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Lexicon MC-12 - REV 1 User Manual

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    • Table of Contents

    • US Important Safety Instructions

    • PT Instruções de Segurança Importantes

    • DE Wichtige Sicherheitsanweisungen

    • ES Instrucciones Importantes de Seguridad

    • FR Instructions de Sûreté Importantes

    • IT Importanti Norme DI Sicurezza

    • DK Vigtig Information Om Sikkerhed

    • FI Tärkeitä Turvallisuusohjeita

    • NO Viktig Informasjon Om Sikkerhet

    • SE Viktiga Säkerhetsföreskrifter

    • US Unpacking and Inspection

    • PT Desempacotando E Inspeção

    • DE Auspackend und Inspektion

    • ES Desempaquetando E Inspección

    • FR Déballer Et Inspectión

    • IT Spacchettando Ed Ispezione
      • Overview
      • Highlights
      • Using the Documentation
      • Location Considerations
      • Navigating the Menus
      • Two-Line Status
      • Restoring Factory-Default Settings
      • MC-12 Front Panel
      • MC-12 Rear Panel
      • Balanced Front Panel
      • Balanced Rear Panel
      • Remote Control
      • Understanding the Zones
      • Understanding Listening Mode Selection
      • Setup
      • Input Setup
      • Speaker Setup
      • Rear Panel Config
        • Mode Adjust
        • Output Levels
        • Custom
      • Volume Control Setup
      • Trigger Setup
      • Lock Options

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  • Page 1 User Guide...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8.
  • Page 3 Fax 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. assumes no responsibility for errors that may appear within this document.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Lexicon Important Safety Instructions ....vi Section 1: Getting Started Instruções de Segurança Importantes ....vi Overview .
  • Page 5 Introduction MC-12/MC-12 Balanced Section 4: The AUDIO CONTROLS Menu AUDIO CONTROLS ......4-2 to 4-5 Section 5: The MODE ADJUST Menu MODE ADJUST .

  • Page 6: Us Important Safety Instructions

    Introduction Lexicon ENGLISH PORTUGUESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUÇÕES DE SEGURANÇA IMPORTANTE Save these instructions for later use. Economize estas instruções para uso posterior. • Follow all instructions and warnings marked on the unit. • Siga todas as instruções e advertências marcadas na unidade.

  • Page 7: De Wichtige Sicherheitsanweisungen

    Introduction MC-12/MC-12 Balanced DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSANWEISUNGEN INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD Heben Sie sich diese Sicherheitsanweisungen auch für später auf. • Befolgen Sie alle auf der Vorrichtung stehenden Anweisungen und Warnungen. Guarde esta instrucciones para uso posterior. • Immer richtigen Spannung verwenden! •...

  • Page 8: Fr Instructions De Sûreté Importantes

    Introduction Lexicon FRANÇAIS ITALIANO INSTRUCTIONS DE SÛRETÉ IMPORTANTES IMPORTANTI NORME DI SICUREZZA Gardez ces instructions pour réference future. Conservare le presenti norme per l’utilizzo futuro. • Observez toutes les instructions et tous les avertissements marqués sur • Osservare tutte le istruzioni e le avvertenze apposte sull’unità.

  • Page 9: Dk Vigtig Information Om Sikkerhed

    Introduction MC-12/MC-12 Balanced DANSK SUOMI VIGTIG INFORMATION OM SIKKERHED TÄRKEITÄ TURVALLISUUSOHJEITA Gem denne vejledning til senere brug. Säilytä nämä ohjeet tulevaa käyttöä varten. • Følg alle anvisninger og advarsler på apparatet. • Seuraa kaikkia yksikköön merkittyjä ohjeita ja varoituksia. • Apparatet skal altid tilsluttes den korrekte spænding. Der henvises til •...

  • Page 10: No Viktig Informasjon Om Sikkerhet

    Introduction Lexicon NORSK SVENSKA VIKTIG INFORMASJON OM SIKKERHET VIKTIGA SÄKERHETSFÖRESKRIFTER Ta vare på denne veiledningen for senere bruk. Spara dessa föreskrifter för framtida bruk. • Følg alle anvisningene og advarslene som er angitt på apparatet. • Följ alla anvisningar och varningar som anges på enheten.

  • Page 11: Us Unpacking And Inspection

    Introduction MC-12/MC-12 Balanced UNPACKING AND INSPECTION DESEMPAQUETANDO E INSPECCIÓN After unpacking the unit, save all packing materials in case the unit Después de desempaquetar la unidad, ahorra todos los materiales ever needs to be shipped. Thoroughly inspect the modules and del embalaje en caso de que usted alguna vez necesita enviar la packing materials for signs of damage.

  • Page 12: Overview

    Getting Started Overview ..................1-2 Highlights ..................1-3 Using the Documentation .............1-4 Location Considerations ..............1-4 Navigating the Menus............1-4 to 1-5 Two-line Status ................1-5 Restoring Factory-Default Settings ..........1-5...
  • Page 13 RGB video input type. The S- and composite video switcher accommodates high-quality NTSC, PAL, or SECAM video The MC-12/MC-12 Balanced features Lexicon’s proprietary input types. LOGIC7™ technology. LOGIC7 creates a 7.1-channel output from any input signals (except mono input signals).

  • Page 14: Highlights

    Getting Started MC-12/MC-12 Balanced HIGHLIGHTS • 12 channels • Broadcast quality video switching • 12 configurable inputs • LOGIC7 decoding • 3 zones • Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, and Dolby Pro Logic decoding • 13 digital audio inputs, including 1 AES/EBU input •...

