IEC 60461:2010
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Time and control code
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FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms, definitions and reserved
4 Time representation in 30 frames per second and 60
frames per second systems
5 Time representation in 25 frames per second and 50
frames per second systems
6 Time representation in 24-frame systems
7 Structure of the time address and control bits
8 Linear time code application
9 Vertical interval application - Analogue television
systems
10 Relationship between LTC and VITC
11 Progressive systems with frame rates greater than 30
frames per second
Annex A (informative) - Explanatory notes
Annex B (informative) - Converting time codes when converting
video from 24 fps television systems
Bibliography
IEC 60461:2012 specifies a digital time and control code for use in television, film, and accompanying audio systems operating at nominal rate of 60, 59, 94, 50, 30, 29, 97, 25, 24 and 23,98 frames per second. This International Standard specifies a time address, binary groups, and flag bit structure. In addition, the standard specifies a binary group flag assignment, a linear time code transport, and a vertical interval time code transport. It cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2001, of which it constitutes a technical revision. It includes the following significant change with regard to the previous edition: The time code for progressive television systems with a frame rate greater than 30 frames per second is added. This bilingual version (2012-01) corresponds to the monolingual English version, published in 2010-03.
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TC 100/TA 6
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A Bilingual edition has been published. (02/2012) Stability Date: 2030. (09/2017)
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Standard
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43
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International Electrotechnical Committee
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Current
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| Supersedes |
| Standards | Relationship |
| NF EN 60461 : 2012 | Identical |
| GOST IEC 60461 : 2014 | Identical |
| NBN EN 60461 : 2011 | Identical |
| NEN EN IEC 60461 : 2011 | Identical |
| I.S. EN 60461:2011 | Identical |
| PN EN 60461 : 2011 | Identical |
| UNE-EN 60461:2011 | Identical |
| CEI EN 60461 : 2012 | Identical |
| EN 60461:2011 | Identical |
| DIN EN 60461:2011-08 | Identical |
| NEN 10461 : 1988 | Identical |
| CEI 60-25 : 1ED 1997 | Identical |
| BS EN 60461:2011 | Identical |
| DIN IEC 60461:1989-06 | Identical |
| PNE-FprEN 60461 | Identical |
| BS 6865:1987 | Identical |
| UNE 21461:1996 | Identical |
| BS 7360:1990 | Specification for helical-scan digital component video cassette recording system using 19 mm magnetic tape (format D-1) |
| CEI EN 61835 : 1999 | HELICAN-SCAN DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDING SYSTEM USING 12,65 MM (0,5 INCH) MAGNETIC TAPE - FORMAT D-5 |
