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5.1 Music Disc
The DTS Music Disc (official name), DTS Audio CD or 5.1 Music Disc is an audio Compact Disc that contains music in surround sound format.
The DTS Music Disc (official name), DTS Audio CD or 5.1 Music Disc is an audio Compact Disc that contains music in surround sound format.
Absolute Time in Pregroove
Absolute Time in Pregroove (ATIP) is a method of storing information on an optical medium, used on CD-R and other writable discs.
Absolute Time in Pregroove (ATIP) is a method of storing information on an optical medium, used on CD-R and other writable discs.
AgInSbTe
AgInSbTe, or Silver-Indium-Antimony-Tellurium, is a phase change material from the group of chalcogenide glasses, used in rewritable optical discs and phase-change memory applications.
AgInSbTe, or Silver-Indium-Antimony-Tellurium, is a phase change material from the group of chalcogenide glasses, used in rewritable optical discs and phase-change memory applications.
Audio CD
Audio CD is an umbrella term that refers to many standards of means of playing back audio on a CD.
Audio CD is an umbrella term that refers to many standards of means of playing back audio on a CD.
Beethoven's Ninth Symphony CD-ROM
Beethoven's Ninth Symphony CD-ROM was one of the first titles to couple a computer with an audio CD. This title was developed in 1989 by The Voyager Company in Apple Computer's HyperCard, us...
Beethoven's Ninth Symphony CD-ROM was one of the first titles to couple a computer with an audio CD. This title was developed in 1989 by The Voyager Company in Apple Computer's HyperCard, us...
Block Error Rate
Block Error Rate is used in measuring the error rate when extracting data frames from a Compact Disc.
Block Error Rate is used in measuring the error rate when extracting data frames from a Compact Disc.
Bootable business card
A bootable business card (BBC) is a CD-ROM that has been cut, pressed, or molded to the size and shape of a business card (designed to fit in a wallet or pocket).
A bootable business card (BBC) is a CD-ROM that has been cut, pressed, or molded to the size and shape of a business card (designed to fit in a wallet or pocket).
C2 error
A C2 error is a read error of a compact disc.
A C2 error is a read error of a compact disc.
CD Video
CD Video (also known as CDV, CD-V, or CD+V) was a format introduced in 1987 that combined the technologies of compact disc and laserdisc.
CD Video (also known as CDV, CD-V, or CD+V) was a format introduced in 1987 that combined the technologies of compact disc and laserdisc.
CD video
CD Video was a format introduced in 1987 that combined the technologies of compact disc and laserdisc.
CD Video was a format introduced in 1987 that combined the technologies of compact disc and laserdisc.
CD+G
CD+G (also known as CD+Graphics) is an extension of the compact disc standard that can present low-resolution graphics alongside the audio data on the disc when played on a compatible device.
CD+G (also known as CD+Graphics) is an extension of the compact disc standard that can present low-resolution graphics alongside the audio data on the disc when played on a compatible device.
CD-i
CD-i, or Compact Disc Interactive, is the name of an interactive multimedia CD player developed and marketed by Royal Philips Electronics N.V. This category of device was created to provid...
CD-i, or Compact Disc Interactive, is the name of an interactive multimedia CD player developed and marketed by Royal Philips Electronics N.V. This category of device was created to provid...
CD-i Ready
CD-i Ready is a compact disc format based on the CD-i format.
CD-i Ready is a compact disc format based on the CD-i format.
CD-R
A CD-R (Compact Disc-Recordable) is a variation of the Compact Disc invented by Philips and Sony.
A CD-R (Compact Disc-Recordable) is a variation of the Compact Disc invented by Philips and Sony.
CD-ROM XA
CD-ROM XA is an extension of the Yellow Book standard for CD-ROMs that combines compressed audio, visual and computer data, allowing all to be accessed simultaneously.
CD-ROM XA is an extension of the Yellow Book standard for CD-ROMs that combines compressed audio, visual and computer data, allowing all to be accessed simultaneously.
CD-Text
CD-Text is an extension of the Red Book Compact Disc specifications standard for audio CDs. It allows for storage of additional information on a standards-compliant audio CD. The information is ...
