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DVD Copy Software Terms and
Definitions
Several unique terms and phrases
describe the features of software we review on this site, some
easier to grasp than others. This list briefly defines terms
relevant to DVD Copy Software
Ratings
Feature Set
Does the software have a lot of bells and whistles available?
The list of the software's abilities and unique attributes
printed on the outside of the box is often called the feature
set.
Ease of Use
This is one of the most important features that we at
DVD-Copy-Software-Review look for. Is the product user-friendly,
easy for beginners, and experienced computer users alike?
Ease of Installation
How simple is the software to install and use on your computer?
Are additional downloads necessary before you can make a copy?
Do errors pop up during the installation? Is there help
available?
Quality of Copy
Does the program make an excellent copy of a DVD? Does the copy
have any image defects? Is the sound synchronized with the
picture? Does the copy retain the menus on the original DVD?
Program Stability
Does the program seem error-prone? Does it react negatively with
other software already installed on your computer?
Features
Compress DVD-9 to DVD-5
If you use a CD burner, you must use more than one CD to copy an
entire DVD. If you use a DVD burner you have the option of using
one or two blank DVDs to copy an entire DVD. Software with the
ability to condense the original data to fit on a single DVD
typically list this ability in the feature set.
CSS Decryption
Does the software allow you to make copies of DVDs that have CSS
encryption? Hollywood and other DVD makers add CSS encryption to
their DVD's to eliminate DVD piracy.
Ability to retain bonus material
These are the menu options that are listed on the screen when
you play a DVD: movie bonus footage consists of commentaries,
outtakes, and children's games. Does the DVD copy program allow
you the option of copying all of these menu options from the
original DVD?
Ability to omit bonus material
These are the menu options that are listed on the screen when
you play a DVD: movie bonus footage consists of commentaries,
outtakes, and children's games. Does the DVD copy program allow
you the option of copying all of these menu options from the
original 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.)
Time to Complete Copy
This is the length of time it takes a particular piece of
software to copy a whole DVD.
Restores defective or 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.
Output Formats
NTSC (Movies)
NTSC is the media storage format that is used with most
televisions in most western countries.
PAL (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.MPEG
Short
for Moving Picture Experts Group,
and pronounced m-peg, is a working group of the ISO. The term
also refers to the family of digital video compression standards
and file formats developed by the group. MPEG generally produces
better-quality video than competing formats, such as Video for
Windows,
Indeo
and QuickTime.
Support / Help
E-mail/online forms
Does the product manufacturer provide a way for the customer to
get technical assistance? Usually there is one of three types of
technical assistance: Live chat, Toll free telephone number, or
E-mail/Online Forums.
Documentation/Help
Does the product offer an excellent help document? The help
document should answer most of the questions that a novice user
might have about their product. It should have graphics and
include a step-by-step set of instructions.
Easy upgrade available
Every once in a while there is an upgrade that is made to the
particular software and a different version is available. (Ex.
v.2.0, 3.12, etc.) Is the upgrade easily available online?
Phone
Does the product manufacturer provide a way for the customer to
get technical assistance? Usually there is one of three types of
technical assistance: Live chat, Toll free telephone number, or
E-mail/Online Forums.
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