DVD Players and Drives
DVD Players and Drives

Author: K. F. Ibrahim

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2003-08-11

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 0080477429

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Fawzi Ibrahim has used his background running courses on DVD technology and writing for Television magazine to prepare a book for engineers that is based on genuine hands-on experience with DVD equipment for video, PC and audio applications. His book is a guide to the technology and its application, with a special focus on design issues and pitfalls, maintenance and repair. The principles of DVD technology are introduced from the basics, and DVD applications are illustrated by genuine technical information in the form of block diagrams and circuit schematics. All current forms of DVD player and writer are introduced, including equipment types that are only just appearing on the market.The straightforward approach of this book makes it ideal for engineers and technicians getting up to speed with the new technology, and students of consumer electronics.Ibrahim is well known for his ability to demystify TV and PC technology, in a range of popular titles including Digital Television, Television Receivers, and PC Operation and Repair. * The engineer's guide to DVD technology* Fully up-to-date coverage of video, PC and audio applications* Developed from the author's short courses and magazine articles on DVD

DVD Player Fundamentals
DVD Player Fundamentals

Author: John Ross

Publisher: Prompt

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9780790611945

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A complete guide explaining every aspect of this new technology, including the assemblies and circuits that allow DVD players to function.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About DVD
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About DVD

Author: Jim Taylor

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2003-07-22

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 0071433910

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JIM TAYLOR'S OFFICIAL DVD FAQ When DVD newcomers and the DVD community itself want answers, they go to Jim Taylor's dvddemystified.com Website. But growing legions of DVD fans clamored for more. They asked for a book that puts DVD answers at their fingertips any time, anywhere! PACKED WITH ANSWERS ON: * Equipment * Formats * Finding Easter Eggs * Running DVDs on Any Computer * Authoring * Producing * Audio and Video Hookups and Compatibility * Why Some Discs Won't Work in All Players (and Which They Will Work in) * DVD, CD-ROM, CD-RW, and Super Video Compatibility * Where to Find Hardware, Software, and Help * Charts and Tables Unique to This Book * Solutions, Solutions, Solutions, and More Solutions USERS AND REVIEWERS ON JIM TAYLOR'S DVD FAQ "The biggest, meanest DVD FAQ out there ..." -- DVD Infomatrix "You are an angel sent from heaven to give the rest of the world the incredible encyclopedia of knowledge that is the DVD FAQ. Thank you thank you thank you." "The DVD FAQ ... is a work of perfection." "Dude, your DVD FAQ is the reason I got into DVD." "A distillation of frankly presented information on new technology, immensely beneficial to prospective users."

PC Hardware in a Nutshell
PC Hardware in a Nutshell

Author: Robert Bruce Thompson

Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Published: 2003-07-24

Total Pages: 877

ISBN-13: 0596552343

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PC Hardware in a Nutshell is the practical guide to buying, building, upgrading, and repairing Intel-based PCs. A longtime favorite among PC users, the third edition of the book now contains useful information for people running either Windows or Linux operating systems. Written for novices and seasoned professionals alike, the book is packed with useful and unbiased information, including how-to advice for specific components, ample reference material, and a comprehensive case study on building a PC.In addition to coverage of the fundamentals and general tips about working on PCs, the book includes chapters focusing on motherboards, processors, memory, floppies, hard drives, optical drives, tape devices, video devices, input devices, audio components, communications, power supplies, and maintenance. Special emphasis is given to upgrading and troubleshooting existing equipment so you can get the most from your existing investments.This new edition is expanded to include: Detailed information about the latest motherboards and chipsets from AMD, Intel, SiS, and VIA Extensive coverage of the Pentium 4 and the latest AMD processors, including the Athlon XP/MP Full details about new hard drive standards, including the latest SCSI standards, ATA/133, Serial ATA, and the new 48-bit "Big Drive" ATA interface Extended coverage of DVD drives, including DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW, and DVD+R/RW Details about Flat Panel Displays, including how to choose one (and why you might not want to) New chapters on serial communications, parallel communications, and USB communications (including USB 2.0) Enhanced troubleshooting coverage PC Hardware in a Nutshell, 3rd Edition provides independent, useful and practical information in a no-nonsense manner with specific recommendations on components. Based on real-world testing over time, it will help you make intelligent, informed decisions about buying, building, upgrading, and repairing PCs in a cost effective manner that will help you maximize new or existing computer hardware systems. It's loaded with real-world advice presented in a concise style that clearly delivers just the information you want, without your having to hunt for it.

DVD Demystified
DVD Demystified

Author: Jim H. Taylor

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 628

ISBN-13: 9780071423984

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Accompanying DVD-ROM (i.e.: hybrid DVD-Video/DVD-ROM) contains ... "dynamic application of DVD technology with samples from Dolby, DTS, THX, IMAX, Joe Kane Productions, Microsoft, Widescreen Review, and others, plus audio/video tests, WebDVD, HTML files, spreadsheets, and more."--Page 4 of cover.

