
I'm in Leicester and wouldn't mind paying postage.
This isn't exactly Betamax, but LRC Video ( http://www.lrcvideo.com ) have
a few Sony teletex boards to give away. They are OPK-303 and OPK-203's which
were intended for installation in the KV2752 etc televisions. If anybody would like
one then they are avalaible free of charge if you collect one from the premises.
Alternative they could be posted out at cost. For details Call Bob on 0171 323
2102
wanted dc-dc converter for slhf950 have various beta parts for trade incl slhf100 dc-dc, c9 parts etc also does anyone no of another dc-dc which i could use vhs or beta also req sony remote rm2001 good price paid or have beta remotes to trade
I grew up using beta - thats all we used. Well, everybody's grown and gone and my parents have vcrs on all tvs. I was rustling through some memories in the attic and stumbled upon the old beta - along with about 100 movies and home videos - we had the camcorder too....From what i can remember, the reason it was put up there in the first place was because after pressing play - it would start and then stop...as though something was not catching - my initial concern is findindg some sort of manual on line and if not in the library - ehat do i look for.
Question: any info about the BMC-550k? I have a chance to purchase one, but know very little about this camcorder.
I am interested in using it for shooting (not collecting), and wanted to try Superbeta as it is/should be better than VHS (and it is cheaper than trying to go to DV right now:)
I am inetrested in the camera's functions, inputs/outputs, etc.
Any ideas or links to sites would be much appreciated!
Ben
The Sony SL-HF750 SuperBeta that I advertised here has been sold. (Took only 2 days..incredible!) Thanks to all who responded. --- Ray Glasser ---
I have a Betamax wedding video but no Betamax recorder.
I need someone to copy it onto VHS
Can anyone help ?
Regards Jeremy
Hi, I've just bought a Sony SL-C40UB and it worked perfectly for a day or so but now whenever I eject a cassette, the tape snags somewhere inside. Complete novice here but very technically minded, is there anything I can safely do to remedy this, as I am keen to get this otherwise very nice machine up and running?
I would be grateful for anyone to e-mail me directly at the above address. Thanks!
Does anyone have a Betamax player they can loan/hire for a few weeks? Ours is just about to go in for repair (knackered heads, I think) and we are faced with not being able to provide listening facilities for our 300 odd betamax tapes. We only use Betamax for digital audio, not video.(together with a PCM 701 ES).
Any leads/ help/ suggestions extremely gratefully received!
I am a betamax fan living in St.Louis. I am interested in buying the Sony theatre model, SLHFT7, in any condition and an original copy of the movie "The Neverending Story". If anyone knows where I can find these items or has either of these items please email me. Thank ...
can anyone help? I have a Sony slhf950 PAL and sometimes when I have recorded in the HIFI mode there is no sound in playback. When I switch the sound to NORMAL (MONO) the sound is there. This seems to occur on a wide mixture of tapes. Other than this the picture is always excellant. Any ideas?
Hi Rob, regarding the problems you are having with your SL-C40, it
sounds to me like there might be a problem with the idler. I think
your first move is to open up the machine is try and determine
exactly where it is snagging. If you want to have a go yourself
then try cleaning anything rubber in the machine with alchohol. If
things improve then you should think about replacing them.
Martin
If any one is interested, We have for sale :
2x Sony SL-800ME's
1x " SL F25UB PAL
1x " SL C9UB
1x " SL T7ME + 3x RM 75T with ext. cables
1x " SL HF100UB
1x " SL F30
1x " PCM -F1 DIGITAL AUDIO PROCESSER PAL/SECAM
1x " REMOTE CONTROL RMT 213
2x " " " RMT 233
1x " " " RMT 151A
1x " " " RMT 216
1x " " " RMT 632
1x " " " RMT 614A
1x " " " RMT 230
100 USED BETAMAX TAPES
ALSO:
1x SONY LASERMAX LDP 1500P
Some machines are for spare parts only, some are working, some are still in
use. So if anyone is interested please get in touch and we will try to help you.
We are situated in Edinburgh,Scotland but people are welcome to come in and look at what we can offer
SL-HF 900 NTSC with remote control, manual ,perfect working order
$ 350
HI!I have an opportunity before July 28 to buy 1000 plus new beta tapes (Sony Dynamicron LS500 andscotch proffesional LS-500).Any Ideas on what they are worth and who I might sell a quantity to?
