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1. F I P Pir fa TEAT 1 z l h M se m k i i 4 e 2 Pk m ree 1 X TED f EE EE I z a a ts n pit fl System 5600 Circa 1983 ADA s first generation systems are still fully operational Many have been upgraded with new digital components Beginning in 1977 ADA systems have enhanced the homes that they have graced Often finished in custom jeweler rack plates and flanked by the works of the grand mas ters ADA systems have become contempo rary works of art In addition to their beauty most of these vintage ADA systems are still fully operational and now integrate the latest digital technologies And while today s ADA systems are more compact and less expensive than their predecessors although they can still be had in polished brass or chrome they embody ADA s heritage of quality sound durability and obsolescent free timeless technology There is nothing else like an ADA United TR of America In celebration of our thirtieth year of manufacturing custom installed audio com ponents we are proud to introduce ADA 30 a revolutionary 30 year limited warranty ADA 30 is born from the fact that we already maintain a reserve inventory of brand new components for most every system we have ever sold System 10 System 56 System Omega Delta Millennium From our stand point sustaining the reserve inventory moving forward is easy because we rarely have to pull produc2. enveloping you and dazzling your guests You will never want to listen to plain old stereo again gd Ce ee ee a i Lt a ae SP e Cinema Mach I Features T Color LCD Preview Video Monitor Cin Ref Only Dual Line LCD Status Display Channel amp Mode Lamps Intuitive Control Knobs For Easy Operation THX Ultra2 Dolby EX DTS ES Pro Logic IIx Modes Favorite Mode Feature Double Default Mode Auto Detection Dual Bass Management Systems Analog amp Digital 4 Balance Presets Sweet Spot Presets 4 Speaker Configuration Presets Sound Stages 4 Tone Presets Acoustical Correction Stome Both controllers feature dual bass management systems that make it possible to incorporate large full range speakers while still providing the subwoofer with bass informa tion from all channels Four speaker presets change speaker configurations and cross over settings on the fly making these controllers the only choice for theater amp stereo enthusiasts The Cinema Mach III Controllers are specifically designed for High Definition video and feature eight component HDTV video in puts They also incorporate two HDTV outputs that can send the same selected video signal to both a projector and flat panel display For setup control and integration the Cinema Mach Ill s feature an Ethernet port 100 10 which permits it to be connected directly to a home network ADA s Cinema Reference Mach Ill and Cinema Rhapsody Mach Ill f
3. video capable touch screens This makes checking who s at the door or looking in on the children as easy as touching a button Suite 16 even has the ability to automatically interrupt your program if someone is ringing your doorbell or if a security sensor is activated This surveillance feature can also sequence through multiple cameras The paging feature of Suite 16 was specifically designed to avoid problems that can occur when using high end audio speak ers for paging Suite 16 includes a built in compressor limiter to stop audio peaks that oc cur during a page which could cause speaker damage The Suite 16 paging input can con nect to telephone systems that feature paging or something as simple as a doorbell chime Suite 16 even permits room to room paging The main building block of Suite 16 is the AVP 16 chassis which can house up to three card modules The audio outputs of your source components are connected to the A 16 Audio Input Module The P 16 Modules accept audio signals from the A 16 then provide switching and preamplification for sixteen zones rooms The V 16 Video Switch ing Modules are also mounted into the AVP 16 chassis and route video signals to video display devices TVs projectors keypads For larger homes several AVP 16 chassis can be connected together Suite 16 derives its name from the suite of electronic cards that are combined based on system size and complexity A Suite 16 has the abili
