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Emotiva BASX MC1 User Manual

13.2 channel cinema processor with dolby atmos and dts-x technology
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  • Page 1 13.2 Channel Cinema Processor with Dolby Atmos® and DTS-X™ Technology User Manual...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Precautions And Explanation Of Symbols

    Please read this manual thoroughly before attempting to install, configure, or operate the BasX MC1 Surround Sound Processor. After successful installation and configuration of the MC1, be sure to retain this manual in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 4 The MC1 should only be cleaned as directed in the manual. Avoid spraying liquids directly onto the unit and NEVER spray liquids into the vents. Care should be taken so that small objects do not fall into the inside of the unit.

  • Page 5: Fcc Interference Statement

    FCC Interference Statement 1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Special Features ......................... 9 BasX MC1 Front Panel ......................10 BasX MC1 Rear Panel ......................12 BasX MC1 Remote Control ....................16 BasX MC1 Front Panel Display And Menu System ............20 EMO-Q Advanced Automatic Room Correction ............31 Sound Fields ..........................32 Care and Maintenance ......................33 Installing Firmware Updates ....................33...
  • Page 8 BasX MC1 Cinema Processor Page 2...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Every model in the BasX line offers all of the essential features you need to maximize your listening enjoyment. The BasX MC1 is a high performance cinema surround sound processor that supports 4k UHD video, including HDR and Dolby Vision, enhanced ARC (eARC), and the latest Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X™...

  • Page 10: About This Manual

    BasX MC1 Cinema Processor About This Manual This manual will provide you with the information you need to get started enjoying your BasX MC1 Cinema Processor. We suggest that you read through the entire manual; we kept things as short and direct as possible.

  • Page 11: Features

    BasX MC1 Cinema Processor Features The BasX MC1 is a high performance 13.2 channel surround sound cinema processor that includes support for 4k UHD video with HDR, enhanced ARC (eARC), and the latest Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X™ immersive surround sound formats. It features six HDMI 2.0b video inputs, all of which support 4k UHD HDR video, as well as HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision.

  • Page 12: Unpacking

    BasX MC1 Cinema Processor Unpacking Your BasX MC1 13.2 Channel Surround Sound Cinema Processor was carefully packed and should reach you in perfect condition. If you notice any shipping damage or other issues when you unpack it, please contact Emotiva immediately.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started section so you don’t miss anything important. Find a secure location for your BasX MC1. Connect your MC1 to your amplifiers and speakers. The MC1 supports surround sound systems with up to 13.2 channels, but you can start with a simpler 5.1 or 7.1 channel...
  • Page 14 BasX MC1 Cinema Processor • Configure the Level for each speaker - as measured from your primary listening position. These will be set by the EMO-Q Automatic Room Correction if you run it later. For now, you want to set the levels so each speaker is heard at the same level from your primary listening position.

  • Page 15: Special Features

    BasX MC1 Cinema Processor Special Features The BasX MC1 is highly configurable. However there are a few important features that are especially noteworthy. 1. Enhanced ARC Support (eARC) The MC1 provides full support for standard ARC (Audio Return Channel) for devices that don’t have eARC support.

  • Page 16: Basx Mc1 Front Panel

    BasX MC1 Cinema Processor BasX MC1 Front Panel INPUTS MODE 1. Input Select Buttons Use these buttons to select between inputs on the MC1. 2. Mode Select Buttons Use these buttons to select the audio Playback Mode. Note: By default the MC1 will automatically choose the best playback mode to use based on the incoming audio content.
  • Page 17 BasX MC1 Cinema Processor 6. Status LED The front panel Status LED shows the current operating status of the MC1. This LED will be illuminated amber when the MC1 is in Standby Mode with the AC Power On. Note: The Status LED will ONLY be lit when the MC1 has AC Power On and is in Standby Mode.

