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

SIST EN 300 468 V1.20.1:2026 is the Slovenian adoption of ETSI EN 300 468 V1.20.1 (2026-09). It specifies Service Information (SI) for Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) systems - the signalling that helps receivers select services and events, tune automatically, and present service metadata. The document is written for DVB implementers who need interoperable signalling beyond the base Program Specific Information (PSI) in ISO/IEC 13818-1.

What does SIST EN 300 468 V1.20.1:2026 specify?

SIST EN 300 468 V1.20.1:2026 specifies the SI data carried in DVB bitstreams. It adds service-selection and user-information data to PSI, while leaving the presentation method to the IRD manufacturer.

The scope states that SI supports automatic tuning of Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD) equipment and user-facing information. It also notes that Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) definitions are outside the scope, although SI data may be used as the basis for an EPG. Implementation rules are given in ETSI TS 101 211.

The document is organized around:

• clause 4, which describes SI
• clause 5, which defines SI tables and their transport
• clause 6, which defines descriptors
• clause 7, which gives Storage Media Interoperability (SMI) measures
• annexes that add character handling, audio signalling, codec-specific signalling, and service_type assignments

Annex	What it covers
A	Character tables and control-code handling
D	AC-3, Enhanced AC-3, and AC-4 signalling
F	ISO 639 language descriptor for the "original audio" soundtrack
G	DTS, DTS-HD, and DTS-UHD signalling in DVB
H	AAC coded audio signalling
I	service_type assignments, including digital television, H.264/AVC, HEVC, VVC, and AVS3
J	Supplementary audio signalling for receiver-mix and broadcast-mix cases
L	DTS Neural descriptor
M	Audio preselection and mapping of codec-specific values

What are the key requirements of SIST EN 300 468 V1.20.1:2026?

Core SI transport

SIST EN 300 468 V1.20.1:2026 defines how SI is carried in DVB transport streams, starting with the section mechanism in clause 5.1. It specifies mapping into transport stream packets, coding of PID and table_id fields, repetition rates, random access rules, scrambling, and bit order. In practice, this is what makes SI readable by receivers after tuning and during stream changes.

• Clause 5.1.2 and 5.1.3 define how sections are mapped and identified. That matters because the receiver must find the right table quickly and unambiguously.
• Clause 5.1.4 sets repetition and random-access behaviour for DVB PSI and SI, and for Satellite Access Tables. That matters because service data must remain available often enough for receivers to lock on and recover.
• Clause 5.1.6 defines bit order and transmission order. That matters because the byte and bit layout must match exactly between transmitters and receivers.

Service and event tables

SIST EN 300 468 V1.20.1:2026 defines the principal SI tables in clause 5.2. These include the Network Information Table (NIT), Bouquet Association Table (BAT), Service Description Table (SDT), Event Information Table (EIT), Time and Date Table (TDT), Time Offset Table, Running Status Table, Stuffing Table, Discontinuity Information Table, Selection Information Table, and Satellite Access Tables.

These tables divide the signalling by purpose. NIT and BAT identify the network or bouquet, SDT describes services, EIT carries event timing and descriptors, TDT gives current UTC time, and the time-offset signalling supports local time handling. For operators, this is the core data set used for channel lists, event guides, scheduling, and time-related service behaviour.

The Satellite Access Tables are expanded with Satellite Position v2, Cell Fragment, Time Association, Beamhopping Time Plan, and Satellite Position v3 information. That makes the document relevant not only to generic DVB services but also to satellite-specific network planning and time-linked signalling.

Descriptors and metadata

SIST EN 300 468 V1.20.1:2026 uses descriptors in clause 6 to attach metadata to tables and streams. The document defines descriptor identification, location, and scoping rules, then provides descriptors for service names, component identification, content classification, country availability, delivery systems, linkage, multilingual naming, local time offsets, subtitles, teletext, service moves, target regions, icons, URIs, and prominence.

This matters in practice because the receiver uses descriptors to build channel lists, show programme information, choose audio and subtitle options, and follow service changes. The descriptors also carry technical delivery data such as cable, satellite, terrestrial, DVB-C2, DVB-T2, DVB-S2, S2X, SH, and C2-related signalling.

Audio, video, and storage-media signalling

SIST EN 300 468 V1.20.1:2026 extends SI for modern audio and video service types. Annex D covers AC-3, Enhanced AC-3, and AC-4. Annex G covers DTS, DTS-HD, and DTS-UHD. Annex H covers AAC. Annex I assigns and illustrates service_type values for digital television, H.264/AVC, HEVC, VVC, and AVS3 services, including profile-oriented signalling examples.

