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Appendix

MC-4

A-9

SPEAKER SETUP

CUSTOM SETUP
THX SETUP
SPEAKER DISTANCES
LEVELS CALIBRATION

40Hz

60Hz

SUB

MAIN MENU

MODE ADJUST
AUDIO CONTROLS
SETUP

SETUP

INPUTS
SPEAKERS
REAR PANEL CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGER
LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

MAIN MENU

MODE ADJUST
AUDIO CONTROLS
SETUP

AUDIO CONTROLS

BASS

+0.0dB

0.0dB
TILT EQ

+0.0dB

LOUDNESS OFF
BALANCE

<|>

FADER <|>

LEVELS CALIBRATION

INTERNAL NOISE TEST
EXTERNAL NOISE TEST
BASS PEAK LIMITER

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BASS PEAK LIMITER

CAL NOISE

LIMITER ON
LIMIT ADJ

100dB

!CAUTION!

HIGH AUDIO LEVELS

INTERNAL NOISE

!CAUTION!

HIGH AUDIO LEVELS

–18 to +12dB

75 to 120dB

OFF

SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST

FRONT LEFT

+0.0dB

0.0dB
FRONT RIGHT

+0.0dB

SIDE RIGHT

+0.0dB

REAR RIGHT

+0.0dB

REAR LEFT

+0.0dB

SIDE LEFT

+0.0dB

SUB0.0dB

<|>

–3.0 to +3.0dB

–6.0 to +6.0dB

Parameters for which the
corresponding speaker is
not selected cannot be
adjusted. These parameters
are automatically set to
N/A.

Summary of Contents for MC-4

Page 1: ...MC 4 Digital Controller User Guide ...

Page 2: ... a residential installation This equipment generates uses and radiates radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or reloc...

Page 3: ...ter Systems Inc SACD is a trademark of Sony Electronics Inc SHARC is a trademark of ANALOG DEVICES INC Lexicon Logic 7 and the L7 logo are registered trademarks 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 2004 Harman International Industries Inc All rights reserved This document should not be construed a...

Page 4: ...ant to read this user guide before attempting to use this product Pay particular attention to safety instructions The following symbols are used in this document Appears on the component to indicate the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock Appears on the component to indicate important operating and maintenance ...

Page 5: ...gning Audio Video Input Connectors Selecting Preferred Listening Modes Configuring Advanced Settings SPEAKER SETUP 3 24 Custom Speaker Setups THX Speaker Setups Measuring Speaker Distances Calibrating Output Levels Introduction Documentation Conventions ii Important Safety Instructions v Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise v Instrucciones de seguridad importantes vi Instructions importantes relatives à l...

Page 6: ...SETUP 3 52 LOCK OPTIONS 3 54 Section 4 AUDIO CONTROLS AUDIO CONTROLS 4 2 Section 5 MODE ADJUST MODE ADJUST 5 2 Listening Mode Activation 5 2 Preferred Listening Mode Selection Parameters Mode and Buttons Mode Family Selection Buttons Listening Mode Descriptions 5 4 FILM TV MUSIC MUSIC SURR PLII PLII MOVIE PL II MUSIC PRO LOGIC PL CIN MUSIC NIGHTCLUB CONCERT HALL CHURCH CATHEDRAL PANORAMA 2 CH SURR...

Page 7: ...S US DEUTSCH WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE 1 Bewahren Sie diese Anleitungen zur späteren Benutzung auf 2 Befolgen Sie alle Anleitungen und alle Warnhinweise auf dem Gerät 3 Betreiben Sie das Gerät immer mit der korrekten Netzspannung Angaben über den Strombedarf entnehmen Sie bitte den Betriebsanweisungen des Herstellers Bei unterschiedlichen Betriebsspannungen kann die Verwendung anderer Netzkabel...

Page 8: ...documentos que acompa an el producto ES ES FRANÇAIS INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES RELATIVES À LA SÉCURITÉ 1 Conservez ces instructions pour pouvoir vous y référer ultérieurement 2 Suivez toutes ces instructions et tenez compte de tous les avertissements indiqués sur l appareil et dans la documentation fournie avec l appareil 3 Utilisez toujours la tension secteur correcte Consultez les instructions du ...

Page 9: ...ni rappresentano un pericolo di folgorazione Il presente triangolo impresso sul componente avverte l utente della presenza nella documentazione allegata di importanti istruzioni relative al funzionamento ed alla manutenzione IT IT PORTUGUESE INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA 1 Guarde essas instruções para uso posterior 2 Siga todas as instruções e fique atento aos avisos marcados na unidade e na...

Page 10: ...ten advarer om vigtig driftsog vedligeholdsinformation i den tilhørende litteratur DK DK SUOMI TÄRKEITÄ TURVALLISUUSOHJEITA 1 Säilytä nämä ohjeet tulevaa käyttöä varten 2 Seuraa kaikkia yksikköön merkittyjä ohjeita ja varoituksia 3 Käytä aina oikeaa verkkojännitettä Tehovaatimukset selviävät valmistajan käyttöohjeista Huomaa että eri käyttöjännitteet saattavat vaatia toisenlaisen verkkojohdon ja t...

Page 11: ...ponenten er merket med denne trekanten som betyr at den tilhørende littera turen inneholder viktige opplysninger om drift og ved NO NO SVENSKA VIKTIGA SÄKERHETSFÖRESKRIFTER 1 Spara dessa föreskrifter för framtida bruk 2 Följ alla anvisningar och varningar som anges på enheten 3 Använd alltid rätt nätspänning Se tillverkarens bruksanvisningar för information om effektkrav Märkväl att andra matnings...

Page 12: ...mediatamente de cualquier desperfecto al transportista informe de cualquier problema de funcionamiento del equipo a su distribuidor ES DE US Contenu de l emballage et inspection Après avoir ouvert l emballage conservez le pour tout retour Inspectez avec soin les modules et les matériaux d emballage pour tout signe de dommage Veuillez rapporter immédiatement les dommages auprès du transporteur Les ...

Page 13: ...1 Getting Started About the MC 4 1 2 Highlights Product Registration Installation Considerations 1 4 Do Do Not Remote Control Battery Installation 1 5 ...

Page 14: ...coding THX Ultra2 certification guarantees that the MC 4 meets the highest THX specifications With four floating point SHARC digital signal processing DSP engines the MC 4 boasts enormous processing power These powerful processors perform custom Lexicon processing such as Logic 7 decoding bass enhancement dialog enhancement auto azimuth 5 speaker enhancement bass management high precision digital ...

Page 15: ...n HIGHLIGHTS 8 channels 8 configurable inputs 4 S PDIF coaxial and 4 S PDIF optical Toslink digital audio input connectors 24 bit 192kHz D A digital to analog converters for all audio channels Up to two 5 1 channel analog audio input connectors Analog bypass option for stereo audio input connectors Auto switching between digital and analog audio input connectors 3 component video input connectors ...

Page 16: ...ight DO NOT Expose the MC 4 to high temperatures humidity steam smoke dampness or excessive dust Avoid installing the MC 4 near radiators and other heat producing appliances Install the MC 4 near unshielded TV or FM antennas cable TV decoders and other RF emitting devices that might cause interference DO NOT continued Place the MC 4 on a thick rug or carpet or cover the MC 4 with a cloth as this m...

Page 17: ...compartment on the back of the remote control Then remove the battery compartment cover as shown in Figure A bottom left To do this press the tab attached to the cover and pull the cover away from the remote control 2 Remove old batteries inserted in the compartment if applicable 3 Insert two AA batteries in the compartment as shown in Figure B bottom center Make sure the batteries are correctly i...

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Page 19: ...Operation Considerations Menu Navigation MAIN MENU Menu Item Selection Command Bank Activation Command Matrix Two Line Status 2 14 Status Menus 2 14 2CH STATUS D STATUS STATUS 5 1a BYPASS STATUS 2CH BYPASS STATUS DIGITAL STATUS Status Menu Parameter Descriptions 2 18 Status Menu Level Meters 2 19 ...

Page 20: ...dby button activates standby mode and deactivates the MC 4 The red standby button LED lights when standby mode is activated 2 Front Panel Display Indicates the current input listening mode input source and volume level This 2 x 20 character display can also be used to view messages and menus one line at a time See Menu Navigation on page 2 6 for more information FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW Mute Mode MC 4...

