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Glossary<br />

user data The data recorded on a disc independent of formatting and<br />

error-correction overhead. Each <strong>DVD</strong> sector contains 2,048 bytes of<br />

user data.<br />

UXGA A video graphics resolution of 1600 x 1200.<br />

VBI Vertical blanking interval. The scan lines in a television signal that<br />

do not contain picture information. These lines are present to enable<br />

the electron scanning beam to return to the top, and they are used to<br />

contain auxiliary information such as closed captions.<br />

VBR Variable bit rate. Data that can be read and processed at a volume<br />

that varies over time. A data compression technique that produces a<br />

data stream between a fixed minimum and maximum rate. A constant<br />

level of compression is generally maintained, with the required bandwidth<br />

increasing or decreasing depending on the complexity (the<br />

amount of spatial and temporal energy) of the data being encoded. In<br />

other words, a data rate is held constant while quality is allowed to<br />

vary. Compare this to CBR.<br />

VBV Video buffering verifier. A hypothetical decoder that is conceptually<br />

connected to the output of an MPEG video encoder. It provides a constraint<br />

on the variability of the data rate that an encoder can produce.<br />

VCAP Video capable audio player. An audio player that can read the<br />

limited subset of video features defined for the <strong>DVD</strong>-Audio format.<br />

Constrast this with a universal <strong>DVD</strong> player.<br />

VCD Video Compact Disc. Near-VHS-quality MPEG-1 video on CD.<br />

Used primarily in Asia.<br />

VfW See Video for Windows.<br />

VGA (Video Graphics Array) A standard analog monitor interface for<br />

computers. It is also a video graphics resolution of 640 � 480 pixels.<br />

VHS Video Home System. The most popular system of videotape for<br />

home use. Developed by JCV.<br />

Video CD An CD extension based on MPEG-1 video and audio that<br />

enables the playback of near-VHS-quality video on a Video CD player,<br />

CD-i player, or computer with MPEG decoding capability.<br />

Video for Windows The system software additions used for motion<br />

video playback in Microsoft Windows. Replaced in newer versions of<br />

Windows by DirectShow (formerly called ActiveMovie).<br />

Video manager (VMG) The disc menu. Also called the title selection<br />

menu.<br />

Video title set (VTS) A set of one to 10 files holding the contents of a<br />

title.<br />

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