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THETA DIGITAL
THETA DIGITAL
Casablanca III HD
Casablanca III HD
quickstart guide
quickstart guide
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Step by Step Guide to Naming Inputs
Step by Step Guide to Naming Inputs
The Casablanca III HD can show up to four letters for input names on the front panel VFD (Vacuum
Fluorescent Display).
1. From the main / input page, push the
2. Push the 11 button to select
3. Push the AA--D D button twice.
4. Push the 11 button to select MISC.
5. Push the 11 button to select NAME.
6. Push the AA--D D button once to highlight the first letter of the input name to be used for
the front panel VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display).
7. Push “
8. Push the “
necessary for the remaining letters.
9. Push the
LEVEL UP” or “
LEVEL UP
LEVEL RIGHT” button to proceed to the next letter, then repeat step #7 as
LEVEL RIGHT
SET--
UP button three times to return to the main / input page.
SET
UP
LEVEL DOWN” buttons to select the first letter of the input name.
LEVEL DOWN
INP (Input).
INP
SET--
UP button once..
SET
UP
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Step by Step Guide to Mapping HDMI & Audio Jacks by Input
Step by Step Guide to Mapping HDMI & Audio Jacks by Input
1. From the main / input page, push the
2. Push the 11 button to select
3. Push the 44 button to select
4. Push the 11 button to begin prioritizing audio jacks and routing them to this input.
5. Push the
from the audio source (i.e. Digital Output from DVD).
6. Push button 22 then push the “
7. Push button 33 then push the “
8. Press
SET--
UP button once..
SET
UP
INP (Input).
INP
SOURCE.
SOURCE
“LEVEL UP” button to select desired audio jack (i.e. COAX 1) to receive signal
“LEVEL UP”
LEVEL UP” button to select the desired audio jack.
LEVEL UP
LEVEL UP” button to select the desired audio jack.
LEVEL UP
SETUP to exit.
SETUP
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To Watch an HDMI Source and Listen to a non--
To Watch an HDMI Source and Listen to a non
please do the following:
please do the following:
1. Push the
2. Push the 11 button to select
3. Push the 44 button to select
4. Push the 11 button and then use the
want for this input.
5. Push button 22 then push the “
6. Press
For playback of the HDMI picture with a different audio source:
SETUP button
SETUP
INP (Input).
INP
SOURCE.
SOURCE
“LEVEL UP” button to select the HDMI source you
“LEVEL UP”
LEVEL UP” button to select the desired audio source.
LEVEL UP
SETUP 3 times to exit
SETUP
HDMI Source simultaneously,
HDMI Source simultaneously,
1. Select the input you want to use.
2. Push the AA- panel display.
3. Next push the AA- above the
D button so that the HDMI source is above the AA--D D button on the front
D
D button so the source to which you want to listen is now displayed
D
D button on the front panel display.
AA--D
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Step by Step Guide to Dolby Digital and DTS Configuration
Step by Step Guide to Dolby Digital and DTS Configuration
The following steps are necessary to follow if the Casablanca III HD is being used in any system
greater than 5.1, such as in a 6.1 or 7.1 channel system. If the Casablanca III HD will only be used
in a 5.1 configuration or less, these steps are not required.
1. From the main / input page, push the
2. Push the 11 button to select INP (Input).
3. Push the AA--D D button once.
4. Push the 22 button to select DOLBYDIGTL (Dolby Digital settings).
5. Push the 6 6 button to select +SPKR (Additional surround speaker settings).
6. Push the
(i.e.THETA). This setting will be used to send sound to additional surround speakers (if
present) when playing a 5.1 channel signal.
7. Push the
8. Push the 33 button to again select DTS.
9. Repeat Steps 6 and 7.
10. Push the
“LEVEL UP” or “
“LEVEL UP”
SETUP button once.
SETUP
SET--UPUP button to return to the main / input page.
SET
LEVEL DOWN” buttons to select a speaker mode
LEVEL DOWN
SET--
UP button once..
SET
UP
For additional information, please refer to pages 17-18 and pages 66-71 in the owner’s manual.