Page 21: ...level The message MUTE ON displays on the on screen and front panel displays Pressing the mute button again restores MC 4 volume to its original level See Volume Control Setup on page 3 51 for information about using the MUTE LEVEL parameter to set mute levels The amber mute button LED lights whenever mute is activated whether activated automatically or manually For instance the MC 4 briefly activ...

Page 22: ...IDEO AUDIO INPUTS L R C SUB LS RS L R L R C SUB LS RS Y PR PB Y PR PB Y PR PB COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 INPUT 3 INPUT 2 Y PR PB OUTPUT 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CENTER FRONT SIDE REAR L R L R SUBWOOFER MAIN VIDEO MC 4 LEXICON INC DESIGNED INTHE U S A CAUTION ATTENTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR AC 100 240V 50 60 HZ 40W This device...

Page 23: ...ed Front L R Center Subwoofer Side L R and Rear L R are available 6 Video Input Connectors Provide video input Five composite video connectors labeled Video 1 through 5 five S video connectors labeled 1 through 5 and three component video connectors labeled INPUT 1 through 3 are available 7 Video Output Connectors Provide video output One composite video connector one S video connector and one com...

Page 24: ... bulleted items that begin below describe factors that can improve or impede remote control operation Observe these items as well as the remote control battery installation instructions before operating the remote control Please note the following before operating the MC 4 remote control The remote control must be in line of sight with the front panel IR receiver Eliminate obstructions between the...

Page 25: ...ture is also closed When no menus are open pressing the Menu arrow performs no function When a parameter drop down menu is open pressing the Menu arrow selects the current setting and closes the drop down menu When a menu is open pressing the Menu and arrows scrolls upward and downward through menu items The highlighted menu item appears on the front panel display All menu items appear on the on s...

Page 26: ...ame in the on screen and front panel displays For instance selecting the DISPLAY SETUP menu A V SYNC DELAY parameter opens the horizontal bar graph shown below which can be used to adjust the amount of audio delay MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS Menu Parameters Selecting a menu parameter opens a ...

Page 27: ...gins on the next page describes the commands remote control buttons perform when each command bank is active To adjust a parameter setting with a horizontal bar graph 1 When the horizontal bar graph appears press the remote control Menu and arrows to increase and decrease the setting in the designated increments The current setting appears to the right of the parameter name on the on screen and fr...

Page 28: ...ANEL DISPLAY menu STATUS parameter between ALWAYS OFF and its current setting Toggles the ON SCREEN DISPLAY menu STATUS parameter between ALWAYS OFF and its current setting Displays the two line status for 2 seconds Activates an additional bank of commands that control the MC 4 See Command Bank Activation on page 2 9 for more information Activates an additional bank of commands that control the MC...

Page 29: ...erved for possible future expansion Reserved for possible future expansion Reserved for possible future expansion 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Closes the current menu Activates the remote control backlight making remote control buttons more visible in the dark Scrolls to the previous and next available listening mode Increases and decreases the volume level in 1dB increments Toggles between lowering volume...

Page 30: ... increments Increases the AUDIO CONTROLS menu TILT EQ parameter in 0 2dB increments Decreases the AUDIO CONTROLS menu TILT EQ parameter in 0 2dB increments Sets the AUDIO CONTROLS menu LOUDNESS parameter to ON Sets the AUDIO CONTROLS menu LOUDNESS parameter to OFF Reserved for possible future expansion Reserved for possible future expansion Reserved for possible future expansion Reserved for possi...

Page 31: ...parameter cycling through the ANALOG DIGITAL and AUTO settings Adjusts the ADVANCED menu 2 CH ANALOG BYP parameter between on and off See S1 THX next page for more information Selects the 2 CH SURROUND listening mode Selects the DOLBY PLII MOVIE listening mode Selects the CONCERT HALL listening mode Selects the CHURCH listening mode Selects the CATHEDRAL listening mode 17 18 19 Selects the Dolby m...

Page 32: ...ON SCREEN DISPLAY menu STATUS parameter controls the length of time for which the two line status displays in the on screen display The ON SCREEN DISPLAY menu POSITION parameter controls the position of the two line status on the on screen display Note When the display device is connected to a component video output connector and the ADVANCED menu COMPONENT OSD parameter is set to OFF the display ...

Page 33: ...ers provide information about the current input source and listening mode These parameters cannot be adjusted 4 Press the Stat button or the Menu arrow to close the STATUS menu If the second page of the STATUS menu opens press the Stat button or the Menu arrow again to close the STATUS menu STATUS menu descriptions begin in the next column The table beneath each description lists the default and p...

Page 34: ...Hz 48kHz 88 2kHz 96kHz See STATUS Menu Parameter Descriptions on page 2 18 for detailed information about these parameters Basic Operation Lexicon 2 16 D STATUS Provides information about Dolby Digital sources Features L C R SL SR and SUB level meters See STATUS Menu Level Meters on page 2 19 for more information Parameter Possible Settings INPUT the selected input MODE the activated listening mod...

Page 35: ...ut these parameters 5 1a BYPASS STATUS Provides information about 5 1 channel analog sources Parameter Possible Settings INPUT the selected input MODE 5 1a BYPASS INPUT TYPE BYPASS See STATUS Menu Parameter Descriptions on page 2 18 for detailed information about these parameters 2CH BYPASS STATUS Provides information about 2 channel analog sources when the ADVANCED menu 2 CH ANLG BYP parameter is...

Page 36: ...present LFE information is sent to the audio output connector labeled Subwoofer Possible settings for Dolby Digital sources include 3 2 1 3 2 3 1 2 2 2 1 2 0 and 1 0 Possible settings for DTS ES sources include 3 3 1 and 3 2 1 DIALOG OFFSET 27 to 4dB Indicates the dialog normalization value applied to the input sig nal Dolby Digital input sources reproduce dialog at 27 decibels below full scale 27...

Page 37: ...t was used during the mixing process WORD LENGTH 16 bits 20 bits 24 bits Indicates the word length of the audio data present in the input signal STATUS MENU LEVEL METERS Most STATUS menus include level meters that indicate fluctuating input levels in the front left L center C front right R surround left SL surround right SR surround back SB and subwoofer SUB channels These level meters indicate in...

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Page 39: ...ed Listening Modes Configuring Advanced Settings SPEAKER SETUP 3 24 Custom Speaker Setups THX Speaker Setups Measuring Speaker Distances Calibrating Output Levels REAR PANEL CONFIG 3 43 DISPLAY SETUP 3 45 On Screen Display Setup Front Panel Display Setup VOLUME CONTROL SETUP 3 51 TRIGGER SETUP 3 52 LOCK OPTIONS 3 54 ...

Page 40: ... 51 for more information TRIGGER Opens the TRIGGER SETUP menu which can be used to config ure the trigger output connector labeled 1 See TRIGGER SETUP on page 3 52 for more information TRIGGER SETUP VOLUME CONTROLS SETUP DISPLAYS SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG SETUP MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS INPUT...

Page 41: ... COAX 1 ANALOG IN NONE ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN S VIDEO 1 COMPONENT IN 1 2 CH L7 FILM D 5 1 L7 FILM DTS ES DTS ES L7 FILM ADVANCED VCR INPUT SETUP NAME VCR DIGITAL IN NONE ANALOG IN ANALOG 2 ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN S VIDEO 4 COMPONENT IN NONE 2 CH L7 FILM D 5 1 L7 FILM DTS ES DTS ES L7 FILM ADVANCED TUNER INPUT SETUP NAME TUNER DIGITAL IN NONE ANALOG IN ANALOG 4 ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN NONE C...

Page 42: ...ODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS INPUT SETUP DVD1 DVD2 SAT VCR TV CD TUNER AUX INPUTS DVD1 NAME DVD1 DVD1 INPUT NAME EDIT INPUT NAME RESTORE DEFAULT NAME EDIT INPUT NAME DVD1 W Y BUTTONS TO EDIT UP TO 8 CHARACTERS V BUTTON TO ADVANCE The DVD1 INPUT SETUP menu is shown here as an example and will continue to ...

Page 43: ... menu opens press the Menu and arrows to highlight the RESTORE DEFAULT NAME option 3 When the RESTORE DEFAULT NAME option is highlighted press the Menu arrow to select this option The message PRESS MENU V TO RESTORE INPUT NAME appears on the on screen and front panel displays 4 When this message opens press the Menu arrow to restore the factory default name of the selected input and close the mess...

