[QuadList] Phoenix Quad Videotape Group dinner

[Dennis Degan]

		On Jul 18, 2012, at 1:52 PM, COURYHOUSE at aol.com wrote:

 > good  info....what about  winding on my TR 5?

		I answer:

	You should be OK.  The AVR-1 and AVR-3 are exceptions because of  
their servo reel motors.  Other machines that don't use servo reel  
motors are fine as long as you wind slowly.

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



		In a message dated 7/18/2012 6:12:35 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,  
I wrote:
>
>         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
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