MC-12 Digital ControllerUser Guide

Introduction LexiconviiiDANSKVIGTIG INFORMATION OM SIKKERHED1 Gem denne vejledning til senere brug.2 Følg alle anvisninger og advarsler på apparatet.3

Setup Lexicon3-56EXTERNAL NOISE TESTSelecting the LEVELS CALIBRATION menu EXTERNAL NOISE TESToption opens the SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu shown on page3

MC-12 Setup3-57SETTING BASS PEAK LIMITERSThe BASS PEAK LIMITERS option displays the BASS PEAK LIMITERS menu to set amplitude limits on low frequency s

Setup Lexicon3-58CAL NOISE ON, OFFDetermines whether bass peak limiters are set with an internal orexternal calibration source. To set the CAL NOISE

MC-12 Setup3-59LFE LIMITER ADJ 75 to 120dBSpecifies the output level restriction the MC-12 applies to the LFEoutput connector. To set the LFE LIMIT A

Setup Lexicon3-605 STEREO & 5.1 ANLGSelect the 5 STEREO & 5.1 ANLG option to configure the analog audioinput connectors as five stereo and one

MC-12 Setup3-61DISPLAY SETUPThe DISPLAYS option displays the DISPLAY SETUP menu, to customize the on-screen and front-panel displays, restore audio/vi

Setup Lexicon3-62DISPLAY SETUP (continued)EDIT CUSTOM NAMEOpens the EDIT CUSTOM NAME drop-down menu shown above,which can be used to create a custom u

MC-12 Setup3-63ON-SCREEN DISPLAYThe ON-SCREEN DISPLAY option opens the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu, to customize the on-screen display.STATUS ALWAYS ON, 2

Setup Lexicon3-64the two-line status appears centered on the display device screen.When BOTTOM is selected, the two-line status appears near thebottom

MC-12 Setup3-65FRONT-PANEL DISPLAYOpens the FRONT PANEL DISPLAY menu, to customize the front panel display. DISPLAY DISPLAYS SETUPSTATUS ALWAYS ON, 2

MC-12 IntroductionixNORSKVIKTIG INFORMASJON OM SIKKERHET1 Ta vare på denne veiledningen for senere bruk.2 Følg alle anvisningene og advarslene som er

Setup Lexicon3-66VOLUME-CONTROL SETUPOpens the VOLUME CONTROL SETUP menu, to configure the MainZone, Zone 2, and Record Zone volume levels.VOLUME CONT

MC-12 Setup3-67volume level to the last volume level that was selected in the RecordZone during the previous operating session.MAX VOLUME -80 to +12dB

Setup Lexicon3-68TRIGGER SETUPThe TRIGGERS option prompts you to select trigger output connector 1 or 2. The MC-12includes three 12V DC trigger output

MC-12 Setup3-69TRIGGER SETUP (continued)REMOTE ONLY ON, OFFConfigures the selected trigger output connector for remoteoperation. Select the ON settin

Setup Lexicon3-70LOCK OPTIONSDisplays the LOCK OPTIONS menu, which protects MODE ADJUST,AUDIO CONTROLS, and SETUP menu branch parameter settingsfrom a

MC-12 Setup3-71LIVE! CALIBRATIONLIVE! (Lexicon Intelligent Variable Environment) is a proprietary modedesigned to transform the way your listening roo

Setup Lexicon3-72POSITIONING THE MICROPHONES FOR LIVE!Refer to the microphone placement examples below to position the microphones for LIVE!FrontLeftC

MC-12 Setup3-73FrontLeftCenterSubwooferFrontRightSideRightRearRightRearLeftSideLeftMicrophoneWhen positioning the microphones, donot:7 Place the micro

Setup Lexicon3-74PERFORMING LIVE! CALIBRATION Select SETUP  LIVE! CALIBRATION as shown above.• The !CAUTION! HIGH AUDIO LEVELS message indicates that

4Audio ControlsAudio Controls...4-2

Introduction LexiconxUnpacking and InspectionAfter unpacking the unit, save all packing materials in case the unitever needs to be shipped. Thoroughly

Audio Controls Lexicon4-2AUDIO CONTROLSSelecting the MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS option opens the AUDIO CONTROLS menu, to customize the Main Zone, Zone 2

MC-12 Audio Controls4-3BASS -6.0dB to +6.0dBControls the amount of low-frequency boost or cut applied to theMain Zone audio output connectors labeled

