Lexicon MC-4 Owner's Manual

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MC-4

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

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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

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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

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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 the apparatus to rain or moisture.Do not place objects containing liquid, such as vases, on this apparatus.

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 Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.“Surround EX” is a jointly developed technology of THX and Dolby Laboratories, Inc. and is a trademark of Dolby. Used under authorization.

Manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd. U.S. Patent Nos. 5,043,970; 5,189,703; and/or 5,222,059. European Patent No. 0323830. Other U.S. and foreign patents pending. Lucasfilm is a trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd.

“DTS,” “DTS-ES,” “Neo:6” and “DTS 96/24” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

SACD is a trademark of Sony Electronics, Inc.

SHARC is a trademark of ANALOG DEVICES, INC.

“Lexicon,” “Logic 7” and the L7 logo are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Inc. U.S. Patent Nos. D454,553; D454,860; 5,796,844; 5,870,480 and other worldwide patents issued and pending.

This document should not be construed as a commitment on the part of Harman Specialty Group. The information it contains is subject to change without notice. Harman Specialty Group assumes no responsibility for errors that may appear within this document.

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Service Fax: 781-280-0499

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Represents a menu path. The menu items in gray boxes must be selected with the remote control Menu 4 arrow 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 SETUP menu is used here as an example and will continue to be used as an example throughout this document. 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.

EDIT INPUT NAME

NAME

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

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DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS

This document contains general safety, installation and operation instructions for the MC-4 Digital Controller. 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 DTS(-ES) to indicate that DTS-ES encoding may or may not be present in the input source.

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Section 1: Getting Started

About the MC-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Highlights • Product Registration

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

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

Section 2: Basic Operation

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

Rear Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Remote Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Operation Considerations • MAIN MENU • Menu Navigation

• Menu Item Selection • Command Bank Activation • Command Matrix

Two-Line Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

STATUS Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

2CH STATUS • DOLBY D STATUS • DTS(-ES) STATUS & DTS STATUS • 5.1a BYPASS STATUS • 2CH BYPASS STATUS • DIGITAL STATUS

STATUS Menu Parameter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

STATUS Menu Level Meters

Section 3: SETUP

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

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

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

SPEAKER SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

Custom Speaker Setups • THX Speaker Setups • Measuring Speaker Distances • Calibrating Output Levels

Introduction

Documentation Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

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 6: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

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

Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

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

Appendix

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

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

Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

Installation Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-14

Index

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover

Section 3: SETUP (continued from page iii)

REAR PANEL CONFIG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43

DISPLAY SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45

On-Screen Display Setup • Front Panel Display Setup

VOLUME CONTROL SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51

TRIGGER SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52

LOCK OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54

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  and  Buttons • Mode Family Selection Buttons

Listening Mode Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

FILM • TV • MUSIC • MUSIC SURR • PLII +

• PLII MOVIE • PL II MUSIC • PRO LOGIC • PL + • CIN • + • 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 • SurEX • MUSIC • DIGITAL EX • 5.1 2-CHANNEL • 5.1 MONO LOGIC • 5.1 MONO SURR • 5.1 MONO • FILM • MUSIC •

• MUSIC • • 2-CHAN

• 5.1a BYPASS • 2CH BYPASS

Listening Mode Menu Option & Parameter Descriptions. . . . 5-29

RRR

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Save these instructions for later use.

2. Follow all instructions and warnings marked on the component.

3. Always use this component 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 different line cords and/or attachment plugs.

4. Do not install this component in an unventilated rack or directly above heat-producing components such as power amplifiers. Observe the maximum ambient operating temperature listed in the component specifications.

5. Slots and openings on the case are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation and prevent the component 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 component.

6. Never attach audio power amplifier output connectors directly to any of this component’s connectors.

7. To prevent shock or fire hazard, do not expose this component to rain or moisture, or operate it where it will be exposed to water.

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

9. This component should only be opened by qualified service personnel. Removing covers exposes hazardous voltages.

This triangle, which appears on the component, indicates the presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltages inside the enclosure—voltages that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.

This triangle, which appears on the component, indicates important operating and maintenance instructions in this accompanying documentation.

DEUTSCH

WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE

1. Bewahren Sie diese Anleitungen zur späteren Benutzung auf.

2. Befolgen Sie alle Anleitungen und alle Warnhinweise auf dem Gerät.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Schlitze und Öffnungen in der Box dienen der Belüftung, damit das Gerät

zuverlässig läuft und sich nicht überhitzt. Diese Öffnungen dürfen nicht abgedeckt oder block-

iert werden. Auch dürfen keine Gegenstände in sie hineingesteckt werden. Verschütten Sie niemals Flüssigkeiten, gleich welcher Art, auf das Gerät.

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

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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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INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES

1. Guarde estas instrucciones para futuras referencias.

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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

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

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Das Esta unidad deberà ser abierta ùnicamente por personal calificado. Si usted quita las coberturas se expondrà a voltagjes peligrosos.

Este triangulo, 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 triangnlo, 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

1. Conservez ces instructions pour pouvoir vous y référer ultérieurement.

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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

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

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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 alerterl’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

1. Conservare le presenti norme per l’utilizzo futuro.

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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

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

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

8. 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.

9. 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

1. Guarde essas instruções para uso posterior.

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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

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

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

8. 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.

9. 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

1. Gem denne vejledning til senere brug.

2. Følg alle anvisninger og advarsler på apparatet.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Der er ventilationsåbninger i kabinettet. For at sikre apparatets drift og hindre overophedning 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.

6. Udgangsstik fra audioforstærkere må aldrig sættes direkte i apparatet.

7. 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.

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

9. 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

1. Säilytä nämä ohjeet tulevaa käyttöä varten.

2. Seuraa kaikkia yksikköön merkittyjä ohjeita ja varoituksia.

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

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

5. 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.

6. Älä kytke audiotehovahvistimen lähtöjä suoraan mihinkään yksikön liittimeen.

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

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

9. 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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MC-4

NORSK

VIKTIG INFORMASJON OM SIKKERHET

1. Ta vare på denne veiledningen for senere bruk.

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

3. 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.

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

5. 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.

6. Utgangsplugger fra audioforsterkere skal aldri koples direkte til apparatet.

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

8. 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.

9. 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

1. Spara dessa föreskrifter för framtida bruk.

2. Följ alla anvisningar och varningar som anges på enheten.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Anslut aldrig audioeffektförstärkarutgångar direkt till någon av enhetens kontakter.

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

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

9. 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 co probar 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’i ballaggio, 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.

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Getting Started

About the MC-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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-4

Thank you for purchasing the MC-4 Digital Controller, a 8-channel audio and video control center. The MC-4 includes 8 configurable inputs, each of which can be assigned to its 8 digital audio, 8 analog audio, 5 composite video, 5 S-video or 3 component video input connectors. The analog connectors can be configured for up to two 5.1-channel sources.

Inside and out, the MC-4 is designed for possible future developments. The rear panel includes two RS-232 connectors— one capable of performing configuration downloads and Flash memory software upgrades and the other capable of supporting future developments.

More than just an audio and video control center, the MC-4 offers the latest version of Lexicon’s critically acclaimed Logic 7® decoding, which creates a 7.1-channel output signal from stereo,

5.1- and 6.1-channel sources. Unlike other decoders, Logic 7 decoding is compatible with all input sources and requires no special encoding. Because the improvement it provides is clearly audible, Logic 7 is widely regarded as the finest available.

In addition to Logic 7, the MC-4 offers 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-4 meets the highest THX specifications.

With four floating-point SHARC™ digital signal processing (DSP) engines, the MC-4 boasts enormous processing power. These powerful processors perform custom Lexicon processing such as Logic 7 decoding, bass enhancement, dialog enhancement, auto azimuth, 5-speaker enhancement, bass management, highprecision digital crossovers and audio controls. These features are available at sample rates up to 96kHz, with 24-bit resolution to retain top performance from all sources. In addition, a fifth DSP engine is dedicated to decoding multi-channel compressed audio sources.

The MC-4 is one of the most advanced audio and video control centers available. High-precision 24-bit/96kHz A/D (analog-todigital) converters can be used to convert stereo analog audio input signals to digital signals, allowing the MC-4 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, following a pure signal path directly to the output connectors.

Digital audio input signals are processed through a two-stage phase lock loop for extremely low intrinsic jitter and high jitter rejection. Lexicon’s proprietary auto azimuth technology corrects timing and level imbalances in stereo sources, ensuring exceptionally accurate playback of surround-encoded sources.

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Complementing its audio performance, the MC-4 features two broadcast-quality video switchers. A 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 HDTV (high-definition TV) signals, as well as standarddefinition TV signals. Both switchers are designed to pass video signals without alteration or degradation.

Built to professional standards, the MC-4 is designed to serve as the control center in any high-quality home entertainment system. Even the most demanding enthusiast will be impressed with its unique combination of power, performance, flexibility and technological sophistication.

HIGHLIGHTS

•8 channels

• 8 configurable inputs

• 4 S/PDIF coaxial and 4 S/PDIF optical (Toslink) digital audio input connectors

• 24-bit/192kHz D/A (digital-to-analog) converters for all audio channels

• Up to two 5.1-channel analog audio input connectors

• Analog bypass option for stereo audio input connectors

• Auto switching between digital and analog audio input connectors

• 3 component video input connectors with full HDTV compatibility

• 5 S-video input connectors

• 5 composite video input connectors

• 4 32-bit DSP engines

• Separate DSP engine for decoding compressed audio sources

• Broadcast-quality video switching

• Logic 7 decoding

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

• DTS 96/24, DTS-ES (discrete and matrix) and DTS Neo:6 decoding

• THX Ultra2 and THX Surround EX decoding

• THX Ultra2 certification

• Flash memory software upgrade capabilities

• RS-232 control

• Rear panel IR input connector

• Two trigger output connectors

• Optional 19-inch rack-mount kit

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PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Please register the MC-4 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-4 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-4 on a solid, flat, level surface such as a table or shelf. The MC-4 can also be installed in a standard 19-inch equipment rack using the optional rack-mount kit available from authorized Lexicon dealers.

• Select a dry, well-ventilated location out of direct sunlight.

DO NOT

• Expose the MC-4 to high temperatures, humidity, steam, smoke, dampness or excessive dust. Avoid installing the MC-4 near radiators and other heat-producing appliances.

• Install the MC-4 near unshielded TV or FM antennas, cable TV decoders and other RF-emitting devices that might cause interference.

DO NOT (continued)

• Place the MC-4 on a thick rug or carpet or cover the MC-4 with a cloth, as this might prevent proper cooling.

• Place the MC-4 on a windowsill or in another location in which it will be exposed to direct sunlight.

• Obstruct the front panel IR receiver window. The remote control must be in line of sight with the IR receiver for proper operation. See “Operation Considerations” on page 2-6 for more information.

• Install the MC-4 on a surface that is unstable or unable to support all four of its feet, unless it is installed in an equipment rack.

• Stack the MC-4 directly above heat-producing equipment such as power amplifiers.

Before moving the MC-4, 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. 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-4. 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 A (bottom-left). To do this, press the tab attached to the cover and pull the cover away from the remote control.

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

3. Insert two AA batteries in the compartment as shown in Figure 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 C (bottom-right). To do this, align the cover with the guide on the back of the remote control and press the cover until it snaps into place.

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

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Basic Operation

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

Rear Panel Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Remote Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

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

Two-Line Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Status Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

2CH STATUS • D STATUS • STATUS • 5.1a BYPASS STATUS • 2CH BYPASS STATUS • DIGITAL STATUS

Status Menu Parameter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Status Menu Level Meters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

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1. Standby Button

Activates and deactivates standby mode when the MC-4 is powered on with the rear panel power switch. The standby button performs no function when the MC-4 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-4. When standby mode is deactivated, pressing the standby button

activates standby mode and deactivates the MC-4. The red standby button LED lights 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. See “Menu Navigation” on page 2-6 for more information.

FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW

The MC-4 front panel is shown above. The numbers in the front panel illustration correspond to the numbered items that begin below.

1 4

MC-4 Digital Controller

Mode

Mute

DVD 1

Input

Sat

CDTV

Tun er

VCRDVD 2

Aux

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3. IR Receiver & LEDs

Receives infrared commands from the MC-4 remote control. There are three LEDs located in this area as shown below. The amber LED blinks when a remote control command is received. The red LED lights when the A/D converters are overloading. The blue LED lights when the MC-4 is powered on and activated—even if the FRONT PANEL DISPLAY menu STATUS parameter is ALWAYS OFF.

5. Mode  &  Buttons

Scroll to the previous and next available listening mode. 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. See “Listening Mode Activation” on page 5-2 for more information.

6. Mute Button

Mutes MC-4 volume level and restores MC-4 volume to its original level. Pressing the mute button the first time lowers volume level. The message MUTE ON displays on the on-screen and front panel displays. Pressing the mute button again restores MC-4 volume to its original level. See “Volume Control Setup” on page 3-51 for information about using the MUTE LEVEL parameter to set mute levels.

The amber mute button LED lights whenever mute is activated, whether activated automatically or manually. For instance, the MC-4 briefly activates mute when changing input sources or listening modes.

7. Input Selection Buttons

Select the MC-4 input. The blue input selection button LEDs light whenever the corresponding input is selected.

Amber LED

Red LED

Blue LED

4. Volume Knob

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

Note:

When MC-4 output levels have been properly calibrated, the +0dB volume level setting corresponds to THX reference levels (75dB).

VOLUME –34dB

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1. Power Switch

Connects power to the AC input connector and disconnects power from the AC input connector. The ccrepresents the off

position and the ||represents the on position. When the MC-4 is powered on, the standby button or remote control On button can be used to activate and deactivate standby mode. When the MC-4 is powered off, standby mode is not available.

2. AC Input Connector

Provides power to the MC-4 through the supplied power cord (3 wire, 10 amp, IEC 320).

3. Digital Audio Input Connectors (S/PDIF)

Provide digital audio input. Four S/PDIF coaxial input connectors labeled 1 through 4 and four S/PDIF optical (Toslink) input connectors labeled 1 through 4 are available. These connectors are compatible with PCM (44.1kHz, 48kHz,

REAR PANEL OVERVIEW

Never make or break connections to the MC-4 unless the MC-4 and all associated components are powered off.

10 9

CAUTION

The MC-4 front panel is shown above. The numbers in the front panel illustration correspond to the numbered items that begin below.

INPUTS

(L)

(R)

(SUB)

(LS)

(C)

(RS)

IR IN

S/PDIF INPUTS

TRIGGER OUTPUTS

++––

PWR

1212

RS-232

VIDEO

12345

S-VIDEOAUDIO

COMPONENT VIDEO

5678

(L)

(R)

INPUT 1

PR PB

INPUT 3

(C)

(SUB)

(LS)

(RS)

FRONT

INPUT 2

PR PB

OUTPUT

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

MAIN

VIDEO

SIDE REAR

MC-4

LEXICON, INC. DESIGNED IN THE U.S.A.

