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Ada Cinema Rhapsody Mach II Installation Manual

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PRIL 2002
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INEMA
HAPSODY
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Version 3.46
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NSTALLATION
ANUAL
602-610 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY, 10605, www.ada-usa.com, 1-800-HD-AUDIO, Fax (914) 946-9620

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  • Page 1 ELEASED PRIL 2002 INEMA HAPSODY Version 3.46 NSTALLATION ANUAL 602-610 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY, 10605, www.ada-usa.com, 1-800-HD-AUDIO, Fax (914) 946-9620...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions & Electrical Warning

    CORD FOR THE UNIT. THEREFORE, THE USER MUST CONSULT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER OR ADA TO OBTAIN THE PROPER POWER CORD, AS WELL. MAKE SURE THAT THE VOLTAGE SELEC- TOR SWITCH IS IN THE PROPER POSITION AND THAT YOU HAVE THE CORRECT POWER CORD...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Instructions & Electrical Warning ..................1 AC Connections ..........................4 Power Amplifier (& Powered Subwoofer) Connections..............5 Introduction - Front Panel Controls & Displays ................6 Power On, Mute, Off, & Master Volume Control ................7 Input Selector ........................... 8 Record Selector ..........................
  • Page 4 Appendix C - Resetting Factory Defaults ..................94 Appendix D - Master Reset Power Button (Vacation Switch) ............ 95 Appendix E - Cinema Rhapsody Mach II PC Program ..............96 Appendix F - Cinema Rhapsody Mach II Hex Codes ..............103 Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

  • Page 5: Ac Connections

    For customers who are using the U.S. standard AC receptacle, you will use the EIC AC Power Cord provided with the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II. Simply plug this AC cord into an operative AC outlet. For customers who are using a non-U.S. standard AC receptacle, you will need to acquire an EIC AC Power Cord with the appropriate receptacle connector.

  • Page 6: Power Amplifier (& Powered Subwoofer) Connections

    Power Amplifier (& Powered Subwoofer) Connections Audio Connections The Cinema Rhapsody Mach II’s Audio Outputs are clearly marked in a white field on the back of the unit. ADA strongly suggests not using directional interconnects that lift the grounds. This diagram includes ADA’s PTM-8150 Eight Channel Power Amplifier.

  • Page 7: Introduction - Front Panel Controls & Displays

    Rhapsody also provides several additional modes ideal for music playback. There are additional settings that permit the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II to also operate in home theaters where a full eight channel speaker array may only be partially implemented (i.e. no back surround and/or no center channel).

  • Page 8: Power On, Mute, Off, & Master Volume Control

    Power On, Mute, Off, & Master Volume Control When the Cinema Rhapsody is off, turning any knob or pushing any knob other than the Volume knob will cause the Cinema Rhapsody's center LCD display to indicate: Power On Press the Cinema Rhapsody's PUSH VOLUME Volume knob to engage power FOR POWER ON...

  • Page 9: Input Selector

    Input Selector The Cinema Rhapsody Mach II permits you to scroll to the next in- put without having all of the components you are passing actively process through the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II. This prevents the INPUT clicking that is commonly associated with changing TV channels up and down.

  • Page 10: Record Selector

    If a component is connected to a digital input on the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II, a special setup will need to Engage New Device be done in order for the unit to play through the record output.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel Connections

    CHAN 1 / 14 7 / 20 VIDEO INPUTS VIDEO OUT 8 CHANNEL DB-25 INPUT 25 14 COMPONENT VIDEO ADA NET“ 2 / 15 8 / 21 POINTS RECORD 3 / 16 9 /10/22 SHLD 4 / 17 11 / 23 R.T.A...

  • Page 12: Out Of The Box Input Configuration

    Final Input. Here, you can reduce the number of input labels that are dis- played. For example, if you are only connecting six components to the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II, you could set the final input to CD PLAYER 6. After this adjustment, turning the input knob will only display the first six inputs.

  • Page 13: Dvd Player Connection

    TV, projector, or line-doubling device. Composite Video ADA suggests connecting the composite video signal from the DVD player to the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II. Because the Cinema Rhapsody's front panel preview monitor only displays a composite video signal, it will be necessary to use this connection regardless if your display device is capable of showing S-Video or Component Video.

  • Page 14: Dvd Audio/Sacd Player Connection

    The Cinema Rhapsody Mach II features a DB-25 multi-pin connection for the six channel high-resolu- tion audio input. This standardized jack permits connection to a DVD or SACD player’s using a multi- channel RCA (male) to DB-25 (male) interconnect cable.

  • Page 15: Dss Receiver Connection

    TOS-Link interconnect. As such, the flow of light (the flow of digital data) is then interrupted. This will cause audio dropouts during playback. When selecting a TOS-Link interconnect, ADA strongly suggests using the very best cable available. Typically, these cables offer some type of frosted tip which greatly reduces the reflective interference.

  • Page 16: Dss Receiver Connection - Coaxial Connection

    Please note that regardless of which wiring option you choose to use when connecting a DSS receiver to the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II, you may still need to make adjustments to the DSS receiver. As many DSS receivers have multiple audio output setup configurations, ADA strongly suggests reviewing the DSS manual to insure proper setup.

  • Page 17: Dvr/Pvr Connection

    CHAN VIDEO INPUTS VIDEO OUT 1 / 14 7 / 20 8 CHANNEL DB-25 INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO 25 14 ADA NET“ 2 / 15 8 / 21 POINTS RECORD 3 / 16 9 /10/22 SHLD 4 / 17 11 / 23 R.T.A...

  • Page 18: Vcr Connection

    CHAN VIDEO INPUTS VIDEO OUT 1 / 14 7 / 20 8 CHANNEL DB-25 INPUT 25 14 COMPONENT VIDEO ADA NET“ 2 / 15 8 / 21 POINTS RECORD 3 / 16 9 /10/22 SHLD 4 / 17 11 / 23 R.T.A...

  • Page 19: Cd Player Connection

    CD Player to an analog input, the audio signal is first converted to analog internal to the CD player and then the signal is converted back to digital internal to the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II. As such, it is best to bypass this down/up conversion by connecting the CD player directly to a digital input on the Cinema Rhapsody.

  • Page 20: Cd Player Digital Connections

    HAPSODY MULTI-PIN LFE SUM +10dB HEATER ONTROLLER S-VIDEO INPUTS ADA strongly suggests us- "Dolby", "Pro Logic", & the double-D Lucasfilm Ltd. U.S. patent numbers WARNING! Risk Of Hazardous Energy! Make Proper MAIN Symbol are trademarks of Dolby 5,043,970; 5,189,703; and/or 5,222,059.

  • Page 21: Tuner (Radio) Connection

    Tuner (Radio) Connection The Out of the Box input configuration for a Radio Tuner provides for analog audio connections. Connect your line-level audio outputs from your Tuner to the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II’s Analog Audio input #7. TUNER Stereo Audio Out...

  • Page 22: Multi-Room System Connection

    CHAN 1 / 14 7 / 20 VIDEO INPUTS VIDEO OUT 8 CHANNEL DB-25 INPUT 25 14 COMPONENT VIDEO ADA NET“ RECORD 2 / 15 8 / 21 POINTS 3 / 16 9 /10/22 SHLD 4 / 17 11 / 23 R.T.A...

  • Page 23: Video Game Connection

    CHAN VIDEO INPUTS VIDEO OUT 1 / 14 7 / 20 8 CHANNEL DB-25 INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO 25 14 ADA NET“ 2 / 15 8 / 21 POINTS RECORD 3 / 16 9 /10/22 SHLD 4 / 17 11 / 23 R.T.A...

  • Page 24: Computer Connection

    Analog 2 (Multi-Room System) or any other open analog input. Please note, that this would require you to change the audio input assignment for the PHONOGRPH Input label. ADA has pur- posely included a phonograph connection in the Out of the Box setup, because we believe you will be...

  • Page 25: Laserdisc Player With Internal Rf Demodulator

    Audio Out Output nect either a TOS-Link Optical or coaxial digital audio to the S-Video Cable Cinema Rhapsody Mach II. (If Input is available) The Out of the Box setup for Video Cable the LASERDISC input label has the audio input assigned to the Optical 1 jack on the Cin- ema Rhapsody Mach II.

  • Page 26: Laserdisc Player With Only An Ac-3 Rf Output

    Here, the laserdisc’s AC-3 RF output is passed into the RFD-1 and then to an open digital coaxial input on the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II. You need to use one of the four digital coax inputs for connection to the RFD-1.

  • Page 27: Theater (Main) Video Connections

    (or even quadruple) the incoming source signals. In high-end home theater installations, use of this type of device between the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II and the TV or projector is quite common. Please note, that as you switch between inputs on the Cinema Rhapsody, you may also need to switch between inputs on your line-doubler.
  • Page 28 Video 2 Component Video for OSD output One provides the OSD (On- during setup. Screen Display) output of the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II, useful for setup. The other composite video signal does PIN +/- CHAN PIN +/- CHAN VIDEO INPUTS...

  • Page 29: Recording Output

    The Cinema Rhapsody Mach II’s Out of the Box input configuration already has A record specific input label for DSS, whose primary audio connection will always be digital. For the other three components that could be set to an alternate digital audio input, including DVR/PVR, CABLE/TV, or CD PLAYER, there are also record input labels that access their original analog audio input.
  • Page 30 CHAN 1 / 14 7 / 20 VIDEO INPUTS VIDEO OUT 8 CHANNEL DB-25 INPUT 25 14 COMPONENT VIDEO ADA NET“ 2 / 15 8 / 21 POINTS RECORD 3 / 16 9 /10/22 SHLD 4 / 17 11 / 23 R.T.A...
  • Page 31 DVD Player Analog Record Connection In order to maximize the Out of the Box input configuration options, ADA has purposely not included a DVD RECORD input label, with the primary consideration that DVD discs incorporate copyright pro- tection that will prevent the copying of a DVD disc to VCR.
  • Page 32 Reassigning Record Audio Inputs If you are limited on the number of open analog inputs on the back of the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II, ADA suggests making certain that the DSS receiver takes precedence to the DVD player. Because you may only get questionable results from attempting to record a DVD to VCR, ADA recommends first connecting the DSS.

  • Page 33: Custom Input Configuration

    DSS record. You can now set the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II to display only the first eight input labels instead of the factory default 20 input labels. As you continuously turn the Input knob, only the first eight labels will be displayed.

  • Page 34: Label Inputs

    Label Inputs The Cinema Rhapsody Mach II permits you to alter any input label. The label length allows for up to twelve letters, characters, and/or numbers. ADA strongly suggests leaving the original number (i.e.
  • Page 35 To enter the Label Inputs setup mode, turn the Mode knob clockwise until the display’s second line reads SETUP MENU and then press the Mode Knob. You then turn the Mode knob clockwise until the display’s second line reads LABEL INPUTS and then again, press the Mode knob. The display will now read: LABEL INPUTS DVD PLAYER 1...
  • Page 36 The second line of the display will now show <AUXILIARY 8> where the <...> indicates that you are in the select character position mode. Here the A will be underlined and blinking. To change the A to a D, as in DSS RECORD, press the Mode knob. The second line of the display will now change to >AUXILIARY 8<, where the >...<...

  • Page 37: Audio Input Configuration

    Audio Input Configuration The Cinema Rhapsody Mach II is extraordinarily flexible in that any A/V jack on the back of the unit can be assigned to any input label. Also, a specific A/V jack can be assigned to multiple input labels.

  • Page 38: Composite Video Input Configuration

    CHAN VIDEO INPUTS VIDEO OUT 1 / 14 7 / 20 8 CHANNEL DB-25 INPUT 25 14 COMPONENT VIDEO ADA NET“ 2 / 15 8 / 21 POINTS RECORD 3 / 16 9 /10/22 SHLD Out of the Box setup.

  • Page 39: S-Video Input Configuration

    12 Turn the Mode knob until the display reads COMPONENT IN 2 and press the mode knob. At this time, you have reassigned all of the A/V inputs on the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II from the factory default settings for the AUXILIARY 8 input label to work for the DSS RECORD 8 input label.
  • Page 40 1 / 14 LT 7 / 20 VIDEO INPUTS VIDEO OUT 8 CHANNEL DB-25 INPUT 25 14 COMPONENT VIDEO ADA NET“ 2 / 15 CT 8 / 21 RECORD POINTS 3 / 16 RT 9 /10/22 SHLD 4 / 17 SB 11 / 23 R.T.A...

  • Page 41: Turn On Input

    To exit the Setup Menu completely, turn the Volume knob. Illumination The Cinema Rhapsody Mach II permits you to adjust the brightness of the front panel not including the LCD preview monitor. This includes the labeling around the five control knobs, the input/output/mode lamps, and the two line alphanumeric display.

  • Page 42: Speaker Size Setup 1

    Speaker Size Setup 1 Once you have your inputs configured properly, you will need to setup the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II’s outputs which pass to your power amplifier and then the speakers. In this section, you will need to proceed with several steps that focus on the type of speaker you are using in your system.
  • Page 43 If the rear wall is wide, you can include two speakers evenly spaced along the back wall. The Cinema Rhapsody Mach II permits you to have two, one, or no back- surround speakers (and if they are large or small).

  • Page 44: Subwoofer Crossover Point Setup

    Subwoofer Crossover Point Setup The Cinema Rhapsody Mach II is permits you to set the subwoofer to best match the speakers in your system. While the THX crossover frequency point (roll off point) is 80Hz, some speakers my operate better with a slightly lower roll off and others with a slightly higher roll off. For example, ribbon speak- ers typically operate best at frequencies above 180Hz.

  • Page 45: Multi-Pin Speaker Setup

    As such, this aspect of the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II makes it an ideal choice for those looking to add DVD Audio or SACD to their system.

  • Page 46: Multi-Pin Input Lfe Boost Switch

    Multi-Pin Input LFE Boost Switch For the Multi-Pin input, the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II has a special bass setting that will permit you to increase (or decrease) the presence of the LFE (“.1”) channel by a differential of 10dB. For the Multi-Pin input, speakers that are set to the Small option have their bass information below 80Hz summed with the LFE channel and sent to the subwoofer.

  • Page 47: Speaker Level Setup 2

    Speaker Level Setup 2 The Cinema Rhapsody Mach II’s next step involves the balancing of the speaker channels for the optimum home theater experience. This step permits you to make certain that the individual speaker levels are balanced appropriately. Prior to entering this step, you should already have completed the positioning of your speakers and programmed their size into the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II.
  • Page 48 Turn the Mode knob clockwise one click until the display reads NOISE R BACK. If the meter is reading 75dB, proceed to the next step. If the reading is not on 75dB, press the Mode knob to adjust the right back-surround channel’s level up or down so that the meter reads 75dB. When completed press the Mode knob.

  • Page 49: Balance Presets

    Balance Presets The Cinema Rhapsody Mach II features four balance presets which store the channel levels settings. At this time, with the channel balance settings in place, ADA strongly suggests storing Balance Preset 1. This will preserve the work you have just completed in Speaker Level Setup 2 . To proceed: Turn the Channel knob clockwise until the display reads RECALL/STORE BAL PRESETS.

  • Page 50: Delay Level Setup 3

    Since the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II can delay the signal of a channel from reaching that channel’s output (and as such, the amplifier, then the speaker, and then your ears), the delay is applied to all speakers that are closer to the listener than the furthest speaker.
  • Page 51 SPEAKER With the distance information collected, you can now proceed to calibrate the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II using the steps below. The Cinema Rhapsody Mach II’s Out of the Box delay settings have all delays set to 0 Feet. Please note, at least one channel needs to remain at a delay setting of 0 Feet. If you apply a delay distance to each channel, you will cause the Cinema Rhapsody's DSP to loose the delay reference point.

  • Page 52: Bass Setup 4

    Bass Setup 4 The Cinema Rhapsody provides you with the ability to engage a Bass Peak Limit Manager that oper- ates in a range from 0 dB (decibels) to -24 dB. The function of the Bass Peak Limit Manager is to reduce the possibility of overloading the subwoofer in cases of extreme volume and/or software that provides extremely dynamic bass information.

  • Page 53: Thx Ultra Setup 5

    THX Ultra Setup 5 The Cinema Rhapsody permits the adjustment of features that are specific to THX Ultra 2. These two elements include Boundary Gain settings and Advanced Speaker Array settings. Boundary Gain Control (BGC) When the chosen listening room layout (for practical or esthetic reasons) results in the listener being too close to the rear wall, the resulting bass level can be sufficiently reinforced by the boundary that the overall sound quality becomes “boomy”.

  • Page 54: Dts Lfe Settings

    Based on laboratory testing, ADA has determined that some DTS material has an increased LFE level of 10dB. As such, the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II offers a setup feature that permits you to minimize the LFE signal from DTS encoded material. With this feature enabled, as you change between DTS and non-DTS decoding, you will not need to make on-going adjustments to your systems bass and subwoofer settings.

  • Page 55: Tone Controls

    A and the surround speakers to group B. As each group provides a for a unique Bass Frequency & Level and Treble Frequency & Level, you have significant control over the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II’s acoustics and as such, the power to correct deficiencies in the room’s acoustics.

  • Page 56: Recalling Tone Presets

    The subwoofer is not active in either Speakers Group. Please note, that the primary preset and current Cinema Rhapsody Mach II setting is Tone Preset 1. Here all speakers are assigned to Group A with a Treble frequency point of 6KHz and a Bass fre- quency point of 260Hz.

  • Page 57: Speaker Groups

    Speaker Groups In this section, we will determine which speakers are in Group A and which speakers are in Group B. Please note, that there are no set rules here. A speaker can be disengaged from both groups so that it is not effected at all by any tone control.

  • Page 58: Treble Group A

    Treble Group A In this section, we will set the Treble Level and Frequency point for Treble Group A. Turn the Channel knob clockwise until the display’s second line reads TREB GROUP A and then press the Channel knob. The top line of the display will read TREB GROUP A and the second line will display the LEVEL in DB.

  • Page 59: Bass Group B

    11 Turn the Channel knob one click such that the display’s top line reads TREB GROUP B and the second line reads FREQ in K HZ. To skip the Frequency adjustment and move directly to adjustment of Bass Group B, skip to step 12. To adjust the Treble Frequency, press the Channel knob and then dial in the frequency you desire using the Channel knob (1KHz to 30KHz).

  • Page 60: Volume Setups

    Once all of the system features have been set, you can proceed to set volume related features on the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II. The order for these settings is specific. Follow the steps below in order to best setup the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II.

  • Page 61: Maximum Volume Level

    Turn the Volume knob to completely exit the setup menu. Maximum Volume Level The Cinema Rhapsody Mach II also permits you to set the systems Maximum Volume Level. This will prevent the system from ever playing too loud, averting distortion or damage to the speakers. The Out of the Box default setting is left wide-open to the maximum available +31.5dB level.

  • Page 62: Channel Volume Adjustment

    Channel knob. Solo Mode The Cinema Rhapsody Mach II features a testing mode that is unique to ADA. Solo Mode permits you to have just one speaker playing while all other channels are muted. In order to achieve this on lesser preamps, you would need to lower the level of all channels and then raise just the channel you wish to hear.

  • Page 63: Rs-232 Control Options

    When only a Cinema Rhapsody Mach II is connected to a control system, the ISO-232 plugs directly into the back of the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II. The control system connects its RS-232 output to the ISO-232 using a straight-through 9-pin D type connector. Do not use a null-modem cable. The Cinema Rhapsody Mach II’s communication settings are: 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop Bit, No Parity with either...

  • Page 64: Rs-232 Connection With Other Ada Bus Systems/Components

    RS-232 Connection with Other ADA Bus Systems/Components When a Cinema Rhapsody Mach II is connected to a control system that is also controlling an ADA multi-room system (i.e. Suite-16), a single ISO-232 can be used to communicate to several ADA components including the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II.

  • Page 65: Irt-232 Ir Transceiver To Rs-232 Wireless I/O Device

    Cinema Rhapsody Mach II, the PC software will most definitely reduce the time spent programming the unit. It permits you to program: the editing of input labels; assigning A/V jacks and default modes to input labels;...

  • Page 66: External Ir Receiver Options

    External IR Receiver Options ADA manufactures two different IR receivers that can be connected to the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II. When using an external IR receiver, ADA recommends turning off (Inactive) the Cinema Rhapsody's front panel IR transceiver. IRT-3000 IR Transceiver The IRT-3000 is both an IR receiver and emitter (transceiver) much like the front panel IR transceiver.
  • Page 67 Mach II, you will require a WH-2000 Cat-Link 1.264" .99" Wire Harness. The WH-2000 features both ADA Bus and RJ-45 connectors and is required RJ-45 if you are going to use the IRR-5000. The IRR- Female 5000, unlike the IRT-3000, is a receiver only, one-way IR receiver.

  • Page 68: Baud Rate Setup

    19200. The BRT-1 can be added to systems that need to operate at 19200 but it is important to note that you can opt to run the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II at 1200 baud without compro- mising system features.

  • Page 69: Ir Transceiver (Front Panel) Settings

    Volume knob. Address Setup The Cinema Rhapsody Mach II can be set to a myriad of addresses in the event multiple Cinema Rhapsody's are connected to the same network. As such, one can connect a single ISO-232 to the control system and communicate independently to all Cinema Rhapsody Mach II’s.
  • Page 70 Cinema Rhapsody Mach II (Address 0) PIN +/- CHAN PIN +/- CHAN VIDEO INPUTS VIDEO OUT 1 / 14 7 / 20 8 CHANNEL DB-25 INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO 25 14 ADA NET“ 2 / 15 8 / 21 POINTS RECORD...

  • Page 71: Output Channel Indicator Lamps

    While the process of selecting decoding modes on its surface may appear confusing, there are several aspects of decoding that the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II does automatically. To even further simplify the mode selection process, ADA has also included several default options that will make it easy to operate.

  • Page 72: Mode Selection

    & THX, Discrete and EX/ES, THX & EX/ES, THX Ultra 2 Cin- ema, THX Music Mode. Depending on the type of signal the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II is receiving, only the modes that can be engaged will be available for selection.

  • Page 73: Multi-Channel Formats

    In the event that you have only a 5.1 speaker array in your system and you are playing a Sur- round EX DVD, the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II will redirect this in- formation to the surround speakers in place. Please note, that even a Dolby Digital Surround EX signal is still only considered to be a 5.1...

  • Page 74: Cinema Modes & Indicator Lamps

    Dolby Digital 5.1 Discrete DISCRETE - This is ADA’s primary Cinema mode as it does not alter your Speaker Setup and bass filter setups. - L, C, R, SUB, LS, RS Output channel lamps are on.
  • Page 75 DISCRETE +EX/ES - This mode will engage the two back surround speakers which will then receive mono information contained Dolby Digital 5.1 Discrete + EX/ES in the left and right surround channels. This mode is ideal when viewing a movie that is Dolby Digital 5.1 encoded (with- out EX), where still want the additional back surround speak- ers to be active.
  • Page 76 DTS 5.1 Surround DTS 5.1 Surround Direct or Discrete Source material encoded in DTS 5.1 Surround operate in a manner similar to Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround material. When playing soft- ware encoded in DTS 5.1 Surround, the DTS lamp will illuminate along with the L, C, R, LFE, LS, and RS Input lamps.

  • Page 77: Two Channel Modes & Indicator Lamps

    Two Channel Modes & Indicator Lamps Dolby Surround 2.0 While many discs offer an alternate stereo Dolby Digital track, often Dolby Surround 2.0 Pro Logic Movie older films on DVD only feature this track, as these movies were never mastered in more than two channels. The Cinema Rhapsody Mach II indicates this type of audio track by illuminating only the L &...
  • Page 78 PROLOGIC - Pro Logic decoding is a matrix decoding mode for two-channel sound-tracks and works best with material that was specifically encoded in Dolby Surround. Here the surround chan- nels have a mono, not stereo type of sound field. Here, the L, C, R, SUB, LS, and RS Output channel lamps are on.
  • Page 79 BACK TO MAIN and press the Mode knob. To com- pletely exit the setup menu, turn the Volume knob. PLII CUSTOM1, PLII CUSTOM2, PLII CUSTOM3 - The Cinema Rhapsody Mach II features three Pro Logic II modes that are completely custom in nature, permitting you complete control over all Pro Logic II features.
  • Page 80 2 is used with modes where the panorama option is enabled, thereby providing the wrap-around effect. ADA suggests altering these settings while you are listening to a two channel source (CD). To adjust these settings: Select an Input label that is playing music and press the Input knob.
  • Page 81 11 Turn the Mode knob one click so that the display’s second line reads AUTO BALANCE. To alter the Auto Balance setting, press the Mode knob. To alter another setting skip to Step 13. To completely exit the setup menu, turn the Volume knob. 12 Turn the Mode knob to set the Auto Balance ON or OFF, then press the Mode knob.

  • Page 82: Proprietary Two Channel Ada Modes

    Proprietary Two Channel ADA Modes QUAD BYPASS - Quad Bypass is a proprietary ADA Mode that will permit you to engage your entire speaker array (7.1) when playing a two channel source. Quad Bypass is ideal for music playback and utilizes the entire sound field. Here, the L, C, R, SUB, LS, RS, SBL, and SBR Output channel lamps are on and all speakers are active.
  • Page 83 MONO ENH - Mono Enhance is a proprietary ADA Mode that is applied to a mono signal and is useful for playback of source material with no stereo separation. There are two adjustments that can be made to the Mono Enhance mode, Effect Delay and Effect Level. In this mode, the two...

  • Page 84: Fun Modes

    Cinema Modes which are specific to only multi-channel digital source material or Two Channel Modes which are specific to only stereo or mono source material, these five Fun Modes can be ap- plied to all types of material playing through the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II (with the exception of DVD Audio or SACD).
  • Page 85 3.46 or less, these five modes are not accessible directly when playing a multi-channel source. To determine the Release Number, turn the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II completely off and then turn it on again. The Release Number will briefly appear on the front panel display.

  • Page 86: Thx Enhancements

    THX, identifying the engagement of THX enhance- ments. Please note, the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II does not detect the presence of THX as it is not an encoded process but rather an en- hancement process. Use THX mode for any cinematic sources.
  • Page 87 Adaptive Decorrelation™ - In a movie theater, a large number of surround speakers help create an enveloping surround sound experience, but in a home theater there are usually, only two speakers. This can make the surround speakers sound like headphones that lack spaciousness and envelop- ment.

  • Page 88: Dynamic Range

    Dynamic Range For all Dolby Digital (AC-3) and DTS Modes, you can opt to alter the setting for Dynamic Range, which when set to either DYNAMIC MID (Medium) or DYNAMIC MIN (Minimum), causes for some compres- sion of the sound field. The Out of the Box setting for Dynamic Range is set to maximum (DYNAMIC MAX).

  • Page 89: Default Modes

    CD’s Input Label, you would simply select the Input Label that will automatically engage the desired mode. The Cinema Rhapsody Mach II’s Out of the Box setup features the Default Modes as specified in the chart. INPUT NON-TWO CHANNEL (5.1)
  • Page 90 The display’s second line will now read NON2 CHANNEL referring to non-Two Channel source material (5.1). To alter the non-Two Channel Default Mode for this Input Label, press the Mode knob. To alter the Two-Channel Default Mode for this Input Label, skip to step 6. Turn the Mode knob to select the desired non-Two Channel Default Mode for this Input Label.

  • Page 91: User Modes

    If the Default Mode and the User Mode are the same, then the User Mode feature provides no added value. The Cinema Rhapsody Mach II’s Out of the Box setup features the User Modes as specified in the chart. INPUT NON-TWO CHANNEL (5.1)
  • Page 92 Turn the Mode knob to select the desired non-Two Channel User Mode for this Input Label. When done, press the Mode knob to continue with setting the Two-Channel User Mode for this Input Label. To completely exit the setup menu, turn any knob other than the Mode knob.

  • Page 93: Appendix A - Out Of The Box Settings Overview

    Appendix A - Out Of The Box Settings Overview Input Labels - AV Jacks - RGB Output - Low Voltage Triggers The Cinema Rhapsody does not defeat composite video, S-Video, or RGB input jacks from being assigned to each and every input label. Only the Component Video Input can be turned off per Input Label.

  • Page 94: Appendix B - Custom Setup Work Sheet

    Note that A1 refers to Analog 1, while D1 refers to Digital 1, and O1 refers to Optical 1. ADA recommends using a pencil to fill in this work sheet in the event you find yourself altering your configuration along the way.

  • Page 95: Appendix C - Resetting Factory Defaults

    Factory Defaults, press the Mode knob now. The display’s second line will now read SYSTEM RESET. After a moment, the unit will cycle its power off and then back on. At this time you have reset the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II to the factory settings. Page 94...

  • Page 96: Appendix D - Master Reset Power Button (Vacation Switch)

    Appendix D - Master Reset Power Button (Vacation Switch) The Cinema Rhapsody Mach II has a hidden front panel power but- ton that permits you to remove power from the Cinema Rhapsody without unplugging the Cinema Rhapsody's power cord. Because the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II’s rear panel power cord may be diffi-...

