Compact Disc Technology |
Contents
THE CHANGES RECORDED DISCS | 1 |
WHAT IS A COMPACT DISC THE CD SYSTEM | 7 |
THE STEPS OF DIGITALIZATION | 21 |
CONSTRUCTION OF THE PLAYER | 125 |
AN ACTUAL CD PLAYER | 149 |
HOW TO ENJOY THE CD SYSTEM | 179 |
CDVARIATIONS | 197 |
Explanation of Terms | 211 |
Index | 217 |
Common terms and phrases
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