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Cary Audio Design Cinema 11 Owner's Manual

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Cinema 11
Digital Surround Sound Processor
NOTE: Before installing your new component, please read this manual carefully
as it will inform you of the product specifi cations, proper installation and correct
operating procedures for your unit. Also included in this manual are guidelines
on how to service and care for your new Cary Audio Design product.

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  • Page 1 NOTE: Before installing your new component, please read this manual carefully as it will inform you of the product specifi cations, proper installation and correct operating procedures for your unit. Also included in this manual are guidelines on how to service and care for your new Cary Audio Design product.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Important Safety Instructions ... 2 Welcome Thank You ... 5 Product Features ... 6 Unpacking and Installation ... 7 Format Descriptions ... 7 Specifications Audio Inputs / Audio Outputs ... 10 Analog Audio Section ... 10 Digital Audio... 11 Main Path... 11 Zone 2 Paths...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14. LIGHTNING: For added protection for the unit during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges.
  • Page 5 26. FCC INFORMATION FOR USER: CAUTION: ANY changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 6: Welcome

    We firmly believe in high performance audio designs that offer incredible value for the money. With the Cinema 11 we have achieved our sonic and system control goals handily. It is an unparalleled surround sound processor. The Cinema 11 represents a solid investment with awesome processing power, highly flexible configuration setting possibilities and leading-edge technological sophistication.

  • Page 7: Product Features

    Because the improvement it provides is clearly audible, CES 7.1 decoding is widely regarded as the finest available. In addition to CES 7.1, the Cinema 11 is also equipped with Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, dts 96/24, dts NEO:6, and dts-ES decoding.

  • Page 8: Unpacking And Installation

    If you are the original purchaser of this unit and you purchased it in the United States, you should fill out the enclosed warranty registration card and return it to Cary Audio Design within 15 days of your purchase. Cary Audio Design also suggests that you keep your original packing cartons in case you ever need to ship the unit when moving to a new home.
  • Page 9 WELCOME The advantages of discrete multi-channel systems over matrix are well known. But even in homes equipped for discrete multi-channel, there remains a need for high-quality matrix decoding. This is because of the large library of matrix surround motion pictures available on disc, VHS Hi Fi tape, and analog Stereo television broadcasts.
  • Page 10 Dolby Pro Logic IIx is a complete surround sound solution that maximizes the entertainment experience from stereo as well as 5.1 channel encoded sources. The Cinema 11 was manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 11: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS The Cinema 11 is designed for long term stability in virtually any home operating situation. However, if the unit is operated outside the parameters outlined in this owner's manual, damage may result. Please read this manual carefully before putting your new Cinema 11 processor into operation.

  • Page 12: Digital Audio

    Channel Separation Total Crosstalk b/t Inputs XLR Pin Configuration DIGITAL AUDIO All digital audio inputs are to S/PDIF electrical (75 Ohms, 0.5 V p-p), S/P DIF optical (Toslink), or AES/EBU (110 Ohms, 0.5 V p-p) standards, 44.1kHz to 192kHz regardless of input. Analog to Digital Converters Input Receiver Processor...

  • Page 13: Zone 2 Paths

    Analog - DSP Inputs at 24/48 Digital Inputs at 24/48 AM Tuner Frequency Range Sensitivity S/N Ratio Distortion One-Signal Selectivity (10kHz) FM Tuner Frequency Range Sensitivity Signal-to-Noise Ratio Distortion Capture Ratio Alternate Channel Selectivity Stereo Separation Frequency Response Image Interference Ratio IF Interference Ratio AM Suppression Ratio Spurious Interference Ratio...

  • Page 14: Power Requirements

    SPECIFICATIONS Baud Rate 9600 Configuration 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity bits, flow control (RTS, CTS, NONE) Trigger Outputs Polarity 3.5 mm mono (tip positive), sleeve negative Maximum Current at 12 VDC 150 mA (Triggers 1,2), 200 mA (Trigger 3) Sequential Delay 100 ms POWER REQUIREMENTS...

  • Page 15: Controls & Displays

    FRONT PANEL 1. POWER • Press once to turn the power ON. • Press again to turn the power OFF. The Cinema 11 will enter STANDBY and the blue POWER LED will light. 2. BAND (AM) • Press this button to select the AM frequency band reception.

  • Page 16: Controls And Displays

    • This window receives infrared signals from the remote control. 13. ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY • This twenty-character display provides a wide range of information concerning the operation of the Cinema 11. 14. NAVIGATION / ENTER • Use the four navigation buttons to move through menu options shown on the Cinema 11 display.

