Posted by Citizen Bob on 11/20/06 13:13

On Mon, 20 Nov 2006 08:14:28 GMT, Paul Hyett
<pah@nojunkmailplease.co.uk> wrote:

>In the UK, there were 2 standard lengths for videotapes - 3hrs & 4hrs,
>that's why it's seen as standard here.

Our standard VHS tape is the T-120, which is 120 minutes long using
standard record speed. It is capable of going to 3 times that with a
loss of resolution. It can also go to 1.5 times but then it won't sync
up on a 4-head player.


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