scope:

The present document specifies the File Format used to store and playback DVB services. The audio/video properties of the services that may be contained in this format are defined by specifications TS 101 154 [3] for MPEG-2 Systems services, and TS 102 005 [4] for RTP carried elementary stream services. The present document also specifies the storage of a range of additional data relevant to the services. This includes:

• specification TS 102 825 [14] when used to protect MPEG-2 Systems services;

• TV-Anytime Related metadata, as defined by TS 102 471 [7], TS 102 323 [5] and TS 102 539 [10];

• any data that is carried with a transport stream as part of the service; and

• 3GPP Timed Text [16].

Through the defined brands, the present document provides definitions of what may be contained in the file. However, the specification does not preclude any extensions from also being present, provided they do not conflict with the requirements of the present document.

The present document does not require that the File Format be used internally by a device, and as such the specification can be viewed as an interoperability point.

The use of the File Format is outside the scope of the present document.