The DVD Forum has developed new DVD specifications – DVD Download Disc for CSS Managed Recording (DVD-Download) – which specify a write-once media to record CSS encrypted DVD-Video contents via download.

Since the DVD-Download disc is a derivative of the DVD-R for General use disc, the DVD Forum has decided to define the DVD-Download specifications as an Optional specification of the DVD-R for General use initially. The DVD-Download disc employs 2x wobble signal and CSS applicable Lead-in area, which generally differs from the DVD-R for General disc.

The DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation has established the Format/Logo License for DVD-Download independent of the license for DVD-R for General use. License of DVD-Download for CSS Managed Recording Format will be available as from 1 August 1 2007.

Manufacturers of DVD-Download discs (blank discs) and DVD-Download drives (recordable drives for professional use or home use) should contact DVD FLLC to obtain the applicable license for manufacturing DVD-Download discs and/or DVD-Download drives. The License for DVD-Download Recorder products is currently not available.

Story filed 29.07.07