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HI-FI SYSTEM [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-02-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cassette deck
1, record 1, English, cassette%20deck
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cassette tape deck 2, record 1, English, cassette%20tape%20deck
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - cassette%20deck
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- platine à cassettes
1, record 1, French, platine%20%C3%A0%20cassettes
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- platine cassette 2, record 1, French, platine%20cassette
correct, feminine noun
- platine-cassettes 3, record 1, French, platine%2Dcassettes
correct, feminine noun
- platine cassettes 1, record 1, French, platine%20cassettes
correct, feminine noun
- platine d'enregistrement à cassette 3, record 1, French, platine%20d%27enregistrement%20%C3%A0%20cassette
correct, feminine noun
- platine magnétophone à cassettes 1, record 1, French, platine%20magn%C3%A9tophone%20%C3%A0%20cassettes
correct, feminine noun
- platine magnétocassettes 1, record 1, French, platine%20magn%C3%A9tocassettes
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - platine%20%C3%A0%20cassettes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-10-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
- Software
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- component
1, record 2, English, component
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Each element of a larger system. 2, record 2, English, - component
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - component
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Could also be] a piece or element in a hi-fi sound system. 3, record 2, English, - component
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
component: term standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and ISO. 4, record 2, English, - component
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
component: term and definition reproduced from the CAPITAL Business Dictionary with the permission of LID Editorial Empresarial. 5, record 2, English, - component
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
- Logiciels
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- élément
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chacune des composantes d'un système. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Élément d'une chaîne haute-fidelité ou partie fondamentale d'un système ou d'un programme. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
élément : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 2, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Electroacústica
- Soporte lógico (Software)
- Fiabilidad y ensayos (Ingeniería)
- Programas y programación (Informática)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- componente
1, record 2, Spanish, componente
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cada uno de los elementos de un sistema mayor. 2, record 2, Spanish, - componente
Record number: 2, 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 2, Spanish, - componente
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
componente: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 2, Spanish, - componente
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-11-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Audio Technology
- Music
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- high-fidelity sound system
1, record 3, English, high%2Dfidelity%20sound%20system
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- high-fidelity system 2, record 3, English, high%2Dfidelity%20system
correct
- hi-fi sound system 3, record 3, English, hi%2Dfi%20sound%20system
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A unit] capable of a high degree of realism in the electronic reproduction of sound. 1, record 3, English, - high%2Dfidelity%20sound%20system
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - high%2Dfidelity%20sound%20system
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - high%2Dfidelity%20sound%20system
Record 3, Key term(s)
- hi-fi system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Électroacoustique
- Musique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chaîne haute fidélité
1, record 3, French, cha%C3%AEne%20haute%20fid%C3%A9lit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- chaîne haute-fidélité 2, record 3, French, cha%C3%AEne%20haute%2Dfid%C3%A9lit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20haute%20fid%C3%A9lit%C3%A9
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20haute%20fid%C3%A9lit%C3%A9
Record 3, Key term(s)
- chaîne hi-fi
- chaîne hifi
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-06-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- mini hi-fi system
1, record 4, English, mini%20hi%2Dfi%20system
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- compact hi-fi system 2, record 4, English, compact%20hi%2Dfi%20system
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- minichaîne stéréo
1, record 4, French, minicha%C3%AEne%20st%C3%A9r%C3%A9o
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- mini-chaîne hi-fi 2, record 4, French, mini%2Dcha%C3%AEne%20hi%2Dfi
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
- chaîne compacte 3, record 4, French, cha%C3%AEne%20compacte
correct, feminine noun
- chaîne musicale miniaturisée 4, record 4, French, cha%C3%AEne%20musicale%20miniaturis%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, 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 4, French, - minicha%C3%AEne%20st%C3%A9r%C3%A9o
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cet ensemble comprend maintenant aussi le lecteur laser. 5, record 4, French, - minicha%C3%AEne%20st%C3%A9r%C3%A9o
Record 4, Key term(s)
- minichaîne
- mini-chaîne
- micro-chaîne
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-01-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- infra-red remote control
1, record 5, English, infra%2Dred%20remote%20control
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- infra-red controller 2, record 5, English, infra%2Dred%20controller
correct
- wireless remote control 3, record 5, English, wireless%20remote%20control
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Remote controller for a multimedia, hi-fi, video or TV system. 2, record 5, English, - infra%2Dred%20remote%20control
Record 5, Key term(s)
- infrared remote control
- infrared remote control unit
- infra-red control unit
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- télécommande à infrarouge
1, record 5, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9commande%20%C3%A0%20infrarouge
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- télécommande sans fil 1, record 5, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9commande%20sans%20fil
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, 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 5, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9commande%20%C3%A0%20infrarouge
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Télécommande autre accessoire du magnétoscope 1, record 5, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9commande%20%C3%A0%20infrarouge
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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