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Lexicon MC-12 manual Troubleshooting & Maintenance, Routine Maintenance

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Troubleshooting & Maintenance

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Lexicon MC-12 manual Troubleshooting & Maintenance, Routine Maintenance, Restoring Factory-defaultSettings

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User Guide MC-12 Digital Controller2.Keep these instructions 3.Heed all warnings IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS6.Clean only with a dry cloth 1.Read these instructionsLexicon Inc 3 Oak Park Bedford, MA 01730-1413USA DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS IntroductionThe following symbols are used in the document Getting Started Table of ContentsIntroduction SetupAudio Controls Troubleshooting & MaintenanceMode Adjust IntroductionDEUTSCH WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIntroduction MC-12SÉCURITÉ IntroductionESPAÑOL INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES FRANÇAIS INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES RELATIVES À LAPORTUGUESE INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA IntroductionMC-12 ITALIANO IMPORTANTI NORME DI SICUREZZADANSK VIGTIG INFORMATION OM SIKKERHED IntroductionSUOMI TÄRKEITÄ TURVALLISUUSOHJEITA SVENSKA VIKTIGA SÄKERHETSFÖRESKRIFTER IntroductionMC-12 NORSK VIKTIG INFORMASJON OM SIKKERHETContenu de L’emballage et Inspection Unpacking and InspectionAuspacken und Überprüfung Desembalaje e InspecciónAbout The MC-12 Getting StartedInstallation Considerations Remote Control Battery InstallationABOUT THE MC-12 Getting StartedMC-12 Getting StartedGetting Started HIGHLIGHTSMC-12 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONSPRODUCT REGISTRATION Getting StartedTo replace the remote control batteries REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATIONGetting Started Basic Operation FRONT-PANELOVERVIEW Basic Operation2 FRONT-PANELDISPLAY 4 VOLUME KNOBBasic Operation 1 STANDBY BUTTON5 MUTE BUTTON FRONT-PANELOVERVIEW continuedBasic Operation 9 ZONE 2 INPUT SELECTION BUTTONS 6 MODE AND BUTTONS7 MAIN ZONE INPUT SELECTION BUTTONS 8 MAIN ZONE OFF BUTTONBasic Operation REAR-PANELOVERVIEW4 ANALOG AUDIO INPUT CONNECTORS 1 POWER SWITCH2 AC INPUT CONNECTOR 3DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT CONNECTORS S/PDIF & AES/EBUBasic Operation REAR-PANELOVERVIEW continued10 MAIN VIDEO OUTPUT CONNECTORS 7 RECORD ZONE AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTORS8BALANCED AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTORS MC-12BALANCED 9 VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORS15 MICROPHONE INPUT CONNECTORS REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW13 TRIGGER OUTPUT CONNECTORS 14 IR IN CONNECTORNavigation Functions MAIN MENUMENU NAVIGATION ButtonHORIZONTAL BAR GRAPHS To select a setting in a parameter drop-downmenuBasic Operation MENU OPTIONSMC-12 COMMAND BANK ACTIVATIONTo activate a command bank Basic OperationMain Zone COMMAND MATRIXBasic Operation ButtonMain Zone Basic OperationMC-12 ButtonMain Zone Basic Operation6 9 7 10 Button13 15 Basic OperationMC-12 11 12 13Zone Basic OperationButton Main ZoneMAIN ZONE TWO-LINESTATUS ABOUT THE ZONESTWO-LINESTATUS Basic OperationBasic Operation STATUS MENUSRECORD ZONE TWO-LINESTATUS