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MC-12

Digital Controller

User Guide

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1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or another apparatus (including amplifiers) that produces heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when

• Do not install the unit in an unventilated rack, or directly above heat-producing equipment such as power amplifiers. Observe the maximum ambient operating temperature listed in the product specification.

• Never attach audio power amplifier outputs directly to any of the unit’s connectors.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

moving the cart/appartus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when a power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

• Refer to the manufacturer’s operating instructions for power requirements. Be advised that different operating voltages may require the use of different line cord and/or attachment plug.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

WARNING

This triangle, which appears on your component,

alerts you to the presence of uninsulated,

dangerous voltage inside the enclosure -

voltage that may be sufficient to

constitute a risk of shock.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This triangle, which appears on your component,

alerts you to important operating and

maintenance instructions in this

accompanying literature.

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Manufactured under license from THX Ltd. U.S. patent numbers 5,043,970; 5,189,703; and/or 5,222,059. European patent number 0323830. Other U.S. and foreign patents pending. Ultra2 and THX are trademarks or registered trademarks of THX Ltd. Surround EX is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Used under authorization.

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Represents a menu path. The menu items in gray boxes must be selected with the  arrow button to access the menu or menu item in the black box. For instance,

the SETUP, INPUTS, and DVD1 menu items must be selected to open the DVD1 INPUT SETUP menu.

The DVD1 input is used here as an example, and will continue to be used as an example throughout this document.Whenever it appears as a step in a menu path, any other input may be substituted. Likewise, whenever the DVD1 INPUT SETUP menu appears, any other INPUT SETUP menu may be substituted.

DVD1 INPUT SETUPDVD1INPUTSSETUP

DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS

This document contains general safety, installation, and operation instructions for the MC-12 and MC-12 Balanced Digital Controllers. It is important to read this user guide before attempting to use this product. Pay particular attention to safety instructions.

The following symbols are used in this document:

Appears on the component to indicate the presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage inside the enclosure – voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.

Appears on the component to indicate important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature.

Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or death.

Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage or destruction to part or all of the product.

Note: Calls attention to information that is essential to highlight.

CAUTION

WARNING

• This document uses the term MC-12 to refer to both the MC-12 and MC-12 Balanced Digital Controllers unless otherwise specified.

• This document uses the term dts(-ES) to indicate that dts-ES encoding may or may not be present in the input source.

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Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Instrucciones de seguridad importantes . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

Instructions importantes relatives à la sécurité . . . . . . . . vi

Importanti norme di sicurezza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Instruções importantes de segurança . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Vigtig information om sikkerhed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Tärkeitä turvallisuusohjeita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Viktig informasjon om sikkerhet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Viktiga säkerhetsföreskrifter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Auspacken und Überprüfung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Desembalaje e inspección. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Contenu de l’emballage et inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Disimballaggio ed ispezione . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Retirando a embalagem e inspecionando . . . . . . . . . . . x

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Section 1: Getting Started

About the MC-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Highlights • Product Registration

Installation Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Do • Do Not

Remote Control Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Section 2: Basic Operation

Front Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Rear Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Remote Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Operation Considerations • MAIN MENU • Menu Navigation • Menu Item Selection • Command Bank Activation • Command Matrix

Understanding the Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Two-Line Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Status Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

2CH STATUS • D STATUS • & STATUS • 5.1 ANALOG STATUS •

5.1a BYPASS STATUS • 2CH BYPASS STATUS • DIGITAL STATUS • Status Menu Parameter Descriptions

. . . Section 3: SETUP continues on page iv

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Section 3: SETUP

SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

INPUT SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Changing Input Names • Assigning Audio & Video Input Connectors • Selecting Preferred Listening Modes • Configuring Advanced Input Settings

SPEAKER SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

Setting Crossover Points • Calibrating Speaker Distances & Output Levels • Automatic Calibration • Manual Calibration • Setting Bass Peak Limiters

REAR PANEL CONFIG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58

DISPLAY SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59

On-Screen Display • Front Panel Display

VOLUME CONTROL SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64

TRIGGER SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-65

LOCK OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66

Section 4: AUDIO CONTROLS

AUDIO CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Section 5: MODE ADJUST

MODE ADJUST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Listening Mode Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Preferred Listening Mode Selection Parameters • Mode Buttons • Mode Family Selection Buttons

Section 5: MODE ADJUST (continued)

Listening Mode Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

FILM • TV • MUSIC • MUSIC SURR • PLII + • PLII

MOVIE • PLII MUSIC • PRO LOGIC • FILM & MUSIC • NIGHTCLUB • CONCERT HALL • CHURCH • CATHEDRAL • PANORAMA • 2-CH SURROUND • 2-CHANNEL • MONO LOGIC • MONO

SURROUND • MONO • 5.1 FILM • 5.1 TV • 5.1 MUSIC • 5.1 ULTRA2, 5.1 SurEX, & 5.1 • 5.1 MUSIC • DIGITAL EX &

DIGITAL • 5.1 2-CHANNEL • 5.1 MONO LOGIC • 5.1 MONO SURR •

5.1 MONO • Decoding • & FILM • & MUSIC • ULTRA2 & • MUSIC • & • & 2-CHAN • 5.1a FILM • 5.1a MUSIC

• 5.1a ULTRA2, 5.1a SurEX, & 5.1a • 5.1a MUSIC •

5.1a STANDARD • 5.1a 2-CHANNEL • 5.1a BYPASS • 2CH BYPASS •

OUTPUT LEVELS • CUSTOM

Listening Mode Menu Parameter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34

Section 6: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Restoring Factory-Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Appendix

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Declaration of Conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

Menu Trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

Installation Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-19

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DEUTSCH

WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE

• Bewahren Sie diese Anleitungen zur späteren Benutzung auf.

• Befolgen Sie alle Anleitungen und alle Warnhinweise auf dem Gerät

• Betreiben Sie das Gerät immer mit der korrekten Netzspannung. Angaben über den Strombedarf entnehmen Sie bitte den Betriebsanweisungen des Herstellers. Bei unterschiedlichen Betriebsspannungen kann die Verwendung anderer Netzkabel und/oder Anschlußstecker erforderlich werden.

• Bauen Sie das Gerät nie in ein unbelüftetes Rack oder direkt über Wärme erzeugenden Geräten wie Verstärkern ein. Beachten Sie die in der Produktspezifikation aufgeführte maximale Umgebungstemperatur für den Betrieb.

• Schlitze und Öffnungen in der Box dienen der Belüftung, damit das Gerät zuverlässig läuft und sich nicht überhitzt. Diese Öffnungen dürfen nicht abgedeckt oder blockiert werden. Auch dürfen keine Gegenstände in sie hineingesteckt werden. Verschütten Sie niemals Flüssigkeiten, gleich welcher Art, auf das Gerät.

• Schließen Sie niemals Stromausgänge des Audioverstärkers direkt an das Gerät an.

• Zur Vermeidung von elektrischen Schlägen oder Brandgefahr darf das Gerät weder Regen noch Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt oder an Orten betrieben werden, wo es mit Wasser in Berührung kommen kann.

• Versuchen Sie nie, das Gerät zu betreiben, wenn es fallen gelassen, beschädigt oder Flüssigkeiten ausgesetzt wurde oder wenn ein deutlicher Leistungsunterschied zu verzeichnen ist, der darauf hinweist, dass es gewartet werden muss.

• Dieser Apparat sollte nur von qualifizierten Fachleuten geöffnet werden. Das Abnehmen von Abdeckungen setzt Sie gefährlichen Spannungen aus.

Dieses Dreieck, welches auf Ihrem Bauteil angebracht ist, warnt Sie vor dem Vorhandensein nicht isolierter gef hrlicher Spannung im Gerät. Diese Spannung kann so hoch sein, dass das Risiko eines Stromschlags besteht.

Dieses Dreieck, welches auf Ihrem Bauteil angebracht ist, macht Sie auf wichtige Betriebs- und Wartungshinweise in diesen Hinweisen aufmerksam.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Save these instructions for later use.

• Follow all instructions and warnings marked on the unit.

• Always use with the correct line voltage. Refer to the manufacturer’s operating instructions for power requirements. Be advised that different operating voltages may require the use of a different line cord and/or attachment plug.

• Do not install the unit in an unventilated rack, or directly above heat producing equipment such as power amplifiers. Observe the maximum ambient operating temperature listed in the product specification.

• Slots and openings on the case are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation and prevent it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. Never push objects of any kind through any of the ventilation slots. Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit.

• Never attach audio power amplifier outputs directly to any of the unit’s connectors.

• To prevent shock or fire hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture, or operate it where it will be exposed to water.

• Do not attempt to operate the unit if it has been dropped, damaged, exposed to liquids, or if it exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating the need for service.

• This unit should only be opened by qualified service personnel. Removing covers will expose you to hazardous voltages.

This triangle, which appears on your component, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage inside the enclosure…voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.

This triangle, which appears on your component, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in this accompanying literature.

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ESPAÑOL

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES

• Guarde estas instrucciones para futuras referencias.

• Siga todas las instrucciones y tenga en cuenta las advertencias que aparecen en la unidad y en las instrucciones de funcionamiento.

• Utilice siempre la tensión de línea correcta. Consulte las instrucciones del fabricante, donde se especifican los requisitos de alimentación. Tenga en cuenta que unas tensiones operativas diferentes pueden precisar de la utilización de diferentes cables de alimentación y/o enchufes.

• No instale la unidad en un rack sin ventilación, o directamente sobre equipos que generen calor, como amplificadores de potencia. Tenga en cuenta la temperatura operativa ambiental máxima que se detalla en las especificaciones del producto.

• Las ranuras y aberturas del equipo son para su ventilación - para garantizar un funcionamiento fiable y evitar que la unidad se sobrecaliente, no bloquee, cubra o inserte objetos en las aberturas. No derrame nunca líquidos de ningún tipo sobre la unidad.

• Nunca conecte directamente salidas de amplificadores de potencia de audio a ninguno de los conectores de la unidad.

• Para evitar descargas eléctricas o incendios, no exponga la unidad a la humedad o la lluvia, ni la utilice donde pueda estar expuesta al agua.

• No intente utilizar la unidad si ésta ha caído, se ha dañado, ha estado expuesta a líquidos, o si muestra un cambio importante en sus prestaciones, lo cual indicaría la necesidad de una reparación.

• Das Esta unidad deberá ser abierta únicamente por personal calificado. Si usted quita las coberturas se expondrá a voltajes peligrosos.

Este tri ngulo, que aparece en su componente, alerta de la presencia de una tensi n peligrosa no aislada en el interior del equipo - una tensi n que puede ser suficiente como para constituir un riesgo de descarga el ctrica.

Este tri ngjlo, que aparece en su equipo, le alerta de instrucciones operativas y de mantenimiento importantes en los documentos que acompa an el producto.

FRANÇAIS

INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES RELATIVES

À LA SÉCURITÉ

• Conservez ces instructions pour pouvoir vous y référer ultérieurement.

• Suivez toutes ces instructions et tenez compte de tous les avertissements indiqués sur l’appareil et dans la documentation fournie avec l’appareil.

• Utilisez toujours la tension secteur correcte. Consultez les instructions du fabricant précisant les caractéristiques d’alimentation à respecter. Attention, le type de cordon secteur et/ou de prise secteur peut varier selon des tensions en vigueur dans l’installation.

• N’installez pas l’appareil dans un Rack mal ventilé ou directement au-dessus d’un appareil dégageant de la chaleur comme un amplificateur de puissance. Respectez la température maximale de fonctionnement précisée dans les caractéristiques techniques.

• Les ouvertures dans le boîtier assurent la bonne ventilation de l’appareil, évitent toute surchauffe et assurent le bon fonctionnement du système. Veillez à ne pas obstruer, couvrir ou insérer d’objets dans ces ouvertures. Veillez à ne pas renverser de liquide sur l’appareil.

• Ne reliez jamais directement les sorties audio des amplificateurs de puissance aux connecteurs de l’appareil.

• Afin d’éviter tout risque d’électrocution ou d’incendie, n’exposez pas l’appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité ; ne l’utilisez pas dans des endroits exposés aux projections de liquides.

• N’essayez pas d’utiliser l’appareil si celui-ci est tombé, a été endommagé, exposé à des projections de liquides ou si vous constatez des dysfonctionnements nécessitant l’intervention d’un technicien spécialisé.

• Cet appareil ne doit être ouvert que par un personnel de service qualifié. En enlevant les couvercles vous vous exposez à des tensions électriques dangereuses.

Le symbole de l’ clair fl ch dans un triangle quilat ral sert alerter l’utilisateur sur la pr sence l’int rieur de l’appareil de tensions non isol es susceptibles de constituer un risque d’ lectrocution.

Le point d’exclamation dans un triangle quilat ral sert alerter l’utilisateur sur la pr sence de nombreuses instructions de maintenance dans le manuel fourni avec l’appareil.

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ITALIANO

IMPORTANTI NORME DI SICUREZZA

• Conservare le presenti norme per l’utilizzo futuro.

• Seguire sempre tutte le istruzioni e gli avvertimenti segnati sull’unità e nelle istruzioni operative.

• Utilizzare sempre la corretta tensione di alimentazione. Fare riferimento al manuale del costruttore per le caratteristiche di alimentazione. Tensioni di rete diverse necessitano anche di un diverso cavo con spine differenti.

• Non installare l’unità in un rack poco ventilato, o direttamente sopra apparecchiature che producono calore, come amplificatori di potenza. Controllare la massima temperatura ambientale di esercizio sulle specifiche tecniche del prodotto.

• Fori ed aperture nei pannelli sono necessari per garantire un corretta ventilazione e prevenire surriscaldamenti. Queste aperture non devono essere coperte o ostruite. Non inserire oggetti di alcun tipo nei fori di ventilazione. Evitare il contatto con liquidi di qualsiasi genere.

• Evitare di collegare le uscite di un amplificatore di potenza direttamente a qualsiasi connettore dell’unità.

• Per evitare il rischio di scosse elettriche non esporre il prodotto a pioggia o umidità. Evitare l’uso dove possa essere esposto all’acqua.

• Non tentare di utilizzare il prodotto se è caduto, se è stato a contatto con liquidi, o mostra chiari segni di danneggiamento o cambio di prestazioni che indicano la necessità di assistenza tecnica.

• Ogni intervento sull’unità va eseguito esclusivamente da personale qualificato. La rimozione della copertura comporta l’esposizione al pericolo di folgorazione.

Il presente triangolo impresso sul componente avverte la presenza di tensioni pericolose non isolate all interno della copertura – tali tensioni rappresentano un pericolo di folgorazione.

Il presente triangolo impresso sul componente avverte l utente della presenza nella documentazione allegata di importanti istruzioni relative al funzionamento ed alla manutenzione.

PORTUGUESE

INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA

• Guarde essas instruções para uso posterior.

• Siga todas as instruções e fique atento aos avisos marcados na unidade e nas instruções de operação.

• Sempre use com a voltagem correta. Veja no manual de instruções do fabricante qual a alimentação necessária. Lembre-se que voltagens de operação diferentes podem precisar de um cabo ou plug diferentes.

• Não instale a unidade em um suporte sem ventilação ou diretamente acima de equipamentos que produzam calor, como transformadores. Observe a temperatura ambiente máxima de operação indicada na especificação do produto.

• O revestimento da unidade é provido de fendas e aberturas para ventilação – para assegurar uma operação confiável e evitar que a unidade se superaqueça.Não bloqueie, cubra ou insira objetos nas aberturas. Nunca derrube líquido de qualquer espécie na unidade.

• Nunca ligue saídas de amplificadores de áudio diretamente a qualquer dos conectores da unidade.

• Para evitar danos de choque ou fogo, não exponha a unidade à chuva ou umidade, ou opere-a onde haja exposição à água.

• Não tente operar a unidade se ela for derrubada, danificada, exposta à líquidos ou apresente uma mudança de performance notável, indicando a necessidade de manutenção.

• Esta unidade só deveria ser aberta através de pessoal de serviço qualificado. Removendo coberturas o exporão a voltagens perigosas.

Esse triângulo que aparece no seu console, alerta para a presença de voltagem perigosa e não isolada no recinto – voltagem que pode ser suficiente para constituir um risco de choque.

Esse triângulo ques aparece no seu console alerta para instruções importantes de operação e manutenção neste manual.

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DANSK

VIGTIG INFORMATION OM SIKKERHED

• Gem denne vejledning til senere brug.

• Følg alle anvisninger og advarsler på apparatet.

• Apparatet skal altid tilsluttes den korrekte spænding. Der henvises til brugsanvisningen, der indeholder specifikationer for strømforsyning. Der gøres opmærksom på, at ved varierende driftsspændinger kan det blive nødvendigt at bruge andre lednings- og/eller stiktyper.

• Apparatet må ikke monteres i et kabinet uden ventilation eller lige over andet udstyr, der udvikler varme, f.eks. forstærkere. Den maksimale omgivelsestemperatur ved drift, der står opført i specifikationerne, skal overholdes.

• Der er ventilationsåbninger i kabinettet. For at sikre apparatets drift og hindre over phedning må disse åbninger ikke blokeres eller tildækkes. Stik aldrig noget ind igennem ventilationsåbningerne, og pas på aldrig at spilde nogen form for væske på apparatet.

• Udgangsstik fra audioforstærkere må aldrig sættes direkte i apparatet.

• Apparatet må ikke udsættes for regn eller fugt og må ikke bruges i nærheden af vand for at undgå risiko for elektrisk stød og brand.

• Apparatet må aldrig bruges, hvis det er blevet stødt, beskadiget eller vådt, eller hvis ændringer i ydelsen tyder på, at det trænger til eftersyn.

• Dette apparat må kun åbnes af fagfolk. Hvis dækslet tages af, udsættes man for livsfarlig højspænding.

Denne mærkat på komponenten advarer om uisoleret, farlig spænding i apparatet høj nok til at give elektrisk stød.

Denne mærkat på komponenten advarer om vigtig driftsog vedligeholdsinformation i den tilhørende litteratur.

SUOMI

TÄRKEITÄ TURVALLISUUSOHJEITA

• Säilytä nämä ohjeet tulevaa käyttöä varten.

• Seuraa kaikkia yksikköön merkittyjä ohjeita ja varoituksia.

• Käytä aina oikeaa verkkojännitettä. Tehovaatimukset selviävät valmistajan käyttöohjeista. Huomaa, että eri käyttöjännitteet saattavat vaatia toisenlaisen verkkojohdon ja/tai

-pistokkeen käytön.

• Älä asenna yksikköä telineeseen jossa ei ole tuuletusta, tai välittömästi lämpöä tuottavien laitteiden, esim. tehovahvistimien, yläpuolelle.Ympäristön lämpötila käytössä ei saa ylittää tuotespesifikaation maksimilämpötilaa.

• Kotelo on varustettu tuuletusreiillä ja -aukoilla. Luotettavan toiminnan varmistamiseksi ja ylilämpenemisen välttämiseksi näitä aukkoja ei saa sulkea tai peittää. Mitään esineitä ei saa työntää tuuletusaukkoihin. Mitään nesteitä ei saa kaataa yksikköön.

• Älä kytke audiotehovahvistimen lähtöjä suoraan mihinkään yksikön liittimeen.

• Sähköiskun ja palovaaran välttämiseksi yksikkö ei saa olla sateessa tai kosteassa, eikä sitä saa käyttää märässä ympäristössä.

• Älä käytä yksikköä jos se on pudonnut, vaurioitunut, kostunut, tai jos sen suorituskyky on huomattavasti muuttunut, mikä vaatii huoltoa.

• Yksikön saa avata vain laitteeseen perehtynyt huoltohenkilö. Kansien poisto altistaa sinut vaarallisille jännitteille.

Tämä kolmio, joka esiintyy komponentissasi, varoittaa sinua eristämättömän vaarallisen jännitteen esiintymisestä yksikön sisällä. Tämä jännite saattaa olla riittävän korkea aiheuttamaan sähköiskuvaaran.

Tämä kolmio, joka esiintyy komponentissasi, kertoo sinulle, että tässä tuotedokumentoinnissa esiintyy tärkeitä käyttö- ja ylläpito-ohjeita.

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NORSK

VIKTIG INFORMASJON OM SIKKERHET

• Ta vare på denne veiledningen for senere bruk.

• Følg alle anvisningene og advarslene som er angitt på apparatet.

• Apparatet skal alltid anvendes med korrekt spenning. Produktbeskrivelsen inneholder spesifikasjoner for strømkrav. Vær oppmerksom på at det ved ulike driftsspenninger kan være nødvendig å bruke en annen ledning- og/eller støpseltype.

• Apparatet skal ikke monteres i skap uten ventilasjon, eller direkte over varmeproduserende utstyr, som for eksempel kraftforsterkere. Den maksimale romtemperaturen som står oppgitt i produktbeskrivelsen, skal overholdes.

• Apparatet er utstyrt med ventilasjonsåpninger. For at apparatet skal være pålitelig i bruk og ikke veropphetes, må disse åpningene ikke blokkeres eller tildekkes. Stikk aldri noe inn i ventilasjonsåpningene, og pass på at det aldri søles noen form for væske på apparatet.

• Utgangsplugger fra audioforsterkere skal aldri koples direkte til apparatet.

• Unngå brannfare og elektrisk støt ved å sørge for at apparatet ikke utsettes for regn eller fuktighet og ikke anvendes i nærheten av vann.

• Apparatet skal ikke brukes hvis det har blitt utsatt for støt, er skadet eller blitt vått, eller hvis endringer i ytelsen tyder på at det trenger service.

• Dette apparatet skal kun åpnes av fagfolk. Hvis dekselet fjernes, utsettes man for livsfarlig høyspenning.

Komponenten er merket med denne trekanten, som er en advarsel om at det finnes uisolert, farlig spenning inne i kabinettet - høy nok til å utgjøre en fare for elektrisk støt.

