SIST EN 61834-4:1999/A1:2011
(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 4: Pack header table and contents (IEC 61834-4:1998/A1:2010)
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 4: Pack header table and contents (IEC 61834-4:1998/A1:2010)
Specifies the pack headers and the contents of packs which are applicable to the whole recording system of helical-scan digital video cassette using 6,35 mm magnetic tape.
Aufzeichnung - Videokassettensystem mit digitaler Schrägspuraufzeichnung auf Magnetband 6,35 mm für den Heimgebrauch (Systeme 525-60, 625-50, 1125-60 und 1250-50) - Teil 4: Datenpakete - Übersicht und Inhalt (IEC 61834-4:1998/A1:2010)
Enregistrement - Système d'enregistrement numérique grand public vidéo à cassette à balayage hélicoïdal pour la bande magnétique de 6,35 mm (systèmes 525-60,625-50,1125-60 et 1250-50 - Partie 4: Tableaux des paquets en-tête et leur contenu (CEI 61834-4:1998/A1:2010)
Snemanje - Digitalni videokasetni snemalni sistem z zapisovanjem s poševnimi sledmi na magnetni trak s širino 6,35 mm za potrošniško uporabo (sistemi 525-60, 625-50, 1125-60 in 1250-50) - 4. del: Tabela in vsebina glave paketa (IEC 61834-4:1998/A1:2010)
Določa glave paketov in vsebino paketov, ki se uporabljajo za celoten snemalni sistem z zapisovanjem s poševnimi sledmi na magnetni trak s širino 6,35 mm digitalne videokasete.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 29-May-2011
- Technical Committee
- AVM - Audio, video and multimedia systems and equipment
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 07-Apr-2011
- Due Date
- 12-Jun-2011
- Completion Date
- 30-May-2011
Relations
- Effective Date
- 25-Sep-2009
Overview
EN 61834-4:1998/A1:2011 (IEC 61834-4:1998/A1:2010) is a CLC/CENELEC amendment for the 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 4 defines the pack header table and pack contents used to store service and media metadata on tape. Amendment A1 updates normative references, replaces the pack header table, and adds new MPEG‑related pack definitions and fields used in VAUX/main areas.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Pack header table: Table 1 (pack header table) is revised by the amendment; it specifies which pack types appear in header regions and their format.
- MPEG packs and metadata: Defines multiple MPEG pack types recorded at least in the VAUX main area, including:
- SOURCE (service identification, SERVICE ID, SOURCE CODE, 50/60 flag, STYPE, TUNER CATEGORY)
- SOURCE CONTROL (CGMS, trick‑play indicators TPH/TPL, other stream control flags)
- REC DATE / REC TIME (recording date/time encoding, SMPTE/EBU time code conventions, timezone and DST flags)
- BINARY GROUP, STREAM (STREAM TYPE, ELEMENTARY PID, PID TYPE to reference PMT_PID/PCR_PID/elementary_PIDs directly)
- ETN (Extended track number, search flags, REC end ECC unit, picture type)
- TEXT HEADER / TEXT (text data formats, teletext/charset indicators, FONT and OPN option number)
- SERVICE START / SERVICE END packs (title time code, absolute track number, drop-frame flag)
- Flags and fields: Definitions for REC MODE (Original/Insert/Invalid), HD/SD flag, AUD MODE (audio compression types such as MPEG‑2 audio or AC‑3), MAX BIT RATE (based on short_smoothing_buffer_descriptor per ETS 300 468), SS (scrambled/descrambled indication), and REC ST / REC END markers.
- Areas and recording rules: Packs are assigned to VAUX, AAUX, subcode or common optional areas; some packs are reserved for future use.
Applications and who uses this standard
- Firmware and hardware engineers building consumer digital VCRs and tape recorders implementing helical‑scan 6.35 mm formats.
- Developers of tape ingest, archiving and restoration systems who need to parse or produce pack header metadata.
- Broadcast equipment manufacturers and service providers ensuring interoperability of tape‑based delivery (program_map_section, PIDs, PMT/PAT references).
- Test labs, compliance officers and technical writers producing documentation and conformance tests for EN/IEC 61834 formats.
Related standards
- IEC 61834‑2:1998 (Part 2: SD format for 525‑60 and 625‑50)
- IEC 61834‑11:2008 (Part 11: HDV format for 1080i and 720p)
- ETS 300 468 (Specification for Service Information in DVB systems)
- Note: Annex ZA was added by CENELEC in the amendment.
Keywords: EN 61834-4, helical-scan digital video cassette, 6.35 mm magnetic tape, pack header table, VAUX, MPEG packs, service metadata, SMPTE/EBU, PID, short_smoothing_buffer_descriptor.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 61834-4:1999/A1:2011 is a amendment 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 4: Pack header table and contents (IEC 61834-4:1998/A1:2010)". This standard covers: Specifies the pack headers and the contents of packs which are applicable to the whole recording system of helical-scan digital video cassette using 6,35 mm magnetic tape.
