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  • Page 1 THETA DIGITAL C a s a b l a n c a I I Owner’s Manual V 2.01 D i g i t a l D o n e R i g h t ™...

  • Page 2: Warning

    In the unlikely event that you have to return your Casablanca II 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 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of significant magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
  • Page 4 Casablanca II Identification Record This information is for your records and for future identification of the Casablanca II. Please take a moment to fill out all pertinent data now, and as upgrades and/or options are installed. Whenever upgrades, inquiries and/or changes are requested, the serial number will be required.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    (which will also not be covered under warranty), please verify that the screws being used to secure non Casablanca II feet do not screw any deeper into the...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Reference Manual Conventions ............................2 Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations ..........................3 Casablanca II Block Diagram - Input Processing Sections ..................... 4 Casablanca II Block Diagram - DAC and Analog Out Sections ..................6 Front Panel Layout ................................8 Rear Panel Layout................................9 Menu Maps..................................
  • Page 7 Onscreen Display (OSD) Setup......................... 59 Status Setup..............................59 LCD Brightness ............................. 60 Setup Input Page 2..............................60 LFE Phase................................. 60 Mapping an Audio and Video Source (Input Jack to INPUT SELECT button)........... 61 Setup Dolby Digital............................62 2 Channel Mode ............................62 Compression ..............................
  • Page 8 Wiring Diagrams and Speaker Placement Guides ................103 Digital Out/External Volume Control Wiring Diagrams..............106 Appendix C Remote Extender Jack Technical Description and Protocol............108 Appendix D Upgrading/Installing Casablanca II Software................... 109 Appendix E Specifications ..........................110 WARRANTY INFORMATION ............................115 viii...

  • Page 9: List Of Figures

    List of Figures Figure 1 - Block Diagram of Input Processing Sections...................... 4 Figure 2a - Block Diagram of 8 S-Video Switching Card..................... 5 Figure 2b - Block Diagram of Multi Format/6 S-Video Switching Card................5 Figure 3 - Block Diagram of DAC and Analog Outputs ....................... 6 Figure 4 - Block Diagram of Xtreme 4 Channel DAC board....................
  • Page 10 Figure 108 - Recommended Output Wiring Diagram Using 8 balanced Xtreme channels ..........105 Figure 109 - ..106 Wiring diagram for the Casablanca II Digital Output board and a 2 Channel External Volume Control unit Figure 110 - ..107...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    (The same button that got you in gets you back out). This Casablanca II 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: All assembled circuit boards are given a thorough visual inspection and are then tested in a bench- reference Casablanca II.

  • Page 12: 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 II 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 13: 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 II will automatically decode in Dolby 3 Stereo.

  • Page 14: Casablanca Ii Block Diagram - Input Processing Sections

    Casablanca II Block Diagram - Input Processing Sections Figure 1 - Block Diagram of Input Processing Sections...

  • Page 15: Figure 2A - Block Diagram Of 8 S-Video Switching Card

    Casablanca II Block Diagram - Input Processing Sections – Con’t Figure 2a - Block Diagram of 8 S-Video Switching Card Figure 2b - Block Diagram of Multi Format/6 S-Video Switching Card...

  • Page 16: Casablanca Ii Block Diagram - Dac And Analog Out Sections

    Casablanca II Block Diagram - DAC and Analog Out Sections Figure 3 - Block Diagram of DAC and Analog Outputs...

  • Page 17: Figure 4 - Block Diagram Of Xtreme 4 Channel Dac Board

    Casablanca II Block Diagram - DAC and Analog Out Sections – Con’t Figure 4 - Block Diagram of Xtreme 4 Channel DAC board Figure 5 - Block Diagram of Digital Output board, showing all options...

  • Page 18: Front Panel Layout

    Front Panel Layout Figure 6 - Front Panel Layout 40 character by 2 row amber back lit liquid crystal display (LCD) or blue vacuum tube display (VFD). DISPLAY button. Temporarily overrides the LCD brightness display setting in the SETUP/INP page 1 submenu. POWER LED.

