Theta Exhibits Popular Carmen DVD/CD Transport

New Design Plus Third-Generation DVD Technology Power Advanced Deck's Superb Audio And Video Capabilities

5-Feb-01

Theta Digital, long acclaimed as one of the worldís leading manufacturers of digital audio and video products, exhibited the Carmen DVD/CD Transport, a fresh, new design inspired by third-generation DVD technology, at the 2001 International Consumer Electronics Show.Unlike lesser transports, 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 - 650nm for DVD and 780nm for CD, CD-R, CD-RW and Video CD - making it completely compatible with just about any disc available today.Thetaís drive mechanism includes 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 drive also uses sophisticated parametric statistical analysis to correct errors caused by fingerprints, dust and disc warping. Thetaís advanced design yields exceptional readout precision and keeps errors at an absolute minimum.Newly developed audio and video circuits are completely separate from each other, preventing cross talk interference from compromising the quality of either circuit. Separate low-jitter crystal oscillators for video and audio signals allow these signals to be processed independently, further reducing unwanted interaction. In addition, all data is buffered, re-clocked, corrected for timing errors and realigned before being output - an exacting process that removes all artifacts from the signals. Further isolation is provided by multiple transformers and highly filtered and regulated power supplies, which include integral RF suppression.Digital video signals are converted to analog, and then the signals are filtered and sent to ultra-high speed output buffers. The result is exquisite picture quality - clear, color-balanced and finely detailed. Video outputs include component (Y/Cr/Cb on BNC connectors), two S-Video and two composite (RCA and BNC). The audio outputs include PCM only (RCA) and PCM/DTSÆ Digital Surroundô/DolbyÆ Digital (RCA, 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 and prevents the inevitable degradation that occurs during multiple conversions from digital to analog and back again. This option especially enhances 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 de-interlaces the signal in the digital domain before it is converted to analog. This option is superior to most external line doublers because the signal isnít subjected to multiple conversions, and Thetaís design offers excellent performance using the finest technology and hardware available. 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 stylish ebony or platinum. For additional information about Theta Digital, visit www.thetadigital.com. 

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