CyberLink PowerDVD is the flagship of CyberLink's complete range of video and audio
software products. It features unrivaled functions allowing users to view high quality
video and media-rich DVD contents on the personal computer. Toss in the i-Power
Internet Service function, and PowerDVD opens DVD enthusiasts to online DVD
resources via the PowerDVD Desktop Portal Page. Together with its robust hardware
integration and compatibility and low CPU consumption, PowerDVD offers high
performance video playback that rivals any hardware MPEG solution.

New Features in PowerDVD 2.5


High Quality Video Playback
Most DVD players in the PC environment only supports the Letterbox mode for 16:9
widescreen titles where black stripes are added at the top and the bottom of the
display window in order to fit in the 4:3 full screen. PowerDVD features the Pan-Scan
mode that resizes the 16:9 widescreen video to fill in 4:3 full screen for maximum
enjoyment of DVD widescreen titles.


i-Power Service and the Desktop Portal Page
PowerDVD 2.5 features the propietary i-Power function that activates the PowerDVD
Desktop Portal Page for a direct connection to the Internet.


Dynamic Skin Technology
Multiple skin selections introduces users to the ultimate new experience in PC
entertainment. PowerDVD 2.5 provides multiple skin selections within the application
that allows users to choose their favorite color/style.


S/PDIF 5.1-channel Dolby Digital Output
The 5.1-channel or 2-channel Dolby Digital streams are sent through the S/PDIF and
external Dolby Digital decoder for high fidelity decoding and playback.


AC-3 Audio
The audio decoder of PowerDVD inputs 5.1-channel AC-3 audio which is decoded and
downmixed to two-channel stereo or full 5.1 channels offering 3D surround audio
quality.


Low CPU Consumption
Compared with other software DVD players, PowerDVD has the lowest CPU
consumption, which transforms to high playback performances and allows users to
perform other tasks on their PC while playing DVD titles.


Bookmark Function
The bookmark function saves one or more locations of the DVD movie allowing users to
playback bookmarked section(s) of a DVD title. PowerDVD offers the Browse and
Viewer mode to select bookmarked sections.


Chapter Function
Aside from a menu display of DVD title chapters, PowerDVD offers a comprehensive
Chapter display mode to help users select chapters visually.


Evolutionary Screen Capture Function
The screen capture function that saves to desktop, clipboard, wallpaper or BMP files
from scenes in real-time. Users may save their most memorable movie scene in their
own personal digital album.


Additional Features
Complete navigation support including seamless viewing angle switching,
multi-language selection, parental control, and title/menu options. Alpha
Blending is supported for menu selections and movie subtitles.

Supports Motion Compensation function provided by most modern graphic chips

Comprehensive online help using text and illustrations.


Operating System
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows2000
System Requirements
Pentium II processor at 266 MHZ or higher
Or Celeron 300A processor or higher
Or K6-2 processor at 300 MHz or higher
At least 32 MB RAM
16-bit sound card
DVD-ROM drive
Display card supporting DirectDraw


Supported Languages
English, French, German, Janpanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish,
Traditional Chinese, Italian


Navigation Features
Menu selections for Title, Root, Sub-picture, PTT and Audio Menus
Multiple languages: up to 12
Multiple sub-pictures: up to 32 sub-pictures or chapters
Mutliple angles: up to 9 angles
Parental Level Control: up to 8 levels


Specifications


Video
MPEG-2 video streams comply with Main Profile/Main Level and Simple
Profile/Main Level

Audio

AC-3 Audio

Supports sampling rates: 32, 44.1 and 48 KHz
Downmixes from 5.1-channel to 2-channel with Dolby Surround
compatibility

Linear PCM (LPCM)

Supports sampling rates: 48K and 96 KHz
Supports quantization levels of 16, 20 and 24 bits per sample

MPEG Audio

MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 audio without extension.
Supports sampling rates: 32K, 44.1k and 48 KHz