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HI-FI [23 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-01-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Devices
- Marketing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- consumer electronics
1, record 1, English, consumer%20electronics
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wide-ranging field of electronics for the general user that includes devices such as TVs [televisions], VCRs [videocassette recorders], radios, walkie-talkies, hi-fi stereo, home theater, handheld and software-based games, smartphones, tablets, smartwatches and Internet-connected appliances. 2, record 1, English, - consumer%20electronics
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs électroniques
- Commercialisation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- électronique grand public
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9lectronique%20grand%20public
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- EGP 2, record 1, French, EGP
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- électronique de grande consommation 3, record 1, French, %C3%A9lectronique%20de%20grande%20consommation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans un contexte plutôt morose de l'électronique grand public (EGP), le segment des téléviseurs LCD [affichage à cristaux liquides] est l'un des rares à tirer son épingle du jeu. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9lectronique%20grand%20public
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Dispositivos electrónicos
- Comercialización
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- electrónica de consumo
1, record 1, Spanish, electr%C3%B3nica%20de%20consumo
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-02-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cassette deck
1, record 2, English, cassette%20deck
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cassette tape deck 2, record 2, English, cassette%20tape%20deck
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
7060 Front Loading Stereo Cassette Deck. The 7060 is a budget priced Dolby system front loading cassette deck designed to work with most Amplifiers and Hi-Fi Systems on the market. The unit is suitable for both Chromium Dioxide and standard cassette tapes. 3, record 2, English, - cassette%20deck
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- platine à cassettes
1, record 2, French, platine%20%C3%A0%20cassettes
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- platine cassette 2, record 2, French, platine%20cassette
correct, feminine noun
- platine-cassettes 3, record 2, French, platine%2Dcassettes
correct, feminine noun
- platine cassettes 1, record 2, French, platine%20cassettes
correct, feminine noun
- platine d'enregistrement à cassette 3, record 2, French, platine%20d%27enregistrement%20%C3%A0%20cassette
correct, feminine noun
- platine magnétophone à cassettes 1, record 2, French, platine%20magn%C3%A9tophone%20%C3%A0%20cassettes
correct, feminine noun
- platine magnétocassettes 1, record 2, French, platine%20magn%C3%A9tocassettes
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[De bons génies] ont [...] progressivement diminué le souffle, étendu [la] bande passante [de la cassette] et augmenté son acceptation dynamique. Grâce à ces améliorations, la cassette ou plus exactement la platine à cassettes a trouvé petit à petit son droit de citer au sein même d'une chaîne haute-fidélité [...] 1, record 2, French, - platine%20%C3%A0%20cassettes
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-11-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Inks and Colour Reproduction (Graphic Arts)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- high-fidelity colour
1, record 3, English, high%2Dfidelity%20colour
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- hi-fi colour 2, record 3, English, hi%2Dfi%20%20colour
correct
- hexachrome colour 3, record 3, English, hexachrome%20colour
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any printing technique that uses more than four process inks in order to expand the tonal range of the printed piece. 1, record 3, English, - high%2Dfidelity%20colour
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hi-fi color is usually defined as printing more color(five, six and even seven) to increase and enhance the range and depth of color that a press can print.... One manufacturer uses CMYK plus orange-red, green and violet-blue, another uses CMYK and red, green and blue... 4, record 3, English, - high%2Dfidelity%20colour
Record 3, Key term(s)
- high-fidelity color
- high fidelity color
- high fidelity colour
- hi-fi color
- hexachrome color
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Encres et couleurs (Industrie graphique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- couleur de l'hexachromie
1, record 3, French, couleur%20de%20l%27hexachromie
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couleur de la quadrichromie additionnée de l'oranger et du vert : cyan, magenta, jaune, noir, orangé et vert. 2, record 3, French, - couleur%20de%20l%27hexachromie
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'utilisation des six couleurs rehausse la qualité de la couleur en étendant la gamme de reproduction. 2, record 3, French, - couleur%20de%20l%27hexachromie
