SUBJECT OR TYPE
DESCRIPTION OR EXPLANATION
3-2 pulldown
(popout panel)
Explanation page on transferring film to video tape
About MisterBetamax
(category selection)
Ongoing autobiographical monologue
AC-220 charger
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Power supply/charger
AC-220 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
AC-300C charger
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Power supply/charger for HP-60H
AC-300C specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
AC-700 charger
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Power supply/charger for PCM-F1
AC-700 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
Accessories Index
(category selection)
Index page for the "Beta Accessories" section
ACE height and center
(popout panel)
Discussion on adjusting the ACE head assembly
ACE Refurbish page
(popout panel)
Discussion on refurbishing the ACE head assembly
AG-120 changer
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Opening page for the AG-120
AG-120 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
AG-200 changer
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Opening page for the AG-200
AG-200 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
AG-300 changer
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Opening page for the AG-300
AG-300 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
AG-400 changer
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Opening page for the AG-400
AG-400 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
AG-500 changer
selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Opening page for the AG-500
AG-500 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
AH-220 handle
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Opening page for the handle for small portable Betas
AH-350 handle
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Opening page for the handle for large portable Betas
Aiwa VCRs
(category from "Refurbished Betas" section)
Index page for Aiwa VCRs
Aiwa VCR refurbishing
(popout panel)
Similarities and differences in refurbishing these units
Aiwa AV-50M
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening display page for the Aiwa AV-50M Beta
Specifications page
AiwaAV-70M
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening display page for the Aiwa AV-70M Beta
Specifications page
Specifications page
Alignment tapes
(popout panel)
Discussion of the alignment tapes used in refurbishing
All format analyzer
(popout panel)
Discussion of the use of the analyzer used in refurbishing
Ask MisterBetamax
(category selection)
Ongoing question and answer forum
Ask a question
(special selection)
Form for submitting query to the "Ask Misterŝetamax" section
Audio and video hardware
(category page from "Beta Refurbishing" section)
Video drum and audio component reconditioning during refurbishing
Azimuth recording
(popout panel)
Discussion of the use the azimuth recording method
Batteries
(category from "Beta Accessories" section)
Display page of replacement batteries
BC-300 charger
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
NP-11H battery charger
BC-300 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
Be a BetaMovie star button
(selection from "Beta Promo Items" section)
Display page for souvenir button
BE-V50 rewinder
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Opening page for BE-V50 rewinder
BE-V50 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
Belt design reel table
(popout panel)
Reel table driven by belt from the capstan
Exploded views of the Beta cassette
Beta promo items
(category selection)
Beta promos index page
Beta thru VHS
(popout panel)
Feature page with graphic showing various formats prior to Beta
Beta trivia test
(popout panel)
Test your knowledge of Beta and this Site
Beta VCRs
(category selection)
Beta VCR index page
BetaHiFi alignment
(popout panel)
Discussion of aligning BetaHiFi section during refurbishing
BetaMakers, The
(specialty page)
Which manufactures made whose store brands
BetaMovie adjustment
(popout panel)
Discussion of aligning and adjusting the BetaMovie units
BetaMovie BMC-110
(selection from the "Beta Cameras" section)
Opening page for the BMC-110 BetaMovie
BetaMovie BMC-500
(selection from the "Beta Cameras" section)
Opening page for the BMC-500 BetaMovie
BetaMovie BMC-550
(selection from the "Beta Cameras" section)
Opening page for the BMC-550 BetaMovie
BetaMovie BMC-660
(selection from the "Beta Cameras" section)
Opening page for the BMC-660 BetaMovie
BetaTheatre, The
(selection from "Beta Promos Items" section)
BetaTheatre sales display
Specifications page
BetaTheatre brochure
(popout panel)
Sales brochure for the BetaTheater VCR
BMC-110 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
BMC-500 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
BMC-550 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
BMC-660 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
Bottom of VCR
(popout panel)
Discussion of how examination of the bottom of the Beta can help in it's evaluation
