Storing tapes "upright"? at DVinfo.net

Glen Elliott · July 3rd, 2004, 07:35 PM

This may sound like a stupid question but it's recommended you store your DV tapes in an "upright" position. What is upright?! My DVcam tapes cases are set up so that the area where the tape is thread over the heads is up. The Sony tapes cases are set up so the spine of the tape (area where the lock/save button resides) is up. Which side is considered "upright"?

Also how important *is* it to store tapes "upright"?

Jeff Donald · July 3rd, 2004, 07:47 PM

Upright is like a book. Tapes should be rewound and on the bottom.

Glen Elliott · July 3rd, 2004, 07:58 PM

So the spine (where you can put a label) should be facing up.

July 3rd, 2004, 07:35 PM	#1
Glen Elliott Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,898	Storing tapes "upright"? This may sound like a stupid question but it's recommended you store your DV tapes in an "upright" position. What is upright?! My DVcam tapes cases are set up so that the area where the tape is thread over the heads is up. The Sony tapes cases are set up so the spine of the tape (area where the lock/save button resides) is up. Which side is considered "upright"? Also how important is it to store tapes "upright"?

July 3rd, 2004, 07:47 PM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Upright is like a book. Tapes should be rewound and on the bottom. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

July 3rd, 2004, 07:58 PM	#3
Glen Elliott Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,898	So the spine (where you can put a label) should be facing up.