The tape is used to block a "record override switch" so the cassette can be recorded on (over) again. Remove the tape and it will prevent you from recording over what ever is on the tape inside now.
You can lock new VHS tapes by removing the tab located at the side of the tape. This is a plastic tab that will be pressed into the tape and then broken off and removed.
Video Home System, better known as VHS, is a video tape recording standard developed during the 1970s.
Yes, using a VHS-C adapter will allow you to record and play VHS-C tapes in a VHS machine. The adapter simply changes the casing format. The actual tape is the same. I'm not sure why you would want to, though. VHS tapes are cheaper and the tapes are longer.
If the tape will fit into a camcorder, there is no reason why a copyright tape won't play. Many VHS camcorders use small cassette bodies and a standard commercial VHS tape simply won't fit.
The easiest way to copy VHS tapes to DVD is to purchase a VHS/DVD combo. It will allow you to pop in a tape and burn it to DVD without having to download software or hook up to computer.
The Sony VCR uses typical VHS tapes, just like the ones you rent or buy.
Yes you can gerammaticly have a whole collection of vhs tapes
No Japanese VHS tapes are real not pirated
SQPD is a feature that was added to standard VHS video players to allow them to play Super VHS tapes. You don't get the higher resolution of S-VHS, but at least you can view those tapes. Of course, an SPQD machine can only record in the standard VHS format, not S-VHS. SQPD tape decks cost less than S-VHS decks, but that would seem to offer only a marginal incentive to buy one. People who would want to view S-VHS tapes would likely also want to record them and would probably be willing to pay the extra cost to buy a true S-VHS machine. There weren't many pre-recorded S-VHS tapes sold. Beside, why would you buy an expensive pre-recorded S-VHS tape to play on your SQPD machine when you couldn't watch the tape in it's native higher resolution?
There is no official software. You cannot put a VHS tape in your computer. You need to purchase a VHS to DVD converter machine. You can find one at Best Buy.
Tapes used in VCRs are known as VHS tapes. Most VCR's have a function that allows one to rewind the tape when one is finished watching the tape. If this feature is not available, a tape can be manually rewound by using a flat head screwdriver.
The normal lifespan of VHS tapes is 8-10 years.