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Appendix

MC-8

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 <|>
ZONE2 BALANCE

<|>

LEVELS CALIBRATION

INTERNAL NOISE TEST
EXTERNAL NOISE TEST
BASS PEAK LIMITER

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BASS PEAK LIMITER

CAL NOISE

SUB LIMITER

SUB 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-8

Page 1: ...MC 8 Digital Controller User Guide ...

Page 2: ... Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in 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 encoura...

Page 3: ...TS ES Extended Surround and Neo 6 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc 1996 2000 Digital Theater Systems Inc All rights reserved Lexicon LOGIC7 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 2003 Lexicon Inc All rights reserved This document should not be c...

Page 4: ... 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 instructions in the accompanying literature Calls attention to a procedure practice condit...

Page 5: ...Video Input Connectors Selecting Preferred Listening Modes Configuring Advanced Zone Settings SPEAKER SETUP 3 26 Custom Speaker Setups THX Speaker Setups Measuring Speaker Distances Calibrating Output Levels Section 3 SETUP continues on page iv Introduction Documentation Conventions ii Important Safety Instructions v Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise v Instrucciones de seguridad importantes vi Instruct...

Page 6: ...istening Mode Activation 5 2 Preferred Listening Mode Selection Parameters Mode and Buttons Mode Family Selection Buttons Listening Mode Descriptions 5 3 L7 FILM L7 TV L7 MUSIC L7 MUSIC SURR DOLBY PLII THX DOLBY PLII MOVIE DOLBY PLII MUSIC DOLBY PRO LOGIC dts NEO 6 FILM dts NEO 6 MUSIC NIGHTCLUB CONCERT HALL CHURCH CATHEDRAL PANORAMA PANORAMA CALIBRATION 2 CH SURROUND 2 CHANNEL MONO LOGIC MONO SUR...

Page 7: ...SHINWEISE Bewahren Sie diese Anleitungen zur späteren Benutzung auf Befolgen Sie alle Anleitungen und alle Warnhinweise auf dem Gerät 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 und oder Anschlußstecker erforderlich...

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

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 Guarde essas instruções para uso posterior Siga todas as instruções e fique atento aos avisos marcados na unidade e nas in...

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

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

Page 12: ...mediatamente de cualquier desperfecto al transportista informe de cualquier problema de funcionamiento del equipo a su distribuidor 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 dysfoncti...

Page 13: ...1 Getting Started About the MC 8 1 2 Highlights Product Registration Installation Considerations 1 4 Remote Control Battery Installation 1 5 ...

Page 14: ...ponent ABOUT THE MC 8 Thank you for purchasing the MC 8 Digital Controller an 8 channel audio and video control center with independent zone monitoring that provides control of audio and video source selection in two zones at the same time The MC 8 includes eight configurable inputs each of which can be assigned to its eight digital audio eight analog audio five composite video five S video or thr...

Page 15: ...nels 8 configurable inputs 2 independent zones 4 S PDIF coaxial and 4 S PDIF optical Toslink digital audio input connectors 24 bit 192kHz D A 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 with full HDTV co...

Page 16: ...he product registration card attached to the back cover of this user guide The product registration card serves no warranty purposes Retain the sales receipt as proof of warranty coverage INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS The MC 8 requires special care during installation to ensure optimal performance Pay particular attention to the bulleted items that begin below and to other precautions that appear th...

Page 17: ...ment on the back of the remote control Then remove the battery compartment cover as shown in the figure below left To do this press the tab attached to the cover When the tab is pressed 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 the figure below center Make sure the batteries ...

Page 18: ...tions MAIN MENU Menu Navigation Menu Item Selection Command Bank Activation Command Matrix Understanding the Zones 2 17 Two Line Status 2 18 STATUS Menus 2 18 2CH STATUS DOLBY D STATUS dts ES STATUS 5 1a BYPASS STATUS 2CH BYPASS STATUS DIGITAL STATUS STATUS Menu Parameter Descriptions 2 23 STATUS Menu Level Meters ...

Page 19: ...ting session When standby mode is deactivated pressing the FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW The MC 8 front panel is shown above The MC 8 Balanced front panel is shown on page 2 4 These front panels are identical except the MC 8 Balanced has a larger chassis The numbers in these front panel illustrations correspond to the numbered items that begin below standby button activates standby mode and deactivates the...

Page 20: ...f the current input source is using the DVD1 input press and hold the Zone 2 DVD1 input selection button 2 While holding the selected Zone 2 input selection button rotate the volume knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease volume level in 1dB increments The horizontal bar graph 2 11 shown at the right appears on the on screen and front panel displays This graph illustrates the po...

Page 21: ...is shown above The MC 8 front panel is shown on page 2 2 These front panels are identical except the MC 8 Balanced has a larger chassis The numbers in these front panel illustrations correspond to the numbered items that begin on page 2 2 6 Mute Button Mutes Main Zone volume level and restores Main Zone volume to its original level Pressing the Mute button the first time lowers Main Zone volume le...

Page 22: ... to the AC input connector and disconnects power from the AC input connector The c represents the off position and the represents the on position When the MC 8 is powered on the front panel standby button or remote control On button can be used to activate and deactivate standby mode When the MC 8 is powered off standby mode is not available 2 AC Input Connector Provides power to the MC 8 through ...

Page 23: ... S N PWR RS 232 2 1 VIDEO S VIDEO 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 ZONE 2 VIDEO AUDIO LISTED AUDIO EQUIPMENT 24PB C US MC 8 LEXICON INC DESIGNED AND ASSEMBLED IN U S A E216356 CAUTION ATTENTION RISK OF ELE...

Page 24: ...deo Input Connectors Provide video input in the Main Zone and Zone 2 Five composite video connectors labeled Video 1 to 5 five S video connectors labeled S Video 1 to 5 and three component video connectors labeled 1 to 3 are available The component video connectors are not available for Zone 2 10 Main Zone Video Output Connectors Provide video output in the Main Zone One composite video connector ...

Page 25: ...TRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR AC 100 240V 50 60 HZ 65W CENTER SIDE REAR FRONT ZONE 2 L R L R L R L R SUBWOOFER MAIN AUDIO OUTPUTS 14 Trigger Output Connectors Provide 12V DC output to control connected components Two trigger output connectors are available on a removable terminal block The connector labeled PWR the power trigger output connector is not configurable...

Page 26: ...he IR receiver The remote control might become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the IR receiver For optimal performance position the remote control at a 30 degree angle no more than 17 feet 5m from the MC 8 If the MC 8 is placed inside a glass cabinet smoked glass will reduce the remote control range Remote controllers for different components can interfere with one...

