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I.S. EN 61096:1993

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METHODS OF MEASURING THE CHARACTERISTICS OF REPRODUCING EQUIPMENT FOR DIGITAL AUDIO COMPACT DISCS
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English

Published date

01-01-1993

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FOREWORD
1 Scope and object
2 Normative references
3 Terminology
4 Information required from manufacturers of CD players
  4.1 Identification
  4.2 Standard conditions for measurements
  4.3 Performance claims
  4.4 Additional considerations
5 Measurement of electrical parameters
  5.1 Maximum power consumption
  5.2 Reference output voltage
  5.3 Channel unbalance at 1 kHz
  5.4 Total cross-talk attenuation
  5.5 Frequency response without de-emphasis
  5.6 Frequency response with de-emphasis
  5.7 Idle channel signal-to-noise ratio
  5.8 Dynamic range (active channel signal-to-noise ratio)
  5.9 Distortion and noise
  5.10 Modulation distortion
  5.11 Frequency error
  5.12 Phase difference between channels
  5.13 Level non-linearity
  5.14 Output polarity
  5.15 Access times
  5.16 CD player performance in case of CD defects and
       mechanical deviating properties
Annexes
A (informative) Examples of available test discs
B (informative) Table of measurements - Results
C (informative) Test CD requirements
ZA (normative) Other International Publications quoted in
                 this standard with the references of the
                 relevant European Publications

Applicable to reproducing equipment for digital audio compact discs that conform to the specifications of IEC 60908.

DevelopmentNote
For CENELEC adoptions of IEC publications, please check www.iec.ch to be sure that you have any corrigenda that may apply. (01/2017)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
90
PublisherName
National Standards Authority of Ireland
Status
Current

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