  • Page 17: Rear Panel

    1 (Main) jack will be activated. The Cinema 11 should be used for connections to the power amplifiers for the main room speaker. The device connected to the zone trigger will only be activated when the Multi-Zone system is turned on.
  • Page 18 11. RS-232 PORT • The RS-232 port is used in conjunction with an external controller to control the operation of the Cinema 11 by using an external device. ( 12. SYSTEM-LINK PORT • Use this port for upgrade use only.

  • Page 19: Remote Control

    CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS REMOTE CONTROL This section explains how best to use the remote control to set up and operate the Cinema 11. 1. POWER OFF: Press this button to turn the Cinema 11 OFF. 2. TUNER SCAN: If INPUT is set to AM or FM, use this button to scan frequencies that have been PRESET.
  • Page 20 17. STATION CALL: These buttons are used to preset the desired broadcasting stations. 18. BAND (FM/AM): Press this button to switch between FM and AM frequency band reception. POWER ON: Press this button to turn the Cinema 11 ON.

  • Page 21: Zone 2 Remote Control

    6. BAND (FM): Press this button to select the FM frequency band reception in Zone 2. 7. BAND (AM): Press this button to select the AM frequency band reception in Zone 2. POWER ON: Press this button to turn the Cinema 11 ON.

  • Page 22: Installation Location

    Before proceeding, please observe the following precautions when connecting devices to your new Cinema 11. Do not plug the power cord into your Cinema 11 until all other connections have been made. Always refer to the instructions that came with the component that you are connecting for specific procedures, warnings and options.

  • Page 23: Connecting A Multi Channel Power Amplifier

    SECOND ZONE (ZONE 2) Use the L and R channel ZONE 2 AUDIO OUTPUT audio jacks to connect the Cinema 11 to the audio inputs of an external amplifier or other audio component in a second zone. The signal present will reflect the input selection of the Cinema 11.

  • Page 24: Power Control Connections

    POWER CONTROL CONNECTIONS The TRIGGER jacks are used to remotely turn-on other devices in your system when the Cinema 11 is ON. Power is applied to the MAIN Trigger Output jack when the Cinema 11 is turned on from the Standby Mode.

  • Page 25: Auto Sound Setup

    The room EQ technology adopted by the Cinema 11 provides the best listening environment for multiple listeners. To do this, the AUTO SOUND SETUP feature measures a test tone emitted by each channel in a maximum of 6 separate listening positions (to average the overall area sound field), using the supplied microphone.

  • Page 26: Speaker Check

    For example, if the CEN speaker is not used, the test tone will require time to go from the FL to the FR, therefore be careful not to unplug the microphone or operate the Cinema 11 during this time. 6. When the speaker check ends, the following VFD appears on the display.

  • Page 27: Set Room Eq

    AUTO SOUND SETUP Set Balance FL ... 0.0dB CEN ... 0.0dB FR... 0.0dB SR ... 0.0dB SBR... 0.0dB SBL ... 0.0dB SL ... 0.0dB SW... 0.0dB 9. Set Room EQ During Set Room EQ testing, the following VFD appears on the display and checks are made to detect the test sound in the listening room, whether there are speakers connected to each channel or not and the polarity of the speakers as they are connected.
  • Page 28 SL ... Inphase SW... Inphase Storing Measurement Results in SETUP MENU If the Cinema 11 senses that a speaker is out of phase, the VFD will show the following sentence only and won’t continue.. - Correct out phase SPK - Run Auto Setup again (press Enter) If the Cinema 11 senses all speakers are In Phase, it will go to the next step.

  • Page 29: Manual Sound Setup

    MANUAL SOUND SETUP The first step in configuring the Cinema 11 to operate with your speaker system is to set the type, number and crossover frequencies of your particular loudspeakers. You make these selections using the SPEAKER SETUP menu shown below.

  • Page 30: Set Distance

    Setting the Speaker Distance Delays Setting the speaker delay is crucial to the proper performance of any surround decoder component like the Cinema 11. Your home theater system will not perform properly if this process is not completed. To accomplish this process you will need a tape measure or other means of determining the distance of each speaker from the primary listening position.

  • Page 31: Set Balance

    Don't aim the microphone at the speakers, as this will produce inaccurate results. To proceed with the adjustments, you will access the Channel Calibration menu shown below. Set all channels to 75 dB level. NOTE: The following selected menus appear on the Cinema 11 Display. SPEAKER SET BALANCE To set the channel levels for your system: 1.

