What is this BS EN 60712 - Helical-scan video-tape cassette system about?
BS EN 60712 discusses helical-scan video-tape cassette system using 19 mm (< in) magnetic tape, known as U-format. BS EN 60712 applies to magnetic video recording and/or playback with 19 mm (# in) tape cassettes on two-head helical-scan videocassette recorders, suitable for recording and/or playback of monochrome as well as colour television programmes.
BS EN 60712 contains the definition of parameters for the two-head helical-scan video recording playback system, using 19 mm (3/4 in) tape cassettes, known as U-matic SP-format. The system is suitable for 625/50 PAL and 525/60 NTSC colour television systems. BS EN 60712 gives dimensional and other characteristics necessary to permit the interchangeability of cassettes. For some parameters, the specification is only possible through the description of recorded tapes which implies making reference to the television system or standard in use. In such cases, the reference made for instance to 525 line-60 field or 625 line-50 field systems are considered as an example.
Who is BS EN 60712 - Helical-scan video-tape cassette system for?
BS EN 60712 on helical-scan video-tape cassette system is useful for:
- Helical-scan video-tape cassette system manufactures
- Video production technicians
- Recording and dubbing studios
- Television manufacturers
Why should you use BS EN 60712 - Helical-scan video-tape cassette system?
Helical-scan video-tape cassette system is widely used in educational and industrial television facilities and is suitable for both 625 line-50 field and 525 line-60 field television signals. The parameters for different systems are given in the specifications which follow.
BS EN 60712 provides specifications for a helical-scan video-tape cassette recording and reproducing system which makes use of tape 19 mm wide.
This cassette system is also used in some broadcasting facilities in conjunction with special equipment designed to stabilize the reproduced signals to meet broadcasting requirements. The mechanical and electrical specifications for the U-matic H-format and SP-format are contained in BS EN 60712.