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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
the Componentbeyondthosemeansdescribedin this
operatingmanual. All other servicingshouldbe
referredto qualified servicepersonnel.
15.To preventelectric shock,do not usethis polarized
plug with an extensioncord, receptacleor other outlet
unlessthe bladescan be fully insertedto preventblade
exposure.
Pour pr6evenirles chocs6lectriquesne pas utiliser
cettefiche polarise6avecun prolongateur,un prise de
courantou une autre sortiede courant.sauf si les lames
peuvent 6tre ins6r6esi fond sanslaisseraucunepariie
d d6couvert.
16. Groundingor Polarization- Precautionsshould
be taken so that the groundingor polarizationmeansof
the Componentis not defeated.
11.lnternaUExtemalVoltageSelectors- Intemal or
externalline voltageselectorswitches,if any, should
only be resetand re-equippedwith a proper plug for
alternatevoltageby a qualified servicetechnician. See
an AuthorizedCarver Dealerfor more information.
18.AttachmentPlugs for AlternateLine Voltage(Dual
voltagemodelsonly) - Seeyour Authorized Carver
Dealerfor information on the attachmentplug for
alternatevoltageuse. This pertainsto dual-voltage
units only.
WARNING _ TO REDUCETHE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCETO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
EXAMPLEOF ANTENNAGROUNDINGACCORDINGTO NATIONAL
STANDOFF
GROUNDCLAI\,IP INSULATION
ANTENNA
LEADIN WIRE
ANTENNADISCHARGEUNIT
(NECSECTTON
GFOUNDING
CONDUCTORS
1 N E CS E C T T O8N10 2 1)
POWERSERVICEGROUNDING
ELECTRODESYSTEM
(NECART 250,PARTH)
This apparatusdoesnot exceedthe ClassA/ClassB
(whicheveris applicable)limits for radio noise
emissionsfrom digital apparatusas set out in the radio
interferenceregulationsof the CanadianDepartmentof
Communications.
ATTENTION - Le pr6sentappareilnum6riquen'6met
pas de bruits radio6lectriquesd6passantlas limites
applicablesaux appareilsnum6riquesde classA/de
classB (selonle cas)prescritesdansle rdglementsur
le brouillageradio6lectrique6dict6par les ministere
des communicationsdu Canada.
19. Power Lines - An outdoorantennashouldbe
locatedaway from power lines.
20. OutdoorAntennaGrounding- If an outside
antennais connectedto the receiver,be surethe
antennasystemis groundedso as to provide some
protectionagainstvoltagesurgesand built up static
charges.Section810 of the National Electric Code,
ANSIA.,IFPANo. 70- 1984, providesinformation with
respectto propergroundingofthe mast and supporting
structure,groundingof the lead-in wire to an antenna
dischargeunit, size ofgrounding conductors,location
of antenna-discharge unit, connectionto grounding
electrodes,and requirementsfor the grounding
electrode.Seefigure below.
PORTABLE
CARTWARNING
Cartsand stands- The
Componentshouldbe used
only with a cart or stand
that is recommendedby
the manufacturer.
A Componentand cart
combinationshouldbe
movedwith care. Quick
stops,excessiveforce, and
unevensurfacesmay cause
the Componentand cart
combinationto overturn_
ELECTRICALCODE INSTRUCTIONSCONTAINEDIN ARTICLE
''RADIOAND TELEVISIONEQUIPMENT''
810.
810 20)
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE.
NOTE TO CATV INSTALLER
This reminderis to call the CATV svsteminstalleasattentionto Article820-40
of the NEC that providesguidelinedfor propergroundingand inparticular,
specifiesthat the cablegroundshallbe connectedto the groundingsystem
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,
Thank you for choosing Carverelectronics.
We at Carver Corporation realizethat there is an
abundanceof home electronicsfrom which to
choose.and the differencesbetweenthe various
models are not alwaysapparentat first glance.
CarverCorporation strivesto produce for you
the finest in audio reproduction bquipment by
integrating the latest and best technology with
the most competitive price possible.
The CT:-3is a sophisticated,full-featured
preamplifier with a state-of-the-artFM tuning
section.It will serveasthe control centerfor the
highest quality music system.At the heart of the
CT-3 is a superb reference-qualitypreamplifier
that providesflat frequencyresponseand van-
ishingly low distortion.
But that's just the starting point. We've added
to the mix the unique benefitsof Carver'sSonic
Hologram Generator.Sonic Holography@is an
exclusiveCarverinvention that helps restorethe
true spatialcharacteristicsof recordings.It can
bring you a more realisticlistening experience
through psychoacousticprocessingof the stereo
signals.Insteadof the flat, between-the-loud-
speakerimaging associate-d with conventional
stereo,Sonic Holography'generatesa sonic im-
age-a sound stage-that's remarkablybelievable
and convincing. You'll experiencea noticeable
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
set up and speakerplacement.In other words, to
get the full effect,you'll have to take some time
and read the instructions carefullyto fine tune
Sonic Holography@to your room'and speakers...
but the resultsare absolutelyastonishing.We get
many lettersfrom Carverownerswho simply
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,
programming of up to 3Obroadcaststations,and
more. We have provided a full-featured,easy-to-
use remote control that will allow you to access
many of the operating functions of the CT:3
right from your listening chair.
All thesefeaturesand more are packedin an
attractive,compact unit that will provide the
ultimate in sound reproduction.As with all
Carvercomponents,we have usedthe highest
quality componentsto ensureyearsof trouble-
free performance.
But with this wealth of featurescomesthe
easeof use that makesthe CT-3a true example
of Carvercraftsmanship.If you study this man-
ual carefully,you will soon be able to enjoy each
and every one of the remarkablefeaturesof the
CT-3tuner/preamplifier.
The CT-3is a fine exampleof our commit-
ment to excellence.We believeits sophisticated
engineeringand meticulous craftsmanshipwill
provide you with many yearsof listening
pleasure.
Very truly yours,
EL G,,"^
Bob Carver
 Unpacking
. Carefully unpack your Carver product and
keep the original carton and pacliing materials
ror.mo\,'lng,shipment, or long_termstorage.
