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Lexicon MC-12 Introduction, Audio Controls, Troubleshooting & Maintenance, Mode Adjust, Appendix

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Introduction			Lexicon
Audio Controls		Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Audio Controls	4-2	Troubleshooting	6-2
		Routine Maintenance	6-3
Mode Adjust		Restoring Factory-default Settings	6-4
Mode Adjust	5-2	Appendix
Listening Mode Activation	5-2	Appendix
Preferred Listening Mode Selection Parameters	5-3	Specifications	A-2
Mode Buttons	5-4	Declaration of Conformity	A-4
Mode Family Selection Buttons	5-4	Menu Tree	A-5
Listening Mode Descriptions	5-5	Installation Worksheet	A-20
Listening Mode Menu Option & Parameter Descriptions	5-37
Mode – Parameter Relationships	5-45

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Lexicon MC-12 manual Introduction, Audio Controls, Troubleshooting & Maintenance, Mode Adjust, Appendix

Contents

MC-12 Digital Controller User Guide1.Read these instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS6.Clean only with a dry cloth 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 Setup Table of ContentsIntroduction Getting StartedIntroduction Troubleshooting & MaintenanceMode Adjust Audio ControlsMC-12 ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIntroduction DEUTSCH WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISEFRANÇAIS INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES RELATIVES À LA IntroductionESPAÑOL INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES SÉCURITÉITALIANO IMPORTANTI NORME DI SICUREZZA IntroductionMC-12 PORTUGUESE INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇAIntroduction DANSK VIGTIG INFORMATION OM SIKKERHEDSUOMI TÄRKEITÄ TURVALLISUUSOHJEITA NORSK VIKTIG INFORMASJON OM SIKKERHET IntroductionMC-12 SVENSKA VIKTIGA SÄKERHETSFÖRESKRIFTERDesembalaje e Inspección Unpacking and InspectionAuspacken und Überprüfung Contenu de L’emballage et InspectionRemote Control Battery Installation Getting StartedInstallation Considerations About The MC-12Getting Started ABOUT THE MC-12Getting Started MC-12HIGHLIGHTS Getting StartedGetting Started INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONSPRODUCT REGISTRATION MC-12REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION To replace the remote control batteriesGetting Started Basic Operation Basic Operation FRONT-PANELOVERVIEW1 STANDBY BUTTON 4 VOLUME KNOBBasic Operation 2 FRONT-PANELDISPLAYFRONT-PANELOVERVIEW continued 5 MUTE BUTTONBasic Operation 8 MAIN ZONE OFF BUTTON 6 MODE AND BUTTONS7 MAIN ZONE INPUT SELECTION BUTTONS 9 ZONE 2 INPUT SELECTION BUTTONSREAR-PANELOVERVIEW Basic Operation3DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT CONNECTORS S/PDIF & AES/EBU 1 POWER SWITCH2 AC INPUT CONNECTOR 4 ANALOG AUDIO INPUT CONNECTORSREAR-PANELOVERVIEW continued Basic Operation9 VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORS 7 RECORD ZONE AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTORS8BALANCED AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTORS MC-12BALANCED 10 MAIN VIDEO OUTPUT CONNECTORS14 IR IN CONNECTOR REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW13 TRIGGER OUTPUT CONNECTORS 15 MICROPHONE INPUT CONNECTORSButton MAIN MENUMENU NAVIGATION Navigation FunctionsMENU OPTIONS To select a setting in a parameter drop-downmenuBasic Operation HORIZONTAL BAR GRAPHSBasic Operation COMMAND BANK