BS EN 61118:1994
Current
The latest, up-to-date edition.
Specification for helical-scan video tape cassette system using 12,65 mm (0,5 in) magnetic tape. Type M2
Hardcopy , PDF
English
15-01-1994
Cooperating organizations
National foreword
Foreword
Section 1: General
1.1 Scope
1.2 Normative references
1.3 Environment and test conditions
1.3.1 Environment
1.3.2 Reference tape
1.3.3 Calibration tape
Section 2: Video tape cassette
2.1 Mechanical parameters
2.1.1 Cassette type
2.1.2 Dimensions of cassettes
2.1.3 Cassette dimension datum system
2.1.4 Window and label-pasting faces
2.1.5 Identification holes
2.1.6 Dimensions of reels
2.1.7 Tape windings
2.1.8 Unlocking of lid
2.1.9 Opening of lid
2.1.10 Releasing of reel brake
2.1.11 Automatic stop
Section 3: Video cassette recorders
3.1 Definitions
3.1.1 Scanner
3.1.2 Drum
3.1.3 Upper drum
3.1.4 Lower drum
3.1.5 Effective drum diameter
3.1.6 Helix angle
3.1.7 Track angle
3.2 Drum diameter and structure
3.2.1 Actual upper drum diameter
3.2.2 Actual lower drum diameter
3.2.3 Upper drum section
3.3 Scanner pole tips
3.3.1 Pole tip projection
3.3.2 Pole tips
3.3.3 Chordal distance between luminance and chrominance
pole tips
3.3.4 Axial distance between luminance and chrominance
pole tips
3.3.5 Channel identification
3.4 Helix angle
3.5 Dimensions and location of records
3.5.1 Test environment
3.5.2 Tape speed
3.5.3 Record locations and dimensions
3.5.4 Video record curvature
3.5.5 Gap azimuth
3.6 Recording characteristics
Section 4: Tape characteristics
4.1 Dimensions of video tape
4.1.1 Magnetic tape thickness
4.1.2 Magnetic tape width
4.2 Magnetic tape properties
4.2.1 Type of magnetic tape
4.2.2 Magnetic orientation
4.2.3 Coercivity
4.3 Leader tape and trailer tape
4.3.1 Automatic stop
4.3.2 Dimensions of leader and trailer tape
4.3.3 Splicing
Section 5: Recording characteristics
5.1 Video signal recording
5.1.1 Luminance channel
5.1.2 Chrominance channel
5.1.3 Y-C timing
5.1.4 Vertical interval subcarrier (VISC)
5.2 Longitudinal audio signal recording
5.2.1 Recording method
5.2.2 Recording/Reproducing reference levels
5.2.3 Frequency characteristics
5.2.4 Track usage (common audio mode)
5.2.5 Program audio head phasing
5.2.6 Recording polarity
5.3 FM audio signal recording (optional)
5.3.1 Recording/Reproducing reference levels
5.3.2 Noise reduction
5.3.3 Pre-emphasis
5.3.4 Frequency modulation
5.3.5 Recording head current
5.3.6 Recording polarity
5.4 Time and control code signal recording
5.4.1 Time and control code
5.4.2 Recording track
5.4.3 Recording method
5.4.4 Recording level
5.5 Tracking control signal recording
5.5.1 Recording track
5.5.2 Recording waveform and level
5.5.3 Polarity of remanent magnetization
5.5.4 Timing and period
5.5.5 Colour framing information
5.5.6 Magnetization level
5.5.7 Rise time
5.6 PCM audio recording (PCM audio mode)
5.6.1 Source coding
5.6.2 Signal processing
Figures
Annexes
A. (informative) Reference tape
ZA. (normative) Other international publications
quoted in this standard with the references of the
relevant European publications
National annex NA (informative) Committees responsible
National annex NB (informative) Cross-references
Dimensions and other characteristics of equipment to ensure interchangeability of recorded cassettes and requirements for common mode and pulse code modulation audio recording modes for 525 line 60 field and 625 line 50 field systems.
Committee |
EPL/100
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DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 89/25033 DC. Also numbered as IEC 61118. (09/2005)
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DocumentType |
Standard
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Pages |
80
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PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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Status |
Current
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Standards | Relationship |
DIN EN 61118:1994-05 | Identical |
NBN EN 61118 : 1994 | Identical |
EN 61118:1993 | Identical |
SN EN 61118 : 1993 | Identical |
I.S. EN 61118:1994 | Identical |
UNE-EN 61118:1997 | Identical |
NF EN 61118 : 1994 | Identical |
BS 7868:1996 | Guide for calibration tapes for broadcast VTRs |
BS EN 60094-1:1994 | Magnetic tape sound recording and reproducing systems Specification for general conditions and requirements |
BS 6865:1987 | Specification for time and control codes for video tape recorders |
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