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Sony DVD Rom/DVD Video Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 DVDate? MANUAL – DVD ROM & DVD VIDEO Sony DADC...
  • Page 2 The objective of this manual is to facilitate the correct preparation of input components for DVD productions with Sony DADC. Similar manuals are available for our other products including CD-Audio, CD-ROM, MiniDisc and PlayStation Disc. These manuals can also be downloaded from our website at www.sonydadc.com.
  • Page 3 Generally, all Sony DADC prices and schedules given, are based on the assumption that the input components provided by the customer meet the manual specifications. If components do not meet the outlined specifications, they will be either returned or improved based on the customer’s request.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents From CD to DVD ..........06 General and Technology .

  • Page 6: From Cd To Dvd

    WHAT’S NEW From CD to DVD DVD, which stands for Digital Versatile Disc, is the next generation of optical disc storage technology. It is essentially an optical disc that can hold video as well as audio and computer data. This new optical disc can reach a capacity of up to 24 times the capacity of a CD-ROM and encompasses pre-recorded read only...
  • Page 7 Our services comprise the following: • Personal assistance by a member of our Customer Service staff • Authoring of DVD Video/Audio within Sony Group (by Sony DVD Center Europe) • Premastering / formatting of DVD-ROM • Premastering / formatting of all common DVD formats •...

  • Page 8: General And Technology

    CDs (left) and DVDs (right). (Pictures were taken by microscope) Based on the well proven experience in the world of CD Production, Sony DADC Austria AG has played a very important role in the field of the development for the right process of DVD-production.

  • Page 9: Dvd 5

    However, the two most commonly used DVDs are the DVD 5 and DVD 9. These single sided discs bring a maximum of comfort to the home-cineast combined with high data storage capatility. Single Side DVDs Single Layer Data Capacity 4.7 GB MiniDVD 1.46 GB Wavelength of laser diode...

  • Page 10: Dvd 10

    5 hours movie playtime could be acco- modated on the DVD 9. Nevertheless, if you have not decided which DVD fits your demands, Sony DADC Austria AG is very happy to choose the right size for you. The choice will be based on the data you are sub- mitting.

  • Page 11: Dvd 18

    Finally, there are four layers of information and roughly 17,1 GigaByte of data. Since the DVD 18 has little application, Sony DADC does not offer this niche-product. MiniDVD The MiniDVD is the small DVD for the big ideas.

  • Page 12: Colourdvd

    The duration of the scent of the SniffleDVD lasts for about one year. Sony DADC Austria AG is pleased to be able to offer the five most popular aromas from stock, which are rose, strawberry, green apple, lemon and mint. In addi-...

  • Page 13: Dvd-Video

    Input media for DVD-Video Sony DADC prefers a DLT4000 or (DLT7000/DLT8000) format as standard input source. The tape should be recorded in DDP 2.0. If different systems are applied (such as e.g. ”DLT 1” or ”HP V80”), reading problems will occur.

  • Page 14: Subtitels

    2. DVD-Video 2.3.4 Subtitels Subtitle companies are usually capable of handling subtitles in almost any language. They usually require a VHS copy of the program master with VITC or LTC time code and preferably with a visual TC at the top of the picture as well as a script of the dialog or lyrics.

  • Page 15: Seperate Audio Masters, Digital Multichannel Audio Program

    Basic menu structure: Sony DCE has all the equipment and skills required to prepare menu screens from scratch or by using refer- ences such as existing artwork (e.g. LD or VHS packa-...

  • Page 16: Safe Area

    Top / Bottom Each NTSC Left / Right Each Top / Bottom Each For Menus in 16:9 format please contact Sony DVD Center Europe 2.3.14 Colour Depth A 24bit colour palette can be used, as long as NTSC/PAL colour limits are not exceeded. CCIR-601 (or ITU-R 601 as it is known now) recommends that the nominal range for RGB signals should be 16-235 on a scale of 0-255.

  • Page 17: Interlacing (Flicker/Jitter)

    Registration and Alignment To facilitate positioning and alignment of high- lights/overlays on the backgrounds at Sony DADC, a file with registration marks should also be supplied with the main background file. This file should con- tain clearly visible registration marks in addition to artwork in the menu background file.

  • Page 18: Colour Depth

    2.3.21.2 Navigation Non-standard navigation must be explained on paper and a text or PDF file. For complex navigation, it will be necessary to contact Sony SDCE. 2.3.21.3 Media PC Formatted ZIP or CD-R...

  • Page 19: Dvd-Rom

    DVD-R. Formatting Sony DADC formats data according to the UDF-Bridge (UDF + ISO 9660) standard: UDF-Bridge Format: Is a new logical format for volume and file structure on...
  • Page 20 They need to be formatted according to the 'UDF-bridge format' which can be done by Sony DADC. Please understand that this addi- tional formatting job will be charged to customers. Apple Macintosh/DOS SCSI Harddisk Drive Please send us only a DOS or Apple Macintosh for- matted hard disk drive.