  • Page 19: Rear Panel Layout

    AC Power connector: 3 wire, IEC 320 connector with an EMI filter. RS232 DB9 and RJ45 connectors. A Casablanca upgraded to a Casablanca II has only the DB9 connector, on the Main Digital Input board.

  • Page 20: Figure 8 - All Optional Single-Ended D/A Cards

    14. 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 four channel Xtreme quality DAC (pictured), 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).

  • Page 21: Figure 10 - All Optional Superior D/A Cards And The Digital Output Card With Center Channel

    Figure 10 - All optional Superior D/A Cards and the Digital Output card with Center Channel Each Xtreme DAC card can have one of the following speaker sets (channels) assigned to them, regardless of which DAC slot it (they) are installed to: Front Left, Right, Center, Surround Center or Sub 5 Front Left, Right, Side Left, Right Sub 1, Sub 2, Sub 3, Sub 4...

  • Page 22: Menu Maps

    Menu Maps Function Menus and Pages Input Select Pages Figure 12 - Mode, Status, Balance, Tape Out Menus and Input Select Pages...

  • Page 24: Introduction To The User Interface

    Before you begin With all input options installed in a Casablanca II, there are 32 input jacks: 6 pairs of stereo analog audio, 14 digital audio, 2 AC-3 RF, 6 composite video and 4 S-video. If the optional 8 S-Video input card is installed, then there will be 8 S-Video inputs and no composite video inputs.

  • Page 25: Step-By-Step Setup Guide

    STEP-BY-STEP SETUP GUIDE...

  • Page 26: Casablanca Ii Overall Setup Procedure Flowchart

    Casablanca II Overall Setup Procedure Flowchart This single flowchart shows the user all steps required to set up the Casablanca II, to achieve the best sonic results possible. Instructions and detailed flowcharts for each step are contained on the following pages.

  • Page 27: Step By Step Speaker Configuration

    The other speaker ‘sets’ in the Casablanca II are the [surround left and right], the [side left and right], the [center] and the [center surround].

  • Page 28: Butterworth

    Linkwitz-Riley Crossover Diagram A note on crossovers Casablanca II's complement of crossover options can at first appear daunting. Most surround sound processors offer a simple selection to set their crossovers: Speaker Small or Speaker Large. When set to small, normally a 12dB/octave Butterworth crossover is performed at 80Hz.

  • Page 29: Speaker Configuration & Crossovers - Con't

    If the front left/right speaker set is crossed over to 60Hz, begin by setting the sub woofer’s internal crossover frequency at 60Hz and in the Casablanca II, set the slope to match that of the sub woofer’s slope when performing step # 9g. (Refer to the sub woofer’s documentation to determine its slope).

  • Page 30: Speaker Levels

    –3dB cutoff point around 120 Hz. Speaker Levels Setting up the speaker levels is best accomplished using the Casablanca II’s internal noise generator and an SPL meter. If the meter has ‘weighting’ options, “C” is preferable. 10) With Input # 1 selected, go to the speaker levels submenu.

  • Page 31: Speaker Delays

    m) Activate noise in Sub 4, if configured into the system, and point the SPL meter toward the sub woofer, if present in the system. Adjust the SUB level until the SPL meter reads 75dB. n) Activate noise in Sub 5, if configured into the system, and point the SPL meter toward the sub woofer, if present in the system.

  • Page 32: Dolby Digital, Dts And Circle Surround Setup

    Speakers in a typical 12 channel system Dolby Digital, DTS and Circle Surround Setup The center and left/right surround speaker levels and delays will most likely differ for Dolby Digital and DTS sources, as well as when the Mode is Circle Surround. There are separate SETUP submenus designed just for these modes. When the mode is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Circle Surround, the center and surround delays will work together with changes made in the above DLYS submenu.
  • Page 33 select # 1 is the current input. 16) Each input select button has a default mode assigned to it. The default mode for a given input select button is set and stored in the first SETUP/INPUT page. As the user scrolls through the list of modes, there are 2 positions in this list that are not currently used.