S/N

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION

RISQUE DE CHOC

ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

AC 100-240V ~ 50-60 HZ, 40W

Safety

tested

PRODUCT SERVICE

NRTL

Production

monitored

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88.2kHz and 96kHz), Dolby Digital and DTS(-ES) sources. These connectors are not compatible with MPEG (MP3) sources.

4. Analog Audio Input Connectors

Provide analog audio input. Eight stereo RCA connectors labeled 1 through 8 are available. The connectors labeled 3, 4 and 5 and the connectors labeled 6, 7 and 8 can be configured as 5.1-channel connectors.

When a 5.1-channel analog audio source is present, input signals are sent to the audio output connectors as indicated in the table below.

Input Connector Output Connector

(L) Front L (R) Front R (C) Center (SUB) Subwoofer (LS) Side L and Rear L (RS) Side R and Rear R

5. Audio Output Connectors

Provide analog audio output. Eight RCA connectors labeled Front L/R, Center, Subwoofer, Side L/R and Rear L/R are available.

6. Video Input Connectors

Provide video input. Five composite video connectors labeled Video 1 through 5, five S-video connectors labeled 1 through 5, and three component video connectors labeled INPUT 1 through 3 are available.

7. Video Output Connectors

Provide video output. One composite video connector, one S-video connector and one component video connector are available.

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.

8. IR IN Connector

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

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9. RS-232 Connectors

Provide serial control and capabilities for possible future expansion. The RS-232 connector labeled 1 is available for performing configuration downloads and Flash memory software upgrades. The RS-232 connector labeled 2 is available to support possible future expansion.

10.Trigger Output Connectors

Provide 12V DC output to control connected components. Two 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-4 is activated and deactivated when the MC-4 is deactivated. The trigger output connector labeled 1 can be configured for remote or program operation. See “Trigger Setup” on page 3-52 for more information.

REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW

The MC-4 remote control provides full operation of the MC-4, performing commands such as menu navigation that are not available from the front panel. See “Command Matrix” on page 2-9 for more information about the commands remote control buttons perform when each command bank is active.

OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS

The bulleted items that begin below describe factors that can improve or impede remote control operation. Observe these items as well as the remote control battery installation instructions before operating the remote control.

Please note the following before operating the MC-4 remote control:

• The remote control must be in line of sight with the front panel IR receiver. Eliminate obstructions between the remote control and the IR receiver. The remote control may 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-4. If the MC-4 is placed inside a glass cabinet, tinted glass will reduce the remote control range.

• Remote controllers for different components can interfere with one another. Avoid using remote controls for different components at the same time.

• The remote control batteries should be replaced as needed. See “Remote Control Battery Installation” on page 1-5 for instructions.

MENU NAVIGATION

The remote control Menu arrows must be used to navigate the extensive menu structure shown in the Appendix. The table on the next page indicates the navigation functions remote control Menu arrows perform.

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Rear Panel (continued)

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MAIN MENU

The MAIN MENU shown to the right represents the beginning of the menu structure. It can be used to open the three main menu branches: MODE ADJUST, AUDIO CONTROLS and SETUP. See sections 3, 4 and 5 for information about these menu branches.

MENU ITEM SELECTION

The remote control Menu arrows must be used to select menu items.

Navigation Function(s)Arrow

• When a menu is open, pressing the Menu  arrow selects the highlighted menu item, which opens another menu, opens a parameter drop-down menu or selects the highlighted parameter setting.

• When no menus are open, pressing the Menu  arrow opens the MAIN MENU.

• When a menu is open, pressing the Menu  arrow 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 Menu  arrow performs no function.

• When a parameter drop-down menu is open, pressing the Menu  arrow selects the current setting and closes the drop-down menu.

• When a menu is open, pressing the Menu  and  arrows scrolls upward () and downward () through 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.

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

Note:

In certain cases, menu item selection instructions differ. These instances are noted throughout this user guide.

To select a menu item on the open menu:

1. Press the remote control Menu  and  arrows to highlight the desired menu item.

2. Press the Menu  arrow to select the highlighted item. If an option is selected, another menu will open. If a parameter is selected, a parameter drop-down menu will open.





 

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Menu 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 below.

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

1. When the drop-down menu opens, press the remote control Menu  and  arrows to scroll upward and downward through available settings. The current setting appears beneath the parameter name on the on-screen and front panel displays.

2. Press the Menu  arrow to select the current setting and close the drop-down menu.

Horizontal Bar Graphs

Selecting some menu parameters opens a horizontal bar graph, which indicates the position at which the current parameter setting falls within the entire parameter range. The current setting appears at the right of the parameter name in the on-screen and front panel displays.

For instance, selecting the DISPLAY SETUP menu A/V SYNC DELAY parameter opens the horizontal bar graph shown below, which can be used to adjust the amount of audio delay.

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

Menu Parameters

Selecting a menu parameter opens a drop-down menu or horizontal bar graph that can be used to select the desired setting.

Parameter Drop-Down Menus

Selecting some menu parameters opens a drop-down menu of available parameter settings. For instance, selecting the DISPLAY SETUP menu CUSTOM NAME parameter opens the drop-down menu shown below, which can be used to select the ON or OFF setting.

DISPLAY SETUP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

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

OFF

CUSTOM NAME OFF

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

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To activate the Shift 1 or Shift 2 command bank:

1. Press and hold the remote control S1 button to activate the

shift 1 command bank or press and hold the S2 button to activate the shift 2 command bank.

2. While holding the selected button, press and release the

desired remote control button to send the associated command to the MC-4. See “Command Matrix” on page 2-9 for more information about the commands remote control buttons perform when each command bank is active.

3. Release the S1 or S2 button to deactivate the associated

command bank.

The ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu REMOTE STATE parameter controls the remote control command bank indicator. When the REMOTE STATE parameter is 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-4 received a command. When the REMOTE STATE parameter is OFF, no command bank indicator appears on the on-screen display.

•A 1 appears when a command from the shift 1 command

bank was received last.

•A 2 appears when a command from the shift 2 command

bank was received last.

• No character appears when a command from the default

command bank was received last.

COMMAND MATRIX

The command matrix that begins on the next page describes the commands remote control buttons perform when each command bank is active.

To adjust a parameter setting with a horizontal bar graph:

1. When the horizontal bar graph appears, press the remote control Menu  and  arrows to increase and decrease the setting in the designated increments. The current setting appears to the right of the parameter name on the on-screen and front panel displays.

2. When the desired adjustments have been made, press the Menu  arrow to select the setting and close the horizontal bar graph.

COMMAND BANK ACTIVATION

Remote control buttons perform different commands depending on whether the default, Shift 1 or Shift 2 command bank is activated. For instance, pressing the remote control L7 button selects the Logic 7 listening mode. Pressing the L7 button while the shift 1 command bank is activated selects the Panorama listening mode. Pressing the L7 button while the shift 2 command bank is activated selects the 2-CH Surround listening mode.

The default command bank does not need to be activated; it remains activated unless the Shift 1 or Shift 2 command bank is activated.

•Pressing and holding the remote control S1 button activates the shift 1 command bank.

•Pressing and holding the remote control S2 button activates the shift 2 command bank.

• The S1 and S2 buttons themselves do not send commands to the MC-4. When pressed and held, these buttons activate the associated command bank.

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Toggles the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu BACKGROUND parameter between ON and OFF.

Shift 2Shift 1Default

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Shift 2

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





Blue

OSD

Stat

Shift 1







Mute

DVD1

DVD2 Sat

VCR

Tuner

Aux

Music

TV 7/5

2 CH

Deactivates standby mode and activates the MC-4.

Reserved for possible future expansion.

Activates standby mode and deactivates the MC-4.

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

Toggles the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu STATUS parameter between ALWAYS OFF and its current setting.

Displays the two-line status for 2 seconds.

Activates an additional bank of commands that control the MC-4. See “Command Bank Activation” on page 2-9 for more information.

Centers the AUDIO CONTROLS menu BALANCE and FADER parameters.

Deactivates the trigger output connector labeled 1 when the connector is configured for remote operation.

Activates the trigger output connector labeled 1 when the connector is configured for remote operation.

Toggles between opening and closing the STATUS menu for the current input source.

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

Blue

OSD

Shift 1

Off

Stat

Shift 2

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Light

Off

Shift 2

MC-4 Digital Controller









Blue

OSD

Stat

Shift 1







Mute

DVD1

DVD2 Sat

VCR

Tuner

Aux

Music

TV 7/5

2 CH

Opens the menu structure and selects the highlighted parameter.

Scroll upward () and downward () through menu items.

Adjust the AUDIO CONTROLS menu FADER parameter forward () and backward ().

Increase () and decrease () the output level of the audio output connector labeled Subwoofer (as applied to the activated listening mode).

Reserved for possible future expansion.

Closes the current menu.

Activates the remote control backlight, making remote control buttons more visible in the dark.

Scrolls to the previous () and next () available listening mode.

Increases () and decreases () the volume level in 1dB increments.

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

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

Increases () and decreases () volume level in 3dB increments.

Adjusts the AUDIO CONTROLS menu BALANCE parameter left.

Adjusts the AUDIO CONTROLS menu BALANCE parameter right.

Sets volume level to –15dB () or –30dB ().

Reserved for possible future expansion.

Light

 











Mute

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Shift 2

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





Blue

OSD

Stat

Shift 1







Mute

DVD1

DVD2 Sat

VCR

Tuner

Aux

Music

TV 7/5

2 CH

Button

Selects the VCR input.

Selects the DVD1 input.

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.

Decreases the AUDIO CONTROLS menu TREBLE parameter in 0.5dB increments.

Increases the AUDIO CONTROLS menu TILT EQ parameter in 0.2dB increments.

Decreases the AUDIO CONTROLS menu TILT EQ parameter in 0.2dB increments.

Sets the AUDIO CONTROLS menu LOUDNESS parameter to ON.

Sets the AUDIO CONTROLS menu LOUDNESS parameter to OFF.

Reserved for possible future expansion.

Selects the DVD2 input.

Selects the Sat input.

Selects the TV input.

Selects the CD input.

Selects the Aux input.

Selects the Tuner input.

Reserved for possible future expansion.

DVD1

DVD2

Sat

VCR

Tun er

Aux

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Light

Off

Shift 2

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





Blue

OSD

Stat

Shift 1







Mute

DVD1

DVD2 Sat

VCR

Tuner

Aux

Music

TV 7/5

2 CH

Shift 2Shift 1Default

Selects the THX mode family.

Selects the Logic 7 film mode family.

Selects the PANORAMA listening mode.

Selects the L7 MUSIC SURR listening mode.

See “S1 + DOLBY” (next page) for more information.

See “S1 + dts” (next page) for more information.

Selects the MONO LOGIC listening mode for 2-channel input sources and the 5.1 MONO LOGIC listening mode for

5.1-channel sources.

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

Adjusts the ADVANCED menu 2-CH ANALOG BYP parameter between on and off.

See “S1 + THX” (next page) for more information.

Selects the 2-CH SURROUND listening mode.

Selects the DOLBY PLII MOVIE listening mode.

Selects the CONCERT HALL listening mode.

Selects the CHURCH listening mode.

Selects the CATHEDRAL listening mode.

Selects the Dolby mode family.

Selects the DTS(-ES) mode family.

Selects the Logic 7 music mode family.

Selects the Logic 7 TV mode family.

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

Toggles between 7- and 5-channel playback. “See ASA (Advanced Speaker Array)” on page 3-32 for more information.

Selects the DTS NEO:6 CIN listening mode.

Selects the PLII + THX listening mode.

Selects the NIGHTCLUB listening mode.

Music

7/5

2 CH

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S1 + DOLBY

• When a 5.1-channel Dolby Digital source is present, pressing and holding the S1 button while pressing and releasing the DOLBY button activates the DOLBY DIGITAL EX or DOLBY DIGITAL listening mode. Subsequent presses adjust the EX DECODING parameter, cycling through the AUTO, ON and OFF settings.

S1 + dts

• When a DTS(-ES) source is present, pressing and holding the S1 button while pressing and releasing the dts button adjusts the ES DECODING parameter, cycling through the AUTO, ON and OFF settings.

S1 + THX

• When a 5.1-channel Dolby Digital source is present, pressing and holding the S1 button while pressing and releasing the THX button activates the 5.1 THX, 5.1 THX SurEX or 5.1 THX Ultra2 listening mode.

TWO-LINE STATUS

The two-line status shown to the right indicates the current input, listening mode, input source and volume level. Pressing the Stat button displays the two-line status for 2 seconds. The two-line status also displays whenever the MC-4 detects a change in status.

The ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu STATUS parameter controls the length of time for which the two-line status displays in the

on-screen display. The ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu POSITION parameter controls the position of the two-line status on the on-screen display.

Note:

When the display device is connected to a component video output connector and the ADVANCED menu COMPONENT OSD parameter is set to OFF, the display device does not show the on-screen display, including the two-line status.

STATUS MENUS

Pressing and holding the S1 button while pressing and releasing the Stat button opens the STATUS menu, which provides information about the current input source and listening mode. STATUS menus are available for 2-channel, Dolby Digital, DTS(-ES),

5.1-channel analog and digital sources.

Unlike most other menus, STATUS menus cannot be opened through the selection of menu options. In addition, STATUS menu parameters cannot be adjusted.

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

1. Press and hold the remote control S1 button.

2. While holding the S1 button, press the Stat button. The first page of the STATUS menu for the current input source will open on the on-screen and front panel displays.

DVD1 %!D VOL

L7 FILM –34dB

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If the STATUS menu includes a second page, the PG1 indicator displays in the top-right corner of the on-screen display. While holding the S1 button, press and release the Stat button again to open the second page. If the STATUS menu does not include a second page, pressing and releasing the Stat button closes the menu. (If this occurs, begin again with step 1.)

3. When the desired STATUS menu page is open, release the S1 button to deactivate the shift 1 command bank. Then press the remote control Menu  and  arrows to scroll upward and downward through STATUS menu parameters available on the current page. When the S1 button is held, the Menu arrows cannot be used to scroll through STATUS menu parameters.

Note:

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

4. Press the Stat button or the Menu  arrow to close the STATUS menu. If the second page of the STATUS menu opens, press the Stat button or the Menu  arrow again to close the STATUS menu.

STATUS menu descriptions begin in the next column. The table beneath each description lists the default and possible settings for each parameter. See “STATUS Menu Parameter Descriptions” later in this section for detailed information about these parameters.

2CH STATUS

•Provides information about 2-channel input sources.

• Features L and R level meters. See “STATUS Menu Level Meters” on page 2-19 for more information.

