• EN 61119-1:1994

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    Digital audio tape cassette system (DAT) - Part 1: Dimensions and characteristics

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    Published date:  13-07-1994

    Publisher:  European Committee for Standards - Electrical

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope and object
    2 Normative references
    3 Description of the system
    4 Test conditions
    5 Mechanical parameters
       5.1 Cassette
           5.1.1 Dimensions and tolerances
           5.1.2 Outside view
           5.1.3 Label area
           5.1.4 Window
           5.1.5 Accidental erasure prevention (AEP)
           5.1.6 Recognition holes
           5.1.7 Cassette holding area
           5.1.8 Groove for loading grip
           5.1.9 Tape begin/end detection
           5.1.10 Lid
           5.1.11 Slider locks
           5.1.12 Hub
       5.2 Tape
           5.2.1 Magnetic tape
           5.2.2 Leader and trailer tapes
           5.2.3 Tape winding
           5.2.4 Single hub friction torque
    6 Track configuration and patterns
       6.1 Track configuration
           6.1.1 Tape speed and number of tracks per second
           6.1.2 Track angle
           6.1.3 Track pitch
           6.1.4 Track length
           6.1.5 Track centre
           6.1.6 Head azimuth
           6.1.7 Effective recording width
           6.1.8 Definition of frame
           6.1.9 Optional tracks
       6.2 Signal allocation
           6.2.1 Recording format of track
           6.2.2 Positioning accuracy
       6.3 Recording signals
           6.3.1 Inter-block gap (IBG)
           6.3.2 Preamble, postamble and margin
           6.3.3 Automatic track finding (ATF), main data area and sub
                   data area
    7 Recording parameters
       7.1 Recording level
           7.1.1 Specification
           7.1.2 Measurement method
       7.2 Erasing method
    8 Tracking scheme
       8.1 Automatic track finding (ATF)
           8.1.1 Definition
           8.1.2 ATF signal allocation
           8.1.3 Recording signal
    9 Main data area format
       9.1 Main data block format
           9.1.1 Synchronization pattern
           9.1.2 Main ID (W1, W2)
           9.1.3 Main ID parity
           9.1.4 Main data
       9.2 Main data configuration
           9.2.1 Main data allocation
           9.2.2 Recording direction
       9.3 Error correction and detection code (C1, C2)
           9.3.1 Definition
           9.3.2 Error correction code interleaving format
           9.3.3 Parity symbol
       9.4 Modulatin
           9.4.1 Parameters
           9.4.2 Modulation method
    10 Sub data area format
       10.1 Sub data block format
            10.1.1 Synchronization pattern
            10.1.2 Sub ID (SW1, SW2)
            10.1.3 Sub ID parity
            10.1.4 Sub data
       10.2 Sub data configuration
            10.2.1 Sub data allocation
            10.2.2 Recording direction
       10.3 Error correction and detection code (SP)
            10.3.1 Definition
            10.3.2 Error correction code interleaving format
            10.3.3 Parity symbol
       10.4 Modulation
    11 Audio encoding
       11.1 Mode application
            11.1.1 Audio encoding mode
            11.1.2 System application
       11.2 Source encoding
            11.2.1 Emphasis
            11.2.2 Number of audio channels
            11.2.3 Sampling frequency
            11.2.4 Sampling timing
            11.2.5 Quantization
       11.3 Word to symbol conversion
            11.3.1 Audio data word
            11.3.2 48k mode, 44k mode, 44k-WT mode and 32k mode
            11.3.3 32k-LP mode
            11.3.4 32k-4CH mode
       11.4 Interleave format
            11.4.1 48k mode, 44k mode, 44k-WT mode and 32k mode
            11.4.2 32k-LP mode
            11.4.3 32k-4CH mode
    12 Sub code encoding for audio use
       12.1 Sub code in main ID
            12.1.1 ID1 to ID7
       12.2 Sub code in sub ID
            12.2.1 Configuration of sub ID
       12.3 Sub code in sub data
            12.3.1 Pack ID and pack location
            12.3.2 Configuration of pack
            12.3.3 Assignment of pack item
       12.4 Sub code in main data
            12.4.1 Recognition word for compact disk (CD) sub code
            12.4.2 Sub code for CD format
       12.5 Application rules of sub code for pre-recorded tape
            12.5.1 Classification of sub code recording
            12.5.2 Areas along tape longitude
            12.5.3 location of pack
            12.5.4 Classification of catalog number and ISRC recording
            12.5.5 TOC recording
       12.6 Application rules of sub code for own-recorded tape
            12.6.1 Classification of sub code recording
            12.6.2 Recording function of sub code
            12.6.3 Areas along tape longitude
            12.6.4 Location of time code pack
            12.6.5 Details for recording sub code
            12.6.6 Rules of assemble-recording
       12.7 Application rules in playback situation
            12.7.1 Detection of identification code
            12.7.2 Mechanical condition
            12.7.3 Shortening play
            12.7.4 Display
            12.7.5 Rules of searching
            12.7.6 Beginning point of playback after searching
    Annexes
    A Transmissivity of the prism
    B Measurement method of the force required to open the slider
    C Abbreviations
    D Explanations
    ZA (normative) Other International publications quoted in this
                   standard with the references of the relevant
                   European Publications

