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Safety lnstructions
L Read Instructions-- All the safetyand operation 9. Power Cord Protection- Power-supplycords should
instructionsshouldbe readbeforethe Carver Component be routedso that they are not likely to be walked upon or
is operated. pinchedby items placedupon or againstthem, paying
particularattention
2. RetainInstructions to cordsat plugs,
- The safetyand
convenience
operatinginstructions receptacles,and the
shouldbe kept for point wherethey
RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK
future reference. exit the Compo-
DO NOT OPEN
3. HeedWarnings- nent.
All warningson the 10.Cleaning-
CAUTION:TO REDUCETHE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK
Componentand in The Component
theseoperating DO NOT REMOVECOVER(OR BACK)
shouldbe cleaned
instructionsshould be PARTSINSIDE
NO USER.SERVICEABLE
only as recom-
followed. REFERSERVICINGTO QUALIFIEDSERVICEPERSONNEL mendedin this
4. Follow Instruc- manual.
tions- All operating I l. Non-use
and other instructions Periods-The
shouldbe followed. The lightningflashwith arrowheadsymbol
withinan equilateraltriangle is intendedto alert power cord of the
5. Water and Moisture- the userto the presenceof uninsulated Componentshould
"dangerous voltage"withinthe product's be unplugged from
The Componentshould
not be usednear water enclosure,that may be of sufficientmagnitude the outlet when un-
- for example,neara to constitutea riskof electricshockto persons. usedfor a long
bathtub,washbowl, period of time.
The exclamation pointwithinan equilateral
kitchen sink, laundry triangleis intendedto alertthe userof the 12. Object and
tub, in a wet basement, presenceof importantoperatingand main- Liquid Entry -
or neara swimming tenance(servicing) instructionsin the literature Care should be
pool, etc. accompanying the appliance. takenso that
6. Ventilation- The objects do not fall
Componentshouldbe into and liquids are
situatedso that its not spilled into the
location or position CAUTl0ll:T0 PREVENT
ELECTRIC
SHOCK, insideof the
doesnot interferewith MATCHWIDEBLADE OFPLUG
TOWIDESLOT, Component.
its proper ventilation.
For example,the
FULLY
INSERT. 13.Damage
RequiringService-
Componentshouldnot
be situatedon a bed, poUREVrrnLES
ATTElrTrolr: ElrC-
CHoCS
The Component
shouldbe serviced
sofa,rug, or similar
surfacethat may block
TRIOUES,
INTRODUIRE
LA LAMELA PLUS only by qualified
servicepersonnel
any ventilation LARGEDELAFICHE
DANSLABORNE COR. when:
openings;or placedin RESPONDANTE
DELA PRISEETPOUSSER A. The power-
a builrin installation
such as a bookcaseor
FOND.
JUSOU'AU supplycord or the
plug has been
cabinetthat may damaged; or
impedethe flow of air throughventilationopenings.
B. Objectshave fallen, or liquid has spilledinto the
7. Heat - The Componentshouldbe situatedaway from Component; or
heat sourcessuchas radiators,or other deviceswhich
C. The Componenthasbeenexposedto rain; or
produceheat.
D. The Component does not appearto operatenormally
8. Power Sources- The Componentshouldbe con- or exhibits a marked changein performance;or
nectedto a power supply only of the type describedin E. The Componenthasbeendropped,or its cabinet
theseoperationinstructionsor as markedon the Compo- damased.
nent.
14. Servicing- The usershould not attemptto service This apparatusdoesnot exceedthe ClassA/ClassB
the Componentbeyondthosemeansdescribedin this (whicheveris applicable)limits for radio noise
operatingmanual. All other servicingshouldbe emissionsfrom digital apparatusas set out in the radio
referredto qualified servicepersonnel. interferenceregulationsof the CanadianDepartmentof
Communications.
