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Cinema 12
HD Surround Sound 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 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 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ............ 3 Welcome Thank You ..................6 Product Features ................7 Unpacking and Installation ............8 Warranty Card ................9 Format Descriptions ............... 9 Specifications Audio Inputs / Audio Outputs ............14 Analog Audio Section ..............14 Digital Audio .................15 Main Path ..................16 Zone 2 Paths...................17... - Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Set Acoustic Calibration Room EQ ..........46 Setup Menu Set Speaker Phase ................48 Input ....................49 Assigned Inputs................49 Change Input Names..............50 Set Analog IN Configuration ............52 Set Analog IN Level Settings ............53 Listening to the Radio..............55 Connection Chart ................56 Zone 2 ....................57 Set Zone 2 Input................57 Set Zone 2 Volume ................57...
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Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
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. 7. HEAT: Position the unit away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other units (including amplifiers) that produce heat. - Page 6 17. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: • Before connecting a new product such as the Cinema 12 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 and/or speakers.
- Page 7 20. FCC INFORMATION FOR USER: • CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Cary Audio Design 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.
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Page 8: Welcome
A separate 2 zone remote handset comes standard with the Cinema 12 so full control of the input source selection in each of the two zones is at your fingertips. All Main zone audio output connectors have 32 bit/192 kHz D/A converters operating in dual differential mode for excellent sound quality and high dynamic range. -
Page 9: Product Features
Cirrus Logic CS49700 series chipset and HDMI v1.4a, the new Cinema 12 has the ability to properly decode and playback both the raw bitstream and lossless linear PCM signals from all of the high resolution audio formats available today such as Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS HD High Resolution Audio, and DTS HD Master Audio. -
Page 10: Unpacking And Installation
Unpacking All Cary Audio Design shipping cartons have been specially designed to protect their contents and special care has been taken to prevent damage under normal shipping conditions. Mishandling should be evident upon inspection of the shipping container. If shipping damage is found after visual inspection, take care not to destroy the evidence. -
Page 11: Warranty Card
America, 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 12 WELCOME Resolution Audio and DTS-HD High Res Audio are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996- 2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DTS was introduced in 1994 to provide 5.1 Channels of discrete digital audio into home theater systems. DTS brings you premium quality discrete multi-channel digital sound to both movies and music.
- Page 13 WELCOME DTS-ES Extended Surround is a new multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. While offering high compatibility with the conventional DTS Digital Surround format, DTS-ES Extended Surround greatly improves the 360- degree surround impression and space expression thanks to further expanded surround signals.
- Page 14 WELCOME Dolby® TrueHD is Dolby’s next-generation lossless technology developed for high- definition disc-based media. Dolby TrueHD delivers tantalizing sound that is bit-for-bit identical to the studio master, unlocking the true high-definition entertainment experience on next-generation discs. When coupled with high-definition video, Dolby TrueHD offers an unprecedented home theater experience that lets you enjoy sound as stunning as the high-definition picture.
- Page 15 WELCOME Dolby Digital identifies the use of Dolby Digital audio coding for such consumer formats as DVD and DTV. As with film sound, Dolby Digital can provide up to five full-range channels for left, center, and right screen channels, independent left and right surround channels, and a sixth (".1") channel for low-frequency effects.
