SIST EN 61834-8:2003
(Main)Recording - Helical-scan digital video cassette recording system using 6,35 mm magnetic tape for consumer use (525-60, 625-50, 1125-60 and 1250-50 systems) -- Part 8: PALplus format for the 625-50 system
Recording - Helical-scan digital video cassette recording system using 6,35 mm magnetic tape for consumer use (525-60, 625-50, 1125-60 and 1250-50 systems) -- Part 8: PALplus format for the 625-50 system
Is an extension of the SD specification (SD mode) and covers the features necessary to enable a DVCR to record and reproduce PALplus signals.
Aufzeichnungstechnik - Videokassettensystem mit digitaler Schrägspuraufzeichnung auf Magnetband 6,35 mm für den Heimgebrauch (Systeme 525-60, 625-50, 1125-60, 1250-50) -- Teil 8: PALplus-Format für Systeme 625-50
Enregistrement - Système de magnétoscope numérique à cassette à balayage hélicoïdal utilisant la bande magnétique de 6,35 mm, destiné au grand public (systèmes 525-60, 625-50, 1125-60 et 1250-50) -- Partie 8: Format PALplus pour le système 625-50
Constitue une extension à la spécification SD (mode SD) et couvre les caractéristiques nécessaires pour permettre à un magnétoscope numérique d'enregistrer et de reproduire les signaux PALplus.
Recording - Helical-scan digital video cassette recording system using 6,35 mm magnetic tape for consumer use (525-60, 625-50, 1125-60 and 1250-50 systems) - Part 8: PALplus format for the 625-50 system (IEC 61834-8:2001)
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 61834-8:2001 (CLC) is the European adoption of IEC 61834-8 and specifies the PALplus format for the 625-50 system as applied to consumer helical-scan digital video cassette recorders (DVCRs) using 6.35 mm magnetic tape. The part is an extension of the standard SD specification (SD mode) and covers the features necessary to enable a DVCR to record and reproduce PALplus signals reliably and interoperably.
This standard applies to consumer-format digital video cassette systems within the EN/IEC 61834 family and is indexed under ICS 33.160.40 (Video systems). It is primarily concerned with ensuring compatibility between PALplus source material and DVCR recording/reproduction on the 625-50 platform.
Key Topics
- PALplus format support - Defines the required capabilities to handle PALplus encoded video within the 625-50 system context.
- Extension to SD mode - Specifies how the standard SD recording mode is extended to accommodate PALplus signal features.
- Helical-scan DVCR requirements - Applies to consumer helical-scan digital video cassette recorders using 6.35 mm magnetic tape.
- Recording and reproduction interoperability - Ensures recorded PALplus material can be played back correctly by conforming devices.
- Scope limitation - Focuses specifically on the 625-50 (PAL-based) system; other system variants (525-60, 1125-60, 1250-50) are referenced by the overall series but this part targets PALplus.
(Note: EN 61834-8:2001 establishes functional and compatibility requirements rather than detailed implementation algorithms.)
Applications
Who uses EN 61834-8:2001:
- Consumer electronics manufacturers building DVCRs that claim PALplus recording/reproduction compatibility.
- Design and firmware engineers implementing SD mode extensions to support PALplus signals.
- Test labs and conformity assessors verifying that DVCRs meet PALplus recording/reproduction requirements.
- Broadcasters and post‑production houses that archive or distribute PALplus content onto consumer digital tape formats.
- Archivists and media preservation specialists ensuring recorded PALplus material is stored and playable on compliant consumer equipment.
Using this standard helps ensure interoperability, predictable playback behavior, and consistent handling of PALplus content on consumer helical-scan DVCRs.
Related Standards
- EN/IEC 61834 series (digital video cassette recording systems) - EN 61834-8:2001 is one part of this family.
- SD specification (SD mode) - EN 61834-8:2001 extends the SD mode to include PALplus features.
Keywords: PALplus, EN 61834-8:2001, DVCR, helical-scan, 6.35 mm magnetic tape, 625-50 system, SD mode, consumer video recording, interoperability.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 61834-8:2003 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Recording - Helical-scan digital video cassette recording system using 6,35 mm magnetic tape for consumer use (525-60, 625-50, 1125-60 and 1250-50 systems) -- Part 8: PALplus format for the 625-50 system". This standard covers: Is an extension of the SD specification (SD mode) and covers the features necessary to enable a DVCR to record and reproduce PALplus signals.
Is an extension of the SD specification (SD mode) and covers the features necessary to enable a DVCR to record and reproduce PALplus signals.
SIST EN 61834-8:2003 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
Recording - Helical-scan digital video cassette recording system using 6,35 mm
magnetic tape for consumer use (525-60, 625-50, 1125-60 and 1250-50 systems) -
Part 8: PALplus format for the 625-50 system (IEC 61834-8:2001)
Recording - Helical-scan digital video cassette recording system using 6,35 mm
magnetic tape for consumer use (525-60, 625-50, 1125-60 and 1250-50 systems) -- Part
8: PALplus format for the 625-50 system
Aufzeichnungstechnik - Videokassettensystem mit digitaler Schrägspuraufzeichnung auf
Magnetband 6,35 mm für den Heimgebrauch (Systeme 525-60, 625-50, 1125-60, 1250-
50) -- Teil 8: PALplus-Format für Systeme 625-50
Enregistrement - Système de magnétoscope numérique à cassette à balayage hélicoïdal
utilisant la bande magnétique de 6,35 mm, destiné au grand public (systèmes 525-60,
625-50, 1125-60 et 1250-50) -- Partie 8: Format PALplus pour le système 625-50
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61834-8:2001
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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