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Cinema 11v
High-Definition Video Processor
NOTE: Before installing your new component, please read this manual
carefully as it will inform you of the product specifications, 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
Cd transport/processor 192khz/24bit d/a converter (13 pages)
Summary of Contents for Cary Audio Design Cinema 11v
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NOTE: Before installing your new component, please read this manual carefully as it will inform you of the product specifications, 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ......................3 Welcome Thank You ............................5 Product Features ..........................6 Unpacking ............................7 Specifications Inputs/Outputs ..........................8 Performance ............................. 8 Performance of Composite and S-Video ....................9 Digital Audio ............................9 Control .............................. 9 Power Requirements ...........................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................27 Bright ........................... 27 Edit Custom Name ............................ 28 IR Controls ..........................28 Rear IR Mode ............................29 Zoom ............................29 Trigger Picture-in-Picture (PIP) & Picture-by-Picture (PBP) ................... 29 ..........................30 3D Comb Filter ............................30 True Life ............................
If water or any metal object (such as a paper clip, coin, or staple) accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately and contact Cary Audio Design for further instructions. HEAT: Position the unit away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other units (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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17. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: • Before connecting a new product such as the Cary Audio Design MS-1 to your audio or home theater system, turn off all other equipment (preferably unplugging them from the AC power source). Many audio components feature automatic turn-on circuits that may activate during an installation, potentially causing damage to electronic components or speakers.
Thank You and Congratulations on Becoming a Cinema 11v Owner! We at Cary Audio Design would like to thank you for purchasing the new Cinema 11v HD Video Processor. The Cinema 11v will elevate the quality of your experience with your home audio and video system by acting as an intelligent central switching hub and video processor.
The Cinema 11v functions as a central video switching system, as the processor is the ideal location for video source selection to be made. For instance, if the projector handled the switching, multiple cables would be required.
UNPACKING About the Box Your Cary Audio Design product was shipped in a carton particularly designed to protect its contents, and special care has been taken to prevent damage during shipping. Carefully remove your new component from its packing carton and examine it closely for signs of shipping damage.
SPECIFICATIONS The Cinema 11v 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 operating your new Cinema 11v processor.
SPECIFICATIONS PERFORMANCE OF COMPOSITE AND S-VIDEO ..............................Color system NTSC and PAL compatible ..............................Input level 1.0 volt peak-to-peak ..............................Impedance 75 ohm ..............................Input Return Loss 40 dB ..............................Signal /Noise Ratio >70 dB ..............................DIGITAL AUDIO ..............................Input Receiver Cirrus CS8416 for coaxial and TOSLINK input ..............................
Press again to turn the power off. The Cinema 11v enters STANDBY mode; the blue LED above illuminates. NAVIGATION / ENTER Use the four navigation buttons to move through menu options shown on the Cinema 11v display. Use ENTER to confirm menu selections. ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY This twenty-character display provides a wide range of information about the operation of the Cinema 11v.
Connect devices with component video inputs such as a television or monitor. RS-232 PORT OUT Use this port with a Cinema 11a to operate the Cinema 11v. RS-232 PORT Use this in conjunction with an external controller to operate the Cinema 11v. (Custom installation use only)
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CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS 10. AC INLET CONNECTOR Plug the power cord into this AC inlet, then into the power outlet on the wall. 11. DC TRIGGER OUTPUT TERMINALS Connect devices (like screen, curtains, and lights) to be triggered by DC + 12V. 12.
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE POWER OFF Press to turn the Cinema 11v off. ASPECT RATIO Press to control the picture’s aspect ratio (shape of the screen). It can be 4:3 for common tube TVs or 16:9 for today’s HDTV displays.
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Use the four navigation buttons ( ) to move through the menu options on the Cinema 11v display. Press ENTER in the center to confirm selections. You can also use the front panel navigation buttons. EXIT Press to leave the SETUP MENU.
Cinema 11v. • Change the PRE-SET of EDID in Cinema 11v from HDMI 2 to HDMI 1. If this is not changed, there will be no sound to the television. Read more about this in the Sound Options section of the manual.
Using an HDMI cable, connect the surround sound processor directly to the HDMI 2 output of Cinema 11v. The PRE-SET of EDID in Cinema 11v is automatically set to HDMI 2. In this configuration, no sound will pass to the television. The surround sound processor must be on, and then sound will be processed by the surround sound processor.
Using an HDMI cable, connect the television or monitor directly to the HDMI output of Cinema 11a. The PRE-SET of EDID in Cinema 11v is automatically set to HDMI 2. In this configuration, no sound will pass to the television. The surround sound processor must be on, and then sound will be processed by the surround sound processor.
PROCESSORS WITH AN HDMI INPUT AND OUTPUT • Using an HDMI cable, connect a surround sound processor directly to the HDMI 1 output of Cinema 11v. Using another HDMI cable, connect the television or monitor directly to the HDMI output of Cinema 11a. •...
