SIST EN 300 468 V1.20.1:2026

• Abstract:

  The present document specifies the Service Information (SI) data which forms a part of Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) bitstreams, in order that the user can be provided with information to assist in selection of services and/or events within the bitstream, and so that the Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD) can automatically configure itself for the selected service. SI data for automatic configuration is mostly specified within ISO/IEC 13818-1 [1] as Program Specific Information (PSI). The present document specifies additional data which complements the PSI by providing data to aid automatic tuning of IRDs, and additional information intended for display to the user. The manner of presentation of the information is not specified in the present document, and IRD manufacturers have freedom to choose appropriate presentation methods. It is expected that Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) will be a feature of Digital TeleVision (TV) transmissions. The definition of an EPG is outside the scope of the present document (i.e. the SI specification), but the data contained within the SI specified in the present document may be used as the basis for an EPG. Rules of operation for the implementation of the present document are specified in ETSI TS 101 211 [i.1].

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 31-Jul-2026
• Publication Date: 04-Oct-2026
• ICS: 33.170 - Television and radio broadcasting
• Technical Committee: MOC - Mobile Communications
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 28-Sep-2026
• Due Date: 03-Dec-2026
• Completion Date: 05-Oct-2026
• Ref Project: ETSI EN 300 468 V1.20.1 (2026-09) - Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB); Specification for Service Information (SI) in DVB systems

Overview

SIST EN 300 468 V1.20.1:2026 is the European Standard for Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) Service Information (SI) in DVB systems. Published under the SIST reference REN/JTC-DVB-419, this standard defines how service information is structured and signalled across DVB environments, helping receivers identify, interpret, and present broadcast services correctly.

This document is highly relevant for professionals working with broadcasting, digital TV, MPEG, service signalling, and video delivery. It supports consistent DVB interoperability by specifying the information carried in service tables and descriptors used by receivers, multiplex operators, and service providers.

Key Topics

The standard provides a detailed framework for DVB Service Information (SI), including:

• Service information tables such as:
  • Network Information Table
  • Service Description Table
  • Event Information Table
  • Time and Date Table
  • Time Offset Table
  • Running Status Table
• Descriptor definitions used to describe services, events, networks, delivery systems, and regional or multilingual signalling
• Table mechanisms covering section handling, transport stream packet mapping, PID and table_id coding, repetition rates, and scrambling
• Extended descriptors for newer DVB signalling needs, including support for:
  • Audio preselection
  • Image icons
  • URI linkage
  • Target region information
  • Service prominence
• Storage Media Interoperability measures, including tables and descriptors for partial transport streams and discontinuity handling
• Normative annexes covering text characters, audio codecs, service_type interpretation, and supplementary audio signalling

A key value of this standard is that it helps ensure accurate service discovery, event guide presentation, audio and subtitle signalling, and receiver compatibility in DVB systems.

Applications

SIST EN 300 468 V1.20.1:2026 is used in practical DVB implementations where reliable signalling is essential, including:

• Digital television services and electronic programme guides
• Broadcast network planning and multiplex management
• Receiver and set-top box interoperability
• Regional and multilingual service presentation
• Audio, subtitle, and accessibility signalling
• Delivery system identification across cable, satellite, and terrestrial platforms
• Support for advanced codecs and modern DVB service types

For broadcasters and platform operators, the standard provides a common signalling model that improves service discovery and presentation across DVB deployments.

Related Standards

This document is closely aligned with other DVB and ETSI deliverables in the broadcast ecosystem, including standards covering:

• DVB system specification and transport stream signalling
• MPEG-based broadcast infrastructure
• Audio codec signalling such as AC-3, Enhanced AC-3, AC-4, DTS, and AAC
• Service type assignment and interpretation
• Supplementary audio and accessibility metadata

Together, these standards form the technical basis for interoperable digital broadcasting, service information signalling, and modern DVB receiver performance.

Draft ETSI EN 300 468 V1.20.0 (2026-06)

EUROPEAN STANDARD
Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB);
Specification for Service Information (SI) in DVB systems

