This practice specifies the method of electronic dropout detection and counting for 2-in quadruplex video magnetic tape recordings made in accordance with practice HB of SMPTE RP 6.

(1.1) This recommended practice describes the proper method for use of sound test films, the reliability of the conclusions to be drawn from their output, the precautions necessary for reasonable accuracy, and the proper storage for preservation of calibration. (1.2) This recommended practice is intended to apply to all sound test films, some of which bear a photographic recording and some a magnetic recording.

This recommended practice is intended to specify the source images and make-up of leaders and use of sound synchronization cue marks and tones as part of a Digital Cinema Distribution Master (DCDM) as described in SMPTE 428-1 and/or as part of a Digital Cinema Package (DCP).

This practice specifies the format, dimensions, and optical densities for a test pattern to be used as an operational check of the mid-frequency response of a television system.

Format, dimensions, and optical densities are specified for a test pattern transparency to be used as an operational alignment tool for multiple-channel color television cameras.

This practice specifies the format, dimensions, and optical densities for a test pattern transparency to be used as an operational tool for measurement of television film projector image stability.

This practice specifies the format, dimensions, and optical densities for a test pattern for safe action and safe title areas for television systems.

This practice describes the format, dimensions, and optical densities for a test pattern transparency to be used as an operational alignment tool for television systems.

This Recommended Practice specifies methods to be used for routine measurements and calibration of absolute luminance levels and white point chromaticity produced by HDTV Displays that are intended to reproduce images conforming to the specifications of SMPTE ST 274 and SMPTE ST 296. — Some displays are designed for automated calibration using measuring devices supplied or certified by the display manufacturer for this purpose. Such automated calibration is outside the scope of this Recommended Practice. However, manufacturers implementing automated calibration are urged to consider the implications of the calibration procedures described herein, especially Sections 4.3.1 and 4.4.

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This guideline specifies the purpose, format, and usage of a television picture monitor alignment color bar test signal with chroma set and black set signals.