Broadcast Guidelines

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Submitted files must have a file name that matches the key number. Do not include spaces or punctuation (i.e. dots or dashes, etc.) in key numbers. Maximum 13 alphanumeric characters only. We only require a JPEG clapper to accompany your media. No need for bars or countdown. CLAPPER SPECIFICATIONS AND DETAILS JPEG image - 720x576 for SD / 1920x1080 for HD - Client, Product, Key Number, Date, Aspect Ratio, Duration, CAD (optional), Compliant with OP 48 Audio Loudness. RECOMMENDED VIDEO SPECIFICATIONS Upload your media directly via MediaPro Extreme HD PAL 25fps Upper (top) field dominant / No mixed fields SD Frame size 720 x 576 / HD Frame size 1920x1080 Luminance scope 0mV-700mV +3% , 0% tolerance Black level not to drop below blanking level 0mV luma Chroma level not to exceed 100% (see OP29) Ensure titles are within graphics safe area (see OP36) Avoid macro-blocking, dup frames, high compression , motion jitter, aliasing, mixed aspect ratios Minimum bitrate is 15Mbps. A higher Bitrate (25Mbps+) is recommended for best video quality RECOMMENDED AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS OP 59 settings. ( This is the latest ammendment to operational practice 48 for the meausurement and loudness of audio ) Audio loudness global standard (Normalised) -24 LKFS. ( Loudness , K-weighted , Full Scale) Measurement by ITU BS. 1770-2&3 standardised by the International Telecommunications Union 12 frames of complete silence at the head and tail within the duration of the TVC OP 48 settings. ( Remains in effect. OP59 is an ammendment to OP48 ) Digital - permitted maximum level peak program meter (PPM) -9dBFS assuming peak levels are infrequent and less than 10ms 12 frames of complete silence at the head and tail within the duration of the TVC

PREFERRED FILE FORMATS ( Upload with MediaPro Extreme HD )

SD
ProRes 422 (HQ) ProRes 422 ProRes (LT) MPEG-2 at 25Mbps Quicktime Movie H.264

HD
ProRes 422 (HQ) ProRes 422 ProRes (LT) MPEG-2 50i 4:2:2 ProRes 4444

RADIO FILE FORMAT: WAV 48kHz 16bit / Size limit 20MB ADVANCED FILE FORMATS: Contact Dubsat for more file types. Operational Practices Many of these guidelines are set by operational practices standardised by FreeTV Australia , e.g. OP59 , OP36. For more information visit freetv.com.au. CAPTIONING SPECS POWERED BY CAPTIONFLOW Captioning is available for SD and HD media. Simply select Caption via Substation when you book. Upload SD/HD in the preferred file formats as described on the Media Specifications page. TVC QUALITY CHECK

Video
Clapper information is missing or incorrect Vision playback errors Luminance and black levels Standard title safe areas for SD / HD

Audio
Audio Loudness levels *Normalise via MediaPro HD Out of phase Distortion or drop-outs OP 48 / OP 59 Compliant

Dubsat will only advise a client when the commercial does not comply with the above technical specifications. Its the senders responsibility to ensure material meets the broadcasters technical specifications. Dubsat takes no responsibility for material that is rejected by stations when those specifications have not been met.

To ensure bookings are processed please complete uploads/tape deliveries by 6pm local time. To contact Client Services: bookings@dubsat.com.au / bookings@dubsat.co.nz
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Media Specifications
SD Delivery Specifications
ProRes422 (HQ) (mov) Video: PAL 50i upper/top
Apple ProRes 4:2:2 Colour ITU-R BT.601 or 709 Frame Size 720x576 25fps Display Aspect Ratio 4:3 1.33:1 100% of source 1.067 non-square pixel PCM Audio at 48kHz 16 bit -24 LKFS Stereo (L,R)

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HD Delivery Specifications
ProRes422 (HQ) (mov) Video: PAL 50i upper/top
Apple ProRes 4:2:2 Colour ITU-R BT.709 Frame 1920x1080 25fps Display Aspect Ratio 16:9 1.777:1 / 1.0 square pixel PCM 48kHz 16/24 bit -24 LKFS Stereo (L,R) or Stereo (L,R) + 5.1 mix ITU: L,R,C,LFE,Ls,Rs

