Main Menu Mode Adjust | Lexicon RV-8 guide

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MAIN MENU: MODE ADJUST (continued)

5.1 FILM

	VOCAL ENHANCE				+0.0dB
	RE-EQUALIZER				ON
	SOUND STAGE				REAR
	5 SPKR ENHANCE				ON
	BASS ENHANCE				OFF
	SURR ROLLOFF				7.0kHz
	REAR DLY OFFSET				15ms
	COMPRESSION				OFF
	LFE MIX				+0.0dB
	OUTPUT LEVELS
	CUSTOM


	5.1			TV
	VOCAL ENHANCE				+0.0dB
	FRONT STEERING				FILM
	RE-EQUALIZER				OFF
	SOUND STAGE				REAR
	5 SPKR ENHANCE				ON
	BASS ENHANCE				OFF
	SURR ROLLOFF				7.0kHz
	REAR DLY OFFSET				15ms
	COMPRESSION				OFF
	LFE MIX				+0.0dB
	OUTPUT LEVELS
	CUSTOM

	5.1			MUSIC
	5.1			MUSIC
	VOCAL ENHANCE				+0.0dB
	FRONT STEERING				MUSIC
	RE-EQUALIZER				OFF
	SOUND STAGE				NEUTRAL
	5 SPKR ENHANCE				ON
	BASS ENHANCE				OFF
	SURR ROLLOFF				7.0kHz
	REAR DLY OFFSET				15ms
	COMPRESSION				OFF
	LFE MIX				+0.0dB
	OUTPUT LEVELS
	CUSTOM

					ON

	RE-EQUALIZER
	SURROUND EX				AUTO
	COMPRESSION				OFF
	LFE MIX				+0.0dB
	OUTPUT LEVELS
	CUSTOM

MUSIC

	COMPRESSION			OFF
	LFE MIX		+0.0dB
	OUTPUT LEVELS
	CUSTOM


	5.1 PLIIx MOV
	EX DECODING			AUTO
	COMPRESSION			OFF
	LFE MIX		+0.0dB
	OUTPUT LEVELS
	CUSTOM


	5.1 PLIIx MUS
	EX DECODING			AUTO
	COMPRESSION			OFF
	LFE MIX		+0.0dB
	OUTPUT LEVELS
	CUSTOM

		DIGITAL EX
EX DECODING				AUTO
COMPRESSION				OFF
LFE MIX			+0.0dB
OUTPUT LEVELS
CUSTOM


5.1 2-CHANNEL
CENTER MIX			+0dB
SURROUND MIX			+0dB
CNTR DLY SAMPLES				+0
MASTER LEVEL				+0dB
COMPRESSION				OFF
LFE MIX			+0.0dB
SUB LEVEL				+0dB
CUSTOM


5.1 MONO LOGIC
EFFECT LVL				-9dB
ACADEMY FI8LTER				+ON
SURR ROLLOFF			3.1kHz
OUTPUT LEVELS
CUSTOM

5.1 MONO SURR

OUTPUT LEVELS

CUSTOM

5.1 MONO

		SUB LEVEL							+0dB
		CUSTOM


							FILM
							FILM
	VOCAL ENHANCE								+0.0dB
	RE-EQUALIZER								ON
	SOUND STAGE								REAR
	5 SPKR ENHANCE								ON
	BASS ENHANCE								OFF
	SURR ROLLOFF								7.0kHz
	REAR DLY OFFSET								15ms
	LFE MIX								+0.0dB
			DECODING						AUTO
	OUTPUT LEVELS
	CUSTOM


						MUSIC
						MUSIC
	VOCAL ENHANCE								+0.0dB
	FRONT STEERING								MUSIC
	RE-EQUALIZER								OFF
	SOUND STAGE								NEUTRAL
	5 SPKR ENHANCE								ON
	BASS ENHANCE								OFF
	SURR ROLLOFF								7.0kHz
	REAR DLY OFFSET								15ms
	LFE MIX								+0.0dB
			DECODING						AUTO
	OUTPUT LEVELS
	CUSTOM



		RE-EQUALIZER							ON
		LFE MIX							+0.0dB
			DECODING						AUTO
		OUTPUT LEVELS
		CUSTOM

						MUSIC
						MUSIC
		LFE MIX							+0.0dB
	OUTPUT LEVELS
		CUSTOM



	LFE MIX								+0.0dB
			DECODING						AUTO
	OUTPUT LEVELS
	CUSTOM

2-CHAN

	CENTER MIX								+0dB
	SURROUND MIX								+0dB
	CNTR DLY SAMPLES								+0
	MASTER LEVEL								+0dB
	LFE MIX							+0.0dB
			DECODING						AUTO
			DECODING						AUTO
	SUB L/R LVL								+0dB
	CUSTOM


