CONTENTS

�1���� Scope
�2���� Brief specification
������� 2.1���� Video input and output
������� 2.2���� Digital output and input
������� 2.3���� Sampling frequency
������� 2.4���� Source coding algorithm
� ������2.5���� Bit rate
������� 2.6���� Symmetry of transmission
������� 2.7���� Error handling
������� 2.8���� Multipoint operation
�3���� Source coder
������� 3.1���� Source format
������� 3.2���� Video source coding algorithm
������� 3.3���� Coding control
������� 3.4���� Forced updating
�4���� Video multiplex coder
������� 4.1���� Data structure
������� 4.2���� Video multiplex arrangement
������� 4.3���� Multipoint considerations
�5���� Transmission coder
������� 5.1���� Bit rate
������� 5.2���� Video data buffering
������� 5.3���� Video coding delay
������� 5.4���� Forward error correction for coded video signal
Annex A  �  Inverse transform accuracy specification
Annex B  �  Hypothetical reference decoder
Annex C  �  Codec delay measurement method
Annex D  �  Still image transmission