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Cinema Rhapsody
Dolby Digital
& DTS
®
®
Audio•Video Preamplifier
with THX
Enhancements
®
1200/19200 Baud
Operations &
Installation Manual
For the Cinema Rhapsody with Version 2.00 Software
© Copyright 2000, Audio Design Associates, Inc., All Rights Reserved.
Audio Design Associates, Inc., 602-610 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY, 10605, (914) 946-9595, FAX (914) 946-9620
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- Page 1 1200/19200 Baud Operations & Installation Manual For the Cinema Rhapsody with Version 2.00 Software © Copyright 2000, Audio Design Associates, Inc., All Rights Reserved. Audio Design Associates, Inc., 602-610 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY, 10605, (914) 946-9595, FAX (914) 946-9620...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Instructions & Electrical Warning ............. 1 AC Connections ..................... 2 Power Amplifier (& Powered Subwoofer) Connections ......3 Introduction - Front Panel Controls & Displays .......... 4 Power On, Mute, Off, & Master Volume Control ........5 Input Selection - Dialing in the desired component....... 6 Mode Indicators &... - Page 3 Custom Setup A/V Linking ....................36 Auto Mode ....................37 Labeling Inputs ..................39 Turn-On Input ................... 40 Default Mode .................... 41 Turn On Volume ..................42 Display Illumination Level ..............43 Pro Setup ...................... 44 Delay Setup ....................45 Network Bus .....................
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Page 4: 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 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. 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’s Audio Outputs are clearly marked in a white field on the back of the Cinema Rhapsody. ADA strongly suggests not using directional interconnects that lift the grounds. If you are connecting the audio outputs to a six channel power amplifier (which will also power the subwoofer), use the diagram below. -
Page 7: Introduction - Front Panel Controls & Displays
(i.e. no subwoofer and/or no center channel). Furthermore, the Cinema Rhapsody also permits each channel to be set to its own volume level with respect to all other channels as well as have its own delay setting. These features and more are discussed in the upcoming sections. -
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... -
Page 9: Input Selection - Dialing In The Desired Component
Input Selection - Dialing in the desired component. The Cinema Rhapsody permits you to scroll to the next input with- out having all of the components you are passing actively process through the Cinema Rhapsody. This prevents the clicking that is INPUT commonly associated with changing TV channels up and down. -
Page 10: Mode Indicators & How They Function
Mode Indicators & How They Function The Cinema Rhapsody features six indicators on the left side of its front panel. They provide a visual indication of decoding mode, the presence of an LFE (“.1” of “5.1”), and if a digital input is accessed. -
Page 11: Mode Selection & Dolby Digital Mode Descriptions
This display will appear when you ei- indicates the modes available. ther change inputs on the Cinema Rhapsody or the software you The Cinema Rhapsody will not are listening to. This display only appears if the software’s level engage the new mode until require manual adjustment. -
Page 12: Dolby Digital Modes (Ac-3) - Cont
Dolby Digital Modes (AC-3) - cont. Normal Dynamic Range - This mode engages the AC-3 “Line AC3 STANDARD Mode Mode” coupled with the High Level This mode offers normal LASER/DVD 1 (HDR) and Low Level (LDR) reso- dialogue normalization AC3 STANDARD lution factors preset to “255”... -
