What is the difference between DVD-Audio and DVD-Video?
A. DVD-Video is primarily a visual medium that offers more than twice the picture quality of VHS. In addition, DVD-Video offers stereo and compressed multi-channel surround sound utilizing Dolby Digital or DTS encoding. In the same way that DVD-Video offers improved picture quality compared to other video playback formats, DVD-Audio offers improved sound quality compared to what is possible with either DVD-Video or CDs. DVD-Audio is capable of providing this superior listening experience in both stereo and/or multi-channel audio without requiring the compression technology necessary for the audio that accompanies DVD video playback. Back to top Can I play DVD-Audio discs on a current DVD-Video playerH A. The DVD-Audio disc package will indicate if a particular release includes an optional audio mix that will play on existing DVD-Video players. This is in addition to the DVD-Audio recordings contained on the same disc. Back to top Can I listen to CDs on a DVD-Audio playerH A. Yes, CDs w
DVD-Video is primarily a visual medium that offers more than twice the picture quality of VHS. In addition, DVD-Video offers stereo and compressed multi-channel surround sound utilizing Dolby Digital or DTS encoding. In the same way that DVD-Video offers improved picture quality compared to other video playback formats, DVD-Audio offers improved sound quality compared to what is possible with either DVD-Video or CDs. DVD-Audio is capable of providing this superior listening experience in both stereo and/or multi-channel audio without requiring the compression technology necessary for the audio that accompanies DVD-Video playback.
DVD-Video is primarily a visual medium that offers more than twice the picture quality of VHS. In addition, DVD-Video offers stereo and compressed multi-channel surround sound utilizing Dolby Digital or DTS encoding. In the same way that DVD-Video offers improved picture quality compared to other video playback formats, DVD-Audio offers improved sound quality compared to what is possible with either DVD-Video or CDs. DVD-Audio is capable of providing this superior listening experience in both stereo and/or multi-channel audio without requiring the compression technology necessary for the audio that accompanies DVD video playback.