Page 44: ...SETUP menu shown above Parameter Possible Settings DIGITAL IN COAX 1 to 4 OPTICAL 1 to 4 NONE ANALOG IN ANALOG 1 to 8 5 1 ANLG 3 5 or 6 8 NONE ANLG IN LVL AUTO 18dB to 12dB VIDEO IN COMPOSITE 1 to 5 S VIDEO 1 to 5 NONE COMPONENT IN COMPONENT 1 to 3 NONE DVD1 INPUT SETUP NAME DVD1 DIGITAL IN COAX 1 ANALOG IN NONE ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN S VIDEO 1 COMPONENT IN 1 2 CH L7 FILM D 5 1 L7 FILM DTS ES D...

Page 45: ...ll automatically set the ADVANCED menu INPUT SELECT parameter to ANALOG See Configuring Advanced Settings on page 3 17 for more information A digital audio input connector must be assigned when no analog audio input connector is assigned See ANALOG IN on page 3 8 for information about assigning an analog audio input connector DVD1 INPUT SETUP NAME DVD1 DIGITAL IN COAX 1 ANALOG IN NONE ANLG IN LVL ...

Page 46: ...gned the MC 4 will automatically set the ADVANCED menu INPUT SELECT parameter to DIGITAL See Configuring Advanced Settings on page 3 17 for more information An analog audio input connector must be assigned when no digital audio input connector is assigned See DIGITAL IN on page 3 7 for information about assigning a digital audio input connector DVD1 INPUT SETUP NAME DVD1 DIGITAL IN COAX 1 ANALOG I...

Page 47: ... When ON the MC 4 automatically monitors and optimizes input levels When the input signal is too high the MC 4 quickly decreases input levels to avoid overload When the input signal is too low the MC 4 slowly increases input levels to maximize signal to noise ratio and dynamic range When the AUTO parameter is OFF the MC 4 does not provide automatic adjustment of 2 channel analog audio input levels...

Page 48: ...TO parameter is OFF the AUTO GAIN parameter indicates the amount of manual input level adjustment In other words the AUTO GAIN parameter reflects the setting of the ANLG IN LVL menu MANUAL parameter When the AUTO parameter is ON the AUTO GAIN parameter continues to indicate the amount of manual input level adjustment until automatic adjustments have been made AUTO GAIN ANLG IN LVL DVD1 INPUTS SETU...

Page 49: ...o 5 S VIDEO 1 to 5 NONE Opens the VIDEO IN menu which assigns a composite or S video input connector for the selected input The MC 4 has eight configurable inputs each of which can be assigned to any of its five composite or five S video input connectors Note Composite video output connectors are available when a composite or S video source is present S video output connectors are available when a...

Page 50: ...rs are avail able when a component video source is present MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS INPUT SETUP DVD1 DVD2 SAT VCR TV CD TUNER AUX INPUTS DVD1 Assigning Audio Video Input Connectors continued DVD1 INPUT SETUP NAME DVD1 DIGITAL IN COAX 1 ANALOG IN NONE ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN S VIDEO 1 COM...

Page 51: ...a DTS ES source is present the MC 4 activates the DTS ES L7 FILM listening mode If the CD input is selected and a 2 channel source is present the MC 4 automatically activates the L7 MUSIC listening mode DVD1 INPUT SETUP NAME DVD1 DIGITAL IN COAX 1 ANALOG IN NONE ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN S VIDEO 1 COMPONENT IN 1 2 CH L7 FILM D 5 1 L7 FILM DTS ES DTS ES L7 FILM ADVANCED MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO ...

Page 52: ...ivated the last time a 2 channel source was present However the DTS Neo 6 listening modes cannot be selected as the preferred listening mode for 2 channel sources 2 CH DVD1 INPUTS SETUP The MC 4 will not automatically activate a DTS Neo 6 listening mode unless a 44 1kHz or 48kHz PCM digital source is present The DTS Neo 6 listening modes are not available with 88 2kHz or 96kHz Dolby Digital or ana...

Page 53: ...this listening mode was activated the last time a Dolby Digital source was present However the 5 1 THX MUSIC listening mode cannot be selected as the preferred listening mode for Dolby Digital sources DVD1 INPUT SETUP NAME DVD1 DIGITAL IN COAX 1 ANALOG IN NONE ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN S VIDEO 1 COMPONENT IN 1 2 CH L7 FILM D 5 1 L7 FILM DTS ES DTS ES L7 FILM ADVANCED DDD 5 1 L7 FILM MAIN MENU MODE...

Page 54: ...ated the last time a DTS ES source was present DVD1 INPUTS SETUP When the parameter is set to USE LAST The MC 4 will automatically activate the DTS THX MUSIC listening mode if this listening mode was activated the last time a DTS ES source was present However the DTS THX MUSIC listening mode cannot be selected as the preferred listening mode for DTS ES sources Selecting Preferred Listening Modes c...

Page 55: ...R TV CD TUNER AUX INPUTS DVD1 DVD1 ADVANCED INPUT SELECT DIGITAL 2 CH ANLG BYP OFF S VIDEO 16 9 AUTO S VIDEO OSD 4 3 ON COMPONENT OSD OFF DVD1 ADVANCED INPUT SELECT DIGITAL 2 CH ANLG BYP OFF S VIDEO 16 9 AUTO S VIDEO OSD 4 3 ON COMPONENT OSD OFF DVD2 ADVANCED INPUT SELECT DIGITAL 2 CH ANLG BYP OFF S VIDEO 16 9 AUTO S VIDEO OSD 4 3 ON COMPONENT OSD OFF SAT ADVANCED INPUT SELECT AUTO 2 CH ANLG BYP O...

Page 56: ...lect the assigned analog audio input connector when a valid digital audio input source is present Some DVD and CD players output digital signals data when the player is paused or stopped or when the player is powered on and the disc drawer is empty If this occurs the MC 4 auto matically selects the assigned digital audio input connector Configuring Advanced Settings continued DVD1 INPUT SETUP NAME...

Page 57: ...ssigned analog audio input connector to the audio output connectors The MC 4 ignores the assigned digital audio input connector The ANALOG IN parameter assigns an analog audio input connector for the selected input INPUT SELECT Parameter Settings The table below describes INPUT SELECT parameter settings The MC 4 automatically sets the INPUT SELECT parameter to AUTO when both digital and analog aud...

Page 58: ...sing and holding the S1 button while pressing and releasing the remote control 2 CH button toggles the 2 CH ANLG BYP parameter setting between ON and OFF 2 CH ANLG BYP ADVANCED DVD1 INPUTS SETUP DVD1 INPUT SETUP NAME DVD1 DIGITAL IN COAX 1 ANALOG IN NONE ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN S VIDEO 1 COMPONENT IN 1 2 CH L7 FILM D 5 1 L7 FILM DTS ES DTS ES L7 FILM MAIN ADVANCED ADVANCED MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST ...

Page 59: ...ble display devices from automatically switching between anamorphic and non anamorphic display modes S VIDEO 16 9 ADVANCED DVD1 INPUTS SETUP DVD1 INPUT SETUP NAME DVD1 DIGITAL IN COAX 1 ANALOG IN NONE ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN S VIDEO 1 COMPONENT IN 1 2 CH L7 FILM D 5 1 L7 FILM DTS ES DTS ES L7 FILM MAIN ADVANCED ADVANCED MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR ...

Page 60: ... SETUP Note The on screen display appears horizontally stretched across the display device screen when all of the following conditions are present The S VIDEO OSD 4 3 parameter is OFF An anamorphic video input signal is present A 16 9 display device widescreen is connected to an S video output connector DVD1 INPUT SETUP NAME DVD1 DIGITAL IN COAX 1 ANALOG IN NONE ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN S VIDEO 1...

Page 61: ...ISPLAY menu BACK GROUND parameter is OFF the display device using the component video output connector will not show the on screen display COMPONENT OSD ADVANCED DVD1 INPUTS SETUP DVD1 INPUT SETUP NAME DVD1 DIGITAL IN COAX 1 ANALOG IN NONE ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN S VIDEO 1 COMPONENT IN 1 2 CH L7 FILM D 5 1 L7 FILM DTS ES DTS ES L7 FILM MAIN ADVANCED ADVANCED MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS ...

Page 62: ... exception of THX 80Hz all crossover points activate a 24dB per octave filter The graphs on the next page indicate the frequency response of these crossover points CUSTOM SETUP SPEAKERS SETUP MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS SPEAKERS SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP THX SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CA...