These annexes matter because receivers need codec-specific descriptors to know how to decode and present the stream. Annex J then defines signalling for supplementary audio so that receivers can present the correct main, dependent, or mixed audio. Annex M maps codec-specific values to the audio preselection descriptor, which helps receivers expose the right audio choices to the user.

Clause 7 adds SMI measures for stored content, including the Discontinuity Information Table, the Selection Information Table, and the Partial transport stream descriptor. That is useful when DVB content is replayed from storage and the receiver still has to interpret service changes and stream selection correctly.

What terms does SIST EN 300 468 V1.20.1:2026 define?

• Service Information (SI) - the DVB signalling that carries service, event, and receiver-assistance data in the bitstream.
• Program Specific Information (PSI) - the MPEG-derived base signalling in ISO/IEC 13818-1 that SI complements.
• Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD) - the receiver that automatically configures itself for the selected DVB service.
• Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) - a user-facing programme guide that may be built from SI data.
• delivery system - the physical medium carrying one or more DVB transport streams, such as satellite, cable, fibre, or terrestrial.
• original_network_id - the unique identifier of a broadcast platform operator.
• transport_stream_id - the unique identifier of a DVB transport stream within an original network.
• NVOD - near video on demand, used in the NVOD reference, time-shifted event, and time-shifted service signalling.

Who uses SIST EN 300 468 V1.20.1:2026?

SIST EN 300 468 V1.20.1:2026 is used by DVB broadcasters, multiplex operators, platform engineers, and receiver manufacturers. It is also used by teams designing EPG functions, multilingual service metadata, accessibility features, and codec signalling for modern TV services.

Typical tasks include:

• signalling service names, service lists, and event data
• defining tuning and network-identification data
• labelling audio, subtitle, teletext, and component streams
• handling service moves, relocations, and regional availability
• supporting UHD, HDR, multi-audio, and storage-media playback

Quality and test teams use it to verify that receivers parse SI correctly and present the intended service information to users.

Which standards are used with SIST EN 300 468 V1.20.1:2026?

Standard	What it contributes
ISO/IEC 13818-1	Base PSI framework that SI complements
ETSI TS 101 211	Rules of operation for implementing this SI specification
ETSI TS 101 162	Coding for CA system IDs, private data specifiers, and CP system IDs
ETSI EN 301 790	NCR timing reference used in satellite-access signalling
ETSI TS 101 154	Codec signalling and service_type examples for HEVC, VVC, AVS3, and AAC-related use
ETSI EN 300 231	Programme Identification Label structure used by the PDC descriptor
ETSI EN 301 210	Byte sequence definition used by the DSNG descriptor
ETSI EN 300 743	DVB subtitle signalling referenced by component and subtitling descriptors
ETSI EN 302 769	DVB-C2 context for the C2 delivery system descriptor
ETSI EN 302 755	DVB-T2 context for the T2 delivery system descriptor
ETSI EN 302 307-1	DVB-S2 and S2X context for satellite delivery signalling
ETSI EN 302 307-2	DVB-S2X context, including superframe and channel-bonding signalling
ETSI TS 102 727	XAIT location descriptor referenced in the descriptor table
IETF RFC 2045	MIME format used by data-broadcast signalling
IETF RFC 3986	URI syntax used by URI linkage signalling

What does the SIST EN 300 468 V1.20.1:2026 document contain?

The document contains section syntax, packet-mapping rules, table allocations, repetition-rate guidance, and bit-order examples for SI transport. It also contains detailed table syntax and semantics for NIT, BAT, SDT, EIT, TDT, time-offset, running-status, stuffing, discontinuity, selection, and satellite-access signalling.

Clause 6 contains many descriptor tables and their coding rules, including service, content, linkage, time, delivery, accessibility, language, region, and audio/video descriptors. The annexes add worked signalling for character handling, AC-3/Enhanced AC-3/AC-4, DTS and DTS-UHD, AAC, service_type examples, supplementary audio, DTS Neural, and audio preselection.

The document also includes figures and examples that help implementers code and decode SI, such as bit-order illustrations, transmission-order examples, and date/time coding examples. Those parts support design, software implementation, interoperability testing, and receiver certification.

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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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 . 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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EUROPEAN STANDARD
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Specification for Service Information (SI) in DVB systems

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Reference
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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Foreword
This European Standard (EN) has been produced by Joint Technical Committee (JTC) Broadcast of the European
Broadcasting Union (EBU), Comité Européen de Normalisation ELECtrotechnique (CENELEC) and the European
Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI).
NOTE: The EBU/ETSI JTC Broadcast was established in 1990 to co-ordinate the drafting of standards in the
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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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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 . 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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