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I.S. EN 61119-1:1995

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DIGITAL AUDIO TAPE CASSETTE SYSTEM (DAT) - PART 1: DIMENSIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

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Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-1995

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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 Modulatin
       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 condition
        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 Transmissivity of the prism
B Measurement method of the force required to open the slider
C Abbreviations
D Explanations
ZA (normative) Other International publications quoted in this
              standard with the references of the relevant
              European Publications

Applies to the digital audio tape (DAT) cassette system that records and/or plays back digital information such as PCM encoded audio and/or other data.

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
234
PublisherName
National Standards Authority of Ireland
Status
Current

Standards Relationship
EN 61119-1:1994 Identical
SN EN 61119-1 : 1994 Identical
IEC 61119-1:1992 Identical
DIN EN 61119-1:1994-09 Identical
BS EN 61119-1:1994 Identical
NF EN 61119-1 : 1994 Identical
NBN EN 61119-1 : 1997 Identical

IEC 61119-3:1992 Digital audio tape cassette system (DAT) - Part 3: DAT tape properties
EN 61119-3:1994 Digital audio tape cassette system (DAT) - Part 3: DAT tape properties
ISO 3901:2001 Information and documentation International Standard Recording Code (ISRC)
IEC 60268-12:1987 Sound system equipment. Part 12: Application of connectors for broadcast and similar use
EN 61119-2:1994 Digital audio tape cassette system (DAT) - Part 2: DAT calibration tape
HD 483.15 : 200S4 SOUND SYSTEM EQUIPMENT - PREFERRED MATCHING VALUES FOR THE INTERCONNECTION OF SOUND SYSTEM COMPONENTS
HD 483.11 : 200S3 SOUND SYSTEM EQUIPMENT - APPLICATION OF CONNECTORS FOR THE INTERCONNECTION OF SOUND SYSTEM COMPONENTS
IEC 60958:1989 Digital audio interface
IEC TR 61119-4:1997 Digital audio tape (DAT) cassette system - Part 4: Character packformat
HD 483.12 : 200S2 SOUND SYSTEM EQUIPMENT - APPLICATION OF CONNECTORS FOR BROADCAST AND SIMILAR USE
IEC 60268-15:1996 Sound system equipment - Part 15: Preferred matching values for the interconnection of sound system components.
IEC 61119-5:1993 Digital audio tape cassette system (DAT) - Part 5: DAT forprofessional use
EN 60958:1990/A2:1995 DIGITAL AUDIO INTERFACE
IEC 60268-11:1987 Sound system equipment. Part 11: Application of connectors for the interconnection of sound system components
IEC 61119-2:1991 Digital audio tape cassette system - Part 2: DAT calibration tape

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