The measuring methods described in this part of IEC 1146 concern the assessment of the performance of non-broadcast camera-recorders (NTSC/PAL/SECAM). The appropriate measurements are to be applied according to whether the camera-recorder has a tube or semi-conductor camera. In the case of a camera-recorder without playback capability, the details of the separate player used for the measurements shall be stated. In this standard, the characteristics apply to the camera-recorder as a complete entity.