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IMPROPER microphone positioning for LIVE!

MC-12

Setup

IMPROPER microphone positioning for LIVE!

When positioning the microphones, do not:

7	Place the microphones on the front or rear walls
7	Place the microphones near the floor or ceiling
7	Obstruct the microphones with furniture or other
	fixtures

Rear

Left

Rear

Side Left

7 Place the microphones within 2 feet (0.61m) of

any speaker.

The illustration to the right provides an example of improper microphone placement for LIVE! calibration or for a permanent location.

Right

Side

Right

Front

Left

Microphone	Center
Microphone
	Subwoofer
	Front
	Right

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Lexicon MC-12 manual IMPROPER microphone positioning for LIVE, When positioning the microphones, do not, Setup

Contents

User Guide MC-12 Digital Controller6.Clean only with a dry cloth IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1.Read these instructions 2.Keep these instructions 3.Heed all warningsLexicon Inc 3 Oak Park Bedford, MA 01730-1413USA Introduction DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONSThe following symbols are used in the document Introduction Table of ContentsSetup Getting StartedMode Adjust Troubleshooting & MaintenanceIntroduction Audio ControlsIntroduction ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSMC-12 DEUTSCH WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISEESPAÑOL INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES IntroductionFRANÇAIS INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES RELATIVES À LA SÉCURITÉMC-12 IntroductionITALIANO IMPORTANTI NORME DI SICUREZZA PORTUGUESE INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇAIntroduction DANSK VIGTIG INFORMATION OM SIKKERHEDSUOMI TÄRKEITÄ TURVALLISUUSOHJEITA MC-12 IntroductionNORSK VIKTIG INFORMASJON OM SIKKERHET SVENSKA VIKTIGA SÄKERHETSFÖRESKRIFTERAuspacken und Überprüfung Unpacking and InspectionDesembalaje e Inspección Contenu de L’emballage et InspectionInstallation Considerations Getting StartedRemote Control Battery Installation About The MC-12ABOUT THE MC-12 Getting StartedMC-12 Getting StartedGetting Started HIGHLIGHTSPRODUCT REGISTRATION INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONSGetting Started MC-12REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION To replace the remote control batteriesGetting Started Basic Operation FRONT-PANELOVERVIEW Basic OperationBasic Operation 4 VOLUME KNOB1 STANDBY BUTTON 2 FRONT-PANELDISPLAYFRONT-PANELOVERVIEW continued 5 MUTE BUTTONBasic Operation 7 MAIN ZONE INPUT SELECTION BUTTONS 6 MODE AND BUTTONS8 MAIN ZONE OFF BUTTON 9 ZONE 2 INPUT SELECTION BUTTONSBasic Operation REAR-PANELOVERVIEW2 AC INPUT CONNECTOR 1 POWER SWITCH3DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT CONNECTORS S/PDIF & AES/EBU 4 ANALOG AUDIO INPUT CONNECTORSBasic Operation REAR-PANELOVERVIEW continued8BALANCED AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTORS MC-12BALANCED 7 RECORD ZONE AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTORS9 VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORS 10 MAIN VIDEO OUTPUT CONNECTORS13 TRIGGER OUTPUT CONNECTORS REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW14 IR IN CONNECTOR 15 MICROPHONE INPUT CONNECTORSMENU NAVIGATION MAIN MENUButton Navigation FunctionsBasic Operation To select a setting in a parameter drop-downmenuMENU OPTIONS HORIZONTAL BAR GRAPHSTo activate