Character position definition and scope:

A one-character alphabetic code indicates the configuration of intended playback channels for the sound portion of the motion picture . This data element should be coded based on a clear indication of intended playback. These codes do not refer to the configuration of channels originally recorded unless those channels are all intended to be available on playback.

Record requirements for National-level and Minimal-level records: Optional.

Guidelines for applying content designators:

Content designator history:

Configuration of playback channels characteristics were not coded prior to the definition of this character position in 1985.

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007: Motion picture

007 Physical Description Fixed Field