SIST EN 61834-11:2008

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 11: HDV format for 1080i and 720p systems

It specifies the content, format, and recording method of data blocks containing video, audio, and system data on the helical scan digital video cassettes using 6,35 mm tape as defined in IEC 61834-1 for recording MPEG-2 streaming HD signals. The main specifications shall be as defined in IEC 61834-9 and IEC 61834-10. Other information, such as details about MPEG-2 stream descriptors, trick play data, system data, etc., are defined in Clause 7.

Aufzeichnungstechnik - Videokassettensystem mit digitaler Schrägspuraufzeichnung auf Magnetband 6,35 mm für den Heimgebrauch (Systeme 525-60, 625-50, 1125-60, 1250-50) - Teil 11: HDV-Format für 1080i- und 720p-Systeme

Enregistrement - Système de magnétoscope numérique à cassette à balayage hélicoïdal utilisant une bande magnétique de 6,35 mm, destiné au grand public (systèmes 525-60, 625-50, 1125-60 et 1250-50) - Partie 11: Format HDV destiné aux systèmes 1080i et 720p

Snemanje - Digitalni videokasetni snemalni sistem z zapisovanjem s poševnimi sledmi na magnetni trak širine 6,35 mm za splošno uporabo (sistemi 525-60, 625-50, 1125-60 in 1125-50) - 11. del: Format HDV (video visoke razločljivosti) za sistema 1080i in 720p (IEC 61834-11:2008)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 05-Jun-2008
• ICS: 33.160.40 - Video systems
• Technical Committee: AVM - Audio, video and multimedia systems and equipment
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 09-May-2008
• Due Date: 14-Jul-2008
• Completion Date: 06-Jun-2008
• Ref Project: EN 61834-11:2008 - 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 11: HDV format for 1080i and 720p systems

Overview

SIST EN 61834-11:2008 is a European standard developed by CLC, defining the recording system for helical-scan digital video cassettes using 6.35 mm magnetic tape specifically for consumer use. It focuses on the HDV format applicable to high-definition video systems including 1080i and 720p. This standard specifies the data content, format, and recording methods for digital video, audio, and system data blocks stored on the magnetic tape.

Key aspects of the standard include:

• Support for multiple video systems (525-60, 625-50, 1125-60, 1250-50)
• Use of MPEG-2 streaming for HD signals
• Detailed data block structure and recording methodology
• Compatibility with IEC 61834 Parts 1, 9, and 10

By standardizing HDV format recording on 6.35 mm cassettes, SIST EN 61834-11:2008 ensures interoperability and technical consistency across consumer digital video cassette devices.

Key Topics

Helical-Scan Digital Recording

• Utilizes helical scan technology on 6.35 mm magnetic tape for efficient HD video storage.
• Supports high-definition formats including 1080i (interlaced) and 720p (progressive).
• Defines tape speeds, recording locations, and data sector dimensions specific to HD1 and HD2 modes.

MPEG-2 Streaming and Data Structure

• Codifies recording MPEG-2 video streams with associated audio and system data.
• Specifies program track data arrangement and advanced error management.
• Includes detailed information on:
  • Transport packet layers
  • Packetized elementary stream (PES) packets
  • System and subcode data processing

HD1 and HD2 Modes

• HD1 mode addresses 480, 576, and 720 systems, including normal and trick play data.
• HD2 mode focuses on 1080 systems with comprehensive data structure, PES data, AUX data, and search data specifications.

Seamless Playback and Editing Support

• Defines methods for managing seamless playback at transition points.
• Incorporates search data and subcode signal processing essential for efficient tape navigation.
• Supports editing operations with AUX data structures and keywords.

Environmental and Testing Conditions

• Specifies reference tape quality and environmental test conditions to maintain performance reliability.

