REVIEWED Octubre 2018

Condiciones Generales de Contratación

2009
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Index

PRÓLOGO .....................................................................................................................5
STORAGE MEDIA ..........................................................................................................5
File transfer (preferential) ...............................................................................................5
Physical media ...............................................................................................................5
XDCAM Disc format .......................................................................................................5
Tape format ....................................................................................................................5
FORMATS ......................................................................................................................6
Video file format .............................................................................................................6
Audio file format .............................................................................................................6
Subtitle file format ..........................................................................................................6
Audio description file format ..........................................................................................6
ESSENCE OR CONTENT .............................................................................................6
Product structure ...........................................................................................................6
File format or XDCAM ....................................................................................................6
Betacam tape or digital format ......................................................................................7
Video essence ................................................................................................................7
Audio ..............................................................................................................................7
Levels and Quality ..........................................................................................................7
Track assignment based on medium .............................................................................8
Audio assignment within Dolby-E ..................................................................................8
Time code ......................................................................................................................8
REQUIREMENTS OF OBJECTIVE AND SUBJECTIVE QUALITY ..................................8
Evaluation of subjective quality (ITU-R BT.500) .............................................................9
NOTES ...........................................................................................................................9
ANEX 1 TABLE SUMMARIES ......................................................................................10
TABLE SUMMARY SD..................................................................................................10
TABLE SUMMARY HD .................................................................................................10
Reception of advertising material for GOL ...................................................................11

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1. PREFACE:
This document describes the technical requirements for
the advertising audiovisual material delivered to
MEDIASET ESPAÑA COMUNICACIÓN S.A. From this
point forward MEDIASET ESPAÑA.
The expounded specifications cover a range of topics,
from the physical media to the essence (content) of the
material.
The Annex 1 includes a chart summary to ease the
positioning of these parameters.
2. STORAGE MEDIA::
Provided material should be edited final master video or
its first generation.
2.1 File transfer (preferential)
In case of delivery via file transfer, trough the Internet or
data networks, the terms and conditions of delivery
should be previously approved by MEDIASET ESPAÑA
and PUBLIESPAÑA.
MEDIASET ESPAÑA and PUBLIESPAÑA distribute
advertising digital material in cooperation with
distribution companies that comply with the required
quality levels and workflows.
What is it and what is the benefit
The distribution of conventional advertisement in digital
file format, instead on tape via messenger allows us to
receive at our facilities files in appropriate broadcast
quality, ready for broadcasting.
This medium of reception speeds up the process of
material management and minimizes the quality
incidents.
Why distribution companies instead of a simple ftp
The distributor guarantees the delivery of material on
time and the quality of the delivered material, in terms
of technical specifications of destination (television in
this case). It is responsible for the delivery and owns a
system, managed by PUBLIESPAÑA operations and
sales team, which allows it to know at all times where
the material is and what its condition is.
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Distrubution companies PUBLIESPAÑA and MEDIASET
ESPAÑA work with
In Mediaset we receive digital spots through
two providers: ADSTREAM and IMD. If you, as a
client, are interested in the digital remittance of
your advertising material to the channels of
Mediaset España, you can contact either of them to get
to know which one suits better to your needs and
expectations.
You can find the contacts of the current
suppliers at the following addresses:
tvspain@adstream.com (to contact ADSTREAM)
and soportees@Groupimd.com
(to contact IMD).
2.2 Physical media
Until established the contrary, a security copy with
identical characteristics with the original material should
be provided.
Both original material and the security copy should be
labelled with the following information:
• Specify whether content is mono, stereo, dual or
multichannel.
• Name of the advertiser and the brand
• Key of the agency
• SD/HD
• Aspect ratio (if SD)
• Configuration of audio tracks
• Content duration
• TcIn and TCout
• Comments
•
2.2.1 XDCAM Disc format
- SD Content: to be delivered in Professional Disc
PFD23A (23GB) format.
- HD Content: to be delivered in Professional Disc
PFD23A (23GB) or PFD50DLA (50GB) format.
2.2.2 Tape format
- SD Content: Only in cases when there is no
other possibility, it will be delivered on Betacam
Digital PAL (BCT-Dxx or BCTDxxL) tape.
- HD Content: shall be delivered on a tape from
HDCAM family (BCT-xxHD or BCT-xxHDL).
3.FORMATS: If there is no video content reference, the file should be in
WAV format. Audio should be a non-compressed PCM file
at 48KHz@24bits (minimum acceptable sample rate is
This section is only applicable to delivery of content by file 44.1KHz and minimum bit depth is 16bit).
transfer or XDCAM (sections 2.1 or 2.2.1).
Compressed file formats will not be accepted,
Specifications detailed in continuation indicate both the
format of the container (or wrapper) and codec format. Filename will be identical to the audiovisual content
filename.
Given the current variability of file possibilities in terms of
formats and codecs on the market, Mediaset España will 3.3 Subtitle File Format
require strict compliance with the regulation reflected in
The file will be in EBU-N19 Standard Subtitling Data
this document, specifically its sections 3 (Formats) and 4
Exchange Format, according to document; EBU
(Essence or content) that follow. Document Tech. 3264 E.