  • Page 21: Labelprinting

    Please transmit this information to your graphics artist or designer. Printing Processes Sony DADC uses offset printing processes for DVDs as the standard print. On special request, simple screen prints can be done as well. The following types of print can be processed: •...
  • Page 22 4. Labelprinting Specification F - Label Print Printing area on the DVD DVD 5 / DVD 9 Catalog Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 15 mm 23 mm 117 mm 120 mm...
  • Page 23 Specification G - Label Print DVD 10 Side A and B 15 mm 38,5 mm 43,2 mm 120 mm Printing area on the DVD...
  • Page 24 Specification H - Label Print Alternatively, Sony DADC offers an extended printing area for DVD 10. Please note that Labelside A and Labelside B of specification H hold different printing areas. This is required in order to be able to machine-read the barcode of the product.
  • Page 25 Specification H - Label Print DVD 10 Labelside B 15 mm 23 mm 35 mm 120 mm Printing area on the DVD...

  • Page 26: Film Specifications For Label Print

    4. Labelprinting Film Specifications for Label Print Unless otherwise indicated in one of the special printing processes below, we require smooth, full-page screen printing films (positive, right side reading, emulsion up). 4.4.1 Line widths and letter sizes • The line width has to be at least 0.10 mm in positive print.

  • Page 27: Density

    To be able to process your label films optimally the minimum film density has to be 3.0 in full tone. 4.4.4 Print Sony DADC requires smooth, full-page screen printing films (positive, right side reading, emulsion up) prepared as follows: 4.4.4.1...

  • Page 28: Standard Contents

    However, if such designation is requested, it has to be ”Made in EU”. 4.5.4. Side Indication For DVD 10 Sony DADC recommends to indicate the Front and the Back Side of the DVD with ”Side A” and ”Side B”. This simplifies the handling of the DVD for end consumers.

  • Page 29: Lable Film Data Via Electronic Storage Media

    Label Film Data via Electronic Storage Media Sony DADC has its own Graphics Studio with the following standard DTP (Desktop Publishing) equip- ment: HARDWARE • Apple MAC G3 • Laser imager AGFA AccuSet 1000 with Software Taipan RIP (resolutions up to 2400 dpi) •...

  • Page 30: Production Of Lable Film

    We offer the production of finished printwork and of label film by our Graphics Studio. Sony DADC requires a layout or a sketch of your des- ired design with all necessary information. After label film production, you will receive a fax copy from us for production release or for modifications to be carried out.

  • Page 31: Disc Serialisation

    4.10 Disc Serialisation Sony DADC Austria offers the possibility to apply an individual code number to every disc of the DVD-ROM production, e.g. for identification purposes. Your prese- lected code number is printed on to the disc during the ink-jet process.

  • Page 32: Services

    (username, password required – will be given to you on request) Sony DADC will be happy to assist you in all kinds of data transfer. Please contact our Customer Service. Please transmit all files in one folder with a distinct name (e.g.

  • Page 33: Customer Input Server

    5.3.2 Customer Input Server Sony DADC is happy to be able to offer digital data transfer via internet and FTP-Server. For more informa- tion, please contact our Customer Service. 5.3.3 FTP Software Tools We highly recommend the use of (free) FTP Software Tools like WS_FTP Pro (Win) and Fetch (Mac).

  • Page 34: Files

    5. Services 5.4.2 Files Besides the Quark layout, which has been used to create the artwork/CD label, you have to include all used fonts, scans, illustrations and logos. Additionally, please add a brief text file stating the most important information. Put all files which are related to the same release in one folder.

  • Page 35: Colours

    DADC will take care of the quality of your labels. 5.4.6 Templates Always make use of the Sony DADC templates. These templates are conform with the final measurements of all labels which are printed at DADC. Templates for CD-labels as well as for packaging art- work can be downloaded from our internet homepage www.sonydadc.com.