Komponenten er merket med denne trekanten, som betyr at den tilhørende litteraturen inneholder viktige opplysninger om drift og ved.

SVENSKA

VIKTIGA SÄKERHETSFÖRESKRIFTER

• Spara dessa föreskrifter för framtida bruk.

• Följ alla anvisningar och varningar som anges på enheten.

• Använd alltid rätt nätspänning. Se tillverkarens bruksanvisningar för information om effektkrav. Märkväl, att andra matningsspänningar eventuellt kräver att en annan typs nätsladd och/eller kontakt används.

• Installera inte enheten i ett oventilerat stativ, eller direkt ovanför utrustningar som avger värme, t ex effektförstärkare. Se till att omgivningens temperatur vid drift inte överskrider det angivna värdet i produktspecifikationen.

• Behållaren är försedd med hål och öppningar för ventilering. För att garantera tillförlitlig funktion och förhindra överhettning får dessa öppningar inte blockeras eller täckas. Inga föremål får skuffas in genom ventilationshålen. Inga vätskor får spillas på enheten.

• Anslut aldrig audioeffektförstärkarutgångar direkt till någon av enhetens kontakter.

• För att undvika elstöt eller brandfara får enheten inte utsättas för regn eller fukt, eller användas på ställen där den blir våt.

• Använd inte enheten om den har fallit i golvet, skadats, blivit våt, eller om dess prestanda förändrats märkbart, vilket kräver service.

• Enheten får öppnas endast av behörig servicepersonal. Farliga spänningar blir tillgängliga när locken tas bort.

Denna triangel, som visas på din komponent, varnar dig om en oisolerad farlig spänning inne i enheten. Denna spänning är eventuellt så hög att fara för elstöt föreligger.

Denna triangel, som visas på din komponent, anger att viktiga bruksanvisningar och serviceanvisningar ingår i dokumentationen i fråga.

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Unpacking and Inspection

After unpacking the unit, save all packing materials in case the unit ever needs to be shipped. Thoroughly inspect the modules and packing materials for signs of damage. Report any damage to the carrier at once; report equipment malfunction to the dealer.

Auspacken und Überprüfung

Bewahren Sie nach dem Auspacken des Geräts das Verpackungsmaterial für den Fall auf, dass Sie das Gerät wieder versenden müssen. Überprüfen Sie die Module und die Verpackung sorgfältig auf Anzeichen von Beschädigung. Etwaige Schäden sind dem Transporteur unverzüglich anzuzeigen; Funktionsstörungen sind dem zuständigen Händler zu melden.

Desembalaje e inspección

Después de desembalar la unidad, guarde todos los materiales de embalaje por si alguna vez transportar la unidad. Inspeccione con atención los módulos y los materiales de embalaje para comprobar que no muestren desperfectos. Informe inmediatamente de cualquier desperfecto al transportista; informe de cualquier problema de funcionamiento del equipo a su distribuidor.

Contenu de l’emballage et inspection

Après avoir ouvert l’emballage, conservez-le pour tout retour. Inspectez avec soin les modules et les matériaux d’emballage pour tout signe de dommage. Veuillez rapporter immédiatement les dommages auprès du transporteur. Les dysfonctionnements du matériel doivent être signalés à votre revendeur.

Disimballaggio ed ispezione

Dopo aver disimballato l’unità, salvi tutto il materiale d’imballaggio, in caso Lei abbia bisogno di spedire l’unità. Ispezioni attentamente i moduli ed il materiale d’imballaggio per vedere se riportano segni di danno. Riporti subito ogni segno di danno al corriere; riferisca il malfunzionamento dell’attrezzatura al suo rivenditore.

Retirando a embalagem e Inspecionando

Depois de desembalar a unidade, guarde a embalagem caso precise enviar a unidade para manutenção. Inspecione cuidadosamente o módulo e a embalagem procurando sinais de dano. Avise à loja qualquer tipo de dano ou mal funcionamento do equipamento.

DEESFR

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Getting Started

About the MC-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Highlights • Product Registration

Installation Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Do • Do Not

Remote Control Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

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ABOUT THE MC-12

Thank you for purchasing the MC-12 Digital Controller, a referencequality, 12-channel audio and video control center with independent zone monitoring to provide control of input source selection in three zones at the same time. As flexible as it is powerful, the MC-12 includes 12 configurable inputs, each of which can be assigned to its 13 digital audio, 8 analog audio, 5 composite video, 8 S-video, or 4 component video input connectors. The analog audio input connectors can be configured for stereo or 5.1-channel sources.

Beyond the standard 5.1-channel audio output connectors, the rear panel includes stereo rear and stereo subwoofer connectors, as well as stereo auxiliary connectors to provide even more audio channels. All Main Zone audio output connectors include 24-bit/ 96kHz D/A converters operating in dual differential mode. In addition, the MC-12 Balanced includes balanced audio output connectors for all Main Zone and Zone 2 channels.

Inside and out, the MC-12 is designed to remain viable in a future of emerging technologies. Two RS-232 connectors are provided for serial control, one to perform flash-memory software upgrades and configuration tool downloads and another to support future expansion. A removable access panel is provided to accommodate new connectors. Inside, two expansion slots are available for future hardware upgrades, making it possible to more than quadruple the MC-12’s tremendous processing power.

More than just an audio and video control center, the MC-12 features the latest version of Lexicon’s critically acclaimed LOGIC7 decoding, which derives 7.1-channel output from stereo, 5.1-, and

6.1-channel sources. Unlike other decoders, LOGIC7 is compatible with all input sources and requires no special encoding. Because the improvement it provides is clearly audible, LOGIC7 decoding is widely regarded as the finest available.

In addition to LOGIC7, the MC-12 is also equipped with Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic, dts 96/24, dts NEO:6, dts-ES, THX Ultra2, and THX Surround EX decoding. THX Ultra2 Certification guarantees that the MC-12 meets the highest THX performance specifications.

With four 32-bit floating-point SHARC™ digital signal processing (DSP) engines, the MC-12 offers unparalleled processing power . These DSP engines perform custom Lexicon processing such as LOGIC7 decoding, bass enhancement, dialog enhancement, auto azimuth, 5-speaker enhancement, bass management, highprecision digital crossovers, and tone controls. This processing is available at sample rates up to 96kHz, with 24-bit resolution to retain top performance from all input sources and listening modes. A fifth DSP engine is dedicated to decoding multi-channel compressed audio sources.

High-precision 24-bit/96kHz A/D converters can be used to convert stereo analog audio input signals to digital signals, allowing the MC-12 to provide the benefits of precise digital signal processing without sacrificing signal integrity. Alternatively, stereo analog signals can bypass A/D conversion and internal processing to remain in the analog domain straight to the output connectors.

Digital audio input signals are processed through a two-stage phase lock loop for extremely low intrinsic jitter and high rejection. Lexicon’s proprietary auto azimuth technology corrects timing and level imbalances in stereo sources, ensuring exceptionally accurate playback of surround-encoded sources. A digital audio passthrough option is available for recording digital signals with a CD recorder or a similar component.

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Complementing its pristine audio performance, the MC-12 includes two broadcast-quality video switchers. An ultra-wide bandwidth component video switcher accepts analog component or RGB video signals, while a composite and S-video switcher accepts high-quality NTSC, PAL, or SECAM video signals. The component video switcher can pass High-Definition TV (HDTV) and Standard-Definition TV signals. Both switchers are designed to pass video signals without alteration or degradation.

An unparalleled processor, the MC-12 represents a solid investment with awesome power, limitless possibilities, and leading-edge technological sophistication. Even the most demanding enthusiasts will be impressed with its exceptional performance. Add to this extensive expansion capabilities, and the MC-12 is a must-have addition for any high-quality home theater.

HIGHLIGHTS

• 12 channels

• 12 configurable inputs

• 3 independent zones

• 13 digital audio input connectors, including 6 S/PDIF coaxial, 6 S/PDIF optical, and 1 AES/EBU

• 5.1-channel analog audio input connector

• Analog bypass option for stereo and

5.1-channel analog audio input connectors

• Auto switching between digital and analog audio input connectors

• 24-bit/192kHz D/A converters for all Main Zone audio channels

• Stereo subwoofer and LFE output connectors

• Automatic and manual calibration of speaker distances and output levels

• 4 component video input connectors with full HDTV compatibility

• BNC component video input and output connectors

• 8 S-video input connectors

• 5 composite video input connectors

• Broadcast-quality video switching

• Four 32-bit DSP engines

• Separate DSP engine for decoding compressed audio sources

• LOGIC7 decoding

• Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, and Dolby Pro Logic decoding

• dts 96/24, dts NEO:6, and dts-ES (discrete and matrix) decoding

• THX Ultra2 and THX Surround EX decoding

• THX Ultra2 Certification

• RS-232 connector for flash memory software upgrades and configuration tool downloads

• 2 digital audio output connectors

• 3 trigger output connectors

• Rear panel IR input connector

• 4 microphone input connectors

• 2 internal expansion slots

• Removable access panel

• Optional 19-inch rack-mount kit

• Balanced audio output connectors for all Main Zone and Zone 2 channels (MC-12 Balanced only)

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PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Please register the MC-12 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-12 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.

• Install the MC-12 on a solid, flat, level surface such as a table or shelf. The MC-12 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

• Expose the MC-12 to high temperatures, humidity, steam, smoke, dampness, or excessive dust. Avoid installing the MC-12 near radiators and other heat-producing appliances.

• Install the MC-12 near unshielded TV or FM antennas, cable TV decoders, and other RF-emitting devices that might cause interference.

DO NOT (continued)

• Place the MC-12 on a thick rug or carpet or cover the MC-12 with a cloth, as this might prevent proper cooling.

• Place the MC-12 on a windowsill or in another location in which it will be exposed to direct sunlight.

• Obstruct the front panel IR receiver. When the MC-12 is not using the rear panel IR IN connector, the remote control must be in line-of-sight with the IR receiver for proper operation.

Before moving the MC-12, 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

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REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION

The remote control requires two AA batteries that should be replaced as needed. It is recommended to use Alkaline batteries, which last longer without leaking. When the batteries are low on power, the remote control enters a low-voltage condition that prevents it from operating the MC-12. When this occurs, follow the instructions below to replace the batteries. Normal operation will resume when new batteries are installed.

To replace the remote control batteries:

1. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the remote control. Then, remove the battery compartment cover as shown in Figure 1-A (bottom-left). To do this, press the tab attached to the cover. When the tab is pressed, pull the cover away from the remote control.

2. Remove old batteries inserted in the battery compartment (if applicable).

3. Insert two AA batteries in the compartment as shown in Figure 1-B (bottom-center). Make sure the batteries are correctly inserted observing the proper polarity.

4. When new batteries have been installed, close the battery compartment cover as shown in Figure 1-C (bottom-right). To do this, align the cover with the guide on the back of the remote control. When the cover is aligned, press the cover until it "snaps" into place.

5. Dispose of the old batteries (if applicable).

Figure 1-A Figure 1-B Figure 1-C

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Basic Operation

Front Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Rear Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Remote Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Operation Considerations • MAIN MENU • Menu Navigation • Menu Item Selection • Command Bank Activation • Command Matrix

Understanding the Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Two-Line Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Status Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

2CH STATUS • D STATUS • & STATUS • 5.1 ANALOG STATUS •

5.1a BYPASS STATUS • 2CH BYPASS STATUS • DIGITAL STATUS • Status Menu Parameter Descriptions

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FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW

When standby mode is activated, pressing the standby button deactivates standby mode and activates the MC-12 including all zones that were activated during the previous operating session. When standby mode is deactivated, pressing the standby button activates standby mode and deactivates the MC-12. The red standby button LED lights to indicate that standby mode is activated.

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The MC-12 front panel is shown above. The MC-12 Balanced front panel is shown on page 2-4. The front panels are identical, except the MC-12 Balanced has a larger chassis. The numbers in the front panel illustrations above and on page 2-4 correspond with the numbered items on pages 2-2, 2-3, 2-4, and 2-5.

1. Standby Button

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4. Mode  &  Buttons

Scroll to the previous and next available listening mode, auditioning listening modes with the current Main Zone input source. Scrolling occurs in the order shown on the MODE ADJUST menu. Pressing the Mode  button scrolls upward through available listening modes, and pressing the Mode  button scrolls downward through available listening modes.

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Note:

Power is still supplied to the MC-12 when standby mode is activated.

2. Front Panel Display

Indicates the current input, listening mode, input source, and volume level. This 2 x 20 character display can also be used to view messages and menus, one line at a time.

3. IR Receiver

Receives infrared commands from the MC-12 remote control. There are three LEDs located in this area as shown below. An amber LED blinks when a remote control command is received. A red LED lights when the A/D converters are overloading. And, a blue LED lights when the MC-12 is powered on and activated – even if the FRONT PANEL DISPLAY menu STATUS parameter is set to ALWAYS OFF.

For example, if a 2-channel source is present, the Mode  and  buttons scroll through available 2-channel listening modes. The selected listening mode appears in the bottom-left corner of the Main Zone two-line status. The MC-12 automatically activates the selected listening mode when scrolling stops.

5. Mute Button

Mutes Main Zone volume level and restores Main Zone volume to its original level. Pressing the Mute button once lowers Main Zone volume level. The message "MUTE ON" appears on the on-screen and front panel displays. Pressing the Mute button again restores Main Zone volume to its original level. The VOLUME CONTROL SETUP menu MUTE LEVEL parameter can be used to set mute levels.

The amber Mute button LED lights whenever mute is activated, whether activated automatically or manually. For instance, the MC-12 briefly activates mute when changing input sources or listening modes.

6. Volume Knob

Adjusts volume level in all zones.

Note:

When MC-12 output levels have been properly calibrated, the +0dB volume level setting corresponds to THX reference levels (75dB).

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Amber LED

Red LED

Blue LED

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To use the volume knob to adjust Main Zone volume level:

1. Rotate the volume knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease volume level in 1dB increments. The horizontal graph shown here appears on the on-screen and front panel displays. This graph illustrates the position at which the current Main Zone volume level falls within the –80 to +12dB volume range.

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Front Panel Overview (continued from page 2-3)

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The MC-12 Balanced front panel is shown above. The MC-12 front panel is shown on page 2-2. The front panels are identical, except the MC-12 Balanced has a larger chassis. The numbers in the front panel illustrations above and on page 2-2 correspond with the numbered items on pages 2-2, 2-3, 2-4, and 2-5.

VOLUME -34dB

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To use the volume knob to adjust Zone 2 or Record Zone volume level:

1. Press and hold the front panel Zone 2 or Record Zone input

selection button that corresponds with the current input source. For instance, if the current input source is using the DVD1 input, press and hold the DVD1 input selection button.

2. While holding the selected Zone 2 or

Record Zone input selection button, rotate the volume knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease volume level in 1dB increments. The corresponding horizontal graph shown here appears on the on-screen and front panel displays. These graphs illustrate the position at which the current Zone 2 or Record Zone volume level falls within the –80 to +12dB volume range.

3. Release the selected Zone 2 or Record Zone input selection

button when Zone 2 or Record Zone volume level has been set.

Note:

Remote control input selection buttons cannot be used to select Zone 2 or Record Zone volume level adjustment, even if the Zone 2 or Record Zone command bank is activated.

7. Main Zone Input Selection Buttons

Selects the input in the Main Zone. When an input is selected, a blue LED lights on the corresponding input selection button. When the Main Zone is deactivated, pressing a Main Zone input selection button activates the Main Zone and selects the

corresponding input. Zone 2 and the Record Zone remain deactivated until a Zone 2 or Record Zone input is selected.

8. Main Zone Off Button

Deactivates the Main Zone.

9. Zone 2 Input Selection Buttons

Selects the input in Zone 2. When an input is selected, an amber LED lights on the corresponding input selection button. When Zone 2 is deactivated, pressing a Zone 2 input selection button activates Zone 2 and selects the corresponding input. The Main and Record Zones remain deactivated until a Main or Record Zone input is selected.

10.Zone 2 Off Button

Deactivates Zone 2.

11.Record Zone Input Selection Buttons

Selects the input in the Record Zone. When an input is selected, a red LED lights on the corresponding input selection button. When the Record Zone is deactivated, pressing a Record Zone input selection button activates the Record Zone and selects the corresponding input. The Main Zone and Zone 2 remain deactivated until a Main Zone or Zone 2 input is selected.

12.Record Zone Off Button

Deactivates the Record Zone.

ZONE2 VOLUME -34dB

RECORD VOLUME -34dB

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REAR PANEL OVERVIEW

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The MC-12 rear panel is shown above. The MC-12 Balanced rear panel is shown on page 2-8. The rear panels are identical, except the MC-12 Balanced includes balanced audio output connectors for the Main Zone and Zone 2. The numbers in the rear panel illustrations above and on page 2-8 correspond with the numbered items on pages 2-7, 2-9, and 2-10.

Never make or break connections to the MC-12 unless the MC-12 and all associated components are powered off.

CAUTION

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VIDEO

S-VIDEO

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AUDIO

AES/EBU

INPUTS

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S/PDIF

(L)

(R)

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INPUT 1 INPUT 2

PR PB PR

(C)

(SUB) (RS)

(LS)

OMJ

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FRONT

MICROPHONE INPUTS

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PWR

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INPUT 4

CENTER SIDE REAR

SUBWOOFER

LFE

+–

MAIN AUDIO OUTPUTS

INPUT 3

PR PB

OUTPUT

PB Y

MAIN OUTPUTS

1 (OSD) 2

VIDEO

Fix Var

AUX

ZONE 2

AUDIO AUDIO

RS 232

RECORD OUTPUTS

VIDEO

Fix Var

S/PDIF

IR IN

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LEXICON, INC. DESIGNED AND ASSEMBLED IN U.S.A.

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SERIAL NO.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION

RISQUE DE CHOC

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AC 100-240V~, 50-60 Hz, 90W

LISTED AUDIO

EQUIPMENT

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1. Power Switch

Connects power to the AC input connector and disconnects power from the AC input connector. The c represents the "off" position and the|represents the "on" position. When the MC-12 is powered on, the standby button can be used to activate and deactivate standby mode. When the MC-12 is powered off, standby mode is not available.

2. AC Input Connector

Provides power to the MC-12 through the supplied power cord (3 wire, 10 amp, IEC 320).

3. Digital Audio Input Connectors (S/PDIF & AES/EBU)

Provide digital audio input in all zones. Six S/PDIF coaxial, six S/PDIF optical (TosLink), and one AES/EBU (XLR) input connectors are available. These connectors are compatible with PCM (44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96kHz), Dolby Digital, and dts(-ES) sources. These connectors are not compatible with MPEG or MP3 sources.

4. Analog Audio Input Connectors

Provide analog audio input in all zones. Eight stereo analog audio input connectors labeled 1 to 8 are available. The connectors labeled 6, 7, and 8 can be configured as a 5.1channel connector.

When a 5.1-channel analog audio source is present in the Main Zone, input signals are sent to the Main Zone audio output connectors as indicated in the table at the top of the next

column. When a 5.1-channel analog source is present in the Main Zone and the INPUT SETUP menu ZONE2 IN or RECORD IN parameter is set to DMIX, only the (L) and (R) input signals are sent to the Zone 2 or Record Zone audio output connectors.

Input Connector(s) Output Connector(s)

(L) & (R) Front L/R (C) Center (SUB) Subwoofer L/R & LFE (LS) & (RS) Side L/R & Rear L/R

5. Main Zone Audio Output Connectors

Provide analog audio output in the Main Zone. Ten connectors labeled Front L/R, Center, LFE, Subwoofer L/R, Side L/R, and Rear L/R are available. Two connectors labeled Aux L/R are provided for future expansion.

6. Zone 2 Audio Output Connectors

Provide analog audio output in Zone 2. Two stereo connectors labeled Audio L/R are available. The connector labeled Fix passes audio at fixed output levels. The connector labeled Var passes audio at variable output levels and includes a built-in volume control.

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Rear Panel Overview (continued from page 2-7)

The MC-12 Balanced rear panel is shown above. The MC-12 rear panel is shown on page 2-6. The rear panels are identical, except the MC-12 Balanced includes balanced audio output connectors for the Main Zone and Zone 2. The numbers in the rear panel illustrations above and on page 2-6 correspond with the numbered items on pages 2-7, 2-9, and 2-10.

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CAUTION

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AUDIO

OUTPUTS

INPUTS

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INPUT 1

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(SUB) (RS)

(LS)

OMJ

SUBWOOFER

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FRONT

MICROPHONE INPUTS

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PWR

COMPONENT VIDEO

INPUT 2 INPUT 3

INPUT 4

CENTER S IDE REAR

LFE

+ –

SUBWOOFER

MAIN AUDIO OUTPUTS

PR PB

OUTPUT

PB Y

AUX

MAIN OUTPUTS

1 (OSD) 2

VIDEO

Fix Var

ZONE 2

AUDIO AUDIO

RS 232

L RL RL RL R LFE L RLR

RECORD OUTPUTS

VIDEO

Fix Var

S/PDIF

AUX

IR IN

ZONE 2

MC-12

LEXICON, INC. DESIGNED AND ASSEMBLED IN U.S.A.

CUS

SERIAL NO.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION

RISQUE DE CHOC

ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

AC 100-240V~, 50-60 Hz, 90W

LISTED AUDIO

EQUIPMENT

24PB

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7. Record Zone Audio Output Connectors

Provide analog and digital audio output in the Record Zone. Two stereo connectors labeled Audio L/R are available for analog audio output. The connector labeled Fix passes audio at fixed output levels. The connector labeled Var passes audio at variable output levels and includes a built-in volume control. Two S/PDIF connectors (one coaxial and one optical) are available for digital audio output.

