DVD Copy Software Feature Definitions
2006 Search AllInOne Software Reviews
Several unique terms and phrases describe DVD Copy Software we review on this site, some easier to grasp than others. This list briefly defines terms relevant to DVD copying.
Rating Definitions
- Overall Features
The software should have plenty of user-definable settings and options available, while maintaining simplicity for the inexperienced user.
- User Friendly
The product should be user friendly – easy for beginners and experienced computer users alike?
- Ease of Setup
The software should be easy to install and configure, with a minimum (if any) extra downloads.
- Copy Quality
Both picture and sound should be error free - as close to 1 to 1 as possible.
- Software Stability
The software should not have errors and bugs during the copying process, and should not interfere with other installed programs.
Feature Definitions
- Steps to complete a DVD copy
How many steps does it take to complete a DVD copy?
- Compresses a large DVD video to a single DVD
You have the option of using one or two blank DVDs to copy an entire DVD.
- CSS decryption
Does the software allow you to make copies of DVDs that have CSS encryption?
- Bonus Footage Options
Does the DVD copy program allow you the option of copying menu options from the original DVD such as commentaries, outtakes, and children's games?
- Restores defective/scratched DVDs
If your original DVD has a scratch or a defect on it, this feature will produce a DVD copy with the damaged portion repaired.
- Video games
Does the software allow you to copy PlayStation 2 or other computer games?
- Create/Copy Photo Slide Shows
Does the software have the capability to copy a series of digital photos to DVD?
- Time to copy
This is the length of time it takes to copy a complete DVD.
- Episodic DVD Support
Does the product give you the option to copy selected episodes of a particular show to a blank DVD? (i.e. Simpsons, Sopranos, Friends, etc.)
- Disk Types
Here are formats you'll typically see available: CD-R(W), DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM and DVD+R.
Format Definitions:
- VCD-MPEG1(Video CD)
VCD is an acronym for Video Compact Disc, a CD that contains moving pictures and sound. VCDs use a compression standard called MPEG to store the video and audio data. A VCD can be played on almost all DVD players and, of course, on all computers with a DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive with the help of a software-based decoder/player. The quality of a very good VCD is nearly the same as a VHS tape-based movie, but the VCD movie is usually blurrier.
- SVCD-MPEG2 (Super Video CD)
SVCD is an acronym for Super Video Compact Disk. A SVCD can be played on many DVD Players and on all computers with a DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive with the help of a software-based decoder/player.
- NTSC DVDs (Movies)
NTSC is the media storage format that is used with most televisions in most western countries.
- PAL DVDs (Movies)
PAL is the media storage format used in most European televisions.
- DivX
DivX is the name of a new video format based on the new MPEG-4 compression standard for video. Once you've installed the DivX codec, you will be able to play DivX movies using Windows Media Player or any other DivX-enabled player.
- AVI
AVI stands for Audio Video Interlaced. This format was developed by Microsoft and is one of the oldest media storage formats in use.
HELP
- Technical Support Available
The product manufacturer should provide a way for the customer to get technical assistance such as Live chat, Toll free telephone number, or E-mail/Online Forums.
- Product Documentation/Help
The help document provided with the software should answer most of the questions that a novice user might have about their product. It should include step-by-step instructions.
- Easy Upgrade Available
Is the upgrade easily available?
Miscellaneous
- CD burner
This is hardware in a computer that allows you to copy (burn) data onto inexpensive CDs, or Compact Disks.
- DVD Rom
This is hardware in a computer that allows you to read data contained on DVDs.
- DVD burner
This is hardware in a computer that allows you to copy data onto high quality DVDs.