Pioneer PRV-9000 operating instructions DVD Disc Box Information, Reading from left to right

PRV-9000 Operating Instructions

1.3.4DVD Disc Box Information

The following information can be found on the side of DVD media. If the information is missing, contact the manufacturer of the disc (Fig 1-4).

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Figure 1-4: Information available from the side of DVD media case, box or jacket

Reading from left to right:

1 – Audio Language and Audio Formats

DVD-Video discs may have up to eight soundtracks consisting of languages and/or music. The first track on the list is the original soundtrack.

Dolby Digital:

Dolby Digital is the most widespread DVD-Video audio format. These soundtracks may be mono, stereo, or up to 5:1 channels (surround sound) with the 1 referring to a special low-frequency effects channel.

DTS:

DTS is another 5:1 channel surround format used on some DVD-Video discs, often in addition to Dolby Digital.

Linear PCM:

Linear PCM audio may be on some DVD-Video discs, usually with music- related materials. PCM is mono or stereo channels only.

2 – Subtitle Languages

DVD discs may have up to 32 subtitle streams however, subtitles are not mandatory.

3 – Screen Aspect Ratio

Movies are filmed in a variety of screen formats. The box is marked with the original format (example shows Cinemascope) and provides a recommendation for best viewing (example shows 16:9, LetterBox).

4 – Region Code and TV Format

The world is divided in to six DVD regions with two additional region codes; region 7-reservedand 8-international venues (airplanes, cruise ships, etc.). For additional information on region codes, refer to the DVD FAQ website - http://dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html#1.10

5– DVD-Video logo

6– Angle Mark ()

Some DVD-Video discs provide scenes filmed simultaneously from two or

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