Upon opening the box, pleasecheck foi uny
,
damage that did not appeai on the outside of
the box. If you do encounter what appearsto be
concealeddamage,pleaseconsult your Carver
pealg.rbeforeproceedingto further unpack or
install the unit.
lmportant Paperworlr
Make sureto saveyour salesreceipt.It is
extremely important to establishthe duration
of your Limited Warranty, and for insurance
purposes.
Next, make a note of the serial number that
is located on the back of your Carver product.
Record it in the spaceprovided below for con_
venient reference.
Model: CT-3
Serialnumber
Specifications
6r Features
FM Tuner Sectlon
Frequency Range: BZ.5-10gMHz
Antenna Terminals: 25 ohm coaxial input
IHF Usable Sensitivity: Mono: 13.5dBf^
(1.3pV)
S/N Ratio at 65dBf Input (A-weighted):
Mono: 76dB;Stereo:6gag
Image Reiection: 98MHz, 50dB
THD (65dBf atTOOo/o Mod): Mono:O.2o/o;
Stereo,0.5olo
Nternate Channel Selectivity: +40OkHz
60dB
Stereo Separation (65dBf @ lkHz): 4OdB
Output Level (7 SkHzdeviation): 940mV
AM Tuner Section
Frequency Range: SZO-|7tO kHz
Sensitiwity_ (20d8 euieting) : Dummy/Loop,
15/500rrV
THD (50mV/m at 30oloMod):0.5olo
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
improvedstereoimaging.
I Six audio inputs, three compositevideo
inputs.
I Sleeptimer automatically turns off the
CT:3 after a selectabletime period of up
to two hours.
I Includes CATV (FM) coaxial input in addi-
tion to standardFM/AM coaxial antenna
inputs.
I Selectfrom up to 30 radio stationsat
random.
T Motorized volume control can be operated
directly from the remote control unit.
Getting Stafted
Here'swhat you need to begin using the CT-3
in a home music or video system.
1 . A SOUND SOURCE. You may use the
CT:3'sown tuning section,or connect a CD
Player,a Turntable,a CassetteDeck, a VCR or
laserdisc player.
2. AN AMPLIFIER. The CT-3 will go well with
most any high quality stereoamplifier-or
two high quality mono amplifiers.Check the
amplifier'sinstruction manual for special
detiils on installation.
3. SOUND PROCESSORS.You can connect
an external equalizeror Dolby Surround
Processorto the CT-3using the TAPEIN/
OUT connecting jacksat the back panel of
the unit.
4. SPEAKERS. You may selectany high
quality loudspeakers,but it is alwaysa good
idea to match the power ratings of your
amplifier with those of your speakerfor best
performance.
5. ANTENNAS. The CT-3comeswith an FM
FeederAntenna and AM Loop Antenna that
will work very well in many installations.
If you are in a difficult reception area,or
Iocatedat a distancefrom your favorite
broadcastingstations,you may wish to
use an external antenna or CATV FM
connection.
lnstallation
Rear Panel
Most of the inputs and outputs on the back of
the CT:-3are self-explanatory.But becauseof the
number of possibleconnectionsyou can make,
be sureto take a few precautionsfirst. All con-
nections to the rear panel should be made with
the power to the entire systemturned off. To
avoid confusion, connect one cableat a time
between the different components of your
system.This is the safestway to avoid cross-
connecting channelsor confusing signalinputs
with outputs.
Check the illustration and descriptionson this
and the following pagescarefully for the correct
terminals. If still in doubt, vou should also check
the owner'smanual for your audio and video
sourcefor proper hook-up instructions.
1. VHF antenna terminal (75 ohms). For con-
necting a CATV cable.
2. FM antenna terminal (75 ohms). For con-
necting an external FM antenna with a
coaxial cable.
3. AM antenna and ground terminals. For
connecting the suppliedAM loop antenna.
Usethe terminals marked "AM" and "GND."
h Note: In areaswhere the suppliedAM loop
antenna givesunsatisfactoryresults,it is
recommendedthat you connect the receiver
to an outdoor antenna. Usethe AM terminal
for this. An earth grounding lead can be
connectedto the GND terminal to further
reduceinterference.
4. PHONO input jacks.Connect to the output
jacksof a turntable equipped with a moving
magnet (MM) cartridge.Then connect the
turntable's ground wire to the GND terminal.
h Note: If a humming sound or other noise is
heard when the ground wire is connected,
disconnectthe ground wire.
5. CD input jacks.Connect to the audio output
jacksof your CD player.
6. TAPEinput/output jacks.Connect the IN
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
IN jacksto a VCR'saudio output jacks.Con- . The one labeled SWITCHEDwill provide
nect the OUT jacks to the VCR's audio input
jacks.
10. REMOTEjacks.Connect to a component
equipped with remote (RC-5)jacks.
L1-.TV video input jack. Connect to the video
output jack of a TV (if so equipped).
12. CDV video input jack. Connect to the video
output jack of a laser disc player.
1-3.VCR video input/output jacks.Connect the
IN jack to your main VCR'svideo output
jack. Connect the OUT jack to the VCR's
video input jack.
14. TV monitor output jack (MON 1). Connect
to a TV's video input jack. This jack outputs
the video signal from the sourceselectedby
the input selector,such as your laser disc
player or VCR.
15. PREAMPOUTPUTS.Useto connect a high
quality stereoamplifier (or two mono ampli-
fiers) to the CT-3.
16. AC LINE CORD. PIuginto an AC outlet prop-
erly configured for the line voltage specifiedon
the rearpanel.
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17. AC OUTLETS.The CT-3 has two AC outlets.
power only when the CT-3 is turned on or is
in stand-by mode. This outlet is useful for
components that you use each time you play
your system. Be sure that the total power
consumption of a component plugged into
this outlet does not exceed 100W The own-
er's manual or rear panel of the component
you want to attach to the CT:3 will usually list
power requirements.
