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- From: ortega@cactus.org (Paul Ortega)
- Subject: Re: Storing video tapes
- Message-ID: <1993Jan4.032844.5305@cactus.org>
- Organization: Capital Area Central Texas UNIX Society, Austin, Tx
- References: <1htt2kINNfuo@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu> <RATINOX.93Jan2153316@splinter.coe.northeastern.edu>
- Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1993 03:28:44 GMT
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- In article <RATINOX.93Jan2153316@splinter.coe.northeastern.edu> Custom built for Lemmings <ratinox@meceng.coe.northeastern.edu> writes:
- >More importantly, there are a few things to remember when storing tapes of
- >any kind:
- >
- >* Keep them in a dry, dust-free area. Nothing will kill a tape faster than
- > collecting dust or moisture; and a combination is devestating.
- >
- >* Store the tape standing on a narrow edge. Stand tapes on any of the 1"
- > narrow edges, not "flat". This keeps the tape inside from resting on it's
- > edge, which could cause curling and crumpling.
- >
- >* Fast forward a tape to the end before rewinding it. This helps the tape
- > wind on the spools evenly, which helps protect the edges from curling or
- > crumpling in storage or if the tape is accidentally dropped.
- >
- >* Fast forward and rewind tapes that don't get watched often a couple of
- > times a year. This will help keep the tape from stretching or sticking to
- > itself.
-
- And don't forget when walking to and from the VCR with the tape
- to walk parallel to the earth's magnetic field to avoid
- tape damage.
-
- Sorry, I couldn't resist. :) :) :)
-
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