Page 13: Dts Modes
DTS Modes DTS Direct Mode - Much like Dolby Digital AC-3, DTS is a 5.1 digitally encoded matrix. This mode provides DTS decoding. Please note, that most DTS soft- ware, in the form of CDs and La- ser Discs, do not contain any stan- dard two channel audio tracks. -
Page 14: Pro Logic & Auto Modes
Pro Logic & Auto Modes Dolby Pro Logic Mode - This mode is used for most film or TV PRO LOGIC Mode source materials that are not en- This mode is used for most coded in either Dolby Digital or current TV, Cable and Satellite DTS. -
Page 15: Stereo, Phantom, & Music Modes
Stereo, Phantom, & Music Modes Stereo Mode- The Stereo mode engages only the front right and STEREO Mode left speakers. The audio path pro- This mode offers two-channel vides for stereo separation. The LASER/DVD 1 stereo playback with the sub- subwoofer is also active providing woofer active. -
Page 16: Channel, Quad, Stereo Enhance, And Mono Enhance
3 Channel, Quad, Stereo Enhance, and Mono Enhance 3 Channel Mode- This mode only engages the front three speaker, 3 CHANNELS Mode providing Pro Logic steering This mode provides Pro Logic LASER/DVD 1 across these channels with the decoding with only the three surrounds completely muted. -
Page 17: Record Selector
Record Selector The Cinema Rhapsody incorporates a record selector that operates independently from the actual source component selected for the The Record Selector operates home theater room. This record selector can be used in several independently from the main ways. -
Page 18: Rear Panel Inputs & Outputs
Cinema Rhapsody. If you are uncertain as to what jacks to use, ADA See Pro Setup pg. 51 suggests contacting your local Authorized ADA Retailer or Custom Bass Peak Limit Manager Settings Installation Professional for technical support. -
Page 19: Out Of The Box Setup
If the video The Cinema Rhapsody in its “Out Of The Box” setup, will only per- game or computer were to mit the connection of ten (10) components. Inputs 10-15 are... - Page 20 Page 17...
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Page 21: Laser Disc Or Combination Laser Disc/Dvd Player
Connection 1 - Laser Disc Player’s PCM/AC-3 Digital Output - You will need to connect the combi-players digital output that is marked by both PCM and AC-3 to the Cinema Rhapsody’s #1 Digital Audio Input (Orange RCA Connector). This input will pass audio for all Video Output AC-3 playback from a laser disc. - Page 22 Changing the Cinema Rhapsody’s Audio Input If you are using a combi-player which only has an optical digital PCM/AC-3 output, you will need to use an optical TOS-Link type cable to connect the combi-player to Optical #1 on the Cinema Rhapsody. Then follow these steps.
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Page 23: Laser Disc Player Without A Digital Output (Or 2Nd Laser)
Digital Input #2 Use the diagram on the or Optical Input #2 on the Cinema Rhapsody. This would free up following page to make your one analog audio input for an eleventh component as the “Out Of laser disc player connections. - Page 24 75Ω coax to connect it to Digital Input #3 or an optical TOS- Link type cable to connect the laser disc to Optical #3 on the Cinema Rhapsody. Then follow these steps.
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Page 25: Dvd Player
Your DVD Player may also will need to connect the DVD player’s digital PCM/AC-3 audio out- include a super video output. put (coax RCA type) to the Cinema Rhapsody’s Digital Audio Input Please note, the Cinema Rhapsody does not cross mix video signals. - Page 26 If you are using a DVD player which only has an optical digital audio output, you will need to use an optical TOS-Link type cable to connect the laser disc to Optical #2 on the Cinema Rhapsody. Then follow these steps.
