How is DVD different than VHS?
DVD Video provides viewers with superior video images that are twice as clear as VHS videotape. DVD Video technology uses up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution for DVD Video, vs. 240 lines of horizontal resolution for VHS, which results in noticeably sharper pictures. What are the storage capabilities of a DVD Video disc? DVD Video discs can store up to 133 minutes of full-motion video per side on a single-layer disc. Dual-layer discs can store more than four hours, perfect for epic-length movies. Will I be able to record? Although DVD Video players are not yet able to record, the industry is currently exploring ways for consumers to record using DVD Video technology. What are multiple aspect ratios? Many DVD Video titles are available in multiple aspect ratios, meaning that the movie or music video can be viewed in widescreen format — just as it was originally seen in movie theaters — or in a full-screen format, which adjusts the picture to fill the entire television screen. By o
