NOTE: Whenever playback of a 24/96 disc is desired, press 2-CH while holding down the Shift button on the remote control. If you are using SMALL loudspeakers, these inputs will send a full frequency response signal to the outputs, completely bypassing the internal crossovers. Do not use this input with Dolby Digital or DTS signals.
Whenever playback of non-24/96 discs is desired, select the regular input on the MC-1 remote control or front panel.
Digital Output
For digital-to-digital audio recording, the MC-1 also includes a coaxial digital audio output (S/PDIF OUT). Any digital audio input (coaxial or optical) selected for Record or Zone 2 will be sent directly to this output.
NOTE: Analog audio inputs and the Expansion Port inputs are not available at the S/PDIF OUT, and the REC/ZONE 2 option in the Input Configuration menu does not affect the S/PDIF OUT.
"AC-3 Ready" Laser Disc and LD/DVD Players
"AC-3 ready" laser disc and LD/DVD players output Dolby Digital (AC-3) data from laser discs on a separate RCA jack in Radio Frequency (RF) form. To maintain the exceptional performance of the MC-1, an outboard demodulator is required to turn this RF signal back into a digital bitstream. By performing the necessary demodulation outside the MC-1, the potential for RF interference is eliminated. The Lexicon LDD-1 is an excellent example of one such device.