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Reference
REN/JTC-DVB-419
Keywords
broadcasting, digital, DVB, MPEG, service, TV,
video
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights . 8
Foreword . 8
Modal verbs terminology . 9
1 Scope . 10
2 References . 10
2.1 Normative references . 10
2.2 Informative references . 13
3 Definition of terms, symbols and abbreviations . 14
3.1 Terms . 14
3.2 Symbols . 17
3.3 Abbreviations . 17
4 Service information description . 21
5 Service information tables . 23
5.1 Service information table mechanism . 23
5.1.1 Use of table sections . 23
5.1.2 Mapping of sections into DVB transport stream packets . 24
5.1.3 Coding of PID and table_id fields . 24
5.1.4 Repetition rates and random access . 25
5.1.4.1 Rates for DVB PSI and SI . 25
5.1.4.2 Rates for Satellite Access Tables . 25
5.1.5 Scrambling . 26
5.1.6 Bit order and transmission order . 26
5.2 Table definitions . 28
5.2.0 Introduction. 28
5.2.1 Network Information Table . 29
5.2.2 Bouquet Association Table . 30
5.2.3 Service Description Table . 32
5.2.4 Event Information Table . 34
5.2.5 Time and Date Table. 36
5.2.6 Time Offset Table . 37
5.2.7 Running Status Table . 38
5.2.8 Stuffing Table . 38
5.2.9 Discontinuity Information Table . 39
5.2.10 Selection Information Table . 39
5.2.11 Satellite Access Tables . 39
5.2.11.1 Definition . 39
5.2.11.2 Satellite Position v2 info . 41
5.2.11.3 Cell Fragment info . 43
5.2.11.4 Time Association info . 45
5.2.11.5 Beamhopping Time Plan info . 46
5.2.11.6 Satellite Position v3 info . 49
6 Descriptors . 52
6.0 Introduction . 52
6.1 Descriptor identification and location . 52
6.2 Descriptor coding . 54
6.2.0 General principles . 54
6.2.1 Adaptation field data descriptor . 54
6.2.2 Ancillary data descriptor . 55
6.2.3 Announcement support descriptor . 56
6.2.4 Bouquet name descriptor . 57
6.2.5 CA identifier descriptor . 57
6.2.6 Cell frequency link descriptor . 57
6.2.7 Cell list descriptor . 58
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6.2.8 Component descriptor . 59
6.2.9 Content descriptor . 67
6.2.10 Country availability descriptor . 70
6.2.11 Data broadcast descriptor . 71
6.2.12 Data broadcast id descriptor. 72
6.2.13 Delivery system descriptors . 72
6.2.13.1 Cable delivery system descriptor . 72
6.2.13.2 Satellite delivery system descriptor . 74
6.2.13.3 S2 satellite delivery system descriptor . 75
6.2.13.4 Terrestrial delivery system descriptor . 76
6.2.14 DSNG descriptor . 79
6.2.15 Extended event descriptor . 79
6.2.16 Extension descriptor . 80
6.2.17 Frequency list descriptor . 81
6.2.18 FTA content management descriptor . 81
6.2.18.1 Semantics and syntax of the FTA content management descriptor . 81
6.2.18.2 Scope of the FTA content management descriptor . 84
6.2.19 Linkage descriptor . 84
6.2.19.1 Semantics and syntax of the linkage descriptor . 84
6.2.19.2 Mobile hand-over linkage . 86
6.2.19.3 Event linkage. 87
6.2.19.4 Extended event linkage . 87
6.2.20 Local time offset descriptor . 90
6.2.21 Mosaic descriptor . 91
6.2.22 Multilingual bouquet name descriptor . 94
6.2.23 Multilingual component descriptor . 95
6.2.24 Multilingual network name descriptor . 95
6.2.25 Multilingual service name descriptor . 96
6.2.26 NVOD reference descriptor . 96
6.2.27 Network name descriptor . 97
6.2.28 Parental rating descriptor . 97
6.2.29 Partial TS descriptor . 98
6.2.30 PDC descriptor . 98
6.2.31 Private data specifier descriptor . 99
6.2.32 Scrambling descriptor . 99
6.2.33 Service descriptor . 100
6.2.34 Service availability descriptor. 101
6.2.35 Service list descriptor. 102
6.2.36 Service move descriptor . 102
6.2.37 Short event descriptor . 103
6.2.38 Short smoothing buffer descriptor . 104
6.2.39 Stream identifier descriptor. 106
6.2.40 Stuffing descriptor . 106
6.2.41 Subtitling descriptor . 106
6.2.42 Telephone descriptor. 107
6.2.43 Teletext descriptor . 109
6.2.44 Time shifted event descriptor. 109
6.2.45 Time shifted service descriptor . 110
6.2.46 Transport stream descriptor . 110
6.2.47 VBI data descriptor . 111
6.2.48 VBI teletext descriptor . 112
6.3 Extended descriptor identification and location . 112
6.4 Extended descriptor coding . 113
6.4.0 General principles . 113
6.4.1 Audio preselection descriptor . 114
6.4.2 CID ancillary data descriptor . 117
6.4.3 CP descriptor . 117
6.4.4 CP identifier descriptor . 118
6.4.5 CPCM delivery signalling descriptor . 118
6.4.6 Delivery system descriptors . 118
6.4.6.1 C2 delivery system descriptor . 118
6.4.6.2 SH delivery system descriptor. 120
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6.4.6.3 T2 delivery system descriptor . 124
6.4.6.4 C2 bundle delivery system descriptor . 127
6.4.6.5 S2X satellite delivery system descriptors . 128
6.4.6.5.1 Introduction . 128
6.4.6.5.2 S2X satellite delivery system descriptor (version 1) . 128
6.4.6.5.3 S2Xv2 satellite delivery system descriptor (version 2) . 131
6.4.7 Image icon descriptor. 135
6.4.8 Message descriptor . 137
6.4.9 Network change notify descriptor . 138
6.4.10 Service relocated descriptor . 140
6.4.11 Supplementary audio descriptor . 141
6.4.12 Target region descriptor . 143
6.4.13 Target region name descriptor . 145
6.4.14 T2-MI descriptor . 146
6.4.15 URI linkage descriptor . 147
6.4.16 Video depth range descriptor . 147
6.4.16.1 Semantics and syntax of the video depth range descriptor . 147
6.4.16.2 Production disparity hint . 148
6.4.17 VVC subpictures descriptor . 149
6.4.18 Service Prominence Descriptor. 150