Bumper stickers
(selection from "Beta Promo Items" section)
Description page for purchasing bumper stickers
Bunny button
(selection from "Beta Promo Items" section)
Description of Bunny souvenir button
Business statement
(specialty page)
Statement of general business practices
Button examination of VCR (function keys)
(popout panel)
Discussion of how examination of the function buttons of the Beta can help in it's evaluation
Button repair, metal
(popout panel)
Method used for repairing metal strip type front panel buttons
Button repair, plastic
(popout panel)
Illustrations of methods used to refurbish plastic type Beta function buttons
Method used for repairing metal coated type front panel buttons
Discussion of how the condition of the cabinet of the Beta can help in it's evaluation
Cabinet repair
(popout panel)
Cabinet repair and painting
Cables, extension
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Index page for extension cables
Cameras and BetaMovies
(category selection)
Index page for Beta Cameras, BetaMovies and Camcorders
Camera and BetaMovie straps
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Carrying straps for Beta Cameras, BetaMovies and Camcorders
Capstan alignment
(popout panel)
Adjusting of capstan assembly during refurbishing
Replacing of capstan capacitors during refurbishing
Capstan repair
(popout panel)
Wear pattern of capstan assembly and repair procedure
Discussion of Cartivision tape shell design
Case damage
(popout panel)
Repairing damage to exterior of Beta during refurbishing
Cases and mounts
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Index page for carrying and mounts
Cassette changers
(category selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Index page for cassette changers
Cassette interior
(popout panel)
Discussion devoted to how the Beta cassette is designed and how it operates within the machine
Cassette loader
(popout panel)
Illustration of typical cassette loading machine
Cassette loading
(popout panel)
Introduction page to cassette loading movie
Cassettes, New Beta
(category selection)
Index page for new CopyRight Beta cassettes and others
Information on several formats that failed to gain acceptance with the general public
CCD-G5 brochure
(popout panel)
Sales brochure
CCD-G5
(selection from the "Beta Cameras" section)
Opening page for the CCD-G5 camera
CCD-G5 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
CCK-3MP adapter
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Special adapter cable with K-type plug
CCK-3MP specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
Changer loading
(popout panel)
Introduction page for movie showing changer loading of a Beta cassette
Changers, cassette
(popout panel)
Discussion page of the various changer models
Index page for charging units and power supplies
Cleaning supplies
(category selection)
Index page for the Cleaning Supplies
Cleaning cassettes page
(selection from "Photo Gallery" section)
Display page of cleaning cassettes from various manufacturers
Cleaning chart
(popout panel)
Maintenance chart from the "Beta Refurbishing" section
Cleaning exterior
(popout panel)
Discussion page on methods and supplies used to clean the exterior of a Beta during refurbishing
Discussion page on the checking of the clock frequency and power supply during refurbishing
Cogged reel table
(popout panel)
Discussion of the belt type drive reel table
Commemorative boxes
(selection from "Photo Gallery" section)
Display page of commemorative cassette
Corrections and improvements
(category page from "Beta Refurbishing" section)
Alterations, modifications and corrections made during refurbishing
DCC-2400B
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Power adapter to operate 12 volt equipment from an automobile
DCC-2400B specifications
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Specifications page
DCC-2600
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Power adapter to operate 9.6 volt equipment from an automobile
Specifications page
Demonstration tapes
(popout panel)
Various tapes issued for promoting the Beta format
Detecting tape damage
(popout panel)
Discussion of the video images reproduced depending on type of tape damage
Sales brochure
Dihedral adjustment
(popout panel)
Discussion of dihedral adjustment that is sometimes necessary during refurbishing
Discussion of external cleaning and disassembly during refurbishing
Discarding excess packing materials responsibly
(selection from "Shipping a Beta" section)
Conservation page
DMP-100 specifications
(selection from "Photo Gallery" section)
Specifications page
Dow advertisement
(popout panel)
Reproduction of the newspaper ad announcing the introduction of the ED Beta system
Earphone
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Miniature earphone
Earphones and mics
(category page from "Beta Accessories" section)
Index page for microphones and earphones
ECM-Z300
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Zoom microphone
ED Beta Handbook
(selection from "Beta Promo Items" section)
Promotion booklet released to promote new ED Beta format
