BS ISO/IEC 13818-2:1996

1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Abbreviations and symbols
    4.1 Arithmetic operators
    4.2 Logical operators
    4.3 Relational operators
    4.4 Bitwise operators
    4.5 Assignment
    4.6 Mnemonics
    4.7 Constants
5 Conventions
    5.1 Method of describing bitstream syntax
    5.2 Definition of functions
    5.3 Reserved, forbidden and marker_bit
    5.4 Arithmetic precision
6 Video bitstream syntax and semantics
    6.1 Structure of coded video data
    6.2 Video bitstream syntax
    6.3 Video bitstream semantics
7 The video decoding process
    7.1 Higher syntactic structures
    7.2 Variable length decoding
    7.3 Inverse scan
    7.4 Inverse quantisation
    7.5 Inverse DCT
    7.6 Motion compensation
    7.7 Spatial scalability
    7.8 SNR scalability
    7.9 Temporal scalability
    7.10 Data partitioning
    7.11 Hybrid scalability
    7.12 Output of the decoding process
8 Profiles and levels
    8.1 ISO/IEC 11172-2 compatibility
    8.2 Relationship between defined profiles
    8.3 Relationship between defined levels
    8.4 Scalable layers
    8.5 Parameter values for defined profiles, levels and
          layers
Annex A Discrete cosine transform
Annex B Variable length code tables
          B.1 Macroblock addressing
          B.2 Macroblock type
          B.3 Macroblock pattern
          B.4 Motion vectors
          B.5 DCT coefficients
Annex C Video buffering verifier
Annex D Features supported by the algorithm
          D.1 Overview
          D.2 Video formats
          D.3 Picture quality
          D.4 Data rate control
          D.5 Low delay mode
          D.6 Random access/channel hopping
          D.7 Scalability
          D.8 Compatibility
          D.9 Differences between this Specification
                and ISO/IEC 11172-2
          D.10 Complexity
          D.11 Editing encoded bitstreams
          D.12 Trick modes
          D.13 Error resilience
          D.14 Concatenated sequences
Annex E Profile and level restrictions
          E.1 Syntax element restrictions in profiles
          E.2 Permissible layer combinations
Annex F Bibliography

Defines coded representation of picture information for digital storage media and video communication and defines the decoding process. covers constant bitrate transmissions, variable bitrate transmissions, random access, channel hopping, scalable decoding, bitstream editing, in addition to fast forward playback, fast reverse playback, slow motion, pause and still pictures. Applies mainly to digital storage media, video broadcast and communications.