CD-Text is an extension of the Red Book Compact Disc specifications standard for audio CDs. It allows for storage of additional information on a standards-compliant audio CD. The information is ...
CDVU+
CDVU+ (pronounced "CD View Plus") is a new technology created by the Walt Disney Company, very similar to the Enhanced CD. It is essentially a revamped version of the Compact Disc (CD), and incl...
CDVU+ (pronounced "CD View Plus") is a new technology created by the Walt Disney Company, very similar to the Enhanced CD. It is essentially a revamped version of the Compact Disc (CD), and incl...
Compact Disc + Extended Graphics
Compact Disc + Extended Graphics (CD+EG, also known as CD+XG) is an improved variant of the Compact Disc + Graphics (CD+G) format.
Compact Disc + Extended Graphics (CD+EG, also known as CD+XG) is an improved variant of the Compact Disc + Graphics (CD+G) format.
Compact Disc bronzing
CD bronzing is a specific variant of disc rot, a type of corrosion that affects the reflective layer of CDs and renders them unreadable over time.
CD bronzing is a specific variant of disc rot, a type of corrosion that affects the reflective layer of CDs and renders them unreadable over time.
Compact Disc manufacturing
Compact disc manufacturing is the process by which commercial compact discs (CDs) are replicated in mass quantities using a master version created from a source recording.
Compact disc manufacturing is the process by which commercial compact discs (CDs) are replicated in mass quantities using a master version created from a source recording.
Compact Disc player
A Compact Disc player, or CD player, is an electronic device that plays audio Compact Discs.
A Compact Disc player, or CD player, is an electronic device that plays audio Compact Discs.
Compact Disc shattering
CD shattering, DVD shattering (more recently Blu-ray shattering) and optical disc shattering, a phenomenon also known as exploding CDs, occurs when a optical disc shatter...
CD shattering, DVD shattering (more recently Blu-ray shattering) and optical disc shattering, a phenomenon also known as exploding CDs, occurs when a optical disc shatter...
Compact Disc single
A CD single (sometimes abbreviated to CDS) is a music single in the form of a standard size Compact Disc, not to be confused with the 3-inch CD single, which uses a smaller form factor.
A CD single (sometimes abbreviated to CDS) is a music single in the form of a standard size Compact Disc, not to be confused with the 3-inch CD single, which uses a smaller form factor.
Compact Disc subcode
Besides digital audio, a compact disc contains digital data called subcode or subchannel data, which is multiplexed with the digital audio.
Besides digital audio, a compact disc contains digital data called subcode or subchannel data, which is multiplexed with the digital audio.
Cross-interleaved Reed-Solomon coding
In the compact disc system, cross-interleaved Reed-Solomon code (or CIRC) provides error detection and error correction.
In the compact disc system, cross-interleaved Reed-Solomon code (or CIRC) provides error detection and error correction.
Cue sheet (computing)
A cue sheet, or cue file, is a metadata file which describes how the tracks of a CD or DVD are laid out.
A cue sheet, or cue file, is a metadata file which describes how the tracks of a CD or DVD are laid out.
Cut-out (recording industry)
In the recording industry, a cut-out refers to a deeply-discounted or remaindered copy of an LP, cassette tape, Compact Disc, or other item.
In the recording industry, a cut-out refers to a deeply-discounted or remaindered copy of an LP, cassette tape, Compact Disc, or other item.
Digipak
Digipak is a patented style of CD, DVD or BD packaging, and is a registered trademark of AGI World Ltd., an Atlas Holding company.
Digipak is a patented style of CD, DVD or BD packaging, and is a registered trademark of AGI World Ltd., an Atlas Holding company.
Disc rot
Disc rot is a phrase describing the tendency of CD or DVD or other optical disks to become unreadable due to physical or chemical deterioration.
Disc rot is a phrase describing the tendency of CD or DVD or other optical disks to become unreadable due to physical or chemical deterioration.
Discbox Slider
The Discbox Slider (also called DBS) is a 100% carton board optical disc packaging concept developed by the multinational paper and board company Stora Enso.