  • Page 34: Setup Flowcharts A-P

    Setup Flowcharts A-P Flowchart A – Setup Subwoofer(s)
  • Page 35 Flowchart B – Front Left/Right Configuration...
  • Page 36 Flowchart C – Front Center Configuration...
  • Page 37 Flowchart D – Left/Right Surround Configuration.
  • Page 38 Flowchart E – Surround Center Configuration...
  • Page 39 Flowchart F – Sides Configuration...
  • Page 40 Flowchart G – Setup Speaker Levels...
  • Page 41 Flowchart H – Setup Speaker Delays...
  • Page 42 Flowchart I – Setup Dolby Digital...
  • Page 43 Flowchart J – Setup DTS...
  • Page 44 Flowchart K – Setup Circle Surround...
  • Page 45 Flowchart L – Copy Input/Speaker Parameters...
  • Page 46 Flowchart M – Setup Default Mode...
  • Page 47 Flowchart N – Setup Post Process...
  • Page 48 Flowchart O – Map Input Jacks...
  • Page 49 Flowchart P – Setup Analog Input Levels...

  • Page 50: Front Panel Operations

    Input Select Menus When the Casablanca II is first powered up via the MAIN POWER switch on the back panel, it will check all software and hardware and then it will be in the default standby mode as soon as the front panel MAIN POWER LED is lit.

  • Page 51: Selecting Mapped Input Jacks For The Currently Selected Input

    *Note: The factory default value for MUTE is 0, which is to say that when the MUTE button is pressed, the output level of all channels will be completely muted (master volume = 0). The Casablanca II offers a feature in the SETUP/GLOBAL/MUTE/VOLUME sub menu whereby when the MUTE button is pressed, the Casablanca II will mute to a user defined master volume level.

  • Page 52: Search Order

    Search Order The Casablanca II’s inputs can support virtually every popular analog and digital and video format used in today’s technology. Up to 6 audio input jacks can be mapped to one INPUT SELECT button. These 6 input jacks can be all digital, all analog or any combination of both. In the SETUP/INP Page 2/SOURCE/AUD page, the order in which they are mapped to a given INPUT SELECT button determines the order each is displayed when the A-D button is pressed when in the INPUT SELECT menu.

  • Page 53: Mode Function

    LFE signal , if present. If the Casablanca II detects a Dolby Digital 5.1 signal on the selected input jack, and the MODE is not set to DOLBY DIGITAL, the Casablanca II will display the following message on both the LCD and video monitor**:...

  • Page 54: Figure 17 - Front Panel Display Of The Mode Page 2 Menu

    LFE signal, if present. If the Casablanca II detects a DTS signal on the selected input jack, and the MODE is not set to DTS, the Casablanca II will display the following message on both the LCD and video monitor**:...
  • Page 55 After selecting a temporary mode for the current input channel, pressing the MODE button once more returns the Casablanca II to the INPUT SELECT menu. While in the MODE menu, the MASTER VOLUME can be controlled using the LEVEL UP/DOWN buttons.

  • Page 56: Tape Out Function

    TAPE OUT Function This feature simultaneously controls the routing of signals to the analog and digital audio, as well as the video tape out jacks. Pressing the TAPE OUT button once changes the LCD display to the TAPE OUT menu shown in figure 18. Note: The INPUT NAMES shown in this figure are for example only and will most likely differ from the user’s set up.

  • Page 57: Standard Tape Out Configuration

    When the routing is completed, press TAPE OUT again to clear the video display. The MASTER VOLUME can be controlled in this menu via the LEVEL LEFT/RIGHT buttons. CAUTION: It is not advisable to route a 5.1 source (DTS/AC-3) to the optional tape out DAC as this section does not contain Dolby Digital or DTS decoding capabilities.

  • Page 58: Setup Function

    SETUP 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 SETUP menu is discussed in detail along with a diagram of each LCD display. Note: A complete step-by-step speaker configuration setup guide is located on page 15.

  • Page 59: Setup Input (Setting Up Each Of The 12 Input Select Buttons)

    SETUP INPUT (Setting up each of the 12 Input Select Buttons) Setup Input Page 1 All parameters accessed within the SETUP/INP menu are programmable for each of the 12 INPUT SELECT buttons. The first of 3 pages of the SETUP/INP sub menu is shown below, in figure 21. From the SETUP menu, press button # 1 (INP) to enter into a series of sub menus that allow the user to configure all parameters that are programmable by INPUT SELECT button.

