A manifest file structure, contents downloading method and the contents reproducing apparatus thereof

Is a manifest file containing information about the content stored in the local storage of the playback apparatus and the structure, using the same method to download content and reproduction of the content device is disclosed. According to the present invention, in the manifest file, a data structure that contains information about the content, the manifest file, characterized in that it comprises descriptive information about the version information and at least one of the predetermined unit that make up the content of the manifest file It is achieved by a manifest file data structure of. Thus, by combining the downloaded contents with the content recorded on the information storage medium and a network convenient for reproducing the new content, and it is easy to manage, such as downloaded and deletion of contents.