Alternatively, these connectors can be used to connect a recording device. When the Record Zone audio output connector labeled Var is sent to a recording device, it is recommended to set the VOLUME CONTROL SETUP menu REC PWR ON parameter to +0dB to achieve appropriate recording levels. The Record Zone audio output connector labeled Var passes audio at variable output levels. Adjusting Record Zone volume level will affect the recording.

8. Balanced Audio Output Connectors (MC-12 Balanced)

Provide balanced analog audio output in the Main Zone and Zone

2. Ten connectors labeled Front L/R, Center, LFE, Subwoofer L/R, Side L/R, and Rear L/R are available in the Main Zone. The connectors labeled Aux L/R are provided for future expansion. Two connectors labeled Zone 2 L/R are available in Zone 2.

9. Video Input Connectors

Provide video input in the Main and Record Zones. Five composite video connectors labeled Video 1 to 5, eight S-video connectors labeled S-Video 1 to 8, and four component video connectors (three RCA and one BNC) labeled INPUT 1 to 4 are available. The component video connectors are not available for the Record Zone.

10.Main Zone Video Output Connectors

Provide video output in the Main Zone. Two composite video connectors, two S-video connectors, and one component video connector (BNC) are available. The composite and S-video connectors labeled 1 (OSD) incorporate the on-screen display.

Note:

• Composite video output connectors are available when a composite or S-video source is present.

• S-video output connectors are available when an S-video source is present.

• Component video output connectors are available when a component video source is present.

11.Record Zone Video Output Connectors

Provide video output in the Record Zone. Two composite video connectors and two S-video connectors are available. Alternatively, these connectors can be used to connect a video recording device.

12.RS-232 Connectors

Provide serial control. The RS-232 connector labeled 1 is provided to perform flash memory software upgrades and configuration tool downloads. The RS-232 connector labeled 2 is provided to support future expansion.

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Rear Panel Overview (continued from page 2-9)

Note:

The numbered items below correspond with the rear panel illustrations on pages 2-6 and 2-8.

13.Trigger Output Connectors

Provide 12V DC output to control connected components. Three trigger output connectors are available on a removable terminal block. The connector labeled PWR – the power trigger output connector – is not configurable. It is activated when the MC-12 is activated, and deactivated when the MC-12 is deactivated. The trigger output connectors labeled 1 and 2 can be configured for remote or program operation.

14.IR IN Connector

Accepts input of IR signals from infrared distribution equipment. One 3.5mm jack that accepts a stereo plug (Tip/Ring connection) or mono plug (Tip/Sleeve connection) is available.

15.Microphone Input Connectors

Provide microphone input for speaker distance and output level calibration. Four 3.5mm Tip/Ring/Sleeve connectors are available.

16.Removable Access Panel

Accommodates connectors for emerging technologies.

REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW

The MC-12 remote control provides full operation of the MC-12, performing commands such as menu navigation that are not available from the front panel. The command matrix that begins on page 2-14 indicates the commands remote control buttons perform when each command bank is activated. The numbered items in the matrix correspond with the remote control illustrations on pages 2-14 to 2-18.

OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS

The bulleted items that begin below describe factors that can improve or impede remote control operation. It is recommended to observe these items as well as the battery installation instructions on page 1-5 before operating the remote control.

Please note the following before operating the MC-12 remote control:

• When the MC-12 is not using the rear panel IR IN connector, the remote control must be in line-of-sight with the front panel IR receiver for proper operation. Eliminate obstructions between the remote control and the IR receiver. The remote control might become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the IR receiver.

• For optimal performance, position the remote control at a 30 degree angle no more than 17 feet (5m) from the MC-12. If the MC-12 is placed inside a glass cabinet, smoked glass will reduce the remote control range.

• Remote controllers for different components can interfere with one another. It is recommended to avoid using remote controls for different components at the same time.

• The remote control batteries should be replaced as needed.

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MAIN MENU

The MAIN MENU represents the beginning of the menu structure. It can be used to open the three main menu branches: MODE ADJUST, AUDIO CONTROLS, and SETUP.

MENU NAVIGATION

The remote control MENU and arrow buttons must be used to navigate the extensive menu structure shown in the Appendix. The table below indicates the navigation commands remote control buttons perform when the Main Zone command bank is activated.

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

• When a menu is open, pressing the MENU button closes the menu structure.

• When no menus are open, pressing the MENU button opens the MAIN MENU.

• When a menu is open, pressing the  arrow button selects the highlighted menu item, which selects the highlighted parameter setting or opens a menu, drop-down menu, or horizontal graph.

• When no menus are open, pressing the  arrow button opens the MAIN MENU.

• When a menu is open, pressing the  and  arrow buttons scrolls upward and downward through the complete list of menu items. The highlighted menu item appears on the front panel display. All menu items appear on the on-screen display. A scroll bar appears on the right side of the on-screen display when menu items exceed the on-screen display top and bottom margins. The cursor automatically wraps to the next menu item when the first or last menu item is passed.

• When a menu is open, pressing the  arrow button closes the menu and, in most cases, opens the previous menu. Subsequent presses continue to close the current menu and open the previous menu until the MAIN MENU is closed. When the MAIN MENU is closed, the menu structure is also closed.

• When no menus are open, pressing the  arrow button performs no function.

• When a drop-down menu is open, pressing the  arrow button selects the current setting and closes the drop-down menu.

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MENU ITEM SELECTION

The remote control arrow buttons must be used to select menu items.

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS

OFF, 1 to 60ms

DISPLAY SETUP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

FRONT PANEL DISPLAY A/V SYNC DELAY OFF CUSTOM NAME OFF EDIT CUSTOM NAME

A/V SYNC DELAY OFF

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS

ON OFF

DISPLAY SETUP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

FRONT PANEL DISPLAY A/V SYNC DELAY OFF CUSTOM NAME OFF EDIT CUSTOM NAME

CUSTOM NAME OFF

To select a menu item on the open menu:

1. Press the  and  arrow buttons to highlight the desired menu item.

2. When the desired menu item is highlighted, press the  arrow button to select the highlighted item. If an option is selected, another menu will open. If a parameter is selected, a parameter drop-down menu or horizontal graph will open.

Options

Selecting a menu option opens another menu within the menu structure. For instance, selecting the MAIN MENU SETUP option opens the SETUP menu as shown above.

Parameters

Selecting a menu parameter opens a drop-down menu or horizontal graph that can be used to select the desired setting. A drop-down menu contains a list of available settings. For instance, selecting the

DISPLAY SETUP menu CUSTOM NAME parameter opens the dropdown menu shown above (left), which can be used to select the ON or OFF setting.

To select the desired setting on a parameter drop-down menu:

1. When the drop-down menu opens, press the  and  arrow buttons to scroll upward and downward through the complete list of available settings. The current setting appears beneath the parameter name on the on-screen and front panel displays.

2. When the desired setting appears beneath the parameter name, press the  arrow button to select the setting and close the drop-down menu.

A horizontal graph indicates the position at which the current parameter setting falls within the entire parameter range. For instance, selecting the DISPLAY SETUP menu A/V SYNC DELAY parameter opens the horizontal graph shown above (right), which can be used to adjust the amount of audio delay.

DISPLAYS DISPLAYS

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To select a parameter setting with a horizontal graph:

1. When the horizontal graph appears, press the  and  arrow buttons to increase and decrease the setting in designated increments. The current setting appears at the right of the parameter name on the on-screen and front panel displays.

2. When the desired adjustments have been made, press the  arrow button to select the setting and close the horizontal graph.

COMMAND BANK ACTIVATION

Remote control buttons perform different commands depending on whether the Main Zone, Zone 2, Record Zone, or Shift command bank is activated. Pressing and releasing a remote control command bank selection button – MAIN, ZONE, REC, or SHIFT – activates the corresponding command bank. The selected command bank remains activated until another command bank is activated.

The command bank selection buttons themselves do not send commands to the MC-12. When pressed and released, these buttons activate the corresponding command bank. For instance, pressing and releasing the SHIFT button activates the Shift command bank. When the Shift command bank is activated, pressing and releasing the DVD-1 button selects the DVD1 input for the Main Zone.

Note:

Remote control command bank selection buttons should not be pressed and held.

To activate a command bank:

1. Press and release a command bank selection button to activate the desired command bank.

2. Press a remote control button to send the associated command to the MC-12. The command matrix that begins on the next page indicates the commands remote control buttons perform when each command bank is activated.

The ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu REMOTE STATE parameter controls the remote control command bank indicator that appears on the on-screen display. When the REMOTE STATE parameter is set to ON, a command bank indicator appears in the top-right corner of the on-screen display to indicate the last command bank from which the MC-12 received a command. When the REMOTE STATE parameter is set to OFF, no command bank indicator appears on the on-screen display.

A "Z" appears when a command from the Zone 2 command bank was received last. An "R" appears when a command from the Record Zone command bank was received last. An "S" appears when a command from the Shift command bank was received last. No letter appears when a command from the Main Zone command bank was received last.

COMMAND MATRIX

The command matrix that begins on the next page indicates the commands remote control buttons perform when each command bank is activated. The numbers in the MC-12 remote control illustrations that also begin on the next page correspond with the numbered items in the matrix.

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ShiftRecord ZoneMain ZoneButton Zone 2

DVD-1

DVD-2 L D

TAPE TUNER

PVR

SAT

BLUE

OSD

VCR

AUX

GAME

MAIN

SHIFT

STAT

7 / 5 2 CH

MUTE

MUSIC

ZONE REC

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Activates and deactivates standby mode when the MC-12 is powered on with the rear panel power switch. The standby button performs no function when the MC-12 is powered off with the rear panel power switch. When standby mode is activated, pressing the standby button deactivates standby mode and activates the MC-12, including all zones that were activated during the previous operating session. When standby mode is deactivated, pressing the standby button activates standby mode and deactivates the MC-12. The red front panel standby button LED lights to indicate that standby mode is activated.

Note: Power is still supplied to the MC-12 when standby mode is activated.

Activates the remote control back-light, illuminating remote control buttons to make them more visible in the dark. The back-light also activates whenever a remote control button is pressed. No matter how the back-light is activated, it automatically fades about 5 seconds after the last remote control command is received.

Activates the Main Zone command bank, which includes commands that control the Main Zone.

MAIN

Activates the Zone 2 command bank, which includes commands that control Zone 2 and the Main Zone.

Activates the Record Zone command bank, which includes commands that control the Record and Main Zones.

Activates the Shift command bank, which includes commands that control the Main Zone.

Deactivates the Record Zone.

Sets the AUDIO CONTROLS menu LOUDNESS parameter to ON.

Selects the LD input for the Main Zone.

Selects the TV input for the Main Zone.

Selects the LD input for Zone 2.

Selects the TV input for Zone 2.

Selects the LD input for the Record Zone.

Selects the TV input for the Record Zone.

Selects the DVD1 input for the Main Zone.

Selects the DVD1 input for Zone 2.

Selects the DVD1 input for the Record Zone.

Selects the DVD2 input for the Main Zone.

Selects the DVD2 input for Zone 2.

Selects the DVD2 input for the Record Zone.

Deactivates the Main Zone.

Deactivates Zone 2.

DVD-1

DVD-2

ZONE

REC

SHIFT

L D

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Button Main Zone Zone 2 Record Zone Shift

DVD-1

DVD-2 L D

TAPE TUNER

PVR

SAT

BLUE

OSD

VCR

AUX

GAME

MAIN

SHIFT

STAT

7 / 5 2 CH

MUTE

MUSIC

ZONE REC

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Selects the SAT input for the Main Zone.

Selects the VCR input for the Main Zone.

Selects the SAT input for Zone 2.

Selects the VCR input for Zone 2.

Selects the SAT input for the Record Zone.

Selects the VCR input for the Record Zone.

Selects the PVR input for the Main Zone.

Selects the PVR input for Zone 2.

Selects the PVR input for the Record Zone.

Sets the AUDIO CONTROLS menu LOUDNESS parameter to OFF.

Increases the AUDIO CONTROLS menu BASS parameter in

0.5dB increments.

Decreases the AUDIO CONTROLS menu BASS parameter in

0.5dB increments.

Increases the AUDIO CONTROLS menu TREBLE parameter in

0.5dB increments.

Increases the AUDIO CONTROLS menu TILT EQ parameter in

0.2dB increments.

Reserved for future expansion.

Selects the CD input for the Main Zone.

Selects the CD input for Zone 2.

Selects the CD input for the Record Zone.

Selects the AUX input for the Main Zone.

Selects the AUX input for Zone 2.

Selects the AUX input for the Record Zone.

Selects the GAME input for the Main Zone.

Selects the GAME input for Zone 2.

Selects the GAME input for the Record Zone.

Selects the TAPE input for the Main Zone.

Selects the TAPE input for Zone 2.

Selects the TAPE input for the Record Zone.

Decreases the AUDIO CONTROLS menu TREBLE parameter in

0.5dB increments.

Decreases the AUDIO CONTROLS menu TILT EQ parameter in

0.2dB increments.

Selects the TUNER input for the Main Zone.

Selects the TUNER input for Zone 2.

Selects the TUNER input for the Record Zone.

SAT

VC R

PVR

GAME

TAPE

TUNE R

AUX

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Button Zone 2 Record Zone ShiftMain Zone

DVD-1

DVD-2 L D

TAPE TUNER

PVR

SAT

BLUE

OSD

VCR

AUX

GAME

MAIN

SHIFT

STAT

7 / 5 2 CH

MUTE

MUSIC

ZONE REC

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Toggles the FRONT PANEL DISPLAY menu STATUS parameter between ALWAYS OFF and its current setting.

Toggles the ONSCREEN DISPLAY menu BACKGROUND parameter between ON and OFF.

Toggles the ONSCREEN DISPLAY menu STATUS parameter between ALWAYS OFF and its current setting.

Scroll to the previous and next available listening mode, auditioning listening modes with the current Main Zone input source. Scrolling occurs in the order shown on the MODE ADJUST menu.

Increases and decreases Main Zone volume level in 1dB increments.

Increases and decreases Main Zone volume level in 3dB increments.

Increases and decreases Zone 2 volume level in 1dB increments.

Increases and decreases Record Zone volume level in 1dB increments.

Activates (+) and deactivates (–) the trigger output connector labeled 1 when the connector is configured for remote operation.

Activates(+) and deactivates (–) the trigger output connector labeled 2 when the connector is configured for remote operation.

Activates (+) and deactivates (–) standby mode when the MC-12 is powered on with the rear panel power switch. This button performs no function when the MC-12 is powered off with the rear panel power switch.

Sets the AUDIO CONTROLS menu BASS, TREBLE, and TILT EQ parameters to +0.0dB

Sets Zone 2 volume level to -15dB.

Sets Record Zone volume level to -15dB.

Sets Main Zone volume level to -15dB.

Sets Zone 2 volume level to -30dB.

Reserved for future expansion.

Sets Record Zone volume level to -30dB.

Sets Main Zone volume level to -30dB.

Toggles between lowering Main Zone volume level and restoring Main Zone volume to its original level.

Toggles between fully muting Main Zone volume level and restoring Main Zone volume to its original level.

Toggles between fully muting Zone 2 volume level and restoring Zone 2 volume to its original level.

Toggles between fully muting Record Zone volume level and restoring Record Zone volume to its original level.

BLUE

OSD

MODE

VOL

MUTE

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Displays the Main Zone two-line status for 2 seconds.

Displays the Record Zone two-line status for 2 seconds.

Opens and closes the status menu for the current input source.

Displays the Zone 2 two-line status for 2 seconds.

DVD-1

DVD-2 L D

TAPE TUNER

PVR

SAT

BLUE

OSD

VCR

AUX

GAME

MAIN

SHIFT

STAT

7 / 5 2 CH

MUTE

MUSIC

ZONE REC

MODE VOL

11 12

1313

14 15

When a menu is open, pressing the MENU button closes the menu structure. When no menus are open, pressing the MENU button opens the MAIN MENU.

Closes the current menu () or opens the menu structure and selects the highlighted menu item ().

Scroll upward and downward through menu items.

Toggles between 7- and 5-channel playback. Refer to page 3-31 for more information.

Toggles between the current listening mode and the 2-CHANNEL listening mode.

Reserved for future expansion.

Increase and decrease subwoofer output levels applied to the current listening mode.

Reserved for future expansion.

Centers the AUDIO CONTROLS menu ZONE2 BALANCE parameter.

Adjust the AUDIO CONTROLS menu ZONE2 BALANCE parameter left and right.

Adjust the AUDIO CONTROLS menu RECORD BALANCE parameter left and right.

Adjust the AUDIO CONTROLS menu Main Zone BALANCE parameter left and right.

Adjust the AUDIO CONTROLS menu Main Zone FADER parameter forward () and backward ().

Adjusts the MAIN ADV menu INPUT SELECT parameter, cycling through the ANALOG, DIGITAL, and AUTO settings.

Toggles the MAIN ADV menu ANALOG BYPASS parameter between ON and OFF.

Centers the AUDIO CONTROLS menu RECORD BALANCE parameter.

Centers the AUDIO CONTROLS menu Main Zone BALANCE and FADER parameters.

STAT

7 / 5

2 CH

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DVD-1

DVD-2 L D

TAPE TUNER

PVR

SAT

BLUE

OSD

VCR

AUX

GAME

MAIN

SHIFT

STAT

7 / 5 2 CH

MUTE

MUSIC

ZONE REC

MODE VOL

Selects the THX mode family for the current input source.

Selects the Dolby mode family for the current input source.

Reserved for future expansion.

Activates the 5.1 ULTRA2, 5.1 SurEX, or 5.1 listening mode when a 5.1-channel Dolby Digital source is present.

Activates the DIGITAL EX or DIGITAL listening mode when a 5.1-channel Dolby Digital source is present.

When a dts(-ES) source is present, pressing the dts button toggles

the DECODING parameter, cycling through the AUTO, ON, and OFF settings.

Selects the LOGIC7 Film mode family for the current input source.

Selects the LOGIC7 Music mode family for the current input source.

Selects the LOGIC7 TV mode family for the current input source.

Selects the dts mode family for the current input source.

Activates the PANORAMA listening mode.

Activates the MUSIC SURR listening mode.

Activates the MONO LOGIC listening mode for 2-channel sources and the 5.1 MONO LOGIC listening mode for 5.1-channel sources.

MUSIC

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3. When the INPUT SETUP menu ZONE2 IN or RECORD IN parameter is set to ANLG, the Zone 2 or Record Zone audio output connectors are not available when the 5.1a BYPASS listening mode is activated. However, it is possible to have a

5.1-channel analog audio source present in the Main Zone and a digital audio source present in Zone 2 or the Record Zone.

TWO-LINE STATUS

The two-line status opens on the on-screen and front panel displays whenever the MC-12 detects a status change such as a new input source or listening mode. The information included on the two-line status differs depending on the zone in which the MC-12 last detected a status change. For instance, the Main Zone two-line status opens when a Main Zone status change is detected.

Main Zone Two-Line Status

Opens on the on-screen and front panel displays whenever the MC-12 detects a Main Zone status change. The Main Zone two-line status indicates the current input, listening mode, input source, and volume level selected in the Main Zone.

Zone 2 Two-Line Status

Opens on the on-screen and front panel displays whenever the MC-12 detects a Zone 2 status change. The Zone 2 two-line status indicates the current input, input source, and volume level selected in Zone 2.

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UNDERSTANDING THE ZONES

The MC-12 features three zones of operation, called the Main Zone, Zone 2, and the Record Zone. The Main Zone controls audio and video sources in the primary listening space. Zone 2 controls audio and video sources in the secondary listening space. And, the Record Zone controls audio and video sources sent to recording devices or to a third listening space.

These zones have separate digital audio receivers and dedicated analog source selectors that allow for independent input selection in each zone. The MC-12 can process input sources in three zones at the same time. For instance, the MC-12 can play a DVD in the Main Zone, while playing a CD in Zone 2, while sending satellite receiver signals to a VCR in the Record Zone.

The following are exceptions to independent zone operation:

1. When a Dolby Digital or dts(-ES) source is present in the Main Zone, the same Dolby Digital or dts(-ES) source can also be present in Zone 2 or the Record Zone. However, a different Dolby Digital or dts(-ES) source cannot be present in Zone 2 or the Record Zone.

2. Main Zone multi-channel audio can be downmixed in Zone 2 or the Record Zone when all of the following conditions are met:

• A Dolby Digital or dts(-ES) source is present in the Main

Zone.

• The Main Zone input is also selected in Zone 2 or the

Record Zone. For instance, if the DVD1 input is selected in the Main Zone, the DVD1 input must also be selected in Zone 2 or the Record Zone.

• The INPUT SETUP menu ZONE2 IN or RECORD IN

parameter is set to DMIX.

DVD1 %!D VOL

L7 FILM -34dB

DVD1 %!D VOL ZONE2 -34dB

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Two-Line Status (continued from page 2-19)

Record Zone Two-Line Status

Opens on the on-screen and front panel displays whenever the MC-12 detects a Record Zone status change. The Record Zone two-line status indicates the current input, input source, and volume level selected in the Record Zone.

The ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu STATUS parameter can be used to control the length of time for which the two-line status appears on the on-screen and front panel displays. The ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu POSITION parameter can be used to control the vertical alignment of the two-line status on the display device screen.

Note:

On-screen display menus – including the two-line status – will not appear on the display device screen when the display device is connected to the

component video output connector and the MAIN ADV menu COMPONENT OSD parameter is set to OFF.

STATUS MENUS

When the Shift command bank is activated, pressing the remote control STAT button opens the status menu for the current input source. Status menus are available for 2-channel, Dolby Digital, dts(-ES), analog, and digital sources. All status menus are shown at the top of the next page.

Status menu parameters provide information about the current input source and listening mode. Some status menus also include level meters that indicate fluctuating audio input levels. Refer to page 2-24 for status menu parameter descriptions.