  • Page 18: Basx Mc1 Rear Panel

    BasX MC1 Cinema Processor BasX MC1 Rear Panel SW1 BAL SW2 BAL BT ANTENNA EMO-Q MIC TRIG ANALOG UPDATE RS232 INPUTS 1 (eARC) OPT1 OPT2 DIGITAL INPUTS HDMI OUTPUTS HDMI INPUTS POWER 13.2 ANALOG OUTPUTS (RW) (LW) AC INPUT 13 14 1.
  • Page 19 BasX MC1 Cinema Processor 5. Microphone Input (For EmoQ Automatic Room Correction) Connect the provided calibrated microphone to this input when you are preparing to run the EmoQ Automatic Room Correction feature in the MC1. You should always use the calibrated microphone provided with the MC1.
  • Page 20 BasX MC1 Cinema Processor Note: Most computers and streaming devices will automatically detect the USB audio capabilities of the MC1 and set themselves appropriately. This will enable you to seamlessly play files and other audio sources at sample rates above those directly supported by the USB Audio Input on the MC1.
  • Page 21 BasX MC1 Cinema Processor 13. Main HDMI Inputs These are the main HDMI Inputs on the MC1. Use these to connect your HDMI sources. All six HDMI Inputs on the MC1 support HDMI 2.0b and HDCP 2.2, with full support for 4k UHD video up to 4k/60, including HDR, HDR+, and Dolby Vision.

  • Page 22: Basx Mc1 Remote Control

    BasX MC1 Cinema Processor BasX MC1 Remote Control 1. Power On / Off Buttons These buttons turn the MC1 On and Off. Note: The Remote Control will only operate when the AC Power Switch on the rear panel of the...
  • Page 23 BasX MC1 Cinema Processor 6. Remote Control Light Button Pressing this button will cause the back light on the remote control to light. (The back light on the remote control will also illuminate when any other button is pressed.) 7. Mute Button Press this button to mute the audio output on the MC1;...
  • Page 24 BasX MC1 Cinema Processor 13. Volume Control The Up and Down arrows on the ends of the Volume Control enable you to turn the Volume on the MC1 up and down from the remote control. 14. Trim Buttons The Trim Buttons enable you to temporarily adjust the Volume on various sets of speakers. These...
  • Page 25 BasX MC1 Cinema Processor Basic Operation Once you’ve configured a few things on your MC1 (refer to the Getting Started section) basic operations like selecting sources and making trim adjustments are very simple. Turning the MC1 On and Off Once the rear panel AC Power Switch is turned on, and the MC1 has had a few seconds to boot up, you can use the front panel Standby Button to toggle between On and Standby, or or you can use the On and Off buttons on the remote control to switch between On and Standby modes.

  • Page 26: Basx Mc1 Front Panel Display And Menu System

    BasX MC1 Cinema Processor BasX MC1 Front Panel Display And Menu System The BasX MC1 has several ways of presenting you with information: • A large bright front panel VFD display that displays basic information like what Input you have selected, what audio Mode is selected, and the current Volume level.
  • Page 27 BasX MC1 Cinema Processor In the first illustration we have pressed the Menu Button to enter the Main Menu. The Setup tab is highlighted, with larger text, showing that we are in the Setup Menu. SETUP SOURCE SOUNDFIELD TRIMS EMO-Q...
  • Page 28 BasX MC1 Cinema Processor We are now in the Source Setup sub-menu of the Setup Menu. The first item in that menu is currently highlighted by default (HDMI 1). The Right Arrow indicates that there are further configuration options for this choice.
  • Page 29 BasX MC1 Cinema Processor We’re going to enter the Enable sub-menu by pressing the OK or Right Arrow buttons. We are now in the Enable option of the Source Setup for HDMI 1 sub-menu. ON is highlighted in RED indicating that it is the currently selected option.
  • Page 30 BasX MC1 Cinema Processor THE SOURCE MENU You can use the Source Menu to select your Input Source. Use the Up and Down arrows to move the highlight to the input you wish to select. Press OK to accept your choice.
  • Page 31 BasX MC1 Cinema Processor THE SETUP MENU The Setup Menu is where you access most of the advanced configuration options on the MC1. The Setup Menu is divided into several sections, each of which have several options: • SETUP - SOURCE SETUP •...
  • Page 32 BasX MC1 Cinema Processor Note: For example, if you set the Volume Mode for HDMI 1 to Additional -10 dB, the next time you select the HDMI 1 input, the MC1 will determine the Volume setting that was in effect the last time that input was used, adjust it according to the value specified in the Additional field, and automatically set the system Volume to that setting.
  • Page 33 BasX MC1 Cinema Processor Note: The MC1 has two subwoofer outputs - SW1 and SW2. Both the balanced and unbalanced outputs carry the same audio signal and are active at the same time. When you select One Sub both SW1 and SW1 Bal will be active. When you select Two Subs, all four outputs will be active, SW1 and SW1 Bal will carry the same signal, and SW2 and SW2 Bal will carry the same signal.
  • Page 34 BasX MC1 Cinema Processor SETUP - EQ SETUP This menu enables you to configure the overall EQ settings for the MC1. EQ 1, EQ 2, EQ 3, EmoQ, EQ Bypass - These options determine the EQ settings which will be used on the MC1.
  • Page 35 Standby, some detailed choices about how the MC1 responds to HDMI-CEC commands from other devices, and allows you to configure whether specific HDMI inputs support Enhanced HDMI or not. (Most users will not need to use these options unless instructed to by Emotiva Technical Support.) Information Display - This is where you can configure how the on-screen display (OSD) appears and set the default brightness for the front panel display.
  • Page 36 BasX MC1 Cinema Processor SETUP - ABOUT This menu gives you access to a variety of information about the various firmware modules currently installed on your MC1 and some of the devices connected to your MC1. Software Update - This option is used to update the firmware on your MC1.