Applications

SIST EN 61834-11:2008 is critical for manufacturers and developers of consumer digital video cassette recorders and camcorders using helical-scan technology to:

• Implement HDV recording functionality on 6.35 mm tapes.
• Ensure compatibility with standardized formats for consumer HD content.
• Enable MPEG-2 based HD video capture, playback, and editing.
• Develop devices tailored for broadcast-quality HDV systems conforming to 1080i and 720p specifications.
• Support consumer electronic products with improved video quality and robust data encoding.

This standard is especially relevant for product design, quality testing, and ensuring compliance with European technical regulations in consumer video recording markets.

Related Standards

SIST EN 61834-11:2008 is part of the larger IEC 61834 series concerning helical-scan digital video cassette recording, closely related to:

• EN 61834-1: General specifications for 6.35 mm magnetic tape recording systems.
• EN 61834-9: DVB format specifications.
• EN 61834-10: DTV format specifications.
• EN ISO/IEC 13818 series: Standards for MPEG-2 video and audio coding.
• EN 61834-2 and EN 61834-4: Specific formats and pack header tables for standard definition digital video cassette systems.

These related standards complement EN 61834-11 by providing foundational and extended guidelines for digital video recording technologies using magnetic tape media.

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Keywords: EN 61834-11, HDV format, 6.35 mm magnetic tape, helical-scan recording, digital video cassette, MPEG-2 streaming, 1080i, 720p, consumer video systems, IEC 61834 series, high-definition video recording, tape recording standards, digital video formats, European standard, CLC standard, consumer electronics video recording

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IEC 61834: Recording - Helical-scan digital video cassette recording system using 6,35
mm magnetic tape for consumer use (525-60, 625-50, 1125-60 and 1125-50 systems) --
Part 11: HDV format for 1080i and 720p systems (IEC 61834-11:2008)
Aufzeichnungstechnik - Videokassettensystem mit digitaler Schrägspuraufzeichnung auf
Magnetband 6,35 mm für den Heimgebrauch (Systeme 525-60, 625-50, 1125-60, 1250-
50) - Teil 11: HDV-Format für 1080i- und 720p-Systeme (IEC 61834-11:2008)
Enregistrement - Système de magnétoscope numérique à cassette à balayage hélicoïdal
utilisant une bande magnétique de 6,35 mm, destiné au grand public (systèmes 525-60,
625-50, 1125-60 et 1250-50) - Partie 11: Format HDV destiné aux systèmes 1080i et
720p (CEI 61834-11:2008)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61834-11:2008
ICS:
33.160.40 Video sistemi Video systems
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 61834-11
NORME EUROPÉENNE
April 2008
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 33.160.40
English version
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 11: HDV format for 1080i and 720p systems
(IEC 61834-11:2008)
Enregistrement -  Aufzeichnungstechnik -
Système de magnétoscope numérique Videokassettensystem mit
à cassette à balayage hélicoïdal utilisant digitaler Schrägspuraufzeichnung
une bande magnétique de 6,35 mm, auf Magnetband 6,35 mm
destiné au grand public für den Heimgebrauch (Systeme 525-60,
(systèmes 525-60, 625-50, 625-50, 1125-60, 1250-50) -
1125-60 et 1250-50) - Teil 11: HDV-Format für
Partie 11: Format HDV destiné 1080i- und 720p-Systeme
aux systèmes 1080i et 720p (IEC 61834-11:2008)
(CEI 61834-11:2008)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2008-03-01. CENELEC members are bound to comply
with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard
the status of a national standard without any alteration.

Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.

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Ref. No. EN 61834-11:2008 E
Foreword
The text of document 100/1229/CDV, future edition 1 of IEC 61834-11, prepared by IEC TC 100, Audio,
video and multimedia systems and equipment, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and was
approved by CENELEC as EN 61834-11 on 2008-03-01.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2008-12-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2011-03-01
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and CENELEC draw attention to the fact that it is claimed that compliance with
this document may involve the use of a patent concerning HDV recording format.
The IEC and CENELEC take no position concerning the evidence, validity and scope of this patent right.
The holder of this patent right has assured the IEC that he/she is willing to negotiate licences under reasonable and non-
discriminatory terms and conditions with applicants throughout the world. In this respect, the statement of the holder of this patent
right is registered with the IEC. Information may be obtained from:
Sony Corporation
1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights other than those
identified above. IEC and CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61834-11:2008 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
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Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.

