Fuji Film Total Guide To CCTV

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Fujifilms
Total Guide to
Recording Media
Dealer Stamp
Fuji Photo Film (UK) Ltd, Fujifilm House, 125 Finchley Road, London NW3 6HY, UK
Tel 020 7586 5900 Fax 020 7586 4202
All specifications detailed in this brochure are correct at the time of going to press. Packaging may differ from that which is
shown in this guide. Please contact Fujifilm before placing an order. Fujifilm reserves the right to alter details without prior notice.
Fuji Photo Film (UK) Ltd. E&OE.
www.fujifilm.co.uk/recmedia
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Contents
Fujifilms
Total Guide to
Analogue Solutions
Recording Media
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CCTV HQ+/S-VHS
Page 3
CCTV Starter Kit
Page 4
Digital Evidence Kit
Page 7
Digital Solutions
Page 6
Back-up Solutions
Page 10
DLT TapeIV & Super DLT TapeI Page 11
LTO Ultrium G1, G2 and G3
Page 12
LTO Ultrium G3 WORM
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The Data Protection Act
Page 15
Digital Imaging Procedures
Page 18
Sequential Numbering
Page 20
Evidence Bags
Page 21
Media Care Guide
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Support
From analogue video products through to digital storage systems,

Fujifilms recording media lead the way as the total CCTV media solution.
Therefore, if you cant find what youre looking for in Fujifilms Total Guide to
CCTV and Security Recording Media chances are it doesnt exist !
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For more information on Fujifilms range of

CCTV and Security products, free downloads,
advice on the Data Protection Act and
Frequently Asked Questions please visit our
website at www.fujifilm.co.uk/recmedia
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VHS
Analogue Solutions
Specially designed with the security

industry in mind, the packaging of both
the HQ+ and S-VHS CCTV tapes is
highly distinctive and ideal for archiving
purposes as it allows recording, removing
and erasing details to be listed.
The S-VHS tape, which benefits from

ultra-sharp images and stereo sound,
makes all the difference with your highresolution Super VHS video recorder,
giving +2.5 dB Video RF Sensitivity that
is ideal for recording clarity.
n CCTV VHS HQ+ E180

n CCTV VHS HQ+ E240
n CCTV S-VHS SE180

n CCTV S-VHS SE240
With so many CCTV systems featuring at their heart a VHS

time lapse video recorder, the video cassette has a critical
role to play in the performance of these systems.
Fujifilm realised that simply providing high quality video tapes
alone didnt constitute a total solution for CCTV users, thats
why Fujifilm concentrated on identifying ways in which they
could add value to users from the beginning of a tapes life
to its end.
Fujifilms total solution sets the standard for CCTV.
Dedicated packaging for easy storage and retrieval, robust
and reliable VHS tapes, free evidence bags, spine labels and
non-removable sequential numbering all add up to make
Fujifilm the first choice for CCTV. Thats probably why the
Police and the Ministry of Defence regularly use Fujifilm HQ+
and S-VHS tapes.
Specifications
HQ+
S-VHS
HQ+
Magnetic particles Fine-Grain

BERIDOX
a-BERIDOX
S-VHS
Physical Properties
Base material
Ultra-smooth
polyester base
Surface resistance 8 x 107/SQ
Smooth
polyester base
Dimensional Properties
Yield strength
Stop motion
25.5 N (2.6 kg)
S-VHS
25.5 N (2.6 kg)
1 x 109/SQ
Capable of exceeding 1hr
Magnetic Properties
Tape width
12.65 mm
(0.498 inch)
12.65 mm
(0.498 inch)
Coercivity (Hc)
55.3 KA/m
67.2 KA/m
Fluctuation
2.0 (p-p) m
2.0 (p-p) m
Retentivity (Br)
120 mT
170 mT
Thickness
17.5 m
18.0 m
Video Performance
Magnetic layer
thickness
4.0 m
3.5 m
Video RF sensitivity +1.0 dB (4 MHz) +2.5 dB (7 MHz)

Video S/N (B/W)
+0.5 dB
+1.5 dB
Colour S/N
+0.5 dB
+1.0 dB
Chroma output
+2.0 dB
+2.0 dB
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CCTV Starter Kit

Too often CCTV captures criminals red-handed, but the handling of
the evidence creates a loophole through which they can escape. Either the
quality of the tape or its audit trail makes it legally inadmissible. A case of
caught but not in court.
The CCTV Starter Kit comes with the choice of 36 sequentially numbered
HQ+ or S-VHS tapes. They provide ultra sharp images even in large areas
with inferior lighting so you can be assured that any evidence collected
on these tapes will be of the highest quality.
n CCTV
VHS HQ+ E180 Starter Kit

n CCTV S-VHS Pro E180 Starter Kit
CCTV Starter Kit

36 Sequentially Numbered CCTV HQ+ or S-VHS Cassettes
5 Evidence Bags
CCTV Log Book
Rigid CCTV Sign
Inside Window Flexible CCTV Sign
Permanent Marker for use with CCTV Signs
Fujifilm Total Guide to CCTV
Explanatory Data Protection Leaflet
The Fujifilm CCTV Starter Kit contains everything you need to set
up and operate a successful, high quality CCTV operation.
Set of CCTV 1/2 Size Cassette Spine Labels

