Makers map out 2 paths for DVD image recording

Article Abstract:

The DVD Forum has approved specifications for both DVD-RW and DVD-RAM systems. Pioneer/Technologies Group Inc, Sanyo Electric Co Ltd, Sharp Corp and Sony Corp will use the DVD-RW standard for their products. On the other hand, Matshushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd is adopting the DVD-RAM specification for its DVD-Video recorder and DVD-RAM drive. Toshiba Corp and Hitachi Ltd are the other companies that have embraced the DVD-RAM specification. The supporters of DVD--RW are creating the RW Products Promotion Initiative to promote the spread of the standard.

Videodisks

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Latest JVC recording idea yields digital-level images on VHS tapes

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Victor Company of Japan Ltd (JVC) has developed a technology that reportedly enhances resolution of high grade (HG) and standard video tapes. Called the Super-VHS Expansion Technology, it allows standard, HG VHS tapes to achieve a picture recording capacity of 400 lines or more in resolution. It also allows VHS tapes to accomodate digital broadcast and large-screen TV images. Although the picture recording technology works with any grade of tape, JVC noted that it functions best with HG or professional-use tapes.

Product development, Prerecorded Video Tapes, Video recordings

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AU 4.7B, AUPR 4.7B DVD-Rs

Article Abstract:

Fuji Film Company Ltd has introduced the AU 4.7B and the AUPR 4.7B, which are recordable DVDs (DVD-Rs) with capacities of 4.7GB. The products are based on version 2.0 of the DVD-R standard for authoring. The discs are made with organic pigment material using stamping technology that ensures high reliability and stability. A structure formed by two 0.6mm-thick discs reduce warp and distortion.

Product introduction

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