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Panastereo CSP 1200 cinema processor

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. Extender test card included with procesors. Stored inside mainframe. 1 Year warranty repair/exchange.

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Panastereo CSP 4600 magnetic sub rack

PANALOGIC Corp announces the new CSP4600 series cinema magnetic sound sub-rack. The CSP4600 has been designed for use in cinemas, preview theatres and film production facilities. The CSP4600 may be configured to contain up to 30 magnetic preamplifier channels, plus 6 channels of A-type noise reduction and 6 channels of Panastereo SR or Dolby Cat280* SR noise reduction. Comprehensive software controlled crosspoint switching is provided for unlimited flexibility in output configuration allowing instant selection between various 6-track, 4-track, 3-track etc. sep mag formats for film production. The system includes playback capability for all 70mm and 35mm magnetic film formats past and present, including TODD-AO and Dolby Formats 41, 42 and 43. Software control. The CSP4600 can be fully controlled and configured from any computer system via RS232 / RS485 serial interfaces. Features of the new Panastereo CSP4600 include: Replay of 70mm TODD-AO (Format 40) and Dolby Formats 41, 42 and 43. Replay of 35mm 4-track mag format (with and without Dolby NR). Replay of 35mm 4-track mag format with 12kHz control signal on surround Multi-format replay of sep mag systems for film studios and preview theatres. Inputs for up 5 x 6-track projectors, allowing configuration for two-projector systems with both 70mm and 35mm playback heads. 6 channels of A-type noise reduction. Optional 6 channels of SR noise reduction (accepts Panastereo CM353 or Dolby Cat280 SR cards). Balanced Outputs for Le (Left Extra) and Re (Right Extra) speaker channels. Balanced Outputs for Lt (Left Total) and Rt (Right Total) for film studio applications. Optional 30 band 1/3 octave or 10 band octave equalisers for Le and Re channels. High performance digitally controlled analogue audio circuitry - no DSP circuits. Serial controlled, high accuracy volume tracking for Le and Re outputs from Panastereo cinema processors and Dolby CP500 cinema processors. Simple direct ribbon cable audio connection to Panastereo and Dolby cinema processors. State-of-the-art electronically balanced, ultra low noise magnetic preamplifiers. Adjustable playback equalisation of HF, MF and LF for each preamplifier. Software controlled highly flexible crosspoint switching eliminates the need for audio patch bay systems in multi-format theatres. Fully microprocessor controlled. May be configured to mix Le to front Left and Centre and Re to front Right and Centre for playback of TODD-AO soundtracks when only 3 stage speakers are present.

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Panastereo SP23 EX decoder

In 1988, Panalogic Corporation introduced an optional rear wall surround channel for optical stereo soundtracks called Surround SX. Panastereo cinema processors were the first and only product ever to offer this feature. Optical Surround SX provided a rear wall surround channel which contained only the encoded surround signal, when it was present. The left and right wall surround channel speakers still contained the usual mix of encoded and unencoded surround signals as provided by conventional cinema sound processors. In 1995, Panalogic Corporation publicly demonstrated a follow-up concept called Digital Surround SX. At Avoca Beach Theatre (near Sydney, Australia) a Panastereo CM224 matrix decoder was connected to the stereo surround outputs of a Panastereo CSP3200 processor to provide a decoded rear wall surround channel from DTS 5.1 digital soundtracks. 3 years later, in October 1998, Lucasfilm THX and Dolby Laboratories announced that Star Wars Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace would be deliberately "encoded" with a rear wall surround channel for replay using exactly the same technique. To allow cinemas to take full advantage of this renewed interest in a rear wall surround channel, Panalogic Corp is proud to announce the release of the Panastereo SP23 Digital Surround SX processor for replay of digital 5.1 soundtracks in Digital 6.1 Extended Surround. The SP23 is designed to decode up to two additional surround channels from the stereo surround channels of 5.1 digital players. The SP23 connects to the stereo surround outputs of any cinema processor and provides a rear wall surround channel and an optional future additional surround channel. The SP23 uses the same legendary high separation THX approved matrix decoder circuit as used in Panastereo cinema processors for exceptional decoding performance, free of the artifacts inherent in all other systems. The unit also uses standard high performance THX approved Panastereo CM237 or CM347 equaliser cards enabling users with Panastereo processors to re-use the surround equaliser(s) from the processor. Features of the new Panastereo SP23 include: High performance matrix decoding of centre (rear) surround information. Choice of 10 band octave (SP23-10) or 30 band 1/3 octave (SP23-30) equalisers for all three surround channels. Users with Panastereo processors can re-use the surround equaliser card from the cinema processor in the SP23 to save the cost of duplication. Provides three channel mono surround for stereo analogue soundtracks. Balanced inputs and outputs for hum and buzz free installation. Superb noise and distortion performance. SX decode on/off and input level LED indicators. CSP1200 / CP65 pin compatible 25way D automation connector. Input / output connections via plug-in Phoenix connectors. Power-off bypass and manual bypass facility. Built-in power supply module (No messy plug packs). 1U standard rack mount chassis with front accessible plug in card modules. Designed and manufactured in Australia. Fully compatible with the Dolby Digital Surround EX format planned for Star Wars and other films to follow.