Jeff
Hi
Does anyone have a Sony C9 manual they could loan/sell me? I'm fixing one for a friend and it is quite urgent! I would be willing to pay all postage costs etc, if you loan one to me! Also, I'm after the Sony Mechanical manual for the betamax machines, again for loan or sale.
Please help I'm desparate! :-)
Mail me directly at the address above.
Cheers.
Cris.
Used to have a Sony CLC9UB, used for business/pleasure. Went phut, so I junked it (Sony could not/did not help re. repairs, but if I'd know about Betamax Club, it could have been repaired/given away for parts. However, too late now)
Question. I've got several business tapes which need to be transcribed, or would buy a unit with comparable (i.e. stereo performance)
Anyone out there? Please write a.s.a.p.
Brad,
Your Beta's were owned by "Montage Productions" and used computers
to log and control the beta's in the racks you have. The ribbon cables
were tied into the basic functions of the machine for control and status.
The IR sensors were defeated, the tuner sections were modified, and the
Control L port was re-routed to do some other items.
About a year or maybe two now, I wrote some instructions for
another guy in Southern California that had purchased a couple dozen,
maybe he had a hundred of the machines with racks, mounting hardware, and
some other optional accessories. If I can find the instructions, I can
"html-ize" them or what ever.
I'm in Colorado, I prefer to talk on the telephone. Send me an
e-mail with a phone number in it, the "www.whowhere.com" doesn't show
you in the database.
Hello,
I teach art at Page High School in Page AZ, US. My school had a video production studio that is no longer running. I am considering incorporating the Beta video machines and possibly a video camera for computer animation.
My question is.... Since students will want VHS format tapes of their animations as a final product, ... what do I need to transfer a Beta tape to VHS ?
Thank you
leo
I have a PAL Superbeta hi-fi SL-HF950 which I am willing to sell for the right offer. The machine is in excellent condition and has been used very little indeed, and not at all in the last few months. The remote control also is in as new condition. Offers please.
I'm holding a brand new Sony beta tape in my hands. On its plastic wrapping is printed a tape recording time chart. While it tells about BI, II, III speeds for NTSC use, I noticed that PAL/SECAM systems use only one speed, with a length of 3h15, which is about the same as BII. Does this mean you folks out there in England can only record in BII ?? What about Super High-Band ?? Are there any PAL machines capable of recording in that mode ??
Does BIs stands for SuperBeta at BI speed ?? If so, can I play these tapes in my SuperBeta II,III machine capable of playing BI tapes ??
Since most beta VCRs can only handle BII, III writing speeds, should I expect better results on tapes recorder in SP on a VHS machine ? Do I have to own a BI machine to clearly see the superiority of Beta over VHS ?? I'm asking this because I know that there's an appreciable difference in performance results on PAL systems. But I can't find that so big difference on NTSC. Sure it might be somehow a little better, but you must have a terrific vision and tapes recorded from a reliable source to see it. I'm beginning to think that the differences between the two formats is thin enough that people didn't really noticed a difference at all and prefered the longer recording lenght of VHS.
One last question: Some months ago I had my SLHFR70 SuperBeta rejuvenated. New heads, new upper drum, complete recalibration. I must say the guy who fixed it did a really nice job. I'd say he got the machine back to 95% of when it was new.
Now is the "problem": I also use a SL2710 on another TV set at home. When I play back tapes recorded with the HFR70 in SuperBeta on the 2710,which is _not_ SuperBeta, I can't find any of the glitches it is supposed to do. It just plays fine ! In fact, the only time I can see noise in picture is when I play tapes recorded with the 2710 in standard beta on the HFR70 with the SuperBeta switch on. What do I have to conclude ?? Is the SuperBeta mode of my HFR70 poorly realigned or is my 2710 a stunning performer ??
Thanks for your help and info...
I still have a number of used prerecorded NTSC Beta format movies
which I'm offering for sale at $2 each net shipped in the U.S.
Titles are listed at http://www.flash.net/~scordi/Betasale.htm
Yes dear NTSC friends us PAL users only have single speed Betamax,
roughly equivalent to your BII. The only thing above this standard
mode is SuperBeta and SuperBeta Pro which are available on the
SLHF-950 and VTC-M40 VCR's.
