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MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3)
An audio file compression technology. It can reduce
audio data sizes to about 10% of their original sizes
while maintaining CD-level audio quality.
MPEG (Moving Pictures Experts Group)
International standard for digital video and audio
compression generated by ISO (International
Organization for Standardization) and IEC
(International Electrotechnical Commission).
Includes MPEG-1, MPEG-2, and MPEG-3. MPEG-1
offers VHS level video quality and is often used on
video CDs. MPEG-2 offers S-VHS level video quality
and is often used on DVDs.
Parental control
Limits Disc play according to the age of the users or
the limitation level in each country. The limitation
varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback
will be prohibited if the software’s level is higher than
the user-set level.
Playback control (PBC)
An on-screen menu recorded on a Video CD or SVCD
that enables interactive playback and searching.
Progressive Scan
A method of displaying all scanning lines in a frame at
once, reducing flicker noticeable on a larger screen and
creating a sharp and smooth image.
Region code
Many DVD discs include a region code so that the
copyright owner can control DVD software distribution
only to regions where they are ready to
distribute. There are six regions codes, which restrict a
DVD receiver to playing a DVD disc with the same
region code.
S-video output
A jack for inputting or outputting an S-video signal.
S-video signal consists of two lines, the luminance
signal (Y) and color signal (C), which enable to
provide high-quality video during playback or
recording.
Super Audio CD
Audio format based upon the current CD standards but
includes a greater amount of information that provides
higher quality sound. There are three types of discs:
single layer, double layer and hybrid discs. The hybrid
disc can be played on existing CD players as well as
Super Audio CD players since it contains both standard
audio CD and Super Audio CD information.
Surround
A receiver for creating realistic three-dimensional
sound fields full of realism by arranging multiple
speakers around the listener.
VR format (Video Recording format)
A DVD video recording format, which allows editing
DVD video data recorded onto a disc. You need a VR
format compatible player for playback.
Super Audio CD Disc
Single layer disc
HD layer
Dual layer disc
Hybrid layer disc
HD layer
CD layer
HD layer
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Hybrid Super Audio CD Disc
CD layer that plays on any
CD player
- High Quality DSD Stereo
- High Quality DSD Multi-
channel
High Density layer containing:
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