Welcome; Thank You; Welcome Thank You - Cary Audio Design Cinema 12 Owner's Manual

WELCOME

THANK YOU

Congratulations on becoming a Cinema 12 owner!
We, at Cary Audio Design, would like to thank you for purchasing the new Cinema 12
HD Surround Sound Processor. The Cinema 12 is the latest generation in our line of
award-winning surround sound processors.
The Cinema 12 is the ultimate in surround sound processors. Utilizing the Cirrus Logic
CS49700 series chipset and HDMI v1.4a inputs, the Cinema 12 has the ability to properly
decode and playback both the raw bitstream and lossless linear PCM signals from the
latest high resolution formats, including Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD
Master Audio, and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio. The Cinema 12 has the ability to set
separate Listener Profile speaker settings for playback of Music and Movies. The Cinema
12 uses the absolute highest quality components available within the audio circuit,
resulting in extraordinary sound quality, which is a known trademark of Cary Audio
Design products. The Cinema 12 also contains an HD radio tuner for the highest
resolution signals from FM broadcasts.
The Cinema 12 was designed for ease of use whether in normal home surround sound
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systems or in more complex custom installations. It has an independent 2 zone so you
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can experience surround sound in your main home theater room as well as 2 zone stereo
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sound in a different location. 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. In addition,
the Cinema 12 includes 7.1 channel XLR balanced audio outputs for the Main zone if you
are using a power amplifier equipped with balanced input connections.
The Cinema 12 was designed to remain viable in a future of rapidly emerging and
changing digital technologies. It has a rear panel RS-232 serial port connector that
provides for home automation serial control, and also allows us to provide flash memory
upgrades.
We firmly believe in high performance products that offer incredible value for the
money. With its leading edge technology, exceptional sound performance and ease of
use, the Cinema 12 is without question, the highest performing surround sound processor
available today.
Thank you for your continued support and enjoy your Music and Movies!
The Cary Audio Design Team
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