  • Page 60: Sub Configuration

    Figure 24 - Front Panel Display of the Subs Configuration Submenu Unlike most configuration submenus in the Casablanca II, this one is not dynamic. In other words, if there are 1-5 DAC channels installed that are configured as sub woofers, this submenu will show, and allow configuration editing for all 5, except for the #SUBS parameter.

  • Page 61: Left/Right Speaker Configuration

    The crossovers in the Casablanca II have been engineered to be superior to any analog crossover, regardless of quality.

  • Page 62: Phase Perfect

    This is done internally in the Casablanca II. A note on crossovers Casablanca II's complement of crossover options can at first appear daunting. Most surround sound processors offer a simple selection to set their crossovers: Speaker Small or Speaker Large. When set to small, normally a 12dB/octave Butterworth crossover is performed at 80Hz.

  • Page 63: Figure 26 - Front Panel Display Of The Front Left/Right Speaker Configuration Submenu

    Submenu Figure 26 - Front Panel Display of the Front left/Right Speaker Configuration Pressing button # 1 allows the configuration of the front left/right speakers. If these speakers are not to be crossed over, nor any of their signal sent to the SUB output(s), then this should be set to FULL. There is an option where the full range signal can be routed to the left/right speakers and a low pass part of it routed to the sub.

  • Page 64: Figure 28 - Front Panel Display Of The Setup/Inp/Config/Lt/Rt/Link-R Sub Menu

    Figure 28 - Front Panel Display of the SETUP/INP/CONFIG/LT/RT/Link-R Sub Menu Press button # 1 and select a Linkwitz-Riley crossover frequency for the front left/right speakers, then button # 2 to set the high and low pass slope. Button # 3 allows the user to invert the low pass phase from 0 (+) to 180 degrees out of phase.

  • Page 65: Center Speaker Configuration

    Center Speaker Configuration Figure 30 - Front Panel Display of the SETUP/INP/CONFIG/CENTER Sub Menu This submenu of settings is virtually the same as the one for the front left/right speakers, but applies only for the center speaker. All of the same guidelines and procedures apply except for the case where no center speaker is present and the destination to where the low pass signal (if the center speaker is crossed over) can be routed.

  • Page 66: Left/Right Surround Speaker Configuration

    The level sub menu(s) are completely interactive with the DAC channels that are installed into the Casablanca II. An example of this is: If there are 6 DAC channels installed, the names of these channels will be displayed on one page of the levels sub menu.

  • Page 67: Internal Noise Generator

    Internal Noise Generator To aid in establishing a desired system speaker level balance, the Casablanca II provides the user with the option of either routing the currently selected audio signal to the outputs, or routing an internally generated noise signal to either the currently selected speaker or to all speakers simultaneously.

  • Page 68: Figure 35 - Front Panel Display Of The Setup/Inp/Delays 1 Sub Menu

    If more than six DAC channels are installed in the Casablanca II, there will be a right arrow above the A-D button, indicating that by pressing this button, a second Delay page will be presented as shown in figure 36.

  • Page 69: Default Mode

    The configuration (CFG) feature can switch the Casablanca II’s OSD to accommodate either an NTSC or PAL monitor. When a function button is pressed, its OSD will remain on the screen until the user is no longer in any function menu.

  • Page 70: Lcd Brightness

    value range is 0 through 10. A value of 1 will display at the highest position vertically and 10 at the lowest. Press the A-D button to go to the second STATUS setup page and change the OSD positions of SOURCE and SRATE (sample rate).

  • Page 71: Mapping An Audio And Video Source (Input Jack To Input Select Button)

    It is important to note that when the Casablanca II auto detects a Dolby Digital or DTS signal and auto switches the mode, this mode is temporary and not stored. If the Casablanca II ceases to detect this signal, it will revert back to the previous (default) mode for the currently selected INPUT SELECT button, in approximately 5 seconds.

  • Page 72: Setup Dolby Digital

    Encoded; or No Indication. Regardless of the indication value, the user can instruct the Casablanca II to further process this decoded signal in virtually any MODE. For Dolby Surround encoded signals, use button # 1 (2CHEN – or 2 channel encoded) to indicate which MODE should be used to further process the incoming signal.

