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Glossary
High Speed
CD-RW
4-10X writing speed-compatible CD-RW media.
High Speed CD-RW-compatible drive is required for writing.
It bears logo.
Installation Process of loading software programs such as device
drivers into a computer.
Encode
or
Encoding
Conversion of moving image data into MPEG files that
conform to DVD-Video standards.
Encoding can be done by software running on a CPU or a
dedicated IC.
On The Fly
A method of reading data from source files directly, then
writing it to a disc (media). Large image file is not required,
therefore data transfer can be completed with minimum
hard disk space.
Packet writing A method of writing data on a CD in small increments.
Hot Plug Enables peripheral device connection and disconnection
with computer power ON.
Multisession CD-ROM format. Enables writing of several sessions on
one CD.
Multiborder DVD-R format with the equivalent functions to those of
Multisession. Enables additional writing to a DVD-R.
DVD Video Recording standards is one DVD standard.
It is one method for recording a video data to a DVD.
Also called “VR standard” or “VR format”.
DVD Video
Recording
standards
Photo CD
A technology developed by Eastman Kodak Company.
A large amount of image data (photos etc.) can be stored
on a CD-ROM.
SmoothLink A technology developed by Matsushita Electric Industrial
Co., Ltd. to avoid buffer under run error.
Region Code
DVD-Videos can only be played back in the region
specified by their code. Codes are administered separately
for each region. The Region Code for the U.S.A. is “1”.