Note:

Status menu parameters provide information about the current input source and listening mode. These parameters cannot be adjusted.

Unlike most other menus, status menus cannot be opened through the selection of menu options. Rather, the remote control command sequence outlined below must be used.

To open and navigate the status menu for the current input source:

1. Press and release the remote control SHIFT button to activate the Shift command bank.

2. Press and release the remote control STAT button. The first page of the status menu for the current input source will open on the on-screen and front panel displays. If the status menu includes a second page, the PG1 indicator appears in the topright corner of the menu. Press the STAT button again to open the second page. If the status menu does not include a second

DVD1 %!D VOL RECORD -34dB

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page, pressing the STAT button again will close the menu. If this occurs, begin again with step 1.

3. When the desired status menu page has been opened, press the remote control  and  arrow buttons to scroll upward and downward through all status menu parameters included on the open page.

4. Press the STAT button to close the status menu. In some cases, the STAT button must be pressed twice in succession to close the status menu.

2CH STATUS

• Provides information about 2-channel sources.

• Includes L and R level meters.

Parameter Possible Settings

INPUT The current input MODE The current listening mode INPUT TYPE ANLG, PCM SAMPLE RATE 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz

Refer to page 2-24 for status menu parameter descriptions.

STATUS PG1

INPUT MODE CHANNELS BIT RATE

ENCODING

L C R SL SR SB LFE

XXXXXXX

STATUS PG2

WORD LENGTH SAMPLE RATE

-6

-15

-30

-45

D STATUS PG1

INPUT MODE CHANNELS BIT RATE EX ENCODED

LCRSLSRSB LFE

XXXXXX X

D STATUS PG2

SAMPLE RATE

2.0 ENCODING DIALOG OFFSET MIX ROOM CENTER MIX LVL SURR MIX LVL

-6

-15

-30

-45

5.1 ANALOG STATUS INPUT

MODE INPUT TYPE SAMPLE RATE

LCRSLSRSB LFE

XXXXXX X

-6

-15

-30

-45

2CH STATUS INPUT

MODE INPUT TYPE SAMPLE RATE

L C R SL SR SB LFE

X X X XXX X

-6

-15

-30

-45

5.1a BYPASS STATUS INPUT

MODE INPUT TYPE

2CH BYPASS STATUS INPUT

MODE INPUT TYPE

DIGITAL STATUS INPUT

MODE INPUT TYPE SAMPLE RATE

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D STATUS

•Provides information about Dolby Digital sources.

• Includes L, C, R, SL, SR, and LFE level meters.

Parameter Possible Settings

INPUT The current input MODE The current listening mode CHANNELS 3/2.1, 3/2, 3/1, 2/2, 2/1, 2/0, 1/0 BIT RATE 32 to 640kbps EX ENCODED ON, OFF SAMPLE RATE 48kHz

2.0 ENCODING MATRIX, NONE DIALOG OFFSET -27 to +4dB MIX ROOM SMALL, LARGE CENTER MIX LVL -3.0dB, -4.5dB, -6.0dB SURR MIX LVL +0.0dB, -3.0dB, -6.0dB

Refer to page 2-24 for status menu parameter descriptions.

STATUS

• Provides information about dts(-ES) sources.

• Includes L, C, R, SL, SR, SB, and LFE level meters.

Parameter Possible Settings

INPUT The current input MODE The current listening mode CHANNELS 3/3.1, 3/2.1 BIT RATE 754.5 to 1509.7kbps

ENCODING DISCRETE, MATRIX, OFF WORD LENGTH 16bits, 20bits, 24bits SAMPLE RATE 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz

Refer to page 2-24 for status menu parameter descriptions.

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5.1 ANALOG STATUS

• Provides information about 5.1-channel analog sources.

• Includes L, C, R, SL, SR, and LFE level meters.

Parameter Possible Settings

INPUT The current input MODE The current listening mode INPUT TYPE ANLG SAMPLE RATE 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz

Refer to page 2-24 for status menu parameter descriptions.

5.1a BYPASS STATUS

• Provides information about 5.1-channel analog sources when the MAIN ADV menu ANALOG BYPASS parameter is set to ON.

Parameter Possible Settings

INPUT The current input MODE 5.1a BYPASS INPUT TYPE BYPASS

Refer to page 2-24 for status menu parameter descriptions.

2CH BYPASS STATUS

• Provides information about 2-channel analog sources when the MAIN ADV menu ANALOG BYPASS parameter is set to ON.

Parameter Possible Settings

INPUT The current input MODE 2CH BYPASS INPUT TYPE BYPASS

Refer to page 2-24 for status menu parameter descriptions.

DIGITAL STATUS

• Provides information about digital sources for which a sample rate is detected, but no audio is present in the input signal.

Parameter Possible Settings

INPUT The current input MODE The current listening mode INPUT TYPE --SAMPLE RATE 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz

Refer to page 2-24 for status menu parameter descriptions.

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STATUS MENU PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS

2.0 ENCODING MATRIX, NONE

Indicates whether or not a matrix-encoded source is detected. When the parameter setting is MATRIX, a matrix-encoded source is detected. When the parameter setting is NONE, a matrix-encoded source is not detected. The MC-12 cannot automatically detect matrix encoding in non-flagged input sources.

BIT RATE 32 to 640 kbps or 754 to 1509.7kbps

Indicates the rate at which the input signal is encoded. A higher bit rate indicates that less compression was used during the encoding process. Possible settings for Dolby Digital sources range from 32 to 640 kbps. Possible settings for dts(-ES) sources range from 754 to 1509.7kbps.

CENTER MIX LVL -3.0dB, -4.5dB, -6.0dB

Indicates the relative level of the center channel that was used during the mixing process.

CHANNELS 3/3.1, 3/2.1, 3/2, 3/1, 2/2, 2/1, 2/0, 1/0

Indicates the number of channels present in the input source. The first digit indicates the number of front channels present. The digit after the slash indicates the number of surround channels present. The digit after the decimal point indicates the presence of LFE (lowfrequency effects) information. For instance, if the parameter setting is 3/2.1, an input source with three front channels, two surround channels, and LFE information is present.

Possible settings for Dolby Digital sources include 3/2.1, 3/2, 3/1, 2/2, 2/1, 2/0, and 1/0. Current settings for dts(-ES) sources include 3/3.1 and 3/2.1.

DIALOG OFFSET -27 to +4dB

Indicates the dialog normalization value applied to the input signal. Dolby Digital sources reproduce dialog at 27 decibels below fullscale (-27dBFS). When the dialog normalization value of the incoming signal is higher or lower, the DIALOG OFFSET parameter indicates the amount of adjustment the MC-12 makes to normalize dialog to -27dBFS.

ENCODING DISCRETE, MATRIX, OFF

Indicates whether or not a dts-ES-encoded source is detected. When the parameter setting is DISCRETE, a discrete 6.1-channel dts-ES source is detected. When the parameter setting is MATRIX, a 5.1-channel dts-ES source with a surround-encoded back channel is detected. When the parameter setting is NONE, a standard dts source with no dts-ES encoding is detected.

EX ENCODED MATRIX, NONE

Indicates whether or not a Dolby Digital Surround EX-encoded source is detected. When the parameter setting is MATRIX, a

5.1-channel Dolby Digital source recorded with Dolby Digital Surround EX-encoding is detected. When the parameter setting is NONE, a standard 5.1-channel Dolby Digital source recorded without Dolby Digital Surround EX-encoding is detected. The MC-12 cannot automatically detect Dolby Digital Surround EX encoding in non-flagged input sources.

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INPUT

Indicates the current input (i.e. DVD1).

INPUT TYPE ANLG, BYP, PCM, ---

Indicates the input source that is present. When the parameter setting is ANLG, an analog audio source is present and the MAIN ADV menu ANALOG BYPASS parameter is set to OFF. When the parameter setting is BYP, an analog audio source is present and the ANALOG BYPASS parameter is set to ON. When the parameter setting is PCM, a 2-channel digital audio source is present. When the parameter setting is ---, a sample rate is detected, but no audio is detected in the digital audio input signal.

MIX ROOM SMALL, LARGE

Indicates the size of the mixing room that was used during the mixing process. When the parameter setting is LARGE, it is recommended to set the RE-EQUALIZATION parameter to ON for THX listening modes.

MODE

Indicates the current (activated) listening mode (i.e. L7 FILM).

SAMPLE RATE 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz

Indicates the sample rate of the input source that is present.

SURR MIX LVL +0.0dB, -3.0dB, -6.0dB

Indicates the relative surround channel level that was used during the mixing process.

WORD LENGTH 16bits, 20bits, 24bits

Indicates the word length of the audio data present in the input signal.

Status Menu Level Meters

Most status menus contain level meters that indicate fluctuating input levels in the front left (L), center (C), front right (R), surround left (SL), surround right (SR), surround back (SB), and LFE (LFE) channels. These level meters indicate input levels for both analog and digital audio sources. For instance, the level meters indicate digital audio input levels when a digital audio source is present.

Different combinations of level meters appear on each status menu, depending on the input source that is present. The SB level meter appears when a 6.1-channel source is present, or when a

5.1-channel source is present and the DECODING parameter is

set to ON.

Level meters appear in combinations of green, yellow, and red when the on-screen display is configured for a blue-screen background. Green indicates low input levels, yellow indicates normal input levels, and red indicates high input levels and the onset of overload. Level meters appear in white when the on-screen display is not configured for a blue-screen background.

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SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

INPUT SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Changing Input Names • Assigning Audio & Video Input Connectors • Selecting Preferred Listening Modes • Configuring Advanced Input Settings

SPEAKER SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

Setting Crossover Points • Calibrating Speaker Distances & Output Levels • Automatic Calibration • Manual Calibration • Setting Bass Peak Limiters

REAR PANEL CONFIG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58

DISPLAY SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59

On-Screen Display • Front Panel Display

VOLUME CONTROL SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64

TRIGGER SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-65

LOCK OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66

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SETUP

Selecting the MAIN MENU SETUP option opens the SETUP menu shown below, which can be used to configure the MC-12.

INPUTS

Prompts the selection of the desired input (i.e. DVD1). Selecting an input opens the corresponding INPUT SETUP menu, which can be used to change input names, assign audio and video input connectors, select preferred listening modes, and configure advanced Main Zone, Zone 2, and Record Zone input settings. Refer to the next page for more information.

SPEAKERS

Opens the SPEAKER SETUP menu, which can be used to configure the Main Zone audio output connectors for the desired speaker setup. Refer to page 3-21 for more information.

SPEAKERSSETUP

INPUTSSETUP

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS

REAR PANEL CONFIG

Opens the REAR PANEL CONFIG menu, which can be used to configure the analog audio input connectors as eight stereo connectors or as five stereo and one 5.1-channel connectors. Refer to page 3-58 for more information.

DISPLAYS

Opens the DISPLAY SETUP menu, which can be used to customize the on-screen and front panel displays, restore audio/video synchronization, and create and activate a custom unit name. Refer to page 3-59 for more information.

VOLUME CONTROLS

Opens the VOLUME CONTROL SETUP menu, which can be used to configure Main Zone, Zone 2, and Record Zone volume levels. Refer to page 3-64 for more information.

TRIGGERS

Prompts the selection of the desired trigger output connector (1 or

2). Selecting a connector opens the corresponding TRIGGER SETUP menu, which can be used to configure the selected connector for remote or program operation. Refer to page 3-65 for more information.

TRIGGERSSETUP

VOLUME CONTROLSSETUP

DISPLAYSSETUP

REAR PANEL CONFIGSETUP

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LOCK OPTIONS

Opens the LOCK OPTIONS menu, which can be used to protect MODE ADJUST, AUDIO CONTROLS, and SETUP menu branch parameter settings from accidental changes. Refer to page 3-66 for more information.

INPUT SETUP

Selecting the SETUP menu INPUTS option prompts the selection of the desired input (i.e. DVD1). Selecting an input opens the corresponding INPUT SETUP menu, which can be used to change input names, assign audio and video input connectors, select preferred listening modes, and configure advanced Main Zone, Zone 2, and Record Zone input settings.

DVD1 INPUT SETUPDVD1INPUTSSETUP

LOCK OPTIONSSETUP

The DVD1 INPUT SETUP menu is shown below as an example, and will continue to be shown as an example throughout this section. Whenever it appears, any other INPUT SETUP menu may be substituted. Likewise, whenever the DVD1 input appears as a step in a menu path, any other input may be substituted.

All INPUT SETUP menus are shown in the Appendix on page A-6. The parameters on the left side of the INPUT SETUP menus are identical regardless of which input is selected. The parameter settings on the right side are adjustable. The INPUT SETUP menus shown in the Appendix indicate factory-default parameter settings for each input.

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

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

INPUTS

DVD1

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

The DVD1 INPUT SETUP menu is shown here as an example, and will continue to be shown as an example throughout this section. Whenever it appears, any other INPUT SETUP menu may be substituted. Likewise, whenever the DVD1 input appears as a step in a menu path, any other input may be substituted.

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CHANGING INPUT NAMES

Selecting the INPUT SETUP menu NAME option opens the INPUT NAME menu shown below, which can be used to customize or restore the factory-default name of the selected input. Factory-default input names correspond to front panel and remote control input selection button labels.

NAMEDVD1INPUTSSETUP

EDIT INPUT NAME

Opens the EDIT INPUT NAME drop-down menu shown above, which can be used to customize the name of the selected input. Custom input names can include up to eight characters.

To customize the name of the selected input:

1. Follow the EDIT INPUT NAME menu path shown above to open the EDIT INPUT NAME drop-down menu.

EDIT INPUT NAMENAMEDVD1INPUTSSETUP

2. When the EDIT INPUT NAME drop-down menu opens, locate the current input name on the second line of the drop-down menu. The cursor automatically appears beneath the first character in the current input name.

3. When the current input name is located, use the following remote control commands to enter the desired input name:

• Press the  and  arrow buttons to change the character

above the cursor.

• Press the  arrow button to advance to the next character

space. The cursor will automatically wrap to the first character space when the last (eighth) character space is passed.

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

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

INPUTS

DVD1

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

NAME DVD-1

DVD1 INPUT NAME EDIT INPUT NAME

RESTORE DEFAULT NAME

EDIT INPUT NAME DVD-1

^ WYBUTTONS TO EDIT

UP TO 8 CHARACTERS V BUTTON TO ADVANCE

EDIT INPUT NAME

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• Press the  arrow button to return to the previous character space. When the cursor is positioned in the first character space, pressing the  arrow button will close the EDIT INPUT NAME drop-down menu.

4. When the desired input name has been entered, press the  arrow button until the EDIT INPUT NAME drop-down menu closes.

The custom input name appears on the on-screen and front panel displays. Both the custom and factory-default input names appear on the menu that prompts the selection of the desired input. The custom input name appears against the left margin of the onscreen display, and the factory-default input name appears in parentheses against the right margin of the on-screen display.

RESTORE DEFAULT NAME

Restores the factory-default name of the selected input. Factorydefault input names correspond to front panel and remote control input selection button labels.

To restore the factory-default name of the selected input:

1. Follow the RESTORE DEFAULT NAME menu path shown above to select the RESTORE DEFAULT NAME option. When the RESTORE DEFAULT NAME option is selected, the message “PRESS MENU V TO RESTORE INPUT NAME” appears on the on-screen and front panel displays as shown below.

2. When this message appears, press the  arrow button to restore the factory-default name of the selected input. (Press the  arrow button to close the message without restoring the factory-default name of the selected input.)

RESTORE DEFAULT NAMENAMEDVD1INPUTSSETUP

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

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

INPUTS

DVD1

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

NAME DVD-1

DVD1 INPUT NAME EDIT INPUT NAME

RESTORE DEFAULT NAME

PRESS MENU V TO RESTORE INPUT NAME

RESTORE DEFAULT NAME

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ASSIGNING AUDIO & VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORS

The MC-12 has 12 configurable inputs, each of which can be assigned to its 13 digital audio, 8 analog audio, 5 composite video, 8 S-video, or 4 component video input connectors.

The table below indicates the INPUT SETUP menu parameters that can be used to assign audio and video input connectors. The ANLG IN LVL parameter can be used to adjust 2-channel analog audio input levels for the selected input.

Parameter Possible Settings

DIGITAL IN COAX-1 to 6, OPTICAL-1 to 6, AES/EBU, NONE ANALOG IN ANALOG-1 to 8, 5.1 ANLG (6-8), NONE ANLG IN LVL AUTO, -18 to +12dB VIDEO IN COMPOSITE-1 to 5, S-VIDEO-1 to 8, NONE COMPONENT IN COMPONENT-1 to 4, NONE

DIGITAL IN COAX-1 to 6, OPTICAL-1 to 6, AES/EBU, NONE

Opens the DIGITAL IN menu shown above, which can be used to assign a digital audio input connector for the selected input. A digital audio input connector must be assigned if no analog audio input connector is assigned.

Note:

The digital audio input connectors are compatible with PCM (44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96kHz), Dolby Digital, and dts(-ES) sources. The digital audio input connectors are not compatible with MPEG or MP3 sources.

DIGITAL INDVD1INPUTSSETUP

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

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

INPUTS

DVD1

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

DIGITAL IN COAX-1

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

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When no digital audio input connector is assigned, the MC-12 automatically sets the:

• MAIN ADV menu INPUT SELECT parameter to ANALOG

• INPUT SETUP menu ZONE2 IN parameter to ANLG

• INPUT SETUP menu RECORD IN parameter to ANLG

ANALOG IN ANALOG-1 to 8, 5.1 ANLG (6-8), NONE

Opens the ANALOG IN menu shown below, which can be used to assign an analog audio input connector for the selected input. An analog audio input connector must be assigned if no digital audio input connector is assigned.

ANALOG INDVD1INPUTSSETUP

The configuration of the analog audio input connectors determines available ANALOG IN parameter settings. The settings shown on menu A (below) are available when the analog audio input connectors are configured as eight stereo connectors. The settings shown on menu B (below) are available when the analog audio input connectors are configured as five stereo and one 5.1-channel connectors.

When no analog audio input connector is assigned, the MC-12 automatically sets the:

• MAIN ADV menu INPUT SELECT parameter to DIGITAL

• INPUT SETUP menu ZONE2 IN parameter to DIGITAL

• INPUT SETUP menu RECORD IN parameter to DIGITAL

. . . Assigning Audio & Video Input Connectors continues on page 3-8

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

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

INPUTS

DVD1

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

ANALOG IN NONE

DVD1 ANALOG IN ANALOG-1

ANALOG-2 ANALOG-3 ANALOG-4 ANALOG-5 ANALOG-6 ANALOG-7 ANALOG-8 NONE

DVD1 ANALOG IN ANALOG-1

ANALOG-2 ANALOG-3 ANALOG-4 ANALOG-5

5.1 ANLG (6-8) NONE

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ANLG IN LVL AUTO, -18 to +12dB

Opens the ANLG IN LVL menu shown above, which can be used to adjust 2-channel analog audio input levels for the selected input. Despite attempts at standardization, analog sources still have a wide range of input levels. To compensate for this, the MC-12 allows independent input level adjustment for each of its stereo analog audio input connectors. Input level adjustment is not available for the 5.1-channel analog audio input connector.

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Parameter Possible Settings

AUTO ON, OFF MANUAL -18 to +12dB AUTO GAIN* -18 to +12dB

* This parameter cannot be adjusted.

Note:

ANLG IN LVL menu adjustments are applied to the stereo analog audio input connector assigned for the selected input. When another stereo analog audio input connector is assigned, these adjustments are automatically applied to the new connector.

Assigning Audio & Video Input Connectors (continued from page 3-7)

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

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

INPUTS

DVD1

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

ANLG IN LVL AUTO

DVD1 ANLG IN LVL AUTO ON

MANUAL +0dB

AUTO GAIN +0.0dB

L C R SL SR SB LFE

X X X XXX X

-6

-15

-30

-45

-18 to +12dB

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AUTO ON, OFF

Activates automatic adjustment of 2-channel analog audio input levels. When ON is selected, the MC-12 automatically monitors and optimizes 2-channel analog audio input levels. When the input signal is too high, the MC-12 quickly decreases input levels to avoid overload. When the input signal is too low, the MC-12 slowly increases input levels to maximize signal-to-noise ratio and dynamic range.

When OFF is selected, the MC-12 does not automatically monitor and optimize 2-channel analog audio input levels. The MANUAL parameter is available for manual input level adjustment.

MANUAL -18 to +12dB

Allows manual adjustment of 2-channel analog audio input levels. When the MANUAL parameter setting is adjusted, the MC-12 automatically sets the AUTO parameter to OFF, deactivating automatic input level adjustment. When the AUTO parameter is set to ON, manual input level adjustments are retained (though not applied).

Note:

When the AUTO parameter is set to ON, the MC-12 will not make automatic input level adjustments that exceed the MANUAL parameter setting.

MANUALANLG IN LVLDVD1INPUTSSETUP

AUTOANLG IN LVLDVD1INPUTSSETUP

AUTO GAIN

Indicates the current amount of input level adjustment for the assigned stereo analog audio input connector. When the AUTO parameter is set to ON, the AUTO GAIN parameter indicates the amount of adjustment being applied until automatic adjustments are made. Then, the AUTO GAIN parameter indicates the amount of automatic input level adjustment being applied.

When the AUTO parameter is set to OFF, the AUTO GAIN parameter indicates the amount of manual adjustment being applied. (In other words, the AUTO GAIN parameter reflects the MANUAL parameter setting.)

LEVEL METERS

Indicate fluctuating input levels in the front left (L) and front right (R) channels for the selected input. Like status menu level meters, ANLG IN LVL menu level meters indicate input levels for both digital and analog audio sources. However, ANLG IN LVL menu input level adjustment only affects 2-channel analog audio sources.

