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- Page 1 C a s a b l a n c a Owner’s Manual D i g i t a l D o n e R i g h t ™...
- Page 2 In the unlikely event that you have to return your Casablanca to the factory for service, or if you send it to us for updating, the original packaging will best protect the unit from shipping damage.
- Page 3 Casablanca Identification Record This information is for your records and for future identification of the Casablanca. Please take a moment to fill out all pertinent data now, and as upgrades and/or options are installed. Whenever upgrades and/or changes are requested, the serial number will be required.
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Page 4: Safety Precautions
GROUNDED OUTLET. DO NOT REMOVE THE GROUND PIN OR DISABLE THE GROUND FOR ANY PURPOSE. BEFORE MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS TO THE CASABLANCA, FIRST TURN OFF THE POWER AND THEN DISCONNECT THE AC POWER CORD. WHEN INSTALLING THE CASABLANCA IN YOUR SYSTEM, MAKE CERTAIN TO ALLOW A MINIMUM OF ½... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents PREFACE ................................ii Casablanca Identification Record........................iii SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........................iv List of Figures ..............................vi List of Tables ..............................vi INTRODUCTION..............................1 IMPORTANT NOTICE............................ 2 Reference Manual Conventions ........................2 Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations ......................3 Block Diagram - Input and Surround Processing Sections ................4 Block Diagram - DAC and Analog Out Sections..................... - Page 6 List of Figures Figure 1 - Block Diagram of Input and Surround Processing Sections.............. 4 Figure 2 - Block Diagram of DAC and Analog Outputs ..................5 Figure 3 - Front Panel Layout..........................6 Figure 4 - Rear Panel Layout ..........................7 Figure 5 - Front Panel Display of the MAIN Menu....................
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Page 7: Introduction
This Casablanca 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: •... -
Page 8: Important Notice
For clarity purposes, references to buttons, LED’s and display parameters will be shown in bold capital letters. All functions to be performed from, and in reference to the front panel of the Casablanca will be found in the front section of this manual, whereas all functions to be performed using the hand held remote and/or viewed... -
Page 9: Glossary Of Terms And Abbreviations
With this setting active, the surround information is added to the front channels. If the current mode is Dolby Pro Logic, the Casablanca will automatically decode in Dolby 3 Stereo. Sampling Rate The rate at which an analog (real world) signal is converted into digital numeric values. -
Page 10: Block Diagram - Input And Surround Processing Sections
Block Diagram - Input and Surround Processing Sections Figure 1 - Block Diagram of Input and Surround Processing Sections... -
Page 11: Block Diagram - Dac And Analog Out Sections
Block Diagram - DAC and Analog Out Sections Figure 2 - Block Diagram of DAC and Analog Outputs... -
Page 12: Front Panel Layout
The LCD will display the MAIN menu. Pressing this button again will place the Casablanca into standby mode and the LED above the front panel POWER button will light. REMOTE button. Activates/deactivates the REMOTE POWER jack on the rear panel. -
Page 13: Rear Panel Layout
SET-UP: MISC sub menu, RPWR feature. This jack is deactivated when the front panel POWER button is pressed again (putting the Casablanca in Standby mode). Remote Control Extender jack. An externally mounted (remote) Infrared (IR) receiver plugs into this miniature stereo phone jack. - Page 14 12. First Analog Output card. Configured as a 2 channel D/A converter/preamp there would be a 2 channel (L & R) superior quality balanced card loaded in this slot. Configured as a surround processor, this slot could contain one of the following: A six channel standard quality single ended D/A card (left, right, center, sub, left surround and right surround) or a three channel balanced card (left, right and center).