Specifies the pack headers and the contents of packs which are applicable to the whole recording system of helical-scan digital video cassette using 6,35 mm magnetic tape.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2011
Snemanje - Digitalni videokasetni snemalni sistem z zapisovanjem s poševnimi
sledmi na magnetni trak s širino 6,35 mm za potrošniško uporabo (sistemi 525-60,
625-50, 1125-60 in 1250-50) - 4. del: Tabela in vsebina glave paketa (IEC 61834-
4:1998/A1:2010)
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
4: Pack header table and contents (IEC 61834-4:1998/A1:2010)
Aufzeichnung - Videokassettensystem mit digitaler Schrägspuraufzeichnung auf
Magnetband 6,35 mm für den Heimgebrauch (Systeme 525-60, 625-50, 1125-60 und
1250-50) - Teil 4: Datenpakete - Übersicht und Inhalt (IEC 61834-4:1998/A1:2010)
Enregistrement - Système d'enregistrement numérique grand public vidéo à cassette à
balayage hélicoïdal pour la bande magnétique de 6,35 mm (systèmes 525-60,625-
50,1125-60 et 1250-50 - Partie 4: Tableaux des paquets en-tête et leur contenu (CEI
61834-4:1998/A1:2010)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 61834-4:1998/A1:2011
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 61834-4/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
February 2011
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 33.160.01; 35.200
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 4: Pack header table and contents
(IEC 61834-4:1998/A1:2010)
Enregistrement - Aufzeichnung -
Système d'enregistrement numérique Videokassettensystem mit digitaler
grand public vidéo à cassette à balayage Schrägspuraufzeichnung auf Magnetband
hélicoïdal pour la bande magnétique de 6,35 mm für den Heimgebrauch (Systeme
6,35 mm (systèmes 525-60,625-5O,1125- 525-60, 625-50, 1125-60 und 1250-50) -
60 et 1250-50 - Teil 4: Datenpakete -
Partie 4: Tableaux des paquets en-tête et Übersicht und Inhalt
leur contenu (IEC 61834-4:1998/A1:2010)
(CEI 61834-4:1998/A1:2010)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 61834-4:1998; it was approved by CENELEC on
2011-01-02. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment 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.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language
made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the
Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus,
the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
CENELEC
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
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Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B - 1000 Brussels
© 2011 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.
Ref. No. EN 61834-4:1998/A1:2011 E
Foreword
The text of amendment 1:2010 to the International Standard IEC 61834-4:1998, prepared by technical
area 7, Consumer electronics storage and related applications, of IEC TC 100, Audio, video and
multimedia systems and equipment, was submitted to the formal vote and was approved by CENELEC as
amendment A1 to EN 61834-4:1998 on 2011-01-02 without any modification.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN and CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the amendment has to be
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2011-10-02
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the amendment have to be withdrawn (dow) 2014-01-02
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
__________
Endorsement notice
The text of amendment 1:2010 to the International Standard IEC 61834-4:1998 was approved by
CENELEC as an amendment to the European Standard without any modification.
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- 3 - EN 61834-4:1998/A1:2011
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.
Insert, before IEC 61880, the following new references:
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 61834-2 1998 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
IEC 61834-11 2008 Recording - Helical-scan digital video EN 61834-11 2008
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
ETS 300 468 - Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB); - -
Specification for Service Information (SI) in
DVB systems
IEC 61834-4 ®
Edition 1.0 2010-05
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
AMENDMENT 1
AMENDEMENT 1
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 4: Pack header table and contents
Enregistrement –
Système d’enregistrement numérique grand public vidéo à cassette à balayage
hélicoïdal pour la bande magnétique de 6,35 mm (systèmes 525-60, 625-50,
1125-60 et 1250-50) –
Partie 4: Tableaux des paquets en-tête et leur contenu
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
S
CODE PRIX
ICS 33.160.01, 35.200 ISBN 978-2-88910-919-7
– 2 – 61834-4 Amend. 1 © IEC:2010
FOREWORD
This amendment has been prepared by technical area 7: Consumer electronics storage media,
data structures and equipment, of IEC technical committee 100: Audio, video and multimedia
systems and equipment.
The text of this amendment is based on the following documents:
CDV Report on voting
100/1552/CDV 100/1628/RVC
Full information on the voting for the approval of this amendment can be found in the report
on voting indicated in the above table.
The French version of this Amendment has not been voted upon.
