Panastereo Processors

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Panastereo Processors and Accessories

MODEL	DESCRIPTION	SUGGESTED RETAIL
CSP1218	PANASTEREO CINEMA STEREO PROCESSOR WITH BI-AMPLIFIED OUTPUTS.	6,520.00
CSP1200-THX	PANASTEREO CINEMA STEREO PROCESSOR. CONTROLS ON FRONT PANELWITH A REMOTE CONTROL AVAILABLE AS AN OPTION. **THX APPROVED**	6,260.00
RC420	DIGITALLY LINKED REMOTE CONTROL BOX FOR PANASTEREO	540.00
CM215	EXTENDER TEST CARD - NECESSARY FOR SETTING EQUALIZATION	96.00
CB237	EXTENDER EQ CABLE (Requires CM215 EXTENDER TEST CARD) Allows you to hold the EQ card in your hand for ease of adjustment.	60.00
CM218	PINK NOISE GENERATOR CARD	310.00

Weight & Dimensions:

Processor Shpg weight: 32lbs.
Panastereo Dimensions Boxed: 22" * 13.5" * 13"
Dimensions Unit: 19"W * 10"D * 7"H

Specifications:

• INPUTS:
• (2) Balanced stereo cell inputs for two projectors. Zero input impedance virtual earth. Input sensitivity 1.2uA for 1.23 volt output, at maximum gain.
  
  
• Input access to noise reduction cards for applications not requiring a preamplifier card ect.
• Electronically balanced inputs 10K ohms.
• Input sensitivity 1.23 volt (+4dbm) for 1.23 volt output (unity gain).
  
  
• 2 x stereo (or mono) non-sync inputs.
• Unbalanced inputs 10K ohms.
• Input sensitivity 100mV for 1.23 volt output @ maximum 20 db gain
  
  
• 1 x microphone input.
• Electronically balanced input for 200 ohm microphone
• Input sensitivity 1mV for 1.23 volt output @ maximum 60db gain.
  
  
• 3 x six-channel line inputs to accept outputs from digital and/or magnetic processors (with CM446 audio card).
• 1 x six-channel line input to accept output from a digial or magnetic processor (with CM446 audio card).
• Unbalanced inputs 10K ohms.
• Input sensitivity .87 volt for 1.23 volt output.
  
  
• OUTPUTS:
• (10) Ten outputs, comprising - Left, Center, Right, Surround left (or mono), Surround right, Sub-Bass, Aux left, Aux right, Monitor left, Monitor right. Electronically balanced and floating, 100 ohms.
• Normal output level 1.23 volts (+4 dbm).
• Maximum output level 9 volts (+20 dbm)
  
  
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE:
• Optical Preamplifier: Adjustable sine x/x slit loss compensation equalisation to facilitate flat response to beyond 16 kHz with correctly aligned optics and appropriate size slit lens.
  
• Audio processing signal path: 20Hz to 20kHz +/- 0.5dB
  
• Academy filter (in optical mono mode): within +/- 0.5 db of Academy A-chain curve.
  
• Surround channel delay line: 20Hz to 7kHz, -3db @ 7kHz.
  
• Sub-bass excavtor selectable crossover frequencies: 293Hz, 243Hz, 230Hz, 213Hz, 193Hz, 180Hz, 163Hz, 150Hz, 143Hz, 130Hz, 113Hz, 100Hz, 80Hz, 63Hz, 50Hz, @ 12db/octave, 24db/octave above 200Hz.
  
  
• NOISE AND DISTORTION PERFORMANCE
  
• Optical preamplifier:
• S/N ratio >80db (unweighted)
• >100db (A weighted)
• THD <.01% @ 1kHz, +4dbm
  
  
• Audio processing signal path:
• S/N ratio >100db (unweighted)
• THD <.01% @1kHz, +4dbm
  
  
• Delay line:
• S/N ratio > 80db (unweighted, @ 50mS delay)
• THD ,0.1% @1kHz, +4dbm

Standard Features:

• Sophisticated computer controled system provides the world's most advanced sound automation facilities.
  
• Total digital remote control of all processor functions - including volume.
  
• Inputs for (2) digital and (1) magnetic 6-track system or AV inputs. ( or 3 digital systems)
  
• Computer controlled digital potentiometer volume control (FADER) for extremely low noise and distortion.
  
• 30 band constant-Q 1/3 octave EQ's (plus HF and LF controls) for stage channels and full octave EQ for split surrounds. 1/3 octave filters are used for seperate subwoofer EQ.
  
• Three seperate volume controls for film, non-sync, and monitor levels.
  
• Automatic cross-fade and dip-fade with user selectable fade rate.
  
• Exclusive super-balanced virtual ground, high performance optical preamplifiers.
  
• Exclusive non-sync output routing system. Each non-sync source can be sent to a different combination of output channels.
  
• Digital delay is stereo for both analog soundtracks and digital soundtracks. Includes proprietary noise/splatter reduction circuitry which reduces cross-talk.
  
• Built-in booth monitor system can be configured for stereo or mono monitor speakers.
  
• Seperate line outputs for external hearing impaired systems, ect. Can be configured for stereo or mono output.
  
• Optional built-in two-way crossovers on stage channels available for bi-amplified systems.
  
• All outputs fully balanced and floating for trouble free interconnection.
  
• Supplied with CM353 cards for playback of Spectral Recording encoded soundtracks for THX systems or optional low cost SMART Copycat 280 SR emulators. Also accepts Cat.280 cards manufactured by Dolby Labs, Inc. (user supplied.)
  
• A/V inputs for audio from VHS player, Laserdisc, ect which can bypass preamplifier, and noise reduction if desired.
  
• 1 Year warranty repair/exchange.

Panastereo CSP1200 vs Dolby CP500 Comparison

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