Parameter Possible Settings

INPUT the selected input MODE the activated listening mode INPUT TYPE ANLG, PCM SAMPLE RATE 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz

See “STATUS Menu Parameter Descriptions” on page 2-18 for detailed information about these parameters.

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•Provides information about DTS(-ES) sources.

• Features L, C, R, SL, SR, SB and SUB level meters. The SB level meter appears when a 6.1-channel input source is present or when a 5.1-channel input source is present and the ES DECODING parameter is set to ON. See “STATUS Menu Level Meters” on page 2-19 for more information.

Parameter Possible Settings

INPUT the selected input MODE the activated listening mode CHANNELS 3/3.1, 3/2.1 BIT RATE 754.5 to 1509.7kbps ES ENCODING DISCRETE, MATRIX, OFF WORD LENGTH 16 bits, 20 bits, 24 bits SAMPLE RATE 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz

See “STATUS Menu Parameter Descriptions” on page 2-18 for detailed information about these parameters.

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D STATUS

•Provides information about Dolby Digital sources.

• Features L, C, R, SL, SR and SUB level meters. See “STATUS Menu Level Meters” on page 2-19 for more information.

Parameter Possible Settings

INPUT the selected input MODE the activated listening mode CHANNELS 3/2.1, 3/2, 3/1, 2/2, 2/1, 2/0, 1/0 BIT RATE 32 to 640kbps EX ENCODING MATRIX, NONE 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

See “STATUS Menu Parameter Descriptions” on page 2-18 for detailed information about these parameters.

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DIGITAL STATUS

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

Parameter Possible Settings

INPUT the selected input MODE the activated listening mode INPUT TYPE --SAMPLE RATE 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz

See “STATUS Menu Parameter Descriptions” on page 2-18 for detailed information about these parameters.

5.1a BYPASS STATUS

•Provides information about 5.1-channel analog sources.

Parameter Possible Settings

INPUT the selected input MODE 5.1a BYPASS INPUT TYPE BYPASS

See “STATUS Menu Parameter Descriptions” on page 2-18 for detailed information about these parameters.

2CH BYPASS STATUS

•Provides information about 2-channel analog sources when the ADVANCED menu 2-CH ANLG BYP parameter is ON.

Parameter Possible Settings

INPUT the selected input MODE 2CH BYPASS INPUT TYPE BYPASS

See “STATUS Menu Parameter Descriptions” on page 2-18 for detailed information about these parameters.

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STATUS MENU PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS

2.0 ENCODING MATRIX, NONE

Indicates whether 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-4 cannot automatically detect matrix encoding in non-flagged sources.

BIT RATE 32kbps to 640kbps or 754kbps 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 center channel level 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 digit before the slash indicates the number of front channels. The digit after the slash indicates the number of surround channels. The digit after the decimal point indicates the presence of LFE (low-frequency 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. LFE information is sent to the audio output connector labeled Subwoofer.

Possible settings for Dolby Digital sources include 3/2.1, 3/2, 3/1, 2/2, 2/1, 2/0 and 1/0. Possible 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 input sources reproduce dialog at 27 decibels below full-scale (–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-4 makes to normalize dialog to –27dBFS.

ES ENCODING DISCRETE, MATRIX, OFF

Indicates whether 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 ENCODING MATRIX, NONE

Indicates whether 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 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-4 cannot automatically detect Dolby Digital Surround EX encoding in non-flagged sources.

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INPUT

Indicates the selected input (e.g., DVD1).

INPUT TYPE ANLG, BYP, PCM, ---

Indicates the current input source. When the parameter setting is ANLG, a 2-channel analog audio source is present and the ADVANCED menu 2-CH ANLG BYP parameter is OFF. When the parameter setting is BYP , a 2-channel analog audio source is present and the 2-CH ANLG BYP parameter is ON. When the parameter setting is PCM, a 2-channel digital audio source is present. When the parameter setting is ---, an unknown digital audio source is present.

MIX ROOM SMALL, LARGE

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

MODE

Indicates the activated listening mode (e.g., L7 FILM).

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

Indicates the sample rate of the current input source.

SURR MIX LVL +0.0dB, –3.0dB, –6.0dB

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

WORD LENGTH 16 bits, 20 bits, 24 bits

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

STATUS MENU LEVEL METERS

Most STATUS menus include 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 subwoofer (SUB) channels. These level meters indicate input levels for analog and digital input 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 the 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 ES 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 levels, yellow indicates normal levels and red indicates high 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 (NAME) • Assigning Audio & Video Input Connectors • Selecting Preferred Listening Modes • Configuring Advanced Settings

SPEAKER SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

Custom Speaker Setups • THX Speaker Setups • Measuring Speaker Distances • Calibrating Output Levels

REAR PANEL CONFIG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43

DISPLAY SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45

On-Screen Display Setup • Front Panel Display Setup

VOLUME CONTROL SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51

TRIGGER SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52

LOCK OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54

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SETUP

Selecting the MAIN MENU SETUP option opens the SETUP menu as shown below.

REAR PANEL CONFIG

Opens the REAR PANEL CONFIG menu, which can be used to configure the analog audio input connectors as eight stereo connectors, one 5.1-channel and five stereo connectors or two

5.1-channel and two stereo connectors. See “REAR PANEL CONFIG” on page 3-2 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 activate and create a custom unit name. See “DISPLAY SETUP” on page 3-45 for more information.

VOLUME CONTROLS

Opens the VOLUME CONTROL SETUP menu, which can be used to configure volume and mute levels. See “VOLUME CONTROL SETUP” on page 3-51 for more information.

TRIGGER

Opens the TRIGGER SETUP menu, which can be used to configure the trigger output connector labeled 1. See “TRIGGER SETUP” on page 3-52 for more information.

TRIGGER

SETUP

VOLUME CONTROLS

SETUP

DISPLAYS

SETUP

REAR PANEL CONFIG

SETUP

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

INPUTS

Prompts the selection of the desired input (e.g., 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 settings. See “INPUT SETUP” on page 3-3 for more information.

SPEAKERS

Opens the SPEAKER SETUP menu, which can be used to configure the audio output connectors for the desired speaker setup, set speaker distances and calibrate output levels. See “SPEAKER SETUP” on page 3-24 for more information.

SPEAKERS

SETUP

INPUTSSETUP

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LOCK OPTIONS

Opens the LOCK OPTIONS menu, which can be used to lock and unlock settings in the MODE ADJUST, AUDIO CONTROLS and SETUP menu branches. See “LOCK OPTIONS” on page 3-54 for more information.

INPUT SETUP

Selecting the SETUP menu INPUTS option prompts the selection of the desired input (e.g., 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 settings.

INPUT SETUP

(INPUT)

INPUTS

SETUP

LOCK OPTIONS

SETUP

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

INPUTS

INPUT SETUP DVD1

DVD2 SAT VCR TV CD TUNER AUX

All INPUT SETUP menus are shown to the right. The parameters on the left side of the INPUT SETUP menu are identical regardless of which input is selected. The parameter settings on the right side are adjustable. Default parameter settings differ from input to input. The INPUT SETUP menus to the right indicate factorydefault parameter settings.

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 L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

ADVANCED

VCR INPUT SETUP NAME VCR

DIGITAL IN NONE ANALOG IN ANALOG-2 ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-4 COMPONENT IN NONE 2-CH L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

ADVANCED

TUNER INPUT SETUP NAME TUNER

DIGITAL IN NONE ANALOG IN ANALOG-4 ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN NONE COMPONENT IN NONE 2-CH L7 MUSIC

%!D 5.1 L7 MUSIC DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 MUSIC

ADVANCED

DVD2 INPUT SETUP NAME DVD2

DIGITAL IN COAX-2 ANALOG IN NONE ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-2 COMPONENT IN 2 2-CH L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

ADVANCED

TV INPUT SETUP NAME TV

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL-2 ANALOG IN ANALOG-3 ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-5 COMPONENT IN NONE 2-CH L7 TV

%!D 5.1 L7 TV DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

ADVANCED

AUX INPUT SETUP NAME AUX

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL-3 ANALOG IN NONE ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN COMPOSITE-2 COMPONENT IN NONE 2-CH L7 MUSIC

%!D 5.1 L7 MUSIC DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 MUSIC

ADVANCED

SAT INPUT SETUP NAME SAT

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL-1 ANALOG IN ANALOG-1 ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-3 COMPONENT IN 3 2-CH L7 TV

%!D 5.1 L7 TV DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

ADVANCED

CD INPUT SETUP NAME CD

DIGITAL IN COAX-3 ANALOG IN NONE ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN COMPOSITE-1 COMPONENT IN NONE 2-CH L7 MUSIC

%!D 5.1 L7 MUSIC DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 MUSIC

ADVANCED



 



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CHANGING INPUT NAMES (NAME)

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

EDIT INPUT NAME

Opens the EDIT INPUT NAME drop-down menu, which can be used to customize the name of the selected input.

To customize the name of the selected input:

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

2. When the EDIT INPUT NAME drop-down menu opens, press the remote control Menu  and  arrows to change the character above the cursor (^).

EDIT INPUT NAME

NAME

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

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 L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

ADVANCED

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP DVD1

DVD2 SAT VCR TV CD TUNER AUX

INPUTS DVD1

NAME DVD1

DVD1 INPUT NAME EDIT INPUT NAME

RESTORE DEFAULT NAME

EDIT INPUT NAME DVD1

WYBUTTONS TO EDIT UP TO 8 CHARACTERS V BUTTON TO ADVANCE

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 can be substituted. Likewise, whenever the DVD1 input appears as a step in a menu path, any other input can be substituted.

EDIT INPUT NAME

3. When the desired character has been selected, press the Menu  arrow to advance to the next character space. Press the Menu  arrow to return to the previous character space. The cursor will automatically wrap to the first character space when the last character space is passed.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the desired input name.

5. When the desired input name has been entered, press the Menu  arrow to close the EDIT INPUT NAME drop-down menu and return to the INPUT NAME menu.

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The custom input name appears on the on-screen and front panel displays. Both the custom and factory-default input names appear on the input selection menu that opens when the SETUP menu INPUTS option is selected. The custom input name appears against the left margin of the on-screen display and the factorydefault 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.

RESTORE DEFAULT NAME

NAME

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

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

1. Follow the RESTORE DEFAULT NAME menu path to open the

INPUT NAME menu.

2. When the INPUT NAME menu opens, press the Menu  and

 arrows to highlight the RESTORE DEFAULT NAME option.

3. When the RESTORE DEFAULT NAME option is highlighted,

press the Menu  arrow to select this option. The message PRESS MENU V TO RESTORE INPUT NAME appears on the on-screen and front panel displays.

4. When this message opens, press the Menu  arrow to

restore the factory-default name of the selected input and close the message. (Press the Menu  arrow to close the message without restoring the factory-default name of the selected input.)

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 L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

ADVANCED

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP DVD1

DVD2 SAT VCR TV CD TUNER AUX

INPUTS DVD1

NAME DVD1

DVD1 INPUT NAME EDIT INPUT NAME

RESTORE DEFAULT NAME

PRESS MENU V TO RESTORE INPUT NAME

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The MC-4 has eight configurable inputs, each of which can be assigned to its eight digital audio, eight analog audio, five composite video, five S-video or three component video input connectors. The table below lists the INPUT SETUP menu parameters that can be used to assign audio and video input connectors. The ANLG IN LVL parameter adjusts analog audio input levels for the selected input. These parameters are highlighted on the INPUT SETUP menu shown above.

Parameter Possible Settings

DIGITAL IN COAX-1 to 4, OPTICAL-1 to 4, NONE ANALOG IN ANALOG-1 to 8, 5.1 ANLG (3–5) or (6–8),

NONE ANLG IN LVL AUTO, –18dB to +12dB VIDEO IN COMPOSITE-1 to 5, S-VIDEO-1 to 5, NONE COMPONENT IN COMPONENT 1 to 3, NONE

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 L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

ADVANCED

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP DVD1

DVD2 SAT VCR TV CD TUNER AUX

INPUTS DVD1

ASSIGNING AUDIO & VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORS

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DIGITAL IN COAX-1 to 4, OPTICAL-1 to 4, NONE

Opens the DIGITAL IN menu, which assigns a digital audio input connector for the selected input. The MC-4 has eight configurable inputs, each of which can be assigned to any of its eight digital audio input connectors.

Note:

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

DIGITAL IN

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

Please note the following:

•When no digital audio input connector is assigned, the MC-4 will automatically set the ADVANCED menu INPUT SELECT parameter to ANALOG. See “Configuring Advanced Settings” on page 3-17 for more information.

•A digital audio input connector must be assigned when no analog audio input connector is assigned. See “ANALOG IN” on page 3-8 for information about assigning an analog audio input connector.

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 L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

ADVANCED

DIGITAL IN COAX-1

DVD1 DIGITAL IN COAX-1

COAX-2 COAX-3 COAX-4 OPTICAL-1 OPTICAL-2 OPTICAL-3 OPTICAL-4 NONE

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP DVD1

DVD2 SAT VCR TV CD TUNER AUX

INPUTS DVD1

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ANALOG IN ANALOG-1 to 8, 5.1 ANLG (3–5) or (6–8), NONE

Opens the ANALOG IN menu, which assigns an analog audio input connector for the selected input. The MC-4 has eight configurable inputs, each of which can be assigned to any of its eight analog audio input connectors.

The appearance of the ANALOG IN menu depends on the configuration of the analog audio input connectors.

• The ANALOG IN menu labeled A (above) appears when the REAR PANEL CONFIG menu 8 STEREO INPUTS option is selected.

• The ANALOG IN menu labeled B (above) appears when the REAR PANEL CONFIG menu 5 ST. & (1) 5.1 ANLG option is selected.

• The ANALOG IN menu labeled C (above) appears when the REAR PANEL CONFIG menu 2 ST. & (2) 5.1 ANLG option is selected.

ANALOG IN

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

Please note the following:

• When no analog audio input connector is assigned, the MC-4 will automatically set the ADVANCED menu INPUT SELECT parameter to DIGITAL. See “Configuring Advanced Settings” on page 3-17 for more information.

• An analog audio input connector must be assigned when no digital audio input connector is assigned. See “DIGITAL IN” on page 3-7 for information about assigning a digital audio input connector.

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 L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

ADVANCED

ANALOG IN NONE

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP DVD1

DVD2 SAT VCR TV CD TUNER AUX

INPUTS

DVD1

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

DVD1 ANALOG IN ANALOG-1

ANALOG-2

5.1 ANLG (3–5)

5.1 ANLG (6–8) NONE

Assigning Audio & Video Input Connectors

(continued)

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ANLG IN LVL

Opens the ANLG IN LVL menu, which adjusts 2-channel analog audio input levels for the selected input. Despite attempts at standardization, analog audio sources have a wide range of levels. To compensate for this, the MC-4 allows independent input level adjustment for each of its stereo analog audio input connectors.

