IEC 60558 : 1.0

Table of Contents

FOREWORD
PREFACE
Clause
1 Scope
2 Object
3 Format description
4 Environment
5 Tapes and spools
  5.1 Dimensions of magnetic tape for television
  5.2 Spools
  5.3 Magnetic tape properties
6 Transport geometry parameters and description of the
  basic system
  6.1 Definitions of terms
  6.2 Video and sync record systems
  6.3 Scanner pole tips
  6.4 Scanner guides
  6.5 Drum diameter and tape tension
7 Dimensions and location of records
  7.1 Test environment
  7.2 Tape speed
  7.3 Record locations and dimensions
  7.4 Video record straightness
  7.5 Relative positions of recorded signals
  7.6 Gap azimuth
8 Electrical parameters
  8.1 Modulation system
  8.2 Signal processing
  8.3 Characteristic frequencies
  8.4 Record head current
  8.5 Recording of the audio tracks
  8.6 Tracking control record
APPENDIX A - Transmission characteristics of the signal chain

Abstract

Defines the electrical and mechanical characteristics of equipment which will provide for interchangeability of recording. The requirements given are related to 525 line-60 field and/or for 625 line-50 field systems. Applies to magnetic video recording and/or reproduction using 25.4mm (1 in) tape on type C helical video tape recorders suitable for broadcast applications.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	International Electrotechnical Committee
Pages
ISBN
Committee	SC 60B