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C(continued)

CENTER parameter, 3-26,3-28,3-34,5-35,5-38changing input names, 3-5

CHANNELS parameter, 2-25

CHECK MICROPHONES option, 3-35,3-39CHURCH listening mode, 5-12

CNTR DLY SAMPLES parameter, 5-22,5-28,5-32,5-38COMPONENT IN menu, 3-11

COMPONENT IN parameter, 3-7

COMPONENT OSD parameter, 3-15,3-18,A-20COMPRESSION parameter, 5-16–5-17,5-19–5-20,

5-22,5-38

CONCERT HALL listening mode, 5-11

crossover points, determining, 3-22–3-24,3-28,3-30CROSSOVER SETUP menu, 3-25

CTR WIDTH parameter, 5-8,5-38CUSTOM menu, 5-35,5-38,A-21CUSTOM NAME parameter, 3-61CUSTOM parameter, 5-38CUSTOM VS PRESET option, 5-35,5-38

D

Declaration of Conformity, A-4DIALOG OFFSET parameter, 2-25DIG OUT RATE parameter, 3-20,A-20Dig Out Rate parameter, 3-21digital audio input connectors, 2-7DIGITAL BYPASS parameter, 3-20,A-20DIGITAL IN parameter, 3-7

DIGITAL Status menu, 2-24DIMENSION parameter, 5-8,5-38DISPLAY SETUP menu, 3-2,3-61DISTANCES & LEVELS option, 3-35,3-47DISTANCES option, 3-47documentation conventions, 1-iiDOLBY button, 5-4

DOLBY D parameter, 3-13

Dolby DIGITAL EX listening mode, 5-21–5-22Dolby DIGITAL listening mode, 5-4,5-21–5-22Dolby DIGITAL parameter, 3-12–3-13

Dolby Digital status menu, 2-21

DOLBY PLII + THX listening mode, 5-4,5-7–5-8DOLBY PLII MOVIE listening mode, 5-4,5-7DOLBY PLII MUSIC listening mode, 5-8DOLBY PLIIx + THX listening mode, 5-7DOLBY PLIIx MOV listening mode, 5-7,5-20DOLBY PLIIx MUS listening mode, 5-8,5-20DOLBY PRO LOGIC listening mode, 5-9

DTS button, 5-4

DTS listening mode, 5-27

DTS Neo:6 CIN listening mode, 5-10DTS Neo:6 FILM listening mode, 5-4

DTS Neo:6 MUSIC listening mode, 5-10,5-14DTS status menu, 2-22

DTS THX MUSIC listening mode, 5-27DTS THX UL2 Cin listening mode, 5-26DTS-ES 2-CHAN listening mode, 5-28DTS-ES DECODING parameter, 5-24

DTS-ES L7 FILM listening mode, 3-12,5-4,5-24DTS-ES L7 MUSIC listening mode, 5-4,5-25DTS-ES listening mode, 5-4,5-27

DTS-ES parameter, 3-12,3-14DTS-ES THX listening mode, 5-4,5-26

E

EARLY RFLX LVL parameter, 5-39

EDIT CUSTOM NAME parameter, 3-61–3-62,A-22EDIT INPUT NAME menu, 3-5

EFFECT LVL parameter, 5-10–5-12,5-15,5-23,5-39

ES DECODING parameter, 5-24,5-26–5-28,5-385-40,5-42

ES ENCODING parameter, 2-21–2-22,2-25EX DECODING parameter, 5-20–5-22,5-39EX ENCODING parameter, 2-25

External Noise Test, 3-52

F

factory-default settings, restoring, 6-4FADER parameter, 4-2,A-22

FORMAT parameter, 3-63–3-64,A-22FP button. See remote control, 2-16FRONT L/R parameter, 3-26–3-28,3-30,3-34front panel

display, 2-3MC-12, 2-2MC-12 Balanced, 2-4overview, 2-2,2-4

FRONT PANEL DISPLAY menu, 3-65FRONT PANEL DISPLAY parameter, 3-61FRONT RIGHT parameter, 3-34

FRONT STEERING parameter, 5-5–5-6,5-40

H

highlights, MC-12, 1-4high-pass filter, 3-23horizontal bar graphs, 2-12

I

INPUT BALANCE parameter, 5-12,5-40input connectors

digital audio, 2-7IR, 2-10microphone, 2-10video, 2-9

INPUT NAME menu, 3-5

INPUT parameter, 2-21,2-23–2-24,2-26INPUT SELECT parameter, 3-15–3-17,A-20input selection buttons, 2-5

Record Zone, 2-5Zone 2, 2-5

INPUT SETUP menu, 3-2,3-4,A-20INPUT TYPE parameter, 2-21–2-24,2-26

INPUTS

changing names, 3-5configuring, 3-15Main Zone, 2-5,3-2Record Zone, 3-2

installation considerations, 1-5

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MC-12 specifications

The Lexicon MC-12 is a high-end home theater processor that has garnered admiration for its impressive performance and advanced features. Designed for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts, the MC-12 combines cutting-edge technologies with user-centric design to create an unparalleled listening experience.

One of the standout features of the MC-12 is its analog bypass mode, which allows pure analog signals to pass through without digital processing. This feature is particularly appealing to users who prefer the warmth and richness of analog sound. The processor also boasts a 24-bit/192 kHz digital-to-analog converter (DAC), ensuring that audio playback is both high-fidelity and precise.

Equipped with a range of surround sound formats, including Dolby Digital, DTS, and THX, the MC-12 provides an immersive audio experience. It supports multiple channels, delivering up to 7.1 surround sound, making it ideal for cinema-style setups. The processor also features Lexicon's proprietary Logic 7 processing, which enhances stereo and discrete surround signals for a more enveloping soundstage.

The MC-12 features customizable room acoustic settings that allow users to tailor the audio output to their specific environment. An integrated automatic calibration system uses sophisticated algorithms to analyze room acoustics and adjust speaker settings accordingly. This optimization ensures that users achieve the best possible sound quality, regardless of their room’s dimensions or layout.

Connectivity is another strong point of the MC-12. It comes with multiple inputs, including HDMI, coaxial, optical, and balanced inputs, allowing users to connect a variety of audio and video sources. Additionally, the processor includes both analog and digital outputs, ensuring compatibility with a multitude of external devices.

The Lexicon MC-12 also features a user-friendly interface, allowing for easy navigation and control. Its ergonomic design includes a sleek front panel and a backlit remote control, enhancing the overall user experience.

In summary, the Lexicon MC-12 stands out as a premium choice for audiophiles seeking exceptional sound quality and advanced features. Its combination of analog and digital processing, multiple surround sound formats, room calibration technology, and extensive connectivity options make it a versatile and powerful home theater processor. Whether for casual listening or serious cinephile pursuits, the MC-12 promises to deliver a captivating audio experience.