Sony DVD Rom/DVD Video manuel d'utilisation

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02 Introduction 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. Keeping in complianc[...]

03 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. Consequently additional expenses and charges will [...]

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T able of Contents From CD to DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06 1. General and T echnology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08 1.1 General and T echnology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08 1.2 DVD 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

06 WHA T’S NEW From CD to DVD DVD T ypes and Formats A DVD consists of two halves, where each half disc is 0.6 mm thick, holding one or two layers of informa- tion. The DVD format provides multiple configurations of data layers. Each layer provides additional data capacity . DVD, which stands for Digital V ersatile Disc, is the next generation of[...]

General 07 Statistical process controls and in-line inspection systems form a key part of our production process. Full 100% checks by means of automatic test systems of label print and read-out sides are imple- mented with the strictest error criteria. A team of highly qualified staff as well as auxiliary means such as optoelectronic test devices, [...]

08 1. General and T echnology 1.1 General and T echnology The Digital V ersatile Disc (DVD) is the logical successor of the Compact Disc (CD). Moreover , due to the high data storage capacity this disc has also become the data medium for the film-industry . It has been deve- loped throughout the nineties, but is only now coming into prominence. In [...]

09 1. General 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 . Since DVD10 and DVD 18 are r ead from both sides, there is the disadvantage of having to turn these DVDs in most of the players. Additionally , there mu[...]

10 1. General and T echnology This is acceptable due to the fact that the data is not stored within one constant str eam, but in sectors and segments. From the pr oduction’ s point of view , the DVD 9 pr oduc- tion route is quite similar to the DVD 5 pr oduction route. The differ ences are that one disc is sputtered with silicon instead of alumin[...]

11 1. General Compared to the DVD 9, the additional capacity of the DVD 10 is about 900 MegaByte (just a little mor e than the capacity of one CD) but the disadvantages may increase, depending on your application. One reasonable application may have the same content on Side A and on Side B but in differ ent formats, like one in P AL ( P hase A lter[...]

12 1. General and T echnology 1.7 ColourDVD The ColourDVD by Sony DADC Austria AG is available in six differ ent colours. The bright red, yellow and violet are r eal eye catchers, whereas the three discr ete colours (orange, pink and gold) are designed for subtle applications. Regardless of the specific colour used, the real thrill of the ColourDVD[...]

DVD V ideo 2. DVD V ideo 13 2.1 General DVD-Video is a new media for the distribution of home videos. The digital nature of this new media of fers several new features to the consumer . Amongst these features ar e: • High video quality based on MPEG2 compr ession and the ability to playback both aspect ratios of 4:3 and 16:9. • A DVD-Video can [...]

Please note that there ar e technical restrictions for seamless playback in the creation of multiple alter- natives. For example, the playtime variation of the differ ent alter natives within one block is limited. Due to the complexity of these features, please contact us at +43/(0)6246/880-1610 or visit our W eb-Page: ”www .sonydvdcenter .com”[...]

2. DVD V ideo 15 2.3.12 Separate audio masters, digital multichannel audio programs For DVDs with digital multichannel sound, a separate audio mastertape is requir ed for each soundtrack. These should be of either Sony PCM-3324 format, Sony PCM-800 format or equivalent and must contain the final mix of the 5.1 channels – front left, fr ont right,[...]

16 2. DVD-V ideo Edg e TV Safe Margin Title Safe Margin PA L Left / Right Each 36 Pixels 72 Pixels T op / Bottom Each 28 Pixels 57 Pixels NTSC Left / Right Each 36 Pixels 72 Pixels T op / Bottom Each 24 Pixels 48 Pixels For Menus in 16:9 format please contact Sony DVD Center Europe Margins in Pixels for TV and Title Safe ar eas: P AL NTSC 384 P AL [...]

2. DVD V ideo 17 2.3.19 Image Size Each highlight on any page should be contained in its own separate TIFF file. Each image should only be as big as the text or graphic itself and should not have any white space around the graphic. It should also be big enough to include the registration mark. Please make sure to always supply two images of the sam[...]

18 2. DVD-V ideo 2.3.20 Colour Depth The highlight must be an indexed, 8 bit, 256 color TIFF file. Since DVD specifications allow 4 colours in a high- light at any given time, even though this file has 256 colors in its palette, the actual graphic can only have 4 colours. One of these colours is keyed out to show transparency . The remaining can be[...]