ACTIVATIONTo activate a command bank MC-12Button COMMAND MATRIXBasic Operation Main ZoneButton Basic OperationMC-12 Main ZoneButton Basic Operation6 9 7 10 Main Zone11 12 13 Basic OperationMC-12 13 15Main Zone Basic OperationButton ZoneBasic Operation ABOUT THE ZONESTWO-LINESTATUS MAIN ZONE TWO-LINESTATUSSTATUS MENUS Basic OperationRECORD ZONE TWO-LINESTATUS 2CH STATUS STATUS MENU DESCRIPTIONSBasic Operation D STATUSBasic Operation Possible SettingsPossible Settings ParameterBasic Operation Possible SettingsPossible Settings MC-12Basic Operation Possible SettingsPossible Settings Parameter2.0 ENCODING STATUS MENU PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONSBasic Operation BIT RATEINPUT STATUS MENU LEVEL METERSBasic Operation INPUT TYPESetup Setup SETUPLIVE! CALIBRATION SetupLOCK OPTIONS MC-12INPUT SETUP SetupEDIT INPUT NAME CHANGING INPUT NAMESSetup MC-12Setup RESTORE DEFAULT NAMECHANGING INPUT NAMES continued Possible Settings ASSIGNING AUDIO & VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORSSetup MC-12Setup ANLG IN LVL SetupPossible Settings AUTOAUTO GAIN SetupMANUAL LEVEL METERSCOMPONENT IN SetupVIDEO IN MC-12SELECTING PREFERRED LISTENING MODES SetupPreferred Listening Mode Selection Parameters When the D parameter is set to USE LAST SetupWhen the 2-CHparameter is set to USE LAST 2-CHWhen the 5.1a parameter is set to USE LAST SetupWhen the DTS-ESparameter is set to USE LAST When the MIC parameter is set to USE LASTPossible Settings CONFIGURING ADVANCED INPUT SETTINGSSetup Possible SettingsANALOG BYPASS SetupCONFIGURING ADVANCED ZONE SETTINGS continued S-VIDEO16:9connectors. The assigned digital audio input Setupoutput connectors. The assigned analog connectors based on the input source that isCONFIGURING ADVANCED ZONE SETTINGS continued ZONE2 IN & RECORD INSetup S-VIDEOOSD 4:3Record Zone audio output connectors will mute Setupoutput connectors. The assigned audio output connectorsANLG IN LVL SetupPossible Settings ParameterDIG OUT RATE RECORDSetup MC-12SPEAKER SETUP SETTING CROSSOVER POINTSSetup To configure a custom speaker setup SetupCUSTOM SPEAKER SETUPS MC-12High-passFilter SETTING CROSSOVER POINTS continuedSetup Low-passFilterWhen the THX SPEAKER SETUP screen opens SetupTHX SPEAKER SETUPS MC-12THX SETUP Menu SetupCUSTOM SETUP Menu Default SettingSetup MC-123-27 Setup SETTING CROSSOVER POINTS continuedSetup MC-123-29 When a custom speaker setup is selected SetupSETTING CROSSOVER POINTS continued SUB L/RSetup THX ULTRA2 SUBMC-12 Setup BGC BOUNDARY GAIN COMPENSATIONASA ADVANCED SPEAKER ARRAY Setup CALIBRATING SPEAKER DISTANCES & OUTPUT LEVELSSPEAKER CALIBRATION PARAMETERS MC-12UNITS Speaker Distance SettingsOutput Level Settings ParameterMC-12 AUTOMATIC CALIBRATIONSetup Automatic OptionsSetup CONNECTING THE MICROPHONESNote the following Setup 3As close together as possibleother fixtures, where echoes might obscure During the microphone check, do notSetup calibration noise signalsNote the following SetupMC-12 CHECKING FOR SILENCECHECK MICROPHONES Results SetupCHECKING THE MICROPHONES continued Note the followingMC-12 SetupTroubleshooting MessageSetup position the primary listening positionSetup At the approximate spot where the listener’sMC-12 Setup At the approximate spot where the listener’simproper microphone placement during the micro During the automatic calibration, do notSetup MC-12During the automatic calibration, do not Setup7Position the microphones at spots where