Cary Audio Design Home Theater System Cinema 11 User Manual
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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 specifications, 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 product.  
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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 no user serviceable parts inside.  
Please refer to qualified personnel for service.  
ALERT: The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important  
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the component.  
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS: All the safety and operating instructions of your Cary Audio equipment should be read  
before power is applied to the equipment.  
2. RETAIN OWNER'S MANUAL: These safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.  
3. HEED WARNING: All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.  
4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: All operating and use instructions should be followed.  
5. CLEANING: Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. The unit should be cleaned only as recommended  
by the manufacturer.  
6. ATTACHMENTS: Do not use attachments not recommended by the unit manufacturer as they may cause hazards.  
7. WATER AND MOISTURE: Do not use the unit near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,  
or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool.  
8. ACCESSORIES: Do not place the unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The unit may fall,  
causing serious injury to a child, an adult, or damage to the unit. Mounting of the unit should follow the  
manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.  
9. VENTILATION: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the  
unit and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The top or bottom panel  
openings should never be blocked by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. The unit should  
not be installed in a built-in location such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided. There should  
be free space of at least 6 inches (16cm) above the unit and an opening behind the unit.  
10. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: The unit may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a  
plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety  
feature. If you cannot insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should fail to fit, contact  
a licensed electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.  
11. POWER SOURCES: The unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking  
label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your unit dealer or local power  
company.  
12. POWER CORD PROTECTION: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are unlikely to be walked on or  
pinched by items placed on or against them. Pay close attention to cords where they enter a plug, or a convenience  
receptacle, and the point where they exit from the unit.  
13. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit, be sure the  
antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.  
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, NSI/NFPA 70, provides information regarding proper grounding of the  
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an Antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding  
conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the  
grounding electrode.  
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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 fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside  
antenna system, take extreme care to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be  
fatal.  
16. OVERLOADING: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can  
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.  
17. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY: Never push objects of any kind into the unit through openings as they may touch  
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind  
on the unit.  
18. SERVICING: Do not attempt to service the unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to  
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
19. REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used  
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized  
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.  
20. SAFETY CHECK: Upon completion of any service or repairs to the unit, ask the service technician to perform safety  
checks to determine that the unit is in proper operating condition.  
21. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING: The unit should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the  
manufacturer.  
22. HEAT: The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other units  
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
23. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Before connecting a new component such as the DVD 7 to your audio or home  
theater system it is always good practice to make certain that all components are turned off, and preferably  
unplugged from their AC power source. Many modern electronics products feature automatic turn-on circuits that  
may be activated during an installation, causing the potential for damage to electronic components and/or speakers.  
Such damage is not covered by product warranties and Cary Audio specifically disclaims responsibility for any such  
damage.  
Power Cord: The removable power cord that is shipped with the player is specifically designed to be used with this  
product. Other AC cords may be used, so consult your dealer for advice on AC power cords and high quality wire in  
your system.  
AC Fuse: The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user serviceable. If power does not  
come on, contact your authorized service representative.  
Wiring: Cables that run inside of walls should have the appropriate markings to indicate compliance with, and listing  
by the UL, CSA or other standards required by the UL, CSA, NEC or your local building code. Questions about cables  
inside of walls should be referred to a qualified custom installer, or a licensed electrician or low-voltage contractor.  
Do Not Open the Cabinet: There are no user serviceable components inside this product. Opening the cabinet  
may present a shock hazard, and any modification to the product will void your warranty. If water or any metal  
object, such as a paper clip, coin, or staple accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source  
immediately and contact Cary Audio for further instructions.  
24. RECORDING COPYRIGHT: Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without  
permission of the copyright holder.  
25. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to  
article 820-40 of the NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70, which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies  
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry  
as practical.  
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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 equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with  
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to  
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from where the receiver is connected.  
27. OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION/SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE  
CONNECTION: If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to  
the equipment, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to  
provide protection against built up static charges and voltage surges,  
Section 810 of the national Electrical Code, ANSI/NFP A70 (in Canada,  
part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code) provides information with respect  
to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of  
the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding  
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding  
electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode.  
Keep Antenna Clear of High Voltage Power Lines or Circuits  
An outside antenna system should be located well away from power lines, electric light or power circuits and where  
it will never come into contact with these power sources if it should happen to fall. When installing an outside  
antenna, extreme care should be taken to avoid touching power lines, circuits or other power sources as this could  
be fatal. Because of the hazards involved, antenna installation should be left to a professional.  
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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 installations. It has independent 2nd zone remote control as well so  
you can enjoy surround sound in your home cinema main room and have 2nd zone stereo sound  
in another part of the house. We have a separate remote handset for each zone so that control  
of input source selection in each of the two zones is easy at the same time.  
All of the Main Room audio output connectors have 24-bit/192 kHz D/A converters operating in  
dual differential mode for excellent sound quality and high dynamic range. In addition, the  
Cinema 11 includes 7.1 channel XLR balanced audio outputs for your main listening room if you  
are using a power amplifier with balanced input connections.  
The Cinema 11 is designed to remain viable in a future of rapidly emerging digital technologies.  
It has a rear panel RS-232 serial port connector provided for home automation serial control and  
allows us to perform flash-memory software upgrades with this connection. We have added an  
unusual looking 'system link' connector to support digital future expansion for high definition  
audio codecs included with the new higher definition video disks now being sold. The system link  
connector is available for future new surround modes like Dolby True HD and DTS-HD, making it  
possible to more than quadruple the Cinema 11’s tremendous processing power. This connector  
is originally from the computer industry and features frequency bandwidth capabilities exceeding  
2 gHz! We will make an adapter for video processing to access this connector and offer high  
performance video switching and scaling to our users. (There will be more news about this later  
on our web site - www.caryaudio.com)  
We firmly believe in high performance audio designs that offer incredible value for the money.  
With the Cinema 11 we have achieved our sonic and system control goals handily. It is an  
unparalleled surround sound processor. The Cinema 11 represents a solid investment with  
awesome processing power, highly flexible configuration setting possibilities and leading-edge  
technological sophistication. Even the most demanding enthusiasts will be impressed with its  
exceptional sonic performance. Add to this extensive expansion capabilities, and the Cinema 11 is  
a 'must have' addition for any high-quality home theater.  
Thank you for your continued support and enjoy your movies!  
The Cary Audio Team  
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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 Digital Surround EX, Dolby Pro  
Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, dts 96/24, dts NEO:6, and dts-ES decoding.  
With 32-bit audio digital signal processing (DSP) engines, the Cinema 11 offers unparalleled  
processing power. These DSP engines perform custom Cary Audio processing such as auto sound  
setup system, CES 7.1 decoding, bass enhancement, dialog enhancement, bass management,  
high-precision digital crossover, and room EQ. This processing is available at sample rates up to  
192 kHz, with 24-bit resolution to retain top performance from all input sources and listening  
modes. A DSP engine is dedicated to decoding multi-channel compressed audio sources.  
10 channels 24-bit/96 kHz A/D converters can be used to convert stereo analog audio input and  
7.1 analog audio input signals to digital signals, allowing the Cinema 11 to provide the benefits of  
precise digital signal processing without sacrificing signal integrity. Alternatively, stereo analog  
XLR or 7.1 bypass signals and 7.1 analog signals can bypass A/D conversion and internal  
processing to remain in the analog domain straight to the output connectors.  
The Cinema 11 offers:  
• 8 inputs; one balanced and seven single ended with RCA connectors; including S/PDIF  
coaxial, S/PDIF optical, and analog pairs  
• 7.1 channel analog audio input connections  
• Analog bypass option for stereo and 7.1 channel analog audio input connectors  
• Auto switching between digital and analog audio input connectors  
• 24-bit/192 kHz D/A converters for all Main Zone audio channels  
• Automatic and manual calibration of speaker distances and output levels  
• 32-bit DSP engines  
• CES 7.1 decoding  
• Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding  
• dts 96/24, dts-NEO:6 and dts-EX (discrete and matrix) decoding  
• RS-232 connector for flash memory software upgrades and configuration tool downloads  
• Optical digital audio output connector for Zone 2 (Toslink)  
• 3 12 volt output connections with 1/8” mini plug connectors  
• 2 IR input connections  
• XLR microphone input connections  
• 7.1 Balanced audio output connectors for Main Zone  
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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 necessary, document the damage with  
photographs and contact the transport carrier immediately.  
Carefully remove your new component from its packing carton and examine it closely for signs of  
shipping damage. We strongly recommend saving all original packing cartons to protect your  
component from damage should you wish to store it or ship it at a later date.  
In the Box  
When unpacking your Cinema 11 processor, make sure the following accessories are included.  
You should find the following items:  
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Power Cable  
2 Remote Controls (batteries already installed)  
Owner’s Manual  
Warranty Card  
Warranty Card  
If you are the original purchaser of this unit and you purchased it in the United States, you  
should fill out the enclosed warranty registration card and return it to Cary Audio Design within  
15 days of your purchase. Cary Audio Design also suggests that you keep your original packing  
cartons in case you ever need to ship the unit when moving to a new home. Warranty  
restrictions apply. Consult the warranty section of this manual for details. Please be certain to  
keep a copy of the original sales receipt from your Authorized Cary Audio Design dealer to  
validate the warranty if ever needed.  