Page 63: ...High pass filters attenuate low frequencies at 24dB per octave The curves in the graph above indicate the frequency response of each crossover setting From left to right the curves represent crossover settings from 30Hz 120Hz The graph above does not show the THX 80Hz crossover point which is 12dB per octave 10 20 50 100 200 500 1k dB 0 0 12 24 36 48 0 0 60 Hz Low Pass Filter Low pass filters atte...

Page 64: ...o signal to these connectors Otherwise the MC 4 activates a crossover point at the selected setting Choose the setting closest to the low frequency rating of the front loudspeakers FRONT L R CUSTOM SETUP SPEAKERS SETUP Custom Speaker Setups continued MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS SPEAKERS SPEAK...

Page 65: ...When the CENTER parameter is set to NONE center channel signals will not be redirected if the 5 1a BYPASS listening mode is activated Use the associated DVD A SACD player to configure the speaker setup to to redirect center channel signals MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS SPEAKERS SPEAKER SETUP CU...

Page 66: ...irects surround channel signals to the audio output connectors labeled Front L R SIDE L R CUSTOM SETUP SPEAKERS SETUP Note When the SIDE L R parameter is set to NONE Dolby Digital Surround EX THX Ultra2 THX Surround EX and DTS ES decoding are not available Custom Speaker Setups continued MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP THX SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS ...

Page 67: ...round channel signals to the audio output connectors labeled Front L R REAR L R CUSTOM SETUP SPEAKERS SETUP Note When the REAR L R parameter is set to NONE Dolby Digital Surround EX THX Ultra2 THX Surround EX and DTS ES decoding are not available and the ASA parameter is not available MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS ...

Page 68: ...listening mode is activated Use the associated DVD A SACD player to configure the speaker setup to to redirect subwoofer signals SUBWOOFER CUSTOM SETUP SPEAKERS SETUP Custom Speaker Setups continued MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS SPEAKERS SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP THX SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LE...

Page 69: ... audio output connectors When the parameter setting is N A the THX ULTRA2 SUB parameter is OFF and boundary gain compensation cannot be adjusted Note BGC compensates for increased bass energy that is caused by the proximity of the loudspeakers to the listening room walls BGC THX SETUP CUSTOM SETUP SPEAKERS SETUP The THX ULTRA2 SUB and BGC parameters are available on the CUSTOM and THX SETUP menus ...

Page 70: ...essing is only available when both side and rear loudspeakers are present When the remote control 7 5 button is used to toggle between 7 and 5 channel playback ASA processing is not available during 5 channel playback and the MC 4 automatically switches between the THX ULTRA2 and THX or DTS THX ULTRA2 and DTS THX listening modes Custom Speaker Setups continued MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS ...

Page 71: ...up is not required to activate THX listening modes Default Possible Parameter Setting Setting s FRONT L R THX 80Hz THX 80Hz CENTER THX 80Hz THX 80Hz SIDE L R THX 80Hz THX 80Hz REAR L R THX 80Hz THX 80Hz NONE SUBWOOFER THX 80Hz THX 80Hz THX ULTRA2 SUB OFF ON OFF BGC N A ON OFF ASA APART TOGETHER CLOSE APART These parameters cannot be adjusted When a THX speaker setup is selected all CUSTOM SETUP me...

Page 72: ... CUSTOM SETUP menu THX ULTRA2 SUB BGC and ASA parameters When one of these parameter settings is adjusted on one menu it is automatically adjusted on the other menu at the same time See THX ULTRA2 SUB BGC and ASA on page 3 31 for detailed descriptions of these parameters THX Speaker Setups continued MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS V...

Page 73: ...menu parameter to the closest available setting SPEAKER DISTANCES SPEAKERS SETUP Default Possible Parameter Setting Settings FRONT LEFT 0 0ft 0 30 ft or 0 12m CENTER 0 0ft 0 30 ft or 0 12m FRONT RIGHT 0 0ft 0 30 ft or 0 12m SIDE RIGHT 0 0ft 0 30 ft or 0 12m REAR RIGHT 0 0ft 0 30 ft or 0 12m REAR LEFT 0 0ft 0 30 ft or 0 12m SIDE LEFT 0 0ft 0 30 ft or 0 12m SUBWOOFER 0 0ft 0 30 ft or 0 12m UNITS FEE...

Page 74: ...tor labeled Subwoofer UNITS FEET METERS Defines the unit of measurement in which the MC 4 measures speaker distances When set to FEET the MC 4 measures speaker distances in feet When set to METERS the MC 4 measures speaker distances in meters When the UNITS parameter setting is toggled the MC 4 converts the current speaker distance to the closest available value in the new unit of measurement UNIT...

Page 75: ...y listening position Place the SPL meter at the approximate spot where the listener s head will be during listening INTERNAL NOISE TEST Opens the INTERNAL NOISE message which indicates that the internal noise test produces loud calibration test signals When this message appears press the Menu arrow to open the SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu and conduct the internal noise test or press the Menu arrow to...

Page 76: ...light the desired SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST parameter 3 When the desired parameter is highlighted quickly press the Menu arrow to select this parameter A horizontal bar graph will open on the on screen display 4 When the horizontal bar graph opens Press the Menu and arrows to adjust the selected parameter All output levels should be adjusted to achieve a 75dB SPL meter reading from the primary listenin...

Page 77: ... made on the cor responding listening mode menu Custom settings will be restored after the external noise test is complete EXTERNAL NOISE TEST LEVELS CALIBRATION SPEAKERS SETUP MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS SPEAKERS SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP THX SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION 0 0dB...

Page 78: ...dB to 12 0dB Sets the output level for the loudspeaker connected to the audio output connector labeled Center CENTER TEST LEVELS CALIBRATION SPEAKERS SETUP FRONT RIGHT OR FRONT LEFT TEST LEVELS CALIBRATION SPEAKERS SETUP SIDE LEFT RIGHT 18 0dB to 12 0dB Set the output levels for the loudspeakers connected to the audio output connectors labeled Side L R REAR LEFT RIGHT 18 0dB to 12 0dB Set the outp...

Page 79: ...SE ON OFF Determines whether the bass peak limiter is set with an internal or external source When ON the MC 4 activates an internal calibration noise signal to set the limiter When OFF the MC 4 deactivates the internal calibration noise test signal An external calibration source such as an audio calibration disc is required to generate a noise signal to set the bass peak limiter CAL NOISE BASS PE...

Page 80: ...AK LIMITER LEVELS CALIBRATION SPEAKERS SETUP MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS SPEAKERS SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP THX SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION 0 0dB 0 0dB 0 0dB 0 0dB 0 0dB 0 0dB 0 0dB 0 0dB L M SUB R C SL SR RL RR LEVELS CALIBRATION LEVELS CALIBRATION INTERNAL NOISE TEST EXTERNA...

Page 81: ...signed to the 5 1 channel connectors are reassigned to the corresponding stereo connectors 8 STEREO INPUTS REAR PANEL CONFIG SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG 8 STEREO INPUTS OR 5 ST 1 5 1 ANLG OR 2 ST 2 5 1 ANLG MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS REAR PANEL CONFIG 5 ST 1 5 1 ANLG Configures the analog audio ...

Page 82: ...d as stereo connectors The connectors labeled 3 4 and 5 are configured as a 5 1 channel connector and the connectors labeled 6 7 and 8 are configured as a 5 1 channel connector These connectors are sent to the audio output connectors as indicated in the table in the next column Two channel sources that were assigned to the stereo connectors are reassigned to the corresponding 5 1 channel connector...

Page 83: ...e 3 50 for more information A V SYNC DELAY OFF OFF 1ms 60ms CUSTOM NAME OFF ON OFF EDIT CUSTOM NAME N A N A A V SYNC DELAY OFF 1 60ms Restores audio video synchronization when using products such as video processors that introduce a video signal delay This parameter sets an audio signal delay to compensate for the video signal delay A V SYNC DELAY DISPLAYS SETUP MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROL...

Page 84: ...aracter space Press the Menu arrow to return to the previous character space The cursor will automatically wrap to the first character space when the last character space is passed 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the desired custom unit name 5 When the desired custom unit name has been entered press the Menu arrow to close the EDIT CUSTOM NAME drop down menu and return to the DISPLAY SETUP menu MA...

