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Audio Design Associates Cinema Reference Mach II PTM-6150 Installation Manual

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PRIL 2002
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EFERENCE
Mach II
Version 3.46
Installation
Manual
602-610 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY, 10605, www.ada-usa.com, 1-800-HD-AUDIO, Fax (914) 946-9620

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  • Page 1 ELEASED PRIL 2002 INEMA EFERENCE Mach II Version 3.46 Installation Manual 602-610 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY, 10605, www.ada-usa.com, 1-800-HD-AUDIO, Fax (914) 946-9620...

  • Page 2: Important Caution

    230V SETTING, CONSULT YOUR DEALER BEFORE PLUGGING THE UNIT IN. IN A CASE WHERE THE 230V SETTING WOULD BE NEEDED, AUDIO DESIGN ASSOCIATES WILL NOT PROVIDE A POWER CORD FOR THE UNIT. THEREFORE, THE USER MUST CONSULT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER OR ADA TO OBTAIN THE PROPER POWER CORD, AS WELL.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety Instructions & Electrical Warning ... 1 AC Connections ... 4 Power Amplifier (& Powered Subwoofer) Connections... 5 Introduction - Front Panel Controls & Displays ... 6 Power On, Mute, Off, & Master Volume Control ... 7 Input Selector ... 8 Record Selector ...
  • Page 4 Manufactured under license from DTS Technology, LLC. DTS Digital Surround is a trademark of DTS Technology LLC. ©2002, Audio Design Associates, Inc. All rights reserved. Technical data and information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 5: Ac Connections

    AC Connections AC Connection Before you plug your Cinema Reference into an AC outlet, make certain that the voltage selector switch is set to the proper position. The Cinema Reference’s safety fuse is set to match the voltage selector’s setting. There are two voltage selector switches and two safety fuse holders.

  • Page 6: Power Amplifier (& Powered Subwoofer) Connections

    Power Amplifier (& Powered Subwoofer) Connections Audio Connections The Cinema Reference Mach II’s Audio Outputs are clearly marked in a white field on the back of the unit. ADA strongly suggests not using directional interconnects that lift the grounds. This diagram includes ADA’s PTM-8150 Eight Channel Power Amplifier.

  • Page 7: Introduction - Front Panel Controls & Displays

    ADA strongly recommends spending some time familiarizing yourself with the units many functions and fea- tures. For those who wish to customize their home theater system, the Cinema Reference Mach II is also equipped to be configured to operate ideally in almost any environment and with many varying source components.

  • Page 8: Power On, Mute, Off, & Master Volume Control

    Power On, Mute, Off, & Master Volume Control When the Cinema Reference is off, turning any knob or pushing any knob other than the Volume knob will cause the Cinema Reference’s center LCD display to indicate: PUSH VOLUME FOR POWER ON To turn on the Cinema Reference, providing the unit is not in Mute, press the Volume knob once.

  • Page 9: Input Selector

    Input Selector Front View Dial In New Input Turn the Input Selector knob until the second line of the LCD display reads the component you wish to select. As you turn the knob, you will notice that the top line of the display still indicates the current source in play.

  • Page 10: Record Selector

    Record Selector The Cinema Reference Mach II incorporates a record selector that operates independently from the actual source component selected for the home theater room. This record selector can be used in several ways. Use the Record Selector to send audio and video signals from a particular component to a recording device (i.e.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel Connections

    Rear Panel Connections Composite Video S-Video Inputs (8) Inputs (4) "Dolby", "Pro Logic", & the double-D Symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,764, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other worldwide patents issued and pending.

  • Page 12: Out Of The Box Input Configuration

    Out of the Box Input Configuration The Cinema Reference Mach II is an incredibly flexible home theater controller that can accommodate a wide array of components. For easy and quick setup, one can use the “Out of the Box” input configurations shown on the following pages.

  • Page 13: Dvd Player Connection

    DVD Player Connection The Out of the Box input configuration for a DVD player is set to use the digital coaxial audio output of the DVD player as most DVD players have this type of RCA jack. PCM/AC-3/DTS Video S-Video Digital Out Video Cable (When driving the TV with...

  • Page 14: Dvd Audio/Sacd Player Connection

    DVD Audio/SACD Player Connection The Out of the Box input configuration also has provisions for a DVD Player that is capable of playing DVD Audio and/or SACD. These multi-channel high-resolution discs are designed to offer superior sound quality. Because of concerns regarding copy-protection, the decoding of the material actually takes place in the DVD player.

  • Page 15: Dss Receiver Connection

    DSS Receiver Connection The Out of the Box input configuration for a DSS receiver is set to use the optical digital audio output of the DSS receiver as most DSS receivers have this type of TOS-Link jack. In the event your DSS receiver features a digital audio coaxial jack, you may wish to use this connection instead of the optical connection.