6.5 Scoping rules for scoping descriptors . 152
7 Storage Media Interoperability measures . 153
7.0 Introduction . 153
7.1 SMI tables . 153
7.1.0 General principles . 153
7.1.1 Discontinuity Information Table . 153
7.1.2 Selection Information Table . 154
7.2 SMI descriptors . 155
7.2.0 Introduction. 155
7.2.1 Partial transport stream descriptor . 155
Annex A (normative): Coding of text characters . 156
A.0 General principles . 156
A.1 Control codes . 156
A.2 Selection of character table . 156
Annex B (informative): Void . 170
Annex C (informative): Conversion between time and date conventions . 171
Annex D (normative): Service information implementation of AC-3, Enhanced AC-3, and
AC-4 audio in DVB systems . 173
D.0 Introduction . 173
D.1 AC-3 and Enhanced AC-3 component types. 173
D.2 AC-3 descriptor . 174
D.3 AC-3 descriptor syntax and semantics . 174
D.4 Enhanced AC-3 descriptor . 175
D.5 Enhanced AC-3 descriptor syntax and semantics . 176
D.6 AC-4 descriptor . 178
D.7 AC-4 descriptor syntax and semantics . 178
D.8 Use of the supplementary audio descriptor with AC-4 . 180
Annex E (normative): Usage of the scrambling descriptor . 181
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Annex F (informative): ISO 639 language descriptor for "original audio" soundtrack . 182
Annex G (normative): Service information implementation of DTS coded audio in DVB
systems . 183
G.0 Introduction . 183
G.1 DTS and DTS-HD descriptors . . 183
G.2 DTS descriptor . 183
G.2.0 Use of the DTS descriptor . 183
G.2.1 Syntax and semantics for the DTS descriptor . 183
G.3 DTS-HD descriptor . 186
G.3.1 DTS-HD descriptor syntax . 186
G.3.2 Substream information . 187
G.3.3 Asset information . 189
G.3.4 Component type . 190
G.4 Use of DTS-HD in Receiver Mixed Applications for Single PID and Multiple PID
Implementations . 191
G.5 DTS-UHD descriptors . 192
G.5.1 DTS-UHD descriptor . 192
G.5.2 DTS-UHD and the audio preselection descriptor . 193
G.5.2.1 The DTS-UHD Broadcast Chunk and audio preselections . 193
G.6 Use of the supplementary audio descriptor with DTS-UHD . 194
Annex H (normative): Service information implementation of AAC coded audio in DVB
systems . 195
H.0 Introduction . 195
H.1 AAC Audio descriptor. 195
H.2 AAC descriptor . 195
H.2.0 Use of the AAC descriptor . 195
H.2.1 Syntax and semantics for the AAC descriptor . 195
Annex I (normative): Assignment and interpretation of the service_type field . 197
I.1 Background . 197
I.2 Assignment of service_type . 197
I.2.0 General principles. 197
I.2.1 service_type "digital television service" (0x01) . 197
I.2.2 service_type "H.264/AVC" (various) . 198
I.2.3 service_type "H.264/AVC frame compatible stereoscopic HD" (various) . 198
I.2.4 service_type "advanced codec digital radio sound service" (0x0A) . 199
I.2.5 service_type "HEVC digital television service" (0x1F) . 199
I.2.5.0 General principles . 199
I.2.5.1 Signalling for service frame compatible plano-stereoscopic 3DTV for HEVC coded services . 200
I.2.5.2 Signalling for HDR and/or frame rate of 100 Hz, 120 0001 001 Hz, or 120 Hz, but with a HEVC
half frame rate temporal video sub-bitstream frame rate lower than or equal to 60 Hz . 201
I.2.5.3 Spatial, temporal, and dynamic range characteristics . 202
I.2.5.4 Summary of signalling for different bitstream profiles using service_type 0x1F . 202
I.2.6 service_type "HEVC UHD digital television service" (0x20) . 203
I.2.6.1 General principles . 203
I.2.6.2 Summary of signalling for different bitstream profiles using service_type 0x20 . 205
I.2.7 Summary of signalling for HEVC bitstream profiles using service_type 0x1F or 0x20 . 207
I.2.8 service_type "VVC digital television service" (0x21) . 210
I.2.8.1 General principles . 210
I.2.8.2 Spatial, temporal and dynamic range characteristics . 211
I.2.8.3 Examples of signalling for different bitstream profiles using service_type 0x21 . 212
I.2.9 service_type "AVS3 digital television service" (0x22) . 214
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I.2.9.1 General principles . 214
I.2.9.2 Spatial, temporal and dynamic range characteristics . 214
I.2.9.3 Examples of signalling for different bitstream profiles using service_type 0x22 . 215
Annex J (normative): Signalling of supplementary audio . 218
J.1 Overview . 218
J.2 Receiver-mix supplementary audio . 218
J.2.1 Introduction . 218
J.2.2 PSI PMT signalling . 219
J.2.3 EIT signalling . 219
J.2.3.1 General principles . 219
J.2.3.2 Visually impaired audio description . 219
J.3 Broadcast-mix supplementary audio . 220
J.3.1 Introduction . 220
J.3.2 PSI PMT signalling . 220
J.3.3 EIT signalling . 220
J.3.3.1 General principles . 220
J.3.3.2 Visually impaired audio description . 220
J.4 PSI signalling of audio purpose . 221
J.5 SAOC-DE parametric data streams . 221
J.5.1 Introduction . 221
J.5.2 PSI PMT signalling . 221
J.5.3 EIT signalling . 222
Annex K (normative): Use of the extended_event_linkage_info . 223
Annex L (normative): Service information implementation of DTS Neural™ Surround
coded audio in DVB systems . 225
L.0 Introduction . 225
L.1 DTS Neural descriptor. 225
Annex M (normative): Signalling of next-generation audio . 227
M.1 Overview . 227
M.2 PSI PMT signalling . 227
M.3 Mapping of codec-specific values to the audio preselection descriptor (informative) . 227
Annex N (informative): Examples for using multiple component descriptors . 230
Annex O (normative): Signalling of AVS3-P3 Audio . 231
Annex P (informative): Bibliography . 232
Annex Q (informative): Change history . 233
History . 235

