STAR Short Manufacturer & Vendor Codes
STAR provides a list of STAR-assigned codes to Manufacturers & Vendor transmitting STAR DTS and XML standards. The purpose of the STAR-assigned code is to offer an additional level of identification for those transmitting and receiving STAR standards. Please note that these are not globally unique identifiers, and are only considered unique within the STAR organization.
STAR Short Manufacturer & DSP Codes
To request a Short Code:
1. Complete a Short Code Request
2. Submit to STAR .
STAR Short Manufacturer & Vendor Code FAQs
Question 1.) How often is the STAR Short Manufacturer & Vendor Code list published?
Answer The list is published approximately every two weeks with if there have been additions made to the list. The list indicates the date of the last request approved.
Question 2.) Do I have to be a STAR Member to request a Short Code?
Answer No, your company does not have to be a STAR Member to request a Short Code.
Question 3.) Do I suggest a code or will STAR assign one to me?
Answer In your request, you may suggest a code. If that code is available, it will be assigned to you. If that code has already been assigned to another company, STAR will assign you an a different code.
Question 4.) May I request a code that has letters and numbers?
Answer Yes, STAR is currently assigning 2-digit alphanumeric codes.
Question 5.) Am I required to have a STAR Short Code if I am going to be using the STAR DTS or STAR XML standards?
Answer Yes, there are fields in both the STAR DTS and XML standards that require the use of the STAR Short Code.