Ceratec Penta Operation Manual

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Operation manual

Penta

5.1 power amplifier

Styled by music

English

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Contents

Introduction _______________________ Page 3

Dolby® ProLogic

Dolby® Digital

DTS

Operation Principles _____________________ 3

Packaging and Damage in Transit __________ 3

Controls and connectors _________________ 4

Volume control __________________________ 5

Installation and adjustments_______________ 5

Warnings_______________________________ 5

Troubleshooting_________________________ 6

Specifications___________________________ 6

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Introduction

Thank you for buying the Ceratec Penta. You

have chosen for a high quality product. For

many years it will be bringing you a lot of joy,

playing you favourite music and movies.

Before connecting and operating the amplifier,

please read this manual carefully. Should you

have any questions or doubts, please ask your

dealer or Ceratec customer service centre for

help:

E-mail: [e-mail]

The Penta has been developed for home-

cinema systems. Ceratec product range also

offers necessary add-ins - front, centre, rear

speakers and subwoofers.

Penta is a high-end 5.1 amplifier.

Consequently, it should be used only with

appropriate electronics. Should you have any

questions or doubts in this respect, please do

not hesitate to contact your Ceratec dealer.

Nowadays there is a strong tendency either to

substitute stereo systems with home cinemas

or to extend stereo systems and change it into

a home cinema. For your convenience we

provide a brief overview of modern multi-

channel recording standards:

Dolby® ProLogic

Dolby ProLogic processor – included in an amplifier

or in a receiver – transforms the sound for multi-

channelling so that the sound and the picture match.

For example, in a movie the sound follows the

motion of an actor or object.

Dolby ProLogic is an analogue technology that can

carry several channels – front, rear, centre and a

subwoofer. That is why such a system is the best

choice for a cost effective home cinema of

acceptable quality.

Dolby® Digital

Dolby Digital is a top quality multi-channel technology.

Originally developed for professional cinema theatres,

nowadays it comprises an integral part of best home

cinemas.

Unlike Dolby ProLogic, Dolby Digital carries all sound

information digitally, using a separate wire for every

channel. When combined with proper speakers and

amplifiers, Dolby Digital provides natural playback of

music, voices and sound effects.

DTS®

DTS is another digital recording format offering multi-

channel sound. Just like with Dolby Digital, information

for front and rear speakers, a centre speaker and a

subwoofer is recorded on separate tracks. DTS

processes more refined information than Dolby Digital

and often gets even higher quality ratings. Originally

DTS was also developed for professional cinema use.

The Penta 5.1 amplifier is perfectly suitable for

digital multi-channel Dolby Digital and DTS

systems.

Operation Principles

5 channel power amps with gain control (remote)

for direct use with DVD player (Dolby Digital/DTS).

Further recommendations and set proposals

please refer to technical data catalogue.

Packaging and Damage in Transit

The Penta 5.1 amplifier design considers many

important details; therefore the device is pretty

heavy. Special packaging was designed to protect

the device. Please keep it for future transportation

and service.

Please, unpack Penta 5.1 amplifier carefully.

Always use someone else's help. In case some

damage is detected, please contact your Ceratec

dealer.

Ceratec products comply with the highest

standards for design, functionality and