  • Page 73: Setup Dts

    This channel commonly contains sound effects such as explosions, but may also contain soundtrack information. Casablanca II offers the user an LFE range of between 0 and -30 for this setting, as well as OFF. OFF may be useful for late night viewing or if there isn't a subwoofer / speaker capable of handling the low frequencies contained in the LFE channel.

  • Page 74: Setup Circle Surround

    This submenu allows the user to adjust the center, side and surround speaker delays and levels as well as the LFE, only when the MODE is DTS and for the currently selected input. When the Mode is anything other than DTS, all settings in this sub menu will have no effect.

  • Page 75: Setup Input

    1-2 frames out of sync, however, each can add up to a significant enough of an amount to where the audio and video are not in sync. If this happens, the Casablanca II allows the user to set an overall, or master audio delay on all outputs simultaneously in order to re-sync the audio with the video signal.

  • Page 76: Password For Each Input Select Button

    Password for Each INPUT SELECT Button Press SETUP/INP/A-D/A-D and button # 3 to set a password for the currently selected input. Entering a password here will prompt the user to type in the password each time he/she wishes to change configuration settings for this INPUT SELECT.

  • Page 77: Jack Names

    From the first GLOBAL page, button # 2 accesses a series of sub menus, which allow the user to name all of the Casablanca II’s input jacks, both audio and video. The JACK NAMES sub menu is shown in figure 53.

  • Page 78: Clear Balance (Temporary Settings Control)

    # 5 – MTIM, or Main [Delay] Time. This is useful for sequencing the turn on of high power components such as amplifiers. Further to this, when the Casablanca II is put into standby, it can be set that all of the MAIN POWER jacks turn off simultaneously or sequenced off in the opposite order as they were activated.

  • Page 79: Rs232 Menu Password

    Button # 2 allows for an override of button # 1. If this parameter is set to INIT, the Casablanca II’s volume, when coming out of standby, will be that which is set using button # 1. If this parameter is set to LAST, the Casablanca II’s master volume when coming out of standby will be the same as what it was when it was last put into standby.

  • Page 80: Maximum Overall Level

    Maximum Overall Level Button # 5 (MAX) allows the user to set a maximum master level of the Casablanca II. This is especially useful in a household where young relentless children and smart pets are accessible to the system. Changing the Default MUTE Level When the front panel or hand held remote MUTE button is pressed, the user can set the master volume level to mute to a specific level.

  • Page 81: Copy Macros

    Casablanca II, or after speaker components have been added or changed in the system. Typically when first setting up the Casablanca II in the system for the first time, once the speaker configuration settings have been established for the first INPUT SELECT button, they will be virtually the same for all other INPUT SELECT buttons.

  • Page 82: 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, the shelf EQ, and a relative adjustment of the analog input level (ANLVL), in order to compensate for distinct program material characteristics. The first page of the balance menu is shown in figure 60 and the second in figure 61.

  • Page 83: Status Function

    This feature, accessible from the hand held remote only, provides the user with a ‘quick view’ of the most pertinent current settings of the Casablanca II. It is available from any menu or sub menu simply by pressing the STATUS button.

  • Page 84: Figure 64 - Front Panel Display Of The Status/Dolby Digital Page 2 Display

    Bitstream (BSTRM): Copy or original bitstream. Dialog Norm (DIANRM): Dialog normalization value. See Setup Dolby Digital Dialog Normalization on page 62 for Casablanca II’s use of this parameter. Language (LANG): The language code. Room Type (ROOM): Type of room used for mixing.
  • Page 85 REMOTE REMOTE REMOTE REMOTE CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL...

  • Page 86: Remote Control Layout

    Note : When operating the hand held remote control, point it at the remote sensor on the Casablanca II’s front panel. The remote control can be used from 3 to 20 feet from the Casablanca II and within a 30 angle from each side of the sensor.