Input level adjustment is not available for either of the

5.1-channel analog audio input connectors.

Note:

Adjustments made on the ANLG IN LVL menu 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.

ANLG IN LVL

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

AUTO ON, OFF

Provides automatic adjustment of 2-channel analog audio input levels. When ON, the MC-4 automatically monitors and optimizes input levels. When the input signal is too high, the MC-4 quickly decreases input levels to avoid overload. When the input signal is too low, the MC-4 slowly increases input levels to maximize signalto-noise ratio and dynamic range.

When the AUTO parameter is OFF, the MC-4 does not provide automatic adjustment of 2-channel analog audio input levels. Rather, input levels must be adjusted with the ANLG IN LVL menu MANUAL parameter.

AUTO

ANLG IN LVL

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

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 L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

ADVANCED

ANLG IN LVL AUTO

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP DVD1

DVD2 SAT VCR TV CD TUNER AUX

INPUTS DVD1

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

AUTO ON

ON OFF

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MANUAL –18dB to +12dB

Provides manual adjustment of 2-channel analog audio input levels. When manual adjustments are made, the MC-4 automatically sets the ANLG IN LVL menu AUTO parameter to OFF and deactivates automatic input level adjustment. Manual input level adjustments are retained when the AUTO parameter ON.

Note:

When the AUTO parameter is ON, the MC-4 will not make adjustments that exceed the ANLG IN LVL menu MANUAL parameter setting.

MANUAL

ANLG IN LVL

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

AUTO GAIN

Indicates the current amount of input level adjustment for the selected stereo analog audio input connector. When the ANLG IN LVL menu AUTO parameter is ON, the AUTO GAIN parameter indicates the amount of automatic input level adjustment. When the AUTO parameter is OFF, the AUTO GAIN parameter indicates the amount of manual input level adjustment. (In other words, the AUTO GAIN parameter reflects the setting of the ANLG IN LVL menu MANUAL parameter.)

When the AUTO parameter is ON, the AUTO GAIN parameter continues to indicate the amount of manual input level adjustment until automatic adjustments have been made.

AUTO GAIN

ANLG IN LVL

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

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 L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

ADVANCED

ANLG IN LVL AUTO

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP DVD1

DVD2 SAT VCR TV CD TUNER AUX

INPUTS DVD1

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

MANUAL +0dB

–18 to +12dB

Assigning Audio & Video Input Connectors (continued)

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LEVEL METERS

Indicate fluctuating input levels in the front left (L) and front right (R) channels for the selected input. These level meters are also included on the STATUS menus, allowing them to indicate input levels for both analog and digital audio input sources. However, ANLG IN LVL menu input level adjustments only affect 2-channel analog audio input sources.

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 levels; yellow indicates normal levels; and red indicates the onset of overload. Level meters appear in white when the on-screen display is not configured for a blue screen background.

ANLG IN LVL

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

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

Opens the VIDEO IN menu, which assigns a composite or S-video input connector for the selected input. The MC-4 has eight configurable inputs, each of which can be assigned to any of its five composite or five S-video input connectors.

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 IN

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

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 L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

ADVANCED

VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-1

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP DVD1

DVD2 SAT VCR TV CD TUNER AUX

INPUTS 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 NONE

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COMPONENT IN COMPONENT 1 to 3, NONE

Opens the COMPONENT menu, which assigns a component video input connector for the selected input. The MC-4 has eight configurable inputs, each of which can be assigned to any of its three component video input connectors.

COMPONENT IN

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

Note:

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

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP DVD1

DVD2 SAT VCR TV CD TUNER AUX

INPUTS DVD1

Assigning Audio & Video Input Connectors (continued)

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 L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

ADVANCED

COMPONENT IN 1

DVD1 COMPONENT COMPONENT 1

COMPONENT 2 COMPONENT 3 NONE

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The INPUT SETUP menu includes three preferred listening mode selection parameters labeled 2-CH, DOLBY D and DTS-ES. These parameters select a preferred listening mode for 2-channel, Dolby Digital and DTS(-ES) input sources. The MC-4 automatically activates the selected listening mode whenever a new input is selected or a new input source is present.

For example, the preferred listening mode selection parameters on the DVD1 and CD INPUT SETUP menus are set as shown to the right.

• If the DVD1 input is selected and a 2-channel source is present, the MC-4 activates the L7 FILM listening mode. If a Dolby Digital source becomes present, the MC-4 automatically activates the 5.1 L7 FILM listening mode.

• If the DVD1 input is selected and a DTS(-ES) source is present, the MC-4 activates the DTS(-ES) L7 FILM listening mode. If the CD input is selected and a 2-channel source is present, the MC-4 automatically activates the L7 MUSIC listening mode.

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 L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

ADVANCED

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP DVD1

DVD2 SAT VCR TV CD TUNER AUX

INPUTS DVD1

SELECTING PREFERRED LISTENING MODES

CD INPUT SETUP NAME CD

DIGITAL IN COAX-3 ANALOG IN NONE ANLG IN LVL AUTO VIDEO IN COMPOSITE-1 COMPONENT IN NONE 2-CH L7 MUSIC

%!D 5.1 L7 MUSIC DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 MUSIC

ADVANCED

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 L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

ADVANCED

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2-CH

Opens the 2-CH MODE menu, which selects a preferred listening mode for 2-channel input sources. The MC-4 automatically activates the selected listening mode whenever a new input is selected or a new 2-channel source is present. When set to USE LAST, the MC-4 activates the listening mode that was activated the last time a 2-channel source was present.

When the 2-CH parameter is set to USE LAST:

• The MC-4 will not automatically activate the 2-CHANNEL listening mode if the remote control 2 CH button was used to activate the 2-CHANNEL listening mode the last time a 2-channel source was present. Instead, it will activate the 2-channel listening mode (e.g., L7 FILM) that was activated prior to the 2-CHANNEL listening mode.

• The MC-4 will automatically activate a DTS Neo:6 listening mode if a DTS Neo:6 listening mode was activated the last time a 2-channel source was present. However, the DTS Neo:6 listening modes cannot be selected as the preferred listening mode for 2-channel sources.

2-CH

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

• The MC-4 will not automatically activate a DTS Neo:6 listening mode unless a 44.1kHz or 48kHz PCM digital source is present. The DTS Neo:6 listening modes are not available with

88.2kHz or 96kHz, Dolby Digital or analog sources.

Selecting Preferred Listening Modes (continued)

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 L7 FILM

%! D 5.1 L7 FILM DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

ADVANCED

2-CH L7 FILM

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP DVD1

DVD2 SAT VCR TV CD TUNER AUX

INPUTS DVD1

DVD1 2-CH MODE

L7 FILM L7 TV L7 MUSIC L7 MUSIC SURR %! PLII + THX %! PLII MOVIE %! PLII MUSIC %! PL +

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

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Opens the D MODE menu, which selects a preferred listening mode for Dolby Digital input sources. The MC-4 automatically activates the selected listening mode whenever a new input is selected or a new Dolby Digital source is present. When set to USE LAST, the MC-4 activates the listening mode that was activated the last time a Dolby Digital source was present.

DDD

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

When the D parameter is set to USE LAST:

• The MC-4 will automatically activate the 5.1 THX MUSIC listening mode if this listening mode was activated the last time a Dolby Digital source was present. However, the 5.1 THX MUSIC listening mode cannot be selected as the preferred listening mode for Dolby Digital sources.

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 L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

ADVANCED

DDD 5.1 L7 FILM

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP DVD1

DVD2 SAT VCR TV CD TUNER AUX

INPUTS DVD1

DVD1 %!D MODE

5.1 L7 FILM

5.1 L7 TV

5.1 L7 MUSIC Sur EX

THsDIGITAL EXsyyss!

5.1 2-CHANNEL

5.1 MONO LOGIC

5.1 MONO SURR

5.1 MONO

USE LAST

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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 L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

ADVANCED

FILM

SETUP

Lexicon

3-16

Opens the DTS-ES MODE menu, which selects a preferred listening mode for DTS(-ES) input sources. The MC-4 automatically activates the selected listening mode whene ver a new input is selected or a new DTS(-ES) source is present. When set to USE LAST, the MC-4 activates the listening mode that was activated the last time a DTS(-ES) source was present.

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

When the parameter is set to USE LAST:

• The MC-4 will automatically activate the DTS THX MUSIC listening mode if this listening mode was activated the last time a DTS(-ES) source was present. However, the DTS THX MUSIC listening mode cannot be selected as the preferred listening mode for DTS(-ES) sources.

Selecting Preferred Listening Modes (continued)

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP DVD1

DVD2 SAT VCR TV CD TUNER AUX

INPUTS DVD1

DVD1 DTS-ES MODE

DTS-ES L7 FILM DTS-ES L7 MUSIC DTS-ES THX DTS-ES DTS-ES 2-CHAN

USE LAST

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ADVANCED

Selecting the INPUT SETUP menu ADVANCED option opens the ADVANCED menu . The parameters on the left side of this menu are identical regardless of which input is selected. The settings on the right side are adjustable. Default parameter settings differ from input to input. The ADVANCED menus shown to the right indicate default parameter settings for each input.

ADVANCED

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

CONFIGURING ADVANCED SETTINGS

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 L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

MAIN ADVANCED

ADVANCED

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP DVD1

DVD2 SAT VCR TV CD TUNER AUX

INPUTS DVD1

DVD1 ADVANCED INPUT SELECT DIGITAL

2-CH ANLG BYP OFF S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON COMPONENT OSD OFF

DVD1 ADVANCED INPUT SELECT DIGITAL

2-CH ANLG BYP OFF S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON COMPONENT OSD OFF

DVD2 ADVANCED INPUT SELECT DIGITAL

2-CH ANLG BYP OFF S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON COMPONENT OSD OFF

SAT ADVANCED INPUT SELECT AUTO

2-CH ANLG BYP OFF S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON COMPONENT OSD OFF

VCR ADVANCED INPUT SELECT ANALOG

2-CH ANLG BYP OFF S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON COMPONENT OSD OFF

TV ADVANCED INPUT SELECT AUTO

2-CH ANLG BYP OFF S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON COMPONENT OSD OFF

CD ADVANCED INPUT SELECT DIGITAL

2-CH ANLG BYP OFF S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON COMPONENT OSD OFF

TUNER ADVANCED INPUT SELECT ANALOG

2-CH ANLG BYP OFF S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON COMPONENT OSD OFF

AUX ADVANCED INPUT SELECT DIGITAL

2-CH ANLG BYP OFF S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON COMPONENT OSD OFF

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INPUT SELECT DIGITAL, ANALOG, AUTO

Controls the interaction of the digital and analog audio input connectors assigned for the selected input. The INPUT SETUP menu can be used to assign one digital and one analog audio input connector for the selected input. See “DIGITAL IN” on page 3-7 and “ANALOG IN” on page 3-8 for more information.

Pressing and holding the S1 button while pressing and releasing the 7/5 button adjusts the INPUT SELECT parameter, cycling through the DIGITAL, ANALOG and AUTO settings.

The table shown on the next page describes INPUT SELECT parameter settings.

INPUT SELECT

ADVANCED

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

Note:

When the INPUT SELECT parameter is set to AUTO, the MC-4 will not select the assigned analog audio input connector when a valid digital audio input source is present. Some DVD and CD players output digital signals (data) when the player is paused or stopped or when the player is powered on and the disc drawer is empty. If this occurs, the MC-4 automatically selects the assigned digital audio input connector.

Configuring Advanced Settings (continued)

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 L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

MAIN ADVANCED

ADVANCED

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP DVD1

DVD2 SAT VCR TV CD TUNER AUX

INPUTS DVD1

DVD1 ADVANCED INPUT SELECT DIGITAL

2-CH ANLG BYP OFF S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON COMPONENT OSD OFF

DIGITAL ANALOG

AUTO

INPUT SELECT DIGITAL

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The MC-4 automatically sets the INPUT SELECT parameter to DIGITAL when no analog audio input connector is assigned.

• The MC-4 sends the assigned digital audio input connector to the audio output connectors. The MC-4 ignores the assigned analog audio input connector.

• The digital audio input connectors are compatible with PCM (44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz and 96kHz), Dolby Digital and DTS(-ES) sources. If an incompatible digital audio source (e.g., MPEG or MP3) is present, the MC-4 automatically selects the assigned analog audio input connector.

• The DIGITAL IN parameter assigns a digital audio input connector for the selected input.

The MC-4 automatically sets the INPUT SELECT parameter to ANALOG when no digital audio input connector is assigned.

• The MC-4 sends the assigned analog audio input connector to the audio output connectors. The MC-4 ignores the assigned digital audio input connector.

• The ANALOG IN parameter assigns an analog audio input connector for the selected input.

INPUT SELECT Parameter Settings

The table below describes INPUT SELECT parameter settings.

The MC-4 automatically sets the INPUT SELECT parameter to AUTO when both digital and analog audio input connectors are assigned.

• The MC-4 sends either the assigned digital and analog audio input connector to the audio output connectors based on the input source that is present. For example:

– When a 2-channel PCM, Dolby

Digital or DTS(-ES) source is present, the MC-4 automatically sends the input source to the assigned digital audio input connector.

– When an SACD™ source is present,

the MC-4 automatically sends the input source to the assigned analog audio input connector.

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

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2-CH ANLG BYP ON, OFF

Allows 2-channel analog audio input sources to bypass A/D conversion and internal processing. When ON, the MC-4 passes analog audio input signals to the corresponding audio output connectors. When a 5.1-channel analog audio source is present, the MC-4 passes only (L) and (R) analog audio input signals to the audio output connectors labeled Front L/R. When set to OFF, all analog audio input signals are sent through A/D conversion and internal processing before passing to the audio output connectors.

Note:

Pressing and holding the S1 button while pressing and releasing the remote control 2 CH button toggles the 2-CH ANLG BYP parameter setting between ON and OFF.

2-CH ANLG BYP

ADVANCED

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

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 L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

MAIN ADVANCED

ADVANCED

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP DVD1

DVD2 SAT VCR TV CD TUNER AUX

INPUTS DVD1

DVD1 ADVANCED INPUT SELECT DIGITAL

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

2-CH ANLG BYP OFF

OFF

Configuring Advanced Settings (continued)

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S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO, OFF

Controls the passage of anamorphic trigger signals present in some video sources. When set to AUTO, the MC-4 allows anamorphic video input signals to pass through the S-video switcher, enabling compatible display devices to automatically switch between anamorphic and non-anamorphic display modes. When OFF, the MC-4 prevents anamorphic video input signals from passing through the S-video switcher, preventing compatible display devices from automatically switching between anamorphic and non-anamorphic display modes.

