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  • Page 1 MC-12 Software Version 2.0 Release & Errata Notes...
  • Page 2 781-280-0495 (Sales) 781-280-0499 (Service) This document should not be construed as a commitment on the part of Lexicon, Inc. The information it contains is subject to change without notice. Lexicon, Inc. Lexicon Part No. 070-14710 | Rev 2 | 10/02...
  • Page 3 DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS This document is a supplement to the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1). It contains release notes that provide information about the new and enhanced features of Software Version 2.0. It also includes release notes for Software Version 1.1 and errata notes for the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1).

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Index................46 Lexicon...

  • Page 5: Zone 2 & Record Zone Volume Control

    As in previous software releases, it is not required to press and hold front panel buttons to use the volume knob to adjust Main Zone volume level. The MC-12 automatically adjusts Main Zone volume level when no front panel buttons are pressed and held while the volume knob is rotated.

  • Page 6: Revised Remote Control Command Matrix

    The matrix that begins below replaces the matrix that begins on page 2-9 of the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1). Refer to the user guide for more information about the remote control.
  • Page 7 MC-12 MAIN ZONE SHIFT DVD-1 DVD-2 GAME TAPE TUNER MODE BLUE STAT MUTE MENU 7 / 5 2 CH MUSIC Software Version 2.0 Release & Errata Notes MAIN ZONE Selects the DVD 1 input for the corresponding D VD -1 zone.
  • Page 8 Sets the AUDIO expansion. CONTROLS menu BASS, TREBLE, and TILT EQ parameters to +0.0dB. Activates (+) and When the MC-12 is powered on, toggles deactivates (–) the TRIGGER 2 OUTPUT between powering it when the TRIGGER on (+) and placing it into standby (–).
  • Page 9 MC-12 MAIN ZONE SHIFT DVD-1 DVD-2 GAME TAPE TUNER MODE BLUE STAT MUTE MENU 7 / 5 2 CH MUSIC Software Version 2.0 Release & Errata Notes MAIN Toggles between Toggles between M UTE lowering Main Zone fully muting Zone 2...
  • Page 10 Main Zone. Subsequent presses adjust the ES DECODING parameter for the selected listening mode, cycling through the AUTO, ON, and OFF settings (see page 28). Reserved for future v2.0 Selects the LOGIC7 expansion. MUSIC SURR listening mode for 2-channel input sources. Lexicon SHIFT...

  • Page 11: Revised Input Setup Menus

    MC-12 MAIN MENU SETUP MODE ADJUST INPUTS AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS REVISED INPUT SETUP MENUS v1.1 SETUP INPUTS DVD1 DVD1 INPUT SETUP The parameters described in this section have been added to the INPUT SETUP menus.
  • Page 12 When the ZONE2 IN or RECORD IN CAUTION parameter is set to DIGITAL or ANLG, the MC-12 recognizes some dts-encoded input sources as audio signals (not data signals) and outputs loud digital noise from the ZONE 2 or RECORD AUDIO OUTPUTS.

  • Page 13: Trigger Setup Menu

    SETUP TRIGGERS TRIGGER 1 or 2 This section replaces the TRIGGER SETUP section that begins on page 3-35 of the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1). Selecting the SETUP menu TRIGGERS option prompts the selection of the desired TRIGGER OUTPUT connector. The MC-12 rear panel includes three 12V DC TRIGGER OUTPUT connectors, labeled PWR, 1, and 2.