The committee has decided that the contents of this amendment and the base publication will
remain unchanged until the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under
"http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the
publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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1.2 Normative references
Insert, before IEC 61880, the following new references:
IEC 61834-2:1998, 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 2: SD format for 525-60 and 625-50 systems
IEC 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
ETS 300 468, Specification for Service Information (SI) in DVB systems
61834-4 Amend. 1 © IEC:2010 – 3 –
2 Pack header table
Replace the entire Table 1 by the following new Table 1:
Table 1 – Pack header table
– 4 – 61834-4 Amend. 1 © IEC:2010
Add, after Subclause 12.16, the following new Clause 13:
13 MPEG
MPEG 0
13.1 SOURCE
This pack shall be recorded at least in the VAUX main area.
SERVICE ID
In the case of single programme recording, SERVICE ID is the same as the
program_number in the corresponding program_map_section (PMT).
SOURCE CODE
SOURCE CODE defines the input source of bit stream data in combination with SERVICE
ID and TUNER CATEGORY, as follows.
TUNER CATEGORY
Prescribed value
50/60
0 = 60-field system
1 = 50-field system
61834-4 Amend. 1 © IEC:2010 – 5 –
STYPE
STYPE defines a signal type of input signal in combination with the 50/60 flag as follows.
TUNER CATEGORY:
TUNER CATEGORY consists of the area number and the satellite number as follows.
TUNER CATEGORY = FFh is indicative of no information.
Area number specification
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SIST EN 61834-4:1999/A1:2011は、6.35mmの磁気テープを使用したヘリカルスキャンデジタルビデオカセット録画システムに関する規格の4部であり、Pack Header Tableおよびその内容に特に焦点を当てています。この標準は、525-60、625-50、1125-60および1250-50システムに関連する消費者用の録画システム全体に適用されるパックヘッダーとパックの内容を明確に定義しています。 この標準の強みは、その明確さと包括性にあります。録画システムのさまざまな側面をカバーすることにより、異なるシステム間での互換性を確保し、製造者やエンドユーザーが一貫した品質を享受できるようにしています。特に、パックヘッダーの内容に関する詳細な規定は、データの整合性や分かりやすさを向上させる要素として評価されています。 さらに、SIST EN 61834-4:1999/A1:2011は、消費者向けの録画機器の信頼性を保証するために重要な役割を果たしています。標準に示されたパックヘッダーの仕様に従うことにより、業界全体で共通の基準を維持し、技術的な進歩に適応する柔軟性も持たせています。このように、規格は市場での競争力を高め、ユーザーエクスペリエンスの向上に寄与するでしょう。 したがって、SIST EN 61834-4:1999/A1:2011は、ヘリカルスキャンデジタルビデオカセット録画システムにおけるパックヘッダーおよびパック内容に関連する標準として、重要な意義を持ち、録画の品質と互換性を保証するための基盤となるものです。
SIST EN 61834-4:1999/A1:2011 표준은 소비자 사용을 위한 6.35mm 자기 테이프를 사용하는 헤리컬 스캔 디지털 비디오 카세트 녹화 시스템과 관련된 중요사항을 다루고 있습니다. 이 표준은 녹화 시스템의 전체에 적용 가능한 팩 헤더 및 팩의 내용을 명확하게 규정하고 있어, 영상 자료 저장 및 전달의 일관성을 보장합니다. 이 표준의 강점 중 하나는 명확하고 일관된 팩 헤더 구조를 제공하여 다양한 비디오 녹화 시스템 간의 호환성을 높인다는 점입니다. 특히 525-60, 625-50, 1125-60 및 1250-50 시스템에 적용 가능하다는 것은 다양한 국가와 지역에서의 사용을 용이하게 만들어 줍니다. 이로 인해 소비자는 다양한 기기와 매체에서 일관된 품질의 영상을 경험할 수 있게 됩니다. 또한, SIST EN 61834-4는 기술 발전에 대한 적응성을 보여 줍니다. 표준은 시간이 지남에 따라 기술이 발전함에 따른 업데이트가 필요성을 반영하여, IEC 61834-4:1998/A1:2010 수정본을 기반으로 하고 있습니다. 이러한 점은 사용자와 제조사의 요구에 부합하는 유연성을 부여하여, 변화하는 시장 환경 속에서도 지속적으로 유효한 표준이 될 수 있도록 합니다. 결론적으로, SIST EN 61834-4:1999/A1:2011 표준은 헤리컬 스캔 디지털 비디오 카세트 녹화 시스템의 중요한 요소를 규정하고, 사용자와 제조사 모두에게 이득을 주는 실질적이고 효율적인 문서라고 할 수 있습니다. 이 표준을 통해 영상 녹화와 재생의 품질과 호환성을 극대화할 수 있으며, 정밀한 팩 헤더 구조는 소비자와 산업계 모두에게 필수적입니다.
