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Alleman, Gayle A. "How DVDs Work." 25 October 2000. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/dvd.htm> 16 May 2008.
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Introduction to How DVDs Work
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The Basics
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Storing Data on a DVD
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Data Storage: DVD vs. CD
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The DVD Video Format
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DVD Audio
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The DVD Player
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Connecting the DVD Player
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Introduction to How DVDs Work
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Data Storage: DVD vs. CD
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DVD Audio
7.
The DVD Player
8.
Features
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Connecting the DVD Player
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