Page 85: ...When ALWAYS OFF the on screen display remains off at all times It will not display again until the ON SCREEN DISPLAY menu STATUS parameter is set to ALWAYS ON or 2 SECONDS Note When the ON SCREEN DISPLAY menu STATUS parameter is ALWAYS OFF the on screen display immediately disappears Press the remote control OSD button or use the front panel display as a guide to reset the parameter to ALWAYS ON o...

Page 86: ...posite and S video output connectors It does not affect the component video output connector FORMAT ON SCREEN DISPLAY DISPLAYS SETUP On Screen Display Setup continued MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS DISPLAYS DISPLAY SETUP ON SCREEN DISPLAY FRONT PANEL DISPLAY A V SYNC DELAY OFF CUSTOM NAME OFF ED...

Page 87: ...f the on screen display to indicate the last command bank from which the MC 4 received a command When OFF no command bank indicator appears on the on screen display An S2 appears when a command from the Shift 2 command bank was received last An S appears when a command from the Shift 1 command bank was received last No character appears when a command from the default command bank was received las...

Page 88: ...SPLAYS SETUP Note When the FRONT PANEL DISPLAY menu STATUS parameter is ALWAYS OFF the front panel display immediately disappears Press the remote control FP button or use the on screen display as a guide to reset the parameter to ALWAYS ON or 2 SECONDS BRIGHTNESS 100 75 50 25 Controls the brightness of front panel display characters When a setting is selected front panel display illumination auto...

Page 89: ...ed during the previous operating session POWER ON VOLUME CONTROLS SETUP MUTE LEVEL FULL 40dB 30dB 20dB 10dB Sets the amount of attenuation that occurs whenever the mute button is pressed When set to FULL volume level will be fully attenuated whenever the mute button is pressed Otherwise volume level will be attenuated to the selected level MUTE LEVEL VOLUME CONTROLS SETUP MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUD...

Page 90: ...tivated and deactivated when the MC 4 is deactivated The connector labeled 1 can be configured for remote or program operation Default Possible Parameter Setting Settings REMOTE ONLY ON ON OFF Program Operation OFF ON OFF All TRIGGER SETUP menu parameters except the REMOTE ONLY parameter are considered program operation parameters REMOTE ONLY ON OFF Configures the trigger output connector labeled ...

Page 91: ...rameters can be used to associate the trigger PROGRAM OPERATION PARAMETER TRIGGER SETUP output connector with multiple inputs and listening modes at the same time When the REMOTE ONLY parameter is OFF and program operation parameters are ON the trigger output connector labeled 1 is associated with the corresponding inputs and listening modes When configured for program operation the connector is a...

Page 92: ...ese settings cannot be adjusted When UNLOCKED these settings can be adjusted MODES LOCK OPTIONS SETUP AUDIO CNTRL LOCKED UNLOCKED Controls AUDIO CONTROLS menu branch settings When LOCKED these settings cannot be adjusted When UNLOCKED these settings can be adjusted SETUP LOCKED UNLOCKED Controls SETUP menu branch settings When LOCKED these settings cannot be adjusted When UNLOCKED these settings c...

Page 93: ...4 AUDIO CONTROLS AUDIO CONTROLS 4 2 ...

Page 94: ... 6 0dB to 6 0dB TREBLE 0 0dB 6 0dB to 6 0dB TILT EQ 0 0dB 3 0dB to 3 0dB LOUDNESS OFF ON OFF BALANCE L to to R FADER B to to F AUDIO CONTROLS menu parameter descriptions begin in the next column Note Pressing and holding the S2 button while pressing and releasing the Blue button sets the BASS TREBLE and TILT EQ parameters to 0 0dB AUDIO CONTROLS Lexicon 4 2 AUDIO CONTROLS Selecting the MAIN MENU A...

Page 95: ...ols the amount of low frequency boost or cut applied to the audio output connectors labeled Front L R Center and Subwoofer 10 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k Hz 0 0 6 0 5 5 5 0 4 5 4 0 3 5 3 0 2 5 2 0 1 5 1 0 0 5 0 0 0 5 1 0 1 5 2 0 2 5 3 0 3 5 4 0 4 5 5 0 5 5 6 0 TREBLE Parameter Settings The TREBLE parameter controls the amount of boost or cut applied to the audio output connectors labeled Fr...

Page 96: ...DIO CONTROLS BASS 0 0dB TREBLE 0 0dB TILT EQ 0 0dB LOUDNESS OFF BALANCE FADER TILT EQ 0 0dB 3 0 to 3 0dB MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP AUDIO CONTROLS AUDIO CONTROLS BASS 0 0dB TREBLE 0 0dB TILT EQ 0 0dB LOUDNESS OFF BALANCE FADER LOUDNESS OFF ON OFF LOUDNESS ON OFF Controls the amount of low frequency boost that is automatically applied to the audio output connectors labeled Front L R...

Page 97: ...1 2 1 4 1 6 1 8 2 0 2 2 2 4 2 6 2 8 3 0 TILT EQ Parameter Settings The TILT EQ parameter controls the amount of tilt equalization applied to the audio output connectors labeled Front L R Center and Subwoofer 10 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k Hz dB 0 0 12 0 0 9 0 0 6 0 0 3 0 0 LOUDNESS Parameter Settings The LOUDNESS parameter controls the amount of low frequency boost that is automatically app...

Page 98: ...o R Controls the left to right balance of the audio output connectors BALANCE AUDIO CONTROLS AUDIO CONTROLS Lexicon 4 6 MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP AUDIO CONTROLS AUDIO CONTROLS BASS 0 0dB TREBLE 0 0dB TILT EQ 0 0dB LOUDNESS OFF BALANCE FADER BALANCE L R MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP AUDIO CONTROLS AUDIO CONTROLS BASS 0 0dB TREBLE 0 0dB TILT EQ 0 0dB LOUDNESS OFF BALANC...

Page 99: ...FILM TV MUSIC MUSIC SURR PLII PLII MOVIE PLII MUSIC PRO LOGIC PL CIN MUSIC NIGHTCLUB CONCERT HALL CHURCH CATHEDRAL PANORAMA 2 CH SURROUND 2 CHANNEL MONO LOGIC MONO SURROUND MONO 5 1 FILM 5 1 TV 5 1 MUSIC SurEX MUSIC DIGITAL EX 5 1 2 CHANNEL 5 1 MONO LOGIC 5 1 MONO SURR 5 1 MONO FILM MUSIC MUSIC 2 CHAN 5 1a BYPASS 2CH BYPASS Listening Mode Menu Option Parameter Descriptions 5 29 R R R ...

Page 100: ...ows listening mode selection for all sources In some cases the MC 4 automatically activates a listening mode in response to certain commands For this reason it is important to understand the three methods through which listening mode activation occurs Listening modes can be activated with the INPUT SETUP menu preferred listening mode selection parameters the front panel or remote control Mode and ...

Page 101: ...through available 2 channel listening modes The selected listening mode appears in the bottom left corner of the two line status MODE FAMILY SELECTION BUTTONS The remote control mode family selection buttons can be used to activate the L7 Film L7 Music L7 TV L7 Music Surround Dolby DTS ES or THX listening mode that is appropriate for the input source For instance if the L7 button is pressed while ...

Page 102: ...ers MODE ADJUST Lexicon FILM A proprietary Lexicon listening mode Designed for enhanced playback of 2 channel stereo or matrix encoded film sources Derives seven channels from 2 channel input sources as well as full frequency stereo surround channels that realistically increase the perceived width length and sense of envelopment of the listening space Provides remarkable improvement compared to ot...

Page 103: ...TRAL FRONT NEUTRAL REAR 5 SPKR ENHANCE ON ON OFF BASS ENHANCE OFF ON OFF SURR ROLLOFF 7 0kHz 500Hz to 20 0kHz OFF REAR DLY OFFSET 15ms OFF 1ms to 30ms OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM See Listening Mode Menu Option Parameter Descriptions on page 5 29 for detailed descriptions of these options and parameters MUSIC A proprietary Lexicon listening mode Designed for playback of 2 channel stereo or matrix encoded ...

Page 104: ...d sources Uses Dolby Pro Logic II decoding to derive five channels from Dolby Surround encoded sources Applies THX re equalization to simulate high frequency rolloffs that occur in movie theaters Most films are mixed for movie theaters and might sound too bright when played back in home theaters without re equalization Applies THX timbre matching to minimize timbre differences between the front an...

