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Angle
Recorded onto some DVD discs are scenes which have been si mul ta neous ly 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
These numbers are recorded on HDD and DVD discs. A title is subdivided into many sections, each of which
is numbered, and specifi c parts of video presentations can be searched quickly using these numbers.
DVD
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 pleas ing full-motion video to be recorded over long periods of time (for instance,
a whole movie can be recorded). A DVD disc normally has 4.7GB capacity and is able to record 2hrs of high
quality DVD movie.
DVD+R
This means DVD+Recordable. These Discs can be recorded and fi nalized only once.
DVD+RW
This means DVD+ReWritable. These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly.
Finalize
After being recorded and fi nalized, the recorded disc can be played back on a regular DVD player if the DVD
player can take DVD+R discs.
HDD
HDD refers to the internal hard disc drive of the recorder. It is a fragile piece of equipment. Backing up important
recordings onto DVD+R/RW is recommended in order to protect against accidental loss.
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.
Play Time
This indicates the play time which has elapsed from the start of a disc or a title. It can be used to fi nd a specifi c
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 specifi c tracks to
be located quickly.
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