ISC requirements

An ISC - International Steering Committee - formed by the IFPI, RIAA, RIAJ and the major recording studios created a set of recommendations of what features the next generation music distribution media should provide:

• Copy protection system
• Copyright identification (uses the ISRC)
• Anti-Piracy measures
• Compatible with CD format <- DVD-Audio doesn't follow that recommendation
• Discs to carry audio, video and data.
• Conditional Access to additional content on the discs.
• Six audio channels of the highest possible sound quality.
• Accessibility & disc functions better than CD players.
• Packaging must not involve a disc caddy.
• Disc durability should be greater than CDs
• Slide show during audio playback.
• One-sided 12-cm disc is favoured.
• Minimum playing time at maximum quality 74 minutes