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5.3 Metadata Menu
This menu is used to configure the parameters needed to correctly extract different metadata types - for example, the
aspect ratio source, time code packet, the Dolby metadata packet, etc.
5.3.1 Metadata - Asp. Ratio
Status
Aspect Ratio
Status:
Aspect ratio status shows the presence of an AFD code of the type specified by the AFD source
parameter (Detected or N/A).
SD aspect ratio source
Select the SD source of the metadata that will be used by this Kaleido-Solo for aspect ratio control (see Annex 5):
AFD:
Selects AFD (SMPTE 2016) as the source for HD and SD (525, 625) aspect ratio descriptor.
VLI:
Selects VLI as the source for the SD (525, 625) aspect ratio descriptor.
VLI UK:
Selects VLI UK as the source for the SD (525, 625) aspect ratio descriptor.
WSS:
Selects WSS as the source for the SD (625) aspect ratio descriptor.
The Active Format Descriptor (AFD) flag is used to identify the aspect ratio and protected areas of a video signal.