Page 105: ...em Recommended for home theaters with THX certified speaker setups Option Default Possible Parameter Setting Settings RE EQUALIZER ON ON OFF OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM See Listening Mode Menu Option Parameter Descriptions on page 5 29 for detailed descriptions of these options and parameters PLII MUSIC Similar to the DOLBY PLII MOVIE listening mode Designed for playback of stereo music sources Option De...

Page 106: ...ter Descriptions on page 5 29 for detailed descriptions of these options and parameters R PRO LOGIC Designed for playback of Dolby Surround encoded sources Decodes four channels from Dolby Surround encoded sources Uses a mono surround channel with a high frequency rolloff above 7kHz Available for comparison purposes particularly with the L7 FILM DOLBY PLII MOVIE and DTS Neo 6 FILM listening modes ...

Page 107: ... source was present The MC 4 will not automatically activate the DTS Neo 6 listening modes unless a 44 1kHz or 48kHz PCM digital source is present The DTS Neo 6 listening modes are not available with 88 2kHz or 96kHz Dolby Digital or analog sources The DTS Neo 6 MUSIC listening mode can be activated with the front panel or remote control Mode and buttons The DTS Neo 6 CIN listening mode can also b...

Page 108: ...Designed for playback of dry music sources that benefit from the addition of room reflections especially music sources that lack ambience in the recording Generates early reflections to simulate small intimate listening spaces Sends early reflections to the front side and rear channels Unlike other room simulation listening modes this mode uses a proprietary reverb algorithm This algorithm is inhe...

Page 109: ...Descriptions on page 5 29 for detailed descriptions of these options and parameters CHURCH Uses a reverb algorithm to emphasize the rich smooth reverberant decay characteristic of small and medium listen ing spaces with long reverberation time relative to their size such as churches and chambers Unlike other room simulation listening modes this mode uses a proprietary reverb algorithm This algorit...

Page 110: ...nd right speakers set the LISTENER POS parameter to compensate for the difference 4 Set the SOURCE parameter to RIGHT 5 Begin playback of the calibration source It is recommended that you use a familiar stereo source PANORAMA Designed for playback of stereo and matrix encoded sources Uses proprietary Lexicon algorithms to move the stereo image outward from the front speakers producing a wider ster...

Page 111: ...ource is in progress set the SPEAKER ANGLE parameter so the sound is not heard in the right ear 9 Set the SOURCE parameter to LEFT RIGHT to confirm the SPEAKER ANGLE and LISTENER POS parameter settings When the PANORAMA listening mode is properly calibrated the sound should be perceived to come from all around the primary listening position If this does not occur begin again with step 1 MODE ADJUS...

Page 112: ...ning Mode Menu Option Parameter Descriptions on page 5 29 for detailed descriptions of these options and parameters MODE ADJUST Lexicon MODE ADJUST 2 CH SURROUND MODE ADJUST 2 CHANNEL PANORAMA CALIBRATION continued SPEAKER ANGLE 10deg to 90deg Compensates for a wide or narrow speaker angle relative to the primary listening position Select the setting closest to the angle between the front left and...

Page 113: ...rceived width and sense of envelopment of the listening space Option Default Possible Parameter Setting Settings EFFECT LVL 9dB 12dB to 6dB ACADEMY FILTER ON ON OFF SURR ROLLOFF 3 1kHz 500Hz to 20 0kHz OFF OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM See Listening Mode Menu Option Parameter Descriptions on page 5 29 for detailed descriptions of these options and parameters MONO SURROUND Designed for playback of mono sour...

Page 114: ...tary Lexicon listening mode Designed for playback of 5 1 channel Dolby Digital encoded film sources Derives seven channels from 5 1 channel input sources When both side and rear speakers are present the 5 1 L7 FILM lis tening mode also increases the perceived length and sense of envelopment of the listening space Provides remarkable improvement compared to other decoders Recommended for 5 1 channe...

Page 115: ...tening mode is activated adaptive de correlation increases the perceived width of the listening space De correlation of the mono surround channel increases the perceived width of the surround field in home theaters When the THX SurEX listening mode is activated matrix decoding derives three surround channels from 5 1 channel Dolby Digital sources Recommended for home theaters with THX certified sp...

Page 116: ...0 0dB 10 0dB to 0 0dB OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM See Listening Mode Menu Option Parameter Descriptions on page 5 29 for detailed descriptions of these options and parameters The table below indicates the conditions in which THX Surround EX and THX Ultra2 decoding are engaged THX Surround EX decoding is engaged when the SURROUND EX parameter is set to ON or the SURROUND EX parameter is set to AUTO and a ...

Page 117: ...nnels Option Default Possible Parameter Setting Settings EX DECODING AUTO AUTO ON OFF COMPRESSION OFF AUTO ON OFF LFE MIX 0 0dB 10 0dB to 0 0dB OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM See Listening Mode Menu Option Parameter Descriptions on page 5 29 for detailed descriptions of these options and parameters MUSIC Designed for playback of 5 1 channel Dolby Digital music sources The 5 1 THX MUSIC listening mode cannot...

Page 118: ...set to AUTO and a non flagged 5 1 channel Dolby Digital source recorded with or without Dolby Digital Surround EX is detected Listening mode name differs depending on the encoding present in the input source the EX DECODING parameter setting and the speaker setup The DOLBY DIGITAL EX listening mode is available when Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding is engaged The DOLBY DIGITAL listening mode is ...

Page 119: ... source is present the MC 4 automatically activates the 5 1 MONO LOGIC listening mode 5 1 2 CHANNEL Designed for converting 5 1 channel Dolby Digital encoded input sources into 2 channel Logic 7 encoded output signals Sends downmixed 5 1 channel Dolby Digital input signals to the front speakers and subwoofer Recommended for recording purposes Option Default Possible Parameter Setting Settings CENT...

Page 120: ...on Parameter Descriptions on page 5 29 for detailed descriptions of these options and parameters 5 1 MONO SURR Designed for playback of Dolby Digital encoded mono sources Sends mono signals to all channels Option Parameter OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM See Listening Mode Menu Option Parameter Descriptions on page 5 29 for detailed descriptions of these options and parameters MODE ADJUST Lexicon MODE ADJUST...

Page 121: ...r the ES DECODING parameter is set to AUTO and a 5 1 channel DTS source is detected Listening mode names differ depending on the encoding present in the input source the ES DECODING parameter setting and the speaker setup DTS ES listening modes are available when DTS ES decoding is engaged DTS listening modes are available when DTS ES decoding is not engaged DTS ES listening modes cannot be activa...

Page 122: ...layback of 5 1 and 6 1 channel DTS ES film sources Uses an advanced matrix to derive seven channels from 5 1 and 6 1 channel DTS ES sources When both side and rear speakers are present the DTS ES L7 FILM listening mode also increases the perceived length and sense of envelopment of the listening space Provides remarkable improvement compared to other decoders Recommended for 5 1 and 6 1 channel DT...

Page 123: ...discrete encoded DTS ES film sources Listening mode name differs depending on the encoding present in the input source the ES DECODING parameter setting and the speaker setup The table below indicates the conditions in which THX Ultra2 and DTS ES decoding are engaged Allows 7 channel playback of 5 1 channel DTS sources without DTS ES encoding Applies THX re equalization to simulate high frequency ...

Page 124: ... previous page indicates the conditions in which THX Ultra2 and DTS ES decoding are engaged THX Ultra2 decoding is engaged when the ES DECODING parameter is set to OFF or the ES DECODING parameter is set to AUTO and a 5 1 channel DTS source is detected DTS ES decoding is engaged when the ES DECODING parameter is set to ON or the ES DECODING parameter is set to AUTO and a 5 1 channel matrix encoded...

Page 125: ...ng Mode Menu Option Parameter Descriptions on page 5 29 for detailed descriptions of these options and parameters Designed for playback of 5 1 and 6 1 channel DTS ES sources Decodes 5 1 matrix or 6 1 discrete channels from DTS ES sources The six main channels are full frequency The 1 channel often referred to as LFE information has a limited frequency range of 120Hz Appropriate for DTS ES film sou...

Page 126: ...he 5 1 channel analog input connectors are sent directly to the volume control and audio output connectors These sig nals receive no internal processing When both side and rear speakers are present surround channel signals are sent in parallel to the side and rear speak ers To configure a 5 channel speaker setup set the OUTPUT LEVELS menu SIDE L R or REAR L R parameter to OFF to deactivate the ass...