Fujifilm offers CCTV users
a fully integrated solution that
protects evidence from the camera
to the courtroom. When presenting
video footage as evidence, there
must be a way of identifying a tape in
relation to the audit trails generated.
The Fujifilm CCTV Starter Kit contains
tapes that have individual, laser
etched, non-removable sequential
numbers. This allows the courts to
trace the full history of the tape to ensure that it hasnt been tampered
with. The kit also contains CPS-approved evidence bags that have unique
numbers, tamper proof security seals and tear-off receipts. Add to this a
detailed log book, CCTV signs and a guide to the Data Protection Act and
you have all the required information to make certain your CCTV
evidence will be admissible.
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The Fujifilm Digital Evidence Kit contains everything you need to
present digital evidence to the authorities.
The complete audit trail in a box, the kit makes life far easier for
installers and end users alike as it ensures that every stage of the evidence
gathering process is accurately performed in the eyes of the Law.
Digital Solutions
Digital technology has established itself as an emerging
part of future surveillance and security solutions. Building
on its support for analogue users with the CCTV Starter Kit,
Fujifilm demonstrates its commitment to championing the
digital revolution with its Digital Evidence Kit.
The number of CD Master Copies and Working Copies or DVD format options
included depends on your requirements but the standard kit contains:
n
50 Fujifilm CD-Rs (two spindles), allowing for 25 incidents*
25 standard jewel cases
25 slimline jewel cases
Logbook to keep audit trails in check with uniquely numbered sheets
CPS-approved Tamper Evident Evidence bags
Procedural guide
CD friendly marker pen (for labelling).
The Digital Evidence Kit has been designed to bring

total peace of mind to end-users of CCTV and other
recording devices by helping them with their responsibilities
in correctly auditing all recordings, and presenting
digital material in a form that is admissible as evidence
in a court of law.
Fujifilm, providing the total solution.
* Also available as a 75 disc CD-R set and in DVD-R and DVD+R versions.
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The Fujifilm Digital Evidence Kit comes in a two-disc CD set allowing for
creation of a Master Copy and one Working Copy; and a three-disc option
that allows the creation of two Working Copies alongside an original
Master Copy. A further set is available for those requiring DVD-R or
DVD+R disc spindles.
25 standard jewel cases and 25 slimline jewel cases are included so that
the user can decide which type of cases to standardise upon, passing
the other containing a Working Copy to the relevant authorities.
The benefit of slimline cases is that the space required for CD storage
is dramatically reduced.
The Data Protection Act requires that it be possible to trace any recorded
images to a specific date, time, recording device and recording medium
and operator. The Digital Evidence Log Book was developed to enable
users to create audit trails with its pages designed to fit inside a standard
CD/DVD case, which are easily detachable for when copies of footage are
made. The evidence log sheets each contain a unique number, removing
the need for end users to manage their own numbering systems.
Fujifilms optical disc range provides ultra sharp images even in large areas
with inferior lighting so you can be assured that any evidence collected will
be of the highest quality.
CD-R
DVD-R/DVD+R
Fujifilm CD-Recordable (CD-R) discs

offer advances in write-once optical
disc production making them a
superior choice.
Fujifilms DVDs combine high quality

recording and high level durability for
storage and long archival life. Offering
4.7 GB of data storage capacity.
Specifications
Digital Evidence Kit CD-R
Digital Evidence Kit DVD-R 50 PCS*
Digital Evidence Kit DVD+R 50 PCS*
50 PCS*
Number of Incidents (per kit)

Storage Capacity
Number of readings
Track pitch
Minimum pit length
Recording layer
Recording areas
Substrate
Outer diameter
Inner diameter
Thickness
Wavelength Record
Wavelength Play
Reflectivity
Lifetime expectancy
* Also available as a 75 disc set.
CD-R
DVD+R
DVD-R
25
700 MB
>106 times
1.5 m
0.8 m
Organic Phtalocyanin Dye
44.7118 mm
Polycarbonate
120 +/- 0.3 mm
15 + 0.1/-0.1 mm
1.2 + 0.3/-0.1 mm
780 nm
780 nm
60 80%
>100 years*
25
4.7 GB
>106 times
0.74 m
0.4 m
Organic Cyanine Dye
44.0 117.5 mm
Polycarbonate
120 mm
15 mm
1.2 mm (0.6x2)
655 nm
655 nm
45 80%
>35 years*
25
4.7 GB
>106 times
0.74 m
0.4 m
Organic Cyanine Dye
45.2117 mm
Polycarbonate
120 mm
15 mm
1.2 mm (0.6x2)
655 nm
655 nm
45 80%
>100 years*
* For these lifetimes it is absolutely necessary to have continuously optimal conditions

as follows: 15-25C, 20-40% relative humidity, No direct sunlight, Free from dust.
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DLTtapeTMIV and Super DLTtapeTMI