  • Page 15: Using The Documentation

    For these reasons, the information contained in this user a standard 19” equipment rack using an optional rack-mount kit guide is extensive. available from Lexicon dealers or www.lexiconstore.com. CAUTION Refer to this documentation for assistance with installation, calibration, and operation of the unit. Settings that are reached...

  • Page 16: Two-Line Status

    Getting Started MC-12/MC-12 Balanced The MENU arrows navigate through all menus when the MAIN 2. If the unit is on, place it into standby by pressing the command bank is active (see page 2-8 for more information about (standby) button on the remote control. If the unit is in command banks).

  • Page 17: Mc-12 Front Panel

    Basic Operation MC-12 Balanced Front Panel ..........2-2 to 2-3 MC-12 Balanced Rear Panel..........2-4 to 2-5 MC-12 Front Panel................2-6 MC-12 Rear Panel .................2-7 Remote Control..............2-8 to 2-15 Understanding the Zones............2-16 Understanding Listening Mode Selection .......2-17 to 2-18...

  • Page 18: Balanced Front Panel

    Basic Operation Lexicon The MC-12 Balanced front panel is pictured below. The MC-12 front panel is pictured on page 2-6. Both are MC-12 BALANCED FRONT PANEL identical, except the MC-12 Balanced has a larger chassis. IR RECEIVER Red LED Amber LED...
  • Page 19 Basic Operation MC-12/MC-12 Balanced Mute toggles between muting the volume level in the Main (Standby) toggles the unit between on and standby. When Zone, and restoring the volume to its original level. The first the unit is on, pressing this button places the unit into standby press lowers the volume level in the Main Zone and lights the and lights the red LED on this button.

  • Page 20: Balanced Rear Panel

    MC-12 Balanced has balanced audio outputs for the Main Zone and Zone 2 (feature 6 below). INPUTS COMPONENT VIDEO MC-12 SERIAL NO. MAIN OUTPUTS INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 RECORD OUTPUTS LEXICON, INC. DESIGNED AND ASSEMBLED IN U.S.A. E216356 1 (OSD) INPUT 4 OUTPUT LISTED AUDIO VIDEO...
  • Page 21 Basic Operation MC-12/MC-12 Balanced The ZONE 2 AUDIO OUTPUTS provide analog audio output in The VIDEO INPUTS provide video input in the Main and Zone 2. Two stereo outputs (one fixed, one variable) are Record Zones. Eight S-video, five composite video, and four available.
  • Page 22 Basic Operation Lexicon The MC-12 front panel is pictured below. The MC-12 Balanced front panel is pictured on page 2-2. Both are identical, except the MC-12 MC-12 FRONT PANEL Balanced has a larger chassis. IR RECEIVER Note: Red LED Amber LED Front panel controls and indicators are described on page 2-3.
  • Page 23 Main Zone and Zone 2 (feature 6 on page 2-4). INPUTS COMPONENT VIDEO MC-12 MAIN OUTPUTS SERIAL NO. INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 RECORD OUTPUTS LEXICON, INC. DESIGNED AND ASSEMBLED IN U.S.A. E216356 1 (OSD) INPUT 4 OUTPUT LISTED AUDIO VIDEO...

  • Page 24: Remote Control

    Basic Operation Lexicon REMOTE CONTROL The MC-12/MC-12 Balanced remote control (pictured at the left) provides full operation of the unit, executing functions such as on-screen menu navigation that are not available from the front panel. For best results, make sure the front panel IR Receiver window is not obstructed (see pages...
  • Page 25 Basic Operation MC-12/MC-12 Balanced BANK: ZONE SHIFT MAIN Toggles the unit between on and standby. When the unit is on, pressing this MAIN ZONE button places the unit into standby and lights the red LED on the front panel Standby SHIFT standby button.
  • Page 26 Basic Operation Lexicon BANK: MAIN ZONE SHIFT Selects the input for the zone. Deactivates the Main Zone. MAIN ZONE D VD -1 SHIFT Input Selects the input for the zone. Deactivates Zone 2. Selection D VD -2 DVD-1 DVD-2 Buttons Selects the input for the zone.
  • Page 27 Basic Operation MC-12/MC-12 Balanced BANK: MAIN ZONE SHIFT Toggles the Sets Zone 2 Sets Record Zone Sets Main Zone MAIN ZONE FRONT PANEL volume to -15dB. volume to -15dB. volume to -15dB. SHIFT DISPLAY menu @@@@@@@@@@ @@@@ STATUS parameter @@@@@@@@@@ @@@@@@@@@@ @@@@@@@@@@ DVD-1...
  • Page 28 Basic Operation Lexicon BANK: MAIN ZONE SHIFT Scroll through MODE + MODE + MODE + MAIN ZONE available Activates Activates Powers the unit SHIFT listening modes Trigger 1 when Trigger 2 when MODE +/- in the Main DVD-1 DVD-2 TRIGGER 1 is set...
  • Page 29 Basic Operation MC-12/MC-12 Balanced BANK: MAIN ZONE SHIFT Displays the two- Displays the two- Displays the two- Toggles between MAIN ZONE S T A T line status of the line status of line status of the accessing and SHIFT STAT Main Zone for Zone 2 for two Record Zone for...
  • Page 30 Basic Operation Lexicon BANK: MAIN ZONE SHIFT Scrolls upward Reserved for Reserved for Adjusts Main Zone MAIN ZONE through menu future expansion. future expansion. FADER forward.* SHIFT MENU items. @@@@ @@@@@@ @@@@@@@ Arrows DVD-1 DVD-2 Scrolls downward Reserved for Reserved for...
  • Page 31 Basic Operation MC-12/MC-12 Balanced BANK: MAIN ZONE SHIFT Selects the THX Reserved for Reserved for Toggles the MAIN ZONE mode family. future expansion. future expansion. SURROUND EX SHIFT Mode parameter ON @@@@@@@@@@ @@@@@@@@@@ @@@@@@@@@@ Family and OFF.* DVD-1 DVD-2 @@@@@@@@@@ @@@@@@@@@@ @@@@@@@@@@ Selection...

