BS EN 61119-1 discusses the digital audio tape cassette system (DAT) with a focus on dimensions and characteristics. BS EN 61119-1 is the first part of the BS EN 61119 multi-series on digital audio tape cassette system that is applicable 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.
BS EN 61119-1 defines those parameters that affect the compatibility between cassettes and the associated tape recorders. BS EN 61119-1 is intended as a reference for manufacturers producing cassettes and/or tape recorders that are intended to conform with the system described.
BS EN 61119-1 on digital audio tape cassette system dimensions and characteristics is useful for:
The tape is of the metal powder type or its equivalent. The digital information is recorded using the helical scanning principle and is erased by over-writing. The digital information is read by magnetic heads using an automatic track finding (ATF) scheme to find and follow tracks. Two track widths and three tape speeds are defined. It is possible to record sub code information in the main data area, either with or without audio signals.
BS EN 61119-1 discusses description of the system, test conditions, mechanical parameters, track configuration, and patterns, recording parameters, tracking scheme, main data area format, sub data area format, audio encoding, and sub code encoding for audio use.
BS EN 61119-1 helps you improve the compatibility between cassettes and the associated tape recorders.
IEC 61119-1:1992