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Cinema 11
Digital Surround Sound Processor
NOTE: Before installing your new component, please read this manual carefully
as it will inform you of the product specifi cations, proper installation and correct
operating procedures for your unit. Also included in this manual are guidelines
on how to service and care for your new Cary Audio Design produ
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ......................................................... 2 Welcome Thank You .............................................................................................. 5 Product Features .................................................................................... 6 Unpacking and Installation ..................................................................... 7 Format Descriptions ...........................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. There are
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14. LIGHTNING: For added protection for the unit during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges. 15. POWER LINES: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fa
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 26. FCC INFORMATION FOR USER: CAUTION: ANY changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This eq
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WELCOME THANK YOU Congratulations on becoming a Cinema 11 owner! Thank you for purchasing the Cinema 11 Digital Surround Sound Processor. The Cinema 11 is our fourth generation AV preamplifier design and it is meant to be a reference quality surround sound audio control center with very sophisticated automatic or manual set up functions. We believe it sonically surpasses all our previous designs! It is aimed at ease of use for normal home surround systems or for use in custom instal
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WELCOME PRODUCT FEATURES More than just an audio control center, the Cinema 11 features the latest version of CES 7.1 decoding, which derives 7.1 channel output from stereo, 5.1 and 6.1 channel sources. Unlike other decoders, CES 7.1 is compatible with all input sources and requires no special encoding. Because the improvement it provides is clearly audible, CES 7.1 decoding is widely regarded as the finest available. In addition to CES 7.1, the Cinema 11 is also equipped with Dolby
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WELCOME UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION This section describes the unpacking and installation procedures for your new component. Unpacking All Cary Audio Design shipping cartons have been specially designed to protect their contents and special care has been taken to prevent damage under normal shipping conditions. Mishandling should be evident upon inspection of the shipping container. If shipping damage is found after visual inspection, take care not to destroy the evidence. If necessa
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WELCOME The advantages of discrete multi-channel systems over matrix are well known. But even in homes equipped for discrete multi-channel, there remains a need for high-quality matrix decoding. This is because of the large library of matrix surround motion pictures available on disc, VHS Hi Fi tape, and analog Stereo television broadcasts. The typical matrix decoder of today derives a center channel and a mono surround channel from two-channel matrix stereo material. It is better than
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WELCOME DTS 96/24 offers the following: 1. Sound quality transparent to the original 96/24 master. 2. Full backward compatibility with all existing decoders. (Existing decoders will output a 48 kHz signal) 3. No new player required: DTS 96/24 can be carried on DVD-video, or in the video zone of DVD-audio, accessible to all DVD players. 4. 96/24 5.1 channel sound with full-quality full-motion video, for music programs and motion picture soundtracks on DVD-video. Dolby Digital
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SPECIFICATIONS The Cinema 11 is designed for long term stability in virtually any home operating situation. However, if the unit is operated outside the parameters outlined in this owner's manual, damage may result. Please read this manual carefully before putting your new Cinema 11 processor into operation. The following section describes the Cinema 11’s basic specifications. The specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. AUDIO INPUTS / AUDIO OUTPUTS ....
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SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................................... Channel Separation 89 dB (1 kHz) ........................................................................................................................................................................... Total Crosstalk b/t Inputs 89 dB (1 kHz) .........................................................
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SPECIFICATIONS Analog - DSP Inputs at 24/48 0.001% Digital Inputs at 24/48 0.001% ........................................................................................................................................................................... AM Tuner Frequency Range When 10kHz step: 530kHz to 1,700kHz When 9kHz step: 531kHz to 1,602kHz Sensitivity 49 dB typical, 56dB max S/N Ratio 50 dB typical, 43dB min Distortion 0.7% typical, 2.0% max One-Signal Selectivi
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SPECIFICATIONS Baud Rate 9600 Configuration 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity bits, flow control (RTS, CTS, NONE) ........................................................................................................................................................................... Trigger Outputs Polarity 3.5 mm mono (tip positive), sleeve negative Maximum Current at 12 VDC 150 mA (Triggers 1,2), 200 mA (Trigger 3) Sequential Delay 100 ms .............................
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CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS FRONT PANEL 1. POWER • Press once to turn the power ON. • Press again to turn the power OFF. The Cinema 11 will enter STANDBY and the blue POWER LED will light. 2. BAND (AM) • Press this button to select the AM frequency band reception. 3. BAND (FM) • Press this button to select the FM frequency band reception. 4. PRESET • Press this button to preset and recall desired broadcasting stations. 5. PRESET • Press this button to preset and reca
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CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS 11. MASTER VOLUME KNOB • Use this knob to adjust the overall sound level. 12. INFRARED RECEIVING SENSOR WINDOW • This window receives infrared signals from the remote control. 13. ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY • This twenty-character display provides a wide range of information concerning the operation of the Cinema 11. 14. NAVIGATION / ENTER • Use the four navigation buttons to move through menu options shown on the Cinema 11 display. Use the ENTER button
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CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS REAR PANEL 1. ANALOG AUDIO IN (INPUT 1) XLR (L + R) • Use these jacks for connection to balanced CD or DVD player analog output connections. 2. ANALOG AUDIO IN (INPUTS 2 THROUGH 8) RCA • Use these jacks for connection to CD, DVD, TV, or VCR input options. 3. ANALOG AUDIO 7.1 INPUT • By connecting a DVD audio player, SACD multi channel player, or other component that has a multi-channel output, you can playback the analog audio with 5.1 channel or 7.1
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CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS 10. AUTO SETUP MIC-IN • Use to connect the supplied microphone for Auto Setup and Auto Room EQ functions to work. 11. RS-232 PORT • The RS-232 port is used in conjunction with an external controller to control the operation of the Cinema 11 by using an external device. (custom installation use only) 12. SYSTEM-LINK PORT • Use this port for upgrade use only. (reserved for future use) 13. ZONE 2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (TOSLINK OPTICAL) • These jacks supply th
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CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS REMOTE CONTROL This section explains how best to use the remote control to set up and operate the Cinema 11. 1. POWER OFF: Press this button to turn the Cinema 11 OFF. 2. TUNER SCAN: If INPUT is set to AM or FM, use this button to scan frequencies that have been PRESET. The scan will cycle through the stations, starting with the current station, one after another with 5 second delays. 3. MEMORY: Press this button to store the current broadcast band/r
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CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS 14. LATE (for Dolby Digital only): Cycles through the various night dynamic range compression modes. (Full, Half, No compression) 15. BRIGHT: Press this button to change the brightness of the display. (Off, Low, Medium, High) 16. FM MODE: Press this button to select the audio stereo mode or monaural mode when listening to FM broadcasts. (mono/auto stereo) 17. STATION CALL: These buttons are used to preset the desired broadcasting stations. 18. BAND (