Editors
(category from "Beta Accessories" section)
Beta editing consoles
EDC-55
(selection from the "Beta Cameras" section)
Opening page for the EDC-55 camcorder
EDC-55 brochure
(popout panel)
Sales brochure
EDC-55 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page from "Beta Cameras" section
EDP-10
(selection from the "Beta Cameras" section)
Opening page for the EDP-10 Studio camera
EDP-10 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
EDV-5000
(selection from the "Refurbished Betas" section)
Opening page for the EDV-5000 ED Beta VCR
Specifications page
EDW-30F
(selection from the "Refurbished Betas" section)
Opening page for the EDW-30F ED Beta VCR
EDW-30F specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
EnGrande advertisement
(popout panel)
Illustration of the newspaper ad promoting Beta VCRs released to coincide with the world soccer championship
Entrance side envelope
(popout panel)
Discussion of how entrance adjustment is prepared during refurbishing
Entrance side adjust
(popout panel)
Discussion of how entrance side adjustment performed during refurbishing
Evaluation and estimating
(category page from "Beta Refurbishing" section)
Evaluation and estimates related to refurbishing
Evaluation chart
(popout panel)
Chart used to grade Beta VCRs
Exit side envelope
(popout panel)
Discussion of adjustments to be made during exit side adjustment
Discussion of what to look for when adjusting exit side during tape path alignment
Exit side set up
(popout panel)
Discussion of how exit side assemblies are prepared prior to adjustment
Chart showing the measurements and weights of Beta equipment
External cleaning and renew
(category page from "Beta Refurbishing" section)
Cleaning and repairing performed during refurbishing
FAQS (Frequently Asked Questions)
(popout panel)
Listing of commonly asked questions pertaining to this Website
Fascia Damage
(popout panel)
Repairing damage to front panel of Beta during refurbishing
Fill and seal
(category selection)
Feature page for packing shipping a Beta
Final overall performance check
(category page from "Beta Refurbishing" section)
Final performance testing after refurbishing
Final Testing
(popout panel)
Ŭ
Discussion of final testing method refurbishing
Finish outer box
(category selection)
Feature page for packing shipping a Beta
First day cover
(selection from "Photo Gallery" section)
Illustration of the first day cover commemorating the introduction of the VCR
First tape
(selection from "Photo Gallery" section)
Discussion and illustration of Sony's first attempt at tape manufacturing
FP-60 projection combo
(selection from the "Refurbished Betas" section)
Opening page for the FP-60 Beta projector unit
FP-60 specifications
(popoutpanel)
Specifications page
Frame
(popout panel)
Discussion of the importance of a solid frame for mounting tape path components
Listing of commonly asked questions pertaining to this Website
Front panel cleaning
(popout panel)
Methods and tools used to clean front panels
Discussion of how examination of the function buttons of the Beta can help in evaluation
GCS-1
(selection from the "Beta Cameras" section)
Opening page for the GCS-1 professional BetaMovie
GCS-1 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
GCS-50
(popout panel)
Opening page for the GCS-50 professional Beta VCR
Discussion of simularities and differences in design
GCS-50 brochure
(popout panel)
Sales brochure
GCS-50 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
General cleaning
(category page from "Beta Refurbishing" section)
Cleaning and preparation of a Beta prior to refurbishing
Genius advertisement
(popout panel)
Magazine ad for SL-5000
Get it repaired
(category selection)
Form for requesting Beta repairs
Alphabetical listing of common consumer electronic terms from the "Ask Misterŝetamax" section
Grounding modification
(popout panel)
Discussion of grounding modification performed on most Sony units during refurbishing
Handles
(category from "Beta Accessories" section)
Beta portable handles
Head to head
(popout panel)
Magazine ad comparison of Beta and VHS video head size
HFP-100
(selection page from "Beta Accessories" section)
HFP-100 Hi-Fi converter
HFP-100 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
HFP-200
(selection page from "Beta Accessories" section)
HFP-200 Hi-Fi converter
HFP-200 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
Hi-Fi adapters
(category from "Beta Accessories" section)
Index page for Hi-Fi adapters
How to contact
(special page)
Form for contacting Web site administrator
How to order
(special page)
Instructions on how to use order forms, with sample pages
HVC-2000
(selection from the "Beta Cameras" section)
Opening page for the HVC-2000 camera
HVC-2000 brochure
(popout panel)
Sales brochure
Specifications page
HVC-2400
(selection from the "Beta Cameras" section)
Opening page for the HVC-2400
Specifications page
Specifications page
HVC-2800
(selection from the "Beta Cameras" section)
Opening page for the HVC-2800
Specifications page
HVD-200 power pack
