Equalization (Thx) - Lexicon DC-1 - REV 1 Owner's Manual

Installation and
Calibration

Equalization (THX)

Bass Tone Control Frequency Response
Treble Tone Control Frequency
Response
Loudness vs DC-1 Volume control
(front left)
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The THX version of the DC-1 provides Equalization controls as a selection
in the Main Menu.
Press SELECT to open the Equalization menu which contains Bass and
Treble level controls and a Loudness parameter.
Bass and Treble Level
Bass and Treble level controls are provided to compensate for inconsisten-
cies in source material, rather than variations in room conditions. The BASS
LEVEL control allows a boost or cut of as much as 6dB below 250Hz. The
TREBLE LEVEL control allows a boost or cut of 6dB above 1.5kHz.
To select either control for adjustment, use MENU
control, press SELECT, and use MENU
These controls do not affect the sound of rear or side speakers.
Loudness
A Loudness Contour parameter which boosts bass information, provides
more balanced reproduction at low volume listening conditions. Once you
have calibrated DC-1 output levels, you can assume a specific acoustic level
for a given volume setting and set the LOUDNESS parameter ON to provide
the ideal amount of boost for any given volume setting. This parameter does
not affect the sound in rear or side speakers.
or to select the
or to adjust the setting.
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