The duration and timecode will exactly match the

3.1 Video File Format audiovisual content’s duration and timecode.

- SD Content: The established format is MXF GC Filename will be identical to the audiovisual content
D10 (IMX@30Mbps) OP1a, subject to SMPTE filename.
386M-2004 norm. (Format known as XDCAM STL file should be sent by e-mail to
IMX30). subitulos-publi@publiesp.es

3.4 Audio description File Format

In case there is audio description, when storage medium

is a file or XDCAM, it will go as a part of the product with
audio tracks 5 and 6 (section 4.4).
In case the storage medium is a tape, audio description
- HD Content : The established format is XDCAMHD will be delivered as a BWF (Broadcast Wave) file,
422, 50Mbps, subject to SMPTE RDD9-2008 according to EBU-Tech 3285 specification.
recommendation. (Format known as XDCAM HD
422 50). Within aforesaid container, video essences The duration and timecode will exactly match the
will be mapped as follows, paying special attention audiovisual content’s duration and timecode. Filename will
t o a u d i o , e i g h t c h a n n e l s a t a l l t i m e s a t be identical to the audiovisual content filename.
48KHz@24bits:

4. ESSENCE OR CONTENT:

4.1 Product structure

4.1.1 File format or XDCAM

When delivery consists of one file, aspect ratio should be
correctly indicated both in MPEG essence and MXF - Part of Preliminary content (Pre-run): Start at TC
metadata. 00:00:00:00 with total duration of 5 frames.

- Content of advertising product: Start at TC

3.2 Audio File Format 00:00:00:05.

In case there is content reference, the file should be in - Part of Final content (Post-run): Black frames will
BWF format (Broadcast Wave), according to EBU-Tech be included in the end.
3285 specification, where duration and timecode should
be synchronised and match the video content.

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4.1.2 Tape data storage Betacam Digital
- Part of Preliminary content (Pre-run):
! Start at TC 00:00:00:00 with total duration of 1
minute, the following will be recorded:
• Obligatory absence of crease, drops, synchronism
failures or “artefacts” generated as a result of
compression.
• The image should be well defined (unless artistic
criteria require other conditions).

• 40'' EBU colour bars at 75% and first
generation as video signal with 1KHz tone
at 0VU= +4dBu=-20dBFS in audio tracks of
reference.
• 20'' of black as video signal and mute audio
tracks.
- Content of advertising product: will start at TC
00:01:00:00
- Part of Final content (Post-run): 30 seconds in black
and mute will be added.
• It should not have very contrasted blacks or
excess of illumination. Patterns such as moiré,
cross-color or crossluminance are inacceptable.
• f 625/50 conversions from other norms are made,
special attention should be paid to compliance
with the expounded quality requirements.
• In case of delivering converted material (up,
down), it should previously be authorized by
Mediaset España (enquiries to
entregamatpub@publiesp.es).

4.2. Video Essence

4.3. Audio Levels and Quality
- SD Content:
Content will be digitalized according to the system For correct and complete measuring of the audio signal
625 lines and 50 intertwined fields within the norm aimed at broadcast, it is necessary to measure it using
ITU-R BT 601-5. Aspect ratio will by default be 16:9 metres like VU meter and Picometre, being the first one
“full frame”. In case of delivery of material with other the predominant.
aspect ratios, prior authorization should be requested
from MEDIASET E S PA Ñ A (via Levels in terms of measuring and meter are presented in
entregamatpub@publiesp.es). the table:

- HD Content:
All content will comply with the standard 1080i@25,
according to ITU-R BT.709-5 “Parameter
values for the HDTV standards for production and
international programme Exchange” norm.

