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  • Page 1 MC-8 Digital Controller User Guide...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table • Do not install the unit in an unventilated rack, or specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the unit. directly above heat-producing equipment such as Keep these instructions.
  • Page 3 781-280-0495 (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. 070-15481 | Rev 0 | 01/03...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Lexicon DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS This document contains general safety, installation, and operation instructions for the MC-8 and MC-8 Balanced Digital Controllers. It is important to read this user guide before attempting to use this product. Pay particular attention to safety instructions.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Section 1: Getting Started About the MC-8 ........1-2 Highlights •...
  • Page 6 Introduction Lexicon Section 3: SETUP Section 6: Troubleshooting & Maintenance (continued from page iii) REAR PANEL CONFIG ......3-45 Troubleshooting .

  • Page 7: Us Important Safety Instructions

    Introduction MC-8 ENGLISH DEUTSCH IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE • Save these instructions for later use. • Bewahren Sie diese Anleitungen zur späteren Benutzung auf. • Follow all instructions and warnings marked on the unit. • Befolgen Sie alle Anleitungen und alle Warnhinweise auf dem Gerät •...

  • Page 8: Es Instrucciones De Seguridad Importantes

    Introduction Lexicon ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES RELATIVES À LA SÉCURITÉ • Guarde estas instrucciones para futuras referencias. • Conservez ces instructions pour pouvoir vous y référer ultérieurement. • Siga todas las instrucciones y tenga en cuenta las advertencias que aparecen en la unidad y en las instrucciones de funcionamiento.

  • Page 9: It Importanti Norme Di Sicurezza

    Introduction MC-8 ITALIANO PORTUGUESE IMPORTANTI NORME DI SICUREZZA INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA • Conservare le presenti norme per l’utilizzo futuro. • Guarde essas instruções para uso posterior. • Seguire sempre tutte le istruzioni e gli avvertimenti segnati sull’unità e nelle istruzioni •...

  • Page 10: Dk Vigtig Information Om Sikkerhed

    Introduction Lexicon 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.

  • Page 11: No Viktig Informasjon Om Sikkerhet

    Introduction MC-8 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 12: Us Unpacking And Inspection

    Introduction Lexicon Unpacking and Inspection Contenu de l’emballage et inspection After unpacking the unit, save all packing materials in case the unit Après avoir ouvert l’emballage, conservez-le pour tout retour. ever needs to be shipped. Thoroughly inspect the modules and Inspectez avec soin les modules et les matériaux d’emballage pour...

  • Page 13: Section 1: Getting Started

    About the MC-8 ........

  • Page 14: Audio Controls

    MC-8 balanced offers balanced analog audio output connectors for all Main Zone and Zone 2 channels. The MC-8 is one of the most advanced audio and video control centers available. High-precision 24-bit/96kHz A/D converters can be used to convert stereo analog audio input signals to digital...
  • Page 15 Getting Started MC-8 Complementing its audio performance, the MC-8 features two Built to professional standards, the MC-8 is designed to serve as the broadcast-quality video switchers. A wide-bandwidth component control center in any high-quality home theater. Even the most video switcher accepts analog component or RGB video signals,...

  • Page 16: Installation Considerations

    The MC-8 requires special care during installation to ensure optimal • Place the MC-8 on a thick rug or carpet or cover the MC-8 with performance. Pay particular attention to the bulleted items that a cloth, as this might prevent proper cooling.

  • Page 17: Remote Control Battery Installation

    When the batteries are low on power, the remote control enters a low-voltage condition that prevents it from operating the MC-8. When this occurs, follow the instructions below to replace the batteries. Normal operation will resume when the new batteries are installed.
  • Page 18 Basic Operation Front Panel Overview ........2-2 Rear Panel Overview .

  • Page 19: Section 2: Basic Operation

    Mute The MC-8 front panel is shown above. The MC-8 Balanced front panel is shown on page 2-4. These front panels are identical, except the MC-8 Balanced has a larger chassis. The numbers in these front panel illustrations correspond to the numbered items that begin below.
  • Page 20 A/D converters are overloading. And, a blue LED lights volume knob clockwise to increase or when the MC-8 is powered on and activated – even if the counterclockwise to decrease volume level in 1dB FRONT PANEL DISPLAY menu STATUS parameter is set to increments.
  • Page 21 Mute The MC-8 Balanced front panel is shown above. The MC-8 front panel is shown on page 2-2. These front panels are identical, except the MC-8 Balanced has a larger chassis. The numbers in these front panel illustrations correspond to the numbered items that begin on page 2-2.

  • Page 22: Rear Panel Overview

    "on" position. When the input selection button activates the Main Zone and selects MC-8 is powered on, the front panel standby button or remote the corresponding input. Zone 2 remains deactivated until a control On button can be used to activate and deactivate Zone 2 input is selected.
  • Page 23 – SUBWOOFER AC 100-240V ~ 50-60 HZ, 65W The MC-8 rear panel is shown above. The MC-8 Balanced rear panel is shown on page 2-8. These rear panels Never make or break connections to the CAUTION are identical, except the MC-8 Balanced rear panel includes balanced analog audio output connectors for the MC-8 unless the MC-8 and all associated Main Zone and Zone 2.
  • Page 24 S-video source is present. • S-video output connectors are available when an S-video source is present. 8. Balanced Audio Output Connectors (MC-8 Balanced) • Component video output connectors are available Provide balanced analog audio output in the Main Zone and when a component video source is present.
  • Page 25 SIDE REAR ZONE 2 The MC-8 Balanced rear panel is shown above. The MC-8 rear panel is shown on page 2-6. These rear panels Never make or break connections to the CAUTION are identical, except the MC-8 Balanced rear panel includes balanced analog audio output connectors for the MC-8 unless the MC-8 and all associated Main Zone and Zone 2.

