LexiconOwner's ManualSoftware V4Dolby Digital® andDTS® VersionsDC-1 Digital Controller
1DC-1 Version 4 Digital Controller Installation1Controls andIndicatorsThe Front Panel1. ON/OFFON/OFF alternately puts theDC-1 into and out of standby.
Lexicon2InstallationThe Rear PanelCAUTION: Never make or break any connections to the DC-1 with therear-panel power ON. Make sure any associated ampli
3DC-1 Version 4 Digital Controller InstallationThe Remote Control1 ON, FP and OSDON turns the DC-1 on andselects the input last usedwith main
Lexicon4InstallationAlternate Remote ControlFunctions Using the Shiftand Record/Zone 2 buttonsYou can access an additional set of controls with the DC
5DC-1 Version 4 Digital Controller InstallationZone 2 controls are accessed by holding down the Record/Zone 2 button.
Lexicon6InstallationConnectionLocationConsiderationsThe DC-1 is a highly specialized signal processing computer and requiresspecial care during instal
7DC-1 Version 4 Digital Controller InstallationWiring ConsiderationsThere is debate over the audible effects of different types of interconnects.Good
Lexicon8InstallationInput sources should be connected directly to the DC-1 inputs. Since TAPE,TUNER and CD are audio only, the video output will defa
9DC-1 Version 4 Digital Controller InstallationThe DC-1 has five composite and three S-Video inputs. Connection to an S-Video input will override the
11DC-1 Version 4 Digital ControllerSystemConfiguration2SystemConfigurationRestoreFactory DefaultsAlthough the DC-1 memory is cleared before it leaves
Lexicon Part #070-13234 Rev 1 Printed in the United States of AmericaSave these instructions for later use.Follow all instructions and warnings marked
Lexicon12SystemConfigurationThe Tilt parameter can be thought of as a straight line that pivots on afulcrum at 1kHz to correct the overall tonal balan
13DC-1 Version 4 Digital ControllerSystemConfigurationDisplay AdjustmentTo adjust contrast, use SELECT to highlight CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT,and ▲ or ▼ t
Lexicon14SystemConfigurationVideo Input Selection and theOn-Screen DisplayWhen using the Video Monitoroutput with the On-Screen Dis-play, the DC
15DC-1 Version 4 Digital ControllerSystemConfigurationInput ConfigurationThe DC-1 has eight inputs, each of which can be associated with any of thefiv
Lexicon16SystemConfigurationThe input level meters are displayed whenyou select the GAIN parameter for anactive input which has been selected inthe Se
17DC-1 Version 4 Digital ControllerSystemConfigurationThe DC-1 can also be set up to automatically switch to an appropriate effectwhenever PCM, AC-3
Lexicon18SystemConfiguration* As the DC-1 is in AUTOMATIC mode, there may be a brief burst of noise before normalplayback begins.The DC-1 V-DISC input
19DC-1 Version 4 Digital ControllerSystemConfigurationPCM OnlyNOTE: PCM ONLY is automati-cally selected for an input when-ever ANALOG is selected asth
Lexicon20SystemConfigurationNOTE: S-Video input signals will beoutput on both the composite andS-Video jacks. However, if you areonly connecting to th
21DC-1 Version 4 Digital ControllerSystemConfigurationRecord/Zone 2The DC-1 is designed to be the control center of any system. As such, thereare sepa
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Lexicon22SystemConfigurationZone 2 volume on to the value selected in the OUTPUT LEVELS menu andengages full mute in the main zone.OFFTurns off the Zo
23DC-1 Version 4 Digital ControllerSystemConfigurationSpeakerConfigurationSelect LARGE for full-range front speakers to deliver full frequency re-spon
Lexicon24SystemConfigurationSidesRearsCenterSystems that utilize a full-range center speaker should select LARGE todirect center information to the ce
25DC-1 Version 4 Digital ControllerSystemConfigurationSubwoofer Frequency ResponseThe low pass filter attenuates high fre-quencies at 24dB per octave.