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'adjectif hexachrome n'est pas utilisé car il est une appellation de la société Pantone. 3, record 3, French, - couleur%20de%20l%27hexachromie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-10-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
- Software
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- component
1, record 4, English, component
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Each element of a larger system. 2, record 4, English, - component
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An equipment component or machine (hardware) as small as a resistor or as large as a monitor, provided it is part of a larger system. Logic components (software) are processes and modules in a larger system. 2, record 4, English, - component
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Could also be] a piece or element in a hi-fi sound system. 3, record 4, English, - component
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
component: term standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and ISO. 4, record 4, English, - component
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
component: term and definition reproduced from the CAPITAL Business Dictionary with the permission of LID Editorial Empresarial. 5, record 4, English, - component
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
- Logiciels
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- élément
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chacune des composantes d'un système. 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Élément d'une chaîne haute-fidelité ou partie fondamentale d'un système ou d'un programme. 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
élément : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 4, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Electroacústica
- Soporte lógico (Software)
- Fiabilidad y ensayos (Ingeniería)
- Programas y programación (Informática)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- componente
1, record 4, Spanish, componente
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cada uno de los elementos de un sistema mayor. 2, record 4, Spanish, - componente
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un componente de equipo o máquina (hardware) puede ser tan pequeño como una resistencia o tan grande como un monitor, siempre que formen parte de un sistema más grande. Los componentes de la lógica (software) son las rutinas o los módulos en un sistema mayor. 2, record 4, Spanish, - componente
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
componente: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 4, Spanish, - componente
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-03-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- high fidelity
1, record 5, English, high%20fidelity
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- hi-fi 1, record 5, English, hi%2Dfi
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An improvement in the system or recording and pressing disc recordings, now used to describe any recording without surface noise and a wide sound range. 1, record 5, English, - high%20fidelity
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- haute fidélité
1, record 5, French, haute%20fid%C3%A9lit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- haute-fidélité 1, record 5, French, haute%2Dfid%C3%A9lit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
- fidélité de reproduction 2, record 5, French, fid%C3%A9lit%C3%A9%20de%20reproduction
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Restitution sans altération du son ou de l'image par un appareil de radio, de télévision, un pick-up. 1, record 5, French, - haute%20fid%C3%A9lit%C3%A9
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Chaîne enregistrement haute fidélité. 3, record 5, French, - haute%20fid%C3%A9lit%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-03-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- tape deck
1, record 6, English, tape%20deck
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The basic assembly of a tape recorder, consisting of the tape-moving mechanism (the tape transport) and a head assembly. 2, record 6, English, - tape%20deck
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
May refer to this assembly as a distinct Hi-Fi unit. 3, record 6, English, - tape%20deck
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
See records "audiotape deck". and "videotape deck". 4, record 6, English, - tape%20deck
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- platine de défilement
1, record 6, French, platine%20de%20d%C3%A9filement
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- table de défilement 2, record 6, French, table%20de%20d%C3%A9filement
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble qui incorpore un dispositif d'entraînement de la bande magnétique. 3, record 6, French, - platine%20de%20d%C3%A9filement
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes «platine de défilement» et «table de défilement» peuvent s'appliquer autant à un magnétophone qu'à un magnétoscope. 4, record 6, French, - platine%20de%20d%C3%A9filement
Record 6, Key term(s)