15.To preventelectric shock,do not usethis polarized
plug with an extensioncord, receptacleor other outlet ATTENTION - Le pr6sentappareilnum6riquen'6met
unlessthe bladescan be fully insertedto preventblade pas de bruits radio6lectriquesd6passantlas limites
exposure. applicablesaux appareilsnum6riquesde classA/de
classB (selonle cas)prescritesdansle rdglementsur
Pour pr6evenirles chocs6lectriquesne pas utiliser
le brouillageradio6lectrique6dict6par les ministere
cettefiche polarise6avecun prolongateur,un prise de
des communicationsdu Canada.
courantou une autre sortiede courant.sauf si les lames
peuvent 6tre ins6r6esi fond sanslaisseraucunepariie 19. Power Lines - An outdoorantennashouldbe
d d6couvert. locatedaway from power lines.
16. Groundingor Polarization- Precautionsshould 20. OutdoorAntennaGrounding- If an outside
be taken so that the groundingor polarizationmeansof antennais connectedto the receiver,be surethe
the Componentis not defeated. antennasystemis groundedso as to provide some
protectionagainstvoltagesurgesand built up static
11.lnternaUExtemalVoltageSelectors- Intemal or
charges.Section810 of the National Electric Code,
externalline voltageselectorswitches,if any, should
ANSIA.,IFPANo. 70- 1984, providesinformation with
only be resetand re-equippedwith a proper plug for
respectto propergroundingofthe mast and supporting
alternatevoltageby a qualified servicetechnician. See
structure,groundingof the lead-in wire to an antenna
an AuthorizedCarver Dealerfor more information.
dischargeunit, size ofgrounding conductors,location
18.AttachmentPlugs for AlternateLine Voltage(Dual of antenna-discharge unit, connectionto grounding
voltagemodelsonly) - Seeyour Authorized Carver electrodes,and requirementsfor the grounding
Dealerfor information on the attachmentplug for electrode.Seefigure below.
alternatevoltageuse. This pertainsto dual-voltage
units only. PORTABLE
CARTWARNING
Cartsand stands- The
Componentshouldbe used
only with a cart or stand
WARNING _ TO REDUCETHE RISK OF FIRE
that is recommendedby
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE the manufacturer.
THIS APPLIANCETO RAIN OR MOISTURE. A Componentand cart
combinationshouldbe
movedwith care. Quick
stops,excessiveforce, and
unevensurfacesmay cause
the Componentand cart
combinationto overturn_
ANTENNA
LEADIN WIRE
ANTENNADISCHARGEUNIT
(NECSECTTON 810 20)
GFOUNDING
CONDUCTORS
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE.
1 N E CS E C T T O8N10 2 1)
NOTE TO CATV INSTALLER
This reminderis to call the CATV svsteminstalleasattentionto Article820-40
POWERSERVICEGROUNDING
of the NEC that providesguidelinedfor propergroundingand inparticular,
ELECTRODESYSTEM specifiesthat the cablegroundshallbe connectedto the groundingsystem
(NECART 250,PARTH) oi the buildingas closeio the pointof cableentryas praciical.
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Assistance
Careand Service
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A MessageFrom
Bob Carver
Dear Customer, and read the instructions carefullyto fine tune
Thank you for choosing Carverelectronics. Sonic Holography@to your room'and speakers...
We at Carver Corporation realizethat there is an but the resultsare absolutelyastonishing.We get
abundanceof home electronicsfrom which to many lettersfrom Carverownerswho simply
choose.and the differencesbetweenthe various cannot live without the improvements Sonic
Holography@makeson their favorite music.
The CT:-3also includesa high-quality Digital
SynthesizedAM/FM tuner, providing clear,crisp
reception of broadcaststations.A signalstrength
meter on the front panel allows you to fine-tune
distant stations,or stationsplaguedwith noise
and other forms of distortion.
There are also a host of operatorfeaturesto
make using the CT-3 a pleasure.There are six
audio inputs to accommodatejust about any
sound source,plus three compositevideo inputs.
