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Cinema Reference
Dolby Digital
& DTS
®
®
Audio•Video Preamplifier
with THX
Enhancements
®
Operations &
Installation Manual
For the Cinema Reference with Version 1.70 Software
© Copyright 1998, 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 Cinema Reference Dolby Digital & DTS ® ® Audio•Video Preamplifier with THX Enhancements ® Operations & Installation Manual For the Cinema Reference with Version 1.70 Software © Copyright 1998, 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 AC Connections ..........................3 Power Amplifier (& Powered Subwoofer) Connections..............4 Introduction - Front Panel Controls & Displays ................5 Power On, Mute, Off, & Master Volume Control ................6 Input Selection - Dialing in the desired component..............7 Mode Indicators &... - Page 3 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...
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Page 4: Ac Connections
Cinema Reference. 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. ADA only provides AC Power Cords with the U.S. standard AC prongs. -
Page 5: Power Amplifier (& Powered Subwoofer) Connections
Cinema Reference’s SUB Output directly to the subwoofer. If you are using a self pow- ered subwoofer with the PTM-6150, you may opt to “Y” split the SUB output so as to illuminate chan- nel six of the PTM-6150. -
Page 6: Introduction - Front Panel Controls & Displays
Box” for optimum operation. While it is designed to be easy to operation. This section setup and operate, ADA strongly recommends spending some time details the front panel features familiarizing yourself with the units many functions and features. For of the Cinema Reference. -
Page 7: Power On, Mute, Off, & Master Volume Control
Front View volume levels, one for each of Un-Mute the six channels, ADA uses the While the Cinema Reference is highest volume level of the five main channels (not the sub) as the in Mute, turning any knob or reference level on the display. -
Page 8: Input Selection - Dialing In The Desired Component
Input Selection - Dialing in the desired component. The Cinema Reference permits you to scroll to the next input with- out having all of the components you are passing actively process through the Cinema Reference. This prevents the clicking that is commonly associated with changing TV channels up and down. -
Page 9: Mode Indicators & How They Function
Mode Indicators & How They Function The Cinema Reference 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. While you can manually select modes, these indicators are an ideal DIGITAL way to determine status when the Cinema Reference is in the “Auto-... -
Page 10: Mode Selection & Dolby Digital Mode Descriptions
Mode Selection & Dolby Digital Mode Descriptions The Cinema Reference provides 22 modes for film, television, and music playback. This section will detail these modes and their func- tions. Because the Cinema Reference Front Plate can also automatically detect the en- coding method of the selected source, it will automatically engage the best possible decoding mode for the se-... - Page 11 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”...
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Page 12: 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 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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 16: Record Selector
Record Selector The Cinema Reference incorporates a record selector that oper- ates independently from the actual source component selected for The Record Selector operates the home theater room. This record selector can be used in several independently from the main ways. -
Page 17: Rear Panel Inputs & Outputs
(1-800-432-8346), between the hours of 9am-5pm, eastern time, Monday-Friday. As a starting point, ADA suggests using the “Out Of The Box” con- figuration to begin making your source connections. If the “Out Of The Box” setup needs further modification to perfectly customize your home theater system, the Cinema Reference also permits “Custom... -
Page 18: Out Of The Box Setup
Out Of The Box Setup The “Out Of The Box” Setup The Cinema Reference is preprogrammed to permit quick and easy connection of your audio and video components. This section de- uses the Cinema Reference’s tails the options available taking into consideration that not all source default setup program. - Page 19 Page 18...
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Page 20: Laser Disc Or Combination Laser Disc/Dvd Player
Connection 4 - Laser Disc Player’s Video Output - You will need to combi-player connections. connect the laser disc player’s video output (Composite Video) to ADA suggests using a quality the Cinema Reference’s #1 Video Input. 75 Ω Coaxial cable. In the event that none are available, Connection 5 (Optional) - Laser Disc Player’s S-Video Output - You... - Page 21 DATA PORT 12VDC OUT On This Side you must connect the Digital AC-3 Output to a Digital Audio Input. Serial Data 100mA Max Per ADA Bus™ DC 1 DC 2 115 V OPTICAL INPUTS 1 2 3 4 1- 2+...