Creating Your Own Great DVDs & CDs
Creating Your Own Great DVDs & CDs

Author: Mark L. Chambers

Publisher: Prentice Hall Professional

Published: 2002-08

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9780131001053

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Learn to burn CDs and record DVDs with ease using video, digital images, music and data--all covered in one book. Heavily-illustrated, real world step-by-step projects in this handbook use HPUs software and hardware.

DVD Demystified
DVD Demystified

Author: Jim Taylor

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 726

ISBN-13:

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Accompanying DVD has samples from Broadcast DVD, Dolby, DTS, THX, Joe Kane Productions, Microsoft, Ovation Software, Snell & Wilcox, Widescreen Review, and others, plus WebDVD HTML files, spreadsheets, and more.

CD and DVD Recording For Dummies
CD and DVD Recording For Dummies

Author: Mark L. Chambers

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2004-04-01

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 0764570730

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Most new PCs and Macs today are equipped with the latest in recording and storage equipment: CD-RW and DVD-R/RW drives. Even if your computer is a little older, you can still join the revolution with add-on hardware and software. You can record music and movies, store photos and data, and organize things you want to preserve for posterity, safely and easily. CD and DVD Recording For Dummies®, Second Edition, takes the frustration out of choosing and using these cool recording systems. This easy-to-follow guide will help you find what you need and use it efficiently, and it covers all the newest equipment. You’ll discover how to Choose and install a CD or DVD recorder Pick the best software for your needs Store large data files safely on CD Use EasyCD and DVD Creator and Toast Record mixed media disks Create electronic photo albums, baby books, genealogies, and more Once upon a time, videotape, vinyl record albums, and floppy disks were state of the art for preserving movies, music, and data. The superior durability and capacity of CDs and DVDs have made these tools as obsolete as the washboard, but never fear. CD and DVD Recording For Dummies®, Second Edition, makes it easy to Transfer your favorite VHS movies to DVD Preserve those classic LPs on CD Archive records and data files, and safely store treasured family photos Ask the right questions when shopping for CD or DVD recording hardware and software Record original material, copy and erase rewriteable disks, and make backups of important data Add menus to your disks, label them, and care for them properly Record a bootable CD-ROM Today’s CD and DVD recorders can produce everything from superb sound quality to original movies you can play on your DVD player. CD and DVD Recording For Dummies® will get your recording career going in a jiffy.

DVD Production
DVD Production

Author: Mark Ely

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2012-10-12

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 1136055290

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DVD is today's hottest digital storage technology, not simply in the home video market, but also in corporate, advertising, video production, multimedia, and a host of related fields. If you're involved in presentation, entertainment, or communication-for business or for consumers-DVD is a technology you can't afford to ignore. Contains a free trial version of DVDit! authoring software from Sonic Solutions With DVD Production, you get both a comprehensive introduction to DVD and a practical, real-world resource for bringing titles to market. The book begins with an in-depth look at the DVD family of formats (DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, etc.), as well as extensions such as Web-connected DVD, giving you an insider's understanding of DVD's capabilities. From there, you learn step-by-step about the DVD production process, from the preparation of source materials to the making of a final master. The book also outlines requirements for DVD tools and production environments, helping you to tailor your facility to meet your expected DVD needs. Whether you are a content publisher, a media professional, or simply a DVD enthusiast, DVD Production covers everything you need to discover DVD's rich potential. Philip De Lancie is a freelance writer covering technology and market developments for production professionals in fields such as video, film, audio, interactive multimedia, and the Internet. He has written extensively on topics including DVD, surround sound, streaming media, and High-Definition video. Since 1985, De Lancie has been published regularly in Mix, where he is the New Technologies editor. He is also a contributing writer for Millimeter, and a frequent contributor to magazines including EMedia, Video Systems, NetMedia, and Digital Video (DV). His work has also been published in NewMedia, Post, Electronic Musician, and WEBTechniques. De Lancie's writing draws on his own professional experience in audio engineering, including 13 years in CD premastering, as well as in multimedia production for the Web and CD-ROM.

The CD-ROM Drive
The CD-ROM Drive

Author: Sorin G. Stan

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-06-29

Total Pages: 149

ISBN-13: 1475728433

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The Compact Disc (CD), as a standardized information carrier, has become one of the most successful consumer products ever marketed. Although the original disc was intended for audio playback, its specific advantages opened very quickly the way towards various computer applications. The standardization of the Compact Disc Read-Only Memory (CD-ROM) and of all succeeding similar products, like Compact Disc interactive (CD-i), Photo and Video CD, CD Recordable (CD-R), and CD Rewritable (CD R/W), has substantially enlarged the range of possible applications. The plastic disc represented from the very beginning a removable medium of large storage capacity. The advent of the personal computer accompa nied by the increasing demand for both data distribution and exchange have strongly marked the evolution of the CD-ROM drive. The number of sold CD-ROM units exceeded 60 millions in 1997 when compared to about 2.5 millions in 1992. As computing power continuously improved over the years, computer pe ripherals have also targeted better performance specifications. In particular, the speed of CD-ROM drives increased from the so-called 1X in 1984 to dou ble speed in 1992, and further to 32X at the beginning of 1998. The average time needed to access data on disc has dropped from about 300 ms to less than 90 ms within the same period of time.