The Discbox Slider (also called DBS) is a 100% carton board optical disc packaging concept developed by the multinational paper and board company Stora Enso.
El Torito (CD-ROM standard)
The El Torito Bootable CD Specification is an extension to the ISO 9660 CD-ROM specification.
The El Torito Bootable CD Specification is an extension to the ISO 9660 CD-ROM specification.
Electronic skip protection
Electronic skip protection is a memory buffer system used mainly in some portable Compact Disc players and all MiniDisc units.
Electronic skip protection is a memory buffer system used mainly in some portable Compact Disc players and all MiniDisc units.
Gold Compact Disc
A gold CD is one in which gold is used in place of the super purity aluminium commonly used as the reflective coating on ordinary CDs or silver on ordinary CD-Rs The gold coats more evenly and r...
A gold CD is one in which gold is used in place of the super purity aluminium commonly used as the reflective coating on ordinary CDs or silver on ordinary CD-Rs The gold coats more evenly and r...
High Definition Compatible Digital
High Definition Compatible Digital, or HDCD is a patented encode-decode process, now owned by Microsoft, that improves the audio quality of standard Redbook audio CDs, while retaining back...
High Definition Compatible Digital, or HDCD is a patented encode-decode process, now owned by Microsoft, that improves the audio quality of standard Redbook audio CDs, while retaining back...
HighMAT
HighMAT (High Performance Media Access Technologies) is a media format jointly developed by Matsushita and Microsoft for personal CD authoring with music and photo content.
HighMAT (High Performance Media Access Technologies) is a media format jointly developed by Matsushita and Microsoft for personal CD authoring with music and photo content.
Hybrid disc
A Hybrid disc is a CD-ROM with additional types of data stored on it.
A Hybrid disc is a CD-ROM with additional types of data stored on it.
LightScribe
LightScribe is an optical disc recording technology that uses specially coated recordable CD and DVD media to produce laser-etched labels with text or graphics, as opposed to stick-on labels and...
LightScribe is an optical disc recording technology that uses specially coated recordable CD and DVD media to produce laser-etched labels with text or graphics, as opposed to stick-on labels and...
Longbox
A longbox is a form of exterior paperboard packaging for musical compact discs in widespread use in the 1980s and early 1990s in North America.
A longbox is a form of exterior paperboard packaging for musical compact discs in widespread use in the 1980s and early 1990s in North America.
MildDisc
Sanyo Electric's subsidiary Sanyo Mavic Media has developed MildDisc which went to market in December 2003.
Sanyo Electric's subsidiary Sanyo Mavic Media has developed MildDisc which went to market in December 2003.
Mini CD
Mini CDs, or "Pocket" CDs are Compact Discs with a smaller diameter and one third the capacity.
Mini CDs, or "Pocket" CDs are Compact Discs with a smaller diameter and one third the capacity.
Mini CD single
The mini CD single is a mini Compact Disc that measures in diameter, rather than the standard.
The mini CD single is a mini Compact Disc that measures in diameter, rather than the standard.
Mixed Mode CD
A Mixed Mode CD is a Compact disc in which two different data types are combined.
A Mixed Mode CD is a Compact disc in which two different data types are combined.
MovieCD
MovieCD was a format for digital video storage and consumer playback during the mid to late-1990s, marketed by SIRIUS Publishing, Inc., and was rendered obsolete by the wider distribution of DVD...
MovieCD was a format for digital video storage and consumer playback during the mid to late-1990s, marketed by SIRIUS Publishing, Inc., and was rendered obsolete by the wider distribution of DVD...
Opendisc
Opendisc is an Enhanced Music CD application for enabling multimedia content when a compact disc is played on a personal computer.
Opendisc is an Enhanced Music CD application for enabling multimedia content when a compact disc is played on a personal computer.
Optical disc
In computing and optical disc recording technologies, an optical disc (OD) is a flat, usually circular disc which encodes binary data (bits) in the form of pits (binary value of 0 or off, due t...
In computing and optical disc recording technologies, an optical disc (OD) is a flat, usually circular disc which encodes binary data (bits) in the form of pits (binary value of 0 or off, due t...