- SD and HD content quality:

• RGB levels, after being decoded and shown on a *Occasionally can reach +1VU
waveform monitor, should have values between Data referring to dialogues correspond to passages with a normal voice
0mv and 700mv. The allowed tolerance will be projection level.
according to EBU R-103 recommendation.
Audio should be complete and free of spurious signals
• Colorimetry should be as natural as possible, such as noise, whirring and intermodulation. Artefacts in
especially in skin tones, unless there are artistic the amplitude response and frequency due to poor use of
noise reduction, gates or compressors should not exist.
determinants.
The levels of audio channels should be kept as equal as
• In case the origin is a film medium, video signal
possible.
should come from a correctly “telecined” signal:
without marks, without loss of detail in shadows,
without dominants, with constant speed, without Dialogues, music and effects should be well mixed and
horizontal and vertical movements, without blurs, without distortion. Audio should be perfectly synchronized
without stability problems, with low grain level. with video, where a maximum of +5msg (audio before
video) and -15msg (audio after video) will be accepted.

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4.4. Track assignment of tracks based on medium For deliveries on tape, both LTC and VITC should
coincide.
- Delivery in XDCAM or file format.

Example 1
Original
Material
In Spanish
* * Tape medium

Material
dubbed
In Spanish
* *

* *
Material
Non
dubbed
In Spanish
Example 2
* File or XDCAM
* Optional for audio description.

- Delivery on tape.

Original
Material
In Spanish

Material
dubbed
In Spanish

5. REQUIREMENTS OF OBJECTIVE AND

Material
SUBJECTIVE QUALITY
Non
dubbed
In Spanish
MEDIASET ESPAÑA has the discretion to use or not to
use the product which does not meet the subjective
quality control standards (based on or referenced to ITU-
4.5. Audio assignment within Dolby-E
R BT500) or technical criteria described in previous
points.
Channel assignment within Dolby-E stream will be done
according to following specifications (table):
Without prejudice to the foregoing, MEDIASET ESPAÑA
may decide to – even though they do not meet the quality
standards and their final quality is affected – accept
products such as:

• Contents of historical interest and/or coming

from old cinema or TV systems.
Since Dolby-E decoder presents a delay of the 1st frame,
all material delivered in this format will need to have
• Contents of artistic interest, where the required
synchronous audio and video.
quality levels deliberately do not meet the
standards, as a part expressiveness of
production.
4.6. Timecode
• Current material for programmes, documentaries
or news programmes where the difficulty of
Timecode has to be continuous and growing.
gathering of information required the use of
equipment inferior to the established.
For deliveries in MXF format, the timecode should be the
same in the header of Material Package, in Source
Package and in System Item of each Essence Container,
according to EBU-R122 (point 3.2 and 3.3)
recommendations.

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5.1. Evaluation of subjective quality (ITU-R BT.500

All programs produced by and for MEDIASET ESPAÑA

should have at least a 4 or 5 quality level, except
determined exceptions where level 3 will be accepted,
according to the scale defined in the ITR-R BT.500 norm.

6. Notes

This publication might contain typing mistakes, although

MEDIASET ESPAÑA has taken relevant precaution
measures during its elaboration.

MEDIASET ESPAÑA does not assume any responsibility

for the aforementioned mistakes and omissions. It will
also not be responsible for damage and setbacks derived
from the use of information contained in the present
document contrary to its object and purpose.

It is recommendable to always use the latest version of

the norms indicated throughout the document as
reference.

Where appropriate, this document will be subject to

particular conditions that will be reflected in contracts of
acquisition of material of MEDIASET ESPAÑA (example:
advertising material).

This document may be translated to other official and

working languages; in case of controversy between the
terms of the present document and its translations, the
version in Spanish language will prevail.

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7. Annex 1 Table summaries

7.1 TABLE SUMMARY SD

SD
XDCAM Fichero Cinta
Soporte
PF23A  (23GB) MXF
Betacam Digital
Betacam   Digital
SMPTE  3
SMPTE 386M:2004  
86M:2004 (Sony  
(Sony  D-­‐10  
Formato XDCAM)
Vídeo 625i@25, IITU-­‐R  
625i@25,   TU-­‐R  BT.601-­‐7
Audio 8  pistas  
8 pistas  48KHz@16bits N/A
   Niveles Nivel  R
Nivel Ref:
ef:  0
0Vu=+4DBU=-­‐20dBFS,
0Vu=+4DBU=-­‐20dBFS,  
Vu=+4DBU=-­‐20dBFS, Pmax=  
Pmax=  -­‐10dBFS
 Pistas Ver tabla  
Ver   tabla  4.4
TC IInicial:  
TC   nicial: 00:00:00:00,
00:00:00:00, TC  Inicial  Soporte:  00:00:00:00,  
Timecode  TC
TC  IInicial
nicial  C
Contenido:  
ontenido: 00:00:00:05
00:00:00:05 TC  Inicial  Contenido:  00:01:00:00
Pre-­‐run 5  frames  
5 frames d dee  n
negro
egro 40"  Barras  EBU  75%,  20"  Negro  y  Silencio
Post-­‐run 6  frames  
6 frames d dee  n
negro
egro 30"  Negro  y  Silencio