S-VIDEO 16:9

ADVANCED

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

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 L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

MAIN ADVANCED

ADVANCED

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP DVD1

DVD2 SAT VCR TV CD TUNER AUX

INPUTS DVD1

DVD1 ADVANCED INPUT SELECT DIGITAL

2-CH ANLG BYP OFF S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON COMPONENT OSD OFF

S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO

AUTO

OFF

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S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON, OFF

Controls the appearance of the on-screen display when the display device is connected to an S-video output connector. When ON, the display device shows the on-screen display in a 4:3 aspect ratio* regardless of the incoming signal. When OFF, the display device shows the on-screen display in the same aspect ratio as the input signal.

* Aspect ratio refers to the size of the picture on the display

device screen or to the size of 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 it is high.

S-VIDEO OSD 4:3

ADVANCED

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

Note:

The on-screen display appears horizontally stretched across the display device screen when all of the following conditions are present:

• The S-VIDEO OSD (4:3) parameter is OFF.

• An anamorphic video input signal is present.

•A 16:9 display device (widescreen) is connected to an S-video output connector.

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 L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

MAIN ADVANCED

ADVANCED

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP DVD1

DVD2 SAT VCR TV CD TUNER AUX

INPUTS DVD1

DVD1 ADVANCED INPUT SELECT DIGITAL

2-CH ANLG BYP OFF S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON COMPONENT OSD OFF

S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON

OFF

Configuring Advanced Settings (continued)

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COMPONENT OSD ON, OFF

Controls the appearance of the on-screen display when the display device is connected to the component video output connector. When ON, the display device shows the on-screen display as a 480i video 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, the display device does not show the on-screen display, including the two-line status.

Note:

When the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu BACKGROUND parameter is OFF, the display device using the component video output connector will not show the on-screen display.

COMPONENT OSD

ADVANCED

DVD1

INPUTS

SETUP

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 L7 FILM

%!D 5.1 L7 FILM DTS-ES DTS-ES L7 FILM

MAIN ADVANCED

ADVANCED

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

INPUT SETUP DVD1

DVD2 SAT VCR TV CD TUNER AUX

INPUTS DVD1

ON OFF

DVD1 ADVANCED INPUT SELECT DIGITAL

2-CH ANLG BYP OFF S-VIDEO 16:9 AUTO S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON COMPONENT OSD OFF

COMPONENT OSD OFF

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SPEAKER SETUP

Selecting the SETUP menu SPEAKERS option opens the SPEAKER SETUP, which can be used to configure the audio output connectors for the desired speaker setup, set speaker distances and calibrate output levels. The MC-4 has eight audio output connectors labeled Front L/R, Center, Subwoofer, Side L/R and Rear L/R.

SPEAKER SETUP

SPEAKERS

SETUP

CUSTOM SPEAKER SETUPS

Selecting the SPEAKER SETUP menu CUSTOM SETUP option opens the CUSTOM SETUP menu, which can be used to configure the audio output connectors for a custom speaker setup. The CUSTOM SETUP menu allows the selection of independent crossover points for each audio output connector.

Determining Crossover Points

The CUSTOM SETUP menu allows independent crossover points to be assigned for each audio output connector. Crossover points can be selected in 10Hz increments within a 30Hz–120Hz range. With the exception of THX 80Hz, all crossover points activate a 24dB per-octave filter. The graphs on the next page indicate the frequency response of these crossover points.

CUSTOM SETUP

SPEAKERS

SETUP

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION

40Hz 40Hz

40Hz 60Hz 60Hz

60Hz 60Hz

60Hz

SUB

SLSRRL

CUSTOM SETUP

CUSTOM SETUP FRONT L/R 40Hz

CENTER 60Hz SIDE L/R 60Hz REAR L/R 60Hz SUBWOOFER 40Hz

THX ULTRA2 SUB OFF

BGC N/A ASA APART

The THX 80Hz crossover point activates a 12dB per-octave filter for the audio output connectors labeled Front L/R, Center, Side L/R and Rear L/R and a 24dB per-octave filter for the audio output connector labeled Subwoofer.

For each audio output connector, select the crossover point closest to the low-frequency rating of the associated loudspeaker. For the output connector labeled Subwoofer, select the crossover point equal to the lowest crossover point of the other loudspeakers.

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In general, low frequencies will be redirected from loudspeakers with the highest crossover points to loudspeakers 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.

High-Pass Filter

High-pass filters attenuate low frequencies at 24dB per octave. The curves in the graph above indicate the frequency response of each crossover setting. From left to right, the curves represent crossover settings from 30Hz–120Hz. The graph above does not show the THX 80Hz crossover point, which is 12dB per octave.

Low-Pass Filter

Low-pass filters attenuate high frequencies at 24dB per octave. The curves in the graph above indicate the frequency response of each crossover setting. From left to right, the curves represent crossover settings from 30Hz–120Hz.

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Default Possible

Parameter Setting Settings

FRONT L/R 40Hz FULL, 30Hz–120Hz, THX 80Hz CENTER 60Hz FULL, 30Hz–120Hz, THX 80Hz,

NONE

SIDE L/R 60Hz FULL, 30Hz–120Hz, THX 80Hz,

NONE

REAR L/R 60Hz FULL, 30Hz–120Hz, THX 80Hz,

NONE

SUBWOOFER 40Hz FULL, 30Hz–120Hz, THX 80Hz,

NONE THX ULTRA2 SUB OFF ON, OFF BGC N/A ON, OFF ASA APART TOGETHER, CLOSE, APART

FRONT L/R FULL, 30Hz–120Hz, THX 80Hz

Opens the FRONT L/R SPEAKERS menu, which can be used to select a crossover point for the audio output connectors labeled Front L/R. When set to FULL, the MC-4 sends a full-range audio signal to these connectors. Otherwise, the MC-4 activates a crossover point at the selected setting. Choose the setting closest to the low-frequency rating of the front loudspeakers.

FRONT L/R

CUSTOM SETUP

SPEAKERS

SETUP

Custom Speaker Setups (continued)

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION

40Hz 40Hz

40Hz 60Hz 60Hz

60Hz 60Hz

60Hz

SUB

SLSRRL

CUSTOM SETUP

CUSTOM SETUP FRONT L/R 40Hz

CENTER 60Hz SIDE L/R 60Hz REAR L/R 60Hz SUBWOOFER 40Hz

THX ULTRA2 SUB OFF

BGC N/A ASA APART

FRONT L/R 40Hz

FRONT L/R SPEAKERS FULL

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

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

Opens the CENTER SPEAKER menu, which can be used to select a crossover point for the audio output connector labeled Center. When set to FULL, the MC-4 sends a full-range audio signal to this connector. Otherwise, the MC-4 activates a crossover point at the selected setting. Choose the setting closest to the lowfrequency rating of the center loudspeaker. When set to NONE, the MC-4 redirects center-channel signals to the audio output connectors labeled Front L/R.

CENTER

CUSTOM SETUP

SPEAKERS

SETUP

Note:

When the CENTER parameter is set to NONE, center-channel signals will not be redirected if the

5.1a BYPASS listening mode is activated. Use the associated DVD-A/SACD player to configure the speaker setup to to redirect center-channel signals.

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION

40Hz 40Hz

40Hz 60Hz 60Hz

60Hz 60Hz

60Hz

SUB

SLSRRL

CUSTOM SETUP

CUSTOM SETUP FRONT L/R 40Hz

CENTER 60Hz SIDE L/R 60Hz REAR L/R 60Hz SUBWOOFER 40Hz

THX ULTRA2 SUB OFF

BGC N/A ASA APART

CENTER 60Hz

CENTER SPEAKER FULL

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

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

Opens the SIDE L/R SPEAKERS menu, which can be used to select a crossover point for the audio output connectors labeled Side L/R. When set to FULL, the MC-4 sends a full-range audio signal to these connectors. Otherwise, the MC-4 activates a crossover point at the selected setting. Choose the setting closest to the low-frequency rating of the side (surround) loudspeakers.

When set to NONE, the MC-4 redirects side channel signals to the audio output connectors labeled Rear L/R. If the CUSTOM SETUP menu REAR L/R parameter is also set to NONE, the MC-4 redirects surround channel signals to the audio output connectors labeled Front L/R.

SIDE L/R

CUSTOM SETUP

SPEAKERS

SETUP

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.

Custom Speaker Setups (continued)

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION

40Hz 40Hz

40Hz 60Hz 60Hz

60Hz 60Hz

60Hz

SUB

SLSRRL

CUSTOM SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

CUSTOM SETUP FRONT L/R 40Hz

CENTER 60Hz SIDE L/R 60Hz REAR L/R 60Hz SUBWOOFER 40Hz

THX ULTRA2 SUB OFF

BGC N/A ASA APART

SIDE L/R 60Hz

SIDE L/R SPEAKERS FULL

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

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

Opens the REAR L/R SPEAKERS menu, which can be used to select a crossover point for the audio output connectors labeled Rear L/R. When set to FULL, the MC-4 sends a full-range audio signal to these connectors. Otherwise, the MC-4 activates a crossover point at the selected setting. Choose the setting closest to the low-frequency rating of the rear loudspeakers.

When set to NONE, the MC-4 redirects rear channel signals to the audio output connectors labeled Side L/R. If the CUSTOM SETUP menu SIDE L/R parameter is also set to NONE, the MC-4 redirects surround channel signals to the audio output connectors labeled Front L/R.

REAR L/R

CUSTOM SETUP

SPEAKERS

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 and

•the ASA parameter is not available.

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION

40Hz 40Hz

40Hz 60Hz 60Hz

60Hz 60Hz

60Hz

SUB

SLSRRL

CUSTOM SETUP

CUSTOM SETUP FRONT L/R 40Hz

CENTER 60Hz SIDE L/R 60Hz REAR L/R 60Hz SUBWOOFER 40Hz

THX ULTRA2 SUB OFF

BGC N/A ASA APART

REAR L/R 60Hz

REAR L/R SPEAKERS FULL

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

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SUBWOOFER FULL, 30Hz–120Hz, THX 80Hz, NONE

Opens the SUBWOOFER menu, which can be used to select a crossover point for the audio output connector labeled Subwoofer. When set to FULL, the MC-4 sends a full-range audio signal to this connector. Otherwise, the MC-4 activates a crossover point at the selected setting. Choose the setting equal to the lowest setting of the other loudspeakers.

Note:

When the SUBWOOFER parameter is set to NONE, subwoofer signals will not be redirected if the

5.1a BYPASS listening mode is activated. Use the associated DVD-A/SACD player to configure the speaker setup to to redirect subwoofer signals.

SUBWOOFER

CUSTOM SETUP

SPEAKERS

SETUP

Custom Speaker Setups (continued)

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION

40Hz 40Hz

40Hz 60Hz 60Hz

60Hz 60Hz

60Hz

SUB

SLSRRL

CUSTOM SETUP

CUSTOM SETUP FRONT L/R 40Hz

CENTER 60Hz SIDE L/R 60Hz REAR L/R 60Hz SUBWOOFER 40Hz

THX ULTRA2 SUB OFF

BGC N/A ASA APART

SUBWOOFER 40Hz

SUBWOOFER FULL

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

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THX ULTRA2 SUB ON, OFF

Indicates whether the subwoofer connected to the audio output connector labeled Subwoofer is Ultra2 certified. Select the ON setting if the connected subwoofer is Ultra2 certified and the OFF setting if the connected subwoofer is not Ultra2 certified. When ON, the CUSTOM and THX SETUP menu BGC parameter is available to adjust boundary gain compensation. When OFF, the BGC parameter is not available.

THX ULTRA2 SUB

THX SETUPCUSTOM SETUP

SPEAKERS

SETUP

BGC (Boundary Gain Compensation) ON, OFF

Adjusts boundary gain compensation when the CUSTOM and THX SETUP menu THX ULTRA2 SUB parameter is ON. When the BGC parameter is ON, a high-pass 55Hz filter is applied to all listening modes and audio output connectors. When OFF, no filter is applied to listening modes and audio output connectors. When the parameter setting is N/A, the THX ULTRA2 SUB parameter is OFF and boundary gain compensation cannot be adjusted.

Note:

BGC compensates for increased bass energy that is caused by the proximity of the loudspeakers to the listening room walls.

BGC

THX SETUPCUSTOM SETUP

SPEAKERS

SETUP

The THX ULTRA2 SUB and BGC parameters are available on the CUSTOM and THX SETUP menus. When a parameter setting is adjusted on one menu, it is automatically adjusted on the other menu as well.

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION

40Hz 40Hz

40Hz 60Hz 60Hz

60Hz 60Hz

60Hz

SUB

SLSRRL

CUSTOM SETUP

CUSTOM SETUP FRONT L/R 40Hz

CENTER 60Hz SIDE L/R 60Hz REAR L/R 60Hz SUBWOOFER 40Hz

THX ULTRA2 SUB OFF

BGC N/A ASA APART

OFF

The BGC parameter is not available when the THX ULTRA2 SUB parameter is OFF.

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ASA (Advanced Speaker Array) TOGETHER, CLOSE, APART

Optimizes the listening experience for THX Ultra2 listening modes using ASA, a proprietary THX technology that processes signals sent to the rear loudspeakers. To maximize the effectiveness of ASA processing, configure a 7-channel speaker setup in which the rear speakers are placed close together facing the center of the listening space. The ASA parameter is not available unless the

THX ULTRA2, THX MUSIC, DTS THX ULTRA2 or DTS THX MUSIC listening mode is activated.

Select the TOGETHER setting if the distance between the rear loudspeakers is less than 1 foot (0.3m). Select the CLOSE setting if the distance between the rear loudspeakers is greater than 1 foot (0.3m), but less than 4 feet (1.2m). Select the APART setting if the distance between the rear loudspeakers is greater than 4 feet (1.2m).

ASA

THX SETUPCUSTOM SETUP

SPEAKERS

SETUP

Note:

ASA processing is only available when both side and rear loudspeakers are present.

When the remote control 7/5 button is used to toggle between 7- and 5-channel playback,

• ASA processing is not available during 5-channel playback and

•the MC-4 automatically switches between the THX ULTRA2 and THX or DTS THX ULTRA2 and DTS THX listening modes.

Custom Speaker Setups (continued)

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION

40Hz 40Hz

40Hz 60Hz 60Hz

60Hz 60Hz

60Hz

SUB

SLSRRL

CUSTOM SETUP

CUSTOM SETUP FRONT L/R 40Hz

CENTER 60Hz SIDE L/R 60Hz REAR L/R 60Hz SUBWOOFER 40Hz

THX ULTRA2 SUB OFF

BGC N/A ASA APART

ASA APART

TOGETHER

CLOSE APART

The ASA parameter is not available unless the 5.1 THX ULTRA2, 5.1 THX MUSIC, DTS THX ULTRA2 or DTS THX MUSIC listening mode is activated.

