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CINCH [2 records]

Record 1 2002-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electronic Components
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
DEF

A round audio connector which is the common standard for domestic hi-fi equipment.

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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composants électroniques
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
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.

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.

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-04-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Informatics
OBS

Website on Strategis Industry Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Informatique
OBS

Site Web sur Strategis - Industrie Canada.

Spanish

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