The second AC outlet in the CT:-3is
labeled UNSWITCHED. This outlet will pro-
vide power as long as the CT-3 is plugged
into the wall. A component connected
here may be left on all the time, or may be
switched off with its own power switch. Be
sure that the total power consumption of a
component plugged into this outlet does not
exceed 100W.
Ea Note: In order to avoid possibleturn-on
thumps, any component plugged into the
UNSWITCHED outlet should be turned on
BEFOREthe CT-3 is tuned on.)
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 Placement
The CT-3 is a.solid state device and can be
placed in any position including vertically. Heat,
at least in normal amounts, shouldn't be any
problem. However, be sure not to block the
CT-3'sventilation slots by setting other compo-
nents directly on top of it and make sure that it
is not placed directly above power amplifiers
that radiateheat.
Since the CT-3 is going to be directly con-
nected to your signal sources,such as a CD
player and CassetteDeck, LaserDisc player or
Videocassetterecorder,it should naturallv be
located with the rest of your stereoequipment.
Connectlon tlps
The following suggestionscan help you avoid
potential problems and general frustration later:
Component-to-component connections
r' Make sure all components are OFFbefore
making any connections.
r' Use high quality interconnects. Cheap, worn
or frayed patch cords will not only degrade
the sound, but can be a sourceof hum and
RF noise as well. Specialhigher-quality inter-

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have more durable plugs that make better
connections, won't short out or break as
cheap patch cords may. Consult your Carver
dealerfor recommendations.
r' Double-checkthat "left's go to left's and
right's go to right's". It is generalpracticeto
use REDplugs for RIGHT channel connec-
tions and WHITE or BLACK plugs for LEFT
connections.Whatever way you choose,
remain consistentwhile hooking up all of
your components.
Q/ Make sure that turntable input cablesare
well away from both power cords and
speakerwires, to reduce the possibility of
induced hum.
Operation
Front Panel
The following is a brief description of the
function of each of the CT-3 Preamplifier/Tuner's
front panel buttons and controls. Note that
some switches perform two or more functions,
depending on the operating mode you're in.
Check the Operating instructions on the feature
you want to use for more details.
L. DISPLAYPANEL.Shows all of the active
functions of the CT-3 as labeled.These
include:
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
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2. STATIONPRESETbuttons. Thesebuttons
allow you to program up to 30 AM or FM
broadcast stations into the CT:3'smemory.
After programming, pressing the appropriate
button will allow you to selectthe preset
broadcast station.
3. ONCE timer button. This control is used
along with the WAKE UP (9) button to pro-
gram timer functions for one time only.
4. DAILY timer button. This control is used
along with the WAKE uP (9) button to pro-
gram timer functions to repeat at the same
time each day.
J. FREQUENCY/PRESET button. This button
switches between frequency display and
preset number display. If a preset station is
selectedwhile in frequency display mode,
the preset number will be displayed for five
seconds;then it will return to frequency
display.
6. MEMOTy button. Instructs the CT-3 to store
broadcast station presets.
7. CLEARbutton. Stops autoscanning or preset
scanning functions.
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8. PRESETSCAN button. When pressed,each
presetbroadcast station is sampled for five
seconds,and then the next station is sam-
pled in turn. When you push the CLEAR
button (7) the station being sampled
stayson.
9. WAKE UP.Works with an external timer to
activate the CT:3 at a preset time.
10. VOLUME CONTROL. The CT:3'smaster level
control.
l-L. POWERbutton. Turns on the CT:3.
12. INPUT SELECTORS. Use to selectany audio
. or video sourceattached to the CT-3.
13. HOLOGRAM. Activates Carver'sexclusive
Sonic Holographyc circuit for true 3-dimen-
sional sound from a two-speakersystem. See
SetUp for SonicHolographyon page 18 for de-
tails on how to use this remarkable feature.
1-4.CATV FM, AM. Allows you to choose from
cable TV-derived FM, FM from an external
antenna, or AM.
L5. MODE button. This feature is activated
when FM has been selected.When AUTO is
on in the display, FM stereostations will be
received in mono if the signal is very weak or
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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
Batteries
The CT-3 wirelessinfrared remote (Model
RH-74a)requires two AAA batteries. Remove the
battery compartment door on the back of the re-
mote control by lifting and pulling on the tab.
Insert the batteries supplied, making sure to
match the positive (+) and negative(-) ends with
the embosseddiagram inside the battery com-
partment.
Remote Control OPeration
The remote control unit will work in a range
of approximately 2O feet in front of and about
30 degreesto either side of the CT-3.
If the remote control beginsto occasionally
not respond, 1) Check the batteries;2) Make sure
the infiared projection areaon the tip of the re-
mote control is clean; 3) Check the infrared
remote sensorsquareon the front panel of the
CT:3 to seeif it's dirty or blocked from direct
line-of-sightwith the remote.
If you decidenot to use the remote control,
after checking for satisfactoryperformance, re-
move the batteriesto prevent corrosion damage
and leaking.
Someof the remote control's functions are
duplicates of the CT-3 front panel functions
while others are not. Thosefunctions that are
duplicatesof front panel functions are indicated
by a white circlewith black numbers' Those
functions that are unique to the remote control
are indicated by black circleswith white letters'
Someof the remote control'sbuttons are
multi-purpose and can be used to operate other
RC-5cbmpatible components such as tape decks,
CD, CDV and LD players. Thesecomponents
can be interconnected via the RC-5 remote In/
Out lackson their rear Panels.
The mode in which these buttons operate is
determined by the input sourcethat is selected.
If CD is the selectedinput source,then the
multi-purpose buttons on the remote control
will operale the CD player. Multi-purpose func-
tions are indicated in italics.
1 . STANDBY. PressingSTANDBYturns off all
functions of the CT-3 and causesthe STAND-
BY RECEIVEDLED to light. Although the
unit is OFl, it is ready to receiveremote con-
trol signals. Activating any of the remote
control's Input Selectbuttons while in
STANDBYmode (FM/AM, Phono, CD, VCR,
etc.)will automatically turn on the CT:3.