  • Page 26: Remote Control Overview

    For optimal performance, position the remote control at a 30 configured for remote or program operation. Refer to page degree angle no more than 17 feet (5m) from the MC-8. If the 3-54 for more information. MC-8 is placed inside a glass cabinet, smoked glass will reduce the remote control range.
  • Page 27 Basic Operation Lexicon Menu Navigation (continued from page 2-9) Arrow Navigation Function(s) • When a menu is open, pressing the Menu arrow selects the highlighted menu item, which opens another menu, opens a parameter drop-down menu, or selects the highlighted parameter setting.
  • Page 28 Basic Operation MC-8 Horizontal Bar Graphs MAIN MENU SETUP MODE ADJUST INPUTS Selecting some menu parameters opens a horizontal bar graph, AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS SETUP SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG which indicates the position at which the current parameter setting DISPLAYS falls within the entire parameter range.
  • Page 29 The Zone 2 and Shift buttons themselves do not send commands command bank was received last. No letter appears when a to the MC-8. When pressed and held, these buttons activate the command from the Main Zone command bank was received last.

  • Page 30: Main Zone

    Activates a bank of commands that control Zone 2. Refer to the previous page for more Zone 2 MC-8 Digital Controller information. The numbers in the MC-8 remote control illustration shown at the left correspond to the numbered items in the matrix above. 2-13...
  • Page 31 Main Zone volume to its original level its original level. to its original level. MC-8 Digital Controller (3-53). The numbers in the MC-8 remote control illustration shown at the left correspond to the numbered items in the matrix above. 2-14...
  • Page 32 Selects the Aux input for Sets the AUDIO CONTROLS Main Zone. Zone 2. menu LOUDNESS parameter to OFF (4-4). The numbers in the MC-8 remote control illustration shown at the left correspond to the numbered items in the matrix above. 2-15...
  • Page 33 ANLG BYP parameter between ON MC-8 Digital Controller 2-CHANNEL listening mode and OFF (3-20). (5-13). The numbers in the MC-8 remote control illustration shown at the left correspond to the numbered items in the matrix above. 2-16...

  • Page 34: Understanding The Zones

    Basic Operation MC-8 Shift-DOLBY UNDERSTANDING THE ZONES The MC-8 features two zones of operation, called the Main Zone • When the Shift command bank is activated, pressing the and Zone 2. The Main Zone controls audio and video sources in remote control DOLBY button while a 5.1-channel Dolby...

  • Page 35: Two-Line Status

    DVD1 ZONE2 -34dB which the MC-8 last detected a change in status. The Main Zone indicates the current input, input source, and two-line status appears when the MC-8 detects a Main Zone volume level selected in Zone 2. It appears on...

  • Page 36: 2Ch Bypass Status • Digital Status

    Basic Operation MC-8 If the STATUS menu includes a second page, the PG1 indicator STATUS menus appears in the top-right corner of the menu. While the Shift 2CH STATUS %!D STATUS %!D STATUS command bank is activated, press the Stat button to open the...
  • Page 37 Basic Operation Lexicon 2CH STATUS DOLBY D STATUS • Provides information about 2-channel input sources. • Provides information about Dolby Digital input sources. • Features L and R level meters (2-24). • Features L, C, R, SL, SR, and SUB level meters (2-24).
  • Page 38 Basic Operation MC-8 dts(-ES) STATUS 5.1a BYPASS STATUS • Provides information about dts(-ES) input sources. • Provides information about 5.1-channel analog input sources. • Features L, C, R, SL, SR, SB, and SUB level meters (2-24). The SB level meter appears when a 6.1-channel input source is...
  • Page 39 Basic Operation Lexicon 2CH BYPASS STATUS DIGITAL STATUS • Provides information about 2-channel analog input sources • Provides information about digital input sources for which a when the MAIN ADV menu 2-CH ANLG BYP parameter is set to sample rate is detected, but no audio is present in the input signal.

  • Page 40: Status Menu Parameter Descriptions

    (-27dBFS). When the dialog normalization value of the matrix encoding in non-flagged input sources. incoming signal is higher or lower, the DIALOG OFFSET parameter indicates the amount of adjustment the MC-8 makes to normalize BIT RATE 32 to 640 kbps or 754 to 1509.7kbps dialog to -27dBFS.
  • Page 41 Basic Operation Lexicon STATUS Menu Parameter Descriptions SURR MIX LVL +0.0dB, -3.0dB, -6.0dB (continued from page 2-23) Indicates the relative surround channel level that was used during the mixing process. INPUT Indicates the selected input (i.e. DVD1). WORD LENGTH 16bits, 20bits, 24bits...
  • Page 42 SETUP SETUP ..........3-2 INPUT SETUP .
  • Page 43 SETUP Lexicon SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG Selecting the MAIN MENU SETUP option opens the SETUP menu as SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG shown below. SETUP menu option descriptions begin below and Opens the REAR PANEL CONFIG menu, which can be used to continue throughout this section.