Audio Controls Lexicon4-4TREBLE -6.0dB to +6.0dBControls the amount of boost or cut applied to the Main Zoneaudio output connectors labeled Front L/R

MC-12 Audio Controls4-5TILT EQ -3.0 to +3.0Controls the amount of tilt equalization applied to the Main Zoneaudio output connectors labeled Front L/R

Audio Controls Lexicon4-6LOUDNESS ON, OFFControls the amount of low-frequency boost that is automaticallyapplied to the Main Zone audio output connect

MC-12 Audio Controls4-7BALANCE L< <|> >RControls the left-to-right balance of the Main Zone audio outputconnectors labeled Front L/R.To

5Mode AdjustMode Adjust ...5-2Listening Mode Activation...

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-2MODE ADJUSTSelecting MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST displays the MODE ADJUSTmenu, to select a listening mode. Selecting a listening mode

MC-12 Mode Adjust5-3PREFERRED LISTENING MODE SELECTION PARAMETERSYou can select five preferred listening modes for each Main Zoneinput, including one

1Getting StartedAbout The MC-12 ... 1-2Highlights ...

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-4MODE BUTTONSUse the front panel and remote control Mode buttons to auditionlistening modes with the current Main Zone input sour

MC-12 Mode Adjust5-5LISTENING MODE DESCRIPTIONSThe MC-12 offers an assortment of listening modes for 2-channel, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES, analog, and mic

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-6MUSICThis listening mode is designed for playback of 2-channel stereo ormatrix-encoded music sources. LOGIC 7 MUSIC is a proprie

MC-12 Mode Adjust5-7PLIIx + & PLII + The Dolby PLIIx + THX and Dolby PLII + THX listening modes aredesigned to playback 7.1 or 5.1 discrete ch

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-8PLIIx MUS & PLII MUSICThe Dolby PLIIx MUS (MUSIC) and Dolby PLII MUSIC listening modesare designed to playback 7.1 or 5.1 d

MC-12 Mode Adjust5-9PRO LOGICThe Dolby PRO LOGIC mode is designed for playback of DolbySurround-encoded sources. It decodes four channels from DolbySu

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-10CIN & MUSICThese modes are designed for playback of matrix-encoded digitalstereo film or music sources. DTS Neo:6 derives

MC-12 Mode Adjust5-11CONCERT HALLThe CONCERT HALL mode generates early reflections and sendsthem to the front, side and rear channels to simulate larg

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-12CATHEDRALThe CATHEDRAL mode is similar to the CHURCH listening mode. Ituses a reverb algorithm to emphasize the rich, smooth, r

MC-12 Mode Adjust5-13PANORAMA CALIBRATIONSelect PANORAMA  CALIBRATION to openthe PANORAMA CALIBRATION menu shownto the left, to calibrate the PANORAM

Getting Started Lexicon1-2ABOUT THE MC-12Thank you for purchasing the MC-12 Digital Controller, areference-quality, 12-channel audio and video control

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-14To calibrate the PANORAMA listening mode:1. Remove all obstructions between the speakers and the primarylistening position.2. M

MC-12 Mode Adjust5-152-CH SURROUNDThis mode, designed for playback of stereo sources, sends the leftchannel to Front, Side, and Rear Left channels and

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-16MONO SURROUNDThis mode, designed for playback of mono sources, sends themono source to all channels.See “Listening Mode Menu Op

MC-12 Mode Adjust5-175.1 TVThis proprietary Lexicon listening mode is designed for playback of5.1-channel Dolby Digital-encoded broadcast sources. Ba

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-18, UL2Cin & SurEXThese modes are designed for 7-channel playback of 5.1-channelDolby Digital film sources that do not have T

MC-12 Mode Adjust5-19• ASA processing is applied to signals sent to the rear speakers.Refer to the ASA parameter description on page 3-32 for moreinfo

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-205.1 PLIIx MOV The 5.1 PLIIx MOV (MOVIE) listening mode is designed to playback7.1 discrete channels decoded from 5.1-channel Do

MC-12 Mode Adjust5-21DIGITAL & DIGITAL EX These listening modes are designed to decode and playback 5.1discrete channels from 5.1-channel Dolby D

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-22DIGITAL & DIGITAL EX (continued) See “Listening Mode Menu Option & Parameter Descriptions” on page 5-37 for detailed d

MC-12 Mode Adjust5-235.1 MONO LOGICThis listening mode, designed for playback of DolbyDigital-encoded mono sources, uses proprietary Lexicon reverbalg

