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HDCD [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-10-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Audio Technology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- High Definition Compatible Digital
1, record 1, English, High%20Definition%20Compatible%20Digital
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- HDCD 1, record 1, English, HDCD
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- HDCD coding 2, record 1, English, HDCD%20coding
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A coding system for CD that offers better sound. 1, record 1, English, - High%20Definition%20Compatible%20Digital
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A HDCD decoder is needed to reap the benefits-many players now have these as standard. 1, record 1, English, - High%20Definition%20Compatible%20Digital
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Électroacoustique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- codage HDCD
1, record 1, French, codage%20HDCD
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- HDCD 2, record 1, French, HDCD
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] système de codage pour haute résolution pour les CD qui préserve la chaleur du son original. 3, record 1, French, - codage%20HDCD
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 1, French, - codage%20HDCD
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Le codage HDCD] nécessite un décodeur ou un appareil adapté. 3, record 1, French, - codage%20HDCD
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
HDCD est l'abréviation de «High Definition Compatible Digital». 4, record 1, French, - codage%20HDCD
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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