  • Page 32: Understanding The Zones

    Basic Operation Lexicon UNDERSTANDING THE ZONES • When the 5.1 BYPASS listening mode is selected for the Main Zone, the same input can be utilized by Zone 2 or The MC-12/MC-12 Balanced features three zones: the Main Zone, the Record Zone. However, only the FRONT L/R input Zone 2, and the Record Zone.

  • Page 33: Understanding Listening Mode Selection

    Basic Operation MC-12/MC-12 Balanced UNDERSTANDING LISTENING MODE SELECTION MODE BUTTONS There are three different methods of selecting listening modes in This type of listening mode selection occurs each time the Mode the Main Zone: Up and Down buttons are pressed on the front panel, or the MODE +/- buttons are pressed on the remote control.

  • Page 34: Setup

    Basic Operation Lexicon MODE FAMILY SELECTION BUTTONS Note: This type of mode selection occurs each time one of the Mode Family Selection buttons is pressed on the remote control. The Mode Family Selection will be overridden under the matrix below shows how this type of mode selection determines...

  • Page 35: Speaker Setup

    The SETUP Menu SETUP ...................3-2 INPUT SETUP..............3-3 to 3-17 SPEAKER SETUP ..............3-18 to 3-29 REAR PANEL CONFIG ..............3-30 DISPLAY SETUP...............3-31 to 3-33 VOLUME CONTROL SETUP ............3-34 TRIGGER SETUP ................3-35 LOCK OPTIONS ................3-36...

  • Page 36: Rear Panel Config

    The SETUP Menu Lexicon SETUP DISPLAYS SETUP DISPLAYS Selecting SETUP on the MAIN MENU SETUP accesses the SETUP menu, which contains Selecting DISPLAYS accesses the DISPLAY SETUP menu, which INPUTS options that access available setup contains options and parameters to adjust the on-screen and front SPEAKERS submenus.
  • Page 37 The SETUP Menu MC-12/MC-12 Balanced MAIN MENU SETUP INPUT SETUP DVD1 INPUT SETUP MODE ADJUST INPUTS DVD1 NAME DVD1 AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS DVD2 DIGITAL IN COAX-1 SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG ANALOG IN NONE DISPLAYS ANLG IN LVL AUTO VOLUME CONTROLS VIDEO IN S-VIDEO-1 TRIGGERS...
  • Page 38 The SETUP Menu Lexicon MAIN MENU SETUP INPUT SETUP DVD1 INPUT SETUP DVD1 INPUT NAME MODE ADJUST INPUTS DVD1 NAME DVD1 EDIT INPUT NAME AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS DVD2 DIGITAL IN COAX-1 RESTORE DEFAULT NAME SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG ANALOG IN...
  • Page 39 The SETUP Menu MC-12/MC-12 Balanced MAIN MENU SETUP INPUT SETUP DVD1 INPUT SETUP DVD1 DIGITAL IN MODE ADJUST INPUTS DVD1 NAME DVD1 COAX-1 AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS DVD2 DIGITAL IN COAX-1 COAX-2 SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG ANALOG IN NONE COAX-3 DISPLAYS ANLG IN LVL AUTO COAX-4...
  • Page 40 The SETUP Menu Lexicon MAIN MENU SETUP INPUT SETUP DVD1 INPUT SETUP DVD1 ANALOG IN MODE ADJUST INPUTS DVD1 NAME DVD1 ANALOG-1 AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS DVD2 DIGITAL IN COAX-1 ANALOG-2 SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG ANALOG IN NONE ANALOG-3 DISPLAYS ANLG IN LVL...
  • Page 41 The SETUP Menu MC-12/MC-12 Balanced MAIN MENU SETUP INPUT SETUP DVD1 INPUT SETUP DVD1 ANLG IN LVL MODE ADJUST INPUTS DVD1 NAME DVD1 AUTO AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS DVD2 DIGITAL IN COAX-1 MANUAL +0dB SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG ANALOG IN NONE DISPLAYS ANLG IN LVL AUTO...
  • Page 42 The SETUP Menu Lexicon MAIN MENU SETUP INPUT SETUP DVD1 INPUT SETUP DVD1 VIDEO IN MODE ADJUST INPUTS DVD1 NAME DVD1 COMPOSITE-1 AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS DVD2 DIGITAL IN COAX-1 COMPOSITE-2 SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG ANALOG IN NONE COMPOSITE-3 DISPLAYS ANLG IN LVL...
  • Page 43 The SETUP Menu MC-12/MC-12 Balanced MAIN MENU SETUP INPUT SETUP DVD1 INPUT SETUP DVD1 COMPONENT MODE ADJUST INPUTS DVD1 NAME DVD1 COMPONENT 1 AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS DVD2 DIGITAL IN COAX-1 COMPONENT 2 SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG ANALOG IN NONE COMPONENT 3 DISPLAYS ANLG IN LVL AUTO...
  • Page 44 The SETUP Menu Lexicon MAIN MENU SETUP INPUT SETUP DVD1 INPUT SETUP DVD1 2-CH MODE MODE ADJUST INPUTS DVD1 NAME DVD1 FILM AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS DVD2 DIGITAL IN COAX-1 SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG ANALOG IN NONE MUSIC DISPLAYS ANLG IN LVL...