  • Page 14: New Listening Modes

    DOLBY DIGITAL listening mode now includes EX (ON, OFF) decoding. The 5.1 BYPASS listening mode is now called 5.1a Parameter BYPASS. Descriptions of these new listening modes begin on the next page. Other listening mode descriptions begin on page 5-2 of the MC-12 Lexicon...
  • Page 15 REAR DLY OFFSET OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM * Refers to the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1). Listening mode menu parameter descriptions begin on page 28 of this document and on page 5-20 of the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1). Default Value Values +0.0dB +0.0dB, +3.0dB, +6.0dB...
  • Page 16 See page 5-17 for more information* * Refers to the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1). Listening mode menu parameter descriptions begin on page 28 of this document and on page 5-20 of the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1). dts NEO:6 MUSIC v1.1...
  • Page 17 * Refers to the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1). Listening mode menu parameter descriptions begin on page 28 of this document and on page 5-20 of the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1). Software Version 2.0 Release & Errata Notes CONCERT HALL v2.0...
  • Page 18 See page 5-17 for more information* * Refers to the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1). Listening mode menu parameter descriptions begin on page 28 of this document and on page 5-20 of the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1). CATHEDRAL v2.0...
  • Page 19 See page 5-17 for more information* CUSTOM See page 5-17 for more information* * Refers to the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1). Listening mode menu parameter descriptions begin on page 28 of this document and on page 5-20 of the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1).
  • Page 20 See page 5-17 for more information* * Refers to the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1). Listening mode menu parameter descriptions begin on page 28 of this document and on page 5-20 of the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1). 5.1a LOGIC7 MUSIC v1.1 MODE ADJUST 5.1a...
  • Page 21 * The AUTO setting is NOT available for the 5.1a THX listening modes. * Refers to the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1). Listening mode menu parameter descriptions begin on page 28 of this document and on page 5-20 of the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1).
  • Page 22 See page 5-17 for more information* * Refers to the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1). Listening mode menu parameter descriptions begin on page 28 of this document and on page 5-20 of the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1). 5.1a 2-CHANNEL v1.1 MODE ADJUST 5.1a 2-CHANNEL...

  • Page 23: Status Menus

    MC-12 STATUS MENUS @@@, SHIFT S T A T STATUS menus provide information about the current input source and listening mode. Unlike most menus, STATUS menus cannot be accessed through the selection of menu options. Rather, the remote control SHIFT-STAT command sequence must be executed.
  • Page 24 ANLG, DOLBY D, PCM SAMPLE RATE 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz STATUS menu parameter descriptions begin on page 28 of this document and on page 5-20 of the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1). DOLBY D STATUS v1.1 • Available when the remote control SHIFT-STAT command is executed and a Dolby Digital input source is present.
  • Page 25 16bits, 20bits, 24bits SAMPLE RATE 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz STATUS menu parameter descriptions begin on page 28 of this document and on page 5-20 of the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1). Software Version 2.0 Release & Errata Notes 5.1 ANALOG STATUS •...
  • Page 26 MODE 5.1a BYPASS INPUT TYPE STATUS menu parameter descriptions begin on page 28 of this document and on page 5-20 of the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1). 2CH BYPASS STATUS • Available when the remote control SHIFT-STAT command is executed and all of the following conditions are met: A 2-channel analog input source is present.

  • Page 27: Digital Status

    Parameter INPUT MODE INPUT TYPE SAMPLE RATE STATUS menu parameter descriptions begin on page 28 of this document and on page 5-20 of the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1). v1.1 (**)D STATUS SAMPLE RATE 2.0 ENCODING DIALOG OFFSET MIX ROOM...

  • Page 28: Listening Mode & Status Menu Parameter Descriptions

    Controls the dts-ES decoding feature. When set to AUTO, the MC-12 engages dts-ES decoding for flagged dts-ES-encoded input sources. The MC-12 does not engage dts-ES decoding for other dts input sources, including non-flagged dts-ES-encoded input sources. When set to ON, the MC-12 engages dts-ES decoding for all dts(-ES) input sources.
  • Page 29 5.1-channel input source with a matrix-encoded surround channel is present. When the parameter value is NONE, a standard dts input source with no dts-ES encoding is present. The MC-12 cannot automatically detect dts-ES encoding for non-flagged dts-ES-encoded input sources.
  • Page 30 Applies a high-frequency rolloff to the MAIN AUDIO OUTPUTS labeled SIDE L/R and REAR L/R. This rolloff is only applied to output signals generated by the MC-12. Signals above the rolloff that are part of the source recording are passed through without filtering.