I picked up a SLHF450 today for $15.00. It loaded a tape fine and played it fine but when you hit eject, it puts the tape back in the cassette and starts to come out but gets stuck half way out, it then takes it back in and pulls the tape out. Is there a worn belt or a tired motor? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Derreck
SONY LS-500 blank video cassettes for sale.
BETA II 2 hours,BETA III 3 hours.
10 cassettes for $ 15.00.Box of 50 cassettes for $ 40.00.
All prices in U.S.Dollars + shipping while quantity last.
416-762-8551 Edouard
I am now having problems with my SLHFT7. It accepts tapes and plays them, you can hear the sound, and the hifi meters work but you can only see lines of color and a very very faint picture. I am assuming this is the video heads but don't know whether they are worn down or just dirty, any advice on this problem or my SLHF450 problem two messages ago would be greatly appreciated. Thanks very much....
Derreck
Good deals like that won't happen often I guess. About an hour ago, I just procured a SLHF1000, working and looking like new (it was owned by a nun), along with the remote and some tapes, for a ridiculous $75, canadian funds !!!
Hi: Hope that there is help out there. I have a Sony SL-340 unit that has worked well for about 10 years. It recently "ground to a halt".
I brought it to Radio Shack and other repair shops, but no one could help me, not even Sony. My entire collection of 100 vintage movies that I have recorded over the years remain unviewable.
Does anyone know a repair shop in the Long Island or New York City Area that I should contact?
Thank you for your time and assistance. A fellow BETA faithful.
Chuck
For Sale: Sony Betamovie BMC-110K. Anyone interested? Please make offer via e-mail
I have about 75 L-750 tapes that were purchased BLANK but now contain various stuff taped off the air and cable. They would be perfect for anyone who needs blank BETA tapes. If you have any interest, please contact Gerry Antell at [email protected]
I have the following Beta video recorder SERVICE MANUALS for sale (originals). The models are:
SONY SL-C5UB
TOSHIBA V-31B and V-9600/B
SANYO VTC 5150 (UK) and VTC 6500
I'm willing to post them to anywhere in the U.K. for �7 each including P&P. Please e-mail for more details.
This isnt about beta, but I just purchased an old u-matic edit suite to go with my 2 existing u-matics, assorted beta's etc,
it came with 2 players and an edit deck, as well as a simple edit controller, but I cant track down a manual for the controller,
its a sony model RM-400CE, its more of a remote control unit than an edit unit, but it does have assembly editing cut ins cut
outs etc
any help would be greatly appreciated,
thanks john
PS: any superbetas in australia anyone wants to sell please email me...as I have said a million times
Very much interested in purchasing a SONY SL-HF 2100. Will offer premium price for optimum condition, If successful I will have a SONY SL-2500 in excellent condition for sale to the best offer. I am located in the Toronto area in Canada.
I need toknow where to send my beta to have it worked on? Any ideas? I have my hole child life on beta and the unit stopped working if you know please e-mail me!! I am in Texas (USA) but i will send it almost any where to have it repaired.
If anyone is interested, I have a SLHF300, perfect cosmetic and working order. If interested please email me with an offer. I am in St.Louis.
Derreck
Would like to purchase a Beta Player/Recorder in working condition.
I have numerous Beta tapes of my daughter growing up and would like
to convert them into VHS format.
Also - I have a Sanyo Betamovie Camera in perfect condition for sale
or trade if anyone is interested.
Thanks
Joe Flynn
[email protected]
904-755-1268 (evenings)
I�m thinking of get me an SL-T50ME or SL-T800ME. Do someone know if they produce an "true"
NTSC signal out, that I can connect to an external converter? I�ve read that the older SL-T7ME give
a non-standard signal, which vill not work properly. Which of the maschine was the best, and are there
any spareparts left?
Thanks, Per.
Yes both the Sl-T50 and SL-800 produce true NTSC ( 3.58 MHz
colour sub-carrier ).
They also can be set to give Modified NTSC ( 4.43 MHz sub-carrier).
Hi! My best friend's betavision made by Sony died on her, and she wants to find out if and how she may go about buying another BetaVision machine, or if there is an adapter that she can play her beta tapes on her VHS. Please e mail me at the above address with price and availability.
