The SMPTE D-1 Format and Possible Scanner Configurations

Takeo Eguchi

This article gives the historical background of the D-1 format, its basic concepts, and supporting technical information. It also describes possible scanner configurations proposed by different manufacturers as practical implementations of the D-1 recording format. It suggests that tests now being conducted will lead to the interchangeability of tapes recorded with different scanner configurations.

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Published
1987-02
Content type
Original Research
DOI
10.5594/J04004