scope:

This International Standard describes the general requirements for reference tapes applicable to various video tape recorder (VTR) formats.

The object of this standard is to enable users of magnetic recording systems to compare technical product data from different manufacturers and to enable compatibility within the VTR format.

Currently available VTRs, adjusted with the IEC reference tape appropriate to the corresponding IEC VTR standard, should give satisfactory results with currently available tapes.

The information within this standard covers existing IEC formats. For future formats the corresponding information will be included in the IEC standard which defines the individual system.