Some people have problem on their Beta machine i.e;

Blurr picture reproduced, snowy ,noisy sound , worst no picture at all.

Hints;

You have to clean the Rotary disk Assy (Betamax Head) after a long hours of usage.

Q; Where is the betamax head located?

A; Open your machine cover by unscrew 2 or 4 small bolts on the left and right side of deck.

     You'll see a round shinny Metallic DRUM in the middle of the machine.

Q; What am I going to do then?

A; First you'll have to get a CO2 contact cleaner (a canister contain CarbonDioxide liquid).

     A tube/canister sprayer that contain non-residue cleaning solvent, the liquid will instantly evaporate

      and leaves no any kind of tracks.

     That is the best cleaner for electronics sensitive-device and for your Rotary Disk Assy.

Q; Where can I get such a thing?

A; ACE Hardware is most common place. Do not use other than recomended !

Q; What should I do with the cleaner?

A; Peek at the middle of the DRUM's gap there's a tiny-very small-black metal inside the gap,

     that's what we call the Head-EYE. Spray carefully at a distance the head-eye so deposited material

     will be cleaned/swiped away. (Do not use other cleaner than recomended)

     There's a pinch roller / A C E head and tape pathways you might want to have it cleaned also then

     You'll get your Beta movie back again.

NO ANY KIND OF CLEANING METHOD BETTER THAN DESCRIBED.

BEEN USING IT FOR YEARS