  • Page 44: Input Setup

    SETUP MC-8 LOCK OPTIONS DVD1 INPUT SETUP VCR INPUT SETUP TUNER INPUT SETUP NAME DVD1 NAME NAME TUNER SETUP LOCK OPTIONS DIGITAL IN COAX-1 DIGITAL IN NONE DIGITAL IN NONE ANALOG IN NONE ANALOG IN ANALOG-2 ANALOG IN ANALOG-4 ANLG IN LVL...
  • Page 45 SETUP Lexicon CHANGING INPUT NAMES (NAME) SETUP INPUTS DVD1 NAME Selecting the INPUT SETUP menu NAME parameter opens the INPUT NAME menu shown below, which can be used to customize or restore the factory-default name of the selected input. Factory-default input names correspond to front panel and remote control input selection button labels.
  • Page 46 SETUP MC-8 PRESS MENU V TO MAIN MENU SETUP INPUT SETUP DVD1 INPUT SETUP DVD1 INPUT NAME RESTORE INPUT NAME MODE ADJUST INPUTS INPUTS DVD1 DVD1 NAME NAME DVD1 DVD1 EDIT INPUT NAME RESTORE DEFAULT NAME AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS DVD2...
  • Page 47 Likewise, whenever the DVD1 input appears as a step in a menu path, any other input may be substituted. The MC-8 has eight configurable inputs, each of which can be assigned to its eight digital audio, eight analog audio, five composite video, five S-video, or three component video input connectors.
  • Page 48 • A digital audio input connector must be assigned when no MC-8 has eight configurable inputs, each of which can be assigned analog audio input connector is assigned. Refer to the next to any of its eight digital audio input connectors.
  • Page 49 Opens the ANALOG IN menu shown above, which can be used to assign an analog audio input connector for the selected input. The Please note the following: MC-8 has eight configurable inputs, each of which can be assigned • When no analog audio input connector is assigned, the MC-8 to any of its eight analog audio input connectors.
  • Page 50 When set to ON, the MC-8 automatically monitors and Despite attempts at standardization, analog audio sources have a optimizes input levels. When the input signal is too high, the MC-8 wide range of levels. To compensate for this, the MC-8 allows quickly decreases input levels to avoid overload.
  • Page 51 AUTO GAIN parameter reflects the setting of the ANLG Note: IN LVL menu MANUAL parameter.) When the AUTO parameter is set to ON, the MC-8 will not make adjustments that exceed the ANLG IN When the AUTO parameter is set to ON, the AUTO GAIN LVL menu MANUAL parameter setting.
  • Page 52 S-video input connector for the selected included on the STATUS menus, allowing them to indicate input input. The MC-8 has eight configurable inputs, each of which can levels for both analog and digital audio input sources. However,...
  • Page 53 Opens the COMPONENT menu shown above, which can be used to assign a component video input connector for the selected input. The MC-8 has eight configurable inputs, each of which can be assigned to any of its 3 component video input connectors.

  • Page 54: Selecting Preferred Listening Modes

    . . . Selecting Preferred Listening Modes continues on page 3-14 • If the DVD1 input is selected and a 2-channel source is present, the MC-8 activates the L7 FILM listening mode. If a Dolby Digital source becomes present, the MC-8 automatically activates the 5.1 L7 FILM listening mode.
  • Page 55 2-channel source is present. When to the 2-CHANNEL listening mode. set to USE LAST, the MC-8 activates the listening mode that was • The MC-8 will automatically activate a dts NEO:6 listening...
  • Page 56 Dolby Digital sources. mode whenever a new input is selected or a new Dolby Digital source is present. When set to USE LAST, the MC-8 activates the . . . Selecting Preferred Listening Modes continues on page 3-16...
  • Page 57 When set to USE LAST, the MC-8 activates the listening mode that was activated the last time a dts(-ES) source was present whenever a new input is selected or a new dts(-ES) source is present.
  • Page 58 SETUP MC-8 CONFIGURING ADVANCED ZONE SETTINGS MAIN MENU SETUP INPUT SETUP DVD1 INPUT SETUP DVD1 MAIN ADV MODE ADJUST INPUTS INPUTS DVD1 DVD1 NAME DVD1 INPUT SELECT DIGITAL AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS DVD2 DIGITAL IN COAX-1 2-CH ANLG BYP SETUP SETUP...
  • Page 59 MAIN ADVANCED INPUT SELECT When the INPUT SELECT parameter is set to AUTO, the MC-8 will not select the assigned analog audio Controls the interaction of the digital and analog audio input input connector when a valid digital audio input connectors assigned for the selected Main Zone input.
  • Page 60 ANALOG AUTO The MC-8 automatically sets the INPUT The MC-8 automatically sets the INPUT The MC-8 automatically sets the INPUT SELECT SELECT parameter to DIGITAL when the SELECT parameter to ANALOG when the parameter to AUTO when both digital and ANALOG IN parameter is set to NONE.
  • Page 61 Main Zone audio output connectors. When a 5.1-channel analog audio source is present, the MC-8 passes only (L) and (R) analog audio input signals to the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Front L/R.

