In accordance with the withdrawal of the overall coefficient of the down-mix processing from a multi-channel audio to a stereophonic audio related to the revision of ARIB-B21 “Receiver for Digital Broadcasting, ARIB Standard (Desirable Specifications)” Version 5.3,

・revise Volume 2 “Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting Function Specifications for the Receivers”

・revise Volume 7 “Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting Provisions for Carrier Operations”

・Update the terms. (“Operation Overview”)

・Revise along with introduction of the access control descriptor. (Volume 2, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 8)

・Revise concerning linkage function between BML and external devices. (Volume 3)

・Change the TS name. (Volume 7)

・Correct along with the change of references of GVF (Gigabit Video Interface). (Volume 2)

・Change the function of “Integrated service Type 1” of receivers adaptable to IPTV download/VOD (Integrated service Type 2) to be optional, change the format of the return value in getting CrrelatingID using getIRDID(), add the extended function for broadcast available before re-establishment of link state after the end of VOD, and change the requirements for the use of the general-purpose root certificate. (Volume 3)

・Clarify the documents related to the EMM reception processing and related to the initialization of individual data of each broadcaster. (Volume 5)

・Add NHK General in Gunma prefecture and Tochigi prefecture, assign network identifications, TS identifications, remote control key identifications and so on for them and define TS names. (Volume 7)

・Add the provisions related to “MarlinBB system” qualified as content protection system for removable recording media. (Volume 8)

・Add the provisions in order to invoke double screen display of the television broadcast screen and the HTML browser screen of the receiver function from BML. (Volume 3)

・Add the definitions of the terms in order to clarify the provisions and add the documents for the URL information. (Volume 5)

・Newly establish Volume 5 Part 2 “Operational Guidelines for RMP System and Functional Specifications” and revise along with it. (Volume 5, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 7, Volume 8)

・Add the provisions for　digital video and audio outputs using wireless systems. (Volume 2, Volume8)

・Add the provisions related to confirmIPNetwork() that is the function confirming Internet connections and getContentSource() that is the function confirming the state of recording and playback. (Volume 3)

・Correct the documents related to reference standards (Volume 3) and change the name of broadcasters (volume 7).

・Clarify the reception process based on the System Management Descriptor. (Volume 2)

・Add the provisions in order to enable the direct execution of the IPTV related function (IPTV download/VOD) from BML. (Volume 7)

・Change the TS name according to the application. (Volume 7)

・Clarify the reception process related to ECM/EMM commands. (Volume 5)

・Add the provisions for the exceptional operation of the transmission master of multiple broadcast stations using the same network identifier and change the TS name according to the application. (Volume 7)

・Unify the definition of the term and correct the erroneous descriptions. (Volume 3)

・Add the provisions related to the MP4 format. (“Operation Overview”, Volume 2, Volume 8)

・Revise related to the operation of getIRDID() and getBrowserSupport() in order to enable to get receiver-unique identifiers of receivers adaptable to IPTV. (Volume 3)

・Correct the erroneous descriptions. (“Operation Overview”, Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 4, Volume 6, Volume 7)

・Add the information in order to improve security related to the bi-directional service. (Volume 6)

・Correct along with the change of the names of the referencing external documents. (Volume 8)

・Revise along with changing some of the functions of data broadcast to be optional. (“Operation Overview”, Volume 3)

・Add the provisions related to the replacement by an area local station in the same network identification and add the provisions related to the change of the TS name according to the application. (Volume 7)

・Revise along with the change of Final license for content protection system AACS (Advanced Access Content System). (Volume 8)

・Revise the references along with the change of ARIB standard system (Volume 2) and revise due to changing modem to be optional in TR-B15. (Volume 5)

・Revise related to the operation of earthquake early warning by character superimposition and event message. (“Operation Overview”, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 7)

・Change the TS name according to the application. (Volume 7)

・Add the recording format to the contents protection system (CPRM SD-Video) for removable storage media mountable to receivers, and correct the table numbers and so on in Appendix B (Part 1, Part 2). (Volume 8)

・Add the detailed provisions related to the use of MPEG PS (Program Stream) in IP interface (DTCP-IP) along with the version update of the referenced DLNA guidelines. (Volume 2)

・Clarify the operations of multi-section transmission belong to different repetition rate group. (Volume 4)

・Add the documents to the provisions related to the operation of the copying of the recorded content within the prescribed number (so-called “Dubbing 10”) (Volume 4, Volume 8) and correct the term description along with it (“Operation Overview”).

・Add the documents to the provisions related to the use of IP interface (DTCP-IP) that is high-speed digital interface in MPEG PS (Program Stream) (Volume 2, Volume 4, Volume 8) and add the documents of terms associated with it (“Operation Overview”).

