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HD DVD-Video
Product Requirement & Guideline

Version 1.2

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Revision history• September 2005
The Version 1.0 was issued.
• December 2005
The Version 1.0 was updated to Version 1.01 for the following reasons:¾ To accommodate for the issuance of "DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO
RECORDING Version 1.0" (Sections 1.3.3, 3.2.2 and 3.3.2 were revised.)¾ To clarify the requirements for PC software HD DVD-Video Player (Section 3.3.2 was revised.)• February 2006
The Version 1.01 was updated to Version 1.02 for the following reasons:¾ To add requirements of content to HD DVD-Video Disc. (Sections 2.2.2, 2.3.2 were added.)¾ To clarify and add the requirements for HD DVD-Video Player
revised.)(Sections 3.2.2, 3.3.2 were

• September 2006
The Version 1.02 was updated to Version 1.03 for the following reason:¾ To add the requirements for HD DVD-Video Player. (Sections 3.2.2, 3.3.2 were revised.)• January 2008
The Version 1.03 was updated to Version 1.1 for the following reasons:¾ To clarify Scope (Section 1.1)
¾ To add Product Category (Sections 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 2.1, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1 were revised.)¾ To add specification list (Sections 1.3.1, 1.3.2, 3.2.1, 3.3.1 were revised.)¾ To modify Content Protection part (Section 1.4)
¾ To add DVD writable disc, HD DVD-Video disc and HD DVD writable disc (Section 1.5)
¾ To add an Abbreviation (Section 1.6)
¾ To modify the AACS compliance requirements (Sections 2.2.1, 2.3.1)¾ To add the requirements for HD DVD-Video Player (Sections 3.2.2, 3.3.2 were revised.)¾ To add a recommendation to Content Format Description (Section 4.2 was revised.)• June 2008
The Version 1.1 was updated to Version 1.2 for the following reason:¾ To add DVD/HD Video Player as a new Product Category.
(Sections 1.2.3, 4, 5.4 were added.
Sections 1.1, 1.2.2 were revised.)©Copyright 2005 – 2008 The DVD Forum*.

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1. General ................................................................................................................................................... PG1–1
1.1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 HD DVD-Video Product Category ............................................................................................................ 2
1.2.1 HD DVD-Video Disc ......................................................................................................................... 2
1.2.2 HD DVD-Video Player ...................................................................................................................... 2
1.2.3 DVD/HD Video Player ..................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Normative References ................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3.1 Physical specifications ......................................................................................................................... 3
1.3.2 File System specifications ................................................................................................................... 4
1.3.3 Application specifications ................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Content Protection ........................................................................................................................................ 6
1.5 Terminology .................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.6 Abbreviations .................................................................................................................................................. 8
2. HD DVD-Video Disc ........................................................................................................................ PG2–1
2.1 General Descriptions ..................................................................................................................................... 1
2.2 Requirements of HD DVD-Video Disc using HD DVD-ROM .......................................................... 2
2.2.1 Technical requirements ....................................................................................................................... 2
2.2.2 Requirements of content .................................................................................................................... 2
2.3 Requirements of HD DVD-Video Disc using 3x-speed DVD-ROM ................................................. 3
2.3.1 Technical requirements ....................................................................................................................... 3
2.3.2 Requirements of content .................................................................................................................... 3
2.4 Requirements of HD DVD-Video Disc using DVD-R for General .................................................... 4
2.4.1 Technical requirements ....................................................................................................................... 4
2.4.2 Requirements of content .................................................................................................................... 4
2.5 Requirements of HD DVD-Video Disc using DVD-R for DL ............................................................ 5
2.5.1 Technical requirements ....................................................................................................................... 5
2.5.2 Requirements of content .................................................................................................................... 5
2.6 Requirements of HD DVD-Video Disc using HD DVD-R ................................................................. 6
2.6.1 Technical requirements ....................................................................................................................... 6
2.6.2 Requirements of content .................................................................................................................... 6
2.7 Requirements of HD DVD-Video Disc using HD DVD-R for DL .................................................... 7
2.7.1 Technical requirements ....................................................................................................................... 7
2.7.2 Requirements of content .................................................................................................................... 7©Copyright 2005 – 2008 The DVD Forum*.

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3. HD DVD-Video Player ..................................................................................................................... PG3–1
3.1 General Descriptions ..................................................................................................................................... 1
3.2 Requirements of Standalone HD DVD-Video Player for consumer use ............................................ 2
3.2.1 Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 2
3.2.2 Required functions ............................................................................................................................... 4
3.3 Requirements of PC software HD DVD-Video Player with HD DVD Drive ................................... 6
3.3.1 Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 6
3.3.2 Required functions ............................................................................................................................... 8
4. DVD/HD Video Player .................................................................................................................... PG4–1
4.1 General Descriptions ..................................................................................................................................... 1
4.2 Requirements of Standalone DVD/HD Video Player for consumer use ........................................... 2
4.2.1 Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 2
4.2.2 Required functions ............................................................................................................................... 3
4.3 Requirements of PC software DVD/HD Video Player with DVD Drive .......................................... 5
4.3.1 Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 5
4.3.2 Required functions ............................................................................................................................... 6
5. Additional Description for products other than related specifications (Informative) . PG5–1
5.1 Logo on HD DVD-Video Disc and disc package .................................................................................... 1
5.2 Content Format Description ........................................................................................................................ 2
5.3 Logo on HD DVD-Video Player ................................................................................................................ 4
5.4 Logo on DVD/HD Video Player ............................................................................................................... 4©Copyright 2005 – 2008 The DVD Forum*.