When the on-screen display is configured for a blue-screen background, level meters appear in combinations of green, yellow, and red. Green indicates low input levels, yellow indicates normal input levels, and red indicates high input levels and the onset of overload. When the on-screen display is not configured for a bluescreen background, level meters appear in white.

. . . Assigning Audio & Video Input Connectors continues on page 3-10

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VIDEO IN COMPOSITE-1 to 5, S-VIDEO-1 to 8, NONE

Opens the VIDEO IN menu shown below, which can be used to assign a composite or S-video input connector for the selected input.

Note:

• Composite video output connectors are available when a composite or S-video source is present.

• S-video output connectors are available when an S-video source is present.

VIDEO INDVD1INPUTSSETUP

COMPONENT IN COMPONENT-1 to 4

Opens the COMPONENT menu shown at the top of the next page, which can be used to assign a component video input connector for the selected input.

Note:

• Component video output connectors are only available when a component video source is present.

COMPONENT INDVD1INPUTSSETUP

Assigning Audio & Video Input Connectors (continued from page 3-9)

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

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

INPUTS

DVD1

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

VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-1

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

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SELECTING PREFERRED LISTENING MODES

The MC-12 allows the selection of four preferred listening modes for each Main Zone input, including one listening mode each for 2-channel, Dolby Digital, dts(-ES), and 5.1-channel analog sources. The table below indicates the INPUT SETUP menu parameters that can be used to select preferred listening modes.

Preferred Listening Mode Selection Parameters

2-CH Selects a preferred listening mode for 2-channel

sources

D Selects a preferred listening mode for Dolby Digital

sources

Selects a preferred listening mode for dts(-ES) sources

5.1a Selects a preferred listening mode for 5.1-channel analog sources

When a preferred listening mode is selected, the MC-12 automatically activates that listening mode whenever a new input is selected or an appropriate input source is present. For instance, the DVD1 and CD INPUT SETUP menu preferred listening mode selection parameters are set as shown above.

• If the DVD1 input is selected while a 2-channel source is present, the MC-12 will automatically activate the FILM listening mode. If a 5.1-channel analog source becomes present, the MC-12 will automatically activate the 5.1a FILM listening mode.

• If the CD input is selected while a Dolby Digital source is present, the MC-12 will automatically activate the 5.1 MUSIC listening mode. If the DVD1 input is then selected while a dts(-ES) source is present, the MC-12 will automatically activate the FILM listening mode.

. . . Selecting Preferred Listening Modes continues on page 3-12

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

D 5.1 MUSIC

MUSIC

5.1a 5.1a FILM MAIN ADVANCED ZONE2 IN DIGITAL RECORD IN DIGITAL RECORD ADVANCED

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

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

INPUTS

DVD1

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

COMPONENT IN 1

DVD1 COMPONENT COMPONENT-1

COMPONENT-2 COMPONENT-3 COMPONENT-4

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Selecting Preferred Listening Modes (continued from page 3-11)

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

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

INPUTS

DVD1

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

DVD1 2-CH MODE

FILM TV MUSIC MUSIC SURR

PLII + PLII MOVIE PLII MUSIC

PRO LOGIC NIGHTCLUB CONCERT HALL CHURCH CATHEDRAL PANORAMA 2-CH SURROUND 2-CHANNEL MONO LOGIC MONO SURROUND MONO USE LAST

2-CH

Opens the 2-CH MODE menu shown above, which can be used to select a preferred listening mode for 2-channel sources. The MC-12 automatically activates the selected listening mode whenever a 2-channel source is present. When the USE LAST setting is selected, the MC-12 automatically activates the 2-channel listening mode that was activated the last time a 2-channel source was present.

The listening modes cannot be selected as the preferred listening mode for 2-channel sources. However, when the 2-CH parameter is set to USE LAST, the MC-12 will activate a listening mode if a listening mode

2-CHDVD1INPUTSSETUP

DVD1 D MODE

5.1 FILM

5.1 TV

5.1 MUSIC

5.1 DIGITAL

5.1 2-CHANNEL

5.1 MONO LOGIC

5.1 MONO SURR

5.1 MONO

USE LAST

DVD1 MODE

FILM MUSIC

2-CHAN

USE LAST

DVD1 5.1a MODE

5.1a FILM

5.1a MUSIC

5.1a

5.1a STANDARD

5.1a 2-CHANNEL USE LAST

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was activated the last time a 2-channel source was present. The MC-12 will not activate a listening mode unless a 44.1 or 48kHz PCM digital source is present. The listening modes are not compatible with 88.2 or 96kHz, Dolby Digital, or analog sources.

Note:

When the 2-CH parameter is set to USE LAST, the MC-12 will not activate the 2-CHANNEL listening mode if the 2CH button was used to activate the 2-CHANNEL listening mode the last time a 2-channel source was present. Instead, the MC-12 will activate the listening mode that was activated prior to the 2-CHANNEL listening mode.

Opens the D MODE menu shown on the previous page, which can be used to select a preferred listening mode for Dolby Digital sources. The MC-12 automatically activates the selected listening mode whenever a Dolby Digital source is present. When the USE LAST setting is selected, the MC-12 automatically activates the Dolby Digital listening mode that was activated the last time a Dolby Digital source was present.

The 5.1 MUSIC listening mode cannot be selected as the preferred listening mode for Dolby Digital sources. However, when the D parameter is set to USE LAST, the MC-12 will activate the

5.1 MUSIC listening mode if this listening mode was activated the last time a Dolby Digital source was present.

@*DDVD1INPUTSSETUP

Opens the MODE menu shown on the previous page, which can be used to select a preferred listening mode for dts(-ES) sources. The MC-12 automatically activates the selected listening mode whenever a dts(-ES) source is present. When the USE LAST setting is selected, the MC-12 automatically activates the dts(-ES) listening mode that was activated the last time a dts(-ES) source was present.

The MUSIC listening mode cannot be selected as the preferred listening mode for dts(-ES) sources. However, when the

parameter is set to USE LAST, the MC-12 will activate the

MUSIC listening mode if this listening mode was

activated the last time a dts(-ES) source was present.

5.1a

Opens the 5.1a MODE menu shown on the previous page, which can be used to select a preferred listening mode for 5.1-channel analog sources. The MC-12 automatically activates the selected listening mode whenever a 5.1-channel analog source is present. When the USE LAST setting is selected, the MC-12 automatically activates the 5.1-channel analog listening mode that was activated the last time a 5.1-channel analog source was present.

The 5.1a MUSIC listening mode cannot be selected as the preferred listening mode for 5.1-channel analog sources. However, when the 5.1a parameter is set to USE LAST, the MC-12 will activate the 5.1a MUSIC listening mode if this listening mode was activated the last time a 5.1-channel analog source was present.

5.1aDVD1INPUTSSETUP

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CONFIGURING ADVANCED INPUT SETTINGS

The MC-12 allows the assignment of one digital and one analog audio input connector for each input. The table below indicates the INPUT SETUP menu parameters that can be used to control the interaction of these connectors, as well as other advanced Main Zone, Zone 2, and Record Zone input settings.

Parameter Possible Settings

MAIN ADVANCED Refer to the next column ZONE2 IN DIGITAL, ANLG, DMIX RECORD IN DIGITAL, ANLG, DMIX RECORD ADVANCED Refer to page 3-19

MAIN ADVANCED

Selecting the INPUT SETUP menu MAIN ADVANCED option opens the MAIN ADV menu shown above, which can be used to control the interaction of the digital and analog audio input connectors assigned for the selected Main Zone input as well as configure other advanced Main Zone input settings.

All MAIN ADV menus are shown in the Appendix on page A-8. The parameters on the left side of the MAIN ADV menus are identical regardless of which input is selected. The parameter settings on the right side are adjustable. The MAIN ADV menus shown in the Appendix indicate factory-default parameter settings for each input.

MAIN ADVANCEDDVD1INPUTSSETUP

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

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

INPUTS

DVD1

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

MAIN ADVANCED

DVD1 MAIN ADV INPUT SELECT DIGITAL

ANALOG BYPASS OFF S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON COMPONENT OSD OFF

OFF

AUTO

OFF

DIGITAL

ANALOG

AUTO

DIGITAL

ANLG DMIX

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Parameter Possible Settings

INPUT SELECT DIGITAL, ANALOG, AUTO ANALOG BYPASS ON, OFF S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO, OFF S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON, OFF COMPONENT OSD ON, OFF

INPUT SELECT DIGITAL, ANALOG, AUTO

Controls the interaction of the digital and analog audio input connectors assigned for the selected Main Zone input. The table on the next page describes INPUT SELECT parameter settings.

Note:

When the Shift command bank is activated, the 7/5 button can be used to adjust the INPUT SELECT parameter, cycling through the DIGITAL, ANALOG, and AUTO settings.

ANALOG BYPASS ON, OFF

Allows analog sources to bypass A/D conversion and internal processing. When ON is selected, the MC-12 passes analog input signals directly to the Main Zone audio output connectors.

• When a 2-channel analog source is present, the MC-12 passes analog input signals directly to the Front L/R output connectors.

ANALOG BYPASSMAIN ADVANCEDDVD1INPUTSSETUP

INPUT SELECTMAIN ADVANCEDDVD1INPUTSSETUP

• When a 5.1-channel analog source is present, the MC-12 passes analog input signals to the Main Zone audio output connectors as indicated in the table on pages 2-7 and 3-58.

When OFF is selected, the MC-12 sends analog input signals through A/D conversion and internal processing before passing them to the Main Zone audio output connectors. This allows analog sources to use bass management, speaker crossovers, speaker distance calibration, and tone controls.

Note:

When the Shift command bank is activated, pressing the 2CH button toggles the ANALOG BYPASS parameter between the ON and OFF settings.

S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO, OFF

Controls the passage of anamorphic trigger signals present in some video sources. When AUTO is selected, the MC-12 passes anamorphic video input signals through the S-video switcher, enabling compatible display devices to automatically switch between anamorphic and non-anamorphic display modes.

When OFF is selected, the MC-12 does not pass anamorphic video input signals through the S-video switcher, preventing compatible display devices from automatically switching between anamorphic and non-anamorphic display modes.

. . . Configuring Advanced Input Settings continues on page 3-16

S-VIDEO 16:9MAIN ADVANCEDDVD1INPUTSSETUP

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Configuring Advanced Input Settings (continued from page 3-15)

INPUT SELECT Parameter Settings

The MC-12 sends the assigned digital audio input connector to the Main Zone audio output connectors. The MC-12 ignores the assigned analog audio input connector.

Note the following:

• When an incompatible digital source is present, the MC-12 automatically selects the assigned analog audio input connector. The digital audio input connectors are compatible with PCM (44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96kHz), Dolby Digital, and dts(-ES) sources. The digital audio input connectors are not compatible with MPEG or MP3 sources.

• The MC-12 automatically sets the INPUT SELECT parameter to DIGITAL when no analog audio input connector is assigned.

• The INPUT SETUP menu DIGITAL IN parameter can be used to assign a digital audio input connector for the selected input.

The MC-12 sends the assigned analog audio input connector to the Main Zone audio output connectors. The MC-12 ignores the assigned digital audio input connector.

Note the following:

• The MC-12 automatically sets the INPUT SELECT parameter to ANALOG when no digital audio input connector is assigned.

• The INPUT SETUP menu ANALOG IN parameter can be used to assign an analog audio input connector for the selected input.

The MC-12 toggles between sending the assigned digital and analog audio input connectors to the Main Zone audio output connectors based on the input source that is present.

For example:

• The MC-12 selects the assigned digital audio input connector when a compatible digital source is present. The MC-12 will not select the assigned analog audio input connector when a compatible digital source is present.

• The MC-12 selects the assigned analog audio input connector when an incompatible digital source is present.

• The MC-12 selects the assigned analog audio input connector when an analog source, such as an SACD, is present.

Note the following:

• The MC-12 automatically sets the INPUT SELECT parameter to AUTO when both digital and analog audio input connectors are assigned.

• The AUTO setting is recommended for components that generate both digital and analog input signals, such as DVD/SACD players.

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S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON, OFF

Controls the on-screen display aspect ratio when the display device is connected to a Main Zone S-video output connector. Aspect ratio refers to the size of the picture or the display device screen. A 4:3 aspect ratio is almost square. A 16:9 aspect ratio, often referred to as widescreen, is almost twice as wide as high.

When ON is selected, the on-screen display appears in a 4:3 aspect ratio regardless of the incoming video input signal. When OFF is selected, the on-screen display appears in the same aspect ratio as the incoming video input signal.

Note:

When a 16:9 (widescreen) display device is connected to a Main Zone S-video output connector, the on-screen display will appear horizontally stretched across the display device screen if the S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 parameter is set to OFF and an anamorphic video input signal is present.

S-VIDEO OSD 4:3MAIN ADVANCEDDVD1INPUTSSETUP

COMPONENT OSD ON, OFF

Controls the appearance of the on-screen display when the display device is connected to the Main Zone component video output connector. When ON is selected, the on-screen display appears as a 480i video input signal on a full blue-screen background. To minimize viewing distractions, the two-line status does not appear on the on-screen display. When OFF is selected, the on-screen display – including the two-line status – is not available.

Note:

When the display device is connected to the Main Zone component video output connector, the on-screen display automatically deactivates when the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu BACKGROUND parameter is set to OFF.

COMPONENT OSDMAIN ADVANCEDDVD1INPUTSSETUP

When the ZONE2 or RECORD IN parameter is set to DIGITAL or ANLG, the MC-12 recognizes some dts-encoded sources as audio signals (not data signals) and outputs loud digital noise from the Zone 2 or Record Zone audio output connectors.

CAUTION

ZONE2 & RECORD IN DIGITAL, ANLG, DMIX

Control the interaction of the digital and analog audio input connectors assigned for the selected Zone 2 and Record Zone inputs. The table on the next page describes ZONE2 and RECORD IN parameter setting.

RECORD IN

ZONE2 INDVD1INPUTSSETUP

. . . Configuring Advanced Input Settings continues on page 3-18

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Configuring Advanced Input Settings (continued from page 3-17)

ANLG (Analog)

ZONE2 & RECORD IN Parameter Settings

The MC-12 sends the assigned digital audio input connector to the Zone 2 or Record Zone audio output connectors. The MC-12 ignores the assigned analog audio input connector. Independent zone monitoring is available.

Note the following:

• The MC-12 passes digital sources to all Zone 2 or Record Zone audio output connectors.

• The MC-12 passes digital input signals directly to the Record Zone digital audio output connectors. The MC-12 sends digital input signals through D/A conversion before passing them to the Zone 2 or Record Zone analog audio output connectors.

• The MC-12 automatically sets the ZONE2 or RECORD IN parameter to DIGITAL when no analog audio input connector is assigned.

• The INPUT SETUP menu DIGITAL IN parameter can be used to assign a digital audio input connector for the selected input.

The MC-12 sends the assigned analog audio input connector to the Zone 2 or Record Zone audio output connectors. The MC-12 ignores the assigned digital audio input connector. Independent zone monitoring is available.

Note the following:

• The MC-12 passes analog sources to all Zone 2 or Record Zone audio output connectors.

• The MC-12 passes analog input signals directly to the Zone 2 or Record Zone analog audio output connectors. The MC-12 sends analog input signals through A/D conversion before passing them to the Record Zone digital audio output connectors.

• The MC-12 automatically sets the ZONE2 or RECORD IN parameter to ANLG when no digital audio input connector is assigned.

• The INPUT SETUP menu ANALOG IN parameter can be used to assign an analog audio input connector for the selected input.

The MC-12 sends a downmixed version of Main Zone audio to the Zone 2 or Record Zone audio output connectors. Independent zone monitoring is not available. Downmixing is available when all of the following conditions are met:

• The same input must be selected in the Main Zone and Zone 2 or in the Main Zone and the Record Zone. Otherwise, the Zone 2 or Record Zone audio output connectors will mute.

• A Dolby Digital or dts(-ES) source must be present.

• The 5.1a BYPASS listening mode must not be activated.

Note the following:

• Output signals from the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Front L/R are sent to Zone 2. Signals from other Main Zone audio output connectors are ignored.

• Main Zone listening mode activation affects the Zone 2 and Record Zone audio output connectors. For instance, when the MONO listening mode is activated, the Zone 2 and Record Zone audio output connectors will generate mono output signals.

• It is recommended to set the ZONE2 and RECORD IN parameters to DMIX when recording from a DVD player without built-in Dolby Digital or dts-ES decoding to a VCR or PVR (i.e. Tivo® or Replay TV®).

• The MC-12 automatically uses LOGIC7 encoding to downmix multichannel sources (except 5.1-channel analog sources) to LOGIC7encoded stereo output signals for listening and recording. LOGIC7encoded downmixes are compatible with matrix decoders, but will sound best when played back through a LOGIC7 listening mode.

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RECORD ADVANCED

Selecting the INPUT SETUP menu RECORD ADVANCED option opens the RECORD ADV menu shown above, which can be used to configure advanced Record Zone input settings.

All RECORD ADV menus are shown in the Appendix on page A-8. The parameters on the left side of the RECORD ADV menus are identical regardless of which input is selected. The parameter settings on the right side are adjustable. The RECORD ADV menus shown in the Appendix indicate factory-default parameter settings for each input.

RECORD ADVANCEDDVD1INPUTSSETUP

Parameter Possible Settings

ANLG IN LVL -18 to +12dB DIGITAL BYPASS ON, OFF DIG OUT RATE INPUT, 96kHz, 88.2kHz, 48kHz, 44.1kHz RECORD BLOCKED, ENABLED

. . . Configuring Advanced Input Settings continues on page 3-20

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

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

INPUTS

DVD1

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

RECORD ADVANCED

DVD1 RECORD ADV ANLG IN LVL +0dB

DIGITAL BYPASS OFF DIG OUT RATE 44.1kHz RECORD ENABLED

INPUT 96kHz

88.2kHz 48kHz

44.1kHz

BLOCKED ENABLED

OFF

-18 to +12dB

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Configuring Advanced Input Settings (continued from page 3-19)

ANLG IN LVL -18 to +12dB

Allows adjustment of analog audio input levels for input signals sent to the Record Zone digital audio output connectors. The MC-12 applies these adjustments to input signals before passing them to the Record Zone digital audio output connectors. This parameter can be adjusted when an input source is present to prevent the internal A/D converter from overloading.

DIGITAL BYPASS ON, OFF

Allows digital sources to bypass sample rate conversion for direct digital recording. When ON is selected, the MC-12 passes digital input signals directly to the Record Zone digital audio output connectors, preserving the original sample rate of the input signal. When OFF is selected, the MC-12 sends digital input signals through sample rate conversion before passing them to the Record Zone digital audio output connectors, allowing the sample rate of the output signal to match the sample rate of the recording device.

Note:

DIG OUT RATE parameter settings have no effect when the DIGITAL BYPASS parameter is set to ON.

DIGITAL BYPASSRECORD ADVANCEDDVD1INPUTSSETUP

ANLG IN LVLRECORD ADVANCEDDVD1INPUTSSETUP

DIG OUT RATE INPUT, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz

Controls the sample rate of digital and analog input signals sent to the Record Zone digital audio output connectors. When INPUT is selected, the MC-12 does not send input signals through sample rate conversion before passing them to the Record Zone digital audio output connectors, preserving the original sample rate of the input signal.

When a value is selected, the MC-12 passes input signals through sample rate conversion before passing them to the Record Zone digital audio output connectors, converting the sample rate of the input signal to the selected value. It is recommended to set the DIG OUT RATE parameter to the appropriate value when using a recording format that operates on a single sample rate, such as CD-R format (44.1kHz).

RECORD BLOCKED, ENABLED

Prevents recording device feedback loops. When BLOCKED is selected, the MC-12 blocks the Record Zone audio output connectors to prevent feedback loops. However, the MC-12 still passes video input signals to the Record Zone video output connectors. When ENABLED is selected, the MC-12 passes audio and video input signals to the Record Zone audio and video output connectors.

RECORDRECORD ADVANCEDDVD1INPUTSSETUP

DIG OUT RATERECORD ADVANCEDDVD1INPUTSSETUP

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SPEAKER SETUP

Selecting the SETUP menu SPEAKERS option opens the SPEAKER SETUP menu shown below, which can be used to configure the Main Zone audio output connectors for the desired speaker setup. The Main Zone includes 10 unbalanced audio output connectors labeled Front L/R, Center, LFE, Subwoofer L/R, Side L/R, and Rear L/R. Two additional audio output connectors labeled Aux L/R are provided for future expansion.

SPEAKERSSETUP

Note:

The MC-12 Balanced also includes 10 balanced Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Front L/R, Center, LFE, Subwoofer L/R, Side L/R, and Rear L/R. Two additional audio output connectors labeled Aux L/R are provided for future expansion.

SETTING CROSSOVER POINTS

Selecting the SPEAKER SETUP menu SET CROSSOVERS option opens the CROSSOVER SETUP menu shown above, which can be used to configure a custom or THX speaker setup.

SET CROSSOVERSSPEAKERSSETUP

Note:

It is important to set crossover points before calibrating output levels. Otherwise, setting crossover points afterwards might invalidate calibrated output levels.

. . . Setting Crossover Points continues on page 3-22

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SPEAKER SETUP SET CROSSOVERS

CHECK MICROPHONES AUTOMATIC MANUAL

SET CROSSOVERS

BEFORE CALIBRATING

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SET CROSSOVERS

CROSSOVER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP

40Hz 40Hz

40Hz 60Hz 60Hz

60Hz 60Hz

60Hz

SUB

SLSRRL

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Custom Speaker Setups

Selecting the CROSSOVER SETUP menu CUSTOM SETUP option opens the CUSTOM SETUP menu shown above, which can be used to assign independent crossover points for each Main Zone audio output connector. Crossover points can be selected in 10Hz increments within a 30 to 120Hz range. With the exception of THX 80Hz, all crossover points activate a 24dB-per-octave filter. The graphs shown on the next page indicate the frequency response of each crossover point.

