User manual LEXICON MC-12 V2.0 RELEASE NOTES REV 2

[. . . ] MC-12 Software Version 2. 0 Release & Errata Notes Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby, " "Pro Logic, " "Surround EX, " and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Lucasfilm and THX are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd. 5, 451, 942; 5, 956, 674; 5, 974, 380; 5, 978, 762 and other worldwide patents issued and pending. [. . . ] @5. 1a LOGIC7 FILM 5. 1a FILM LOGIC7 MUSIC 5. 1a MUSIC MODE ADJUST · · · · · MODE ADJUST · · · · · A proprietary Lexicon listening mode. Converts the 5. 1-channel analog input into digital audio for internal LOGIC7 decoding. Allows the 5. 1-channel analog input to utilize bass management, audio controls, crossovers, and speaker distance calibration. Default Value +0. 0dB ON OFF ON 15ms +0. 0dB A proprietary Lexicon listening mode. Converts the 5. 1-channel analog input into digital audio for internal LOGIC7 decoding. Allows the 5. 1-channel analog input to utilize bass management, audio controls, crossovers, and speaker distance calibration. Default Value +0. 0dB ON OFF OFF 15ms +0. 0dB Parameter VOCAL ENHANCE 5 SPKR ENHANCE BASS ENHANCE RE-EQUALIZER REAR DLY OFFSET LFE MIX OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM Values +0. 0dB, +3. 0dB, +6. 0dB ON, OFF ON, OFF ON, OFF OFF, 0 to 30ms -10. 0 to +0. 0dB Parameter VOCAL ENHANCE 5 SPKR ENHANCE BASS ENHANCE RE-EQUALIZER REAR DLY OFFSET LFE MIX OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM Values +0. 0dB, +3. 0dB, +6. 0dB ON, OFF ON, OFF ON, OFF 0 to 30ms, OFF -10. 0 to +0. 0dB See page 5-17 for more information* See page 5-17 for more information* See page 5-17 for more information* See page 5-17 for more information* * Refers to the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1). * Refers to the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1). Listening mode menu parameter descriptions begin on page 28 of this document and on page 5-20 of the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1). Listening mode menu parameter descriptions begin on page 28 of this document and on page 5-20 of the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1). 20 MC-12 Software Version 2. 0 Release & Errata Notes Parameter Default Value ON ON +0. 0dB Values ON, OFF ON, OFF* -10. 0 to +0. 0dB 5. 1a THX Surround EX & 5. 1a THX v1. 1 @5. 1a THX SurEx 5. 1a SurEX RE-EQUALIZER SURROUND EX LFE MIX OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM MODE ADJUST · Available when Surround EX decoding is engaged. Surround EX decoding is engaged when the SURROUND EX parameter is set to ON. Refer to page 31 for more information about the SURROUND EX parameter. Converts the 5. 1-channel analog input into digital audio for internal THX processing Allows the 5. 1-channel analog input to utilize Surround EX decoding, re-equalization, bass management, audio controls, crossovers, and speaker distance calibration. See page 5-17 for more information** See page 5-17 for more information** * The AUTO setting is NOT available for the 5. 1a THX listening modes. * Refers to the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1). · · · Listening mode menu parameter descriptions begin on page 28 of this document and on page 5-20 of the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1). v1. 1 @5. 1a THX 5. 1a MODE ADJUST · Available when Surround EX decoding is not engaged. Surround EX decoding is not engaged when the SURROUND EX parameter is set to OFF. Refer to page 31 for more information about the SURROUND EX parameter. Converts the 5. 1-channel analog input into digital audio for internal THX processing Allows the 5. 1-channel analog input to utilize re-equalization, bass management, audio controls, crossovers, and speaker distance calibration. · · · 21 Software Version 2. 