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Panastereo CX230EX booth monitor

PANALOGIC Corp announces the new CX230-EX Mk II cinema monitor with extended capability for monitoring the rear surround channels provided by the Extended Surround format for installations using Digital Surround SX, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Circle Surround-EX and DTS Surround ES processors. The unit also contains a hearing aid loop monitor for inductive monitoring of the loop from hearing aid amplifiers. Features of the new Panastereo CX230-EX Mk II include: Selective monitoring of Left Front, Centre Front, Right Front, Left Surround, Left Back Surround, Right Back Surround, Right Surround, Sub Bass, and Hearing Aid Loop. Selective monitoring of processor and amplifier outputs. Full monitoring of front channel bi-amplified systems from both processor outputs and amplifier outputs. Built in 2:1 audio compression for monitoring wide dynamic range (digital) soundtracks. Front panel headphone socket for up-close detailed monitoring. Microprocessor control with 16bit digital sound level data available from a serial data output. Digital bargraph indication of auditorium sound levels which can be calibrated by the installation technician to provide a reliable indication of the true sound SPL levels in the auditorium. Full serial remote control from Panalogic Automation systems. Built-in high performance stereo 25W power amplifiers.

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Panastereo MP64 6 track mag pre amp

PANALOGIC Corp announces the new MP64 Sub-rack which can be supplied as either a 6-track Magnetic Pre-amplifier Unit or 6-Track Line Input Expander Unit. The MP64 has been designed for use in cinemas, preview theatres and film production facilities. The MP64 may be configured to contain up to 24 high performance magnetic pre-amplifier channels (4 x 6-track), or up to 24 line input channels (4 x 6-track). The MP64 may contain a mixture of 6-track magnetic pre-amplifiers and 6-track line input modules for special applications. The MP64 allows a cinema processor with a single 6-track input to be expanded for up to four 6-track inputs. Line inputs may be used for 6-track digital Features of the new Panastereo MP64 include: Flexible configuration allows the use of either magnetic pre-amplifier modules or 6-track line input modules Magnetic pre-amplifier modules allow high performance replay of 70mm 6-track and 35mm 4-track mag film formats Replay from sep mag systems for film studios and preview theatres. Magnetic inputs for up 4 x 6-track projectors, allowing configuration for two-projector systems with both 70mm and 35mm playback heads High performance digitally controlled analogue audio circuitry - no DSP circuits. State-of-the-art electronically balanced, ultra low noise magnetic preamplifiers. Adjustable playback equalisation of HF, MF and LF for each pre-amplifier. Low noise, low distorion, high headroom 6-track line input modules High quality removable Phoenix connectors Integral power supply.