DLTtapeIV and Super DLTtapeI
Fujifilms DLTtape family of cartridge tapes are designed and formulated
specifically for DLTtape systems and libraries. DLTtape IV offers up to 40 GB
of data storage and transfer speeds of up to 6 MB/s, while Super DLTtape IV
offers up to 160 GB of storage and up to 16 MB/s transfer speeds.
Back-up Solutions
DLTtape IV cartridges are specifically designed for read compatibility with

future generations of DLTtape drives. Super DLTtape drives offer backwardread compatibility with DLTtape IV media written on DLTtape 4000, 7000,
8000, Benchmark DLT I and VS80 series drives, covering multiple generations
of hardware and millions of existing data cartridges so the data you archive
today will be accessible tomorrow, and for years to come.
High capacity digital tape is an ideal solution for larger

applications, where archiving needs to be carried out on a
regular basis.
In situations where there are high camera counts, systems
can be specified with internal storage requirements of
hundreds of gigabytes, as well as terabytes.
Fujifilms proprietary ATOMM Technology, the driving force
behind todays most advanced storage media, delivers ultra
fast and incredibly reliable data storage media for the most
demanding environments. With storage capacities of up
to 800 GB and high performance transfer rates of up to
160 MB/s, Fujifilms storage media offers performance
second to none.
The future is also looking bright, with Fujifilms
NANOCUBICTM Technology which will deliver up to
10 TB on a single cartridge.
ATOMM stands for Advanced super Thin

layer and high-Output Metal Media.
Specifications
DLT TapeTM IV
Physical Characteristics
Tape Width
12.65 mm
Capacity
Tape Thickness
9m
(4000/7000/8000 Drive)
Operating Enviromental Conditions
20/35/40 GB
(40/35/80 GB)*
Tape length
Temperature
10-40 0C
Humidity
20-80%
Max. Wet Bulb Temp.
260C
Archival Enviromental Conditions
557 m
Transfer rate
Super DLT TapeTM I

Capacity
(220/320 Drive)
Tape length
1.5/5/6 MB/s
*
(4000/7000/8000 Drive) (3/10/12 MB/s)
Transfer rate
No. of tracks
No. of tracks
128 (4000)
110/160 GB
(220/320 GB)*
(220/320 Drive)
558 m
11/16 MB/s
(22/32 MB/s)*
448
208 (7000/8000)
Temperature
16-32 0C
Humidity
20-80%
Max. Wet Bulb Temp.
260C
Cartridge Dimensions
105.4 x 105.8 x 25.4 mm
105.4 x 105.8 x 25.4 mm
*2:1 compression
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LTO UltriumTM G3 WORM
LTO UltriumTM G1/G2/G3

LTO Ultrium G1/G2/G3
LTO Ultrium G3 WORM
As applications require greater data storage and critical operations demand

minimised back-up downtime, new cost-effective solutions are needed.
LTO Ultrium G1, LTO Ultrium G2 and LTO Ultrium G3 are such solutions.
Featuring Fujifilms innovative servo-writing and ATOMM Technology, the LTO
Ultrium range is the ultimate high-performance, high-density storage solution,
offering capacities of up to 800 GB.*
LTO Ultrium G3 WORM (Write Once, Read Many) is a non-rewritable format

of LTO Ultrium G3, making it ideal for secure backup and storage of recorded
images. LTO Ultrium G3 WORM is essential for companies who need to adhere
to strict legal and regulatory procedures or require an unalterable copy of images.

Specifications
Basic Specifications
Cartridge Memory
G3
32,768 Bits
(4,096 Bytes);
Internal EEPROM
5 Magnetic Servo Bands
Servo Band
102 x 105.4 x 21.5mm
Operating Environmental Conditions
Temperature
10-45 C
Humidity
10-80%
Max. Wet Bulb Temp. 26 C
Archival Environmental Conditions
Temperature
16-32 C
Humidity
20-80%
Max. Wet Bulb Temp. 26 C
Capacity
400 GB (800 GB)*
Transfer Rate
40-80 MB/s
(80-160 MB/s)*
Number of tracks
704
Tape Thickness:
8.0 m
Tape Length:
680 m
Tape Width:
12.65 mm
Data Rewrite:
Yes
G2
G1
200 GB (400 GB)*
100 GB (200 GB)*
20-40 MB/s
(40-80 MB/s)*
10-20 MB/s
(20-40 MB/s)*
512
384
Tape Thickness:
8.9 m
Tape Length:
609 m
Tape Width:
12.65 mm
Data Rewrite:
Yes
Tape Thickness:
8.9 m
Tape Length:
609 m
Tape Width:
12.65 mm
Data Rewrite:
Yes
*2:1 compression