| ISO/IEC 14496-4:2004 | Information technology — Coding of audio-visual objects — Part 4: Conformance testing |
| PD IEC/TS 62644:2012 | Professional video storage equipment. Guideline of time code transmission |
| BS 7537-1:1991 | Measurement techniques and operational adjustments of broadcast VTRs Guide to operational adjustments on analogue composite broadcast VTRs |
| CEI EN 60712 : 1998 | HELICAN-SCAN VIDEO-TAPE CASSETTE SYSTEM USING 19 MM (3/4 IN) MAGNETIC TAPE, KNOWN AS U-FORMAT |
| BS EN 61834-2:1999 | Recording. Helical-scan digital video cassette recording system using 6,35 mm magnetic tape for consumer use (525-60, 625-50, 1125-60 and 1250-50 systems) SD format for 525-60 and 625-50 systems |
| BS EN 61327:1996 | Helical-scan digital composite video cassette recording system using 12,65 mm (0,5 in) magnetic tape. Format D-3 |
| BS EN 61595-2:1998 | Multichannel digital audio tape recorder (DATR), reel-to-reel system, for professional use Format B |
| EN 61835:1998 | Helical-scan digital component video cassette recording system using 12,65 mm (0,5 in) magnetic tape - Format D-5 |
| EN 61834-2:1998 | Recording - Helical-scan digital video cassette recording system using 6,35 mm magnetic tape for consumer use (525-60, 625-50, 1125-60 and 1250-50 systems) - Part 2: SD format for 525-60 and 625-50 systems |
| EN 61595-1:1997 | Multichannel digital audio tape recorder (DATR), reel-to-reel system, for professional use - Part 1: Format A |
| EN 61119-5:1995 | Digital audio tape cassette system (DAT) - Part 5: DAT for professional use |
| CSA ISO/IEC 14496-2 :2005 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - CODING OF AUDIO-VISUAL OBJECTS - PART 2: VISUAL |
| CSA ISO/IEC 13818-2 : 2015 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - GENERIC CODING OF MOVING PICTURES AND ASSOCIATED AUDIO INFORMATION - PART 2: VIDEO |
| TS 102 823 : 1.2.1 | DIGITAL VIDEO BROADCASTING (DVB); SPECIFICATION FOR THE CARRIAGE OF SYNCHRONIZED AUXILIARY DATA IN DVB TRANSPORT STREAMS |
| 02/206175 DC : DRAFT MAY 2002 | IEC 62330-1. ED.1 - HELICAL-SCAN DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDING SYSTEM USING 12,65 MM (0,5 IN) MAGNETIC TAPE - FORMAT HD-D5 - PART 1: VTR SPECIFICATIONS (TA 6) |
| CSA ISO/IEC 14496-2 : 2005 : INC : COR 4 : 2012 : R201000 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - CODING OF AUDIO-VISUAL OBJECTS - PART 2: VISUAL |
| BS ISO/IEC 13818-2:1996 | Information technology. Generic coding of moving pictures and associated audio information Video |
| INCITS/ISO/IEC 13818-2 : 2014 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - GENERIC CODING OF MOVING PICTURES AND ASSOCIATED AUDIO INFORMATION - PART 2: VIDEO |
| ANSI INCITS 267 : 1996 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - HELICAL-SCAN DIGITAL COMPUTER TAPE CARTRIDGE, 12.65 MM (0.498 IN), FOR INFORMATION INTERCHANGE |
| ANSI INCITS 267 : 1996 : R2006 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - HELICAL-SCAN DIGITAL COMPUTER TAPE CARTRIDGE, 12.65 MM (0.498 IN), FOR INFORMATION INTERCHANGE |
| CSA ISO/IEC 14496-4 : 2006 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - CODING OF AUDIO-VISUAL OBJECTS - PART 4: CONFORMANCE TESTING |
