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Terminology
DISC-PROTECT:
This disables writing to disc (protects disc from writing) so that images recorded on DVD-RAM disc
cannot be accidentally deleted and the disc cannot be initialised.
DOLBY DIGITAL:
An audio recording format widely used for DVD video. Using this technology instead of PCM
recording can enhance the recording capacity, which will allow user to achieve a recording of images
with higher resolution (bit rate) or a longer recording time.
DVD PLAYER:
This device can play back video and audio signals recorded on DVD-Video and DVD-R discs using
the DVD video format. Most DVD players can play back a DVD-R disc recorded on the DVD video
camera/recorder (some DVD players cannot play back the disc).
DVD-R DISC:
One-time recordable DVD disc: The recorded contents cannot be deleted or overwritten. If
recordable space remains on the disc, additional recording will be possible if the disc has not been
finalised.
DVD-RAM DISC:
Rewritable DVD disc.
DVD RECORDER:
This device can record video and audio on any recordable DVD disc, such as DVD-RAM, that
conforms to the DVD video recording format. Some DVD recorders can record on a DVD-R disc
conforming to DVD video format. A DVD recorder that is compatible with 8 cm DVD-RAM can play
back DVD-RAM discs recorded on the DVD video camera/recorder.
DVD VIDEO FORMAT:
This application format establishes the file name, directory structure, data format, etc. to record
videos (movies). A generally available DVD video conforms to this format.
DVD VIDEO RECORDING (DVD-VR) FORMAT:
Format to record video data on writable DVD disc: This format has been adopted for DVD video
camera/recorders, and DVD recorders that are compatible with DVD-RAM disc, etc.
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