Lexicon Guide to Configuring Your Stereo System for Enhanced Sound Quality

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Version 4 EQ User Guide

Configuring the MC-12 for V4 EQ

ROOM EQ

MAIN MENU

MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP

SETUP

INPUTS

SPEAKERS

REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS

LOCK OPTIONS

SPEAKER SETUP

SET CROSSOVERS CHECK MICROPHONES AUTOMATIC MANUAL

SET CROSSOVERS

BEFORE CALIBRATING

AUTO SPEAKER SETUP

EQ DISTANCES LEVELS ROOM EQ DISTANCES OUTPUT LEVELS

PLACE MICROPHONES AROUND PREFERRED LISTENING POSITIONS

AUTO SPEAKER SETUP

!CAUTION!

HIGH AUDIO LEVELS

YOU WILL HAVE 10 SEC TO LEAVE THE ROOM OR SIT QUIETLY

PRESS V TO BEGIN

COUNTDOWN

AUTO SPEAKER SETUP

TEST WILL BEGIN IN

10

PRESS V TO SKIP

COUNTDOWN

SETTING ROOM EQ

FRONT LEFT

---

CENTER

---

FRONT RIGHT

---

SIDE RIGHT

---

REAR RIGHT

---

REAR LEFT

---

SIDE LEFT

---

SUB (MONO)

---

SUB RIGHT

N/A

LFE

N/A

SETTING ROOM EQ

FRONT LEFT

SET

CENTER

SET

FRONT RIGHT

SET

SIDE RIGHT

SET

REAR RIGHT

SET

REAR LEFT

SET

SIDE LEFT

SET

SUB (MONO)

SET

SUB RIGHT

N/A

LFE

N/A

ROOM EQ DONE

PRESS V TO CONTINUE

ROOM EQ APPLIED

TO ADJUST

GO TO

AUDIO CONTROLS

Once the EQ DISTANCES LEVELS or ROOM EQ procedure has been performed:

The ROOM EQ parameter is automatically set to ON.

The ROOM EQ LEVEL parameter is automatically set to MEDIUM.

These settings can be adjusted on the AUDIO CONTROLS menu shown below.

AUDIO CONTROLS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO CONTROLS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BASS

+0.0dB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TREBLE

+0.0dB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TILT EQ

+0.0dB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOUDNESS

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALANCE

<>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FADER

<>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZONE2 BALANCE

<>

 

 

 

 

L<

<>

>R

 

 

 

 

RECORD BALANCE

<>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROOM EQ

ON

 

MAX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROOM EQ LEVEL MEDIUM

 

HIGH

 

 

B<

<>

>F

 

 

 

 

MEDIUM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON

OFF

-3.0 to +3.0

-6.0 to +6.0

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Contents MC-12Controller Version 4 EQ Page Customer Service Introduction Understanding Room Equalization Page Understanding Room Equalization Loudspeaker Sound in a Room Understanding Room EqualizationUnderstanding Room Equalization 1KHz Reflected waves Direct waves 100Hz Room Modes On aSurround Sound Issues Distance setting point for side speakers Understanding Room Equalization Configuring the MC-12 for V4 EQ Page About Automatic Calibration Configuring the MC-12 for V4 EQConfiguring the MC-12 for V4 EQ Connecting the Microphones Positioning the Microphones for the Microphone Check ProperImproper Performing the Microphone Check Once a successful microphone check has been performed Repositioning the Microphones for Automatic Calibration Result Description TroubleshootingProper Rear Left Side Right Front Microphone Proper Improper microphone placement for automatic calibration Improper Room EQ Performing Automatic CalibrationEQ Distances Levels Room EQ Adjusting Room Configuring the MC-12 for V4 EQ Distances or Output Levels Room EQ Adjusting Room CorrectionButton Zone 2 Command Remote Control CommandsCheck Microphones V4 EQ Menu TreesEQ Distances Levels Audio Controls Main Menu Mode Adjust Audio Controls Setup SET Distances
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