| SMPTE ST 279 : 2001 | FOR DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDING - 1/2-IN TYPE D-5 STANDARD-DEFINITION COMPONENT VIDEO AND TYPE HD-D5 HIGH-DEFINITION VIDEO COMPRESSED DATA |
| SMPTE ST 265 : 1993 | TELEVISION DIGITAL RECORDING - 1/2-IN TYPE D3 COMPOSITE FORMAT - 625/50 |
| CSA ISO/IEC 14496-2 : 2005 : INC : AMD 5 : 2010 : R2015 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - CODING OF AUDIO-VISUAL OBJECTS - PART 2: VISUAL |
| ISO/IEC TR 11172-5:1998 | Information technology — Coding of moving pictures and associated audio for digital storage media at up to about 1,5 Mbit/s — Part 5: Software simulation |
| SMPTE ST 306 : 2002 | TELEVISION - 6.35-MM TYPE D-7 COMPONENT FORMAT - VIDEO COMPRESSION AT 25 MB/S AND 50 MB/S - 525/60 AND 625/50 |
| CEI EN 61595-2 : 1999 | MULTICHANNEL DIGITAL AUDIO TAPE RECORDER (DATR) - REEL-TO-REEL SYSTEM - FOR PROFESSIONAL USE - FORMAT B |
| I.S. EN 61237-1:1995 | BROADCAST VIDEO TAPE RECORDERS METHODS OF MEASUREMENT - PART 1: MECHANICAL MEASUREMENTS |
| IEC TS 62644:2012 | Professional video storage equipment - Guideline of time code transmission |
| ISO/IEC 13818-2:2013 | Information technology — Generic coding of moving pictures and associated audio information — Part 2: Video |
| ISO/IEC 13818-4:2004 | Information technology — Generic coding of moving pictures and associated audio information — Part 4: Conformance testing |
| IEC 61237-1:1994 | Broadcast video tape recorders - Methods of measurement - Part 1: Mechanical measurements |
| CSA ISO/IEC 14496-2 : 2005 : INC : COR 5 : 2015 : R201000 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - CODING OF AUDIO-VISUAL OBJECTS - PART 2: VISUAL |
| CSA ISO/IEC 14496-2 : 2005 : R2010 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - CODING OF AUDIO-VISUAL OBJECTS - PART 2: VISUAL |
| BS EN 62330-1:2004 | Helical-scan digital video cassette recording system using 12.65 mm (0,5 in) magnetic tape. Format HD-D5 VTR specifications |
| BS EN 61904:2001 | Video recording. Helical-scan digital component video cassette recording format using 12,65mm magnetic tape and incorporating data compression (Format digital-L) |
| CEI EN 61016 : 2002 | HELICAL-SCAN DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDING SYSTEM USING 19 MM MAGNETIC TAPE (FORMAT D-1) |
| BS EN 61595-1:1997 | Multichannel digital audio tape recorder (DATR), reel-to-reel system, for professional use Format A |
| INCITS/ISO/IEC 13818-4 : 1998 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - GENERIC CODING OF MOVING PICTURES AND ASSOCIATED AUDIO INFORMATION - PART 4: CONFORMANCE TESTING |
| BS EN 61016:2001 | Helical-scan digital component video cassette recording system using 19 mm magnetic tape (format D-1) |
| CEI EN 61118 : 1998 | HELICAN-SCAN VIDEO TAPE CASSETTE USING 12,65 MM (0,5 IN) MAGNETIC TAPE TYPE M2 |
| BS EN 61835:1998 | Helical-scan digital component video cassette recording system using 12,65 mm (0,5 in) magnetic tape. Format D-5 |
| BS EN ISO/IEC 11172-2:1995 | Information technology. Coding of moving pictures and associated audio for digital storage media at up to about 1,5 Mbit/s Video |