D STATUS STATUS MENU DESCRIPTIONSBasic Operation 2CH STATUSParameter Possible SettingsPossible Settings Basic OperationMC-12 Possible SettingsPossible Settings Basic OperationParameter Possible SettingsPossible Settings Basic OperationBIT RATE STATUS MENU PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONSBasic Operation 2.0 ENCODINGINPUT TYPE STATUS MENU LEVEL METERSBasic Operation INPUTSetup SETUP SetupMC-12 SetupLOCK OPTIONS LIVE! CALIBRATIONSetup INPUT SETUPMC-12 CHANGING INPUT NAMESSetup EDIT INPUT NAMERESTORE DEFAULT NAME SetupCHANGING INPUT NAMES continued MC-12 ASSIGNING AUDIO & VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORSSetup Possible SettingsSetup AUTO SetupPossible Settings ANLG IN LVLLEVEL METERS SetupMANUAL AUTO GAINMC-12 SetupVIDEO IN COMPONENT INSetup SELECTING PREFERRED LISTENING MODESPreferred Listening Mode Selection Parameters 2-CH SetupWhen the 2-CHparameter is set to USE LAST When the D parameter is set to USE LASTWhen the MIC parameter is set to USE LAST SetupWhen the DTS-ESparameter is set to USE LAST When the 5.1a parameter is set to USE LASTPossible Settings CONFIGURING ADVANCED INPUT SETTINGSSetup Possible SettingsS-VIDEO16:9 SetupCONFIGURING ADVANCED ZONE SETTINGS continued ANALOG BYPASSconnectors based on the input source that is Setupoutput connectors. The assigned analog connectors. The assigned digital audio inputS-VIDEOOSD 4:3 ZONE2 IN & RECORD INSetup CONFIGURING ADVANCED ZONE SETTINGS continuedaudio output connectors Setupoutput connectors. The assigned Record Zone audio output connectors will muteParameter SetupPossible Settings ANLG IN LVLMC-12 RECORDSetup DIG OUT RATESETTING CROSSOVER POINTS SPEAKER SETUPSetup MC-12 SetupCUSTOM SPEAKER SETUPS To configure a custom speaker setupLow-passFilter SETTING CROSSOVER POINTS continuedSetup High-passFilterMC-12 SetupTHX SPEAKER SETUPS When the THX SPEAKER SETUP screen opensDefault Setting SetupCUSTOM SETUP Menu THX SETUP MenuMC-12 Setup3-27 SETTING CROSSOVER POINTS continued SetupMC-12 Setup3-29 SUB L/R SetupSETTING CROSSOVER POINTS continued When a custom speaker setup is selectedTHX ULTRA2 SUB SetupMC-12 BGC BOUNDARY GAIN COMPENSATION SetupASA ADVANCED SPEAKER ARRAY MC-12 CALIBRATING SPEAKER DISTANCES & OUTPUT LEVELSSPEAKER CALIBRATION PARAMETERS SetupParameter Speaker Distance SettingsOutput Level Settings UNITSAutomatic Options AUTOMATIC CALIBRATIONSetup MC-12CONNECTING THE MICROPHONES SetupNote the following 3As close together as possible Setupcalibration noise signals During the microphone check, do notSetup other fixtures, where echoes might obscureCHECKING FOR SILENCE SetupMC-12 Note the followingNote the following SetupCHECKING THE MICROPHONES continued CHECK MICROPHONES ResultsMessage SetupTroubleshooting MC-12position the primary listening position SetupAt the approximate spot where the listener’s SetupMC-12 At the approximate spot where the listener’s SetupMC-12 During the automatic calibration, do notSetup improper microphone placement during the microspeakers and walls or more than 30 feet 9.14m Setup7Position the microphones at spots where the During the automatic calibration, do notLEVELS STEPDISTANCES DISTANCES & LEVELSDISTANCES & LEVELS SetupSTEP DISTANCESMC-12 SetupDISTANCES & LEVELS LEVELSDISTANCES STEPDISTANCES & LEVELS SetupMessage SetupTroubleshooting MC-12Manual Options MANUAL CALIBRATIONSetup