NOTE  When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

1) 2)
IEC 61834-1 - Recording - Helical-scan digital video EN 61834-1 1998
cassette recording system using 6,35 mm
magnetic tape for consumer use
(525-60, 625-50, 1125-60 and
1250-50 systems) -
Part 1: General specifications

1) 2)
IEC 61834-2 - Recording - Helical-scan digital video EN 61834-2 1998
cassette recording system using 6,35 mm
magnetic tape for consumer use
(525-60, 625-50, 1125-60 and
1250-50 systems) -
Part 2: SD format for 525-60 and
625-50 systems
1) 2)
IEC 61834-4 - Recording - Helical-scan digital video EN 61834-4 1998
cassette recording system using 6,35 mm
magnetic tape for consumer use
(525-60, 625-50, 1125-60 and
1250-50 systems) -
Part 4: Pack header table and contents

1) 2)
IEC 61834-9 - Recording - Helical-scan digital video EN 61834-9 2001
cassette recording system using 6,35 mm
magnetic tape for consumer use
(525-60, 625-50, 1125-60 and
1250-50 systems) -
Part 9: DVB format
1) 2)
IEC 61834-10 - Recording - Helical-scan digital video EN 61834-10 2001
cassette recording system using 6,35 mm
magnetic tape for consumer use
(525-60, 625-50, 1125-60
and 1250-50 systems) -
Part 10: DTV format
1) 2)
EN ISO/IEC 11172-3
ISO/IEC 11172-3 - Information technology - Coding of moving 1995
pictures and associated audio for digital
storage media at up to about 1,5 Mbit/s -
Part 3: Audio
1) 2)
ISO/IEC 13818-1 - Information technology - Generic coding of EN ISO/IEC 13818-1 1997
moving pictures and associated audio
information: Systems
1)
Undated reference.
2)
Valid edition at date of issue.

Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
1)
ISO/IEC 13818-2 - Information technology - Generic coding of - -
moving pictures and associated audio
information -
Part 2: Video
1) 2)
EN ISO/IEC 13818-3
ISO/IEC 13818-3 - Information technology - Generic coding of 1996
moving pictures and associated audio
information -
Part 3: Audio
1) 2)
EN ISO/IEC 13818-9
ISO/IEC 13818-9 - Information technology - Generic coding of 2000
moving pictures and associated audio
information -
Part 9: Extension for real time interface for
system decoders
1)
ITU-R - Parameter values for the HDTV standards for - -
Recommendation production and international programme
BT.709-5 exchange
ETSI EN 300 468 2003 Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB): - -
Specification for Service Information (SI) in
DVB systems
1)
ARIB STD-B10 - Service Information for Digital Broadcasting - -
System
IEC 61834-11
Edition 1.0 2008-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
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 11: HDV format for 1080i and 720p systems

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.8

1 Scope.10
2 Normative references .11
3 Terms, definitions, symbols, abbreviations and conventions .12
4 Environment and test conditions.13
4.1 Environment .13
4.2 Reference tape.14
5 Helical recordings.14
5.1 HD1 mode .14
5.1.1 Tape speed .14
5.1.2 Record location and dimensions .14
5.2 HD2 mode .14
5.2.1 Tape speed .14
5.2.2 Sectors.15
5.2.3 Record location and dimensions .15
6 Programme track data arrangement.18
6.1 HD1 mode .18
6.1.1 Labelling conversion.18
6.1.2 Audio sector .18
6.1.3 Video sector .18
6.1.4 Subcode sector .18
6.2 HD2 mode .18
6.2.1 General .18
6.2.2 ITI sector .21
6.2.3 Main sector.22
6.2.4 Subcode sector .28
7 HD1 mode for 480, 576 and 720 systems .29
7.1 General .29
7.2 Normal play data .29
7.2.1 Introduction .29
7.2.2 System layer .29
7.2.3 Transport packet layer.29
7.2.4 Adaptation field .29
7.2.5 PES packet .30
7.2.6 PSI .30
7.2.7 Video.34
7.2.8 Audio.36
7.2.9 Embedding of pack data .37
7.2.10 Bit rate .38
7.3 Trick play data.38
7.3.1 TPH and TPL.38
7.3.2 PES packet .38
7.3.3 Transport stream .38
7.3.4 Transmission via digital interface.38
7.4 Seamless playback at transition point.39