Thank you.
Hello: Where can I Buy SONY L750 Betamax video tape? Let me know. Thanks, J.R.
Jim, If you are in the UK you can buy new Sony Beta blank tape from most Sony centres. I have even found that my local Dixons and Currys still carry some.
I have Toshiba front-loading beta that I don't want anymore.
It's still working fine with a wireless remote and plastic coating to protect the case.
I was wondering what I could get for it if I were to sell it.
It's at least 10 years old.
Thanks
This is a message for those of you in the UK.
Has anyone got any old tapes which contain old channel idents.
In particular channel start ups and close downs, news programmes or anything interesting.
Please E-mail me if you can help (I'll copy the tapes myself or will sort out a transfer)
Cheers
Iain
Can anyone please advise me where I might purchase a Sony C7 Power supply transformer. Part Sony 1-446-558-11.
Thanks Brian. ([email protected])
Please Help
New to Betamax
I've just aquired a Sony C6. On playback I'm getting a white flash across the screen every few seconds and the audio is slow if you know what I mean. I've adjusted the RV 001 but this makes no difference.
Thanks
Bob
Wanted: new or used SuperBeta VCR, preferably Sony. I live in Oregon USA. E-mail with brand, model, condition, and price. Thanks!
Bob,
this problem with the SL-C6 is that the capstan servo is failing
to lock up. This causes the wow on the sound and the moving white
band of noise on the picture. You will need to check the capacitors
in the servo circuit. Start with the bi-polar electrlytics. If
that doesn't cure the problem then check ALL other capacitors. Beware
that the servo circuit takes a few seconds to settle after making
an adjujstment to the free-speed - so be patient when making trying
to set it up. It's best to use an analougue volt meter to look at the
feedback signal on the servo loop.
Used Betamovies in factory sleeves for sale: $3 ea., 10 for $25, $2 S/H (USA). email for list.
I have two betamax machines - neither in working order. One is a Sanyo DTC5000, the other a Murphy MVR7007R. I know nothing about them, cannot repair them, but I get the impression that someone out there might want them! If anyone is interested, please email me.
i have a sony sl-hf360 in the original box with literature that i used maybe 15-20 hours. also i have 108 tapes that have been recorded on once.11 of those tapes are prerecorded. i am looking to sell every thing as a package. am looking for offers
I have two sony BETA MAX vcrs. Model #sl-HF-750 no longer works and is avaliable for parts. I also own a super beta hi-fi, model sl-HFT7, with theater sound system. This vcr does play, but will shut off often and unexpectedly. To get it to continue playing, I need to shut off the machine and rewind and fast-forward the tape to get it to play. I am currently looking for repair ideas...
I am selling a Sony GCS-50 SuperBeta HiFi. This is an industrial unit, light gray in color. Has both hi-fi stereo and linear stereo features insert video editing, insert audio editing on the linear tracks, locking jog/shuttle wheel, headphone jack, SuperBeta circuitry. Records BII only, but plays back all 3 speeds. Some scratches on the top, but works perfectly. $250 firm plus shipping from Las Vegas. Please e-mail me if interested. A picture of this unit is available at http://home.earthlink.net/~videoholic/Pix4.htm
Hi again everyone. From Montreal, well having sold my SLHF1000 to Ray, whose message is sitting just above mine, I'm now stuck with 11 beta blank tapes still wrapped. They consist of 10 SONY HI Grade L-750s and 1 SONY Standard Grade L-750. The asking price is 60$ canadian plus shipping or 40$US plus shipping. I have about 5 other pre-recorded tapes (2-3 times) that I would let go too. Oh, before I forget, I also have an unused KINKYO beta rewinder for sale, asking 25$US. Thanks for reading!
Anyone know where I can get replacement nicad battery packs for the Sony Betamovie camcorder?
Just thinking when round at my friends audio visual outfit the other day. He told me that broadcast tape is no longer the old 1 inch stuff, they use a format called "Betacam". I asked to see one....same cassette! Sony in their wisdom obviously kept all the tooling for the cassettes, and probably for the machines too!
