TDK Super VHS ST-120 Video Cassette 

UPC 020356324407 

Made in Japan

Product Features

• Tape Type: Super VHS (SVHS)
• Tape Length: ST-120 (246m)
• Compatibility: Suitable for use with SVHS camcorders, HiFi VCRs, satellite broadcasts, and for editing and mastering applications.

• Picture & Sound Quality:

  • Ultra-refined Super Avilyn formulation provides high output and low noise, ensuring superior picture definition and audio reproduction.
  • Special backcoating texture offers smooth tape travel and enhanced durability.
  • Precision SQ mechanism reduces jitter and uses static-free resins to prevent dropouts.
  • Total Picture Quality Index: 603 (XP Super Pro)

• Recording Modes:

  • SP Mode: 120 minutes
  • EP Mode: 360 minutes
  • SVHS Mode: Optimized for devices with the SVHS trademark. Tapes recorded in SVHS mode cannot be played on conventional VHS VCRs.

• Warranty: Full Lifetime Warranty for defective tapes (see packaging for details).

Overview

The TDK Super VHS ST-120 is designed for high-end video applications, offering exceptional picture and sound quality. Whether you're recording on a camcorder, HiFi VCR, or satellite broadcast, or using the tape for editing and mastering, this cassette delivers high-performance results with minimal noise and dropouts. Its advanced Super Avilyn formulation ensures outstanding clarity, while the Precision SQ mechanism guarantees smooth playback and reliability.

Interesting Facts

• TDK Corporation, founded in 1935, has long been a leader in magnetic tape technology, producing some of the most advanced video and audio cassettes for both consumer and professional use.
• The Super VHS (SVHS) format was introduced in 1987 as a higher-resolution alternative to standard VHS, offering double the horizontal resolution (400 lines compared to 240 lines for VHS).
• This particular model, the ST-120, offers a Total Picture Quality Index of 603, ensuring high performance for professional-quality recordings.
• The Super Avilyn technology used in this tape was one of the hallmarks of TDK’s premium video products, contributing to superior video performance across multiple devices and formats.

Publishers

• Manufacturer: TDK Corporation
• Year of Release: 1991
• Catalog Number: ST-120
• Warranty: Full Lifetime Warranty

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