0 Release & Errata Notes v1. 1 @5. 1a STANDARD 5. 1a STANDARD 2-CHANNEL 5. 1a 2-CHANNEL MODE ADJUST · · · MODE ADJUST · · Designed for playback of 5. 1-channel analog sources. Converts the 5. 1-channel analog input into digital audio for internal processing Sends identical signals (with appropriate time delay) to the MAIN AUDIO OUTPUTS labeled SIDE L and REAR L, as well as SIDE R and REAR R. Allows the 5. 1-channel analog input to utilize bass management, audio controls, crossovers, and speaker distance calibration. When these features are not utilized, this listening mode is similar to the 5. 1a BYPASS listening mode. Designed for recording 5. 1-channel analog sources to stereo recording devices. Converts the 5. 1-channel analog input into digital audio, using a LOGIC7-encoding process to downmix it to two channels. This is recommended for recording from a DVD-A or multichannel SACD player to a CD-R or another 2-channel recording format. [. . . ] The INPUT SETUP menus shown below indicate default parameter values for each input. Continued from page 34 and on page 36 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 FILM 5. 1&&FILM (**)D FILM 5. 1a 5. 1a(%)FILM MAIN ADVANCED ZONE2 IN DIGITAL RECORD IN DIGITAL RECORD ADVANCED LD INPUT SETUP NAME LD DIGITAL IN COAX-3 ANALOG IN ANALOG-1 ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-3 COMPONENT IN 1 2-CH FILM 5. 1&&FILM (**)D FILM 5. 1a 5. 1a(%)FILM MAIN ADVANCED ZONE2 IN ANLG RECORD IN ANLG RECORD ADVANCED SAT INPUT SETUP NAME SAT DIGITAL IN OPTICAL-2 ANALOG IN ANALOG-3 ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-5 COMPONENT IN 4 2-CH TV 5. 1&&TV (**)D FILM 5. 1a 5. 1a(%)FILM MAIN ADVANCED ZONE2 IN ANLG RECORD IN ANLG RECORD ADVANCED CD INPUT SETUP NAME CD DIGITAL IN COAX-4 ANALOG IN NONE ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN COMPOSITE-1 COMPONENT IN 1 2-CH MUSIC 5. 1&&MUSIC (**)D MUSIC 5. 1a 5. 1a(%)FILM MAIN ADVANCED ZONE2 IN DIGITAL RECORD IN DIGITAL RECORD ADVANCED GAME INPUT SETUP NAME GAME DIGITAL IN OPTICAL-4 ANALOG IN ANALOG-6 ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN COMPOSITE-2 COMPONENT IN 1 2-CH FILM 5. 1&&FILM (**)D FILM 5. 1a 5. 1a(%)FILM MAIN ADVANCED ZONE2 IN DIGITAL RECORD IN DIGITAL RECORD ADVANCED TUNER INPUT SETUP NAME TUNER DIGITAL IN NONE ANALOG IN ANALOG-8 ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN NONE COMPONENT IN 1 2-CH MUSIC 5. 1&&MUSIC (**)D MUSIC 5. 1a 5. 1a(%)FILM MAIN ADVANCED ZONE2 IN ANLG RECORD IN ANLG RECORD ADVANCED DVD2 INPUT SETUP NAME DVD2 DIGITAL IN COAX-2 ANALOG IN NONE ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-2 COMPONENT IN 2 2-CH FILM (**)D 5. 1&&FILM FILM 5. 1a 5. 1a(%)FILM MAIN ADVANCED ZONE2 IN DIGITAL RECORD IN DIGITAL RECORD ADVANCED TV INPUT SETUP NAME TV DIGITAL IN OPTICAL-1 ANALOG IN ANALOG-2 ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-4 COMPONENT IN 3 2-CH TV (**)D 5. 1&&TV FILM 5. 1a 5. 1a(%)FILM MAIN ADVANCED ZONE2 IN ANLG RECORD IN ANLG RECORD ADVANCED VCR INPUT SETUP NAME VCR DIGITAL IN NONE ANALOG IN ANALOG-4 ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-6 COMPONENT IN 1 2-CH FILM (**)D 5. 1&&FILM FILM 5. 1a 5. 1a(%)FILM MAIN ADVANCED ZONE2 IN ANLG RECORD IN ANLG RECORD ADVANCED PVR INPUT SETUP NAME PVR DIGITAL IN OPTICAL-3 ANALOG IN ANALOG-5 ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-7 COMPONENT IN 1 2-CH TV (**)D 5. 1&&TV FILM 5. 1a 5. 1a(%)FILM MAIN ADVANCED ZONE2 IN DIGITAL RECORD IN DIGITAL RECORD ADVANCED TAPE INPUT SETUP NAME TAPE DIGITAL IN OPTICAL-5 ANALOG IN ANALOG-7 ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN NONE COMPONENT IN 1 2-CH MUSIC (**)D 5. 1&&MUSIC MUSIC 5. 1a 5. 1a(%)FILM MAIN ADVANCED ZONE2 IN ANLG RECORD IN ANLG RECORD ADVANCED AUX INPUT SETUP NAME AUX DIGITAL IN OPTICAL-6 ANALOG IN NONE ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN COMPOSITE-3 COMPONENT IN 1 2-CH MUSIC (**)D 5. 