Demo tape for the first front-loading Beta VCR in 1981. Tape isn't in great shape, as you can tell.
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@DelilahThePig8 жыл бұрын
Beautifully designed machine. If I were in the market for a VCR in 1981, this would be a considerable win over VHS.
@bobskie3218 жыл бұрын
18:00 In the old days every button on the remote control are also on the system. Today most functions are only on the remote which means if you lost the remote you're in trouble.
@TheMediaHoarder10 жыл бұрын
Yes, it turns out I did have the SuperBeta switched on, and only recently discovered that it should be turned off when playing non-SuperBeta tapes (basically every tape I have.) Yes, I am embarrassed. I will try to re-do this someday.
@crashbandicoot4everr9 жыл бұрын
eyeh8nbc What Beta model do you have?
@kirk196811 жыл бұрын
This is great! I worked in TV news for almost 20 years, and we used beta up until recently before going to digital.
@pHD774 жыл бұрын
That would be BetaCAM, not to be confused with BetaMAX. Although the cassette factor is pretty much identical, the Betacam tape speed is significantly higher and has a different tape formulation (not recommended to use Betacam tapes in a Betamax machine).
@JPX64Channel Жыл бұрын
betacam is like the little brother who became a lot bigger and smarter than his older brother
@kirk1968 Жыл бұрын
@@JPX64Channel That is a great analogy!
@supermasterPIK10 жыл бұрын
Technically, is the first "real front" loader, because the 5000 was a top loader mechanism adapted to woek as a fromnt loading one.
@candycomforts10 жыл бұрын
Always wanted a betamax machine.
@kirk196811 жыл бұрын
Ah, thanks for clarifying. Never had a consumer-level Beta player at home, but always thought the smaller cassette size was preferable!
@TheMediaHoarder11 жыл бұрын
Betacam is not the same as consumer Beta. The cassettes are the same, but the recorded signal is entirely different.
@KLM81711 жыл бұрын
I actually like the idea of the "Cassette is inside" door. Much easier to see rather than most VCR's having the tiny little "tape" icon on the time display.
@pHD774 жыл бұрын
Really? I always found it annoying to not be able to actually see the tape inside though the flap door and prefer the LED indicator.
@supermasterPIK10 жыл бұрын
On this machine the original "U Matic" loading system was modified to save space on machine chassis. Thats the 711 DECK, where the tape is wound around left side of head drum.
@TheMediaHoarder11 жыл бұрын
8mm tapes were smaller (just a bit larger than audiocassettes), but those were mainly used with consumer camcorders.
@Watcher322310 жыл бұрын
The dropouts seem reminiscent of modulation noise. What VCR was used to play this? For instance, if the deck was a SuperBeta deck, then it's possible that this cassette was played with the SuperBeta switch set to ON. Regular Betamax recordings should be played back with the SuperBeta switch set to OFF. Another possibility: some Beta VCRs have a PCM mode. The PCM mode should be set to OFF as PCM mode disables picture dropout compensation. Dropout compensation would interfere with digital PCM sound recordings made on Betamax cassettes, such as those from a Betamax VCR connected to the Sony PCM-F1 digital audio encoder/decoder. And, my opinion: if you're after the SL-2500, opt for the SL-2700. Essentially the same deck, with the same smooth and quiet dual direct drive idler mechanism and all the special playback toys, but with the addition of Beta hi-fi.
@videoholic1980sA11 жыл бұрын
This is great, never saw this before!! Can I put a link to this video in my Betamax website?
@drseusslover11 жыл бұрын
Yes, it can be seen on the films of Otto Preminger
@TheMediaHoarder11 жыл бұрын
Just remembered Sony promoted the smallness of their "Super Walkman" cassette player in 1984 nearly the same way, by noting the 'flatness' of the motors in it.
@supermasterPIK10 жыл бұрын
Sorry for wo much questions, but I love these displays. Lights up all the lighs when calculating tape remaining?
@jeffk773410 жыл бұрын
I wonder how many people had trouble got tripped up when trying to set the record timer on this unit? The record time or seems to be the feature that everybody complains about.
@TheMediaHoarder11 жыл бұрын
Yeah, and the beautiful picture quality of this tape certainly proves that (sarcasm).
@pHD774 жыл бұрын
This can be blamed at either the heads of the VCR having been worn or the tape itself being a victim of Father Time.
@crashbandicoot4everr10 жыл бұрын
This is not the first front loading VCR. The first was the SL-5000
@glennmillerfan7 жыл бұрын
The SL-5000 was the first front-loading Betamax. I believe it was introduced in mid-1981. Front-loading VHS recorders were introduced as early as 1979 with the Sharp VC-6800.
@supermasterPIK10 жыл бұрын
2: 37 - I have no audio... The indicator lights aup based on tape length when playing back? Or just litys when recording?
@drseusslover11 жыл бұрын
Can you do Magnetic Video logo (no voiceover variant)?
@supermasterPIK10 жыл бұрын
2:17 - When unit is empty, indication on black hides??? or pops down?
@supermasterPIK10 жыл бұрын
19:00 ... Are these metal buttons?? Or chromed plastic buttons?
@TheMediaHoarder11 жыл бұрын
Sure! Wish the picture wasn't so bad, but what can you do.
@TheMediaHoarder11 жыл бұрын
I would if I had it! Does that even exist?
@supermasterPIK10 жыл бұрын
Can a Betacam (e.g. broadcast equipment) read a Betamax tape ???
@DelilahThePig8 жыл бұрын
No. That uses a component signal and runs quicker. The cassette can be used, but only to record and play betacam format signals.
@TeriLynn92311 жыл бұрын
At the time, Beta was better quality. No matter what kind of tape it is, it's going to deteriorate over time.