All files uploaded to Peach Connect are immediately run through an Auto QC process. To ensure files are not rejected please adhere to the guidelines below.
HD (1080/60i) | |
Container | MXF (OP1a) |
Video | |
Codec | XDCAM HD422 |
Format Profile | 422P@HighLevel |
Frame size | 1920 x 1080 |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Frame rate | 1080/60i: 29.97 fps |
Interlacing | Upper Field First |
Bitrate | 50 Mbps |
Chroma Subsampling | 4:2:2 |
GOP Length | 1080/60i: 15 (M=3, N=15) |
Audio | |
Format | PCM (Little Endian) |
Channels | 2 (1 channel per stream) |
Sample Rate | 48 kHz |
Bit Depth | 16 bits / 24 bits |
File Layout
Files must be exact duration; TVC content only. No pre or post roll such as clock/slate, bars, black, hold, freeze or audio tone is required.
Video Levels
Levels must be in accordance with, ITU BT.709 for HD content, and EBU R103-2000 recommendations:
Luma = Level 16-235 (not RGB 0-255 level), equivalent to 0% - 100% or
0mV - 700mV. Chroma = Level 16-240, equivalent to maximum 100% RGB.
All content should be upper and first field dominant throughout and must be free of encoding artefacts, dropout, glitches, blocking, interlace issues or excessive aliasing and considered broadcast quality throughout.
Audio Levels
The Programme Loudness Level must be normalised to -20 LKFS (±2 LU) and -2 dBTP max.
Audio should be free of any distortion, glitches or excessive sibilance and must be in phase and in sync with the video throughout.
Safe Area
Please ensure all On Screen Text is free from spelling and grammatical errors, and within the relevant Safe Area in accordance with EBU R95-2017 recommendations.
HD Safe Areas 1920x1080 Interlaced
Text Safe Area |
Height (Top & Bottom) |
Width (Left & Right) |
16:9 Action Safe | 3.5% (38 Pixels) | 3.5% (67 Pixels) |
16:9 Title Safe | 5% (54 Pixels) | 5% (96 Pixels) |
14:9 Action Safe | 3.5% (38 Pixels) | 10% (192 Pixels) |
14:9 Title Safe | 5% (54 Pixels) | 15% (284 Pixels) |
4:3 Action Safe | 3.5% (38 Pixels) | 15.1% (286 Pixels) |
4:3 Title Safe | 5% (54 Pixels) | 16.25% (312 Pixels) |
Where specified please use SD Text Safe Area if sending to SD destinations.
Country Specifics
Canada |
Video Format: HD (1080/60i) Audio Levels: -20 LKFS ±2 LU Text Safe Area: 16:9 Title Safe |
Dominican Republic |
Video Format: HD (1080/60i) Audio Levels: -20 LKFS ±2 LU Text Safe Area: 4:3 Action Safe |
Jamaica |
Video Format: HD (1080/60i) Audio Levels: -20 LKFS ±2 LU Text Safe Area: 4:3 Action Safe |
Puerto Rico |
Video Format: HD (1080/60i) Audio Levels: -20 LKFS ±2 LU Text Safe Area: 4:3 Action Safe |
Trinidad and Tobago |
Video Format: HD (1080/60i) Audio Levels: -20 LKFS ±2 LU Text Safe Area: 4:3 Action Safe |
USA |
Video Format: HD (1080/60i) Audio Levels: -20 LKFS ±2 LU Text Safe Area: HD 16:9 Title Safe / SD 4:3 Title Safe |
Destination Exceptions
Please be aware that some destinations have specific requirements that differ from the specifications of their native country.
BBC World |
Video Format: HD (1080/50i) Frame Rate: 29.97 fps GOP Length: 12 (M=3, N=12) Audio Levels: -23 LUFS ±0.5 LU Text Safe Area: 16:9 Title Safe |
DAZN |
Video Format: HD (1080/50i) Frame Rate: 29.97 fps GOP Length: 12 (M=3, N=12) Audio Levels: -23 LUFS ±0.5 LU Text Safe Area: 16:9 Title Safe |
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