MC-12 Getting Started1-3High-precision 24-bit/96kHz A/D converters can be used to convertstereo and 5.1 analog audio input signals to digital signals,

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-24DECODINGThe DTS and DTS-ES listening modes are designed for, at aminimum, playback of 5.1-channel DTS, 5.1-channel matrixencode

MC-12 Mode Adjust5-25FILM & FILMThese proprietary Lexicon listening modes use an advanced matrix todecode seven channels from 5.1 and 6.1-channel

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-26 & UL2CinThe DTS THX UL2Cin (ULTRA2 CINEMA) and DTS-ES THX listeningmodes allow 7-channel playback of 5.1-channel DTS sour

MC-12 Mode Adjust5-27MUSICThe DTS THX MUSIC listening mode is designed for playback of5.1-channel DTS music sources when the side and rear speakers ar

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-282-CHAN & 2-CHANThese modes, recommended for recording purposes, senddownmixed 5.1-channel or 6.1-channel DTS-ES input sign

MC-12 Mode Adjust5-295.1a MUSICThe 5.1a LOGIC 7 MUSIC listening mode is similiar to the 5.1aLOGIC 7 FILM listening mode, but specifically tailored fo

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-305.1a UL2Cin, 5.1a SurEX, & 5.1a (continued) The 5.1a THX UL2Cin listening modeThe 5.1a THX UL2Cin listening mode is avail

MC-12 Mode Adjust5-315.1a MUSICThe 5.1a THX MUSIC listening mode is designed for playback of5.1-channel analog music sources. It cannot be activated u

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-325.1a 2-CHANNELThis mode downmixes 5.1-channel analog input signals into2-channel Logic 7-encoded output signals. It sends thes

MC-12 Mode Adjust5-332CH BYPASSThis listening mode sends 2-channel analog audio input signals tothe Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Front L/

Getting Started Lexicon1-4HIGHLIGHTS• 12 channels• 12 configurable inputs• 3 independent zones• 13 digital audio input connectors,including 6 S/PDIF c

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-34LIVE! SMALL, LIVE! MED & LIVE! LARGE (continued) See “Listening Mode Menu Option & Parameter Descriptions” on page 5-37

MC-12 Mode Adjust5-35OUTPUT LEVELSOpens the OUTPUT LEVELS menu, which isused to adjust output levels for the MainZone audio output connectors labeledC

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-362. When the CUSTOM VS PRESET option drop-down menu isopen, press the remote control  and  arrow buttons totoggle between the

MC-12 Mode Adjust5-37LISTENING MODE MENU OPTION & PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS5 SPKR ENHANCE ON, OFFSimulates 7-channel playback in 5-channel speaker co

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-38LISTENING MODE MENU OPTION & PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS (continued)CENTER OFF, -30 to +12dBControls the output level of the aud

MC-12 Mode Adjust5-39EARLY RFLX LVL -80dB to +12dB, OFFControls the amount of additional early reflections. Available in allLIVE! modes.EFFECT LVL -12

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-40LISTENING MODE MENU OPTION & PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS (continued)Note the following:• Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding cann

MC-12 Mode Adjust5-41Note:The LISTENER POS parameter range might extend past the location of thefront left and right speakers. LIVENESS 30ms to 20.2sD

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-42LISTENING MODE MENU OPTION & PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS (continued)RE-EQUALIZER ON, OFFSimulates high-frequency rolloffs that o

MC-12 Mode Adjust5-43SOUND STAGE FRONT, NEUTRAL, REARDynamically controls the relative balance of the audio outputconnectors. When set to FRONT, Side

MC-12 Getting Started1-5PRODUCT REGISTRATIONPlease register the MC-12 Digital Controller within 15 days ofpurchase. Register online at www.lexicon.com

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-44LISTENING MODE MENU OPTION & PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS (continued)SURROUND DLY 0 to 15msIncreases the perceived depth of the l

MC-12 Mode Adjust5-45TREB CUT RT 500Hz to 20kHzSets the frequency above which high frequencies are rolled off inthe reverberated signal, causing rever

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-46CENTER DEPTH NIGHTCLUB, CONCERT HALL, CHURCH, CATHEDRALCENTER MIX 5.1 2-CHANNEL, DTS (ES) 2-CHAN, 5.1a 2-CHANNELCNTR DLY SAMP

MC-12 Mode Adjust5-47LIVENESS NIGHTCLUB, CONCERT HALLLOW FREQ WIDTH PANORAMAMASTER LEVEL 5.1 2-CHANNEL, DTS (ES) 2-CHAN, 5.1a 2-CHANNELMID RT CHUR

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-48SOURCE PANORAMA CALIBRATIONSPEAKER ANGLE PANORAMA CALIBRATIONSPEECH DETECT NIGHTCLUB, CONCERT HALL, CHURCH, and CATHEDRALSPRE

6Troubleshooting & MaintenanceTroubleshooting...6-2Routine Maintenance ...

