Sony SL-C40 Betamax - Looking at a truly fantastic example!

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This time we have a great Sony SL-C40 Betamax in great condition and includes a rather nice remote control too. Really not seen too much use in it's life but it does need some TLC and a few 'house keeping' bits and pieces done.
Really hope you enjoyed this one and lots more to come including for a short while, some extra videos on top of the Saturday scheduled ones so maybe click for notifications and subscribe too so you don't miss any.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:16 What's in the box
02:03 First look at the C40
02:27 Mains plug check
03:04 Power on test
03:27 Front loading belt tension
04:06 First playback test
05:19 Remote control and my Google Pixel!
07:06 Pinch roller check
07:57 Hall effect head drum sensor check
09:15 Rear sockets - pcb strengthened
10:29 Front cover and cleaning plus tape door clean
11:10 Removing scratches from front loading doors
15:09 Changing the fuses - advise
15:48 Final checks
19:10 News and weather
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31 июл 2024

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@shaunrichards744 3 месяца назад

Betamax had less colour bleeding and sharper lines than VHS, that’s why it was my preferred choice.

@MrBetaByte 3 месяца назад

Now this is the thing when people debate VHS vs Beta, I totally agree - especially on older units, the colour reproduction is just so much more stable with Betamax and the overall definition just was sharper.

@BETAMAX19732 2 месяца назад

It's a beautiful Betamax

@MrBetaByte 2 месяца назад

It really is.

@robertlloyd-jones4310 3 месяца назад

Hi. I have one of these, which is cosmetically even better than this one. The only problem with mine is a broken gear on the front loading mechanism & unusually, it’s the front gear of the three. Seems a shame it won’t work just because of this, I’d love to get it going. Thought of buying a non working machine to swap the parts but eBay prices are ridiculously high for basically scrap machines. Does anyone know where I could source replacement gears? I see 3D printed ones from the USA but they only seem to be for the later version of the 711B chassis & don’t look the same. It’d be great to save another Betamax! Another great video Alex, looking forward to the C7 part 3 on Wednesday. Rob.

@crashbandicoot4everr 3 месяца назад

I have an almost-complete front loading mechanism from an SL-T30, same chassis. Can you somehow point out which gear are you looking for? I am in Greece. Not sure if that's an issue or not.

@robertlloyd-jones4310 3 месяца назад

Hi. Thanks for your reply. I don’t seem to be able to upload a photo on here. There are three gears the same diameter & the broken one on my C40 is the front one with the arm behind it. Hard to explain without a photo. I’m not familiar with with the SL-T30, is that a European model? Regards, Rob.

@crashbandicoot4everr 3 месяца назад

@@robertlloyd-jones4310 It's a multi system model intended for the Middle East. PALsite has info about it. I scrapped mine because it had many major issues but I didn't throw away any of the parts and I've already used parts to fix other machines three times. I think I know what gear you are referring to. I'll have a look.

@crashbandicoot4everr 3 месяца назад

@@robertlloyd-jones4310 I just pulled it out of the storage and had a look at the gears. The right-hand-side arm for the cassette carriage has a gear attached to it via a spring, and there's also another gear on top of that. I am assuming that's the one you need?

@robertlloyd-jones4310 3 месяца назад

Hi. Yes that sounds like the one I need. Would’ve been much easier if I could’ve uploaded a photo. Not sure how I’d get it from you?? Thanks

@TTVEaGMXde 3 месяца назад

SONY SL-C44PS is a special version for West Germany with PAL/SECAM II and linear stereo (BNR). It even has one less circuit board. I have them as a linear stereo addition to the SL-HF950ES Super ß HiFi Recorders when they're all running at some point😉

@MrBetaByte 3 месяца назад

That's great information, thank you so much for sharing.

@Betafreak_GE 2 месяца назад

And the c44 have a new Design

@UHF43 3 месяца назад

Linear stereo VCR: two channels of the same crappy sound quality. How could it not have been apealing to buyers?

@crashbandicoot4everr 3 месяца назад

2 tracks of AM radio as Dave (12voltvids) says. :)

@MrBetaByte 3 месяца назад

Too right although it was as good a linear audio got and with a TV with a rubbish speaker it was probably pretty good! Having a SLO1700 does really highlight the differences though!