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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to a new world of possibilities. Casablanca III is by far the most advanced surround sound
processor/home theater controller available today. It offers the advantages of Theta’s legendary mastery in
digital signal processing and sound quality unapproachable by any other equipment.
Getting to know your Casablanca III
Despite Casablanca III’s great technical sophistication, we believe in making it as easy as possible for you to
use. We think you’ll enjoy the intuitive way the Casablanca III works. Rather than offer a frustrating
bewilderment of little used functions in constant view, vying for your attention, Casablanca III is structured
systematically by function.
The “user interface” is based on simple logic. For example, when a function button is pressed, you can
make changes within its menu(s) and press the same function button again to exit that function. (The same
button that got you in gets you back out).
This Casablanca III has been put through a rigorous and unique testing procedure that insures that it will last
for many years with minimal service requirements. This procedure includes the following:
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All assembled circuit boards are given a thorough visual inspection and are then tested in a bench-
reference Casablanca III.
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The tested assembled circuit boards are then installed in a new Casablanca III and the whole unit is
tested for every function and parameter.
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The unit is put on a burn-in torture rack for 100 hours to test for any possible component failures.
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The Casablanca III is tested on an audio analyzer for all pertinent parameters.
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The Casablanca III is put through a final bench test wherein every possible feature, mode and
parameter is checked.
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The unit has all remaining chassis components installed and then undergoes a complete visual
inspection, which assures that all Casablanca III’s meet visual specifications.
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The unit is then put through a critical listening test.
Burn In Time
This unit has a break in period of about 1 week during which continuous improvement in sound quality will be
observed. It is recommended that music be played continuously through the unit during this time to expedite
the break in period.
Содержание Casablanca III
Страница 1: ...THETA DIGITAL C O R P O R A T I O N Casablanca III Owner s Manual V 3 00 Rev A a Digital Done Right ...
Страница 16: ...Casablanca III Block Diagram DAC and Analog Out Sections Figure 4 Block Diagram of DAC and Analog Outputs 6 ...
Страница 23: ...13 Setup Menus and Pages Figure 14 Setup Menus and Pages ...
Страница 25: ...15 STEP BY STEP SETUP GUIDE ...
Страница 34: ...24 Setup Flowcharts A P Flowchart A Setup Subwoofer s ...
Страница 35: ...Flowchart B Front Left Right Configuration 25 ...
Страница 36: ...Flowchart C Front Center Configuration 26 ...
Страница 37: ...Flowchart D Left Right Surround Configuration 27 ...
Страница 38: ...Flowchart E Surround Center Configuration 28 ...
Страница 39: ...Flowchart F Sides Configuration 29 ...
Страница 40: ...Flowchart G Setup Speaker Levels 30 ...
Страница 41: ...Flowchart H Setup Speaker Delays 31 ...
Страница 42: ...Flowchart I Setup Dolby Digital 32 ...
Страница 43: ...Flowchart J Setup DTS 33 ...
Страница 44: ...Flowchart K Setup Circle Surround 34 ...
Страница 45: ...Flowchart L Copy Input Speaker Parameters 35 ...
Страница 46: ...Flowchart M Setup Default Mode 36 ...
Страница 47: ...Flowchart N Setup Post Process 37 ...
Страница 48: ...Flowchart O Map Input Jacks 38 ...
Страница 49: ...Flowchart P Setup Analog Input Levels 39 ...
Страница 88: ...REMOTE CONTROL 78 ...
Страница 114: ...APPENDIXES 104 ...
Страница 120: ...Figure 115 Wiring diagram for the Casablanca III Digital Output board and a 6 Channel External Volume Control unit 110 ...