Troubleshooting & Maintenance Lexicon6-2TROUBLESHOOTINGThe MC-12 does not power on.1. Make sure the rear panel power switch is set to the I (“on”)

MC-12 Troubleshooting & Maintenance6-3The MC-12 is powered on, but there is no video.1. Examine the video cables – particularly the S-video cables

Troubleshooting & Maintenance Lexicon6-4RESTORING FACTORY-DEFAULT SETTINGSWhen factory-default settings are restored, all parameters anduser-defin

AAppendixSpecifications ... A-2Declaration of Conformity...

Getting Started Lexicon1-6REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATIONThe remote control requires two AA batteries. The batteries should be replaced as needed.

Appendix LexiconA-2SPECIFICATIONSAudio Input & Output ConnectorsAnalog Audio Inputs • 8 stereo (RCA) or 5 stereo and one 5.1-channel connectorsD

MC-12 AppendixA-3Specifications are subject to change without notice.Microphone Input ConnectorsInputs • 4 3.5 miniature phone jacksInput Sensitivity

Appendix LexiconA-4DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYApplication of Council Directive(s):89/336/EEC and 93/68/EECStandard(s) to Which Conformity is Declared:EN

MC-12 AppendixA-5MENU TREE ONOFFLOCKEDUNLOCKEDALWAYS ON2 SECONDSFRONT PANEL DISPLAYSTATUSBRIGHTNESSALWAYS ON100%ALWAYS OFF100%75%50%25%MAIN MENUMOD

Appendix LexiconA-6MENU TREE (continued) MAIN MENUMODE ADJUSTAUDIO CONTROLSSETUPINPUT SETUPDVD1DVD2LDTVSATVCRCDSelecting SETUP  INPUTS prompts the

MC-12 AppendixA-7 5.1a MUSICMAIN MENUMODE ADJUSTAUDIO CONTROLSSETUPSelecting an INPUT SETUP menu item opens thecorresponding menu shown below. The

Appendix LexiconA-8MENU TREE (continued) ANLG IN LVL DIGITAL BYPASSDIG OUT RATE RECORD+OdBOFF44.1kHzENABLEDTV RECORD ADVANLG IN LVL DIGITAL BYPASSDIG

MC-12 AppendixA-9SPEAKER SETUPSET CROSSOVERSCHECK MICROPHONESAUTOMATICMANUALMAIN MENUMODE ADJUSTAUDIO CONTROLSSETUPSETUPINPUTSSPEAKERSREAR PANEL CONFI

Appendix LexiconA-10MENU TREE (continued) SPEAKER SETUPSET CROSSOVERSCHECK MICROPHONESAUTOMATICMANUALMAIN MENUMODE ADJUSTAUDIO CONTROLSSETUPSETUPIN

MC-12 AppendixA-11 AUTO LEVELSFRONT LEFTCENTERFRONT RIGHTSIDE RIGHTREAR RIGHTREAR LEFTSIDE LEFTSUB (MONO)SUB RIGHTLFEERROR+0.0dB+0.0dB+0.0dB+0.0dB+

2Basic OperationFront-Panel Overview ... 2-2Rear-Panel Overview ...

Appendix LexiconA-12MENU TREE (continued) AUTO SPEAKER SETUPAUTO LEVELSFRONT LEFTCENTERFRONT RIGHTSIDE RIGHTREAR RIGHTREAR LEFTSIDE LEFTSUB (MONO)S

MC-12 AppendixA-13 75 to 120dBONOFFSPEAKER LEVEL ADJUSTFRONT LEFTCENTERFRONT RIGHTSIDE RIGHTREAR RIGHTREAR LEFTSIDE LEFTSUB (MONO)+0.0dB+0.0dB+0.0d