La norme SIST EN 61834-4:1999/A1:2011 se concentre sur les systèmes de réservation pour l'enregistrement vidéo numérique à bande magnétique de 6,35 mm, spécifiquement conçus pour un usage grand public. Son domaine d'application est clairement défini, précisant les en-têtes de paquet et le contenu des paquets qui s'appliquent à l'ensemble du système d'enregistrement vidéo en hélice. L'une des grandes forces de cette norme est sa capacité à standardiser les composants essentiels du processus d'enregistrement, garantissant ainsi l'interopérabilité entre différents appareils et supports. Cela permet aux utilisateurs de bénéficier d'une expérience fluide et de haute qualité, quel que soit le système utilisé (525-60, 625-50, 1125-60 et 1250-50). En outre, la clarté apportée par cette norme en matière de structures de données contribue à faciliter la conception des dispositifs d'enregistrement et de lecture, encourageant ainsi l'innovation dans le secteur. La pertinence de cette norme est également indéniable dans le contexte actuel. Avec l'évolution rapide des technologies de vidéo numérique et l'importance croissante des contenus multimédias dans la vie quotidienne, standardiser les pratiques d'enregistrement est essentiel pour assurer la compatibilité et la qualité des diffusions. En définissant clairement les en-têtes de paquet et leur contenu, la norme SIST EN 61834-4:1999/A1:2011 offre une ligne directrice précieuse pour les fabricants et les utilisateurs, et contribue à la durabilité des systèmes d'enregistrement vidéo. Dans l'ensemble, la norme SIST EN 61834-4:1999/A1:2011 est un document crucial qui facilite non seulement les progrès technologiques dans l'enregistrement vidéo numérique, mais joue également un rôle clé dans la mise en place de pratiques standardisées qui favoriseraient une meilleure expérience utilisateur dans le domaine des technologies d'enregistrement vidéo.
Die Norm SIST EN 61834-4:1999/A1:2011 behandelt die Aufzeichnung von helical-scan digitalen Video-Kassettenaufzeichnungssystemen, die 6,35 mm Magnetband für den Verbrauchergebrauch verwenden. Sie umfasst die Spezifikation der Packheader und der Inhalte von Paketen, die für das gesamte Aufzeichnungssystem relevant sind. Ein herausragendes Merkmal dieser Norm ist ihre umfassende Definition der Packheader, die essenziell für die korrekte Identifizierung und Verwaltung von Aufzeichnungsinhalten ist. Diese Spezifikationen gewährleisten nicht nur die Kompatibilität zwischen verschiedenen Systemen, sondern tragen auch zur Qualitätssicherung im Bereich der digitalen Videoaufzeichnung bei. Dazu zählen Systeme wie 525-60, 625-50, 1125-60 und 1250-50, was die Relevanz der Norm für unterschiedliche Anwendungsbereiche unterstreicht. Die Norm sticht durch ihre Klarheit und Präzision hervor, was sie besonders für Hersteller und Entwickler von Aufzeichnungssystemen nützlich macht. Sie ermöglicht die konsequente Anwendung der beschriebenen Standards und verbessert die Interoperabilität sowie die Benutzererfahrung beim Umgang mit digitalen Videoformaten. Zusammenfassend lässt sich sagen, dass die SIST EN 61834-4:1999/A1:2011 eine zentrale Rolle im Standardisierungsprozess von helical-scan digitalen Videoaufzeichnungssystemen spielt, indem sie klare Richtlinien für Packheader und -inhalte bereitstellt, die für die gesamte Branche von Bedeutung sind.
The standard SIST EN 61834-4:1999/A1:2011 provides comprehensive guidelines for the pack headers and the contents of packs utilized in helical-scan digital video cassette recording systems that employ 6.35 mm magnetic tape. This standard covers multiple video formats, including 525-60, 625-50, 1125-60, and 1250-50 systems, ensuring broad applicability within the consumer video recording market. One of the key strengths of this standard is its clear specification of pack headers, which plays a crucial role in facilitating the efficient functioning of the helical-scan system. By detailing the structures and requirements of the pack headers, the standard enhances compatibility and ensures consistency across different recording devices and formats. This aids manufacturers in creating products that meet consumer expectations for performance and reliability. Additionally, the relevance of SIST EN 61834-4:1999/A1:2011 is underscored by its alignment with industry needs as it addresses the core components of the recording system, allowing for better interoperability among consumer devices. The emphasis on standardized contents for packs ensures that data integrity is maintained, which is essential for preserving the quality of recorded video material over time. Furthermore, this standard’s comprehensive approach not only serves manufacturers but also benefits consumers by promoting the longevity and compatibility of video cassette systems. The documentation is well-structured and offers vital information for industry stakeholders, reinforcing its importance in the helical-scan digital video cassette ecosystem. The systematic outline of both pack headers and contents aligns with best practices, supporting innovation while adhering to quality benchmarks essential for consumer satisfaction.
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