We have also added some conveniencetouches
that will enhancethe usefulnessof the CT-3,
such as a sleepbutton, which will turn off the
CT-3 at a pre-settime, up to 720 minutes after
it's set,automatic scanningof broadcaststations,
models are not alwaysapparentat first glance. programming of up to 3Obroadcaststations,and
CarverCorporation strivesto produce for you more. We have provided a full-featured,easy-to-
the finest in audio reproduction bquipment by use remote control that will allow you to access
integrating the latest and best technology with many of the operating functions of the CT:3
the most competitive price possible. right from your listening chair.
The CT:-3is a sophisticated,full-featured All thesefeaturesand more are packedin an
preamplifier with a state-of-the-artFM tuning attractive,compact unit that will provide the
section.It will serveasthe control centerfor the ultimate in sound reproduction.As with all
highest quality music system.At the heart of the Carvercomponents,we have usedthe highest
CT-3 is a superb reference-qualitypreamplifier quality componentsto ensureyearsof trouble-
that providesflat frequencyresponseand van- free performance.
ishingly low distortion. But with this wealth of featurescomesthe
But that's just the starting point. We've added easeof use that makesthe CT-3a true example
to the mix the unique benefitsof Carver'sSonic of Carvercraftsmanship.If you study this man-
Hologram Generator.Sonic Holography@is an ual carefully,you will soon be able to enjoy each
exclusiveCarverinvention that helps restorethe and every one of the remarkablefeaturesof the
true spatialcharacteristicsof recordings.It can CT-3tuner/preamplifier.
bring you a more realisticlistening experience The CT-3is a fine exampleof our commit-
through psychoacousticprocessingof the stereo ment to excellence.We believeits sophisticated
signals.Insteadof the flat, between-the-loud- engineeringand meticulous craftsmanshipwill
speakerimaging associate-d with conventional provide you with many yearsof listening
stereo,Sonic Holography'generatesa sonic im- pleasure.
age-a sound stage-that's remarkablybelievable
and convincing. You'll experiencea noticeable Very truly yours,
increasein sound stagedepth aswell aswidth.
Furthermore,it works with any stereosourcein-
cluding CD's,tapes,records,FM broadcastsand
video soundtracks,and doesnot require addi-
tional speakers.It DOES,however,require careful
EL G,,"^
set up and speakerplacement.In other words, to Bob Carver
get the full effect,you'll have to take some time
Unpacking Specifications
. Carefully unpack your Carver product and
keep the original carton and pacliing materials 6r Features
ror.mo\,'lng,shipment, or long_termstorage.
Upon opening the box, pleasecheck foi uny
,
damage that did not appeai on the outside of FM Tuner Sectlon
the box. If you do encounter what appearsto be Frequency Range: BZ.5-10gMHz
concealeddamage,pleaseconsult your Carver Antenna Terminals: 25 ohm coaxial input
pealg.rbeforeproceedingto further unpack or IHF Usable Sensitivity: Mono: 13.5dBf^
install the unit. (1.3pV)
S/N Ratio at 65dBf Input (A-weighted):
lmportant Paperworlr Mono: 76dB;Stereo:6gag
Image Reiection: 98MHz, 50dB
Make sureto saveyour salesreceipt.It is THD (65dBf atTOOo/o Mod): Mono:O.2o/o;
extremely important to establishthe duration Stereo,0.5olo
of your Limited Warranty, and for insurance Nternate Channel Selectivity: +40OkHz
purposes. 60dB
Next, make a note of the serial number that Stereo Separation (65dBf @ lkHz): 4OdB
is located on the back of your Carver product. Output Level (7 SkHzdeviation): 940mV
Record it in the spaceprovided below for con_
venient reference.
