This International Standard applies to the digital audio interface using the IEC 60958 series for the onveying of non-linear PCM encoded audio bitstreams. It describes a way in which this digital interface can be used in consumer applications. The professional mode (AES/EBU) is not considered within the scope of this standard. Cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2000. This edition contains the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition. - The data-type field in Pc is expanded from bit 0-4 to bit 0-6. - A new additional definition of Pd is specified. - The numbers of times for symbol frequency are changed to refer to each part of IEC 61937. - The requirement for burst spacing is changed.