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MADE IN U.S.A.
Cinema Reference
SELECT SERIES
LFE
DIGITAL
VO
LUME
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NPUT
MODE
R
ECOR
D
C
H
ANN
EL
DVD DISC 1
VOL -2.5 DB
Mode &
Status
Indicators
IR Receiver
IR Transmitter
& Photo-Cell
Two-Line
Back-Lit LCD
Status Display
Six Channel
Vector Scope
Test Display
Mode
Selector
Input
Selector
Volume
Control
& On/Off
Channel
Selector
Record
Selector
Introduction - Front Panel Controls & Displays
Overview
The Cinema Reference 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 three
front panel displays are also
explained in this section.
Welcome
The Cinema Reference 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 features. For
those who wish to customize their home theater system, the Cin-
ema Reference is also equipped to be configured to operate ideally
in almost any environment and with many varying source compo-
nents. While the connection of components and accessories are
discussed in the following sections, this area will explain the front
panel features and basic operation commands of the Cinema
Reference’s front panel. The text found in italic type in this manual’s
margins will act as a quick reference when reviewing these materi-
als.
Features
The Cinema Reference 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 providing Lucasfilm
THX enhancements and filters to Dolby Digital & Pro Logic. While the Cinema Reference can auto-
matically 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 movies
available on DVD that are not mixed in six channels}), the option to engage either full THX enhance-
ments or only THX Re-EQ must be manually set on the Cinema Reference. The Cinema Reference
also provides several additional modes ideal for music playback. There are additional settings that
permit the Cinema Reference to also operate in home theaters where a full six channel speaker array
may only be partially implemented (i.e. no subwoofer and/or no center channel). Furthermore, the
Cinema Reference 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 upcom-
ing sections.