FORMAT DESCRIPTIONS  
DTS was introduced in 1994 to provide 5.1 Channels of discrete digital audio into home theater  
systems. DTS brings you premium quality discrete multi-channel digital sound to both movies and  
music. DTS is a multi-channel sound system designed to create full range digital sound  
reproduction. The no compromise DTS digital process sets the standard of quality for cinema  
sound by delivering an exact copy of the studio master recordings to neighborhood and home  
theaters. Now, every moviegoer can hear the sound exactly as the moviemaker intended.  
DTS can be enjoyed in the home for either movies or music on DVD'S, LD'S, and CD'S.  
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
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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 a simple matrix in that it includes steering logic to improve separation, but  
because of its mono, band-limited surround it can be disappointing to users accustomed to  
discrete multi-channel sound.  
Neo:6 offers several important improvements: Neo:6 provides up to six full-band channels of  
matrix decoding from stereo matrix material. Users with 6.1 and 5.1 systems will derive six and  
five separate channels, respectively, corresponding to the standard home-theater speaker  
layouts. Neo:6 technology allows various sound elements within a channel or channels to be  
steered separately, and in a way which follows naturally from the original presentation. Neo:6  
offers a music mode to expand stereo or matrix recordings into the five or six channel layout, in a  
way which does not diminish the subtlety and integrity of the original stereo recording.  
DTS-ES Extended Surround is a new multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital  
Theater Systems Inc. While offering high compatibility with the conventional DTS Digital  
Surround format, DTS-ES Extended Surround greatly improves the 360-degree surround  
impression and space expression thanks to further expanded surround signals. This format has  
been used professionally in movie theaters since 1999. In addition to the 5.1 surround channels  
(FL, FR, C, SL, SR and LFE), DTS-ES Extended Surround also offers the SB (Surround Back)  
channel for surround playback with a total of 6.1 channels. DTS-ES Extended Surround includes  
two signal formats with different surround signal recording methods, as DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and  
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1. "DTS", "DTS-ES Extended Surround" and "Neo:6 are trademarks of Digital  
Theater Systems, Inc.”  
The stereo CD is a 16-bit medium with sampling at 44.1kHz. Professional audio has been 20- or  
24-bit for some time, and there is increasing interest in higher sampling rates both for recording  
and for delivery into the home. Greater bit depths provide extended dynamic range. Higher  
sampling rates allow wider frequency response and the use of anti-alias and reconstruction filters  
with more favorable aural characteristics. DTS 96/24 allows for 5.1channel sound tracks to be  
encoded at a rate of 96kHz/24bits on DVD-Video titles. When DVD-video appeared, it became  
possible to deliver 24-bit, 96 kHz audio into the home, but only in two channels, and with serious  
limitations on picture. This capability has had little use. DVD-audio allows 96/24 in six channels,  
but a new player is needed, and only analog outputs are provided, necessitating the use of the  
D/A converters and the analog electronics provided in the player.  
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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 identifies the use of Dolby Digital audio coding for such consumer formats as DVD  
and DTV. As with film sound, Dolby Digital can provide up to five full-range channels for left,  
center, and right screen channels, independent left and right surround channels, and a sixth  
(".1") channel for low-frequency effects.  
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II is an improved matrix decoding technology that provides better  
spatiality and directionality on Dolby Surround program material. It provides a convincing three-  
dimensional sound field on conventional stereo music recordings. While conventional surround  
programming is fully compatible with Dolby Surround Pro Logic II decoders, soundtracks will be  
able to be encoded specifically to take full advantage of Pro Logic II playback, including separate  
left and right surround channels. (Such material is also compatible with conventional Pro Logic  
decoders.)  
Dolby Digital EX creates six full-bandwidth output channels from 5.1-channel sources. This is  
done using a matrix decoder that derives three surround channels from the two in the original  
recording. For best results, Dolby Digital EX should be used with movies soundtracks recorded  
with Dolby Digital Surround EX.  
About Dolby Pro Logic IIx  
Dolby Pro Logic IIx is fully compatible with Dolby Surround Pro Logic technology and can  
optimally decode the thousands of commercially available Dolby Surround encoded video  
cassettes and television programs with enhanced depth and spatiality. It can also process any  
high-quality stereo or Advanced Resolution 5.1 channel music content into a seamless 6.1 or 7.1  
channel listening experience.  
Dolby Pro Logic IIx technology delivers a natural and immersing 7.1-channel listening experience  
to the home theater environment. A product of Dolby's expertise in surround sound and matrix  
decoding technologies, Dolby Pro Logic IIx is a complete surround sound solution that maximizes  
the entertainment experience from stereo as well as 5.1 channel encoded sources.  
The Cinema 11 was manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic",  
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
*All trademarks belong to their original owners.  
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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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Audio Inputs  
7 - Stereo Pairs with RCA connectors  
1 - XLR pair  
1 - 7.1 channel analog input with RCA connectors  
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Digital Audio Inputs  
7 - Coaxial (RCA) for the seven single ended inputs  
7 - Toslink for the seven single ended inputs  
1 - XLR for the balanced input  
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Sample Rates  
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 or 192kHz  
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Accepts  
16-24 bits PCM audio, Dolby Digital, dts and dts-ES discrete  
data formats  
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Main Audio Outputs  
7.1 RCA, L/R, Center, LFE (Subwoofer), Side L/R, Rear L/R 7.1  
XLR, L/R, Center, LFE (Subwoofer), Side L/R, Rear L/R  
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Zone 2 Audio Outputs  
1 - RCA stereo pair  
1 - Toslink digital  
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ANALOG AUDIO SECTION  
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Input Impedance  
100 k Ohms  
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Output Impedance  
Main - RCA 330  
Main - XLR 660  
Zones 2 - 220  
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Rated Input  
2.0 Vrms  
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Maximum Input  
6.0 Vrms  
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Rated Output (100 k load) 2.0 Vrms  
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Minimum Load  
5k  
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Maximum Output  
RCA - 8.0 Vrms  
XLR - 16.0 Vrms  
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Headphone Output  
100mW into 32 Ohms at 0.2% THD+N  
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Volume Control Range  
Main - -90.0 dB to +15.5 dB (1.0 dB increments)  
Zone 2/Headphone - -90.0 dB to +15.5 dB (1.0 dB increments)  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
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Channel Separation  
89 dB (1 kHz)  
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Total Crosstalk b/t Inputs 89 dB (1 kHz)  
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XLR Pin Configuration  
Pin 1: Ground  
Pin 2: Positive  
Pin 3: Negative  
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DIGITAL AUDIO  
All digital audio inputs are to S/PDIF electrical (75 Ohms, 0.5 V p-p), S/P DIF optical (Toslink), or  
AES/EBU (110 Ohms, 0.5 V p-p) standards, 44.1kHz to 192kHz regardless of input.  
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Analog to Digital Converters Burr-Brown PCM 1802  
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Input Receiver  
Cirrus CS 8416  
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Processor  
32 Bit Audio DSP at 516 MIPS  
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Digital to Analog Converters Burr-Brown PCM 1796  
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MAIN PATH  
RCA and XLR Output, 48 kHz Sampling Rate for all Digital Signal Paths  
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Frequency Response and Bandwidth  
Analog - Direct Inputs  
10 Hz to 20 kHz, 1 Hz to 120 kHz (-3 dB)  
Analog - DSP Inputs at 24/96 10 Hz to 20 kHz, 2 Hz to 44 kHz (-3 dB)  
Digital Inputs at 24/96  
10 Hz to 20 kHz, 1 Hz to 44 kHz (-3 dB)  
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THD+N (at Rated Input and Output)  
Analog - Direct Inputs  
0.005% (90 kHz BW)  
Analog - DSP Inputs at 24/96 0.003% (AES17 filter)  
Digital Inputs at 24/96  
0.003% (AES17 filter)  
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IMD (CCIF at 15 kHz)  
Analog - Direct Inputs  
0.001%  
Analog - DSP Inputs at 24/48 0.001%  
Digital Inputs at 24/48  
0.001%  
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S/N Ratio (ref 2.0 Vrms)  
Analog - Direct Inputs  
108 dB  
Analog - DSP Inputs at 24/96 105 dB  
Digital Inputs at 24/96  
107 dB  
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IMD (CCIF at 15 kHz)  
Analog - Direct Inputs  
0.001%  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Analog - DSP Inputs at 24/48 0.001%  
Digital Inputs at 24/48  
0.001%  
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AM Tuner  
Frequency Range  
When 10kHz step: 530kHz to 1,700kHz  
When 9kHz step: 531kHz to 1,602kHz  
49 dB typical, 56dB max  
50 dB typical, 43dB min  
0.7% typical, 2.0% max  
Sensitivity  
S/N Ratio  
Distortion  
One-Signal Selectivity (10kHz) 24 dB typical, 18dB min  
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FM Tuner  
Frequency Range  
Sensitivity  
87.5MHz to 108MHz  
Mono 15.3dBf, (1.6 V/75)  
Stereo 37 dBf, (19.5 V/75)  
Mono 80dB (at 65 dBf)  
Stereo 76dB (at 85 dBf)  
Mono 0.08% (100 Hz)  
0.08% (1 kHz)  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Distortion  
0.2% (6 kHz)  
Stereo 0.2% (100 Hz)  
0.15% (1 kHz)  
0.3% (6 kHz)  
Capture Ratio  
Alternate Channel Selectivity  
Stereo Separation  
1.0 dB  
65 dB (400 kHz)  
50 dB (1 kHz)  
35 dB (30 Hz to 15 kHz)  
30 Hz to 15 kHz  
50 dB  
80 dB  
55 dB  
Frequency Response  
Image Interference Ratio  
IF Interference Ratio  
AM Suppression Ratio  
Spurious Interference Ratio  
Antenna Input  
70 dB  
75 Ohms unbalanced  
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ZONE 2 PATHS  
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Frequency Response/Bandwidth  
20 Hz to 20 kHz, 3 Hz to 140 kHz (+0, -3 dB)  
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THD+N (at Rated Input and Output)  
0.06% (90 kHz BW)  
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IMD (CCIF at 15 kHz)  
0.06%  
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S/N Ratio (ref 2.0 Vrms)  
97 dB  
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CONTROL  
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RS-232 Interface  
Connection  
DB-9F, straight-wired  
Pinout (Statement DI side)  
Pin 2: Tx, Pin 3: Rx, Pin 5: Ground  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Baud Rate  
Configuration  
9600  
8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity bits,  
flow control (RTS, CTS, NONE)  
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Trigger Outputs  
Polarity  
3.5 mm mono (tip positive), sleeve negative  
150 mA (Triggers 1,2), 200 mA (Trigger 3)  
100 ms  
Maximum Current at 12 VDC  
Sequential Delay  
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POWER REQUIREMENTS  
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Power Requirements  
117VAC or 234VAC 50-60Hz  
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Power Consumption  
Maximum 50 W  
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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 recall desired broadcasting stations.  
