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General material designation [gmd]
Add a gmd ‡h[videorecording] in MARC tag 245 for all video records.
- 245 00 ‡aPlanet Dune ‡h [videorecording]
Edition statement (MARC tag 250)
Add an edition statement from the list below in MARC tag 250 as appropriate to distinguish format:
250 _ _ ‡a[Blu-ray].
250 _ _ ‡a[3D Blu-ray].
250 _ _ ‡a[4K Ultra HD Blu-ray].
250 _ _ ‡a[DVD].
250 _ _ ‡a[3D DVD].
250 _ _ ‡a[Blu-ray/DVD combo].
Record all edition statements in a single MARC tag 250, separated by a comma. Example: 250 _ _ ‡aCollectors edition, [Blu-ray].
DVDs Formatted in Regions 2-6-or,in PAL Format, and Blu-rays Formatted in B &C
Edition Statement
Add an edition statement in the format below for any non-US formatted discs Add an edition statement in the format below for any non-US formatted discs.
250 _ _ ‡a[DVD—not playable on most U.S. DVD players].
Video Characteristics
Include the following field for any DVDs published in PAL format.
346 _ _ ‡bPAL‡2rdabs
347 _ _ ‡eregion0‡2rdare
Include the following field for any DVDs formatted for Regions 2-6.
346 _ _ ‡bNTSC‡2rdabs
347 _ _ ‡eregion[insert region number]‡2rdare
Include the following field for any Blu-rays formatted in B & C.
347 _ _ ‡eregion[insert region letter]‡2rdare
Notes
Include a 520 note with the text below for DVDs published in PAL format.
520 4 _ ‡aDVD is formatted for European DVD equipment; not playable on most American players. May play on Blu-ray players and gaming consoles.
538 _ _ ‡aDVD; PAL; European formatting; will not play on most U.S. DVD players.
Include a 520 note with the text below for DVDs published for Regions 2-6.
520 4 _ ‡aDVD is formatted for non-US equipment; not playable on most American players. May play on blu-ray and gaming consoles.
538 _ _ ‡aDVD; Region [insert region number here]; non-US formatting; will not play on most U.S. DVD players.
Include a 520 note with the text below for Blu-rays published for Regions B & C.
20 4 _ ‡aBlu-ray is formatted for non-US equipment; not playable on most American players. May play on gaming consoles.
538 _ _ ‡aBlu-ray; Region [insert region letter here]; non-US formatting; will not play on most U.S. Blu-ray players.
4K Blu-Ray
Edition Statement
Add an edition statement in the format below for any 4K Blu-ray discs.
250 _ _ ‡a[4K Ultra HD Blu-ray].
Video Characteristics
Include the following field for any 4K Blu-ray discs.
347 _ _ ‡b4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
Notes
Include a 520 note with the text below.
520 4 _ ‡a4K Ultra HD Blu-ray is formatted for Ultra HD Blu-ray players and gaming consoles and may not play on older Blu-ray players and will not play on all DVD players.
538 _ _ ‡a4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, [enter format and resolution here]; [enter applicable audio information here]; system requirements: 4K ultra HD TV with HDR, Ultra HD Blu-ray player, high speed HDMI (category 2) cable; 4K television required for full UHD effect; can also be viewed using 1080 television without full 4K UHD effects.