  • Page 31: Errata Notes

    ERRATA NOTES The errata notes that begin below reflect additions and modifications to the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1) based on Software Version 2.0. These errata notes replace all errata notes that appeared in previous documentation. 1. When switching audio formats, the MC-12 will momentarily mute under certain conditions until the new audio format is recognized.
  • Page 32 This might cause the MC-12 to send the noise signal to both outputs. If this occurs, reselect the desired speaker. 7. When the RECORD ADV menu DIG OUT RATE parameter setting is adjusted, the RECORD AUDIO OUTPUT labeled S/PDIF will mute momentarily –...

  • Page 33: Revised Menu Tree

    MC-12 15. References to the INPUT GAIN parameter on page 3-7 of the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1) refer to the ANLG IN LVL menu AUTO GAIN parameter. 16. The factory-default setting of the MAIN ADV menu COMPONENT OSD parameter is OFF. When set to ON, the component on-screen display appears on a full blue-screen background.
  • Page 34 LEVELS CALIBRATION CUSTOM NAME EDIT CUSTOM NAME 40Hz 60Hz 60Hz OFF, 1 to 60ms 60Hz EDIT CUSTOM NAME MC-12 40Hz 40Hz 60Hz 60Hz W Y BUTTONS TO EDIT Continued on page 40 UP TO 20 CHARACTERS V BUTTON TO ADVANCE...
  • Page 35 MC-12 MAIN MENU SETUP MODE ADJUST INPUTS AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS Continued from page 34 and on page 36 DVD1 INPUT SETUP LD INPUT SETUP NAME DVD1 NAME DIGITAL IN COAX-1...
  • Page 36 ANALOG-3 ANALOG-4 PRESS MENU V TO ANALOG-5 RESTORE INPUT NAME ANALOG-6 ANALOG-7 EDIT INPUT NAME ANALOG-8 MC-12 NONE W Y BUTTONS TO EDIT UP TO 20 CHARACTERS DVD1 ANLG IN LVL V BUTTON TO ADVANCE AUTO MANUAL +0dB DVD1 DIGITAL IN AUTO GAIN +0.0dB...
  • Page 37 MC-12 MAIN MENU SETUP MODE ADJUST INPUTS AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS CUSTOM SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES FRONT L/R 40Hz FRONT LEFT 0.0 ft CENTER 60Hz CENTER 0.0 ft SIDE L/R 60Hz FRONT RIGHT 0.0 ft...
  • Page 38 5.1 MONO $&$&$&$&FILM $&$&$&$&MUSIC $&$&$&2-CHAN 5.1a(%)FILM 5.1a(%)MUSIC 5.1a%@%SurEX 5.1a STANDARD 5.1a 2-CHANNEL 5.1a BYPASS 2CH BYPASS Lexicon &&FILM &&MUSIC SURR AUTO AZIMUTH VOCAL ENHANCE +0.0dB VOCAL ENHANCE +0.0dB FRONT STEERING MSURR RE-EQUALIZER SOUND STAGE NEUTRAL SOUND STAGE REAR 5 SPKR ENHANCE...
  • Page 39 NO PARAMETERS OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM Selecting the listening mode menu OUTPUT LEVELS or CUSTOM option accesses the corresponding menu shown below. Refer to page 5-17 in the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1) for more information. CUSTOM OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM VS PRESET...
  • Page 40 However, parameter drop down menus are identical regardless of which listening mode is selected. Refer to the listening mode menu parameter descriptions that begin on page 5-20 in the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1) and page 28 of this document for more information.

  • Page 41: Status Menus

    FACTORY SETTINGS Menu Pressing and holding the front panel or remote control Mute button while the MC-12 is powered on from standby accesses the FACTORY SETTINGS menu shown below. Refer to page 1-5 or 6-4 in the MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1) for more information.

  • Page 42: Installation Worksheet

    ANLG IN LVL VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN 2-CH 5.1a MAIN ADV INPUT SELECT ANALOG BYPASS S-VIDEO 16:9 S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 COMPONENT OSD ZONE2 IN RECORD IN RECORD ADV ANLG IN LVL DIGITAL BYPASS DIG OUT RATE RECORD GAME TAPE TUNER Lexicon...

  • Page 43: Speaker Setup

    MC-12 SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP THX SETUP FRONT L/R THX 80Hz CENTER THX 80Hz SIDE L/R THX 80Hz REAR L/R SUB L/R MONO SUB XOVER THX 80Hz SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION FRONT LEFT CENTER FRONT RIGHT SIDE RIGHT REAR RIGHT...
  • Page 44 ANLG IN LVL VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN 2-CH 5.1a MAIN ADV INPUT SELECT ANALOG BYPASS S-VIDEO 16:9 S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 COMPONENT OSD ZONE2 IN RECORD IN RECORD ADV ANLG IN LVL DIGITAL BYPASS DIG OUT RATE RECORD GAME TAPE TUNER Lexicon...
  • Page 45 MC-12 SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP THX SETUP FRONT L/R THX 80Hz CENTER THX 80Hz SIDE L/R THX 80Hz REAR L/R SUB L/R MONO SUB XOVER THX 80Hz SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION FRONT LEFT CENTER FRONT RIGHT SIDE RIGHT REAR RIGHT...

  • Page 46: Index

    Index SYMBOLS @@@@, 3, 12, 28, 30 CAUTION menu path, 3, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, Note:, 3, 5, 12, 14, 16, 23, 29, 31 @@@, 3, 6, 8, 10, 11, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, v1.1 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 @@@, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 15, 17, 18, 19, 27, 28, 29, 30,...
  • Page 47 (continued) BIT RATE parameter, 25, 27, 28, 41 BLUE button, remote control, 8 (ill.) BRIGHTNESS parameter, 34, 43 CAL NOISE parameter, 37, 43 CATHEDRAL listening mode, 13, 15, 18, 34, 36, 38, 39 (menu ill.) button, remote control, 7 (ill.) input, 7, 11, 13, 34, 35, 36 INPUT SETUP menu, 35 (ill.), 41 CD-R format, 22...
  • Page 48 Index (continued from page 47) (continued) dts(-ES) NEO:6 FILM listening mode, 13, 15, 16, 32, 34, 38 (menu ill.) NEO:6 MUSIC listening mode, 13, 15, 16, 34, 38 (menu ill.) parameter, 11, 33, 35, 36, 42 STATUS menu, 25, 27 (ill.), 29, 41 (ill.) THX listening mode, 13, 15, 34, 36, 38, 39 (menu ill.) DVD1/DVD-1...
  • Page 49 MASTER LEVEL parameter, 22, 39, 40 matrix decoding, 19 encoding, 16, 28, 29 MC-12 User Guide (Rev 1), 3, 6, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 33, 39, 40, MENU arrow, remote control, 9 (ill.) arrow, remote control, 9 (ill.)
  • Page 50 Index (continued from page 49) (continued) Output Connectors MAIN AUDIO, 9, 22, 28, 30, 32, 33 PWR TRIGGER, 13 RECORD AUDIO, 12, 31, 32 S/PDIF, RECORD AUDIO, 12, 32 TRIGGER, 9, 13, 14 ZONE 2 AUDIO, 12, 31, 32 OUTPUT LEVELS option, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 38, 39 menu, 38, 39 (ill.) PANORAMA parameter, 38, 40...
  • Page 51 (continued) SPEECH DETECT parameter, 17, 18, 30, 39, 40 standby button, front panel, 6 button, remote control, 6 (ill.) mode, 8, 13, 14, 41 STAT button, remote control, 8 (ill.), 23 (ill.), 24, 25, 26, 27, 41 STATUS menu level meters, 23, 24, 25 menu parameters, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 to 31 menus, 8, 23 to 27 (ills.), 29, 41 (ills.) parameter, FRONT PANEL DISPLAY menu, 8, 34,...
  • Page 52 Lexicon, Inc. 3 Oak Park Bedford, MA 01730-1441 USA 781-280-0300 781-280-0490 www.lexicon.com Customer Support 781-280-0300 781-280-0495 (Sales) 781-280-0499 (Service) Lexicon Part No. 070-14710 | Rev 2 | 10/02...

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