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IEC 62121:2001

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Current

The latest, up-to-date edition.

Methods of measurement for minidisc recorders/players
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF 1 User , PDF 3 Users , PDF 5 Users , PDF 9 Users

Language(s)

English - French

Published date

18-10-2001

FOREWORD
1 Scope and object
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Information required from manufacturers of MD
   recorders
   4.1 Introduction
   4.2 Identification
   4.3 Mechanical characteristics
   4.4 Electrical characteristics
   4.5 Environmental conditions
   4.6 Mechanical performance requirements
   4.7 Electrical performance requirements
   4.8 Results of measurement
5 Measuring conditions
   5.1 Introduction
   5.2 Environmental conditions
   5.3 Power supply
   5.4 Input conditions
   5.5 Output condition
   5.6 MD recorder setting
   5.7 Other conditions
   5.8 Test disc
   5.9 Performance claims
   5.10 Measuring equipment
   5.11 Additional considerations
6 Measurement of mechanical parameters
   6.1 Shock and vibration resistance
   6.2 Acoustic noise
7 Measurement of electrical parameters
   7.1 Maximum power consumption
   7.2 Frequency response
   7.3 Signal to noise ratio
   7.4 Dynamic range
   7.5 Distortion and noise
   7.6 Channel separation
   7.7 Deviation of emphasis characteristic
   7.8 Modulation distortion
   7.9 Phase difference between channels
   7.10 Minimum input level
   7.11 Output voltage
   7.12 Pitch deviation
   7.13 Access times
   7.14 Trackability
Annex A (normative) Test disc requirements
Annex B (informative) Table of measurements - Results
Annex C (informative) Available test disc
Figures
Tables

Specifies the measuring methods for recording and reproducing equipment for MiniDiscs that conform to IEC 61909. Lists and defines the characteristics affecting the performance of MiniDisc recorders or players, establishes conditions and methods of measurement of those characteristics, and standardizes the presentation of the results.

Committee
TC 100/TA 6
DevelopmentNote
Stability Date: 2025. (11/2012)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
81
PublisherName
International Electrotechnical Committee
Status
Current

Standards Relationship
NF EN 62121 : 2002 Identical
NEN EN IEC 62121 : 2002 Identical
I.S. EN 62121:2002 Identical
PN EN 62121 : 2007 Identical
UNE-EN 62121:2001 Identical
BS EN 62121:2001 Identical
CEI EN 62121 : 2002 Identical
EN 62121:2001 Identical
DIN EN 62121:2002-05 Identical

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