Installation manual

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MODE
INPUT
VOLUME
ENGAGE
SELECTOR
CONTROL
CHANNEL
RECORD
MADE IN U.S.A.
Cinema Rhapsody Mach II
DVD PLAYER 1
ALL -02.5 DB
Active
Incoming
Channels
Mode
Indicator
Lamps
Active
Output
Channels
Two-Line
Back-Lit LCD
Status Display
Channel
Selector
Knob
Input
Selector
Knob
Master
Reset
Switch
Mode
Selector
Knob
Record
Selector
Knob
Volume
Control
& On/Off
Introduction - Front Panel Controls & Displays
Overview
The Cinema Rhapsody Mach
II is factory set for optimum
operation. This section
details the front panel features
of the Cinema Rhapsody. All
component functions can be
operated through the five
control knobs located on the
units front panel. The front
panel displays are also
explained in this section.
Welcome
The Cinema Rhapsody Mach II is the world’s most advanced audio
video surround sound preamplifier. It is also configured “Out Of
The Box” for optimum operation. While it is designed to be easy
to setup and operate, ADA strongly recommends spending some
time familiarizing yourself with the units many functions and fea-
tures. For those who wish to customize their home theater system,
the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II is also equipped to be configured to
operate ideally in almost any environment and with many varying
source components. While the connection of components and ac-
cessories are discussed in the following sections, this area will ex-
plain the front panel features and basic operation commands of the
Cinema Rhapsody Mach II’s front panel. The text found in italic type
in this manual’s margins will act as a quick reference when review-
ing these materials.
Features
The Cinema Rhapsody Mach II acts as both an input selector and surround sound decoder. It is
capable of decoding Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital (AC-3), and DTS encoded formats and also pro-
vide Lucasfilm THX Ultra 2 enhancements and filters. While the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II can
automatically detect between Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic, and Dolby Digital/Dolby Pro Logic
(both decoding formats are used when playing two-channel encoded DVD discs {typically older mov-
ies available on DVD that are not mixed in six channels}), the option to engage either full THX en-
hancements or only THX Re-EQ must be manually set on the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II. The Cinema
Rhapsody also provides several additional modes ideal for music playback. There are additional
settings that permit the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II to also operate in home theaters where a full eight
channel speaker array may only be partially implemented (i.e. no back surround and/or no center
channel). Furthermore, the Cinema Rhapsody Mach II also permits each channel to be set to its own
volume level with respect to all other channels as well as have its own delay setting. These features
and more are discussed in the upcoming sections.