  • Page 45: Mode Adjust

    The SETUP Menu MC-12/MC-12 Balanced MAIN MENU SETUP INPUT SETUP DVD1 INPUT SETUP DVD1 D MODE MODE ADJUST INPUTS DVD1 NAME DVD1 FILM AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS DVD2 DIGITAL IN COAX-1 SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG ANALOG IN NONE MUSIC DISPLAYS ANLG IN LVL AUTO SUR EX VOLUME CONTROLS...
  • Page 46 The SETUP Menu Lexicon MAIN MENU SETUP INPUT SETUP DVD1 INPUT SETUP DVD1 MAIN ADV MODE ADJUST INPUTS DVD1 NAME DVD1 INPUT SELECT DIGITAL AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS DVD2 DIGITAL IN COAX-1 ANALOG BYPASS SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG ANALOG IN NONE...
  • Page 47 The SETUP Menu MC-12/MC-12 Balanced INPUT SELECT (AUTO, ANALOG, DIGITAL) The INPUT SETUP menu allows the selection of two audio Note: connector types - one analog, one digital. INPUT SELECT specifies Some sources supply valid digital audio input types how these connectors interact. The following settings are available: that remain active even when no audio is present in the signal.
  • Page 48 The SETUP Menu Lexicon MAIN ADVANCED (continued) Note: SETUP INPUTS DVD1 MAIN ADVANCED The menu will appear horizontally stretched across the entire screen if the following conditions are met: ANALOG BYPASS (ON, OFF) (continued) • The S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 parameter is set to OFF.
  • Page 49 The SETUP Menu MC-12/MC-12 Balanced MAIN MENU SETUP INPUT SETUP DVD1 INPUT SETUP DVD1 ZONE 2 ADV MODE ADJUST INPUTS DVD1 NAME DVD1 INPUT SELECT DIGITAL AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS DVD2 DIGITAL IN COAX-1 SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG ANALOG IN NONE DISPLAYS ANLG IN LVL AUTO...
  • Page 50 The SETUP Menu Lexicon MAIN MENU SETUP INPUT SETUP DVD1 INPUT SETUP DVD1 RECORD ADV MODE ADJUST INPUTS DVD1 NAME DVD1 INPUT SELECT DIGITAL AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS DVD2 DIGITAL IN COAX-1 ANLG IN LVL +0dB SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG ANALOG IN...
  • Page 51 The SETUP Menu MC-12/MC-12 Balanced • The AUTO setting allows the unit to switch between the DIGITAL BYPASS (ON, OFF) selected DIGITAL IN and ANALOG IN connectors. The DIGITAL BYPASS allows direct digital recording. When set to ON, DIGITAL IN connector is utilized when a valid digital audio the unit passes the digital input signal - unaltered - to the S/PDIF input type is present.
  • Page 52 The SETUP Menu Lexicon SPEAKER SETUP Determining Crossover Settings The CUSTOM SETUP menu allows different crossover points to be set for the following MAIN AUDIO OUTPUTS: FRONT L/R, CENTER, CUSTOM SETUP SIDE L/R, REAR L/R, and SUBWOOFER L/R. Crossover points can be...
  • Page 53 The SETUP Menu MC-12/MC-12 Balanced FREQUENCY RESPONSE CURVES Lowpass Filter Highpass Filter The lowpass filter attenuates high frequencies at 24dB per octave. The highpass filter attenuates low frequencies at 24dB per octave. The curves show the frequency response of each crossover setting. The curves show the frequency response of each crossover setting.
  • Page 54 The SETUP Menu Lexicon MAIN MENU SETUP SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP FRONT L/R SPEAKERS MODE ADJUST INPUTS CUSTOM SETUP FRONT L/R 40Hz FULL AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS THX SETUP CENTER 60Hz 30Hz CENTER SPEAKER SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG SPEAKER DISTANCES SIDE L/R...
  • Page 55 The SETUP Menu MC-12/MC-12 Balanced MAIN MENU SETUP SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP SIDE L/R SPEAKERS MODE ADJUST INPUTS CUSTOM SETUP FRONT L/R 40Hz FULL AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS THX SETUP CENTER 60Hz 30Hz REAR L/R SPEAKERS SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG SPEAKER DISTANCES SIDE L/R 60Hz 40Hz...
  • Page 56 The SETUP Menu Lexicon MAIN MENU SETUP SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP SUBWOOFERS L/R MODE ADJUST INPUTS CUSTOM SETUP FRONT L/R 40Hz MONO AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS THX SETUP CENTER 60Hz STEREO SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG SPEAKER DISTANCES SIDE L/R 60Hz NONE...
  • Page 57 The SETUP Menu MC-12/MC-12 Balanced MAIN MENU SETUP SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP MODE ADJUST INPUTS CUSTOM SETUP FRONT L/R 40Hz AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS THX SETUP CENTER 60Hz SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG SPEAKER DISTANCES SIDE L/R 60Hz DISPLAYS LEVELS CALIBRATION REAR L/R 60Hz VOLUME CONTROLS SUB L/R...
  • Page 58 The SETUP Menu Lexicon MAIN MENU SETUP SPEAKER SETUP THX SPEAKER SETUP THX SETUP MODE ADJUST INPUTS CUSTOM SETUP !CAUTION! FRONT L/R THX 80Hz AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS THX SETUP PRESSING THE RIGHT V CENTER THX 80Hz SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG...
  • Page 59 The SETUP Menu MC-12/MC-12 Balanced MAIN MENU SETUP SPEAKER SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES MODE ADJUST INPUTS CUSTOM SETUP FRONT LEFT 0.0ft AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS THX SETUP CENTER 0.0ft SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG SPEAKER DISTANCES FRONT RIGHT 0.0ft DISPLAYS LEVELS CALIBRATION SIDE RIGHT 0.0ft VOLUME CONTROLS REAR RIGHT...