  • Page 62: Rear Panel Config

    MAIN ADVANCED S-VIDEO 16:9 Controls the passage of anamorphic trigger signals present in some video sources. When set to AUTO, the MC-8 allows anamorphic video input signals to pass through the S-video switcher, enabling compatible display devices to automatically switch between anamorphic and non-anamorphic display modes.
  • Page 63 SETUP Lexicon MAIN ADVANCED (continued from page 3-21) MAIN MENU SETUP INPUT SETUP DVD1 INPUT SETUP DVD1 MAIN ADV MODE ADJUST INPUTS INPUTS DVD1 DVD1 NAME DVD1 INPUT SELECT DIGITAL AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS DVD2 DIGITAL IN COAX-1 2-CH ANLG BYP...

  • Page 64: Display Setup

    SETUP MC-8 MAIN MENU SETUP INPUT SETUP DVD1 INPUT SETUP DVD1 MAIN ADV MODE ADJUST INPUTS INPUTS DVD1 DVD1 NAME DVD1 INPUT SELECT DIGITAL AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS DVD2 DIGITAL IN COAX-1 2-CH ANLG BYP SETUP SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG ANALOG IN...
  • Page 65 Likewise, whenever the DVD1 input appears as a step in a menu path, any other input may be substituted. When the ZONE2 IN parameter is set to DIGITAL or ANLG, CAUTION the MC-8 recognizes some dts-encoded input sources as audio signals (not data signals) and outputs loud digital noise from the Zone 2 audio output connectors.
  • Page 66 ® or Replay TV ® • The MC-8 automatically uses LOGIC7 encoding to downmix multi-channel input sources (except 5.1-channel analog sources) to LOGIC7-encoded stereo output signals for listening and recording. LOGIC7-encoded downmixes are compatible with matrix decoders, but will sound best when played back through a LOGIC7 listening mode.

  • Page 67: Speaker Setup

    Selecting the SETUP menu SPEAKERS option opens the SPEAKER SETUP menu shown below, which can be used to configure the Main Zone audio output connectors for the desired speaker setup, set speaker distances, and calibrate output levels. The MC-8 has eight Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Front L/R, Center, Subwoofer, Side L/R, and Rear L/R.
  • Page 68 SETUP MC-8 In general, low frequencies will be redirected from speakers with the highest crossover points to speakers with the lowest crossover points. Low-frequency signals lower than the lowest crossover point will be redirected to the subwoofer. If the lowest crossover point is FULL, low- frequency signals, excluding LFE information, will not be redirected to the subwoofer.
  • Page 69 FULL, 30 to 120Hz, THX 80Hz, used to select a crossover point for the Main Zone audio output NONE connectors labeled Front L/R. When set to FULL, the MC-8 sends a SIDE L/R 60Hz FULL, 30 to 120Hz, THX 80Hz, full-range audio output signal to these connectors.
  • Page 70 Main Zone audio output channel signals, configure the speaker setup with the connector labeled Center. When set to FULL, the MC-8 sends a full- associated DVD-A/SACD player. range audio output signal to this connector. Otherwise, the MC-8 activates a crossover point at the selected setting.
  • Page 71 Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Side L/R. When set to FULL, the MC-8 sends a full-range audio output signal to these connectors. Otherwise, the MC-8 activates a crossover point at the selected setting. Choose the setting closest to the low-frequency rating of the associated speakers.
  • Page 72 Main Zone audio output Surround EX, and dts-ES decoding are not connectors labeled Rear L/R. When set to FULL, the MC-8 sends a available. full-range audio output signal to these connectors. Otherwise, the •...

  • Page 73: Lock Options

    Opens the SUBWOOFER menu shown above, which can be used to select a crossover point for the Main Zone audio output connector labeled Subwoofer. When set to FULL, the MC-8 sends a full-range audio output signal to this connector. Otherwise, the MC-8 activates a crossover point at the selected setting.
  • Page 74 SETUP MC-8 MAIN MENU SETUP SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP MODE ADJUST INPUTS CUSTOM SETUP CUSTOM SETUP FRONT L/R 40Hz SPEAKERS AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS THX SETUP CENTER 60Hz The BGC parameter is not SETUP SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG SPEAKER DISTANCES SIDE L/R...
  • Page 75 5.1 THX ULTRA2, 5.1 THX MUSIC, dts THX ULTRA2, or dts THX MUSIC listening mode is activated. • The MC-8 automatically switches between the 5.1 THX ULTRA2 and 5.1 THX or dts THX ULTRA2 and dts THX listening modes. Select the TOGETHER setting if the distance between the rear speakers is less than 1 foot (0.3m).
  • Page 76 THX ULTRA2 SUB ON, OFF output connectors are configured for a THX speaker setup. The ON, OFF MC-8 ignores all CUSTOM SETUP menu parameter settings and applies a THX 80Hz crossover point with a 12dB per-octave filter to APART TOGETHER, CLOSE, APART all output connectors, except the output connector labeled * These parameters cannot be adjusted.
  • Page 77 Main Zone audio output menu at the same time. Refer to pages 3-33 and 3-34 for these connectors labeled Rear L/R. When set to THX 80Hz, the MC-8 parameter descriptions. activates these connectors and configures all Main Zone audio output connectors for a 7.1-channel THX speaker setup.
  • Page 78 Main Zone audio output connectors. SIDE RIGHT 0.0ft 0 to 30ft or 0 to 12m The MC-8 features a speaker distance control that allows distances REAR RIGHT 0.0ft 0 to 30ft or 0 to 12m to be entered for each speaker. This helps ensure accurate signal REAR LEFT 0.0ft...
  • Page 79 Zone audio output connectors labeled Side L/R. speaker distances. When set to FEET, the MC-8 measures speaker distances in feet. When set to METERS, the MC-8 measures speaker distances in meters. When the UNITS parameter setting is toggled, the MC-8 converts the current speaker distance to the closest available value in the selected unit of measurement.

