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HOME THEATER PERSONAL COMPUTER [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-10-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Peripheral Equipment
- Computer Display Technology
- Video Technology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- built-in serial interface
1, record 1, English, built%2Din%20serial%20interface
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The built-in serial interface enables you to control the switch via a PC [personal computer], serial controller device, or a home theater type of system. 1, record 1, English, - built%2Din%20serial%20interface
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Périphériques (Informatique)
- Techniques d'affichage (Ordinateurs)
- Vidéotechnique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- interface série intégrée
1, record 1, French, interface%20s%C3%A9rie%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-03-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Computers and Calculators
- Video Technology
- Television (Radioelectricity)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- home theater personal computer
1, record 2, English, home%20theater%20personal%20computer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- HTPC 1, record 2, English, HTPC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Home Theater PC 2, record 2, English, Home%20Theater%20PC
- media center 2, record 2, English, media%20center
- media server 2, record 2, English, media%20server
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 2, English, - home%20theater%20personal%20computer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The general goal in a HTPC is usually to combine many or all components of a home theater setup into one box. 2, record 2, English, - home%20theater%20personal%20computer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
home theater personal computer : the first letters of this term are often capitalized. 3, record 2, English, - home%20theater%20personal%20computer
Record 2, Key term(s)
- home theatre personal computer
- home theatre PC
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Ordinateurs et calculateurs
- Vidéotechnique
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- boîtier HTPC
1, record 2, French, bo%C3%AEtier%20HTPC
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- HTPC 2, record 2, French, HTPC
masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- boîtier Home Cinéma 3, record 2, French, bo%C3%AEtier%20Home%20Cin%C3%A9ma
masculine noun, France
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 4, record 2, French, - bo%C3%AEtier%20HTPC
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
HTPC : Home Theater Personal Computer. 5, record 2, French, - bo%C3%AEtier%20HTPC
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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