SONY LS-500 blank video cassettes for sale. BETA II 2 hours,BETA III 3 hours. 10 cassettes for $ 15.00.Box of 50 cassettes for $ 40.00. All prices in U.S.Dollars + shipping while quantity last.
SANYO BETA HI FI Model 7150 Black, remote control.
Stereo Sound Frequency Range 20-20kHz.BetaII,Beta III,
IC logic control,very good condition. $ 100.00
Edouard 416-762-8551 [email protected]
I have a Sears & Roebuck model 562.53121350 and am trying to find out
what company made this for Sears. The tape doesn't want to move or
eject. My VCR repair store says I need a reel motor. Are they right?
They can't find any info on my machine, since Sears no longer carries
it on their parts list. How do I go about translating the Sears &
Roebuck number into something I can use to find parts? I discovered
this page while seeking info on my Beta VCR, and am quite thrilled to
find that there may be some hope out there. Who is the Beta Wizard
who can help me out?
Hi, I am looking for information from anyone who can explain how to set the clock on a Sony Betamax model 2405 - We just got one wiothout a manual
Can anyone help me to figure this out?
Looking forward to an email response to
[email protected]
Thank you
To All: The Sony GCS-50 SuperBeta that I advertised here has been sold. Thanks to all who responded!
Looking for a beta SL-HF100
Are there any US suppliers of Sony Super Betamax recorders. I recently lost mine in a tornado. I want to replace it.
Thanks
Rich
Ede, The Netherlands
Another voice crying out for a desperately sought after Beta model:
anyone have the Sony SL-HF950 (in as near-pristine shape as possible)
for sale?
Thanks!
F.G.
Looking for manuals (or Copies of) for two machines I have the first is the slhf750 and the second is an slhf 900.
These things have really been great and would like to get the manuals to familiarize myself!
Thanks To All who can help.. If you can scan them and save as a gif or something that would really be great!
SLO-1800 Super Beta HI FI $ 225 + shipping 3 available.
416-762-8551 Edouard
Hello,
I live in Maine and I am looking to get in to Beta. What would be the best model to start off with? I am looking to buy a model so if you got one for sale please contact me.
Aaron
i have a beta sl-hf900 that i bought new in working condition and in good shape does anybody really want to buy one of these machines?? it still works great.i didnt know anyone still uses these super machines
Has anyone got a demonstration tape that may have been supplied with the SLHF 100 or SLHF950 PAL HIFI beta's. If so please mail me.
I've owned my SANYO VTC-NX100 since new and had no trouble until about 3 years ago when the heads needed replacing. About a month ago similar symptoms as before began to appear on playback, and I baulked at the prospect of forking out another �100.
The machine only has this problem as far as I know, so would be great for spares.
In addition, I have some 70 tapes for sale.
If anyone interested, am situated in Bourne, Lincolnshire, U.K.
Apologies.
E-MAIL address above should read [email protected]
HI folks,
I have a SL-5000,the first front-loader (1982)
and want to know if it is worth anything, be intrested in selling it., it is working good and comes with old beta movies.
I also would like to sell the movies seperate, if are intrested please email for list.
thanks for any help,
I'm looking for some used Beta Video recoeders.
please le me know where I can find one
It doesn't have to be able to record , but I need to be able to tapes.
SONY ES/L-500 extra superior standard rade video tape for higher
picture and sound quality BI-1hour,BII-2hours,BIII-3hours.
New DDL- durability,Dispenser, Lubrication binder system.
New tapes.1 and up for $ 2.00, 10 for $ 15.00, 50 for $ 40.00
All prices in U.S.Dollars + shipping.
Edouard 416-762-8551
My Super Betamax sets are no longer available.Sorry
thanks folks my sony beta is no longer available . after giving it some more thought ive decided not to sell it.
I have 2 sanyo betamax vcrs forsale. They both play but needalittle attention
I als have some 60 prerecorded tapes and some home recorded stuff. does anyone want to makeme an offer
for any of them?? I live in scotland.. Bill.
I'm interested in purchasing a brand new superbeta hi-fi vcr. Where can I buy it at areal good price.
Please contact me at my email as soon as possible.
I have a Toshiba M32 Beta deck. Is is a good machine, and if it is where
can I get tapes for it?