  • Page 16: Dss Receiver Connection - Coaxial Connection

    DSS Receiver Connection - Coaxial Connection Digital Video Audio Out Video Cable (When driving the TV with S-Video or component video, this cable is still required to drive the Cinema Reference’s LCD display. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", & the double-D Symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

  • Page 17: Dvr/Pvr Connection

    DVR/PVR Connection The Out of the Box input configuration for a DVR (Digital Video Recorder) are sometimes called PVRs (Personal Video Recorders). There are several different models available and the diagram below shows connection of the most basic type of models. These units feature analog audio outputs along with both composite video and S-Video outputs.

  • Page 18: Dvr/Pvr With Digtial Audio & Vga Video Connection

    DVR/PVR with Digtial Audio & VGA Video Connection The Out of the Box input configuration for a DVR provides for analog audio connections. This configu- ration, in addition to composite video and S-Video, is also setup for VGA video. As such, if you are using an advanced DVR, one that also features a VGA video output (i.e.

  • Page 19: Vcr Connection

    VCR Connection The Out of the Box input configuration for a VCR permits for both composite and S-Video as well as right and left analog audio. Use inputs number 4. Stereo Video Audio Out Audio Cable Video Cable (When driving the TV with S-Video or component video, this cable is still required to drive the Cinema...

  • Page 20: Digital Or Hdtv Cable/Tv Tuner Connection

    Digital or HDTV Cable/TV Tuner Connection The Out of the Box input configuration for Cable/TV tuners provides for analog audio connections along with composite video. If you are using a HDTV tuner instead of a cable TV tuner, you will need to alternate the audio input configuration for the CABLE/TV 5 input label.

  • Page 21: Cd Player Connection

    CD Player Connection The Out of the Box input configuration for CD Player provides for analog audio connections. Connect your line-level audio outputs from your CD player to the Cinema Reference Mach II’s Analog Audio input #6. Stereo Audio Out Audio Cable "Dolby", "Pro Logic", &...

  • Page 22: Cd Player Digital Connections

    CD Player Digital Connections CD Player Digital Audio TOS-Link Connection CD PLAYER Opitcal Digital Stereo Audio Out Audio Out "Dolby", "Pro Logic", & the double-D Symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,764, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other worldwide patents issued and pending.

  • Page 23: Tuner (Radio) Connection

    Tuner (Radio) Connection The Out of the Box input configuration for a Radio Tuner provides for analog audio connections. Connect your line-level audio outputs from your Tuner to the Cinema Reference Mach II’s Analog Audio input #7. Stereo Audio Out Audio Cable VGA¥...

  • Page 24: Multi-Room System Connection

    Multi-Room System Connection The Out of the Box input configuration for a Multi-Room System provides for analog audio connec- tions. Connect your line-level audio outputs from your Multi-Room System to the Cinema Reference Mach II’s Analog Audio input #2. Stereo Audio Out Audio Cable "Dolby", "Pro Logic", &...

  • Page 25: Video Game Connection

    Video Game Connection The Out of the Box input configuration for a Video Game provides for digital audio as well as compos- ite and component video connections. Connect your Digital audio output to Digital input #3. For video connect your Composite video output to input #6. If your display device is capable of showing a component video signal, connect the video games component video output to input #3.

  • Page 26: Computer Connection

    Computer Connection The Out of the Box in- put configuration for a Computer provides for digital coaxial audio as well as a VGA video connection. Connect your Digital audio out- put to Digital input #4. Digital Audio Cable Connect the VGA out- put of your PC to the Cinema Reference Mach II’s VGA input #1...

  • Page 27: Laserdisc Player With Internal Rf Demodulator

    Laserdisc Player with Internal RF Demodulator The Out of the Box input configuration for a Laserdisc player has several different options depending on the type of laser disc player you are using. The most current laser disc players feature an internal AC-3 RF demodulator which is necessary to play Dolby Digital laser discs in a Dolby Digital mode.

  • Page 28: Laserdisc Player With Only An Ac-3 Rf Output

    Laserdisc Player with only an AC-3 RF Output The Cinema Reference Mach II features an input label for connection to an AC-3 RF demodulator, needed for laserdisc players that have a Dolby Digital AC-3 RF output. Some players manufactured after 1994 feature this output while others may have been modified with an additional AC-3 RF Output (MSB Technologies provided this modification).