6. INPUT SELECTOR  
• Press one of these buttons to select the Audio input source.  
7. PRO LOGIC IIx  
• Press this button to select either the Pro Logic II decoding or Pro Logic IIx decoding  
8. SUR. MODE  
• Press this button to select the surround sound mode as a part of Dolby Digital or DTS  
decoding; music or movie selections.  
9. NEO:6  
• Press this button to turn the NEO:6 mode ON or OFF.  
10. CES 7.1  
• Press this button to select DOLBY EX AUTO, DOLBY EX ON, or DOLBY EX OFF mode.  
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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 to confirm the selections made in the menus.  
15. HEADPHONE JACK  
• Use for Dolby Headphone playback of movies or personal listening to the AM/FM radio  
section.  
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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 channel outputs.  
4. 2ND ZONE ANALOG AUDIO OUT  
• These jacks supply the analog stereo audio outputs to an external audio amplifier used  
to power the speakers in the remote zone.  
5. 7.1 PREAMPLIFIER OUTPUTS  
• Use these jacks to connect to the main five or seven channel power amplifiers.  
6. 7.1 PREAMPLIFIER OUTPUTS XLR  
• Use these jacks to connect to the main five or seven channel power amplifiers.  
7. AC INLET CONNECTOR  
• Plug the power cord into this AC inlet and then into the power outlet on the wall.  
8. DC TRIGGER OUTPUT TERMINALS  
• Connect devices that need to be triggered by DC + 12V. (Screen, curtains, lights, etc.)  
9. IR INPUT  
• Use the 1 and zone 2 Ext remote jacks to connect external IR sensors. When the unit  
is installed where it is not otherwise visible to the remote, connect an optional, external  
sensor and the 1 (Main) jack will be activated. The Cinema 11 should be used for  
connections to the power amplifiers for the main room speaker. The device connected  
to the zone trigger will only be activated when the Multi-Zone system is turned on.  
Connect it to the amplifier used to power the speakers in the second zone (Zone 2).  
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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 the digital audio outputs to an external surround sound processor  
used to power the speakers in the remote zone.  
14. DIGITAL INPUT (INPUTS 2 THROUGH 8) TOSLINK OPTICAL  
• The digital inputs accept digital audio signal from a compact disc, DVD or other digital  
source component.  
15. DIGITAL INPUT (INPUTS 2 THROUGH 8) RCA COAXIAL  
• The digital inputs accept digital audio signal from a compact disc, DVD or other digital  
source component.  
16. DIGITAL INPUT (INPUT 1) XLR  
• This balanced digital input accepts digital audio signals from a compact disc, DVD or  
other balanced digital source component.  
17. AM ANTENNA TERMINALS  
• Use to connect indoor or outdoor antennas for radio broadcasts.  
18. FM ANTENNA TERMINALS  
• Use to connect indoor or outdoor antennas for radio broadcasts.  
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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/reception  
frequency into memory.  
4. TUNER SEEK (UP/DOWN): Up:  
Performs tuning in ascending frequency  
order. Down: Performs tuning in  
descending frequency order.  
5. ROOM EQ: Press this button to turn the  
Room Equalization ON or OFF.  
6. NAVIGATION/ENTER: Use the four  
NAVIGATION buttons to move through  
menu options shown on the Cinema 11  
display. Press the ENTER button in the  
center to confirm selections made in the  
menus.  
7. TEST: Press this button to start an  
AUTO SOUND SETUP test on your  
system.  
8. SETUP: Calls up the Setup Menu on the  
Cinema 11 display, if active.  
9. INPUT SELECTOR: Use these buttons  
to select the desired source for your Cinema 11.  
10. MUTE: Press this button to mute the main volume of the Cinema 11.  
11. SURROUND/DATA FORMAT: Press the PLIIx, SUR. MODE, NEO:96/24, or CES 7.1 button once  
to select a surround format. Press the same button again to cycle through the various processing  
modes available for the selected format.  
12. VOLUME: Press this button to adjust the volume up and down from -90dB to +15dB.  
13. INPUT SEEK: Press this button to auto select the next active audio input source.  
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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 (FM/AM): Press this button to switch  
between FM and AM frequency band  
reception.  
19. POWER ON: Press this button to turn the  
Cinema 11 ON.  
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CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS  
ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL  
This section explains how to use the Zone 2 remote control in a remote room in your house.  
(2nd Zone room)  
1. ZONE 2 POWER OFF: Press this  
button to turn the Cinema 11 OFF.  
2. ZONE 2 PRESET: These buttons are  
used to preset desired broadcasting  
stations.  
3. ZONE 2 VOLUME: Press this button to  
adjust the Zone 2 volume up and down  
from -90dB to +15dB.  
4. ZONE 2 INPUT SELECTOR: Use these  
buttons to select the Zone 2 desired  
source for your Cinema 11.  
5. ZONE 2 MUTE: Press this button to  
mute the Zone 2 volume.  
6. BAND (FM): Press this button to select the FM frequency band reception in Zone 2.  
7. BAND (AM): Press this button to select the AM frequency band reception in Zone 2.  
8. POWER ON: Press this button to turn the Cinema 11 ON.  
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INSTALLATION  
LOCATION  
To assure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards, place the unit on a firm  
and level surface capable of supporting its weight. When placing the unit on a shelf, be certain  
that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the unit and any additional  
items in the equipment rack, or on the shelf.  
When positioning the Cinema 11, make certain that it has adequate ventilation on all sides, as  
well as on the top and bottom. In particular, it is a good idea to provide at least two or three  
inches of room above the unit for air circulation.  
DO NOT place CDs, DVDs, videotapes, owner's manuals, or other paper on top of, or beneath,  
the unit, or in-between multiple amplifiers in a stack. This will block airflow, causing heat build-  
up, and may create a possible fire hazard.  
If the unit is to be enclosed in a cabinet or rack, make certain there is adequate air circulation.  
Sufficient ventilation should be provided so that hot air may exit, and cool air may enter the  
cabinet. In some instances, a small cooling fan may be required to insure adequate airflow  
through the cabinet. If you are in doubt about ventilation requirements for your specific  
installation, Please contact us.  
Avoid installation in humid locations, extremely hot or cold locations, or in areas that are exposed  
to direct sunlight, moisture or space heating equipment.  
GETTING STARTED  
Before proceeding, please observe the following precautions when connecting devices to your  
new Cinema 11.  
Do not plug the power cord into your Cinema 11 until all other connections have been made.  
Always refer to the instructions that came with the component that you are connecting for  
specific procedures, warnings and options.  
For all analog connections, the red input jacks (R) are used for the right channel, and the white  
input jacks (L) are used for the left channel. (RCA connectors)  
Make sure to insert all plugs and connectors securely.  
Improper connections can result in noise, poor performance, or damage to the equipment.  
Do not bundle audio or video connection cables with power cords and speaker cables. Doing so  
may adversely affect the picture and sound quality. For example, run all the power cords down  
one side of the cabinet, all the signal cords down the other side, and the speaker wires down the  
center.  
When connecting devices to the digital inputs and outputs, you may also consider hooking up the  
analog connections to and from the components to insure that all signals can be employed by the  
preamp/processor.  
When using the TOSLINK optical input or output jacks, remove the protective cap and keep it in  
a safe place. When these jacks are not in use the protective cap should be replaced.  
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INSTALLATION  
When using a TOSLINK optical input or output jack, always use a high-quality optical fiber cable.  
IMPORTANT: We strongly recommend that before you connect any loudspeakers to  
your amplifiers, you complete all needed connections and set up procedures to your  
Cinema 11 as outlined below. This will reduce the chance that a wrong connection or  
other error will produce a high volume audio output that might damage your speakers  
or other components.  
Given the wide variety of components that can be connected to your Cinema 11, there are  
numerous ways in which your system can be assembled. To help you with this task, use the chart  
at the end of this manual to record the components connected to your unit, as well as which type  
of input (analog, coaxial, Toslink, etc) is used. Keep this chart for future reference.  
There are many possible ways to connect a particular device. Use the diagrams on the following  
pages as a guideline. The information in this section contains some of the more common  
situations you might encounter in your system.  
Always consult the owner's manuals that come with the components you are connecting to the  
Cinema 11 for more information on the source component's connections.  