To configure a custom speaker setup:

• Select the crossover point closest to the low-frequency rating of the associated speakers. For instance, set to FRONT L/R parameter to the crossover point closest to the low-frequency rating of the front speakers.

CUSTOM SETUPSET CROSSOVERSSPEAKERSSETUP

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Setting Crossover Points (continued from page 3-21)

• Select the subwoofer crossover point equal to the lowest crossover point of the other speakers. For instance, if CUSTOM SETUP menu parameters are set as shown above, set the SUB XOVER parameter to 40Hz – the lowest crossover point of the other speakers.

In general, low frequencies will be redirected from the speakers with the highest crossover points to the speakers with the lowest crossover points. Low-frequency signals lower than the lowest crossover point will be redirected to the subwoofer. If the lowest crossover point is FULL, low-frequency signals, excluding LFE information, will not be redirected to the subwoofer.

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SPEAKER SETUP SET CROSSOVERS

CHECK MICROPHONES AUTOMATIC MANUAL

SET CROSSOVERS

BEFORE CALIBRATING

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SET CROSSOVERS

CROSSOVER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP

40Hz 40Hz

40Hz 60Hz 60Hz

60Hz 60Hz

60Hz

SUB

SLSRRL

CUSTOM SETUP FRONT L/R 40Hz

CENTER 60Hz SIDE L/R 60Hz REAR L/R 60Hz SUB L/R MONO SUB XOVER 40Hz LFE OFF

ULTRA2 SUB OFF BGC N/A ASA APART

CUSTOM SETUP

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Highpass Filter Lowpass Filter

Highpass filters attenuate low-frequency signals at 24dB per octave. The curves in the graph above indicate the frequency response of each crossover point. From left to right, the curves represent crossover points from 30 to 120Hz. This graph does not include the THX 80Hz crossover point, which attenuates low-frequency signals at 12dB per octave.

Lowpass filters attenuate high-frequency signals at 24dB per octave. The curves in the graph above indicate the frequency response of each crossover point. From left to right, the curves represent crossover points from 30 to 120Hz.

. . . Setting Crossover Points continues on page 3-24

-12

-24

-36

-48

0 0

-60 10 20 50 100 200 500 1k

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THX Speaker Setups

Selecting the CROSSOVER SETUP menu THX SETUP option opens the THX SPEAKER SETUP screen shown above, which indicates that pressing the  arrow button will automatically configure the Main Zone audio output connectors for a THX speaker setup. It is recommended to use THX-certified speakers in a THX speaker setup.

When the THX SPEAKER SETUP screen opens:

• Press the  arrow button to configure the Main Zone audio output connectors for a THX speaker setup. The THX SETUP menu shown above will open on the on-screen display.

• Press the  arrow button to close the message without configuring the Main Zone audio output connectors for a THX speaker setup.

THX SETUPSET CROSSOVERSSPEAKERSSETUP

When a THX speaker setup is selected, the MC-12 applies a THX 80Hz crossover point with a 12dB-per-octave filter to the Front L/R, Center, Side L/R, and Rear L/R output connectors. The MC-12 applies a THX 80Hz crossover point with a 24dB-per-octave filter to the Subwoofer L/R output connectors.

Note:

A THX speaker setup is not required to activate THX listening modes.

Setting Crossover Points (continued from page 3-23)

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SPEAKER SETUP SET CROSSOVERS

CHECK MICROPHONES AUTOMATIC MANUAL

SET CROSSOVERS

BEFORE CALIBRATING

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SET CROSSOVERS

THX SPEAKER SETUP

!CAUTION!

PRESSING THE V

BUTTON WILL

AUTOMATICALLY CHANGE

THE OUTPUTS TO A THX

SPEAKER

CONFIGURATION

THX SETUP FRONT L/R THX 80Hz

CENTER THX 80Hz SIDE L/R THX 80Hz REAR L/R THX 80Hz SUB L/R MONO SUB XOVER THX 80Hz LFE OFF

ULTRA2 SUB OFF BGC N/A ASA APART

!CAUTION!

CROSSOVER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP

40Hz 40Hz

40Hz 60Hz 60Hz

60Hz 60Hz

60Hz

SUB

SLSRRL

THX SETUP

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Default Setting Default SettingPossible Settings Possible Settings

CUSTOM SETUP Menu

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Speaker Setup Parameters

THX SETUPSET CROSSOVERSSPEAKERSSETUP

CUSTOM SETUPSET CROSSOVERSSPEAKERSSETUP

The table below indicates the speaker setup parameters that can be used to configure the Main Zone audio output connectors for the desired speaker setup. These parameters are available on the CUSTOM and THX SETUP menus.

Speaker setup parameters perform the same function regardless of which speaker setup is selected. When a parameter setting is adjusted on one menu, the corresponding parameter setting is automatically adjusted on the other menu. For instance, when a THX speaker setup is selected, the speaker setup parameters on the CUSTOM SETUP menu are also set to THX 80Hz.

FRONT L/R*

CENTER*

SIDE L/R*

REAR L/R

SUB L/R*

SUB XOVER*

LFE*

ULTRA2 SUB

BGC

ASA

40Hz

THX 80Hz THX 80Hz

THX 80Hz

THX 80Hz, NONE

THX 80Hz

MONO MONO

THX 80Hz

60Hz

MONO

ON ON

OFF OFF

N/A† N/A†

APART APART

40Hz

FULL, 30 to 120Hz, THX 80Hz

ON, OFF ON, OFF

ON, OFF

APART, CLOSE, TOGETHER APART, CLOSE, TOGETHER

FULL, 30 to 120Hz, THX 80Hz, NONE

MONO, STEREO, NONE

* These parameters cannot be adjusted on the THX SETUP menu.

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REAR L/R SPEAKERS FULL

30Hz 40Hz 50Hz 60Hz 70Hz 80Hz THX 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120H NONE

SUB XOVER FULL

30Hz 40Hz 50Hz 60Hz 70Hz 80Hz THX 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz

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FRONT L/R FULL, 30 to 120Hz, THX 80Hz

Assigns a crossover point for the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Front L/R.

When a custom speaker setup is selected, the FRONT L/R parameter opens the FRONT L/R SPEAKERS menu shown above, which can be used to select a crossover point for the Front L/R output connectors. Select FULL to send a full-range signal to the front speakers. Otherwise, select the crossover point closest to the low-frequency rating of the front speakers.

FRONT L/RCUSTOM SETUPSET CROSSOVERSSPEAKERSSETUP

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SPEAKER SETUP SET CROSSOVERS

CHECK MICROPHONES AUTOMATIC MANUAL

SET CROSSOVERS

BEFORE CALIBRATING

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SET CROSSOVERS

CROSSOVER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP

40Hz 40Hz

40Hz 60Hz 60Hz

60Hz 60Hz

60Hz

SUB

SLSRRL

CUSTOM SETUP FRONT L/R 40Hz

CENTER 60Hz SIDE L/R 60Hz REAR L/R 60Hz SUB L/R MONO SUB XOVER 40Hz LFE OFF

ULTRA2 SUB OFF BGC N/A ASA APART

CUSTOM SETUP

SUBWOOFERS L/R MONO

STEREO NONE

FRONT L/R SPEAKERS FULL

30Hz 40Hz 50Hz 60Hz 70Hz 80Hz THX 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz

CENTER SPEAKER FULL

30Hz 40Hz 50Hz 60Hz 70Hz 80Hz THX 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120H NONE

SIDE L/R SPEAKERS FULL

30Hz 40Hz 50Hz 60Hz 70Hz 80Hz THX 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120H NONE

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When a THX speaker setup is selected, the FRONT L/R parameter cannot be adjusted. The MC-12 automatically applies a THX 80Hz crossover point to the Front L/R output connectors.

CENTER FULL, 30 to 120Hz, THX 80Hz, NONE

Assigns a crossover point for the Main Zone audio output connector labeled Center.

When a custom speaker setup is selected, the CENTER parameter opens the CENTER SPEAKER menu shown on the previous page, which can be used to select a crossover point for the Center output connector.

• Select FULL to send a full-range signal to the center speaker. Otherwise, select the crossover point closest to the lowfrequency rating of the center speaker.

• Select NONE if the speaker setup does not include a center speaker. The MC-12 will redirect center channel signals to the Front L/R output connectors – unless the 5.1a BYPASS listening mode is activated. In this instance, configure the speaker setup with the associated DVD-A/SACD player to redirect center channel signals.

When a THX speaker setup is selected, the CENTER parameter cannot be adjusted. The MC-12 automatically applies a THX 80Hz crossover point to the Center output connector.

THX SETUPSET CROSSOVERSSPEAKERSSETUP

CENTERCUSTOM SETUPSET CROSSOVERSSPEAKERSSETUP

THX SETUPSET CROSSOVERSSPEAKERSSETUP

SIDE L/R FULL, 30 to 120Hz, THX 80Hz, NONE

Assigns a crossover point for the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Side L/R.

When a custom speaker setup is selected, the SIDE L/R parameter opens the SIDE L/R SPEAKERS menu shown on the previous page, which can be used to select a crossover point for the Side L/R output connectors.

• Select FULL to send a full-range signal to the side speakers. Otherwise, select the crossover point closest to the lowfrequency rating of the side speakers.

• Select NONE if the speaker setup does not include side speakers. The MC-12 will redirect side channel signals to the Rear L/R output connectors. If the REAR L/R parameter is also set to NONE, the MC-12 will redirect surround channel signals to the Front L/R output connectors.

Note:

When the SIDE L/R parameter is set to NONE, Dolby Digital Surround EX, THX Ultra2, THX Surround EX, and dts-ES decoding are not available. The ASA parameter is also not available.

When a THX speaker setup is selected, the SIDE L/R parameter cannot be adjusted. The MC-12 automatically applies a THX 80Hz crossover point to the Side L/R output connectors.

. . . Setting Crossover Points continues on page 3-28

THX SETUPSET CROSSOVERSSPEAKERSSETUP

SIDE L/RCUSTOM SETUPSET CROSSOVERSSPEAKERSSETUP

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REAR L/R FULL, 30 to 120Hz, THX 80Hz, NONE

Assigns a crossover point for the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Rear L/R.

When a custom speaker setup is selected, the REAR L/R parameter opens the REAR L/R SPEAKERS menu shown on page 3-26, which can be used to select a crossover point for the Rear L/R output connectors.

• Select FULL to send a full-range signal to the rear speakers. Otherwise, select the crossover point closest to the lowfrequency rating of the rear speakers.

• Select NONE if the speaker setup does not include rear speakers. The MC-12 will redirect rear channel signals to the Side L/R output connectors. If the SIDE L/R parameter is also set to NONE, the MC-12 will redirect surround channel signals to the Front L/R output connectors.

REAR L/RCUSTOM SETUPSET CROSSOVERSSPEAKERSSETUP

When a THX speaker setup is selected, the REAR L/R parameter opens the THX REAR SPEAKERS menu shown above, which can be used to activate and deactivate the Rear L/R output connectors.

• Select THX 80Hz to activate the Rear L/R output connectors, configuring the Main Zone audio output connectors for a

7.1-channel THX speaker setup.

• Select NONE to deactivate the Rear L/R output connectors, configuring the Main Zone audio output connectors for a

5.1-channel THX speaker setup.

Note:

When the REAR L/R parameter is set to NONE, Dolby Digital Surround EX, THX Ultra2, THX Surround EX, and dts-ES decoding are not available. The ASA parameter is also not available.

REAR L/RTHX SETUPSET CROSSOVERSSPEAKERSSETUP

Setting Crossover Points (continued from page 3-27)

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SPEAKER SETUP SET CROSSOVERS

CHECK MICROPHONES AUTOMATIC MANUAL

SET CROSSOVERS

BEFORE CALIBRATING

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SET CROSSOVERS

THX SPEAKER SETUP

!CAUTION!

PRESSING THE V

BUTTON WILL

AUTOMATICALLY CHANGE

THE OUTPUTS TO A THX

SPEAKER

CONFIGURATION

THX SETUP FRONT L/R THX 80Hz

CENTER THX 80Hz SIDE L/R THX 80Hz REAR L/R THX 80Hz SUB L/R MONO SUB XOVER THX 80Hz LFE OFF

ULTRA2 SUB OFF BGC N/A ASA APART

!CAUTION!

CROSSOVER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP

40Hz 40Hz

40Hz 60Hz 60Hz

60Hz 60Hz

60Hz

SUB

SLSRRL

THX SETUP

THX REAR SPEAKERS THX 80Hz

NONE

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SUB L/R MONO, STEREO, NONE

Configures the Main Zone audio output connector labeled Subwoofer L/R for a speaker setup that includes one, two, or no subwoofer(s).

When a custom speaker setup is selected, the SUB L/R parameter opens the SUBWOOFERS L/R menu shown on page 3-26, which can be used to select the desired configuration for the Subwoofer L/R output connectors.

• Select MONO if the speaker setup includes one subwoofer. The MC-12 sends low-frequency front, center, and surround channel signals to the Subwoofer L/R output connectors.

• Select STEREO if the speaker setup includes two subwoofers. The MC-12 sends low-frequency front left, center, and surround left channel signals to the Subwoofer L output connector and low-frequency front right, center, and surround right channel signals to the Subwoofer R output connector.

• Select NONE if the speaker setup does not include a subwoofer. The MC-12 redirects low-frequency signals to the speakers with the lowest crossover points – unless the 5.1a BYPASS listening mode is activated. In this instance, configure the speaker setup with the associated DVD-A/SACD player to redirect low-frequency signals.

When a THX speaker setup is selected, the SUB L/R parameter cannot be adjusted. The MC-12 automatically configures the Subwoofer L/R output connectors for a speaker setup that includes one subwoofer.

THX SETUPSET CROSSOVERSSPEAKERSSETUP

SUB L/RCUSTOM SETUPSET CROSSOVERSSPEAKERSSETUP

SUB XOVER FULL, 30 to 120Hz, THX 80Hz, NONE

Assigns a crossover point for the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Subwoofer L/R.

When a custom speaker setup is selected, the SUB XOVER parameter opens the SUB XOVER menu shown on page 3-26, which can be used to select a crossover point for the Subwoofer L/R output connectors. Select FULL to send a full-range signal to the subwoofer. Otherwise, select the crossover point equal to the lowest crossover point of the other speakers.

When a THX speaker setup is selected, the SUB XOVER parameter cannot be adjusted. The MC-12 automatically applies a THX 80Hz crossover point to the Subwoofer L/R output connectors.

. . . Setting Crossover Points continues on page 3-30

THX SETUPSET CROSSOVERSSPEAKERSSETUP

SUB XOVERCUSTOM SETUPSET CROSSOVERSSPEAKERSSETUP

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LFE ON, OFF

Activates and deactivates the Main Zone audio output connector labeled LFE.

When a custom speaker setup is selected:

• Select ON to activate the LFE output connector, configuring the Main Zone audio output connectors for a 7.1-channel speaker setup. The MC-12 sends LFE information to the LFE output connector.

LFECUSTOM SETUPSET CROSSOVERSSPEAKERSSETUP

• Select OFF to deactivate the LFE output connector, configuring the Main Zone audio output connectors for a 5.1-channel speaker setup. The MC-12 redirects LFE information to the Subwoofer L/R output connectors. If the SUB L/R parameter is set to OFF, the MC-12 redirects LFE information to the speakers with the lowest crossover point.

When a THX speaker setup is selected, the LFE parameter cannot be adjusted. The MC-12 automatically deactivates the LFE output connector and redirects LFE information to the Subwoofer L/R output connectors.

THX SETUPSET CROSSOVERSSPEAKERSSETUP

Setting Crossover Points (continued from page 3-29)

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SPEAKER SETUP SET CROSSOVERS

CHECK MICROPHONES AUTOMATIC MANUAL

SET CROSSOVERS

BEFORE CALIBRATING

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SET CROSSOVERS

CROSSOVER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP

40Hz 40Hz

40Hz 60Hz 60Hz

60Hz 60Hz

60Hz

SUB

SLSRRL

CUSTOM SETUP FRONT L/R 40Hz

CENTER 60Hz SIDE L/R 60Hz REAR L/R 60Hz SUB L/R MONO SUB XOVER 40Hz LFE OFF

ULTRA2 SUB OFF BGC N/A ASA APART

THX SPEAKER SETUP

!CAUTION!

PRESSING THE V

BUTTON WILL

AUTOMATICALLY CHANGE

THE OUTPUTS TO A THX

SPEAKER

CONFIGURATION

THX SETUP FRONT L/R THX 80Hz

CENTER THX 80Hz SIDE L/R THX 80Hz REAR L/R THX 80Hz SUB L/R MONO SUB XOVER THX 80Hz LFE OFF

ULTRA2 SUB OFF BGC N/A ASA APART

!CAUTION!

OFF

APART CLOSE

TOGETHER

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ULTRA2 SUB ON, OFF

Select ON if the subwoofer using the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Subwoofer L/R is THX Ultra2-certified. When ON is selected, the BGC parameter can be used to adjust boundary gain compensation. Select OFF if the subwoofer using the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Subwoofer L/R is not THX Ultra2-certified. When OFF is selected, the BGC parameter is not available (N/A).

BGC (Boundary Gain Compensation) ON, OFF

Adjusts boundary gain compensation when the ULTRA2 SUB parameter is set to ON. When ON is selected, a highpass 55Hz filter is applied to all Main Zone audio output connectors and listening modes. When OFF is selected, no filter is applied to the Main Zone audio output connectors and listening modes.

Note:

The BGC parameter compensates for increased bass energy caused by the proximity of the speakers to the listening room walls.

BGCTHX SETUPSET CROSSOVERSSPEAKERSSETUP

BGCCUSTOM SETUPSET CROSSOVERSSPEAKERSSETUP

@** ULTRA2 SUBTHX SETUPSET CROSSOVERSSPEAKERSSETUP

@** ULTRA2 SUBCUSTOM SETUPSET CROSSOVERSSPEAKERSSETUP

ASA (Advanced Speaker Array) ON, OFF

A proprietary THX technology that processes rear channel signals to optimize the listening experience for THX Ultra2 listening modes, including 5.1 ULTRA2, 5.1 MUSIC, ULTRA2, MUSIC, 5.1a ULTRA2, or 5.1a MUSIC listening mode is activated. Applied to film sources, ASA processing blends surround channel signals to optimize ambient and directional surround sounds. Applied to music sources, ASA processing places surround channel signals on a wide, stable rear soundstage.

Note:

ASA processing is not available unless:

• One of the THX Ultra2 listening modes listed above is activated.

• Both side and rear speakers are present.

To maximize the effectiveness of ASA processing, configure a

7.1-channel speaker setup in which the rear speakers are placed close together facing the center of the listening space.

• Select APART if the distance between the rear speakers is greater than 4 feet (1.2m).

• Select CLOSE if the distance between the rear speakers is greater than 1 foot (0.3m), but less than 4 feet (1.2m).

• Select TOGETHER if the distance between the rear speakers is less than 1 foot (0.3m).

. . . ASA (Advanced Speaker Array) continues on page 3-32

ASATHX SETUPSET CROSSOVERSSPEAKERSSETUP

ASACUSTOM SETUPSET CROSSOVERSSPEAKERSSETUP

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ASA (Advanced Speaker Array) (continued from page 3-31)

When the 7/5 button is used to toggle between 7- and 5-channel playback, the MC-12 automatically:

• Activates ASA processing during 7-channel playback.

• Deactivates ASA processing during 5-channel playback.

• Switches between the 5.1 ULTRA2 and 5.1 , ULTRA2 and , or 5.1a ULTRA2 and 5.1a listening modes.

CALIBRATING SPEAKER DISTANCES & OUTPUT LEVELS

The MC-12 offers both automatic and manual calibration of speaker distances and output levels. Calibration helps to ensure accurate output signal arrival time and level at the primary listening position. However, it is not a substitute for proper speaker placement.

Before calibrating speaker distances and output levels:

• Set crossover points for the Main Zone audio output connectors. Otherwise, setting crossover points afterwards might invalidate calibrated output levels. (The CUSTOM or THX SETUP menu can be used to set crossover points.)

• Eliminate extraneous noises in the listening space, including conversations, air conditioners, and sounds that filter in through open doors and windows.

• Remove objects – including people – blocking the line-of-sight path between the microphones or SPL meter and the speakers.

Speaker Calibration Parameters

The table on the next page indicates the speaker calibration parameters that can be used to set speaker distances and output levels for the speakers connected to the corresponding Main Zone audio output connectors. These parameters are available on the speaker distance and output level menus shown throughout this section. All parameters perform the same function whether automatic or manual calibration is selected.

Speaker Distance Parameters +0.0 to 30.0ft or 12.0m

Determine the distance between the primary listening position and the speaker connected to the corresponding Main Zone audio output connector.

Output Level Parameters -18.0dB to +12.0dB

Determine the output level of signals sent to the speaker connected to the corresponding Main Zone audio output connector.

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Output Level Settings

Default Setting Default SettingPossible Settings Possible Settings

Speaker Distance Settings

Parameter

FRONT LEFT

CENTER

FRONT RIGHT

SIDE LEFT

REAR LEFT

REAR RIGHT

SIDE RIGHT

MONO SUB*

SUB RIGHT

LFE

UNITS

+0.0ft

+0.0dB -18.0 to +12.0dB

-18.0 to +12.0dB

+0.0dB

+0.0dB -18.0 to +12.0dB

+0.0dB

+0.0ft

+0.0ft +0.0dB

N/A† N/A†

N/A†

FEET

N/A†

+0.0ft

+0.0 to 30.0ft or 12.0m

+0.0 to 30.0ft or 12.0m -18.0 to +12.0dB

-18.0 to +12.0dB

+0.0 to 30.0ft or 12.0m

FEET, METERS

-18.0 to +12.0dB

+0.0 to 30.0ft or 12.0m

* When one subwoofer is included in the speaker setup, this parameter is labeled MONO SUB. When two subwoofers are included in the speaker setup, this parameter is labeled SUB LEFT. † When a speaker is not included in the speaker setup, the corresponding speaker distance or output level parameter is not available (N/A).