For STANDBYto operate, the MASTERPOW-
ER switch on the front of the CT-3 must first
be pushed in. This switch should be left ON
if ybu use the STANDBYbutton to turn the
CT-3 on and off. If you're going on vacation
or use your CT-3 only occasionally,the C-T-3
can be turned fully off by using the MASTER
POWERswitch.
Note: When TV or VCR modes are selected,
the STANDBYbutton on the remote control
must be pressedfor 3 secondsor more to
turn the CT:3 OFF.
2. VOLUME DO\AIN/UP. This causesthe VOL-
UME control knob to rotate up or down.
This is used to increaseor decreasethe vol-
ume of the sound. Do not attempt to
impede the rotation of the knob by hand
while changing the volume by remote con-
trol.
3. L/R/FRONT/REAR.Thesebuttons do not op-
erate any functions related to the CT-3.
4. 1 --+10/0 Buttons. Thesebuttons areusedto
directly selectone of the thirty station pre-
sets. They operate the sameas the buttons
on the front panel.
Tapedeck- Quick Music Search(QMS)'
CD/CDV/LD players- Selecttrack number.
"+" button causes
5. Tuning/Scan(+/-). The
"-" button
the tuner to scanup and the
causesthe tuner to scandown. It operates
the sameas the TUNING SCANbuttons on
the front panel.
Tapedeck- Music Search.
Cd/CDV/LD players - Skipforward (+) or back-
ward G).
6. MEMO F/P. This button operatesthe same 8. MODE. This button operatesthe sameas
as the FREQUENCYiPRESET button on the the MODE button on the front panel, and
CT-3 front panel and causesthe display to causesthe FM reception to alternatebetween
switch between showing the station frequen- mono and stereo.
cy or the station preset number.
Tapedecks- This operatesthe MEMOry func- 9. MUTE. This button is unique to the remote
tion. It is usedto mark a point on the counter control. When pressed,the volume will
wherethe tapedeckwill stopwhenFast-For- drop to zero. Pressingthe button a second
warding or Rewinding. time will return the CT-3 to the previous
sound level.
7. AMS. For RC-5compatible tape decksand
CD players, this operatesthe Automatic Mu- 1O.ThpeDeck, CD or CDV (LD) PlayerFunc-
sic Searchfunction. When the AMS function tions. For RC-Scompatible components,
is activated, pushing Fast-Forwardor Rewind these buttons operate the following common
will causethe tape deck or CD player to stop functions:
at the beginning of each track and play 10a. Rewind <<
about ten seconds. 10b. Play
10c. Fast-Forward>>
10d. RECord
1Oe. Pause ll
10f. ReverseDirection
(for Auto-Reversetape decks
only)
109. Deck A and Deck B selectfor
dual-well (dubbing) cassette
decks.
10h. Stop

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deck, CD or CDV (LD) functions
through the CT-3, TAPEMONITOR,
CD or CDV must be selectedwith
the corresponding button on the re-
mote control. If TAPEMONITOR,
CD or CDV is selectedfrom the
front panel, the remote commands
will not go "through" to the desired
component.

11. Input SelectButtons. These

buttons operate the same as the cor-
responding buttons on the CT-3
front panel and are used to selectthe
appropriateinput source. If the CT-3
is in Stand-bymode, pressingone of
these buttons will causethe power to
turn back on.

Operations
Basic operation
1 . Setthe VOLUME control to minimum.
2. Pressthe MASTERPOWERswitch to turn on
the power.
If the MASTERPOWERswitch is already
on, use an INPUT selector,AM, FM, or CATV
button.
3. Choosethe desiredaudio or video sound
sourcefrom the INPUT selectorbuttons.
4. If the tuner function is selected,pressthe
TLINING UP and DO\ /Nbuttons to tune in
the desiredstation.
t. Adiust the volume with the VOLUME
control. If necessary,
you can adjust the
sound quality with the tone controls
(BASS/TREBLE).
MODE button operation
When "AUTO" is lit: Stereobroadcastsare
automatically receivedin stereoand the
"STEREO"indicator will light.
To switch to monaural, pressthe MODE
button so that 'AUTO" indicator goesout.
Sonic Holography@
HOLOGRAM (13) activatesthe CT-3'sSonic
Hologram Generator.Sonic Holography@can re-
storethe 3-dimensionalityof a live performance
through specialsignal cancellationand time
delay circuitry. It works with any stereosource,
including CDs, records,tapes,stereovideo tapes
and laserdiscs.
Note: For maximum effect, the CT:3'sSonic
Holography@sound processingsystemrequires
careful set-upand adjustment of your speakers.
Pleaseconsult the SONIC HOLOGRAPHYG'
section on page 18 of this manual before ex-
perimenting with the HOLOGRAMbutton.
Presetting Stations
With the CT:3,you can presetup to 30
stationsin any order.You can selectany com-
bination of FM, AM or CATV stations.
For your convenience,the CT-3'sbuilt-in
memory will storepresetsfor up to three days
after the unit has been disconnected.
Manual presetting
1 . SelectAM, FM or CATV from the TUNER
MODE buttons.
2 . Pressthe FREQUENCY/PRESET
to get the
frequency display.
3. PressUP or DO\tVN to tune to the desired
frequency.
4. PressMEMO. The MEMOTyindicator flashes
for about five seconds.
5. While the MEMOTy indicator is flashing,
pressthe presetbutton where you want to
store the station. For example, for storing a
broadcaststation at preset24, pressnumber
"2" al'd then number " 4." A quick way to
set
singledigit numbers (such as "5") is to enter
"0" followed by the number "5." This
avoids
the five second delay until the single-digit
presetis storedin memory.
6. Repeatsteps 1 through 5 for programming
more presets.
Auto presetting
This function allows you to selectstation
presetswhen the CT:-3is in the AUTOMMIC
SCANNINGmode.
1. SelectAM, FM or CATV from the TUNER
MODE buttons.
2. Pressthe FREQUENCY/PRESET button to get
the frequency display.
