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Automatic Mode Switching
The MSD4 automatically switches operating modes be-
tween Dolby Digital, Pro Logic or DTS, according to the
input signals.
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LED Channel Status Indicators
The MSD4 includes seven LEDs on the front panel to in-
dicate what type of operating signals are being received.
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Front Panel Mode Nomenclature
Dolby Digital, Pro Logic or DTS nomenclature illuminates
to show which decoding mode is in use.
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Adjustable Channel Time Delays
Signals to the Center channel and Surround channels can
be time delayed. This feature can be used to correct for dif-
ferent listening distances from the center speaker and sur-
round speakers relative to the front speakers.
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Precision Tracking Volume Control
An electronic Volume Control adjusts all six channels with
tracking accuracy better than 0.5dB.
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LED Delay/Volume Indicator
The front panel two digit LED reads Volume in percent. It
also indicates time delay in milliseconds during time delay
calibration, and channel level in dB during surround level
calibration.
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Built-In System Level Calibration Generator
A built-in test signal generator can be switched manually or
automatically through all system channels for surround
level calibration. The levels can be adjusted plus or minus
12dB.
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Re-EQ + TM
Re-Equalization filter and Timbre Matching modify
the sound tracks created for a large theater so they are more
enjoyable in the smaller listening room of a home theater.
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Late Night Dynamic Audio Compression
With select encoded Dolby Digital sound tracks, a dynamic
volume level compressor can be switched in to reduce the
wide dynamic range of music and sound effects. This fea-
ture can be very useful for late night listening or when you
have close neighbors.
Performance Features cont
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Automatic Input Level Control
The Analog Input includes a special circuit which protects
against accidental input signal overdrive.
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IR Remote Control
When used in a simplified system with the MVS-3 and
MC7106, the MSD4 can be controlled directly with an op-
tional Remote Control (HR34/HR39/HR130) through its
front panel IR (Infra Red) sensor.
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Speaker Settings for Bass Management
The MSD4 processing circuits allow you to change the
bass cutoff frequency fed to the front, center and surround
channels to 80Hz, when using a subwoofer.
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Automatic Power On-Off
The MSD4 AC power can be turned on or off with a Power
Control signal from a McIntosh Control Center or other
McIntosh accessory component.
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