CONNECTING A MULTI CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER  
Before attempting to plug any jacks into any power amplifier, verify that the power amplifier is  
turned off and or disconnected from the AC mains. Failure to do so can potentially result in  
severe damage to your amplifier or loudspeakers.  
Use the audio jacks labeled OUTPUT from the Cinema 11 to an external power amplifier such as  
the Cary Audio Cinema 7B Power Amplifier. The Cinema 11 can output up to 7.1 channels of  
sound depending on source components and source material.  
The output jacks supplied by the Cinema 11 are: Left Front, Center, Right Front, Left Surround,  
Right Surround, Left Surround Back, Right Surround Back, and Subwoofer. Be sure to verify that  
the correct outputs are connected to the appropriate input jacks (Left Front to Left Front, Right  
Surround Back to Right Surround Back, etc.)  
When a powered subwoofer is used, connect the Subwoofer output jack to the Line Input jack on  
your subwoofer and follow any specific connection and or configuration, instructions supplied  
with the subwoofer. If your subwoofer is a passive speaker, connect the subwoofer output jack  
on the Cinema 11 to the input of the amplifier used to power the subwoofer, and then connect  
the subwoofer speaker itself to the subwoofers’ power amplifier.  
SECOND ZONE (ZONE 2)  
Use the L and R channel ZONE 2 AUDIO OUTPUT audio jacks to connect the Cinema 11 to the  
audio inputs of an external amplifier or other audio component in a second zone. The signal  
present will reflect the input selection of the Cinema 11. This may be adjusted using the Zone  
Menu or the ZONE button on the remote control. It may be seen using the VFD MENU.  
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INSTALLATION  
POWER CONTROL CONNECTIONS  
The TRIGGER jacks are used to remotely turn-on other devices in your system when the Cinema  
11 is ON. Power is applied to the MAIN Trigger Output jack when the Cinema 11 is turned on  
from the Standby Mode.  
We recommend that this jack be used to turn on a power amplifier such as the Cary Audio  
Cinema 5 or Cinema 7B, but it may also be used to activate compatible products such as  
projection screens, lights or blinds.  
Connect a 3.5mm mono mini-plug between the Trigger 1 jack on the rear panel of the Cinema 11  
and the low voltage trigger jack of the device to be controlled to enable remote turn-on of that  
component. The Trigger 2 or 3 jack is activated when the Zone 2 Multi-room system is turned on  
and should be used for control of amplifiers used to power the speakers installed in the remote  
zone. It will remain activated as long as the Zone 2 Multi-room system is on, even when the  
Cinema 11 is in the Standby mode for the main room.  
REMOTE CONTROL  
The IR INPUT 1 jacks allow you to extend the on-board remote control sensor on the Cinema  
11's rear panel so that you may continue to control the Cinema 11 even when it is installed  
behind solid or smoked cabinet doors or when the front panel sensor is otherwise not visible to  
the remote control.  
To extend the remote sensor connect an optional remote sensor to the IR INPUT 1 jack.  
The IR INPUT 2 jack is provided to enable remote control of the Cinema 11's multi-zone system  
through the use of an optional remote sensor in the second zone. Connect the sensor to the IR  
INPUT 2 jack using a 3.5mm mono mini-plug and the wiring specified by the sensor's  
manufacturer. (many companies offer external IR receivers for this purpose)  
POWER CONNECTION  
Insert the supplied power cord into the AC input on the rear panel of the processor. Do not use a  
power cord other than the one supplied with the Cinema 11. It is designed for use with the  
Cinema 11 and should not be used with any other device.  
CAUTION: Before you plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet, ensure all  
connections to the processor have been made correctly.  
WARNING: Never disconnect the power cord from the Cinema 11 while the other  
end is plugged into an AC outlet. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Always  
connect the power by plugging into the AC outlet last and disconnect by unplugging  
from the AC outlet first.  
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AUTO SOUND SETUP  
The AUTO SOUND SETUP feature of the Cinema 11 measures sound characteristics of the  
speaker system and room where the surround sound processor is used and automatically  
optimizes settings.  
The room EQ technology adopted by the Cinema 11 provides the best listening environment for  
multiple listeners. To do this, the AUTO SOUND SETUP feature measures a test tone emitted by  
each channel in a maximum of 6 separate listening positions (to average the overall area sound  
field), using the supplied microphone. The measurement results are analyzed using an original  
algorithm and environmental settings are made to improve the sound characteristics of the  
listening area.  
To set up the speaker system (i.e., Adjusting speaker distance, etc.) without using the AUTO  
SOUND SETUP feature, see the MANUAL SOUND SETUP in the following section of this manual.  
HOW TO PERFORM AUTO SOUND SETUP  
During measurement, the VFD menu displays the condition, so make sure the power to the  
power amplifier is ON.  
1. Connect the supplied microphone to the MIC jack on the Cinema 11.  
2. Set the microphone in the listening position at head height.  
Notes:  
• For the first measurement, set the microphone in the main listening position.  
• Use a stand or tripod to position the microphone at ear height in the listening  
position.  
• Remove any obstructions between the speakers and microphone.  
• To use a powered subwoofer, set the volume to the middle point and set the  
crossover frequency to the highest point.  
• During measurement, step away from the microphone and operate the Cinema 11  
via the remote handset from a position that is out of the path of the speaker sound.  
• WARNING: The test tone output from the speakers during measurement is very loud.  
Keep neighbors and children in mind when running your tests. This test sound is  
similar to ‘pink’ noise with energy in all audible octaves of sound.  
3. Press the TEST button on the remote handset.  
VFD will display:  
Auto Sound Setup?  
Press ENTER to start.  
4. Press the ENTER button to start measurement.  
VFD will display:  
Connect Microphone?  
Press ENTER to start.  
5. Speaker Check  
During the Speaker Check, the following VFD appears on the display and checks are  
made to detect the test sound in the listening room, whether there are speakers  
connected to each channel or not and the polarity of the speakers as they are connected.  
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Speaker check  
FL......................................Yes  
CEN ...................................Yes  
FR......................................Yes  
SR .....................................Yes  
SBR....................................Yes  
SBL....................................Yes  
SL......................................Yes  
SW.....................................Yes  
(Yes/No)  
(Yes/No)  
(Yes/No)  
(Yes/No)  
(Yes/No)  
(Yes/No)  
(Yes/No)  
(Yes/No)  
Total: 8 speakers  
Press ENTER now.  
Note: The speaker check measures the state of use of all speakers whether actually  
used or not. For example, if the CEN speaker is not used, the test tone will require  
time to go from the FL to the FR, therefore be careful not to unplug the microphone or  
operate the Cinema 11 during this time.  
6. When the speaker check ends, the following VFD appears on the display.  
Total: 8 speakers (or however many speakers are connected)  
Press ENTER now  
The results of the speaker check will be displayed. The front panel shows confirmation of  
the number of speakers detected. If some speakers are not detected, make sure that  
they are all connected properly. After confirming the total number of speakers, press the  
ENTER button.  
7. Set Distance  
During Set Distance testing, the following VFD appears on the display and checks are  
made to detect dart sound in the listening room, whether there are speakers connected  
to each channel or not and the polarity of the speakers as they are connected.  
Set Distance  
FL..........................0.0ft 0.00m  
CEN .......................0.0ft 0.00m  
FR..........................0.0ft 0.00m  
SR .........................0.0ft 0.00m  
SBR........................0.0ft 0.00m  
SBL........................0.0ft 0.00m  
SL..........................0.0ft 0.00m  
SW.........................0.0ft 0.00m  
(0.0ft to 100ft/ 0.00m to 30.3m)  
(0.0ft to 100ft/ 0.00m to 30.3m)  
(0.0ft to 100ft/ 0.00m to 30.3m)  
(0.0ft to 100ft/ 0.00m to 30.3m)  
(0.0ft to 100ft/ 0.00m to 30.3m)  
(0.0ft to 100ft/ 0.00m to 30.3m)  
(0.0ft to 100ft/ 0.00m to 30.3m)  
(0.0ft to 100ft/ 0.00m to 30.3m)  
8. Set Balance  
During Set Balance testing, the following VFD appears on the display and checks are  
made to detect the test sound in the listening room, whether there are speakers  
connected to each channel or not and the polarity of the speakers as they are connected.  
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Set Balance  
FL.................................. 0.0dB  
CEN ............................... 0.0dB  
FR.................................. 0.0dB  
SR ................................. 0.0dB  
SBR................................ 0.0dB  
SBL................................ 0.0dB  
SL.................................. 0.0dB  
SW................................. 0.0dB  
-15.0dB to + 15.0dB  
-15.0dB to + 15.0dB  
-15.0dB to + 15.0dB  
-15.0dB to + 15.0dB  
-15.0dB to + 15.0dB  
-15.0dB to + 15.0dB  
-15.0dB to + 15.0dB  
-15.0dB to + 15.0dB  
9. Set Room EQ  
During Set Room EQ testing, the following VFD appears on the display and checks are  
made to detect the test sound in the listening room, whether there are speakers  
connected to each channel or not and the polarity of the speakers as they are connected.  
Set Room EQ  
FL............................. Set / N/A  
CEN .......................... Set / N/A  
FR............................. Set / N/A  
SR ............................ Set / N/A  
SBR........................... Set / N/A  
SBL........................... Set / N/A  
SL............................. Set / N/A  
SW............................ Set / N/A  
-15.0dB to + 15.0dB  
-15.0dB to + 15.0dB  
-15.0dB to + 15.0dB  
-15.0dB to + 15.0dB  
-15.0dB to + 15.0dB  
-15.0dB to + 15.0dB  
-15.0dB to + 15.0dB  
-15.0dB to + 15.0dB  
10. Set Crossover Points  
During Set Crossover Points testing, the following VFD appears on the display and checks  
are made to detect the test sound in the listening room, whether there are speakers  
connected to each channel or not and the polarity of the speakers as they are connected.  