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1. General
1.1 Scope

1. General

1.1 ScopeThis document defines the minimum requirements for HD DVD-Video products* for manufactures from a
consumer's point of view and the minimum requirements for a typical HD DVD-Video product*.
HD DVD-Video product shall comply with the requirements described in the "HD DVD-Video ProductRequirement & Guideline".
*: The products which refer to the HD DVD-Video specifications as defined in 1.2 HD DVD-Video
Product Category, except for products which have HD DVD-Video Format Recording capability.
As for the minimum requirements for the HD DVD-Video Format Recording products, refer to "HD
DVD-Video Format Recording Product Requirement & Guideline".

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1.2 HD DVD-Video Product Category

1.2 HD DVD-Video Product Category
HD DVD-Video Product Requirement & Guideline defined in this document applies to the following
product categories and specifications.

1.2.1 HD DVD-Video Disc
1) HD DVD-Video Disc using HD DVD-ROM*
2) HD DVD-Video Disc using 3x-speed DVD-ROM
3) HD DVD-Video Disc using DVD-R for General
4) HD DVD-Video Disc using DVD-R for DL
5) HD DVD-Video Disc using HD DVD-R
6) HD DVD-Video Disc using HD DVD-R for DL*: HD DVD-ROM/DVD-ROM Twin format disc is included.

1.2.2 HD DVD-Video Player
1) Standalone HD DVD-Video Player for consumer use2) PC software HD DVD-Video Player with HD DVD Drive
Note: In this product category, Players have the capability of playback of both HD DVD-ROM discand 3x DVD-ROM disc containing HD DVD-Video content, and also they may have thecapability of playback of some HD/DVD writable discs containing HD DVD-Video content.

1.2.3 DVD/HD Video Player
1) Standalone DVD/HD Video Player for consumer use2) PC software DVD/HD Video Player with DVD Drive
Note: In this product category, Players have the capability of playback of 3x DVD-ROM and some
DVD writable discs containing HD DVD-Video content, but they do not have the capability of
playback HD DVD-ROM nor HD DVD writable discs.

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1.3 Normative References

1.3 Normative References
HD DVD-Video product shall comply with all of relevant specifications listed here.
Notes: In the event of minor updates to the applicable specifications which is defined as a change of second
digit or third digit of version number, such as from 1.1 to 1.2, all HD DVD-Video products shallcomply with the updated specifications after a reasonable time period, even if this HD DVD-Video
Product Requirement & Guideline is not updated. The latest version of each of the applicablespecifications will be informed on the DVD FLLC web site, www.dvdfllc.co.jp.
In the event of major updates to the applicable specifications, which is defined as a change of first
digit of version number such as from 1.0 to 2.0, or the creation of a new format, HD DVD-Video
products are not required to comply with these updates or the new format until the HD DVD-Video
Product Requirement & Guideline document is updated. Major specification revisions or new
format specifications will be informed on the DVD FLLC web site, www.dvdfllc.co.jp.
1.3.1 Physical specifications
1) DVD Specifications for High Density Read-Only Disc (HD DVD-ROM)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.2*1*1: HD DVD-ROM/DVD-ROM Twin format disc is defined in Annex P (Normative).
2) DVD Specifications for Read-Only Disc
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.0
Optional specifications: 3x-speed DVD-ROM Revision 1.1 (3x DVD-ROM)
3) DVD Specifications for High Density Rewritable Disc (HD DVD-RAM)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.1
4) DVD Specifications for High Density Recordable Disc (HD DVD-R)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.1
5) DVD Specifications for High Density Recordable Disc for Dual Layer (HD DVD-R for DL)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.1
6) DVD Specifications for High Density Re-recordable Disc (HD DVD-RW)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.1
7) DVD Specifications for High Density Re-recordable Disc for Dual Layer (HD DVD-RW for DL)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.1
8) DVD Specifications for Rewritable Disc (DVD-RAM)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.29) DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General (DVD-R for General)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.1
10) DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Dual Layer (DVD-R for DL)
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11) DVD Specifications for Re-recordable Disc (DVD-RW)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.2
12) DVD Specifications for Re-recordable Disc for Dual Layer (DVD-RW for DL)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.0
1.3.2 File System specifications
1) DVD Specifications for High Density Read-Only Disc (HD DVD-ROM)
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.0
2) DVD Specifications for Read-Only Disc
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.0
Optional specifications: FILE SYSTEM for HD DVD-Video on 3x-speed DVD-ROM Revision 1.0
3) DVD Specifications for High Density Rewritable Disc (HD DVD-RAM)
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.0
4) DVD Specifications for High Density Recordable Disc (HD DVD-R)
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.1
5) DVD Specifications for High Density Recordable Disc for Dual Layer (HD DVD-R for DL)
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.06) DVD Specifications for High Density Re-recordable Disc (HD DVD-RW)
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.0
7) DVD Specifications for High Density Re-recordable Disc for Dual Layer (HD DVD-RW for DL)
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.08) DVD Specifications for Rewritable Disc (DVD-RAM)
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.09) DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General (DVD-R for General)
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.1
Optional Specifications: UDF Revision 2.50 based FILE SYSTEM Revision 1.0
10) DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Dual Layer (DVD-R for DL)
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 3.0
Optional Specifications: UDF Revision 2.50 based FILE SYSTEM Revision 1.0
11) DVD Specifications for Re-recordable Disc (DVD-RW)
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.0
12) DVD Specifications for Re-recordable Disc for Dual Layer (DVD-RW for DL)
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1.3 Normative References

1.3.3 Application specifications
1) DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO (HD DVD-Video) Version 1.1
2) HD DVD-Video Guideline for Player and Content*2
3) DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO RECORDING (HD DVD-VR) Version 1.0*2: This guideline defines the restrictions for content programming and player performance which comply withHD DVD-Video specifications.