The ASA parameter is available on the CUSTOM and THX SETUP menus. When a parameter setting is adjusted on one menu, it is automatically adjusted on the other menu as well.

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THX SPEAKER SETUPS

When the SPEAKER SETUP menu THX SETUP option is selected, the THX SPEAKER SETUP message appears on the on-screen and front panel displays. When this message appears, press the Menu  arrow to open the THX SETUP menu and configure the audio output connectors for a THX speaker setup or press the Menu  arrow to close the message without configuring the audio output connectors for a THX speaker setup. THX-certified loudspeakers are recommended for a THX speaker setup.

When the THX SPEAKER SETUP menu opens, the audio output connectors are automatically configured for a THX speaker setup. The MC-4 ignores all CUSTOM SETUP menu parameter settings and applies a THX 80Hz crossover point with a 12dB per-octave filter to all output connectors, except the audio output connector labeled Subwoofer, which is assigned a 24dB per-octave filter.

THX SETUP

SPEAKERS

SETUP

Note:

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

Default Possible

Parameter Setting Setting(s)

FRONT L/R* THX 80Hz THX 80Hz CENTER* THX 80Hz THX 80Hz SIDE L/R* THX 80Hz THX 80Hz REAR L/R THX 80Hz THX 80Hz, NONE SUBWOOFER* THX 80Hz THX 80Hz THX ULTRA2 SUB OFF ON, OFF BGC N/A ON, OFF ASA APART TOGETHER, CLOSE, APART

*These parameters cannot be adjusted.

When a THX speaker setup is selected, all CUSTOM SETUP menu parameters are automatically set to THX 80Hz. However, a custom speaker setup can still be configured with the CUSTOM SETUP menu.

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION

40Hz 40Hz

40Hz 60Hz 60Hz

60Hz 60Hz

60Hz

SUB

SLSRRL

THX SETUP

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 SUBWOOFER* THX 80Hz

THX ULTRA2 SUB OFF

BGC N/A ASA APART

* These parameters cannot be

adjusted.

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REAR L/R THX 80Hz, NONE

Opens the THX REAR SPEAKERS menu, which can be used to activate and deactivate the audio output connectors labeled Rear L/R. When set to THX 80Hz, the MC-4 activates these connectors and configures all audio output connectors for a 7.1-channel THX speaker setup. When set to NONE, the MC-4 deactivates these connectors and configures the other 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, and the ASA parameter is not available.

REAR L/R

THX SETUP

SPEAKERS

SETUP

The THX SETUP menu THX ULTRA2 SUB, BGC and ASA parameters are identical to the CUSTOM SETUP menu THX ULTRA2 SUB, BGC and ASA parameters. When one of these parameter settings is adjusted on one menu, it is automatically adjusted on the other menu at the same time. See “THX ULTRA2 SUB,” “BGC” and ”ASA” on page 3-31 for detailed descriptions of these parameters.

THX Speaker Setups (continued)

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION

40Hz 40Hz

40Hz 60Hz 60Hz

60Hz 60Hz

60Hz

SUB

SLSRRL

THX SETUP

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 SUBWOOFER* THX 80Hz

THX ULTRA2 SUB OFF

BGC N/A ASA APART

REAR L/R THX 80Hz

THX REAR SPEAKERS THX 80Hz

NONE

* These parameters cannot be

adjusted.

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MEASURING SPEAKER DISTANCES

Selecting the SPEAKER SETUP menu SPEAKER DISTANCES option opens the SPEAKER DISTANCES menu, which can be used to set the distance between the listening position and the loudspeakers connected to the audio output connectors. The MC-4 features a speaker distance control that allows distances to be entered for each loudspeaker. This helps ensure accurate signal arrival time at the listening position, but is not a substitute for proper loudspeaker placement.

To determine the appropriate setting for each loudspeaker, measure the distance between the listening position and the front baffle of the loudspeaker. Then set the corresponding SPEAKER DISTANCES menu parameter to the closest available setting.

SPEAKER DISTANCES

SPEAKERS

SETUP

Default Possible

Parameter Setting Settings

FRONT LEFT 0.0ft 0–30 ft or 0–12m CENTER 0.0ft 0–30 ft or 0–12m FRONT RIGHT 0.0ft 0–30 ft or 0–12m SIDE RIGHT 0.0ft 0–30 ft or 0–12m REAR RIGHT 0.0ft 0–30 ft or 0–12m REAR LEFT 0.0ft 0–30 ft or 0–12m SIDE LEFT 0.0ft 0–30 ft or 0–12m SUBWOOFER 0.0ft 0–30 ft or 0–12m UNITS FEET FEET, METERS

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION

0.0ft 0.0ft

0.0ft 0.0ft 0.0ft

0.0ft 0.0ft

0.0ft

SUB

SLSRRL

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 SUBWOOFER 0.0ft UNITS FEET

0.0 to 30.0ft

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FRONT LEFT & RIGHT 0.0–30.0 ft or 0.0–12.0m

Set the speaker distance for the loudspeakers connected to the audio output connectors labeled Front L/R.

CENTER 0.0–30.0 ft or 0.0–12.0m

Sets the speaker distance for the loudspeaker connected to the audio output connector labeled Center.

SIDE LEFT & RIGHT 0.0–30.0 ft or 0.0–12.0m

Set the speaker distance for the loudspeakers connected to the audio output connectors labeled Side L/R.

SIDE RIGHTORSIDE LEFT

SPEAKER DISTANCES

SPEAKERS

SETUP

CENTER

SPEAKER DISTANCES

SPEAKERS

SETUP

FRONT RIGHTORFRONT LEFT

SPEAKER DISTANCES

SPEAKERS

SETUP

REAR LEFT & RIGHT 0.0–30.0 ft or 0.0–12.0m

Set the speaker distance for the loudspeakers connected to the audio output connectors labeled Rear L/R.

SUBWOOFER 0.0–30.0 ft or 0.0–12.0m

Sets the speaker distance for the subwoofer connected to the audio output connector labeled Subwoofer.

UNITS FEET, METERS

Defines the unit of measurement in which the MC-4 measures speaker distances. When set to FEET, the MC-4 measures speaker distances in feet. When set to METERS, the MC-4 measures speaker distances in meters. When the UNITS parameter setting is toggled, the MC-4 converts the current speaker distance to the closest available value in the new unit of measurement.

UNITS

SPEAKER DISTANCES

SPEAKERS

SETUP

SUBWOOFER

SPEAKER DISTANCES

SPEAKERS

SETUP

REAR RIGHTORREAR LEFT

SPEAKER DISTANCES

SPEAKERS

SETUP

Measuring Speaker Distances (continued)

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION

0.0ft 0.0ft

0.0ft 0.0ft 0.0ft

0.0ft 0.0ft

60Hz

SUB

SLSRRL

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 SUBWOOFER 0.0ft UNITS FEET

UNITS FEET

FEET

METERS

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CALIBRATING OUTPUT LEVELS

Selecting the SPEAKER SETUP menu LEVELS CALIBRATION option opens the LEVELS CALIBRATION menu, which can be used to calibrate output levels for the audio output connectors. Calibration ensures that output levels correspond to THX-reference levels (75dB) for input sources such as DVDs.

Please note the following to ensure accurate output level calibration:

• Use a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter to calibrate output levels. An SPL meter is a device that measures the relative loudness of the loudspeakers to ensure accurate calibration.

• Before output level calibration begins, eliminate extraneous noises in the listening space, such as conversations, air conditioners and sounds that filter in through open doors and windows.

LEVELS CALIBRATION

SPEAKERS

SETUP

• Before output level calibration begins, remove objects and people that obstruct the line-of-sight path between the SPL meter and the loudspeaker being measured.

• Output levels should be calibrated from the primary listening position. Place the SPL meter at the approximate spot where the listener

’

s head will be during listening.

INTERNAL NOISE TEST

Opens the INTERNAL NOISE message, which indicates that the internal noise test produces loud calibration test signals. When this message appears, press the Menu  arrow to open the SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu and conduct the internal noise test or press the Menu  arrow to close the message without conducting the internal noise test. When the SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu opens, the internal noise test automatically begins.

INTERNAL NOISE TEST

LEVELS CALIBRATION

SPEAKERS

SETUP

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION

0.0ft 0.0ft

0.0ft 0.0ft 0.0ft

0.0ft 0.0ft

0.0ft

SUB

SLSRRL

LEVELS CALIBRATION

LEVELS CALIBRATION INTERNAL NOISE TEST

EXTERNAL NOISE TEST BASS PEAK LIMITER

INTERNAL NOISE TEST

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 SUBWOOFER +0.0dB

INTERNAL NOISE

!CAUTION!

HIGH AUDIO LEVELS

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Internal Noise Test (continued)

Note:

The MC-4 automatically sets volume level to +0dB when the internal noise test begins. Avoid adjusting master volume level while the test is in progress to achieve a 75dB THX-reference level (a 75dB SPL meter reading).

When the internal noise test is conducted, a calibration test signal travels to the audio output connectors in the order listed on the SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu. As the calibration test signal travels, the cursor automatically scrolls downward through SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu parameters, highlighting each speaker parameter as the corresponding output connector is tested. Each output connector is tested for about 4 seconds.

The SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu can be used to manually adjust output levels while the internal noise test is conducted. See “SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST” on page 3-40 for more information.

To manually adjust output levels while the internal noise test is conducted:

1. Set the SPL meter to “C” weighting and “SLOW” response.

2. Press the Menu  and  arrows to highlight the desired SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST parameter.

3. When the desired parameter is highlighted, quickly press the Menu  arrow to select this parameter. A horizontal bar graph will open on the on-screen display.

4. When the horizontal bar graph opens, Press the Menu  and  arrows to adjust the selected parameter. All output levels should be adjusted to achieve a 75dB SPL meter reading from the primary listening position.

5. When the desired adjustments have been made, press the Menu  arrow to close the horizontal bar graph and return to the SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu. The internal noise test will continue and automatic scrolling will resume.

Please note the following:

• When the internal noise test is conducted, it is possible to select a SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu parameter just as the MC-4 is about to automatically scroll to the next parameter, causing the MC-4 to send the calibration noise to both loudspeakers. If this occurs, press the Menu  and  arrows reselect the desired loudspeaker.

Note:

Audio output connectors for which the corresponding CUSTOM or THX SETUP menu parameter is set to NONE cannot be adjusted during the internal noise test. These output connectors can be adjusted during the external noise test, but there is no need to do so.

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DOLBY PLII MOVIE

2-Channel

Sources

DTS(-ES)*

DOLBY DIGITAL*

SETUP

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EXTERNAL NOISE TEST

Opens the SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu, which can be used to adjust output levels while the external noise test is conducted. The external noise test requires an external calibration source, such as an audio calibration disc.

When the external noise test is conducted, the MC-4 activates a listening mode based on the input source that is present. The table in the next column indicates the listening mode that is activated for each input source. When a listening mode is activated during the external noise test, it retains its factory-default settings, ignoring custom settings that might have been made on the corresponding listening mode menu. Custom settings will be restored after the external noise test is complete.

EXTERNAL NOISE TEST

LEVELS CALIBRATION

SPEAKERS

SETUP

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION

0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB

SUB

SLSRRL

LEVELS CALIBRATION

LEVELS CALIBRATION INTERNAL NOISE TEST

EXTERNAL NOISE TEST BASS PEAK LIMITER

EXTERNAL NOISE TEST

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 SUBWOOFER +0.0dB

Dolby Digital

Sources

DTS(-ES)

Sources

* These listening mode names differ depending on the input source, the speaker

setup and certain parameter settings.

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SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST

The SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST can be used to adjust output levels during the internal and external noise tests.

Default Possible

Parameter Setting Settings

FRONT LEFT 0.0dB –18.0 to +12.0dB CENTER 0.0dB –18.0 to +12.0dB FRONT RIGHT 0.0dB –18.0 to +12.0dB SIDE RIGHT 0.0dB –18.0 to +12.0dB REAR RIGHT 0.0dB –18.0 to +12.0dB REAR LEFT 0.0dB –18.0 to +12.0dB SIDE LEFT 0.0dB –18.0 to +12.0dB SUBWOOFER 0.0dB –18.0 to +12.0dB

FRONT LEFT & RIGHT –18.0dB to +12.0dB

Set the output levels for the loudspeakers connected to the audio output connectors labeled Front L/R.

CENTER –18.0dB to +12.0dB

Sets the output level for the loudspeaker connected to the audio output connector labeled Center.

CENTER

(TEST)

LEVELS CALIBRATION

SPEAKERS

SETUP

FRONT RIGHTORFRONT LEFT

(TEST)

LEVELS CALIBRATION

SPEAKERS

SETUP

SIDE LEFT & RIGHT –18.0dB to +12.0dB

Set the output levels for the loudspeakers connected to the audio output connectors labeled Side L/R.

REAR LEFT & RIGHT –18.0dB to +12.0dB

Set the output levels for the loudspeakers connected to the audio output connectors labeled Rear L/R.

SUBWOOFER –18.0dB to +12.0dB

Sets the output level for the subwoofer connected to the audio output connector labeled Subwoofer.

SUBWOOFER

(TEST)

LEVELS CALIBRATION

SPEAKERS

SETUP

REAR RIGHTORREAR LEFT

(TEST)

LEVELS CALIBRATION

SPEAKERS

SETUP

SIDE RIGHTORSIDE LEFT

(TEST)

LEVELS CALIBRATION

SPEAKERS

SETUP

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BASS PEAK LIMITER

Opens the BASS PEAK LIMITER menu, which can be used to set amplitude limits for all loudspeakers to which low frequencies are redirected, including the subwoofer.

The MC-4 is equipped with an internal limiter that prevents lowfrequency output signals from exceeding designated levels. This is essential for Dolby Digital and DTS(-ES) input sources that produce low-frequency peaks at much higher levels than 2-channel sources. In home theaters, the subwoofer and its associated amplifier might not be able to reproduce these levels without overloading.

Default Possible

Parameter Setting Settings

CAL NOISE ON ON, OFF LIMITER ON ON, OFF LIMIT ADJ 100dB 75dB to 120dB

BASS PEAK LIMITER

LEVELS CALIBRATION

SPEAKERS

SETUP

CAL NOISE ON, OFF

Determines whether the bass peak limiter is set with an internal or external source. When ON, the MC-4 activates an internal calibration noise signal to set the limiter. When OFF, the MC-4 deactivates the internal calibration noise test signal. An external calibration source such as an audio calibration disc is required to generate a noise signal to set the bass peak limiter.