	5.1a					FILM
	5.1a					FILM
	VOCAL ENHANCE								+0.0dB
	RE-EQUALIZER								ON
	SOUND STAGE								REAR
	5 SPKR ENHANCE								ON
	BASS ENHANCE								OFF
	SURR ROLLOFF								7.0kHz
	REAR DLY OFFSET								15ms
	LFE MIX								+0.0dB
	OUTPUT LEVELS
	CUSTOM

	5.1a					MUSIC
	5.1a					MUSIC
	VOCAL ENHANCE								+0.0dB
	FRONT STEERING								MUSIC
	RE-EQUALIZER								OFF
	SOUND STAGE							NEUTRAL
	5 SPKR ENHANCE								ON
	BASS ENHANCE								OFF
	SURR ROLLOFF								7.0kHz
	REAR DLY OFFSET								15ms
	LFE MIX								+0.0dB
	OUTPUT LEVELS
	CUSTOM

	5.1a								ON
	RE-EQUALIZER								ON
	SURROUND EX								OFF
	LFE MIX								+0.0dB
	OUTPUT LEVELS
	CUSTOM

	5.1a						MUSIC		+0.0dB
	LFE MIX								+0.0dB
	OUTPUT LEVELS
	CUSTOM

5.1a STANDARD

OUTPUT LEVELS

CUSTOM

5.1a 2-CHANNEL

CENTER MIX	+0dB
SURROUND MIX	+0dB
CNTR DLY SAMPLES +0
MASTER LEVEL	+0dB
LFE MIX	+0.0dB
SUB LEVEL	+0dB

CUSTOM

5.1a BYPASS

OUTPUT LEVELS

CUSTOM

2CH BYPASS

NO PARAMETERS

HEADPHONES

NO PARAMETERS

HEADPHONES 5.1

NO PARAMETERS

HEADPHONES

NO PARAMETERS

HEADPHONES 5.1a

NO PARAMETERS

LIVE! SMALL

MID RT	597ms
BASS RT	597ms
ROLLOFF	3.1kHz
TREB CUT RT	3.1kHz
PRE DELAY	10ms
ADVANCED
CUSTOM


LIVE! SMALL ADVANCED
REVERB LVL	+0dB
EARLY RFLX LVL	-13dB
BASS XOVER	156Hz
SHAPE	0
SPREAD	0%
SIZE	19m

LIVE! MED

MID RT	1.84s
BASS RT	2.76s
ROLLOFF	2.4kHz
TREB CUT RT	3.1kHz
PRE DELAY	18ms
ADVANCED
CUSTOM


LIVE! MED ADVANCED
REVERB LVL	-4dB
EARLY RFLX LVL	-14dB
BASS XOVER	156Hz
SHAPE	2
SPREAD	25%
SIZE	30m


LIVE! LARGE
MID RT	4.71s
BASS RT	4.71s
ROLLOFF	3.1kHz
TREB CUT RT	2.4kHz
PRE DELAY	20ms
ADVANCED
CUSTOM


LIVE! LARGE ADVANCED
REVERB LVL	-6dB
EARLY RFLX LVL	-17dB
BASS XOVER	156Hz
SHAPE	2
SPREAD	28%
SIZE	38m

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Lexicon RV-8 manual Main Menu Mode Adjust