3. Pressand hold down the MEMO button.
4. Pressand then releasethe UP button and
releasethe MEMO button. The CT:-3'stuner
will store the station to which you first tuned
into presetmemory position 1. Then it will
scan until it finds a strong broadcast station
and play a sampleof it.
t. If you want to preset that station, do noth-
ing. The station will be stored in memory
and assignedthe next consecutivepreset
number. Scanning will continue through the
selectedbroadcastband.
6. If you don't want to store the station you're
listening to as a preset,just pressthe UP/
SCAN button again to continue scanning.
7. After you've presetall selectedstationsin
one broadcastband (sayFM), you may chose
another broadcastband (AM, for example)
with the TUNERMODE button, and con-
tinue to selectpresetsuntil the maximum
number of 30 presetsis reached.
Erasinga preset station
1. Selectthe presetnumber you want to delete.
2. PressMEMO and then CLEAR.The Preset
will be erased.
"Samplinq" Stations with
Presei Scin
The CT:-3can sample presetbroadcaststations
for 5 secondseach,to allow you to locate a de-
siredstation.
1. Pressthe PRESET SCANbutton.
2. The PRESET SCANindicator light will begin
to flash.
3. Pressthe UP or DO\AIN buttons to begin
scanning through the presets.
4. When you find the station you want to lis-
ten to, pressO/CLEAR.
Playing a tape
1. Turn on the cassettedeck and the CT:-3.
2. PressTAPEMONITOR on the CT:3 or TAPE
on the remote control unit.
3. PressPLAYon the cassettedeck.
4. Adjust the sound level using the VOLUME
control. Adjust the sound quality using the
tone (BASS/TREBLE) controls.
Recording a tape
L. Pressone of the input selectorbuttons to
choose the sound sourcefrom which you
wish to record, such as AM/FM/CATV CD,
PHONO and so forth.
2. Load a blank cassetteinto the tape deck, and
make the desired adjustments for tape type
noise reduction and other settings.Put the
deck into the REC/PAUSEmode.
3. PressPLAYon the sound sourceor choose
the desiredtuner playback mode on the
CT-3.The sound you are hearirlg is the
SOURCE.
4. Adjust recording levels on your cassettedeck
according to the instructions in the owner's
manual for that unit.
s. If you have a three-head cassettedeck that
allows for tape/sourcemonitoring of the
recorded signal, you can pressthe TAPE
MONITOR button on the CT:-3to check the
playback quality as recording is in progress.
Playing video sound
1 . Turn on the video source(such as a VCR,
laser disc player or TV monitor).
2. PressTV/VID 1, CDV/VID 2 OR TV/VID 3 on
the front panel of the CT:3 or on the remote
control unit. The matching indicator light
will appearon the CT:3'sdisplay panel.
3. Start the video sourceand then adjust the
CT:3'svolume, tone and balancecontrols to
your own taste.
e/ To switch among video sources,simply press
the appropriateinput on the front panel of
the CT:-3.
Vldeo dubbing
1. Turn on your video SOURCE(useVID 1 or
VID 2), and your TARGETVCR, the one to
which you want to record (connected to
VID 3). Also turn on your TV monitor and
the CT-3.
2. Choose the desiredvideo source(TVIVID 1
or CDV/VID Q)via the front panel or remote
control.
3. "Cue up" the tape or laserdisc to the point
at which you want to start recording. Now
pressthe PAUSEbutton if available.
4. PressPLAYon the SOURCEand RECORDon
the TARGETdeck.
StereoTV sound through your
main speakers
To play stereotelevision, you need a stereo
capableTV with stereoaudio outputs.
1. Be certain the TV set'saudio outputs are at-
tached to the "TV" audio inputs of the CT:3.
3. Turn on both units.
3. Tune in the station/program on the TV and
adiust the CT:3'svolume, tone and balance
controls to your own taste.
r' To switch to a VCR, pressthe appropriate
input selection button on the CT-3.
r' Pleasenote that the TV's own volume con-
trol in some casesmay affect its output level.
If the playback level on the CT-3 is too high
or too low at your normal volume setting,
it's possiblethat the TV's volume control
may have to be adjustedaswell. Check the
TV owner's manual for further information.
Wake-up & Timer Functions
1. PressWAKE UP.The Wake Up indicator on
the CT:3'sdisplay panel will begin to flash.
2. While "Wake-Up" is lit, pressMEMO. The
"Memo" indicator will flash, and SELwill
appear in the alphanumeric display.
3. Selectthe desiredinput source.For AM or
FM, just pressthe number on the preset.
4. When Phono, CD or CDV are selected,
NUMBR will appear in the display. Enter the
desired program number with the numbered
buttons (when using components connected
to the RC-5remote jacks).
J. Wait until the display readsONCE. Then
pressI/ONCE or 2/DAILY (presetbuttons 1
and2), depending on whether you want to
turn on the receiver just once or every day at
the sametime.
6. The "Wake Up" indicator will light up once
again to confirm your setting.
7. Setthe timer and leave the CT:3'spower
button on.
Erasewake-up mode
1 . PressWAKE IJP once,and then pressCLEAR.
2. Wake up settings will now be erased.
Setting the sleeptimer
The CT-3 can be set to turn off after a preset
period of time, using its built-in timer.
1. While the CT-3is on, pressthe SLEEPbutton
2. You may now pressthe SLEEPbutton one or
more times to storethe amount of time the
CT:3 is to play before it shuts down'
The first time you push the SLEEPbutton,
10 minutes will be set.This time will increase
by ten minutes for each time you pressthe
SLEEPbutton, up to 6 times total. The 7th
time you push the button, it will increasethe
setting to 90 minutes. The 8th time, it will
increaseto the maximum of two hours. If
you pressthe button a 9th time, the setting
returns to 10 minutes.
3. After the sleeptimer has been set, it can be
cancelled by simply pressingthe SLEEPbut-
ton again. The SLEEPindicator will go off in
the display.
Set-Upfor
SonicHolography-
After installing and connecting the CT-3 to
the rest of your stereosystem,you'll probably be
tempted to begin playing music and experiment-
ing with Sonic Holography.'We urge you to
resist this temptation for the moment. If you
decide to try it arrryay, not much will happen
becauseyou're only part way there. Successful
Sonic Holography'depends on proper loud-
speakerplacement and other important factors.