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Page 27: Vcr
S-Video (Super Video) output of the VCR to the TV or Projector. the Cinema Rhapsody’s #4 S-Video Input. This will require a spe- cial super video cable. Please note, if your projector or TV does not... -
Page 28: Dss Or Satellite Receiver
Turn the Mode knob to choose to connect the S-Video (Super Video) output of the DSS to AUDIO INPUT and press the the Cinema Rhapsody’s #2 S-Video Input. This will require a spe- knob. Once the knob is cial super video cable. Please note, if your projector or TV does not... -
Page 29: Cable Or Tv Tuner
Cable or TV Tuner Your Cable Box or TV Tuner The Cinema Rhapsody is preprogrammed to permit you to easily can be directly connected to connect a VCR. the Cinema Rhapsody. In Standard RCA interconnects are used for the audio connection while order for your cable box to be a 75Ω... -
Page 30: Cd Player
Please note, not all CD players offer a video output and as such, the Turn the Mode knob to Cinema Rhapsody’s #7 Video Output can be used with an audio AUDIO INPUT and press the input that is not used. To custom configure your Cinema Rhapsody, knob. -
Page 31: Tuner
Tuner A Tuner can be directly The Cinema Rhapsody is preprogrammed to permit you to easily connect a Tuner. connected to the Cinema Rhapsody’s #8 Analog Audio Standard RCA interconnects are used for the audio connection. Input. Connection 1 - Tuner Audio Output - You will need to connect the tuner’s audio output (stereo RCA type) to the Cinema Rhapsody’s... -
Page 32: Cassette
Cassette A Cassette Player can be The Cinema Rhapsody is preprogrammed to permit you to easily connect a Cassette. directly connected to the Cinema Rhapsody’s #1 Analog Standard RCA interconnects are used for the audio connection. Audio Input. Connection 1 - Cassette Audio Output - You will need to connect the cassette’s audio output (stereo RCA type) to the Cinema Rhapsody’s... -
Page 33: Auxiliary Input
Auxiliary Input Your last available input on a The Cinema Rhapsody is preprogrammed to permit you to easily connect a tenth component. ADA has provided the “Out Of The Cinema Rhapsody can be Box” setup with six input label that access Analog Input 3 and Video automatically tied to one of Input 8. -
Page 34: Record Output Connections
Record Output Connections The Cinema Rhapsody Typically, you will use the diagram below to connect the Cinema Rhapsody’s Record Output to either a VCR or Cassette (or other features a “Record Output” type of) Recorder. If you wish to pass audio and video to the VCR that can select a component and audio only to the Cassette, you will need to provide RCA “Y”... -
Page 35: Connection To Your Tv, Projector, Or Line-Doubler
(like 1 & 2), an on-screen-display overlay that ap- Output in addition to at the pears when a function is selected on the Cinema Rhapsody. This Composite Video and Super OSD readout is useful during setup and when the Cinema Rhap- Video Outputs. -
Page 36: Audio Setup
Audio Setup The Cinema Rhapsody comes The Cinema Rhapsody has been calibrated in the factory for opti- mum operation. Thus you can at this time decide to run your sys- preprogrammed “Out Of The tem with just minor adjustments to the Master Volume Control (cen- Box’... - Page 37 Without adjusting either an individual channel’s level turn the Master Volume control one click to exit the Noise Test. The Cinema Rhapsody will now return the Master Vol- ume to the approximate level, prior to entering the Noise Test mode. Please note, that the relative balance be- tween the channels, set during Noise Test, are preserved.
- Page 38 Bass Volume Presets - While the five main channels should be set the same, each input would to the same level as you select from one source to another, ADA has engage a different bass level. experienced that the subwoofer level for different components and This permits you to contour decoding modes can be significantly different.
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Page 39: Custom Setup A/V Linking
Input Label has several Cinema Rhapsody rear panel jacks tied to further under Pro Setup, if it. The beauty behind the Cinema Rhapsody, is that these jacks are you wish to fully customize linked in software and can be easily switched using the steps below. -
Page 40: Auto Mode
Custom Setup - Auto Mode The Cinema Rhapsody As discussed on the previous page, the Cinema Rhapsody will typi- cally apply an A/V Link to each Input Label. Thus, if you select the incorporates a unique Auto TUNER 8 input and leave your TV & VCR on, you will still see the Mode detection circuit for AC- VCR’s video image even though you are listening to the radio tuner. - Page 41 The AUTOMODE function is a setting rather than a decoding mode. For components that are not This setting is intended to permit the Cinema Rhapsody to automati- set to auto-mode on, the cally switch between 5.1 (AC-3 or DTS) decoding modes or a two Cinema Rhapsody’s default...
