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Crystal clear video

DVDs feature video encoded via the MPEG-2 standard. This is the same standard that will be used with HDTV.  When encoding a feature film, a process called "variable bit rate" encoding is used, which allows complex scenes to use higher bit rates, while less complex scenes use lower bit rates.  This optimizes the amount of space on a DVD.

High-quality Dolby Digital and Dolby Surround 5.1 audio

DVD uses a number of audio encoding formats, including PCM and MPEG.  The most popular though is Dolby Digital (AC3).  Dolby Digital features a compression algorithm that delivers CD-quality sound at a lower bit rate.  Dolby Digital can supply up to 6 channels of audio.  This format, commonly refered to as "5.1 surround" (Left Front, Center, Right Front, Left Rear, Right Rear, and a subwoofer channel), can provide viewers an audio experience similar to being at the movie theater.

More durable than VHS video cassettes

Instead of using magnetic tape, which is susceptible to damage from dust, heat, or magnetic fields, DVDs are the same size as audio compact discs.  As long as the discs are kept clean and away from intense heat, they should last for many years of enjoyment.

View movies in "widescreen" or "fullscreen" format

Some titles may feature a widescreen option, which will allow the user to view the movie on a widescreen television.

Multiple angles

DVDs can contain up to 9 different camera angles, which would be a very nice feature on sports highlights titles.

Multiple subtitle tracks

DVDs can offer up to 32 separate subtitle tracks, featuring foreign language translations to song lyrics for karaoke, or other comments.

Multiple audio tracks

DVD allows for 8 separate audio tracks, each offering up to 8 channels of audio.

Parental Block Features

Some DVD players feature parental blocking controls, which prevent the playback of inappropriate scenes.

Immediate access to particular scenes

DVDs can instantly access a particular scene, just by entering the time.  DVD titles are also frequently divided into chapters to allow for direct access to important scenes or music.

Easy-to-use menus for navigation purposes

Most DVD titles include menus for navigating between the main program and other features (behind-the-scenes clips, director's comments, chapter menus, etc.)

Digital and analog copy protection measures

DVD titles can be set to prevent copying of content to analog VCRs with Macrovision protection, or digital-to-digital copying with Copy Scrambling System.

Hybrid DVD-Video/DVD-ROM Titles

DVDs not only can contain video and audio data, but computer programs as well.   Many new computers sold today feature DVD-ROM players that can play DVD-Video titles as well as DVD-ROM applications.

 

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