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Page 22: Laser Disc Player Without A Digital Output (Or 2Nd Laser)
The Box” setup permits for connection of only ten devices (without laser disc player connections. going into the “Custom Setup”.) ADA suggests using a quality 75 Ω Coaxial cable. In the Follow the steps on the bottom of the next page to alter the audio event that none are available, input from Analog 2 to either Digital 2 or Optical 2. - Page 23 DATA PORT 12VDC OUT On This Side you must connect the Digital AC-3 Serial Data 100mA Max Per Output to a Digital Audio Input. ADA Bus™ DC 1 DC 2 115 V OPTICAL INPUTS 1 2 3 4 1- 2+...
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Page 24: Dvd Player
DVD player using an optical input , you should following page to make your proceed to connect the DVD’s optical output to the Cinema DVD player connections. ADA Reference’s #3 Optical Input. Then proceed with the instructions on suggests using a quality 75 Ω... - Page 25 DATA PORT 12VDC OUT On This Side you must connect the Digital AC-3 Output to a Digital Audio Input. Serial Data 100mA Max Per ADA Bus™ DC 1 DC 2 115 V OPTICAL INPUTS 1 2 3 4 1- 2+...
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Page 26: Vcr
DATA PORT 12VDC OUT On This Side you must connect the Digital AC-3 Serial Data 100mA Max Per Output to a Digital Audio Input. ADA Bus™ DC 1 DC 2 115 V OPTICAL INPUTS 1 2 3 4 1- 2+... -
Page 27: Dss Or Satellite Receiver
DATA PORT 12VDC OUT On This Side you must connect the Digital AC-3 Serial Data 100mA Max Per Output to a Digital Audio Input. ADA Bus™ DC 1 DC 2 115 V OPTICAL INPUTS 1 2 3 4 1- 2+... -
Page 28: Cable Or Tv Tuner
DATA PORT 12VDC OUT On This Side you must connect the Digital AC-3 Serial Data 100mA Max Per Output to a Digital Audio Input. ADA Bus™ DC 1 DC 2 115 V OPTICAL INPUTS 1 2 3 4 1- 2+... -
Page 29: Cd Player
DATA PORT 12VDC OUT On This Side you must connect the Digital AC-3 Serial Data 100mA Max Per Output to a Digital Audio Input. ADA Bus™ DC 1 DC 2 115 V OPTICAL INPUTS 1 2 3 4 1- 2+... -
Page 30: Tuner
DATA PORT 12VDC OUT On This Side you must connect the Digital AC-3 Output to a Digital Audio Input. Serial Data 100mA Max Per ADA Bus™ DC 1 DC 2 115 V OPTICAL INPUTS 1 2 3 4 1- 2+... -
Page 31: Cassette
DATA PORT 12VDC OUT On This Side you must connect the Digital AC-3 Output to a Digital Audio Input. Serial Data 100mA Max Per ADA Bus™ DC 1 DC 2 115 V OPTICAL INPUTS 1 2 3 4 1- 2+... -
Page 32: Auxiliary Input
Your last available input on a The Cinema Reference is preprogrammed to permit you to easily connect a tenth component. ADA has provided the “Out Of The Cinema Reference can be Box” setup with six input label that access Analog Input 3 and Video automatically tied to one of Input 8. -
Page 33: Record Output Connections
DSS to VCR) while you are the recording devices. Otherwise, please consult with your Autho- viewing a third component rized ADA Dealer. (i.e. DVD). VCR RECORD CONNECTION Stereo... -
Page 34: Connection To Your Tv, Projector, Or Line-Doubler
DATA PORT 12VDC OUT On This Side you must connect the Digital AC-3 Output to a Digital Audio Input. Serial Data 100mA Max Per ADA Bus™ DC 1 DC 2 115 V OPTICAL INPUTS 1 2 3 4 1- 2+... -
Page 35: Audio Setup
The Cinema Reference incorporates two Volume Presets. Both pre- bright. ADA suggests sets are loaded with ADA’s factory default settings for all channels reducing the master Volume and all inputs set to -25.0 dB. This level is not to high and you can to at least -15 dB. - Page 36 0.0 dB for all of the channels. Please note, that this volume level is extremely high and may be to loud for your comfort and enjoyment. At this time, ADA suggests turning the Master VOLUME control down to at least -15.0 dB.