for simultaneous output level adjustmentTo manually calibrate speaker distances SetupPERFORMING MANUAL SPEAKER DISTANCE CALIBRATION MC-12PERFORMING MANUAL OUTPUT LEVEL CALIBRATION SetupNote the following MC-12 SetupWhen the INTERNAL NOISE message opens INTERNAL NOISE TESTEXTERNAL NOISE TEST INPUT SOURCELISTENING MODE SetupMC-12 SetupDefault Setting Possible SettingTo set the L/R LIMITER parameter L/R LIMITERSetup To set the CAL NOISE parameterMC-12 REAR-PANELCONFIGURATIONSetup When 8 STEREO INPUTS is selectedOutput Connectors SetupWhen 5 STEREO & 5.1 ANLG is selected Input ConnectorsDefault Setting DISPLAY SETUPSetup A/V SYNC DELAYLexicon SetupDISPLAY SETUP continued EDIT CUSTOM NAMEDefault Setting ON-SCREENDISPLAYPOSITION SetupFORMAT SetupLetter Indicator Command BankPossible Settings FRONT-PANELDISPLAYSetup Default SettingMAIN PWR ON VOLUME-CONTROLSETUPSetup Default Setting Possible SettingMC-12 SetupMAX VOLUME SETUP VOLUME CONTROLS MAX VOLUMEPossible Settings TRIGGER SETUPSetup Default SettingMC-12 SetupTRIGGER SETUP continued REMOTE ONLY PROGRAM OPERATION PARAMETERS ON, OFFPossible Settings LOCK OPTIONSSetup Default SettingNotes LIVE! CALIBRATIONSetup MC-12PROPER microphone positioning for LIVE Position the microphonesSetup POSITIONING THE MICROPHONES FOR LIVEMC-12 When positioning the microphones, do notIMPROPER microphone positioning for LIVE SetupSelect SETUP LIVE! CALIBRATION as shown above SetupPERFORMING LIVE! CALIBRATION Audio Controls Audio ControlsPossible Settings Audio ControlsAUDIO CONTROLS Default SettingMC-12 Audio ControlsTo control the bass from the remote control BASSTREBLE To control the treble from the remote controlAudio Controls TREBLEMC-12 To control the tilt EQ from the remote controlAudio Controls TILT EQLOUDNESS To control the loudness from the remote controlAudio Controls LOUDNESSAudio Controls To control the balance from the remote controlTo control the fade from the remote control To control the balance from the remote controlPage Mode Adjust Listening modes activation occurs through Mode AdjustMODE ADJUST LISTENING MODE ACTIVATIONPreferred Listening Mode Selection Parameters Mode AdjustPREFERRED LISTENING MODE SELECTION PARAMETERS MC-12Mode Adjust MODE BUTTONSMODE FAMILY SELECTION BUTTONS Input SourceDefault Setting LISTENING MODE DESCRIPTIONSFILM Mode AdjustDefault Setting Possible Settings MUSICMUSIC SURR Mode AdjustDefault Setting PLIIx + & PLII +PLIIx MOV & PLII MOVIE Mode AdjustDefault Setting PLIIx MUS & PLII MUSICPL + Mode AdjustPossible Settings PRO LOGICMode Adjust Default SettingDefault Setting CIN & MUSICNIGHTCLUB Mode AdjustDefault Setting CONCERT HALLCHURCH Mode AdjustDefault Setting CATHEDRALPANORAMA Mode AdjustMC-12 Mode AdjustDefault Setting Possible SettingsTo calibrate the PANORAMA listening mode Mode AdjustMode Adjust 2-CHSURROUND2-CHANNEL MONO LOGICMode Adjust MONO SURROUNDMONO 5.1 FILMDefault Setting 5.1 TV5.1 MUSIC Mode AdjustWhen THX Ultra2 decoding is active Parameter SettingUL2Cin & SurEX Mode AdjustPossible Settings Mode AdjustWhen THX Surround EX decoding is active Default SettingDefault Setting 5.1 PLIIx MOV5.1 PLIIx MUS Mode AdjustInput Source DIGITAL & DIGITAL EXMode Adjust Parameter SettingDefault Setting DIGITAL & DIGITAL EX continued5.1 2-CHANNEL Mode AdjustMode Adjust 5.1 MONO LOGIC5.1 MONO SURR 5.1 MONOInput Source DECODINGMode Adjust Parameter