  • Page 29: Theater (Main) Video Connections

    Theater (Main) Video Connections To connect the Cinema Reference Mach II to your video display or line-doubler, first determine what connections your device has. Generally speaking, this section will discuss the following three options: an HD capable TV or projector, a line-doubler, or a TV or projector with only composite and S-Video inputs.
  • Page 30 LINE DOUBLER VIDEO INPUTS Video Video S-Video VGA/HDTV Input 1 Input 2 Input Input S-Video Video Cable (Video 1 for normal viewing. Video 2 for OSD output during setup. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", & the double-D Symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

  • Page 31: Recording Output

    Recording Output The Cinema Reference Mach II features a recording output which permits selection of a stereo (ana- log) audio signal, as well as composite and S-Video, independent of the output playing in the theater environment. This is useful for either sending a signal to a recording device, a high-end two channel audio system, a second monitor, a second zone, or perhaps even a multi-room system.
  • Page 32 DSS Receiver Analog Record Connection If you do not have a multi-room system’s output connected to the Cinema Reference’s ana- log audio input #2, proceed to connect the DSS receiver’s analog audio output as noted in the diagram. Again, this cable is in addition to the other digital audio and video cables connected to the Cinema Ref-...
  • Page 33 CD Player Analog Record Connection If you connected your CD PLAYER to the Cinema Ref- erence using an optical digital audio connection, you will still need to connect the CD’s ana- log audio output to the Cinema Reference’s analog input #6 as in the diagram.
  • Page 34 Reassigning Record Audio Inputs If you are limited on the number of open analog inputs on the back of the Cinema Reference Mach II, ADA suggests making certain that the DSS receiver takes precedence to the DVD player. Because you may only get questionable results from attempting to record a DVD to VCR, ADA recommends first connecting the DSS.

  • Page 35: Custom Input Configuration

    Custom Input Configuration The Cinema Reference Mach II’s input configuration can also be completely customized to suite your specific system. ADA suggests to begin connecting components to the Cinema Reference Mach II using the Out of the Box options discussed on the previous pages. You can then modify your setup to best suit your needs.

  • Page 36: Label Inputs

    Turn the Mode knob clockwise until the display’s second line reads FINAL INPUT and press the Mode knob. Turn the Mode knob counterclockwise until the display’s second line reads the appropriate final input number. This number is displayed after the input label name. For this step, disregard the name of the input labels as these can be altered later.
  • Page 37 To enter the Label Inputs setup mode, turn the Mode knob clockwise until the display’s second line reads SETUP MENU and then press the Mode Knob. You then turn the Mode knob clockwise until the display’s second line reads LABEL INPUTS and then again, press the Mode knob. The display will now read: You navigate out of this level by turning the Mode knob all the way clockwise until the display reads BACK TO MAIN and then pressing the mode knob.
  • Page 38 The second line of the display will now show <AUXILIARY 8> where the <...> indicates that you are in the select character position mode. Here the A will be underlined and blinking. To change the A to a D, as in DSS RECORD, press the Mode knob. The second line of the display will now change to >AUXILIARY 8<, where the >...<...

  • Page 39: Audio Input Configuration

    Turn the Mode knob counterclockwise until the R is replaced with letter O and then press the Mode Knob. With the display now reading <DSS RECOY 8>, turn the Mode knob clockwise one click until the Y is flashing and press the Mode knob. Turn the Mode knob counterclockwise until the Y is replaced with letter D and then press the Mode Knob.

  • Page 40: Composite Video Input Configuration

    DSS RECEIVER ANALOG AUDIO RECORDING CONNECTION (IN ADDITION TO OTHER DIGITAL AUDIO AND VIDEO CONNECTIONS) Stereo Audio Out Audio Cable "Dolby", "Pro Logic", & the double-D Symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,764, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other worldwide patents issued and pending.

  • Page 41: S-Video Input Configuration

    S-Video Input Configuration As with the composite video input, the S-Video for the DSS RECORD input label needs to be set to track the S-Video input for the DSS’s normal input. proceed with the following: Turn the Mode knob clockwise until the display’s second line reads SVIDEO INPUT and press the Mode knob.
  • Page 42 If you are using this output, you can determine the up-conversion path for every input label. The options here are doubling/up-converting from a composite video input to the processed VGA output, doubling/up-converting from a S-Video to the processed VGA output, or simply running a VGA input directly to the VGA output.

  • Page 43: Auxiliary Dc Triggers

    Turn the Mode knob clockwise until the display’s second line reads HDTV OUTPUT and press the Mode knob. Turn the Mode knob until the display reads the appropriate processed VGA output. As a reminder, COMPOSITE IN refers to up-converting the source’s composite video input, SVIDEO INPUT refers to up-converting the source’s S-Video input, and RGB INPUT refers to simply passing the source components VGA/HDTV input directly through the processed VGA output.

  • Page 44: Turn On Input

    The Cinema Reference sports two such triggers and both of these triggers are input specific. The Out of the Box setup is as follows: AUX DC TRIG 1 = Engages with all inputs. AUX DC TRIG 2 = Engages with only the components that have a video inputs: DVD PLAYER 1, DSS 2, DVR/PVR 3, VCR 4, CABLE/TV 5, AUXILIARY 8, DVD AUDIO 9, CAMCORDER 11, VIDEO GAME 12, COMPUTER 13, DVD RECORD 14, DSS RECORD 15, DVR RECORD 16, TV RECORD 17, AUXILIARY 2, &...

