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nanochickin · 17-09-06, 08:41 PM

Ok guys i know this isn't satellite related but i'm hoping that someone will know the answer to this question.

My betamax VCR went tits up this morning and i need an almost non existant part to get it going again.

Anyone know where i can get a new reel motor for the above VCR. Without this reel motor i might aswell chuck it away, which is a pity as i only had it serviced about 2 months ago. :?

This unit is quite sentimental and also all my recordings are on Beta so if i could get hold of the part to repair it it would make my day.

Thanks for looking

nano

Analoguesat · 17-09-06, 09:26 PM

Theres 2 working ones on ebay at the moment

nanochickin · 17-09-06, 10:05 PM

Where? I've been looking for an hour. Any clue to them like the item numbers.

Its not the Sanyo Denki reel motors your refering to is it? They wont fit unfortunately.

Cheers for looking on eBay for me. It is appreciated.

Analoguesat · 17-09-06, 10:08 PM

Two 5150's. Just put vtc-5150 into the search box and up pops two complete units. Not an ideal solution but if it gets you up and running again

nanochickin · 17-09-06, 10:26 PM

Oh right. You were refering to 2 replacement VCRs, sorry i thought you were refering to the motor

To be honest i couldn't butcher a working unit & if i was going to replace the VCR i would go for a Sony Beta HI-FI unit as the sound is fantastic on them.

Unfortunately its time to move on and get a DVD recorder if i cant get a replacement part.

I think its time to start transfering everything over to DVD. I just hope it will hold together long enough to transfer everything.

The only problem that i have is that once the tape has been watched i cant rewind it.

Like i said though thanks for looking on ebay for me.

BGonaSTICK · 18-09-06, 01:23 AM

The guys selling their stuff on eBay aren't sentimental, so if yours means something to you, then carve those puppies up and don't think twice about it.

nanochickin · 21-09-06, 12:24 AM

Getting shut of it.

Have been offered a Digiquest p2000 receiver as a swap for it. Its better than my Fortec Star so i though why not.

BGonaSTICK · 21-09-06, 12:27 AM

Blimey, you should open a shop!

Well, it'll certainly be fun having a play with it. Looks to be an Aston re-badge?

nanochickin · 21-09-06, 12:46 AM

I'm going to on eBay.

Got to get rid of all the cr@p somehow. 8)

I managed to get hold of 10 Nokia lnbs for £5 plus postage the other day. God knows why i bought them, they're sod all use to me unless all my lnbs die in one go.

That takes the total upto 16 LNBs sitting in my shed. 1 platinum 0.2dB (cr@p) 1 Amstar Neosat 0.3dB ( No problems yet) 2x Lidl specials. (No idea) 10 Nokia 0.6dB lnbs. (will let you know) 1x Philips (very thin for Prime focus jobbie) and 1 spare Thomson Sky LNB (you can use your imagination)

Not sure how many lnbs i can shove on the 80cm dish before the weight rips it off the wall. :roflmao:

I'm hoping i can put one on my prime focus dish if i ever get it. the git i purchashed it of hasn't got in touch to tell me where it is. Bloody typical when you pay good money for something on eBay and then the guy disappears of the face of the earth. >

I'm hoping hes just gone on holiday or something. I getting the wife to ring him tomorrow while i'm at work.

Dont think he would appreciate a call at 4.30 in the morning.

jontydog · 21-09-06, 02:29 PM

Are the fortec star receivers any good m8? Just got one on watching on ebay.

17-09-06, 08:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
nanochickin Retired Mod & Sat Guru Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 3,825 Thanks: 46 Thanked 338 Times in 270 Posts	Sanyo Betamax VTC-5150. Help!!!!!!!!!!! Ok guys i know this isn't satellite related but i'm hoping that someone will know the answer to this question. My betamax VCR went tits up this morning and i need an almost non existant part to get it going again. Anyone know where i can get a new reel motor for the above VCR. Without this reel motor i might aswell chuck it away, which is a pity as i only had it serviced about 2 months ago. :? This unit is quite sentimental and also all my recordings are on Beta so if i could get hold of the part to repair it it would make my day. Thanks for looking nano __________________ Sanity is nothing more than an excuse to be boring

17-09-06, 09:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,334 Times in 985 Posts	Re: Sanyo Betamax VTC-5150. Help!!!!!!!!!!! Theres 2 working ones on ebay at the moment __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

17-09-06, 10:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
nanochickin Retired Mod & Sat Guru Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 3,825 Thanks: 46 Thanked 338 Times in 270 Posts	Re: Sanyo Betamax VTC-5150. Help!!!!!!!!!!! Where? I've been looking for an hour. Any clue to them like the item numbers. Its not the Sanyo Denki reel motors your refering to is it? They wont fit unfortunately. Cheers for looking on eBay for me. It is appreciated. __________________ Sanity is nothing more than an excuse to be boring

17-09-06, 10:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,334 Times in 985 Posts	Re: Sanyo Betamax VTC-5150. Help!!!!!!!!!!! Two 5150's. Just put vtc-5150 into the search box and up pops two complete units. Not an ideal solution but if it gets you up and running again __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

17-09-06, 10:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
nanochickin Retired Mod & Sat Guru Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 3,825 Thanks: 46 Thanked 338 Times in 270 Posts	Re: Sanyo Betamax VTC-5150. Help!!!!!!!!!!! Oh right. You were refering to 2 replacement VCRs, sorry i thought you were refering to the motor To be honest i couldn't butcher a working unit & if i was going to replace the VCR i would go for a Sony Beta HI-FI unit as the sound is fantastic on them. Unfortunately its time to move on and get a DVD recorder if i cant get a replacement part. I think its time to start transfering everything over to DVD. I just hope it will hold together long enough to transfer everything. The only problem that i have is that once the tape has been watched i cant rewind it. Like i said though thanks for looking on ebay for me. __________________ Sanity is nothing more than an excuse to be boring

18-09-06, 01:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 163 Times in 57 Posts	Re: Sanyo Betamax VTC-5150. Help!!!!!!!!!!! The guys selling their stuff on eBay aren't sentimental, so if yours means something to you, then carve those puppies up and don't think twice about it. __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

21-09-06, 12:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
nanochickin Retired Mod & Sat Guru Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 3,825 Thanks: 46 Thanked 338 Times in 270 Posts	Re: Sanyo Betamax VTC-5150. Help!!!!!!!!!!! Getting shut of it. Have been offered a Digiquest p2000 receiver as a swap for it. Its better than my Fortec Star so i though why not. __________________ Sanity is nothing more than an excuse to be boring

21-09-06, 12:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 163 Times in 57 Posts	Re: Sanyo Betamax VTC-5150. Help!!!!!!!!!!! Blimey, you should open a shop! Well, it'll certainly be fun having a play with it. Looks to be an Aston re-badge? __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

21-09-06, 12:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
nanochickin Retired Mod & Sat Guru Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 3,825 Thanks: 46 Thanked 338 Times in 270 Posts	Re: Sanyo Betamax VTC-5150. Help!!!!!!!!!!! I'm going to on eBay. Got to get rid of all the cr@p somehow. 8) I managed to get hold of 10 Nokia lnbs for £5 plus postage the other day. God knows why i bought them, they're sod all use to me unless all my lnbs die in one go. That takes the total upto 16 LNBs sitting in my shed. 1 platinum 0.2dB (cr@p) 1 Amstar Neosat 0.3dB ( No problems yet) 2x Lidl specials. (No idea) 10 Nokia 0.6dB lnbs. (will let you know) 1x Philips (very thin for Prime focus jobbie) and 1 spare Thomson Sky LNB (you can use your imagination) Not sure how many lnbs i can shove on the 80cm dish before the weight rips it off the wall. :roflmao: I'm hoping i can put one on my prime focus dish if i ever get it. the git i purchashed it of hasn't got in touch to tell me where it is. Bloody typical when you pay good money for something on eBay and then the guy disappears of the face of the earth. > I'm hoping hes just gone on holiday or something. I getting the wife to ring him tomorrow while i'm at work. Dont think he would appreciate a call at 4.30 in the morning. __________________ Sanity is nothing more than an excuse to be boring

21-09-06, 02:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
jontydog Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,089 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Sanyo Betamax VTC-5150. Help!!!!!!!!!!! Are the fortec star receivers any good m8? Just got one on watching on ebay. __________________ TM 1000D Super. SS2 PCI. Echosmart Dsb 791 1M Dish. Edon 2120 Positioner. 80cm Mesh Dish Motorised. 28E to 30W