Specifications
Basic Specifications
Cartridge Memory
G3 WORM
32,768 Bits
(4,096 Bytes);
Internal EEPROM
5 Magnetic Servo Bands
Servo Band
102 x 105.4 x 21.5mm
Operating Environmental Conditions
Temperature
10-45 C
Humidity
10-80%
Max. Wet Bulb Temp. 26C
Archival Environmental Conditions
Temperature
16-32 C
Humidity
20-80%
Max. Wet Bulb Temp. 26C
Capacity
400 GB (800 GB)*
Transfer Rate
40-80 MB/s
(80-160 MB/s)*
Number of tracks
704
Tape Thickness: 8.0 m
Tape Length: 680 m
Tape Width: 12.65 mm
Data Rewrite: No
*2:1 compression
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The Data Protection Act 1998 came into force on 1 March, 2000. While this
legislation has in no way prevented the use of CCTV in a security context, it has
placed certain restrictions on its use and the way in which the evidence gathered
by this method is handled. Not all CCTV Systems are covered by the Data
Protection Act. There are three main considerations when assessing whether
a system needs to be compliant, these are:
Support
CCTV has become the cornerstone of the modern security
industry and is a valuable tool in the fight against crime.
Media management, however, is vital in ensuring that
evidential footage does not fall short of the requirements.
Over the next few pages, specific requirements of the Data
Protection Act and the Digital Imaging Procedures have
been outlined, as well as a closer look at the ways in which
Fujifilm can provide additional support through the sequential
numbering of tapes and the supply of evidence bags.
The use of high quality media is essential for any recording
system, since even the best systems are only as good as
the media theyre recording onto. Care and handling of
media plays an equally important role and Fujifilms Media
Care Guide outlines some simple steps that can be taken
to ensure that optimum performance is achieved.
Are the cameras operated remotely to pan, tilt or zoom in and out to
track or look at specific individuals?
Are the CCTV Images ever used to observe someones behaviour for the
users own business purposes such as assessing the performance of
staff members?
Are CCTV Images ever passed to a third party other than a law
enforcement agency such as the police?
If the answer to all three of these points is no then the system may not fall within
the scope of the Data Protection Act, however it is still vital that correct evidential
procedures are followed to ensure captured footage is still admissible.
If your system is covered by the act there are eight fundamental and
enforceable principles of good practice, which state that data must be:
1 fairly and lawfully processed
2 processed for limited purposes
3 adequate, relevant and
not excessive
4 accurate
5 not kept longer than necessary
6 processed in accordance
with the data subjects rights
7 secure and confidential
8 not transferred to countries
without adequate protection
So how do these general principles relate to the way in which CCTV systems are
used day-to-day? First of all, system owners are required to formally notify the
Office of the Information Commissioner that they are processing data, unless
they have already done so for other purposes covered by the Act.
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Furthermore, it is necessary that system operators provide a clearly stated
document of the objectives for using this system and the responsibilities of
those involved in operating and managing it.
Those who are being filmed must usually be made aware that they are entering
an area where CCTV is active. This warning is often achieved by signage, which
should include details of the purpose of the scheme, the scheme operators and
their contact details.
All images recorded are considered confidential, meaning that each image
must be traced to a specific date, time, recording device, recording medium and
the individual responsible for the recording. Inserting the time, date and camera
reference on the images enables you to refer it to a specific incident, while the
recording medium can be made traceable by using serially numbered
cassettes. Cassettes should be dedicated to a specific recording device and
should not be interchanged between machines. Tapes should be stored in
lockable cabinets and kept in tamper-proof conditions that restrict access
to any unauthorised person.
The Data Protection Act requires that information should not be kept any longer
than necessary, the standard for storage being 31 days. Tapes should also be
erased between recordings and at the end of their lives. Since the information
is confidential, it is important to destroy the images on the tapes before they
are discarded.
Should the images on the recording medium be retained for evidential purposes,
they will only be admissible, providing there is a clear audit trail. On removing
the medium for use in legal proceedings, the operator should ensure that they
have documented:
i)
The date the images were removed for use in legal proceedings;
ii) The reason why they were removed from the system;