  • Page 45: Lcd Preview Display

    LCD Preview Display The Cinema Reference Mach II features an LCD preview display (NTSC or PAL auto-detecting, for use outside the U.S.). The Out of the Box setup for the display is on. If you do not desire to see the preview display on, you can opt to turn it off.

  • Page 46: Speaker Size Setup 1

    Speaker Size Setup 1 Once you have your inputs configured properly, you will need to setup the Cinema Reference Mach II’s outputs which pass to your power amplifier and then the speakers. In this section, you will need to proceed with several steps that focus on the type of speaker you are using in your system. The Cinema Reference Mach II uses the description of SMALL, LARGE, and NONE with respect to the speakers.
  • Page 47 When trying to decide what type of surround speakers to utilize, either dipole or directional speakers, there is much discussion as to which will perform better with 5.1 digital source ma- terial. Some suggest placing directional speakers in the back left and right corners. While this will work, if you are also employing back-surround speakers in addition to left and right sur- round speakers, you will most likely have a better sound field with dipole speakers placed at the listening position slightly above head level.

  • Page 48: Subwoofer Crossover Point Setup

    Subwoofer Crossover Point Setup The Cinema Reference Mach II is permits you to set the subwoofer to best match the speakers in your system. While the THX crossover frequency point (roll off point) is 80Hz, some speakers my operate better with a slightly lower roll off and others with a slightly higher roll off. For example, ribbon speak- ers typically operate best at frequencies above 180Hz.

  • Page 49: Multi-Pin Speaker Setup

    Multi-Pin Speaker Setup The Cinema Reference Mach II has a secondary Large/Small setting for multi-channel DVD Audio or SACD connections. This crossover applies only to the Multi-Pin (25 pin D connector) and takes place in the analog domain because the DVD Audio or SACD input completely bypasses the DSP and D/A convertors.

  • Page 50: Multi-Pin Input Lfe Boost Switch

    Multi-Pin Input LFE Boost Switch For the Multi-Pin input, the Cinema Reference Mach II has a special bass setting that will permit you to increase (or decrease) the presence of the LFE (“.1”) channel by a differential of 10dB. For the Multi-Pin input, speakers that are set to the Small option have their bass information below 80Hz summed with the LFE channel and sent to the subwoofer.

  • Page 51: Speaker Level Setup 2

    However, since not all speaker configurations and rooms are the same, for correct setup you should adjust the channel balance (as well as the delay settings) to best suit your home theater system. If you are unfamiliar with the process of home theater level calibration and the use of an SPL meter (Sound Pressure Level meter), ADA strongly suggests contacting an Authorized ADA Dealer for assis- tance prior to proceeding.
  • Page 52 Turn the Mode knob clockwise one click until the display reads NOISE R BACK. If the meter is reading 75dB, proceed to the next step. If the reading is not on 75dB, press the Mode knob to adjust the right back-surround channel’s level up or down so that the meter reads 75dB. When completed press the Mode knob.

  • Page 53: Balance Presets

    Balance Presets The Cinema Reference Mach II features four balance presets which store the channel levels settings. At this time, with the channel balance settings in place, ADA strongly suggests storing Balance Preset 1. This will preserve the work you have just completed in Speaker Level Setup 2 . To proceed: Turn the Channel knob clockwise until the display reads RECALL/STORE BAL PRESETS.

  • Page 54: Delay Level Setup 3

    Delay Level Setup 3 The adjustment of the Delay setting can be configured independently for each of the Cinema Reference Mach II’s eight channels (including the subwoofer channel). The goal of setting channel delays is to have the sound from each speaker reach the primary seating position at the same time or perhaps better put, the correct time.
  • Page 55 To proceed, you will first determine where your primary listening viewing seating position will be. Next you will want to measure the distance from the primary listening/viewing position each speaker using a tape measure. Your measurements need to be accurate to within 1 foot. Use can use the accompa- nying blank chart to fill in your speaker distances.

  • Page 56: Bass Setup 4

    Bass Setup 4 The Cinema Reference provides you with the ability to engage a Bass Peak Limit Manager that oper- ates in a range from 0 dB (decibels) to -24 dB. reduce the possibility of overloading the subwoofer in cases of extreme volume and/or software that provides extremely dynamic bass information.

  • Page 57: Thx Ultra Setup 5

    THX Ultra Setup 5 The Cinema Reference permits the adjustment of features that are specific to THX Ultra 2. These two elements include Boundary Gain settings and Advanced Speaker Array settings. Boundary Gain Control (BGC) When the chosen listening room layout (for practical or esthetic reasons) results in the listener being too close to the rear wall, the resulting bass level can be sufficiently reinforced by the boundary that the overall sound quality becomes “boomy”.

  • Page 58: Dts Lfe Settings

    DTS LFE Settings The Cinema Reference permits the adjustment of the DTS LFE level prior to the summing of the bass information from all speakers that are set to small. This LFE level adjustment applies only to DTS decoding modes. When listening to DTS encoded software, you may notice a preponderance of bass as compared to non-DTS material.