7.1 TABLE SUMMARY HD

HD
XDCAM Fichero Cinta
Soporte
PF23A  ó  PFD50 MXF
HDCAM
SMPTE  R
SMPTE RDD9-­‐2008  
DD9-­‐2008 ((Sony
Sony  X
XDCAM  
DCAM  
Formato HD422)
Vídeo 1080i@25, IITU-­‐R  
1080i@25,   TU-­‐R  BT.709-­‐5
Audio 8  pistas  
8 pistas  48KHz@24bits N/A
   Niveles Nivel  R
Nivel Ref:
ef:  0
0Vu=+4DBU=-­‐20dBFS,
0Vu=+4DBU=-­‐20dBFS,  
Vu=+4DBU=-­‐20dBFS, Pmax=  
Pmax=  -­‐10dBFS
 Pistas Ver tabla  
Ver   tabla  4.4
TC IInicial:  
TC   nicial: 00:00:00:00,
00:00:00:00,   TC  Inicial  Soporte:  00:00:00:00,  
Timecode TC  IInicial
TC nicial  C
Contenido:  
ontenido: 00:00:00:05
00:00:00:05 TC  Inicial  Contenido:  00:01:00:00
Pre-­‐run 5  frames  
5 frames d dee  n
negro
egro 40"  Barras  EBU  75%,  20"  Negro  y  Silencio
Post-­‐run 6  frames  
6 frames d dee  n
negro
egro 30"  Negro  y  Silencio

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Reception of advertising material for GOL
(MediaConti)
Introduction:
We have different methods for the receipt of advertising
material.
Via platforms:
We are currently working with ADSTREAM and IMD. An
email must be sent to the following address in order to
perform technical tests if any other platform is to be used:
contisproduccio@mediapro.es
Via FTP:
Agencies must contact contisproduccio@mediapro.es if
they wish to send anything by FTP in order to provide
them with the passwords and to gain access via FilleZila.
Via WeTransfer or web transfer:
Use in extremely urgent cases. While this is perhaps the
fastest option, it is less safe . Once the file has been sent,
you must notify contisproduccio@mediapro.es that the
advertising material has been sent along with a
description of the content in order to ensure that the file is
the right one.
By tape: Mediaconti Servicios de Continuidad
AV DIAGONAL 177-183, 3ª planta CPA
08018 BARCELONA/ SPAIN
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DIGITAL FILE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
The file specifications must be as follows:
Codec Evs DNxHD OP1a
Encapsulado .MXF o .MOV
1080i50 a 120Mbps
BitRate 100Mbps (si no puede ser, entonces 120Mbps)
HD a 16:9 i 50Hz (no 60Hz NTSC)
Audio 8 canales mono (9dD FS)
Frame Rate 25
7 in-queue frames in darkness
If the above-mentioned characteristics cannot be
guaranteed, we can also play: MP4 at 1050i50 at 100Mbps
or greater.We can occasionally accept material in SD.
TAPE FILE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
The tape format should ideally be:
-HDCAM, as our operating system is HD.
The SD tape format may be:
-BETACAM SP, MPEG IMX, DIGITAL BETACAM,
BETACAM SX
All video tapes submitted to be broadcast as advertising on
any of our channels must include:
Header: 2 minutes in UER coloured bars and a 1kHz tone
(0dB recorded)
Followed by: 3 seconds of darkness with no sound. The
recording must finish with 3 seconds of darkness with no
sound.
AUDIO: The peak level should not exceed a reference level
of 9 dB. Each ad shall be verified with a EBU-305 peak
meter or equivalent.
The Standard sound in each format must be recorded on
track 1 for Mono audio or 1 and 2 if submitting a copy in
Stereo format, and the system used must be clearly stated.
The recording must finish with 3 seconds of darkness with
no sound.
Any copies submitted in any of the formats mentioned
above that have been recorded with any noise-reduction
system must clearly state the system used
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