a command bank COMMAND BANK ACTIVATIONBasic Operation MC-12Basic Operation COMMAND MATRIXButton Main ZoneMC-12 Basic OperationButton Main Zone6 9 7 10 Basic OperationButton Main ZoneMC-12 Basic Operation11 12 13 13 15Button Basic OperationMain Zone ZoneTWO-LINESTATUS ABOUT THE ZONESBasic Operation MAIN ZONE TWO-LINESTATUSSTATUS MENUS Basic OperationRECORD ZONE TWO-LINESTATUS Basic Operation STATUS MENU DESCRIPTIONS2CH STATUS D STATUSPossible Settings Possible SettingsBasic Operation ParameterPossible Settings Possible SettingsBasic Operation MC-12Possible Settings Possible SettingsBasic Operation ParameterBasic Operation STATUS MENU PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS2.0 ENCODING BIT RATEBasic Operation STATUS MENU LEVEL METERSINPUT INPUT TYPESetup SETUP SetupLOCK OPTIONS SetupLIVE! CALIBRATION MC-12Setup INPUT SETUPSetup CHANGING INPUT NAMESEDIT INPUT NAME MC-12Setup RESTORE DEFAULT NAMECHANGING INPUT NAMES continued Setup ASSIGNING AUDIO & VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORSPossible Settings MC-12Setup Possible Settings SetupANLG IN LVL AUTOMANUAL SetupAUTO GAIN LEVEL METERSVIDEO IN SetupCOMPONENT IN MC-12SELECTING PREFERRED LISTENING MODES SetupPreferred Listening Mode Selection Parameters When the 2-CHparameter is set to USE LAST SetupWhen the D parameter is set to USE LAST 2-CHWhen the DTS-ESparameter is set to USE LAST SetupWhen the 5.1a parameter is set to USE LAST When the MIC parameter is set to USE LASTSetup CONFIGURING ADVANCED INPUT SETTINGSPossible Settings Possible SettingsCONFIGURING ADVANCED ZONE SETTINGS continued SetupANALOG BYPASS S-VIDEO16:9output connectors. The assigned analog Setupconnectors. The assigned digital audio input connectors based on the input source that isSetup ZONE2 IN & RECORD INCONFIGURING ADVANCED ZONE SETTINGS continued S-VIDEOOSD 4:3output connectors. The assigned SetupRecord Zone audio output connectors will mute audio output connectorsPossible Settings SetupANLG IN LVL ParameterSetup RECORDDIG OUT RATE MC-12SPEAKER SETUP SETTING CROSSOVER POINTSSetup CUSTOM SPEAKER SETUPS SetupTo configure a custom speaker setup MC-12Setup SETTING CROSSOVER POINTS continuedHigh-passFilter Low-passFilterTHX SPEAKER SETUPS SetupWhen the THX SPEAKER SETUP screen opens MC-12CUSTOM SETUP Menu SetupTHX SETUP Menu Default SettingSetup MC-123-27 SETTING CROSSOVER POINTS continued SetupSetup MC-123-29 SETTING CROSSOVER POINTS continued SetupWhen a custom speaker setup is selected SUB L/RSetup THX ULTRA2 SUBMC-12 Setup BGC BOUNDARY GAIN COMPENSATIONASA ADVANCED SPEAKER ARRAY SPEAKER CALIBRATION PARAMETERS CALIBRATING SPEAKER DISTANCES & OUTPUT LEVELSSetup MC-12Output Level Settings Speaker Distance SettingsUNITS ParameterSetup AUTOMATIC CALIBRATIONMC-12 Automatic OptionsSetup CONNECTING THE MICROPHONESNote the following 3As close together as possible SetupSetup During the microphone check, do notother fixtures, where echoes might obscure calibration noise signalsMC-12 SetupNote the following CHECKING FOR SILENCECHECKING THE MICROPHONES continued SetupCHECK MICROPHONES Results Note the followingTroubleshooting SetupMC-12 Messageposition the primary listening position SetupSetup At the approximate spot where the listener’sMC-12 At the approximate spot where the listener’s SetupSetup During the automatic calibration, do notimproper microphone placement during the micro MC-127Position the microphones at spots where the SetupDuring the automatic calibration, do not