  • Page 59: Tone Controls

    Tone Controls In a perfectly acoustic room environment, a THX system (electronics and speakers) would not require any tone control, as the film experience would be delivered across a controlled system, providing a sound field as intended by the film maker. However, in the real world, no room is acoustically perfect. Even in a high-end custom home theater, where special attention has been paid to the room’s acous- tics, there will still be subtle acoustical issues which will benefit from some slight level of tone control.

  • Page 60: Recalling Tone Presets

    The thinking behind these four presets is: Tone Preset 1 - All speakers are active to only Speaker Group A. Here, one can simply adjust levels up and down for bass and treble, effecting all speakers. Tone Preset 2 - The front three speakers are on Group A (where the center channel is more similar in size, driver configuration, etc.

  • Page 61: Speaker Groups

    Speaker Groups In this section, we will determine which speakers are in Group A and which speakers are in Group B. Please note, that there are no set rules here. A speaker can be disengaged from both groups so that it is not effected at all by any tone control.

  • Page 62: Treble Group A

    Treble Group A In this section, we will set the Treble Level and Frequency point for Treble Group A. Turn the Channel knob clockwise until the display’s second line reads TREB GROUP A and then press the Channel knob. The top line of the display will read TREB GROUP A and the second line will display the LEVEL in DB.

  • Page 63: Bass Group B

    11 Turn the Channel knob one click such that the display’s top line reads TREB GROUP B and the second line reads FREQ in K HZ. To skip the Frequency adjustment and move directly to adjustment of Bass Group B, skip to step 12. To adjust the Treble Frequency, press the Channel knob and then dial in the frequency you desire using the Channel knob (1KHz to 30KHz).

  • Page 64: Volume Setups

    Volume Setups Once all of the system features have been set, you can proceed to set volume related features on the Cinema Reference Mach II. The order for these settings is specific. Follow the steps below in order to best setup the Cinema Reference Mach II. Storing Volume Presets The Cinema Reference Mach II features four volume presets.

  • Page 65: Maximum Volume Level

    Turn the Mode knob clockwise until the display’s second line reads TURNON VOL and press the Mode knob. Turn the Mode knob to select either LASTUSE or RECALL1 through RECALL4. Turn the Volume knob to completely exit the setup menu. Maximum Volume Level The Cinema Reference Mach II also permits you to set the systems Maximum Volume Level.

  • Page 66: Channel Volume Adjustment

    Channel Volume Adjustment The Cinema Reference also permits you to adjust volume levels of specific channels while you are listening to a component. This will allow you to for example, raise the center channel volume level, if the movie you are watching has dialogue that is not loud enough. To access any of the eight channels and raise or lower their levels: Turn the Channel knob clockwise until the display’s second line reads PUSH TO EDIT while the top line indicates the channel you can select and its current volume level in DB.

  • Page 67: Rs-232 Control Options

    RS-232 Control Options The Cinema Reference Mach II is capable of being fully controlled via RS-232, providing status feed- back of all preamplifier aspects. This makes the Cinema Reference Mach II ideal for integration with advanced control systems. It also permits the Cinema Reference Mach II to be setup and controlled from its custom PC software setup and test program (Cinema Ref.

  • Page 68: Connection With Other Ada Bus Systems/Components

    RS-232 Connection with Other ADA Bus Systems/Components When a Cinema Reference Mach II is connected to a control system that is also controlling an ADA multi-room system (i.e. Suite-16), a single ISO-232 can be used to communicate to several ADA components including the Cinema Reference Mach II.

  • Page 69: Irt-232 Ir Transceiver To Rs-232 Wireless I/O Device

    IRT-232 IR Transceiver to RS-232 Wireless I/O Device The secondary two-way data port on the Cinema Reference Mach II is the IR trans- ceiver located in the front panel. Not only does this transceiver receive infrared com- mands, it also transmits the Cinema Reference’s feed back out in IR form. Using an ADA IRT-232 IR Transceiver to RS-232 hand-held box, you can run the Cinema Ref II PCOS software on your lap-top PC and communicate to the Cinema Reference Mach II without any hardwired connections, directly through the Cinema Reference’s front...

  • Page 70: External Ir Receiver Options

    External IR Receiver Options ADA manufactures two different IR receivers that can be connected to the Cinema Reference Mach II. When using an external IR receiver, ADA recommends turning off (Inactive) the Cinema Reference’s front panel IR transceiver. IRT-3000 IR Transceiver The IRT-3000 is both an IR receiver and emitter (transceiver) much like the front panel IR transceiver.
  • Page 71 IRR-5000 IR Receiver The IRR-5000 is a peep-hole size IR receiver that features an RJ-45 jack and is run to the equipment rack via Cat. 5 cable. In order to connect the IRR-5000 to the Cinema Reference Mach II, you will require a WH-2000 Cat-Link Wire Harness.