the speakers and walls or more than 30 feet 9.14mDISTANCES & LEVELS STEPDISTANCES LEVELSDISTANCES SetupSTEP DISTANCES & LEVELSLEVELS SetupDISTANCES & LEVELS MC-12Setup STEPDISTANCES & LEVELS DISTANCESMC-12 SetupTroubleshooting Messagefor simultaneous output level adjustment MANUAL CALIBRATIONSetup Manual OptionsMC-12 SetupPERFORMING MANUAL SPEAKER DISTANCE CALIBRATION To manually calibrate speaker distancesSetup PERFORMING MANUAL OUTPUT LEVEL CALIBRATIONNote the following INTERNAL NOISE TEST SetupWhen the INTERNAL NOISE message opens MC-12Setup INPUT SOURCELISTENING MODE EXTERNAL NOISE TESTPossible Setting SetupDefault Setting MC-12To set the CAL NOISE parameter L/R LIMITERSetup To set the L/R LIMITER parameterWhen 8 STEREO INPUTS is selected REAR-PANELCONFIGURATIONSetup MC-12Input Connectors SetupWhen 5 STEREO & 5.1 ANLG is selected Output ConnectorsA/V SYNC DELAY DISPLAY SETUPSetup Default SettingEDIT CUSTOM NAME SetupDISPLAY SETUP continued LexiconSetup ON-SCREENDISPLAYPOSITION Default SettingCommand Bank SetupLetter Indicator FORMATDefault Setting FRONT-PANELDISPLAYSetup Possible SettingsDefault Setting Possible Setting VOLUME-CONTROLSETUPSetup MAIN PWR ONSETUP VOLUME CONTROLS MAX VOLUME SetupMAX VOLUME MC-12Default Setting TRIGGER SETUPSetup Possible SettingsPROGRAM OPERATION PARAMETERS ON, OFF SetupTRIGGER SETUP continued REMOTE ONLY MC-12Default Setting LOCK OPTIONSSetup Possible SettingsMC-12 LIVE! CALIBRATIONSetup NotesPOSITIONING THE MICROPHONES FOR LIVE Position the microphonesSetup PROPER microphone positioning for LIVESetup When positioning the microphones, do notIMPROPER microphone positioning for LIVE MC-12Setup Select SETUP LIVE! CALIBRATION as shown abovePERFORMING LIVE! CALIBRATION Audio Controls Audio ControlsDefault Setting Audio ControlsAUDIO CONTROLS Possible SettingsBASS Audio ControlsTo control the bass from the remote control MC-12TREBLE To control the treble from the remote controlAudio Controls TREBLETILT EQ To control the tilt EQ from the remote controlAudio Controls MC-12LOUDNESS To control the loudness from the remote controlAudio Controls LOUDNESSTo control the balance from the remote control To control the balance from the remote controlTo control the fade from the remote control Audio ControlsPage Mode Adjust LISTENING MODE ACTIVATION Mode AdjustMODE ADJUST Listening modes activation occurs throughMC-12 Mode AdjustPREFERRED LISTENING MODE SELECTION PARAMETERS Preferred Listening Mode Selection ParametersInput Source MODE BUTTONSMODE FAMILY SELECTION BUTTONS Mode AdjustMode Adjust LISTENING MODE DESCRIPTIONSFILM Default SettingMode Adjust MUSICMUSIC SURR Default Setting Possible SettingsMode Adjust PLIIx + & PLII +PLIIx MOV & PLII MOVIE Default SettingMode Adjust PLIIx MUS & PLII MUSICPL + Default SettingDefault Setting PRO LOGICMode Adjust Possible SettingsMode Adjust CIN & MUSICNIGHTCLUB Default SettingMode Adjust CONCERT HALLCHURCH Default SettingMode Adjust CATHEDRALPANORAMA Default SettingPossible Settings Mode AdjustDefault Setting MC-12Mode Adjust To calibrate the PANORAMA listening modeMONO LOGIC 2-CHSURROUND2-CHANNEL Mode Adjust5.1 FILM MONO SURROUNDMONO Mode AdjustMode Adjust 5.1 TV5.1 MUSIC Default SettingMode Adjust Parameter SettingUL2Cin & SurEX When THX Ultra2 decoding is activeDefault Setting Mode AdjustWhen THX Surround EX decoding is active Possible SettingsMode Adjust 5.1 PLIIx MOV5.1 PLIIx MUS Default SettingParameter Setting DIGITAL & DIGITAL