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Blu-ray_2008_EN_Cover 18.08.2008 17:06 Uhr Seite 3 C 02. M Y CM MY CY CMY K Intro. A new blu era dawns A lot is being said and written about new high definition technology. Our objective here is to explain what’s it’s main benefits to the world are, and to explain why you’ll need the Blu-ray Disc from TDK Life on Record to make the most of them. The world of DVD has been the most successful since the VHS cassette, but we are now in the era of High Definition.
Blu-ray_2008_EN_Cover 18.08.2008 17:06 Uhr Seite 4 C M Technologies. Y CM MY CY CMY K 19. TDK Life on Record Blu-ray Disc as a Reference Medium The outstanding characteristics of the TDK Life on Record Blu-ray Disc exceed the standards of the Blu-ray Disc format. Capacity 200 GB Roadmap TDK Life on Record Blu-ray Disc From early on, hardware manufacturers have used TDK Life on Record media for the development of their own products.
Blu-ray_2008_EN_page03-11 18.08.2008 17:59 Uhr Seite 2 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K History. 03. TDK recording media were the first to market with bare Bluray Disc media, revolutionary single sided discs that are cartridge free thanks to the unique Durabis2 protective hard coat finish. Single layer 25GB discs and dual layer 50GB products are available now, whilst TDK continue to drive forward the frontiers still further.
Blu-ray_2008_EN_page03-11 18.08.2008 17:59 Uhr Seite 3 C 04. M Y CM MY CY CMY K Product Line. 2. BD-R 50GB BD-R 25GB 3. 4. BD-RE 50GB [rewritable] BD-RE 25GB [rewritable] 1. 1. 2. 3. 4. The arrival of the Blu-ray Disc meets an emerging need for greater storage capacity ushered in by a series of recent developments in the world of media that are set to change it for us all in the years ahead.
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Blu-ray_2008_EN_page03-11 18.08.2008 17:59 Uhr Seite 5 C 06. aspect01. M Y CM MY CY CMY K Applications. HDTV High Definition Television (HDTV) is expected to replace standard television in the coming years and is already available on selected pay channels. Compared to the PAL and SECAM formats, HDTV offers up to five times more detail. And as picture quality improves, the amount of storage required to record such a high-resolution television signal without loss of quality also increases.
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Blu-ray_2008_EN_page03-11 18.08.2008 17:59 Uhr Seite 8 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Applications. aspect03. 09. Video games The next generation video game consoles are based upon HD technology and offer gamers a more intense gaming experience with more vivid visual effects, enhanced sound and increased internet connectivity.
Blu-ray_2008_EN_page03-11 18.08.2008 17:59 Uhr Seite 9 C 10. M Y CM MY CY CMY K Applications. 10x more storage than DVD for 50GB Blu-ray Disc. Ultra robust durability. High data transfer rates. Pure recording perfection. Maximum precision. aspect04.
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Blu-ray_2008_EN_page12-19 18.08.2008 17:29 Uhr Seite 1 C 12. What exactly is a Blu-ray Disc? M Y CM MY CY CMY K Technologies. Now we’ve got our heads around what you do with a Blu-ray Disc, it’s time to uncover how and why it works. The Blue-violet laser The Blu-ray Disc format utilises a blue-violet laser with a shorter wavelength to enable higher storage capacities.
Blu-ray_2008_EN_page12-19 18.08.2008 17:29 Uhr Seite 2 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Technologies 13. The structural Design of the Blu-ray Disc The structure of a Blu-ray Disc differs fundamentally from the structure of a CD or DVD. The recording layer of the Blu-ray Disc is covered by a mere 0.1mm thin cover layer in order to achieve an optimal distance between the data track and the drive's optical system. Blu-ray Disc: True high density recording.
Blu-ray_2008_EN_page12-19 18.08.2008 17:29 Uhr Seite 3 C 14. TDK Blu-ray technologies tech01. High-precision Spin Coating technology The high-precision Spin Coating technology enables TDK recording media to furnish its Blu-ray Disc with an extremely smooth and precise cover layer. tech02. DURABIS2 technology DURABIS2 technology makes TDK Life on record Blu-ray Disc industry leading scratch-resistant. tech03.
Blu-ray_2008_EN_page12-19 18.08.2008 17:29 Uhr Seite 4 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Technologies. 15. New Spin Coating Technology Conventional Spin Coating Method A uniform protective coating. The outer section becomes uneven. High Precision Spin Coating: for reliable performance The recording layer of the Blu-ray Disc is located just under the cover layer and is thus especially susceptible to scratches. The cover layer is only 0.
Blu-ray_2008_EN_page12-19 18.08.2008 17:29 Uhr Seite 5 C 16. M Y CM MY CY CMY K Technologies. tech02. DURABIS2 maximum protection coating Coating The Blu-ray Disc standard requires that discs have a scratchfree protective layer. With the DURABIS2 coating, TDK Life on Record has developed a protection technology that far exceeds the standard requirements.
Blu-ray_2008_EN_page12-19 18.08.2008 17:29 Uhr Seite 6 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Technologies. 17. A B Without Durabis2 Without Durabis2 With Durabis2 Over 100 times more scratch proof than ordinary DVD’s. Robust durability and maximum protection for error-free performance. Superior fingerprint resistance With Durabis2 Laser The microscopic view of a Durabis2 Disc proves that the fingerprint substance forms only minute particles that are to small too interfere with the laser.
Blu-ray_2008_EN_page12-19 18.08.2008 17:29 Uhr Seite 7 C 18. M Y CM MY CY CMY K Technologies. tech03. Structure of TDK Life on Record 100GB Quad-Layer Blu-ray Disc The recording layer of the TDK Life on Record Blu-ray Disc is made up of inorganic material, which makes it a perfect, stable environment for long term data storage. The silicon and copper alloy recording layers of our BD-R are not sensitive to sunlight (ultra violet light) offering still further data archiving reliability.
Blu-ray_2008_EN_page12-19 18.08.2008 17:29 Uhr Seite 8 C M Technologies. Y CM MY CY CMY K 19. TDK Life on Record Blu-ray Disc as a Reference Medium The outstanding characteristics of the TDK Life on Record Blu-ray Disc exceed the standards of the Blu-ray Disc format. Capacity 200 GB Roadmap TDK Life on Record Blu-ray Disc From early on, hardware manufacturers have used TDK Life on Record media for the development of their own products.
Blu-ray_2008_EN_Cover 18.08.2008 17:06 Uhr Seite 1 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K BD-R Imation Europe B.V. TDK Life on Record brand product marketing P.O. Box 3077 2130 KB Hoofddorp The Netherlands www.tdk-media.eu support@tdk-media.eu The TDK Life on Record Logo is a trademark of TDK Corporation.