Set Crossover Points  
FL........ Full  
CEN ..... Full  
FR........ Full  
SR ....... Full  
SBR...... Full  
SBL...... Full  
SL........ Full  
SW....... Full  
Full, 40Hz, 40Hz, 60Hz, 70Hz, 80Hz, 90Hz, 100Hz, 110Hz, 120Hz, 130Hz, 150Hz  
Full, 40Hz, 40Hz, 60Hz, 70Hz, 80Hz, 90Hz, 100Hz, 110Hz, 120Hz, 130Hz, 150Hz  
Full, 40Hz, 40Hz, 60Hz, 70Hz, 80Hz, 90Hz, 100Hz, 110Hz, 120Hz, 130Hz, 150Hz  
Full, 40Hz, 40Hz, 60Hz, 70Hz, 80Hz, 90Hz, 100Hz, 110Hz, 120Hz, 130Hz, 150Hz  
Full, 40Hz, 40Hz, 60Hz, 70Hz, 80Hz, 90Hz, 100Hz, 110Hz, 120Hz, 130Hz, 150Hz  
Full, 40Hz, 40Hz, 60Hz, 70Hz, 80Hz, 90Hz, 100Hz, 110Hz, 120Hz, 130Hz, 150Hz  
Full, 40Hz, 40Hz, 60Hz, 70Hz, 80Hz, 90Hz, 100Hz, 110Hz, 120Hz, 130Hz, 150Hz  
Full, 40Hz, 40Hz, 60Hz, 70Hz, 80Hz, 90Hz, 100Hz, 110Hz, 120Hz, 130Hz, 150Hz  
11. Set Speaker Phase  
During Set Speaker Phase testing, the following VFD appears on the display and checks  
are made to detect the test sound in the listening room, whether there are speakers  
connected to each channel or not and the polarity of the speakers as they are connected.  
Set Speaker Phase  
FL............................... Inphase  
CEN ............................ Inphase  
FR............................... Inphase  
SR .............................. Inphase  
SBR............................. Inphase  
SBL............................. Inphase  
Inphase / Outphase  
Inphase / Outphase  
Inphase / Outphase  
Inphase / Outphase  
Inphase / Outphase  
Inphase / Outphase  
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AUTO SOUND SETUP  
SL............................... Inphase  
SW.............................. Inphase  
Inphase / Outphase  
Inphase / Outphase  
Storing Measurement Results in SETUP MENU  
If the Cinema 11 senses that a speaker is out of phase, the VFD will show the following  
sentence only and won’t continue..  
- Correct out phase SPK  
- Run Auto Setup again (press Enter)  
If the Cinema 11 senses all speakers are In Phase, it will go to the next step.  
- Press ENTER restore to Setup Menu  
Press the ENTER button to store all parameters including the equalizer parameters in the  
SETUP MENU. If you do not want to store the calculation results in the SETUP MENU,  
press the TEST button to exit.  
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The first step in configuring the Cinema 11 to operate with your speaker system is to set the  
type, number and crossover frequencies of your particular loudspeakers. You make these  
selections using the SPEAKER SETUP menu shown below.  
NOTE: The following selected menus appear on the Cinema 11 display.  
SETUP MENU  
SPEAKER  
1. Press the SETUP button to enter the SETUP menu.  
The SETUP MENU/SPEAKER appears.  
2. Press ENTER to enter the SPEAKER SETUP menu.  
The SPEAKER/Set Speaker Config appears.  
3. Press ENTER to enter the Set Speaker Config menu.  
The Set Speaker Config / FL .... Yes appears.  
4. Use the ꢀ and ꢁ buttons to adjust the FL Speaker Configuration. (Front Left)  
5. Use the ꢂ and ꢃ buttons to cycle through the speaker options for the FRONT L  
speaker. The following options are available for each group of speakers:  
• For FL (Front Left) you can select Yes or No. Select No when the speaker setup  
does not include front L speaker. The Cinema 11 then redirects front L channel  
signals to the center output connectors.  
• For CEN (Center) you can select Yes or No. Select No when the speaker setup does  
not include center speaker. The Cinema 11 then redirects center channel signals to  
the front L/R output connectors.  
• For FR (Front Right) you can select Yes or No. Select No when the speaker setup  
does not include front R speaker. The Cinema 11 then redirects front R channel  
signals to the center output connectors.  
• For SR (Surround Right) you can select Yes or No. Select No when the speaker  
setup does not include side R speaker. The Cinema 11 then redirects side R  
channel signals to the front R output connectors.  
• For SBR (Surround Back Right) you can select Yes or No. Select No when the  
speaker setup does not include surround rear R speaker. The Cinema 11 then  
redirects surround rear R channel signals to the side R output connectors.  
• For SBL (Surround Back Left) you can select Yes or No. Select No when the  
speaker setup does not include surround rear L speaker. The Cinema 11 then  
redirects surround rear L channel signals to the side L output connectors.  
• For SL (Surround Left) you can select Yes or No. Select No when the speaker setup  
does not include side L speaker. The Cinema 11 then redirects side L channel  
signals to the front L output connectors.  
• For SW (Subwoofer) you can select Yes or No. Select No when the speaker setup  
does not include SW speaker. The Cinema 11 then redirects SW channel signals to  
the front L/R output connectors.  
6. Press the ꢃ button to select BACK and press ENTER to return to the SETUP MENU, or  
press the SETUP button to exit to SETUP MENU.  
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SET DISTANCE  
The DISTANCE SETUP is used to enter Speaker Distances (for proper sound delay).  
Setting the Speaker Distance Delays  
Setting the speaker delay is crucial to the proper performance of any surround decoder  
component like the Cinema 11. Your home theater system will not perform properly if this  
process is not completed.  
To accomplish this process you will need a tape measure or other means of determining the  
distance of each speaker from the primary listening position. Measure the distance from the main  
listening point to each speaker. Front R, Side R, Surr BR, Surr BL, Side L and Subwoofer speaker.  
Write the measured distances down before beginning the Delay Setup.  
NOTE: The following selected menus appear on the Cinema 11 Display.  
SPEAKER  
SET DISTANCE  
To set the speaker distance delays for your speakers:  
1. Press the SETUP button to enter the SETUP MENU.  
The SETUP MENU/SPEAKER appears.  
2. Press the ENTER button to enter the SPEAKER setup menu.  
3. Press the ꢃ button until SET DISTANCE is selected.  
The SPEAKER / Set Distance menu appears.  
4. Press the ENTER button to enter the SET DISTANCE setup menu.  
5. Use theꢀandꢁ buttons to adjust the FRONT L distance delays by setting the  
measured distance.  
6. To set the distance for each speakers in your system, you will need to measure, as  
precisely as possible, the distances from your chosen listening/viewing position to the  
various loudspeakers in your system.  
Set the distance for the Front L speakers to the nearest foot/meter. Rounding up is OK.  
Distances can be set in the following increments:  
- Feet 0 - 100 ft in 1 foot increments. Meters 0 to 30.3 meters in 0.3 meter increments.  
- You can scroll in either direction using theꢀandꢁ buttons.  
7. Press the ꢃ button when you have made a selection.  
Repeat steps 6 for the Center, Front R, Side R, Surr BR, Surr BL, Side L and Subwoofer  
speaker.  
8. Press the ꢃ button to select BACK and press the ENTER to return to the SETUP MENU,  
or press the SETUP button to exit the SETUP MENU.  
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SET BALANCE  
This step adjusts the output level of each channel so that they are properly matched. This must  
be done to insure a correct presentation of multi-channel sound sources. The adjustment must  
be as precise as possible, and is almost impossible to accomplish by ear. Therefore, we  
recommend that you use a Sound Level Meter. This device insures that all loudspeaker levels are  
precisely matched and set accurately. (The Radio Shack Analog Sound level meter is inexpensive  
and suitable for this task.)  
NOTE: If for any reason you are not sure that you can accomplish this calibration task  
or have any doubts as to how it should be done, please contact Cary Audio's technical  
support group BEFORE attempting this process (919-355-0010), or use Auto Setup.  
Set the meter to Slow response, "C" weighting, and to the 70 dB sensitivity scale. Position the  
meter at the approximate center of your listening position, at average ear height [approximately  
40-46 inches (102-117cm)] with its microphone positioned vertically (pointing at the ceiling).  
Don't aim the microphone at the speakers, as this will produce inaccurate results. To proceed  
with the adjustments, you will access the Channel Calibration menu shown below. Set all  
channels to 75 dB level.  
NOTE: The following selected menus appear on the Cinema 11 Display.  
SPEAKER  
SET BALANCE  
To set the channel levels for your system:  
1. Press the SETUP button to enter the SETUP MENU.  
The SETUP MENU/SPEAKER appears.  
2. Press the ENTER button to enter the SPEAKER menu.  
3. Press the ꢃ button to select SET BALANCE menu.  
4. Press the ENTER button to enter the SET BALANCE menu.  
The SET BALANCE/TEST MODE.....Off menu appears.  
A special test tone will be generated allowing you to measure the output of the speaker  
that's playing.  
