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Contains information on how to make VideoCDs, SVCDs or DVDs that can be played on your standalone
DVD Player from video sources like DVD, Video, TV, Cam or downloaded movie clips like DivX, MOV,
RM, WMV and ASF. Has also a list of standalone DVD Players with compatibility information such as
CD-R/W, DVD±R/W, VCD, SVCD, and MP3.
http://www.dvdrhelp.com/
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DVD Copying - The Basics
Contains basic information on DVD copying. Explains techniques and lists usefull software.
http://www.dvdrecording.net
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DVDR Digest
Website that offers articles and software about DVD recording.
http://www.dvdr-digest.com
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General CD-R archives
Archive of lots of questions and answers regarding CD-R and related technologies, both hardware and
software.
http://club.cdfreaks.com/archive
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An index of the ECMA standards
Lists all documents regarding the ECMA standards, including optical storage and data compression.
http://www.ecma-international.org/publications/standards/standard.htm
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DVD Recordable.org
Has new on DVD related subjects. Provides articles, reports and guides on DVD recording, ripping,
authoring and backup.
http://www.dvd-recordable.org
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Orange Forum
Home of the industry group promoting CD-R and CD-RW. Their site includes a basic tutorial
illustrated with many cartoons.
http://www.orangeforum.or.jp
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LP to CDR Tips
Page of notes describing the author's experience of transferring LPs to CDR over the last few
years, with particular emphasis on the restoration of WAV files on hard disk.
http://www.delback.co.uk/lp-cdr.htm
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Master DVD
This site provides a series of articles containing news, tutorials, and information related to
recordable DVD. Covers both computer-based and TV-based DVD recorders.
http://www.masterdvd.com
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High Density format
This document gives basic information on the High Density (HD) format developed by Sanyo.
http://www.digital-sanyo.com/BURN-Proof/HD-BURN/index.html
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DVD Audio Conference Coverage and FAQ
Article on DVD Audio that dispels many myths about the DVD-A multi-channel audio format.
http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/viewpoint/0902/dvdaconference.htm
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DVD Writers
Covering the latest news on DVD writers and authoring.
http://www.dvdwriters.co.uk
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The Coaster Factory
Has information about offsets and the real size of CD-Rs
http://www.ping.be/satcp/
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Primer on CD-R
Site describing technologies, possible problems and solutions
http://www.mrichter.com/cdr/primer/primer.htm
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CDR-Info.com
Website that contains news and announcements of new products, reviews and articles.
http://www.cdrinfo.com
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DVD-R Authoring Vs. General Media: What's the difference
Document that explains the differences between DVD-R authoring and General DVD media.
http://www.pioneeraus.com.au/multimedia/dvd/documents/general_vs_authoring_media.pdf
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Philips Standards and Licensing - Standards
The source for obtaining many definitive CD specifications, including the Red Book (CD-DA), Yellow
Book (CD-ROM), and Orange Book (CD-R/CD-RW).
http://www.licensing.philips.com/senl/news/
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Andy McFadden's CD-Recordable FAQ
The standard FAQ for CD-R and CD-RW. Besides general questions and answers, its major sections
cover encoding, media, hardware, software and common problems. Updated monthly.
http://www.cdrfaq.org/
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CD Speed
Has essential tools for CD/DVD drive and media quality control and a good explantion of CAV, CLV,
Z-CLV and P-CAV technology.
http://www.cdspeed2000.com/
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Burn-Proof
This site explains the buffer underrun technology Burn-Proof, developed by Sanyo. Explains similair
technologies developed by other companies, such as SeamLess Link, FlextraLink and SmartBurn.
http://www.burn-proof.com/
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How Stuff Works: CD-RW drive
Explantion of the technology of CD-RW drives, contains interactive flash animations.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/cd-burner.htm
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CD Freaks.com
Website that offers daily news and background information on CD-R and DVD related subjects, both
software and hardware. Has hardware reviews and forum.
http://www.cdfreaks.com
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CDRlabs.com
Website that offers news and reviews on CD-R and DVD drives, mainly focused on hardware.
http://www.cdrlabs.com
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Rm.com
Safety advice for CD ROM drives that develop small cracks.
http://www.rm.com/safety/
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3D Volume Holographic Optical Data Storage
Technical paper on a patented optical storage technology.
http://geocities.com/colossalstorage/colossal.htm
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PC Tech Guide: CD-R/CD-RW
The technology behind the recordable CD.