| BS EN 60961:1994 | Specification for helical-scan video tape cassette system using 12,65 mm (0,5 in) magnetic tape on type L |
| 09/30199949 DC : 0 | BS EN 60461 ED 4 - TIME AND CONTROL CODE |
| ANSI INCITS 267 : 1996 : R2001 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - HELICAL-SCAN DIGITAL COMPUTER TAPE CARTRIDGE, 12.65 MM (0.498 IN), FOR INFORMATION INTERCHANGE |
| CEI EN 61120-1 : 1997 | DIGITAL AUDIO TAPE RECORDER REEL TO REEL SYSTEM, USING 6,3 MM MAGNETIC TAPE, FOR PROFESSIONAL USE - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
| I.S. EN 61118:1994 | HELICAL-SCAN VIDEO TAPE CASSETTE USING 12,65 MM (0,5 IN) MAGNETIC TAPE - TYPE M2 |
| CEI EN 61595-1 : 1998 | MULTICHANNEL DIGITAL AUDIO TAPE RECORDER (DATR) - REEL-TO-REEL SYSTEM FOR PROFESSIONAL USE - FORMAT A |
| I.S. EN 60712:1995 | HELICAL-SCAN VIDEO-TAPE CASSETTE SYSTEM USING 19 MM (3/4 IN.) MAGNETIC TAPE, KNOWN AS U-FORMAT |
| AES 18 : 1996(R2002) | |
| IEC 61120-1:1991 | Digital audio tape recorder reel to reel system, using 6,3 mmmagnetic tape, for professional use - Part 1: General requirements |
| IEC 61327:1995 | Helical-scan digital composite video cassette recording system using 12,65 mm (0,5 in) magnetic tape - Format D-3 |
| IEC 61595-1:1997 | Multichannel digital audio tape recorder (DATR), reel-to-reel system, for professional use - Part 1: Format A |
| IEC 61834-2:1998 | Recording - Helical-scan digital video cassette recording system using 6,35 mm magnetic tape for consumer use (525-60, 625-50, 1125-60 and 1250-50 systems) - Part 2: SD format for 525-60 and 625-50 systems |
| IEC 62330-1:2003 | Helical-scan digital video cassette recording system using 12,65 mm (0,5 in) magnetic tape - Format HD-D5 - Part 1: VTR specifications |
| IEC 60843-4:2000 | Helical-scan video tape cassette system using 8 mm magnetic tape (8 mm video) - Part 4: Video subcode (VSC) |
| ISO/IEC 11172-2:1993 | Information technology Coding of moving pictures and associated audio for digital storage media at up to about 1,5 Mbit/s Part 2: Video |
| IEC 61595-2:1997 | Multichannel digital audio tape recorder (DATR), reel-to-reel system, for professional use - Part 2: Format B |
| IEC 60961:1994 | Helical-scan video tape cassette system using 12,65 mm (0,5 in) magnetic tape on type L |
| IEC 61904:2000 | Video recording - Helical-scan digital component video cassette recording format using 12,65 mm magnetic tape and incorporating data compression (Format digital-L) |
| IEC 61118:1993 | Helical-scan video tape cassette system using 12,65 mm (0,5 in) magnetic tape - Type M2 |
| IEC 61119-5:1993 | Digital audio tape cassette system (DAT) - Part 5: DAT forprofessional use |
| IEC 61179:1993 | Helical-scan digital composite video cassette recording system using 19 mm magnetic tape, format D2 (NTSC, PAL, PAL-M) |
| EN ISO/IEC 11172-2 : 1995 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - CODING OF MOVING PICTURES AND ASSOCIATED AUDIO FOR DIGITAL STORAGE MEDIA AT UP TO ABOUT 1.5 MBIT/S - PART 2: VIDEO |
| I.S. EN 61834-2:1999 | RECORDING - HELICAL-SCAN DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDING SYSTEM USING 6.35 MM MAGNETIC TAPE FOR CONSUMER USE (525-60, 625-50, 1125-60 AND 1250-50 SYSTEMS) - PART 2: SD FORMAT FOR 525-60 AND 625-50 SYSTEMS |