  • Page 60: Output Levels

    The SETUP Menu Lexicon MAIN MENU SETUP SPEAKER SETUP LEVELS CALIBRATION SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST MODE ADJUST INPUTS CUSTOM SETUP INTERNAL NOISE TEST FRONT LEFT +0.0dB AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS THX SETUP EXTERNAL NOISE TEST CENTER +0.0dB SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG SPEAKER DISTANCES...
  • Page 61 The SETUP Menu MC-12/MC-12 Balanced As the INTERNAL NOISE TEST is conducted, a noise signal will vate the dts(-ES) listening mode. During the EXTERNAL NOISE move from output to output following the order on the SPEAKER TEST, these listening modes will retain their factory-default settings. LEVEL ADJUST menu.
  • Page 62 The SETUP Menu Lexicon MAIN MENU SETUP SPEAKER SETUP LEVELS CALIBRATION SUB LIMITERS MODE ADJUST INPUTS CUSTOM SETUP INTERNAL NOISE TEST CAL NOISE AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS THX SETUP EXTERNAL NOISE TEST L/R LIMITER SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG SPEAKER DISTANCES SUB LIMITERS...
  • Page 63 The SETUP Menu MC-12/MC-12 Balanced CAL NOISE (ON, OFF) LFE LIMITER (ON, OFF) CAL NOISE determines whether limiters will be set using an LFE LIMITER affects the LFE output. When set to ON, the output internal or external noise signal. When set to ON, the unit activates level of the LFE output will be restricted to the limit specified in the the internal calibration noise to set the limiters.
  • Page 64 The SETUP Menu Lexicon Note: MAIN MENU SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG If 5 STEREO & 5.1 ANLG is selected on the REAR PANEL CONFIG MODE ADJUST INPUTS 8 STEREO INPUTS menu, the unit will automatically select the 5.1 BYPASS listening...
  • Page 65 The SETUP Menu MC-12/MC-12 Balanced MAIN MENU SETUP DISPLAY SETUP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY MODE ADJUST INPUTS ON-SCREEN DISPLAY STATUS 2 SECONDS AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS FRONT PANEL DISPLAY POSITION SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG A/V SYNC DELAY FORMAT NTSC DISPLAYS CUSTOM NAME BACKGROUND VOLUME CONTROLS EDIT CUSTOM NAME REMOTE STATE...
  • Page 66 The SETUP Menu Lexicon ON-SCREEN DISPLAY FRONT PANEL DISPLAY (continued) SETUP DISPLAYS FRONT PANEL DISPLAY FORMAT (NTSC, PAL, SECAM) The FORMAT parameter has three settings: NTSC, PAL, and Default SECAM. These settings make the video switcher and on-screen Parameter Value Values display compatible with NTSC, PAL, or SECAM formats.
  • Page 67 The SETUP Menu MC-12/MC-12 Balanced MAIN MENU SETUP DISPLAY SETUP FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MODE ADJUST INPUTS ON-SCREEN DISPLAY STATUS ALWAYS ON AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS FRONT PANEL DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS 100% SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG A/V SYNC DELAY DISPLAYS CUSTOM NAME VOLUME CONTROLS EDIT CUSTOM NAME TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS...

  • Page 68: Volume Control Setup

    The SETUP Menu Lexicon MAIN MENU SETUP VOLUME CONTROL SETUP MODE ADJUST INPUTS MAIN PWR ON -30dB AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS MUTE LEVEL -30dB SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG ZONE PWR ON -30dB DISPLAYS REC PWR ON -30dB VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGERS LOCK OPTIONS...

  • Page 69: Trigger Setup

    The SETUP Menu MC-12/MC-12 Balanced MAIN MENU SETUP TRIGGER SETUP TRIGGER 1 SETUP MODE ADJUST INPUTS TRIGGER 1 REMOTE REMOTE CONTROL AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS TRIGGER 2 REMOTE DVD1 SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG DVD2 Selecting either TRIGGER 1 DISPLAYS or TRIGGER 2 accesses an VOLUME CONTROLS identical TRIGGER SETUP TRIGGERS...