I have for sale a mint SL-HF2100 Superbeta Hi-Fi VCR. These were $1700 new and this unit has seen only 10 hours work. It comes with the original remote, manual, and quick reference manual. I also need a manual for the SL-HF750, can anyone help???
Matt 519-645-2008
Hello,
I am trying to help a friend find a PAL betamax deck so that we can play (and transfer) the tapes of her from when she was a kid. Any information on what models I should be looking for or anyone with a working deck that they would part with for a reasonable price please email me. Thanks
also - my friend is in Toronto so if anyone has a deck in canada that would be a bonus since we wouldn't have to get killed trying to pay shipping for a heavy old deck.
I am selling these 3 items. The first may be of particular interest. If you are interested, please look it up on the "eBay Internet Auction"
SONY EDV-9500 ED-Beta VTR Editor
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=27335179
Auction ends 08/30/98 21:28 PDT
SONY EV-S700u 8mm VCR with PCM Digital Audio.
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=27324854
Auction ends 08/30/98 20:30 PDT
Newtek Lightwave 3D v5.0 LNIB w/Dongle
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=27323089
Auction ends 08/30/98 20:22 PDT
If you have questions, please e-mail me at [email protected]
Thank you.
To those of you who haven't visited my website for awhile, you may notice some refinements! I've added a box at the bottom of each page, with links to every page in the entire site - no returning to the HomePage everytime to go somewhere else in the site. I also recently acquired a "Snappy," and the first result is some great additions to "The Dream Machines" picture page! Now those of you who have never seen an SL-HF2100, 1000, 900, or 750 are in for a treat! Check it out! -- Ray Glasser URL: http://home.earthlink.net/~videoholic/
hello...I am desperate to acquire the service manual for a sony
SL-HF860D superBeta hi-fi video cassette recorder. I have already
tried to get this through the manufacturer but it is no longer
available....anyone?
cheers...jon armstrong
I live in Victoria, British Columbia. I have a working Beta machine that is both Super & HiFi. I would like to buy another one with those 2 features as a back-up machine. If anyone on Vancouver Island or the Lower Mainland has a machine for sale, please contact me.
Thanks.
I am looking for a Sony SL-HFT7 in working or non-working condition (prefer working). Can anyone help or provide suggestions?
I heard once that Mexico still uses Beta as a video standard (they also still make the VW Bug down there). Does anyone know if this is true. If it is, then one could theoretically get a "new" machine simply by crossing the border.
I am looking for 3 things:
NP-11 or equiv. battery packs for a BMC-550
The DCC-2600 car cord or equiv (12vdc to 9.6vdc)
Repair manual or info for a SL-3000
If ayone has these items or would know where to start looking, please email me at [email protected].
Thanks,
Ben
Does anyone have a front flap that covers the timer buttons on the PAL - SLHF100. If so please mail. Cheers
I would like to sell a Zenith portable BETA video recorder (VR9800), tuner-timer (VRT9850), and camera (VC1600). This has remote control, all manuals and original boxes. Recorder needs new heads. $100.00 + shipping. Phone: 1-330-757-9167 E-Mail: [email protected]
Problem with a SL-HFR70...
The machine works well in BII. But when I record in BIII, then play the recording back, the tape would "slip" in the first few minutes. It would change playing speed for a second or two, therefore playing too fast with noise in the picture and fast sound.
FYI, I tried playing back the same tape in my SL-2710 and the result is perfect. No slips at all...
Anyone can help me out with this ??
thanks a lot for replying, whether in this page or by email
have 100�s of beta films to trade with collectors overseas your wants list gets mine pal format only unless you can help me with ntsc vhs tapes also looking for video film sleeves for british beta tapes.esp interested in pal tapes from oz/nz yourwants list gets mine also wanted sony remote model RM2001
The problen with the HFR-70 stems from the fact that the VCR fails to
read the control track at the beginning of the tape. The usually
stems from wear on the Audio/Control head ( or ACE ). You might
like to increase the back tension of the tape to try to improve head to
tape contact across the ACE. Alternatively you can try "polishing-up"
the head with a metal polish in order to achieve the same thing.