Page 127: ...n 5 channel speaker configurations When set to ON the MC 4 provides an increased sense of spaciousness and envelopment through the surround speakers This enhancement is most noticeable when the surround speakers are positioned to the side of the primary listening position or when the primary listening position is located against the rear wall The effectiveness of this parameter varies within the l...

Page 128: ...actory default versions of the selected listening mode and to restore the factory default version of the selected listening mode CUSTOM Listening Mode MODE ADJUST BASS RT 5ms to 48 6s Works with the MID RT and SIZE parameters to adjust the amount of time required for low frequency information to decay below 60dB in level The BASS RT parameter setting should match the MID RT parameter setting for m...

Page 129: ... side and rear speakers are present See SPEAKER SETUP on page 3 24 for additional information CUSTOM VS PRESET Allows comparison listening to the custom and factory default versions of the selected listening mode When PRESET is selected the listening mode is heard in its factory default condition as if all parameters had been restored to their factory default settings No parameter settings are aff...

Page 130: ...s applied It is recom mended that you set this parameter to FILM for film and broad cast sources and to MUSIC MSURR or OFF for music sources INPUT BALANCE L to to R Controls the balance of the selected stereo analog audio input connectors compensating for audio input sources with audible channel imbalance When the Shift 1 command bank is activated pressing the remote control DTS button while a DTS...

Page 131: ...ER POS 127 to 127 See PANORAMA CALIBRATION on page 5 12 for more informa tion LIVENESS 30ms to 20 2s Depends on the SIZE parameter setting The LIVENESS parameter adjusts the amount of effect recirculation Higher settings mimic more reflective surfaces and increase decay time LOW FREQ WIDTH 25dB to 25dB Applies low frequency spatial correction to the input signal This correction is applied to uncor...

Page 132: ...out restoring the factory default version of the selected listening mode RESET MODE CUSTOM Listening Mode MODE ADJUST REAR L R OUTPUT LEVELS Listening Mode MODE ADJUST PANORAMA ON OFF When set to ON extends the front stereo image to include surround channel signals which creates a wraparound effect with side wall imaging Note The DOLBY PLII MUSIC listening mode PANORAMA parameter should not be con...

Page 133: ...el of the audio output connector labeled Side L R SIDE L R OUTPUT LEVELS Listening Mode MODE ADJUST Setting the BASS RT MID RT and SIZE parameters to a high value may produce undesirable or damaging audio CAUTION SOUND STAGE FRONT NEUTRAL REAR Dynamically controls the relative balance of the audio output connectors When set to FRONT Side L R and Rear L R output levels are attenuated by 6dB shiftin...

Page 134: ...und EX decoding is engaged The THX and THX ULTRA2 listening modes are available when THX Surround EX decoding is not engaged THX Surround EX decoding cannot be engaged unless both side and rear speakers are present See SPEAKER SETUP on page 3 24 for more information SPEECH DETECT ON OFF Distinguishes monaural speech from other input sources When set to ON effects are lowered to minimize interferen...

Page 135: ...oduces low level clicks in the front speakers SURROUND MIX 5dB to 5dB Controls the relative level of surround channel information sent to the audio output connectors labeled Front L R It is recommend ed that you set this parameter to 2dB or 3dB for all input sources VOCAL ENHANCE 6 0dB 3 0dB 0 0dB Controls the level of dialog boost in the audio output connector labeled Center Increase this setting...

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Page 137: ...6 Troubleshooting Maintenance Troubleshooting 6 2 Routine Maintenance 6 3 Restoring Factory Default Settings 6 4 ...

Page 138: ...MUTE ON or FULL MUTE ON will appear in the on screen and front panel displays when audio has been muted To deactivate mute press the front panel or remote control Mute button or use the front panel volume knob or the remote control VOL and buttons to adjust volume level 4 Check the INPUT SETUP menu DIGITAL IN and ANALOG IN parameters to ensure the appropriate audio connector is assigned to the sel...

Page 139: ...the rear panel power switch to the c c on position 2 Document all user defined settings on the installation worksheet that begins on page A 14 Then follow the instructions on the next page to restore factory default settings 3 Contact an authorized Lexicon dealer 4 Contact Lexicon customer service at 781 280 0300 or www lexicon com Note Visit the knowledge base at www lexicon com kbase for answers...

Page 140: ...he FACTORY SETTINGS menu shown below opens in the on screen and front panel displays FACTORY SETTINGS EXIT RESTORE DEFAULTS RESTORE DEFAULTS The Mute button must be pressed within 2 seconds of activating the MC 4 If the message MUTE ON appears in the on screen and front panel displays when the Mute button is pressed too much time has passed If this occurs begin again with step 2 5 Press the remote...

Page 141: ...A Appendix Specifications A 2 Declaration of Conformity A 4 Menu Tree A 4 Installation Worksheet A 14 ...

Page 142: ...20kHz 0 05dB 0 1dB 0 5dB at 40kHz reference 1kHz Below 0 008 at 1kHz maximum output level 108dB minimum 22kHz bandwidth 108dB minimum 22kHz bandwidth A D Conversion D A Conversion Frequency Response THD Noise Dynamic Range Signal to Noise Ratio 200mVrms 2Vrms for maximum output level at 0dB input gain 100kΩ in parallel with 150pF 150mVrms typical 6Vrms maximum Maximum value with full scale input s...

Page 143: ... inches 97mm Width 17 3 inches 440mm Depth 14 85 inches 377mm Weight 17lbs 7 6kg Optional brackets are available for installation in a standard 19 inch equipment rack 2 rack units required for MC 4 Operating Temperature 0 to 35 C 32 to 95 F Storage Temperature 30 to 75 C 22 to 167 F Relative Humidity 95 maximum without condensation RS 232 Serial Input Output Power Requirements MC 4 Dimensions Weig...

Page 144: ... Manufacturer Harman Specialty Group 3 Oak Park Bedford MA 01730 1413 USA The equipment identified here conforms to the Directive s and Standard s specified above Type of Equipment Digital Controller Model Lexicon MC 4 Date July 2004 Harman Specialty Group Vice President of Engineering 3 Oak Park Bedford MA 01730 1413 USA Tel 781 280 0300 Fax 781 280 0490 MENU TREE The menu tree that begins on the...

Page 145: ...NEL CFG VOLUME CONTROL SETUP MAIN PWR ON 30dB MUTE LEVEL 30dB LOCK OPTIONS MODES UNLOCKED AUDIO CNTRL UNLOCKED SETUP UNLOCKED ON SCREEN DISPLAY STATUS 2 SECONDS POSITION TOP FORMAT NTSC BACKGROUND ON REMOTE STATE ON FRONT PANEL DISPLAY STATUS ALWAYS ON BRIGHTNESS 100 TRIGGER SETUP REMOTE ONLY ON DVD1 OFF DVD2 OFF SAT OFF VCR OFF TV OFF CD OFF TUNER OFF AUX OFF L7 FILM OFF L7 TV OFF L7 MUSIC OFF L7...

Page 146: ...NONE ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN COMPOSITE 1 COMPONENT IN NONE 2 CH L7 MUSIC D 5 1 L7 MUSIC DTS ES DTS ES L7 MUSIC ADVANCED TUNER INPUT SETUP NAME TUNER DIGITAL IN NONE ANALOG IN ANALOG 4 ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN NONE COMPONENT IN NONE 2 CH L7 MUSIC D 5 1 L7 MUSIC DTS ES DTS ES L7 MUSIC ADVANCED AUX INPUT SETUP NAME AUX DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 ANALOG IN NONE ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN COMPOSITE 2 COMPO...

Page 147: ...TO 8 CHARACTERS V BUTTON TO ADVANCE DVD1 INPUT SETUP NAME DVD1 DIGITAL IN COAX 1 ANALOG IN NONE ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN S VIDEO 1 COMPONENT IN 1 2 CH L7 FILM D 5 1 L7 FILM DTS ES DTS ES L7 FILM ADVANCED DIGITAL ANALOG AUTO ON OFF AUTO OFF ON OFF MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS INPUT SETUP DVD1 ...

Page 148: ... SIDE L R SPEAKERS FULL 30Hz 40Hz 50Hz 60Hz 70Hz 80Hz THX 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz NONE REAR L R SPEAKERS FULL 30Hz 40Hz 50Hz 60Hz 70Hz 80Hz THX 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz NONE THX REAR SPEAKERS THX 80Hz NONE 0 0 to 30 0ft ON OFF ON OFF FEET METERS TOGETHER CLOSE APART THX SETUP FRONT L R THX 80Hz CENTER THX 80Hz SIDE L R THX 80Hz REAR L R THX 80Hz SUBWOOFER THX 80Hz THX ULTRA2 SUB OFF BGC N A...

