MODE ADJUST
MC-12
5-5

LISTENING MODE DESCRIPTIONS

The MC-12 offers an assortment of listening modes for 2-channel, Dolby Digital, dts(-ES), and analog sources. Listening mode descriptions
begin below and continue in the order shown on the MODE ADJUST menu. The table included with each description indicates the
corresponding listening mode menu parameters, as well as their factory-default and possible parameter settings. All listening mode menus are
shown in the Appendix beginning on page A-14. Listening mode menu parameter descriptions begin on page 5-34.

FILM

• A proprietary Lexicon listening mode.
• Designed for enhanced playback of 2-channel stereo or matrix-
encoded film sources.
• Derives seven channels from 2-channel sources, as well as full-
frequency stereo surround channels that realistically increase
the perceived width, length, and sense of envelopment of the
listening space.
• Provides remarkable improvement compared to other
decoders.
• Recommended for 2-channel stereo or matrix-encoded film
sources.
L7 FILMMODE ADJUST
Default Possible
Parameter Setting Settings
AUTO AZIMUTH ON ON, OFF
VOCAL ENHANCE +0.0Db +6.0dB, +3.0dB, +0.0dB
RE-EQUALIZER ON ON, OFF
SOUND STAGE REAR FRONT, NEUTRAL, REAR
5 SPKR ENHANCE ON ON, OFF
BASS ENHANCE OFF ON, OFF
SURR ROLLOFF 7.0kHz 500Hz to 20.0kHz, OFF
REAR DLY OFFSET 15ms OFF, 1 to 30ms
OUTPUT LEVELS Refer to page 5-32
CUSTOM Refer to page 5-33
Listening mode menu parameter descriptions begin on page 5-34.