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Reference
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Keywords
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights . 8
Foreword . 8
Modal verbs terminology . 9
1 Scope . 10
2 References . 10
2.1 Normative references . 10
2.2 Informative references . 13
3 Definition of terms, symbols and abbreviations . 14
3.1 Terms . 14
3.2 Symbols . 17
3.3 Abbreviations . 17
4 Service information description . 21
5 Service information tables . 23
5.1 Service information table mechanism . 23
5.1.1 Use of table sections . 23
5.1.2 Mapping of sections into DVB transport stream packets . 24
5.1.3 Coding of PID and table_id fields . 24
5.1.4 Repetition rates and random access . 25
5.1.4.1 Rates for DVB PSI and SI . 25
5.1.4.2 Rates for Satellite Access Tables . 25
5.1.5 Scrambling . 26
5.1.6 Bit order and transmission order . 26
5.2 Table definitions . 28
5.2.0 Introduction. 28
5.2.1 Network Information Table . 29
5.2.2 Bouquet Association Table . 30
5.2.3 Service Description Table . 32
5.2.4 Event Information Table . 34
5.2.5 Time and Date Table. 36
5.2.6 Time Offset Table . 37
5.2.7 Running Status Table . 38
5.2.8 Stuffing Table . 38
5.2.9 Discontinuity Information Table . 39
5.2.10 Selection Information Table . 39
5.2.11 Satellite Access Tables . 39
5.2.11.1 Definition . 39
5.2.11.2 Satellite Position v2 info . 41
5.2.11.3 Cell Fragment info . 43
5.2.11.4 Time Association info . 45
5.2.11.5 Beamhopping Time Plan info . 46
5.2.11.6 Satellite Position v3 info . 49
6 Descriptors . 52
6.0 Introduction . 52
6.1 Descriptor identification and location . 52
6.2 Descriptor coding . 54
6.2.0 General principles . 54
6.2.1 Adaptation field data descriptor . 54
6.2.2 Ancillary data descriptor . 55
6.2.3 Announcement support descriptor . 55
6.2.4 Bouquet name descriptor . 57
6.2.5 CA identifier descriptor . 57
6.2.6 Cell frequency link descriptor . 57
6.2.7 Cell list descriptor . 58
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6.2.8 Component descriptor . 59
6.2.9 Content descriptor . 67
6.2.10 Country availability descriptor . 70
6.2.11 Data broadcast descriptor . 71
6.2.12 Data broadcast id descriptor. 72
6.2.13 Delivery system descriptors . 72
6.2.13.1 Cable delivery system descriptor . 72
6.2.13.2 Satellite delivery system descriptor . 74
6.2.13.3 S2 satellite delivery system descriptor . 75
6.2.13.4 Terrestrial delivery system descriptor . 76
6.2.14 DSNG descriptor . 79
6.2.15 Extended event descriptor . 79
6.2.16 Extension descriptor . 80
6.2.17 Frequency list descriptor . 81
6.2.18 FTA content management descriptor . 81
6.2.18.1 Semantics and syntax of the FTA content management descriptor . 81
6.2.18.2 Scope of the FTA content management descriptor . 84
6.2.19 Linkage descriptor . 84
6.2.19.1 Semantics and syntax of the linkage descriptor . 84
6.2.19.2 Mobile hand-over linkage . 86
6.2.19.3 Event linkage. 87
6.2.19.4 Extended event linkage . 87
6.2.20 Local time offset descriptor . 90
6.2.21 Mosaic descriptor . 91
6.2.22 Multilingual bouquet name descriptor . 94
6.2.23 Multilingual component descriptor . 95
6.2.24 Multilingual network name descriptor . 95
6.2.25 Multilingual service name descriptor . 96
6.2.26 NVOD reference descriptor . 96
6.2.27 Network name descriptor . 97
6.2.28 Parental rating descriptor . 97
6.2.29 Partial TS descriptor . 98
6.2.30 PDC descriptor . 98
6.2.31 Private data specifier descriptor . 99
6.2.32 Scrambling descriptor . 99
6.2.33 Service descriptor . 100
6.2.34 Service availability descriptor. 101
6.2.35 Service list descriptor. 102
6.2.36 Service move descriptor . 102
6.2.37 Short event descriptor . 103
6.2.38 Short smoothing buffer descriptor . 104
6.2.39 Stream identifier descriptor. 106
6.2.40 Stuffing descriptor . 106
6.2.41 Subtitling descriptor . 106
6.2.42 Telephone descriptor. 107
6.2.43 Teletext descriptor . 109
6.2.44 Time shifted event descriptor. 109
6.2.45 Time shifted service descriptor . 110
6.2.46 Transport stream descriptor . 110
6.2.47 VBI data descriptor . 111
6.2.48 VBI teletext descriptor . 112
6.3 Extended descriptor identification and location . 112
6.4 Extended descriptor coding . 113
6.4.0 General principles . 113
6.4.1 Audio preselection descriptor . 114
6.4.2 CID ancillary data descriptor . 117
6.4.3 CP descriptor . 117
6.4.4 CP identifier descriptor . 118
6.4.5 CPCM delivery signalling descriptor . 118
6.4.6 Delivery system descriptors . 118
6.4.6.1 C2 delivery system descriptor . 118
6.4.6.2 SH delivery system descriptor. 120
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6.4.6.3 T2 delivery system descriptor . 124
6.4.6.4 C2 bundle delivery system descriptor . 127
6.4.6.5 S2X satellite delivery system descriptors . 128
6.4.6.5.1 Introduction . 128
6.4.6.5.2 S2X satellite delivery system descriptor (version 1) . 128
6.4.6.5.3 S2Xv2 satellite delivery system descriptor (version 2) . 131
6.4.7 Image icon descriptor. 135
6.4.8 Message descriptor . 137
6.4.9 Network change notify descriptor . 138
6.4.10 Service relocated descriptor . 140
6.4.11 Supplementary audio descriptor . 141
6.4.12 Target region descriptor . 143
6.4.13 Target region name descriptor . 145
6.4.14 T2-MI descriptor . 146
6.4.15 URI linkage descriptor . 147
6.4.16 Video depth range descriptor . 147
6.4.16.1 Semantics and syntax of the video depth range descriptor . 147
6.4.16.2 Production disparity hint . 148
6.4.17 VVC subpictures descriptor . 149
6.4.18 Service Prominence Descriptor. 150
6.5 Scoping rules for scoping descriptors . 152