  • Page 36: Packaching Specifications

    5. Services 5.5 Packaging Specifications Film Specifications: Booklet for DVD PLASTIC BOX Explanation: Area to be printed Final dimension Bleed Minimum of blank film dimension (at least 20 mm distance to final dimension) All dimensions in mm...
  • Page 37 Film Specifications: Cover Sheet for DVD PLASTIC BOX Explanation: All dimensions in mm Area to be printed Final dimension Bleed Minimum of blank film dimension (at least 20 mm distance to final dimension)
  • Page 38 5. Services Film Specifications: Booklet for SUPER JEWEL BOX Explanation: Area to be printed Final dimension Bleed Minimum of blank film dimension (at least 20 mm distance to final dimension) All dimensions in mm...
  • Page 39 Film Specifications: Inlay Card for SUPER JEWEL BOX 13,5 Explanation: All dimensions in mm Area to be printed Final dimension Bleed Minimum of blank film dimension (at least 20 mm distance to final dimension) 16,5 oben grain direction outside Aussenseite 137,5 150,5 Perforation lines...
  • Page 40 5. Services Film Specifications: Inlay Card for JEWEL CASE (also backliner, inlay card with perforations at the back) Explanation: Area to be printed Final dimension Bleed Minimum of blank film dimension (at least 20 mm distance to final dimension) Perforation lines All dimensions in mm...
  • Page 41 Film Specifications: Booklet for JEWEL CASE Rear page Explanation: All dimensions in mm Area to be printed Final dimension Bleed Minimum of blank film dimension (at least 20 mm distance to final dimension) Title page...
  • Page 42 5. Services Film Specifications: ECOPAK 12,5 Explanation: Area to be printed Final dimension Bleed Minimum of blank film dimension (at least 20 mm distance to final dimension) 289,5 139,5 page Front side cover page head head page 1 tray side 289,5 All dimensions in mm page...
  • Page 43 Film Specifications: 12 cm CD CARTON SLEEVE BACK Explanation: All dimensions in mm Area to be printed Final dimension Bleed Minimum of blank film dimension (at least 20 mm distance to final dimension) FRONT...

  • Page 44: Digipak Index

    5. Services Digipak Index DAXXX2XX DAXXX12XX DBXXX3XX DBXXX3XA DBXXX2XX DBXXX13X The Digipak, which consists of a compound of plastics and carton, requires hand packaging. DVD Digipak Index DVDAXXX2XX DVDBXXX23X Note: The DIGIPAK packing format is patented. If you have any questions, please ask your Customer Service Contact, who will be pleased to provide infor- mation on the various special formats and their pro- cessing possibilities.

  • Page 45: Stickers

    Sticker sizes to be processed on machine: min. 10x10 or Ø 15 max. 110x90 or Ø 90 Running direction Reading direction NICE PRICE NICE PRICE FROM SONY MUSIC FROM SONY MUSIC Min. 3 All dimensions in mm Running direction Reading direction MUSIC...
  • Page 46 5. Services Sticker - Packaging - Discription Jewel Case Carton Sleeve Amaray, Scanavo, Flexbox Papersleeve with flap Manual packaging Digipak Disc Box Slider Super Jewel Box * The Orientation of the sticker depends on the desired text orientation. Sticker position Jewel Case Front Side Back Side open -...
  • Page 47 Winding Orientation winding orientation 1 winding orientation 2 winding orientation 3 TEXT TEXT winding orientation 4 TEXT TEXT Generell Information: Standard Sticker: width: min. 10 mm, length: min. 15 mm max. 90 mm max. 110 mm round sticker: dmin. 20 mm dmax.

  • Page 48: Packaging Of Supplied Printwork

    Sony DADC reserve the right to charge additional costs caused by sorting, manual packaging or the return of the goods delivered. • Minimum quantity The minimum quantity is 300.
  • Page 49 The ready-made printwork for Booklets and Inlay- cards for Jewel Case should be delivered as follows: • upright (vertically or horizontally) • uniform orientation (title sheet always in one direction) • crash-proof multi-use carton (approx. 30 cm long) • carton marked – catalogue number, title, company name, type of printwork, order number, number of pieces All dimensions in mm...

  • Page 50: Order Forms

    This order is valid only in combination with our General Terms & Conditions and technical specifications. (webpage: www.sonydadc.com). For further information please contact customer service. Date: Sony DADC Austria AG, Customer Service, A-5081 Anif, Sonystrasse 20, Austria, Tel: +43/6246/880-555, Fax: +43/6246/880-510, e-mail: sales@sonydadc.com Vat-no: Contact: Tel.-no:...
  • Page 51 Sony DADC’s General Terms and Conditions. In case of any objection by a third party upon request customer will provide Sony DADC with all necessary information concerning the rights on the original programme, data, video, music, etc., e.g. if necessary also the chain of contracts from original owner of this programme, data, video, music, etc., to the actual licen-...
  • Page 52 GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS Sony DADC Austria AG A-5081 Anif, Sonystrasse 20 www.sonydvd.biz www.press-here.net...
  • Page 53 (12.9.) Additional agreements, information and complaints shall have to be made in writing, and can be accepted only if sent to Sony DADC Austria AG, A-5081 Anif/Austria, Sonystrasse 20, for the attention of ”Customer Service”. Notices given to DADC...
  • Page 54 Sony DADC Austria AG A-5081 Anif, Sonystrasse 20 Tel: +43/(0)6246/880-555 Fax: +43/(0)6246/880-510 e-mail: sales@sonydadc.com www.sonydvd.biz, www.press-here.net...

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