・In Profile A, revise the provisions in order to enable activation of the IPTV browser from data broadcast (BML), and in C Profile , clarify the transmission operations related to closed captioning in one segment and clarify the operations of initialization of receivers. (Volume 3)

・Add the documents about the new recording media (HD DVD Re-recordable) for HD DVD and the new contents protection system (AACS[Hi-def Rec]) related to the contents protection systems for removable storage media mountable to receivers, and revise some of the provisions for SAFIA (Security Architecture for Intelligent Attachment device). (Volume 8)

・Newly add SAFIA to the contents protection systems for removable storage media mountable to one segment receivers. (Volume 8)

・Revise the related documents along with the revision of the provisions for DTCP-IP. (Volume 8)

・In “Appendix 12 Details of the communication function”, clarify the certificate verification by newly adding the table that defines certificate verification items and verification contents. (Volume 3)

・Add the documents related to the new system (AACS AVCREC Format Ver 1) as the contents protection system for removable storage media mountable to receivers. (Volume 8)

・In C profile, clarify the operation of the auxiliary information function using general event message. (Volume 3)

・Clarify the operation of item description in the Extended Event Descriptor by adding the documents. (Volume 4)

・Add the documents related to MG-R(SVR) for Memory Stick PRO and MG-R(SVR) for EMPR as the contents protection system for removable storage media mountable to one segment receivers. (Volume 8)

・In Profile A, revise in order to enable SSL communication in the print function. ( Volume 1)

・In C Profile, newly add the provisions related to the auxiliary information function using general event message. (Volume 3)

・Change the name of TS according to the application. (Volume 7)

・Add the recording media and the recording format related to contents protection systems for removable recording media mountable to receivers, and correct the erroneous documents. (Volume 8)

・In “Provisions for Download Operation”, clarify the required memory amount for the frequency list and modification information and clarify the basis for memory amount estimation by the newly established commentary. ( Volume 1)

・Clarify the precautions related to frequency information description in the Terrestrial Delivery System Descriptor in the case of MFN by the newly established commentary. (Volume 4)

・Change the documents along with the integration of management organizations described in the provisions. (Volume 3, Volume 8)

・Add the provisions related to Bluetooth interface of digital audio outputs. (“Operation Overview”, Volume 2, Volume 8)

・Clarify the triggering of the Macrovision function and Add the provisions for it. (Volume 2, Volume 8)

・Clarify the resources in linked contents (Volume 3) and change the name of TS according to the application (Volume 7) and so on.

・Revise the following points in order to improve security related to the protection of personal information. (Volume 3 and Volume 6)

Add the provisions for the use of TLS1.0/SSL3.0 based on the review of the guidelines on the protection of personal information of broadcast viewers and so on, clarify the operational guidelines for the protection of personal information, review the provisions at time of the occurrence of TLS and SSL errors during bi-directional communication.

・Clarify the display for simple logos (Volume 1), clarify the handling of PCE (Program Configuration Element) of MPEG-2 AAC audio (Volume 2), delete T.B.D related to remote control key identifier and clarify the various identifiers for independent broadcasting of cable television operators (Volume 7).

・Add the documents related to precautions for implementation of MPEG-2 AAC. (Volume 2)

・Add the documents related to Advanced Access Content System (for HD DVD, Blu-rayDisc) and Content Protection for Recordable Media SD-Video (for one segment receivers) that are contents protection systems for removable recording media mountable to receivers. (Volume 8)

・Unify terminology such as to unify “broadcasting bookmark” to “TVlink” related to C profile, clarify the provisions for receivers and event messages related to closed captioning , and add the documents to the operational guidelines for personal information on NVRAM. (Volume 3)

・Revise the functional specifications for receivers (Volume 2) and the operational guidelines for PSI/SI (Volume 4) along with the revision of the character codes in STD-B24.

・Add the documents related to SAFIA (Security Architecture for Intelligent Attachment device) that is a contents protection system for the hard-disk-type removable recording media. (Volume 8)

・As for affiliation ID, define the broadcaster representing for ID=7 and clarify the operation for ID=8 or more. (Volume 3 and Volume 7)

・Newly add the storage media (Memory Stick Micro) to the contents protection system, MG-R(SVR) for Memory Stick PRO, for removable storage media. (Volume 8)

・Add the provisions related to the error of TOT (Time Offset Table) for the execution of a leaf second adjustment. (Volume 2, Volume 4 and Volume 7)

・Revise to mitigate the restrictions on background color related to C profile and unify the terminology. (Volume 3)

・Newly establish the provisions (Volume 9), “Volume 9, Provisions for Transmission Operations”, concerning the envisaged reception system in an examination of transmission station installation and revise along with the establishment. (“Operation Overview” and Volume 2)

・Add the provisions of DTCP-IP to that of High-speed Digital Interface (Volume 2) and revise along with it. (“Operation Overview” and Volume 8)

・Add the documents of VCPS (Video Content Protection System) and MG-R(SVR) for EMPR (MagicGate Type-R for Secure Video Recording for Embedded Memory with Playback and Recording Function) to those of contents protection system for removable storage media. (Volume 8)

