Introduction; About This Manual - Carver CT-29v Owner's Manual

2. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a new
Carver CT-29v Dolby Pro-Logic Audio/Video
Preamplifier/Tuner. We expect that its sophis-
ticated engineering and meticulous craftsman-
ship will provide you with many years of
listening enjoyment.
At the heart of the CT-29v is the power of
DSP (Digital Signal Processing), which is used
to perform the intricate decoding and logic
steering of the Dolby Surround Pro-Logic
encoded audio signal. Dolby Pro-Logic func-
tions in the same way as the decoding found
in Dolby Stereo cinema processors used in
state-of-the-art movie theaters. The key to the
system is center channel active logic steering
that provides a natural sound stage and a
realistic simulation of the environment seen
on the video screen, independent of viewer
position.
The CT-29v also features an auto-balance
circuit that continuously monitors and adjusts
the relative levels of the source material input
for proper decoding.
Other DSP modes include "Movie Sur-
round", which provides extended surround
delay of up to 90mS. For conventional stereo
sources, we have provided a "Hall I" and
"Hall 2" ambience generator that convinc-
ingly simulates the sound of two different-
sized concert halls. For monophonic sound
sources, such as many sports broadcasts and
older movies, the CT-29v has a "matrix"
stereo synthesizer that adds a worthwhile
spacial dimension. The "3-Channel Logic"
mode provides a center "fill" channel and
vocal centering for stereo systems that require
the left and right speakers to be located far
apart.
As an audio/video preamplifier, the CT-29v
provides the flexibility you need to integrate
today's modern audio/video components. In
addition to the four audio only inputs and
three audio/video inputs, the CT-29v has
three S-video input and output connectors,
and an external processor loop.
As a Multi-room preamplifier, the CT-29v
allows you to listen to an audio source in
another room, which can be independently
controlled from the other room with an
optional IR-R7 infrared receiver connected to
the CT-29v.
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The CT-29v allows you to dub any audio
source to a tape recorder, and any video
source to a VCR quickly and easily. And you
can proceed with the recording while you are
watching o·rlistening to a different program.
The "on-screen display" is a feature you will
come to appreciate as a useful complement to
the fluorescent display on the front panel.
This can be used to quickly inform you of the
status of all the CT-29v settings at a glance,
right on your TV screen.
Your CT-29v preamplifier was designed by
people with a lifetime commitment to provid-
ing the world's finest components for music
reproduction and home entertainment.
Thanks for placing your confidence in Carver.
We know your new preamplifier will provide
many years of listening enjoyment.
About This Manual
As you are no doubt aware already, the
CT-29v is an extraordinarily complex and
sophisticated electronic component. Conse-
quently, installing your CT-29v and familiariz-
ing yourself with its operation probably will
require more time and attention than you
have been accustomed to with previous com-
ponents. However, paying careful attention
to this manual is particularly important. In
the long run, reading the manual will save
time, and perhaps avoid some needless frus-
tration.
You are probably eager to hook up your
new CT-29v so you can experience its superb
sonic performance in your system. Right now
you are probably asking yourself: "Do I have
to read this entire manual before I can begin?"
No. You can do it in stages if you like. The
contents are structured progressively, so you
can install your CT-29v and enjoy basic opera-
tions before proceeding to the more sophisti-
cated functions. You should at least skim
through Section 6
(Operation)
before you
begin, and then follow the instructions in
detail as you unpack, install and learn the
basic operating functions. The section on
Front Panel Features gives a brief description
of each of the CT-29v buttons and controls.
From there, you may then be referred to
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