EXMode Adjust Input SourceMode Adjust DIGITAL & DIGITAL EX continued5.1 2-CHANNEL Default Setting5.1 MONO 5.1 MONO LOGIC5.1 MONO SURR Mode AdjustParameter Setting DECODINGMode Adjust Input SourceMode Adjust FILM & FILMMUSIC & MUSIC Default SettingDefault Setting UL2CinMode Adjust Possible SettingsDefault Setting Mode AdjustParameter Setting Possible SettingsMode Adjust 2-CHAN& 2-CHAN5.1a FILM Default SettingMode Adjust 5.1a MUSIC5.1a UL2Cin, 5.1a SurEX, & 5.1a Default SettingParameter Setting 5.1a UL2Cin, 5.1a SurEX, & 5.1a continuedMode Adjust Default SettingDefault Setting 5.1a STANDARDMode Adjust Possible SettingsMode Adjust 5.1a 2-CHANNEL5.1a BYPASS Default SettingMode Adjust 2CH BYPASSLIVE! SMALL, LIVE! MED & LIVE! LARGE LIVE! SMALL parameter settingsLIVE! SMALL ADVANCED parameter settings LIVE! SMALL, LIVE! MED & LIVE! LARGE continuedMode Adjust LIVE! MED parameter settingsMode Adjust OUTPUT LEVELSCUSTOM Default SettingMode Adjust RESET MODE5 SPKR ENHANCE Mode AdjustBASS CONTENT ACADEMY FILTERMode Adjust CENTERES DECODING Mode AdjustEFFECT LVL EX DECODINGINPUT BALANCE Mode AdjustFRONT STEERING LFE MIXLIVENESS Mode AdjustPRE-DELAY LOW FREQ WIDTHMode Adjust RE-EQUALIZERSOURCE Mode AdjustSOUND STAGE SPEAKER ANGLESURROUND EX Mode AdjustSURROUND DLY SURROUND MIXMC-12 MODE - PARAMETER RELATIONSHIPSMode Adjust The parameterIs used in these modes Mode AdjustThe parameter CENTER DEPTHRESET MODE Mode AdjustPRE-DELAY MC-12Is used in these modes Mode AdjustThe parameter SOURCERoutine Maintenance Troubleshooting & MaintenanceTroubleshooting Restoring Factory-defaultSettingsThe MC-12does not power on Troubleshooting & MaintenanceTROUBLESHOOTING The remote control does not workThe MC-12is powered on, but there is no video ROUTINE MAINTENANCETroubleshooting & Maintenance MC-12RESTORING FACTORY-DEFAULTSETTINGS Troubleshooting & MaintenanceTo restore factory-defaultsettings Appendix Audio Input & Output Connectors SPECIFICATIONSAppendix LexiconMicrophone Input Connectors AppendixVideo Input & Output Connectors MC-12Application of Council Directives DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYAppendix Standards to Which Conformity is Declaredselected connector. The TRIGGER SETUP Selecting a connector opens the TRIGGERSETUP menu Shown at the far right. The menu indicates factory-defaultparameterAppendix MENU TREE continuedter settings for each input Selecting an INPUT SETUP menu item opens theon the next page indicate factory-defaultparame AppendixAppendix MENU TREE continuedAppendix MC-12Appendix A-10MENU TREE continued Appendix calibration procedure or press the thebutton to return to the SPEAKER SETUP menu MC-12SPEAKER IS NOT ENABLED SPEAKER SPEAKER OUT OF PHASE SPEAKERSIGNAL TOO LOW SPEAKER UNABLE TO CALCULATE SPEAKER IS NOT ENABLEDAppendix MC-12A-13 Appendix A-14MENU TREE continued Appendix MC-12A-15 Lexicon AppendixA-16 MENU TREE continuedMC-12 ENSURE THAT “SPEAKER SETUP” HAS BEEN PROPERLYAppendix PANORAMAAppendix A-18MENU TREE continued Appendix MC-12A-19 INPUT SETUP DVD1 DVD2 LD INSTALLATION WORKSHEETAppendix SAT VCR CD PVR GAME TAPE TUNER AUXSPEAKER SETUP AppendixTHX SETUP CUSTOM SETUPTRIGGER 2 SETUP DISPLAY SETUPTRIGGER 1 SETUP AppendixIndex NumericsIndex CcontinuedIndex MC-12Icontinued Index PcontinuedIndex MC-12Tcontinued Page How is Service Obtained? LIMITED WARRANTYWhat is Covered? When Shipping a Product for ServicePart No. 070-14773| Rev 4 | 05/05 A Harman International Company