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Longer delays can also be introduced, as is sometimes done with nationally-broadcast programs in countries with multiple [[time zone]]s. That can sometimes be simply achieved with a [[video tape recorder]] or similar technology. In the context of modern [[digital video recorder]]s, this can now be considered a class of [[time shifting]]. In this instance, it is often called a '''West Coast delay''' in the [[United States]], so-called because special events (including award shows) broadcast live in the rest of the US are often tape-delayed on the West Coast. This includes Southern California (with the exception of the Academy Awards, which airs live in L.A.), even though this is where many such events actually take place.
Tape delay also refers to the process of broadcasting an event at a later scheduled time. This is because either a scheduling conflict prevents a live telecast, or a broadcaster seeks to maximize ratings by airing an event in a certain timeslot. A prominent example of the latter is coverage of the [[Olympic Games]], when a broadcaster televises a high-profile event to air in [[prime time]], even though that event occurs several hours earlier when most of the would-be viewers are at work. Sporting events aired on tape delay are often edited down for time considerations, highlighting the most interesting portions of the event.
==Early use==
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