RV-8 specifications

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Contents

RV-8 Receiver Important Safety Instructions Containing liquid, such as vases, on this apparatusPage Following symbols are used in the document Documentation Conventions Table of Contents Audio Controls Getting Started About the RV-8 Getting Started Highlights RDS Product Registration Installation Considerations Remote Control Battery Installation To replace the remote control batteries Basic Operation FRONT-PANEL Overview To adjust the Zone 2 or Zone 3 volume level Volume KnobTo adjust the Main Zone volume level FRONT-PANEL Display Zone 3 Input Selection Buttons Main Zone Input Selection ButtonsZone 2 Input Selection Buttons Tuner Selection Buttons Zone 2 OFF Button Mute ButtonMain Zone OFF Button Zone 3 OFF Button REAR-PANEL Overview Component Video Input Connectors Video Input ConnectorsAnalog Audio Input Connectors Main Zone Video Output Connectors Tuner Antenna Connectors Zone 2 Video Output ConnectorsZone 2 Analog Audio Output Connectors Digital Audio Input Connectors S/PDIF IR in Connector 13 RS-232 ConnectorsMain Zone Audio Output Connectors Zone 3 AUDIO/VIDEO Output Connectors Tuner Overview Direct Station AccessTUNE/SEEK Access Selecting a Station Saving Presets Scan ModeLoading Presets Naming Presets Edit Preset menu options are as follows Editing PresetsTo edit the preset name Autoload Amplifier Channel Status Amplifier OverviewMaking Connections with the Amplifier Output Headphone Overview Remote Control OverviewOperation Considerations Menu Navigation Main MenuMenu Item Selection Arrow Navigation Functions Menu Options To select a setting in a parameter drop-down menuTo adjust a parameter setting with a horizontal bar graph Horizontal BAR Graphs Power on Remote Control ButtonsSystem Power OFF Favorite Command Matrix Button Home Main PAGE1 Main PAGE2 ZONE2 PAGE1 ZONE2 PAGE2 Button ZONE3 PAGE1 ZONE3 PAGE2 DVD1 PAGE1 DVD1 PAGE2 Button Home Main Main PAGE2 ZONE2 PAGE1 ZONE2 PAGE2 On Screen Basic Operation Front Next chapter or track Once to tune If the RV-8’s built-in tuner is the currently PAGE1 Deletes entries when RT-10 or RT-20 search modes Main Zone TWO-LINE Status Understanding the ZonesTWO-LINE Status Zone 2 TWO-LINE Status Zone 3 TWO-LINE Status Status MenusTuner Status 2CH Status Parameter Possible SettingsParameterPossible Settings Status Mode 1a Bypass StatusInput ES Encoding DISCRETE, MATRIX, OFF Word Length Digital Status Mode 2CH Bypass Input Type2CH Bypass Status Input Type Sample Rate Input Type Anlg Sample Rate Analog StatusLIVE! Status Input Type MIC Sample Rate Center MIX LVL EncodingBIT Rate Channels Status Menu Level Meters Page Setup Setup Lock Options Tuner SetupPower Management LIVE! Calibration Input Setup Edit Input Name Changing Input NamesTo customize the name of the selected input Restore Default Name To restore the factory-default name of the selected input Digital Assigning Audio and Video Input ConnectorsPlease note the following Assigning Audio and Video Input Connectors Analog Auto ON, OFF Manual Anlg in LVLAuto Gain Auto Gain AutoManual Level Meters Video Component Preferred Listening Mode Selection Parameters Selecting Preferred Listening Modes Dynamic Listening Modes Modes that Do Not Appear in the Input Setup MenuModes that do not appear in the Input Setup menu Dynamic modes Select Main Menu Setup Inputs DVD1 2-CH USE Last Select Main Menu Setup Inputs DVD1Selecting Preferred Listening Modes Use Last Parameter When the Dolby D parameter is set to USE Last When the 2-CH parameter is set to USE LastDolby D When the 5.1a parameter is set to USE Last When the DTS-ES parameter is set to USE LastWhen the MIC parameter is set to USE Last Selecting Preferred Listening Modes Input Select DIGITAL, ANALOG, Auto Anlog Bypass ON, OFF Configuring Advanced Input SettingsMain Advanced AUTO, OFF Analog Bypass Configuring Advance Input SettingsVideo Digital Analog Auto Input Select Parameter SettingsFor example Video OSD Component OSD ZONE2 Legacy VideoDIGITAL, ANLG, Dmix Anlg Analog Dmix Downmix ZONE2 in Parameter SettingsDigital Outputs ZONE2 Advanced Record BLOCKED, EnabledDigital Bypass ON, OFF DIG OUT Rate Record Speaker Setup Setting Crossover Points Custom Speaker Setups To configure a custom speaker setup High-Pass Filter Low-Pass Filter THX Speaker Setups When the THX Speaker Setup screen opens Speaker Setup Parameters Speaker Setup