  • Page 87: Remote Control Operations

    SELECT Page 1 Menu Auto-Search The Casablanca II can automatically search for a signal on all rear panel input jacks that are assigned to the currently selected input button. When this feature is enabled, the Casablanca II will search each input jack assigned to the currently selected input and stop at the first digital signal that it finds.

  • Page 88: Selecting Mapped Input Jacks For The Currently Selected Input

    Selecting Mapped Input Jacks for the Currently Selected Input Pressing the A-D button will toggle between the input jacks that are mapped to this INPUT SELECT button. Please refer to page 42 (Search Order) for important, detailed information regarding using the A-D button. * * * The MUTE button will toggle the audio between the master volume level and MUTE level in all speakers each time it is pressed.

  • Page 89: Status Display

    This display, accessible from the hand held remote and viewed on both the video monitor display and VFD (or LCD), provides the user with a ‘quick view’ of the most pertinent current settings of the Casablanca II as well as information about a Dolby Digital source. The status page is available from any menu or sub menu simply by pressing the STATUS button.

  • Page 90: Mode Function

    MODE Function This function allows the user to audition MODEs for the currently selected input. Storing a default MODE is done in the SETUP/INPUT page 1 sub menu. Pressing the MODE button once displays the first “page” of the MODE menu. This page consists of 6 different signal ‘processing’...

  • Page 91: Figure 70A - Video Display Of The Tape Out Menu With Optional Tape Out Dac Installed And Set To Main

    TAPE OUT Function This feature simultaneously controls the routing of signals to the analog and digital audio, and video tape out jacks. Pressing the TAPE OUT button once displays the TAPE OUT menu, shown in figure 70A, on the video monitor display.

  • Page 92: Setup Function

    Button # 2 allows the user to edit parameter values that are global to the entire Casablanca II. In other words, these are parameters that are not stored by input select. Button # 3 leads to all of the macro features.

  • Page 93: Setup Input (Setting Up Each Of The 12 Input Select Buttons)

    51 for a discussion of crossovers. Button #’s 2, 3 and 4 give access to sub menus which allow the configuration for the three types of crossovers in the Casablanca II: PHASE PERFECT, LINKWITZ-RILEY, and BUTTERWORTH. Button # 5 allows the user to select the crossover type that will be applicable for the front left/right speakers only.

  • Page 94: Center Speaker Configuration

    Figure 76 - Video Display of the SETUP/INPUT page 1/SPEAKER CONFIG/ CENTER Sub Menu If a fifth SUB DAC channel is installed and enabled in the Casablanca II, the low pass portion of the center signal will be routed to this output unless the CONFIG parameter is set to XOVER L/R. Otherwise the low pass portion of the center channel will be routed to the front SUB output(s), or SUB output if there is only one SUB enabled.

  • Page 95: Sub Woofer Configuration

    Press SET-UP once to return to the SPEAKER CONFIG menu. If a Center Surround DAC is installed and enabled in the Casablanca II, press button # 5 in the SPEAKER CONFIG menu to set up this speaker. The SURROUND CENTER configuration menu is shown in figure 79.

  • Page 96: Speaker Levels

    Center & Sub channel levels to compensate for differences in program material or source. The level sub menu(s) are completely interactive with the DAC channels that are installed into the Casablanca II. An example of this is: If there are 6 DAC channels installed, the names of these channels will be displayed on one page of the levels sub menu.

  • Page 97: Default Mode

    OSD can be offset from the left and top edges of the screen (button #’s 2 and 3 respectively) to accommodate differences in monitors. The configuration (CONFIG) feature (button # 4) can switch the Casablanca II’s OSD to accommodate either an NTSC or PAL monitor.

  • Page 98: Lcd Brightness

    The items in the two Status sub menus show the only ones displayed in the OSD when the STATUS button on the hand held remote is pressed. Each item has a value range between 0 and 10. Setting any value to 0 will disable that item from being displayed in the OSD.

  • Page 99: Setup Dolby Digital

    Encoded; or No Indication. Regardless of the indication value, the user can instruct the Casablanca II to further process this decoded signal in virtually any MODE. For Dolby Surround encoded signals, use button # 1 (2CHEN – or 2 channel encoded) to indicate which MODE should be used to further process the incoming signal.

