ID3 Tag Validator Application User Manual
Release 1.8 Revision F
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Nielsen Confidential
Missing or Invalid Breakout Type Setting
Background
The Summary Report lists the breakout flag near the top of the report. Validate that the
breakout code is set to 0.
VALIDATOR SUMMARY REPORT
File evaluated: ID3_TAG_TEST_080614.mpg
Duration: 180 seconds
Breakout Type: 0
FD SID 5131: count = 144
Suggestions for Follow-up
Make certain that the end user of the device is correctly setting the breakout type.
Unexpected SIDs in Tags
Background
“Unexpected SIDs” refers to SIDs that are valid but are not expected to appear. (More
specifically, there is nothing wrong with the SID itself.) The ID3 tags should reflect the
Nielsen SID assigned to the content that is being viewed. The Summary Report lists the
PC and FD SIDs represented in all of the tag EDUs:
VALIDATOR SUMMARY REPORT
File evaluated: ID3_TAG_TEST_080614.mpg
Duration: 180 seconds
Breakout Type: 3
FD SID 5131: count = 144
Suggestions for Follow-up
If some discrepancy in SIDs exists, check the system configuration to ensure that the
correct content is being processed and that the audio input is properly configured.