Page 27: ...ugh the complete list of menu items The highlighted menu item appears on the front panel display All menu items appear on the on screen display A scroll bar appears on the right side of the on screen display when menu items exceed the on screen display top and bottom margins The cursor automatically wraps to the next menu item when the first or last menu item is passed When a menu is open pressing...

Page 28: ...er 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 designated increments The current setting appears at the right of the parameter name on the on screen and front panel displays 2 When the desired adjustments have been made press the Menu arrow to select the setting and close the horizontal...

Page 29: ... button press the desired remote control button to send the associated command to the MC 8 The command matrix that begins on the next page describes the commands remote control buttons perform when each command bank is active 3 Release the Zone 2 or Shift button to deactivate the associated command bank The ON SCREEN DISPLAY menu REMOTE STATE parameter 3 51 controls the remote control command bank...

Page 30: ...connector is configured for remote operation 3 54 Centers the AUDIO CONTROLS menu ZONE2 BALANCE parameter 4 6 Centers the AUDIO CONTROLS menu Main Zone BALANCE and FADER parameters 4 6 Deactivates Zone 2 Deactivates the Main Zone On 2 Off 3 FP 4 Blue 5 OSD Displays the Main Zone two line status for 2 seconds 2 18 Displays the Zone 2 two line status for 2 seconds 2 18 Toggles between opening and cl...

Page 31: ...he AUDIO CONTROLS menu ZONE2 BALANCE parameter left 4 6 Adjusts the AUDIO CONTROLS menu Main Zone BALANCE parameter left 4 6 10 11 12 Scrolls to the previous and the next available Main Zone listening mode 5 3 Sets Zone 2 volume level to 15dB or 30dB Sets Main Zone volume level to 15dB or 30dB Increases and decreases Main Zone volume level in 1dB increments Increases and decreases Zone 2 volume le...

Page 32: ...n Zone Selects the CD input for Zone 2 Decreases the AUDIO CONTROLS menu TREBLE parameter in 0 5dB increments 4 2 CD Selects the Tuner input for the Main Zone Selects the Tuner input for Zone 2 Decreases the AUDIO CONTROLS menu TILT EQ parameter in 0 2dB increments 4 4 Tuner DVD2 Selects the Sat input for the Main Zone Selects the Sat input for Zone 2 Increases the AUDIO CONTROLS menu TILT EQ para...

Page 33: ...MUSIC SURR listening mode 5 5 Music Selects the LOGIC7 TV mode family for the current input source 5 3 Reserved for future possibilities Selects the MONO LOGIC listening mode 5 14 for 2 channel input sources and the 5 1 MONO LOGIC listening mode 5 20 for 5 1 channel input sources TV Toggles between 7 and 5 channel playback Refer to page 3 34 for more information Reserved for future possibilities A...

Page 34: ...udio and video sources in the secondary listening space The Main Zone and Zone 2 have separate digital audio receivers and dedicated analog input source selectors that allow for independent input selection in each zone For instance the MC 8 can play a DVD in the Main Zone and a CD in Zone 2 at the same time The following are exceptions to independent zone operation 1 The same Dolby Digital or dts ...

Page 35: ...rent input source will appear on the on screen and front panel displays TWO LINE STATUS The two line status provides information about the zone from which the MC 8 last detected a change in status The Main Zone two line status appears when the MC 8 detects a Main Zone change and the Zone 2 two line status appears when the MC 8 detects a Zone 2 change The ON SCREEN DISPLAY menu STATUS 3 49 paramete...

Page 36: ...ted 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 All STATUS menus are shown at the right STATUS menu descriptions begin on the next page The table beneath each description lists the default and possible settings for each parameter STATUS menu parameter descriptio...

Page 37: ...RIX NONE SAMPLE RATE 48kHz 2 0 ENCODING MATRIX NONE DIALOG OFFSET 27 to 4dB MIX ROOM SMALL LARGE CENTER MIX LVL 3 0dB 4 5dB 6 0dB SURR MIX LVL 0 0dB 3 0dB 6 0dB STATUS menu parameter descriptions begin on page 2 23 2CH STATUS Provides information about 2 channel input sources Features L and R level meters 2 24 Parameter Possible Settings INPUT The selected input MODE The activated listening mode I...

Page 38: ...ter Possible Settings INPUT The selected input MODE The activated listening mode CHANNELS 3 3 1 3 2 1 BIT RATE 754 5 to 1509 7kbps ES ENCODING DISCRETE MATRIX OFF WORD LENGTH 16bits 20bits 24bits SAMPLE RATE 44 1kHz 48kHz 88 2kHz 96kHz STATUS menu parameter descriptions begin on page 2 23 5 1a BYPASS STATUS Provides information about 5 1 channel analog input sources Parameter Possible Settings INP...

Page 39: ...input MODE The activated listening mode INPUT TYPE SAMPLE RATE 44 1kHz 48kHz 88 2kHz 96kHz STATUS menu parameter descriptions begin on page 2 23 2CH BYPASS STATUS Provides information about 2 channel analog input sources when the MAIN ADV menu 2 CH ANLG BYP parameter is set to ON Parameter Possible Settings INPUT The selected input MODE 2CH BYPASS INPUT TYPE BYPASS STATUS menu parameter descriptio...

Page 40: ...to the Main Zone audio output connector labeled Subwoofer Possible settings for Dolby Digital input sources include 3 2 1 3 2 3 1 2 2 2 1 2 0 and 1 0 Current settings for dts ES input sources include 3 3 1 and 3 2 1 DIALOG OFFSET 27 to 4dB Indicates the dialog normalization value applied to the input signal Dolby Digital input sources reproduce dialog at 27 decibels below full scale 27dBFS When th...

Page 41: ...red for a blue screen background Green indicates low levels yellow indicates normal levels and red indicates high levels and the onset of overload Level meters appear in white when the on screen display is not configured for a blue screen background STATUS Menu Parameter Descriptions continued from page 2 23 INPUT Indicates the selected input i e DVD1 INPUT TYPE ANLG BYP PCM Indicates the input so...

Page 42: ... Listening Modes Configuring Advanced Zone Settings SPEAKER SETUP 3 26 Custom Speaker Setups THX Speaker Setups Measuring Speaker Distances Calibrating Output Levels REAR PANEL CONFIG 3 45 DISPLAY SETUP 3 47 On Screen Display Setup Front Panel Display Setup VOLUME CONTROL SETUP 3 53 TRIGGER SETUP 3 54 LOCK OPTIONS 3 56 ...

Page 43: ...peaker distances and calibrate output levels Refer to page 3 26 for more information SPEAKERS SETUP INPUTS SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG Opens the REAR PANEL CONFIG menu which can be used to configure the analog audio input connectors as eight stereo connectors five stereo and one 5 1 channel connectors or two stereo and two 5 1 channel connectors Refer to page 3 45 for more information DISPLAYS Opens t...