  • Page 100: Dialog Normalization

    This channel commonly contains sound effects such as explosions but may also contain soundtrack information. Casablanca II offers the user an LFE range of between 0 and -30 for this setting, as well as OFF. Please refer to page 63 for more detailed information about using this parameter.

  • Page 101: Setup Circle Surround

    Setup Circle Surround Figure 90 - Video Display of the SETUP/INPUT Page 2/CIRCLE SURROUND Sub Menu Press SETUP, ACTIVE INPUT SETTINGS, A-D then CIRCLE SURROUND to enter the Circle Surround setup menu, as shown in figure 90. The center and surround delays function exactly the same as the Dolby Digital ones [previous page], when the MODE is set to Circle Surround.

  • Page 102: Setup Input

    1 to 2 frames out of sync, however, each can add up to a significant enough amount to where the audio and video are not in sync. If this happens, the Casablanca II allows the user to set an overall, or master delay on all outputs simultaneously in order to re-sync the audio with the video signal.

  • Page 103: Setup Global

    In the Global page 1 menu, pressing button # 2 accesses a series of sub menus, which allow the user to name all of the Casablanca II’s input jacks, both audio and video. The JACK NAMES sub menu is shown in figure 95.

  • Page 104: Remote Power Jacks

    # 5 – MTIM, or Main [Delay] Time. This is useful for sequencing the turn on of high power components such as amplifiers. Further to this, when the Casablanca II is put into standby, it can be set that all of the MAIN POWER jacks turn off simultaneously or sequenced off in the opposite order as they were activated.

  • Page 105: Rs232 Menu Password

    255 allows it to be its slowest. Maximum Overall Level Button # 5 (MAX) allows the user to set a maximum master level of the Casablanca II. This is especially useful in a household where young relentless children and smart pets are accessible to the system.

  • Page 106: Cursor Type

    If desired, access to the Global menus can be password protected. To set a password, press button # 3 and enter a new password using the 1-6 buttons. As with all other passwords in the Casablanca II, using a 0 (A-D button) will void the password, making it as if there were none.

  • Page 107: Restore Macros

    Figure 101 - Video Display of the SETUP/MACROS/RESTORE FACTORY Sub Menu Button # 5 will restore all factory settings, INPUT, GLOBAL and NAMES to the Casablanca II. Before any macro is executed the user will be asked if they are sure they want to perform this macro. When complete, press OK (A-D button).

  • Page 108: 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, the shelf EQ, and a relative adjustment of the analog input level, in order to compensate for distinct program material characteristics. The first page of the balance menu is shown in figure 102A and the second in figure 102B.

  • Page 109: Appendixes

    APPENDIXES APPENDIXES APPENDIXES APPENDIXES...

  • Page 110: Appendix A Troubleshooting Guide

    Appendix A Troubleshooting Guide If the Casablanca II 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 111: Appendix B Wiring Diagrams And Speaker Placement Guides

    Appendix B Wiring Diagrams and Speaker Placement Guides This section provides example illustrations of various input and output wiring schemes as well as examples of speaker placement in a typical room. Before making any connections, please turn off ALL audio and video devices. Unplug those that do not have a main power switch.

  • Page 112: Figure 105 - Recommended Speaker Placement For Six Channel Configuration

    Figure 105 - Recommended Speaker Placement for Six Channel Configuration Figure 106 - Recommended Speaker Placement for Twelve Channel Configuration...

  • Page 113: Figure 107 - Recommended Output Wiring Diagram Using 12 Channels (Six Balanced And Six Single-Ended)

    Figure 107 - Recommended Output Wiring Diagram Using 12 channels (Six Balanced and Six Single-Ended) Figure 108 - Recommended Output Wiring Diagram Using 8 balanced Xtreme channels...

  • Page 114: Digital Out/External Volume Control Wiring Diagrams

    With the optional Digital Output Card installed, there are no additional menu features to select from. The card can be installed in any Analog Out slot in the Casablanca II. However, if it is installed in conjunction with another D/A card that has front left and right analog outputs on it, the Digital Out card must be positioned in the Analog Out 2 or 3 slot in order for the Analog Direct and Analog Matrix modes to function.

