TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

HIGH DEFINITION COMPATIBLE DIGITAL [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2003-10-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
  • Audio Technology
DEF

A coding system for CD that offers better sound.

OBS

A HDCD decoder is needed to reap the benefits - many players now have these as standard.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
  • Électroacoustique
DEF

[...] système de codage pour haute résolution pour les CD qui préserve la chaleur du son original.

OBS

Ce codage a pour support le CD. Il a pour but une meilleure qualité, à savoir du 20 bits/ 96kHz tout en assurant une compatibilité totale avec tous les lecteurs CD qui existent. Vous possédez probablement des CD HDCD chez vous sans même peut-être le savoir.

OBS

[Le codage HDCD] nécessite un décodeur ou un appareil adapté.

OBS

HDCD est l'abréviation de «High Definition Compatible Digital».

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: