Product Features - Cary Audio Design Cinema 12 Owner's Manual

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PRODUCT FEATURES

The Cinema 12 is designed as an "audio only" surround sound processor. With the
addition of the new 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. Being that the Cinema 12 is an "audio only" surround processor, the
HDMI inputs are simple pass-though, repeater inputs so there is no video processing
taking place within the unit.
In addition to the ability to properly decode and playback the high resolution audio
formats, the Cinema 12 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.
With dual 32-bit audio digital signal processing (DSP) engines, the Cinema 12 offers
unparalleled processing power. These DSP engines perform custom processing such as an
auto sound setup system, CES 7.1 decoding, bass enhancement, dialog enhancement, bass
management, high-precision digital crossover, and room EQ. This processing is available
at sample rates up to 192 kHz, with 32-bit resolution to retain top performance from all
input sources and listening modes. A DSP engine is dedicated to decoding multi-channel
compressed audio sources.
10 channels of 24-bit/96 kHz A/D converters can be used to convert stereo analog audio
input and 7.1 analog audio input signals to digital signals, allowing the Cinema 12 to
provide the benefits of precise digital signal processing without sacrificing signal
integrity. Alternatively, stereo analog XLR and 7.1 analog signals can bypass the A/D
conversion and internal processing to remain in the analog domain straight to the output
connectors.
The Cinema 12 offers:
• 4 HDMI v1.4a inputs and 1 HDMI v1.4a output
• 8 inputs; one balanced and seven single ended with RCA connectors; including
S/PDIF coaxial, S/PDIF optical, and analog pairs
• 7.1 channel analog audio input connections
• Analog bypass option for stereo and 7.1 channel analog audio input connectors
• 32-bit/192 kHz D/A converters for all Main Zone audio channels
• Automatic and manual calibration of speaker distances and output levels
• Dual 32-bit DSP engines
• CES 7.1 decoding (Cirrus Extra Surround 7.1 mode)
• Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Pro
Logic IIx and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding
• DTS HD Master Audio, DTS HD High Resolution Audio, dts 96/24, dts-NEO:6
and dts-EX (discrete and matrix) decoding
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