Super Audio Disc Image Reading Component

This Disc Image Reading software component is capable of reading disc

images (cutting masters) and retrieving all kinds of information from
them. It can be used by applications to, for example, retrieve DSD/DST
data (for playback) and to display text information from the Table Of
Contents.

Features:
• Reads both Single- and Dual-layer disc images
• Retrieves information from the main disc image file and DDP files, or
from a streaming data input
• Retrieves the DSD/DST data from the 2-channel and multi-channel areas
• Retrieves text information from the Table Of Contents and
supplementary data (if applicable)
• Easy to use Windows COM component through well documented API

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Super Audio Disc Builder Component Super Audio Disc Image Verifier Component
This disc image builder software component is capable of building disc This Disc Image Verifier software component is capable of checking disc
images (cutting masters). It can be used by applications for multiplexing images (cutting masters) before the actual disc is made. It can be used by
audio and creating a disc image out of DSD/DST data and the text applications to, for example, check disc images after the authoring stage
information for the Table Of Contents. or just before disk production for compliance to the Super Audio CD S O F T WA R E M O D U L E S
Scarlet Book standard.
Features: Philips Intellectual Proper ty & Standards
• Builds stereo and stereo/multi-channel disc images Features: P.O. Box 80002 • 5600 JB Eindhoven • The Netherlands • Fax: +31 402732641
• Builds disc images for Hybrid, Single and Dual layer discs • Performs syntax checks as well as semantic and dynamic checks More information
• Retrieves time codes from the DSDIFF file • Generates a report with all detected violations of the standard In addition to the modules, various other interesting technologies are available.
• Imports text data via an Super Audio CD Text Master File • Analyses input stream and contents will be logged in a clear and More information about the Super Audio CD format, the DSDIFF specification
• Integrated Verifier for easy logical verification of the disc image concise way and DSD signal processing can be found at: www.superaudiocd.philips.com
• Integrated tape library allows distribution of the disc image on tape • Easy to use Windows component through well documented API If you are interested in our activities or in one of our modules,
• Easy to use Windows component through well documented API please do not hesitate to contact us at: info.superaudiocd@philips.com
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All trademarks, including the DSD, Super Audio CD and DST are the proper ty of their respective owners.
The information contained in this document is subject to change.
Philips offers a range of DSD (Direct Stream Digital) In this brochure the main application areas are indicated
modules that provide professional audio equipment using the following pictograms:
manufacturers with a fast track DSD development route.
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These modules will lower the threshold for integrating

Super Audio CD production tools in the studio and facility Each pictogram represents a stage in the Super Audio CD
markets. Philips is developing and maintaining cooperative production process.
partnerships with key professional audio equipment Pictograms corresponding to the stages in which a module
developers. is typically used are coloured blue instead of grey.

Software Modules for Super Audio CD production tools

DSDIFF File I/O Component Sigma Delta Modulation Component DSD Editing Component DST Compression Ratio Estimation Component DST Decoding Component DST Encoding Component
DSD Interchange File Format (DSDIFF) has become the de facto The Sigma Delta Modulation (SDM) software component generates DSD The DSD Editing software component facilitates DSD audio stream The DST Compression Ratio Estimation software component provides This software component brings fast DST (Digital Stream Digital) decoding The DST Encoding software component enables fast DST encoding
standard for file exchange of DSD and DST encoded data between audio streams from multi-bit (PCM) signals, making it ideal for creating editing using 64xfs processing. This component can easily make the a fast and accurate way of predicting the compression ratio of the DSD to PC workstations. Decoding encoded DST material enables verification using a modest, standard PC configuration. DST encoding is the lossless
recorders, DSD workstations, DST encoders and Super Audio CD DSD from PCM projects or PCM archives. The algorithms used in the transition from one DSD stream to another, preserving the available DSD stream to be encoded. It removes the need for full DST encoding to get of the encoding process and facilitates the re-use of DST encoded archive data packing process that optimises the use of available space on Super
authoring systems. component are completely embedded to simplify integration in editing quality where possible. The complex algorithms used in the component an indication of the data size after encoding. material in new DSD projects. Audio CDs.
and mastering workstations. The component enables simple upgrading are completely embedded to simplify integration.
The provision of a DSDIFF exchange software component enhances from existing PCM based operation to sophisticated DSD mixing, editing, Features: Features: Features:
compatibility and interoperability across a wide range of applications mastering and effects processing within the digital domain. Features: • Provides a fast and accurate prediction of the Compression Ratio • Enables fast decoding of DST material • Lossless data compression of 2-, 5- and 6-channel DSD material
and platforms. Exchanging data by reconnecting hard disks removes the • Enables processing in the DSD domain during the DSD creation process • The decoding functionality can easily be accelerated by using the • User-selectable encoding strategies for optimising encoding results
need for dubbing and saves significant amounts of time in the production Features: • Supports user-selectable (cross-) fade curves • Supports all valid encoding strategies available Super Audio Verifier PCI Card thus leaving all PC • Ready to be used in a multi-threaded environment for optimal
process. • Supports various input sample rates up to 2.8224 MHz • Provides a range of SDMs and filters • Easy to use Windows COM component through well documented API processing power to other application features performance
• Provides a range of SDMs, including Trellis, with different characteristics • Is ready for integration in real-time applications • Easy to use Windows COM component through well • Easy to use Windows COM component through well documented API
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• Provides simple read and write access to DSD, DST, Markers, Edited • Easy to use Windows COM component through well documented API • Easy to use Windows COM component through well documented API production encoding
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