- Page 37 Bass Volume Presets - While the five main channels should be set decoding modes and their to the same level as you select from one source to another, ADA has software have varying levels experienced that the subwoofer level for different components and of bass, you will find this decoding modes can be significantly different.
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Page 38: Custom Setup - A/V Linking
Custom Setup - A/V Linking The Cinema Reference can be At this time you have already connected all or most of your audio video components to the Cinema Reference. If you are satisfied custom configured, permitting with the component connections to the Cinema Reference, you need you to link any Analog, Video, not continue with this section. -
Page 39: Custom Setup - Ac-3 Rf Inputs & Auto Mode
Cinema Reference’s RF hancement and filter options available, ADA has made it very easy Demodulator. Since the RF to setup the Cinema Reference to play your desired format option Demodulators output automatically. - Page 40 For full Auto Mode detection of a Laser Disc or Combination Laser Disc/DVD Player, there are two settings that need to be in place. The first involves setting of the AC-3 RF Inputs on the Cinema Ref- For components that are not erence.
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Page 41: Custom Setup - Labeling Inputs
Labels that appear on the Cinema Reference. If you wish to only display only the devices connected to your Cinema Reference, ADA you to alter the way an Input suggests first proceeding to the section entitled “Pro Setup - Final Label reads when it is Input”. -
Page 42: Custom Setup - Turn-On Input
Custom Setup - Turn-On Input The Cinema Reference The Cinema Reference 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 when the kids come to turn it on in the morning, the Cinema Refer- to select which device you ence will always switch to the VCR. -
Page 43: Custom Setup - Default Mode
Custom Setup - Default Mode "OUT OF THE BOX" COMPONENT DEFAULT MODE SETTING INPUT LABEL Each Input Label can have a mode automatically engaged AC-3 LASER DISC OR AC-3 THX COMBINATION PLAYER LASER/DVD 1 whenever that input is accessed. This eliminates the confu- OLDER LASER DISC OR PRO LOGIC THX LASERDISC 2... -
Page 44: Custom Setup - Turn On Volume
If you want the Cinema Reference 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. using a Turn On Volume Preset whose level is not too To alter the Cinema Reference’s Turn On Volume:... -
Page 45: Custom Setup - Vector Scope On/Off
Custom Setup - Vector Scope On/Off The Cinema Reference’s Six The Six Quadrant Vector Scope on the front of the Quadrant Vector Scope is Cinema Reference is de- capable of being turned on signed to provide you with and off. The Out Of The Box a testing scope that Setup has the scope in the on shows the input signal,... -
Page 46: Custom Setup - Display Illumination Level
Custom Setup - Display Illumination Level While you can turn the Six The Cinema Reference 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 - Enter At Your Own Risk
Delay Settings - Each channels delay (including Sub) can be set in the Pro Setup mode requires 0.5 dB steps. Network Bus - The setting of the ADA Bus™ address. the turning of the MODE knob Final Input - Setting the maximum number of Input Labels that appear on until SETUP MODE appears the Cinema Reference. -
Page 48: Pro Setup - Delay Setup
If you are using the metric standard to measure your distance to the primary distances, ADA suggests converting all measurements to feet as it listening position. Delay is will be easier to calibrate the delay time settings (1 foot is approxi- then applied to all of the other mately equal to 30.5 cm). - 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 5.1 encoded software segment, the Cinema distance from the primary Reference will not permit you to engage a 5.1 mode. ADA listening position from the suggests selecting another input and manually engaging distance of the furthest AC-3 for this step.