SettingDefault Setting FILM & FILMMUSIC & MUSIC Mode AdjustPossible Settings UL2CinMode Adjust Default SettingPossible Settings Mode AdjustParameter Setting Default SettingDefault Setting 2-CHAN& 2-CHAN5.1a FILM Mode AdjustDefault Setting 5.1a MUSIC5.1a UL2Cin, 5.1a SurEX, & 5.1a Mode AdjustDefault Setting 5.1a UL2Cin, 5.1a SurEX, & 5.1a continuedMode Adjust Parameter SettingPossible Settings 5.1a STANDARDMode Adjust Default SettingDefault Setting 5.1a 2-CHANNEL5.1a BYPASS Mode AdjustLIVE! SMALL parameter settings 2CH BYPASSLIVE! SMALL, LIVE! MED & LIVE! LARGE Mode AdjustLIVE! MED parameter settings LIVE! SMALL, LIVE! MED & LIVE! LARGE continuedMode Adjust LIVE! SMALL ADVANCED parameter settingsDefault Setting OUTPUT LEVELSCUSTOM Mode AdjustRESET MODE Mode AdjustACADEMY FILTER Mode AdjustBASS CONTENT 5 SPKR ENHANCECENTER Mode AdjustEX DECODING Mode AdjustEFFECT LVL ES DECODINGLFE MIX Mode AdjustFRONT STEERING INPUT BALANCELOW FREQ WIDTH Mode AdjustPRE-DELAY LIVENESSRE-EQUALIZER Mode AdjustSPEAKER ANGLE Mode AdjustSOUND STAGE SOURCESURROUND MIX Mode AdjustSURROUND DLY SURROUND EXThe parameter MODE - PARAMETER RELATIONSHIPSMode Adjust MC-12CENTER DEPTH Mode AdjustThe parameter Is used in these modesMC-12 Mode AdjustPRE-DELAY RESET MODESOURCE Mode AdjustThe parameter Is used in these modesRestoring Factory-defaultSettings Troubleshooting & MaintenanceTroubleshooting Routine MaintenanceThe remote control does not work Troubleshooting & MaintenanceTROUBLESHOOTING The MC-12does not power onMC-12 ROUTINE MAINTENANCETroubleshooting & Maintenance The MC-12is powered on, but there is no videoTroubleshooting & Maintenance RESTORING FACTORY-DEFAULTSETTINGSTo restore factory-defaultsettings Appendix Lexicon SPECIFICATIONSAppendix Audio Input & Output ConnectorsMC-12 AppendixVideo Input & Output Connectors Microphone Input ConnectorsStandards to Which Conformity is Declared DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYAppendix Application of Council Directivesmenu indicates factory-defaultparameter Selecting a connector opens the TRIGGERSETUP menu Shown at the far right. The selected connector. The TRIGGER SETUPMENU TREE continued AppendixAppendix Selecting an INPUT SETUP menu item opens theon the next page indicate factory-defaultparame ter settings for each inputMENU TREE continued AppendixMC-12 AppendixA-10 AppendixMENU TREE continued MC-12 calibration procedure or press the thebutton to return to the SPEAKER SETUP menu AppendixSPEAKER IS NOT ENABLED SPEAKER SPEAKER OUT OF PHASE SPEAKERSIGNAL TOO LOW SPEAKER UNABLE TO CALCULATE SPEAKER IS NOT ENABLEDMC-12 AppendixA-13 A-14 AppendixMENU TREE continued MC-12 AppendixA-15 MENU TREE continued AppendixA-16 LexiconPANORAMA ENSURE THAT “SPEAKER SETUP” HAS BEEN PROPERLYAppendix MC-12A-18 AppendixMENU TREE continued MC-12 AppendixA-19 SAT VCR CD PVR GAME TAPE TUNER AUX INSTALLATION WORKSHEETAppendix INPUT SETUP DVD1 DVD2 LDCUSTOM SETUP AppendixTHX SETUP SPEAKER SETUPAppendix DISPLAY SETUPTRIGGER 1 SETUP TRIGGER 2 SETUPNumerics IndexCcontinued IndexMC-12 IndexIcontinued Pcontinued IndexMC-12 IndexTcontinued Page When Shipping a Product for Service LIMITED WARRANTYWhat is Covered? How is Service Obtained?A Harman International Company Part No. 070-14773| Rev 4 | 05/05

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Routine Maintenance

Restoring Factory-default Settings