Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] MC-4
Digital Controller
Audio Inputs and Outputs
Analog Audio Inputs Digital Audio Inputs 8 stereo (RCA) or 5 stereo and one 5. 1-channel or 2 stereo and two 5. 1-channel connectors · 4 S/PDIF coaxial (RCA) and 4 S/PDIF optical (TosLink) connectors · Coaxial and optical input connectors conform to IEC-958, S/PDIF standards · Accepts 44. 1, 48, 88. 2 and 96kHz sample rates · Accepts 16-24 bits PCM audio, Dolby Digital, DTS and DTS-ES discrete data formats 8 unbalanced (RCA) connectors for Front L/R, Center, Subwoofer, Side L/R, and Rear L/R Impedance Input Return Loss Differential Gain Differential Phase Bandwidth K Factor Gain Signal/Noise Ratio Frequency Response 75 >40dB <0. 5% <0. 5° >25MHz <0. 3% ±0. 15dB >65dB 10Hz to 10MHz + 0. 1/-0. 3dB
Audio Outputs
Component Video Performance
Compatibility 3-channel (Y, Pr, Pb), format-independent Passive 75 >150MHz <3dB Switching
Audio Performance
Analog-to-Digital Conversion Digital-to-Analog Conversion Frequency Response THD + Noise Dynamic Range Signal-to-Noise Ratio Input Sensitivity Input Impedance Output Level 24-bit, 96kHz, dual-bit S architecture 24-bit, 44. 1 to 192kHz, multi-bit S architecture 10Hz to 20kHz, +0. 05dB/-0. 1dB, -0. 5dB at 40 kHz, reference 1kHz Below 0. 008% at 1kHz, maximum output level 108dB minimum, 22kHz bandwidth 108dB minimum, 22kHz bandwidth 200mVrms (2Vrms for maximum output level) at 0dB input gain 100k in parallel with 150pF 150mVrms typical, 6Vrms maximum Maximum value with full-scale input signal and volume at +12dB 100 in parallel with 150pF
Impedance Bandwidth Insertion Loss
Other
Trigger Outputs 1 power on/off and 1 programmable connector on detachable screw terminals (+12 VDC, 0. 5 amps each) 2 9-pin D-sub connectors 90-250 VAC, 50-60Hz, 60W (universal line input), detachable power cord
RS-232 Serial Input/Output Power Requirements Dimensions Height (with feet) Width Depth Weight Rack Mounting
Output Impedance
3. 81" (97mm) 17. 3" (440mm) 14. 85" (377mm) 17lbs (7. 6kg) Optional brackets are available for installing in a standard 19" equipment rack (2 rack units required for MC-4).
Video Inputs and Output Connectors
Video Inputs Video Outputs 5 composite (RCA), 5 S-video, and 3 component video (RCA) 1 composite (RCA), 1 S-video, and 1 component (RCA)
Environment Operating Temp: Storage Temp: Relative Humidity: Remote Control Batteries: 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -30° to 75°C (-22° to 167°F) 95% maximum without condensation Hand-held, backlit infrared remote control unit Two AA
Composite & S-video Performance
Compatibility Switching Output Level NTSC, PAL, and SECAM Active 1. 0V peak-to-peak
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MC-4
Digital Controller
· 8 channels, 8 configurable inputs · Up to two 5. 1-channel analog audio inputs · Analog bypass available for stereo and 5. 1-channel analog audio inputs · S/PDIF coaxial and S/PDIF optical digital audio inputs · Automatic switching between analog and digital audio inputs · 24-bit/192kHz D/A converters · Stereo side and rear outputs and a dedicated subwoofer output · 2 broadcast-quality video switchers · 3 component video inputs with full HD-TV compatibility · 5 S-video and 5 composite video inputs · 4 32-bit, floating-point DSP engines · Separate DSP engine to decode Dolby Digital and DTS signals · LOGIC7TM decoding · Dolby Digital Surround EX and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding · DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, and DTS-ES (matrix and discrete) decoding · THX Ultra2 and THX Surround EX decoding · 2 trigger outputs · Rear panel IR input · RS-232 control · Rack-mount option
high channel separation, while secondary sounds like the ambient noise of a concert hall or the great outdoors are reproduced with amazing spaciousness. With LOGIC7, the listener experiences an unmatched sense of involvement.
Conclusion
Designed with a careful balance of performance and function, the MC-4 is sure to impress with its stellar performance, simple user interface, and set-up flexibility. Combined with an RT10 disc player and an LX series power amplifier, the MC-4 serves as the core of a high performance, high value home theater system.
Connected
Based on the reference MC-12, the MC-4 Digital Controller is perfectly suited for less complex multi-channel systems in which sound quality, picture quality, ease-of-use and reliability are still of paramount importance. As a result, the MC-12 and MC-4 share the same tremendous processing power and sonic soul. Rounding out its impressive list of playback technologies: Dolby Digital EX, Pro-Logic II, dts-ES, dts Neo6, and LOGIC7. With formats such as DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD, and High-Definition TV, the demand for input connectors has grown. The MC-4 provides compatibility with these formats, offering 3 component video inputs and 8 configurable analog inputs. The analog inputs can be configured as 8 stereo inputs, 5 stereo inputs plus one 5. 1-channel input, or 2 stereo inputs plus two 5. 1-channel inputs for separate DVD-A and SACD sources.
Value
Equipped with 8 configurable inputs, and 8 channels of output, the MC-4 is ideal for all but the most elaborate systems. [. . . ] Both new users and those that are familiar with Lexicon digital controllers will instantly feel at home with the MC-4 and will be fine-tuning it in minutes.
Powerful
At the heart of the MC-4 are four Analog Devices SHARC digital signal processing engines, one Cirrus Logic DSP engine, and eight 24-bit/192kHz digital-to-analog converters - an [. . . ]