本标准规定了包含视频、音频和相关数据的数据块的内容、格式和记录方法，这些数据块在ANSI/SMPTE 263M规定的盒式磁带中的12.65-mm（0.5-in）磁带上形成螺旋记录。此外，本标准规定了纵向记录的内容、格式和记录方法，该纵向记录包含与螺旋记录相关联的扫描头的跟踪信息，以及纵向线索音频和时间码轨道。一个视频通道和四个独立的音频通道以数字格式记录。这些频道中的每一个都被设计为能够独立编辑。视频频道在625线系统中以25 Hz的帧频记录和再现复合电视信号。图1和图2显示了记录器中涉及的流程框图。

This standard specifies the content, format, and recording method of the data blocks containing video, audio, and associated data which form the helical records on 12.65-mm (0.5-in) tape in cassettes as specified in ANSI/SMPTE 263M. In addition, this standard specifies the content, format, and recording method of the longitudinal record containing tracking information for the scanning head associated with the helical records, and also the longitudinal cue audio and time code tracks. One video channel and four independent audio channels are recorded in the digital format. Each of these channels is designed to be capable of independent editing. The video channel records and reproduces a composite television signal in the 625-line system with a frame frequency of 25 Hz. Figures 1 and 2 show a block diagram of the processes involved in the recorder.