MC-4
Digital Controller
Audio Inputs and Outputs
Analog Audio Inputs
8 stereo (RCA) or 5 stereo and one 5.1-channel or 2
stereo and two 5.1-channel connectors
Digital Audio Inputs
•
4 S/PDIF coaxial (RCA) and 4 S/PDIF optical
(TosLink) connectors
• Coaxial and optical input connectors con-
form to IEC-958, S/PDIF standards
• Accepts 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHz sample
rates
• Accepts 16-24 bits PCM audio, Dolby
Digital, DTS and DTS-ES discrete data for-
mats
Audio Outputs
8 unbalanced (RCA) connectors for Front L/R, Center,
Subwoofer, Side L/R, and Rear L/R
Audio Performance
Analog-to-Digital
24-bit, 96kHz, dual-bit
S
∑
architecture
Conversion
Digital-to-Analog
24-bit, 44.1 to 192kHz, multi-bit
S
∑
architecture
Conversion
Frequency Response
10Hz to 20kHz, +0.05dB/-0.1dB,
-0.5dB at 40 kHz, reference 1kHz
THD + Noise
Below 0.008% at 1kHz, maximum output level
Dynamic Range
108dB minimum, 22kHz bandwidth
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
108dB minimum, 22kHz bandwidth
Input Sensitivity
200mVrms (2Vrms for maximum output level) at 0dB
input gain
Input Impedance
100k
Ω
in parallel with 150pF
Output Level
150mVrms typical, 6Vrms maximum
Maximum value with full-scale input signal and vol-
ume at +12dB
Output Impedance
100
Ω
in parallel with 150pF
Video Inputs and Output Connectors
Video Inputs
5 composite (RCA), 5 S-video, and 3 component
video (RCA)
Video Outputs
1 composite (RCA), 1 S-video, and 1 component
(RCA)
Composite & S-video Performance
Compatibility
NTSC, PAL, and SECAM
Switching
Active
Output Level
1.0V peak-to-peak
Impedance
75
Ω
Input Return Loss
>40dB
Differential Gain
<0.5%
Differential Phase
<0.5°
Bandwidth
>25MHz
K Factor
<0.3%
Gain
±0.15dB
Signal/Noise Ratio
>65dB
Frequency Response
10Hz to 10MHz + 0.1/-0.3dB
Component Video Performance
Compatibility
3-channel (Y, Pr, Pb), format-independent
Switching
Passive
Impedance
75
Ω
Bandwidth
>150MHz
Insertion Loss
<3dB
Other
Trigger Outputs
1 power on/off and 1 programmable connector on
detachable screw terminals (+12 VDC, 0.5 amps
each)
RS-232 Serial
2 9-pin D-sub connectors
Input/Output
Power Requirements
90-250 VAC, 50-60Hz, 60W (universal line input),
detachable power cord
Dimensions
Height (with feet)
3.81” (97mm)
Width
17.3” (440mm)
Depth
14.85” (377mm)
Weight
17lbs (7.6kg)
Rack Mounting
Optional brackets are available for installing in a stan-
dard 19" equipment rack (2 rack units required for
MC-4).
Environment
Operating Temp:
0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F)
Storage Temp:
-30° to 75°C (-22° to 167°F)
Relative Humidity:
95% maximum without condensation
Remote Control
Hand-held, backlit infrared remote control unit
Batteries:
Two AA
"Dolby," "Pro Logic," "Surround EX," and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “Ultra2” and “THX” are trademarks or registered trademarks
of THX Ltd. "DTS," "DTS-ES," "Neo:6," and "DTS 96/24" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. "Lexicon," "LOGIC7," and the L7 logo are registered trade-
marks of Harman International Industries, Inc. U.S. Patent Nos. D454,553; D454,860; 5,796,844; 5,870,480 and other worldwide patents issued and pending.
Other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.
Printed in U.S.A.
Part # 072-16346
Not responsible for any typographical errors.
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