19 3. DVD Rom 3. DVD-Rom 3.1 Data Preparation The first step in formatting is the collection and prepa- ration of the input materials. Y ou can submit already formatted data as an image on tape or leave the for- matting of your data to us. Unformatted data on sto- rage media, as well as backup formats on tape or unformatted data transmitted via ISD[...]

20 3. DVD-Rom DVD-ROM, DVD-R An already r eplicated DVD-ROM or a DVD-R (Authoring, General) is a preferr ed input media, and can be used for direct mastering. DVD-RAM, DVD-RW , DVD+RW Data provided on DVD-R W , +R W or DVD-RAM can not be used for direct mastering. They need to be formatted according to the 'UDF-bridge format' which can be[...]

4. Lableprinting 21 The following pages contain important specifications for DVD printing and the film material required. Please transmit this information to your graphics artist or designer . 4.1 Printing Processes Sony DADC uses offset printing pr ocesses for DVDs as the standard print. On special r equest, simple screen prints can be done as wel[...]

22 4. Labelprinting 15 mm 117 mm 120 mm 23 mm Printing area on the DVD Catalog Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Specification F - Label Print DVD 5 / DVD 9[...]

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 4. Lableprinting[...]

24 4. Labelprinting Printing area on the DVD Specification H - Label Print DVD 10 Labelside A 15 mm 23 mm 43 mm 120 mm Alternatively , Sony DADC offers an extended printing ar ea for DVD 10. Please note that Labelside A and Labelside B of specification H hold differ ent printing areas. This is requir ed in order to be able to machine-read the bar c[...]

25 Specification H - Label Print DVD 10 Labelside B 15 mm 23 mm 35 mm 120 mm Printing area on the DVD 4. Lableprinting[...]

26 4. Labelprinting min. 0,15 mm min. 0,10 mm A a B b C c D d Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo Pp Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv © Œ Æ » ≥ ø Ç ÷ Å min. 4pt (1,50 mm) min. 5pt (1,88 mm) A a B b C c D d Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo Pp Qq Rr Ss Tt Uu Vv © Œ Æ » ≥ ø Ç ÷ Å Line width of registration marks 0.1 mm Film 1 Printing pattern Film 2[...]

27 4.4.3 Density T o 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 requir es smooth, full-page screen printing films (positive, right side reading, emulsion up) pr epared as follows: 4.4.4.1 Duplex/T riplex print (half-tone print) with Pantone colours For duplex and triplex [...]

28 4. Labelprinting Contrast between DVD logo and background admissible Contrast between DVD logo and background not admissible The generic DVD logo in accordance with the DVD specification Deviations from the standardised DVD logo are not permitted. The DVD logo must not be distorted, squeezed, decom- posed, framed or composed of parts with differ[...]

29 4.7 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 AGF A AccuSet 1000 with Software T aipan RIP (resolutions up to 2400 dpi) • Laser imager AGF A Avantra 25 with Softwar e T aipan RIP (resolutions up [...]

30 4. Labelprinting Data preparation: Our server is ready to r eceive 24 hours on workdays. Prior to the data transfer , please inform our Graphics Studio (T el.: +43/(0)6246/880-448) in order to ensure that sufficient storage space is available. With ISDN, a laser print-out is not supplied compared to data delivery on storage media. Therefor e, su[...]

31 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. Y our prese- lected code number is printed on to the disc during the ink-jet process. Example Readout-side Labelfilm specifications F B C D E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 The code num[...]

32 5. Ser vices As part of our full service philosophy , we can provide you with printwork and any special packaging request. Due to high yearly volumes we order with our qualified printwork suppliers, Sony DADC can offer competitive prices. If you wish to utilize this service, we request that your graphic studio provides components accor ding to c[...]

5. Services 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 T ools W e highly recommend the use of (fr ee) FTP Software T ools like WS_FTP Pro (Win) and Fetch (Mac). Y ou can also log on to the Sony [...]

34 5. Ser vices 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 r elated to the same release in one folder . The folder must have a [...]

5.4.5 Colours Used colours must always be CMYK and/or Pantone colours. Y ou must not use RGB, Focoltone or even Pantone Process, Pr osim, Uncoated, etc. Data should always include a refer ence to compare with. When no laserprint, colour proof or digital soft proof in PDF format is forwar ded, be aware that DADC has no tools to compare the final r e[...]

36 5. Ser vices 120 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 Rear page Title page 3 3 120 5.5 Packaging Specifications Film Specifications: Booklet for DVD PLASTIC BOX[...]