  • Page 80: Calibrating Output Levels

    SETUP MC-8 MAIN MENU SETUP SPEAKER SETUP LEVELS CALIBRATION INTERNAL NOISE SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST MODE ADJUST INPUTS CUSTOM SETUP INTERNAL NOISE TEST INTERNAL NOISE TEST !CAUTION! FRONT LEFT +0.0dB SPEAKERS AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS THX SETUP EXTERNAL NOISE TEST HIGH AUDIO LEVELS CENTER +0.0dB...
  • Page 81 SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu parameter just as the When the internal noise test is conducted, a calibration test signal MC-8 is about to automatically scroll to the next parameter, travels to the Main Zone audio output connectors in the order causing the MC-8 to send the calibration noise to both listed on the SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu.
  • Page 82 When the external noise test is conducted, the MC-8 activates a listening mode based on the Main Zone input source that is present. The table in the next column indicates the listening mode that is activated for each input source.
  • Page 83 Zone audio output connector labeled Subwoofer. SUBWOOFER 0.0dB -18.0 to +12.0dB Note: FRONT LEFT & RIGHT -18.0 to +12.0dB MC-8 Balanced output levels must be recalibrated when switching between balanced and unbalanced SETUP SPEAKERS LEVELS CALIBRATION (TEST) FRONT LEFT FRONT RIGHT output connectors.
  • Page 84 MC-8 deactivates the internal calibration noise test signal. An external calibration source such as an audio calibration disc is The MC-8 is equipped with an internal limiter that prevents low- required to generate a noise signal to set the bass peak limiter.
  • Page 85 When set Zone audio output connectors to which low-frequency signals are to ON, the MC-8 restricts output signals to the level specified in the redirected. This restriction is applied when the BASS PEAK LIMITER BASS PEAK LIMITER menu SUB LIMIT ADJ parameter.

  • Page 86: Rear Panel Config

    SETUP MC-8 REAR PANEL CONFIG SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG Selecting the SETUP menu REAR PANEL CONFIG option opens the REAR PANEL CONFIG menu shown below, which can be used to configure the analog audio input connectors as eight stereo connectors, five stereo and one 5.1-channel connectors, or two stereo and two 5.1-channel connectors.
  • Page 87 SETUP Lexicon 5 ST. & (1) 5.1 ANLG 6, 7, and 8. The 5.1-channel connectors should only be used (continued from page 3-45) with 5.1-channel analog sources such as DVD-As and SACDs. SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG 5 ST. & (1) 5.1 ANLG The 5.1-channel analog audio input connectors are sent to the...

  • Page 88: Display Setup

    SETUP MC-8 DISPLAY SETUP SETUP DISPLAYS Selecting the SETUP menu DISPLAYS option opens the DISPLAY SETUP menu shown below, which can be used to customize the on-screen and front panel displays, restore audio/video synchronization, and activate and create a custom unit name.
  • Page 89 Activates the display of a custom unit name, which appears when 2. When the EDIT CUSTOM NAME drop-down menu opens, the MC-8 is activated. When set to ON, the custom name scrolls press the remote control Menu arrows to change the across the on-screen and front panel displays when the MC-8 is character above the cursor (^).
  • Page 90 When set to 2 SECONDS, the on-screen display appears for 2 seconds whenever the input source changes or the MC-8 receives a command. When set to Default Possible ALWAYS OFF, the on-screen display remains off at all times.
  • Page 91 SETUP Lexicon On-Screen Display Setup (continued from page 3-49) MAIN MENU SETUP DISPLAY SETUP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY CENTER MODE ADJUST INPUTS ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ON-SCREEN DISPLAY STATUS 2 SECONDS BOTTOM POSITION AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS FRONT PANEL DISPLAY POSITION SETUP SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG...
  • Page 92 MC-8 received a command. When set to OFF, no command bank indicator appears on the on-screen display.

  • Page 93: Front Panel Display Setup

    VOLUME CONTROLS EDIT CUSTOM NAME TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS FRONT PANEL DISPLAY SETUP whenever the input source changes or the MC-8 receives a command. When set to ALWAYS OFF, the front panel display SETUP DISPLAYS FRONT PANEL DISPLAY remains off at all times.

  • Page 94: Volume Control Setup

    SETUP MC-8 VOLUME CONTROL SETUP SETUP VOLUME CONTROLS Selecting the SETUP menu VOLUME CONTROLS option opens the VOLUME CONTROL SETUP menu shown below, which can be used to configure Main Zone and Zone 2 volume levels. LAST LVL, -80 to +12dB...