I currently own a SONY SL-HF 1000 Stereo BETA VCR that is having some recording and playback difficulties. My local SONY service center says that it will cost over $1,000 to repair. I very much like this machine. Do I have other options outside of SONY service to get the machine repaired at a more reasonable cost? Does anybody have this machine or another high end SONY Beta VCR that they would like to sell used? Please help a devoted Beta user find another SL-HF 1000 or fix my existing VCR at less than $1,000. If nothing else turns up, does this VCR have any value in its present condition?
John...
I read about a guy named Andy Sanchez on the "Beta Informer" newsletter. He supposedly perform EXCELLENT work on beta vcrs. I've never used his services but according to most people on the informer, I'd give him a try... I don't have his coordinates, though...
I am about to purchase 3 betamax vcr's and i am wondering where i can get hold of black tapes and also how much should i expect to pay?
E-mail me if you can help.
To quote from a recent edition of the Informer
Andy Sanchez,telephone number USA ( 209) 527-3493
For those of you who are not familiar with the Informer it is an e-mail mailing list edited
by Scott Veazie. See http://www.elektratec.co.uk/infomer.html for details. hb
I am interested in buying a used Super Beta Hi-Fi VCR. Please email me with the model number, condition (cables, manual, etc), and what your asking price is.
Gary
Kazz: have you recived my check for your Beta player? Also, have you sent me the Betamax? Please get back.
- :o)
NEW SONY ES/L-500 extra superior standard rate video tape for higher picture and sound quality BI-1hour,BII-2hours,BIII-3hours. New DDL- durability,Dispenser, Lubrication binder system. New tapes.1 and up for $ 2.00, 10 for $ 15.00, 50 for $ 40.00 All prices in U.S.Dollars + shipping. Edouard 416-762-8551
SONY SLHF-860 D SUPER BETA HI FI FOR SALE
no manual, no remote control,very good condition.
P.I.P, digital memory, digital effects,strobes e.t.c,
Great pair for SLHF-900.$ 250.00 U.S.Dollars
If anyone living in Australia is looking for free beta video recorders(suitable for restoration, parts etc)Then they may be interested to know that I have a Sony SL-C5,Toshiba V-8600 and an older piano key Sanyo model to give away. Additionally I have 40 mixed length(L-500/L-750) beta tapes(used) for sale for $40. If Paramount is still issuing new releases in the beta format, does this mean that James Cameron's version of Titanic will be available( I believe Paramount is marketing it). I am soon to aquire an NTSC betamax(after looking in Australia for about two years), and so consequently if anyone can tell me the addresses of the American beta suppliers for new releases then I would be extremely grateful). Finally if anyone has any significant collections of PAL format pre recorded tapes that they would like to sell, please send me a list.
For Sale Hundreds of original factory recorded Beta movies with boxes.
Send e-mail request for a complete list. Some never opened. Rare and
collectable titles. Some Disney and other children titles. Priced to
sell. Individual collector selling out of Beta.
If anyone has a copy of it, there is a movie I have been trying to
find on BETA its a horrer movie which was released on video in the early
eighties called "dawn of the dead" if anyone should have a copy they
would be willing to sell, please let me know.
Beta is better, always has been, always will be.
i have a SLHF900 that I sent out for repair of the cassette mechanism and when I received it back (via UPS)the sound doesn't work in hi fi or mono on most tapes I tried but I did get mono sound on one tape. i have no idea what would make this one tape different, most of the tapes i tried including this one were recorded on this machine. Does anyone have any idea what could be wrong? The person I sent it to said (and i beleive him) that what he worked on could not have effected it in this way. Please help! I'm down to a slhf300 to get my beta fix!
I just bought a Betamax and every time I put a tape in it gets spit back out, what can I do?
I have a conundrum. I attended a wedding in Istanbul, Turkey, last month and have upwards of an hour of good footage recorded with a Sony Mini Digital Video Camera (DCR-PC10). Back home in Cleveland, Ohio, where I live most of the time, I have successfully made copies in NTSC Beta (SL-HF300 and 360) and NTSC VHS and have broken out very useable stills on the computer.
Interrupted my message about my Istanbul wedding videotape problems by hitting the wrong button. To continue :-
Trouble is the bride and bridegroom, who would dearly love to get a copy of the tape, have a Beta machine which I believe is in PAL format. That's correct for Turkey ... right? I'm double checking on that. How do I get from Digital NTSC to PAL Beta? I could go through either NTSC Beta or NTSC VHS but I don't want to lose the inevitable downgrading of quality with yet another copying pass and, in any case, it is hard to find Beta in the US these days, leave alone PAL Beta! Denzil in Cleveland.