Readthe following section and follow the
instructions and recommendations exactly.
Note: Since the recommendations of speaker
manufacturers for ideal placement can vary
widely, it is a good idea to rdad the owner's man-
ual for your speakersas well at this point. You
may have to adapt the set-up somewhat to pro-
vide the most pleasing performance when using
Sonic Holography.'
Initial Loudspeaher
Chair Placenient
Making Sonic Holography@work properly
requires attention to many factors that usually
aren't problemsor considerationsfor normal
stereoplayback. The two most important fac-
tors are 1) accuraterelationshipsbetweenthe
loudspeakersand the listening chair, and 2) deal-
ing with reflected sound from surfacesin the
listening room.
The real keys to this processare the relation-
ships between the loudspeakersand chair. While
minimizing room reflectionsis almost asimpor-
tant, a musicalimagein SonicHolography@ will
never occur unlessthe loudspeaker/listeningchair
relationship is achievedaccuratelyand correctly.
It might seemimpractical, or a lot of trouble
and effort, but you'll be amply rewarded by the
stunningly live imaging Sonic Holography'
brings to your favorite music.
BasicSet-UpSteps
To perform the set-up, you'll need a tape mea-
sure and listening chair. Referto the figure above
and follow this S-stepprocedure:
1. Make surethe loudspeakersare away from
side and rear walls as shown in the drawing.
2. Move the loudspeakersso they are exactly
six feet apart and on a direct axis with the
listening chair, with direct sound from both
speakers.
3. Adjust the toe-in of the speakersso that the
inner edgeis ONE INCH closerto you than
the outer edge.
4. Placeyour listening chair so that it is not
directly againstthe rear wall of the listening
room.
5. Carefully measurethe distancefrom the
CENTERof the left speaker'stop woofer to
the CENTERof the listening chair. Repeat
the measurementfor the right speaker.
Adjust the chair so that both distances
(D1 and D2 in the illustration on the pre-
vious page) are exactly the same.Accuracy
within one-quarterinch is desired.
The goal of thesestepshas been to place the
listening chair at a point equally distant from
both speakers.This placesa seatedlisteneron
what can be calledthe "stereoaxis." Being on
this acousticcenterlineis very important to hear-
ing a musical image in Sonic Holography.@ If
you've followed the above instructions, a seated
listenerin the chair should have a ready-made
window for initial experimentswith the Sonic
Holography@Sound ProcessingSystem.You'll
probably have to make some minor adjustments
but this should get things going.
A Properly Functioninq lmaqe
'
In Sodictlolographyt'
Beforelistening ^tosome musical selectionsin
Sonic Holography,'you should know what you
will be listening for. With correctly positioned
loudspeakersand listening chair, the Sonic
Hologram Generator system should causemusi-
cal instruments and other sound sourcesto
spreadout in a large 45o to 95oarc in front of
you. Sound imageswill appear to the left and
right, extending well beyond the limits of the
loudspeakersand, occasionally,all the way to the
extreme left and right. You'll be able to perceive
a sonic stagedepth of 10 to 20 feet with sound
images clearly floating behind and, from time-
to-time, in front of the loudspeakers.You can
actually turn your head and look at the sound
images.Theseimageswill seemto stay put in
space.Somesound imagesmay even seemto
clearly emergefrom outside the walls of the
listening room.
A "Test Flight"
So far, this section has discussedthe "nuts and
bolts" of Sonic Holography.@ If you've correctly
establishedthe initial relationshipbetweenthe
loudspeakersand the listening chair, you should
be able to experienceSonic Holography@almost
right away.
First, take a couple of minutes to "preflight
check" vour stereosvstem:
1. Visually check out and confirm that all
components are connected in phase (all
left-channel outputs to left-channel inputs,
right-channel outputs to right-channel
inputs).
2. Check and confirm that the loudspeakersare
properly wired in-phase(positive"+" loud-
speakeroutputs on the amplifier should be
connected to the positive terminals on the
loudspeakers;negative "-" outputs to nega-
tive terminals on the loudspeakers).
3. If your system has an external equalizer to
flatten room response,we recommend that
you switch it out of the CT-3'ssignalpath.
Wait until you've had a chance to experience
and experiment with Sonic Holography@
before re-equalizing the room. Room re-
sponsewill also be altered by any sound
treatments used to reduce room reflections,
so wait until all phasesof the set-up are com-
plete to savetime and trouble.
4. If you are using a record for a sound source,
inspect the phono stylus and cartridge for
proper phasing, wear, and tracking. A car-
tridge/stylusin poor shapecan upset the
balanceof the program material before it
getsto the rest of the stereosystem.This can
 simulate certain acoustic problems that cause
strong one-sideimaging, with weak imaging
on the other side.You might chooseto ex-
periment with a CD or cassettefirst until
proper sonic balanceis achieved.
5. Setthe CT-3'sBALANCEcontrol to "center."
Setthe two tone controls to their center (12
o'clock) position.
6. Pressthe CT:3'sHOLOGRAMbutton.
7. Play a stereorecording with only a few in-
struments and the human voice for first-time
attempts at Sonic Holography.
You should now hear Sonic Holography@in
action.
FineTuning
Carefully adjusting the following speaker
parameterswill result in the best possibleholo-
graphic image:
L. Tilt-back angle (wherepossible)and toe-in
angles.
2. Distanceof speakersand listening chairs
from back walls.
3. Room reflections.
Tilt-back and toe-in angles.
If you are in"a seatedposition, decreasingthe
tilt-back angle of most typical speakerswill result
in more high frequency and lessmidrange
energyat your listening position. It will also
lower the soundstagecloserto the ground. If
you are in a standing position, these effectsare
reversed.Decreasingthe tilt will result in less
high frequency energy and will bring the mid-
range slightly forward.
