Introduction This project creates a programmable device that can control a DVD player on scheduled times by sending infrared signals. The uControl allows the user to control their DVD player as if they are using a remote control. However, unlike remote controls, uControl allows the user to program a sequence of button pushes that will […]
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Buying a nice display is only the beginning of creating a home theater — you’ve got to buy something to pump in the movies and television programs. Get the right video accessories and source equipment for that new HDTV and surround sound system, and you’ll be ready to start enjoying your home theater. From VCRs
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The Flexplay Twist The secret to Flexplay discs is an extra layer added to a standard DVD structure. This specialized layer includes a chemical compound that readily combines with oxygen in the atmosphere to form a new chemical compound. While the original chemical compound is transparent, the new chemical compound is opaque. When the layer
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DVD Discs A DVD is very similar to a CD, but it has a much larger data capacity. A standard DVD holds about seven times more data than a CD does. This huge capacity means that a DVD has enough room to store a full-length, MPEG-2-encoded movie, as well as a lot of other information.
