ST 32:1998 - SMPTE Standard - For Video Recording — 1/2-in Type H — Cassette, Tape and Records

This standard specifies the characteristics and parameters for type H, helical-scan, 1/2-in video tape recorders operating with video signals as defined by ITU-R BT.470 and ANSI/SMPTE 170M, and having a typical scanning structure of 525 lines, 59.94 fields per second, and 2:1 interlace. — This standard also specifies the double record time mode (long play, LP) and the triple record time mode (extended play, EP), and optional frequency modulation (FM) audio recording. — This standard further specifies the dimensions of the video tape and compact video cassette for use in a type H, helical-scan, 1/2-in video tape recording cassette system with the aid of a cassette adaptor. — Finally, this standard specifies the characteristics and parameters for high-performance type H, helical-scan, 1/2-in video tape recorders operating with video signals as defined by ITU-R BT.470 and ANSI/SMPTE 170M, and having a typical scanning structure of 525 lines, 59.94 fields per second, and 2:1 interlace.