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Step by Step Guide to Speaker Setup with examples of crossover and
Step by Step Guide to Speaker Setup with examples of crossover and
slope adjustments
slope adjustments
From the main / input page, push the
1.1.
2. Push button 11 to select INP (Input).
3. Push button 1 1 once for CONFIG (Configuration).
4. Push button 11 once for LT/RT (Left & Right Speakers).
5. Push button 11 once for CFG (Speaker Configuration).
6. Push the
Range), XOVER (Crossover), FUL/LP (Full Range with Low Pass) and OFF (No Output).* Normally, we recommend XOVER, as used in this example.
7. Push button 55 for TYPE of crossover that you want to use.
8. Push the “
(Phase Perfect). BWRTH (Butterworth) or LINKR (Linkwitz-Riley).**
9. Push the
in this example).
“LEVEL UP” button to select the desired configuration. The options are FULL (Full
“LEVEL UP”
LEVEL UP” button to select the desired crossover type. The options are: ¢PERF
LEVEL UP
2,3 or 44 button to fine tune the chosen crossover type (i.e. button 3 for LINK-RILEY
2,3
SET--
UP button once..
SET
UP
10. Push button 11 for FREQ (crossover frequency adjustment).
11. Push the “
12. Push button
13. Push the “
14. Push the
the other speakers.
15. Repeat steps 5 through 14 for the remaining speakers.
16. Push the
*Certain channels have additional crossover options. Refer to the Casablanca III HD owner’s manual pages 22-25 for more details.
**Refer to the Casablanca III HD owner’s manual pages 22-23 for an explanation of crossover
types.
LEVEL UP” button to select the desired crossover frequency (i.e. 80 Hz).
LEVEL UP
2 for SLOPE to adjust the crossover slope.
2
LEVEL UP” to change to desired crossover slope (i.e. 24 dB).
LEVEL UP
SET--UPUP button twice to return to the speaker selection page to continue setup for
SET
SET--UPUP button three times to return to the main / input page.
SET
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Step by Step Guide to Level Adjustment with example
Step by Step Guide to Level Adjustment with example
Use of an SPL meter in the “C Weighted” position is required to properly calibrate levels.
If possible mount the meter at ear level in the prime listening position. Point the micro-
phone straight up at the ceiling.
1. From the main / input page, push the
2. Push button 1 1 once for INP (Input).
3. Push button 22 once for LVLS (Levels).
4. If 1-6 and 7-12 appear in the display, push button 1 1 for 1-6 to adjust the first six
channel levels. If not, skip to step #5.
5. Push the AA--D D button twice so that the front panel display reads LEVELS NOISE1 above
the A-D button.*
6. Push button 1 1 to select the left front channel.
7. While listening to the left channel’s output, push the “
buttons to adjust the master volume level to 75 dB output at the listening position to
ensure adequate output for calibrating the remaining channel levels.
8. Push buttons 2 2 through 66 to select the other speaker channels.
9. Push the “
10. Push the AA--D D button so that the display reads LEVELS SOURCE above the A-D button.
11. Push the
just the remaining channel levels using steps 5 through 10 above. If not, push the
SET--UPUP button two more times to return to the main / input page.
SET
LEVEL UP” or “
LEVEL UP
SET--UPUP
SET
button once. If 1-6 and 7-12 appear, push button 22 for 7-12 to ad-
LEVEL DOWN” buttons to adjust the channel levels.
LEVEL DOWN
SET--
UP button once.
SET
UP
LEVEL LEFT” or “
LEVEL LEFT
LEVEL RIGHT”
LEVEL RIGHT
12. Push the “
It is essential that there is enough volume from the speakers to hear these adjustments.
In particular, without adequate subwoofer volume, it may seem that the subwoofer is not
working.
LEVELSNOISEA (Levels Noise All) outputs the test tone to all the channels simultaneously,
which can aid in system burn-in once configuration is complete. Be sure to bring master
volume to a save level before engaging this option to avoid any damage to speakers or am-
plifiers!
*If an external source playing test tones is to be used to calibrate these levels, select LEVELSOURCE in step #5, above.