  • Page 95: Trigger Setup

    For instance, the 5.1 FILM THX SurEX listening – the power trigger output connector – is not configurable. It is activated when the MC-8 is mode label appears activated, and deactivated when the MC-8 is deactivated. The trigger output connector labeled 1...
  • Page 96 SETUP MC-8 Program Operation Parameters ON, OFF MAIN MENU SETUP TRIGGER SETUP MODE ADJUST INPUTS REMOTE ONLY SETUP TRIGGER (PROGRAM OPERATION PARAMETER) AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS DVD1 DVD1 SETUP DVD2 SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG DVD2 * TRIGGER SETUP menu DISPLAYS Configure the trigger output connector labeled 1 for...
  • Page 97 SETUP Lexicon LOCK OPTIONS SETUP LOCK OPTIONS Selecting the SETUP menu LOCK OPTIONS option opens the LOCK OPTIONS menu shown below, which can be used to lock and unlock settings in the MODE ADJUST, AUDIO CONTROLS, and SETUP menu branches.
  • Page 98 AUDIO CONTROLS AUDIO CONTROLS ........4-2...
  • Page 99 AUDIO CONTROLS Lexicon AUDIO CONTROLS Selecting the MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS option opens the AUDIO CONTROLS menu shown below, which can be used to customize the Main Zone audio output connectors and control the balance of the Zone 2 audio output connectors. The BASS, TREBLE, TILT EQ, LOUDNESS, BALANCE, and FADER parameters affect the Main Zone audio output connectors.
  • Page 100 AUDIO CONTROLS MC-8 BASS Parameter Settings TREBLE Parameter Settings +6.0 +5.5 +6.0 +5.0 +5.5 +4.5 +5.0 +4.0 +4.5 +3.5 +4.0 +3.5 +3.0 +3.0 +2.5 +2.5 +2.0 +2.0 +1.5 +1.5 +1.0 +1.0 +0.5 +0.5 +0.0 +0.0 +0.0 +0.0 -0.5 -0.5 -1.0 -1.0...
  • Page 101 AUDIO CONTROLS Lexicon AUDIO CONTROLS (continued from page 4-3) -3.0 to +3.0dB MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS MODE ADJUST BASS +0.0dB MODE ADJUST BASS +0.0dB AUDIO CONTROLS AUDIO CONTROLS TREBLE +0.0dB AUDIO CONTROLS AUDIO CONTROLS TREBLE +0.0dB...
  • Page 102 AUDIO CONTROLS MC-8 TILT EQ Parameter Settings LOUDNESS Parameter Settings +3.0 +3.0 +2.8 +2.8 +2.6 +2.6 +2.4 +2.4 +2.2 +2.2 +2.0 +2.0 +1.8 +1.8 +1.6 +1.6 +1.4 +1.4 +1.2 +1.2 +1.0 +1.0 +0.8 +0.8 +0.6 +0.6 +0.4 +0.4 +0.2 +0.2 -0.0...

  • Page 103: Mode Adjust

    AUDIO CONTROLS Lexicon AUDIO CONTROLS (continued from page 4-5) L< <|> >R B< <|> >F MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS MODE ADJUST BASS +0.0dB MODE ADJUST BASS +0.0dB AUDIO CONTROLS AUDIO CONTROLS AUDIO CONTROLS TREBLE +0.0dB AUDIO CONTROLS TREBLE +0.0dB...

  • Page 104: Listening Mode Activation

    MODE ADJUST MODE ADJUST ......... . . 5-2 Listening Mode Activation .

  • Page 105: Mode Adjust

    Listening modes are available for 2-channel, Dolby Digital, dts(-ES), and analog input sources. MONO FILM The MC-8 allows listening mode selection for all Main Zone sources. In some cases, the MC-8 automatically activates a listening mode in response to certain commands. For this MUSIC 5.1 THXI*...

