The SL-C9 is a highly sought after Beta video recorder. What it lacks in hifi sound, it makes up for in slow motion functions by use of an extra playback head. They are also very useful for connection to PCM digital audio encoders. But they are not the most reliable of machines, suffering a myriad of mechanical and electrical issues. I have two of these with apparent PSU faults awaiting repair, plus a scrap machine which may be able to provide us with parts. Can we get anything running from these?

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00:00 Introduction
02:00 Power them up
05:02 Start with dead machine
10:39 Known good PSU in the squealer
15:32 Look at mechanical issue
20:09 Fix dimmer switch
29:45 Examine heads
32:10 Conclusion