4. zones both are analog and digital that operate on Apple s popular iTunes soft ware Music is stored on two 400 Gig hard drives operating on a Raid 1 backup preserv ing your music library When connected to a home network XP based PCs throughout the home can run ADA s Syncer application that automatically moves music and meta data to the iHome Alternately users can rip and burn CDs directly from the iHome s front panel DVD ROM Even iPods can be loaded from the iHome s front panel USB port You can navi gate your music library with the same ease of iTunes from ADA keypads touch screens as well as any web browser running Flash Home Suite iHome Multi Center 400 Gig Raid 1 Dualing Hard Drives 2 iTune Zones amp 1 Media Center Output amp Convelux IP Control System The iHome features a third output that can connect directly to your home theater sys tem It has a digital SPDIF audio output that can deliver 5 1 channels of surround sound and a DVI video output that can provide HDTV quality video images The iHome includes Microsoft s Media Center a great program that lets you store and play music videos pictures and much more Alternately you can connect the iHome to a monitor keyboard and mouse so that you can browse or purchase music from iTunes as well as create playlists directly in iTunes Touch screen like control is built into the iHome using Convelux System s propri etary IP based control system Fr
5. EDIA and the CEA Consumer Electronics Association Albert G Langella is the first ever recipient of the CEDIA s highest honor the Lifetime Achievement Award Richard D Stoerger ADA s Vice President amp COO is CEDIA s Manufacturer Volunteer of the Year They rec ognize that success and community go hand in hand Finally ADA 30 represents ADA s inherent philosophy which melds the impor tance we place on value quality environ ment and integrity It embodies who we are and how we treat our business partners and customers Call us old fashioned but at ADA our word is our bond That is why we are the brand of excellence in custom installed electronics Join us as we celebrate ADA 30 We know that you will enjoy your ADA system for decades to come And we ll stand behind it Thank you for choosing ADA often look back and think about the many things that have changed over the past three decades In 1977 consumer digital technology didn t even exist We all lived in an analog world Today even our multi room systems are bound by the physics of digital bits But happily not everything has had to change Product value still guides our every design and manufacturing excellence is still our primary goal Incorporating the most ad vanced technology is what we do Build ing quality hi fidelity components that last a lifetime has been and will continue to be our highest priority Albert G Langella Found
6. PF 2502 7 1 Surround Sound w MPA 502 Two Channel Power Amplifier 450 W Ch 4 Q Balanced and Unbalanced Audio Inputs OO a i ey m i F 4 a gt orm o Fi e j 73 ADA coined the term media room to describe viewing rooms with large screen video and multi channel speaker arrays Today we simply call these rooms home theaters The iBase and iBase eXtender enable iPods to play through your ADA system with complete control and text information to all ADA keypads that feature a display Operation from a keypad is identical to that of the iPods touch wheel Up to 8 iBases can be connected to an ADA system so that everyone can plug in their own iPod iPod Once you insert your iPod onto the iBase the ADA system au tomatically docks to it From here you can navigate your iPod by genre artist album song and playlist The iBase features a button that toggles it between remote con trol and local control touch wheel The iHome Multi Center and iBase are part of ADA s new Home Suite product group Home Suite is a suite of lifestyle components that enhance your multi room entertainment experience tttome Wult1 Center The iHome Multi Center is much more than just a storage device for CDs and down loaded music It is several products in one an iTunes two zone music server a Microsoft Media Center PC and an IP control system As a music server the iHome features two audio
7. adio pre sets blindly you surf XM or Sirius with text feedback of the genre artist and song The MC 6111 oe MC 4500 amp 2 amp BLUES MC 7000 Keypads s feature a display and D VSS om navigation buttons for a an lt greater control of your ax Doas satellite radio tuner J TOPS and CD library player OLAMOND LEFE Se a WS i E The Mode feature enables user access of alarm clock and sleep timer functions party function room scan and keypad lock in addition to tone control i w T iy D e N W E i i Like satellite radio the iHome Multi Center provides detailed information about your music Rapture keypads that feature a display give you the flexibility to search by playlist artist aloum amp genre Page 15 Excellence www ada usa com 1 800 HD Audio a N _ lls 2007 Audio Design Associates Inc Alf rights reserved Specifications subject fo change without prior notice Ce i TE Be i YE E a am T I SGE cL b i is a
