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As discussed on the previous page, the Cinema Reference will typi-
cally apply an A/V Link to each Input Label. Thus, if you select the
TUNER 8 input and leave your TV & VCR on, you will still see the
VCR’s video image even though you are listening to the radio tuner.
With the exception of the RGB Inputs, which have an off setting,
each Input Label will have a video and S-video follower. They will
also have an AC-3 RF input follower as well. The ability to set the
RF inputs is discussed in this section.
The Cinema Reference uses a unique circuit whereby it can auto-
detect an AC-3 or DTS signal. This auto detection will permit the
Cinema Reference to change its active decoding mode between an
AC-3, DTS, or non-5.1 mode depending on the software. Since a
single input could auto-mode between as many as three different
decoding formats, and since each decoding format has several en-
hancement and filter options available, ADA has made it very easy
to setup the Cinema Reference to play your desired format option
automatically.
When you select an input that is programmed to auto-mode, begin
playing some software from that component. The Cinema Refer-
ence will auto detect the correct decoding format. At that time, you
may turn the mode knob to one of the other mode options. When
you begin playing software that needs to be decoded in this same
format, the Cinema Reference will engage the last selected format
option.
As an example, suppose your laser disc player is connected to the
Cinema Reference to play AC-3 laser discs, PCM laser discs, DTS
laser discs, and DTS CDs. Furthermore, suppose you prefer AC-3
ULTRA decoding for AC-3 software, PRO LOGIC THX for standard
laser discs, and DTS DIRECT for DTS laser discs and CDs, all you
would do is to place the first piece of software in the laserdisc. If this
were an AC-3 laser disc, the auto detection might very well first en-
gage AC-3 THX. You can then turn the mode knob to AC-3 ULTRA
and then press the mode knob to secure this mode. Any time you
play an AC-3 laser disc from this point forward, the Cinema Refer-
ence will auto-mode to AC-3 ULTRA. To further insure proper setup,
continue to test the auto-mode circuit with a non-5.1 laser disc. Again,
the Cinema Reference will engage a two channel surround mode,
typically Pro Logic. Turn the mode knob to PRO LOGIC THX and
press it. From this point forward, non-5.1 formatted material will
automatically play in Pro Logic THX. Finally, play a DTS CD or laser
disc. Once DTS locks in, turn the mode knob to DTS DIRECT and
press it. As with AC-3 and two-channel formats, from this point for-
ward, the DTS automode default format will be DTS DIRECT.
Please note, if your default mode is set to any DTS mode, if
auto detection occurs for either AC-3 or two-channel software,
the Cinema Reference will engage to either AC-3 THX or Pro
Logic THX, regardless of the last mode used for that format.
Custom Setup - AC-3 RF Inputs & Auto Mode
The Cinema Reference
incorporates a unique Auto
Mode detection circuit for AC-
3, DTS, and non-5.1 software.
When Auto Mode is set to on
for a Laser Disc or DVD
component, the Cinema
Reference will automatically
switch to an appropriate
decoding mode.
For Laser Disc Players, this
feature is coupled with the
Cinema Reference’s RF
Demodulator. Since the RF
Demodulators output
connects to the Digital 4
input, not only does the
Cinema Reference need to
detect and change modes, but
also inputs. As such, for full
Auto Mode control when
playing Laser Discs, you will
also need to set the Laser
Disc Player’s (s) AC-3 RF
Input setting to Auto as well.
When an input is set to auto-
mode on, it will engage the
best possible decoding mode.
As each 5.1 and the two
channel format have several
options, you can select which
option you want engaged
during an auto-mode
detection sequence. As the
Cinema Reference will recall
the last mode format option
used, you can setup your
Cinema Reference by simply
dialing in a mode for both AC-
3 and DTS 5.1 software and a
decoding option for two
channel software.