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7.4.1 Management method of GOP recording position .39
7.4.2 PID.41
7.4.3 DIT .41
7.4.4 Recording data .41
7.4.5 Seamless playback stream .41
8 HD2 mode for 1080 system .42
8.1 Data structure .42
8.1.1 Main data .42
8.1.2 Structure of SB header .42
8.1.3 Null sync block .43
8.2 PES data.43
8.2.1 PES sync block .43
8.2.2 PES-A and PES-V .43
8.2.3 PES construction.44
8.2.4 PES packet restrictions .46
8.2.5 Audio processing.47
8.2.6 Video processing.47
8.3 AUX data.50
8.3.1 Structure of AUX sync block .50
8.3.2 Keyword .51
8.3.3 Structure of AUX pack data .51
8.3.4 ETN pack .52
8.3.5 Audio frame pack.53
8.3.6 Video frame pack.57
8.3.7 DV multi-pack .63
8.3.8 ECCTB pack.64
8.3.9 Other packs.69
8.3.10 AUX data at the editing point .71
8.4 Search data.71
8.4.1 Introduction .71
8.4.2 Recording pattern of search data.71
8.4.3 Search data processing .74
8.5 Subcode signal processing.85
8.5.1 Introduction .85
8.5.2 ID data .85
8.5.3 Subcode data .86
8.6 Recording positions on tape .88
8.6.1 Relation between TTC and stream data .88
8.6.2 Recommendation for the recording start position .90
8.6.3 Recording end position .92
8.6.4 Recording other positions .94
8.7 TS specifications .94
8.7.1 Definition of transport streams.94
8.7.2 System layer .94
8.7.3 Transport packet layer.94
8.7.4 Adaptation field .94
8.7.5 PSI .95
8.7.6 DIT .99
8.7.7 Descriptors .99

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8.7.8 Partial_transport_stream_descriptor .103
8.7.9 Transport stream system target decoder. 103
8.7.10 AUX PES packet .104
8.8 MIC (memory in cassette).106
8.9 Progressive video processing.106
8.9.1 Progressive recording.106
8.9.2 24p recording .107

Figure 1 – Location and dimensions of recorded track .15
Figure 2 – Sector location from SSA .16
Figure 3 – Sector arrangement on helical track .19
Figure 4 – Servo information and tracks.19
Figure 5 – Structure of main sector .23
Figure 6 – Main sync block ID code word bit assignments.24
Figure 7 – Data and inner parity of a data sync block for the main sector.25
Figure 8 – Data and outer parity of a data sync block for the main sector.27
Figure 9 – Interleaving on a 16-track basis (ECC unit) .28
Figure 10 – Structure of subcode sector .28
Figure 11 – ID data in subcode sector.29
Figure 12 – GOP frame management.41
Figure 13 – Structure of main sync block .42
Figure 14 – Recording pattern of PES sync block .43
Figure 15 – PES construction (1-1) .44
Figure 16 – PES construction (1-2) .45
Figure 17 – PES construction (2-1) .46
Figure 18 – PES construction (2-2) .46
Figure 19 – PES construction (2-3) .46
Figure 20 – Horizontal sampling timing .48
Figure 21 – Structure of AUX pack data .52
Figure 22 – Relation between ETN and track number.53
Figure 23 – Audio compensation 1.56
Figure 24 – Audio compensation 2.56
Figure 25 – Audio compensation 3.57
Figure 26 – Recording pattern of search data .74
Figure 27 – Structure of search sync block .74
Figure 28 – Macro blocks for search picture.79
Figure 29 – Structure of search picture data .80
Figure 30 – Configuration of 8x speed search data .80
Figure 31 – 8x speed search base data on video screen .80
Figure 32 – 8x speed search helper data on video screen.81
Figure 33 – Configuration of 24x speed search data (1080i/60 system).81
Figure 34 – Configuration of 24x speed search data (1080i/50 system).82
Figure 35 – 24x speed search data on video screen .82
Figure 36 – Relation between search data and video frame (1080i/60 system).83