  • Page 70: Lock Options

    The SETUP Menu Lexicon Note: MAIN MENU SETUP LOCK OPTIONS Locking settings in the MODE ADJUST, AUDIO CONTROLS, and MODE ADJUST INPUTS MODES UNLOCKED SETUP menus will prevent accidental changes. These menus can AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS AUDIO CNTRL UNLOCKED SETUP...
  • Page 71 The AUDIO CONTROLS Menu AUDIO CONTROLS ............4-2 to 4-5...
  • Page 72 The AUDIO CONTROLS Menu Lexicon AUDIO CONTROLS BASS (-6.0 to +6.0dB) AUDIO CONTROLS BASS Selecting AUDIO CONTROLS on the MAIN AUDIO CONTROLS MENU accesses the AUDIO CONTROLS BASS controls the amount of low-frequency boost or cut applied to BASS +0.0dB menu, which contains adjustable parameters.
  • Page 73 The AUDIO CONTROLS Menu MC-12/MC-12 Balanced TREBLE (-6.0 to +6.0dB) TILT EQ (-3.0 to +3.0dB) AUDIO CONTROLS TREBLE AUDIO CONTROLS TILT EQ TREBLE controls the amount of boost or cut applied to the FRONT TILT EQ controls the amount of tilt equalization applied to the L/R and CENTER outputs.
  • Page 74 The AUDIO CONTROLS Menu Lexicon LOUDNESS (ON, OFF) BALANCE AUDIO CONTROLS LOUDNESS AUDIO CONTROLS BALANCE LOUDNESS controls the amount of low-frequency boost that is BALANCE controls the left-to-right balance of the Main Zone. automatically applied to the FRONT L/R, CENTER, SUBWOOFER L/R, When BALANCE is selected, a horizontal graph (pictured on page and LFE outputs.
  • Page 75 The AUDIO CONTROLS Menu MC-12/MC-12 Balanced RECORD BALANCE AUDIO CONTROLS RECORD BALANCE RECORD BALANCE controls the left-to-right balance of the RECORD AUDIO OUTPUTS. When RECORD BALANCE is selected, a horizontal graph (pictured on page 4-2) will appear on the screen below the parameter.
  • Page 76 The MODE ADJUST Menu MODE ADJUST................5-2 Listening Mode Descriptions ..........5-2 to 5-16 OUTPUT LEVELS................5-17 CUSTOM ..................5-17 STATUS Menus ...............5-18 to 5-20 Mode Parameter Descriptions.........5-20 to 5-24...

  • Page 77: The Mode Adjust Menu

    See page 5-17 for more information LOGIC7 FILM An alphabetical listing of parameter descriptions begins on page 5-20. MODE ADJUST FILM • A proprietary Lexicon listening mode. • Designed for playback of 2-channel stereo or matrix encoded stereo film sources.
  • Page 78 LOGIC7 TV LOGIC7 MUSIC MODE ADJUST MODE ADJUST MUSIC • A proprietary Lexicon listening mode. • A proprietary Lexicon listening mode. • Designed for playback of 2-channel stereo or matrix encoded • Designed for playback of 2-channel stereo or matrix encoded stereo TV sources.
  • Page 79 The MODE ADJUST Menu Lexicon DOLBY PRO LOGIC II THX DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MODE ADJUST PRO LOGIC II MODE ADJUST PL II • Designed for playback of Dolby Surround encoded sources. • Designed for playback of Dolby Surround encoded sources.
  • Page 80 The MODE ADJUST Menu MC-12/MC-12 Balanced DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MUSIC DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODE ADJUST PL II MUSIC MODE ADJUST PRO LOGIC • Designed for playback of stereo music sources. • Designed for playback of Dolby Surround encoded sources. •...
  • Page 81 The MODE ADJUST Menu Lexicon 2-CHANNEL 2-CHANNEL SURROUND 2-CHANNEL MODE ADJUST MODE ADJUST 2-CH SURROUND • Designed for playback of stereo sources. • Designed for playback of stereo sources. • Sends stereo sources to the FRONT L/R outputs only. •...
  • Page 82 • Sends mono sources to the center channel only. • Utilizes proprietary Lexicon reverb technology to realistically expand mono input types to utilize all channels, dramatically increasing the perceived length and sense of envelopment of No parameters are available for the MONO listening mode.
  • Page 83 MONO SURROUND 5.1L7 FILM MODE ADJUST • Designed for playback of mono sources. • A proprietary Lexicon listening mode. • Sends mono sources to all channels. • Designed for playback of 5.1-channel Dolby Digital film sources. • Utilizes several techniques to derive seven channels from Default 5.1-channel input types.
  • Page 84 5.1 LOGIC7 MUSIC MODE ADJUST 5.1L7 MODE ADJUST 5.1L7 MUSIC • A proprietary Lexicon listening mode. • A proprietary Lexicon listening mode. • Designed for playback of 5.1-channel Dolby Digital TV sources. • Designed for playback of 5.1-channel Dolby Digital music sources.
  • Page 85 The MODE ADJUST Menu Lexicon 5.1 THX SURROUND EX or 5.1 THX • Applies re-equalization, timbre matching, and adaptive decorrelation. Re-equalization simulates the high-frequency MODE ADJUST SUR EX rolloff that occurs in a movie theater as sound travels from the The SURROUND EX parameter activates and deactivates the 5.1...
  • Page 86 The MODE ADJUST Menu MC-12/MC-12 Balanced DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 2-CHANNEL MODE ADJUST DIGITAL MODE ADJUST 5.1 2-CHANNEL • Designed for playback of 5.1 Dolby Digital encoded sources. • Designed for conversion of 5.1-channel Dolby Digital input types to LOGIC7 encoded 2-channel output types. •...
  • Page 87 • Sends mono sources to the center channel only. • Utilizes proprietary Lexicon reverb technology to realistically expand Dolby Digital mono sources to utilize all channels, dramatically increasing the perceived length and sense of No parameters are available for the MONO listening mode.
  • Page 88 5.1 MONO SURR MODE ADJUST dts(ES) FILM • Designed for playback of Dolby Digital mono sources. • A proprietary Lexicon listening mode. • Sends mono signals to all channels. • Designed for playback of 5.1 and 6.1-channel dts(-ES) film sources. •...
  • Page 89 LOGIC7 MUSIC dts(-ES) THX MODE ADJUST dts(ES) MUSIC MODE ADJUST • A proprietary Lexicon listening mode. • Designed for playback of 5.1 and 6.1-channel dts(-ES)- encoded sources. • Designed for playback of 5.1 and 6.1-channel dts(-ES) music sources. •...
  • Page 90 The MODE ADJUST Menu MC-12/MC-12 Balanced dts and dts-ES dts(-ES) 2-CHANNEL MODE ADJUST 2-CHAN MODE ADJUST • The unit will automatically switch between the dts and dts-ES • Designed for conversion of 5.1 or 6.1-channel dts(-ES) input listening modes, activating ES decoding when a dts-ES input types to LOGIC7 encoded 2-channel input types.
  • Page 91 The MODE ADJUST Menu Lexicon 5.1 BYPASS 2-CHANNEL BYPASS MODE ADJUST 2CH BYPASS MODE ADJUST 5.1 BYPASS • Designed for playback of 5.1-channel analog input sources, • Designed for playback of 2-channel analog input sources. such as DVD-A or SACD players.