- plateau moteur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Electroacústica
- Técnicas y equipo audiovisuales
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- mecanismo de arrastre de la cinta magnética
1, record 6, Spanish, mecanismo%20de%20arrastre%20de%20la%20cinta%20magn%C3%A9tica
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- desarrollador de cinta 1, record 6, Spanish, desarrollador%20de%20cinta
masculine noun
- manejador de cinta 2, record 6, Spanish, manejador%20de%20cinta
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-10-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Music (General)
- Audio Technology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- hi-fi enthusiast
1, record 7, English, hi%2Dfi%20enthusiast
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- hi-fi buff 2, record 7, English, hi%2Dfi%20%20buff
correct, familiar
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, Key term(s)
- hifi enthusiast
- hifi buff
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Musique (Généralités)
- Électroacoustique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- hifiste
1, record 7, French, hifiste
masculine and feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Amateur de haute fidélité. 2, record 7, French, - hifiste
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-03-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Video Technology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- linear track
1, record 8, English, linear%20track
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An audio signal recorded on a VHS [or S-VHS] tape as a stripe at the top edge. 1, record 8, English, - linear%20track
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The slow speed of VHS tape makes for a poor recording. Much better is a Hi-Fi track, which is recorded with the video in a helical scan. 1, record 8, English, - linear%20track
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Dictionary of New Media is available at: <a href="http://hepdigital.com/" title="http://hepdigital.com">http://hepdigital.com</a>. 2, record 8, English, - linear%20track
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Vidéotechnique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- piste linéaire
1, record 8, French, piste%20lin%C3%A9aire
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- piste longitudinale 1, record 8, French, piste%20longitudinale
correct, feminine noun
- piste normale 1, record 8, French, piste%20normale
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Signal audio enregistré sur bande VHS et S-VHS dont la piste figure dans la partie supérieure du ruban. 2, record 8, French, - piste%20lin%C3%A9aire
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En VHS et S-VHS, la piste linéaire est monophonique et elle accueille le doublage son. 1, record 8, French, - piste%20lin%C3%A9aire
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-11-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Audio Technology
- Music
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- high-fidelity sound system
1, record 9, English, high%2Dfidelity%20sound%20system
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- high-fidelity system 2, record 9, English, high%2Dfidelity%20system
correct
- hi-fi sound system 3, record 9, English, hi%2Dfi%20sound%20system
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A unit] capable of a high degree of realism in the electronic reproduction of sound. 1, record 9, English, - high%2Dfidelity%20sound%20system
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Such reproduction is generally achieved by use of an assemblage of high-quality components, including a source of sound or music, such as phonograph record, magnetic tape, or radio signal; an audio amplifier capable of building up the small signals delivered by the source; and one or more loudspeakers. 1, record 9, English, - high%2Dfidelity%20sound%20system
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
High-fidelity sound systems are available that reproduce stereophonic sound on two separate channels or quadraphonic sound recorded on four channels. Use of more than one channel imparts greater directional realism in reproduction. 1, record 9, English, - high%2Dfidelity%20sound%20system
Record 9, Key term(s)
- hi-fi system
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Électroacoustique
- Musique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- chaîne haute fidélité
1, record 9, French, cha%C3%AEne%20haute%20fid%C3%A9lit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- chaîne haute-fidélité 2, record 9, French, cha%C3%AEne%20haute%2Dfid%C3%A9lit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chaîne de reproduction sonore dont les éléments (table de lecture, magnétophone, préampli, ampli et enceintes acoustiques) permettent la restitution d'un signal plus ou moins identique au signal d'entrée. 3, record 9, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20haute%20fid%C3%A9lit%C3%A9
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La notion de haute-fidélité repose sur un compromis, compte tenu du fait que le signal recueilli à la sortie n'est jamais absolument identique au signal d'entrée. Pour qu'elle soit dite de haute(-)fidélité, une chaîne (et même chacun de ses maillons) doit présenter certaines caractéristiques techniques. Pour ce qui est du taux de distorsion, par exemple, la norme DIN 45500 en fixe le maximum à 0,5 %. 3, record 9, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20haute%20fid%C3%A9lit%C3%A9
