/. Accurate search with PCM-ID
P C M tracks can be used for the functions of program
search, address search, time display and auto edition. P C M
d a t a area appears sixty times a second. 6 bytes or 48 bits
of Identification (ID) information can be recorded in each
of the area. One byte is used for determining format.
A n o t h e r one byte is used for identifying the information
stored by the remaining 4 bytes.
g. PCM audio recording
Pioneer has developed a compatible 8mm V C R - A C R
VE-D70 which can also be used as a P C M audio tape deck.
It records for 9 hours with a 90-min tape and 24 hours with
a 120-min tape ( 1 / 2 speed) in P C M - m u l t i m o d e . One vid
e o track is divided into six P C M audio tracks as shown
in Fig. 44, and whole the tape surface is used for audio
recording.
180°
Extended
PCM
tracks
1 (Normal PCM track)
Fig. 4 4 8mm Tape Pattern in PCM-multi mode
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33°
2
3
4
5
6