  • Page 72: Baud Rate Setup

    BRT-1 Baud Rate Translator The BRT-1 is used when your Cinema Reference is set to run at 19200 for control system rea- sons, yet you also wish to con- trol the unit via IR. The BRT-1 will upconvert a 1200 Baud IR signal to 19200 Baud.

  • Page 73: Ir Transceiver (Front Panel) Settings

    IR Transceiver (Front Panel) Settings When connecting the Cinema Reference Mach II to an external control system, you may run into a data conflict resulting from sending data into the Cinema Reference while it’s front panel IR trans- ceiver is active. If you are having difficulty establishing communication with the Cinema Reference Mach II serially, ADA suggests turning the Cinema Reference’s front panel IR transceiver off.
  • Page 74 Cinema Reference Mach II (Address 0) VGA•RGB•HDTV OUTPUT PROCESSED COMPOSITE & S-VIDEO ARE UP-CONVERTED & LINE-DOUBLED VIDEO INPUTS VIDEO OUT AUDIO INPUTS Cinema Reference Mach II (Address 1) VGA•RGB•HDTV OUTPUT PROCESSED COMPOSITE & S-VIDEO ARE UP-CONVERTED & LINE-DOUBLED VIDEO INPUTS VIDEO OUT AUDIO INPUTS Cinema Reference Mach II (Address 2)

  • Page 75: Output Channel Indicator Lamps

    Output Channel Indicator Lamps The Cinema Reference Mach II is extremely flexible when it comes to decoding today’s advanced multi-channel digitally encoded signals. While the process of selecting decoding modes on its surface may appear confusing, there are several aspects of decoding that the Cinema Reference Mach II does automatically.

  • Page 76: Mode Selection

    Mode Selection The Cinema Reference Mach II is first and foremost an auto-detect- ing processor. As such, when it receives an input signal, it will auto- matically determine its makeup and in turn, engage the appropriate decoding mode. There are three primary types of signals that the Cinema Reference is capable of decoding, a Dolby Digital encoded signal, a DTS encoded signal, and a stereo or mono audio signal (PCM digital audio {Pulse Code Modulation} or analog audio).

  • Page 77: Multi-Channel Formats

    Multi-Channel Formats Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Surround EX A Dolby Digital bit stream most typically contains a 5.1 channel mix or upon closer inspection, a 3.2.1.0 mix. To examine this further, the 3 refers to the front three channels (left, center, right), the 2 refers to the surround channels (left and right), and the 1 or “.1”...

  • Page 78: Cinema Modes & Indicator Lamps

    Cinema Modes & Indicator Lamps Some multi-channel material you play on your home theater system offer only one type of audio track. From a HDTV or DSS broadcast, this will be Dolby Digital. When playing a DVD, you may have sev- eral audio track options also known a Language Selections.
  • Page 79 Dolby Digital 5.1 Discrete + EX/ES Dolby Digital 5.1 THX + EX/ES Dolby Digital 5.1 THX Ultra 2 Dolby Digital 5.1 THX Music Dolby Digital Surround EX Page 78 DISCRETE +EX/ES - This mode will engage the two back surround speakers which will then receive mono information contained in the left and right surround channels.
  • Page 80 DTS 5.1 Surround DTS 5.1 Surround Direct or Discrete Source material encoded in DTS 5.1 Surround operate in a manner similar to Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround material. When playing soft- ware encoded in DTS 5.1 Surround, the DTS lamp will illuminate along with the L, C, R, LFE, LS, and RS Input lamps.

  • Page 81: Two Channel Modes & Indicator Lamps

    Two Channel Modes & Indicator Lamps Dolby Surround 2.0 While many discs offer an alternate stereo Dolby Digital track, often older films on DVD only feature this track, as these movies were never mastered in more than two channels. The Cinema Reference Mach II indicates this type of audio track by illuminating only the L &...
  • Page 82 PROLOGIC - Pro Logic decoding is a matrix decoding mode for two-channel sound-tracks and works best with material that was specifically encoded in Dolby Surround. Here the surround chan- nels have a mono, not stereo type of sound field. Here, the L, C, R, SUB, LS, and RS Output channel lamps are on.
  • Page 83 Turn the Mode knob one click so that the display’s second line reads PLII OPTIONS and press the Mode knob. The second line of the display will now read PANORAMA. To alter the Panorama settings, press the Mode knob. To alter another setting skip to Step 7. To completely exit the setup menu, turn the Volume knob.
  • Page 84 SURROUND FILTERS - There are three surround filters which in the Cinema Reference’s menu are marked 0,1, & 2. 0 refers to all filters off, where the surround channels receive full range audio. 1 refers to the low pass filter being active and set to 7KHz (as in the Pro Logic mode).
  • Page 85 11 Turn the Mode knob one click so that the display’s second line reads AUTO BALANCE. To alter the Auto Balance setting, press the Mode knob. To alter another setting skip to Step 13. To completely exit the setup menu, turn the Volume knob. 12 Turn the Mode knob to set the Auto Balance ON or OFF, then press the Mode knob.