Also crucial to the use of such data as evidence is the quality of the CCTV
images themselves. Initial checks should take place to ensure that equipment
performs properly and that images are of good quality. These tapes should
also be cleaned (degaussed) to ensure that images are not recorded on top of
previously recorded images. Equally, they should not be used when it is clear that
the quality of images has deteriorated. Cameras should be properly maintained
and serviced.
Under the Data Protection Act, individuals who have been recorded can
request a copy of any recording that has been made of them. Access may only
be denied where such an action would compromise the detection or prevention
of crime, or where it may impede the apprehension or prosecution of offenders.
If the operator cannot comply with such a request without disclosing identifiable
images of third parties, they must determine whether the images of these parties
are held under a duty of confidence, in which case the images should be edited
to disguise these identities.
Privacy is also a major issue to consider. Cameras should only be set to
view images that were intended for the scheme objectives. If this is not possible
without viewing domestic or other areas, which would reasonably be considered
private, the owners of these areas must be consulted. If there are any doubts
in this respect, it would be prudent to obscure the view such cameras have
of private areas.
Help is at hand. Given what is involved in ensuring compliance with the Data
Protection Act, operators could clearly do with all the assistance they can get.
This is where Fujifilm Recording Media can help, with a range of products
designed to aid compliance, offering the best possible quality of recording media
and related products.
For more information on the Data Protection Act and whether your system may
be covered by the act please visit our website www.fujifilm.co.uk/recmedia
iii) Any crime incident number to which the images may be relevant;
iv) The location of the images, e.g. if handed to a police officer, the
name and station of that police officer;
v) The signature of the collecting police officer where appropriate.
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Digital CCTV is increasingly becoming a surveillance approach of choice for
many end users. Whilst traditional analogue surveillance systems still play an
important role in many applications, there are times when such solutions cannot
compete with the advanced functionality offered by the digital revolution.

The Master Copy needs to be taken directly from the original recording medium
and stored onto a removable medium. This removable medium must be a
WORM-type device. WORM is an acronym for Write Once, Read Many.
To ensure the admissibility of digital footage as evidence, the Police Scientific

Development Branch has published guidelines for the use of digital images as
evidence. The Digital Imaging Procedures (Version 1.0) state that CCTV
systems must obtain, where necessary, the relevant authority to capture images,
should be regularly maintained and that an audit trail should be commenced at
the earliest opportunity. With regard to the latter point, an audit trail for digital
CCTV is very much the same as one for an analogue system. However, with
digital systems the audit trail must also keep records of which copy is
designated as a Master Copy and which is a Working Copy.
Since digital images can be replicated with no degradation, and due to
the fact the first storage medium is usually an integral part of the DVR, the
document lays down procedures for the creation of a Master Copy
and a subsequent Working Copy for viewing and distribution to authorised
parties. The Master Copy should then be stored securely and kept in
accordance with evidential procedures.
Once the Master Copy is made, no further data can be added, and the data
stored cannot be altered or changed in any way. WORM media includes
CD-R, DVD-R and DVD+R products. A Working Copy can be produced
simultaneously with the Master Copy or subsequent to the Master Copy
from the original footage, or can be produced directly from the Master Copy.
Media containing footage to be used as evidence should be clearly labelled,
and should include the relevant image sequences, a text file stating any hardware
or software requirements for replay, metadata such as time and date information
bound to the footage, licence-free software to view and make copies of the
footage including editable sequences (the DVR manufacturer should supply this),
and instructions to copy the footage to VHS cassette plus details of any changes
that may occur if the cassette is then played alongside the digital footage.
You may also include although there is currently no requirement to do so
a copy of the audit trail, a test sequence to ensure replay is correct, and
authentication or verification software.
A full version of the Digital Imaging Procedures is available for download
from www.fujifilm.co.uk/recmedia
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Sequential Numbering
Evidence Bags
For a tape to be accepted as evidence in a court of law it must be closely

monitored and recorded. Giving each tape an individual, non-removable
sequential number is the safest way of achieving this*. As an optional
extra, Fujifilm can offer standard batch sequentially numbered
When it comes to correctly

presenting CCTV evidence,
Fujifilm have the solution in
the bag evidence bags.
cassettes on its dedicated CCTV tape product range.
Fujifilms new improved CPSapproved evidence bags are

single-trip polythene bags
featuring an easy-to-use
closure seal that provides
tamper-evident security against
all known methods of attack. Once closed, unauthorised attempts to break
the seal will activate a STOP message to emerge along the seal.
Every Fujifilm evidence bag is also marked with a unique number,

ensuring traceability and enabling the accurate pinpointing of
breaches in security. A new feature to Fujifilms evidence bags is a tear
off receipt at the bottom of the bag, which has the unique number of the
bag printed onto it and sufficient space to allow for the recipients details
to be recorded.
Customers also have the option of ordering batches of CCTV tapes that can
carry numbering and lettering unique to them. In fact, Fujifilm is able to laser etch
anything you wish onto a spine of a tape including, for example, company name
and telephone number. A record of all numbers issued will be retained, together
with the date of delivery, so that each tape will be traceable back to its point of
origin and date of supply.
The development of sequential numbering has been made possible through the
use of advanced laser technology which burns information onto the spine of each
tape. Once a number has been added it will be indelible, ensuring that the cassette
cannot be tampered with and making it ideal for subsequent evidential use.
Fujifilm also provides CCTV spine labels, which are half the size of standard VHS
tape labels. This allows the optional unique sequential number on the spine of
the cassette to remain visible, whilst still allowing the user to position a label
neatly onto the spine.
Inside every box of Fujifilm CCTV video
cassettes you will find a FREE evidence
bag and CCTV spine labels. While free
evidence bags and spine labels may
seem a small thing, they do go a long
way towards demonstrating Fujifilms
market understanding, attention to
detail and commitment to providing
a full service for CCTV users.
* Sequential numbering is available at an additional cost. Minimum order quantities apply.
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Media Care Guide

