Sony SL3000 and TT3000 'portable' Betamax - check over

This one's a little bit different insofar as we're looking at an early 'portable' Betamax machine and companion tuner/ power unit from Sony; the SL3000 and the TT3000. These things are heavy and with a camera must have really been a challenge to use for any length of time. Also interesting the changes made to the deck due to it being a portable like the super quick stop is there's a tape issue and of course, something quite rare on Sony Beta machines, the dew sensor. There's also a different loading method and the reels are drive directly via a belt from the head motor. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:52 First test after not being used for months 07:08 Tension tests (back tension, reel torque etc) using the Sony 'case' 09:14 Lacing belt and eject take up belts 14:15 Removing the top loading system 15:02 belt and Idlers check, replacement and refurb 27:17 Testing 28:49 Reassembly of the top loading system 31:39 Final tests #sony #betamax #vcr #mrbetabyte