Page 44: ...LOG 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 MAIN ADVANCED ZONE2 IN ANLG AUX INPUT SETUP NAME AUX DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 ANALOG IN NONE ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN COMPOSITE 2 COMPONENT IN NONE 2 CH L7 MUSIC D 5 1 L7 MUSIC DTS ES DTS ES L7 MUSIC MAIN ADVANCED ZONE2 IN DIGITAL TV INPUT SETUP NAME TV DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2 ANALOG IN ANALOG 3 AN...

Page 45: ...T INPUT NAME drop down menu opens press the remote control Menu and arrows to change the character above the cursor EDIT INPUT NAME NAME DVD1 INPUTS SETUP SETUP Lexicon 3 4 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 NAME DVD1 DVD1 INPUT NAME EDIT INP...

Page 46: ...enu 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 message Press the Menu arrow to close the message without restoring the factory default name of the selected input DVD1 INPUT SETUP NAME DVD1 DIGITAL IN...

Page 47: ...1 to 5 S VIDEO 1 to 5 NONE COMPONENT IN COMPONENT 1 to 3 NONE ASSIGNING AUDIO VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORS 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 ZONE2 IN DIGITAL DIGITAL IN COAX 1 ANALOG IN NONE ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN S VIDEO 1 COMPONENT IN 1 MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AU...

Page 48: ...o input connector is assigned Refer to the next page for information about assigning an analog audio input connector Assigning Audio Video Input Connectors continues on page 3 8 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 ZONE2 IN DIGITAL DIGITAL IN COAX 1 DVD1 DIGITAL ...

Page 49: ...INPUTS option 3 45 is selected The ANALOG IN menu labeled B above appears when the REAR PANEL CONFIG menu 5 ST 1 5 1 ANLG option 3 45 is selected ANALOG IN 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 ZONE2 IN DIGITAL ANALOG IN NONE MAIN MENU MODE ADJUS...

Page 50: ...nal is too low the MC 8 slowly increases input levels to maximize the signal to noise ratio and dynamic range When the AUTO parameter is set to OFF the MC 8 does not provide automatic adjustment of 2 channel analog audio input levels Rather input levels must be adjusted with the ANLG IN LVL MANUAL parameter next page Assigning Audio Video Input Connectors continues on page 3 10 AUTO ANLG IN LVL DV...

Page 51: ...ment Manual input level adjustments are retained when the AUTO parameter is set to ON Note When the AUTO parameter is set to ON the MC 8 will not make adjustments that exceed the ANLG IN LVL menu MANUAL parameter setting MANUAL ANLG IN LVL 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 ...

Page 52: ...e S video input connectors Please note the following Composite video output connectors are available when a composite or S video source is present S video output connectors are available when an S video source is present Component video output connectors are available when a component video source is present Assigning Audio Video Input Connectors continues on page 3 12 VIDEO IN DVD1 INPUTS SETUP D...

Page 53: ... Assigning Audio Video Input Connectors continued from page 3 11 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 ZONE2 IN DIGITAL COMPONENT IN 1 MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OP...

Page 54: ...d CD INPUT SETUP menus are set as shown at the right If the DVD1 input is selected and a 2 channel source is present the MC 8 activates the L7 FILM listening mode If a Dolby Digital source becomes present the MC 8 automatically activates the 5 1 L7 FILM listening mode If the DVD1 input is selected and a dts ES source is present the MC 8 activates the dts ES L7 FILM listening mode If the CD input i...

Page 55: ...ing mode whenever a new input is selected or a new 2 channel source is present When set to USE LAST the MC 8 activates the listening mode that was activated the last time a 2 channel source was present whenever a new input is selected or a new 2 channel source is present 2 CH DVD1 INPUTS SETUP The DVD1 INPUT SETUP menu is shown here as an example and will continue to be shown as an example through...

Page 56: ...e cannot be selected as the preferred listening mode for Dolby Digital sources Selecting Preferred Listening Modes continues on page 3 16 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 ZONE2 IN DIGITAL DDD 5 1 L7 FILM MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP SETUP ...

Page 57: ...input is selected or a new dts ES source is present DVD1 INPUTS SETUP Selecting Preferred Listening Modes continued from page 3 15 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 ZONE2 IN DIGITAL dts ES dts ES L7 FILM MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP SETUP I...

Page 58: ...ue to be shown as an example throughout this section Whenever it appears any other INPUT SETUP menu may be substituted Likewise whenever the DVD1 input appears as a step in a menu path any other input may be substituted DVD1 MAIN ADV INPUT SELECT DIGITAL 2 CH ANLG BYP OFF S VIDEO 16 9 AUTO S VIDEO OSD 4 3 ON COMPONENT OSD OFF DVD1 MAIN ADV INPUT SELECT DIGITAL 2 CH ANLG BYP OFF S VIDEO 16 9 AUTO S...

Page 59: ...arameter cycling through the DIGITAL ANALOG and AUTO settings The table shown on the next page describes INPUT SELECT parameter settings INPUT SELECT MAIN ADVANCED DVD1 INPUTS SETUP MAIN ADVANCED continued from page 3 17 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 ZONE2...

Page 60: ...input connector to the Main Zone audio output connectors The MC 8 ignores the assigned digital audio input connector The ANALOG IN parameter 3 8 can be used to assign an analog audio input connector for the selected input The MC 8 automatically sets the INPUT SELECT parameter to AUTO when both digital and analog audio input connectors are assigned The MC 8 toggles between sending the assigned digi...

Page 61: ...OFF 2 CH ANLG BYP MAIN ADVANCED DVD1 INPUTS SETUP MAIN ADVANCED continued from page 3 19 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 ZONE2 IN DIGITAL MAIN ADVANCED MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME C...

Page 62: ...UTS 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 ZONE2 IN DIGITAL MAIN ADVANCED 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 INPU...

Page 63: ...ect ratio is almost square A 16 9 aspect ratio often referred to as widescreen is almost twice as wide as high S VIDEO OSD 4 3 MAIN 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 ZONE2 IN DIGITAL MAIN ADVANCED MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS...

Page 64: ...ONENT OSD MAIN 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 ZONE2 IN DIGITAL MAIN ADVANCED MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS INPUT SETUP DVD1 D...

Page 65: ...L7 FILM MAIN ADVANCED ZONE2 IN DIGITAL ZONE2 IN DIGITAL 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 The DVD1 INPUT SETUP menu is shown here as an example and will continue to be shown as an example throughout this section Whenever it appears any other...

Page 66: ...wnmix the same input must be selected in the Main Zone and Zone 2 Otherwise the Zone 2 audio output connectors will mute Main Zone listening mode activation affects the Zone 2 audio output connectors For instance when the MONO listening mode is activated in the Main Zone the Zone 2 audio output connectors will generate mono output signals Downmixes cannot be generated when the 5 1a BYPASS listenin...

