scope:

The present document provides guidelines for the use and implementation of ETSI Digital Video Broadcasting-Satellite to Handheld (DVB-SH) standard EN 302 583 [1] in the context of providing an efficient way of carrying multimedia services over digital hybrid satellite/terrestrial broadcasting networks to handheld terminals.

The present document should be read in conjunction with the:

• DVB-SH waveform specifications [1];

• DVB-SH system specifications [2];

• DVB IP Datacast specifications [21] and [22];

• DVB Data broadcasting specifications [9];

• DVB Specifications for Service Information (SI) [24].

Objective

The present document draws attention to the technical questions that need to be answered when setting up DVB-SH services and networks and offers some guidance in finding answers to them. It does not cover in detail, issues linked to the content of the broadcasts such as Coding Formats, Electronic Programme Guides (EPG), Access Control (CA), etc.

Target readers

The present document is aimed at the Technical Departments of organizations that are considering implementing digital hybrid satellite/terrestrial broadcasting to handheld devices. It assumes that readers are familiar with digital satellite and terrestrial networks.

Contributors

The present document was prepared by members of the Ad-hoc group TM-SSP from the DVB Project. Members include broadcasters, network operators and professional as well as domestic equipment manufacturers.