[QuadList] Phoenix Quad Videotape Group dinner

[Dennis Degan]

		On Jul 17, 2012, at 11:58 PM, Ted Langdell wrote:

 > The tape pack is loose as there had been no hold-down tape on the  
end.
 > Handling recommendations given the loose pack and debris?

		I suggest:

	Use a household vacuum cleaner's soft brush on the reel, especially  
the openings that reveal the tape edges, before loading on a VTR to  
thoroughly remove loose debris.  If you can, vacuum the exposed outer  
winding of tape as well.
	Whatever you do, DO NOT wind it on an AVR-1 or AVR-3.  The loose pack  
will confuse the vacuum tensioners in the AVR-1 or the mechanical  
tensioners in the AVR-3, which could result in tape damage.
	Wind the tape SLOWLY on a good ol' VR-2000 or VR-1200.  An AVR-2  
would probably be OK too.  After completely winding the tape in one  
direction, remove the tape from the original reel and clean the empty  
reel thoroughly with the vacuum cleaner.  Wipe the reel with a  
slightly damp cloth both inside and out (NOT paper towel; that would  
leave paper debris), let dry, then wind the tape back onto the reel  
again.

			Dennis Degan, Video Editor-Consultant-Knowledge Bank
					     NBC Today Show, New York