Lexicon DC-1 owner manual Installation Calibration

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Installation and

Calibration

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Whenever possible, connect both analog and digital outputs of digital sources. This enables use of a digital input for the main zone, and the corresponding analog input for the Record/Zone 2 outputs.

Note the use of Y-connectors to feed the DC-1 Record output to both the VCR and the tape deck. In this example, Y-connectors are also used to direct the VCR audio output to both the TV and VCR inputs on the DC-1, so that the VCR can also be used as a TV tuner.

Video Connections The DC-1 has five composite video inputs, three of which also support S- Video. Connection to an S-Video input will override the composite signal connected via the RCA-type connector. Note that an S-Video input will be output on both the composite and S-Video outputs. The reverse is not true

— composite input signals will not be output as S-Video.

You can assign any video source to any (or all) of the eight DC-1 inputs via the Input Configuration submenu of the Setup menu. This can be very useful in systems which use a VCR as the tuner for TV viewing, as the video feed from the VCR can be assigned to both the VCR and TV inputs. The VCR's audio signals can be fed to both inputs with Y-connectors. (Do not use Y-connectors on video signals.) This allows the audio and video signals from the VCR to be used for both TV and VCR viewing.

You can also assign any video source to audio-only sources such as an AM/

FM tuner, to enjoy music from another source while viewing a video source.

It is important to remember that the impedance characteristics of composite video and digital audio are different from analog audio. You should only use cables specifically designed for video and digital audio. Consult your dealer for recommendations.

Digital Audio Connections The digital inputs can be set up to be selected with any (or all) of the eight inputs via the Setup menu. Two coaxial (RCA) and two optical (TOSLINK™) inputs are provided. Using the digital inputs will always provide better performance.

The Base and THX versions of the DC-1 will accept digital signals sampled at 44.1kHz. The Dolby Digital version of the DC-1 accepts sample rates of either 44.1 or 48kHz.

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Contents DC-1 Communications Notice Important Safety InstructionsAcknowledgements Vigtig information om sikkerhed Wichtige Sicherheitsanweisungen DC-1 Contents Contents, contd Introduction Introduction to the DC-1 About Dolby Digital AC-3 encoding Introduction to the DC-1 Unpacking and Inspection Using the Documentation Glossary of Terms DC-1 Block Diagram Front Panel Controls IndicatorsDisplay Rear Panel Power On/OffZONE2 and Record Mute Remote ControlOFF and on MenuRemote Control Accy Functions Signment ClearedConnection Location Considerations AC ConnectionsAudio/Video Connections Wiring ConsiderationsWire Lengths Length AWG SizeConnecting DC-1 as a preamp Installation Calibration AC-3 Ready Laser Disc LD/DVD PlayersRECORD/ZONE 2 Operation Zone 2 IR Remote Mode Enabled Zone 2 Remote ControlExclusive Zone 2 Control System Configuration Video On-Screen Display Video Input Selection On-Screen DisplaySystem Setup Input GainInput Name Restore Input Name Dolby Digital BaseEffect Non AC-3 Effect Digital Audio Input Assignment Front L/R Setting the Speaker ConfigurationCenter Subwoofer Output Setting Output Levels Dolby Digital version Subwoofer Peak LimiterMute Level Power On Volume Zone 2 Volume Setting Listener Position Time Alignment Dolby Digital versionCenter Delay Base and THX versionsCalibrate Panorama Installation Calibration Settings are Locked Equalization THX and Dolby Digital versions Bass and Treble LevelTilt Dolby Digital version DC-1 Effects Customizing EffectsDC-1 Effects Music Surround THX and Dolby Digital versions Music Surround ParametersPro Logic Parameters Parameter Initial Value RangeTHX Cinema THX and Dolby Digital versions THX Cinema ParametersLogic 7 THX and Dolby Digital versions Logic 7 ParametersDC-1Effects TV Matrix TV Matrix ParametersDC-1Effects Mono Logic Parameters Panorama Panorama ParametersDC-1 Effects Nightclub Nightclub ParametersConcert Hall Concert Hall ParametersChurch Church ParametersCathedral Cathedral ParametersMusic Logic Music Logic ParametersDC-1 Effects Two Channel Parameters PartyTwo Channel Party ParametersAC-3 Status Display Dolby Digital version Music Dolby Digital Music ParametersDolby Digital Dolby Digital version Dolby Digital ParametersTHX Dolby Digital version THX 5.1 ParametersLogic 7 Dolby Digital version DC-1Effects 1Two Channel Dolby Digital version Troubleshooting ProblemTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and SolutionTroubleshooting Routine Maintenance Restoring DefaultsSpecifications Display Time Speaker Configuration circle selectionOSD Position Listener Position PanoramaLexicon, Inc Oak Park