Lexicon26SystemConfigurationNote on External NoiseCalibrationSelect INTERNAL NOISE TEST or EXTERNAL NOISE TEST from theOutput Levels menu.The INTERNAL
27DC-1 Version 4 Digital ControllerSystemConfigurationSubwoofer Peak LimiterThe DC-1 provides a Subwoofer Peak Limiter that prevents the subwoofersign
Lexicon28SystemConfigurationSpeaker DistanceThe Listener Position menu is used for setting the surround and centerdelays and calibrating the Panorama
29DC-1 Version 4 Digital ControllerSystemConfigurationOnce you have entered the distance to the nearest speaker, the DC-1 willautomatically calculate
Lexicon30SystemConfigurationWhen calibrating right, if your left ear isin the silent band, the speaker angle iscorrect.If the two silent bands are too
31DC-1 Version 4 Digital ControllerSystemConfigurationThis control allows you to adjust the left/right balance of the front, side andrear main outputs
Dieses Dreieck auf Ihrem Apparat bedeutet daß wichtige Betriebs-und Wartungsanweisungen in der mitgelieferten Dokumentation zufinden sind.Dieses Drei
Lexicon32SystemConfigurationUsing DC-1 EffectsCustomizing EffectsWhen EFFECT ADJUST is selected from the Main menu, the on-screendisplay shows a list
33DC-1 Version 4 Digital ControllerSystemConfigurationThe RESTORE PARAMETERS function allows you restore the currentlyselected Effect to its factory
35DC-1 Version 4 Digital ControllerPCM Effects and Parameters3PanoramaPCM Effects andParametersParameter Initial Value RangeINPUT BALANCE (Centered) F
36LexiconPCM Effects and ParametersThe Church Effect uses a reverberation algorithm, which differs fromambience in that it does not simulate the refle
37DC-1 Version 4 Digital ControllerPCM Effects and ParametersPartyThe Party effect allows unprocessed stereo signals to be played over allspeakers for
38LexiconPCM Effects and ParametersMusic Logic is a surround effect developed specifically for music listening.It makes full use of additional loudsp
39DC-1 Version 4 Digital ControllerPCM Effects and ParametersThe TV Matrix effect provides surround effects for television viewing ofmonaural, stereo,
40LexiconPCM Effects and Parameters5 SPEAKER ENHANCE simulates 7 speaker playback through a 5 speakersystem, providing a heightened sense of spaciousn
41DC-1 Version 4 Digital ControllerPCM Effects and ParametersNote that results will vary depending on room acoustics and the lowfrequency capacity of
42LexiconPCM Effects and ParametersLIVENESS adjusts the amount of recirculation within the effect. Highervalues mimic more reflective surfaces in the
ContentsIntroduction1 InstallationControls and Indicators ... 1The Front Panel ...
43DC-1 Version 4 Digital ControllerPCM Effects and ParametersREAR DELAY OFFSET is an additional delay added to the rear channels.This delay increases
44LexiconPCM Effects and Parameterscomponent of the input to the effect is reduced while the stereo componentis increased.If the input signal is pure
45DC-1 Version 4 Digital ControllerAC-3 Effects and Parameters4AC-3 Status DisplayAC-3 Effects andParametersAC-3 effects are compatible with Dolby Dig
46LexiconAC-3 Effects and ParametersParameter Initial Value RangeAC-3 STATUS (display only — not user adjustable)COMPRESSION OFF AUTO, ON, OFFRE-EQUA
47DC-1 Version 4 Digital ControllerAC-3 Effects and Parameters5.1 Logic 75.1 Logic 7 combines all the features of Dolby Digital AC-3 with enhance-ment
48LexiconAC-3 Effects and ParametersAC-3 STATUS displays the current status of incoming AC-3 data. Thedisplayed items are not user adjustable.BASS ENH
49DC-1 Version 4 Digital ControllerAC-3 Effects and ParametersCOMPRESSION enhances the intelligibility of Dolby Digital material atlow volume levels (
50LexiconAC-3 Effects and ParametersSURROUND EX (available as of software version 4) extracts and repro-duces the additional rear channel mixed into S
51DC-1 Version 4 Digital ControllerDTS Effects and Parameters5DTS Effects andParametersParameter Initial Value RangeCENTER MIX 16 0-30SURROUND MIX +2d
52LexiconDTS Effects and ParametersDTS Logic 7DTS Logic 7 combines all the features of DTS Digital with enhancements byLexicon and LucasFilm. This eff
LexiconUsing DC-1 Effects ... 32Customizing Effects • Comparing a modified effect to the factor
53DC-1 Version 4 Digital ControllerDTS Effects and ParametersParameter Initial Value RangeSURROUND EX (V4 only) ON ON, OFFRE-EQUALIZER ON ON, OFFLFE M
54LexiconDTS Effects and ParametersRE-EQUALIZER equalizes the left, center, and right channel outputs tomatch the overall frequency balance of the ori
55DC-1 Version 4 Digital ControllerTroubleshootingTroubleshooting6TroubleshootingIf you encounter a problem, please review the items in the followingc
56LexiconTroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause and SolutionHum Finding and eliminating audio hum in a complex installation can be avery frustrating ta
57DC-1 Version 4 Digital ControllerTroubleshootingRoutine MaintenanceOther than occasional replacement of the batteries in the remote control, theDC-1
59DC-1 Version 4 Digital ControllerSpecifications7SpecificationsSpecificationsInputs: Audio: 8 stereo (RCA) pairsVideo: 5 composite (RCA), 3 S-VideoDi
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IntroductionThe DC-1 can be thought of as four units in one. At its heart is a reference-quality 8-channel music and film digital audio computer capab
LexiconUsing theDocumentationBecause the DC-1 is designed to be customized for your system and yourlistening space, the information required for insta
Effect An effect is a configuration that determines how the DC-1 will processan input signal. The DC-1 can contain as many as 24 effects: Panorama,Nig
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