Appendix LexiconA-14MENU TREE (continued) MAIN MENUMODE ADJUSTAUDIO CONTROLSSETUPSETUPINPUTSSPEAKERSREAR PANEL CONFIGDISPLAYSVOLUME CONTROLSTRIGGE

MC-12 AppendixA-15 MAIN MENUMODE ADJUSTAUDIO CONTROLSSETUPMODE ADJUSTFILMTVMUSICMUSIC SURRPLIIx + PLIIx MOVPLIIx MUSPLII + PLII MOVIEPLII MUSICPL + P

Appendix LexiconA-16MENU TREE (continued) 5.1 MONO SUB L/R LVL +0dBCUSTOM5.1 MONO SURR OUTPUT LEVELSCUSTOM5.1 MONO LOGICEFFECT LVLSURR

MC-12 AppendixA-17Selecting the listening mode menu CALIBRATION, OUTPUT LEVELS, or CUSTOM option opens the corresponding menu path shown below. The CA

Appendix LexiconA-18MENU TREE (continued) 2CH STATUSINPUTMODEINPUT TYPESAMPLE RATEdB0-6-15-30-45RL D STATUSINPUTMODECHANNELSBIT RATEdB0-6-15-30

MC-12 AppendixA-19 OFF, 1 to 100msPRE-DELAYOFF, 1 to 30ms10 to 90deg-20.0 or -10.0 to +0.0dBOFF, -30 to 12dB4 to 20 or 30ms30ms to 20.2s-25 to +25

Appendix LexiconA-20INSTALLATION WORKSHEET INPUT SETUP DVD1 DVD2 LD TV SAT VCR CD PVR GAME TAPE TUNER AUXNAMEDIGITAL INANALOG INANLG IN LVLVIDEO

MC-12 AppendixA-21 SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP THX SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATIONSFRONT LEFT/RIGHTTHX 80HzCENTERTHX 80HzSIDE LEFT/RIGHTT

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1.Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this a

Basic Operation Lexicon2-2FRONT-PANEL OVERVIEWThe MC-12 is shown below. The MC-12 Balanced is shown on page 2-4. The front panels are identical, but t

Appendix LexiconA-22INSTALLATION WORKSHEET (continued) DISPLAY SETUP TRIGGER 1 SETUP TRIGGER 2 SETUPON-SCREEN DISPLAYCircle all parameters set to ON.

Numerics2.0 ENCODING parameter, 2-252CHstatus menu, 2-212CH button, 2-172CH BYPASSstatus menu, 2-232CH BYPASS listening mode, 5-332-CH parameter, 3-12

Index LexiconI-2C (continued) CENTER parameter, 3-26, 3-28, 3-34, 5-35, 5-38changing input names, 3-5CHANNELS parameter, 2-25CHECK MICROPHONES option,

MC-12 IndexI-3I (continued) installation worksheet, A-20Internal Noise Test, 3-52IR input connector, 2-10IR receiver, 2-3LL/R LIMIT ADJ parameter, 3-5

Index LexiconI-4P (continued) PLIIx MOV listening mode, 5-20PLIIx MUS listening mode, 5-20POSITION parameter, 3-63power switch, 2-7PRE-DELAY parameter

MC-12 IndexI-5T (continued) Record Zone, 2-20Zone 2, 2-19UUNITS parameter, 3-34USE LAST setting, 3-13VVIDEO IN menu, 3-11video input connectorscompone

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MC-12 Basic Operation2-31 STANDBY BUTTONUse the Standby button to activate or deactivate standby mode.The Standby button performs no function when th

Basic Operation Lexicon2-4FRONT-PANEL OVERVIEW (continued)The MC-12 Balanced, shown below, has a larger chassis than the MC-12, shown on page 2-2. Oth

MC-12 Basic Operation2-5Mute can be activated automatically or manually. For example, theMC-12 briefly activates mute when changing input sources orli

Basic Operation Lexicon2-6REAR-PANEL OVERVIEWThe MC-12 is shown below. The MC-12 Balanced, shown on page 2-8, includes balanced audio connectors for t

MC-12 Basic Operation2-7Caution! Never make or break connections to the MC-12 unless theMC-12 and all associated components are powered off.1 POWER S

Basic Operation Lexicon2-8REAR-PANEL OVERVIEW (continued)The MC-12 is shown on page 2-4. The MC-12 Balanced, shown below, includes balanced audio conn

MC-12 Basic Operation2-97 RECORD ZONE AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTORSProvide analog and digital audio output in the Record Zone. Twostereo connectors labeled

Basic Operation Lexicon2-10REAR-PANEL OVERVIEW (continued)13 TRIGGER OUTPUT CONNECTORSProvide 12V DC output to control connected components. Threetri

MC-12 Basic Operation2-11MAIN MENUThe MAIN MENU represents the beginning ofthe menu structure. Use the MAIN MENU toopen the three main menu branches:

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Basic Operation Lexicon2-12MENU OPTIONSSelecting a menu option opens another menu within the menustructure. For example, selecting SETUP from the MAIN

MC-12 Basic Operation2-13COMMAND BANK ACTIVATIONRemote control buttons perform different commands depending onwhether the Main Zone, Zone 2, Record Zo

Basic Operation Lexicon2-14COMMAND MATRIXThe command matrix describes the commands remote control buttons perform when eachcommand bank is active. But

MC-12 Basic Operation2-15Button Main Zone Zone 2 Record Zone Shift 4Selects the SAT input for the Main Zone.Selects the SAT input for Zone 2.Selects t

Basic Operation Lexicon2-169710658Button Main Zone Zone 2 Record Zone Shift5Toggles the FRONT PANEL DISPLAY menu STATUS parameter between ALWAYS OFF a

MC-12 Basic Operation2-17151213141311Button Main Zone Zone 1 Record Zone Shift11Displays the Main Zone two-line status for 2 seconds.Displays the Zone

Basic Operation Lexicon2-18Button Main Zone Zone 1 Record Zone Shift 16Selects the THX mode family for the current input source.Reserved for possible

MC-12 Basic Operation2-19ABOUT THE ZONESThe MC-12 features three zones of operation: the Main Zone, Zone2, and the Record Zone. The Main Zone controls

Basic Operation Lexicon2-20RECORD ZONE TWO-LINE STATUSOpens on the on-screen and front paneldisplays whenever the MC-12 detects aRecord Zone status c

MC-12 Basic Operation2-21STATUS MENU DESCRIPTIONSThe table beneath each description lists the default and possiblesettings for each parameter. 2CH STA

Introduction LexiconiiDOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONSThis document contains general safety, installation and operation instructions for the MC-12 and MC-12

Basic Operation Lexicon2-22STATUSProvides information about DTS-ES input sources. Includes L, C, R,SL, SR, SB and LFE level meters.See “Status Menu Pa

MC-12 Basic Operation2-235.1a BYPASS STATUSProvides information about 5.1-channel analog input sources whenthe MAIN ADV menu ANALOG BYPASS parameter i

Basic Operation Lexicon2-24DIGITAL STATUSProvides information about digital input sources for which a samplerate is detected, but no audio is present

MC-12 Basic Operation2-25STATUS MENU PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS2.0 ENCODING MATRIX, NONEIndicates whether or not a matrix-encoded source is detected.When

Basic Operation Lexicon2-26INPUTIndicates the selected input (for example, DVD1).INPUT TYPE ANLG, BYP, PCM, MIC, ---Indicates the input source that is

3SetupSetup ...3-2Input Setup ...

Setup Lexicon3-2SETUP Selecting SETUP from the MAIN MENU opens the SETUP menu.INPUTSPrompts for an input selection (e.g., DVD1), and opens the corre-s

MC-12 Setup3-3LOCK OPTIONSOpens the LOCK OPTIONS menu, to protect MODE ADJUST,AUDIO CONTROLS and SETUP menu branch settings fromaccidental changes. Se

Setup Lexicon3-4INPUT SETUPSelecting the SETUP menu INPUTS option prompts the selection of a desired input (e.g., DVD1). Selecting an input opens the

MC-12 Setup3-5CHANGING INPUT NAMESSelecting the INPUT SETUP menu NAME parameter opens the INPUT NAME menu, to customize or restore the factory-default

MC-12 IntroductioniiiTable of ContentsDocumentation Conventions... iiImportant Safety Instruction

Setup Lexicon3-6CHANGING INPUT NAMES (continued)Note:Pressing the arrow button closes the menu and returns to the INPUTNAME menu.4. Repeat step 3 to

MC-12 Setup3-7ASSIGNING AUDIO & VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORSThe MC-12 has 12 inputs, each of which can be assigned to any (depending on compatibility) o

Setup Lexicon3-8ASSIGNING AUDIO & VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORS (continued)ANALOG IN ANALOG-1 TO 8, 5.1 ANLG (6-8), LIVE!, NONEOpens the ANALOG IN menu,