Record 9, Key term(s)
- chaîne hi-fi
- chaîne hifi
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-07-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Components
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- RCA plug
1, record 10, English, RCA%20plug
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- RCA connector 1, record 10, English, RCA%20connector
- Cinch 2, record 10, English, Cinch
correct
- Cinch plug 3, record 10, English, Cinch%20plug
correct
- Cinch connector 1, record 10, English, Cinch%20connector
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A round audio connector which is the common standard for domestic hi-fi equipment. 4, record 10, English, - RCA%20plug
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cinch connections are used for sound and video transmissions. Often, the cinch socket is marked with a yellow ring. As a rule, the connections for the left/right audio frequency channels are white or red. 5, record 10, English, - RCA%20plug
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Composants électroniques
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- cinch
1, record 10, French, cinch
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- prise Cinch 2, record 10, French, prise%20Cinch
correct, feminine noun
- fiche Cinch 2, record 10, French, fiche%20Cinch
correct, feminine noun
- prise RCA 3, record 10, French, prise%20RCA
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Connecteur rond d'environ 1 cm de diamètre [comprenant une] bague extérieure pour la masse et [un] plot central pour le point chaud du signal. 2, record 10, French, - cinch
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Connecteur coaxial très couramment utilisé pour relier les sources audio analogiques, vidéo composite ou audio numérique (S/PDIF) : Sony/Phips/Digital Interface à un ampli. Utilisé pour les signaux asymétriques. 4, record 10, French, - cinch
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2001-06-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- mini hi-fi system
1, record 11, English, mini%20hi%2Dfi%20system
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- compact hi-fi system 2, record 11, English, compact%20hi%2Dfi%20%20system
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- minichaîne stéréo
1, record 11, French, minicha%C3%AEne%20st%C3%A9r%C3%A9o
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- mini-chaîne hi-fi 2, record 11, French, mini%2Dcha%C3%AEne%20hi%2Dfi
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
- chaîne compacte 3, record 11, French, cha%C3%AEne%20compacte
correct, feminine noun
- chaîne musicale miniaturisée 4, record 11, French, cha%C3%AEne%20musicale%20miniaturis%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble électronique et acoustique haute-fidélité, composé d'un amplificateur, d'un dispositif d'accord, d'une platine et éventuellement d'une cassette d'enregistrements magnétiques. 3, record 11, French, - minicha%C3%AEne%20st%C3%A9r%C3%A9o
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cet ensemble comprend maintenant aussi le lecteur laser. 5, record 11, French, - minicha%C3%AEne%20st%C3%A9r%C3%A9o
Record 11, Key term(s)
- minichaîne
- mini-chaîne
- micro-chaîne
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2001-01-15
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- infra-red remote control
1, record 12, English, infra%2Dred%20remote%20control
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- infra-red controller 2, record 12, English, infra%2Dred%20controller
correct
- wireless remote control 3, record 12, English, wireless%20remote%20control
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Remote controller for a multimedia, hi-fi, video or TV system. 2, record 12, English, - infra%2Dred%20remote%20control
Record 12, Key term(s)
- infrared remote control
- infrared remote control unit
- infra-red control unit
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- télécommande à infrarouge
1, record 12, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9commande%20%C3%A0%20infrarouge
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- télécommande sans fil 1, record 12, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9commande%20sans%20fil
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Télécommande alimentée par un jeu de piles et dont les instructions sont transmises non par un câble, mais par une liaison infrarouge. 1, record 12, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9commande%20%C3%A0%20infrarouge
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Télécommande autre accessoire du magnétoscope 1, record 12, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9commande%20%C3%A0%20infrarouge
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2000-12-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- VHS Hi-Fi stereo
1, record 13, English, VHS%20Hi%2DFi%20stereo
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- Video Home System HIFI 2, record 13, English, Video%20Home%20System%20HIFI
