Figure 13-18B.–Visual information caption sheet (back).
“condition” it to room temperature. Complete
dimensional equilibrium may take as much as about 16
hours. Never use direct heat to speed up the conditioning
process. High temperatures can create harmful
differences in layer-to-layer tension on the reel. Never
use extreme cold, such as a freezer, to cool down a hot
tape. In general, recommended storage conditions for
videotapes are as follows:
Relative Humidity . . . . . 50% - 60%
Temperature . . . . . . . . 60°F - 80°F
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