It is possibleto find a tilt-back angle that will
allow the tonal balanceto remain unchanged
from sitting to standing.This specificangle
may or may not result in the preferredtonal bal-
ance.We recommend that you determineyour
favorite tilt-back anglewhile seated.But remem-
ber, changing the tilt angle will also change
the height of the sonic image.The lesstilt, the
lower the image.Increasingthe tilt anglewill,
however,often enhancethe dimensionality of
the soundstage.
Toe-in (the lateral angl^eof the speakers)also
affectsSonic Holography@. When experimenting
with speakerangle,make surethat the speakers
are equally toed in. This can be done by mea-
suring the distance from the inner and outer
cornersto the back wall of the listening room.
hnportant: Tilting is not recommended for
someloudspeakerdesigns.When in doubt,
check the loudspeakerowner'smanual first for
recommendedinstallation procedures.
Dlstance from back wall.
The purpose of keeping the loudspeakersaway
from the walls is to provide a direct, speaker-
to-ear sound path with a minimum of extra,
unwanted reflections off surfacesin the room.
Just as the second-soundarrivals confuse the ear
in normal stereoplayback, early arrivals of re-
flected sound can further confuse the issueand
ruin attempts at creating holographic images.
Always keep in mind the importance of accurate
loudspeaker/listeningchair relationships,keep-
ing the loudspeakersrelatively closetogether
(three to five feet, center-to-center).
Room reflections.
For the best possiblesonic hologram genera-
tion, the areaaround and behind your speakers
should be relatively dead. If the back and side
walls are too reflective, they may generateaddi-
tional sound reflections which can interfere with
Sonic Holography.@
The object of acoustically treating the listen-
ing room is to createwhat's known as a "live
end/dead end" configuration. This design makes
the areaaround the loudspeakersacoustically
"dead," while the areaaround the listener is kept
"live." Thus random sound reflectionsreach a
listener long after the direct sound, establishing
a uniform sound field. The reflections most in
need of correction in your listening room are the
usually strong, side-wall reflections that originate
from surfacesnear each loudspeaker.
Any treatment should be applied to the wall
extending two feet above and below the mid-
range and high-frequency loudspeakerelements,
standing two to three feet from the leading edge
of the loudspeakercabinet.The treatment itself
may be quite simple. Often, full book casesor
record shelves,hear.y fabric hangings, or draper-
ies made of hear.ymaterial, will work well as an
acoustictreatment for many sifuations. Sound
panelsmade from cork or acousticaltile can be
coveredwith a variety of other sound-absorbing
materials,too.
Since side-wall sound treatments are relatively
small (usually lessthan four feet by'four feet),
you could use attractive grill cloths or foam
panelsto improve the appearance.But loud-
speakergrill cloths or covers are not, obviously,
effective sound absorbers.Scrapcarpeting can
be effective when used with other sound-
absorbingmaterials.
Be sure to deal with room reflections equally.
If you eliminate the reflections from one wall
and not the other, the resulting reflections will
createan audible imbalance in the holographic
image.The sound imageswill be well-defined
on one side while smearedot fuzzy on the un-
treatedside.
 The wall directly behind the loudspeakers
should also be as nonreflective as possible,
especiallyif loudspeakershave been placed
a less-than-idealdistanceaway from it. If there's
a large window between the loudspeakers,it
should be covered with heary draperiesto
reducereflectionsoff the glass.Of course,if
there's no window to worrv about, a wall can be
treatedwith sound-deadeningpanels,or just
book shelvesand record cabinetsextending
vertically as high as possible,and completely
betweenthe loudspeakers.
Sound reflecting off a bare wood or tile floor
can also reduce the Sonic Hologram effect even if
the loudspeakersare properly elevatedon stands.
The only possiblesolution here is to cover the
floor with shagor plush pile carpeting. If install-
ing wall-to-wall carpeting isn't on your agenda
when installing your new Carver CT:3, use a rug
made from similar materialsthat extends from
the baseof each loudspeakerstand to a foot short
of the listening chair. Upholstered,low furniture,
placed somewhat in front of the loudspeakers,
can also break up floor reflections.
Loudspeaker Desiqns
and Eirly Reflecti5ns
The Sonic HolographyoSound Processing
Systemusessignal delays of a fraction of a milli
second.In some loudspeakers,reflectionswith
similar delays can be causedby protruding edge
moldings, grillwork, and other front surface
irregularities^thatmight dilute an image in Sonic
Holography.@
Most modern loudspeakersuse sound ab-
sorbing materials,rounded corners,or even
unconventional designsto reducetheseearly
reflections.In all fairness,most loudspeakers
with "conventional" front panelswon't have
any seriousreflection problems that could hurt
or weaken holographic images.However,if
sound images remain fuzzy, even with close
attention to all other factors,there'sa possibility
it could be the result of early reflection off front-
panel irregularities.The solution to this problem
consistsof placing a cut-out of felt around the
various elementsin your loudspeakers.
About Soni< Holography@
Sonic Holography@is a complex method of
processingstereosignalsthat correctsthe basic
imaging flaw inherent in conventional stereo
playback.
The problem with conventional stereoplay-
back is that both earshear the output of both
loudspeakers.In order to understandwhy this
is a problem, a comparison must be made be-
tween the way we hear a stereorecording of a
live event played back through loudspeakers,
as opposedto hearing an actual sonic event.
During a live musical event, each ear receives
one sound arrival. The timing of these arrivals is
processedby your brain and converted to infor-
mation about where the music is coming from.
In conventional stereo,the recordedsound of
the music is reproduced by both left and right
loudspeakers.If your left ear ONLY got a sound
arrival from the left speakerand your right ear
ONLY got a sound arrival from the right speakeq
we wouldn't need Sonic Holography.@Unfor-
tunately, each ear hearsBOTH speakers. This
results in each ear getting an extra, confusing
sound arrival of information that contradicts the
original position of the musicians.The bestyour
brain can do is "construct" a fuzzy "stefeo"
image.This problem of FOURtotal arrivalsis,
by the way, why stereois so much more pro-
nounced when you listen to isolated stereo
headphones.
To review what we've covered so far: In real
life a sonic event can never createmore than
TWO sonic arrivals: One at the left ear and one
at the right ear.Stereoplayback through speakers
causesFOUR arrivals. Those extra, second-sound
arrivals confuse our ear/brain system, masking
clues as to the exact positioning of the sound
sources.
