Cary Audio Design HD Surround Sound Processor Cinema 11a - Manual (Page 8)

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PRODUCT FEATURES
The Cinema 11a is designed as an “audio only” surround sound processor. With the addition of
the new Cirrus Logic CS49700 series chipset and HDMI v1.3, the new Cinema 11a has the ability
to properly decode and playback both the raw bit stream and lossless linear PCM signals from all
of the high resolution audio formats available today such as Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus,
DTS HD High Resolution Audio, and DTS HD Master Audio.
In addition to the ability to properly decode and playback the high resolution formats, the Cinema
11a 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 dual 32-bit audio digital signal processing (DSP) engines, the Cinema 11a offers
unparalleled processing power. These DSP engines perform custom Cary Audio processing such
as an 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 11a 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 11a offers:
• 2 HDMI v1.3 inputs and 1 HDMI v1.3 output
• 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
• Dual 32-bit DSP engines
• CES 7.1 decoding
• Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx and
Dolby Pro Logic II decoding
• DTS HD Master Audio, DTS HD High Resolution Audio, 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
• HD Radio Tuner in addition to AM/FM