For reference
Glossary
EQ (Equalizer)
MP3
LPCM (Linear PCM)
MPEG
Copy Control CD
UDF (Universal Disc Format)
Track
This is a disc that can only be recorded once. Recorded data cannot be deleted. There are two types of
This disc is the standard for recording and playing of music data. One track is recorded with one song, and a maximum of 74 minutes can be used with the CD.
This disc uses a phase transformation method that enables recording and deleting of data as many times needed. Capacity is 700MB (80 minutes of music).
This enables setting of stronger or softer playing of sounds throughout the high to low range of the sound. Levels can be adjusted to personal preference, enhancing enjoyment of the music.
•"MP3" is the abbreviation for "MPEG Audio Layer 3," which is the standard format for compression of audio data. MP3 technology compresses sound in the range inaudible to the human ear, producing a file one tenth the size of the original.
This is an abbreviation for Linear Pulse Code Modulation, a signal recording method used with music CDs. A music CD is recorded at 44.1kHz/ 16 bit, but a DVD is recorded at 48kHz/16 bit ~ 96kHz/24 bit, enabling a DVD to be played with higher sound quality than a music CD.
This is an abbreviation for Moving Picture Experts Group and is pronounced "empeg". It is the international standard for moving image compression. With DVDs, this method is also used to compress and record digital audio.
This is a CD that has controls for preventing computers from copying and ripping (taking audio information recorded on a compact disc and using it as data to create a file).
This is one format for use with optical discs not reliant on the OS. It is used with media such as DVD and
The single division for a song on a music CD is called a track.