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1. General
1.4 Content Protection

1.4 Content Protection
The basic policy of the DVD Forum is to respect copyrights and to enable content protection systems.
According to the basic policy stated above, AACS has been/will be adopted for HD DVD content andmedia as an appropriate content protection system. Therefore it is recommended that the manufacturers
confirm the latest AACS License.
Note: AACS License information is available from the AACS LA, LLC, www.aacsla.com.
Available AACS License and specifications and their updates will be informed by the DVD Forum orcheck web site of the DVD Forum or AACS LA, LLC.
Since the content protection system is not a DVD Forum specification, it is not subject to the DVD Forum
verification but compliance to the specification is recommended by the DVD Forum.

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1.5 Terminology

1.5 Terminology
DVD writable disc:This is a general term of discs, except for HD DVD writable discs, which are able to record the data onto thedisc and are defined in the DVD Forum. At the time of publication, this document is applicable to thefollowing specifications.
• DVD-RAM••

DVD-R for General
DVD-R for DL••

DVD-RW
DVD-RW for DL

HD DVD-Video Disc:
This is HD DVD Disc specified in DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO.
HD DVD writable disc:This is a general term of high density discs which are able to record the data onto the disc and are defined in
the DVD Forum. At the time of publication, this document is applicable to the following specifications.
• HD DVD-RAM• HD DVD-R• HD DVD-R for DL• HD DVD-RW• HD DVD-RW for DL
Interoperable Content:
Content specified by ''DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO" and "DVD Specifications for HighDefinition VIDEO RECORDING''.
Twin format disc:
A DVD disc specified by ''DVD Specifications for High Density Read-Only Disc''.

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1.6 Abbreviations
AACS

Advanced Access Content System

VAT

Virtual Allocation Table©Copyright 2005 – 2008 The DVD Forum*.

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2.1 General Descriptions

2. HD DVD-Video Disc

2.1 General Descriptions
This specification covers six categories as follows:
1) HD DVD-Video Disc using HD DVD-ROM*
2) HD DVD-Video Disc using 3x-speed DVD-ROM
3) HD DVD-Video Disc using DVD-R for General
4) HD DVD-Video Disc using DVD-R for DL
5) HD DVD-Video Disc using HD DVD-R
6) HD DVD-Video Disc using HD DVD-R for DL*: HD DVD-ROM/DVD-ROM Twin format disc is included.

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2.2 Requirements of HD DVD-Video Disc using HD DVD-ROM

2.2 Requirements of HD DVD-Video Disc using HD DVD-ROM
2.2.1 Technical requirements
The technical requirements for HD DVD-Video Disc using HD DVD-ROM are listed as below.
1) DVD Specifications for High Density Read-Only Disc (HD DVD-ROM)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.2
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.0
2) DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO (HD DVD-Video) Version 1.1
It is recommended to comply with AACS License, if the content needs to be protected.

2.2.2 Requirements of content
Content of HD DVD-Video Disc shall not be designed to send illegitimate data to the Internet, and to harm
software or hardware of HD DVD-Video Player.
Note: This section may be revised in the near future.

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2.3 Requirements of HD DVD-Video Disc using 3x-speed DVD-ROM

2.3 Requirements of HD DVD-Video Disc using 3x-speed DVD-ROM
2.3.1 Technical requirements
The technical requirements for HD DVD-Video Disc using 3x-speed DVD-ROM are listed as below.
1) DVD Specifications for Read-Only Disc
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.0
Optional specifications: 3x-speed DVD-ROM Revision 1.1 (3x DVD-ROM)
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.0
Optional specifications: FILE SYSTEM for HD DVD-Video on 3x-speed DVD-ROM
Revision 1.0
2) DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO (HD DVD-Video) Version 1.1
Note: Combination of HD DVD-Video with DVD-Video on the same disc layer shall not be allowed.
It is recommended to comply with AACS License, if the content needs to be protected.

2.3.2 Requirements of content
Content of HD DVD-Video Disc shall not be designed to send illegitimate data to the Internet, and to harm
software or hardware of HD DVD-Video Player.
Note: This section may be revised in the near future.

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2.3 Requirements of HD DVD-Video Disc using 3x-speed DVD-ROM

2.4 Requirements of HD DVD-Video Disc using DVD-R for General
2.4.1 Technical requirements
The technical requirements for HD DVD-Video Disc using DVD-R for General are listed as below.
1) DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General (DVD-R for General)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.1
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.1
Optional Specifications: UDF Revision 2.50 based FILE SYSTEM Revision 1.0
VAT or Read-only partition of UDF Revision 2.5 shall be used. Read-only partition isrecommended.
2) DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO (HD DVD-Video) Version 1.1
Note: Combination of HD DVD-Video with DVD-Video on the same disc layer shall not be allowed.
If the content needs to be protected, it is recommended to comply with AACS License, after AACS
content protection specification for HD DVD-Video on DVD writable disc is defined in the License.

2.4.2 Requirements of content
Content of HD DVD-Video Disc shall not be designed to send illegitimate data to the Internet, and to harm
software or hardware of HD DVD-Video Player.
Note: This section may be revised in the near future.

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2.3 Requirements of HD DVD-Video Disc using 3x-speed DVD-ROM

2.5 Requirements of HD DVD-Video Disc using DVD-R for DL
2.5.1 Technical requirements
The technical requirements for HD DVD-Video Disc using DVD-R for DL are listed as below.
1) DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Dual Layer (DVD-R for DL)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 3.0
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 3.0
Optional Specifications: UDF Revision 2.50 based FILE SYSTEM Revision 1.0
VAT or Read-only partition of UDF Revision 2.5 shall be used. Read-only partition isrecommended.
2) DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO (HD DVD-Video) Version 1.1
Note: Combination of HD DVD-Video with DVD-Video on the same disc layer shall not be allowed.
If the content needs to be protected, it is recommended to comply with AACS License, after AACS
content protection specification for HD DVD-Video on DVD writable disc is defined in the License.