5. Press the ꢃ button until FL (FRONT LEFT) is selected.  
6. Use the ꢀ and ꢁ buttons to adjust the speaker level.  
You can adjust the selected channel level in 0.5dB steps across a range of -15dB to +  
15dB. The recommended calibration level is 75dB/SPL as displayed on the meter.  
7. Press the ꢃ button when you have finished making the FRONT LEFT level adjustment.  
Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you have completed setting the level for each speaker in your  
system. Set all the levels to 75dB.  
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8. When you have finished adjusting the level for all the speakers in your system, select  
BACK to return to SETUP Menu.  
9. Select BACK to return to the SETUP MENU, or press the SETUP button to EXIT the SETUP  
MENU.  
To Set Channel Levels Using The Test Tone Function:  
1. Select the TEST MODE ....... AUTO in the SET BALANCE menu.  
When you select this function, the Cinema 11's Test tone automatically cycle every few  
seconds through all the speakers connected.  
The unit cycles through the speakers in the following sequence:  
FRONT LEFT > CENTER > FRONT RIGHT > SURROUND RIGHT > SURROUND BACK  
RIGHT > SURROUND BACK LEFT > SURROUND LEFT > SUBWOOFER  
2. Use the ꢀ and ꢁ buttons to adjust the speaker level.  
You can adjust the selected channel level in 0.5dB steps across a range of -15dB to  
+15dB. The unit will then resume cycling the Test Tone from speaker to speaker.  
NOTE: Use the ꢀ and ꢁ buttons to adjust the speaker level.  
3. Select BACK to return to the SETUP MENU, or press the SETUP button to EXIT the SETUP  
MENU.  
SET CROSSOVER POINTS  
The LPF/HPF (Low Pass Filter/High Pass Filter) Crossover menus are used to independently set  
the internal High Pass filter of the Cinema 11 each of the speakers.  
Setting the Speaker Crossover Points  
In the Cinema 11, the Crossover Points can be selected in 10Hz increments within a 40Hz to  
150Hz or Full range. Select the crossover point closest to the low-frequency rating of the  
associated speaker. For instance, set to FRONT L/R parameter to the crossover point closest to  
the low-frequency rating of the front speaker.  
Select the subwoofer crossover point equal to the lowest crossover point of the other speakers.  
In general, low frequencies will be redirected from the speakers with the highest crossover points  
to the speakers with the lowest crossover points. Low-frequency signals lower than the lowest  
crossover point will be redirected to the subwoofer.  
NOTE: The following selected menus appear on the Cinema 11 Display.  
SPEAKER  
SET CROSSOVER POINTS  
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To set the crossover points for your speakers:  
1. Press the SETUP button to enter the SETUP MENU.  
The SETUP MENU / SPEAKER appears.  
2. Press the ENTER button to enter the SPEAKER setup menu.  
3. Press the ꢃ button until SET CROSSOVER POINTS is selected.  
The SPEAKER / Set Crossover Points menu appears.  
4. Press the ENTER button to enter the SET CROSSOVER POINTS setup menu.  
5. Use the ꢀ and ꢁ buttons to adjust the FL (Front Left) Crossover.  
The crossover settings appear as follows as you scroll through them:  
From 40 to 150 Hz in 10 Hz steps or FULL range.  
6. Press the ꢃ button when you have made a selection.  
Repeat step 5 for the Center, Front R, Side R, Surr BR, Surr BL, Side L and Subwoofer  
speaker.  
7. When you have finished adjusting the crossover points for all the speakers in your  
system, select BACK to return to SETUP MENU.  
8. Press the ꢃ button to select BACK and press the ENTER to return to the SETUP MENU,  
or press the SETUP button to exit the SETUP MENU.  
SET ACOUSTIC CALIBRATION ROOM EQ  
Acoustic Calibration Equalization is a kind of room equalizer for your speaker. It works by  
measuring the acoustic characteristics of your room and neutralizing the ambient characteristics  
that can color the original source material. This provides a 'flat' equalization setting. If you're not  
satisfied with the automatic adjustment, you can also adjust these settings manually to get a  
frequency balance that suits your tastes.  
Setting the Acoustic Calibration Room EQ manually  
If you have already completed automatically setting up your Cinema 11 using Auto Sound SETUP  
press ENTER to restore to SETUP MENU. If you want to adjust your settings manually, you can  
set the SET ROOM EQ manually following the directions below.  
NOTE: The following selected menus appear on the Cinema 11 Display.  
SPEAKER  
SET Room EQ  
To set the Acoustic Calibration Room EQ manually:  
1. Press the SETUP button to enter the SETUP MENU.  
The SETUP MENU / SPEAKER appears.  
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2. Press the ENTER button to enter the SPEAKER setup menu.  
3. Press the ꢃ button until SET ROOM EQ is selected.  
The SPEAKER/ Set Room EQ menu appears.  
4. Press the ENTER button to enter the SET ROOM EQ setup menu.  
5. Use the ꢀ and ꢁ buttons to adjust the FL (Front Left) 80Hz output level.  
You can adjust the selected channel level in 0.5 dB steps across a range of -15dB to  
+15dB.  
6. Press the ꢃ button when you have made a selection.  
Repeat steps 5 for the 80Hz, 250Hz, 800Hz, 2500Hz, 8000Hz, 12500Hz and 16000Hz.  
FL........................80Hz  
FL......................250Hz  
FL......................800Hz  
FL.................... 2500Hz  
FL.................... 8000Hz  
FL.................. 12500Hz  
FL.................. 16000Hz  
0/0dB  
0/0dB  
0/0dB  
0/0dB  
0/0dB  
0/0dB  
0/0dB  
7. Press the ꢃ button when you have made a selection.  
Repeat steps 5 to 6 for the Center, Front R, Side R, Surr BR, Surr BL, Side L and  
Subwoofer speaker.  
8. When you have finished adjusting the Calibration Room EQ for all the speakers in your  
system, select BACK to return to SETUP MENU.  
9. Press the ꢃ button to select BACK and press ENTER to return to the SETUP MENU, or  
press the SETUP button to exit the SETUP MENU.  
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Better sounds using SET SPEAKER PHASE  
The Cinema 11 's SET SPEAKER PHASE feature uses phase correction measures to make sure  
your sound source arrives at the listening position in phase, preventing unwanted distortion  
and/or coloring of the sound.  
SET SPEAKER PHASE technology provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of phase  
matching for an optimal sound image at your listening position.  
Setting the speaker phase manually  
If you have already completed the Auto Sound SETUP, press ENTER to return to the SETUP  
MENU. If you want to adjust your settings manually, you can use the SET SPEAKER PHASE menu  
option, following the directions below.  
NOTE: The following selected menus appear on the Cinema 11 Display.  
SPEAKER  
SET Speaker Phase  
To set the Speaker Phase manually:  
1. Press the SETUP button to enter the SETUP MENU.  
The SETUP MENU / SPEAKER appears.  
2. Press the ENTER button to enter the SPEAKER setup menu.  
3. Press the ꢃ button until SET SPEAKER PHASE is selected.  
The SPEAKER/Set Speaker Phase menu appears.  
4. Press the ENTER button to enter the SET SPEAKER PHASE setup menu.  
5. Use the ꢀ and ꢁ buttons to adjust the phase.  
You can adjust each channel’s speaker to be in phase or out phase.  
6. Press the ꢃ button to select BACK and press the ENTER to return to the SETUP MENU,  
or press the SETUP button to exit the SETUP MENU.  
INPUT  
This menu is for matching the output of connected audio devices and the input jacks of this  
Surround Sound Processor.  
- Change input names  
- Set Analog in level  
- Set Analog in config  
Change Input Names  
You can customize the name of the selected input. Custom Input Names can include up to twelve  
characters. For example: DVD 7 or DVD 8 for Input 2.  
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NOTE: The following selected menus appear on the Cinema 11 Display.  
SETUP MENU  
Input  
To change input names:  
1. Press the SETUP button to enter the SETUP MENU.  
The SETUP MENU / SPEAKER appears.  
2. Press the ꢃ button until INPUT is selected.  
The SETUP MENU/ INPUT menu appears.  
3. Press the ENTER button to enter the CHANGE INPUT NAMES setup menu.  
4. Press the ENTER button to enter the 7.1 IN rename menu.  
5. Press the ENTER button to start the 7.1 IN rename menu. The cursor automatically  
appears beneath the first character in the current input name.  
6. Use the ꢂ and ꢃ buttons to select the desired character above the cursor.  
0 123456789: ;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ  
[\]-_\ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|}-_  
7. Use the ꢁ arrow button to advance to the next character space. The cursor will  
automatically wrap to the first character space when the last (twelve) character space is  
passed.  
8. Use the ꢀ arrow button to return to the previous character space.  
9. Press ENTER to restore the custom input names.  
10. Press the ꢃ button to select other input names.  
7.1 In  
7.1 CH IN  
INPUT 1  
INPUT 2  
INPUT 3  
INPUT 4  
INPUT 5  
INPUT 6  
INPUT 7  
INPUT 8  
INPUT 1  
INPUT 2  
INPUT 3  
INPUT 4  
INPUT 5  
INPUT 6  
INPUT 7  
INPUT 8  
BACK  
11. Press the ꢃ button to select BACK and press ENTER to return to the SETUP MENU, or  
press the SETUP button to exit the SETUP MENU.  
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SET ANALOG IN LEVEL SETTINGS  
This adjustment can be used to adjust 2-channel analog audio input levels for a selected input.  
Despite attempts at standardization, analog sources still have a wide range of input levels. To  
compensate for this, the Cinema 11 allows independent input level adjustment for each of the  
stereo analog audio input connectors. Input level adjustment is not available for the 7.1 channel  
analog audio input connector.  
