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Specifications
INPUTS:
Digital (32KHz, 44.1KHz, 48KHz, 88.2KHz, 96KHz compatible)
    Main Digital Input Board
 
   

Inputs:
 

Outputs:
 

10:6 coaxial (RCA), 4 optical (2 TosLink, 2 open for optional AT&T.

2 digital tape out coaxial on RCA jacks.

 
    Auxiliary Digital Input board  
   

Inputs:

 

Outputs:
 

6: 2 AC-3 RF (RCA) for laserdisc Dolby Digital, 1 AES/EBU (XLR), 1 BNC, 2 optical (1 TosLink, 1 open for optional AT&T.

None.

 
    Analog Section
   

Inputs:

Input Level:

Input Impedance:

Outputs:

Tape Output Imp.:

A/D Conversion:
 

Frequency response:

THD+Noise:

Dynamic Range:

Signal to Noise Ratio:

Input volume control:

6 stereo pair on RCA jacks.

200 mV rms minimum, 22v rms maximum.

10 KOhm

2 stereo pair on RCA jacks for analog tape out.

36.5 ohms

20-bit Delta-Sigma at 48KHz; separate delta-sigma modulator and high performance decimating digital filter.

+-.2dB 20Hz - 20KHz

0.0025%

104dB

104dB

Theta proprietary switched resistor network in the analog domain. Automatic DC canceling circuit.

 
 
DSP:
Digital Processing Section
    All DSP processing is 24 bit with 56 bit accumulator.
Some processes, such as low pass crossovers, are 48bit with 56 bit results.
 
   

Channels Supported:

 
 

Modes:

 

Post Processes:
 

EQ:
 

Crossovers:








 

Subwoofers:








 

LFE:
 

Delays:  

Left, Right, Center, Left Surround, Right Surround, Center Surround, Left Front Sub, Right Front
Sub, Left Surround Sub, Right surround Sub, Center Sub, Left Side, Right Side.

Matrix, Special Matrix, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, DTS, Stereo, Mono, Analog Direct, Analog Matrix, Circle Surround (optional).

Stereo Front/Rear, Party, Center Spread. These are applied in addition to selected modes.

Four levels of high frequency roll-off (shelf-type) to compensate for overly bright sources.

Separate crossovers for each of the following:
Front Left/Right, Front Center, Surround Left/Right, Surround Center.
Three types supported:
Linkwitz-Riley, Butterworth, Phase Perfect.
Crossover frequencies:
40Hz, 50Hz, 63Hz, 80Hz, 125Hz, 160Hz.
Crossover slopes: 6dB, 12dB, 18dB, 24dB per octave. Butterworth crossovers have separate adjustments for high and low pass.

Up to five subwoofers supported.
1- single subwoofer
2- left/right subwoofers, 2- front/rear subwoofers
3- left/right/surround subwoofers
4- left/right/surround left/surround right subwoofers
5- left/center/right/surround left/surround right subwoofers.
Each subwoofer can be set to receive a full range signal in case the sub has an internal crossover that cannot be defeated.

Phase adjustment (0, 180 degrees), level adjustment (0dB to -30dB, off)

Master (applies to all channels) delay for syncing with video processors, comprehensive separate delay settings for all speakers including subwoofers.
 

 
 
OUTPUT:
Analog Audio (DAC option dependant)
    Xtreme Quality Balanced D/A Output Card
Superior Quality Balanced D/A Output Card
Standard Quality Balanced D/A Output Card
Standard Quality 6 Channel Single-Ended D/A Output Card
Superior Quality 6 or 12 Channel Digital Output Card
 
 
    Control Section
   

RS232: 
 

IR Receiver:

IR Receiver:

Remote Power:
 

Complete ability to control and read status of every operational parameter of unit.

3.5mm stereo phone jack (rear panel), unmodulated.

Front panel IR window for hand-held remote control.

4 rear panel 3.5mm mono phone jacks: +12VDC triggered (Can be set to Pulse or Continuous DC), pulse time variable from 0 to 255 mSec..
 

 
    Video Section (three options available)
    6 composite / 4 S-Video option:
 
   

Composite Inputs:
Composite Outputs:
S-Video Inputs:
S-Video Outputs:
 

6 (RCA jacks)
1 main and 1 tape (RCA jacks)
4
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.
 

 
    8 S-Video option:
 
   

S-Video Inputs:
S-Video Outputs:
 

8
2 main and 2 tape
On-screen display on main outputs. On-screen display character generator completely bypassed when not in use for maximum fidelity.
 

 
    3 Multi Format / 6 S-Video option:
 
   

High Resolution
Multi Format Inputs:
High Resolution
Multi Format Outputs:
S-Video Inputs:
S-Video Outputs:


 

Multi Format I/O:


3 (15 pin D type connectors)

1 Main (on 15 pin D type connector)
6
1 main and 1 tape
On-screen display on S-Video main output only. On-screen display character generator completely bypassed when not in use for maximum fidelity.

Any 3, 4, or 5 Wire Component (480i or 480p).
HDTV (Y, Pb, Pr) (for 720p or 1080i).
Any 3, 4, or 5 Wire RGB Output from a Video Processor / Scaler or Computer RGsB, RGB/S, RGB/H&V.
Input Signal Types Can Be Mixed, as Long as the Display or Processor Will Accept Mixed Formats from the Switched Output, on 1 Input.
NO On Screen Display.
Connectors are High Density 15 Pin D Sub (HD15), like VGA Monitor / Computer Connectors).
Cables should have a bandwidth capacity of 400MHz or greater for the highest resolution.
 

 
 
 
Misc.
   

Power Requirements:

Dimensions:

Weight:
 

Environment:

 

Remote Control:

117 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 120 watts with all options installed.

19”W x 16”D x 7.5”H (483 x 406 x 191 mm)

43 Lbs (19.5 Kg) Stand alone, 50 Lbs (22.7 Kg) Boxed with accessories

Operating Temperature: 32 to 95 F (0 to 35 C)
Storage Temperature: -22 to 167 F (-30 to 75 C)
Relative Humidity: 95% maximum without condensation

1 hand-held, battery powered control unit uses 2 AAA batteries

 
   

 

 

 

Specifications subject to change without prior notice.