Talk:SmartFile

Label Sensor
I was curious as to what's actually in the label. I thought it might be a read-only RFID chip, meaning that the VCR would maintain a table of RFIDs and corresponding shows. But if Sony was selling accessories (as mentioned here) then the label itself must be writable. So perhaps some sort of 1-wire chip. Anybody know? DeeperThought (talk) 19:17, 28 December 2011 (UTC)


 * I think we should assume for now that the labels contain memory that can be written by the VCR -- otherwise, if the memory function was in the VCR, the labelled tapes could not be taken to another VCR and processed properly.


 * Thank you for your work on the SmartFile article, DeeperThought -- and especially the photo of the Label Sensor! Sony seems to have abandoned this technology, and left us with no details of the tech history? Please try to add close-up photos of the Label Sensor chip. Are there any markings on the chip? -96.237.7.195 (talk) 12:44, 26 March 2012 (UTC)

"Item Information" (servicesales.sel.sony.com/ecom/accessories/web/viewItemDetail.do?operation=getItemDetail&itemID=24877&category=7&categoryName=Home%20Video as retreived March 26, 2012)
 * SFL1  SF-L1
 * SMART FILE LABEL
 * Video Cassette Label with IC Memory

• Label is equipped with a memory chip that displays taped programs and remaining space on a VCR tape quickly and easily, without even inserting the tape into the VCR

• Designed for use only with VCRs equipped with the SmartFile function

• Simply place the SmartFile label on the space on the back of the video tape

• Does not work on short length tape, such as T-30,E-30, or shorter

Memory chip may become damaged and cannot be used under the following circumstances:

• SmartFile label becomes twisted or folded

• Label is removed and re-attached to a tape

• More than one SmartFile label is placed on a tape

• An additional label or sticker containing metal is placed on the SmartFile label

• SmartFile label is written on with too much pressure when using a ballpoint pen or similar sharp instrument

• SmartFile label is disassembled or remodeled
 * -96.237.7.195 (talk) 13:08, 26 March 2012 (UTC)

File:Sony-SmartFile-Index.jpg Nominated for Deletion
It would be a shame to delete this simple screenshot, since it vividly illustrates the most important aspect of the equipment it pertains to. And it is extremely difficult to imagine Sony objecting...-96.237.7.195 (talk) 11:19, 24 March 2012 (UTC)