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
HVD-200 battery pack page
HVD-200 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
HVR-2000 remote
(popout panel)
Accessory page from "Beta Cameras" section
Ibuka biography
(popout panel)
Profile of Sony co-founder
In control
(popout panel)
Magazine ad for Sony SL-5800
Page showing the internal differences of the CopyRight designed cassette
Initial cleaning
(popout panel)
Initial preparation and cleaning during refurbishing
Inside cleaning
(selection from "Cleaning Supplies" section)
Order page for inside cleaning kit
Inside older cassettes
(popout panel)
Discussion of problems with glued tabs found inside early design cassettes
J-Cable
(selection from the "Beta Accessories" section)
Display page for the J-Cables
K-Cable
(selection from the "Beta Accessories" section)
Display page for the K-Cables
Large carrying strap
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Carrying strap for SL-3000 or SLO-340
LC-140 case
(selection from the "Beta Accessories" section)
Opening page for the LC-140
LC-230 case
(selection from the "Beta Accessories" section)
Opening page for the LC-230
LC-235 case
(selection from the "Beta Accessories" section)
Opening page for the LC-235
Legal statement
(specialty page)
Legal documentation for the operation of this Web site
Lenses
(selection from the "Beta Accessories" section)
Index for conversion lenses
Loader examination
(popout panel)
Discussion page on how examination of the loading assembly of the Beta can help in evaluation
Loader wear
(popout panel)
Discussion page of typical wear to the loading mechanism
Loader movie
(popout panel)
Opening page for short movie showing the loading and threading operation of a Beta
Loading assembly
(popout panel)
Discussion page on typical front loading mechanism
Lubrication
(popout panel)
Information page on lubricants and application methods for Beta VCRs
LV-1900A
(selection from the "Refurbished Betas" section)
Display page for the LV-1900A
LV-1901A brochure
(popout panel)
Sales brochure
Specifications page
Magnasonic
(selection from the "Refurbished Betas" section)
Opening page for the Magnasonic Beta
Specifications page
Maintaining tape tension and torque
(category page from "Beta Refurbishing" section)
Correcting and reconditioning tape tension hardware during refurbishing
Makes Beta
(popout panel)
Magazine ad from "Photo Gallery" section
Marantz
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening display page for the Marantz VR200 Beta
Specifications page
Mechanical components
(category page from "Beta Refurbishing" section)
Discussion of the various components replaced, reconditioned or corrected during the refurbishing process
Micro-timing phase
(popout panel)
Process used during recording is explained
Mics and earphones
(category page from "Beta Accessories" section)
Index page for microphones and earphones

Missing Manuals
(selection from "Beta Promo Items" section)

How to obtain owner's manual
MisterBetamax winder
(selection from the "Beta Accessories" section)
Opening page for the MisterBetamax winder
MLV-1100
(selection from the "Beta Accessories" section)
Opening page for the MLV-1100
Specifications page from "Beta Accessories" section
Monitor
(popout panel)
Monitor used for picture evaluation during Beta Refurbishing
Morita biography
(popout panel)
Profile of Sony co-founder
Nachamichi DMP-100
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Pulse Code Modulation unit
NEC VCR refurbishing
(popout panel)
Similarities and differences in refurbishing these units
NEC VCRs
(category from "Refurbished Betas" section)
Index page for NEC VCRs
NEC VC-734E
(selection from the "Refurbished Betas" section)
Opening page for NEC VC-734E
Specifications page
Now Playing
(popout panel)
Magazine ad
NP-1H
(popout panel)
NP-1H battery page, replacement for the type NP-1
NP-11H
(popout panel)
NP-11H battery page, replacement for the type NP-11
NP-60H
(popout panel)
NP-60H battery page, replacement for the type BP-60
Number five guide tilt
(popout panel)
Discussion and illustrations for adjusting the number five guide during refurbishing
Offer your comments
(special page)
Comments form
Discussion on the test tapes used during refurbishing
Ordering information
(popout panel)
Ordering and checkout sample pages
Ordering Online
(popout panel)
Special discussion page about ordering products online
Oscilloscope
(popout panel)
Discussion on using the oscilloscope during Beta refurbishing
Other Beta VCRs
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Index page for miscellaneous Betas
Opening page to the discussion of various tape cassette designs prior to Beta
Other guys, The
(category page from "Beta Refurbishing" section)
Discussion on refurbishing variations relating to manufacturers other than Sony
Outside cleaning
(selection from "Cleaning Supplies" section)
Order page for outside cleaning kit
Packing is everything
(category selection)
Opening page for section on packing and shipping a Beta VCR
Packing materials
(category selection)
Feature page from the "Shipping a Beta" section