Video Cassettes
Even the best CCTV systems are only as
good as the media theyre recording onto.
Fujifilms top quality HQ+ and S-VHS
video cassettes are manufactured to
micron tolerances, and not only meet
tough Home Office guidelines but are also
used by the Ministry of Defence and the
Police, whose standards are even higher.
But remember, CCTV tapes are not
domestic items, they are an integral part
of your security system and need to be
handled with care and responsibility.
Handle with Care

lStore
video cassettes out of direct

sunlight and away from other heat
sources such as radiators. Heat and
sunlight can affect a tapes magnetic
properties and may cause it to warp.
lThe optimum storage/operating
conditions are:
lStorage conditions:
room temperature 035C
lOperating conditions:
room temperature 535C
4060% humidity
lDont touch the tape. Oil from your
fingers (always there, even after you
wash your hands) will contaminate
the tape and then the video heads,
compromising performance.
lStore cassettes in a cool, dry
environment. Moisture not only
contaminates recordings, it can
also damage hardware, especially head
assemblies.
lPrevent tape from coming into contact
with dust or other foreign bodies.
This is a major cause of drop-outs on
recordings. Particles of dust and dirt get
Media Care Guide

between the video heads and
the tape and impair (or prevent) the
transmission of recorded information.
Where possible, keep the VCR covered
to avoid this type of contamination.
lTry not to allow cassettes to come
into contact with strong magnetic
fields (such as loudspeakers or
transformers) as these can erase
recorded information.
lAlways fully rewind a video tape after use
and prior to storage.This will minimise the
possibility of tape damage.
lNever leave cassettes in a VCR when
not in use as this can cause the tape to
stretch or wrinkle impairing recording
and playback performance.
lAlways return the tape to its protective
sleeve. These are specially designed to
provide maximum protection against
dust and damage. Never leave tapes
lying around out of their cases.
lStore tapes in an upright position.
This avoids the slow warping effect that
gravity has when tapes are stacked on
top of each other.
lA protective tab on the bottom of
the shell lets you prevent accidental
erasure; snap it off to protect a
recording, then cover the hole with
cellophane tape when you want to
re-use the tape.
lAllow a cassette to reach room
temperature prior to use. Transporting
tapes from cold to warm environments
can cause condensation inside the
cassette. This can cause the tape to
stick to the head drum, pinch roller or
guide pole damaging the tape and
VCR. Always wait a couple of hours
before using tapes or machines that
have come in from the cold.
(B) Position after loading (during tape transport)
(A) Cassette insertion

Rotating drum
Arm stops
Loading poles
Impedance roller
Impedance roller
Audio erase head

Audio and
control heads
Pinch roller
Loading poles
Capstan shaft
Supply reel
Take-up reel
Cassette shell (top)
Window
Guard panel
Guard panel spring
Reel flange
Reel pressure spring
Brake lever (S)

Guide roller
End stopper
Tape guide
Release lever
Gummed
tape
Lock plate spring
Video tape
Tape clamp
Lock plate
Guide pole
Reel hub
Leader/trailer tape
Brake
lever (T)
Tape pad
Tapping screw
Cassette shell
(bottom)
Dimensions 188 x 104 x 25 mm
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lTake
up slack in the tape prior to use.

Slack tape in the machine can cause
tape to fold, twist or break while in
operation. Before using a tape, check to
see if there is tension in the reel by
gently winding the cassette hub with
your finger.
lAlthough video cassettes are protected
from slackening by an internal reel
brake, vibrations caused during transit
or rough handling can cause the reels to
loosen.
lTo keep your recorder operating at its
best, keep the heads clean. Use a
Fujifilm Cleaning Cassette as any build
up of dust or other contaminants on the
heads can scratch the tape and cause
white streaks or dropouts. Ensure runs
are limited to 10 seconds. If three 10
second passes do not clear the heads,
consult a service engineer.
2 Wrinkles
Troubleshooting
Symptoms, Causes, Remedies
Causes:
(a) Slack tape within the video cassette
rides up on the loading guide pole
guard when the video cassette
recorder first begins to operate,
resulting in wrinkling on the tape.
(b) If your video cassette recorder is
switched off while tape is loaded and
left out of operation for a long period
of time, the tape may become slack,
resulting in the same problem as
described in (a) above.
(c) During the unloading, incompletely
rewound tape is caught by the guard
panel, causing wrinkling. In addition,
tape can also ride up on the guide
pole guard and become wrinkled
when the video cassette is not
fully inserted into your video
cassette recorder.
(d) Capstan and pinchroller pressure may
become imbalanced due to build-up
of dust or other foreign matter.
(e) The tape has been deliberately pulled
out of the cassette and become
unravelled. This may also cause
wrinkles, resulting in unsatisfactory
video images.
Countermeasures:
(a) Always check to make sure the
tape has not become slack before
inserting it into your video cassette
recorder. If it has, take-up the slack
by inserting your thumb into the reel
hub and turning it until the tape
comes to its end.
(b) Remove video cassettes from the
video cassette recorder when you
want to keep it out of operation for
a long period. It is also advisable to
rewind video cassettes completely
before storing them.
1 Scratches
There are four major causes of video

