DVD Player FAQ - Answers to Basic Questions About DVD and DVD Players.
DVD is the most successful home entertainment product in history. Ever since it was introduced in 1997, DVD has taken off like a rocket and can be found in a growing number of practical configurations. However, what is DVD what makes it different from VHS? To find out, check out my DVD Player Basics FAQs.
What is a Superbit DVD?
For a brief time, there was a type of DVD referred to as a "Superbit DVD" - but what was it? Find out all the details in: What is a Superbit DVD?
DVD Basics FAQ - Answers to Basic Questions About DVD and DVD Players
DVD has been around a long time, but there is a lot about DVD you may not know. Check out some interesting answers to questions about DVD.
What Do The Letters "DVD" Actually Stand For?
When it was introduced in 1997, DVD was a big leap from VHS and also doomed Laserdisc. It started off a little slow then took off like a rocket to become the most successful home entertatinment format in history. However, what do the letters "DVD" actually mean?
What Makes DVD Different Than VHS?
DVD is a big upgrade from VHS - besides Disc vs Tape, there a lot of other differences as well. Check out all the details.
What Is The Difference Between Movie DVDs And DVDs Made On A DVD recorder Or PC?
Making homemade DVDs is very popular, but there is a difference between the DVDs you make yourself and the ones you buy that already have movies on them. For more details, read: What Is The Difference Between Movie DVDs And DVDs Made On A DVD recorder Or PC?
What Is Region Coding? - What Is Meant By A Code-Free DVD Player?
Did you know that DVDs are specially coded so that may only play in certain parts of the world and not in others? For more details, read: What Is Region Coding? - What Is A Code-Free DVD Player?
How Do You Access The Audio On A DVD?
A DVD is a lot different than a VHS tape - besides the obvious physical differences, the way the audio in encoded onto the disc is different as well. Find out all the details in: How Do You Access The Audio On A DVD?
What Types Of Video Connections Do DVD Players Have?
Some of the connections on a DVD player are similar to what you may have seen on a VCR - however, there are other connections that are different. Find out what types of connections DVD players have.
How Do I Connect A DVD Player To A TV That Only Has An Antenna Or Cable...
You have one of those old CRT (tube) TVs only has an antenna/cable connection, but you want to connect a DVD to it. Do you just plug the DVD player in? Unfortunately, it isn't that easy. Find out what you need to do to connect a DVD player to an old TV.
What Is Meant By A DVD Player With Progressive Scan?
One of innovations that came about as a result of DVD is the implementation of progressive scan. Find out what progressive scan is and why it is important for the DVD viewing experience.
What Is A Universal DVD Player?
Some DVD players can not only play DVD and CDs, but some can play other types of discs - such as DVD-Audio and SACD discs. For a full explanation, read my article: What Is A Universal DVD Player? - What is meant by DVD-Audio and SACD?
Can DVD Players Also Play Standard Music CDs?
DVD players can play DVDs, but what else can they play? Find out in my article: Can DVD Players Also Play Standard Music CDs?
What Are DualDiscs And Can DVD players Play Them?
DVD players play DVDs and CDs, but there is also another type of disc that some DVD players can play, referred to as a DualDisc. Find out what DualDiscs are in my article: What Are DualDiscs And Can DVD players Play Them?
What Is Meant By An HD-compatible DVD player?
Although DVD is not a high definition format, many DVD players are referred to as "HD compatible" or "Upscaling". For more details on this, read my article: What Is Meant By An HD-compatible DVD player?
What About True High Definition DVD?
DVD has very good picture quality - but is it high definition? Find out the answer in my article: What About True High Definition DVD?
What Are All The types of DVD Players and Recorders Currently Available?
DVD players and DVD recorders come in several configurations. Find out all the details in my article: What Are All The types of DVD Players and Recorders Currently Available?