  • Page 92: Output Levels

    The MODE ADJUST Menu MC-12/MC-12 Balanced OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM VS PRESET MODE ADJUST (LISTENING MODE) OUTPUT LEVELS CUSTOM VS PRESET allows comparison CUSTOM listening of the modified and factory-default The OUTPUT LEVELS menu contains parameters for adjusting CUSTOM VS PRESET versions of the selected listening mode.

  • Page 93: Status Menus

    The MODE ADJUST Menu Lexicon STATUS MENUS 2CH STATUS MENU then The 2CH STATUS menu will appear when a 2-channel listening SHIFT S T A T mode is selected. It features L and R level meters (see previous Unlike other menus, the listening mode STATUS menu can only be column for more information).
  • Page 94 The MODE ADJUST Menu MC-12/MC-12 Balanced DOLBY DIGITAL STATUS MENU 5.1 ANALOG STATUS MENU The DOLBY DIGITAL STATUS menu will appear when a Dolby The 5.1 ANALOG STATUS menu features L, C, R, SL, SR, and LFE Digital listening mode is selected. It features L, C, R, SL, SR, and LFE level meters (see page 5-18 for more information).

  • Page 95: Mode Parameter Descriptions

    The MODE ADJUST Menu Lexicon dts STATUS MENU MODE PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS The dts STATUS menu will appear when a dts(-ES) listening mode is selected. It features L, C, R, SL, SR, SB, and LFE level meters (see 5 SPKR ENHANCE (ON, OFF) page 5-18 for more information).
  • Page 96 The MODE ADJUST Menu MC-12/MC-12 Balanced BASS ENHANCE (ON, OFF) CENTER MIX (-25 to +5dB) BASS ENHANCE creates stereo bass, which results in low-frequency CENTER MIX adjusts the relative level of the center channel that is reproduction that is less localizable and more realistic in the encoded into the front left and right channels.
  • Page 97 The MODE ADJUST Menu Lexicon CTR WIDTH (MIN, 1 to 6, MAX) ES DECODE (DISCRETE, MATRIX, OFF) CTR WIDTH (Center Width) adjusts the center image. When set to ES DECODE indicates the presence or absence of dts-ES decoding. MIN, the center image is heard from only the center speaker. When...
  • Page 98 The MODE ADJUST Menu MC-12/MC-12 Balanced LFE MIX (-20.0 or -10.0 to +0.0dB) RE-EQUALIZER (ON, OFF) LFE MIX adjusts the level of the LFE channel (the .1 channel in a 5.1 RE-EQUALIZER simulates the high-frequency rolloff that occurs in a or 6.1-channel source) that is sent to the SUBWOOFER L/R outputs.
  • Page 99 The MODE ADJUST Menu Lexicon SOUND STAGE (FRONT, NEUTRAL, REAR) SURROUND EX (ON, OFF) SOUND STAGE dynamically adjusts the relative balance of the SURROUND EX activates and deactivates the 5.1 THX SURROUND outputs when no surround signals are present. When set to FRONT,...

  • Page 100: Restoring Factory-Default Settings

    Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting ..............6-2 to 6-3 Restoring Factory-Default Settings ..........6-4 Routine Maintenance ..............6-4...
  • Page 101 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Lexicon TROUBLESHOOTING THE UNIT IS ON, BUT THERE IS NO AUDIO. 1. Make sure the full mute setting is not activated. The message “FULL MUTE ON” will appear in the top-left THE UNIT DOES NOT POWER ON.
  • Page 102 (see pages 1-5 or 6-4). as the MC-12/MC-12 Balanced. 3. Contact an authorized Lexicon dealer. 4. Contact Lexicon customer service. RF INTERFERENCE IS PRESENT IN THE AUDIO OR VIDEO. 1. Move antennas away from the unit.
  • Page 103 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Lexicon RESTORING FACTORY-DEFAULT SETTINGS 5. Use the up and down MENU arrows to highlight RESTORE DEFAULTS, then press the right MENU arrow to restore The procedure below outlines the process to restore factory-default factory-default settings. (Selecting the EXIT option with the settings.

