Theta Exhibits Carmen DVD/CD Transport

21-Sep-00

Theta Digital exhibits the Carmen DVD/CD Transport, a new design inspired by third-generation DVD technology, at CEDIA EXPO 2000.The Carmen can handle digital audio at 44.1, 48 and 96kHz with resolutions of 16, 20 and 24 bits. In addition, it incorporates an advanced drive mechanism with dual lasers - 650 nm for DVD and 780 nm for CD, CD-R, CD-RW and Video CD. Thetaís drive mechanism includes the companyís special low-jitter digital servo circuits that control motor speed, laser tracking, and focus - and automatically selects the proper laser for the type of disc being played. The company also says that the drive also uses parametric statistical analysis to correct errors caused by fingerprints, dust, and disc warping.The Carmen features new audio and video circuits that are separate from each other, and separate low-jitter crystal oscillators for video and audio signals. Theta states that all data is buffered, re-clocked, corrected for timing errors, and realigned before being output. Further isolation is claimed through multiple transformers and filtered and regulated power supplies, which include integral RF suppression.Video outputs include component (BNC connectors), two S-Video and two composite (RCA and BNC). The audio outputs include PCM (coaxial) and PCM/DTSÆ Digital Surroundô/DolbyÆ Digital (coaxial, BNC, XLR). An optical output (AT&T or Laser Linque) is also available as an option.Users possessing an outboard video processor with digital inputs can also equip the Carmen with an optional digital-video output (also known as a 4:2:2 output), which keeps the signal in the digital domain. This option can especially enhance the picture quality on flat-panel plasma screens and digital video projectors, which perform best when fed a pure digital signal.Also available for the Carmen is Thetaís UltraSync progressive output (480p), which deinterlaces the signal in the digital domain before it is converted to analog. The output is available in both component and RGB formats with sync outputs for sync on green, horizontal, vertical and composite.The Carmen is available now at a suggested price of $3,000 in ebony or platinum finish. For additional information about Theta Digital, visit the Web site at www.thetadigital.com.Category: DVD Players

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