[INCH-POUND]
A-A-55481/2
September 18, 1995
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
TAPE, VIDEO RECORDING, CASSETTE, SUPER VIDEO HOME
SYSTEM (S VHS) FORMAT, 0.5-INCH WIDE
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this
commercial item description (CID) for all federal agencies.
1. SCOPE. This CID covers the general requirements for 0.5 in. wide, S VHS format, video
recording cassette tape. Video recording tapes covered by this CID are intended for
commercial/industrial applications.
2. CLASSIFICATION. This CID uses a classification system which is included in the Part or
Identification Number (PIN) as shown in the following example (see 6.1).
AA55481/02
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030
CID PIN
Recording time code (see table I)
3.
SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
3.1 Design and construction. Video recording tapes supplied to this CID shall be as specified
herein and shall meet the requirements of IEC 774. Also, these tapes shall be licensed and
adhere to JVC manufacturer's specification for VHS cassette tapes, and shall meet the additional
requirements as specified in table II.
3.2 Recording time code characteristics.
The recording time code characteristics shall be as
specified in table I.
3.5 Used or reconditioned material. A manufacturer shall not furnish any video recording tape
which is either used and reconditioned or is comprised of used or reconditioned material.
Tape characteristics.
Tape characteristics shall be as specified in table II.
3.6
TABLE I.
Tape length code characteristics.
Recording
Cassette
Recording time in
Recording time in
time code
type
standard play (SP)
extended play (EP)
mode
mode
030
ST-30
30 minutes
1 hour, 30 minutes
060
ST-60
60 minutes
3 hours
120
ST-120
120 minutes
6 hours
160
ST-160
160 minutes
8 hours
Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications,
etc., and any data which may improve this document should be sent to: Defense
Electronics Supply Center, ATTN: DESC-ELDM, 1507 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, OH
45444-5765, or telephone (513) 296-5257, or facsimile (FAX) (513) 296-8868.
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DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A.
Approved for public release;
distribution is unlimited.