  • Page 104: Declaration Of Conformity

    Appendix Specifications ..............A-2 to A-3 Declaration of Conformity ............A-4 Menu Tree................A-5 to A-11 Installation Worksheet ............A-12 to A-13...
  • Page 105 Appendix Lexicon SPECIFICATIONS Performance (Main Zone) Performance (Zone 2 and Record Zone) Analog-to-Digital 24-bit, 96kHz, dual-bit Analog-to-Digital 24-bit, 44.1 to 96kHz, S architecture dual-bit S architecture Conversion Conversion Audio Inputs and Outputs (Record Zone only) Digital-to-Analog 24-bit, 44.1 to 192kHz,...
  • Page 106 Appendix MC-12/MC-12 Balanced Video Inputs and Outputs Other Other (continued) Video Inputs 5 composite (RCA), Microphone Inputs 4 3.5mm miniature phone Environment 8 S-video, and jacks Operating Temp: 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) 4 component video Input sensitivity: 10mVrms (400mV Storage Temp: -30°...
  • Page 107 Application of Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC and 93/68/EEC Standard(s) to which Conformity is Declared: EN55022:1998, EN55024:1998, EN6100-3-2 and -3:1999, and EN60065:1998 Manufacturer: Lexicon, Inc. 3 Oak Park Bedford, MA 01730-1441 USA The equipment identified here conforms to the Directive(s) and Standard(s) specified above.
  • Page 108 Appendix MC-12/MC-12 Balanced MENU TREE MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP MODE ADJUST AUDIO CONTROLS SETUP BASS +0.0dB INPUTS FILM TREBLE +0.0dB SPEAKERS TILT EQ +0.0dB REAR PANEL CONFIG MUSIC PL II LOUDNESS DISPLAYS BALANCE <|> VOLUME CONTROLS PRO LOGIC II FADER <|>...
  • Page 109 Appendix Lexicon The menu pictured at the left prompts the selection of the desired input for configuration. Selecting an input accesses Continued from page A-5. the corresponding INPUT SETUP menu pictured below. The parameters on the left side of this menu are identical INPUT SETUP regardless of which input is selected.
  • Page 110 Appendix MC-12/MC-12 Balanced The DVD1 INPUT SETUP menu is used as an example DVD1 INPUT SETUP on this page. The menus pictured below are accessible NAME DVD1 from all INPUT SETUP menus (pictured on the previous DIGITAL IN COAX-1 page). These menus are identical regardless of which ANALOG IN NONE input is selected.
  • Page 111 Appendix Lexicon SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP THX SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION CUSTOM SETUP THX SPEAKER SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION 80Hz 80Hz 80Hz FRONT L/R 40Hz !CAUTION! FRONT LEFT 0.0ft INTERNAL NOISE TEST 80Hz PRESSING THE RIGHT V CENTER...
  • Page 112 Appendix MC-12/MC-12 Balanced LEVELS CALIBRATION TRIGGER SETUP TRIGGER (#) SETUP INTERNAL NOISE TEST TRIGGER 1 REMOTE REMOTE CONTROL EXTERNAL NOISE TEST TRIGGER 2 REMOTE DVD1 SUB LIMITERS DVD2 Continued from page A-5. Continued from page A-8. INTERNAL NOISE SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST SUB LIMITERS GAME !CAUTION!
  • Page 113 Appendix Lexicon FILM PL II MUSIC 5.1 MONO MONO LOGIC AUTO AZIMUTH RE-EQUALIZER VOCAL ENHANCE +0.0dB NO PARAMETERS EFFECT LVL -9dB VOCAL ENHANCE +0.0dB OUTPUT LEVELS 5 SPKR ENHANCE MODE ADJUST ACADEMY FILTER RE-EQUALIZER CUSTOM BASS ENHANCE SURR ROLLOFF 3.1kHz 5.1 MONO LOGIC...
  • Page 114 Appendix MC-12/MC-12 Balanced ADDITIONAL LISTENING MODE MENUS OUTPUT LEVELS RE-EQUALIZER 2CH STATUS DIGITAL STATUS 5.1 ANALOG STATUS LFE MIX +0.0dB CENTER +0dB OUTPUT LEVELS INPUT (see page 5-18) CHANNELS (see page 5-19) INPUT (see page 5-19) SIDE L/R +0dB CUSTOM MODE (see page 5-18) ENCODING...
  • Page 115 Appendix Lexicon INSTALLATION WORKSHEET INPUT SETUP DVD1 DVD2 GAME TAPE TUNER NAME DIGITAL IN ANALOG IN ANLG IN LVL VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN 2-CH DOLBY D dts-ES Main Advanced INPUT SELECT ANALOG BYPASS SVIDEO 16:9 SVIDEO 4:3 OSD COMPONENT OSD...
  • Page 116 Appendix MC-12/MC-12 Balanced REAR PANEL CONFIG (circle one) TRIGGER SETUP SPEAKER SETUP SETTING CUSTOM SETUP THX SETUP 8 STEREO INPUTS FRONT L/R THX 80Hz 5 STEREO & 5.1 ANLG TRIGGER 1 TRIGGER 2 CENTER THX 80Hz SIDE L/R THX 80Hz DISPLAY SETUP SETTING LOCK OPTIONS...
  • Page 117 Index (Standby Button) ....2-3, 2-9 Audio Calibration Disc ... . .3-27, 3-29 CUSTOM NAME ..... .3-33 2-CH .
  • Page 118 Index Lexicon EFFECT LVL ......5-22 LFE ....3-23, 3-24 to 3-25, 5-22 Mode Family Selection Buttons .
  • Page 119 Index MC-12/MC-12 Balanced Record Input Selection Buttons ... .2-3 SUB XOVER .....3-22, 3-24 Zone 2 Input Selection Buttons .
  • Page 120 Notes...
  • Page 121 LIMITED WARRANTY and a description of the problem. Do not return the unit to Lexicon, Inc. without prior authorization. Lexicon, Inc. offers the following warranty on this product: When Shipping a Product for Service .
  • Page 122 Lexicon, Inc. 3 Oak Park Bedford, MA 01730-1441 Tel 781-280-0300 Fax 781-280-0490 www.lexicon.com Customer Support Tel 781-280-0300 Fax 781-280-0495 (Sales) Fax 781-280-0499 (Service) Lexicon Part No. 070-14773 | Rev 1 | 06/01...

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