Feature page from the "Shipping a Beta" section
Panama Ad
(popout panel)
Magazine ad
Panasonic TUG-3010S
(category page from "Beta Accessories" section)
Display page for the TUG-3010S Hi-Fi adapter
Specifications page
Discussion of how the tape path is prepared prior to alignment during refurbishing
PCM units
(selection from the "Beta Accessories" category)
Opening page for PCM units section
PCM-F1
(selection from the "Beta Accessories" section)
Opening page for the PCM-F1
PCM-F1 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
PCM Review
(popout panel)
Discussion page on pulse code modulation and the PCM-F1
Periodic service chart
(popout panel)
Graphic of periodic service and maintenance chart
Photo Gallery Index
(category page)
Index page for "Photo Gallery" section
Photo Gallery printed ads
(selection from "Photo Gallery" category)
Opening page for "Photo Gallery" printed ads section
Photo Gallery of promotional items
(selection from "Photo Gallery" category)
Opening page for "Photo Gallery" promotional items section
Pinch roller assembly
(popout panel)
Illustration and explanation of the pinch roller assembly
Pinch roller unloaded
(popout panel)
Discussion of pinch roller assembly in unloaded position
Pioneer
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening display page for the Pioneer VX90 Beta
Specifications page
Placement and packing
(category selection)
Feature page from section on "Shipping a Beta"
Plastic lens repair
(popout panel)
Methods used to take scratches out of plastic windows
Discussion on checking and verifying the power supply voltage and clock frequency during refurbishing
Policy statement
(special page)
Statement of business policies and business terms
Power converters
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
AC line converters
Power packs
(category page from "Beta Accessories" section)
Index page for the portable power packs
Pre-roll chart
(popout panel)
Special explanatory page
Preliminary checks
(popout panel)
Illustration and explanation of the desired tape path across the ACE assembly examined during refurbishing
Press Release
(popout panel)
Article on Sony Beta tape manufacturing
PS-10 power supply
(category page from "Beta Accessories" section)
Display page for the PS-10 power supply of the DMP-100
PS-10 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
Quasar cassette design
(popout panel)
Discussion of the tape shell design
Rabbit with carrot (SuperBeta promotion)
(popout panel)
Magazine ad
RB-100
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening display page for the Rent-A-Beta RB-100
RB-100 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
RB-500
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening display page for the Rent-A-Beta RB-100
RB-500 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
Recotron adapter
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Display page for the Recoton Hi-Fi adapter
Specifications page
Recycling batteries
(popout panel)
Access page for recycling dead batteries
Reel Mechanics part 1
(popout panel)
Discussion of maintain proper tape tension
Reel mechanics part 2
(popout panel)
Discussion of how the reels maintain tape tension
Explanation of cleaning and refurbishing guides 2 and 3
Illustration and explanation of aligning normal (regular) audio during refurbishing
Reels
(popout panel)
Illustration and explanation of the reel assemblies
Reel table
(popout panel)
Illustration and explanation of the reel table assembly
Panelfor quick access to individual refurbish categories
Warranty certificate
Repairing frequent failure of the loading assembly
Repaired, Get it
(category selection)
Form for requesting Beta repairs
Remote Adapters
(category page from "Beta Accessories" section)
Index page for IR remote adapters
Rent-A-Beta VCRs
(categoryfrom "Refurbished Betas" section)
Index page for Rent-A-Beta VCRs
RF modulators
(category from "Beta Accessories" section)
Display page for the RF modulators
Rice Cooker
(selection from "Photo Gallery" category)
Sony's first product
RM-C6K remote adapter
(category page from "Beta Accessories" section)
Opening page for the RM-C6K adapter
RM-300 remote
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Opening page for the RM-300 remote
RM-440 editor
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Opening page for the RM-440 editor
RM-440 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
RM-E50 editor
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Opening page for the RM-E50 editor
RM-E50 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
RM-E80 editor
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Opening page for the RM-E80 editor
RM-E80 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
RM-E100V editor
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Opening page for the RM-E100V editor
Specifications page
RMK-151 remote adapter
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Opening page for the RMK-151 adapter
Rotation Detection
(popout panel)
Illustration and explanation of the rotation detection for reels, capstan, etc.