Page 67: ...Center Subwoofer Side L R and Rear L R SPEAKER SETUP SPEAKERS SETUP within a 30 to 120Hz range With the 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 The THX 80Hz crossover point activates a 12dB per octave filter for the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Front L R Center Si...

Page 68: ...lters attenuate high 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 30 to 120Hz In general low frequencies will be redirected from speakers with the highest crossover points to speakers with the lowest crossover points Low frequency signals lower than the lowest c...

Page 69: ...PEAKERS SETUP Default Possible Parameter Setting Settings FRONT L R 40Hz FULL 30 to 120Hz THX 80Hz CENTER 60Hz FULL 30 to 120Hz THX 80Hz NONE SIDE L R 60Hz FULL 30 to 120Hz THX 80Hz NONE REAR L R 60Hz FULL 30 to 120Hz THX 80Hz NONE SUBWOOFER 40Hz FULL 30 to 120Hz THX 80Hz NONE THX ULTRA2 SUB OFF ON OFF BGC N A ON OFF ASA APART TOGETHER CLOSE APART MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP S...

Page 70: ...enter channel signals to the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Front L R CENTER CUSTOM SETUP SPEAKERS SETUP Note When the CENTER parameter is set to NONE center channel signals will not be redirected if the 5 1a BYPASS listening mode is activated To redirect center channel signals configure the speaker setup with the associated DVD A SACD player Custom Speaker Setups continues on page 3 30...

Page 71: ...e setting closest to the low frequency rating of the associated speakers When set to NONE the MC 8 redirects side channel signals to the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Rear L R If the CUSTOM SETUP menu REAR L R parameter is also set to NONE the MC 8 redirects surround channel signals to the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Front L R SIDE L R CUSTOM SETUP SPEAKERS SETUP Custom S...

Page 72: ...ut connectors labeled Side L R If the CUSTOM SETUP menu SIDE L R parameter is also set to NONE the MC 8 redirects surround channel signals to the Main Zone 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 The ASA parameter is not a...

Page 73: ... the other speakers Note When the SUBWOOFER parameter is set to NONE subwoofer signals will not be redirected if the 5 1a BYPASS listening mode is activated To redirect subwoofer signals configure the speaker setup with the associated DVD A SACD player SUBWOOFER CUSTOM SETUP SPEAKERS SETUP MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONT...

Page 74: ...nd audio output connectors When the parameter setting is N A the THX ULTRA2 SUB parameter is set to OFF and boundary gain compensation cannot be adjusted Note BGC compensates for increased bass energy that is caused by the proximity of the speakers to the listening room walls Custom Speaker Setups continues on page 3 34 BGC THX SETUP CUSTOM SETUP SPEAKERS SETUP CUSTOM SETUP FRONT L R 40Hz CENTER 6...

Page 75: ...if the distance between the rear speakers is less than 1 foot 0 3m Select the CLOSE setting if the distance between the rear speakers is greater than 1 foot 0 3m but less than 4 feet 1 2m Select the APART setting if the distance between the rear speakers is greater than 4 feet 1 2m ASA THX SETUP CUSTOM SETUP SPEAKERS SETUP CUSTOM SETUP FRONT L R 40Hz CENTER 60Hz SIDE L R 60Hz REAR L R 60Hz SUBWOOF...

Page 76: ...LS 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 40Hz 40Hz 40Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz L M SUB R C SL SR RL RR THX SETUP Note A THX speaker setup is not required to activate THX listening modes Default Possible Parameter Setting Setting s FRONT L R THX 80Hz THX 8...

Page 77: ...U 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 40Hz 40Hz 40Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz L M SUB R C SL SR RL RR THX SETUP THX SPEAKER SETUP CAUTION PRESSING THE V BUTTON WILL AUTOMATICALLY CHANGE THE OUTPUTS TO A THX SPEAKER CONFIGURATION...

Page 78: ...er Setting Settings FRONT LEFT 0 0ft 0 to 30ft or 0 to 12m CENTER 0 0ft 0 to 30ft or 0 to 12m FRONT RIGHT 0 0ft 0 to 30ft or 0 to 12m SIDE RIGHT 0 0ft 0 to 30ft or 0 to 12m REAR RIGHT 0 0ft 0 to 30ft or 0 to 12m REAR LEFT 0 0ft 0 to 30ft or 0 to 12m SIDE LEFT 0 0ft 0 to 30ft or 0 to 12m SUBWOOFER 0 0ft 0 to 30ft or 0 to 12m UNITS FEET FEET METERS Measuring Speaker Distances continues on page 3 38 ...

Page 79: ...the speaker distance for the speakers connected to the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Front L R CENTER 0 0 to 30 0ft or 0 0 to 12 0m Sets the speaker distance for the speaker connected to the Main Zone audio output connector labeled Center SIDE LEFT RIGHT 0 0 to 30 0ft or 0 0 to 12 0m Set the speaker distance for the speakers connected to the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Si...

Page 80: ... calibrated from the primary listening position placing the SPL meter at the approximate spot where the listener s head will be during listening INTERNAL NOISE TEST Opens the INTERNAL NOISE message shown above 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 shown above and con d...

Page 81: ...l Menu and arrows to highlight the desired SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu 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 follow the instructions on page 2 11 to adjust the selected parameter All output levels should be adjusted to achieve a 75dB SP...

Page 82: ...gs ignoring custom settings that might have been made on the corresponding 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 S...

Page 83: ... RIGHT OR SIDE LEFT TEST LEVELS CALIBRATION SPEAKERS SETUP SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST Menu Conducting the internal or external noise test opens the SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu shown on pages 3 39 and 3 41 which can be used to adjust output levels for the Main Zone audio output connectors Default Possible Parameter Setting Settings FRONT LEFT 0 0dB 18 0 to 12 0dB CENTER 0 0dB 18 0 to 12 0dB FRONT RIGHT 0 0...

Page 84: ... whether the bass peak limiter is set with an internal or external source When set to ON the MC 8 activates an internal calibration noise signal to set the limiter When set to OFF the MC 8 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 BASS PEAK LIMITER conti...

Page 85: ...t is automatically set to 75dB SUB LIMIT ADJ BASS PEAK 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 40Hz 40Hz 40Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz L M SUB R C SL SR RL RR LEVELS CALIBRATION LE...

Page 86: ...led 3 4 and 5 Sources that were assigned to the 5 1 channel connector labeled 6 7 and 8 are reassigned to the stereo connectors labeled 6 7 and 8 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 PA...

Page 87: ...channel connector and the connectors labeled 6 7 and 8 are configured as a 5 1 channel connector These connectors are sent to the Main Zone audio output connectors as indicated in the table at the bottom of this column Two channel sources that were assigned to the stereo connectors labeled 3 4 and 5 are reassigned to the 5 1 channel connector labeled 3 4 and 5 Two channel sources that were assigne...