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- VHS Hifi stéréo
1, record 13, French, VHS%20Hifi%20st%C3%A9r%C3%A9o
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- VHS Hifi 2, record 13, French, VHS%20Hifi
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Format d'enregistrement vidéo (1/2 po) dont la qualité sonore est améliorée par rapport au VHS grâce à un enregistrement «en profondeur». Deux canaux audio sont enregistrés par des têtes rotatives à entrefer large, qui enregistrent les signaux HiFi stéréo dans la totalité de l'épaisseur de la couche magnétique, alors que le signal vidéo est enregistré sur la surface, laissant intacte la profondeur de la bande. 2, record 13, French, - VHS%20Hifi%20st%C3%A9r%C3%A9o
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
VHS stéréo haute-fidélité est utilisé aussi bien comme adjectif que comme substantif. 3, record 13, French, - VHS%20Hifi%20st%C3%A9r%C3%A9o
Record 13, Key term(s)
- VHS stéréo haute-fidélité
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1992-06-30
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Video Technology
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- S-VHS Hi-Fi
1, record 14, English, S%2DVHS%20Hi%2DFi
correct, trademark
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Vidéotechnique
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- S-VHS Hi-Fi
1, record 14, French, S%2DVHS%20Hi%2DFi
correct, trademark
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1992-06-30
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Video Technology
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- hi-fi sound
1, record 15, English, hi%2Dfi%20sound
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Camcorder 2, record 15, English, - hi%2Dfi%20sound
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Vidéotechnique
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- son haute-fidélité
1, record 15, French, son%20haute%2Dfid%C3%A9lit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Caméscope 1, record 15, French, - son%20haute%2Dfid%C3%A9lit%C3%A9
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1992-06-30
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Video Technology
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Beta Hi-Fi
1, record 16, English, Beta%20Hi%2DFi
correct, trademark
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Camcorder 2, record 16, English, - Beta%20Hi%2DFi
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Vidéotechnique
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- Beta Hi-Fi
1, record 16, French, Beta%20Hi%2DFi
correct, trademark
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Caméscope 1, record 16, French, - Beta%20Hi%2DFi
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1990-11-30
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Video Technology
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- linear stereo
1, record 17, English, linear%20stereo
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Video Cassette] Decks marked "stereo" without the Hi-Fi designation use the tape's conventional audio tracks in a method that's inferior to VHS or Beta Hi-Fi. Usually paired with Dolby Noise Reduction to reduce tape hiss. 1, record 17, English, - linear%20stereo
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Vidéotechnique
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- stéréophonie linéaire
1, record 17, French, st%C3%A9r%C3%A9ophonie%20lin%C3%A9aire
proposal, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1990-10-26
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Radiotelephony
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- hi-fi audio transmission
1, record 18, English, hi%2Dfi%20audio%20transmission
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Radiotéléphonie
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- transmission de signaux sonores de haute fidélité
1, record 18, French, transmission%20de%20signaux%20sonores%20de%20haute%20fid%C3%A9lit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1988-12-29
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Television (Radioelectricity)
- Audio Technology
- Cinematography
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- high-fidelity camcorder
1, record 19, English, high%2Dfidelity%20camcorder
proposal
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- hi-fi camcorder 1, record 19, English, hi%2Dfi%20%20camcorder
proposal
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record 19, Key term(s)
- HQ camcorder
- VHS-C camcorder
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
- Électroacoustique
- Cinématographie
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- camescope haute-fidélité
1, record 19, French, camescope%20haute%2Dfid%C3%A9lit%C3%A9
correct, see observation
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Combiné caméra-magnétoscope compact, au "standard" VHS-C, entièrement automatique (mise au point par infrarouge, réglage de la lumière, du blanc et de la prise de son en haute-fidélité). 2, record 19, French, - camescope%20haute%2Dfid%C3%A9lit%C3%A9
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'image est analysée par un écran DTC qui remplace le tube cathodique. L'étage sonore est doté de circuits, dits "HQ" (haute qualité) conçus pour un enregistrement hi-fi [...] La cassette VHS-C est compatible avec la cassette standard VHS [...] 1, record 19, French, - camescope%20haute%2Dfid%C3%A9lit%C3%A9