MC-12 Setup3-9ANLG IN LVL AUTO, -18 to +12 dBOpens the ANLG IN LVL menu, to adjust the 2-channel (and5.1-channel when the MAIN ADVANCED ANALOG BYPASS

Setup Lexicon3-10ASSIGNING AUDIO & VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORS (continued)MANUAL -18 to +12 dBProvides manual adjustment of 2-channel (and 5.1-channel

MC-12 Setup3-11VIDEO IN COMPOSITE-1 TO 5, S-VIDEO-1 TO 8, NONEOpens the VIDEO IN menu, to assign a composite or S-video inputconnector for the selecte

Setup Lexicon3-12SELECTING PREFERRED LISTENING MODESThe MC-12 allows the selection of five preferred listening modes foreach Main Zone input: one list

MC-12 Setup3-132-CHOpens the 2-CH MODE menu, which selects a preferred listeningmode for 2-channel input sources. The MC-12 activates thepreferred lis

Setup Lexicon3-14SELECTING PREFERRED LISTENING MODES (continued)Opens the DTS(-ES) MODE menu, which selects a preferredlistening mode for DTS(-ES) inp

MC-12 Setup3-15CONFIGURING ADVANCED INPUT SETTINGSThe MC-12 allows the assignment of one digital and one analogaudio input connector for each input. T

Introduction LexiconivAudio ControlsAudio Controls ...4-2Mode AdjustMode Adjust

Setup Lexicon3-16CONFIGURING ADVANCED ZONE SETTINGS (continued)INPUT SELECT DIGITAL, ANALOG, AUTOControls the interaction of the digital and analog au

MC-12 Setup3-17INPUT SELECT PARAMETER SETTINGSDIGITAL ANALOG AUTOThe MC-12 sends the digital audio from theassigned input to the Main Zone audiooutput

Setup Lexicon3-18CONFIGURING ADVANCED ZONE SETTINGS (continued)S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON, OFFControls the on-screen display aspect ratio when the display dev

MC-12 Setup3-19ZONE2 & RECORD IN PARAMETER SETTINGSDIGITAL ANLG (Analog) DMIX (Downmix)The MC-12 passes digital audiofrom the the assigned input t

Setup Lexicon3-20CONFIGURING ADVANCED ZONE SETTINGS (continued)RECORD ADVANCEDOpens the RECORD ADV menu, which configures advanced RecordZone input se

MC-12 Setup3-21DIG OUT RATE INPUT, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHzControls the sample rate of digital and analog input signals sent tothe Record Zone d

Setup Lexicon3-22SPEAKER SETUPSelecting the SETUP menu SPEAKERS option opens the SPEAKER SETUP menu, which configures the Main Zone audio output conne

MC-12 Setup3-23CUSTOM SPEAKER SETUPSSelecting the CROSSOVER SETUP menu CUSTOM SETUP optionopens the CUSTOM SETUP menu, which assigns independentcrosso

Setup Lexicon3-24SETTING CROSSOVER POINTS (continued)Low-pass filters attenuate high frequencies at 24dB per octave. The curves in the graph above ind

MC-12 Setup3-25 THX SPEAKER SETUPSSelecting CROSSOVER SETUPTHX SETUP opens the THX SPEAKERSETUP screen, which indicates that pressing the arrow butt

MC-12 IntroductionvENGLISHIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1 Save these instructions for later use.2 Follow all instructions and warnings marked on the un

Setup Lexicon3-26SPEAKER SETUP PARAMETERSThe table below indicates the speaker setup parameters for config-uring the Main Zone audio output connectors

MC-12 Setup3-27FRONT L/R FULL, FULL + SUB, 30Hz to 120Hz, THX 80HzAssigns a crossover point for the Main Zone audio outputconnectors labeled FRONT L/R

Setup Lexicon3-28SETTING CROSSOVER POINTS (continued)When a THX speaker setup is selected, a THX 80Hz crossover pointis applied to the FRONT L/R outpu

MC-12 Setup3-29REAR L/R FULL, FULL + SUB, 30Hz to 120Hz, THX 80Hz, NONEAssigns a crossover point for the Main Zone audio output connectorlabeled REAR

Setup Lexicon3-30SETTING CROSSOVER POINTS (continued)SUB L/R MONO, STEREO, NONEConfigures the Main Zone audio output connectors labeledSUBWOOFER L/R