AM Tuner Section
Frequency Range: SZO-|7tO kHz
Model: CT-3 Sensitiwity_ (20d8 euieting) : Dummy/Loop,
15/500rrV
THD (50mV/m at 30oloMod):0.5olo
Serialnumber Selectivity:+ lOkHz:>2SdB
+2OkHz:>50dB
Purchasedat
Audio Section
Sig1Lal to Noise Ratio (IHF A-weighted):
Date Phono: 75dB at
lape Out, below air input
referenceof SmVrms at lkHz:
Line Level: 82dB at preamp Out, below
Finally, take a moment to fill out and return O.SVrmsoutput level at lkHz, with gain set
the Warranty Card that came with your Carver for unity
product and return it to CarverCorporation. It Input Sensitivity:
providesus with important information about Phono:3.5mV
you, our valued customer. Line:22OmV
Impedance:
Phono: 47 kilohms
Line: 40 kilohms
Phono Overload (lkHz, lolo THD): 120mV
Output Impedance: 1k ohm (50 ohm with
Hologram engaged)
So11c Hologram Generator Image
Resolution: 5 degreeshorizonta-i;
20 degreesvertical
Display: Fluorescent
Video Section
Out-put Level/Impedance (Vp-plohm) :
7.Ot75
Dimensions:19" x 5.25,,x lS.2S,,(4g3mmx
133mm x 387mm)
Power Requirements: l2O V/60H2, USA;
o_thervoltagesavailableas export modeis
!-e! wgight: 10.6lbs. (a.Bkg.)
Shipping Weight: 13 lbs. (5.9 tS.)
CT-3Features
T Carver'spatented Sonic Holography@for
lnstallation
improvedstereoimaging.
I Six audio inputs, three compositevideo Rear Panel
inputs.
I Sleeptimer automatically turns off the Most of the inputs and outputs on the back of
CT:3 after a selectabletime period of up the CT:-3are self-explanatory.But becauseof the
to two hours. number of possibleconnectionsyou can make,
I Includes CATV (FM) coaxial input in addi- be sureto take a few precautionsfirst. All con-
tion to standardFM/AM coaxial antenna nections to the rear panel should be made with
inputs. the power to the entire systemturned off. To
I Selectfrom up to 30 radio stationsat avoid confusion, connect one cableat a time
random. between the different components of your
T Motorized volume control can be operated system.This is the safestway to avoid cross-
directly from the remote control unit. connecting channelsor confusing signalinputs
with outputs.
Check the illustration and descriptionson this
Getting Stafted and the following pagescarefully for the correct
Here'swhat you need to begin using the CT-3 terminals. If still in doubt, vou should also check
in a home music or video system. the owner'smanual for your audio and video
1 . A SOUND SOURCE. You may use the sourcefor proper hook-up instructions.
CT:3'sown tuning section,or connect a CD 1. VHF antenna terminal (75 ohms). For con-
Player,a Turntable,a CassetteDeck, a VCR or necting a CATV cable.
laserdisc player. 2. FM antenna terminal (75 ohms). For con-
2. AN AMPLIFIER. The CT-3 will go well with necting an external FM antenna with a
most any high quality stereoamplifier-or coaxial cable.
two high quality mono amplifiers.Check the 3. AM antenna and ground terminals. For
amplifier'sinstruction manual for special connecting the suppliedAM loop antenna.
detiils on installation. Usethe terminals marked "AM" and "GND."
3. SOUND PROCESSORS.You can connect h Note: In areaswhere the suppliedAM loop
an external equalizeror Dolby Surround antenna givesunsatisfactoryresults,it is
Processorto the CT-3using the TAPEIN/ recommendedthat you connect the receiver
OUT connecting jacksat the back panel of to an outdoor antenna. Usethe AM terminal
the unit. for this. An earth grounding lead can be
4. SPEAKERS. You may selectany high connectedto the GND terminal to further
quality loudspeakers,but it is alwaysa good reduceinterference.
idea to match the power ratings of your 4. PHONO input jacks.Connect to the output
amplifier with those of your speakerfor best jacksof a turntable equipped with a moving
performance. magnet (MM) cartridge.Then connect the
5. ANTENNAS. The CT-3comeswith an FM turntable's ground wire to the GND terminal.
FeederAntenna and AM Loop Antenna that h Note: If a humming sound or other noise is
will work very well in many installations. heard when the ground wire is connected,
If you are in a difficult reception area,or disconnectthe ground wire.
