NF EN 61120-3 : 1994

Cooperating organizations
National foreword
Foreword
1. Main track recording
1.1 Recording modulation method
1.2 Signal block structure
1.2.1 The word format
1.2.2 The block structure
1.2.3 The Sync/Control word
1.3 Signal word distribution to tracks
1.3.1 Track-to-channel assignment
1.3.2 Signal word distribution to tracks
1.4 Error protection method
1.4.1 Interleaving and parity sums
1.4.2 The CRC word
1.5 Recording and reproducing characteristics
1.5.1 Reference tape
1.5.2 Calibration tapes
1.5.3 Procedure for adjusting recording current level
       and waveform
1.5.4 Specifications of tolerance relative to
       calibration tape
2. Sub-track recording
2.1 Digital recording method
2.1.1 Recording method on sub-track 2
2.1.1.1 The recording code
2.1.1.2 The data format
2.1.1.3 The synchronization pattern
2.1.1.4 The Control word
2.1.1.5 The Reference address
2.1.1.6 The CRC word
2.2 Alignment of digital audio signals and sub-track
       signals
2.2.1 Alignment of cue audio-1 and cue audio-2 track
       signals
2.2.2 Alignment of time code track signal
2.2.3 Alignment of Reference track signal
Annex 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

Gives electrical requirements for recording and reproducing equipment. Coverage includes recording modulation method, signal block structure, the sync/control word, error protection method, the data format, the synchronisation pattern, and alignment of digital audio signals and sub track signals.