This project was proposed by Stefan Bock. It was approved under our rules by Subcommittee SC-02 and assigned to the working group SC-02-08 on Audio-File Transfer and Exchange.
TITLE
AES-X188, Screen-less navigation for high-resolution audio on Blu-ray Discs
SCOPE
to recommend a method for authoring an audio-only Blu-ray Disc to enable playback in screen-less consumer systems, and to provide simple stream and track selection using the remote control of a normal Blu-ray Disc player.
OUTPUT INTENT
Information document
RATIONALE
High-resolution audio, presented as uncompressed LPCM, has been waiting for a suitable transport format for some time. The Blu-ray disc format offers such a transport and supports the necessary linear and lossless codecs as part of its basic specification. While many Blu-ray players can be found in home theatre and games environments, there are some issues that need to be addressed before they can be introduced into a hi-fi environment that does not have a screen to present visual menus for audio stream setup and track selection.
WHO BENEFITS?
Record companies who wish to offer a high-resolution product using current technology; mastering facilities, and recording studios; end users who wish to enjoy high-resolution audio.
WHY AES?
The AES is committed to high-quality audio in all its forms. Its members include respected practitioners in all related areas.