  • Page 106: Preferred Listening Mode Selection Parameters • Mode

    MODE SELECTION DOLBY PLII MOVIE DOLBY DIGITAL* NOT AVAILABLE** 2-channel, Dolby Digital, and dts(-ES) input sources. The MC-8 automatically activates the selected listening mode whenever a MODE SELECTION dts NEO:6 FILM dts(-ES) new input is selected or a new input source is present.
  • Page 107 L7 FILM L7 TV MODE ADJUST FILM MODE ADJUST • A proprietary Lexicon listening mode. • A proprietary Lexicon listening mode. • Designed for enhanced playback of 2-channel stereo or matrix- • Based on the L7 FILM listening mode, but specifically encoded film sources.
  • Page 108 L7 MUSIC SURR MODE ADJUST MUSIC MODE ADJUST MUSIC SURR • A proprietary Lexicon listening mode. • A proprietary Lexicon listening mode. • Designed for playback of 2-channel stereo or matrix-encoded • Similar to the MUSIC SURROUND listening mode in other music sources.
  • Page 109 MODE ADJUST Lexicon DOLBY PLII + THX DOLBY PLII MOVIE MODE ADJUST %!PLII + THXI MODE ADJUST %!PLII MOVIE • Designed for playback of Dolby Surround-encoded sources. • Similar to the DOLBY PRO LOGIC listening mode, but uses full-frequency stereo surround channels to realistically increase •...
  • Page 110 MODE ADJUST MC-8 DOLBY PLII MUSIC DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODE ADJUST %!PLII MUSIC MODE ADJUST %!PRO LOGIC • Similar to the DOLBY PLII MOVIE listening mode. • Designed for playback of Dolby Surround-encoded sources. • Designed for playback of stereo music sources.
  • Page 111 Designed for playback of matrix-encoded digital stereo film preferred listening mode for 2-channel sources. However, sources. when the 2-CH parameter is set to USE LAST, the MC-8 will • Derives six channels when both side and rear speakers are automatically activate a dts NEO:6 listening mode if a dts present (rear channels will be in parallel).
  • Page 112 • Unlike other room simulation listening modes, this mode • Generates early reflections to simulate small, intimate uses a proprietary reverb algorithm inherited from Lexicon listening spaces. professional products, which are relied upon by a majority of • Sends early reflections to the front, side, and rear channels.
  • Page 113 • Unlike other room simulation listening modes, this mode uses cathedrals. a proprietary reverb algorithm inherited from Lexicon • Unlike other room simulation listening modes, this mode uses professional products, which are relied upon by a majority of a proprietary reverb algorithm inherited from Lexicon recording engineers to add ambience to recordings.
  • Page 114 The PANORAMA listening mode must be calibrated to take full advantage of its effects. • Uses proprietary Lexicon algorithms to move the stereo image outward from the front speakers, producing a wider stereo field • For best results, it is recommended to center the primary with greater depth.
  • Page 115 MODE ADJUST Lexicon PANORAMA Calibration (continued from page 5-11) Note: MODE ADJUST PANORAMA CALIBRATION The SOURCE parameter controls the perceived direction of the sound, although both the front left and right speakers generate the calibration source To calibrate the PANORAMA listening mode: (continued ) signal.
  • Page 116 MODE ADJUST MC-8 LISTENER POS Parameter Settings Front Left Front Right Front Left Front Right Front Left Front Right 60° L127 ..Center ..R127 L127 ..Center ..R127...

  • Page 117: Mono Logic

    Designed for playback of mono sources. • Sends mono sources to the center channel. • Uses proprietary Lexicon reverb algorithms to realistically expand mono sources to use all channels, dramatically increasing the perceived width and sense of envelopment of Option/...
  • Page 118 5.1 L7 TV MODE ADJUST FILM MODE ADJUST 5.1 L7 TV • A proprietary Lexicon listening mode. • A proprietary Lexicon listening mode. • Designed for playback of 5.1-channel Dolby Digital-encoded • Based on the 5.1 L7 FILM listening mode, but specifically film sources.
  • Page 119 THXI THXI ULTRA2 THXI SurEX • A proprietary Lexicon listening mode. • Designed for playback of 5.1-channel Dolby Digital film sources. • Based on the 5.1 L7 FILM listening mode, but specifically • Listening mode name differs depending on the encoding tailored for music sources.
  • Page 120 THX Surround EX decoding is engaged when the SURROUND EX parameter is set to ON, or the SURROUND EX parameter is The MC-8 cannot automatically detect THX Surround set to AUTO and a flagged 5.1-channel Dolby Digital source EX encoding in non-flagged 5.1-channel Dolby with THX Surround EX encoding is detected.
  • Page 121 MODE ADJUST Lexicon 5.1 THX MUSIC DOLBY DIGITAL & DOLBY DIGITAL EX MODE ADJUST THXI MUSIC MODE ADJUST %!DIGITAL %!DIGITAL EX • Designed for playback of 5.1-channel Dolby Digital music • Designed for playback of 5.1-channel Dolby Digital sources. sources.
  • Page 122 The table below indicates the conditions in which Dolby Digital Note: Surround EX decoding is engaged. The MC-8 cannot automatically detect Dolby Digital • Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding is engaged when the EX Surround EX encoding in non-flagged 5.1-channel DECODING parameter is set to ON, or the EX DECODING Dolby Digital sources.
  • Page 123 SUB LEVEL +0dB OFF, -30 to +12dB Note: CUSTOM When a 1.0 Dolby Digital input source is present, the Listening mode menu option and parameter descriptions begin on page 5-28. MC-8 automatically activates the 5.1 MONO LOGIC listening mode. 5-20...
  • Page 124 MODE ADJUST MC-8 5.1 MONO SURR 5.1 MONO MODE ADJUST 5.1 MONO SURR MODE ADJUST 5.1 MONO • Designed for playback of Dolby Digital-encoded mono sources. • Designed for playback of Dolby Digital-encoded mono sources. • Sends mono signals to all channels.
  • Page 125 MODE ADJUST Lexicon dts-ES DECODING Note: The table below is not applicable to the dts-ES THX, The table below indicates the conditions in which dts-ES dts THX ULTRA2, and dts THX MUSIC listening decoding is engaged. modes. • dts-ES decoding is engaged when the ES DECODING parameter is set to ON, or the ES DECODING parameter is set to AUTO and a 5.1-channel matrix-encoded or 6.1-channel...
  • Page 126 L7 FILM MODE ADJUST dts-ES L7 MUSIC • A proprietary Lexicon listening mode. • A proprietary Lexicon listening mode. • Designed for playback of 5.1- and 6.1-channel dts(-ES) film • Designed for playback of 5.1- and 6.1-channel dts(-ES) music sources.
  • Page 127 MODE ADJUST Lexicon dts THX ULTRA2 & dts-ES THX • When the dts THX ULTRA2 listening mode is activated, ASA processing is applied to signals sent to the rear speakers. Refer MODE ADJUST ULTRA2 dts-ES THX1 to the ASA parameter description on page 3-34 for more •...
  • Page 128 MODE ADJUST MC-8 The table at the bottom of the previous page indicates the dts THX MUSIC conditions in which THX Ultra2 and dts-ES decoding are MODE ADJUST DTS THX MUSIC engaged. • Designed for playback of 5.1-channel dts music sources.