2.5.2 Requirements of content
Content of HD DVD-Video Disc shall not be designed to send illegitimate data to the Internet, and to harm
software or hardware of HD DVD-Video Player.
Note: This section may be revised in the near future.

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2.3 Requirements of HD DVD-Video Disc using 3x-speed DVD-ROM

2.6 Requirements of HD DVD-Video Disc using HD DVD-R
2.6.1 Technical requirements
The technical requirements for HD DVD-Video Disc using HD DVD-R are listed as below.
1) DVD Specifications for High Density Recordable Disc (HD DVD-R)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.1
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.1
VAT or Read-only partition of UDF Revision 2.5 shall be used. Read-only partition isrecommended.
2) DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO (HD DVD-Video) Version 1.1
If the content needs to be protected, it is recommended to comply with AACS License, after AACS
content protection specification for HD DVD-Video on HD DVD writable disc is defined in the
License.

2.6.2 Requirements of content
Content of HD DVD-Video Disc shall not be designed to send illegitimate data to the Internet, and to harm
software or hardware of HD DVD-Video Player.
Note: This section may be revised in the near future.

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2.3 Requirements of HD DVD-Video Disc using 3x-speed DVD-ROM

2.7 Requirements of HD DVD-Video Disc using HD DVD-R for DL
2.7.1 Technical requirements
The technical requirements for HD DVD-Video Disc using HD DVD-R for DL are listed as below.
1) DVD Specifications for High Density Recordable Disc for Dual Layer (HD DVD-R for DL)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.1
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.0
VAT or Read-only partition of UDF Revision 2.5 shall be used. Read-only partition isrecommended.
2) DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO (HD DVD-Video) Version 1.1
If the content needs to be protected, it is recommended to comply with AACS License, after AACS
content protection specification for HD DVD-Video on HD DVD writable disc is defined in the
License.

2.7.2 Requirements of content
Content of HD DVD-Video Disc shall not be designed to send illegitimate data to the Internet, and to harm
software or hardware of HD DVD-Video Player.
Note: This section may be revised in the near future.

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3.1 General Descriptions

3. HD DVD-Video Player

3.1 General Descriptions
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3.2 Requirements of Standalone HD DVD-Video Player for consumer use
The technical requirements for Standalone HD DVD-Video Player for consumer use are listed as below.
3.2.1 Specifications
Standalone HD DVD-Video Player for consumer use shall comply with the following specifications:
1) DVD Specifications for High Density Read-Only Disc (HD DVD-ROM)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.2
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.0
2) DVD Specifications for Read-Only Disc
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.0
Optional specifications: 3x-speed DVD-ROM Revision 1.1 (3x DVD-ROM)
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.0
Optional specifications: FILE SYSTEM for HD DVD-Video on 3x-speed DVD-ROM Revision 1.0
3) DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO (HD DVD-Video) Version 1.1
Standalone HD DVD-Video Player for consumer use should comply with the following specification before
July 1st, 2009, and shall comply with the following specifications on and after July 1st, 2009:
4) DVD Specifications for High Density Recordable Disc (HD DVD-R)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.1
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.1
5) DVD Specifications for High Density Recordable Disc for Dual Layer (HD DVD-R for DL)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.1
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.06) DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General (DVD-R for General)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.1
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.1
Optional Specifications: UDF Revision 2.50 based FILE SYSTEM Revision 1.0
7) DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Dual Layer (DVD-R for DL)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 3.0
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 3.0
Optional Specifications: UDF Revision 2.50 based FILE SYSTEM Revision 1.0©Copyright 2005 – 2008 The DVD Forum*.

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3.2 Requirements of Standalone HD DVD-Video Player for consumer use

Standalone HD DVD-Video Player for consumer use may comply with the following specifications:8) DVD Specifications for High Density Rewritable Disc (HD DVD-RAM)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.1
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.09) DVD Specifications for High Density Re-recordable Disc (HD DVD-RW)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.1
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.0
10) DVD Specifications for High Density Re-recordable Disc for Dual Layer (HD DVD-RW of DL)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.1
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.0
11) DVD Specifications for Rewritable Disc (DVD-RAM)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.2
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.0
12) DVD Specifications for Re-recordable Disc (DVD-RW)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.2
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.0
13) DVD Specifications for Re-recordable Disc for Dual Layer (DVD-RW for DL)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.0
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3.2 Requirements of Standalone HD DVD-Video Player for consumer use