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Page 15: Front Panel Operations
Main Menu When the Casablanca is first powered up via the MAIN POWER switch on the back panel, it will be in the default standby mode. Pressing the POWER button on the front panel will result in the LCD displaying the start-up routine and then the MAIN MENU, shown in figure 5 below. -
Page 16: A-D Button
Some devices such as LD players feature both analog and digital audio outputs. To avoid rewiring the LD player outputs to the Casablanca inputs when changing between laser disks with analog only audio tracks, it is advisable to connect both the analog and digital outputs of the LD player, if featured, to both the Casablanca’s analog and digital inputs (use the same input channel number). -
Page 17: Mode Function
If a Dolby Digital signal is present on both the digital and RF jacks simultaneously, the Casablanca will lock on to, and display the first one it finds. In this case, the user can press the A-D button once to select the other, if desired. -
Page 18: Figure 7 - Front Panel Display Of The Mode Menu - Second Page
5 plus 1 discrete channels of digital data for a total of 6 separate audio channels. If the Casablanca detects a DTS signal on the current channel, the A-D selection is DIGITAL, and the MODE is not set to DTS, the Casablanca will display the following message on both the LCD and video monitor:... - Page 19 After selecting a mode for the current input channel, pressing the MODE button once more returns the Casablanca to the MAIN MENU and stores any changes. While in the MODE menu, the MASTER VOLUME can be controlled using the LEVEL UP/DOWN buttons.
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Page 20: Tape Out Function
TAPE OUT jacks and an analog audio source to the analog audio TAPE OUT jacks. Now the routing is completed. Press TAPE OUT again to return the Casablanca to the MAIN MENU and store any changes. The MASTER VOLUME can be controlled using the LEVEL UP/DOWN buttons. -
Page 21: Set-Up Function
Set-Up Function This function provides access to a series of sub menus that will allow the configuration of the entire system. In this section, each feature of the SET-UP menu is discussed in detail along with a diagram of each LCD display. -
Page 22: Set-Up - Speaker Configuration
Figure 11 - Front Panel Display of the SET-UP: Speaker Configuration Sub Menu To configure the Casablanca to reflect your speaker set up, from the MAIN MENU press the SET-UP button once and then SPEAKER CONFIG (button 1) once. Figure 11 shows the menu that will be displayed on the front panel LCD. - Page 23 * * * Note: If the Casablanca is configured for 9 channels and the number of SUBS is set to 4, crossing over the front and/or center speakers routes the low-pass portion of the front and/or center signals to the FRONT LEFT/RIGHT SUB outputs.
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Page 24: Set-Up - Speaker Levels
This sub menu allows the user to set the relative level of each speaker in order to reflect the audio system speaker configuration, room characteristics, or the listener’s preference. The relative range is -15dB to +10dB. These levels are stored in the Casablanca’s memory and can be changed in the SET-UP: Speaker Levels sub menu shown in figure 12. -
Page 25: Set-Up - Speaker Delays
With these 2 measurements, refer to figure 14 to determine the delay time and enter this value into the Casablanca as described above. Center speaker delay is required if the center speaker is closer to the listening position than the front left and right speakers. -
Page 26: Set-Up - Analog Input Levels
Set-Up - Analog Input Levels This function allows the user to adjust the relative ANALOG input LEVEL of each input source for those modes which require an analog to digital conversion. For example a VCR used with Pro Logic (DOLBY PRO) or Simple MATRIX modes. -
Page 27: Set-Up - Input Names
Set-Up - Input Names This function allows the user to assign a name to each input channel. From the MAIN menu, press SET-UP once, then press the IN NAME button (5) once. The LCD will display the sub menu shown in figure 16. The current names will be displayed on the bottom row of the LCD. -
Page 28: Set-Up - Miscellaneous
Set-Up - Miscellaneous This function allows the user to: 1) Set the amount of time (delay) that the video monitor displays an applicable current menu before clearing X seconds after the last button is pressed; 2) Set a delayed activation time for the REMOTE POWER 2 and 3 jacks on the rear panel (for details, please reference items 5 and 6 on page 7 - REAR PANEL LAYOUT);... -