・Clarify the service name (TVlink) and the operational guidelines related to broadcasting bookmark, revise according to restrictions of overlapping of lateral direction scroll and animation GIF, and add the provisions related to the correspondence of receivers concerning the version-up of BML version. (Volume 3)

・In the 13 segments service, revise the implementation of bi-directional communication functions of in-vehicle mobile receivers and revise the operation of the general-purpose root certificates. (Volume 2)

・In the 1 segment service, clarify the provisions for the broadcasting bookmark, clarify the operation restrictions of MIDI and clarify the handling of print functions. (Volume 3)

・Revise the provisions related to storing contents on built-in hard disk recorders etc. (Volume 8)

・Add the operational guidelines for the transmission related to the operation of SBR (Spectral Band Replication) headers and add the documents to the relevant desirable provisions for receivers. (Volume 7 and Volume 2)

・In the operational guidelines for C profile, revise the operation of SBR transmitted by data carousel, revise the operation of Pan-Scan signals in the picture display area, and revise in order to ensure consistency of terminology and concepts. (Volume 3)

・Add the provisions related to the broadcast of closed captioning of one-segment broadcast for mobile and portable receivers (Volume 3) and revise along with the addition of the provisions (Volume 2 and Volume 3).

・Add the provisions related to the copyright protection for one-seg broadcast for mobile and portable receivers (Volume 8) and revise along with the addition of the provisions (Volume 2, Volume 4, Volume 5 and Volume 8)

・Revise the provisions related to the operations of C profile broadcasting bookmark, and the functions related to BML unique to digital terrestrial broadcast. (Volume 8)

・Add the provisions related to reference to audio ESs between layers. (Volume 7)

・In the operational guidelines of the Part 4 of Volume 3 “ Operational provisions related C-profile “ , revise the operations of time stamping of H.264 , revise the operations of the permission and NVRAM at the time of accessing to communication servers and occurring communication related to the protection of personal information, revise the detailed operations of functions related to BML unique to digital terrestrial broadcast, and revise the provisions related to the mixed display of contents. (Volume 3)

・Add and revise the provisions related to the mobile receptions and mobile and portable receivers. (Volume 2, Volume 4 and Volume 7)

・Completely revise the Part 4 of Volume 3 “ Operational provisions related C-profile “ along with the determination of the simple moving picture encoding system and change associated with it. (Operation overview, Volume 2 and Volume 7)

・Add the documents related to the operation of SBR (Special Band Replication) to the audio encoding system provisions. (Volume 2 and Volume 7)

・Add the two content protection systems for the removable storage media mountable on receivers. (Volume 8)

・Add the guidelines related to print function of data broadcasting. (Volume 3 and Volume 8)

・Add the documents to the provisions related to the operation of TS transmission during the inspection broadcasting and add the documents to the provisions related to the operation when the broadcasting facilities of broadcasting companies are damaged. (Volume 7)

・Add the documents to the provisions related to available functions for using SI information on receivers. (Volume 2)

・Add the provisions related to the display of confirmation message associated with connection operation to communication lines. (Volume 3 and Volume 6)

Add and change the documents related to HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) (Volume 2)

・Add and regulate HDMI as digital visual and audio output although only DVI (Digital Visual Interface) has been defined as digital video output so far.

Add the guidelines on CATV Pass-through transmission system (Volume 2)

・Add the reception indication receiving signal transmitted though digital terrestrial television broadcasting Pass-through system as the guidelines.

Add the documents related to recording functions of removable recordable media (Volume 8)

・Add the documents related to digital recording of contents on removable recordable media.

Review the provisions related to 4 color buttons for data broadcasting

・Note that the name of blue, red, green and yellow should be printed on the buttons in association with the 4 colors buttons on remote controllers for data broadcasting.(Volume 2 and Volume 3)

・Add the guidelines for production of contents using color keys to select operations.(Volume 3)

Add the provisions related to the down-mix setting (Volume 2)

・Clarify to provide the means by which viewers can understand easily the setting state of the down-mix processing mode. (Correspond to the revision of the standards related to down-mix coefficients of ARIB STD-B21 and STD-B32.)

Clarify the operation of EWS (Emergency warning Broadcasting) (Volume 4 and Volume 7)

・Clarify the transmission operations and the operations of receivers when a necessity to change the area code arises during EWS.

Other

・Clarify that a 40KB of memory for common-use receivers of digital terrestrial broadcast, digital BS broadcast and digital wideband CS broadcast shall be reserved for the Genre Code Table, Program Characteristic Code Table and Reserved Word Table as a memory area of Common Data to all receivers. (Volume 1)

・Add and revise the provisions related to the undetermined part of the allocation of Network Identification, TS Identification, Remote Control Identification and Service Identification. (Volume 7)

・Define the operational conditions at the beginning of the launch of digital terrestrial television broadcasting service.

・Propose the provisional regulations for services for mobile receivers.

・Correspond to the content protection for broadcasting.