3.2.2 Required functions
Standalone HD DVD-Video Player for consumer use shall comply with the following functions:
1) Playback disc
The player shall play HD DVD-ROM disc and 3x DVD-ROM disc containing HD DVD-Video
content specified in DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO.
The player is strongly recommended to play DVD-R for General, DVD-R for DL, HD DVD-R,
and HD DVD-R for DL discs containing HD DVD-Video content specified in DVD Specificationsfor High Definition VIDEO before July 1st, 2009.
The player shall play DVD-R for General, DVD-R for DL, HD DVD-R, and HD DVD-R for DL
discs containing HD DVD-Video content specified in DVD Specifications for High Definition
VIDEO on and after July 1st, 2009.
The player may play HD DVD-RAM, HD DVD-RW, HD DVD-RW for DL, DVD-RAM,
DVD-RW, and DVD-RW for DL discs containing HD DVD-Video content specified in DVD
Specifications for High Definition VIDEO.
If the player supports HD DVD-R for DL, HD DVD-R shall also be supported.
If the player supports DVD-R for DL, DVD-R for General shall also be supported.
If the player supports HD DVD-RW for DL, HD DVD-RW shall also be supported.
If the player supports DVD-RW for DL, DVD-RW shall also be supported.
Refer to 2. HD DVD-Video Disc.
Standalone HD DVD-Video Player for consumer use shall use the File Systems which correspondto each supported disc in the following table.
File System
Disc type
UDF Revision
Volume Structure
1
HD DVD-ROM
2.5
Read-only partition
2
3x DVD-ROM
2.5
Read-only partition
3
DVD-RAM
2.0
Overwritable partition
4
DVD-R for General
2.5
Read-only partition
5
↑
2.5
VAT
6
DVD-R for DL
2.5
Read-only partition
7
↑
2.5
VAT
8
DVD-RW
2.0
Sparable partition
9
DVD-RW for DL
2.0
Sparable partition
10
HD DVD-RAM
2.5
Overwritable partition
11
HD DVD-R
2.5
Read-only partition
12
↑
2.5
VAT
13
HD DVD-R for DL
2.5
Read-only partition
14
↑
2.5
VAT
15
HD DVD-RW
2.5
Read-only partition
16↑
2.5
Sparable partition
17
HD DVD-RW for DL
2.5
Read-only partition
18↑
2.5
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3.2 Requirements of Standalone HD DVD-Video Player for consumer use

2) HD DVD-Video/DVD-Video Twin format disc
If HD DVD-Video Player has a capability to play DVD layer, the player shall play Twin format discin a manner of following operation (a) or (b).
(a) The player shall playback HD DVD layer at first as default setting.
The user can override the default setting and access the DVD layer by user operation.
(b) A dialog box or same effect menu prompting user to choose HD DVD layer or DVD layer
playback shall appear. Time-out auto playback of default layer is optional.
3) Interoperable Contents
HD DVD-Video Player is strongly recommended to play Interoperable Contents on any HD
DVD/DVD writable disc which is supported by the player for playback of HD DVD-Video
content specified in DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO.
Note: Item 3) may be made mandatory at the appropriate timing.
4) Video output
At least one video output is required except for player with built-in display.
5) Audio output
At least one 2ch stereo audio output is required.
6) Content protection
Until now, AACS is the only approved content protection method for HD DVD-Video Disc.
Therefore it is recommended for HD DVD-Video Player to comply with AACS License. And also,
it is recommended to comply with AACS content protection specification for HD DVD-Video on
HD DVD/DVD writable disc after the specification is defined in the License.
If HD DVD-Video Player complies with AACS License, it shall treat a content of HD DVD-Video
Disc protected by AACS as Trusted Content. (Refer to 3.4 Restricted Mode for Advanced
Content of DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO.)
7) 44.1 kHz audio family
HD DVD-Video Player is strongly recommended to play 44.1 kHz audio family before Oct 1st, 2008.
HD DVD-Video Player shall play 44.1 kHz audio family on and after Oct. 1st, 2008.

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3.3 Requirements of PC software HD DVD-Video Player with HD DVD Drive

3.3 Requirements of PC software HD DVD-Video Player with HD DVD Drive
The technical requirements for PC software HD DVD-Video Player with HD DVD Drive are listed as
below.
3.3.1 Specifications
PC software HD DVD-Video Player with HD DVD Drive shall comply with the following specifications:
1) DVD Specifications for High Density Read-Only Disc (HD DVD-ROM)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.2
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.0
2) DVD Specifications for Read-Only Disc
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.0
Optional specifications: 3x-speed DVD-ROM Revision 1.1 (3x DVD-ROM)
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.0
Optional specifications: FILE SYSTEM for HD DVD-Video on 3x-speed DVD-ROM Revision 1.0
3) DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO (HD DVD-Video) Version 1.1
PC software HD DVD-Video Player with HD DVD Drive should comply with the following specification
before July 1st, 2009, and shall comply with the following specifications on and after July 1st, 2009:
4) DVD Specifications for High Density Recordable Disc (HD DVD-R)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.1
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.1
5) DVD Specifications for High Density Recordable Disc for Dual Layer (HD DVD-R for DL)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.1
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.06) DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General (DVD-R for General)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.1
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.1
Optional Specifications: UDF Revision 2.50 based FILE SYSTEM Revision 1.0
7) DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Dual Layer (DVD-R for DL)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 3.0
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 3.0
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PC software HD DVD-Video Player with HD DVD Drive may comply with the following specifications:8) DVD Specifications for High Density Rewritable Disc (HD DVD-RAM)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.1
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.09) DVD Specifications for High Density Re-recordable Disc (HD DVD-RW)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.1
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.0
10) DVD Specifications for High Density Re-recordable Disc for Dual Layer (HD DVD-RW of DL)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.1
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.0
11) DVD Specifications for Rewritable Disc (DVD-RAM)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.2
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.0
12) DVD Specifications for Re-recordable Disc (DVD-RW)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.2
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.0
13) DVD Specifications for Re-recordable Disc for Dual Layer (DVD-RW for DL)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.0
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3.3 Requirements of PC software HD DVD-Video Player with HD DVD Drive