Page 29: Set-Up (Second Page): Dolby Digital
In 2 channel mode (2CHMDE) the available settings are AUTO [detect], Dolby Pro Logic (PRO) and NONE. The 2 Channel Mode is used to instruct the Casablanca how to decode a Dolby Digital signal with only 2 discrete encoded channels. If the incoming signal contains an identifying ‘flag’ (a bit within the data stream which tells the Dolby Digital chip what kind of signal it is) and this parameter is set to: 1) AUTO, the Casablanca will decode the signal in the mode which it was intended to be decoded. -
Page 30: Balance Function
Balance Function This function allows the user to temporarily set the FRONT/REAR and LEFT/RIGHT balances as well as the CENter and SUB woofer speaker levels, in order to adjust for distinct program material characteristics. The BALANCE adjustments are made with reference to the relative speaker trim levels that are stored in the SET-UP: Speaker Levels sub menu. -
Page 31: Remote Control
REMOTE REMOTE REMOTE REMOTE CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL... -
Page 32: Remote Control Layout
Press again to disable muting. 4. STATUS. Displays the current status of the Casablanca on the video monitor if optional video card is installed and video display is enabled. 5. INPUTS. Individual buttons which select the desired input channel. Within a function’s sub menu page(s), these buttons select sub functions to edit. -
Page 33: Remote Control Operations
Input Select Menu and Non Menu Functions When the rear panel MAIN POWER switch is turned on, the Casablanca enters standby mode. Pressing the POWER button once will result in the video monitor displaying a start-up routine and then the INPUT SELECT menu for x seconds, where x represents the time parameter value that is stored in the SET-UP: MISCELLANEOUS sub menu, DISPLAY feature. -
Page 34: Status Display
This display, accessible from the hand held remote and viewed on the video monitor display only, provides the user with a ‘quick view’ of the most pertinent current settings of the Casablanca. It is available from any menu or sub menu simply by pressing the STATUS button. -
Page 35: Mode Function
Mode Function Pressing the MODE button once displays the first “page” of the MODE menu. This page consists of 6 different signal ‘processing’ modes, one of which can be selected and applied to the current input. The video monitor displays the menu title “MODE” in the upper left corner and the currently selected input name in the upper right. -
Page 36: Tape Out Function
Tape Out Function This feature simultaneously controls the routing of signals to the video, analog and digital tape out jacks. Pressing the TAPE OUT button once displays the TAPE OUT menu, shown in figure 26, on the video monitor display. The menu title “TAPE OUT” is displayed in the upper left corner and the input audio signal type that the user wants to record is displayed in the upper right. -
Page 37: Set-Up Function
Set-Up Function This function provides access to a series of sub menus that will allow the configuration of the entire system. In this section, all features of the SET-UP menu are discussed along with a diagram of each video monitor display. -
Page 38: Set-Up - Speaker Configuration
Figure 29 - Video Monitor Display of the SET-UP: Speaker Configuration Sub Menu To configure the Casablanca to reflect a specific speaker set up, press the SET-UP button once and then SPEAKER CONFIG (button 1) once. Figure 29 shows the sub menu that will be seen on the video monitor display. -
Page 39: Set-Up - Speaker Levels
This function allows the user to set the relative level of each speaker in order to reflect the audio system speaker configuration, room characteristics or the listener’s preference. The relative range is -15dB to +10dB. These levels are stored in the Casablanca’s memory and can be changed in the SET-UP: Speaker Levels sub menu shown in figure 30. -
Page 40: Set-Up - Speaker Delays
Set-Up - Speaker Delays This sub menu allows the user to set a time delay for the center and surround speakers to reflect the audio system configuration, room characteristics or the listener’s preference. The allowable range for the center speaker is 0 to 5 milliseconds (mS), 15 to 30 mS for all matrixed surround speakers (MATRIX) and 0 to 15 mS for all discrete (5.1) surround speakers. -
Page 41: Set-Up - Analog Input Levels
Set-Up - Analog Input Levels This function allows the user to adjust the relative ANALOG input LEVEL of each input source for those modes which require an analog to digital conversion. For example a VCR used with DOLBY PRO LOGIC or Simple MATRIX modes. -