Parameters Front L/R Side L/R FULL, Full + SUB, 30 to 120Hz, THX 80Hz, None Subwoofer THX ULTRA2 SUB BGC Boundary Gain Compensation ASA Advanced Speaker Array APART, CLOSE, Together Distances & Levels Automatic CalibrationMicrophone Check Distances Connecting the Microphones To connect the microphones Proper microphone positioning for the microphone check Positioning the Microphones for the Microphone CheckDuring the microphone check, position the microphones Improper microphone positioning for the microphone check During the microphone check, do not Checking the Microphones Checking for Silence Checking Microphones Check Microphones Results Checking the Microphones Message Description TroubleshootingPositioning the Microphones for Automatic Calibration Position the primary listening position Fixtures, where echoes will not obscure calibration Setup Positioning the Microphones for Automatic Calibration During the automatic calibration, do not Obstruct the line-of-sight path between Auto Speaker Setup Performing Automatic Calibration Setting Distances Front Left Distances & Levels Levels Use the SET Levels menu to select the desired speaker levels Performing Automatic Calibration Internal Noise Test Manual CalibrationSpeaker Distances External Noise Test Performing Manual Speaker Distance Calibration SetupTo manually calibrate speaker distances Performing Manual Output Level Calibration When the Internal Noise message opens Internal Noise Test External Noise Test Input Source Listening ModeDTS-ES CAL Noise Setting Bass Peak LimitersParameter Default Setting Possible Setting CAL Noise ON, OFF Limiter Limit ADJ To set the Limiter parameter Limit ADJTo set the Limit ADJ parameter When 8 Stereo Inputs is selected ConfigStereo Inputs ST. & 1 5.1 Anlg ST. & 2 5.1 Anlg Main 5.1 & ZONE2 ConfigMain Main 5.1 & ZONE3 Display Setup Parameter Default Possible Setting ON-SCREEN Display Setup Parameter Default Setting Possible Settings Position Background FRONT-PANEL Display Setup Status Always on Always ON, 2 Seconds Always OFF Edit Custom Name Sync DelayCustom Name To customize the name of the RV-8 Mute Level Volume Control SetupParameter Default Possible Settings Z2 PWR on Z3 PWR on MAX VolumeHeadphone Remote only ON, OFF Trigger SetupRemote only OFF ON, OFF Program Operation Parameters ON, OFF Tuner Setup Region 10KHZ Scan SensTuner Region Band Limit and Increments 9KHZ Tuner Setup Autoload Tuner Presets Clear ALL Display Radio Text Scroll Rate Auto Frequency Lock Options SetupModes Unlocked LOCKED, Unlocked Audio Cntrl Setup Modes LIVE! Calibration Proper microphone positioning for Live Positioning the Microphones for LivePosition the microphones When positioning the microphones Do not Performing LIVE! Calibration To perform LIVE! calibrationPage Audio Controls Bass Audio ControlsTreble Audio Controls Tilt EQ Audio ControlsLoudness Tilt EQ Parameter Settings ZONE2 Balance BalanceFader ZONE3 Balance Tuner Presets Tuner Presets Listen to Preset Name Clear Preset Name Listen to PresetClear Preset Station LoadedPage Mode Adjust Mode Adjust Listening Mode Activation Listening Mode Selection Buttons Preferred Listening Mode SelectionMode and Buttons Button Channel Dolby Digital L7 Film Listening Mode DescriptionsL7 TV Front Steering Music L7 MusicL7 Music Surr Front Steering Msurr Dolby PLIIx + THX & Dolby Plii + THX RE-EQUALIZER ON, OFF Output Levels Activating the Dolby PLIIx MOV listening mode Dolby PLIIx MOV & Dolby Plii Movie Dolby PLIIx MUS & Dolby Plii Music Dimension Neutral FRONT, NEUTRAL, Rear Surround DLYPanorama OFF ON, OFF CTR Width Dolby PL + THX Dolby PRO Logic DTS NEO6 + THX DTS NEO6 CIN & DTS NEO6 Music Nightclub Concert Hall MID RT ChurchCathedral Bass RT Panorama Panorama Calibration To calibrate the Panorama listening mode Left Center Right Mono Logic CH SurroundChannel SUB Level L7 Film Mono SurroundMono Compression OFF AUTO, ON, OFF LFE MIX L7 Music L7 TVFront Steering Film Surround EX Auto THX ULTRA2 Input Source Parameter SettingTHX, THX UL2Cin & THX SurEX THX SurEX When THX Surround EX decoding is active THX Music PLIIx MOV EX Decoding Auto AUTO, ON, OFF Compression LFE MIX Activating the 5.1 PLIIx MUS listening mode PLIIx MUS EX Decoding Auto Dolby Digital & Dolby Digital EXFlagged Non-Flagged EX Decoding on Surround MIX 2-CHANNELCenter MIX Cntr DLY Samples Mono Surr Mono ES Decoding Auto Input Source Parameter Setting Channel DTSDTS-ES Decoding ES