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DVD (page 4)
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even
though its diameter is the same as a CD.
The data capacity of a single-layer and single-sided DVD
is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte) which is 7 times that of a CD. The
data capacity of a dual-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5
GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and a
dual-layer and double-sided DVD is 17 GB.
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of the
worldwide standards of digital compression technology.
The picture data is compressed to about 1/40 of its
original size. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding
technology that changes the data to be allocated according
to the status of the picture.
Audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital as well as in
PCM, allowing you to enjoy a more real audio presence.
Furthermore, various advanced functions such as the
multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions
are provided with the DVD.
MPEG audio (page 75)
International standard coding system used to compress
audio digital signals authorized by ISO/IEC. MPEG 1
conforms to up to 2-channel stereo. MPEG 2 used on
DVDs conforms to up to 7.1-channel surround.
Multi-angle function (page 50)
Various angles for the scene (viewpoints of the video
camera) are recorded on some DVDs.
Multilingual function (pages 17, 49, 67)
Several languages for the audio track or subtitles in a
picture are recorded on some DVDs.
Parental Control (page 71)
A function of the DVD used to limit playback of the disc
according to the age of the user and the limitation level in
each country. The limitation varies from disc to disc;
when it is activated, playback is completely prohibited,
violent scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes,
and so on.
Playback Control (PBC) (page 29)
Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0) to control
playback.
By using menus recorded on VIDEO CDs with PBC
functions, you can enjoy playing simple interactive
programs, programs with search functions, and so on.
Title (page 5)
The longest section of a picture or a music piece on a
DVD; a movie, etc., for a picture piece on video software;
or an album, etc., for a music piece on audio software.
Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate
the title you want.
Track (page 5)
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a CD or VIDEO
CD. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to
locate the track you want.
VIDEO CD (page 4)
A compact disc that contains moving pictures.
The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of the
worldwide standards of digital compression technology.
The picture data is compressed to about 1/140 of its
original size. Consequently, a 12 cm VIDEO CD can
contain up to 74 minutes of moving pictures.
VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio data. Sounds
outside the range of human hearing are compressed while
the sounds we can hear are not compressed. VIDEO CDs
can hold 6 times the audio information of conventional
audio CDs.
There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs.
• Version 1.1: You can play only moving pictures and
sounds.
• Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution still pictures
and enjoy PBC functions.
This player conforms to both versions.
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