Page 42: Set-Up - Input Names
Set-Up - Input Names This function allows the user to assign a name to each numbered input source. Press SET-UP once, then press the INPUT NAMES button (5) once. The display will shift to the sub menu shown in figure 33. The current names will be displayed in the right hand column of the display. -
Page 43: Set-Up - Miscellaneous
Set-Up - Miscellaneous This function allows the user to: 1) Set the amount of time (delay) that the video monitor displays an applicable current menu before clearing X seconds after the last button is pressed. The delay applies to all menus except SET-UP, MODE, BALANCE and TAPE OUT. -
Page 44: Set-Up (Second Page): Dolby Digital
In 2 channel mode (2CHMDE) the available settings are AUTO-DETECT, PRO LOGIC and NO PRO LOGIC. The 2 Channel Mode is used to tell the Casablanca how to decode a Dolby Digital signal with only 2 discrete encoded channels. If the incoming signal contains an identifying ‘flag’ (a bit within the data stream which tells the Dolby Digital chip what kind of signal it is) and this parameter is set to: 1) AUTO-DETECT, the Casablanca will decode the signal in the mode which it was intended to be decoded. -
Page 45: Balance Function
Balance Function This function allows the user to temporarily set the FRONT/REAR and LEFT/RIGHT balances as well as the CENTER and SUBS speaker levels, in order to adjust for distinct program material characteristics. The BALANCE adjustments are made with reference to the relative speaker trim levels that are stored in the SET-UP: Speaker Levels sub menu. -
Page 46: Appendixes
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Page 47: Appendix A Troubleshooting Guide
Appendix A Troubleshooting Guide If the Casablanca should function abnormally during operation, please review the items in the following checklist. Please be sure to thoroughly check all other connected components such as speakers, amplifiers, input devices (CD/LD transport, VCR, TV, etc.) as well as cables. -
Page 48: Appendix B Wiring Diagrams And Speaker Placement Guides
The formula is : Output voltage =12 – (I x 33), where I = the current draw from the triggered device, in Amperes. Refer to the device’s manual for this information. The Casablanca’s maximum output current is 100mA, which, by using the above formula, means that with a 100mA draw, the output voltage will be 8.7 volts, although most triggered circuits have virtually no current draw. -
Page 49: Six Channel Single-Ended Output Wiring Diagram
Six Channel Single-Ended Output Wiring Diagram Figure 39 - Recommended Wiring Scheme Using the Six Channel Single-Ended Output Card Figure 40 - Recommended Speaker Placement for Six Channel Configuration... -
Page 50: Six Channel Balanced Output Wiring Diagram
Six Channel Balanced Output Wiring Diagram Figure 41 - Recommended Wiring Scheme Using Six Balanced Channels... -
Page 51: Nine Channel Balanced Output Wiring Diagram
Nine Channel Balanced Output Wiring Diagram Figure 42 - Recommended Wiring Scheme Using Nine Balanced Channels Figure 43 - Recommended Speaker Placement for Nine Channel Configuration... -
Page 52: Appendix C Factory Settings And Blank Setting Charts
APPENDIX C Factory Settings and Blank Setting Charts BUTTON 1 MENU NAME Main Mode MATRIX MATRIX PROLOGIC MATRIX STEREO STEREO Main A-D DIGITL ANALOG DIGITAL ANALOG ANALOG ANALOG Tape Out SELECTED ANALOG Set-Up: Config FULL FULL FULL FULL Levels Delays Analog In In Name VCR1... -
Page 53: Appendix D Remote Extender Jack Technical Description And Protocol
Remote Extender Jack Technical Description and Protocol The remote extender jack on the Casablanca rear panel serves as a direct electrical pathway to the input section of the main microcontroller. Using this jack eliminates the need to attach an IR transmitting device to the front panel IR receiver. -
Page 54: Appendix E Specifications
AUX Digital In Card: 6: 2 AC-3 RF (RCA), 1 AES/EBU (Balanced XLR), 1 BNC, 2 optical (1 TosLink, 1 open for optional AT&T or Theta Digital proprietary Single Mode). Video: 10: 6 composite (RCA), 4 S-Video, NTSC and PAL compatible, Input level & impedance: 1Vpp, 75Ω... -
Page 55: Limited Warranty Terms And Conditions
(5 Year optional extended service contract) Theta Digital Corporation, henceforth referred to as Theta, warrants the product designated herein to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship, subject to the conditions set forth herein, for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase by the original purchaser, henceforth referred to as purchaser.
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