Working on a Sony Beta portable SL-3000. Part 1.
The first Beta portable, a chunky and heavy SL3000 model, is on the workbench. Can we make any progress with it? Schematics required. In other matters: SL-HF100 loading motor gear replacement. Toad Ai606 keyfob modification.
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• SONY BETAMAX SL-3000 CAPSTAN MOTOR BHF-110...
We now have the NTSC service manual, which is a great start. However if someone has the PAL manual, that would still be much appreciated.
Part 2: • Working on a Sony Beta portable SL-3000. P...
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00:00 Introduction
01:21 Dismantle
03:14 Capstan motor
09:15 Try playing a tape
10:26 Fast Forward / Rewind
14:14 Fault finding with no schematic
19:08 Other matters arising
22:44 Conclusion