There are different systems for videos but VHS is the system used for home video. If you want to be able to edit video recordings from you camcorder there are videos in both Super-VHS and Hi 8. D-VHS (Digital-VHS) is designed to record digital transmissions.
Number of video heads. The more video heads the better the quality of picture when viewing still pictures and slow motion. Longplay recordings are also of a higher quality than those made with less video heads. VCRs with stereo come equipped with two extra heads specifically for sound.
Video+ - A user-friendly system that uses the number codes next to programme listings in TV guides. Simply type in the code and the video takes care of timer recordings.