8. des several multichannel power amplifiers for Suite 16 and Suite 8x8 systems From medium power to ultra high power all ADA multi room amplifiers employ high current power supplies and output stages custom aluminum heat sinks and low noise fan cooling The combination of these superior elements create an amplifier that sounds better and will deliver years of faithful service ADA power amplifiers are specifically designed for stringent custom installation applica tions and can typically drive as many as four eight ohm speakers per channel The PF 202 is stable and can drive 16 speakers per channel uite 8x8 Suite 8x8 was specifically designed to permit those ready to buy a multi room receiver to upgrade to an ADA quality distributed audio system Using the same family of keypads and accessories as Suite 16 Suite 8x8 will provide a lifetime of entertainment pleasure Dure oO UL PLises Suite 8x8 is ideal for those who require distributed audio to only eight zones or areas When combined with the PTM 1645 eight zone power amplifier a Suite 8x8 system delivers the same sound quality and functionality of Suite 16 but at a price that agrees with most any budget Suite 8x8 integrates with ADA key pads as well as touch screen control systems And just like Suite 16 you can add a Tune Suite FM AM WB amp XM Radio Tuner CD Library Server and Phone Suite Telephone Paging Control Interface for an advanced multi room syst
9. easy to pick and choose your music They also pro vide access to advanced features like Alarm Clock and Sleep Timer that turn your ADA system into a modern day radio alarm clock When entertaining the Party function gets the house rocking from one location and Keypad Lock prevents miss use Music Controls also allow you to adjust bass treble and midrange tone levels The TS 5000 even lets you con trol other rooms and display s live video MC 7000 Music Control w Graphic 5 Line Display MC 6111 Music Control Single Gang Decora With 2 Line Display MC 5111 Music Control Single Gang Decora bet ada AT ae i S MC 7011 Music Control Single Gang Metal Plat With Verticle Display amp Speaker Relay ADA provides several different Music Controls in various styles and colors designed to blend into any room decor The MC 6111 amp MC 7011 left provide most of the same features found on the MC 7000 in a smaller footprint The MC 6111 features two lines of text indicating the component you are listening to and the station or song The MC 7011 features one line of feedback in a unique verticle display The MC 7011 also incorporates a speaker relay that allows several rooms on the same zone each with a MC 7011 to turn on and off independently These rooms share the same volume level The MC 7011 also fea tures a metal wall plate that can be custom painted The MC 5511 below is popular for its simplicity and
10. eature ADA s double default mode auto detection which ensures that whatever you are watching or listening to is decoded using the optimum surround sound mode each and every time They are also extremely easy to operate as all you need to do is select an input Five control knobs permit you to select a component to watch or record change modes recall presets and master volume They are also designed to integrate with any type of touch screen control system heater Cinema Mach Il Connectivity 8 Analog Inputs amp 8 Digital Inputs 5 Coax 3 TOS Link 6 Channel Analog DVD Audio or SACD Bypass Input 8 Composite Video amp 8 S Video Inputs 8 Component Video Inputs HDMI Switching 3 x 1 Optional using HDMI 1 Cube 7 1 Channel Audio Output Main Zone 7 1 Channel Balanced Audio Output Cin Ref Only 7 1 Channel Digital Audio Output Cin Ref Option Coaxial Digital Audio Output Main Zone Dual Composite amp S Video Outputs Main Zone Dual Component Video Outputs Main Zone Analog Audio Record Output 2nd Zone Composite Video Record Output 2nd Zone Dual Low Voltage Trigger Outputs Switched 10 Ampere AC Outlet Ethernet 110 100 amp ADA Bus Data Port While the surround sound controller is the brain of a home theater system the power amplifier is the heart Its job is to amplify the decoded audio signal to a level that can effort lessly drive your speakers The engineers at ADA are experts in home theater ampl