| BS EN 60843-4:2001 | Helical-scan video tape cassette system using 8 mm magnetic tape. 8 mm video Video subcode (VSC) |
| CEI EN 60961 : 1998 | HELICAN-SCAN VIDEO TAPE CASSETTE SYSTEM USING 12,65 MM (0,5 IN) MAGNETIC TAPE ON TYPE L |
| I.S. EN 61835:1999 | HELICAN-SCAN DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDING SYSTEM USING 12.65 MM (0.5 IN) MAGNETIC TAPE - FORMAT D-5 |
| NF ETS 300174 : 1994 | NETWORK ASPECTS (NA) - DIGITAL CODING OF COMPONENTS TELEVISION SIGNALS FOR CONTRIBUTION QUALITY APPLICATIONS IN THE RANGE 34-45 MBIT/S |
| BS EN 60712:1996 | Helical-scan video-tape cassette system using 19 mm (3/4 in) magnetic tape, known as U-format |
| I.S. ETS 300 174:1993 | NETWORK ASPECTS (NA) - DIGITAL CODING OF COMPONENT TELEVISION SIGNALS FOR CONTRIBUTION QUALITY APPLICATIONS IN THE RANGE 34 - 45 MBIT/S |
| I.S. EN 61595-1:2005 | MULTICHANNEL DIGITAL AUDIO TAPE RECORDER (DATR), REEL-TO-REEL SYSTEM, FOR PROFESSIONAL USE - PART 1: FORMAT A |
| SMPTE ST 264 : 1993 | TELEVISION DIGITAL RECORDING - 1/2-IN TYPE D-3 COMPOSITE FORMAT - 525/60 |
| I.S. EN 61327:1999 | HELICAL-SCAN DIGITAL COMPOSITE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDING SYSTEM USING 12,65 MM (0,5 IN) MAGNETIC TAPE - FORMAT D-3 |
| INCITS/ISO/IEC 11172-2 : 1993(R2018) | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - CODING OF MOVING PICTURES AND ASSOCIATED AUDIO FOR DIGITAL STORAGE MEDIA AT UP TO ABOUT 1,5 MBIT/S - PART 2: VIDEO |
| I.S. EN ISO/IEC 11172-2:1996 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - CODING OF MOVING PICTURES AND ASSOCIATED AUDIO FOR DIGITAL STORAGE MEDIA AT UP TO ABOUT 1.5 MBIT/S - PART 2: VIDEO |
| IEC 61835:1998 | Helical-scan digital component video cassette recording system using 12,65 mm (0,5 in) magnetic tape - Format D-5 |
| EN 62330-1:2004 | Helical-scan digital video cassette recording system using 12,65 mm (0,5 in) magnetic tape - Format HD-D5 - Part 1: VTR specifications |
| EN 60712:1994/A1:1994 | HELICAL-SCAN VIDEO-TAPE CASSETTE SYSTEM USING 19 MM (3/4 IN.) MAGNETIC TAPE, KNOWN AS U-FORMAT |
| EN 61904 : 2000 | VIDEO RECORDING - HELICAL-SCAN DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDING FORMAT USING 12,65 MM MAGNETIC TAPE AND INCORPORATING DATA COMPRESSION (FORMAT DIGITAL-L) |
| EN 61595-2:1998 | Multichannel digital audio tape recorder (DATR), reel-to-reel system, for professional use - Part 2: Format B |
| EN 61237-1:1994 | Broadcast video tape recorders - Methods of measurement - Part 1: Mechanical measurements |
| EN 60961:1994 | Helical-scan video tape cassette system using 12,65 mm (0,5 in) magnetic tape on type L |
| EN 61118:1993 | Helical-scan video tape cassette system using 12,65 mm (0,5 in) magnetic tape - Type M2 |
| EN 60843-4:2000 | Helical-scan video tape cassette system using 8 mm magnetic tape (8 mm video) - Part 4: Video subcode (VSC) |
| EN 61327:1995 | Helical-scan digital composite video cassette recording system using 12,65 mm (0,5 in) magnetic tape - Format D-3 |
