C O N T E N T S
Foreword--Fruit of creative process. Application field widens.
1. Specifications and features of DVD
#Big capacity is a must
#Hollywood's wish list:
#One side of a DVD holds 4.7 gigabytes
#Musically speaking, what's the capacity?
2. Key requirements
#Key requirements: a small disc with single
3. How did Toshiba achieve large storage capacity and long playback?
#Fine track pitch, fine pit, short wavelength, and small focus
#MPEG2: the "gold standard" of image compression
#Double-sided DVD performance:
#CD compatibility is assured
4. DVD's 3 application formats and 3 recording types(disk)
# DVD consists of 3 application formats.
# 3 application formats applicable to all 3 recording types(disk)
# 3 application formats can be combined in a single disc
[COLUMN] "DVD" is more than a digital video disc
[COLUMN] Media has 2 meanings.
5. DVD and computers
# Computer industry's wish list
# Performance achieved with DVD standard
# Dual-layer, single-sided disc and dual-layer, two-sided disc
6. Three forms of DVD and recording and playback
# Read-only disc for playback only
# Write-once disc for writing just once
# Rewritable disc for writing and deletion many times
[COLUMN] Rewritable DVD employs phase-change recording
[COLUMN] Integrated media for the future
7. The world of DVD-Video
# DVD-Video creates an entirely new visual experience
# Picture quality good enough for professional users
# Multilingual Function for languages galore
# Multi-angle Function for the angle of your choice
# Main Story and Sub-story
# Multiversion
# Highlight Scene Scan
# Branching Story
# Parental Lock Function
# Multi-aspect Function for any TV
# Eight sound streams
# Superb surround sound just like at the movies
# Down Mixing for superior sound in your home
# Linear PCM sound good enough for professional users
# Karaoke functions with superior sound quality