Page 88: ...OFF 1 to 60ms CUSTOM NAME OFF ON OFF EDIT CUSTOM NAME N A N A 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 EDIT CUSTOM NAME A V SYNC DELAY OFF OFF 1 to 60ms A V SYNC DELAY OFF 1 to 60ms Restores audio video synchro...

Page 89: ...cursor 3 When the desired character has been selected press the Menu arrow to advance to the next character 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...

Page 90: ... 8 receives a command When set to ALWAYS OFF the on screen display remains off at all times It will not reappear 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 set to ALWAYS OFF the on screen display immediately disappears Press the remote control OSD button or use the front panel display as a guide to res...

Page 91: ...site and S video output connectors It does not affect the com ponent video output connector FORMAT ON SCREEN DISPLAY DISPLAYS SETUP On Screen Display Setup continued from page 3 49 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 CUST...

Page 92: ...When set to OFF on screen display menus appear over the video input signal Note When the BACKGROUND parameter is set to OFF the on screen display will disappear if the display device is using the component video output connector BACKGROUND ON SCREEN DISPLAY DISPLAYS SETUP MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK ...

Page 93: ...ntrol 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 automatically adjusts to the selected brightness BRIGHTNESS FRONT PANEL DISPLAY DISPLAYS SETUP FRONT PANEL DISPLAY STATUS ALWAYS ON BRIGHTNESS 100 MAIN M...

Page 94: ... VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS VOLUME CONTROLS 10dB 20dB 30dB 40dB FULL MUTE LAST LVL 80 to 12dB VOLUME CONTROL SETUP MAIN PWR ON 30dB MUTE LEVEL 30dB ZONE PWR ON 30dB MAIN PWR ON 30dB ZONE PWR ON 30dB VOLUME CONTROL SETUP MAIN PWR ON 30dB MUTE LEVEL 30dB ZONE PWR ON 30dB MUTE LEVEL 30dB MUTE LEVEL FULL 40dB 30dB 20dB 10dB Sets the amount of attenuation that occurs in the Main Zone whenever...

Page 95: ... not configured for remote operation It can be configured for program operation Refer to the next page for more information about configuring the trigger output connector labeled 1 for program operation REMOTE ONLY TRIGGER SETUP TRIGGER SETUP REMOTE ONLY ON DVD1 OFF DVD2 OFF SAT OFF VCR OFF TV OFF CD OFF TUNER OFF AUX OFF ZONE2 INPUTS OFF L7 FILM OFF L7 TV OFF L7 MUSIC OFF L7 MUSIC SURR OFF PLII T...

Page 96: ...IC OFF dts neo 6 FILM OFF dts neo 6 MUSIC OFF NIGHTCLUB OFF CONCERT HALL OFF CHURCH OFF CATHEDRAL OFF PANORAMA OFF 2 CH SURROUND OFF 2 CHANNEL OFF MONO LOGIC OFF MONO SURROUND OFF MONO OFF 5 1 L7 FILM OFF 5 1 L7 TV OFF 5 1 L7 MUSIC OFF 5 1 THXI SurEX OFF 5 1 THXI MUSIC OFF DIGITAL EX OFF 5 1 2 CHANNEL OFF 5 1 MONO LOGIC OFF 5 1 MONO SURR OFF 5 1 MONO OFF DTS ES L7 FILM OFF DTS ES L7 MUSIC OFF DTS ...

Page 97: ...n the MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS and SETUP menu branches LOCK OPTIONS SETUP MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS LOCK OPTIONS LOCKED UNLOCKED LOCK OPTIONS MODES UNLOCKED AUDIO CNTRL UNLOCKED SETUP UNLOCKED MODES UNLOCKED AUDIO CNTRL UNLOCKED SETUP UNLOCKED AUDIO CNTRL LOCKED UNLOCKED Controls AUDIO CO...

Page 98: ...4 AUDIO CONTROLS AUDIO CONTROLS 4 2 ...

Page 99: ...e next column Note When the Zone 2 command bank is activated pressing the remote control Blue button sets the BASS TREBLE and TILT EQ parameters to 0 0dB AUDIO CONTROLS Lexicon 4 2 AUDIO CONTROLS Selecting the MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS option opens the AUDIO CONTROLS menu shown below which can be used to customize the Main Zone audio output connectors and control the balance of the Zone 2 audio out...

Page 100: ...ncy boost or cut applied to the Main Zone 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 previous page controls the amount of boost or cut applied to the Main Zone audio output connectors labe...

Page 101: ... 4 3 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 ZONE2 BALANCE 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 ZONE2 BALANCE LOUDNESS OFF ON OFF LOUDNESS ON OFF Controls the amount of low f...

Page 102: ...LT EQ Parameter Settings The TILT EQ parameter previous page controls the amount of tilt equalization applied to the Main Zone 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 previous page controls the amount of low frequency boost that is automatically applied...

Page 103: ... audio output connectors Note When the Shift command bank is activated pressing the remote control FP button centers the Main Zone BALANCE and FADER parameters FADER AUDIO CONTROLS 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 ZONE2 BALANCE BALANCE L R MAIN ...

Page 104: ...FILM dts NEO 6 MUSIC NIGHTCLUB CONCERT HALL CHURCH CATHEDRAL PANORAMA PANORAMA CALIBRATION 2 CH SURROUND 2 CHANNEL MONO LOGIC MONO SURROUND MONO 5 1 L7 FILM 5 1 L7 TV 5 1 L7 MUSIC 5 1 THX 5 1 THX ULTRA2 5 1 THX SurEX 5 1 THX MUSIC DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL EX 5 1 2 CHANNEL 5 1 MONO LOGIC 5 1 MONO SURR 5 1 MONO dts ES DECODING dts ES L7 FILM dts ES L7 MUSIC dts THX ULTRA2 dts ES THX dts THX Music...

Page 105: ...vates 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 3 13 the front panel or remote control Mode and buttons 2 3 2 14 the remote control mode family selection buttons 2 16 MODE ADJUS...

Page 106: ...The remote control mode family selection buttons can be used to activate the LOGIC7 Film Dolby dts ES THX LOGIC7 Music or LOGIC7 TV listening mode that is appropriate for the Main Zone input source For instance if the L7 button is pressed while a 2 channel source is present the L7 FILM listening mode is activated The table at the top of the next column indicates the listening modes associated with...

Page 107: ...OLLOFF 7 0kHz 500Hz to 20 0kHz OFF REAR DLY OFFSET 15ms OFF 1 to 30ms OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM Listening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5 28 L7 TV A proprietary Lexicon listening mode Based on the L7 FILM listening mode but specifically tailored for broadcast sources Designed for playback of 2 channel stereo or matrix encoded broadcast sources Recommended for 2 channel broad...