7 Storage Media Interoperability measures . 153
7.0 Introduction . 153
7.1 SMI tables . 153
7.1.0 General principles . 153
7.1.1 Discontinuity Information Table . 153
7.1.2 Selection Information Table . 154
7.2 SMI descriptors . 155
7.2.0 Introduction. 155
7.2.1 Partial transport stream descriptor . 155
Annex A (normative): Coding of text characters . 156
A.0 General principles . 156
A.1 Control codes . 156
A.2 Selection of character table . 156
Annex B (informative): Void . 170
Annex C (informative): Conversion between time and date conventions . 171
Annex D (normative): Service information implementation of AC-3, Enhanced AC-3, and
AC-4 audio in DVB systems . 173
D.0 Introduction . 173
D.1 AC-3 and Enhanced AC-3 component types. 173
D.2 AC-3 descriptor . 174
D.3 AC-3 descriptor syntax and semantics . 174
D.4 Enhanced AC-3 descriptor . 175
D.5 Enhanced AC-3 descriptor syntax and semantics . 176
D.6 AC-4 descriptor . 178
D.7 AC-4 descriptor syntax and semantics . 178
D.8 Use of the supplementary audio descriptor with AC-4 . 180
Annex E (normative): Usage of the scrambling descriptor . 181
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Annex F (informative): ISO 639 language descriptor for "original audio" soundtrack . 182
Annex G (normative): Service information implementation of DTS coded audio in DVB
systems . 183
G.0 Introduction . 183
G.1 DTS and DTS-HD descriptors . . 183
G.2 DTS descriptor . 183
G.2.0 Use of the DTS descriptor . 183
G.2.1 Syntax and semantics for the DTS descriptor . 183
G.3 DTS-HD descriptor . 186
G.3.1 DTS-HD descriptor syntax . 186
G.3.2 Substream information . 187
G.3.3 Asset information . 189
G.3.4 Component type . 190
G.4 Use of DTS-HD in Receiver Mixed Applications for Single PID and Multiple PID
Implementations . 191
G.5 DTS-UHD descriptors . 192
G.5.1 DTS-UHD descriptor . 192
G.5.2 DTS-UHD and the audio preselection descriptor . 193
G.5.2.1 The DTS-UHD Broadcast Chunk and audio preselections . 193
G.6 Use of the supplementary audio descriptor with DTS-UHD . 194
Annex H (normative): Service information implementation of AAC coded audio in DVB
systems . 195
H.0 Introduction . 195
H.1 AAC Audio descriptor. 195
H.2 AAC descriptor . 195
H.2.0 Use of the AAC descriptor . 195
H.2.1 Syntax and semantics for the AAC descriptor . 195
Annex I (normative): Assignment and interpretation of the service_type field . 197
I.1 Background . 197
I.2 Assignment of service_type . 197
I.2.0 General principles. 197
I.2.1 service_type "digital television service" (0x01) . 197
I.2.2 service_type "H.264/AVC" (various) . 198
I.2.3 service_type "H.264/AVC frame compatible stereoscopic HD" (various) . 198
I.2.4 service_type "advanced codec digital radio sound service" (0x0A) . 199
I.2.5 service_type "HEVC digital television service" (0x1F) . 199
I.2.5.0 General principles . 199
I.2.5.1 Signalling for service frame compatible plano-stereoscopic 3DTV for HEVC coded services . 200
I.2.5.2 Signalling for HDR and/or frame rate of 100 Hz, 120 0001 001 Hz, or 120 Hz, but with a HEVC
half frame rate temporal video sub-bitstream frame rate lower than or equal to 60 Hz . 201
I.2.5.3 Spatial, temporal, and dynamic range characteristics . 202
I.2.5.4 Summary of signalling for different bitstream profiles using service_type 0x1F . 202
I.2.6 service_type "HEVC UHD digital television service" (0x20) . 203
I.2.6.1 General principles . 203
I.2.6.2 Summary of signalling for different bitstream profiles using service_type 0x20 . 205
I.2.7 Summary of signalling for HEVC bitstream profiles using service_type 0x1F or 0x20 . 207
I.2.8 service_type "VVC digital television service" (0x21) . 210
I.2.8.1 General principles . 210
I.2.8.2 Spatial, temporal and dynamic range characteristics . 211
I.2.8.3 Examples of signalling for different bitstream profiles using service_type 0x21 . 212
I.2.9 service_type "AVS3 digital television service" (0x22) . 214
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I.2.9.1 General principles . 214
I.2.9.2 Spatial, temporal and dynamic range characteristics . 214
I.2.9.3 Examples of signalling for different bitstream profiles using service_type 0x22 . 215
Annex J (normative): Signalling of supplementary audio . 218
J.1 Overview . 218
J.2 Receiver-mix supplementary audio . 218
J.2.1 Introduction . 218
J.2.2 PSI PMT signalling . 219
J.2.3 EIT signalling . 219
J.2.3.1 General principles . 219
J.2.3.2 Visually impaired audio description . 219
J.3 Broadcast-mix supplementary audio . 220
J.3.1 Introduction . 220
J.3.2 PSI PMT signalling . 220
J.3.3 EIT signalling . 220
J.3.3.1 General principles . 220
J.3.3.2 Visually impaired audio description . 220
J.4 PSI signalling of audio purpose . 221
J.5 SAOC-DE parametric data streams . 221
J.5.1 Introduction . 221
J.5.2 PSI PMT signalling . 221
J.5.3 EIT signalling . 222
Annex K (normative): Use of the extended_event_linkage_info . 223
Annex L (normative): Service information implementation of DTS Neural™ Surround
coded audio in DVB systems . 225
L.0 Introduction . 225
L.1 DTS Neural descriptor. 225
Annex M (normative): Signalling of next-generation audio . 227
M.1 Overview . 227
M.2 PSI PMT signalling . 227
M.3 Mapping of codec-specific values to the audio preselection descriptor (informative) . 227
Annex N (informative): Examples for using multiple component descriptors . 230
Annex O (normative): Signalling of AVS3-P3 Audio . 231
Annex P (informative): Bibliography . 232
Annex Q (informative): Change history . 233
History . 235