cassette and machine malfunction: dirt,
slack, improper loading or unloading,
and inadequate tape maintenance.
Good care will prevent most difficulties,
but when problems occur, refer to this
care guide to help identify them.
Picture Instability
A. Tape damage
Scratches, wrinkles, creases and the like
on the tape can result in drop-outs, white
streaks, or severe disturbance in the
video image, as shown above right.
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Causes:
Build-up of dust or other foreign material,
or scratches on the tape guide poles or
recording/playback head, can scratch
the tape surface. Depending on the size
of the scratches, drop-outs or white
streaks then appear in the video image.
Countermeasures:
Clean the VCR drive system with a
special cleaning cassette. If picture
distortion persists after cleaning, or
if scratches appear on the tape of
new video cassettes, have your
video cassette recorder examined
at a professional service centre.
Below. A scratch on the tape.
(c
)
After inserting a video cassette, push
the cassette holder lid to make sure the
cassette is fully set.
(c) Have your video cassette recorders
capstan, pinchrollers and other parts
of the drive system properly cleaned.
(d) Never pull tape from the cassettes
or take apart the cassette case. If a
video cassette should need repair,
obtain professional service.
(d)Below. Wrinkles on the tape.
3 Creases
Causes:
(a) Your video cassette recorders
take-up torque may be insufficient,
thus throwing off proper timing
between reel take-up and the tape
driving action of the capstan and
pinchrollers. The tape will then
momentarily catch on the lower
portion of the tape guide, and the
capstan or pinchrollers may crease
the tape.
(b) If the video cassette recorder plug is
accidentally pulled out of the electrical
outlet while the cassette is in place
and then left off for a period of time,
the tape may be creased slightly by
the tape guide.
(c) If the tape inside the video cassette
is slack, it may be damaged by the
guard panel of the cassette case
when the cassette is being loaded
or unloaded.
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Countermeasures:
(a) Talk to your video cassette recorder
service centre and have them
increase take-up torque.
(b) Make a habit of removing video
cassettes from your recorder when not
in use. Ideally, the video cassette should
be fully rewound before removing.
(c) Always take up any tape slack before
loading a video cassette.
Media Care Guide

Countermeasures:
(a) Try using a new video cassette. If the
edge is damaged again, professional
recorder maintenance is required.
(b) Always take up tape slack before
loading a video cassette.
(c) Below. Tape edge damage.
(c) Below. Creases on the tape.
B. Other causes of
picture instability
4 Tape edge damage
Damage on the edges of the tape, as
shown above, can result in problems
with the tape drive, and distortion and
instability in the video image and sound.
The bottom edge of the tape is especially
critical; if it is damaged severely, your
video cassette recorder will not be able
to track the control signals it contains,
and severe picture instability will result.
If the top edge of the tape is damaged,
you will have trouble with the sound track.
Causes:
(a) The tape edge may be torn or
scratched if the top or bottom of the
tape supply opening of the cassette
and the portion of the first tape
guidepole are misaligned.
(b) If the tape is slack when loaded,
it may not meet the loading guide
correctly, and as a result, ride up
on the guide, damaging the tape
edge in the process.
Severe distortion persists in the video

image even after adjusting your video
cassette recorders tracking mechanism.
Dust on control head

Causes:
As discussed in the preceding section,
severe damage on the bottom edge of
the tape can destroy the control signals
necessary for correct tracking during
video playback. Similarly, severe dust on
the control head can block correct
reading of the control signals.
Countermeasures:
Clean the head with a special video
headcleaning cassette. Also check to
make sure the video cassette has not
been damaged.
Always use high quality video cassettes.
C. No video image
Youve recorded a video cassette, but no
picture, or only an extremely blurry, highly
distorted image, appears upon playback.
Cause:
Your video cassette has two heads
positioned equidistant from each other
on the front and back of a cylinder. If dirt
builds up on one of them, white lines will
appear in the video image. If dirt collects
on both, the entire image will appear
white, with almost no picture at all.
Countermeasure:
Use a special video headcleaning
cassette to remove build-up from heads.
Avoid touching the heads with your
fingers, as they can be damaged or
thrown out of proper adjustment. If
picture quality is still unsatisfactory after
youve used a headcleaning cassette,
consult your video cassette recorder
service centre.
D. If the picture is
still distorted
So far, weve discussed tape damage
and deformation, and dirt build-up on the
control and video heads as causes for
picture instability, distortion, drop-outs,
etc. If youve checked A through C and
still have not improved your picture, one
of the following may be your problem.
Causes:
(a) There may be insufficient head-totape contact due to head imbalance,
prolonged use or head damage.
(b) Creases on the tape or irregularities
in the magnetic coating may result
in a distorted picture.
Countermeasures:
(a) Your video cassette recorder forms a
video image with two separate video
heads. If one of them is defective or
worn out, there will be insufficient
head-to-tape contact, resulting in
drop-outs and streaking.
(a) Timely head maintenance is thus
essential to good performance.
(b) Check the tape for damage. Of
course, selecting a high quality
video cassette is also essential to
satisfactory video performance.
Left top. White lines, called noise, covering