3.3.2 Required functions
PC software HD DVD-Video Player with HD DVD Drive shall comply with the following functions:
1) Playback disc
PC HD DVD-Video playback system shall play HD DVD-ROM disc and 3x DVD-ROM disccontaining HD DVD-Video content specified in HD DVD-Video book: DVD Specifications forHigh Definition VIDEO.
PC HD DVD-Video playback system is strongly recommended to play DVD-R for General,
DVD-R for DL, HD DVD-R, and HD DVD-R for DL discs containing HD DVD-Video content
specified in HD DVD-Video book: DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO before July 1st,2009.
PC HD DVD-Video playback system shall play DVD-R for General, DVD-R for DL, HD DVD-R,
and HD DVD-R for DL discs containing HD DVD-Video content specified in HD DVD-Video
book: DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO on and after July 1st, 2009.
Refer to 2. HD DVD-Video Disc.
PC HD DVD-Video playback system may play HD DVD-RAM, HD DVD-RW, HD DVD-RW
for DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, and DVD-RW for DL discs containing HD DVD-Video content
specified in DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO.
If the player supports HD DVD-R for DL, HD DVD-R shall also be supported.
If the player supports DVD-R for DL, DVD-R for General shall also be supported.
If the player supports HD DVD-RW for DL, HD DVD-RW shall also be supported.
If the player supports DVD-RW for DL, DVD-RW shall also be supported.
Accordingly HD DVD Drive for this player shall be compatible with HD DVD-ROM and 3x
DVD-ROM. The drive is also strongly recommended to be compatible with DVD-R for General,
DVD-R for DL, HD DVD-R, and HD DVD-R for DL before July 1st, 2009. The drive shall also
be compatible with DVD-R for General, DVD-R for DL, HD DVD-R, and HD DVD-R for DL
on and after July 1st, 2009.
If the drive supports HD DVD-R for DL, HD DVD-R shall be supported.
If the drive supports DVD-R for DL, DVD-R for General shall also be supported.
If the drive supports HD DVD-RW for DL, HD DVD-RW shall also be supported.
If the drive supports DVD-RW for DL, DVD-RW shall also be supported.

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3.3 Requirements of PC software HD DVD-Video Player with HD DVD Drive

PC software HD DVD-Video Player with HD DVD Drive shall use the File Systems whichcorrespond to each supported disc in the following table.
File System
Disc type
UDF Revision
Volume Structure
1
HD DVD-ROM
2.5
Read-only partition
2
3x DVD-ROM
2.5
Read-only partition
3
DVD-RAM
2.0
Overwritable partition
4
DVD-R for General
2.5
Read-only partition
5
↑
2.5
VAT
6
DVD-R for DL
2.5
Read-only partition
7
↑
2.5
VAT
8
DVD-RW
2.0
Sparable partition
9
DVD-RW for DL
2.0
Sparable partition
10
HD DVD-RAM
2.5
Overwritable partition
11
HD DVD-R
2.5
Read-only partition
12
↑
2.5
VAT
13
HD DVD-R for DL
2.5
Read-only partition
14
↑
2.5
VAT
15
HD DVD-RW
2.5
Read-only partition
16↑
2.5
Sparable partition
17
HD DVD-RW for DL
2.5
Read-only partition
18↑
2.5
Sparable partition
2) HD DVD-Video/DVD-Video Twin format disc
If PC HD DVD-Video playback system has a capability to play DVD layer, the player shall play
Twin format disc in a manner of following operation (a) or (b).
(a) The system shall playback HD DVD layer at first as default setting.
The user can override the default setting and access the DVD layer by user operation.
(b) A dialog box or same effect menu prompting user to choose HD DVD layer or DVD layer
playback shall appear. Time-out auto playback of default layer is optional.
3) Interoperable Content
PC software HD DVD-Video Player with HD DVD Drive is strongly recommended to play
Interoperable Contents on any HD DVD/DVD writable disc which is supported by the player for
playback of HD DVD-Video content specified in DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO.
Note: Item 3) may be made mandatory at the appropriate timing.
4) Video output
At least one video output is required except for player with built-in display.
5) Audio output
At least one 2ch stereo audio output is required.

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6) Content protection
Until now, AACS is the only approved content protection method for HD DVD-Video Disc.
Therefore it is recommended for PC software HD DVD-Video Player with HD DVD Drive tocomply with AACS License. And also, it is recommended to comply with AACS content
protection specification for HD DVD-Video on HD DVD/DVD writable disc after the
specification is defined in the License.
If PC software HD DVD-Video Player with HD DVD Drive complies with AACS License, it shalltreat a content of HD DVD-Video Disc protected by AACS as Trusted Content. (Refer to 3.4
Restricted Mode for Advanced Content of DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO.)
7) 44.1 kHz audio family
PC software HD DVD-Video Player with HD DVD Drive is strongly recommended to play 44.1
kHz audio family before Oct 1st, 2008. PC software HD DVD-Video Player with HD DVD Drive
shall play 44.1 kHz audio family on and after Oct. 1st, 2008.

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4.1 General Descriptions

4. DVD/HD Video Player

4.1 General Descriptions
This specification covers two categories as follows:
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4.2 Requirements of Standalone DVD/HD Video Player for consumer use
The technical requirements for Standalone DVD/HD Video Player for consumer use are listed as below.
4.2.1 Specifications
Standalone DVD/HD Video Player for consumer use shall comply with the following specifications:
1) DVD Specifications for Read-Only Disc
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.0
Optional specifications: 3x-speed DVD-ROM Revision 1.1 (3x DVD-ROM)
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.0
Optional specifications: FILE SYSTEM for HD DVD-Video on 3x-speed DVD-ROM Revision 1.0
2) DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO (HD DVD-Video) Version 1.1
Standalone DVD/HD Video Player for consumer use should comply with the following specification before
July 1st, 2009, and shall comply with the following specifications on and after July 1st, 2009:
3) DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General (DVD-R for General)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.1
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.1
Optional Specifications: UDF Revision 2.50 based FILE SYSTEM Revision 1.0
4) DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Dual Layer (DVD-R for DL)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 3.0
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 3.0
Optional Specifications: UDF Revision 2.50 based FILE SYSTEM Revision 1.0
Standalone DVD/HD Video Player for consumer use may comply with the following specifications:5) DVD Specifications for Rewritable Disc (DVD-RAM)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.2
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.06) DVD Specifications for Re-recordable Disc (DVD-RW)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.2
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.0
7) DVD Specifications for Re-recordable Disc for Dual Layer (DVD-RW for DL)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.0
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4.2 Requirements of Standalone DVD/HD Video Player for consumer use