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2026
Digitalna videoradiodifuzija (DVB) - Specifikacija za servisne informacije (SI) v
sistemih DVB
Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) - Specification for Service Information (SI) in DVB
systems
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: ETSI EN 300 468 V1.20.1 (2026-09)
ICS:
33.170 Televizijska in radijska Television and radio
difuzija broadcasting
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB);
Specification for Service Information (SI) in DVB systems

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REN/JTC-DVB-419
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights . 8
Foreword . 8
Modal verbs terminology . 9
1 Scope . 10
2 References . 10
2.1 Normative references . 10
2.2 Informative references . 13
3 Definition of terms, symbols and abbreviations . 14
3.1 Terms . 14
3.2 Symbols . 17
3.3 Abbreviations . 17
4 Service information description . 21
5 Service information tables . 23
5.1 Service information table mechanism . 23
5.1.1 Use of table sections . 23
5.1.2 Mapping of sections into DVB transport stream packets . 24
5.1.3 Coding of PID and table_id fields . 24
5.1.4 Repetition rates and random access . 25
5.1.4.1 Rates for DVB PSI and SI . 25
5.1.4.2 Rates for Satellite Access Tables . 25
5.1.5 Scrambling . 26
5.1.6 Bit order and transmission order . 26
5.2 Table definitions . 28
5.2.0 Introduction. 28
5.2.1 Network Information Table . 29
5.2.2 Bouquet Association Table . 30
5.2.3 Service Description Table . 32
5.2.4 Event Information Table . 34
5.2.5 Time and Date Table. 36
5.2.6 Time Offset Table . 37
5.2.7 Running Status Table . 38
5.2.8 Stuffing Table . 38
5.2.9 Discontinuity Information Table . 39
5.2.10 Selection Information Table . 39
5.2.11 Satellite Access Tables . 39
5.2.11.1 Definition . 39
5.2.11.2 Satellite Position v2 info . 41
5.2.11.3 Cell Fragment info . 43
5.2.11.4 Time Association info . 45
5.2.11.5 Beamhopping Time Plan info . 46
5.2.11.6 Satellite Position v3 info . 49
6 Descriptors . 52
6.0 Introduction . 52
6.1 Descriptor identification and location . 52
6.2 Descriptor coding . 54
6.2.0 General principles . 54
6.2.1 Adaptation field data descriptor . 54
6.2.2 Ancillary data descriptor . 55
6.2.3 Announcement support descriptor . 55
6.2.4 Bouquet name descriptor . 57
6.2.5 CA identifier descriptor . 57
6.2.6 Cell frequency link descriptor . 57
6.2.7 Cell list descriptor . 58
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6.2.8 Component descriptor . 59
6.2.9 Content descriptor . 67
6.2.10 Country availability descriptor . 70
6.2.11 Data broadcast descriptor . 71
6.2.12 Data broadcast id descriptor. 72
6.2.13 Delivery system descriptors . 72
6.2.13.1 Cable delivery system descriptor . 72
6.2.13.2 Satellite delivery system descriptor . 74
6.2.13.3 S2 satellite delivery system descriptor . 75
6.2.13.4 Terrestrial delivery system descriptor . 76
6.2.14 DSNG descriptor . 79
6.2.15 Extended event descriptor . 79
6.2.16 Extension descriptor . 80
6.2.17 Frequency list descriptor . 81
6.2.18 FTA content management descriptor . 81
6.2.18.1 Semantics and syntax of the FTA content management descriptor . 81
6.2.18.2 Scope of the FTA content management descriptor . 84
6.2.19 Linkage descriptor . 84
6.2.19.1 Semantics and syntax of the linkage descriptor . 84
6.2.19.2 Mobile hand-over linkage . 86
6.2.19.3 Event linkage. 87
6.2.19.4 Extended event linkage . 87
6.2.20 Local time offset descriptor . 90
6.2.21 Mosaic descriptor . 91
6.2.22 Multilingual bouquet name descriptor . 94
6.2.23 Multilingual component descriptor . 95
6.2.24 Multilingual network name descriptor . 95
6.2.25 Multilingual service name descriptor . 96
6.2.26 NVOD reference descriptor . 96
6.2.27 Network name descriptor . 97
6.2.28 Parental rating descriptor . 97
6.2.29 Partial TS descriptor . 98
