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Getting Started
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Do Not . . .
• Expose the MC-8 to high temperatures, humidity, steam,
smoke, dampness, or excessive dust. Avoid installing the MC-8
near radiators and other heat-producing appliances.
• Install the MC-8 near unshielded TV or FM antennas, cable TV
decoders, and other RF-emitting devices that might cause
interference.
• Place the MC-8 on a thick rug or carpet or cover the MC-8 with
a cloth, as this might prevent proper cooling.
• Place the MC-8 on a windowsill or in another location in which
it will be exposed to direct sunlight.
• Obstruct the front panel IR receiver window shown on page
2-3. The remote control must be in line of sight with the IR
receiver for proper operation. Refer to page 2-9 for more
information about remote control operation considerations.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Please register the MC-8 Digital Controller within 15 days of
purchase. To do so, register online at www.lexicon.com or complete
and return the 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 throughout this
user guide.
Do . . .
• Install the MC-8 on a solid, flat, level surface such as a table or
shelf. The MC-8 can also be installed in a standard 19-inch
equipment rack using an optional rack-mount kit available
from authorized Lexicon dealers.
• Select a dry, well-ventilated location out of direct sunlight.
Do Not . . .
• Install the MC-8 on a surface that is unstable or unable to
support all four of its feet, unless it is installed in an equipment
rack.
• Stack the MC-8 directly above heat-producing equipment such
as power amplifiers or other components that generate heat
during use.
Before moving the MC-8, make sure it is powered off with the
rear panel power switch. Then, make sure the power cord is
unplugged from the wall outlet.
CAUTION