This sounds dumb, but what is the difference between LP and SLP when recording to VHS tapes??

Question

I'm guessing SLP means longer recording time, true?????

Answer 1

It has to do with the speed of the tape... SLP if i rem correctly is faster and you get a better picture but you loose tape space for future recordings.  LP is what you use if you want to record a bunch of shows and dont care about the quality.

Answer 2

There are 3

SP- Standard Play, standard record time and quality

LP Guessing Long Play? Double record time half the quality

SLP Guessing Super Long Play? Triple record time 3rd the quality

Answer 3

LP is long play, slp is super long play, you get more recording time but lose some quality

Answer 4

There are three modes for recording on VHS tapes.

SP= Standard Play, you can record up to two hours of video.

LP=  Long Play, you can record up to four hours of video.

SLP= Super Long Play, you can record up to six hours of video.

Answer 5

You are correct.

If you use LP for just say..a 2 hour movie, it will take up your whole 6 hour tape.

If you use SLP, it will only use the 2 hours..and you'll still have 4 hours left on your tape.