1&&MUSIC MUSIC 5. 1a 5. 1a(%)FILM MAIN ADVANCED ZONE2 IN DIGITAL RECORD IN DIGITAL RECORD ADVANCED 35 Software Version 2. 0 Release & Errata Notes SETUP Menu Branch (continued continued from page 35) MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS INPUT SETUP DVD1 DVD2 LD TV SAT VCR CD PVR GAME TAPE TUNER AUX 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 FILM (**)D 5. 1&&FILM FILM 5. 1a 5. 1a(%)FILM MAIN ADVANCED ZONE2 IN DIGITAL RECORD IN DIGITAL RECORD ADVANCED Lexicon Selecting an INPUT SETUP menu item accesses the corresponding menu shown below, regardless of which input is selected. The DVD1 INPUT SETUP menu is shown at the right as an example, and will continue to be shown as an example throughout this document. Whenever it appears in a figure, any other INPUT SETUP menu may be substituted. Continued from page 35 DIGITAL ANALOG AUTO DVD1 INPUT NAME EDIT INPUT NAME RESTORE DEFAULT NAME PRESS MENU V TO RESTORE INPUT NAME EDIT INPUT NAME MC-12 ^ W Y BUTTONS TO EDIT UP TO 20 CHARACTERS V BUTTON TO ADVANCE DVD1 ANALOG IN ANALOG-1 ANALOG-2 ANALOG-3 ANALOG-4 ANALOG-5 ANALOG-6 ANALOG-7 ANALOG-8 NONE DVD1 ANLG IN LVL AUTO ON MANUAL +0dB DVD1 VIDEO IN COMPOSITE-1 COMPOSITE-2 COMPOSITE-3 COMPOSITE-4 COMPOSITE-5 S-VIDEO-1 S-VIDEO-2 S-VIDEO-3 S-VIDEO-4 S-VIDEO-5 S-VIDEO-6 S-VIDEO-7 S-VIDEO-8 NONE DVD1 COMPONENT COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 2 COMPONENT 3 COMPONENT 4 DVD1 DIGITAL IN COAX-1 COAX-2 COAX-3 COAX-4 COAX-5 COAX-6 OPTICAL-1 OPTICAL-2 OPTICAL-3 OPTICAL-4 OPTICAL-5 OPTICAL-6 AES/EBU NONE AUTO GAIN dB 0 -6 -15 -30 -45 L R +0. 0dB DVD1 2-CH MODE &&FILM &&TV &&MUSIC &&MUSIC SURR (**)PLII + (**)PLII MOVIE (**)PLII MUSIC (**)PRO LOGIC NIGHTCLUB CONCERT HALL CHURCH CATHEDRAL 2-CH SURROUND 2-CHANNEL MONO LOGIC MONO SURROUND MONO USE LAST DVD1(***)D MODE 5. 1&&FILM 5. 1&&TV 5. 1&&MUSIC 5. 1$$&&SurEX (**)DIGITAL EX 5. 1 2-CHANNEL 5. 1 MONO LOGIC 5. 1 MONO SURR 5. 1 MONO USE LAST DVD1$&$&$&MODE $&$&$&$&FILM $&$&$&$&MUSIC -18 to +12dB DVD1 RECORD ADV ANLG IN LVL +0dB DIGITAL BYPASS OFF DIG OUT RATE 44. 1kHz RECORD ENABLED ENABLED BLOCKED INPUT 96kHz 88. 2kHz 48kHz 41. 1kHz ON OFF $&$&$&2-CHAN USE LAST DVD1 5. 1a MODE 5. 1a(%)FILM 5. 1a(%)MUSIC 5. 1a%@%SurEX 5. 1a STANDARD 5. 1a 2-CHANNEL USE LAST OFF OFF OFF X X ON OFF -18 to +12dB OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF DVD1 MAIN ADV INPUT SELECT DIGITAL ANALOG BYPASS OFF S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON COMPONENT OSD OFF AUTO OFF DIGITAL ANALOG AUTO MAIN and RECORD ADV menu default parameter values differ from input to input. 36 MC-12 MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP SETUP INPUTS SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP THX SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION R 40Hz C 60Hz M SUB 40Hz 40Hz L SL 60Hz RL 60Hz SR 60Hz RR 60Hz Software Version 2. 0 Release & Errata Notes Continued from page 34 THX SPEAKER SETUP !CAUTION!PRESSING THE RIGHT V BUTTON WILL AUTOMATICALLY CHANGE THE OUTPUTS TO A THX SPEAKER CONFIGURATION THX SETUP FRONT L/R CENTER SIDE L/R REAR L/R SUB L/R SUB XOVER LFE THX 80Hz THX 80Hz THX 80Hz THX 80Hz MONO THX 80Hz OFF THX REAR SPEAKERS THX 80Hz NONE CUSTOM SETUP FRONT L/R CENTER SIDE L/R REAR L/R SUB L/R SUB XOVER LFE 40Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz MONO 40Hz OFF SPEAKER DISTANCES FRONT LEFT 0. 0 ft CENTER 0. 0 ft FRONT RIGHT 0. 0 ft SIDE RIGHT 0. 0 ft REAR RIGHT 0. 0 ft REAR LEFT 0. 0 ft SIDE LEFT 0. 0 ft SUB (MONO) 0. 0 ft SUB RIGHT N/A LFE N/A UNITS FEET METERS FEET 0. 0 to 30. 0 ft / 0. 0 to 12. 0 m LEVELS CALIBRATION INTERNAL NOISE TEST EXTERNAL NOISE TEST BASS PEAK LIMITERS INTERNAL NOISE !CAUTION! 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