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Angle
Recorded onto some DVD discs are scenes which have been simultaneously shot from a number of
different angles (the same scene is shot from the front, from the left side, from the right side,
etc.). With such discs, the ANGLE button can be used to view the scene from different angles.
Chapter Number
A title is subdivided into many sections, each of which is numbered, and specific parts of video
presentations can be searched quickly using these numbers.
DVD
These refer to a high-density optical disc on which high-quality pictures and sound have been
recorded by means of digital signals. Incorporating a new video compression technology (MPEG
II) and high-density recording technology, DVD enables aesthetically pleasing full-motion video
to be recorded over long periods of time (for instance, a whole movie can be recorded).
DVD has a structure consisting of two 0.6 mm thin discs which are adhered to each other. Since
the thinner the disc, the higher the density at which the information can be recorded, a DVD
disc has a greater capacity than a single 1.2 mm thick disc. Since the two thin discs are adhered
to each other, there is the potential to achieve double-sided play sometime in the future for
even longer duration play.
DVD+R
This means DVD+Recordable. These Discs can be recorded and finalised only once.
DVD+RW
This means DVD+ReWritable. These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly.
Subtitles
These are the printed lines appearing at the bottom of the screen which translate or transcribe
the dialogue. They are recorded on DVD discs.
Time Digit
This indicates the play time which has elapsed from the start of a disc or a title. It can be used
to find a specific scene quickly. (It may not work with some discs.)
Title Number
These numbers are recorded on DVD discs. When a disc contains two or more movies, these
movies are numbered as title 1, title 2, etc.
Track Number
These numbers are assigned to the tracks which are recorded on audio CDs. They enable specific
tracks to be located quickly.
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