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HOME THEATER BOX [2 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2007-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
  • Computers and Calculators
  • Video Technology
  • Television (Radioelectricity)
DEF

A personal computer system designed ... to be connected to a television for entertainment purposes, such as watching TV, playing DVDs, CD music, or viewing digital pictures.

OBS

The general goal in a HTPC is usually to combine many or all components of a home theater setup into one box.

OBS

home theater personal computer: the first letters of this term are often capitalized.

Key term(s)
  • home theatre personal computer
  • home theatre PC

French

Domaine(s)
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
  • Ordinateurs et calculateurs
  • Vidéotechnique
  • Télévision (Radioélectricité)
DEF

Micro-ordinateur [personnel] optimisé pour une utilisation domestique, au centre d'un ensemble multimédia, avec en particulier intégration de la vidéo et de l'audio numérique, ainsi que de la téléphonie.

OBS

HTPC : Home Theater Personal Computer.

Spanish

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Record 2 2007-01-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
  • Video Technology
  • Television (Radioelectricity)
DEF

A full packaged home theater set ready-to-go for sale.

OBS

So called because the kit is usually packaged in one, or nowadays usually two, cardboard box(es).

Key term(s)
  • Home Theatre in the Box

French

Domaine(s)
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
  • Vidéotechnique
  • Télévision (Radioélectricité)
DEF

Regroupement par un manufacturier de toutes les composantes d'une chaîne de cinéma maison en une seule unité prête pour la vente.

Spanish

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