What is a DVD Decoder?
A DVD decoder is another name for an MPEG-2 decoder. The content on DVD-Video discs is encoded in the MPEG-2 format, as is the content in DVR-MS files (Microsoft Recorded TV Shows) and some AVI files. To play these items in the Player, you need a compatible DVD decoder installed on your computer. If your computer has a DVD drive, it probably already has a DVD decoder installed on it. However, if you encounter an error message that indicates that you are missing a compatible DVD decoder, click the Web Help button on the error message dialog box to determine how to obtain one.
DVDs are one of the most popular types of media sold today. They hold feature length motion pictures, videos, audio and countless other types of media such as software and data. DVD’s not only can be played in stand alone DVD players, but also most computers have a DVD drive. If a DVD includes media such as a feature length motion picture, this media has been encoded and sometimes compressed. In order for this type of DVD to be played on a computer’s DVD drive, the data on the DVD must first be decoded; this is done with computer software. It should be noted that there are many types of DVD formats, hence several types of encoder programs to make a DVD accessible to computer users.
DVDs are one of the most popular types of media sold today. They hold feature length motion pictures, videos, audio and countless other types of media such as software and data. DVD’s not only can be played in stand alone DVD players, but also most computers have a DVD drive. If a DVD includes media such as a feature length motion picture, this media has been encoded and sometimes compressed. In order for this type of DVD to be played on a computer’s DVD drive, the data on the DVD must first be decoded; this is done with computer software. It should be noted that there are many types of DVD formats, hence several types of encoder programs to make a DVD accessible to computer users. DVD’s encode data in a variety of ways. For instance Dolby Digital data requires a Dolby Digital decoder. The same is true with DTS (Digital Theater System). These are both audio data that require decoding, but many video images stored on a DVD also require decoding including MPEG-2 (this is the most popular
A DVD Decoder is required on your computer to view DVD Video. DVD Decoders usually come bundled with purchased DVD Software Players, or you will need to purchase a DVD Decoder separately for use with a Player. The HOTLLAMA Player supports all DirectShow compatible DVD Decoders. For more detailed information on DVD Decoders, go to our Support section.
