Theta Digital Dreadnaught II Manuel d'utilisateur

THETA DIGITAL CORPORATION Dreadnaught II Owner’s Manual REV 1.02

IMPORTANT NOTICE I. It is imperative that the Dreadnaught II be connected to a ground via its three wire AC power cord. It is important that the

Dreadnaught II Block Diagram Figure 1 - Block Diagram (Dreadnaught II showing single channel module) 3

Dreadnaught II Block Diagram con’t. Figure 2 - Block Diagram (Dreadnaught II showing two channel module) 4

Front Panel Layout Figure 3a - Front Panel Layout 1. STANDBY button. After the rear panel MAIN POWER switch is turned on press the front panel

Front Panel Layout – Rackmount Option Figure 3b – Rackmount Front Panel Layout 1. STANDBY button. After the rear panel MAIN POWER switch is t

Rear Panel Layout Figure 4 – Rear Panel Layout showing both single and two channel modules installed 1. Channel THERMAL LED. Illuminates when th

817. BALANCED input jack – Channel B of two channel module. 18. SINGLE-ENDED input jack – Channel B on two channel module. 19. SURROUND REMOTE T

OPERATION Before turning on the Dreadnaught II, ensure that all precautions and warnings have been carefully reviewed and adhered to. Damage to the

Appendix A Troubleshooting Guide If the Dreadnaught II should function abnormally during operation, please review the items in the following checkli

Appendix B Wiring Diagram This section provides an example illustration of an input and output wiring scheme. In this example, the Dreadnaught II h

Appendix C RS232 Protocol RS232 settings are internally definable via jumper blocks, to accommodate interfacing with a wide range of control product

Command Description Argument 1 Argument 1 Description Argument 2 Argument 2 Desc Argument 3 Arg 3 Desc 01 Standby 0 Main standby 0 Put un

RS232 Hardware Connections Figure 6 – Dreadnaught II RS232 Jack Pinout These are the connector drawings only. The RS232 cable must be a regu

Figure 7 – Dreadnaught II RS232 Jumper Settings RS232 Jumper Settings There are 2 possible Baud rates: 9600 and 19200. The factory default is 19

16Appendix D Specifications Inputs: Analog Audio: 1 Single-ended per channel (RCA) on each module type. 1 Balanced per channel (XLR) on each m

17

90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS (3 Year optional extended service contract) 1. Theta Digital Corporation, henceforth referred to as The

PREFACE CONGRATULATIONS You have just acquired the most advanced and versatile component for the amplification of audio ever to have been developed.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous

Dreadnaught II Identification Record This information is for your records and for future identification of the Dreadnaught II. Please take a momen

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please carefully read each item of the operating instructions and safety precautions before installing and using this product. Us

Table of Contents PREFACE...

This page was intentionally left blank vii

INTRODUCTION Getting to know your Dreadnaught II This Dreadnaught II has been put through a rigorous and unique testing procedure that ensures tha