CAL NOISE

BASS PEAK LIMITER

LEVELS CALIBRATION

SPEAKERS

SETUP

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION

0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB

SUB

SLSRRL

LEVELS CALIBRATION

LEVELS CALIBRATION INTERNAL NOISE TEST

EXTERNAL NOISE TEST BASS PEAK LIMITER

BASS PEAK LIMITER

BASS PEAK LIMITER CAL NOISE ON

LIMITER ON LIMIT ADJ 100dB

!CAUTION!

HIGH AUDIO LEVELS

CAL NOISE ON

ON OFF

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BASS PEAK LIMITER (continued)

LIMITER ON, OFF

Limits output signals for the audio output connector labeled Subwoofer, as well as other audio output connectors to which low-frequency signals are redirected. When ON, the MC-4 restricts output signals to the level specified with the BASS PEAK LIMITER menu LIMIT ADJ parameter. When OFF, the MC-4 does not restrict output levels, regardless of the LIMIT ADJ parameter setting.

LIMITER

BASS PEAK LIMITER

LEVELS CALIBRATION

SPEAKERS

SETUP

LIMIT ADJ 75dB to 120dB

Specifies the output level restriction placed on the audio output connector labeled Subwoofer, as well as other audio output connectors to which low-frequency signals are redirected. This restriction is applied when the BASS PEAK LIMITER menu LIMITER parameter is ON. When the LIMIT ADJ parameter is selected, it is automatically set to 75dB.

LIMIT ADJ

BASS PEAK LIMITER

LEVELS CALIBRATION

SPEAKERS

SETUP

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION

0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB

SUB

SLSRRL

LEVELS CALIBRATION

LEVELS CALIBRATION INTERNAL NOISE TEST

EXTERNAL NOISE TEST BASS PEAK LIMITER

BASS PEAK LIMITER

BASS PEAK LIMITER CAL NOISE ON

SUB LIMITER ON LIMIT ADJ 100dB

!CAUTION!

HIGH AUDIO LEVELS

LIMITER ON

OFF

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP

THX SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION

0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB 0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB 0.0dB

0.0dB

SUB

SLSRRL

LEVELS CALIBRATION

LEVELS CALIBRATION INTERNAL NOISE TEST

EXTERNAL NOISE TEST BASS PEAK LIMITER

BASS PEAK LIMITER

BASS PEAK LIMITER CAL NOISE ON

LIMITER ON SUB LIMIT ADJ 100dB

!CAUTION!

HIGH AUDIO LEVELS

LIMIT ADJ 100dB

75 to 120dB

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REAR PANEL CONFIG

Selecting the SETUP menu REAR PANEL CONFIG option opens the REAR PANEL CONFIG menu, which can be used to configure the analog audio input connectors as eight stereo connectors, one 5.1-channel and five stereo connectors or two 5.1-channel and two stereo connectors.

REAR PANEL CONFIG

SETUP

8 STEREO INPUTS

Configures the analog audio input connectors as eight stereo connectors (the factory-default configuration).

When the analog audio input connectors are configured as eight stereo connectors:

• All connectors are configured as stereo connectors.

• Neither of the 5.1-channel connectors is available. Sources that were assigned to the 5.1-channel connectors are reassigned to the corresponding stereo connectors.

8 STEREO INPUTS

REAR PANEL CONFIG

SETUP

REAR PANEL CONFIG 8 STEREO INPUTS

5 ST. & (1) 5.1 ANLG

2 ST. & (2) 5.1 ANLG

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

REAR PANEL CONFIG

5 ST. & (1) 5.1 ANLG

Configures the analog audio input connectors as one 5.1-channel and five stereo connectors.

When the analog audio input connectors are configured as five stereo and one 5.1-channel connectors:

• The connectors labeled 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are configured as stereo connectors.

• The connectors labeled 6, 7 and 8 are configured as a

5.1-channel connector. This connector is sent to the audio output connectors as indicated in the table on the next page.

5 ST. & (1) 5.1 ANLG

REAR PANEL CONFIG

SETUP

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5 ST. & (1) 5.1 ANLG (continued)

When the analog audio input connectors are configured as five stereo and one 5.1-channel connectors:

•Two-channel sources that were assigned to the stereo connectors are reassigned to the corresponding 5.1-channel connectors. The 5.1-channel connectors should only be used with 5.1-channel analog sources such as DVD-As and SACDs.

2 ST. & (2) 5.1 ANLG

Configures the analog audio input connectors as two stereo and two 5.1-channel connectors.

When the analog audio input connectors are configured as two stereo and two 5.1-channel connectors:

• The connectors labeled 1 and 2 are configured as stereo connectors.

• The connectors labeled 3, 4 and 5 are configured as a

5.1-channel connector and the connectors labeled 6, 7 and 8 are configured as a 5.1-channel connector. These connectors are sent to the audio output connectors as indicated in the table in the next column.

2 ST. & (2) 5.1 ANLG

REAR PANEL CONFIG

SETUP

5 ST. & (1) 5.1 ANLG

REAR PANEL CONFIG

SETUP

The 5.1-channel analog audio input connector is sent to the analog audio output connectors as shown in the table below.

Input Connector Output Connector

(L) Front L (R) Front R (C) Center (SUB) Subwoofer (LS) Side L and Rear L (RS) Side R and Rear R

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DISPLAY SETUP

Selecting the SETUP menu DISPLAYS option opens the DISPLAY SETUP menu, which can be used to customize the on-screen and front panel displays, restore audio/video synchronization and activate and create a custom unit name.

DISPLAYS

SETUP

Default Possible

Parameter Setting Settings

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY See “ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Setup”

on page 3-47 for more information.

FRONT PANEL DISPLAY See “FRONT PANEL DISPLAY Setup”

on page 3-50 for more information. A/V SYNC DELAY OFF OFF, 1ms–60ms CUSTOM NAME OFF ON, OFF EDIT CUSTOM NAME N/A N/A

A/V SYNC DELAY OFF, 1–60ms

Restores audio/video synchronization when using products such as video processors that introduce a video signal delay. This parameter sets an audio signal delay to compensate for the video signal delay.

A/V SYNC DELAY

DISPLAYS

SETUP

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

DISPLAYS

DISPLAY SETUP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

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

A/V SYNC DELAY OFF

OFF, 1 to 60ms

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CUSTOM NAME ON, OFF

Activates the custom unit name, which displays when the MC-4 is activated. When ON, the custom name scrolls across the on-screen and front panel displays when the MC-4 is activated. When OFF, the custom name does not display when the MC-4 is activated. The custom name can be entered in the DISPLAY SETUP menu EDIT CUSTOM NAME parameter.

EDIT CUSTOM NAME

Opens the EDIT CUSTOM NAME drop-down menu, which can be used to create or edit a custom unit name.

EDIT CUSTOM NAME

DISPLAYS

SETUP

CUSTOM NAME

DISPLAYS

SETUP

To customize the name of the MC-4:

1. Follow the EDIT CUSTOM NAME menu path to open the EDIT CUSTOM NAME drop-down menu.

2. Press the remote control Menu  and  arrows to change the character above the cursor (^).

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the desired custom unit name.

5. When the desired custom unit name has been entered, press the Menu  arrow to close the EDIT CUSTOM NAME dropdown menu and return to the DISPLAY SETUP menu.

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

DISPLAYS

DISPLAY SETUP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

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

CUSTOM NAME OFF

OFF

DISPLAY SETUP (continued)

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

DISPLAYS

DISPLAY SETUP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

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

EDIT CUSTOM NAME

EDIT CUSTOM NAME MC-4

WYBUTTONS TO EDIT UP TO 20 CHARACTERS V BUTTON TO ADVANCE

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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY SETUP

The ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu can be used to customize the on-screen display.

Default Possible

Parameter Setting Settings

STATUS 2 SECONDS ALWAYS ON, 2 SECONDS,

ALWAYS OFF POSITION TOP TOP, CENTER, BOTTOM FORMAT NTSC SECAM, PAL, NTSC BACKGROUND ON ON, OFF REMOTE STATE ON ON, OFF

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

DISPLAYS

SETUP

STATUS ALWAYS ON, 2 SECONDS, ALWAYS OFF

Activates and deactivates the on-screen display sent to the video output connector. When ALWAYS ON, the on-screen display remains on at all times. When set to 2 SECONDS, the on-screen display appears for 2 seconds whenever the input source changes or the MC-4 receives a command. When ALWAYS OFF, the on-screen display remains off at all times. It will not display again until the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu STATUS parameter is set to ALWAYS ON or 2 SECONDS.

Note:

When the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu STATUS parameter is ALWAYS OFF, the on-screen display immediately disappears. Press the remote control OSD button or use the front panel display as a guide to reset the parameter to ALWAYS ON or 2 SECONDS.

STATUS

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

DISPLAYS

SETUP

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

DISPLAYS

DISPLAY SETUP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

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

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY STATUS 2 SECONDS

POSITION TOP FORMAT NTSC BACKGROUND ON REMOTE STATE ON

STATUS 2 SECONDS

ALWAYS ON 2 SECONDS

ALWAYS OFF

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POSITION TOP, CENTER, BOTTOM

Controls the vertical position of the two-line status on the display device screen. When set to TOP, the two-line status displays near the top of the display device screen. When set to CENTER, the two-line status is centered on the display device screen. When set to BOTTOM, the two-line status displays near the bottom of the display device screen. See “Two-Line Status” on page 2-14 for more information.

POSITION

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

DISPLAYS

SETUP

FORMAT SECAM, PAL, NTSC

Controls the compatibility among the video input connectors, the video switcher and the display device. Select the setting that is compatible with the source components and display device.

Note:

The FORMAT parameter affects the composite and S-video output connectors. It does not affect the component video output connector.

FORMAT

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

DISPLAYS

SETUP

On-Screen Display Setup (continued)

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

DISPLAYS

DISPLAY SETUP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

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

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY STATUS 2 SECONDS

POSITION TOP FORMAT NTSC BACKGROUND ON REMOTE STATE ON

POSITION TOP

TOP

CENTER

BOTTOM

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

DISPLAYS

DISPLAY SETUP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

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

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY STATUS 2 SECONDS

POSITION TOP FORMAT NTSC BACKGROUND ON REMOTE STATE ON

FORMAT NTSC

SECAM

PAL

NTSC

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BACKGROUND ON, OFF

Activates and deactivates the menu background. When ON, on-screen display menus appear over a solid blue or gray background (depending on the display device). When OFF, on-screen display menus appear over the video input signal.

Note:

When the BACKGROUND parameter is OFF, the on-screen display will disappear if the display device is using the component video output connector.

BACKGROUND

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

DISPLAYS

SETUP

REMOTE STATE ON, OFF

Controls the remote control command bank indicator that displays on the on-screen display. When 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-4 received a command. When OFF, no command bank indicator appears on the on-screen display.

An S2 appears when a command from the Shift 2 command bank was received last. An S appears when a command from the Shift 1 command bank was received last. No character appears when a command from the default command bank was received last.

REMOTE STATE

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

DISPLAYS

SETUP

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

DISPLAYS

DISPLAY SETUP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

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

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY STATUS 2 SECONDS

POSITION TOP FORMAT NTSC BACKGROUND ON REMOTE STATE ON

BACKGROUND ON

OFF

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FRONT PANEL DISPLAY SETUP

The FRONT PANEL DISPLAY menu can be used to customize the front panel display.

Default Possible

Parameter Setting Settings

STATUS ALWAYS ON ALWAYS ON, 2 SECONDS,

ALWAYS OFF

BRIGHTNESS 100% 100%, 75%, 50%, 25%

STATUS ALWAYS ON, 2 SECONDS, ALWAYS OFF

Activates and deactivates the front panel display. When ALWAYS ON, the front panel display remains on at all times. When set to 2 SECONDS, the front panel display appears for 2 seconds whenever the input source changes or the MC-4 receives a command. When ALWAYS OFF, the front panel display remains off at all times.

STATUS

FRONT PANEL DISPLAY

DISPLAYS

SETUP

FRONT PANEL DISPLAY

DISPLAYS

SETUP

Note:

When the FRONT PANEL DISPLAY menu STATUS parameter is ALWAYS OFF, the front panel display immediately disappears. Press the remote control FP button or use the on-screen display as a guide to reset the parameter to ALWAYS ON or 2 SECONDS.

BRIGHTNESS 100%, 75%, 50%, 25%

Controls the brightness of front panel display characters. When a setting is selected, front panel display illumination automatically adjusts to the selected percentage.

BRIGHTNESS

FRONT PANEL DISPLAY

DISPLAYS

SETUP

FRONT PANEL DISPLAY STATUS ALWAYS ON

BRIGHTNESS 100%

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

DISPLAYS

DISPLAY SETUP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

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

FRONT PANEL DISPLAY

STATUS ALWAYS ON

ALWAYS ON

2 SECONDS

ALWAYS OFF

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VOLUME CONTROL SETUP

Selecting the SETUP menu VOLUME CONTROLS option opens the VOLUME CONTROL SETUP menu, which can be used to configure volume and mute levels.

VOLUME CONTROLS

SETUP

Default Possible

Parameter Setting Settings

POWER ON –30dB LAST LVL, –80dB to +12dB MUTE LEVEL –30dB FULL, –40dB, –30dB, –20dB, –10dB

POWER ON LAST LVL, –80dB to +12dB

Sets the volume level that will be selected whenever the MC-4 is activated. When set to LAST LVL, the MC-4 will activate at the last volume level that was selected during the previous operating session.

POWER ON

VOLUME CONTROLS

SETUP

MUTE LEVEL FULL, –40dB, –30dB, –20dB, –10dB

Sets the amount of attenuation that occurs whenever the mute button is pressed. When set to FULL, volume level will be fully attenuated whenever the mute button is pressed. Otherwise, volume level will be attenuated to the selected level.

MUTE LEVEL

VOLUME CONTROLS

SETUP

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

VOLUME CONTROLS

LAST LVL, –80 to +12dB

VOLUME CONTROL SETUP MAIN PWR ON –30dB

MUTE LEVEL –30dB

POWER ON –30dB

–10dB –20dB –30dB –40dB

FULL MUTE

VOLUME CONTROL SETUP POWER ON –30dB

MUTE LEVEL –30dB

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TRIGGER SETUP REMOTE ONLY ON

DVD1 OFF DVD2 OFF SAT OFF VCR OFF TV OFF CD OFF TUNER OFF AUX OFF

L7 FILM OFF L7 TV OFF L7 MUSIC OFF L7 MUSIC SURR OFF %! PLII + THX OFF %! PLII MOVIE OFF %! PLII MUSIC OFF %! PL + OFF DTSPRO LOGIC PL OFF DTS Neo:6 ++ OFF

CIN OFF

MUSIC OFF NIGHTCLUB OFF CONCERT HALL OFF CHURCH OFF CATHEDRAL OFF PANORAMA OFF 2-CH SURROUND OFF 2-CHANNEL OFF MONO LOGIC OFF MONO SURROUND OFF MONO OFF

5.1 FILM OFF

5.1 L7 TV OFF

5.1 L7 MUSIC OFF

L7 SurEX OFF THXI MUSIC OFF TH DIGITAL EXI OFF

5.1 2-CHANNEL OFF

5.1 MONO LOGIC%! OFF

5.1 MONO SURR OFF

5.1 MONO OFF

FILM OFF

DTS-ES L7 MUSIC OFF DTS-ES L7 OFF DTS-ES MUSICT OFF DTS THXI OFF DTS-ES 2-CHAN OFF

5.1a BYPASS OFF 2CH BYPASS OFF

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TRIGGER SETUP

Selecting the SETUP menu TRIGGER option opens the TRIGGER SETUP menu, which can be used to configure the trigger output connector labeled 1. The MC-4 rear panel includes two 12V DC trigger output connectors. The connector labeled PWR—

TRIGGER

SETUP

the power trigger output connector—is not configurable. It is activated when the MC-4 is activated and deactivated when the MC-4 is deactivated. The connector labeled 1 can be configured for remote or program operation.