http://www.pctechguide.com/09cdr-rw.htm
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CD Page
Information about CD technology, duplication, replication, media types. Offers news, tutorials and
reviews.
http://www.cdpage.com/
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Resources CD-R
This resource is intended to be parts of a primer on recordable Compact Disc formats.
http://www.mrichter.com/
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Writable DVD: A Guide for the Perplexed
This article contrasts DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+RW, and includes questions and answers.
http://www.emediapro.net/EM1999/parker1.html
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DVD Forum
This is the primary industry association for DVD. Site resources include technology briefs,
conference schedules and news archives.
http://www.dvdforum.org/
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DVD Association
DVDA is a trade group promoting development of non-entertainment DVD applications. Their site
includes conference information, news and directories of suppliers.
http://www.dvda.org/
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How Stuff Works: DVDs
An illustrated explanation of the technology behind DVD media and players. It includes some
animations.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/dvd.htm
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Video Buyer's Guide DVD Section
Multiple articles are offered here, including "DVD - An Introduction" (with brief
descriptions of all formats), and "DVD-RAM" (deals with format compatibility issues).
http://thetechnozone.com/videobuyersguide/dvd/
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Jim Taylor's DVD FAQ
The official FAQ of the Internet DVD newsgroups. Its primary emphasis is on video, but there is a
section on data DVDs that describes each format.
http://www.dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html
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Toshiba DVD-RAM White Paper
An introduction to DVD-RAM technology. Includes brief comparison with DVD-R and DVD-RW.
http://www.toshiba.com/taecdpd/products/docs/dvdramwhitepaper.shtml
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OSTA - Optical Storage Technology Association
OSTA is an industry group promoting use of writable optical storage technology. This is the home
of the Universal Disc Format (UDF) specification and other technology references.
http://www.osta.org/
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Ultimate Recordable DVD Resource Site
Concise descriptions of the major recordable DVD standards: DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD+RW, plus
links. There are also some news and product listings.
http://www.ultimateresourcesite.com/dvdrecordable/main.htm
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Disctronics' DVD Technology Pages
A series of pages with DVD specifications and history, including DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RAM and other
standards. Also covers DVD manufacturing and mastering.
http://www.disctronics.co.uk/dvd/dvdmain.htm
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Dvdplusrw.org
Dedicated to the DVD+RW recordable DVD format.
http://www.dvdplusrw.org/
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Recording to CD: More than Meets the Ear
This article includes an extensive description of the physical structure and encoding of data on
CDs. It covers the frame and block levels including EFM, interleaving and subcode channels.
http://www.digitalprosound.com/Features/2000/Sept/RecCD.htm
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EE498 CD-ROM - An Extension of the CD Audio Standard
Illustrated class lecture notes explain ISO/IEC 10149 (Yellow Book) data structures including
sector layout and q-subcode extensions. These form the basis for all data CDs.
http://www.ee.washington.edu/conselec/CE/kuhn/cdrom/95x8.htm
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EE498 Audio Compact Disk - Writing and Reading the Data
Illustrated class lecture notes that cover frame-level data encoding (IEC908/Red Book) including
interleaving, Eight-to-Fourteen Modulation (EFM), P and Q parity, subcode blocks, and uses of the
p- and q-subcode channels.
http://www.ee.washington.edu/conselec/CE/kuhn/cdaudio2/95x7.htm
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EE498 Audio Compact Disk - An Introduction
Illustrated class lecture notes that cover manufacturing of stamped CDs and details of laser pickup
tracking. This is equally relevant to data CDs.
http://www.ee.washington.edu/conselec/CE/kuhn/cdaudio/95x6.htm
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How Stuff Works: Compact Disc
Detailed descriptions and animations explain the technology used in a compact disc.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/cd.htm
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CD Media Resource Center
A guide to audio and data CD media technology. Includes a discussion of the influence of laser
wavelength on track geometry, and also covers encoding (EFM, parity, subcode channels), capacity
analysis and data structures.
http://www.chipchapin.com/CDMedia/
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CD Media World
News and many technology articles related to writable CDs. Includes a comprehensive list of CD-R
dye types and manufacturers, and an extensive reference list of CD-writing software.
http://www.cdmediaworld.com
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CD Information Center
General information source with links and a few articles about the CD and DVD industry. Includes
an extensive CD bibliography.
http://www.cd-info.com/
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