Iocatedat a distancefrom your favorite 5. CD input jacks.Connect to the audio output
broadcastingstations,you may wish to jacksof your CD player.
use an external antenna or CATV FM 6. TAPEinput/output jacks.Connect the IN
connection. jacksto a cassettedeck'soutput (PLAY)iacks.
Connect the OUT iacksto the cassettedeck's
input (REC)iacks.
h Note: You may also chooseto install an ex-
ternal equalizeror Dolby Surround Processor
to theseterminals.Thev mav be switched in
and out of the circuit using ttre TAPEMONI-
TOR button on the front panel of
the CT-3.
7. TV audio input jacks.Connect to the stereo
audio output jacksof a stereoTV (if so
equipped).
8. CDV audio input lacks.Connect to the au-
dio output jacksof a laserdisc player.
9. VCR audio input/output jacks. Connect the 17. AC OUTLETS.The CT-3 has two AC outlets.
IN jacksto a VCR'saudio output jacks.Con- . The one labeled SWITCHEDwill provide
nect the OUT jacks to the VCR's audio input power only when the CT-3 is turned on or is
jacks. in stand-by mode. This outlet is useful for
10. REMOTEjacks.Connect to a component components that you use each time you play
equipped with remote (RC-5)jacks. your system. Be sure that the total power
L1-.TV video input jack. Connect to the video consumption of a component plugged into
output jack of a TV (if so equipped). this outlet does not exceed 100W The own-
12. CDV video input jack. Connect to the video er's manual or rear panel of the component
output jack of a laser disc player. you want to attach to the CT:3 will usually list
1-3.VCR video input/output jacks.Connect the power requirements.
IN jack to your main VCR'svideo output The second AC outlet in the CT:-3is
jack. Connect the OUT jack to the VCR's labeled UNSWITCHED. This outlet will pro-
video input jack. vide power as long as the CT-3 is plugged
14. TV monitor output jack (MON 1). Connect into the wall. A component connected
to a TV's video input jack. This jack outputs here may be left on all the time, or may be
the video signal from the sourceselectedby switched off with its own power switch. Be
the input selector,such as your laser disc sure that the total power consumption of a
player or VCR. component plugged into this outlet does not
15. PREAMPOUTPUTS.Useto connect a high exceed 100W.
quality stereoamplifier (or two mono ampli- Ea Note: In order to avoid possibleturn-on
fiers) to the CT-3. thumps, any component plugged into the
16. AC LINE CORD. PIuginto an AC outlet prop- UNSWITCHED outlet should be turned on
erly configured for the line voltage specifiedon BEFOREthe CT-3 is tuned on.)
the rearpanel.
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connects are available in many grades.They
have more durable plugs that make better Operation
connections, won't short out or break as
cheap patch cords may. Consult your Carver
dealerfor recommendations. Front Panel
r' Double-checkthat "left's go to left's and The following is a brief description of the
right's go to right's". It is generalpracticeto function of each of the CT-3 Preamplifier/Tuner's
use REDplugs for RIGHT channel connec- front panel buttons and controls. Note that
tions and WHITE or BLACK plugs for LEFT some switches perform two or more functions,
connections.Whatever way you choose, depending on the operating mode you're in.
remain consistentwhile hooking up all of Check the Operating instructions on the feature
your components. you want to use for more details.
Q/ Make sure that turntable input cablesare L. DISPLAYPANEL.Shows all of the active
well away from both power cords and functions of the CT-3 as labeled.These
speakerwires, to reduce the possibility of include:
induced hum. A. SIGNAL STRENGTHMETER.A fiVC-
segment display bar showing the relative
strength of an incoming broadcast station.
