| 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 AV-50M
(selection from Beta VCRs section)
|
Opening display page for the Aiwa AV-50M Beta |
Aiwa AV-50M specifications
(popout panel)
|
Specifications page |
Aiwa AV-70M specifications
(popout panel)
|
Specifications page |
Aiwa SV-50MU specifications
(popout panel)
|
Specifications page |
Aiwa VCR refurbishing
(popout panel)
|
Similarities and differences in refurbishing these units |
Aiwa VCRs
(category from Refurbished Betas section)
|
Index page for Aiwa VCRs |
AiwaAV-70M
(selection from Beta VCRs section)
|
Opening display page for the Aiwa AV-70M Beta |
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 a question
(special selection)
|
Form for submitting query to the Ask Misterŝetamax |
Ask MisterBetamax
(category selection)
|
Ongoing question and answer forum |
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 |
Beta Cassette explained
(popout panel)
|
Exploded views of the Beta cassette |
Beta compatibility chart
(popout panel)
|
Chart showing various picture and sound formats used by Beta |
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 |
BetaTheater display
(popout panel)
|
Specifications page |
BetaTheatre brochure
(popout panel)
|
Sales brochure for the BetaTheater VCR |
BetaTheatre, The
(selection from Beta Promos Items section)
|
BetaTheatre sales display |
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 |
Broadcasting standards
(popout panel)
|
Chart of the television standards around the world |
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
(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, metal coated
(popout panel)
|
Method used for repairing metal coated type front panel buttons |
Button repair, plastic
(popout panel)
|
Illustrations of methods used to refurbish plastic type Beta function buttons |
Cabinet condition of the Beta
(popout panel)
|
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 |
Camera and BetaMovie straps
(selection from Beta Accessories section)
|
Carrying straps for Beta Cameras, BetaMovies and Camcorders |
Cameras and BetaMovies
(category selection)
|
Index page for Beta Cameras, BetaMovies and Camcorders |
Capstan alignment
(popout panel)
|
Adjusting of capstan assembly during refurbishing |
Capstan capacitor replacement
(popout panel)
|
Replacing of capstan capacitors during refurbishing |
Capstan repair
(popout panel)
|
Wear pattern of capstan assembly and repair procedure |
Cartrivision cassette design
(popout panel)
|
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 |
Cassettes, Other design
(popout panel)
|
Information on several formats that failed to gain acceptance with the general public |
CCD-G5
(selection from the Beta Cameras section)
|
Opening page for the CCD-G5 camera |
CCD-G5 brochure
(popout panel)
|
Sales brochure |
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 |
Chargers and power supplies
(popout panel)
|
Index page for charging units and power 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 |
Cleaning supplies
(category selection)
|
Index page for the Cleaning Supplies |
Clock and power supply check
(popout panel)
|
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 |
DCC-2600 specifications
(popout panel)
|
Specifications page |
Demonstration tapes
(popout panel)
|
Various tapes issued for promoting the Beta format |
Digital Beta VCRs brochure
(popout panel)
|
Sales brochure |
Dihedral adjustment
(popout panel)
|
Discussion of dihedral adjustment that is sometimes necessary during refurbishing |
Disassembly and cleaning
(popout panel)
|
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 |
Early home video formats
(popout panel)
|
Discussion of three attempts at home video before Betamax |
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 |
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 |
Editors
(category from Beta Accessories section)
|
Beta editing consoles |
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 |
EDV-5000 specifications
(popout panel)
|
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 adjust
(popout panel)
|
Discussion of how entrance side adjustment performed during refurbishing |
Entrance side envelope
(popout panel)
|
Discussion of how entrance adjustment is prepared 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 |
Exit side preliminary check
(popout panel)
|
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 |
Exterior dimensions and weights
(popout panel)
|
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
(popout panel)
|
Listing of commonly asked questions pertaining to this Website |
Fascia Damage
(popout panel)
|
Repairing damage to front panel of Beta during refurbishing |
Faulty tape threading
(popout panel)
|
Illustrations and discsuusion of tape loading failures |
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)
|
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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
(popout panel)
|
Listing of commonly asked questions pertaining to this Website |
Front panel cleaning
(popout panel)
|
Methods and tools used to clean front panels |
Function key examination of VCR
(popout panel)
|
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
category selection
|
Opening page for the GCS-50 professional Beta VCR |
GCS-50 brochure
(popout panel)
|
Sales brochure |
GCS-50 specifications
(popout panel)
|
Specifications page |
GCS-50, SL-HF900 and SL-HF1000 comparison
(popout panel)
|
Discussion of simularities and differences in design |
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 |
Glossary of electronic terms
(popout panel)
|
Alphabetical listing of common consumer electronic terms from the Ask Misteretamax 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 |
HVC-2000 specifications
(popout panel)
|
Specifications page |
HVC-2400
(selection from the Beta Cameras section)
|
Opening page for the HVC-2400 |
HVC-2400 specifications
(popout panel)
|
Specifications page |
HVC-2500 specifications
(popoup panel)
|
Specifications page |
HVC-2800
(selection from the Beta Cameras section)
|
Opening page for the HVC-2800 |
HVC-2800 specifications
(popout panel)
|
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 |
Initial cleaning
(popout panel)
|
Initial preparation and cleaning during refurbishing |
Inside cleaning
(selection from Cleaning Supplies section)
|
Order page for inside cleaning kit |
Inside CopyRight cassette
(popout panel)
|
Page showing the internal differences of the CopyRight designed cassette |
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)
|