4.2.2 Required functions
Standalone DVD/HD Video Player for consumer use shall comply with the following functions:
1) Playback disc
The player shall play 3x DVD-ROM disc containing HD DVD-Video content specified in DVD
Specifications for High Definition VIDEO.
The player is strongly recommended to play DVD-R for General and DVD-R for DL discs
containing HD DVD-Video content specified in DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO
before July 1st, 2009.
The player shall play DVD-R for General and DVD-R for DL discs containing HD DVD-Video
content specified in DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO on and after July 1st, 2009.
The player may play DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-RW for DL discs containing HD
DVD-Video content specified in DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO.
If the player supports DVD-R for DL, DVD-R for General shall also be supported.
If the player supports DVD-RW for DL, DVD-RW shall also be supported.
Refer to 2. HD DVD-Video Disc.
The player shall not play HD DVD-ROM and HD DVD writable discs.
Standalone DVD/HD Video Player for consumer use shall use the File Systems which correspondto each supported disc in the following table.
File System
Disc type
UDF Revision
Volume Structure1
3x DVD-ROM
2.5
Read-only partition
2
DVD-RAM
2.0
Overwritable partition
3
DVD-R for General
2.5
Read-only partition
4
↑
2.5
VAT
5
DVD-R for DL
2.5
Read-only partition
6
↑
2.5
VAT
7
DVD-RW
2.0
Sparable partition
8
DVD-RW for DL
2.0
Sparable partition

2) Interoperable Contents
DVD/HD Video Player is strongly recommended to play Interoperable Contents on any DVD
writable disc which is supported by the player for playback of HD DVD-Video content specified in
DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO.
Note: Item 2) may be made mandatory at the appropriate timing.
3) Video output
At least one video output is required except for player with built-in display.

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4) Audio output
At least one 2ch stereo audio output is required.
5) Content protection
Until now, AACS is the only approved content protection method for HD DVD-Video Disc.
Therefore it is recommended for DVD/HD Video Player to comply with AACS License. And
also, it is recommended to comply with AACS content protection specification for HD DVD-Videoon DVD writable disc after the specification is defined in the License.
If DVD/HD Video Player complies with AACS License, it shall treat a content of HD DVD-Video
Disc protected by AACS as Trusted Content. (Refer to 3.4 Restricted Mode for Advanced
Content of DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO.)
6) 44.1 kHz audio family
DVD/HD Video Player is strongly recommended to play 44.1 kHz audio family before Oct 1st,
2008. DVD/HD Video Player shall play 44.1 kHz audio family on and after Oct. 1st, 2008.

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4.3 Requirements of PC software DVD/HD Video Player with DVD Drive

4.3 Requirements of PC software DVD/HD Video Player with DVD Drive
The technical requirements for PC software DVD/HD Video Player with DVD Drive are listed as below.
4.3.1 Specifications
PC software DVD/HD Video Player with DVD Drive shall comply with the following specifications:
1) DVD Specifications for Read-Only Disc
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.0
Optional specifications: 3x-speed DVD-ROM Revision 1.1 (3x DVD-ROM)
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.0
Optional specifications: FILE SYSTEM for HD DVD-Video on 3x-speed DVD-ROM Revision 1.0
2) DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO (HD DVD-Video) Version 1.1
PC software DVD/HD Video Player with DVD Drive should comply with the following specification before
July 1st, 2009, and shall comply with the following specifications on and after July 1st, 2009:
3) DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General (DVD-R for General)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.1
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.1
Optional Specifications: UDF Revision 2.50 based FILE SYSTEM Revision 1.0
4) DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Dual Layer (DVD-R for DL)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 3.0
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 3.0
Optional Specifications: UDF Revision 2.50 based FILE SYSTEM Revision 1.0
PC software DVD/HD Video Player with DVD Drive may comply with the following specifications:5) DVD Specifications for Rewritable Disc (DVD-RAM)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.2
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.06) DVD Specifications for Re-recordable Disc (DVD-RW)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.2
Part 2: FILE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Version 1.0
7) DVD Specifications for Re-recordable Disc for Dual Layer (DVD-RW for DL)
Part 1: PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Version 2.0
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4.3 Requirements of PC software DVD/HD Video Player with DVD Drive

