7 Ways To Minimize Tape Failure
1) Always keep your tape:
- Rewind to avoid having to do data recovery;
- Inside the proper box (do not leave inside the video cassette);
- In the vertical position.
2) Never leave the tapes near the following places:
- Over ACOUSTIC BOXES;
- On top of TVs, DVD players and other electronic equipment to avoid having data recovery software usage;
- Exposed to the SUN;
- Inside your video;
- In HORIZONTAL position;
- In places with DUST.
3) Remember, videotape is very sensitive and has a shelf life of 7 to 10 years (the more well preserved, the longer it will last!). Remember that there are data recovery services for when you need.
Basic Care with Your VHS:
4) If you are watching a video tape recorded on VHS and start seeing distortions and drizzles in the picture, do not blame your VCR, let alone … Read the rest