B. STANDBY.Indicates that the CT:3 is in
standby mode.
C. TAPEMONITOR. Lights when a TAPE
sourceis active.
D. VrDEO TNPUTS(TV LD, VCR).
E. Statusdisplay of the tuner section.
F. Wake-Up Mode and Sleeptimer
indicators.
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garbled.When AUTO is OF!, all FM stations
will be remain in mono.
16. SLEEP. This button programsthe CT-3to
turn off at a presettime. Eachpressof this
button will add 10 minutes to the time it
turns off, up to 60 minutes. After 60 min-
utes, each pressof the button will increase
the time by 30 minutes up to a total of 720
minutes.
17. TUNING/SCAN (UP/DO\4,T,1) buttons. Press
to change the tuner frequency or switch the
presetchannel. Thesebuttons work in three
different ways, depending on how you press
the buttons.
A. MANUAL TUNING. Thp and immedi-
ately releasethe button, and you will move
up and down the frequencyrange in single
steps.
B. AUTOMATIC SCAN.If vou oressthe
button for about two seconds,and then
releasethe button, vou will scanto the next
"strong" station on the FM or AM band,
either up or down, depending on which
button you press.
C. EXPRESS MODE. Holding down the
button continuously will result in a continu-
ous fast scan.When you releasethe button
(up or down) the CT-3will stop at the next
strong station that it detects.
En Note: If the TAPEbutton on the remote
control is used,the +/- buttons and the 0-9
buttons on the remote control will operate
tape deck functions insteadof tuner func-
tions. To enableTuning/Scanand station
presetselecton the remote control, simply
pressthe AM/FM button on the remote con-
trol.
18. BASS& TREBLEtone controls. In the center
detent position, the CT:-3providesflat fre-
quency response.Maximum rotation in the
clockwisedirection provides 10 dB of boost
(bassor treble);maximum rotation in the
counterclockwiseposition provides 10 dB of
cut (bassor treble).
1.9.BALANCECONTROL.Adjuststhe sound
volume balancebetween the left and right
speakers.
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Remote Control multi-purpose and can be used to operate other
RC-5cbmpatible components such as tape decks,
CD, CDV and LD players. Thesecomponents
Batteries can be interconnected via the RC-5 remote In/
Out lackson their rear Panels.
The CT-3 wirelessinfrared remote (Model
The mode in which these buttons operate is
RH-74a)requires two AAA batteries. Remove the
determined by the input sourcethat is selected.
battery compartment door on the back of the re-
If CD is the selectedinput source,then the
mote control by lifting and pulling on the tab.
multi-purpose buttons on the remote control
Insert the batteries supplied, making sure to
will operale the CD player. Multi-purpose func-
match the positive (+) and negative(-) ends with
tions are indicated in italics.
the embosseddiagram inside the battery com-
partment.
1 . STANDBY. PressingSTANDBYturns off all
functions of the CT-3 and causesthe STAND-
BY RECEIVEDLED to light. Although the
Remote Control OPeration unit is OFl, it is ready to receiveremote con-
The remote control unit will work in a range trol signals. Activating any of the remote
of approximately 2O feet in front of and about control's Input Selectbuttons while in
30 degreesto either side of the CT-3. STANDBYmode (FM/AM, Phono, CD, VCR,
If the remote control beginsto occasionally etc.)will automatically turn on the CT:3.
not respond, 1) Check the batteries;2) Make sure For STANDBYto operate, the MASTERPOW-
the infiared projection areaon the tip of the re- ER switch on the front of the CT-3 must first
mote control is clean; 3) Check the infrared be pushed in. This switch should be left ON
remote sensorsquareon the front panel of the if ybu use the STANDBYbutton to turn the
CT:3 to seeif it's dirty or blocked from direct CT-3 on and off. If you're going on vacation
line-of-sightwith the remote. or use your CT-3 only occasionally,the C-T-3
can be turned fully off by using the MASTER
POWERswitch.
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