Although
DVD's, having no moving parts, appear to be more robust than traditional
videotape, it remains a delicate format. A small blemish, scratch or dust on
the surface can lead to the player rejecting a disc. The
following precautions will help to prolong the life of a DVD disc:
Remove a
disc from a case by pushing the hub at the centre and gently removing the disc
by its outer edge;
Remove a
disc from a pouch by holding the outer edge.
DO NOT:
remove a disc by 'prying' it out;
put disc face down except in case or DVD player;
stick labels or write on the disc:
touch or scratch the surface. KEEP DISC:
free from dust and at room temperature:
away from moisture heat and sunlight.
SAFETY:
A disc that is cracked should never be placed in a player or computer as the
high-speed revolutions could cause dangerous splinters to be ejected.
About the
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) format
DVD players
have been in the Australian market for around eight years. With the development
of "Home Cinema Systems", that produce five channels of sound and a
thundering bass to your living room, you can now view and hear programs with
amazing quality. There is more than one DVD format and it cannot be assumed
that every DVD disc will run satisfactorily on all DVD players and DVD drives in
PC's. However most modern DVD players are now compatible with discs across the
range.
DVD-R
This is the original recordable format created by Pioneer and approved by the
industry's DVD Forum. It remains the "official" DVD recordable
format. DVD-RW is the re-writable version. Primarily Pioneer and Panasonic
support it.
DVD production methods Massed produced
DVD's are "pressed" from a "glass master" providing an
exact replica of the original and this method is very reliable. However this
process is not viable for short runs where it is necessary to "burn"
the disc from the master using a DVD replicator.
Costello
Video DVD replication services only use quality branded discs with
"on-disc" printing to avoid known problems associated with adhesive
labels. All recorded discs are electronically verified as part of the quality
control procedures.
