Lexicon MC-1 User Manual

Owner's ManualMC-1 Digital Controller

Lexicon2InstallationThe Rear PanelCAUTION: Never make or break any connections to the MC-1 with the rear-panel power ON.Make sure any associated ampli

3MC-1 Digital ControllerInstallationThe Remote ControlShiftMC-1EFFECTSRecordZone 2FP FPOSDOSDOFFONDONE SELECTMuteLightVOLFX2 CHParty TV MMusicVCRDVD V

Lexicon4InstallationShiftMC-1EFFECTSRecordZone 2FP FPOSDOSDOFFONDONE SELECTMuteLightVOLFX2 CHParty TV MMusicVCRDVD VDiscTVAUXCD TunerTapePGM trigger O

5MC-1 Digital ControllerInstallationShiftMC-1EFFECTSRecordZone 2FP FPOSDOSDOFFONDONE SELECTMuteLightVOLFX2 CHParty TV MMusicVCRDVD VDiscTVAUXCD TunerT

Lexicon6InstallationConnectionLocation ConsiderationsThe MC-1 is a highly specialized signal processing computer andrequires special care during insta

7MC-1 Digital ControllerInstallationWiring ConsiderationsAudio/Video CablesThere is debate over the audible effects of different types of intercon-nec

Lexicon8InstallationAUDIOEXPANSION PORTSLRLRABCLRLRLRSUBWOOFERTAPE TUNER CD AUX TV V-DISC DVD VCRAUDIOINPUTTRIGGERSGNDSPGMPWRIR INTRIGGERSPGM GND PWRC

9MC-1 Digital ControllerInstallationVideo ConnectionsThe MC-1 has eight composite and S-Video inputs. Connection to an S-Video input will override the

Lexicon10InstallationNOTE: Whenever playback of a 24/96 disc is desired, press 2-CHwhile holding down the Shift button on the remote control. If youar

11MC-1 Digital ControllerSystemConfiguration2Restore Factory DefaultsAlthough the MC-1 memory is cleared before it leaves the factory, it isgood pract

Lexicon Part #070-13278 Rev 1Printed in the United States of AmericaSave these instructions for later use.Follow all instructions and warnings marked

Lexicon12SystemConfiguration20 100 1k 10k(Hz)(dB)9.00007.00005.00003.00001.0000-1.000-3.000-5.000-7.000-9.00020kTiltThe Tilt parameter can be thought

13MC-1 Digital ControllerSystemConfigurationDISPLAY ADJUST MENUON-SCREEN DISPLAYFRONT PANEL DISPLAYTo adjust brightness, use SELECT to highlight BRIGH

Lexicon14SystemConfigurationVideo Input Selection and theOn-Screen DisplayWhen using the Video Monitoroutput with the On-Screen Dis-play, the MC-1 aut

15MC-1 Digital ControllerSystemConfigurationInput ConfigurationThe MC-1 has eight inputs, each of which can be associated with anyof the eight video a

Lexicon16SystemConfigurationThe input level meters are displayed when youselect the GAIN parameter for an active inputwhich has been selected in the S

17MC-1 Digital ControllerSystemConfigurationThe MC-1 can also be set up to automatically switch to an appropriateeffect whenever PCM, AC-3 or DTS enc

Lexicon18SystemConfiguration* As the MC-1 is in AUTOMATIC mode, there may be a brief burst of noise before normalplayback begins.The MC-1 V-DISC input

19MC-1 Digital ControllerSystemConfigurationPCM OnlyIf PCM ONLY is selected as the FX FORMAT for a given input, only PCMeffects in the MC-1 can be use

Lexicon20SystemConfigurationNOTE: S-Video input signals will beoutput on both the composite and S-Video jacks. However, if you are onlyconnecting to t

21MC-1 Digital ControllerSystemConfigurationRecord/Zone 2The MC-1 is designed to be the control center of any system. As such,there are separate outpu

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Lexicon22SystemConfigurationLED and redirects the current main zone input to the Record/Zone 2outputs. From Standby, turns the unit on, selects the la

23MC-1 Digital ControllerSystemConfigurationFront L/RSelect LARGE for full-range front speakers to deliver full frequencyresponse to the front left an

Lexicon24SystemConfigurationCenterSystems that utilize a full-range center speaker should select LARGE todirect center information to the center outpu

25MC-1 Digital ControllerSystemConfiguration10 1005020 1k500200dBrHz+1.0000.0-1.000-2.000-3.000-4.000-5.000-6.000-7.000-8.000-9.000-10.00-11.00-12.00-

Lexicon26SystemConfigurationSelect INTERNAL NOISE TEST or EXTERNAL NOISE TEST from theOutput Levels menu. The INTERNAL NOISE TEST disables any EQfunct

27MC-1 Digital ControllerSystemConfigurationThe MC-1 provides a Subwoofer Peak Limiter that prevents thesubwoofer signal level from exceeding a preset

Lexicon28SystemConfigurationSetting Listener PositionThe Listener Position menu is used for setting the surround and centerdelays and calibrating the

29MC-1 Digital ControllerSystemConfigurationOnce you have entered the distance to the nearest speaker, the MC-1will automatically calculate the maximu

Lexicon30SystemConfigurationWhen calibrating right, if your left ear is in thesilent band, the speaker angle is correct.If the two silent bands are to