11. em that is extremely affordable Eip E Phone Suite lt mE Lai Tr Phone Suite Telephone Paging amp System Control Interface Suite 8x8 8 Stereo Audio Inputs 8 Zones Independent Stereo Outputs Paging Audio Input amp Paging Trigger Input Front Panel Display amp Controller Optional PTM 1645 8 Zone 16 Channel Power Amplifier 45 W Ch 8Q 75 W Ch 40 Stable to 2 Q If you constantly find yourself on the telephone then you will want to include the Phone Suite with your Suite 16 or Suite 8x8 whole house system Phone Suite permits room to room paging as well as room group paging where your installation professional will assign several rooms to a specific group number When calling the children to dinner simply page all bedrooms playrooms and out door areas at one time Phone Suite also turns your telephone into a music control When in this mode you can select sources adjust volume and even turn off a room or the entire system The eparate S A V ReceiWer ADA embarked on a project to deliver the sound quality of its flagship Cinema Series home theater controller in a smaller more affordable package The end result of this un dertaking is the Suite 7 1 a single rack space surround sound controller that mates perfectly with the Suite 16 system Combining the Suite 7 1 with ADA s PTM 850 or PTM 8100 you now have the op tion of a premium sounding ADA home theater system ins
12. er President CEO amp ADA s Chief Design Engineer Page 3 Home CSL Ontertainment Surveillance E Fagin g When we began designing our latest advancement in multi room technology our engineers did not limit themselves to just think ing about how the system distributes music Incorporated into their design are unique elements such as advanced video distribu tion that permits both sound and images to be routed to any room Once the video switching circuitry was developed the team engineered a sophisticated surveillance monitoring sys tem permitting closed circuit video cameras to be integrated into the home To facilitate inter home communication using the same speak ers that play music we also added advanced paging features The culmination of these efforts has resulted in Home Entertainment Surveillance amp Paging Home ESP and it is exclusive to ADA s Suite 16 System Not only does the Suite 16 perform superbly as an audio entertainment system see page 8 it also switches your accompa nying video signals with simple one touch op eration This means that when you select your DVD player not only will the room speakers begin playing the sounds of the DVD the TV will also show the image all with one button press Suite 16 can also be used to route images from surveillance cameras stationed in and around your home These images can be displayed on TV sets ADA s TS 5000 Touch Screen and other
13. fits a Decora wall plate MC 6011 OD All Weather Outdoor Music Control For use outdoors ADA provides the MC 610 LO Bam 0100100 DERE ao Y 0S1 101010 D not shown with numeric buttons All Weather Outdoor keypads These controls are designed to be permanently mounted outside year round through autumn s winds winter s cold spring s showers and summer s heat MC 3000 OD All Weather Outdoor Music Control Whether you prefer jazz classical rock amp roll or dance the most important ele ment is your entertainment system s sound quality While selection of speakers and their placement have an effect on the sound you experience the electronics you choose play an even greater role Why settle for good enough sound quality when you can have ADA ADA s revolutionary Suite systems deliver uncompromising clarity and presence Their preamplifier stages are designed for sonic accuracy with adjustments for volume bass midrange and treble With ADA Suite systems all rooms can be individually equal ized to suit your taste And because not all interior and exterior room layouts permit ideal speaker placement ADA s Suite systems offer balance compensation control Suttle Sound ADA s Suite systems have advanced internal filtering that enhances stereo imaging and adds bass detail even at low listening lev els When speakers are positioned too close together the sonic image c
