Superb fault finding, A1 for perseverance & a really handy reminder of stuff to do on this series of Betamax, just as I start working on my C40. Thanks for another masterclass Alex 👍
Wow a red SL-C20 great . I also have the identical Universum in red . Visually, it's a bit different. I also have a little clip of the red Universum online 😄
So in future, first check not only whether the video heads are still protruding, but also whether the reel platter spindles are still tight. I remove the old oil from the motor pulleys of the Panasonic K drive using a mixture of KONTAKTspray CLEANER 601 and methylated spirits. Only burst pulleys can no longer burst, and are therefore cleaned and glued. The Cleaner 601 can be used without a "bathtub". At least SONY has not built the extra resistor in at the factory😉
The silly thing is, I did check for spool wobble - just not thoroughly enough. A lesson learnt there. It's been a great and solid machine since though.
They do tend to go for a premium but one day - just keep searching... I am selling this one so if you're interested, drop me an email to mrbetabyte@gmail.com 😊
Hi TANKS for this video. Red betamax is fantasy at Sony company
Really is. Have you ever seen the blue one?
Superb fault finding, A1 for perseverance & a really handy reminder of stuff to do on this series of Betamax, just as I start working on my C40. Thanks for another masterclass Alex 👍
My pleasure as always. 😊
Wow a red SL-C20 great . I also have the identical Universum in red . Visually, it's a bit different. I also have a little clip of the red Universum online 😄
I must take a look at that - thanks for sharing. 😊
So in future, first check not only whether the video heads are still protruding, but also whether the reel platter spindles are still tight. I remove the old oil from the motor pulleys of the Panasonic K drive using a mixture of KONTAKTspray CLEANER 601 and methylated spirits. Only burst pulleys can no longer burst, and are therefore cleaned and glued. The Cleaner 601 can be used without a "bathtub". At least SONY has not built the extra resistor in at the factory😉
The silly thing is, I did check for spool wobble - just not thoroughly enough. A lesson learnt there. It's been a great and solid machine since though.
Alternative title: the Sony sl-20 - are you reddy now...let's torque
🤣 Love it!
I´d love to get my hands on the red C20 but the prices tend to be out of my league :D
They do tend to go for a premium but one day - just keep searching... I am selling this one so if you're interested, drop me an email to mrbetabyte@gmail.com 😊
There was also blue.
I have heard of the blue ones but have never seen one. I don't think we had them in the UK though. Thank you so much for sharing.