Round One
(selection from "Beta Promo Items" section)
Display page of promotional piece
RX-303 remote
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Display page for the RX-303 remote
RX-353 remote
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Display page for the RX-353 remote
S-video
(popout panel)
Discussion of the advantages of the advantages of using S-video connections
Sales chart
(popout panel)
Statistics showing the popularity of various Beta model
Sanyo VCRs
(category from "Refurbished Betas" section)
index page for the Sanyo Betas
Similarities and differences when refurbishing these units
Sanyo 4027
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening display page for the Sanyo 4027 Beta
Specifications page
Sanyo 4500
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening display page for the Sanyo 4500 Beta
Specifications page
Sanyo 4900
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening display page for the Sanyo 4900 Beta
Specifications page
Sanyo 7200 black
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening display page for the black Sanyo 7200 Beta
Sanyo 7200 silver
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening display page for the silver Sanyo 7200 Beta
Specifications page
Sanyo 7300
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening display page for the Sanyo 7300 Beta
Specifications page
Scratch repair
(popout panel)
Repairing of lens scratches during refurbishing
Sears VCR
(category from "Refurbished Betas" section)
Opening page for Sears 564.53060901
Sears specifications
(popout panel)
Opening page for Sears 564.53060901
Selecting a box
(category selection)
Feature page from the "Shipping a Beta" section
Service information
(category page from "Beta Refurbishing" section)
Illustrations and identification of the various tape path components
Servo checks
(popout panel)
Checking servos (motors) from the "Beta Refurbishing" section
Discussion of initial set up prior to refurbishing a Beta
Sharpest blue button
(selection from "Beta Promo Items" section)
Promotional souvenir button
Sharpest white button
(selection from "Beta Promo Items" section)
Promotional souvenir button
Shark ad
(popout panel)
Magazine ad
Feature page from the "Shipping a Beta" section
Shopping totals
(popout panel)
Shopping totals display page
Shuttle loaded
(popout panel)
Discussion of tape shuttle block operation and positioning
Shuttle wear
(popout panel)
Examination of wear of the shuttle block assembly
SL-10
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-10 Beta
SL-10 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SL-20
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-20 Beta
SL-20 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SL-30
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-30 Beta
SL-30 brochure
(popout panel)
Sales brochure
SL-30 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SL-60
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-60 Beta
SL-60 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SL-90
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-90 Beta
SL-90 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SL-100
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-100 Beta
SL-100 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SL-340
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-340 Beta
SL-300 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SL-340 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SL-390
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-390 Beta
SL-390 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SL-700ME
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-390 Beta
Specifications page
SL-2000
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-2000 Beta
SL-2000 components ad
(popout panel)
Magazine ad
SL-2000 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SL-2001
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-2001 Beta
SL-2001 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SL-2005
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-2005 Beta
SL-2005 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SL-2300
(categrory from "Beta VCRs" section)
Index page for the Sony SL-2300 series Betas
SL-2300 blue
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the blue Sony SL-2300 Beta
SL-2300 brochure
(popout panel)
Sales brochure
SL-2300 red
(popout panel)
Opening page for the red Sony SL-2300 Beta
Specifications page
SL-2300 silver
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the silver Sony SL-2300 Beta
SL-2300 white
(popout panel)
Opening page for the white Sony SL-2300 Beta
SL-2305
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-2305 Beta
SL-2305 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SL-2400
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-2400 Beta
SL-2400 brochure
(popout panel)
Sales brochure
SL-2400 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SL-2401
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-2401 Beta
SL-2401 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SL-2405
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-2405 Beta
SL-2405 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SL-2410
(category from "Beta VCRs" section)
Index page for the Sony SL-2410 Betas
SL-2410 silver
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the silver Sony SL-2410 Beta
SL-2410 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SL-2410 leather
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the leather finish Sony SL-2410 Beta
SL-2415
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-2415 Beta
SL-2415 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SL-2500
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-2500 Beta
SL-2500 brochure
(popout panel)
Sales brochure
SL-2500 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SL-2700
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-2700 Beta
SL-2700 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SL-2710 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SL-3030
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-3030 Beta
SL-3030 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SL-3100
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-3100 Beta