14. ifier design ADA was the first manufacturer to offer a multichannel am plifier back in 1989 In 1992 ADA was among the first to introduce a THX home theater power amplifier Our MPA 502 is still the most powerful THX certified multichannel amplifier with nearly 2 5 Kilowatts of power Over the years ADA home theater amplifiers have gar nered rave reviews We have won numerous awards and side by side amplifier shootouts ADA home theater amplifiers operate in high current Class A A B mode This means they can drive the most demanding audiophile speakers even those that would require large floor standing mono block amplifiers Instead of several smaller power supplies ADA ampli flers use one massive power supply so that the speakers that demand more power have access to it To protect your investment all ADA power amplifiers incorporate large alu minum heat sinks and low noise fan cooling Because of this ADA amplifiers can be rack mounted with the other system components Since room sizes and speaker selec tion may vary ADA offers several amplifier options that are specifically designed to maxi mize your home theater experience PTM 6150 5 1 or 6 1 Surround Sound Six Channel Power Amplifier 250 W Ch 4 Q re PTM 8150 7 1 Surround Sound Eight Channel Power Amplifier 250 W Ch 4 Q MPA 502 5 1 Surround Sound Five Channel Power Amplifier 450 W Ch 4 Q Balanced and Unbalanced Audio Inputs
15. ollapses ADA s proprietary stereo enhancement filter opens the sound stage restoring spatial perception Deep bass is typically only attainable when the system is playing loud Unfortunately at higher listening levels it s difficult to carry on a conversation ADA s Suite systems compen sate the bass frequencies when listening at background levels The sounds remain rich and warm while allowing you to engage in conversation These filters make all the differ ence especially if you don t like your music too loud Protecting your system s speakers is also a critical aspect of all Suite system s design Each room can be limited to a maxi mum volume level This feature prevents you or someone else from accidentally reaching a volume point that could cause distortion and possibly damage your speakers Am plifiers that m rake e all PTM 1645 8 Zone Amplifier Sixteen Channel Power Amp 60 W Ch 8 QO 85 W Ch 40 Stable to 2 Q Ch PTM 850 4 Zone Amplifier Eight Channel Power Amp 50 W Ch 8 O 75 W Ch 4 Q Stable to 4 O Ch PTM 8100 Audiophile Quality Four Zone Amplifier Eight Channel Power Amp 75 W Ch 8 QO 135 WICh 4 0 Stable to 2 5 Q Ch PTM 1260 High Power Amplifier Twelve Channel Power Amp Bridgeable down to 10 8 or 6 Ch 75 WICh 8 QO 135 W Ch 4 Q Stable to 2 Q Ch PF 202 Low Impedence Amplifier Twelve Channel Power Amp 60 W Ch 8 Q 240 W Ch 1 2 Q Stable to 1 2 Q Ch ADA provi
16. om any web tablet PC or PDA device that runs Flash you can control your ADA system surf XM or Sirius genres requires appropriate ADA tuners nav igate your iPod requires iBase and search the iHome s music library by artist album song playlist or genre No other music server offers all these amazing features Tune Suite and Duo Tuners are more than just radios They are whole house broad cast receivers modular in design upgrade able and complete with antenna systems essential for in home reception The Tune Suite s Quadritune chassis can house up to four tuner modules and the Duo Tuner up to two permitting simultaneous play of up to four or two different radio broadcasts ADA tuners allow everyone in your home to listen to their favorite station in different rooms all at the same time Four types of tuner modules are available The FM AM and WX weather band module features 30 presets which are customized to your listening tastes You can easily switch bands selecting AM talk radio FM stereo music and even instant weather Radio ADA is the first to offer a high defini tion digital radio tuners for use in a multi room entertainment system The HD Radio module receives both standard AM and FM broadcasts as well as those stations transmitting HD programming With HD Radio AM sounds like FM and FM sounds like CD In addition to remarkable sound HD Radio stations provide album artist and song informati
17. on that is displayed on keypads and touch screens HD Radio also features multi casting multiple broadcasts on a single station ADA makes it easy to identify stations that are multi casting letting you select between programs Tune Suite Quadritune 4 Slot Tuner Up to 4 Tuner Modules Capable of Simultaneous Play FM AM WB Weather Band HD Radio XM Radio amp Sirius Radio Modules Antenna Accessories for AM FM XM amp Sirius XAM XM Satellite Radio or Sirius Satellite Radio modules are also available for Tune Suite These subscription based services digi tally broadcasts over 100 different channels conveniently grouped into different categories With XM and Sirius original programming from classical to rock jazz to news and sports there is always something to fit your mood Navigating XM or Sirius Radio is easy as ADA keypads permit you to scroll through all their genres Once a desired genre is se lected one can scroll through just the stations in that genre After a moment the desired Station will engage automatically while the key pads display the artist name and song title Duo Tuner 2 Slot Tuner Two Tuner Modules Capable of Simultaneous Play FM AM WB Weather Band HD Radio XM Radio amp Sirius Radio Modules June uite ADA keypads integrate with the Tune Suite the iBase and the iHome Multi Center enabling an intuitive and interactive control experience Instead of skipping r