speakers and walls or more than 30 feet 9.14mDISTANCES STEPDISTANCES & LEVELS LEVELSSTEP SetupDISTANCES DISTANCES & LEVELSDISTANCES & LEVELS SetupLEVELS MC-12DISTANCES & LEVELS STEPSetup DISTANCESTroubleshooting SetupMC-12 MessageSetup MANUAL CALIBRATIONfor simultaneous output level adjustment Manual OptionsPERFORMING MANUAL SPEAKER DISTANCE CALIBRATION SetupMC-12 To manually calibrate speaker distancesSetup PERFORMING MANUAL OUTPUT LEVEL CALIBRATIONNote the following When the INTERNAL NOISE message opens SetupINTERNAL NOISE TEST MC-12LISTENING MODE INPUT SOURCESetup EXTERNAL NOISE TESTDefault Setting SetupPossible Setting MC-12Setup L/R LIMITERTo set the CAL NOISE parameter To set the L/R LIMITER parameterSetup REAR-PANELCONFIGURATIONWhen 8 STEREO INPUTS is selected MC-12When 5 STEREO & 5.1 ANLG is selected SetupInput Connectors Output ConnectorsSetup DISPLAY SETUPA/V SYNC DELAY Default SettingDISPLAY SETUP continued SetupEDIT CUSTOM NAME LexiconPOSITION ON-SCREENDISPLAYSetup Default SettingLetter Indicator SetupCommand Bank FORMATSetup FRONT-PANELDISPLAYDefault Setting Possible SettingsSetup VOLUME-CONTROLSETUPDefault Setting Possible Setting MAIN PWR ONMAX VOLUME SetupSETUP VOLUME CONTROLS MAX VOLUME MC-12Setup TRIGGER SETUPDefault Setting Possible SettingsTRIGGER SETUP continued REMOTE ONLY SetupPROGRAM OPERATION PARAMETERS ON, OFF MC-12Setup LOCK OPTIONSDefault Setting Possible SettingsSetup LIVE! CALIBRATIONMC-12 NotesSetup Position the microphonesPOSITIONING THE MICROPHONES FOR LIVE PROPER microphone positioning for LIVEIMPROPER microphone positioning for LIVE When positioning the microphones, do notSetup MC-12Setup Select SETUP LIVE! CALIBRATION as shown abovePERFORMING LIVE! CALIBRATION Audio Controls Audio ControlsAUDIO CONTROLS Audio ControlsDefault Setting Possible SettingsTo control the bass from the remote control Audio ControlsBASS MC-12Audio Controls To control the treble from the remote controlTREBLE TREBLEAudio Controls To control the tilt EQ from the remote controlTILT EQ MC-12Audio Controls To control the loudness from the remote controlLOUDNESS LOUDNESSTo control the fade from the remote control To control the balance from the remote controlTo control the balance from the remote control Audio ControlsPage Mode Adjust MODE ADJUST Mode AdjustLISTENING MODE ACTIVATION Listening modes activation occurs throughPREFERRED LISTENING MODE SELECTION PARAMETERS Mode AdjustMC-12 Preferred Listening Mode Selection ParametersMODE FAMILY SELECTION BUTTONS MODE BUTTONSInput Source Mode AdjustFILM LISTENING MODE DESCRIPTIONSMode Adjust Default SettingMUSIC SURR MUSICMode Adjust Default Setting Possible SettingsPLIIx MOV & PLII MOVIE PLIIx + & PLII +Mode Adjust Default SettingPL + PLIIx MUS & PLII MUSICMode Adjust Default SettingMode Adjust PRO LOGICDefault Setting Possible SettingsNIGHTCLUB CIN & MUSICMode Adjust Default SettingCHURCH CONCERT HALLMode Adjust Default SettingPANORAMA CATHEDRALMode Adjust Default SettingDefault Setting Mode AdjustPossible Settings MC-12To calibrate the PANORAMA listening mode Mode Adjust2-CHANNEL 2-CHSURROUNDMONO LOGIC Mode AdjustMONO MONO SURROUND5.1 FILM Mode Adjust5.1 MUSIC 5.1 TVMode Adjust Default SettingUL2Cin & SurEX Parameter SettingMode Adjust When THX Ultra2 decoding is activeWhen THX Surround EX decoding is active Mode AdjustDefault Setting Possible Settings5.1 PLIIx MUS 5.1 PLIIx MOVMode Adjust Default SettingMode Adjust DIGITAL & DIGITAL EXParameter Setting Input Source5.1 