  • Page 86: Proprietary Two Channel Ada Modes

    Proprietary Two Channel ADA Modes QUAD BYPASS - Quad Bypass is a proprietary ADA Mode that will permit you to engage your entire speaker array (7.1) when playing a two channel source. Quad Bypass is ideal for music playback and utilizes the entire sound field. Here, the L, C, R, SUB, LS, RS, SBL, and SBR Output channel lamps are on and all speakers are active.
  • Page 87 MONO ENH - Mono Enhance is a proprietary ADA Mode that is applied to a mono signal and is useful for playback of source material with no stereo separation. There are two adjustments that can be made to the Mono Enhance mode, Effect Delay and Effect Level. In this mode, the two channels are first mixed mono together, then the mono enhancement feature is applied, with the delay set to the left channel (after mixing down to mono) and prior to the Pro Logic decod- ing.

  • Page 88: Fun Modes

    Fun Modes The Cinema Reference Mach II also features seven Fun Modes that may prove interesting to you. Stereo 5, Mono 5, Stadium, Theater, Hall, Club, & Church STEREO 5 - Stereo 5 is only capable of being engaged when playing two-channel source material. This mode applies the stereo image across the entire sound field and will also play out of the back surround speakers.
  • Page 89 Dolby Digital 5.1 Stereo Downmix Dolby Digital 5.1 Stereo Downmix with Room Type Mode (Stadium, Theater, Hall, Club, or Church) Page 88 On Cinema Reference Mach II preamplifiers with a Release Version of 3.46 or less, these five modes are not accessible directly when playing a multi-channel source.

  • Page 90: Thx Enhancements

    THX Enhancements For either Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS, or DTS ES, THX enhancements can be turned on or off. If THX is present, the THX mode lamp will be lit. When playing a two channel source signal, the IN indicator will dis- play the L and R for Left and Right.
  • Page 91 Adaptive Decorrelation™ - In a movie theater, a large number of surround speakers help create an enveloping surround sound experience, but in a home theater there are usually, only two speakers. This can make the surround speakers sound like headphones that lack spaciousness and envelop- ment.

  • Page 92: Dynamic Range

    Dynamic Range For all Dolby Digital (AC-3) and DTS Modes, you can opt to alter the setting for Dynamic Range, which when set to either DYNAMIC MID (Medium) or DYNAMIC MIN (Minimum), causes for some compres- sion of the sound field. The Out of the Box setting for Dynamic Range is set to maximum (DYNAMIC MAX).

  • Page 93: Default Modes

    Default Modes The Cinema Reference Mach II, while being among the most sophisticated of all home theater control- lers, is also designed to be easy to use. As such, when properly setup, the end user need only select an input label without having to adjust any other parameters. The Default Mode setup feature permits you to assign specific modes to an Input Label, such that, whenever that Input Label is selected, the appropriate mode is automatically recalled.
  • Page 94 The display’s second line will now read NON2 CHANNEL referring to non-Two Channel source material (5.1). To alter the non-Two Channel Default Mode for this Input Label, press the Mode knob. To alter the Two-Channel Default Mode for this Input Label, skip to step 6. Turn the Mode knob to select the desired non-Two Channel Default Mode for this Input Label.

  • Page 95: User Modes

    User Modes The Cinema Reference Mach II features special modes called User Modes. These are not additional modes that can be created using filter adjustments. Instead, User Modes represent an instantly selectable mode (one push from a remote control) that activates a specific Cinema Reference mode. As such, a single button on a control can be labeled User Mode, which when pressed, will activate a specific mode that is most preferred by the end user for that Input Label.
  • Page 96 Turn the Mode knob to select the desired non-Two Channel User Mode for this Input Label. When done, press the Mode knob to continue with setting the Two-Channel User Mode for this Input Label. To completely exit the setup menu, turn any knob other than the Mode knob.

  • Page 97: Appendix A - Out Of The Box Settings Overview

    Appendix A - Out Of The Box Settings Overview Input Labels - AV Jacks - RGB Output - Low Voltage Triggers The Cinema Reference does not defeat composite video, S-Video, or RGB input jacks from being assigned to each and every input label. Only the Component Video Input can be turned off per Input Label.

  • Page 98: Appendix B - Custom Setup Work Sheet

    Appendix B - Custom Setup Work Sheet The work sheet below is provided for you to complete your own Custom Input Configuration. Please note that the numbers in the lower left hand corner of each box indicate the Out of the Box input assignment as a reference.

  • Page 99: Appendix C - Resetting Factory Defaults

    Appendix C - Resetting Factory Defaults The Cinema Reference has a Factory Default recall options which will reset all Cinema Reference Mach II features to configurations programmed at the factory. Please note, that resetting your unit to the Factory Default settings will void any changes that you may have made during the Cin- ema Reference Mach II’s setup.