Page 149: ... 0dB LOUDNESS OFF BALANCE FADER LEVELS CALIBRATION INTERNAL NOISE TEST EXTERNAL NOISE TEST BASS PEAK LIMITER continued from page A 8 BASS PEAK LIMITER CAL NOISE ON LIMITER ON LIMIT ADJ 100dB CAUTION HIGH AUDIO LEVELS INTERNAL NOISE CAUTION HIGH AUDIO LEVELS 18 to 12dB 75 to 120dB ON OFF ON OFF SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST FRONT LEFT 0 0dB CENTER 0 0dB FRONT RIGHT 0 0dB SIDE RIGHT 0 0dB REAR RIGHT 0 0dB RE...

Page 150: ...ROLLOFF 7 0kHz REAR DLY OFFSET 15ms OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM L7 MUSIC VOCAL ENHANCE 0 0dB FRONT STEERING MUSIC SOUND STAGE NEUTRAL 5 SPKR ENHANCE ON BASS ENHANCE OFF SURR ROLLOFF 7 0kHz REAR DLY OFFSET 15ms OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM L7 MUSIC SURR VOCAL ENHANCE 0 0dB FRONT STEERING MSURR SOUND STAGE NEUTRAL 5 SPKR ENHANCE ON BASS ENHANCE OFF SURR ROLLOFF 7 0kHz REAR DLY OFFSET 15ms OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM NIGH...

Page 151: ...USTOM 5 1 L7 MUSIC VOCAL ENHANCE 0 0dB 5 SPKR ENHANCE ON BASS ENHANCE OFF RE EQUALIZER OFF REAR DLY OFFSET 15ms COMPRESSION OFF LFE MIX 0 0dB OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM DIGITALTHX EX DECODING AUTO COMPRESSION OFF LFE MIX 0 0dB OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM 5 1 2 CHANNEL CENTER MIX 0dB SURROUND MIX 0dB CNTR DLY SAMPLES 0 MASTER LEVEL 0dB COMPRESSION OFF LFE MIX 0 0dB SUB LEVEL 0dB CUSTOM 5 1 MONO LOGIC EFFECT LVL...

Page 152: ...4ms to 24 3s MID RT 4 to 20 or 30m SIZE OFF 1 to 100ms PRE DELAY OFF 30 to 12dB OFF 1 to 30ms REAR DLY OFFSET 500Hz to 20 0kHz OFF ROLLOFF 127 to 127 CNTR DLY SAMPLES MIN 1 to 6 MAX CTR WIDTH L R INPUT BALANCE 12 to 6dB EFFECT LVL COMPRESSION FRONT NEUTRAL REAR DIMENSION AUTO ON OFF EX DECODING BINAURL MONO STEREO RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT BASS CONTENT AUTO ON OFF ESI DECODING 0UTPUT LEVELS CENTER 0dB...

Page 153: ...TATUS Menu Parameter Descriptions section that begins on page 2 19 for more information 2CH STATUS INPUT MODE INPUT TYPE SAMPLE RATE L C R SL SR SB LFE X X X X X X X 5 1a BYPASS STATUS INPUT MODE INPUT TYPE 2CH BYPASS STATUS INPUT MODE INPUT TYPE DIGITAL STATUS INPUT MODE INPUT TYPE SAMPLE RATE 0 6 15 30 45 dB D STATUS PG1 INPUT MODE CHANNELS BIT RATE EX ENCODING L C R SL SR SB LFE X X X X X X X 0...

Page 154: ...SAT VCR TV CD TUNER AUX DVD2 Appendix Lexicon A 14 INSTALLATION WORKSHEET NAME DIGITAL IN ANALOG IN ANLG IN LVL VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN 2 CH D ADVANCED INPUT SELECT 2 CH ANLG BYP S VIDEO 16 9 S VIDEO 4 3 OSD COMPONENT OSD ...

Page 155: ...SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG SETTINGS Appendix MC 4 A 15 FRONT LEFT RIGHT THX 80Hz THX 80Hz THX 80Hz THX 80Hz CENTER SIDE LEFT RIGHT REAR LEFT RIGHT SUBWOOFER THX ULTRA2 SUB BGC ASA UNITS CAL NOISE LIMITER LIMIT ADJ Circle One 8 STEREO INPUTS 5 ST 1 5 1 ANLG 2 ST 2 5 1 ANLG ...

Page 156: ...NO SURROUND MONO 5 1 L7 FILM 5 1 L7 TV 5 1 L7 MUSIC THX SurEX THX MUSIC DOLBY DIGITAL EX 5 1 2 CHANNEL 5 1 MONO LOGIC 5 1 MONO SURR 5 1 MONO dts ES L7 FILM dts ES L7 MUSIC dts ES THX dts THX MUSIC dts ES dts ES 2 CHAN 5 1a BYPASS 2CH BYPASS ON SCREEN DISPLAY POWER ON MUTE LEVEL FRONT PANEL DISPLAY STATUS POSITION FORMAT BACKGROUND REMOTE STATE STATUS BRIGHTNESS A V SYNC DELAY CUSTOM NAME EDIT CUST...

Page 157: ...t the MC 4 1 2 to 1 3 AC input connector 2 4 ACADEMY FILTER parameter 5 29 activating listening modes 1 4 2 13 3 13 to 3 16 5 2 to 5 3 ADVANCED menu 3 17 to 3 23 ills advanced settings input 3 17 to 3 23 advanced speaker array see ASA parameter analog audio input connectors stereo 2 5 3 43 to 3 44 analog audio output connectors 2 5 3 44 ANALOG IN parameter 3 8 3 19 ANLG IN LVL menu 3 9 to 3 11 ill...

Page 158: ... DISPLAY SETUP menu 3 2 3 45 to 3 50 ills documentation conventions ii DOLBY button 2 13 2 14 5 3 DOLBY D parameter 3 15 DOLBY DIGITAL EX listening mode 2 14 5 19 to 5 20 DOLBY DIGITAL listening mode 2 14 5 19 to 5 20 DOLBY PL THX listening mode 5 7 DOLBY PLII THX listening mode 5 6 DOLBY PLII MOVIE listening mode 2 13 5 6 DOLBY PLII MUSIC listening mode 5 7 DOLBY PRO LOGIC listening mode 5 8 DOLB...

Page 159: ...ight button 2 11 LIMIT ADJ parameter 3 42 Limited Warranty inside back cover LIMITER parameter 3 42 LISTENER POS parameter 5 14 5 33 listening mode menu parameters 5 29 to 5 37 listening mode selection buttons 2 13 listening modes activating 1 4 2 13 3 13 to 3 16 5 2 to 5 3 listening modes preferred 3 13 to 3 16 LIVENESS parameter 5 33 LOCK OPTIONS menu 3 3 3 54 ill Logic 7 see L7 LOUDNESS paramet...

Page 160: ...36 3 40 5 33 5 34 REAR PANEL CONFIG menu 3 2 3 43 to 3 44 ills rear panel overview 2 4 to 2 6 ill RE EQUALIZER parameter 5 34 remote control backlight 2 11 battery installation 1 5 ill 2 6 command bank activation 2 9 command bank indicator 2 9 command matrix 2 9 to 2 14 operation considerations 2 6 overview 2 6 to 2 14 ills REMOTE ONLY setting 3 52 remote operation trigger 2 10 3 52 to 3 53 REMOTE...

Page 161: ...5 37 T table of contents iii to iv THX button 2 13 2 14 5 3 THX MUSIC listening mode 2 13 5 19 THX reference levels 2 3 THX SETUP menu 3 31 3 32 3 33 to 3 34 ills THX speaker setups 3 31 3 32 3 33 to 3 34 ills THX ULTRA2 SUB parameter 3 31 TILT EQ parameter 2 10 2 12 4 4 to 4 5 T continued TREBLE parameter 2 10 2 12 4 2 to 4 3 Trigger output connectors 2 6 2 10 3 52 to 3 53 TRIGGER SETUP menu 3 2 ...

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Page 163: ...cluding lack of skill competence or experience on the part of the owner 2 Damage occurring during any shipment of this product Claims for shipping damages must be made with the carrier 3 Damage to a unit that has been altered or on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed What Expenses will Harman Specialty Group Assume Harman Specialty Group will pay all labor and material exp...

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