Lexicon MC-1 owner manual Record/Zone 2 Controls

MC-1 Digital Controller

Record/Zone 2

System Configuration

NOTE: When listening to DTS material from a source component, DTS digital data may also be sent out of the analog outputs. DTS data, which sounds like loud white noise, may cause damage to a system.

NOTE: Removing the block from any input which has both an input and output attached to the MC-1 may cause dam- aging feedback.

The MC-1 is designed to be the control center of any system. As such, there are separate outputs for easy integration of external recording devices as well as an additional “zone” in multi-room installations.

The Record and Zone 2 outputs on the MC-1 are wired in parallel so that the input selection will always be the same for both. For example, if the CD input is selected for Record, the CD input is also output to Zone 2. The primary difference between the Record and Zone 2 outputs is that Zone 2 has its own volume control, while the Record output level is fixed.

As protection against feedback, the TAPE and VCR inputs are normally blocked from being used as sources for the Record and Zone 2 outputs. This default condition can be changed in the Input Configuration menu as follows.

Use ▲ and ▼ to select REC/ZONE 2, then press SELECT. The ▲ and

▼buttons will select ANALOG, DIGITAL, or BLOCKED as the state of the Zone 2 output.

ANALOG allows maximum flexibility from digital sources by utilizing both the digital and analog outputs of a digital source component (provided both are connected). The MC-1 processes the digital input signal for the main zone, and simultaneously routes the analog input signal to the Record and Zone 2 outputs. Since no D/A converters are necessary for the analog input signal, the functionality in the Main zone is not compromised.

DIGITAL routes the digital signal, assigned to the input, to the MC-1’s 24-bit Digital to Analog (D/A) converters. After conversion, the signal is sent to the Record and Zone 2 outputs. As this setup bypasses the D/A converters in the source component, and utilizes the 24-bit D/A converters in the MC-1, sound quality can be dramatically improved when recording or listening in Zone 2. Note, however, that this setup automatically loads the appropriate 2-Channel effect in the main zone.

BLOCKED simply blocks the input from being sent to the Record and Zone 2 outputs. This prevents feedback from occurring with devices that have both an input and output attached to the MC-1 (Tape deck, VCR, etc.).

Record/Zone 2 Controls

Record/Zone 2 functions can be accessed from the MC-1 front panel or the remote control. In either case, press and hold Record/Zone 2 while pressing one of the following buttons.

ON

Turns on the Zone 2 outputs, lights the red Record/Zone 2 front panel

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