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Page 16: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS The Cinema 12 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 12 processor into operation. -
Page 17: Digital Audio
SPECIFICATIONS ..............................Rated Input 2.0 Vrms ..............................Maximum Input 6.0 Vrms ..............................Rated Output (100 k load) 2.0 Vrms ..............................Minimum Load ..............................Maximum Output RCA - 8.0 Vrms XLR - 16.0 Vrms ..............................Headphone Output 100mW into 32 Ohms at 0.2% THD+N .............................. -
Page 18: Main Path
SPECIFICATIONS MAIN PATH RCA and XLR Output, 48 kHz Sampling Rate for all Digital Signal Paths ..............................Frequency Response and Bandwidth Analog - Direct Inputs 10 Hz to 20 kHz, 1 Hz to 120 kHz (-3 dB) Analog - DSP Inputs at 24/96 10 Hz to 20 kHz, 2 Hz to 44 kHz (-3 dB) Digital Inputs at 24/96 10 Hz to 20 kHz, 1 Hz to 44 kHz (-3 dB) -
Page 19: Zone 2 Paths
SPECIFICATIONS 0.2% (6 kHz) Stereo 0.2% (100 Hz) 0.15% (1 kHz) 0.3% (6 kHz) Capture Ratio 1.0 dB Alternate Channel Selectivity 65 dB (400 kHz) Stereo Separation 50 dB (1 kHz) 35 dB (30 Hz to 15 kHz) Frequency Response 30 Hz to 15 kHz Image Interference Ratio 50 dB... -
Page 20: Power Requirements
SPECIFICATIONS POWER REQUIREMENTS ..............................Power Requirements 117VAC or 220VAC 50-60Hz ..............................Power Consumption Maximum 50 W .............................. -
Page 21: Controls & Displays
FRONT PANEL POWER • Press once to turn the power ON. • Press again to turn the power OFF. The Cinema 12 will enter STANDBY mode and the blue LED above the headphone jack will light. HDMI INPUT SELECTOR • Press one of these buttons to select the HDMI input source. -
Page 22: Alphanumeric Display
Cinema 12. 14. NAVIGATION / ENTER • Use the four navigation buttons to move through menu options shown on the Cinema 12 display. Use the ENTER button to confirm the selections made in the menus. 15. HEADPHONE JACK •... -
Page 23: Rear Panel
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS REAR PANEL ANALOG AUDIO IN (INPUT 1) XLR (L + R) • Use these jacks for connection to balanced CD or DVD player analog audio output connectors. ANALOG AUDIO IN (INPUTS 2 THROUGH 8) RCA • Use these jacks for connection to CD, DVD, TV, or VCR input options. ANALOG AUDIO 7.1 INPUT •... - Page 24 • This balanced digital input accepts digital audio signals from CD players, DVD players or other balanced digital source components. 16. HDMI Output Connector • Used to connect the Cinema 12 to a TV or projector with an HDMI input.
- Page 25 • Used to connect indoor or outdoor antennas for radio broadcasts. 19. HDMI INPUT CONNECTORS • Used to connect the Cinema 12 to components with an HDMI output such as cable and satellite boxes, as well as DVD and Blu-ray players.
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Page 26: Remote Control
7. NAVIGATION/ENTER: Use the four NAVIGATION buttons to move through menu options shown on the Cinema 12 display. Press the ENTER button in the center to confirm selections made in these menus. - Page 27 22. TUNER SEEK (UP/DOWN): Up: Performs tuning in ascending frequency order. Down: Performs turning in descending frequency order. 23. POWER ON: Press this button to turn the Cinema 12 ON. 24. LISTENING PROFILES-MEMORY 1: Press this button to select the listening mode of memory 1 (Movie mode) in Listening Profiles.
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Page 28: Remote Control Images
CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS Refer to the previous two pages for a description of the corresponding numbers indicated in the above remote control pictures. Advanced functions of the remote control are covered in the separate Universal Programmable Remote Control manual. - Page 29 CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS...
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Page 30: Zone 2 Remote Control
Use these buttons to select the INPUT Zone 2 desired source for your Cinema 12. 5. ZONE 2 MUTE: Press this button to mute the Zone 2 volume. 6. BAND (FM): Press this button to select the FM frequency band in Zone 2. -
Page 31: Installation
Before proceeding, please observe the following precautions when connecting devices to your new Cinema 12. Do not plug the power cord into your Cinema 12 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 32: Connecting A Multi Channel Power Amplifier
Given the wide variety of components that can be connected to your Cinema 12, there are numerous ways in which your system can be assembled. To help you with this task, use the chart at the end of this manual to record the components connected to your unit, as well as which type of input (analog, coaxial, Toslink, etc) is used. -
Page 33: Second Zone (Zone 2)
If your subwoofer is a passive speaker, connect the subwoofer output jack of the Cinema 12 to the input of the amplifier used to power the subwoofer, and then connect the subwoofer speaker itself to the subwoofer’s power amplifier. -
Page 34: Power Control Connections
Cinema 12 and the low voltage trigger jack of the device to be controlled to enable remote turn-on of that component. The zone 2 triggers will remain activated as long as the Zone 2 Multi-room system is on, even when the Cinema 12 is in the Standby mode for the main room. -