NOTE: The following selected menus appear on the Cinema 11 Display.  
SETUP MENU  
Input  
To set Analog IN Level:  
1. Press the SETUP button to enter the SETUP MENU.  
The SETUP MENU / SPEAKER appears.  
2. Press the ꢃ button until INPUT is selected.  
The SETUP MENU/ INPUT menu appears.  
3. Press the ENTER button to enter the CHANGE INPUT NAMES setup menu.  
4. Press the ꢃ button until SET ANALOG IN LEVEL is selected.  
5. Press the ENTER button to enter the INPUT 1 level adjustment menu.  
6. Use the ꢀ and ꢁ buttons to adjust the level of the INPUT 1.  
You can adjust the selected channel level in 1.0 dB steps across a range of -18dB to  
+12dB.  
7. Press the ꢃ button when you have made a selection.  
Repeat steps 6 for the INPUT 2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4, INPUT 5, INPUT 6, INPUT 7 and  
INPUT 8.  
8. Press the ꢃ button to select BACK and press the ENTER to return to the SETUP MENU,  
or press the SETUP button to exit the SETUP MENU.  
SET ANALOG IN CONFIG  
The Cinema 11 allows analog sources to select bypass mode or DSP mode. When you select the  
BYPASS mode, the Cinema 11 passes analog input signals directly to the main audio output  
connectors. When you select DSP mode, the Cinema 11 sends analog input signals through A/D  
conversion and internal processing before passing them to the main audio output connectors.  
This allows analog sources to use bass management, speaker crossovers, speaker distance  
calibration, and Room EQ.  
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To set Analog in Config:  
1. Press the SETUP button to enter the SETUP MENU.  
The SETUP MENU/SPEAKER appears.  
2. Press the ꢃ button until INPUT is selected.  
The SETUP MENU/ INPUT menu appears.  
3. Press the ENTER button to enter the CHANGE INPUT NAMES setup menu.  
4. Press the ꢃ button until SET ANALOG IN CONFIG is selected.  
5. Press the ENTER button to enter the INPUT 1 analog in config menu.  
6. Use the ꢀ and ꢁbuttons to select the mode.  
You can select the BYPASS mode or DSP mode.  
7. Press the ꢃ button when you have made a selection.  
Repeat steps 6 for the INPUT 2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4, INPUT 5, INPUT 6, INPUT 7, INPUT  
8, 7.1 IN and TUNER.  
8. Press the ꢃ button to select BACK and press the ENTER button to return to the SET  
ANALOG IN CONFIG. menu, or press the SETUP button to exit the SETUP MENU.  
NOTE: As you can see from these settings, it is possible to use the Cinema 11 as an  
analog stereo preamp and as a surround sound preamplifier at the same time.  
RADIO  
The Cinema 11 radio allows the FM tuner section to select frequency ranges for USA/EURO or  
JAPAN and it can set AM frequencies for USA 10kHz step or to 9kHz step to match the broadcasts  
of stations outside North America.  
- RADIO  
- Set FM frequency  
- Set AM frequency step  
To set FM frequency:  
1. Press the SETUP button to enter the SETUP MENU.  
The SETUP MENU / SPEAKER appears.  
2. Press the ꢃ button until INPUT is selected.  
The SETUP MENU/INPUT menu appears.  
3. Press the ꢃ button until RADIO is selected.  
4. Press the ENTER button to enter the SET FM FREQ menu.  
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5. Use the ꢀ and ꢁ buttons to select the frequency.  
You can select the US/EURO (87.5MHz to 108 MHz) or JAPAN (76MHz to 91.0MHz).  
6. Press the ꢃ button to select GOTO MAIN MENU and press the ENTER to return to the  
RADIO menu, or press the SETUP button to exit the SETUP MENU.  
To set AM frequency:  
1. Press the SETUP button to enter the SETUP MENU.  
The SETUP MENU / SPEAKER appears.  
2. Press the ꢃ button until INPUT is selected.  
The SETUP MENU/INPUT menu appears.  
3. Press the ꢃ button until RADIO is selected.  
4. Press the ENTER button to enter the SET AM FREQ menu.  
5. Press the ꢃ button until SET AM STEP is selected.  
6. Use the ꢀ and ꢁ buttons to select the frequency step.  
You can select the USA 10kHz or 9kHz for outside North America.  
7. Press the ꢃ button to select GOTO MAIN MENU and press the ENTER to return to the  
RADIO menu, or press the SETUP button to exit the SETUP MENU.  
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Listening to the Radio  
The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic  
(search) and manual (step) tuning functions.  
1. Press the AM or FM button on the remote  
handset or front panel to select the band.  
2. Tune to a station. There are two ways to  
do this:  
Automatic tuning and saving station  
To search for stations in the currently  
selected band, press TUNER SCAN button  
in the remote handset. The Cinema 11 will  
start searching for the next station, one  
after another, beginning with the current  
station, for approximately 5 seconds each.  
Station frequencies will be assigned to  
station numbers in the memory.  
Manual tuning  
To change the frequency one step at a  
time, press TUNER SEEK.  
3. Saving station presets  
If you often listen to a particular radio  
station, it's convenient to have the  
processor store the frequency for easy  
recall whenever you to listen to that  
station. This saves the effort of manually  
tuning in each time. This processor can  
memorize up to 30 stations.  
Tune to a station you want to memorize.  
Press the MEMORY button and the display  
shows SAVE P00?  
Press the NUMBER button to select a station preset. It will automatically save the station.  
4. Improving FM stereo sound  
If the TUNED or STEREO indicators don't light when tuning to an FM station because the  
signal is weak, press the FM MODE button to switch the processor into mono reception  
mode. This should improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast. An  
outside antennae or a cable FM connection will improve reception.  
5. Listening to station presets  
You will need to have some presets stored to do this, See Saving station presets above if  
you haven't done this already. Press AM or FM to select the band. Press the number on the  
remote control to recall the station preset.  
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Connection Chart  
Set Up the AM and FM Antenna  
To improve AM reception, connect a 15 ft. to 18 ft. length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM LOOP  
terminals without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna. For the best possible reception,  
suspend horizontally outdoors.  
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ZONE 2  
Cinema 11's front panel and main remote handset can control ZONE 2 output sources and  
volume control in the SETUP MENU.  
- Zone 2  
- Zone 2 input  
- Zone 2 volume  
To set Zone 2 input:  
1. Press the SETUP button to enter the SETUP MENU.  
The SETUP MENU / SPEAKER appears.  
2. Press the ꢃ button until INPUT is selected.  
The SETUP MENU/ INPUT menu appears.  
3. Press the ꢃ button until RADIO is selected.  
4. Press the ꢃ button until ZONE 2 is selected.  
5. Press the ENTER button to enter the ZONE 2 INPUT menu.  
6. Use the ꢀ and ꢁ buttons to select the zone 2 input sources.  
You can select INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4, INPUT 5, INPUT 6, INPUT 7,  
INPUT 8, 7.1CH ( L & R ONLY) AM and FM.  
7. Press the ꢃ button to select GOTO MAIN MENU and press the ENTER to return to the  
ZONE 2 menu, or press the SETUP button to exit the SETUP MENU.  
To set ZONE 2 volume:  
1. Press the SETUP button to enter the SETUP MENU.  
The SETUP MENU / SPEAKER appears.  
2. Press the ꢃ button until INPUT is selected.  
The SETUP MENU/ INPUT menu appears.  
3. Press the ꢃ button until RADIO is selected.  
4. Press the ꢃ button until ZONE 2 is selected.  
5. Press the ENTER button to enter the ZONE 2 INPUT menu.  
6. Press the ꢃ button until ZONE 2 VOLUME is selected.  
7. Use the ꢀ and ꢁ buttons to select the zone 2 output volume.  
You can adjust the zone 2 volume level from -90dB to +15dB.  
8. Press the ꢃ button to select GOTO MAIN MENU and press the ENTER to return to the  
ZONE 2 menu, or press the SETUP button to exit the SETUP MENU.  
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OTHER  
Other options included in the SETUP menu are:  
Password...........................Off / On / Change  
AV SYNC Delay ..................Off / 1-100ms (1 ms = approx. 1 foot or 1/3 meter)  
Bright................................High / Mid / Low / Off  
Edit Custom Name  
IR Controls ........................Front / Rear / Both  
TRIGGER...........................Zone 1 / Zone 2 / Zone 1 & 2  
Auto Input Seek.................On / Off  
Late..................................Off / Half / Full (Dolby Digital only)  
Restore Default..................Restore Default / Restore Default OK!  
To set PASSWORD:  
Setting a password allows you to keep settings from being changed by visitors, children or others  
curious about your Cinema 11.  
1. Press the SETUP button to enter the SETUP MENU.  
The SETUP MENU / SPEAKER appears.  
2. Press the ꢃ button until OTHER is selected.  
The SETUP MENU/ OTHER menu appears.  
3. Press the ENTER button to enter the PASSWORD menu.  
4. Press the ENTER button to enter set the PASSWORD MODE menu.  
5. Use the ꢀ and ꢁ button to select the OFF mode, ON mode.  
When you choose the ON mode, you will have to key in the password the next time you  
enter the SETUP menu.  
The Default Preset Password is 0, 0, 0, 0 when you receive the Cinema 11.  