Decoding on DTS-ES L7 Music & DTS L7 Music Option/Parameter Default Setting Possible SettingsDTS-ES L7 Film & DTS L7 Film ES Decoding Auto AUTO, ON, OFF Output Levels Decoding DTS-ES THX & DTS THX UL2CinRE-EQUALIZER ON, OFF LFE MIX DTS THX Music DTS-ES THX & DTS THX UL2CIN Input Source Parameter SettingDTS, DTS-ES & DTS-ES Discr 1a L7 Film DTS 2-CHAN & DTS-ES 2-CHANES Decoding Auto AUTO, ON, OFF SUB Level 1a L7 Music 1a THX UL2Cin, 5.1a THX SurEX & 5.1a THX Surround EX OFF 1a THX Music 1a Standard 1a Bypass 1a 2-CHANNELSUB L/R LVL Headphone L7 2CH BypassHeadphone Headphone 5.1a Headphone DTSLIVE! SMALL, LIVE! MED & LIVE! Large LIVE! MED parameter settings Output Levels Custom VS PresetCustom Reset Mode Academy Filter Bass ContentSpkr Enhance Auto Azimuth Center Depth DimensionCenter Center MIX ES Decoding Effect LVLEX Decoding LFE MIX Front SteeringInput Balance Listener POS MID RT PRE-DELAYMaster Level Output Levels Rolloff Rear L/RReverb LVL Shape Speech Detect SourceSpeaker Angle Spread Treb CUT RT Surround MIXVocal Enhance Mode Parameter Relationships Parameter Is used in these modes MODE-PARAMETER Relationships Parameter Is used in these modes Page Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting RV-8 is exhibiting erratic behavior RF interference is present in the audio or videoIf all else fails Restoring FACTORY-DEFAULT Settings Routine MaintenanceTo restore factory-default settings Appendix Video Input & Output Connectors SpecificationsAudio Input & Output Connectors Main Zone Audio Performance Composite & S-Video Performance Microphone Input ConnectorsCompatible Amplifier Connectors Component Video Performance Standards to Which Conformity is Declared EN Declaration of ConformityApplication of Council Directives Type of Equipment Digital Controller Model Menu Tree Menu Tree Setup Menu Inputs Input Setup DVD1 DVD2 SAT VCR Tuner Phono Setup Menu Inputs Setup Menu Speakers Setup Menu Speakers Then, press SET Distances Lock Options LIVE! Calibration Power Management Setup Menu I/O Config Setup Menu Displays Setup Menu Tuner Setup Setup Menu LIVE! Calibration Main Menu Tuner Presets Main Menu Audio Controls Main Menu Mode Adjust Main Menu Mode Adjust Panorama Effect LVL Input Balance LFE MIX Main Menu Restore Defaults Page Remote Control Programming Three-Digit Preprogrammed Codes Remote Control Programming Device Activation Appendix C Macro Operations Remote Programming Overview Using Preprogrammed Codes Auto Scan with THREE-DIGIT Number Using Learning Method Important Points to Remember To program the Function Buttons Programming the Function ButtonsProgramming the TEN Device Buttons To program the one learned code onto the Device button Programming Favorite Channels To program Favorite Channel Buttons Programming Macro Functions to the TEN Device Buttons Programming Macro ButtonsTo program Macro function to the 10 device buttons Sample Macro Sequence Erasing Macro Functions To erase M1, M2, M3, Power, System Off buttonsProgramming Punch Through Functions To program punch through functions Erasing Punch Through Functions Erasing Favorite Channel ButtonsErase Macro Functions from Device Buttons Edit Text on FUNCTION/DEVICE Buttons Erasing Learned Buttons Recalling the Preprogrammed THREE-DIGIT NumberEdit Text for Favorite Channel Buttons To edit text for favorite channel buttons To program the backlight Cloning the RV-8 Remote ControlProgramming the Backlight to Turn OFF To clone the remote from another remote To adjust the LCD contrast Adjusting the LCD ContrastBattery Life Recalling the Zone Audio Codes for the RV-8 Reprogramming the Zone Audio Codes to Default Codes To reprogram the RV-8 zone audio codes THREE-DIGIT Preprogrammed Codes Audio DVD SAT VCR Shintom Futuretech Manufacturer Codes Lotte Phono Cable Tape Installation Worksheet Main Advanced Input Select Anlg BYP Installation WorksheetName Digital Analog Anlg in LVL Video Component Video Center CAL Noise SUB Limiter Limit ADJ Config SettingsFront LEFT/RIGHT Side LEFT/RIGHT Appendix D Digit Preprogrammed Codes Worksheet Component Manufacturer Codes Used DVD1 DVD2 SAT VCR Phono Preprogrammed LCD Text for Other Devices DVD1DVD2 Satsat VCR Cdcd Phono Page Index Numerics Index Index SUB & SUB LVL parameter, 6-45 SUB L/R LVL parameter Video OSD Page When Shipping a Product for Service What is Covered?How is Service Obtained? How do State Laws Relate to this Warranty? Part No -15838 Rev 1 01/06