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BS EN 61119-1:1994

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Digital audio tape cassette system (DAT) Dimensions and characteristics

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Language(s)

English

Published date

15-11-1994

Cooperating organizations
National foreword
Foreword
Introduction
1. Scope and object
2. Normative references
3. Description of the system
4. Test conditions
5. Mechanical parameters
5.1 Cassette
5.1.1 Dimensions and tolerances
5.1.2 Outside view
5.1.3 Label area
5.1.4 Window
5.1.5 Accidental erasure prevention (AEP)
5.1.6 Recognition holes
5.1.7 Cassette holding area
5.1.8 Groove for loading grip
5.1.9 Tape begin/end detection
5.1.10 Lid
5.1.11 Slider locks
5.1.12 Hub
5.2 Tape
5.2.1 Magnetic tape
5.2.2 Leader and trailer tapes
5.2.3 Tape winding
5.2.4 Single hub friction torque
6. Track configuration and patterns
6.1 Track configuration
6.1.1 Tape speed and number of tracks per second
6.1.2 Track angle
6.1.3 Track pitch
6.1.4 Track length
6.1.5 Track centre
6.1.6 Head azimuth
6.1.7 Effective recording width
6.1.8 Definition of frame
6.1.9 Optional tracks
6.2 Signal allocation
6.2.1 Recording format of track
6.2.2 Positioning accuracy
6.3 Recording signals
6.3.1 Inter-block gap (IBG)
6.3.2 Preamble, postamble and margin
6.3.3 Automatic track finding (ATF), main data area
        and sub data area
7. Recording parameters
7.1 Recording level
7.1.1 Specification
7.1.2 Measurement method
7.2 Erasing method
8. Tracking scheme
8.1 Automatic track finding (ATF)
8.1.1 Definition
8.1.2 ATF signal allocation
8.1.3 Recording signal
9. Main data area format
9.1 Main data block format
9.1.1 Synchronization pattern
9.1.2 Main ID (W1, W2)
9.1.3 Main ID parity
9.1.4 Main data
9.2 Main data configuration
9.2.1 Main data allocation
9.2.2 Recording direction
9.3 Error correction and detection code (C1, C2)
9.3.1 Definition
9.3.2 Error correction code interleaving format
9.3.3 Parity symbol
9.4 Modulation
9.4.1 Parameters
9.4.2 Modulation method
10. Sub data area format
10.1 Sub data block format
10.1.1 Synchronization pattern
10.1.2 Sub ID (SW1, SW2)
10.1.3 Sub ID parity
10.1.4 Sub data
10.2 Sub data configuration
10.2.1 Sub data allocation
10.2.2 Recording direction
10.3 Error correction and detection code (SP)
10.3.1 Definition
10.3.2 Error correction code interleaving format
10.3.3 Parity symbol
10.4 Modulation
11. Audio encoding
11.1 Mode application
11.1.1 Audio encoding mode
11.1.2 System application
11.2 Source encoding
11.2.1 Emphasis
11.2.2 Number of audio channels
11.2.3 Sampling frequency
11.2.4 Sampling timing
11.2.5 Quantization
11.3 Word to symbol conversion
11.3.1 Audio data word
11.3.2 48k mode, 44k mode, 44k-WT mode and 32k mode
11.3.3 32k-LP mode
11.3.4 32k-4CH mode
11.4 Interleave format
11.4.1 48k mode, 44k mode, 44k-WT mode and 32k mode
11.4.2 32k-LP mode
11.4.3 32k-4CH mode
12. Sub code encoding for audio use
12.1 Sub code in main ID
12.1.1 ID1 to ID7
12.2 Sub code in sub ID
12.2.1 Configuration of sub ID
12.3 Sub code in sub data
12.3.1 Pack ID and pack location
12.3.2 Configuration of pack
12.3.3 Assignment of pack item
12.4 Sub code in main data
12.4.1 Recognition word for compact disk (CD) sub code
12.4.2 Sub code for CD format
12.5 Application rules of sub code for pre-recorded tape
12.5.1 Classification of sub code recording
12.5.2 Areas along tape longitude
12.5.3 Location of pack
12.5.4 Classification of catalog number and ISRC
        recording
12.5.5 TOC recording
12.6 Application rules of sub code for own-recorded tape
12.6.1 Classification of sub code recording
12.6.2 Recording function of sub code
12.6.3 Areas along tape longitude
12.6.4 Location of time code pack
12.6.5 Details for recording sub code
12.6.6 Rules of assemble-recording
12.7 Application rules in playback situation
12.7.1 Detection of identification code
12.7.2 Mechanical conditions
12.7.3 Shortening play
12.7.4 Display
12.7.5 Rules of searching
12.7.6 Beginning point of playback after searching
Annexes
A. (normative) Transmissivity of the prism
B. (normative) Measurement method of the force required
   to open the slider
C. (informative) Abbreviations
D. (informative) Explanations
ZA. (normative) Other international publications quoted
   in this standard with the references of the relevant
   European publications

Defines those parameters affecting compatibility between cassettes and associated tape recorders that are applicable to the DAT cassette system that records and/or plays back digital information such as PCM encoded audio and/or other data.

Committee
EPL/100
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 88/30302 DC. Also numbered as IEC 61119-1. (09/2005)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
102
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current

Standards Relationship
DIN EN 61119-1:1994-09 Identical
SN EN 61119-1 : 1994 Identical
NBN EN 61119-1 : 1997 Identical
I.S. EN 61119-1:1995 Identical
EN 61119-1:1994 Identical
NF EN 61119-1 : 1994 Identical

BS 6259:1997 Code of practice for the design, planning, installation, testing and maintenance of sound systems
BS EN 61119-5:1995 Digital audio tape cassette system (DAT) DAT for professional use
BS EN 61119-3:1994 Digital audio tape cassette system (DAT) DAT tape properties
BS EN 61119-2:1994 Digital audio tape cassette system (DAT) DAT calibration tape
BS 7851:1996 Digital audio tape cassette system (DAT). DAT logo application rule
BS EN 61119-6:1994 Digital audio tape cassette system (DAT) Serial copy management system

ISO 3901:2001 Information and documentation International Standard Recording Code (ISRC)
BS EN 61119-2:1994 Digital audio tape cassette system (DAT) DAT calibration tape
BS EN 61119-3:1994 Digital audio tape cassette system (DAT) DAT tape properties
IEC TR 61119-4:1997 Digital audio tape (DAT) cassette system - Part 4: Character packformat
BS 7239(1989) : AMD 8452 SPECIFICATION FOR DIGITAL AUDIO INTERFACE
IEC 61119-5:1993 Digital audio tape cassette system (DAT) - Part 5: DAT forprofessional use

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