31MC-1 Digital ControllerSystemConfigurationL/R BalanceThis control allows you to adjust the left/right balance of the front, sideand rear main output

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Lexicon32SystemConfigurationCustomizationAfter you have calibrated and customized the MC-1, there are twoadditional steps recommended to safeguard the

33MC-1 Digital ControllerSystemConfigurationUsing MC-1 EffectsWhen EFFECT ADJUST is selected from the Main menu, the on-screendisplay shows a list of

Lexicon34SystemConfigurationRestoring the original parameter values of an EffectThe RESTORE PARAMETERS function allows you restore the cur-rently sel

35MC-1 Digital ControllerPCM Effects and ParametersThe PCM Effects are compatible with two-channel input signals (analogor digital).PanoramaPanorama e

36LexiconPCM Effects and ParametersChurchThe Church Effect uses a reverberation algorithm, which differs fromambience in that it does not simulate the

37MC-1 Digital ControllerPCM Effects and ParametersPartyThe Party effect allows unprocessed stereo signals to be played overall speakers for backgroun

38LexiconPCM Effects and ParametersMusic LogicMusic Logic is a surround effect developed specifically for musiclistening. It makes full use of additi

39MC-1 Digital ControllerPCM Effects and ParametersTV MatrixThe TV Matrix effect provides surround effects for television viewing ofmonaural, stereo,

40LexiconPCM Effects and ParametersPCM Effect Parameters5 SPEAKER ENHANCE simulates 7 speaker playback through a 5speaker system, providing a heighten

41MC-1 Digital ControllerPCM Effects and Parametersspeakers are used for bass enhancement, the effectiveness is improvedwith speakers capable of repro

Introduction1 InstallationControls and Indicators ...1The Front Panel ...

42LexiconPCM Effects and ParametersLOW FREQ WIDTH allows you to apply low-frequency spatial correc-tion to the signal. Positive values of LOW FREQ Wi

43MC-1 Digital ControllerPCM Effects and ParametersROLLOFF mimics the absorption of the air in the hall and, typically,should begin with a low frequen

44LexiconPCM Effects and ParametersSURROUND ROLLOFF allows the high frequencies of the surroundchannels to be attenuated with the same detection circu

45MC-1 Digital ControllerAC-3 Effects and ParametersAC-3 Effects are compatible with Dolby Digital input signals. Any AC-3-capable software and/or sou

46LexiconAC-3 Effects and ParametersParameter Initial Value RangeAC-3 STATUS (display only — not user adjustable)COMPRESSION OFF AUTO, ON, OFFRE-EQUA

47MC-1 Digital ControllerAC-3 Effects and Parameters5.1 Logic 75.1 Logic 7 combines all the features of Dolby Digital AC-3 withenhancements by Lexicon

48LexiconAC-3 Effects and ParametersAC-3 Effect ParametersAC-3 STATUS displays the current status of incoming AC-3 data. Thedisplayed items are not us

49MC-1 Digital ControllerAC-3 Effects and ParametersLFE MIX LEVEL allows separate level attenuation of the LFE channel,which is ultimately mixed to th

50LexiconAC-3 Effects and ParametersVOCAL ENHANCE boosts dialog in the center channel. By targetingspecific frequencies, it can boost only dialog, wit

51MC-1 Digital ControllerDTS Effects and ParametersParameter Initial Value RangeCENTER MIX 16 0-30SURROUND MIX +2dB -5 to +5dBCENTER DLY SAMPLES +0 -1

IntroductionThe MC-1 can be thought of as four units in one. At its heart is areference-quality 8-channel music and film digital audio computercapable

52LexiconDTS Effects and ParametersDTS Logic 7DTS Logic 7 combines all the features of DTS Digital with enhance-ments by Lexicon and LucasFilm. This e

53MC-1 Digital ControllerDTS Effects and ParametersParameter Initial Value RangeSURROUND EX ON ON, OFFRE-EQUALIZER ON ON, OFFLFE MIX LEVEL +0.0dB -20.

54LexiconDTS Effects and ParametersRE-EQUALIZER equalizes the left, center, and right channel outputs tomatch the overall frequency balance of the ori

55MC-1 Digital ControllerTroubleshootingIf you encounter a problem, please review the items in the followingchecklist. Also be sure to thoroughly chec

56LexiconTroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause and SolutionNo Video Make sure that video cables (particularly S-Video cables) are fullyinserted and th

57MC-1 Digital ControllerTroubleshootingRoutine MaintenanceOther than occasional replacement of the batteries in the remotecontrol, the MC-1 requires

59MC-1 Digital ControllerSpecificationsInputs: Audio: 8 stereo (RCA) pairsVideo: 8 composite (RCA), 8 S-videoDigital: 8: 5 coaxial (RCA), 3 optical (

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Lexiconsoundtracks as well as Surround EX for those recorded in the DolbyDigital and DTS discrete formats. These enhancements ensure that filmsoundtra

Effect An effect is a configuration that determines how the MC-1 willprocess an input signal. The MC-1 contains 24 effects: Panorama,Nightclub, Concer

1MC-1 Digital ControllerInstallation1Controls and IndicatorsThe Front Panel1. POWERAlternately puts the MC-1into and out of standby. Turn-ing the MC-1