18. tead of a cumbersome A V receiver Suite 7 1 can even be located in the central equipment rack instead of the room it serves This gives you the sound quality of an ADA home theater for the price of an A V receiver Suite 7 1 features an impressive array of switching options that are ideal for smaller theater environments including master bed rooms playrooms family rooms and sitting areas Suite 7 1 is also intended to provide concert hall surround sound music for rooms without a video display These include the for mal dining room living room kitchen master bath and pool area Advantage vite Suite 7 1 4 Analog Stereo Inputs 4 Digital Audio Inputs 2 Coax 2 TOS Link 7 1 Channel Analog DVD Audio Input 4 Composite Video Inputs 4 S Video Inputs 2 Component Video Inputs Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Pro Logic Il DTS Neo6 amp THX Ultra II Modes PTM 850 with LED Display mak Channel Power Amplifier 85 W Ch 4 Q TERRE REEL PTM 8100 with LED display Eight Channel Power Amplifier 135 W Ch 4 Q When a Suite 7 1 is used in any room that has a standard TV plasma TV or video projector that room becomes the ultimate home theater HOUSE WIDE 7 1 MULTI CHANNEL ADA s House Wide Multi Channel music systems bring the future of music playback to you today When a Suite 7 1 is added to a room that has no video display that room becomes a world class concert hall Music will sound spectacular
19. ts from it ADA 30 also celebrates America Today just as we did 30 years ago all of our products are proudly assembled here in the United States under the careful supervision of Albert Langella ADAs Chief Design Engineer CEO and President ADA products combine the highest quality internal parts with award winning designs The end result is a bevy of components that deliver superior performance across the board ADA 30 promotes today s growing green movement and raises awareness of ADA s support of the environment and the call for a reduction of pollutants ADA components are now manufactured with lead free parts and soldiering techniques As an industry leader these ADA products also adhere to the Euro pean Union s RoHS initiatives Restriction of certain Hazardous Substances California is in the process of adopting several of the ROHS protocols and we applaud the other states that are currently considering RoHS Yet the most significant statement we can make when it comes to the environment and the effects of audio video components is that ADA compo nents are built to last for decades and decades io come FOUNDING MEMBER ADA 30 additionally speaks to our industry and the importance of supporting the trades that ensure our systems are properly designed installed and maintained We are founding members of CEDIA the Custom Electronics Design and Installation Associa tion and active participants in both C
20. ty to have sixteen audio components connected to it while providing sixteen zones of preamplification Expand able in increments of sixteen zones a Suite 16 system can incorporate up to ninety six Zones of audio several V 16 Modules can be housed in one or two AVP 16 chassis to distribute S Video Component Video and even HDTV video throughout your entire home Suite 16 is typically incorporated in projects that are either new construction or home remodeling Since it can be controlled by most any keypad or touch screen Suite 16 is an ideal system for those who wish to upgrade or replace their existing multi room system Muste Controls Simplicity is the secret when it comes One button operation permits you to to ADA Music Controls All the buttons you select the component you want to listen to by need to control the system are right in front of simply pressing the corresponding source but you Not remote controls Music Controls ton on the Music Control The rest is magic SOURCES FOR ZONE 1 S TUNER 1 TUER 7 ical 4 i 3 ph _ _ a 5 A QARALI Foe fe EoD D 9 gt Gs ia SE a i ba 6 a 4 ae J ie ll MODE J Tama Brje OOF i r ae i oOo Ww y a ue MC 4500 Music Control w Direct Access Buttons that can be set to green orange or red ADA s Music Controls provide text information from iPods music servers as well as XM Sirius and HD radio that make it
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