VIDEO CASSETTE

	QUALITY ASSURANCE
	All incoming raw materials used in VHS production must pass a rigorous quality check, from the video pancake to the V-O shell and its internal components. All parts are held to the strict JVC video standard for signal dropouts and runability testing. V-O components are tested using digital calipers and go/no go gauges.
	CUSTOM TAPE LOADING
	Approved materials are then used in our clean room to custom load V-O shells according to the client supplied master tape's Total Running Time or TRT. Video pancake is then loaded at a high speed into the V-O shell and placed on a conveyor in which each shell passes by an ink jet machine. Each shell is encoded with the work order number, catalog number, TRT, date and time loaded, and types of materials used. Custom loaded shells are then placed on a cart and transported to Duplication.
	MASTER TAPE APPROVAL
	When a client supplies a master tape, we offer a Master Approval Service to ensure that the client's master is of the highest quality for duplication. This service is called a Full Evaluation. For this service, our Master Evaluators will view the client's master tape and scan for any defects such as film scratches, stains, audio quality and overall total running time. A time code window is burned into a VHS check cassette copy of the master for the client to review any problems found. When the check cassettes are approved and signed off by the client, production may begin. If the client does not require this service, our Evaluators will perform a Mini-Evaluation to determine the total running time for accurate tape loading and scheduling purposes.
	DUPLICATION
	Our facilities are equipped to accommodate our client's various format needs. We offer 1"and _tape machines, as well as DigiBeta, Betacam SP, Mini-DV, DVcam, D-2 and D-3 playback source machines. From our Control Room a signal from any of these machines can be digitally routed to any number of VHS recording banks. The blank tapes are staged into the VCR loaders and automatically inserted into machines via an electronic Control Room command. The VCR's are then commanded to begin recording the signal routed from the source machine. Once the recording is completed, the cassettes are rewound and ejected for pick-up and counting and sent to the Quality Control auditing area.
	VHS QUALITY CONTROL
	In the Q.C. auditing area the carts containing live product are audited for correct counts from duplication. A cart is not accepted into the next phase of production if there is a count discrepancy. This serves as a safeguard against the mixing of programs. A sample of cassettes is taken from each work order and portions of the program are viewed to make certain that it meets quality standards and customer guidelines. To ensure program continuity on each work order, Quality Control will examine the beginning, middle and ending. This will guarantee that the fresh tape loaded into the shell has sufficient length to contain the program in its entirety and that it is an accurate representation of the master tape. After the cassettes are cleared they are moved to a secured area called the Pre-Packaging Vault were the counts are audited once again. Quality Control also has the responsibility of nspecting packaging in process. A first piece inspection is taken from each work order to verify all components are correct according to the work order packaging instructions. Each packaging line is observed in process to point out any packaging defects and non-conformances. A carton from each pallet is chosen to ensure correct counts and overall quality of the final packaging.
	PRE-PACKAGING/PACKAGING
	In the Pre-Pack Vault all work orders are arranged according to the packaging schedule. All rejected cassettes (which are still on the carts) are removed and sorted according to their physical condition. Q.C. has marked the rejects with either a white dot or a red dot. White dot rejects may be degaussed and used again. Red dots must be sold for scrap. The work orders are kept in this enclosed area until the packaging lines have been set up to run them. The components such as the cassette sleeve, any inserts or stickers must be matched up with the work order and confirmed by the Q.C. packaging inspector. Components and cassettes come together and are shrink wrapped to customer specs. The finished product is placed into a carton or box and palletized for final invoicing and Distribution pick-up.