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UNITS FEET, METERS

Determines the unit of measurement in which speaker distances are calculated on ALL speaker distance menus. When FEET is selected, the MC-12 calculates speaker distances in feet. When METERS is selected, the MC-12 calculates speaker distances in meters. When the UNITS parameter setting is adjusted, the MC-12 automatically adjusts speaker distances to the closest available value in the selected unit of measurement.

UNITSSPEAKER DISTANCESMANUALSPEAKERSSETUP

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AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION

The MC-12 offers automatic calibration of speaker distances, output levels, or both. The table below indicates available automatic calibration options. A successful microphone check is required before automatic calibration can be performed.

DetailsAutomatic Options

MICROPHONE CHECK

DISTANCES & LEVELS

DISTANCES

LEVELS

• Confirms that the microphones are properly connected and functioning.

• Calculates an average level for the microphones connected to the microphone input connectors, allowing the MC-12 to compensate for individual microphone sensitivities during automatic calibration.

• Ensures that microphone levels are consistent, eliminating automatic calibration errors from individual microphone levels.

• Activates automatic calibration of speaker distances and output levels.

• Offers accurate calibration with minimal interaction, automatically applying calibrated speaker distances and output levels.

• Calibrates speaker distances within 0.5 foot (.15m) of the physical distance between the primary listening position and the speaker.

• Calibrates individual speaker output levels within +/-0.5dB of each other and overall speaker output levels within +/-3.0dB of THX reference levels (75dB).

• Activates automatic calibration of speaker distances.

• Provides a comparison between original and calibrated speaker distances, allowing selection of the desired values.

• Calibrates speaker distances within 0.5 foot (.15m) of the physical distance between the primary listening position and the speaker.

• Activates automatic calibration of output levels.

• Provides a comparison between original and calibrated output levels, allowing selection of the desired values.

• Calibrates individual speaker output levels within +/-0.5dB of each other and overall speaker output levels within +/-3.0dB of THX reference levels (75dB).

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TRIGGER OUTPUTS

MAIN AUDIO OU

1234

MICROPHONE INPUTS

LFE

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Step A: Connecting the Microphones

• The microphones included in the Lexicon Microphone Kit require careful handling. Dropping or otherwise physically abusing the microphones might cause errors during use or irreparable damage to the microphone.

• Never make or break microphone input connections unless the MC-12 is powered off with the rear panel power switch OR standby mode is activated with the front panel or remote control standby button.

CAUTION

MC-12 Rear Panel

Note the following:

• Automatic calibration requires the microphones included in the Lexicon Microphone Kit available at authorized Lexicon dealers. Performing automatic calibration with other microphones will produce unknown results.

• Proper microphone placement is essential to achieving the desired automatic calibration results. Pay particular attention to the microphone placement instructions and illustrations included in this section.

• It is important to read and observe the care and handling documentation included with the Lexicon Microphone Kit to ensure optimal microphone performance.

A-1. Make sure the MC-12 is powered off with the rear panel

power switch OR standby mode is activated with the front panel or remote control standby button.

A-2. Connect the microphones included in the Lexicon

Microphone Kit to the microphone input connectors on the MC-12 rear panel shown above. Make sure the microphone cable plug is fully inserted for a solid connection.

During the microphone check, the microphones will be referred to as 1, 2, 3, and 4 based on the input connector to which the microphone is connected. It is recommended to label the microphones for troubleshooting purposes.

A-3. Power on the MC-12 with the rear panel power switch OR

deactivate standby mode with the front panel or remote control standby button.

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Step B: Positioning the Microphones for the Microphone Check

B-1. Refer to the microphone placement examples that begin below to position the microphones for the microphone check.

RECOMMENDED microphone positioning for the microphone check

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During the microphone check, position the microphones:

 as close together as possible

 relatively centered between and equidistant from

the front left and right speakers

 in a clear line-of-sight path with the speakers

 in a location unobstructed by furniture and other

fixtures, where echoes will not obscure calibration noise signals

 at least 2 feet (0.61m) from all speakers and walls,

but within 30 feet (9.14m) of all speakers

The illustration at the right provides an example of proper microphone placement during the microphone check. All of the microphones are positioned as close together as possible in an unobstructed location that is equidistant from the front left and right speakers.

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RECOMMENDED microphone positioning for the microphone check

During the microphone check, do not:

✗ separate the microphones

✗ scatter the microphones throughout the listening

space

✗ obstruct the line-of-sight path between the

microphones and the speakers

✗ position the microphones on the floor, on seat

cushions, or in locations obstructed by furniture and other fixtures, where echoes might obscure calibration noise signals

✗ position the microphones within 2 feet (0.61m) of

speakers and walls or more than 30 feet (9.14m) from any one speaker

The illustration at the right provides an example of improper microphone placement during the microphone check. The microphones are scattered throughout the listening space rather than positioned as close together as possible in a location that is equidistant from the front left and right speakers. In addition, two microphones are positioned on the floor and two microphones are positioned on a table obstructed by furniture.

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C-2. The first CHECK MICROPHONES screen will open on the

on-screen display, indicating the importance of proper microphone placement to achieve accurate automatic calibration results.

C-2. Press the  arrow button to begin the microphone check.

The following screens will appear on the on-screen display as the microphone check is performed:

CHECKING FOR SILENCE

Appears on the on-screen display while the MC-12 determines relative noise level of the listening space and the internal noise level of the microphones. After eliminating microphones that are not detected or not functioning, the MC-12 calculates an average level for all microphones.

CHECKING MICROPHONES

Appears on the on-screen display while the MC-12 confirms the microphone level calculated during the silence check. To do this, the

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Step C: Checking the Microphones

Note the following:

• The MC-12 outputs calibration noise signals between 55 and 95dB, beginning with 55dB and increasing in 5dB increments until the microphones detect the required level. If the calibration noise signal becomes too loud, press the  arrow button to cancel the microphone check.

• Although the calibration noise signal is output at a fixed volume level, it is recommended to set all volume controls for associated components (i.e. speakers, subwoofers, and power amplifiers) to a reasonable level before performing automatic calibration. When the procedure is finished, the MC-12 automatically reverts to the last volume level that was selected before automatic calibration began.

• During automatic calibration, it is recommended to refer to the on-screen display rather than the front panel display, as additional information and instructions are available on the onscreen display.

C-1. Select the SPEAKER SETUP menu CHECK MICROPHONES

option as shown in the menu illustration above.

CHECK MICROPHONES CHECKING MICROPHONES

PLEASE WAIT

CHECK MICROPHONES CHECKING FOR SILENCE

PLEASE WAIT

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SPEAKER SETUP SET CROSSOVERS

CHECK MICROPHONES AUTOMATIC MANUAL

SET CROSSOVERS

BEFORE CALIBRATING

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

CHECK MICROPHONES

GROUP MICROPHONES INTO A BUNDLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROOM

PRESS V TO BEGIN

MIC CHECK

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MC-12 sends alternating calibration noise signals to the front left and right speakers. These signals are output between 55 and 95dB, beginning with 55dB and increasing in 5dB increments until the microphones detect the required level. If the signal becomes too loud, press the  arrow button to cancel the microphone check.

The MC-12 uses the calibration noise signal to eliminate microphones that register the signal at a level that is too low or too high. Then, the MC-12 determines the appropriate output level for the calibration noise signal used during automatic calibration.

CHECK MICROPHONES Results

Appears on the on-screen display when the MC-12 is finished checking the microphones. This screen indicates the individual check results for each microphone.

• An OK result indicates that the microphone passed the microphone check.

• An ERROR result indicates that the microphone did not pass the microphone check.

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CHECK MICROPHONES MIC 1 OK

MIC 2 OK MIC 3 ERROR MIC 4 0K

PRESS V TO VIEW

DETAILS

C-3. Press the  and  arrow buttons to highlight the desired

microphone parameter. The MC-12 refers to the microphones according to the input connector to which the microphone is connected.

C-4. Press the  arrow button to view more detailed results for

the selected microphone. A message similar to the one shown at the bottom of the previous column will open on the on-screen display. Refer to the table on the next page for information about all possible microphone check messages.

Note the following:

• The MC-12 retains the calculated microphone level until the SPEAKER SETUP menu is closed. Once this menu is closed, another microphone check is required before automatic calibration can be performed.

• For best results, it is recommended to perform automatic calibration with four microphones that have passed the microphone check. However, the MC-12 will perform automatic calibration as long as at least one microphone passes the microphone check. In this circumstance, place the successfully checked microphones in the primary listening position.

• If a successful microphone check has been performed, do not disconnect the microphones from the microphone input connectors. If the microphones are disconnected, it is recommended to perform the microphone check again before proceeding to automatic calibration.

. . . Step C: Checking the Microphones continues on page 3-40

MIC 1 OK

(MICROPHONE)

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Step D: Repositioning the Microphones for Automatic Calibration

Proper microphone placement is essential to achieving the desired automatic calibration results. Microphone placement determines whether the MC-12 calibrates optimal speaker distances and output levels for a single listening position, several listening positions in a single row, or several listening positions in the listening space. Refer to the diagrams on pages 3-41 to 3-45 for more information.

D-1. Refer to the microphone placement examples that begin on the next page to position the microphones for automatic calibration. Select

the microphone placement that best meets the needs of the listening space.

Step C: Checking the Microphones (continued from page 3-39)

TroubleshootingDescriptionMessage

The microphone detected the calibration noise signal without error.

The MC-12 did not detect the microphone during the silence check.

The MC-12 detected the microphone during the silence check. However, the microphone level determined during the silence check was not confirmed during the microphone check.

The microphone level is more than 20dB below the highest microphone level.

The microphone level could not be determined because of excessive room noise in the listening space.

•N/A

• Examine microphone input connections to ensure that the microphones are properly connected to the MC-12 and that microphone cable plugs are fully inserted for a solid connection.

• The microphone might be damaged. Contact an authorized Lexicon dealer for assistance.

• Eliminate extraneous noises in the listening space, including conversations, air conditioners, and sounds that filter in through open doors and windows.

• The microphone might be damaged. Contact an authorized Lexicon dealer for assistance.

• Examine microphone input connections to ensure that the microphones are properly connected to the MC-12 and that microphone cable plugs are fully inserted for a solid connection.

• The microphones might be positioned too far from the front speakers. Refer to the microphone placement examples that begin on page 3-36 to confirm that the microphones are appropriately positioned for the microphone check.

• The microphone might be damaged. Contact an authorized Lexicon dealer for assistance.

• Examine microphone input connections to ensure that the microphones are properly connected to the MC-12 and that microphone cable plugs are fully inserted for a solid connection.

• The microphone might be damaged. Contact an authorized Lexicon dealer for assistance.

(MICROPHONE)

NOT DETECTED

(MICROPHONE)

SIGNAL TOO LOW

(MICROPHONE)

OUT OF RANGE

(MICROPHONE)

TOO MUCH ROOM NOISE

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RECOMMENDED to achieve the best results for a single listening position

When calibrating for a single listening position, place the microphones:

 as close together as possible in a single listening

position (the primary listening position)

 at the approximate spot where the listener’s head

will be during listening

 in a clear line-of-sight path with the speakers

 in a location unobstructed by furniture and other

fixtures, where echoes will not obscure calibration noise signals

 at least 2 feet (0.61m) from all speakers and walls,

but within 30 feet (9.14m) of all speakers

The illustration at the right provides an example of proper microphone placement when calibrating for a single listening position. The microphones are positioned as close together as possible in a single listening position, allowing the MC-12 to calibrate optimal speaker distances and output levels for that position.

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. . . Step D: Repositioning the Microphones for Automatic Calibration continues on page 3-42

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When calibrating for a multiple listening positions in a single row, place the microphones:

 at the approximate spot where the listener’s head

will be during listening

 in a clear line-of-sight path with the speakers

 in a location unobstructed by furniture and other

fixtures, where echoes will not obscure calibration noise signals

 at least 2 feet (0.61m) from all speakers and walls,

but within 30 feet (9.14m) of all speakers

The illustration at the right provides an example of proper microphone placement when calibrating for multiple listening positions in a single row. Each microphone is positioned in a single listening position within a single row, allowing the MC-12 to calibrate optimal speaker distances and output levels for that row at the expense of a single listening position.

Step D: Repositioning the Microphones for Automatic Calibration (continued from page 3-41)

RECOMMENDED to achieve the best results for multiple listening positions in a single row

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RECOMMENDED to achieve the best results for multiple listening positions in multiple rows

When calibrating for a multiple listening positions in multiple rows, place the microphones:

 at the approximate spot where the listener’s head

will be during listening

 in a clear line-of-sight path with the speakers

 in a location unobstructed by furniture and other

fixtures, where echoes will not obscure calibration noise signals

 at least 2 feet (0.61m) from all speakers and walls,

but within 30 feet (9.14m) of all speakers

The illustration at the right provides an example of proper microphone placement when calibrating for multiple listening positions in multiple rows. Each microphone is positioned in a single listening position within the rows, allowing the MC-12 to calibrate optimal speaker distances and output levels for a larger listening area at the expense of a single listening position.

. . . Step D: Repositioning the Microphones for Automatic Calibration continues on page 3-44

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RECOMMENDED microphone positioning for automatic calibration

During automatic calibration, do not:

✗ arrange the microphones along the perimeter of

the listening positions or space

✗ position the microphones in spots where the

listeners’ heads will not be during listening

✗ obstruct the line-of-sight path between the

microphones and the speakers

✗ position the microphones on the floor, on seat

cushions, or in locations obstructed by furniture and other fixtures, where echoes might obscure calibration noise signals

✗ position the microphones within 2 feet (0.61m) of

speakers and walls or more than 30 feet (9.14m) from any one speaker

The illustration at the right provides an example of improper microphone placement during the microphone check. The microphones are positioned on the floor along the perimeter of the listening space, making it difficult for the MC-12 to calibrate optimal speaker distances and output levels for the actual listening positions.

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RECOMMENDED microphone positioning for automatic calibration

During automatic calibration, do not:

✗ arrange the microphones along the perimeter of

the listening positions or space

✗ position the microphones in spots where the

listeners’ heads will not be during listening

✗ obstruct the line-of-sight path between the

microphones and the speakers

✗ position the microphones on the floor, on seat

cushions, or in locations obstructed by furniture and other fixtures, where echoes might obscure calibration noise signals

✗ position the microphones within 2 feet (0.61m) of

speakers and walls or more than 30 feet (9.14m) from any one speaker

The illustration at the right provides an example of improper microphone placement during the microphone check. The microphones are positioned on seat cushions rather than in spots where the listener’s heads will be during listening.

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Step E: Performing Automatic Calibration

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

AUTO SPEAKER SETUP DISTANCES & LEVELS

DISTANCES OUTPUT LEVELS

PLACE MICROPHONES

IN PRIMARY LISTENING

POSITIONS

AUTO SPEAKER SETUP

TEST WILL BEGIN IN

PRESS V TO SKIP

COUNTDOWN

AUTO SPEAKER SETUP

!CAUTION!

HIGH AUDIO LEVELS

YOU WILL HAVE 10 SEC

TO LEAVE THE ROOM OR

SIT QUIETLY

PRESS V TO BEGIN

COUNTDOWN

SPEAKER SETUP SET CROSSOVERS

CHECK MICROPHONES AUTOMATIC MANUAL

SET CROSSOVERS

BEFORE CALIBRATING

AUTOMATIC

Follow the instructions in the appropriate table column below to perform the desired automatic calibration procedure.

STEP DISTANCES LEVELSDISTANCES & LEVELS

Select the SPEAKER SETUP menu AUTOMATIC option as shown in the menu illustration above.

• If a successful microphone check has been performed, the AUTO SPEAKER SETUP menu shown above will open on the on-screen display. Press the  and  arrow buttons to highlight the desired automatic calibration option. Then, press the  arrow button to select this option. Refer to the table on page 3-34 for more information about automatic calibration options.

• If a successful microphone check has not been performed, one of the error messages shown at the right will open on the on-screen display, indicating that a successful microphone check is required before automatic calibration can be performed. If this occurs, begin with Step A: Connecting the Microphones on page 3-35 to perform the microphone check.

The following AUTO SPEAKER SETUP screens will open on the on-screen display before automatic calibration is performed:

• The !CAUTION! HIGH AUDIO LEVELS screen shown above will open on the on-screen display, indicating that the MC-12 generates loud calibration noise signals during automatic calibration. If the signals become too loud, press the  arrow button to cancel automatic calibration. Press the  arrow button to open the next AUTO SPEAKER SETUP screen.

• The countdown screen shown above will open on the on-screen display, activating a 10-second countdown to automatic calibration. Press the  button to skip the countdown and begin automatic calibration. Otherwise, it is possible to leave the listening space without affecting automatic calibration results. The MC-12 will automatically activate automatic calibration when the countdown ends. It is recommended to return to the listening space about 10 minutes later to avoid interrupting the automatic calibration procedure.

MIC CHECK REQUIRED

FOR AUTO CALIBRATION

NO MICROPHONES

DETECTED

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STEP DISTANCES LEVELSDISTANCES & LEVELS

The SETTING DISTANCES screen shown above will open on the on-screen display while the MC-12 calibrates speaker distances.

• During speaker distance calibration, the MC-12 sends calibration noise signals to the Main Zone

audio output connectors in the order shown on the SETTING DISTANCES screen. The cursor automatically scrolls downward through speaker calibration parameters, highlighting each parameter while the MC-12 calculates a distance for the corresponding speaker. When finished, the MC-12 enters the calibrated value or an ERROR message to the right of the parameter label.

• Because of the way low-frequency signals propagate in most listening spaces, automatic speaker

distance calibration often produces unreliable results for subwoofers and LFE subwoofers. For this reason the MC-12 does not send calibration noise signals to the Subwoofer L/R and LFE output connectors during speaker distance calibration. Instead, the MC-12 automatically calibrates subwoofer and LFE subwoofer distances to the shortest distance of the other speakers. These distances can be manually adjusted on the SPEAKER DISTANCES menu (page 3-52).

This step does not occur when the AUTO SPEAKER SETUP menu DISTANCES option is selected.

This step does not occur when the AUTO SPEAKER SETUP menu LEVELS option is selected.

The SETTING LEVELS screen shown above will open on the on-screen display while the MC-12 calibrates output levels.

• The MC-12 sends calibration noise signals to the Main Zone audio output connectors in the order shown on the SETTING LEVELS screen. The cursor automatically scrolls downward through speaker calibration parameters, highlighting each parameter while the MC-12 calculates an output level for the corresponding speaker. When finished, the MC-12 enters the calibrated value or an ERROR message to the right of the parameter label.

E-3

E-4

SETTING DISTANCES FRONT LEFT 0.0ft

CENTER 0.0ft FRONT RIGHT 0.0ft SIDE RIGHT 0.0ft REAR RIGHT 0.0ft REAR LEFT 0.0ft SIDE LEFT 0.0ft MONO SUB 0.0ft SUB RIGHT N/A LFE N/A

SETTING DISTANCES FRONT LEFT 12.0ft

CENTER 10.5ft FRONT RIGHT 12.0ft SIDE RIGHT 4.5ft REAR RIGHT ERROR REAR LEFT 6.0ft SIDE LEFT 4.5ft MONO SUB N/A SUB RIGHT N/A LFE N/A

SETTING LEVELS FRONT LEFT +0.0dB

CENTER +0.0dB FRONT RIGHT +0.0dB SIDE RIGHT +0.0dB REAR RIGHT +0.0dB REAR LEFT +0.0dB SIDE LEFT +0.0dB MONO SUB +0.0dB SUB RIGHT N/A LFE N/A

SETTING LEVELS FRONT LEFT -2.0dB

CENTER ERROR FRONT RIGHT -2.0dB SIDE RIGHT -4.5dB REAR RIGHT -3.0dB REAR LEFT -3.0dB SIDE LEFT -4.5dB MONO SUB N/A SUB RIGHT N/A LFE N/A

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STEP DISTANCES LEVELSDISTANCES & LEVELS

When the MC-12 is finished calibrating speaker distances, the AUTO DISTANCES screen shown above will open on the on-screen display, indicating the results for each individual speaker.

• A value indicates that no errors occurred during the calibration procedure.

• An ERROR message indicates that – although a value was calculated – at least one error occurred during the calibration procedure.

• Press the  and  arrow buttons to highlight the desired speaker calibration parameter. Then, press the  arrow button to view more detailed results for the selected speaker. A message similar to the one shown above will open on the on-screen display.

• Refer to the table on page 3-50 for information about all possible speaker calibration messages.

When the MC-12 is finished calibrating speaker distances and output levels, the AUTO SPEAKER SETUP results screen shown above will open on the on-screen display, indicating the results for each calibration procedure.

• An OK message indicates that no errors occurred during the calibration procedure.

• An ERROR message indicates that – although a value was calculated – at least one error occurred during the calibration procedure.

• Press the  and  arrow buttons to highlight the desired calibration procedure. Then, press the  arrow button to select this procedure.

• Selecting DISTANCES opens the AUTO DISTANCES screen shown in the DISTANCES column (left).

• Selecting the LEVELS option opens the AUTO LEVELS screen shown in the LEVELS column (right).

• Refer to the instructions in the appropriate column to view more detailed results for each individual speaker.