Film Specifications: Cover Sheet 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 129,5 184 3 3 129,5 273 3 31 4 Back panel Front panel 5. Services[...]

38 5. Ser vices 120 178 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 3 Rear page Title page 3 3 3 120 Film Specifications: Booklet for SUPER JEWEL BOX[...]

Film Specifications: Inlay Card for SUPER JEWEL BOX 13,5 5 11,5 34 76 top oben grain direction 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 23 16,5 12,5 6 6,5 6,5 7 6,5 R 3 6,5 137,5 150,5 3 3 199 186 outside Aussenseite 3 Perforation lines 5.[...]

40 5. Ser vices 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) All dimensions in mm 138 3 118 3 3 3 3 3 6,5 6,5 Perforation lines[...]

Film Specifications: Booklet for JEWEL CASE 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 121 121 3 3 Rear page Title page Folding line 120 3 3 3 3 5. Services[...]

42 5. Ser vices Film Specifications: ECOP AK Front page Rear page head page 2 cover side head page 1 tray side 3 mm bleed area (all around) head page 1 cover side 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 180 289,5 187 139,5 140 12,5 8,5 10[...]

Film Specifications: 12 cm CD CARTON SLEEVE 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 125 125 TOP TOP BACK FRONT 3 5 5 125 3 3 CD insertion direction 3 5. Services[...]

44 5. Ser vices Digipak Index The Digipak, which consists of a compound of plastics and carton, requir es hand packaging. Note: The DIGIP AK 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[...]

NICE PRICE FROM SONY MUSI C NICE PRICE FROM SONY MUSI C • Possible core diameter: 40 or 75 mm • Max. possible roll diameter: 300 mm • Eliminate punching grid (do not leave on the roll). • Distance between the stickers: At least 3 mm. • Position stickers with letters or various print in unwinding direction, if application is to the upper s[...]

Jewel Case Front Side 4 Back Side 3 seat 2* Carton Sleeve open - Front Side 1 at the right shrink 2 Back Side 2 shrink 1 open - 3 at the top shrink 4 seat 1/4* Amaray , Scanavo, Front Side 3 Flexbox Back Side 4 Papersleeve 3 with flap seat 2 Manual packaging 1 Digipak Front Side shrink/ 3 no shrink Back Side shrink/ 4 no shrink Disc Box Slider 3 Su[...]

5. Services winding orientation 1 winding orientation 2 winding orientation 3 winding orientation 4 Winding Orientation Generell Information: 30 mm 60 mm 30 mm 60 mm Standard Sticker: width: min. 10 mm, length: min. 15 mm max. 90 mm max. 110 mm round sticker: dmin. 20 mm dmax. 90 mm Seal on Sleeve: width: min. 15 mm, length: min. 15 mm max. 80 mm m[...]

48 5. Ser vices Packaging of supplied printwork When supplying ready-made printwork, please note the following items: • Delivery according to agr eement The delivery of ready-made printwork should be carried out only following previous agr eement with the Sony DADC Customer Service staff. • Printwork delivery Y our printwork delivery must compl[...]

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50 6. Order Forms Order Data: Company name: V at-no: Contact: Purchase Or der no: T el.-no: Fax: E-Mail: www: Country / Post Code / T own: Street: Product: ❑ ROM ❑ DVD 5 ❑ Video ❑ DVD 9 ❑ Audio ❑ DVD 10 Quantity: ❑ standard tolerance according to our terms and cond. Units ❑ exact quantity (surchar ge) Catalog Number: T urnaround: ?[...]

Company: Company Address: Title/Catalognumber: No. of Sequences/Title/T racks: Name of developing company/developer (in case data are owned by another company): Name of the artist(s): (Details see attached labelcopy or tracklist or inlaycard copy). Herewith customer declar es to possess all rights for the purpose of duplication, including the right[...]

53 GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS Sony DADC Austria AG A-5081 Anif, Sonystrasse 20 www.sonydvd.biz www.press-her e.net[...]

54 (1) Preamble Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the General T erms and Conditions of Sony DADC Austria AG (hereinafter referr ed to as ”DADC”) shall form an integral part of all quotations and purchase contracts. Customer’ s purchasing conditions dif fering from these General T erms & Conditions shall be of no effect. (2) T erms of Sa[...]

DVD Manual 02 Sony DADC Austria AG A-5081 Anif, Sonystrasse 20 T el: +43/(0)6246/880-555 Fax: +43/(0)6246/880-510 e-mail: sales@sonydadc.com www .sonydvd.biz, www .press-here.net[...]