本标准规定了视频、音频、时间和控制代码的电气参数。以及用于1/2英寸L型螺旋扫描磁带录像机的跟踪控制信号，该录像机使用具有525行、59.94场/秒和2:1交错的典型扫描结构的视频信号运行。本标准规定了两种记录模式:模式1使用氧化物颗粒带，模式2使用金属颗粒带，并允许记录音频调制（AFM）信号。

This standard specifies the electrical parameters of video, audio, time and control code. and tracking-control signals for 1/2-in type L helical-scan video tape recorders operating with video signals having a typical scanning structure of 525 lines, 59.94 fields per second, and 2:1 interlace. This standard specifies two recording modes: Mode 1 uses oxide-particle tape, and mode 2 uses metal-particle tape and permits audio frequency modulation (AFM) signals to be recorded.