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le genre de "camescope" est encore discuté : certains auteurs prônent le masculin et justifient tant bien que mal leur choix; d'autres, plaidant pour le féminin, font remarquer à juste titre que la fonction principale de l'appareil est l'enregistrement (la lecture reste secondaire) et retiennent le genre du mot "caméra". 2, record 19, French, - camescope%20haute%2Dfid%C3%A9lit%C3%A9
Record 19, Key term(s)
- camescope hi-fi
- camescope HQ
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1988-04-18
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Audio Technology
- Video Technology
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- high fidelity amplifier
1, record 20, English, high%20fidelity%20amplifier
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
- hi-fi amplifier 2, record 20, English, hi%2Dfi%20%20amplifier
correct
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
High fidelity amplifiers consist of a preamplifier equalizer section, plus a power or basic amplifier section. 1, record 20, English, - high%20fidelity%20amplifier
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hi-fi(adjective) : of or having high fidelity of sound reproduction. 3, record 20, English, - high%20fidelity%20amplifier
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Électroacoustique
- Vidéotechnique
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- amplificateur haute-fidélité
1, record 20, French, amplificateur%20haute%2Dfid%C3%A9lit%C3%A9
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- amplificateur Hi-Fi 2, record 20, French, amplificateur%20Hi%2DFi
see observation, masculine noun
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour (...) pouvoir utiliser aisément la source sonore de son choix, voire effectuer tous les "mixages" souhaités entre sources de différentes origines - la formule consiste à passer par l'intermédiaire d'une installation Hi-Fi (...) 2, record 20, French, - amplificateur%20haute%2Dfid%C3%A9lit%C3%A9
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hi-fi (adj.) Anglicisme. haute-fidélité. 3, record 20, French, - amplificateur%20haute%2Dfid%C3%A9lit%C3%A9
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1986-03-10
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Advertising Media
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- hi-fi colour
1, record 21, English, hi%2Dfi%20colour
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of pre-printing rolls of high quality colour advertisements that appear in a continuous pattern, bleeding off the top and bottom of the page. 1, record 21, English, - hi%2Dfi%20colour
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Supports publicitaires
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- couleur hi-fi
1, record 21, French, couleur%20hi%2Dfi
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1981-01-07
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- am tuner
1, record 22, English, am%20tuner
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
- AM tuner 2, record 22, English, AM%20tuner
correct
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
All high-fidelity consoles provide an AM tuner, although very few of these are capable of hi-fi reproduction. Note that an AM tuner is a high-quality design of a conventional AM radio receiver without an audio amplifier and speaker. 2, record 22, English, - am%20tuner
Record 22, Key term(s)
- amplitude modulation tuner
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- tuner A.M.
1, record 22, French, tuner%20A%2EM%2E
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
- tuner MA 2, record 22, French, tuner%20MA
correct
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tuner A.M.: ne reçoit que les émissions en modulation d'amplitudes: G.O. (grandes ondes), P.O. (petites ondes), O.C. (ondes courtes). 1, record 22, French, - tuner%20A%2EM%2E
Record 22, Key term(s)
- syntonisateur AM
- syntonisateur MA
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1981-01-07
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Standardization
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- DIN standards
1, record 23, English, DIN%20standards
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
BSI, IHF and IEC standards deal essentially with methods of measurement, while the various DIN standards deal both with methods of measurement and with the establishment of a basic minimum requirement for hi-fi equipment, this latter being known as DIN 45-500. 2, record 23, English, - DIN%20standards
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Normalisation industrielle
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- normes D.I.N.
1, record 23, French, normes%20D%2EI%2EN%2E
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Normes D.I.N. Ces normes Hi-Fi faisant autorité en Europe, représentent un niveau de qualité, heureusement souvent dépassé par la plupart des fabricants de matériel haute fidélité. 1, record 23, French, - normes%20D%2EI%2EN%2E
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
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