  • Page 37: Emo-Q Advanced Automatic Room Correction

    BasX MC1 Cinema Processor EMO-Q Advanced Automatic Room Correction The EMO-Q Advanced Automatic Room Correction System in the MC1 calibrates the MC1 to produce the best possible sound, in your listening room, with your speakers and the rest of your system.

  • Page 38: Sound Fields

    BasX MC1 Cinema Processor Sound Fields The SoundField options in the MC1 were chosen to offer the best combination of sound quality and flexibility with the widest variety of audio sources. By default the MC1 will select the best SoundField to use, based on the format of the incoming audio signal, and the number and type of speakers you have.

  • Page 39: Care And Maintenance

    Installing Firmware Updates From time to time Emotiva may issue firmware updates for your MC1. We strongly recommend that you only install firmware that was downloaded from the official Emotiva website, or that you received from Emotiva Technical Support staff.

  • Page 40: Specifications

    BasX MC1 Cinema Processor Specifications Technical Specifications Rated Output Voltage: +6 dBV (2 VRMS) Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 0.05 dB Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.0025% @ 1 kHz < 0.05% from 20 Hz to 20 kHz Signal to Noise Ratio: >...
  • Page 41 Audio Formats and Modes Supported Surround Sound Audio Formats: Dolby Atmos Dolby TrueHD Dolby Surround DTS:X DTS HD Master Audio Surround Sound Upmixers: Dolby Surround Upmixer (DSU) DTS Neural:X Sound Field and Processing Options: Pure Direct Stereo Multi-Channel Dolby Upmix DTS Neural:X Room Correction Automatic Room Correction:...

  • Page 42: Emotiva Audio Corporation Three-Year Limited Warranty

    The original owner must make a claim within the Term of the Warranty. A claim shall not be valid (and Emotiva has no obligation related to the claim) if it is not made within the Term and if it is not made in strict compliance with the requirements of the “How do you get service?”...
  • Page 43 365 days of the Term, Warrantor shall refund to you the purchase price that you paid for the Product; and (ii) if the claim was submitted after the first 365 days of the Term, Emotiva shall issue you a credit equal to the purchase price that you paid for the product. The credit may only be used for the purchase of merchandise from Emotiva, and cannot be used for freight charges.
  • Page 44 What if my product is damaged on the way to you? Emotiva is not liable for damages that may incur while an item is in transport to us. Please purchase insurance when you ship your item. If your Product was not adequately packaged, we will refuse receipt and the damaged package will be returned to you at your cost.
  • Page 45 Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, Dolby Vision, For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. and the double-D symbol are registered Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing (for companies headquartered in the Corporation. Manufactured under license from U.S./Japan/Taiwan) or under license from DTS Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 46: Notes

    Notes All information contained in this manual is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. In keeping with our policy of ongoing product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes to the design and features of our products without prior notice. MC1 User Manual Revision 1.1 December 2021...

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