ProRes422 (mov) Video: PAL 50i upper/top

Apple ProRes 4:2:2 Colour ITU-R BT.601 or 709 Frame Size 720x576 25fps Display Aspect Ratio 4:3 1.33:1 100% of source 1.067 non-square pixel PCM Audio at 48kHz 16 bit -24 LKFS Stereo (L,R)

ProRes422 (LT) (mov) Video: PAL 50i upper/top

Apple ProRes 4:2:2 Colour ITU-R BT.601 or 709 Frame Size 720x576 25fps Display Aspect Ratio 4:3 1.33:1 100% of source 1.067 non-square pixel PCM Audio at 48kHz 16 bit -24 LKFS Stereo (L,R)

ProRes422 (mov) Video: PAL 50i upper/top

Apple ProRes 4:2:2 Colour ITU-R BT.709 Frame 1920x1080 25fps Display Aspect Ratio 16:9 1.777:1 / 1.0 square pixel

ProRes422 (LT) (mov) Video: PAL 50i upper/top

Apple ProRes 4:2:2 Colour ITU-R BT.709 Frame 1920x1080 25fps Display Aspect Ratio 16:9 1.777:1 / 1.0 square pixel

Audio:

MPEG-2 (mpeg) Video: PAL 50i upper/top

Audio:

Program Stream 25Mbps Long GOP Frame Size 720x576 25fps Display Aspect Ratio 4:3 1.33:1 100% of source 1.067 non-square pixel ITU-R BT.601 or 709

SD
Audio:

Audio:

Audio:

QuickTime H.264(mov) Video: PAL 50i upper/top

QuickTime H.264 Frame Size 720x576 25fps Display Aspect Ratio 4:3 1.33:1 100% of source 1.067 non-square pixel ITU-R BT.601 or 709 PCM Audio at 48kHz 16 bit -24 LKFS Stereo (L,R)

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SD Pixel Aspect Ratio For all 16:9 projects export frame size as 720x576 4:3 (non-square). After export, some CODEC types display an anamorphic or vertically-squeezed image. SD stations require 4:3. The 4:3 aspect is stretched to 16:9 for broadcast. SD720x576 / HD1920x1080: For correct pixel / display aspect ratio, ensure the aspect settings are based off the exported size. 100% of source. Default for size.

HD
Audio: Audio:
PCM 48kHz 16/24 bit -24 LKFS Stereo (L,R) or Stereo (L,R) + 5.1 mix ITU: L,R,C,LFE,Ls,Rs

PCM 48kHz 16/24 bit -24 LKFS Stereo (L,R) or Stereo (L,R) + 5.1 mix ITU: L,R,C,LFE,Ls,Rs

MPEG-2 50i 422(mpeg) Video: PAL 50i upper/top

MPEG-2 4:2:2 Colour ITU-R BT.709 Frame 1920x1080 25fps

ProRes 4444 (mov) Video: PAL 50i upper/top

Apple Pro Res 4:4:4:4 RGBA Colour + Alpha Channel Frame 1920x1080 25fps Display Aspect Ratio 16:9 1.777:1 / 1.0 square pixel ITU-R BT.709 PCM 48kHz 16/24 bit -24 LKFS Stereo (L,R) or Stereo (L,R) + 5.1 mix ITU: L,R,C,LFE,Ls,Rs

Display Aspect Ratio 16:9 1.777:1 / 1.0 square pixel

Audio:

Audio:
PCM 48kHz 16/24 bit -24 LKFS Stereo (L,R) or Stereo (L,R) + 5.1 mix ITU: L,R,C,LFE,Ls,Rs

Audio:

MPEG Audio Layer-2 48kHz 16 bit -24 LKFS Stereo (L,R)

To ensure bookings are processed please complete uploads/tape deliveries by 6pm local time. To contact Client Services: bookings@dubsat.com.au / bookings@dubsat.co.nz
Refer to www.dubsat.com.au and dubsat.co.nz for Terms & Conditions / Privacy Policy

Aust: 1300 366 156 www.dubsat.com.au NZ: (09) 309 4433 www.dubsat.co.nz