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Figure 37 – Relation between search data and video frame (1080i/50 system).83
Figure 38 – Management example at the start of discontinuous recording (1080i/60
system).84
Figure 39 – Management example at the start of discontinuous recording (1080i/50
system).84
Figure 40 – Management example at the end of recording (1080i/60 system) .85
Figure 41 – Management example at the end of recording (1080i/50 system) .85
Figure 42 – Structure of ID data.86
Figure 43 – Subcode TTC interrelation (1080i/60 system).89
Figure 44 – Subcode TTC interrelation (1080i/50 system).89
Figure 45 – Relation between subcode TTC and video frame.90
Figure 46 – Recommendation for the recording start position of a tape .91
Figure 47 – Numbering of ABST and ETN for invalid tracks .91
Figure 48 – Recording start position (1080i/60 system).92
Figure 49 – Recording start position (1080i/50 system).92
Figure 50 – Recording end position.94
Figure 51 – Transport stream system target decoder .103
Figure 52 – Transport timing between PES-A and AUX-A .105
Figure 53 – Transport timing between PES-V and AUX-V .106
Figure 54 – Relation between ETN, DTS and TTC for 24p recording . 108

Table 1 – Record location and dimensions.16
Table 2 – Length of each area (1080i/60 system).16
Table 3 – Length of each area (1080i/50 system).17
Table 4 – Scanner example .18
Table 5 – Application ID of video area .18
Table 6 – Randomization pattern used for data sync blocks of the main sector .20
Table 7 – Randomization pattern used for data sync blocks of the subcode sector.21
Table 8 – ID of track information .21
Table 9 – Bit stream of TIA for track F0 .22
Table 10 – Bit stream of TIA for track F1.22
Table 11 – Bit stream of TIA for track F2.22
Table 12 – Format type.24
Table 13 – Track pair number .24
Table 14 – Application ID of area 3 (AP3) .29
Table 15 – Possible descriptor locations .30
Table 16 – Registration_descriptors (descriptor_tag = 05h) .30
Table 17 – DTCP_descriptor (descriptor_tag = 88h).31
Table 18 – DTCP_CCI .31
Table 19 – Image_Constraint_Token.32
Table 20 – APS.32
Table 21 – Stream_identifier_descriptor (descriptor_tag = 52h) .32
Table 22 – Component_tag.32
Table 23 – Partial_transport_stream_descriptor (descriptor_tag = 63h).33

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Table 24 – DIT (PID = 001Eh / table_id = 7Eh) .34
Table 25 – MPEG-2 parameters constraints for 30/60 frame system .35
Table 26 – MPEG-2 parameters constraint for 25/50 frame system .35
Table 27 – Expression method of the number of repetitions .36
Table 28 – Embedded pack data.37
Table 29 – GOP frame management pack.39
Table 30 – Servo frame length .39
Table 31 – Structure of SB header .42
Table 32 – Null sync block .43
Table 33 – PES packet restrictions .47
Table 34 – Construction of video signal sampling.48
Table 35 – Definition 1 of video ES .49
Table 36 – Definition 2 of video ES .49
Table 37 – Definition 3 of video ES .50
Table 38 – Definition 4 of video ES .50
Table 39 – AUX sync block .50
Table 40 – Keyword .51
Table 41 – ETN pack .52
Table 42 – Audio frame pack .54
Table 43 – Video frame pack .58
Table 44 – DV multi-pack.64
Table 45 – ECCTB pack.65
Table 46 – NO INFO pack.69
Table 47 – Maker option pack .69
Table 48 – Null pack .70
Table 49 – VBV pack .70
Table 50 – Configuration of search sync blocks for 8x speed search.72
Table 51 – Configuration of search sync blocks for 24x speed search.73
Table 52 – SB header and search SB header.75
Table 53 – Search pack data .75
Table 54 – Data structure of search header .76
Table 55 – Configuration of search pack for 8x speed search .78
Table 56 – Configuration of search pack for 24x speed search .78
Table 57 – Subcode data for user’s tape.87
Table 58 – Subcode data for pre-recorded tape .88
Table 59 – PAT.95
Table 60 – PID assignments .96
Table 61 – PMT .97
Table 62 – Stream_type assignments .98
Table 63 – SIT .98
Table 64 – DIT (PID = 001Eh / table_id = 7Eh) .99
Table 65 – Descriptors.100
Table 66 – Registration_descriptor (descriptor_tag = 05h) . 100