  • Page 115: Figure 110 - Wiring Diagram For The Casablanca Ii Digital Output Board And A 6 Channel External Volume Control Unit

    Figure 110 - Wiring diagram for the Casablanca II Digital Output board and a 6 Channel External Volume Control unit.

  • Page 116: Appendix C Remote Extender Jack Technical Description And Protocol

    Discrete ON 00011010 Electrical Requirements: Jack: 3.5mm stereo mini-phone Tip: 12v current limited dc supply from Casablanca II (for phantom power) Ring: Signal, 0-5 v peak-to-peak. (Is pulled high in Casablanca II) Sleeve: Ground * * * **There are companies who manufacture units that strip the IR carrier from a signal. One such company is Xantech, who makes the model 794-10.

  • Page 117: Appendix D Upgrading/Installing Casablanca Ii Software

    IBM compatible PC. To install new software into the Casablanca II, first the “Downloader” software must be installed on a local PC. Instructions for this installation are included with the CD ROM. This software is referred to as CBA X.xx, where x.xx is the version number.

  • Page 118: Appendix E Specifications

    Digital Input Section (32KHz, 44.1KHz, 48KHz, 88.2KHz, 96KHz compatible): Main digital input board: Inputs: 10:6 coaxial (RCA), 4 optical (2 TosLink, 2 open for optional AT&T or Theta Digital proprietary Single Mode. Outputs: 2 digital tape out coaxial on RCA jacks.
  • Page 119 Video Section (three options available): 6 composite / 4 S-Video option: Composite Inputs: 6 (RCA jacks). Composite Outputs: 1 main and 1 tape (RCA jacks). S-Video Inputs: S-Video Outputs: 1 main and 1 tape. On-screen display on main outputs (composite and S-video). On-screen display character generator completely bypassed when not in use for maximum fidelity.
  • Page 120 Xtreme Quality Balanced D/A Output Card Output Options: Slot 1-3: (One of the following, each): Front Left, Right, Center, Surround Center or Sub 5. Front Left, Right, Side Left, Right Sub 1, Sub 2, Sub 3, Sub 4 Side Left, Right, Sub 3, Sub 4 Front Left, Right, Sub 1, Sub 2 Surround Left, Right, Sub 1, Sub 2 Surround Left, Right, Sub 2, Sub 3...
  • Page 121 Superior Quality Balanced D/A Output Card Output Options: Slot 1: Front Left, Front Right, Center. Slot 1: Front Left, Front Right, Sub 1. Slot 2: Surround Left, Surround Right, Sub 1. Slot 3: Sub 2, Sub 3, Sub 4. Slot 3: Sub 2, Sub 3, Surround Center. Each output channel has a balanced (XLR) and a single-ended (RCA) output connector.
  • Page 122 Standard Quality Balanced D/A Output Card Output Options: Slot 1: Front Left, Front Right, Center. Slot 2: Surround Left, Surround Right, Sub 1 Slot 3: Sub 2, Sub 3, Sub 4. Slot 3: Surround Center, Sub 2, Sub 3. Slot 3: Surround Center, Side Left, Side Right. Each output channel has a balanced output as well as 2 single-ended (RCA) output connectors.
  • Page 123 Standard Quality 6 Channel Single-Ended D/A Output Card Outputs: Each single-ended DAC card can be assigned one of the following output configurations: -Front Left, Front Right, Front Center, Surround Left, Surround Right, Sub 1. -Side Left, Side Right, Sub 2, Sub 3, Sub 4, Sub 5. -Side Left, Side Right, Surround Center, Sub 2, Sub 3, Sub 4.
  • Page 124 Superior Quality 6 or 12 Channel Digital Output Card Outputs: Digital Outputs: (Can be installed in any one of the 3 slots). 8: 1 AES/EBU (Balanced XLR), 1 Single-Ended (RCA), 1 Optional AT&T or Theta Proprietary Single- Mode for Front Left/Right, and coaxial for all other channel pairs (Center/Left Front Sub, Left/Right Surround, Right Front Sub/Left Surround Sub, Right Surround Sub/Center Sub or Surround Center, Left Side/Right Side).
  • Page 125 (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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