JVC HR-S10EG Service Manual page 37

1.2. MAGNETIC TAPE PATTERN
1.2.1 Standard
In the VHS format, two rotating video heads at +6° azimuth
angle are used for recording without a guard band. Fig. 1-1
indicates the recording pattern, while the pertinent values
are listed in Table 1-1.
CH-1 Video Track
CH-2 Video Track
CH-2 Audio Track (R)
CH-1 Audio track (L)
Control Head
Note: Tape Reference Edge
x
Note: Distance from the CH-2 video
Track 180° outlet point to CTL
signal pulse.
NS LININ
SSS ONES
View from magnetic coating side
Fig. 1-1 Magnetic tape pattern
1-2