The CT:3'sSonic Hologram Generator
eliminates the extra sonic arrivals that occur
in conventional stereoplayback. This is
accomplished by cancelling out the unwanted
second-soundarrivalsfrom each loudspeaker
to the opposite-sideear.Eachear is then free
to concentrateits attention on the same-side
loudspeaker.In other words, your left ear hears
just the left loudspeaker;your right ear hearsjust
the right loudspeaker.
This is accomplishedby electronically-gener-
ated crosstalksignals from each stereochannel.
The signalsyour new CT:3 receivergenerateare
virtually identical to the unwanted acoustic sec-
ond-arrivals that confuse our ear/brain systems.
The difference is that they're phase inverted.
When thesemirror-signalsare reproducedby the
loudspeakers, they cancelthe acousticcrosstalk
signals arriving from the opposite loudspeaker.
Of course,this is a very simplified explanation of
how the Sonic Holography@Sound Processing
Systemworks. In addition to electroniccrosstalk
signals,the CT-3usesdelay timing and filtering
circuits for creating the same types of filtering
and delay causedby our heads.

Troubleshooting
Guide
If you're having trouble or suspecta problem,
first of all: DON'T PANIC! Sit back, take a deep
breath, and try some simple troubleshooting.
More likely than not, the problem lies elsewhere
in the system-not with the CT-3.
No sound.
1. CT-3 power off.
2. Line cord is either disconnectedor loosely
connected.
3. Poor fit between plug and wall receptacle.
4. Power off at wall receptacle.(Check with
testeror lamp.)
No sound (power OK and on).
L. CT-3 set to inactive source.
2. Tapeor video button is pushed in with no
tape running.
3. Selectedinput not functioning.
4. Programsourceis maladjusted.For example,
tuner is between stations,tape is on a blank
segment,CD player is in pause.
J. Amplifier not turned on or not working.
6. Amplifier not hooked up to CT:3.
7. Be certain that the loudspeakersare properly
connected to your amplifier.
Sound ls very faint, even with volume
control all the way up.
1. Wrong input selectorbutton has been
pushed.
2. CD player or other sound sourcewith inde-
pendent volume conlrol is turned down.
No sound in one channel.
1. Defective cable from signal sourceto
CT-3.
2. C?3 BALANCEcontrol fully clockwise or
counter-clockwise.
3. Amplifier not turned on or not working.
4. Amplifier not hooked up to CT-3.
5. Speakerfuseblown.
Loud howl, squeal or whistle.
1. TAPEMONITOR is engagedwhile micro-
phones are connectedto tape deck for
recording.
Solo voices or instruments sound thln, shrlll
or distorted.
'1,.
Tieble controls set to maximum boost.
2. Phono cartridge wired out of phase.
3. Speakersare connectedout of phase.
No sound when AM or FM is selected.
1. No AM loop antenna has been connected.
2. No FM dipole or external antenna has been
connected.
No picture from TV monitor.
1. Correct VIDEO input has not been selected.
2. Video component is not turned on.
3. Video component has been connected
incorrectly.
Scanning mode will not stop at any stations.
1. No FM antenna connectedor it is too small
to pick up any signals.
Hum and noise.
1,. Defective signal cables.
2. Improper fit between the signal cable plug
and sockets.
3. Signal cableshave been routed too closely to
AC cables,power transformers, motors or
TV sets.
4. Turntable or cassettedeck may be oriented
in such a way that it is picking up induced
hum from internal AC wall wiring. Change
component's position slightly.
Intermittent noise, statlc or hum caused by
RFI interference from CB, TV or radio.
L. Determine where the RFIis entering the
systemby disconnecting individual sound
sources,then the CT:-3.
2. Useinterconnect cableswith better shield-
ing. Check with your Carver dealer.
Remote control doesn't work.
1. Batteriesor dead or missing.
2. Remotecontrol unit is too far or at too
much of an angle in relation to CT-3 to
work properly.
3. Remotesensoron CT-3 or remote control is
dirty.
Care and Service
Assistance
Care
You'll want to wipe off the CT:3'sfront panel
and chassisfrom time-to-time with a soft, dry
cloth. If you have something stubborn to
remove,use a mild dish soapor detergent
sparingly applied to a soft cloth. Don't use
alcohol, ammonia, or other strong solvents.
Service Assistance
We suggestthat you read the LIMITED WAR-
RANTY completely to fully understand your
warranty/service coverage.Pleasepromptly com-
plete and return the WARRANTYREGIS-
TRATION CARD. Also be sure to savethe salesre-
ceipt in a safeplace. It will be necessaryfor
warranty service.
If your CT-3 should require service,we suggest
you first contact the Authorized Carver Dealer
from whom you purchased it. Should the Dealer
be unable to take care of your n€eds,you may
contact the CARVERTechnical ServiceDepart-
ment by writing to us at the factory address
shown at the right. We will then direct you to
the nearestin our national network of Autho-
rized Warranty ServiceCenters,or give you
detailed instructions on how to return the
product to us for prompt action.
If you should have questions or comments,
pleasewrite to the factory addressgiven below.
Pleaseinclude the model and serialnumber of
your Carver product, your complete addressand
a daytime phone number.
Factory Address
Carver Corporation ServiceDepartment
P.O.Box1237
Lynnwood, WA 98046-1237
(206) 775-624s
Patent 6r Trademark Notice
The circuitry and application of the CARVER
Sonic Holography@Sound ProcessingSystem
are protected by United StatesPatent Number
4,218,585and correspondingforeign patents.
@ 1992 All rights reserved.CARVERCORPORA-
TION, P.O.Box 7237,Lvnnwood, WA 98046
(206)77s-r2o2,
Part #990-20156-00Rev.B
Publication#920501-B.
Carver constantly strives to incorporate new
methods, materials, and technologies in order to
further improve the quality of our products.
Thus all specificationsare subject to change
without notice.
Written and produced in the United Statesof
America.
Printed inJapan.
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