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About DVD
DVD
A DVD (abbreviation of Digital Versatile Disc or Digital Video Disc) can include 135 minutes of video
information. And for audio, it can hold up to 8 kinds of languages and 32 kinds of subtitle languages. By
using MPEG-2 video compression and digital 3D surround sound, DVD realizes high-defined screen
and quality sound like a movie theater.
CDDA
A CDDA (abbreviation of Compact disc digital audio) is a music disc that is currently used.
MP3
Audio compression format that enables audio files to be stored and transferred on a computer with a
relatively small file size. It enables you to enjoy CD quality music. (Short for MPEG-1 Layer 3)
PBC
This is recorded on a Video CD 2.0, Video CD 3.0 and SVCD. The scenes or information to be viewed (or
listened to) can be selected interactively with the TV monitor by looking at the menu shown on the TV
monitor. It stands for PlayBack Control.
CHAPTER
It means the information recorded in a DVD. A title in a DVD is divided into many tracks, of
which a track is called as a chapter. A certain scene of a screen can be quickly searched with the
chapter number.
TITLE
It means the information recorded in a DVD. A DVD can be divided into may titles.
TRACK
It means the information recorded in a video CD and audio CD. A disc consists of many a track,
for which a user can search a certain position.
dts
Digital Theatre System is a 5.1 -channel surround sound system, which is widely used in movie
theatres around the world. It enables the bit rate to be increased to provide good sound quality.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Multi Angle
Some DVD discs contain the various scenes that have been simultaneously shot from a number of
different angles.
PCM
Linear PCM is a signal-recording format used in a CD, while CD is recorded in 44.1kHz/16bit, a
DVD is recorded in 48KHz/16bit up to 96KHz/24bit.
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital enables the delivery of mono through 5.1-channel audio at data rates from 32 kbps
to 640 kbps, thus offering flexibility and economical performance as well as uncompromised
sound quality.
Bitstream
Digital audio data that is decoded into an analog signal for subsequent output to speakers.
Lt/Rt
It indicates L/R of Dolby Digital 2CH Downmix output.
Downmix
DOWNMIX is reproducing the proper audio when audio format recorded on a disc differs from
the output audio channel configuration. For example, with just one stereo speaker system you can
hear full 5.1 channel audio.
RGB
This stands for red, green and blue. It means the video signal separated into its three primary
colour components ready to drive the picture tube almost directly. Two signalling connections are
needed to make the television accept the synchronisation and RGB signals. All this is in the
SCART connector. Not all televisions have RGB inputs.
SCART
An acronym (Syndicat des Constructeurs d'Appareils Radiorécepteurs et Téléviseurs) for a
connector used with many kinds of audio-visual equipment. It is also called Peritel and Euro-
connector.
Terms related with DVD
About DVD
• To keep a disc clean condition, please do not touch a side containing play
information.
• Do not attach a bit of paper or sticky tape on it.
• Do not expose a disc to a direct sunlight or electric heating systems.
• After using it, please keep a disc in a case.
• Before using it, please rub it from center toward outside with clean clothes.
• Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, benzol (benzene), commercial cleaning
goods or antistatic sprays.
Handling Disc
Cleaning Disc