| IEC 61169-8:2007 | Radio-frequency connectors - Part 8: Sectional specification - RF coaxial connectors with inner diameter of outer conductor 6,5 mm (0,256 in) with bayonet lock - Characteristic impedance 50 Ω (type BNC) |
| SMPTE ST 318 : 1999 | SYNCHRONIZATION OF 59.94- OR 50-HZ RELATED VIDEO AND AUDIO SYSTEMS IN ANALOG AND DIGITAL AREAS - REFERENCE SIGNALS |
| SMPTE ST 293 : 2003 | TELEVISION - 720 X 483 ACTIVE LINE AT 59.94 HZ PROGRESSIVE SCAN PRODUCTION - DIGITAL REPRESENTATION |
| SMPTE RP 164 : 1996 | LOCATION OF VERTICAL INTERVAL TIME CODE |
| SMPTE RP 188 : 1999 | TRANSMISSION OF TIME CODE AND CONTROL CODE IN THE ANCILLARY DATA SPACE OF A DIGITAL TELEVISION DATA STREAM |
| SMPTE RP 196 : 1997 | TRANSMISSION OF LTC AND VITC DATA AS HANC PACKETS IN SERIAL DIGITAL TELEVISION INTERFACES |
| SMPTE ST 12-2 : 2014 | TRANSMISSION OF TIME CODE IN THE ANCILLARY DATA SPACE |
| SMPTE ST 125 : 2013 | SDTV COMPONENT VIDEO SIGNAL CODING 4:4:4 AND 4:2:2 FOR 13.5 MHZ AND 18 MHZ SYSTEMS |
| SMPTE RP 169 : 1995 | TELEVISION, AUDIO AND FILM TIME AND CONTROL CODE - AUXILIARY TIME ADDRESS DATA IN BINARY GROUPS - DIALECT SPECIFICATION OF DIRECTORY INDEX LOCATIONS |
| SMPTE ST 258 : 2004 | TELEVISION - TRANSFER OF EDIT DECISION LISTS |
| SMPTE ST 296 : 2012 | 1280 X 720 PROGRESSIVE IMAGE 4:2:2 AND 4:4:4 SAMPLE STRUCTURE - ANALOG AND DIGITAL REPRESENTATION AND ANALOG INTERFACE |
| ISO/IEC 2022:1994 | Information technology Character code structure and extension techniques |
| SMPTE RP 179 : 2002 | DIALECT SPECIFICATION OF PAGE-LINE DIRECTORY INDEX FOR TELEVISION, AUDIO AND FILM TIME AND CONTROL CODE FOR VIDEO-ASSISTED FILM EDITING |
| SMPTE RP 136 : 2004 | TIME AND CONTROL CODES FOR 24, 25 OR 30 FRAME-PER-SECOND MOTION-PICTURE SYSTEMS |
| SMPTE ST 266 : 2012 | SD DIGITAL COMPONENT SYSTEMS - DIGITAL VERTICAL INTERVAL TIME CODE |
| SMPTE ST 274 : 2008 | TELEVISION - 1920 X 1080 IMAGE SAMPLE STRUCTURE, DIGITAL REPRESENTATION AND DIGITAL TIMING REFERENCE SEQUENCES FOR MULTIPLE PICTURE RATES |
| SMPTE EG 40 : 2016 | CONVERSION OF TIME VALUES BETWEEN SMPTE 12-1 TIME CODE, MPEG-2 PCR TIME BASE AND ABSOLUTE TIME |
| SMPTE RP 135 : 2004 | USE OF BINARY USER GROUPS IN MOTION-PICTURE TIME AND CONTROL CODES |
| SMPTE RP 168 : 2009 | DEFINITION OF VERTICAL INTERVAL SWITCHING POINT FOR SYNCHRONOUS VIDEO SWITCHING |
| ISO/IEC 646:1991 | Information technology ISO 7-bit coded character set for information interchange |
| SMPTE ST 240 : 1988 | TELEVISION - 1125-LINE HIGH-DEFINITION PRODUCTION SYSTEMS - SIGNAL PARAMETERS |
| SMPTE RP 159 : 1995 | VERTICAL INTERVAL TIME CODE AND LONGITUDINAL TIME CODE RELATIONSHIP |
| SMPTE ST 170 : 2004 | TELEVISION - COMPOSITE ANALOG VIDEO SIGNAL - NTSC FOR STUDIO APPLICATIONS |
| SMPTE ST 292 : 2008 | 1.5 GB/S SIGNAL/DATA SERIAL INTERFACE |
| SMPTE ST 260 : 1992 | TELEVISION - 1125/60 HIGH-DEFINITION PRODUCTION SYSTEM - DIGITAL REPRESENTATION AND BIT-PARALLEL INTERFACE |
| SMPTE ST 262 : 1995 | TELEVISION, AUDIO AND FILM - BINARY GROUPS OF TIME AND CONTROL CODES - STORAGE AND TRANSMISSION OF DATA |
| SMPTE ST 309 : 2012 | TRANSMISSION OF DATE AND TIME ZONE INFORMATION IN BINARY GROUPS OF TIME AND CONTROL CODE |
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