MC-12 Setup3-31When a THX speaker setup is selected, the LFE information is redirected tothe SUBWOOFER L/R output connectors, and the LFE parameter ca

Setup Lexicon3-32BGC (BOUNDARY GAIN COMPENSATION) ON, OFFAdjusts boundary gain compensation when the THX ULTRA2 SUBparameter is set to ON. •Select ON

MC-12 Setup3-33CALIBRATING SPEAKER DISTANCES & OUTPUT LEVELSThe MC-12 offers both automatic and manual calibration of speaker distances and output

Setup Lexicon3-34UNITS FEET, METERSDetermines the unit of measurement in which speaker distances are calculated on ALL speaker distance menus. When FE

MC-12 Setup3-35AUTOMATIC CALIBRATIONThe MC-12 offers automatic calibration of speaker distances, output levels, or both. The table below indicates ava

Introduction LexiconviESPAÑOLINSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES1 Guarde estas instrucciones para futuras referencias.2 Siga todas las instruccione

Setup Lexicon3-36CONNECTING THE MICROPHONESCAUTION!• The microphones included in the Lexicon Microphone Kitrequire careful handling. Dropping or other

MC-12 Setup3-37POSITIONING THE MICROPHONES FOR THE MICROPHONE CHECKRefer to the microphone placement examples that begin below to position the microph

Setup Lexicon3-38During the microphone check, do not:7 Separate the microphones7 Scatter the microphones throughout the listeningspace7 Obstruct the l

MC-12 Setup3-39CHECKING THE MICROPHONESNote the following:• The MC-12 outputs calibration noise signals between 55 and95dB, beginning with 55dB and in

Setup Lexicon3-40CHECKING THE MICROPHONES (continued)level. If the signal becomes too loud, press the  arrow buttonto cancel the microphone check.The

MC-12 Setup3-41POSITIONING THE MICROPHONES FOR AUTOMATIC CALIBRATIONProper microphone placement is essential to achieving the desiredautomatic calibra

Setup Lexicon3-42POSITIONING THE MICROPHONES FOR AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION (continued) When calibrating for a single listeningposition, place the microph

MC-12 Setup3-43When calibrating for multiple listeningpositions in a single row, position themicrophones:3 At the approximate spot where the listener’

Setup Lexicon3-44POSITIONING THE MICROPHONES FOR AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION (continued)When calibrating for multiple listeningpositions in multiple rows, p

MC-12 Setup3-45During the automatic calibration, do not:7 Arrange the microphones along the perimeter ofthe listening positions or space7 Position the

MC-12 IntroductionviiITALIANOIMPORTANTI NORME DI SICUREZZA1 Conservare le presenti norme per l’utilizzo futuro.2 Seguire sempre tutte le istruzioni e

Setup Lexicon3-46POSITIONING THE MICROPHONES FOR AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION (continued)During the automatic calibration, do not:7 Arrange the microphones a

MC-12 Setup3-47PERFORMING AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION Follow the procedures in the appropriate table column for the desired type of automatic calibration.ST

Setup Lexicon3-48PERFORMING AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION (continued)STEP DISTANCES DISTANCES & LEVELS LEVELS3This step does not occur when the AUTO SPEAK

MC-12 Setup3-49STEPDISTANCESDISTANCES & LEVELS LEVELS5FRONT LEFT OKRefer to the table on page3-51 for information aboutall possible s

Setup Lexicon3-50PERFORMING AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION (continued) STEP DISTANCES DISTANCES & LEVELS LEVELS6SET DISTANCES AUTO DISTANCES*Use the SET DI

MC-12 Setup3-51Message Description TroubleshootingThe MC-12 successfully calibrated the value for the selected speaker without error.•N/AThe selected

Setup Lexicon3-52MANUAL CALIBRATIONSelecting the SPEAKER SETUP menu MANUAL option displays the MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP menu, to manually calibrate speake

MC-12 Setup3-53PERFORMING MANUAL SPEAKER DISTANCE CALIBRATIONSelecting the MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP menu SPEAKER DISTANCES option displays the SPEAKER DIS

Setup Lexicon3-54PERFORMING MANUAL OUTPUT LEVEL CALIBRATION Selecting the MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP menu LEVELS CALIBRATION option displays the LEVELS CALI

MC-12 Setup3-55INTERNAL NOISE TESTOpens the INTERNAL NOISE message shown on the previous page,which indicates that the internal noise test generates l