What is this BS EN 60961 - Helical-scan video tape cassette system about?
BS EN 60961 discusses the specification for a helical-scan video tape cassette system using 12.65 mm (0.5 in) magnetic tape on type L.
BS EN 60961 applies to magnetic video recording and/or reproduction using 12,65 mm (0,5 in) tape cassettes on helical-scan video cassette recorders suitable for broadcast applications. BS EN 60961 specifies two recording modes. MODE I uses oxide particle tape, MODE II uses metal particle tape and permits frequency modulated (FM) audio signals to be recorded.
Who is BS EN 60961 - Helical-scan video tape cassette system for?
BS EN 60961 on helical-scan video tape cassette system is useful for:
- Helical-scan video tape cassette system manufactures
- Videographers
- Video recording technicians
- Broadcasters
Why should you use BS EN 60961 - Helical-scan video tape cassette system?
The basic S-VHS video cassette and the compact S-VHS video cassette are defined as well as the necessary parameters and characteristics for the recordings. S-VHS video cassettes have an identification hole (ID hole).
BS EN 60961 defines the electrical and mechanical characteristics of equipment which will provide for interchangeability of recorded cassettes. The requirements given are related to 525 line-60 field and/or 625 line-50 field systems.
BS EN 60961 discusses video tape recording system that specifies the use of video tape and video tape cassette in the BETA-format as delineated or the use of video tape and video tape cassette in the type-L format as delineated in section 5 of this standard, which is newly specified to provide all-inclusive specifications of video tape and video tape cassette for MODE II recordings and/or long-playing operations including current video tape and video tape cassette.