LEVEL UP” button to select the desired crossover frequency (i.e. 80 Hz).
LEVEL UP
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Step by Step Guide to Speaker Delay Setup with example
Step by Step Guide to Speaker Delay Setup with example
1. From the main / input page, push the
2. Push button 1 1 once for INP (Input).
3. Push button 33 once for DLYS (Delays).
4. In this example, push button 55 for SURLT (Surround Left)
5. Push “
6. Continue using buttons 1 1 through 66 and the “
adjust the other speaker delays as necessary.
7. If an arrow appears above the A-D button, push the AA--D D button once to set the delays
for the additional channels using the steps above. If not, skip to step #8.
8. Push the
LEVEL UP” or “
LEVEL UP
SET--
UP button three times to return to the main / input page.
SET
UP
LEVEL DOWN” buttons to adjust the amount of additional delay.
LEVEL DOWN
SET--
UP button once.
SET
UP
LEVEL UP” or “
LEVEL UP
LEVEL DOWN” buttons to
LEVEL DOWN
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Step by Step Guide to Setting a Default Mode
Step by Step Guide to Setting a Default Mode
The Casablanca III HD provides for a choice of the default mode (i.e. “Stereo”) for each input.
The factory default mode for each input has been set to “Matrix.” If a mode other than
“Matrix” is desired, follow the steps below. It should be noted that when a specific signal such
as Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS-ES is received, the Casablanca III HD will automatically switch into
the correct mode for that signal.
1. From the main / input page, push the
2. Push button 1 1 once for INP (Input).
3. Push button 55 once for MODE (Default Mode).
4. Push “
5. Push the
6. Push the AA--D D button to proceed with these changes for additional inputs.
LEVEL UP” or “
LEVEL UP
SET--
UP button twice to return to the main / input page.
SET
UP
LEVEL DOWN” buttons to select a default mode (i.e. “Stereo”).
LEVEL DOWN
SET--
UP button once.
SET
UP
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Step by Step Guide to Center Channel Spread Adjustment
Step by Step Guide to Center Channel Spread Adjustment
A Theta Digital Exclusive, this post process re-allocates the center channel signal to the front left
and right channels incrementally, thereby expanding the “collapsed” image present in some
source material. The left and right speakers, often the best in the system, then share the burden
of the center channel. The resulting sound can be smoother and more articulate—even at low vol-
ume with less glare on louder passages.
1. From the main / input page, push the
2. Push the AA--D D button once.
3. Above Button 5 it will read CTRSPD.
4. Push button 5 5 to turn on CTRSPD (Center Spread).
5. Push the “
Center Spread to the front left and right channels.
6. Push the
LEVEL UP” button to provide the desired amount of
LEVEL UP
SET--UPUP button twice to return to the main / input page.
SET
BALANCE button once.
BALANCE
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Step by Step Guide to Macro for Copying Speaker Settings
Step by Step Guide to Macro for Copying Speaker Settings
The Macro function is a time-saving set up feature of the Casablanca III HD. The steps below provide a short-cut by copying the speaker parameters from one input to the remaining inputs. These
speaker settings can then be modified as necessary to ensure proper calibration for each source
with minimal effort.
1. From the main / input page, push the
2. Push button 3 3 once for MACROS.
3. Push button
4. Push button 22 for TO ALLINP (To All Inputs).
5. Push the AA--D D button for YES at the prompt to copy Input 1 speaker settings to all of
the other inputs.
6. Push the
return to the main / input page.
2 once for SPKR PARM (Speaker Parameters).
2 once
SET--
UP button three times after the display reads MACRO COMPLETE OK to
SET
UP
SET--
UP button once.
SET
UP
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Step by Step Guide to Serial Number R etrieval
Step by Step Guide to Serial Number R etrieval
1. From the main / input page, push the
2. Push button 2 2 once under GLOBAL.
3. Push the AA--D D button once.
4. Push button 55 under SER NUM (Serial Number)
5. Push the
SET--
UP button three times to return to the main / input page.
SET
UP
SET--
UP button once.
SET
UP
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