Page 35: Auto Sound Setup
AUTO SOUND SETUP The AUTO SOUND SETUP feature of the Cinema 12 will automatically measure the sound characteristics of the main listening room where you have your home cinema system installed. It has a seven-band auto sensing function that will try to optimize the sound quality and the overall room frequency response for low bass, mid bass, mid range and high frequencies while you are using it in the AUTO mode. -
Page 36: How To Perform Auto Sound Setup
Cinema 12 will not be able to balance the channels for subwoofer (low bass) and the other channels properly. -
Page 37: Speaker Check
The test noise is similar to PINK NOISE with equal energy in all audible octaves of sound. 3. Make sure the Cinema 12 is set to an input 2-8 where no source device is connected before performing the auto-setup. DO NOT set the Cinema 12 to either HDMI 1 - 4 as the auto-setup feature will not function if the unit is set to an HDMI input. -
Page 38: Set Distance
FL to the FR; therefore, be careful not to unplug the microphone or operate the Cinema 12 during this time. 7. When the speaker check ends, the following appears on the VFD front panel... -
Page 39: 10. Set Room Eq
AUTO SOUND SETUP SBL ......0.0dB -15.0dB to + 15.0dB SL.........0.0dB -15.0dB to + 15.0dB SW........0.0dB -15.0dB to + 15.0dB 10. Set Room EQ During Set Room EQ testing, the following appears on the VFD front panel 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 40: 12. Set Speaker Phase
Inphase / Outphase SW......Inphase Inphase / Outphase Storing Measurement Results in SETUP MENU If the Cinema 12 senses that a speaker is out of phase, the VFD front panel display will show the following sentence: OUT PHASE SPK ___ ___ ___ The Cinema 12 can automatically adjust the speakers listed as Out of Phase to being properly in phase and will go to the next step. -
Page 41: Manual Sound Setup
MANUAL SOUND SETUP SET SPEAKER CONFIGURATION The first step in configuring the Cinema 12 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 42: 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 12. 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 from each speaker to the primary listening position. - Page 43 MANUAL SOUND SETUP display. 2. Press the OK button on the remote to enter the “LISTENING PROFILES” setup menu. The “LISTENING PROFILES / MEMORY 1 menu appears on the front panel display. 3. Press the OK button on the remote to enter the “MOVIE MODE / Set Speaker Config”...
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Page 44: Set Balance
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 12 Display: MOVIE SPK Setting... -
Page 45: Set Channel Levels Using The Test Tone Function
MANUAL SOUND SETUP 5. Press the OK button on the remote to enter the “SET BALANCE” menu. The “SET BALANCE / TEST MODE..Off” menu appears on the front panel display. 6. Press the button on the remote to select between manual or auto test tones, or to turn the test tones off completely. -
Page 46: Set Crossover Points
High Pass filter of the Cinema 12 each of the speakers. Setting the Speaker Crossover Points In the Cinema 12, the Crossover Points can be selected in 10Hz increments within a 40Hz to 150Hz range, or each speaker can be set to receive full range signal. Select the crossover point closest to the low-frequency rating of the associated speaker. - Page 47 Low-frequency signals lower than the lowest crossover point will be redirected to the subwoofer. NOTE: The following selected menus appear on the Cinema 12 Display: MOVIE SPK Setting Set Crossover Points To set the crossover points for your speakers: 1.
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Page 48: Set Acoustic Calibration Room Eq
Setting the Acoustic Calibration Room EQ manually If you have already completed automatically setting up your Cinema 12 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 49 MANUAL SOUND SETUP 7. Press the button on the remote when you have made a selection. Repeat steps 5 for the 80Hz, 160Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, 1KHz, 2KHz, 4KHz, 8KHz, 12KHz and 16KHz. FL......80Hz 0/0dB FL....160Hz 0/0dB FL....250Hz 0/0dB FL....500Hz 0/0dB FL.....
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Page 50: Setup Menu
SETUP MENU SET SPEAKER PHASE The Cinema 12'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. SET SPEAKER PHASE technology provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of phase matching for an optimal sound image at your listening position. -
Page 51: Input
- Set Analog in config - Set Analog in level ASSIGNED INPUTS Assign input sources to input Connectors. The following selected menus appear on the Cinema 12 display: Assigned Inputs Input 1 XLR Digital To assign inputs: 1. Press the SETUP button on the remote to enter the “SETUP MENU”. -
Page 52: Change Input Names
You can customize the name of the selected input. Custom Input Names can include up to twelve characters. For example: DVD 7 or DVD 8 for Input 2. NOTE: The following selected menus appear on the Cinema 12 Display. SETUP MENU... - Page 53 SETUP MENU 5. Press the OK button on the remote to enter the ”CHANGE INPUT NAMES” setup menu. The “Change Input Names / 7.1 In 7.1CH In” menu appears on the front panel display. 6. Press the OK button on the remote to enter the “7.1 IN” menu if you wish to rename this input.