Page 108: ...yback of 2 channel stereo music sources recorded in real spaces and for playback of recordings that contain added reverb Extracts ambient sounds from the input source and sends these sounds to all speakers Ambient sounds are heard from all directions creating a realistic playback presentation that simulates what listeners experience in real spaces Recommended for classical music sources which are ...

Page 109: ...X Designed for playback of Dolby Surround encoded 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 ...

Page 110: ...tening mode menu parameter descriptions begin on page 5 28 DOLBY 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 Option Parameter OUTPUT L...

Page 111: ...h the remote control dts button when a 2 channel input source is present dts NEO 6 FILM Designed for playback of matrix encoded digital stereo film sources Derives six channels when both side and rear speakers are present rear channels will be in parallel Derives five channels when only side or rear speakers are present The subwoofer channel is generated through bass management in the MC 8 Option ...

Page 112: ...F 1 to 100ms ROLLOFF 9 0kHz 500Hz to 20 0kHz OFF EFFECT LVL 3dB 12 to 6dB OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM Listening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5 28 CONCERT HALL Generates early reflections to simulate large 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 inher...

Page 113: ...2 to 6dB OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM Listening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5 28 CHURCH Uses a reverb algorithm to emphasize the rich smooth reverberant decay characteristic of small and medium listening 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 algo...

Page 114: ...ust be calibrated to take full advantage of its effects For best results it is recommended to center the primary listening position between the front left and right speakers as shown in the illustration centered at the top of page 5 13 Otherwise the PANORAMA listening mode will be calibrated with various results Option Default Possible Parameter Setting Settings SOURCE LEFT RIGHT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT ...

Page 115: ...et the SOURCE parameter next page to RIGHT 4 Begin playback of the calibration source It is recommended to use a familiar stereo source 5 When playback of the calibration source is in progress set the SPEAKER ANGLE parameter next column so the sound is not heard in the left ear 6 Set the SOURCE parameter to LEFT 7 When playback of the calibration source is in progress set the SPEAKER ANGLE paramet...

Page 116: ...0dB OFF 30 to 12dB CUSTOM Listening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5 28 Front Left Front Right L127 Center R127 60 Front Left Front Right Primary Listening Position Front Left Front Right L127 Center R127 The 0 setting indicates a primary listening position centered between the front left and right speakers Negative settings 127 to 1 compensate for primary listening posi...

Page 117: ... all channels dramatically increasing the perceived width and sense of envelopment of the listening space Option Default Possible Parameter Setting Settings EFFECT LVL 9dB 12 to 6dB ACADEMY FILTER ON ON OFF SURR ROLLOFF 3 1kHz 500Hz to 20 0kHz OFF OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM Listening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5 28 MONO SURROUND Designed for playback of mono sources Sends ...

Page 118: ... OFFSET 15ms OFF 1 to 30ms COMPRESSION OFF AUTO ON OFF LFE MIX 0 0dB 10 0 to 0 0dB OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM Listening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5 28 5 1 L7 TV A proprietary Lexicon listening mode Based on the 5 1 L7 FILM listening mode but specifically tailored for broadcast sources Designed for playback of 5 1 channel Dolby Digital encoded broadcast sources Recommended...

Page 119: ... engaged Allows 7 channel playback of 5 1 channel Dolby Digital sources without Surround EX encoding 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 and ...

Page 120: ...ital Non Flagged 5 1 Channel Surround EX Encoded Dolby Digital Flagged 5 1 Channel Dolby Digital 5 1 THX ULTRA2 5 1 THX SurEX 5 1 THX ULTRA2 SURROUND EX AUTO 5 1 THX SurEX 5 1 THX SurEX 5 1 THX SurEX SURROUND EX ON 5 1 THX ULTRA2 5 1 THX ULTRA2 5 1 THX ULTRA2 SURROUND EX OFF Parameter Setting Input Source Listening mode name differs depending on the encoding present in the input source the SURROUN...

Page 121: ...erives a surround back channel from the other surround channels Option Default Possible Parameter Setting Settings EX DECODING AUTO AUTO ON OFF COMPRESSION OFF AUTO ON OFF LFE MIX 0 0dB 10 0 to 0 0dB OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM Listening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5 28 5 1 THX MUSIC Designed for playback of 5 1 channel Dolby Digital music sources The 5 1 THX MUSIC listening...

Page 122: ...rameter 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 available when Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding is not engaged The DOLBY DIGITAL EX listening mode cannot be activated unless both side and rear speakers are present Note The MC 8 cannot automatically detect Dolby Digital Su...

Page 123: ...ource is present the MC 8 automatically activates the 5 1 MONO LOGIC listening mode MODE ADJUST Lexicon 5 20 5 1 2 CHANNEL Designed for converting 5 1 channel Dolby Digital encoded input sources into 2 channel LOGIC7 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...

Page 124: ...ings SUB LEVEL 0dB OFF 30 to 12dB CUSTOM Listening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5 28 5 1 MONO SURR Designed for playback of Dolby Digital encoded mono sources Sends mono signals to all channels Option Parameter OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM Listening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5 28 MODE ADJUST 5 1 MONO SURR MODE ADJUST 5 1 MONO ...

Page 125: ...meter is set to OFF or 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 m...

Page 126: ...listening mode Designed for playback 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 Recommend...

Page 127: ... between them When the dts THX ULTRA2 listening mode is activated ASA processing is applied to signals sent to the rear speakers Refer to the ASA parameter description on page 3 34 for more information When the dts THX ULTRA2 listening mode is activated adaptive de correlation increases the perceived width of the listening space De correlation of the mono surround channel increases the perceived w...

Page 128: ... of the 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 ...

Page 129: ...enu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5 28 dts ES 2 CHAN Designed for converting 5 1 or 6 1 channel dts ES sources into 2 channel LOGIC7 encoded output signals Sends downmixed 5 1 or 6 1 channel dts ES input signals to the front speakers and subwoofer Recommended for recording purposes Option Default Possible Parameter Setting Settings CENTER MIX 0dB 25 to 5dB SURROUND MIX 0dB 5 to 5...

Page 130: ... SACD players The 5 1 channel analog input connectors are sent directly to the Main Zone volume control and audio output connectors as shown on page 3 46 These signals receive no internal processing When both side and rear speakers are present surround channel signals are sent in parallel to the side and rear speakers To configure a 5 channel speaker setup set the OUTPUT LEVELS menu SIDE L R or RE...

Page 131: ...paration When set to OFF the accuracy of the selected listening mode varies among sources It is recommended to set this parameter to ON for film and broadcast sources and to OFF for music sources BASS CONTENT BINAURL MONO STEREO Adjusts the bass content of binaural mono and stereo recordings When set to BINAURL the MC 8 activates low frequency compensation Select this setting for true binaural sou...