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Page 51: Pro Setup - Network Bus
ADA Bus™ keypad. The Cinema Reference also has a setting whereby the bi-drectional control option via the ADA Bus™ jack is completely off. To select this feature, set the Network Bus Address to “255”. To change the Bus Address:... -
Page 52: Pro Setup - Final Input
Input Labels that appear on the your system. Cinema Reference to only six. ADA has provided a means by Please note, that when the Cinema Reference sets a limit to the where you can limit the... -
Page 53: Pro Setup - System Setup - Bass Management
Pro Setup - System Setup - Bass Management The Cinema Reference incorporates several bass management fea- tures which are also featured under Pro Setup. These bass man- The Cinema Reference’s “Out agement options are capable of being set differently for each Input Of The Box”... -
Page 54: Pro Setup - Ir Receiver On & Off Control
IR receiver off if you are controlling the Cinema Reference some installations will cause from a computer controlled touch screen or ADA keypad as, in some the front panel IR to reflect instances, this IR receiver will prevent component control due to data transfers and prevent data reflection. -
Page 55: Pro Setup - Bass Limiter
Pro Setup - Bass Limiter The Cinema Reference The Cinema Reference provides you with the ability to engage a bass limiter that operates in a range from 0 dB (decibels) to -24 dB. permits you to engage a Bass The function of the bass limiter is to reduce the possibility of over- Limiter which will prevent the loading the subwoofer in cases of extreme volume and/or software subwoofer from distorting... -
Page 56: Pro Setup - Hdr & Ldr Scale Factors
Pro Setup - HDR & LDR Scale Factors The HDR (High Dynamic The Cinema Reference offers several mode settings when decod- ing a Dolby Digital (AC-3) signal. One of these modes is AC-3 NIGHT Range) and LDR (Low mode which provides compression of the low level and high level Dynamic Range) Scale signals, such that, the bangs and booms are reduced and the whis- Factors permit the playback of... -
Page 57: Pro Setup - Thx - Re-Eq, Timbre Match, & Decorrelate
Pro Setup - THX - Re-EQ, Timbre Match, & Decorrelate The Cinema Reference There are three distinct aspects to the THX enhancements, Re-Equal- ization, Timbre Match, and Decorrelation. These enhancements can permits you to turn selectively be applied to either Dolby Digital (AC-3) or Dolby Pro Logic modes. engage the Re-Equalization, Furthermore, they can be applied in part or in full (THX). -
Page 58: Pro Setup - Auto-Balance
Pro Setup - Auto-Balance The Cinema Reference’s “Out The Cinema Reference also permits you to turn off the Auto Bal- ance circuit. When the Auto Balance is on, the Cinema Reference Of The Box” Setup has the will compensate for discrepancies in the left and right channels, when Auto Balance in the On in an analog domain. -
Page 59: Pro Setup - Repeat Count
Pro Setup - Repeat Count The REPEAT COUNT is a The Repeat count is used on Dolby Digital (AC-3) modes and can be set independently per input, which is set to an AC-3 mode. The function that is directly related Cinema Reference’s “Out Of The Box”... -
Page 60: Pro Setup - Analog Gain Control
(<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>), you have raised the analog gain independently. too far as clipping is occurring. ADA suggests raising the Analog Gain level cautiously. Since other inputs may also require Analog Gain adjustment, you can turn the INPUT The Cinema Reference’s “Out... -
Page 61: Pro Setup - Pcm Scale Factors
Of The Box Setup) set to 127. effect of altering the PCM scale is the lowering of a ADA strongly suggests that you do not change these scales. devices audio level. This adjustment to the audio level Adjusting the PCM Scales will lower the level of each input. This is... -
Page 62: Pro Setup - Input Format
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. decoding. The standard Input Format for Dolby AC-3 However, should you need to alter these settings, the following de- decoding from a laser disc or scribes the procedure to do so. -
Page 63: Pro Setup - Auxiliary Dc Triggers
Turning on a power amplifier using an external AC switcher Furthermore, the Aux DC (ADA ACC-3) if the amplifier will draw more than 10 amps Triggers track each input and current (Cinema Reference’s Switched AC Outlet maximum). -
Page 64: Pro Setup - Effect Delay
Pro Setup - Effect Delay The Cinema Reference has The Cinema Reference 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 65: Pro Setup - Effect Level
As such, this control moves surround sound array to a slowly. Please note, that ADA suggests a setting somewhere be- mono only signal. tween -4 dB and -8 dB. -
Page 66: Appendix A - Solo Channel Test
Appendix A - Solo Channel Test The Cinema Reference is also The Cinema Reference has a unique channel test feature called Solo Test. When in the Solo Test mode, you can switch between capable of playing only one channels while playing an audio track. Thus, you can actually listen channel at a time when in the to either all channels, or selectively to one channel.
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