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Page 42: Labeling Inputs
“Final Input” Setup Mode permits you to limit the number of Input in character generator allows Labels that appear on the Cinema Rhapsody. If you wish to only display only the devices connected to your Cinema Rhapsody, ADA you to alter the way an Input suggests first proceeding to the section entitled “Pro Setup - Final... -
Page 43: Turn-On Input
Custom Setup - Turn-On Input The Cinema Rhapsody The Cinema Rhapsody is factory set to always turn on to the VCR 4 input. Thus, even if you were watching a movie on DVD last night, provides you with the ability... -
Page 44: Default Mode
Default Mode to either an AC-3 or two-channel mode, For components set to Auto when that mode is detected, the Cinema Rhapsody will engage the Mode Off, the Cinema Default Mode rather than the mode format option that was last used. -
Page 45: Turn On Volume
Cinema Rhapsody’s Turn the display reads VOL STORED 1. On Volume. If you want the Cinema Rhapsody to come on to a volume level Note other than VOL PRESET 1, you can alter it to come on to either VOL ADA strongly recommends PRESET 2 or LAST USED. -
Page 46: Display Illumination Level
Custom Setup - Display Illumination Level While you can turn the Six The Cinema Rhapsody permits you to alter the intensity of the front panel LCD display as well as the six indicators located to the left Quadrant Vector Scope of the side of the front panel. -
Page 47: Pro Setup
PCM Scale - Adjusts the PCM scale per AC-3 or non-AC-3 modes. IRR On/Off - Turning the Cinema Rhapsody’s front panel IR receiver on and off. Input Format - Sets the Dolby Digital decoding input format per input. -
Page 48: Delay Setup
Since the the subwoofer. Unlike Cinema Rhapsody can delay the signal of a channel from reaching conventional delay settings, that channel’s output (and as such, the amplifier, then the speaker,... - Page 49 To proceed, you will first determine where your primary listening viewing seating position will be. Next you will want to measure the distance from the primary listening/viewing position each speaker Most home theaters have the using a tape measure. Your measurements need to be accurate to front right and left speakers within 6 Inches (1/2 Foot).
- Page 50 PRO SETUP. Press and hold distance that is calculated by the MODE knob. Continue holding the MODE knob until subtracting that channel’s the Cinema Rhapsody’s display counts down (T -10, 9, distance from the primary 8,...,0) and reads PRO SETUP. listening position from the...
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Page 51: Network Bus
Pro Setup - Network Bus The Cinema Rhapsody can be The Cinema Rhapsody has the ability to be controlled in a network with other ADA Bus™ components, including multiple Cinema set to one of 255 ADA Bus™ Rhapsodys. As such, the Cinema Rhapsody has the ability to be Address settings. -
Page 52: Final Input
Final Input Setup Mode. without complex programming, it also means As the Cinema Rhapsody has a total of fifteen Input Labels in its that the Cinema Rhapsody will factory default “Out Of The Box” setup, you may not necessarily be connecting a total of fifteen devices to the Cinema Rhapsody. -
Page 53: Speaker System Setup - Bass Management
Of The Box” Setup is tem. The Cinema Rhapsody is very flexible when it comes to this defaulted to the THX standard setup. For those systems that utilize a THX certified speaker sys-... -
Page 54: Ir Receiver On & Off Control
Pro Setup - IR Receiver On & Off Control The Cinema Rhapsody The Cinema Rhapsody provides you with the ability to turn its front panel infrared receiver on and off via software. If you are using the permits you to turn off the... -
Page 55: Bass Peak Limit Manager
Bass Peak Limit Manager. The Cinema Rhapsody’s “Out Of The Box” setup has the Bass Peak Limit Manager set to OFF. There are two different ways in which to set the Bass Peak Limit Manager. The BASS LIMITER is manual and does not provide any subwoofer noise (as in Noise Test). -
Page 56: Hdr & Ldr Scale Factors
“255” or Full On during the AC-3 STANDARD narrowing of the Dynamic mode. While the Cinema Rhapsody’s “Out Of The Box” Setup has the HDR and LDR scale factors set to “0” or Full Off (no compres-... -
