Abstract: A method of and apparatus for recording selected AV (Audio/Video) data from a first data store (106) to an AVDDM (Audio/Video Distributable Data Medium) (102) is described. The method comprises reading a portion (104, 112, 122) of the selected AV data from the first store (106); and transferring (108, 120) the read portion (104, 112, 122) to an AVDDM recorder (70) via a second store (114) in which the read portion (104, 112, 122) has been temporarily stored. The read portion (104, 112, 122) is then recorded (110) onto the AVDDM (e.g. a CD) (102). These processing steps are repeated until all the portions of the selected AV data have been recorded onto the AVDDM (70) and at least the reading, and recording steps are carried out simultaneously for different portions of the selected AV data. The apparatus can also be used as part of a compiling apparatus which is linked to a remote database preferably via a satellite link (28) and comprises a user-friendly simple GUI (Graphical User Interface).

Abstract: A method of recording digital content data onto an AVDDM (Audio Visual Data Distributable Medium) (32) such as a compact disc. The method comprises: assigning (314) a unique identifier (36) to the AVDDM (32); using the unique identifier (36) to create (318) a plurality of data errors in and/or format variations of the digital content data (22) unique to that AVDDM; and recording (328, 330) the digital content data incorporating the data errors and/or format variations onto the AVDDM (32). The data errors and/or format variations are stored in a copyright protection map (44) which is unique for every AVDDM (32). An AVDDM produced by this method is read by combining the unique copyright protection map (44) with the copyright protected data to form the original digital data content.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are provided for media platform testing. A method includes multiplexing media channels of a tester having a first type media card to media channels of a media platform having a media card of a different type. The method further includes performing a media platform test routine between the tester and the media platform.