Page 132: ... damaging audio CAUTION CNTR DLY SAMPLES 127 to 127 Controls the relative time offset of the center channel It is recommended to set this parameter to 0 unless the center channel is not properly timed and the value of the error is known COMPRESSION AUTO ON OFF Reduces wide volume level changes and increases dialog intelligi bility at lower listening levels for Dolby Digital input sources When set ...

Page 133: ...u arrow to close the CUSTOM VS PRESET menu 4 Press the Menu arrow to close the CUSTOM menu and return to the listening mode menu CUSTOM VS PRESET CUSTOM Listening Mode MODE ADJUST DIMENSION FRONT NEUTRAL REAR Controls the relative balance of the sound field which can be useful with certain recordings to achieve a more suitable balance among all speakers When set to FRONT the sound field is balance...

Page 134: ...hannel imbalance Listening Mode Menu Option Parameter Descriptions continues on page 5 32 When the Shift command bank is activated pressing the remote control dts button while a dts ES input source is present toggles the ES DECODING parameter cycling through the AUTO ON and OFF settings Note The dts ES STATUS menu includes the SB level meter when The ES DECODING parameter is set to ON and a 5 1 ch...

Page 135: ...eflective surfaces and increase decay time LOW FREQ WIDTH 25 to 25dB Applies low frequency spatial correction to the input signal This correction is applied to un correlated input signals below 60Hz MASTER LEVEL 5 to 5dB Adjusts the output level of 2 channel LOGIC7 encoded sources MID RT 24ms to 24 3s Works with the BASS RT and SIZE parameters to adjust the amount of time required for mid frequenc...

Page 136: ...out re equalization REAR DLY OFFSET OFF 1 to 30ms Increases the perceived depth of the listening space by delaying the arrival time of rear speaker signals It is recommended to increase the setting when using side and rear speakers that are located close together or when a greater sense of depth is desired in the listening space REAR L R OFF 30 to 12dB Controls the output level of the Main Zone au...

Page 137: ...ening Mode MODE ADJUST SIZE 4 to 20 or 30m Adjusts the length of the listening space within a 4 to 20 or 30m range depending on the listening mode Increase the size of the space to increase the reverb effect 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...

Page 138: ...listening space by delaying the arrival time of signals from the side and rear speakers It is recommended to increase the setting when a greater sense of depth is desired in the listening space SURROUND EX AUTO ON OFF Controls the THX Surround EX decoding feature which can be used to extract a rear channel from 5 1 channel Dolby Digital sources When set to ON THX Surround EX decoding is engaged fo...

Page 139: ... Note Toggling the SURROUND EX parameter setting produces low level clicks in the front speakers SURROUND MIX 5 to 5dB Controls the relative level of surround channel information sent to the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Front L R It is recommended to set this parameter to 2 or 3dB for all input sources VOCAL ENHANCE 6 0dB 3 0dB 0 0dB Controls the level of dialog boost in the Main Zone...

Page 140: ...6 Troubleshooting Maintenance Troubleshooting 6 2 Routine Maintenance 6 3 Restoring Factory Default Settings 6 4 ...

Page 141: ...und a ground loop isolation device is required Contact your dealer or the cable provider for assistance 2 Disconnect components one at a time to isolate the problem Once the problem is identified make sure the associated component is properly grounded and connected to the same electrical circuit as the MC 8 TROUBLESHOOTING The MC 8 does not power on 1 Attempt to power on the MC 8 with the front pa...

Page 142: ...power switch to the 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 knowledgebase at www lexicon com kbase for answers to frequently ask...

Page 143: ...button or the remote control On button to deactivate standby mode and activate the MC 8 4 Quickly press and hold the front panel or remote control Mute button until the FACTORY SETTINGS menu shown below opens on the on screen and front panel displays is pressed too much time has passed If this occurs begin again with step 2 5 Press the remote control Menu and arrows to highlight the desired option...

Page 144: ...A Appendix Specifications A 2 Declaration of Conformity A 4 Menu Tree A 4 Installation Worksheet A 14 ...

Page 145: ...um 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 RCA connectors 300mVrms typ and 12Vrms maximum XLR connectors MC 8 Balanced only Maximum value with full scale input signal and volume at ...

Page 146: ... for MC 8 Balanced 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 8 Dimensions Weight MC 8 Balanced Dimensions Weight Rack Mounting Environment Remote Control Composite S video Performance Video Input Output Connectors Appendix MC 8 A 3 Specifications are subjec...

Page 147: ...60065 1998 Manufacturer Lexicon Inc 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 8 Date January 2003 Lexicon Inc 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 next pag...

Page 148: ...ROL SETUP MAIN PWR ON 30dB MUTE LEVEL 30dB ZONE PWR ON 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 ZONE2 INPUTS OFF L7 FILM OFF L7 TV OFF ...

Page 149: ... 2 CH L7 MUSIC D 5 1 L7 MUSIC DTS ES DTS ES L7 MUSIC MAIN ADVANCED ZONE2 IN DIGITAL 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 MAIN ADVANCED ZONE2 IN ANLG AUX INPUT SETUP NAME AUX DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 3 ANALOG IN NONE ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN COMPOSITE 2 COMPONENT IN NONE 2 CH L...

Page 150: ... 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 MAIN ADVANCED ZONE2 IN DIGITAL DIGITAL ANLG DMIX 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 I...

Page 151: ... 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 152: ...SS OFF BALANCE FADER ZONE2 BALANCE LEVELS CALIBRATION INTERNAL NOISE TEST EXTERNAL NOISE TEST BASS PEAK LIMITER continued from page A 8 BASS PEAK LIMITER CAL NOISE ON SUB LIMITER ON SUB 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 RIG...

Page 153: ...R 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 NI...

Page 154: ...OMPRESSION 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 9dB ACADEMY FILTER ON SURR ROLLOFF 3 1kHz OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM DTS ES L7 FILM VOCAL ENHANCE 0 0dB 5 SPKR ENHANCE ON BASS ENHANCE OFF RE EQUALIZER ON REAR DLY OFFSET 15ms LFE MIX 0 0dB ESI DEC...

Page 155: ...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 156: ...TUS Menu Parameter Descriptions section that begins on page 2 23 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 ENCODIN G L C R SL SR SB LFE X X X X X X X 0 ...

Page 157: ... CD TUNER AUX DVD2 Appendix Lexicon A 14 INSTALLATION WORKSHEET NAME DIGITAL IN ANALOG IN ANLG IN LVL VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN 2 CH DD D dts ES MAIN ADV INPUT SELECT 2 CH ANLG BYP S VIDEO 16 9 S VIDEO 4 3 OSD COMPONENT OSD ZONE2 IN ...

