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LCD Preview Display
The Cinema Reference Mach II features an LCD preview display (NTSC or PAL auto-detecting, for
use outside the U.S.). The Out of the Box setup for the display is on. If you do not desire to see the
preview display on, you can opt to turn it off. To do so:
1
Turn the Mode knob clockwise until the display’s second line reads SETUP MENU and press
the Mode knob.
2
Turn the Mode knob clockwise until the display’s second line reads LCD PREVIEW and press
the Mode knob.
3
Turn the Mode knob to select turn the LCD PREVIEW display to either IS ACTIVE or IS INAC-
TIVE and then press the mode knob. To exit the Setup Menu completely, turn the Volume
knob.
There is an additional adjustment for the contrast of the LCD
display that will raise or lower the displays brightness. This
feature is useful but requires that a video signal be displayed in
order for you to best adjust the LCD. Please note, that the LCD
display only shows components that have a composite video
signal connected to the Cinema Reference Mach II. On this
issue it is important to point out, that some components (i.e. HD
DSS receivers) do not output a composite video signal if they
are also set to output HD (VGA/RGBHV).
Adjustment of the LCD will assist in correcting visual issues
regarding ambient room light and angle of view. To adjust the
contrast/brightness of the LCD preview display, press the small
black buttons located to the right of the LCD preview monitor.
Illumination
The Cinema Reference 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. The Cinema Reference Mach II’s Out of the Box setup
has this feature set to 100%. You can opt to set it to a specified value lower than 100% or to AUTO. In
Auto, the Cinema Reference’s front panel electric eye will lower the intensity of these displays de-
pending on room light. The darker the room becomes, the lower the levels go. To alter this setting to
either AUTO or to an alternate percentage value:
1
Turn the Mode knob clockwise until the display’s second line reads SETUP MENU and press
the Mode knob.
2
Turn the Mode knob clockwise until the display’s second line reads ILLUMINATION and press
the Mode knob.
3
Turn the Mode knob clockwise to select AUTO or turn it counterclockwise to select a specific
percentage value. Then press the mode knob. To exit the Setup Menu completely, turn the
Volume knob.