6.2.30 PDC descriptor . 98
6.2.31 Private data specifier descriptor . 99
6.2.32 Scrambling descriptor . 99
6.2.33 Service descriptor . 100
6.2.34 Service availability descriptor. 101
6.2.35 Service list descriptor. 102
6.2.36 Service move descriptor . 102
6.2.37 Short event descriptor . 103
6.2.38 Short smoothing buffer descriptor . 104
6.2.39 Stream identifier descriptor. 106
6.2.40 Stuffing descriptor . 106
6.2.41 Subtitling descriptor . 106
6.2.42 Telephone descriptor. 107
6.2.43 Teletext descriptor . 109
6.2.44 Time shifted event descriptor. 109
6.2.45 Time shifted service descriptor . 110
6.2.46 Transport stream descriptor . 110
6.2.47 VBI data descriptor . 111
6.2.48 VBI teletext descriptor . 112
6.3 Extended descriptor identification and location . 112
6.4 Extended descriptor coding . 113
6.4.0 General principles . 113
6.4.1 Audio preselection descriptor . 114
6.4.2 CID ancillary data descriptor . 117
6.4.3 CP descriptor . 117
6.4.4 CP identifier descriptor . 118
6.4.5 CPCM delivery signalling descriptor . 118
6.4.6 Delivery system descriptors . 118
6.4.6.1 C2 delivery system descriptor . 118
6.4.6.2 SH delivery system descriptor. 120
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6.4.6.3 T2 delivery system descriptor . 124
6.4.6.4 C2 bundle delivery system descriptor . 127
6.4.6.5 S2X satellite delivery system descriptors . 128
6.4.6.5.1 Introduction . 128
6.4.6.5.2 S2X satellite delivery system descriptor (version 1) . 128
6.4.6.5.3 S2Xv2 satellite delivery system descriptor (version 2) . 131
6.4.7 Image icon descriptor. 135
6.4.8 Message descriptor . 137
6.4.9 Network change notify descriptor . 138
6.4.10 Service relocated descriptor . 140
6.4.11 Supplementary audio descriptor . 141
6.4.12 Target region descriptor . 143
6.4.13 Target region name descriptor . 145
6.4.14 T2-MI descriptor . 146
6.4.15 URI linkage descriptor . 147
6.4.16 Video depth range descriptor . 147
6.4.16.1 Semantics and syntax of the video depth range descriptor . 147
6.4.16.2 Production disparity hint . 148
6.4.17 VVC subpictures descriptor . 149
6.4.18 Service Prominence Descriptor. 150
6.5 Scoping rules for scoping descriptors . 152
7 Storage Media Interoperability measures . 153
7.0 Introduction . 153
7.1 SMI tables . 153
7.1.0 General principles . 153
7.1.1 Discontinuity Information Table . 153
7.1.2 Selection Information Table . 154
7.2 SMI descriptors . 155
7.2.0 Introduction. 155
7.2.1 Partial transport stream descriptor . 155
Annex A (normative): Coding of text characters . 156
A.0 General principles . 156
A.1 Control codes . 156
A.2 Selection of character table . 156
Annex B (informative): Void . 170
Annex C (informative): Conversion between time and date conventions . 171
Annex D (normative): Service information implementation of AC-3, Enhanced AC-3, and
AC-4 audio in DVB systems . 173
D.0 Introduction . 173
D.1 AC-3 and Enhanced AC-3 component types. 173
D.2 AC-3 descriptor . 174
D.3 AC-3 descriptor syntax and semantics . 174
D.4 Enhanced AC-3 descriptor . 175
D.5 Enhanced AC-3 descriptor syntax and semantics . 176
D.6 AC-4 descriptor . 178
D.7 AC-4 descriptor syntax and semantics . 178
D.8 Use of the supplementary audio descriptor with AC-4 . 180
Annex E (normative): Usage of the scrambling descriptor . 181
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Annex F (informative): ISO 639 language descriptor for "original audio" soundtrack . 182
Annex G (normative): Service information implementation of DTS coded audio in DVB
systems . 183
G.0 Introduction . 183
G.1 DTS and DTS-HD descriptors . . 183
G.2 DTS descriptor . 183
G.2.0 Use of the DTS descriptor . 183
G.2.1 Syntax and semantics for the DTS descriptor . 183
G.3 DTS-HD descriptor . 186
G.3.1 DTS-HD descriptor syntax . 186
G.3.2 Substream information . 187
G.3.3 Asset information . 189
G.3.4 Component type . 190