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Applies to the digital audio tape (DAT) cassette system that records and/or plays back digital information such as PCM encoded audio and/or other data. Defines the parameters that affect the compatibility between cassettes and the associated tape recorders. It is also intended as a reference for manufacturers producing cassettes and/or tape recorders which are to conform with the system described in this part.

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    Committee CLC/TC 100X
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher European Committee for Standards - Electrical
    Status Current

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    EN 61119-2:1994 Digital audio tape cassette system (DAT) - Part 2: DAT calibration tape
    I.S. EN 61119-6:1995 DIGITAL AUDIO TAPE CASSETTE SYSTEM (DAT) - PART 6: SERIAL COPY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
    BS EN 60958-3 : 2006 DIGITAL AUDIO INTERFACE - PART 3: CONSUMER APPLICATIONS
    I.S. EN 61119-2:1995 DIGITAL AUDIO TAPE CASSETTE SYSTEM (DAT) - PART 2: DAT CALIBRATION TAPE
    I.S. EN 60958-3:2006 DIGITAL AUDIO INTERFACE - PART 3: CONSUMER APPLICATIONS
    EN 60958-3:2006/A2:2015 DIGITAL AUDIO INTERFACE - PART 3: CONSUMER APPLICATIONS (IEC 60958-3:2006/A2:2015)
    EN 61119-6:1994 Digital audio tape cassette system (DAT) - Part 6: Serial copy management system

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    IEC 61119-3:1992 Digital audio tape cassette system (DAT) - Part 3: DAT tape properties
    EN 61119-3:1994 Digital audio tape cassette system (DAT) - Part 3: DAT tape properties
    ISO 3901:2001 Information and documentation International Standard Recording Code (ISRC)
    IEC 60268-12:1987 Sound system equipment. Part 12: Application of connectors for broadcast and similar use
    EN 61119-2:1994 Digital audio tape cassette system (DAT) - Part 2: DAT calibration tape
    HD 483.15 : 200S4 SOUND SYSTEM EQUIPMENT - PREFERRED MATCHING VALUES FOR THE INTERCONNECTION OF SOUND SYSTEM COMPONENTS
    HD 483.11 : 200S3 SOUND SYSTEM EQUIPMENT - APPLICATION OF CONNECTORS FOR THE INTERCONNECTION OF SOUND SYSTEM COMPONENTS
    IEC 60958:1989 Digital audio interface
    IEC TR 61119-4:1997 Digital audio tape (DAT) cassette system - Part 4: Character packformat
    HD 483.12 : 200S2 SOUND SYSTEM EQUIPMENT - APPLICATION OF CONNECTORS FOR BROADCAST AND SIMILAR USE
    IEC 60268-15:1996 Sound system equipment - Part 15: Preferred matching values for the interconnection of sound system components.
    IEC 61119-5:1993 Digital audio tape cassette system (DAT) - Part 5: DAT forprofessional use
    EN 60958:1990/A2:1995 DIGITAL AUDIO INTERFACE
    IEC 60268-11:1987 Sound system equipment. Part 11: Application of connectors for the interconnection of sound system components
    IEC 61119-2:1991 Digital audio tape cassette system - Part 2: DAT calibration tape
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