DVD+RW
A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO format.
File
A JPEG image file recorded on a DATA CD or DATA DVD. (“File” is an exclusive definition for this system.) A single file consists of a single image.
Film based software, Video based software
DVD VIDEOs can be classified as Film based or Video based software. Film based DVD VIDEOs contain the same images (24 frames per second) that are shown at movie theaters. Video based DVD VIDEOs, such as television dramas or sitcoms, displays images at 30 frames (or 60 fields) per second.
Interlace format (Interlaced scanning)
The Interlace format is the NTSC standard method for displaying TV images at 30 frames per second. Each frame is scanned
Multi-angle function
Various angles, or viewpoints of the video camera, for a scene are recorded on some DVD VIDEOs.
Multilingual function
Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a picture are recorded on some DVD VIDEOs.
Parental Control
A function of the DVD VIDEO to limit playback of the disc by the age of the users according to 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)
Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0) to control playback. By using menu screens recorded on VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, you can enjoy playing simple interactive programs, programs with search functions, and so on.
Progressive format (sequential scanning)In contrast to the Interlace format, the progressive format can reproduce 50 60 frames per second by reproducing all scanning lines (525 lines for the NTSC system, 625 lines for PAL system). The overall picture quality increases and still images, text and horizontal lines appear sharper. This format is compatible with the 525 or 625 progressive format.
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