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MADE IN U.S.A.
Cinema Reference MACH II
SELECT SERIES
VO
LUME
INPUT
MODE
RE
CORD
C
HA
NNEL
DVD DISC 1
ALL -24.0 DB
Active
Incoming
Channels
Mode
Indicator
Lamps
Active
Output
Channels
Two-Line
Back-Lit LCD
Status Display
Color
LCD Preview
Display
Mode
Selector
Channel
Selector
Input
Selector
Master
Reset
Switch
Volume
Control
& On/Off
LCD Preview
Monitor
Contrast Control
Record
Selector
Introduction - Front Panel Controls & Displays
Overview
The Cinema Reference Mach
II is factory set for optimum
operation. This section
details the front panel features
of the Cinema Reference. All
component functions can be
operated through the five
control knobs located on the
units front panel. The front
panel displays are also
explained in this section.
Welcome
The Cinema Reference Mach II is the world’s most advanced audio
video surround sound preamplifier. It is also configured “Out Of
The Box” for optimum operation. While it is designed to be easy
to setup and operate, ADA strongly recommends spending some
time familiarizing yourself with the units many functions and fea-
tures. For those who wish to customize their home theater system,
the Cinema Reference Mach II is also equipped to be configured to
operate ideally in almost any environment and with many varying
source components. While the connection of components and ac-
cessories are discussed in the following sections, this area will ex-
plain the front panel features and basic operation commands of the
Cinema Reference Mach II’s front panel. The text found in italic
type in this manual’s margins will act as a quick reference when
reviewing these materials.
Features
The Cinema Reference Mach II acts as both an input selector and surround sound decoder. It is
capable of decoding Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital (AC-3), and DTS encoded formats and also pro-
vide Lucasfilm THX Ultra 2 enhancements and filters. While the Cinema Reference Mach II can
automatically detect between Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic, and Dolby Digital/Dolby Pro Logic
(both decoding formats are used when playing two-channel encoded DVD discs {typically older mov-
ies available on DVD that are not mixed in six channels}), the option to engage either full THX en-
hancements or only THX Re-EQ must be manually set on the Cinema Reference Mach II. The Cin-
ema Reference also provides several additional modes ideal for music playback. There are additional
settings that permit the Cinema Reference 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). Furthermore, the Cinema Reference Mach II 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.
