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OPTICAL BLOCK [2 records]

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Record 1 2007-04-30

English

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

The part of a CD or DVD player that holds the laser diode used for reading discs.

CONT

focus lens: The lens in the optical block of a compact disc player which focuses the laser light onto the surface of the disc.

French

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

Partie sur laquelle on retrouve la diode laser qui sert à lire les DVD, CD [etc.]

Spanish

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Record 2 1995-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Informatics

French

Domaine(s)
  • Informatique
CONT

Les paramètres de description de chaque document microfilmé reposent sur la technologie des pavés optiques.

Spanish

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