Betamax VCR Alignment Tapes - Which Do I Need?

Question

I've been collecting a number of Betamax VCRs over the past couple of years, and doing only basic refurbishing such as belt and tire replacement, checking caps, etc. I have a chance to buy some original Sony alignment cassettes, but there are several available and I'm wondering which ones I need: Alignment tapes:

KR5-1 KR5-1S KR5-1M KR5-1V KR5-2ED

Tension tapes:

SL0003-C SL0004

Can I assume that the KR5 and SL- series tapes are basically the same? (except for the KR5-2ED, which is for the Extended Definition format). Thanks for any advice.

Jeffrey Angus · Accepted Answer

You know, since you've sort of made yourself a Beta repository, you might as well get all of them, "just in case."

You'll hate yourself later if you need one you could have bought but didn't.

Jeff

Chris F. · Answer

I've done a little research, and what I've determined is that the alignment tapes are all pretty much the same. The difference is that some are later versions, with extra test signals for things like hifi sound, so I assume that each new version was meant to replace the previous one. If this is true, than I only need the most recent version, which I think is the KR-1V.

N_Cook · Answer

alignmentKR-1V.Sod's Law being what it is , if you have only one test tape it will snag andget mangled , stretch or delaminate in the vital section.

hrhofmann · Answer

ermeandxt -Is Sod related to Murphy?  If so, what/who is Sod?

klem kedidelhopper · Answer

atersumeisg andtext -If you don't mind my asking are there more of these latest versiontapes available and if so what is the cost? Lenny

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