[INCH-POUND]
A-A-55481/3
September 18, 1995
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
TAPE, VIDEO RECORDING, CASSETTE, VIDEO HOME SYSTEM WITH COMPACT
CASSETTE (VHS C) AND SUPER VHS C (S VHS C) 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, VHS C and S VHS C format,
video recording tape in a compact cassette. 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).
AA55481/03
-
S
030
CID PIN
Grade code (see table II)
Recording time code (see table I)
Blank for standard compact VHS.
(S) for super compact VHS.
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 1077. 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.
3.3 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.
3.4
TABLE I.
Recording time code characteristics.
Recording
Cassette
Recording time in
Recording time in
time code
type
standard play (SP) mode
extended play (EP) mode
020
TC-20 or
20 minutes
1 hour
ST-C20
030
TC-30 or
30 minutes
1 hour, 30 minutes
ST-C30
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.
AMSC N/A
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DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A.
Approved for public release;
distribution is unlimited.