The JVC DS34 Digital-S (D-9) Videocassette is designed for use with a D-9 system recorder. It uses high-performance half-inch ultra-fine, metal particle technology; the half-inch tapes are engineered for high-density recording with high-output, low error rate and high levels of reliability. The dust-proof cassette shell is a an innovative high-precision cassette shell that features a static electricity free lid and a robust mechanism for stable tape recording and playback, as well as high durability. The videocassette has a maximum digital recording time of 34 minutes.