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Table 67 – Stream_type in the registration_descriptor . 101
Table 68 – Video frame pack data in jog encode stream . 102
Table 69 – Partial_transport_stream_descriptor (descriptor_tag = 63h). 103
Table 70 – TB , B , RX for AUX-A data and AUX-V data stream . 104
n n n
Table 71 – AUX-A PES packet.104
Table 72 – AUX-V PES packet.105
Table 73 – Progressive recording parameters .107

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The IEC takes no position concerning the evidence, validity and scope of this patent right.
The holder of this patent right has assured the IEC that he/she is willing to negotiate licences under reasonable
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International Standard IEC 61834-11 has been prepared by TA 7: Moderate data rate storage
media, equipment and systems, of IEC technical committee 100: Audio, video and multimedia
systems and equipment.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
CDV Report on voting
100/1229/CDV 100/1306/RVC
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
The list of all the parts of the IEC 61834 series, under the general title, 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), can be found on the IEC web site.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the maintenance result date indicated on the IEC web site under http://webstore.iec.ch in the
date related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed;
• withdrawn;
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
A bilingual version of this publication may be issued at a later date.

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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 11: HDV format for 1080i and 720p systems

1 Scope
This part of IEC 61834 specifies the content, format, and recording method of data blocks
containing video, audio, and system data on the helical scan digital video cassettes using
6,35 mm tape as defined in IEC 61834-1 for recording MPEG-2 streaming HD signals.
The MPEG-2 streaming HD signals defined in this standard have the following modes.
The HD1 mode is designed for the following systems:
• 525-line progressive with a frame frequency of 59,94 Hz (hereinafter referred to as
480p/60 system)
• 625-line progressive with a frame frequency of 50,00 Hz (hereinafter referred to as
576p/50 system)
• 525-line interlace with a field frequency of 59,94 Hz (hereinafter referred to as
480i/60 system)
• 625-line interlace with a field frequency of 50,00 Hz (hereinafter referred to as
576i/50 system)
• 525-line progressive with a frame frequency of 29,97 Hz (hereinafter referred to as
480p/30 system)
• 625-line progressive with a frame frequency of 25,00 Hz (hereinafter referred to as
576p/25 system)
• 750-line progressive with a frame frequency of 29,97 Hz (hereinafter referred to as
720p/30 system)
• 750-line progressive with a frame frequency of 25,00 Hz (hereinafter referred to as
720p/25 system)
• 750-line progressive with a frame frequency of 59,94 Hz (hereinafter referred to as
720p/60 system)
• 750-line progressive with a frame frequency of 50,00 Hz (hereinafter referred to as
720p/50 system)
The main specifications shall be as defined in IEC 61834-9 and IEC 61834-10. Other
information, such as details about MPEG-2 stream descriptors, trick play data, system data,
etc., are defined in Clause 7.
The HD2 mode is designed for the following systems:
• 1125-line interlace with a field frequency of 59,94 Hz (hereinafter referred to as 1080i/60
system)
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