  • Page 100: Appendix D - Master Reset Power Button (Vacation Switch)

    Appendix D - Master Reset Power Button (Vacation Switch) The Cinema Reference Mach II has a hidden front panel power but- ton that permits you to remove power from the Cinema Reference without unplugging the Cinema Reference’s power cord. Because the Cinema Reference Mach II’s rear panel power cord may be dif- ficult to access, this front panel power button is ideal when you wish to make certain the unit remains off during lengthy periods of non-...

  • Page 101: Appendix E - Cinema Reference Mach Ii Pc Program

    Appendix E - Cinema Reference Mach II PC Program The Cinema Reference Mach II is capable of being controlled and setup from a special PC program provided by ADA, the Cinema Ref. II PCOS. You will need to communicate with the Cinema Refer- ence as outlined in this manual under PC Setup &...
  • Page 102 Under the Download Labels and Parameters sub-tab, you can proceed to alter the Input Labels to customize your Cin- ema Reference Mach II. To do so, select an input num- ber from the column on the left. The Input Label will display and you can then highlight the name using your mouse and type in your own Input Label.
  • Page 103 Under the Mode Selection sub-tab, you have the oppor- tunity to select Modes directly. If the Cinema Reference Mach II is playing a non-Two Chan- nel source (5.1), the Cinema Modes in the lower half of the window will be active. If the Cinema Reference Mach II is playing a Two-Channel source (2.0), the 2 Channel...
  • Page 104 When playing Two-Channel source material in the Pro Logic II Music mode you ad- just Center Width control, Di- mension Control, and turn Panorama on or off. These features will be unavail- able in other Pro Logic modes (other than Custom PLII modes).
  • Page 105 Under the Tones sub-tab, there are two addition sub-sub tabs marked Group A and Group B. Under the Group A tab, you can determine which speakers are active in Group A, the Fre- quency point for Treble and the Treble Level. You can do the same for Bass, setting both the Bass Frequency point and the Bass Level.
  • Page 106 Under the Pro Setup tab, there are six sub-tabs which are in order according to THX setup suggestions. The 1-Speaker tab permits you to determine the size of the speakers. For the subwoofer, you can determine if one ex- ists in your system and also set the Crossover Frequency point.
  • Page 107 Under the 4-Bass tab, you can set the Bass limiters level and even engage subwoofer pink noise. Under the 5-THX sub-tab, you can turn Boundary Gain on or off and also adjust the ASA setting. Under the Remote sub-tab, you can use single steps to proceed through all of the Cin- ema Reference Mach II steps one by one, using a Execute,.

  • Page 108: Appendix F - Cinema Reference Mach Ii Hex Codes

    Appendix F - Cinema Reference Mach II Hex Codes AUDIO DESIGN ASSOCIATES DEVICE NAME: CINEMA REF MACH II / CINEMA RAP II GENERAL COMPLEX FEEDBACK FORMAT CHARACTER 1 CHARACTER 2 CHARACTER 3 CHARACTER 4 CHARACTER 5 CHARACTER 6 CHARACTER 7...
  • Page 109 vol - master-up @ 0.5db vol - master-dn @ 0.5db vol - left-up @ 0.5db vol - left-dn @ 0.5db vol - center-up @ 0.5db vol - center-dn @ 0.5db vol - right-up @ 0.5db vol - right-dn @ 0.5db vol - ls-up @ 0.5db vol - ls-dn @ 0.5db vol - rs-up @ 0.5db...
  • Page 110 vol - balance recall 1 vol - balance recall 2 vol - balance recall 3 vol - balance recall 4 vol - balance store 1 vol - balance store 2 vol - balance store 3 vol - balance store 4 solo - center solo - sub solo - left...
  • Page 111 update - PII music and PII custom parameters PII CUSTOM MODE/MUSIC MODE - DIMENSION CONTROL UP PII CUSTOM MODE/MUSIC MODE - DIMENSION CONTROL DN PII CUSTOM MODE/MUSIC MODE - PANORAMA ON PII CUSTOM MODE/MUSIC MODE - PANORAMA OFF PII CUSTOM MODE/MUSIC MODE - CENTER WIDTH UP PII CUSTOM MODE/MUSIC MODE - CENTER WIDTH DN PII CUSTOM MODE - AUTOBALANCE ON PII CUSTOM MODE - AUTOBALANCE OFF...
  • Page 112 RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED RESERVED record - Select record 1 record - Select record 2 record - Select record 3 record - Select record 4 record - Select record 5 record - Select record 6 record - Select record 7 record - Select record 8 record - Select record 9...
  • Page 113 The chart below indicates all possible feedback in ASCII. The Cinema Reference Mach II pro- vides this feeback in Hex which then needs to be converted to ASCII. GENERAL 12 CHARACTER COMPLEX FEEDBACK (all possibilities) "RELEASE #.##" DSP CINEMA 12 CHARACTER COMPLEX FEEDBACK (all possibilities) "SYSTEM OFF "...

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