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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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Gayle A. Alleman
Inside This Article
1.
Introduction to How DVDs Work
2.
The Basics
3.
Storing Data on a DVD
4.
Data Storage: DVD vs. CD
5.
The DVD Video Format
6.
DVD Audio
7.
The DVD Player
8.
Features
9.
Outputs
10.
Connecting the DVD Player
11.
DVDs and Laser Discs
12.
FAQ
13.
Models
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Inside This Article
1.
Introduction to How DVDs Work
2.
The Basics
3.
Storing Data on a DVD
4.
Data Storage: DVD vs. CD
5.
The DVD Video Format
6.
DVD Audio
7.
The DVD Player
8.
Features
9.
Outputs
10.
Connecting the DVD Player
11.
DVDs and Laser Discs
12.
FAQ
13.
Models
14.
Lots More Information
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