THETA DIGITAL
D r e a d n a u g h t D
Owner’s Manual
Page 1: ...THETA DIGITAL Dreadnaught D Owner s Manual...
Page 2: ...achieve the fullest flexibility and enjoyment from your Dreadnaught D we at Theta recommend that you read this manual in full before connecting the unit to your audio video system Note It is imperativ...
Page 3: ...ateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIR...
Page 4: ...now and as upgrades and or options are installed Whenever upgrades inquiries and or changes are requested the serial number will be required SERIAL NUMBER DATE PURCHASED DEALER S NAME DEALER S ADDRES...
Page 5: ...T ETC DO NOT PLACE THE DREADNAUGHT D NEAR HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS DIRECT SUNLIGHT STOVES HEAT REGISTERS RADIATORS OR OTHER HEAT PRODUCING EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE ANALOG OUTPUT CIRCUITRY BE CER...
Page 6: ...ION 1 Getting to know your Dreadnaught D 1 Burn In Time 1 Reference Manual Conventions 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE 2 Front Panel Layout 3 Front Panel Layout Rackmount Option 4 Rear Panel Layout 5 OPERATION 7 S...
Page 7: ...ameter The unit is put on a burn in torture rack to test for any possible component failures It is then tested on an audio analyzer for all pertinent parameters The unit has all remaining chassis comp...
Page 8: ...r that is intended for use DOES NOT DEFEAT THE AC GROUND on its AC outlets Only the highest powered line conditioners should be considered for use with the Dreadnaught D Otherwise the amplifier s powe...
Page 9: ...ewed from the front of the amplifier are controlled by the right hand rear panel POWER switch If both rear panel POWER switches are turned on the STANDBY button will control all 4 rear panel amplifier...
Page 10: ...nd slots when viewed from the front of the amplifier are controlled by the right hand rear panel POWER switch If both rear panel POWER switches are turned on the STANDBY button will control all 4 rear...
Page 11: ...lanced XLR input 6 BALANCED XLR INPUT JACK 7 POSITIVE BINDING POST Connects to the plus speaker connector The binding posts can accept spade lugs banana plugs or bare wire 8 NEGATIVE BINDING POST Conn...
Page 12: ...uits If power switch 1 is set to OFF controls the right hand amplifier slots only It is recommended that this be left ON at all times during regular use with the exception of whenever cables are conne...
Page 13: ...ate blue and the amp will be fully on Pressing the Standby button again takes the amp directly into the standby mode Single and Two channel Modules The 4 slots of the Dreadnaught D can be loaded with...
Page 14: ...ot inserted 100 into AC input connector Ensure that the AC cord is inserted all the way into the Dreadnaught D and that the wall outlet is active Rear panel fuse is open Replace with same type and rat...
Page 15: ...odule 8 ohms 225W RMS per channel with less than 0 05 THD from 20 Hz to 20 kHz 4 ohms 375W RMS per channel with less than 0 05 THD from 20 Hz to 20 kHZ 2 ohms 500W RMS per channel with less than 0 05...
Page 16: ...ts and to change the prices or specifications of any product without notice or obligation to any person 3 REMEDY In the event the above product fails to meet the warranty and the above conditions have...
