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GLOSSARY
• PG-13 (Parental Guidance 13): allowed for
viewing by children over 13 with parental
supervision
• R (Restricted): parental supervision or the
accompaniment by an adult is mandatory
• NC-17: contents unsuitable for children
under 17
Other classifications (non MPAA):
• ADULT: only suitable for adults
• NR (Not Rated): no classification
PBC (Playback Control)
Some VCD 2.0 Video CDs are encoded
with playback control, allowing you to
navigate through the disc contents with a
menu.
SVCD (Super Video CD)
This is an East Asian standard for video
data on a standard 12 cm CD. The data is
stored in MPEG2 format. The maximum bit
rate for video is 2264 kbps. Two different
stereo audio soundtracks can be recorded
on a SVCD.
VCD (Video Compact Disc)
A world wide standard for digital video on a
standard 12 cm CD. The data is stored in
MPEG1 format. The maximum bit rate for
video is 1150 kbps. Only one stereo audio
track can be recorded on a VCD.
VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display)
This DVD player is equipped with a multi-
color display with adjustable brightness.
TFT (Thin Film Transistor)
A technology for manufacturing large, high
resolution LCD flat-screen displays (e.g.
computer monitors, LCD TVs, etc.).
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