Default Possible

Parameter Setting Settings

REMOTE ONLY ON ON, OFF Program Operation OFF ON, OFF

All TRIGGER SETUP menu parameters—except the REMOTE ONLY parameter—are considered program operation parameters.

REMOTE ONLY ON, OFF

Configures the trigger output connector labeled 1 for remote operation. When ON, the trigger output connector labeled 1 is configured for remote operation. Pressing and holding the S1 button while pressing and releasing the Mode  and  buttons activates and deactivates the connector. The MC-4 ignores all other TRIGGER SETUP menu parameter settings. When OFF, the trigger output connector labeled 1 is not configured for remote operation. It can be configured for program operation.

REMOTE ONLY

TRIGGER

SETUP

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

TRIGGER

OFF

* TRIGGER SETUP

menu listening mode names are fixed, meaning these names do not change when certain encoding is present. For instance, the 5.1 THX SurEX listening mode label appears whether THX Ultra2, THX Surround EX or no encoding is present.

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TRIGGER SETUP REMOTE ONLY ON

DVD1 OFF DVD2 OFF SAT OFF VCR OFF TV OFF CD OFF TUNER OFF AUX OFF

L7 FILM OFF L7 TV OFF L7 MUSIC OFF L7 MUSIC SURR OFF %! PLII + THX OFF %! PLII MOVIE OFF %! PLII MUSIC OFF %! PL + OFF DT

SPRO LOGIC PL OFF

DTS Neo:6 + OFF

CIN OFF

MUSIC OFF NIGHTCLUB OFF CONCERT HALL OFF CHURCH OFF CATHEDRAL OFF PANORAMA OFF 2-CH SURROUND OFF 2-CHANNEL OFF MONO LOGIC OFF MONO SURROUND OFF MONO OFF

5.1 FILM OFF

5.1 L7 TV OFF

5.1 L7 MUSIC OFF

L7 SurEX OFF THXI MUSIC OFF TH DIGITAL EXI OFF

5.1 2-CHANNEL OFF

5.1 MONO LOGIC%! OFF

5.1 MONO SURR OFF

5.1 MONO OFF

FILM OFF

DTS-ES L7 MUSIC OFF DTS-ES L7 OFF DTS-ES MUSICT OFF DTS THXI OFF DTS-ES 2-CHAN OFF

5.1a BYPASS OFF 2CH BYPASS OFF

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Program Operation Parameters ON, OFF

Configure the trigger output connector labeled 1 for program operation. All TRIGGER SETUP menu parameters—except the REMOTE ONLY parameter— are considered program operation parameters. These parameters can be used to associate the trigger

(PROGRAM OPERATION PARAMETER)

TRIGGER

SETUP

output connector with multiple inputs and listening modes at the same time.

When the REMOTE ONLY parameter is OFF and program operation parameters are ON, the trigger output connector labeled 1 is associated with the corresponding inputs and listening modes. When configured for program operation, the connector is activated whenever the corresponding inputs and listening modes are selected and deactivated whenever the corresponding inputs and listening modes are deselected.

Note:

When the factory-default version of the selected listening mode is restored, the corresponding TRIGGER SETUP menu listening mode parameter is automatically OFF.

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

TRIGGER

OFF

* TRIGGER SETUP

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LOCK OPTIONS

Selecting the SETUP menu LOCK OPTIONS option opens the LOCK OPTIONS menu, which can be used to lock and unlock settings in the MODE ADJUST, AUDIO CONTROLS and SETUP menu branches.

LOCK OPTIONS

SETUP

Default Possible

Parameter Setting Settings

MODES UNLOCKED LOCKED, UNLOCKED AUDIO CNTRL UNLOCKED LOCKED, UNLOCKED SETUP UNLOCKED LOCKED, UNLOCKED

MODES LOCKED, UNLOCKED

Controls MODE ADJUST menu branch settings, which includes all listening mode menu settings. When LOCKED, these settings cannot be adjusted. When UNLOCKED, these settings can be adjusted.

MODES

LOCK OPTIONS

SETUP

AUDIO CNTRL LOCKED, UNLOCKED

Controls AUDIO CONTROLS menu branch settings. When LOCKED, these settings cannot be adjusted. When UNLOCKED, these settings can be adjusted.

SETUP LOCKED, UNLOCKED

Controls SETUP menu branch settings. When LOCKED, these settings cannot be adjusted. When UNLOCKED, these settings can be adjusted.

SETUP

LOCK OPTIONS

SETUP

AUDIO CNTRL

LOCK OPTIONS

SETUP

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

SETUP INPUTS

SPEAKERS REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS

LOCK OPTIONS

LOCKED

UNLOCKED

LOCK OPTIONS MODES UNLOCKED

AUDIO CNTRL UNLOCKED SETUP UNLOCKED

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BASS –6.0dB to +6.0dB

Controls the amount of low-frequency boost or cut applied to the audio output connectors labeled Front L/R, Center and Subwoofer. The graph shown on the left of the next page illustrates the frequency response of BASS parameter settings.

TREBLE –6.0dB to +6.0dB

Controls the amount of boost or cut applied to the audio output connectors labeled Front L/R and Center. The graph shown on the left of the next page illustrates the frequency response of TREBLE parameter settings.

TREBLE

AUDIO CONTROLS

BASS

AUDIO CONTROLS

Default Possible Parameter Value Settings

BASS +0.0dB –6.0dB to +6.0dB TREBLE +0.0dB –6.0dB to +6.0dB TILT EQ +0.0dB –3.0dB to +3.0dB LOUDNESS OFF ON, OFF BALANCE <|> L< to <|> to >R FADER <|> B< to <|> to >F

AUDIO CONTROLS menu parameter descriptions begin in the next column.

Note:

Pressing and holding the S2 button while pressing and releasing the Blue button sets the BASS, TREBLE and TILT EQ parameters to +0.0dB.

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AUDIO CONTROLS

Selecting the MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS option opens the AUDIO CONTROLS menu, which can be used to customize the audio output connectors. These parameter settings affect all inputs and listening modes selected, except the 5.1a BYPASS and 2CH BYPASS listening modes.

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

AUDIO CONTROLS

AUDIO CONTROLS BASS +0.0dB

TREBLE +0.0dB TILT EQ +0.0dB LOUDNESS OFF BALANCE <|> FADER <|>

–6.0 to +6.0dB

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10 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k

+6.0

+5.5

+5.0

+4.5

+4.0

+3.5

+3.0

+2.5

+2.0

+1.5

+1.0

+0.5

+0.0

-0.5

-1.0

-1.5

-2.0

-2.5

-3.0

-3.5

-4.0

-4.5

-5.0

-5.5

-6.0

+0.0

BASS Parameter Settings

The BASS parameter controls the amount of low-frequency boost or cut applied to the audio output connectors labeled Front L/R, Center and Subwoofer.

10 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k

+0.0

+6.0

+5.5

+5.0

+4.5

+4.0

+3.5

+3.0

+2.5

+2.0

+1.5

+1.0

+0.5

+0.0

-0.5

-1.0

-1.5

-2.0

-2.5

-3.0

-3.5

-4.0

-4.5

-5.0

-5.5

-6.0

TREBLE Parameter Settings

The TREBLE parameter controls the amount of boost or cut applied to the audio output connectors labeled Front L/R and Center.

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TILT EQ –3.0dB to +3.0dB

Controls the amount of tilt equalization applied to the audio output connectors labeled Front L/R, Center and Subwoofer. This parameter setting affects the entire frequency spectrum with a hinge point at 1kHz. As the setting is increased, frequencies higher than 1kHz are boosted, while frequencies lower than 1kHz are simultaneously cut. As the setting is decreased, frequencies higher than 1kHz are cut, while frequencies lower than 1kHz are simultaneously boosted. The graph on the next page illustrates the frequency response of TILT EQ parameter settings.

Note:

Pressing and holding the S2 button while pressing and releasing the Blue button sets the BASS, TREBLE and TILT EQ parameters to +0.0dB.

TILT EQ

AUDIO CONTROLS

AUDIO CONTROLS (continued)

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

AUDIO CONTROLS

AUDIO CONTROLS BASS +0.0dB

TREBLE +0.0dB TILT EQ +0.0dB LOUDNESS OFF BALANCE <|> FADER <|>

TILT EQ +0.0dB

–3.0 to +3.0dB

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

AUDIO CONTROLS

AUDIO CONTROLS BASS +0.0dB

TREBLE +0.0dB TILT EQ +0.0dB LOUDNESS OFF BALANCE <|> FADER <|>

LOUDNESS OFF

ON OFF

LOUDNESS ON, OFF

Controls the amount of low-frequency boost that is automatically applied to the audio output connectors labeled Front L/R, Center and Subwoofer. When set to ON, loudness compensation is automatically applied based on volume level. As volume level increases, the amount of boost automatically decreases. The loudness contour is optimized for sources calibrated to THXreference levels. When set to OFF, no loudness compensation is applied. The graph on the next page illustrates the frequency response that is automatically applied when the LOUDNESS parameter is set to ON and volume level is adjusted.

Note:

The graph on the next page displays LOUDNESS parameter settings between –30dB and 0dB in 1dB increments. The top-most line represents the curve at –30dB.

LOUDNESS

AUDIO CONTROLS

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10 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k

+3.0

+2.8

+2.6

+2.4

+2.2

+2.0

+1.8

+1.6

+1.4

+1.2

+1.0

+0.8

+0.6

+0.4

+0.2

-0.0

-0.2

-0.4

-0.6

-0.8

-1.0

-1.2

-1.4

-1.6

-1.8

-2.0

-2.2

-2.4

-2.6

-2.8

-3.0

+3.0

+2.8

+2.6

+2.4

+2.2

+2.0

+1.8

+1.6

+1.4

+1.2

+1.0

+0.8

+0.6

+0.4

+0.2

+0.0

-0.2

-0.4

-0.6

-0.8

-1.0

-1.2

-1.4

-1.6

-1.8

-2.0

-2.2

-2.4

-2.6

-2.8

-3.0

TILT EQ Parameter Settings

The TILT EQ parameter controls the amount of tilt equalization applied to the audio output connectors labeled Front L/R, Center and Subwoofer.

10 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k

0 0

+12

0 0

LOUDNESS Parameter Settings

The LOUDNESS parameter controls the amount of low-frequency boost that is automatically applied to the audio output connectors labeled Front L/R, Center and Subwoofer.

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FADER B< to <|> to >F

Controls the back-to-front balance of the audio output connectors.

Note:

Pressing and holding the S1 button while pressing and releasing the FP button centers the BALANCE and FADER parameters.

FADER

AUDIO CONTROLS

BALANCE L< to <|> to >R

Controls the left-to-right balance of the audio output connectors.

BALANCE

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MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

AUDIO CONTROLS

AUDIO CONTROLS BASS +0.0dB

TREBLE +0.0dB TILT EQ +0.0dB LOUDNESS OFF BALANCE <|> FADER <|>

BALANCE <|>

L< <|> >R

MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST

AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

AUDIO CONTROLS

AUDIO CONTROLS BASS +0.0dB

TREBLE +0.0dB TILT EQ +0.0dB LOUDNESS OFF BALANCE <|> FADER <|>

FADER <|>

B< <|> >F

AUDIO CONTROLS (continued)

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MODE ADJUST

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

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

Preferred Listening Mode Selection Parameters • Mode  and  Buttons • Mode Family Selection Buttons

Listening Mode Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

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

PLII MUSIC • PRO LOGIC • PL + • CIN • + •

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 • SurEX •

MUSIC • DIGITAL EX • 5.1 2-CHANNEL • 5.1 MONO LOGIC • 5.1

MONO SURR • 5.1 MONO • FILM • MUSIC • •

MUSIC • • 2-CHAN • 5.1a BYPASS • 2CH BYPASS

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MODE ADJUST

Selecting the MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST option opens the MODE ADJUST menu shown to the left, which can be used to select a listening mode for adjustment. When the MODE ADJUST menu opens, the currently activated listening mode is highlighted.

Selecting a listening mode does not activate that listening mode for the current input source. Rather, selecting a listening mode opens the corresponding listening

mode menu, which can be used to customize the activated listening mode. These adjustments are applied when that listening mode is selected with one of the methods described in the Listening Mode Activation section that begins below.

LISTENING MODE ACTIVATION

Listening modes are available for 2-channel, Dolby Digital, DTS(-ES) and analog input sources. The MC-4 allows listening mode selection for all sources. In some cases, the MC-4 automatically activates a listening mode in response to certain commands. For this reason, it is important to understand the three methods through which listening mode activation occurs.

Listening modes can be activated with

• the INPUT SETUP menu preferred listening mode selection parameters.

• the front panel or remote control Mode  and  buttons.

• the remote control mode family selection buttons.

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AUDIO CONTROLS TUNER PRESETS SETUP

MODE ADJUST

L7 FILM L7 TV L7 MUSIC L7 MUSIC SURR %! PLII + THX %! PL II MOVIE %! PLII MUSIC %! PL +

PRO LOGIC PL

DTS neo:6 + DTS neo:6 CIN

MUSIC NIGHTCLUB CONCERT HALL CHURCH CATHEDRAL PANORAMA 2-CH SURROUND 2-CHANNEL MONO LOGIC MONO SURROUND MONO

5.1 L7 FILM

5.1 L7 TV

5.1 L7 MUSIC

THXI SurEX* THXI MUSIC

%! DIGITAL EX*

5.1 2-CHANNEL

5.1 MONO LOGIC

5.1 MONO SURR

5.1 MONO

DTS-ES L7 FILM* DTS-ES L7 MUSIC* DTS-ES THX * DTS MUSIC Md U *IC

2-CHAN* I-

5.1a BYPASS 2CH BYPASS

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