6. Press the ꢃ button to select the PASSWORD CHANGE mode.  
7. Press the ENTER button to enter the change ENTER OLD PASSWORD menu.  
Key-in the old password (password preset 0, 0, 0, 0)  
*, *, *, *, Enter the New Password: _, _, _, _, ReEnter the password:_, _,_,_.  
Password set!  
8. Press the ꢃ button to select BACK and press the ENTER to return to the PASSWORD  
menu, or press the SETUP button to exit the SETUP MENU.  
AV SYNC Delay:  
1. Press the ꢃ button until AV SYNC DELAY is selected.  
The OTHER/AV SYNC DELAY menu appears.  
2. Use the ꢀ and ꢁbuttons to select OFF mode or 1ms to 100 ms delay time of Audio &  
Video sync Delay. This is useful in large rooms or with a DVD player that up converts  
video to higher resolution settings like the DVD 7 which offers 1080p video outputs.  
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SETUP MENU  
Bright:  
1. Press the ꢃ button until BRIGHT is selected.  
2. Use the ꢀ and ꢁ buttons to select VFD display brightness.  
The following options are available for display brightness:  
- High - Normal brightness level is set with this choice.  
- Mid - Brightness is set to 50% of the normal setting.  
- Low - Brightness is set 25% of the normal setting.  
- Off – The display is OFF.  
Edit Custom Name:  
1. Press the ꢃ button until EDIT CUSTOM NAME is selected.  
2. Press the ENTER button to enter the EDIT CUSTOM NAME menu.  
3. Press the ENTER button to start the CARY CINEMA 11 rename menu. The cursor  
automatically appears beneath the first character in the current input name.  
Use the ꢂ and ꢃ buttons to select the desired character above the cursor.  
0 123456789: ;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ  
[\]-_\ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|}-_  
4. Use the ꢁ button to advance to the next character space. The cursor will automatically  
wrap to the first character space when the last (twelve) character space is passed.  
5. Use the ꢀ button to return to the previous character space.  
6. Press the ENTER to restore the custom input names.  
7. Press the ꢃ button to select BACK and press the ENTER to return to the EDIT CUSTOM  
NAME menu, or press the SETUP button to exit the SETUP MENU.  
To set IR Controls:  
If you select ‘rear’ the front will ignore infrared remote commands. Use the front panel buttons to  
make changes in this case.  
1. Press the ꢃ button until IR Controls is selected.  
The OTHER/IR CONTROLS menu appears.  
2. Use the ꢀ and ꢁ buttons to select the FRONT mode or REAR mode.  
When you select FRONT mode, the remote sensor uses the front panel IR sensor.  
When you select Rear mode, the Cinema 11's remote sensor does not function. You need  
an optional remote control sensor and connection to the back panel IR INPUT 1 or use  
the buttons on the front panel to change back to front mode.  
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SETUP MENU  
To set TRIGGERS:  
1. Press the ꢃ button until TRIGGERS is selected.  
The OTHER/ TRIGGERS menu appears.  
2. Use the ꢀ and ꢁ buttons to select the zone of triggers.  
If select the ZONE 1, a 12-volt trigger signal is output when zone 1 is turned on the  
Cinema 11.  
If select the ZONE 2, a 12-volt trigger signal is output when zone 2 is turned on the  
Cinema 11.  
If select the ZONE 1 & 2, a 12-volt trigger signal is output when cinema 11 is turned on.  
To set AUTO INPUT SEEK:  
1. Press the ꢃ button until AUTO INPUT SEEK is selected.  
The OTHER/ AUTO INPUT SEEK menu appears.  
2. Use the ꢀ and ꢁ buttons to select the auto input detect on or off.  
When you select ON, the Cinema 11 can auto detect input sources.  
To set Late Mode for Dolby Digital:  
1. Press the ꢃ button until LATE is selected.  
2. Use the ꢀ and ꢁ buttons to select the LATE mode in Off, Half and Full.  
Note: This option only operates with a Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital EX source and one  
of these modes is active. This option allows you to set the 50% of Dynamic Range  
Compression used when the Cinema 11 is placed into the LATE Half mode and set 100%  
of Dynamic Range Compression used when you select the LATE mode in Full. This mode  
can also be selected by pressing the LATE button on the remote control.  
This mode of operation makes the softest sounds louder and the loudest sounds softer,  
reducing the overall dynamic range. You will notice that the vocal dialogue is easy to  
understand in this mode even when playing quietly.  
To set RESTORE DEFAULT:  
1. Press the ꢃbutton until RESTORE DEFAULT is selected.  
2. Press ENTER to run the RESTORE DEFAULT.  
NOTE: When the processor is reset, you will lose all settings.  
When you are finished with the reset, the display appears:  
OTHER  
Restore Default!  
3. Press the ꢃ button to select GOTO MAIN MENU and press the ENTER to return to the  
OTHER menu, or press the SETUP button to exit the SETUP MENU.  
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SERVICE AND CARE  
CARE AND CLEANING  
The cabinet housing and front panel of the Cinema 11 may be cleaned with a soft cloth and  
Windex or a window cleaner. The frequency of cleaning will be governed by how many hours the  
Cinema 11 is operated and by operating environment cleanliness.  
FACTORY SERVICE  
Careful consideration has been given to the design of your Cinema 11 processor to keep  
maintenance problems to a minimum. Any problems or requests for service should be referred to  
our Customer Service Department at 919-355-0010. DO NOT return the Cinema 11 to the factory  
without a return authorization number (RA) from the Customer Service Department.  
Cary Audio Design will assume no responsibility if the shipping company refuses to pay for  
damage due to your improper packing or lack of insurance should the unit be lost or damaged in  
shipment. Please retain and always use the original shipping carton for shipping the player.  
NON-WARRANTY REPAIRS  
Cary Audio Design will provide repair service for its products charging on a time and expense  
basis. At this time, the standard non warranty service bench fee is $125 with all parts used for  
repair charged extra. This may change and is not a quote for service. Please call us at 919-355-  
0010 for more information about out of warranty service and repair fees.  
CAUTION - Never remove or insert the back panel AC plug when the unit is on or the  
ac cord is plugged into the wall.  
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UNITED STATES LIMITED WARRANTY  
Cary Audio Design warrants to the original United States purchaser for use in the United States that Cary  
Audio Design vacuum tube or solid state power amplifiers, surround sound processors or preamplifiers shall  
be free from defects in parts or workmanship for three (3) years from the date of the original purchase.  
Vacuum tubes, if any are used in the component, are offered a 90 day from purchase date exchange policy  
against defects with the exception of the CAVT 300B vacuum tube which has a (1) one year from purchase  
date exchange policy. Any digital drive design, whether a Cary Audio Design CD or SACD player or a Cary  
Cinema DVD player, has a limited one year parts and labor warranty against defects in manufacture. This is  
a limited warrant, for the original purchaser only and does not transfer to any subsequent owner.  
During the limited warranty period, Cary Audio Design or an authorized Cary Audio Design service facility  
will provide free of charge both parts and labor necessary to correct any defects in material or  
workmanship.  
To obtain such warranty service, the original purchaser must:  
1. Complete and send in the warranty Registration Card within 15 days of purchase.  
2. If claiming service the owner must send a fully filled in copy of the original sales receipt along with  
any unit sent in for service showing the AUTHORIZED CARY AUDIO DESIGN DEALER’S name, the  
new selling price, the buyer’s name, e-mail or phone number and address on the receipt. Blank  
receipts will NOT validate the limited warranty for service.  
3. Notify Cary Audio Design as soon as possible after the discovery of a possible defect and submit  
the following information to determine eligibility for warranty:  
(a) The model number and serial number;  
(b) A fully filled in copy of the original sales receipt showing the original selling price, purchasers  
name and address filled in by an AUTHORIZED CARY AUDIO DESIGN DEALER with the original  
date of purchase shown on the form;  
(c) a detailed description of the problem.  
4. Deliver the product to Cary Audio Design or the nearest authorized service facility or ship with all  
freight and insurance charges prepaid, in its original packing container or equivalent, to Cary  
Audio.  
Correct maintenance, repair and use are important to obtain performance from this product. Therefore,  
please carefully read the Operating Manual. This warranty does not apply to any defect that Cary Audio  
Design in its sole discretion determines is due to:  
1. Improper maintenance or repair, including the installation of parts or accessories that do not  
conform to the quality and the specifications of the original parts.  
2. Misuse, abuse, neglect or improper installation.  
3. Accidental or incidental damage.  
WARRANTY DISCLAIMER  
Except for the express warranties stated herein, Cary Audio Design disclaims all other warranties including,  
without limitation, all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The  
foregoing constitutes Cary Audio Design’s entire obligation with respect to this product, and the original  
purchaser and any user or owner shall have no other claim for incidental or consequential damages. Some  
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above  
limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives legal rights and you may also have other  
rights, which vary from state to state.  
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY  
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the purchaser’s exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty, express or  
implied, is limited to the repair or replacement of the defective unit or the refund of the purchase price, at  
the option of Cary Audio Design. Under no circumstances is Cary Audio Design liable for incidental or  
consequential damages. Any implied warranties imposed by law terminate one (1) year from the date of  
purchase.  
INTERNATIONAL PURCHASERS (Export markets)  
Cary Audio Design warrants its merchandise to purchasers within the United States exclusively for use within  
the United States of America. It provides no other warranties, expressed or implied. If you are living  
outside the USA, please consult with your local dealer or distributor to determine the details of your local  
warranty.  
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CARY AUDIO DESIGN  
1020 Goodworth Drive, Apex, NC 27539  
phone 919-355-0010  
fax 919-355-0013  
www.caryaudio.com  
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