When the MC-12 is finished calibrating output levels, the AUTO LEVELS screen shown above will open on the on-screen display, indicating the results for each individual speaker.

• A value indicates that no errors occurred during the calibration procedure.

• An ERROR message indicates that – although a value was calculated – at least one error occurred during the calibration procedure.

• Refer to the table on page 3-50 for information about all possible speaker calibration messages.

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(continued from page 3-47)

Refer to the table on page 3-50 for information about all possible speaker calibration messages.

AUTO DISTANCES FRONT LEFT 12.0ft

CENTER 10.5ft FRONT RIGHT 12.0ft SIDE RIGHT 4.5ft REAR RIGHT ERROR REAR LEFT 6.0ft SIDE LEFT 4.5ft MONO SUB N/A SUB RIGHT N/A LFE N/A

FRONT LEFT 12.0ft

FRONT LEFT

Refer to the table on page 3-50 for information about all possible speaker calibration messages.

AUTO LEVELS FRONT LEFT -2.0dB

CENTER ERROR FRONT RIGHT -2.0dB SIDE RIGHT -4.5dB REAR RIGHT -3.0dB REAR LEFT -3.0dB SIDE LEFT -4.5dB MONO SUB N/A SUB RIGHT N/A LFE N/A

FRONT LEFT -2.0dB

FRONT LEFT

AUTO SPEAKER SETUP DISTANCES OK

LEVELS ERROR

AUTO VALUES APPLIED

PRESS V TO VIEW

DETAILS

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STEP DISTANCES LEVELSDISTANCES & LEVELS

E-6

Note:

AUTO DISTANCES FRONT LEFT 12.0ft

CENTER 10.5ft FRONT RIGHT 12.0ft SIDE RIGHT 4.5ft REAR RIGHT ERROR REAR LEFT 6.0ft SIDE LEFT 4.5ft MONO SUB N/A SUB RIGHT N/A LFE N/A

FRONT LEFT 12.0ft

SET DISTANCES AUTO DISTANCES

ORIGINAL DISTANCES

0.0ft 0.0ft

0.0ft 0.0ft 0.0ft

0.0ft 0.0ft

0.0ft

SUB

SLSRRL

Press the  arrow button to open the SET DISTANCES screen shown above, which can be used to select the desired speaker distances.

• Press the  and  arrow buttons to toggle between calibrated speaker distances (AUTO) and original speaker distances. The speaker graphics at the bottom of the on-screen display will update to indicate the selected values.

• Press the  arrow button to apply the selected values. A confirmation message will appear on the on-screen display, indicating that the selected values have been applied.

• When the desired values have been applied, press the  arrow button twice in succession to return to the SPEAKER SETUP menu.

If desired, refer to the MANUAL CALIBRATION section that begins on page 3-51 to fine-tune individual speaker distances and output levels. It is recommended to configure BASS PEAK LIMITERS menu parameter settings (page 3-56).

Press the  arrow button to return to the AUTO SPEAKER SETUP results screen shown above.

• If desired, follow the instructions in step E-5 to select the other calibration procedure. Otherwise, press the the  arrow button to return to the SPEAKER SETUP menu.

* The AUTO DISTANCES screen is shown above

as an example. The AUTO LEVELS screen can be substituted.

Press the  arrow button to open the SET LEVELS screen shown above, which can be used to select the desired speaker output levels.

• Press the  and  arrow buttons to toggle between calibrated output levels (AUTO) and original output levels. The speaker graphics at the bottom of the on-screen display will update to indicate the selected values.

• Press the  arrow button to apply the selected values. A confirmation message will appear on the on-screen display, indicating that the selected values have been applied.

• When the desired values have been applied, press the  arrow button twice in succession to return to the SPEAKER SETUP menu.

AUTO LEVELS FRONT LEFT -2.0dB

CENTER ERROR FRONT RIGHT -2.0dB SIDE RIGHT -4.5dB REAR RIGHT -3.0dB REAR LEFT -3.0dB SIDE LEFT -4.5dB MONO SUB N/A SUB RIGHT N/A LFE N/A

FRONT LEFT -2.0dB

SET LEVELS AUTO LEVELS

ORIGINAL LEVELS

0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB

SUB

SLSRRL

AUTO SPEAKER SETUP DISTANCES OK

LEVELS ERROR

AUTO VALUES APPLIED

PRESS V TO VIEW

DETAILS

AUTO DISTANCES* FRONT LEFT 12.0ft

CENTER 10.5ft FRONT RIGHT 12.0ft SIDE RIGHT 4.5ft REAR RIGHT ERROR REAR LEFT 6.0ft SIDE LEFT 4.5ft MONO SUB N/A SUB RIGHT N/A LFE N/A

FRONT LEFT 12.0ft

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Message TroubleshootingDescription

(SPEAKER)

MAY NOT BE ACCURATE

(SPEAKER)

(SPEAKER) SPEAKER IS NOT ENABLED

(SPEAKER)

SPEAKER OUT OF PHASE

(SPEAKER)

SIGNAL TOO LOW

(SPEAKER)

UNABLE TO CALCULATE

(SPEAKER)

SPKR OUTPUT TOO HIGH

(SPEAKER)

SPKR OUTPUT TOO LOW

The MC-12 calibrated the value for the selected speaker without error.

The selected speaker is not present in the speaker setup.

The microphones detected out-ofphase calibration noise signals, but the calibrated value is still accurate.

The microphones detected calibration noise signals at an unusually low level.

The microphones detected calibration noise signals at an unusually high level.

The microphones did not detect calibration noise signals or the MC-12 could not calculate a value.

One or more of the microphones did not detect calibration noise signals at a reasonable level. The calibrated value might be inaccurate.

• N/A

• Set the corresponding CUSTOM or THX SETUP menu parameter to include the selected speaker in the speaker setup. (The MC-12 does not calibrate values for speakers that are not present in the speaker setup.)

• Examine the connections between the speaker and the associated amplifier to ensure that speaker wires are not crossed.

• Dipolar speakers might cause this error. However, the MC-12 does not report this error unless at least half of the microphones detect out-of-phase calibration noise signals.

• The microphones might be positioned more than 30 feet (9.14m) from the selected speaker or in a location where echoes obscure calibration noise signals. Refer to the microphone placement examples that begin on page 3-41 to confirm that the microphones are appropriately positioned for automatic calibration.

• Examine microphone input connections to ensure that the microphones are properly connected to the MC-12 and that microphone cable plugs are fully inserted for a solid connection.

• Refer to the microphone placement examples that begin on page 3-41 to confirm that the microphones are appropriately positioned for automatic calibration.

• Examine microphone input connections to ensure that the microphones are properly connected to the MC-12 and that microphone cable plugs are fully inserted for a solid connection.

• Decrease associated amplifier volume levels – including, if applicable, built-in subwoofer amplifiers.

• The microphones might be positioned within 2 feet (0.61m) of the selected speaker. Refer to the microphone placement examples that begin on page 3-41 to confirm that the microphones are appropriately positioned for automatic calibration.

• Increase associated amplifier volume levels – including, if applicable, built-in subwoofer amplifiers.

• The microphones might be positioned more than 30 feet (9.14m) from the selected speaker. Refer to the microphone placement examples that begin on page 3-41 to confirm that the microphones are appropriately positioned for automatic calibration.

• Refer to the microphone placement examples that begin on page 3-41 to confirm that the microphones are appropriately positioned for automatic calibration.

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MANUAL CALIBRATION

Selecting the SPEAKER SETUP menu MANUAL option opens the MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP menu shown below, which can be used to manually calibrate speaker distances and output levels. The table below indicates available manual calibration options.

MANUALSPEAKERSSETUP

DetailsManual Options

SPEAKER DISTANCES

INTERNAL NOISE TEST

EXTERNAL NOISE TEST

BASS PEAK LIMITERS

• Provides manual calibration and individual adjustment of speaker distances.

• Provides manual calibration and individual adjustment of output levels.

• Automatically sends an internal calibration noise signal to each Main Zone audio output connector, allowing for simultaneous output level adjustment.

• Provides manual calibration and individual adjustment of output levels.

• Requires an external calibration source such as an audio calibration disc.

• Activates an appropriate listening mode based on the current Main Zone input source.

• Provides amplitude limits for low-frequency signals sent to the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Subwoofer L/R and LFE as well as low-frequency signals redirected to other Main Zone audio output connectors.

• Protects speakers against input sources that produce low-frequency signal peaks.

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SPEAKER SETUP SET CROSSOVERS

CHECK MICROPHONES AUTOMATIC MANUAL

SET CROSSOVERS

BEFORE CALIBRATING

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

MANUAL

MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES

LEVELS CALIBRATION

0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB

SUB

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LEVELS CALIBRATION

0.0ft 0.0ft

0.0ft 0.0ft 0.0ft

0.0ft 0.0ft

0.0ft

SUB

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Performing Manual Speaker Distance Calibration

Selecting the MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP menu SPEAKER DISTANCES option opens the SPEAKER DISTANCES menu shown below, which can be used to manually calibrate speaker distances.

SPEAKER DISTANCESMANUALSPEAKERSSETUP

To manually calibrate speaker distances:

1. Follow the menu path shown above to select the MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP menu SPEAKER DISTANCES option. The SPEAKER DISTANCES menu shown above will open on the on-screen display.

2. Press the  and  arrow buttons to highlight the desired speaker distance parameter. Then, press the  arrow button to select the highlighted speaker distance parameter.

3. To determine the appropriate speaker distance, measure the distance between the primary listening position and the front baffle of the speaker. For instance, if the FRONT LEFT parameter is selected, measure the distance between the primary listening position and the front baffle of the speaker connected to the Main Zone audio output connector labeled Front L.

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SPEAKER SETUP SET CROSSOVERS

CHECK MICROPHONES AUTOMATIC MANUAL

SET CROSSOVERS

BEFORE CALIBRATING

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

MANUAL

SPEAKER DISTANCES

SPEAKER DISTANCES FRONT LEFT 0.0ft

CENTER 0.0ft FRONT RIGHT 0.0ft SIDE RIGHT 0.0ft REAR RIGHT 0.0ft REAR LEFT 0.0ft SIDE LEFT 0.0ft MONO SUB 0.0ft SUB RIGHT N/A LFE N/A UNITS FEET

METERS

FEET

0.0 to 30.0ft or 12.0m

4. When the speaker distance has been measured, press the  and  arrow buttons to set the parameter to the closest available value.

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Performing Manual Output Level Calibration

Selecting the MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP menu LEVELS CALIBRATION option opens the LEVELS CALIBRATION menu shown below, which can be used to manually calibrate output levels.

LEVELS CALIBRATIONMANUALSPEAKERSSETUP

Note the following:

• It is recommended to use a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter to manually calibrate output levels. An SPL meter is a device that measures the relative loudness of the speakers to ensure accurate output level calibration. SPL meters are available at Radio Shack (catalog no. 33-2050).

• Output levels should be calibrated from the primary listening position, placing the SPL meter at the approximate location of the listener’s head during listening.

INTERNAL NOISE

!CAUTION!

HIGH AUDIO LEVELS

!CAUTION!

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

LEVELS CALIBRATION INTERNAL NOISE TEST

EXTERNAL NOISE TEST BASS PEAK LIMITERS

SETUP

SPEAKER SETUP SET CROSSOVERS

CHECK MICROPHONES AUTOMATIC MANUAL

SET CROSSOVERS

BEFORE CALIBRATING

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

MANUAL

-18.0 to +12.0dB

SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST FRONT LEFT +0.0dB

CENTER +0.0dB FRONT RIGHT +0.0dB SIDE RIGHT +0.0dB REAR RIGHT +0.0dB REAR LEFT +0.0dB SIDE LEFT +0.0dB MONO SUB +0.0dB SUB RIGHT N/A LFE N/A

• Output levels for speakers that are not included in the speaker setup cannot be adjusted during the internal noise test. These output levels can be adjusted during the external noise test, but there is no need to do so.

. . . Performing Manual Output Level Calibration continues on page 3-54

MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES

LEVELS CALIBRATION

0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB

SUB

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LEVELS CALIBRATION

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INTERNAL NOISE TEST

Opens the INTERNAL NOISE message shown on the previous page, which indicates that the internal noise test generates loud calibration noise signals.

When the INTERNAL NOISE message opens:

• Press the  arrow button to open the SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu shown on the previous page. When the SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu opens, the internal noise test automatically begins.

• Press the  arrow button to close the message without activating the internal noise test.

During the internal noise test, the MC-12 sends calibration noise signals to each speaker in the order shown on the SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu. The cursor automatically scrolls through output level parameters, highlighting each parameter as the MC-12 sends the calibration noise signal to the corresponding speaker. The calibration noise signal is sent to each speaker for about 4 seconds.

Note:

When the internal noise test begins, the MC-12 automatically sets volume level to +0dB. Avoid adjusting the master volume level while the test is in progress to achieve THX reference levels (75dB).

INTERNAL NOISE TESTLEVELS CALIBRATIONMANUALSPEAKERSSETUP

To manually calibrate output levels during the internal noise test:

1. Set the SPL meter to “C” weighting and “SLOW” response.

2. Press the  and  arrow buttons to highlight the desired output level parameter. Then, quickly press the  arrow button to select this output level parameter. The horizontal bar graph shown on the previous page will open on the on-screen display and automatic scrolling will stop.

Note:

During the internal noise test, it is possible to select an output level parameter just as the cursor is about to automatically scroll to the next parameter, causing the MC-12 to send the calibration noise signal to both speakers. If this occurs, reselect the desired speaker.

3. When the horizontal bar graph opens, press the  and  arrow buttons to select the output level that achieves a 75dB SPL meter reading from the primary listening position.

4. When the desired output level has been selected, press the  arrow button to close the parameter. The internal noise test will continue and automatic scrolling will resume.

5. Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 until all desired output levels have been set.

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EXTERNAL NOISE TEST

Selecting the LEVELS CALIBRATION menu EXTERNAL NOISE TEST option opens the SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu shown on page 3-53, which can be used to manually calibrate output levels.

The external noise test requires an external calibration source such as an audio calibration disc. When the external noise test is conducted, the MC-12 activates a listening mode based on the current Main Zone input source. Refer to the table below for more information about external noise test listening mode activation.

When a listening mode is activated during the external noise test, all custom listening mode menu parameter settings are ignored. The listening mode is applied to the current Main Zone input source in its factory-default condition. When the external noise test is finished, the listening mode returns to its custom condition.

EXTERNAL NOISE TESTLEVELS CALIBRATIONMANUALSPEAKERSSETUP

Note:

When the external noise test begins, the MC-12 automatically sets volume level to +0dB. Avoid adjusting the master volume level while the test is in progress to achieve THX reference levels (75dB).

To manually calibrate output levels during the external noise test:

1. Set the SPL meter to “C” weighting and “SLOW” response.

2. Press the  and  arrow buttons to highlight the desired

output level parameter. Then, press the  arrow button to select this output level parameter. The horizontal bar graph shown on page 3-53 will open on the on-screen display.

3. When the horizontal bar graph opens, activate playback of the

external calibration source and press the  and  arrow buttons to select the output level that achieves a 75dB SPL meter reading from the primary listening position.

4. When the desired output level has been selected, press the 

arrow button to close the horizontal bar graph.

5. Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 until all desired output levels have been

set.

Input Source Listening Mode

PLII MOVIE

2-Channel

Dolby Digital

dts(-ES)

5.1-Channel Analog

DIGITAL*

5.1a STANDARD

* These listening mode names differ depending on the current input source,

speaker setup, and parameter settings. Refer to the Listening Mode Descriptions section that begins on page 5-5 for more information.

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SETTING BASS PEAK LIMITERS

Selecting the LEVELS CALIBRATION menu BASS PEAK LIMITERS option opens the BASS PEAK LIMITERS menu shown below, which can be used to set amplitude limits for low-frequency signals sent to the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Subwoofer L/R and LFE as well as low-frequency signals redirected to other Main Zone audio output connectors. The MC-12 is equipped with an internal limiter that prevents low-frequency signals from exceeding a designated output level, which is essential for Dolby Digital and dts(-ES) sources that produce lowfrequency signals peaks at much higher output levels than 2-channel sources. In home theaters, the subwoofers and their associated amplifiers might not be able to reproduce these signals without overloading.

BASS PEAK LIMITERSLEVELS CALIBRATIONMANUALSPEAKERSSETUP

Parameter Default Possible

Setting Settings

CAL NOISE ON ON, OFF L/R LIMITER ON ON, OFF L/R LIMIT ADJ 100dB 75 to 120dB LFE LIMITER ON ON, OFF LFE LIMIT ADJ 100dB 75 to 120dB

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

LEVELS CALIBRATION INTERNAL NOISE TEST

EXTERNAL NOISE TEST BASS PEAK LIMITERS

SETUP

SPEAKER SETUP SET CROSSOVERS

CHECK MICROPHONES AUTOMATIC MANUAL

SET CROSSOVERS

BEFORE CALIBRATING

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

MANUAL

BASS PEAK LIMITERS

BASS PEAK LIMITERS CAL NOISE ON

L/R LIMITER ON L/R LIMIT ADJ 100dB LFE LIMITER ON LFE LIMIT ADJ 100dB

!CAUTION!

HIGH AUDIO LEVELS

75 to 120dB

OFF

Note:

It is recommended to configure BASS PEAK LIMITERS menu parameter settings whether output levels are automatically or manually calibrated.

MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES

LEVELS CALIBRATION

0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB

SUB

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CAL NOISE ON, OFF

Determines whether bass peak limiters are set with an internal or external calibration source. When ON is selected, the MC-12 activates an internal calibration noise signal to set bass peak limiters. When OFF is selected, the MC-12 deactivates the internal calibration noise signal. Setting bass peak limiters requires an external calibration source such as an audio calibration disc.

L/R LIMITER ON, OFF

Limits low-frequency signals sent to the subwoofer or redirected to other speakers. When ON is selected, the MC-12 restricts the output level of these signals according to the L/R LIMIT ADJ parameter setting. When OFF is selected, the MC-12 does not restrict the output level of these signals, regardless of the L/R LIMIT ADJ parameter setting.

L/R LIMIT ADJ 75 to 120dB

Specifies the output level restriction the MC-12 applies to the Subwoofer L/R output connectors as well as to other Main Zone audio output connectors to which low-frequency signals are redirected. When the L/R LIMIT ADJ parameter is selected, it is automatically set to 75dB. The MC-12 applies the selected output level restriction when the L/R LIMITER parameter is set to ON.

L/R LIMIT ADJ

BASS PEAK LIMITERSLEVELS CALIBRATIONMANUALSPEAKERSSETUP

L/R LIMITER

BASS PEAK LIMITERSLEVELS CALIBRATIONMANUALSPEAKERSSETUP

CAL NOISE

BASS PEAK LIMITERSLEVELS CALIBRATIONMANUALSPEAKERSSETUP

LFE LIMITER ON, OFF

Limits low-frequency signals sent to the LFE subwoofer or redirected to other speakers. When ON is selected, the MC-12 restricts the output level of these signals according to the LFE LIMIT ADJ parameter setting. When OFF is selected, the MC-12 does not restrict the output level of these signals, regardless of the LFE LIMIT ADJ parameter setting.

LFE LIMIT ADJ 75 to 120dB

Specifies the output level restriction the MC-12 applies to the LFE output connector as well as to other Main Zone audio output connectors to which low-frequency signals are redirected. When the LFE LIMIT ADJ parameter is selected, it is automatically set to 75dB. The MC-12 applies the selected output level restriction when the LFE LIMITER parameter is set to ON.

LFE LIMIT ADJ

BASS PEAK LIMITERSLEVELS CALIBRATIONMANUALSPEAKERSSETUP

LFE LIMITER

BASS PEAK LIMITERSLEVELS CALIBRATIONMANUALSPEAKERSSETUP

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REAR PANEL CONFIG

Selecting the SETUP menu REAR PANEL CONFIG option opens the REAR PANEL CONFIG menu shown below, which can be used to configure the analog audio input connectors as eight stereo connectors or as five stereo and one 5.1-channel connectors.

REAR PANEL CONFIGSETUP

8 STEREO INPUTS

Select the 8 STEREO INPUTS option to configure the analog audio input connectors as eight stereo connectors.

When 8 STEREO INPUTS is selected:

• All analog audio input connectors are configured as stereo connectors.

• The 5.1-channel connector is not available.

• Input sources that were assigned to the 5.1-channel connector are reassigned to the stereo connectors labeled 6, 7, and 8.

8 STEREO INPUTSREAR PANEL CONFIGSETUP

5 STEREO & 5.1 ANLG

Select the 5 STEREO & 5.1 ANLG option to configure the analog audio input connectors as five stereo and one 5.1-channel connectors.

When 5 STEREO & 5.1 ANLG is selected:

• The analog audio input connectors labeled 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are configured as stereo connectors.

• The analog audio input connectors labeled 6, 7, and 8 are configured as a 5.1-channel connector.

• Input sources that were assigned to the stereo connectors labeled 6, 7, and 8 are reassigned to the 5.1-channel connector labeled 6, 7, and 8.

• The 5.1-channel connector is sent to the Main Zone audio output connectors as indicated in the table below.

• The 5.1-channel connector should only be used with 5.1-channel analog sources such as DVD-As and SACDs.

Input Connector(s) Output Connector(s)

(L) & (R) Front L/R (C) Center (SUB) Subwoofer L/R & LFE (LS) & (RS) Side L/R & Rear L/R

5 STEREO & 5.1 ANLGREAR PANEL CONFIGSETUP

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS

REAR PANEL CONFIG

5 STEREO & 5.1 ANLG FOR REAR PANEL CFG

8 STEREO INPUTS FOR REAR PANEL CFG

REAR PANEL CONFIG 8 STEREO INPUTS

5 STEREO & 5.1 ANLG

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