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Patrick Falls · June 4th, 2004, 06:34 AM

i have read that it is wise to stick with the same tape, does this mean to stick with the same brand or with the brand and model tape?

i purchased some tapes from circuit city that were wrapped in different wrapping but carried the same model number as my panasonic dvc tapes.

Rob Lohman · June 4th, 2004, 06:58 AM

This question has been answered a lot of times (specifically in
the forum I moved your question to).

Yes it is wise to stick with the same brand and if possible same
type/model tape as well. Some manufacturers have different
lubricants on different "models". This can get stuck on your heads.

Use a cleaning tape if you have to switch but try to keep that
to a minimum if possible.

Patrick Falls · June 4th, 2004, 08:03 AM

good info. i've read through the threads on this subject and picked up that i should stick with one brand, but i didn't get clarity on if it was also important to stick with the same model as well as brand. so now i understand that sticking with the same brand is the main objective, and sticking with the same model is secondary. cool, thanks.

June 4th, 2004, 06:34 AM	#1
Patrick Falls Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Augusta georgia 15min. from Aiken S.Carolina and 2 hours from Atlanta Posts: 105	sticking with the same tape i have read that it is wise to stick with the same tape, does this mean to stick with the same brand or with the brand and model tape? i purchased some tapes from circuit city that were wrapped in different wrapping but carried the same model number as my panasonic dvc tapes.

June 4th, 2004, 06:58 AM	#2
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	This question has been answered a lot of times (specifically in the forum I moved your question to). Yes it is wise to stick with the same brand and if possible same type/model tape as well. Some manufacturers have different lubricants on different "models". This can get stuck on your heads. Use a cleaning tape if you have to switch but try to keep that to a minimum if possible. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

June 4th, 2004, 08:03 AM	#3
Patrick Falls Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Augusta georgia 15min. from Aiken S.Carolina and 2 hours from Atlanta Posts: 105	thanks rob good info. i've read through the threads on this subject and picked up that i should stick with one brand, but i didn't get clarity on if it was also important to stick with the same model as well as brand. so now i understand that sticking with the same brand is the main objective, and sticking with the same model is secondary. cool, thanks.