Casablanca WHITMAN Owner's Manual

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4Block Diagram - Input and Surround Processing SectionsFigure 1 - Block Diagram of Input and Surround Processing Sections

5Block Diagram - DAC and Analog Out SectionsFigure 2 - Block Diagram of DAC and Analog Outputs

6Front Panel LayoutFigure 3 - Front Panel Layout1. 40 character by 2 row amber or green back lit liquid crystal display (LCD).2.DISPLAY button. Press

7Rear Panel LayoutFigure 4 - Rear Panel Layout1.Main Power Switch. Master power switch. Disconnects AC to all circuits past the switch. It is recomm

812. First Analog Output card. Configured as a 2 channel D/A converter/preamp there would be a 2channel (L & R) superior quality balanced card lo

9FRONT PANEL OPERATIONSThis section describes the functionality of each button on the Casablanca’s front panel only. For remotefunctionality descript

10A-D ButtonThe primary use of the A-D button is to select either the analog or digital input jack for a specific inputchannel. For example, Input ch

11Mode FunctionPressing the MODE button (shaded in figures 6 and 7) once displays the first page of the MODE menu. Thispage consists of 6 different s

12mode, before detecting the Dolby Digital signal.• Note that auto-switching can occur only with digital signals. If the current input channel is se

13which include left & right surround and center. These other channels can have EQ and be crossed over(creating a SUB channel), but the front lef

iiPREFACECONGRATULATIONSYou have just acquired the most advanced component for the control and processing of audio and video everto have been develope

14Tape Out FunctionThis feature simultaneously controls signals routed to the video, analog audio and digital audio tape out jacks.* * *Figure 8 - Fro

15Set-Up FunctionThis function provides access to a series of sub menus that will allow the configuration of the entire system.In this section, each f

16Set-Up - Speaker ConfigurationThis sub menu allows the user to configure speakers to reflect the audio system configuration or the listener’sprefere

17*If the system is configured with D/As for a maximum of 6 channels, this value will be limited to 0 or 1. If anysubs are configured into the system

18Set-Up - Speaker LevelsThis sub menu allows the user to set the relative level of each speaker in order to reflect the audio systemspeaker configura

19Set-Up - Speaker DelaysThis sub menu allows the user to set a time delay for the center and surround speakers to reflect the audiosystem configurati

20Set-Up - Analog Input LevelsThis function allows the user to adjust the relative ANALOG input LEVEL of each input source for thosemodes which requir

21Set-Up - Input NamesThis function allows the user to assign a name to each input channel. From the MAIN menu, press SET-UPonce, then press the IN N

22Set-Up - MiscellaneousThis function allows the user to: 1) Set the amount of time (delay) that the video monitor displays anapplicable current menu

23Set-Up (Second Page): Dolby DigitalThis sub menu allows the user to set preferences pertaining to Dolby Digital (AC-3). To access this menu,from th

iiiCasablanca Identification RecordThis information is for your records and for future identification of the Casablanca. Please take a moment tofill

24Balance FunctionThis function allows the user to temporarily set the FRONT/REAR and LEFT/RIGHT balances as well as theCENter and SUB woofer speaker

25REMOTEREMOTEREMOTEREMOTECONTROLCONTROLCONTROLCONTROL

26Remote Control Layout1. POWER. After the rear panel MAIN POWER switch isturned on, press this button to exit the standby mode.Pressing POWER again

27REMOTE CONTROL OPERATIONSThis section describes the functionality of the Casablanca’s hand held remote only. For front panelfunctionality descripti

28Status DisplayThis display, accessible from the hand held remote and viewed on the video monitor display only, providesthe user with a ‘quick view’

29Mode FunctionPressing the MODE button once displays the first “page” of the MODE menu. This page consists of 6different signal ‘processing’ modes,

30Tape Out FunctionThis feature simultaneously controls the routing of signals to the video, analog and digital tape out jacks.Pressing the TAPE OUT b

31Set-Up FunctionThis function provides access to a series of sub menus that will allow the configuration of the entire system.In this section, all fe

32Set-Up - Speaker ConfigurationThis sub menu allows the user to configure speakers to reflect the audio system configuration or the listener’sprefere

33Set-Up - Speaker LevelsThis function allows the user to set the relative level of each speaker in order to reflect the audio systemspeaker configura

ivSAFETY PRECAUTIONSPlease carefully read each item of the operating instructions and safety precautions before using this product.Use extra care to f

34Set-Up - Speaker DelaysThis sub menu allows the user to set a time delay for the center and surround speakers to reflect the audiosystem configurati

35Set-Up - Analog Input LevelsThis function allows the user to adjust the relative ANALOG input LEVEL of each input source for thosemodes which requir

36Set-Up - Input NamesThis function allows the user to assign a name to each numbered input source. Press SET-UP once, thenpress the INPUT NAMES butt

37Set-Up - MiscellaneousThis function allows the user to: 1) Set the amount of time (delay) that the video monitor displays anapplicable current menu

38Set-Up (Second Page): Dolby DigitalThis sub menu allows the user to set preferences pertaining to Dolby Digital (AC-3). To access this menu,press S

39Balance FunctionThis function allows the user to temporarily set the FRONT/REAR and LEFT/RIGHT balances as well as theCENTER and SUBS speaker levels

40APPENDIXESAPPENDIXESAPPENDIXESAPPENDIXES

41Appendix A Troubleshooting GuideIf the Casablanca should function abnormally during operation, please review the items in the followingchecklist. P

42Appendix B Wiring Diagrams and Speaker Placement GuidesThis section provides example illustrations of various input and output wiring schemes as wel

43Six Channel Single-Ended Output Wiring DiagramFigure 39 - Recommended Wiring Scheme Using the Six Channel Single-EndedOutput CardFigure 40 - Recomme

vTable of ContentsPREFACE ...

44Six Channel Balanced Output Wiring DiagramFigure 41 - Recommended Wiring Scheme Using Six Balanced Channels

45Nine Channel Balanced Output Wiring DiagramFigure 42 - Recommended Wiring Scheme Using Nine Balanced ChannelsFigure 43 - Recommended Speaker Placeme

46APPENDIX C Factory Settings and Blank Setting ChartsBUTTON 1 2 3 4 5 6 A-DMENU NAMEMain Mode MATRIX MATRIX PROLOGIC MATRIX STEREO STEREO -Main A-D D

47Appendix D Remote Extender Jack Technical Description and ProtocolThe remote extender jack on the Casablanca rear panel serves as a direct electrica

48Appendix E SpecificationsInputs:Analog audio:6 stereo pairs (RCA)Minimum Input Level: 50 mVrms Input Impedance: 10 KΩDigital Audio:Main Digital In

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viList of FiguresFigure 1 - Block Diagram of Input and Surround Processing Sections...4Figu

1INTRODUCTIONWelcome to a new world of possibilities. Casablanca is by far the most advanced surround soundprocessor/home theater controller availabl

2IMPORTANT NOTICEI. Due to the computer-based circuitry used in Theta products, it is imperative that the Casablanca beconnected to a ground via its t

3Glossary of Terms and AbbreviationsTERM DEFINITIONAES/EBU (Audio Engineering Society) /(European Broadcasters Union)A three wire balanced digital aud