Additional TOC Data/Character Information

3.2.Additional TOC Data/ Character Information

As one of the new features of the MD, character information can be displayed during playback. This information is included in the TOC (table of contents) area of the MD and in subdata areas (future use) which are available in addition to the music data.

This allows to store also data like disc title, track name, disc recording date and track recording date in the TOC. For disc title and track names in total up to 2048 characters are available. This text information can be recalled during play back of the MD and then displayed on the character display of the MD player. It is recommended to use this feature for UPC/EAN Code, ISRC Code, disc- and track names.

MD/CD Common Data

MD Specific Data

1 *P,Q

2 **POS

UPC / EAN

Disc Name

Track Name

ISRC

 

CD MASTER TAPE

MD MASTER TAPE

 

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A1: *P, Q, **POS, ISRC

 

 

ATRAC

 

A2: Time Code

 

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A2: Time Code

Data to be processed

*P, Q (Time Data) will be converted to MD specific Data **POS for MD is different from POS for CD

All TOC data has to be supplied together with the other production components.

The MD specific character information has to be filled into the ”Character Information” (form 3) as shown on sample form next page.

We strongly recommend to fill in this form sheet by typewriter, or to use computer printouts in order to avoid misreadings and therefore errors in the displayed character information.

Please also mind that the given information has to be 100% verified by the customer as all character information will be stored onto the MD as indicated in this form sheet.

Attached please find the ASCII characters which may be used for the character information.

 

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