4.3.2 Required functions
PC software DVD/HD Video Player with DVD Drive shall comply with the following functions:
1) Playback disc
PC DVD/HD Video playback system shall play 3x DVD-ROM disc containing HD DVD-Video
content specified in HD DVD-Video book: DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO.
PC DVD/HD Video playback system is strongly recommended to play DVD-R for General and
DVD-R for DL discs containing HD DVD-Video content specified in HD DVD-Video book:
DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO before July 1st, 2009.
PC DVD/HD Video playback system shall play DVD-R for General and DVD-R for DL discs
containing HD DVD-Video content specified in HD DVD-Video book: DVD Specifications forHigh Definition VIDEO on and after July 1st, 2009.
Refer to 2. HD DVD-Video Disc.
PC DVD/HD Video playback system may play DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-RW for DL
discs containing HD DVD-Video content specified in DVD Specifications for High Definition
VIDEO.
If the player supports DVD-R for DL, DVD-R for General shall also be supported.
If the player supports DVD-RW for DL, DVD-RW shall also be supported.
The player shall not play HD DVD-ROM and HD DVD writable discs.
Accordingly DVD Drive for this player shall be compatible with 3x DVD-ROM. The drive is alsostrongly recommended to be compatible with DVD-R for General and DVD-R for DL before July
1st, 2009. The drive shall also be compatible with DVD-R for General and DVD-R for DL on andafter July 1st, 2009.
If the drive supports DVD-R for DL, DVD-R for General shall also be supported.
If the drive supports DVD-RW for DL, DVD-RW shall also be supported.
PC software DVD/HD Video Player with DVD Drive shall use the File Systems which correspondto each supported disc in the following table.
File System
Disc type
UDF Revision
1
3x DVD-ROM
2.5
2
DVD-RAM
2.0
3DVD-R for General
2.5
4
↑
2.5
5
DVD-R for DL
2.5
6
↑
2.5
7
DVD-RW
2.0
8
DVD-RW for DL
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Overwritable partition
Read-only partition
VAT
Read-only partition
VAT
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4.3 Requirements of PC software DVD/HD Video Player with DVD Drive

2) Interoperable Content
PC software DVD/HD Video Player with DVD Drive is strongly recommended to play
Interoperable Contents on any DVD writable disc which is supported by the player for playback of
HD DVD-Video content specified in DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO.
Note: Item 2) may be made mandatory at the appropriate timing.
3) Video output
At least one video output is required except for player with built-in display.
4) Audio output
At least one 2ch stereo audio output is required.
5) Content protection
Until now, AACS is the only approved content protection method for HD DVD-Video Disc.
Therefore it is recommended for PC software DVD/HD Video Player with DVD Drive to comply
with AACS License. And also, it is recommended to comply with AACS content protection
specification for HD DVD-Video on DVD writable disc after the specification is defined in the
License.
If PC software DVD/HD Video Player with DVD Drive complies with AACS License, it shall treat
a content of HD DVD-Video Disc protected by AACS as Trusted Content. (Refer to 3.4
Restricted Mode for Advanced Content of DVD Specifications for High Definition VIDEO.)
6) 44.1 kHz audio family
PC software DVD/HD Video Player with DVD Drive is strongly recommended to play 44.1 kHz
audio family before Oct 1st, 2008. PC software DVD/HD Video Player with DVD Drive shallplay 44.1 kHz audio family on and after Oct. 1st, 2008.

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5. Additional Description for products other than related specifications (Informative)
5.1 Logo on HD DVD-Video Disc and disc package

5. Additional Description for products other than related specifications(Informative)

5.1 Logo on HD DVD-Video Disc and disc package
Logo on the HD DVD-Video disc: Refer to DVD Logo Manual
Logo on disc package: Refer to DVD Logo Manual
Note: Refer to the latest DVD Logo Manual issued by DVD FLLC.

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5. Additional Description for products other than related specifications (Informative)
5.2 Content Format Description

5.2 Content Format Description
Guidelines for using the HD DVD Logo with a Content Format Description (CFD) on HD DVD-Video
Disc packaging:a) When the HD DVD logo is used on HD DVD-Video Discs, it is strongly recommended that
consumer packaging include an associated Content Format Description (e.g., a table or text) that
accurately describes the video resolution and line structure as well as the audio type and numberof audio channels of the content contained on the packaged disc.
b) The layout of the Content Format Description is the design decision of the content provider andmay vary depending on the HD DVD-Video disc package layout and available space.
c) The Content Format Description (CFD) is strongly recommended and should be included to
inform consumers regarding the technical details of the disc contents.
d) It is recommended that the CFD accurately identify the technical characteristics of the disccontent, for example:
Video: MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC, VC-1, Aspect Ratio (16:9, letter box, 4:3), 1080i, 720p etc.
Audio:

DD+, DTS-HD, MLP, Linear PCM, Number of channels, Sampling frequency,
quantization bits, subtitle audio languages, subtitle languages, etc.

e) In case of HD DVD-Video disc using HD DVD/DVD writable disc, it is recommended that
the CFD accurately identify the type of writable disc, for example:
HD DVD-R, HD DVD-R for DL, DVD-R for General, DVD-R for DL.

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5.2 Content Format Description

The following eight examples of a Content Format Description are provided for illustration purposes only.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

The following are examples of a Content Format Description, with video and audio descriptions for thecontent of a hypothetical HD DVD-Video Disc.

(a)

(b)

(c)

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5. Additional Description for products other than related specifications (Informative)
5.3 Logo on HD DVD-Video Player / 5.4 Logo on DVD/HD Video Player

5.3 Logo on HD DVD-Video Player
Logo on HD DVD-Video Player: Refer to DVD Logo Manual.
Note: Please refer to the latest DVD Logo Manual issued by DVD FLLC.

5.4 Logo on DVD/HD Video Player
Logo on DVD/HD Video Player: Refer to DVD Logo Manual.
Note: Please refer to the latest DVD Logo Manual issued by DVD FLLC.
Note: This section is preliminary information, because Logo for DVD/HD Video Player has not been decided at the time of
publication. Until the Logo is specified in the DVD Logo Manual, ask DVD FLLC for the latest information.

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The following Technical Coordination Group members of the DVD Forum participatedin making this requirement & guideline.

IBM Corporation
Industrial Technology Research InstituteIntel Corporation
LG Electronics Inc.
Microsoft Corporation
NEC Corporation
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
ThomsonToshiba Corporation
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

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