Abstract: An information processing system includes a stream getting section for getting a data stream representing a content and a recording processing section for generating output control information and writing the data stream and the output control information on a medium. The output control information defines an appropriate output method, which is compatible with the output format of the content, following a rule that defines what type of processing should be done according to the type of input source of the content and the output format of the content and in accordance with source related information on the input source of the content. By reference to the output control information, a device that is going to play back the content from this medium can output the content without considering its input source.