Guide to Cataloging DVD and Blu-ray Discs Using AACR2r ... - OLAC

Appearance is the only significant difference for the user between SDH subtitles
and standard closed captioning. The SDH subtitles usually are displayed with
the same proportional font used for the translation subtitles on the DVD. Closed
captions are displayed as white text on a black band, which blocks a large
portion of the action onscreen.
546 $a In English with optional Spanish and French audio tracks; with
optional subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired (SDH).
Audio Description / Descriptive Video Captioning
Although not common, some materials include Descriptive Video Captioning
(DVC) which provides an audio description of the action onscreen for the visually
impaired. The description is done in such a manner as not to interfere with the
spoken dialog.
546 $a Audio-described.
Chart of Information on Container
Some publishers use a chart for language, sound, and other information on the
back of the container.
These charts should be checked against the menu on the DVD to verify what is
present on the DVD. The chart can be confusing, and catalogers should take
care when making an assessment. Not only is the chart on the container
sometimes inaccurate, but the screen menus may be also. The language and
caption settings should be checked on the actual video. This is easiest to do with
a computer DVD player such as WinDVD or PowerDVD. By right-clicking on the
video, it is possible to view and change language and caption settings.
Inaccuracies should be noted.
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