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Page 54: Set Analog In Configuration
SETUP MENU SET ANALOG IN CONFIGURATION The Cinema 12 allows analog sources to select bypass mode or DSP mode. When you select the BYPASS mode, the Cinema 12 passes analog input signals directly to the main audio output connectors with no EQing or Sub output.. When you select DSP mode, the Cinema 12 sends analog input signals through A/D conversion and internal processing before passing them to the main audio output connectors. -
Page 55: Set Analog In Level Settings
SETUP MENU NOTE: As you can see from these settings, it is possible to use the Cinema 12 as an analog stereo preamp and as a surround sound preamplifier at the same time. SET ANALOG IN LEVEL SETTINGS This adjustment can be used to adjust 2-channel analog audio input levels for a selected input. - Page 56 SETUP MENU digital Toslink, “NOT AVAILABLE” will appear for this input as you cannot set the analog in level of an input set to digital. 7. Press the button on the remote when you have made a selection. Repeat steps 6 and 7 for INPUT 2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4, INPUT 5, INPUT 6, INPUT 7 and INPUT 8.
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Page 57: Listening To The Radio
Using the numerical keypad section at the top of the remote, press one of the NUMBER buttons to assign the station preset. For saving stations to selections 1 through 9, you will need to enter them as 01, 02, 03 etc. The Cinema 12 will automatically save the station. -
Page 58: Connection Chart
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 59: Zone 2
SETUP MENU ZONE 2 Cinema 12'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 FROM THE MAIN ZONE REMOTE 1. -
Page 60: Advanced Settings
SETUP MENU 3. Press the OK button on the remote to enter the “ZONE 2” setup menu. The “ZONE 2 / ZONE 2 Input….INPUT 1” menu appears on the front panel display. 4. Press the button on the remote until you reach the “ZONE 2 Volume” menu. The “ZONE 2 / ZONE 2 Volume….-30dB”... -
Page 61: Set Password
*, *, *, *,. Next, enter the new password you have chosen: _, _, _, _, The Cinema 12 will then ask you to re-enter your new password:_,_,_,_. If properly completed, “Password set!”... -
Page 62: Zone 1 Master Volume
CD PURE AUDIO The Cinema 12 allows CD Digital sources (44.1kHz) to select either Pure Audio “On” or “Off” mode. When you select the “On” mode, the Cinema 12 passes digital input signals directly to the D/A converter output connectors with no EQing or Sub output. -
Page 63: Hdmi Audio Out
SETUP MENU The “ADVANCED SETTINGS / CD Pure Audio….Off” menu appears on the front panel display. Use the and buttons on the remote to select the “OFF” or “ON” mode. HDMI AUDIO OUT Please follow steps 1 through 3 from the “to set password” instruction above to reach the “ADVANCED SETTINGS”... -
Page 64: Edit Custom Name
3. Press the OK button on the remote to enter the “EDIT CUSTOM NAME” menu. The “ADVANCED SETTINGS / CARY AUDIO Cinema 12” menu appears on the front panel display. 4. Press the OK button on the remote to begin entering the custom name of your choice. -
Page 65: Set Infrared Remote (Ir) Controls
IR inputs. When you select “BOTH” mode, the remote sensor uses the front panel IR sensor and optional remote control sensor. Regardless of the IR setting within the Cinema 12, you may always use the front panel controls to access and control the unit. -
Page 66: Set Triggers
SETUP MENU To set Zone 1 Rear IR Mode: The setting selects the polarity of the Zone 1 rear IR sensor. When you select NORMAL, the Polarity is positive. When you select INVERT, the Polarity is negative. 1. Please follow steps 1 through 3 from the “to set password” instruction above to reach the “ADVANCED SETTINGS”... -
Page 67: Set Auto Input Seek
If you select “ZONE 1”, a 12-volt trigger signal is output when Zone 1 of the Cinema 12 is powered on. If you select “ZONE 2”, a 12-volt trigger signal is output when Zone 2 of the Cinema 12 is powered on. -
Page 68: Set Max Volume Out
SETUP MENU when you wish to watch a movie in surround sound when you do not wish to bother others by the level of the volume. TO SET MAX VOLUME OUT 1. Please follow steps 1 through 3 from the “to set password” instruction above to reach the “ADVANCED SETTINGS”... -
Page 69: Service And Care
SERVICE AND CARE CARE AND CLEANING The cabinet housing and front panel of the Cinema 12 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 12 is operated and by operating environment cleanliness. -
Page 70: United States Limited Warranty
Cary Audio Design. Under no circumstances is Cary Audio Design liable for incidental or consequential damages. Any... - Page 71 UNITED STATES LIMITED WARRANTY INTERNATIONAL PURCHASERS (Export markets) Cary Audio Design warrants its merchandise to purchasers within the United States exclusively for use within the United States of America. It provides no other warranties, expressed or implied. If you are living outside the USA, please consult your local dealer...
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