Page 57: Thx - Re-Eq, Timbre Match, & Decorrelate
Pro Setup - THX - Re-EQ, Timbre Match, & Decorrelate The Cinema Rhapsody THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established to make your experience of the film soundtrack as faithful as pos- permits you to selectively sible to what the director intended. Movie soundtracks are mixed in... -
Page 58: Auto-Balance
While these fixed modes permit instant access to certain THX enhancements, the Cinema Rhapsody also permits you to customize inputs set to either an AC-3, DTS, or Pro Logic mode. Thus, you can selectively turn the Re-EQ, Timbre Match, and Decorrelation enhancements to on or off, individually, when in the Pro Setup mode. -
Page 59: Repeat Count
AC-3 mode. The function that is directly related Cinema Rhapsody’s “Out Of The Box” Setup has the Repeat Count to the Dolby Digital (AC-3) set to “1”. If you wish to alter this setting, you can increase the Surround Mode. -
Page 60: Analog Gain Control
The Cinema Rhapsody is The Cinema Rhapsody also permits you to adjust the gain individu- ally for all analog inputs. The Cinema Rhapsody’s “Out Of The Box” designed to provide an ideal Setup has all analog inputs set to 0 dB or no Analog Gain. You can... -
Page 61: Pcm Scale Factors
Pro Setup - PCM Scale Factors The Cinema Rhapsody The Cinema Rhapsody also permits you to adjust the PCM Scale for audio inputs. This scale has two settings, one for AC-3 Modes provides you with the ability and another for Pro Logic Modes. -
Page 62: Input Format
Pro Setup - Input Format The Cinema Rhapsody has the The Cinema Rhapsody is also prepared to decode other AC-3 for- mats, most of which are intended for AC-3 broadcast with HDTV by ability to alter its Input Format way of off-air or satellite reception. As these are future decoding which only applies to AC-3 formats, ADA strongly suggests not altering these settings. -
Page 63: Network Baud
Pro Setup - Network Baud The Cinema Rhapsody has the The Cinema Rhapsody allows you to set the baud rate between either 1200 Baud or 19,200 Baud. At 1200, the standard setting, the ability to increase its baud unit will be able to be controlled by an infrared remote control. At rate from 1200 to 19200. -
Page 64: Auxiliary Dc Triggers
Pro Setup - Auxiliary DC Triggers The Cinema Rhapsody The Cinema Rhapsody has two low voltage outputs which can be used to trigger other components or devices. These triggers can be features two auxiliary DC used to perform several different operations such as: outputs or triggers. -
Page 65: Effect Delay
Pro Setup - Effect Delay The Cinema Rhapsody has The Cinema Rhapsody has two proprietary ADA modes, Stereo Enhance and Mono Enhance. These modes are applied to two- two modes that are developed channel or one channel mixes respectively. These modes, when exclusively by ADA. -
Page 66: Effect Level
Effect Level, only needs to be set once. Like all major Enhancement to mono-only Cinema Rhapsody features, you may sample the results of this set- ting as you adjust it. Furthermore, a slight adjustment may make a signals, again providing a full big difference in the sound you hear.. -
Page 67: Appendix A - Solo Channel Test
Turn the CHANNEL knob until the second line of the display reads SOLO TEST and press the CHANNEL knob. At this time, the Cinema Rhapsody is in the Solo Test mode. You can now turn the CHANNEL knob to selectively ac- cess individual channels. -
Page 68: Appendix B - Resetting Factory Defaults
Appendix B - Resetting Factory Defaults The Cinema Rhapsody has two Factory Default recall options which The Cinema Rhapsody has a will reset certain Cinema Rhapsody features to configurations pro- hidden option that permits grammed at the factory. Please note, neither of the two Default you to reset the ADA Factory options will alter the audio and video links. -
Page 69: Appendix C - Master Reset Power Button (Vacation Switch)
While having the microprocessor con- sits flush to the plexiglass stantly on, does not pose a problem for the Cinema Rhapsody, out- surface. side events may require you to reset the microprocessor. These...
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