G.4 Use of DTS-HD in Receiver Mixed Applications for Single PID and Multiple PID
Implementations . 191
G.5 DTS-UHD descriptors . 192
G.5.1 DTS-UHD descriptor . 192
G.5.2 DTS-UHD and the audio preselection descriptor . 193
G.5.2.1 The DTS-UHD Broadcast Chunk and audio preselections . 193
G.6 Use of the supplementary audio descriptor with DTS-UHD . 194
Annex H (normative): Service information implementation of AAC coded audio in DVB
systems . 195
H.0 Introduction . 195
H.1 AAC Audio descriptor. 195
H.2 AAC descriptor . 195
H.2.0 Use of the AAC descriptor . 195
H.2.1 Syntax and semantics for the AAC descriptor . 195
Annex I (normative): Assignment and interpretation of the service_type field . 197
I.1 Background . 197
I.2 Assignment of service_type . 197
I.2.0 General principles. 197
I.2.1 service_type "digital television service" (0x01) . 197
I.2.2 service_type "H.264/AVC" (various) . 198
I.2.3 service_type "H.264/AVC frame compatible stereoscopic HD" (various) . 198
I.2.4 service_type "advanced codec digital radio sound service" (0x0A) . 199
I.2.5 service_type "HEVC digital television service" (0x1F) . 199
I.2.5.0 General principles . 199
I.2.5.1 Signalling for service frame compatible plano-stereoscopic 3DTV for HEVC coded services . 200
I.2.5.2 Signalling for HDR and/or frame rate of 100 Hz, 120 0001 001 Hz, or 120 Hz, but with a HEVC
half frame rate temporal video sub-bitstream frame rate lower than or equal to 60 Hz . 201
I.2.5.3 Spatial, temporal, and dynamic range characteristics . 202
I.2.5.4 Summary of signalling for different bitstream profiles using service_type 0x1F . 202
I.2.6 service_type "HEVC UHD digital television service" (0x20) . 203
I.2.6.1 General principles . 203
I.2.6.2 Summary of signalling for different bitstream profiles using service_type 0x20 . 205
I.2.7 Summary of signalling for HEVC bitstream profiles using service_type 0x1F or 0x20 . 207
I.2.8 service_type "VVC digital television service" (0x21) . 210
I.2.8.1 General principles . 210
I.2.8.2 Spatial, temporal and dynamic range characteristics . 211
I.2.8.3 Examples of signalling for different bitstream profiles using service_type 0x21 . 212
I.2.9 service_type "AVS3 digital television service" (0x22) . 214
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I.2.9.1 General principles . 214
I.2.9.2 Spatial, temporal and dynamic range characteristics . 214
I.2.9.3 Examples of signalling for different bitstream profiles using service_type 0x22 . 215
Annex J (normative): Signalling of supplementary audio . 218
J.1 Overview . 218
J.2 Receiver-mix supplementary audio . 218
J.2.1 Introduction . 218
J.2.2 PSI PMT signalling . 219
J.2.3 EIT signalling . 219
J.2.3.1 General principles . 219
J.2.3.2 Visually impaired audio description . 219
J.3 Broadcast-mix supplementary audio . 220
J.3.1 Introduction . 220
J.3.2 PSI PMT signalling . 220
J.3.3 EIT signalling . 220
J.3.3.1 General principles . 220
J.3.3.2 Visually impaired audio description . 220
J.4 PSI signalling of audio purpose . 221
J.5 SAOC-DE parametric data streams . 221
J.5.1 Introduction . 221
J.5.2 PSI PMT signalling . 221
J.5.3 EIT signalling . 222
Annex K (normative): Use of the extended_event_linkage_info . 223
Annex L (normative): Service information implementation of DTS Neural™ Surround
coded audio in DVB systems . 225
L.0 Introduction . 225
L.1 DTS Neural descriptor. 225
Annex M (normative): Signalling of next-generation audio . 227
M.1 Overview . 227
M.2 PSI PMT signalling . 227
M.3 Mapping of codec-specific values to the audio preselection descriptor (informative) . 227
Annex N (informative): Examples for using multiple component descriptors . 230
Annex O (normative): Signalling of AVS3-P3 Audio . 231
Annex P (informative): Bibliography . 232
Annex Q (informative): Change history . 233
History . 235

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