SIST EN 61016:2003
(Main)Helical-scan digital component video cassette recording system using 19 mm magnetic tape (format D-1)
Helical-scan digital component video cassette recording system using 19 mm magnetic tape (format D-1)
Applies to magnetic recording of one digital video and four digital audio signals using 19 mm tape cassettes. Is valid for TV signals in digital component form, generated according to the rules of CCIR Recommendations 601 and 656 and for digital audio signals according to EN 60958. Also describes the digital recording of ancillary data and the analogue recording of one cue track and the control track. Defines the electrical and mechanical characteristics of equipment which will provide for the interchangeability of recorded cassettes. The requirements given relate to 525/60 and 625/50 TV systems.
Videokassettensystem mit Schrägspuraufzeichnung digitaler Komponenten auf Magnetband 19 mm (D1-Format)
Système de magnétoscope numérique à composantes à cassette à balayage hélicoïdal utilisant la bande magnétique de 19 mm (format D-1)
S'applique à l'enregistrement magnétique d'un signal vidéo numérique et de quatre signaux audionumériques utilisant des cassettes à bande de 19 mm. Est valable pour des signaux de télévision sous forme de composantes numériques générées selon les règles des Recommandations 601 et 656 du CCIR et, pour des signaux audionumériques, selon la EN 60958. Décrit également l'enregistrement de données numériques subordonnées, d'un signal de piste d'ordres et d'un signal de piste d'asservissement sous forme analogique. Définit les caractéristiques électriques et mécaniques des équipements permettant l'interchangeabilité des cassettes enregistrées. Les exigences indiquées sont relatives aux systèmes de télévision à 525/60 et 625/50 lignes/trames.
Helical-scan digital component video cassette recording system using 19 mm magnetic tape (format D-1) IEC 61016:1998 + A1:1999)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Nov-2003
- Technical Committee
- AVM - Audio, video and multimedia systems and equipment
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Dec-2003
- Due Date
- 01-Dec-2003
- Completion Date
- 01-Dec-2003
Overview
EN 61016:2001 specifies a helical‑scan digital component video cassette recording system using 19 mm magnetic tape (commonly known as the D‑1 format). Published by CLC and aligned with IEC 61016:1998 + A1:1999, the standard covers the magnetic recording of one digital component video signal plus four digital audio channels on 19 mm tape cassettes and defines the electrical and mechanical characteristics required to ensure interchangeability of recorded cassettes across compliant equipment. It applies to TV systems in digital component form for both 525/60 and 625/50 formats.
Key topics and requirements
- Signal formats: Digital component video (per CCIR/ITU‑R Recommendations 601 and 656) and digital audio (per EN 60958).
- Media & format: Use of 19 mm magnetic tape in cassette format - the D‑1 professional digital videotape system.
- Channels recorded: One digital component video channel and four digital audio channels; specification also covers recording of ancillary data.
- Analogue tracks: Definitions for analogue recording of one cue track and the control track for tape transport and editing cues.
- Electrical & mechanical characteristics: Parameters that enable reliable playback and interchangeability between different manufacturers’ recorders and players (tolerances, connector and pinout conventions, track layout basics - as defined in the standard).
- System applicability: Requirements explicitly relate to both NTSC/525/60 and PAL/625/50 television systems.
- Interoperability focus: Ensures consistent quality, timing, and mechanical compatibility for professional broadcast and production workflows.
Applications and who uses it
EN 61016:2001 is relevant for professionals and organizations involved in:
- Broadcast engineering and television studios (archiving, ingest/playout).
- Post‑production houses and video mastering facilities using D‑1 tape workflows.
- Equipment manufacturers (D‑1 recorders/players, tape transport systems, heads and tape mechanisms) ensuring cross‑vendor compatibility.
- Media archives preserving broadcast material on magnetic tape.
- Quality assurance and integration teams validating tape interchange and playback fidelity.
Practical use cases include standardizing cassette interchange between facilities, implementing tape‑based workflows that comply with CCIR 601/656 digital component signals, and ensuring audio/video synchronization and ancillary data preservation.
Related standards
- CCIR/ITU‑R Recommendation 601 (digital component video sampling)
- CCIR/ITU‑R Recommendation 656 (parallel/serial digital interfaces for component video)
- EN 60958 (digital audio interface)
- IEC 61016:1998 + A1:1999 (corresponding IEC document)
Keywords: EN 61016:2001, D‑1 format, helical‑scan digital component video, 19 mm magnetic tape, digital audio, CCIR 601, CCIR 656, EN 60958, interchangeability, 525/60, 625/50.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 61016:2003 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Helical-scan digital component video cassette recording system using 19 mm magnetic tape (format D-1)". This standard covers: Applies to magnetic recording of one digital video and four digital audio signals using 19 mm tape cassettes. Is valid for TV signals in digital component form, generated according to the rules of CCIR Recommendations 601 and 656 and for digital audio signals according to EN 60958. Also describes the digital recording of ancillary data and the analogue recording of one cue track and the control track. Defines the electrical and mechanical characteristics of equipment which will provide for the interchangeability of recorded cassettes. The requirements given relate to 525/60 and 625/50 TV systems.
Applies to magnetic recording of one digital video and four digital audio signals using 19 mm tape cassettes. Is valid for TV signals in digital component form, generated according to the rules of CCIR Recommendations 601 and 656 and for digital audio signals according to EN 60958. Also describes the digital recording of ancillary data and the analogue recording of one cue track and the control track. Defines the electrical and mechanical characteristics of equipment which will provide for the interchangeability of recorded cassettes. The requirements given relate to 525/60 and 625/50 TV systems.
SIST EN 61016:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.160.40 - Video systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2003
Helical-scan digital component video cassette recording system using 19 mm
magnetic tape (format D-1) IEC 61016:1998 + A1:1999)
Helical-scan digital component video cassette recording system using 19 mm magnetic
tape (format D-1)
Videokassettensystem mit Schrägspuraufzeichnung digitaler Komponenten auf
Magnetband 19 mm (D1-Format)
Système de magnétoscope numérique à composantes à cassette à balayage hélicoïdal
utilisant la bande magnétique de 19 mm (format D-1)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61016:2001
ICS:
33.160.40 Video sistemi Video systems
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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