A new format for storing audio and visual data. Comparable in size to a CD (compact disc), the DVD has significantly more storage capacity (enough space to store a 133 minute movie) and can hold both A/V information and data (like subtitles, and multi-language title abilities.) CDs may be played in a DVD player and DVD players are available for computers and for A/V component systems. DVD features multi-language capabilities, multiple image ratios, parental controls, multi camera angles, and superb frame control that can allow a clear still picture.
The A/V information found on DVD is MPEG2, and the digital output of a DVD player to a A/V receiver is AC3 (Dolby digital).