  • Page 32: Set Crossover Points

    High Pass filter of the Cinema 11 each of the speakers. Setting the Speaker Crossover Points In the Cinema 11, the Crossover Points can be selected in 10Hz increments within a 40Hz to 150Hz or Full range. Select the crossover point closest to the low-frequency rating of the associated speaker.

  • Page 33: Set Acoustic Calibration Room Eq

    Setting the Acoustic Calibration Room EQ manually If you have already completed automatically setting up your Cinema 11 using Auto Sound SETUP press ENTER to restore to SETUP MENU. If you want to adjust your settings manually, you can set the SET ROOM EQ manually following the directions below.
  • Page 34 MANUAL SOUND SETUP 2. Press the ENTER button to enter the SPEAKER setup menu. 3. Press the button until SET ROOM EQ is selected. The SPEAKER/ Set Room EQ menu appears. 4. Press the ENTER button to enter the SET ROOM EQ setup menu. 5.

  • Page 35: Setup Menu Input

    SETUP MENU Better sounds using SET SPEAKER PHASE The Cinema 11 's SET SPEAKER PHASE feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your sound source arrives at the listening position in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/or coloring of the sound.
  • Page 36 SETUP MENU NOTE: The following selected menus appear on the Cinema 11 Display. SETUP MENU Input To change input names: 1. Press the SETUP button to enter the SETUP MENU. The SETUP MENU / SPEAKER appears. 2. Press the button until INPUT is selected.

  • Page 37: Set Analog In Level Settings

    SETUP button to exit the SETUP MENU. SET ANALOG IN CONFIG The Cinema 11 allows analog sources to select bypass mode or DSP mode. When you select the BYPASS mode, the Cinema 11 passes analog input signals directly to the main audio output connectors.

  • Page 38: Radio

    ANALOG IN CONFIG. menu, or press the SETUP button to exit the SETUP MENU. NOTE: As you can see from these settings, it is possible to use the Cinema 11 as an analog stereo preamp and as a surround sound preamplifier at the same time.
  • Page 39 SETUP MENU 5. Use the buttons to select the frequency. You can select the US/EURO (87.5MHz to 108 MHz) or JAPAN (76MHz to 91.0MHz). 6. Press the button to select GOTO MAIN MENU and press the ENTER to return to the RADIO menu, or press the SETUP button to exit the SETUP MENU.
  • Page 40 Automatic tuning and saving station To search for stations in the currently selected band, press TUNER SCAN button in the remote handset. The Cinema 11 will start searching for the next station, one after another, beginning with the current station, for approximately 5 seconds each.
  • Page 41 SETUP MENU Connection Chart Set Up the AM and FM Antenna To improve AM reception, connect a 15 ft. to 18 ft. length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM LOOP terminals without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna. For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.

  • Page 42: Zone 2

    ZONE 2 Cinema 11's front panel and main remote handset can control ZONE 2 output sources and volume control in the SETUP MENU. - Zone 2 - Zone 2 input - Zone 2 volume To set Zone 2 input: 1. Press the SETUP button to enter the SETUP MENU.

  • Page 43: Other

    When you choose the ON mode, you will have to key in the password the next time you enter the SETUP menu. The Default Preset Password is 0, 0, 0, 0 when you receive the Cinema 11. 6. Press the button to select the PASSWORD CHANGE mode.
  • Page 44 EDIT CUSTOM NAME is selected. 2. Press the ENTER button to enter the EDIT CUSTOM NAME menu. 3. Press the ENTER button to start the CARY CINEMA 11 rename menu. The cursor automatically appears beneath the first character in the current input name.
  • Page 45 If select the ZONE 2, a 12-volt trigger signal is output when zone 2 is turned on the Cinema 11. If select the ZONE 1 & 2, a 12-volt trigger signal is output when cinema 11 is turned on. To set AUTO INPUT SEEK: 1.

  • Page 46: Service And Care

    SERVICE AND CARE CARE AND CLEANING The cabinet housing and front panel of the Cinema 11 may be cleaned with a soft cloth and Windex or a window cleaner. The frequency of cleaning will be governed by how many hours the Cinema 11 is operated and by operating environment cleanliness.

  • Page 47: United States Limited Warranty

    CAVT 300B vacuum tube which has a (1) one year from purchase date exchange policy. Any digital drive design, whether a Cary Audio Design CD or SACD player or a Cary Cinema DVD player, has a limited one year parts and labor warranty against defects in manufacture. This is a limited warrant, for the original purchaser only and does not transfer to any subsequent owner.
  • Page 48 CARY AUDIO DESIGN 1020 Goodworth Drive, Apex, NC 27539 phone 919-355-0010 fax 919-355-0013 www.caryaudio.com o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o...

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