SETUP MENU INPUT SELECTION SETUP MENU INPUT SELECT To select the input signal of connected video and audio devices, follow these steps: • Press MENU on the remote to begin the SETUP MENU. • Press the button until INPUT SELECT appears, then press ENTER. ...
SETUP MENU • Use the buttons to scroll through the different characters above the cursor. The following characters are available: 0123456789: ;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ [\]-_\ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|}-_ • After scrolling to the desired character, use the button to advance to the next ...
SETUP MENU • After assigning all of the video inputs, press the button to select RETURN, and then press ENTER to go back to the previous SETUP MENU to continue through the system setup process. (Press EXIT to leave the SETUP MENU completely.) C.
SETUP MENU Contrast – Video Contrast works by adjusting the level of white. Contrast is complimentary to the Brightness control. The settings for this control are –50 to +50. The default setting is 0. Saturation – Saturation refers to the mix of “color” vs. “brightness” in the picture.
SETUP MENU OUTPUT 1 SETUP SETUP MENU OUTPUT 1 SETUP A RESOLUTION Resolution is the pixel density of the display. It is based on the physical number of columns and rows of pixels creating the display, e.g. 1920 x 1080 ...
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SETUP MENU Display Screen Shift • Press the button again to select DISPLAY ASPECT RATIO • Press the and buttons to find the desired display from the choices below, then press ENTER: 16:9 2.35:1 User • Press the button to return to the ASPECT RATIO menu. •...
SETUP MENU • Press the button to return to the VER menu. (Press EXIT to leave the SETUP MENU completely.) C. COLOR SPACE The color space parameter sets the color space of the output format. SETUP MENU OUTPUT 1 SETUP COLOR SPACE •...
SETUP MENU • Press the button until TEST PATTERNS appears, and then press the button. • Press the and buttons to find the desired test pattern mode from the choices below, then press ENTER Multiburst (V) Multiburst (H) Cross Hatch 1 B/W long checked 1 B/W long checked 2 B/W long checked 3...
SETUP MENU • When prompted, enter that new password again. • The PASSWORD menu will return automatically. • Press the button until RETURN appears, and then press ENTER to make more changes in the ADVANCED SETTING menu. (Press EXIT to leave the SETUP MENU completely.) B.
SETUP MENU • After the desired character is displayed, use the button to advance to the next character space. Use the button on the remote to return to the previous character space. The cursor will automatically wrap to the first character space when the last (eighteenth) character space is passed.
SETUP MENU • Press the button until RETURN appears, and then press ENTER to make more changes in the ADVANCED SETTING menu. (Press EXIT to leave the SETUP MENU completely.) F. ZOOM The zoom function zooms in on or magnifies the image on your display. ...
SETUP MENU • Press MENU on the remote to begin the SETUP MENU. • Press the button until ADVANCED SETTING appears, and then press the button. • Press the button to find PIP - PBP, and then press the button. •...
MENU completely.) K. MANR (Motion Adaptive Noise Reduction) The Cinema 11v has motion adaptive noise reduction to reduce random noise along the edges of compressed images. The settings for this control are 0 – 64. The default setting is 3.
( such as the Cinema 11a and Cinema 11v ). The premise of this communication is for the display to relay its operational characteristics, such as native resolution, to the attached source, and then allow the source to generate the necessary video characteristics to match the needs of the display.
SETUP MENU See below for instructions on changing the EDID channel. The default setting is HDMI output 2. SETUP MENU ADVANCED SETTING EDID CHANNEL Also refer to the SOUND OPTIONS section of this manual. • Press MENU on the remote to begin the SETUP MENU. •...
EDID function. SOUND THROUGH A TELEVISION • EDID of the Cinema 11v is preset to HDMI 2. Change the EDID to HDMI 1 to allow sound to pass to the television. • Make sure surround sound processor is turned off.
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet. Clean the cabinet housing and front panel of the Cinema 11v with a soft cloth and a glass cleaner. The frequency of cleaning will vary based on the cleanliness of the environment and the number of hours the Cinema 11v is operated.
LIMITED WARRANTY Cary Audio Warrants to the original United States purchaser for use in the United States the Following Cary Audio Products for the Periods Indicated: 1. Power Amplifiers, Integrated Amplifiers, Surround Sound Processors, and Preamplifiers have a three (3) year parts and labor warranty from the date of the original purchase from Cary Audio.
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LIMITED WARRANTY What Will We Pay For? We will pay for all labor and material expenses for items covered by the warranty. Payment of shipping charges is discussed in the next section of this warranty. How You Can Get Service? In the event that the owner needs to return the unit to Cary Audio for service or repair of a possible defect, he must follow the following steps: 1.
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LIMITED WARRANTY How State Law Relates to the Warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
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