the entire screen.
Left bottom. Enough white noise lines can
make the image completely unviewable.
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Other Mishaps
and Countermeasures
G. Tape stops repeatedly

at the same place
E. Tape splitting
Your VHS-format tape stops repeatedly at

the same place other than the beginning
or end of tape winding during playback,
fast forward or fast rewind.
1 Tape is split diagonally

or vertically
Causes:
(a) Tape is so slack it catches on the
tape stabiliser guide or the loading
guide and tears in two.
(b) Metal particles may build up to a
sharp edge on the capstan or
pinchrollers and scratch into the
tape. Sometimes these scratches
can develop into a complete split.
Countermeasures:
(a) Always take up tape slack before
loading a video cassette
(see page 24).
(b) Have the capstan, pinchrollers and
guide system professionally cleaned
regularly at your service centre.
Remember: your video cassette
recorder and video cassettes are
precision instruments; never attempt
to take apart your recorder or service
it yourself.
Above. A tape can split diagonally

or vertically.
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Above. A tape will split if stretched

to its limits.
2 Tape is stretched
and then splits
Causes:
Because the video cassette is not fully
inserted, or the tape is slack, excessive
force concentrates on specific portions
of the tape during loading and stretches
and snaps the tape.
Countermeasures:
Make sure the video cassette is fully
inserted by pressing the cassette
holder lid firmly before pushing the
RECORD/PLAY button. Take up tape
slack (see page 24).
F. Tape sticks to cylinder

Causes:
Condensation can form when a video
cassette or recorder is brought into a
warm room from the cold outside.
The moisture that results from this
condensation may then cause the
tape to stick to the head cylinder.
Countermeasures:
Wait about two hours until your recorder
or video cassette adjusts to the change
in temperature before using them.
Causes:
The autostop mechanism on a VHSformat video cassette recorder uses a
photosensitive cell that receives a lightbeam transmission. The recorder stops
automatically when it detects an area of
the tape where the magnetic layer has
been removed. Check the area of the
tape where operation stops.
Countermeasures:
The magnetic layer can be peeled away
by: condensation causing the tape to
stick to the cylinder; deliberately pulling
the tape out of the cassette and
scratching it by touching the tape
surface. Take proper precautions.
Optical Discs
Fujifilms range of CDs and DVDs are
manufactured to the highest standards
establishing superior performance and
excellent durability for mass storage and
a long archival life. To ensure your discs
achieve maximum output there are a few
precautions that can be taken when
handling discs.
l
l
l
H. Record button cannot

be depressed
Cause:
The erasure prevention tab is broken.
Countermeasure:
Recover the erasure prevention tab
with cellophane tape.
Below. To re-record a tape after tab is

broken, cover with cellophane tape.
l
Conclusion
Handle and store your tapes with care,
regularly check and maintain your CCTV
system and you can rest assured that
your CCTV investment will deliver
optimum performance.
Handle CDs and DVDs at the hub

or outer edge. Do not bend the disc
when taking it out of the case and be
careful not to scratch it when placing
back in the case or in the player.
Do not touch the recording surface;
avoid fingerprints or smears.
If cleaning is required, use a soft dry
cloth or special CD/DVD Cleaning
Liquid or pure alcohol. Do not use
any solvents.
Although a scratched or dirty
disc cant harm your player, it is
recommended to keep these clean
as it will also help in keeping the
inside of your player clean.
Never attempt to play a cracked disc
as this could shatter and damage
the player.
If inscription is necessary, use a soft
felt-tipped pen on the label area.
Do not use a sharp or hard-tipped
pen. For labelling, use only CD/DVD
recommended labels.
Always ensure discs are stored in the
case provided, avoiding direct sunlight,
excessive heat, humidity, pets, small
children and other destructive forces.
Store your discs at a temperature
between 15C to 20C at a relative
humidity of between 20% and 40%.
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Total Guide to
Recording Media
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Tel 020 7586 5900 Fax 020 7586 4202
All specifications detailed in this brochure are correct at the time of going to press. Packaging may differ from that which is
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