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Ada PTM-6150 User Manual

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Cinema Reference
Dolby Digital
®
& DTS
®
Audio•Video Preamplifier
with THX
®
Enhancements
Operations &
Installation Manual
For the Cinema Reference with Version 1.70 Software
© Copyright 1998, Audio Design Associates, Inc., All Rights Reserved.
Audio Design Associates, Inc., 602-610 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY, 10605, (914) 946-9595, FAX (914) 946-9620

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Ada PTM-6150 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAda
ModelPTM-6150
CategoryAmplifier
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Instructions & Electrical Warnings

General Safety Precautions

Covers precautions for water, location, ventilation, heat, power sources, grounding, cords, cleaning, and servicing.

AC Connections

Initial AC Connection Checks

Details checking voltage selector, fuse values, and performing initial inspection before connecting.

Amplifier & Subwoofer Connections

Audio Output Connections

Guide to connecting audio outputs to a six-channel amplifier or powered subwoofer.

Amplifier AC Power Connections

Details connecting the amplifier's AC power via a switched outlet on the Cinema Reference.

Power, Mute, and Volume Control

Power On, Mute, and Power Off Operations

Explains the procedures for turning the unit on, engaging mute, and powering off the device.

Master Volume Control and Limits

Describes adjusting the system's master volume and its upper/lower volume limits.

Input Selection

Dialing In a New Input

Procedure to scroll through available input components using the Input Selector knob.

Engaging the Selected Input

Steps to confirm and activate the chosen input by pressing the Input Selector knob.

Mode Indicators Explained

Mode Selection and Dolby Digital Modes

Dolby Digital (AC-3) Mode Descriptions

Details various AC-3 modes like AC-3 Ultra, Standard, Max, and Night for audio playback.

More Dolby Digital Modes

AC-3 Dynamic Range and THX Modes

Covers Normal, Maximum, Minimum Dynamic Range, AC-3 THX, and AC-3 RE-EQ modes.

DTS Decoding Modes

DTS Direct and Cinema Modes

Describes DTS Direct, DTS Cinema, DTS THX, and DTS RE-EQ modes for DTS audio playback.

Pro Logic and Auto Modes

Pro Logic Modes

Details Pro Logic, Pro Logic THX, and Pro Logic RE-EQ modes for non-digital audio sources.

Auto Mode Functionality

Explains Auto Mode On/Off for automatic detection and selection of decoding formats.

Stereo, Phantom, and Music Modes

Stereo and Phantom Modes

Covers Stereo, Stereo RE-EQ, Phantom, Phantom ENH, Phantom RE-EQ, and Phantom Plus modes.

Music Modes

Details Music and Music Plus modes designed for music playback.

Enhanced Channel Modes

3-Channel and Quad Modes

Details 3 Channel, 3 Channel RE-EQ, Quad Bypass, and Quad Bypass Enhance modes.

Stereo and Mono Enhancement Modes

Covers Stereo Enhance and Mono Enhance modes for two-channel or mono signals.

Record Selector Operations

Rear Panel Connections Overview

Out Of The Box Setup Guide

Laser Disc or Combination Laser Disc/DVD Player

Laser Disc Player without a Digital Output (or 2nd Laser)

DVD Player

VCR

DSS or Satellite Receiver

Cable or TV Tuner

CD Player

Tuner

Cassette

Auxiliary Input Connection

Record Output Connections

Connecting to Display Devices

Audio Setup and Calibration

Advanced Audio Setup

Bass Volume Presets

Setting individual bass levels for different inputs and storing them into Volume Preset #1.

Custom Setup - Default Mode

Pro Setup - Accessing Features

Pro Setup Features Overview

Lists available parameters in Pro Setup like Delay, Network Bus, Final Input, and System Setup.

Pro Setup - Speaker Delay Setup

Calculating Speaker Delays

Guide to measuring speaker distances from the listening position and calculating delay times.

Inputting Speaker Delay Settings

Adjusting Channel Delay Values

Steps to enter calculated delay values (in milliseconds) for each speaker channel.

Pro Setup - Network Bus Configuration

Pro Setup - Final Input Limit

Pro Setup - Bass Management

Adjusting Bass Configuration

Guide to selecting bass management settings (High Pass Filter, Bass Mix) for speakers.

Pro Setup - Bass Limiter

Configuring Bass Limiter

Steps to set the bass limiter (0 to -24 dB) to prevent subwoofer distortion at high volumes.

Pro Setup - Dynamic Range Scales

Pro Setup - THX Enhancements

Pro Setup - Analog Gain Control

Pro Setup - Effect Delay

Pro Setup - Effect Level

Appendix A - Solo Channel Test

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