Philips CD-i
CD-i, or Compact Disc Interactive, is the name of an interactive multimedia CD player developed and marketed by Royal Philips Electronics N.V. CD-i also refers to the multimedia Compact Di...
CD-i, or Compact Disc Interactive, is the name of an interactive multimedia CD player developed and marketed by Royal Philips Electronics N.V. CD-i also refers to the multimedia Compact Di...
Photo CD
Photo CD is a system designed by Kodak for digitizing and storing photos in a CD. Launched in 1992, the discs were designed to hold nearly 100 high quality images, scanned prints and slides usin...
Photo CD is a system designed by Kodak for digitizing and storing photos in a CD. Launched in 1992, the discs were designed to hold nearly 100 high quality images, scanned prints and slides usin...
PMCD
PMCD (PreMaster CD) is a specially formatted, recordable Compact Disc designed to be sent to a CD pressing plant for replication.
PMCD (PreMaster CD) is a specially formatted, recordable Compact Disc designed to be sent to a CD pressing plant for replication.
Program Memory Area
PMA: The Program Memory Area of a CDRW is a record of the data recorded on an unfinished or unfinalized disc.
PMA: The Program Memory Area of a CDRW is a record of the data recorded on an unfinished or unfinalized disc.
Session (CD)
Data on a compact disc or a DVD are laid out in sessions.
Data on a compact disc or a DVD are laid out in sessions.
Skip Doctor
SkipDR is the trademarked brand name for the Digital Innovations product that repairs scratched audio compact discs, movie and game DVDs, photo and data discs.
SkipDR is the trademarked brand name for the Digital Innovations product that repairs scratched audio compact discs, movie and game DVDs, photo and data discs.
SkipDR
SkipDR is a tool for the repairing of scratches to the surface of compact discs and DVDs. It slightly rotates the cd while using a barely abrasive wheel and radially buffing out scratches.
SkipDR is a tool for the repairing of scratches to the surface of compact discs and DVDs. It slightly rotates the cd while using a barely abrasive wheel and radially buffing out scratches.
Sony Digital Audio Disc Corporation
Sony Digital Audio Disc Corporation is a manufacturer of Compact Discs, DVDs, UMDs, and Blu-ray Discs.
Sony Digital Audio Disc Corporation is a manufacturer of Compact Discs, DVDs, UMDs, and Blu-ray Discs.
Surround Sound Test CD
A surround sound test CD usually refers to a compact disc containing audible test tones such as sine waves.
A surround sound test CD usually refers to a compact disc containing audible test tones such as sine waves.
Surround-sound test CD
A surround-sound test CD usually refers to a compact disc containing audible test tones such as sine waves.
A surround-sound test CD usually refers to a compact disc containing audible test tones such as sine waves.
The Warner Premium Sound series
The Warner Premium Sound series is series of 2011 hybrid multichannel-stereo Super Audio CD/CD releases, which an important development in the format war between Super Audio CDs (SACDs) and DVD-...
The Warner Premium Sound series is series of 2011 hybrid multichannel-stereo Super Audio CD/CD releases, which an important development in the format war between Super Audio CDs (SACDs) and DVD-...
Video CD
Before the advent of DVD and Blu-ray, the Video CD (abbreviated as VCD, and also known as View CD, Compact Disc digital video) became the first format for distributing films on...
Before the advent of DVD and Blu-ray, the Video CD (abbreviated as VCD, and also known as View CD, Compact Disc digital video) became the first format for distributing films on...
VideoNow
The VideoNow is a personal video player distributed by Hasbro through its Tiger Electronics subsidiary.
The VideoNow is a personal video player distributed by Hasbro through its Tiger Electronics subsidiary.
WEA Manufacturing
WEA Manufacturing was the record, compact disc and tape manufacturing arm of Warner Music Group from 1978 to 2003, when it was sold and merged into Cinram International, a previous competitor.
WEA Manufacturing was the record, compact disc and tape manufacturing arm of Warner Music Group from 1978 to 2003, when it was sold and merged into Cinram International, a previous competitor.