• The tape logging station allows for entering the metadata, marking the in and out points by direct VTR control and storing the data in the system database.
• The barcode label can be printed if a barcode printer is provided.
• The tapes in the cart machine are then recognized by their barcode.
• The tapes loaded into the stand alone VTRs are then be recognized by manual or automatic barcode scan.

The automation supports multi-segment tapes.