SL-3100 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SL-5000 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SL-5101
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-5101 Beta
SL-5101 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SL-7200 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SL-8200
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-8200 Beta
SL-8200 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SL-8600
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-8600 Beta
SL-8600 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SL-HF300
(categroy from "Beta VCRs" section)
Index page for the Sony SL-HF300 Betas
SL-HF300 black
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-HF300 black Beta
SL-HF300 silver
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-HF300 silver Beta
Specifications page
SL-HF350
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-HF350 Beta
Specifications page
SL-HF360
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-HF360 Beta
Specifications page
SL-HF400
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-HF400 Beta
Specifications page
SL-HF450
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-HF450 Beta
Specifications page
SL-HF500
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-HF500 Beta
Specifications page
SL-HF550
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-HF550 Beta
Specifications page
SL-HF600
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-HF600 Beta
Specifications page
SL-HF650
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-HF650 Beta
Specifications page
SL-HF750
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-HF750 Beta
SL-HF750 brochure
(popout panel)
Sales brochure
Specifications page
SL-HF840D
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-HF840D Beta
Specifications page
SL-HF860D
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-HF860D Beta
Specifications page
SL-HF870D
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-HF870D Beta
Specifications page
SL-HF900
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-HF900 Beta
Discussion of simularities and differences in design
SL-HF900 advertisement
(popout panel)
Magazine ad
SL-HF900 brochure
(popout panel)
Sales brochure
Specifications page
SL-HF1000
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-HF1000 Beta
Discussion of simularities and differences in design
SL-HF1000 brochure
(popout panel)
Sales brochure
SL-HF1000 foldover
(popout panel)
Sales brochure
Specifications page
SL-HF2000
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-HF2000 Beta
Specifications page
SL-HF2100
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-HF2100 Beta
SL-HF2100 brochure
(popout panel)
Sales brochure
SL-HF2100 review
(popout panel)
Magazine review of the spectacular and unique SL-HF2100
Specifications page
Chart for programming clock past 2006 for the SL-HF2100
SL-HF2100 wire repair
(popout panel)
Description of drop down panal wire repair
SL-HF3000
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-HF3000 Beta
Specifications page
SL-HFR30
(category from "Beta VCRs" section)
Index page for the Sony SL-HFR30 Betas
SL-HFR30 black
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-HFR30 Beta in black
SL-HFR30 silver
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-HFR30 Beta in silver
Specifications page
SL-HFR50
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-HFR50 Beta
Specifications page
SL-HFR60
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-HFR60 Beta
Specifications page
SL-HFR60J
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony Japanese version of the SL-HFR60 Beta
SL-HFR60J brochure
(popout panel)
Sales brochure
Specifications page
SL-HFR70
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-HFR70 Beta
Specifications page
SL-HFR90
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-HFR90 Beta
Specifications page
SL-HFT7
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-HFT7 Beta
SL-HFT7 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SLO-260
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SLO-260 Beta
SLO-260 brochure
(popout panel)
Sales brochure
SLO-260 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SLO-340
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SLO-340 Beta
SLO-340 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SLO-383
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SLO-383 Beta
SLO-383 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SLO-420
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SLO-420 Beta
SLO-420 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SLO-1800
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SLO-1800 Beta
SLO-1800 loader repair
(popout panel)
Method used to repair loader assembly in the SLO-1800
Specifications page from "Refurbished Betas" section
SLP-201
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SLP-201 Beta
SL-P201 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SL-P44R
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-P44R Beta
SL-P44R specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SL-S120
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-S120 Beta
SL-S120 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SL-S400
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-S400 Beta
SL-S400 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
SL-S500
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-S500 Beta
SL-S500 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page from "Refurbished Betas" section
SL-S600
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening page for the Sony SL-S600 Beta
SL-S600 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page from "Refurbished Betas" section
Specifications page
Small carrying strap
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Carrying straps for small Beta portables
Sonny TV
(popout panel)
Discussion of Sony's mysterious disappearing logo
Sony's first successful US import
(selection from "Photo Gallery" section)
Sony's first transistor radio
Sony founding fathers
(selection from "Photo Gallery" section)
Bios of Ibuka and Morita
Sony's world headquarters
(selection from "Photo Gallery" section)
Display page showing home office
Special adapters
(category from "Beta Accessories" section)