I have a Sanyo Beta machine in perfect condition. I would like to sell it, as I also have a Sony Super Beta machine which I now use. Please contact me if intereste. I am in San Francisco. [email protected]
Have about 1000 hours of old TV movies and programming on Sony Beta Tapes, similiar to reel to reel tapes. Need to come across a machine that can view them on. Can anyone provide me with any information on machine needed or where I can get one. Thanks
Hi there
I have a sony sl c5 that suddenly one day developed a poor picture (white horizontal distortion lines) which was worse with a white picture, with the sound remaining OK.
I have heard that heads may become magnetized.
If anyone knows if this is possibly the cause and a probable repair, please could you mail me at the above address.
Thanks in advance.
Lee Morrisey
[email protected]
Lee, I think it's more likely the video head is worn out and will
need replacing.
Lee, try cleaning video heads. Sometimes with an old or damaged cassette, the magnetic coating detaches from the tape and clogs one of the heads.
If you can't get rid of your problem by cleaning or if it comes back often, then your heads are worn and need replacing.
I've also seen this caused by a worn upper drum, as the tape sticks tighter to it, causing a greater physical contact of the tape with the head. But if your upper drum was worn to this point, you'd experience other tape transport problems.
Regards,
Charles
I've got two more Beta rewinders to sell. These are Kinyo brand, new in box, with warranty. $20 each including shipping. E-mail me if interested!! Thanks, Ray.
New repair centre online!
There are now 24 new pages on PALsite containing loads of
information relating to servicing and fixing Betamax machines. This
includes a detailed guide on head cleaning.
http://www.palsite.com/pcat_index.html
I HAVE A SONY SLHF950mk11 WHICH REQUIRES A NEW HEAD DRUM ASSY. LRC VIDEO IN THE UK ARE OFFERING THESE AT POUNDS 450.00. IS THIS A REASONABLE PRICE AS IT SEEMS VERY HIGH TO ME. DO I HAVE ANY OPTIONS? I WOULD LOVE TO KEEP THIS SUPERB MACHINE RUNNING AND CERTAINLY DO NOT WANT TO HAVE TO CONVERT TO THE "INFERIOR" SYSTEM.
With all the attention to machines, we don't always discuss REMOTE controls, enough. I often find machines, but can't find the original remotes, or it's been lost or destroyed, by the previous owner's kids.
I've been luck, by having almost esclusively SONY gear, that they are mostly interchangeable, even to the point of the older ZENITH models, that were build by SONY, so many years ago. I hope to start using SONY's fairly inexpensive,
sort of "cone shaped" universal remotes in the future. Has anyone had success with any particular type of UNIVERSAL remote controls that are out there?
Al, there is a remote control gallery at:
http://www.palsite.com/gremotes.html
...it's a start?
I saw this question in the chat archives but I don't know if there is an answer.
Is there an adapter to play beta tapes on VHS? The heads on my beta
are shot.
No there is no such adaptor.
Hi everyone...
I'm experiencing difficulties with fixing my SLHF1000 and request some support. My unit had a tape chewing problem. I figured the capstan shaft wasn't accurately vertical. So I adjusted its verticality using Sony's parallel plate SL-0657, then changed the pinch roller, as well as a worn upper drum assy.
Now the unit doesn't chew tapes anymore, but I can't get my tapes tracked. I tried adjusting the ACE height and azimuth but I only get hardly fair results (it would track, but without the tracking knob being in the center, and completely goes off track as I try another tape. Betascan and special effects are a disaster.). Since I already spent several hours turning screws with no good result, I figure there is some kind of procedure to achieve this task. I don't have an oscilloscope at home, but I think an alignment tape and a TV set would be enough.
If anyone knows how to do the job, can (s)he please reply back ? Thanks a lot..
Charles
I have a Sony SL-HF550 with no remote, no manual. It works well. I am moving and need to sell it. I am asking $100 + shipping.
Larry Plummer
Little Rock, AR
All SLHF-860 D Super BETA HI-FI posted abobe for sale no longer available.Edouard.
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