BS EN 60843-2 discusses a helical-scan video tape cassette system using 8 mm magnetic tape and 8 mm Video with a focus on PCM multi-track audio system.
BS EN 60843-2 is the second part of the BS EN 60843 multi-series on helical-scan video tape cassette system that provides multi-track specifications for PCM audio recording and playback with 8 mm video systems. BS EN 60843-2 is applicable to both 525 line – 60 field and 625 line – 50 field TV signals.
BS EN 60843-2 on helical-scan video tape cassette system is useful for:
Frequency multiplexing with the PCM carrier and the tracking pilot signal is used for recording the multi-track mode recognition signal (MTS) in order to ensure automatic reproduction mode selection and recorded signal detection.
BS EN 60843-2 discusses track configuration and dimensions, recording track pattern, tracking pilot signal recording, multi-track mode recognition signal, and assignment of ID words.
BS EN 60843-2 will help you to understand multi-track specifications for PCM audio recording and playback.
IEC 60843-2:1992