Yamaha DVD-S700 - Manual (Page 46)

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Definition of terms
Angle
Recorded onto some DVD discs are scenes which have been
simultaneously shot from a number of different angles (the
same scene is shot from the front, from the left side, from the
right side, etc.). With such discs, the ANGLE button can be
used to view the scene from different angles.
Chapter number
These numbers are recorded on DVD discs. A title is subdi-
vided into many sections, each of which is numbered, and
specific parts of video presentations can be searched quickly
using these numbers.
DVD
This refers to a high-density optical disc on which high-quality
pictures and sound have been recorded by means of digital
signals. Incorporating a new video compression technology
(MPEG II) and high-density recording technology, DVD en-
ables esthetically pleasing full-motion video to be recorded
over long periods of time (for instance, a whole movie can be
recorded).
DVD has a structure consisting of two 0.6 mm thin discs
which are adhered to each other. Since the thinner the disc,
the higher the density at which the information can be record-
ed, a DVD disc has a greater capacity than a single 1.2 mm
thick disc. Since the two thin discs are adhered to each other,
there is the potential to achieve double-sided play sometime
in the future for even longer duration play.
Playback control
This is recorded on a Video CD (version 2.0). The scenes or
information to be viewed (or listened to) can be selected in-
teractively with the TV monitor by looking at the menu shown
on the TV monitor.
Subtitles
These are the printed lines appearing at the bottom of the
screen which translate or transcribe the dialogue. They are
recorded on DVD discs.
Time number
This indicates the play time which has elapsed from the start
of a disc or a title. It can be used to find a specific scene
quickly. (It may not work with some discs.)
Title number
These numbers are recorded on DVD discs. When a disc
contains two or more movies, these movies are numbered as
title 1, title 2, etc.
Track number
These numbers are assigned to the tracks which are record-
ed on Video CDs and CDs. They enable specific tracks to be
located quickly.
Video CD
This contains recordings of pictures and sound whose quality
is on a par with that of videotape. This player also supports
Video CDs with playback control (version 2.0).