Page 158: ...ATION Appendix MC 8 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 SUB LIMITER SUB LIMIT ADJ Installation Worksheet continues on page A 16 Circle One 8 STEREO INPUTS 5 ST 1 5 1 ANLG 2 ST 2 5 1 ANLG ...

Page 159: ...1 L7 FILM 5 1 L7 TV 5 1 L7 MUSIC 5 1 THX SurEX 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 MAIN PWR ON MUTE LEVEL ZONE PWR ON FRONT PANEL DISPLAY STATUS POSITION FORMAT BACKGROUND REMOTE STATE STATUS BRIGHTNESS A V SYNC DELAY CUSTOM NAME EDIT CUSTOM NAME If...

Page 160: ...o 5 17 5 36 5 1 THX ULTRA2 Listening Mode 2 17 3 34 5 16 to 5 17 5 36 5 1a BYPASS Listening Mode 2 17 2 21 3 25 3 32 4 2 5 27 A 11 ill 5 1a BYPASS STATUS Menu 2 19 ill 2 21 A 13 ill 7 5 Button 2 16 3 18 3 34 8 STEREO INPUTS Option 3 8 3 45 A 5 A 15 A About the MC 8 1 2 to 1 3 ACADEMY FILTER Parameter 5 14 5 20 5 28 A 12 Advanced Speaker Array see ASA Advanced Zone Settings Configuring 3 2 3 3 3 17...

Page 161: ...2 ill CUSTOM NAME Parameter 2 11 3 47 3 48 A 5 A 16 CUSTOM SETUP Menu 3 26 ill 3 27 to 3 34 ills 3 35 3 36 3 40 5 32 6 2 A 8 ill A 15 CUSTOM VS PRESET Option 5 29 A 12 D Declaration of Conformity A 4 Decoding Discrete 1 3 Dolby Digital 3 25 Dolby Digital Surround EX 1 2 1 3 3 30 3 31 3 36 5 18 5 19 5 31 Dolby Pro Logic 1 2 1 3 5 6 Dolby Pro Logic II 1 2 1 3 5 6 dts 96 24 1 2 1 3 dts NEO 6 1 2 1 3 ...

Page 162: ...FACTORY SETTINGS Message 6 4 ill A 13 ill FADER Parameter 2 13 2 14 4 2 4 6 A 9 A 16 FORMAT Parameter 3 49 3 50 A 5 A 16 FP Button 2 13 3 52 4 6 Front L R Parameter CUSTOM SETUP Menu 3 28 A 8 A 15 THX SETUP Menu 3 35 A 15 Front L R SPEAKERS Menu 3 28 ill A 8 ill FRONT LEFT Parameter SPEAKER DISTANCES Menu 3 37 3 38 A 8 A 15 SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST Menu 3 42 A 9 A 15 FRONT RIGHT Parameter SPEAKER DIST...

Page 163: ... 21 5 29 5 31 5 35 A 13 dts ES ii 2 5 2 17 2 18 2 21 2 23 3 7 3 13 3 16 3 19 3 24 3 25 3 41 3 43 5 2 5 3 5 22 5 23 5 24 5 25 5 26 5 30 5 31 A 13 DVD 3 39 3 46 Film 5 4 5 6 5 8 5 15 5 16 5 23 5 26 5 28 5 29 5 31 5 33 Flagged 5 17 5 19 5 31 5 35 LOGIC7 5 32 Main Zone 2 17 3 41 5 2 5 3 Matrix 2 23 5 4 5 5 5 8 5 11 5 22 5 24 5 25 5 30 5 31 Monaural Speech 5 35 Mono 5 14 5 20 5 28 MP3 2 5 3 7 3 20 MPEG...

Page 164: ...3 23 ill 5 27 A 7 ill A 14 MAIN ADVANCED 3 17 to 3 23 MAIN MENU 2 9 ill 2 10 2 11 ill 3 2 to 3 18 ills 3 20 to 3 24 ills 3 26 ill 3 28 to 3 39 ills 3 41 ill 3 43 to 3 45 ills 3 47 to 3 56 ill 4 2 ill 4 4 ill 4 6 ill 5 2 ill A 5 to A 10 ills Main Zone Activating 2 2 2 5 2 12 2 13 3 53 Advanced Settings Configuring 3 2 3 3 3 17 to 3 25 Audio Input Connectors 2 5 2 6 A 2 Audio Performance Specificati...

Page 165: ...mposite Video 2 7 3 11 3 12 A 3 Configurable Trigger 2 9 2 13 3 2 3 54 3 55 A 3 Digital Audio 1 3 2 5 A 2 Front L R 2 6 2 7 3 20 3 25 3 26 3 28 3 29 3 30 3 31 3 38 3 42 3 46 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 5 27 5 36 A 2 Main Zone Audio 1 2 1 3 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 14 2 23 3 2 3 19 3 20 3 25 3 26 3 28 3 29 3 30 3 31 3 32 3 33 3 35 3 36 3 37 3 38 3 39 3 40 3 42 3 44 3 45 3 46 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 5 27 5 29 5 32 5 33 5 34 5...

Page 166: ... Parameter 3 56 A 15 Shift Button 2 12 2 13 2 18 2 19 Shift Command Bank Remote Control 2 12 2 13 to 2 17 2 18 2 19 3 18 3 20 3 51 4 6 5 31 5 36 A 13 SIDE L R Parameter CUSTOM SETUP Menu 3 28 3 30 3 31 A 8 A 15 OUTPUT LEVELS Menu 5 27 5 32 5 34 A 12 THX SETUP Menu 3 35 A 15 SIDE L R SPEAKERS Menu 3 30 ill A 8 ill SIDE LEFT Parameter SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST Menu 3 42 A 9 A 15 SPEAKER DISTANCES Menu 3 ...

Page 167: ...TV Mode Family Selection Button 2 16 5 3 Two Line Status 2 13 2 18 3 23 3 50 5 3 U Ultra2 see THX Ultra2 Understanding the Zones 2 17 UNITS Parameter 3 37 3 38 A 8 A 15 Unpacking Inspection Instructions x USE LAST Setting 3 14 to 3 16 5 8 V VIDEO IN Menu 3 11 ill A 7 ill VIDEO IN Parameter 3 6 3 11 6 3 A 14 Video Switchers 1 3 3 21 3 50 VOCAL ENHANCE Parameter 5 4 5 5 5 15 5 16 5 23 5 36 A 13 VOL ...

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Page 170: ...tion about where the unit should be taken or sent When making a written request please include your name complete address and daytime telephone number the product model and serial numbers and a description of the problem Do not return the unit to Lexicon Inc without prior authorization When Shipping a Product for Service 1 Pay any initial shipping charges which are the responsibility of the owner ...

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