DVD-ROM
A new type of read-only compact disc that can hold a minimum of 4.7GB (gigabytes), enough for a full-length movie.
The DVD-ROM specification supports disks with capacities of from 4.7GB to 17GB and access rates of 600 KBps to 1.3 MBps. One of the best features of DVD-ROM drives is that they are backward-compatible with CD-ROMs. This means that DVD-ROM players can play old CD-ROMs, CD-I disks, and video CDs, as well as new DVD-ROMs. Newer DVD players can also read CD-R disks.
DVD-ROMs use MPEG-2 to compress video data.
Read Also:
- DVD-RW
Short for DVD-ReWritable, a re-recordable DVD format similar to CD-RW or DVD+RW. The data on a DVD-RW disc can be erased and recorded over numerous times without damaging the medium. DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD-RAM are supported by Panasonic, Toshiba, Apple Computer, Hitachi, NEC, Pioneer, Samsung and Sharp. These formats are also supported by the DVD […]
- DVD-SVCD
DVD-SVCD is not a valid DVD standard, since the DVD standard does not support the SVCD resolution. The term DVD-SVCD is used to describe a hacked, or non-standard DVD-Video disc that has SVCD compatible content on it.
- DVD Studio Pro
A software tool published by Apple Computer that enables users to create DVD masters suitable for replication. The latest versions of DVD Studio Pro are designed to run natively on both PowerPC-based and Intel-based Macintosh computers and complies With the HD DVD-Video specification.
- DVD-TV combo
Generally refers to a small television unit with a built-in DVD player.
- DVD-VCD
DVD-VCD, is the term most often used to describe a DVD-Video disc that has data on it that has been encoded by using the MPEG-1 video format with same definitions VCD has, such as the same resolution, bitrates etc. [Adapted from AfterDawn]