2-CHANNEL DIGITAL & DIGITAL EX continuedMode Adjust Default Setting5.1 MONO SURR 5.1 MONO LOGIC5.1 MONO Mode AdjustMode Adjust DECODINGParameter Setting Input SourceMUSIC & MUSIC FILM & FILMMode Adjust Default SettingMode Adjust UL2CinDefault Setting Possible SettingsParameter Setting Mode AdjustDefault Setting Possible Settings5.1a FILM 2-CHAN& 2-CHANMode Adjust Default Setting5.1a UL2Cin, 5.1a SurEX, & 5.1a 5.1a MUSICMode Adjust Default SettingMode Adjust 5.1a UL2Cin, 5.1a SurEX, & 5.1a continuedParameter Setting Default SettingMode Adjust 5.1a STANDARDDefault Setting Possible Settings5.1a BYPASS 5.1a 2-CHANNELMode Adjust Default SettingLIVE! SMALL, LIVE! MED & LIVE! LARGE 2CH BYPASSMode Adjust LIVE! SMALL parameter settingsMode Adjust LIVE! SMALL, LIVE! MED & LIVE! LARGE continuedLIVE! SMALL ADVANCED parameter settings LIVE! MED parameter settingsCUSTOM OUTPUT LEVELSMode Adjust Default SettingRESET MODE Mode AdjustBASS CONTENT Mode Adjust5 SPKR ENHANCE ACADEMY FILTERCENTER Mode AdjustEFFECT LVL Mode AdjustES DECODING EX DECODINGFRONT STEERING Mode AdjustINPUT BALANCE LFE MIXPRE-DELAY Mode AdjustLIVENESS LOW FREQ WIDTHRE-EQUALIZER Mode AdjustSOUND STAGE Mode AdjustSOURCE SPEAKER ANGLESURROUND DLY Mode AdjustSURROUND EX SURROUND MIXMode Adjust MODE - PARAMETER RELATIONSHIPSMC-12 The parameterThe parameter Mode AdjustIs used in these modes CENTER DEPTHPRE-DELAY Mode AdjustRESET MODE MC-12The parameter Mode AdjustIs used in these modes SOURCETroubleshooting Troubleshooting & MaintenanceRoutine Maintenance Restoring Factory-defaultSettingsTROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting & MaintenanceThe MC-12does not power on The remote control does not workTroubleshooting & Maintenance ROUTINE MAINTENANCEThe MC-12is powered on, but there is no video MC-12RESTORING FACTORY-DEFAULTSETTINGS Troubleshooting & MaintenanceTo restore factory-defaultsettings Appendix Appendix SPECIFICATIONSAudio Input & Output Connectors LexiconVideo Input & Output Connectors AppendixMicrophone Input Connectors MC-12Appendix DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYApplication of Council Directives Standards to Which Conformity is DeclaredSETUP menu Shown at the far right. The Selecting a connector opens the TRIGGERselected connector. The TRIGGER SETUP menu indicates factory-defaultparameterMENU TREE continued Appendixon the next page indicate factory-defaultparame Selecting an INPUT SETUP menu item opens theter settings for each input AppendixMENU TREE continued AppendixMC-12 AppendixAppendix A-10MENU TREE continued button to return to the SPEAKER SETUP menu calibration procedure or press the theAppendix MC-12SIGNAL TOO LOW SPEAKER UNABLE TO CALCULATE SPEAKER SPEAKER OUT OF PHASE SPEAKERSPEAKER IS NOT ENABLED SPEAKER IS NOT ENABLEDAppendix MC-12A-13 Appendix A-14MENU TREE continued Appendix MC-12A-15 A-16 AppendixLexicon MENU TREE continuedAppendix ENSURE THAT “SPEAKER SETUP” HAS BEEN PROPERLYMC-12 PANORAMAAppendix A-18MENU TREE continued Appendix MC-12A-19 Appendix INSTALLATION WORKSHEETINPUT SETUP DVD1 DVD2 LD SAT VCR CD PVR GAME TAPE TUNER AUXTHX SETUP AppendixSPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUPTRIGGER 1 SETUP DISPLAY SETUPTRIGGER 2 SETUP AppendixNumerics IndexCcontinued IndexIndex MC-12Icontinued Pcontinued IndexIndex MC-12Tcontinued Page What is Covered? LIMITED WARRANTYHow is Service Obtained? When Shipping a Product for ServiceA Harman International Company Part No. 070-14773| Rev 4 | 05/05