scope:

The object of this standard applies to transverse track video recorders making use of four video heads rotating in a plane perpendicular to the direction of tape motion. The object of this standard is to define the electrical and mechanical characteristics of equipment which will provide for interchangeability of recordings. For some parameters, the specification is only possible through the description of recorded tapes which implies making reference to the television system or standard in use. In such cases, the reference made for instance to 525 line-60 field or 625 line-50 field systems shall be considerd as an example. No restriction to any type of use of transverse track recorders is implied in this standard