  • Page 97: Appendix E - Cinema Rhapsody Mach Ii Pc Program

    Appendix E - Cinema Rhapsody Mach II PC Program The Cinema Rhapsody Mach II is capable of being controlled and setup from a special PC program provided by ADA, the Cinema Ref. II PCOS. You will need to communicate with the Cinema Rhap- sody as outlined in this manual under PC Setup &...
  • Page 98 Input Number/Label. Ig- nore the RGB-HDTV options here as they do not apply to the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II. Low Voltage trigger assign- ment is also facilitated on this page individually for Triggers 1 and 2.
  • Page 99 Under the Mode Selection sub-tab, you have the oppor- tunity to select Modes directly. If the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II is playing a non-Two Chan- nel source (5.1), the Cinema Modes in the lower half of the window will be active. If the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II is playing a Two-Channel source (2.0), the 2 Channel...
  • Page 100 When playing Two-Channel source material in the Pro Logic II Music mode you ad- just Center Width control, Di- mension Control, and turn Panorama on or off. These features will be unavail- able in other Pro Logic modes (other than Custom PLII modes).
  • Page 101 Under the Tones sub-tab, there are two addition sub-sub tabs marked Group A and Group B. Under the Group A tab, you can determine which speakers are active in Group A, the Fre- quency point for Treble and the Treble Level. You can do the same for Bass, setting both the Bass Frequency point and the Bass Level.
  • Page 102 Balance Store number. The 3-Delay sub-tab permits you to set the delays for each channel. ADA reminds you to keep at least one speaker set to 0 as this is the speaker that is the greatest distance from the seating area.
  • Page 103 Rhapsody Mach II steps one by one, using a Execute,. Previous, and Next step but- ton. These features exist to permit the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II to be setup using the OSD output in conjunction with a hand-held IR remote control. Page 102...

  • Page 104: Appendix F - Cinema Rhapsody Mach Ii Hex Codes

    Appendix F - Cinema Rhapsody Mach II Hex Codes AUDIO DESIGN ASSOCIATES DEVICE NAME: CINEMA REF MACH II / CINEMA RAP II GENERAL COMPLEX FEEDBACK FORMAT *start byte CHARACTER 1 ASCII Character CHARACTER 2 ASCII Character CHARACTER 3 ASCII Character...
  • Page 105 vol - master-up @ 0.5db FF,03,00,01,37,3B,FF vol - master-dn @ 0.5db FF,03,00,01,38,3C,FF vol - left-up @ 0.5db FF,03,00,01,39,3D,FF vol - left-dn @ 0.5db FF,03,00,01,3A,3E,FF vol - center-up @ 0.5db FF,03,00,01,3B,3F,FF vol - center-dn @ 0.5db FF,03,00,01,3C,40,FF vol - right-up @ 0.5db FF,03,00,01,3D,41,FF vol - right-dn @ 0.5db FF,03,00,01,3E,42,FF...
  • Page 106 vol - balance recall 1 FF,03,00,01,91,95,FF vol - balance recall 2 FF,03,00,01,92,96,FF vol - balance recall 3 FF,03,00,01,93,97,FF vol - balance recall 4 FF,03,00,01,94,98,FF vol - balance store 1 FF,03,00,01,95,99,FF vol - balance store 2 FF,03,00,01,96,9A,FF vol - balance store 3 FF,03,00,01,97,9B,FF vol - balance store 4 FF,03,00,01,98,9C,FF...
  • Page 107 update - PII music and PII custom parameters FF,03,00,01,EB,EF,FF PII CUSTOM MODE/MUSIC MODE - DIMENSION CONTROL UP FF,03,00,01,EC,F0,FF PII CUSTOM MODE/MUSIC MODE - DIMENSION CONTROL DN FF,03,00,01,ED,F1,FF PII CUSTOM MODE/MUSIC MODE - PANORAMA ON FF,03,00,01,EE,F2,FF PII CUSTOM MODE/MUSIC MODE - PANORAMA OFF FF,03,00,01,EF,F3,FF PII CUSTOM MODE/MUSIC MODE - CENTER WIDTH UP FF,03,00,01,F0,F4,FF...
  • Page 108 RESERVED FF,03,00,10,85,98,FF *reserved for this application RESERVED FF,03,00,10,86,99,FF *reserved for this application RESERVED FF,03,00,10,87,9A,FF *reserved for this application RESERVED FF,03,00,10,88,9B,FF *reserved for this application RESERVED FF,03,00,10,89,9C,FF *reserved for this application RESERVED FF,03,00,10,8A,9D,FF *reserved for this application RESERVED FF,03,00,10,8B,9E,FF *reserved for this application RESERVED FF,03,00,10,8C,9F,FF *reserved for this application...
  • Page 109 The chart below indicates all possible feedback in ASCII. The Cinema Rhapsody Mach II pro- vides this feeback in Hex which then needs to be converted to ASCII. GENERAL 12 CHARACTER COMPLEX FEEDBACK (all possibilities) "RELEASE #.##" #.## is subject to change DSP CINEMA 12 CHARACTER COMPLEX FEEDBACK (all possibilities) "SYSTEM OFF "...

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