Special adapters and cables
Special services form
(special page)
Form for requesting special services
Dimensions and weights for various Beta products
Star Maker
(popout panel)
Magazine ad
Information on tape production plateau
Stator repair
(popout panel)
Discussion of repair to video drum stator repair
Submit a question
(special selection)
Form for submitting query to the "Ask Misterŝetamax" section
SuperBeta tech
(popout panel)
Technical Infomation page
SuperHiFi tech
(popout panel)
Technical Infomation page
Super tech
(popout panel)
Technical Infomation page
Super view
(popout panel)
Technical infomation page
Tape box display
(selection from "Beta Promo Items" section)
lighted promotional tape box display
Specifications page
Special explanatory page
Tape path alignment and electrical adjustment
(category page from "Beta Refurbishing" section)
Alignment of the tape path and electrical components during refurbishing
Tape path compartment
(popout panel)
Illustration and identification of tape path components
Tape tension part 1
(popout panel)
Discussion of maintaing proper tape tension
Tape tension part 2
(popout panel)
Discussion of how the reels maintain tape tension
Technical info
(category selection)
Index page for the technical info section
Telephoto conversion adapter lens
(categorypage from "Beta Accessories" section)
Display page for the VCL-1558A telephoto conversion lens
Tension arm
(popout panel)
Tension arm refurbishing
Terms dictionary
(popout panel)
Explanation of terms and acronyms used within this Website and general electronics
Test Tapes
(popout panel)
Explanation of the various test tapes used during Beta refurbishing
Third design table
(popout panel)
Discussion of the belt type drive reel table
Thin tape disclaimer
(popout panel)
Discussion of thin base tape
Thread ring
(popout panel)
Examination of threading ring operation
Tiffen telephoto conversion adapter lens
(category page from "Beta Accessories" section)
Display page for the Tiffen conversion lens
Toshiba VCRs
(category from "Refurbished Betas" section)
Index page for Toshiba VCRs
Similarities and differences in refurbishing these units
Toshiba V-9030T
(selection from "Refurbished Betas" section)
Opening page for Toshiba V-9030T
ŬSpecifications page
Toshiba VC-300
(selection from "Refurbished Betas" section)
Opening page for Toshiba V-300
Specifications page
TT-2000
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening display page for the Sony TT-2000 Beta tuner/timer
TT-2000 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
TT-2001
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening display page for the Sony TT-2001 Beta tuner/timer
TT-2001 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
TT-2005
(popout panel)
Opening display page for the Sony TT-2005 Beta tuner/timer
TT-2005 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
TT-3000
(selection from "Beta VCRs" section)
Opening display page for the Sony TT-3000 Beta tuner/timer
TT-3000 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
Tuner aligment
(popout panel)
Discussion of tuner alignment and repair during refurbishing
Feature opening page
Ukiyoe coasters
(selection from "Beta Promo Items" section)
Display page of promotional coasters
Universal repair
(popout panel)
Repair of broken universals during refurbishing
V-2000 cassette design
(popout panel)
Discussion of V-2000 tape shell design
VB-130CB mount
(category page from "Beta Accessories" section)
Opening page for the VB-130CB mounting plate
V-Cord cassette design
(popout panel)
Discussion of V-Cord tape shell design
VCS-100 switcher
(category page from "Beta Accessories" section)
Opening page for the VCS-100 camera switcher
VCS-100 specifications
(popout panel)
Specifications page
VHS cassette design
(popout panel)
Discussion of VHS tape shell design
Video alignment
(popout panel)
Illustration and explanation of video aligning during Beta refurbishing
Discussion of their use in refurbishing
Video and audio hardware
(category page from "Beta Refurbishing" section)
Video drum and audio hardware recondition during refurbishing
Video drum
(popout panel)
Examination and refurbishing the video drum assembly
Video head evaluation
(popout panel)
Method of evaluating video heads
Video head mechanics
(category page from "Beta Refurbishing" section)
Video head evaluation and replacement during refurbishing
Video head replacement
(popout panel)
Method of replacing Video heads
Vidimagic
(popout panel)
Feature page
Video jukebox
(popout panel)
Discussion of Beta VCRs used to produce the Video jukebox
Vision statement
(special page)
Statement of personal goals and philosophy
VMC-220A adapter
(category page from "Beta Accessories" section)
Display page for the VMC-200A adapter
Specifications page
Voltage adapters
(category page from "Beta Accessories" section)
Display page for the voltage adatpers
Wanted: Beta items
(special page)
Form for requesting a special Beta item
Form for submitting a Beta item to sell or trade
Warranties
(category selection)
Index page for both warranties
Water damage page
(popout panel)
Depiction of water damaged Beta
Magazine ad
Magazine ad
Dimensions and weights for various Beta products
What's a Betamax?
(selection from "Beta Promo Items" section)
Sales brochure
Feature page
Feature page
Why Beta now?
(category selection)
Feature page
Wide conversion adapter lens
(selection from "Beta Accessories" section)
Display page for the VCL-0758A conversion lens
Winders
(category from "Beta Accessories" section)
Index page for cassette winders
Wired controllers
(category page from "Beta Accessories" section)
Index page for the wired remote controllers
Zenith VCRs
(category from "Refurbished Betas" section)
Index page for Zenith Betas
Zenith JR 9000
(selection from "Refurbished Betas" section)
Opening page for the Zenith JR 9000 Beta
Specifications page
Zenith VR 8910
(selection from "Refurbished Betas" section)
Opening page for the Zenith VR 8910 Beta
Specifications page
Zenith VR 9500
(selection from "Refurbished Betas" section)
Opening page for the Zenith VR 9500 Beta
Specifications page
Zenith VR 9800
(selection from "Refurbished Betas" section)
Opening page for the Zenith VR 9800 Beta
Sales brochure
Specifications page
Specifications page
Specifications page