Sony SL-C20 Red Betamax - A reel torquing point...

This ones a little bit different insofar as we're looking at a red Sony SL-C20 Betamax. I do love the red Sony Beta machines but the paint jobs can be a little all over the place! But they do look good. I really got caught out by this one but then that's why I test, test and then test gain! At least we find the main issue though and get this great machine up and running again.

I did have a few copyright issues with some of the captures from the C20 which I ended up having to cut but it still pretty much covers all the work done.

really hope you enjoyed this one and so much more to come! It's crazy here with everything that's getting fixed!

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:35 Inside - first look
03:10 Cleaning off the glue from the head drum hall-effect device
04:15 Checking the rest of the underside of the C20
05:00 Reinforcing the rear AV sockets
07:50 Checking the mains plug
08:36 First test
12:40 Resurfacing the upper drum
20:38 Front panel removal and cleaning
29:03 Testing with a tape
31:45 Pinch roller issues - random noise bars on screen
33:04 Take up running fast - high tape torque
52:02 Using the Sony test tapes for torque values FF/REW/Play
55:33 Pausing during lacing - rear microswitch pawl adjustment
56:36 Supply reel issues
1:04:32 Lacing issue - the pawl is adjusted!
1:05:26 Final test and we're good to go!

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