Character position definition and scope:

A one-character alphabetic code indicates the configuration of 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.  A fill character ( | ) is used when no attempt has been made to code this position.

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

Guidelines for applying content designators:

Code:

Description:

k

Mixed

m

Monaural

n

Not applicable

q

Quadraphonic, multichannel, or surround

s

Stereophonic

u

Unknown

z

Other  Configuration of playback channels for which none of the other defined codes is appropriate.

|

No attempt to code

Content designator history:

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

To return, select:

007:  Motion picture

007  Physical Description Fixed Field