  • Page 129: Listening Mode Menu Option & Parameter Descriptions

    MODE ADJUST Lexicon dts(-ES) dts(-ES) 2-CHAN MODE ADJUST dts-ES MODE ADJUST dts-ES 2-CHAN • Designed for playback of 5.1- and 6.1-channel dts(-ES) sources. • Designed for converting 5.1- or 6.1-channel dts(-ES) sources into 2-channel LOGIC7-encoded output signals. • Decodes 5.1 matrix or 6.1 discrete channels from dts(-ES) sources.

  • Page 130: 2Ch Bypass

    MODE ADJUST MC-8 5.1a BYPASS 2CH BYPASS MODE ADJUST 5.1a BYPASS MODE ADJUST 2CH BYPASS • Designed for playback of 5.1-channel analog sources, such as • Designed for playback of 2-channel analog sources. DVD-A or SACD players. • Analog audio input signals are sent to the Main Zone audio •...

  • Page 131: Listening Mode Menu Option & Parameter Descriptions

    Simulates 7-channel playback in 5-channel speaker configurations. sources recorded with mono bass. Select the STEREO setting for When set to ON, the MC-8 provides an increased sense of sources recorded with stereo bass. spaciousness and envelopment through the surround speakers.
  • Page 132 MODE ADJUST MC-8 BASS RT CNTR DLY SAMPLES 5ms to 48.6s -127 to +127 Works with the MID RT and SIZE parameters to adjust the amount Controls the relative time offset of the center channel. It is of time required for low-frequency information to decay below recommended to set this parameter to +0 unless the center channel 60dB in level.
  • Page 133 MODE ADJUST Lexicon Listening Mode Menu Option & Parameter Descriptions DIMENSION FRONT, NEUTRAL, REAR (continued from page 5-29) Controls the relative balance of the sound field, which can be useful with certain recordings to achieve a more suitable balance among all speakers. When set to FRONT, the sound field is balanced CUSTOM VS PRESET toward the front of the listening space.
  • Page 134 . . . Listening Mode Menu Option & Parameter Descriptions continues on page 5-32 detected. • The MC-8 cannot automatically detect Dolby Digital Surround EX encoding in non-flagged 5.1-channel Dolby Digital sources. A non-flagged source does not include information in the input signal that identifies Dolby Digital Surround EX encoding.
  • Page 135 MODE ADJUST Lexicon Listening Mode Menu Option & Parameter Descriptions MASTER LEVEL -5 to +5dB (continued from page 5-31) Adjusts the output level of 2-channel LOGIC7-encoded sources. LFE MIX -20.0 or -10.0 to +0.0dB MID RT 24ms to 24.3s Controls the output level of LFE information – the .1 channel in a Works with the BASS RT and SIZE parameters to adjust the amount 5.1- or 6.1-channel input source –...
  • Page 136 Simulates high-frequency rolloffs that occur in movie theaters. To restore the factory-default version of the selected listening When set to ON, the MC-8 applies a high-frequency filter. When set mode: to OFF, the MC-8 does not apply a high-frequency filter. It is 1.
  • Page 137 MODE ADJUST Lexicon Listening Mode Menu Option & Parameter Descriptions SIZE 4 to 20 or 30m (continued from page 5-33) Adjusts the length of the listening space within a 4 to 20 or 30m range (depending on the listening mode). Increase the size of the space to increase the reverb effect.
  • Page 138 THX Surround EX encoding is detected. Controls the output level of the Main Zone audio output • The MC-8 cannot automatically detect THX Surround EX connector labeled Subwoofer. encoding in non-flagged 5.1-channel Dolby Digital sources. A non-flagged source does not include information in the input signal that identifies THX Surround EX encoding.
  • Page 139 MODE ADJUST Lexicon Listening Mode Menu Option & Parameter Descriptions (continued from page 5-31) SURROUND EX (continued) When the Shift command bank is activated, pressing the remote control THX button while a 5.1-channel Dolby Digital input source is present activates the 5.1 THX, 5.1 THX ULTRA2, or 5.1 THX SurEX listening mode.

  • Page 140: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting & Maintenance Troubleshooting ......... . 6-2 Routine Maintenance .
  • Page 141 AC input connector and the wall outlet. 5. Make sure the MC-8 is receiving an audio signal. To do this, 4. Check the electrical circuit and breaker. follow the instructions that begin on page 2-18 to open the STATUS menu for the current input source.

  • Page 142: Routine Maintenance

    RF interference is present in the audio or video. Note: 1. Make sure the MC-8 is not positioned near unshielded TV or Visit the knowledgebase at www.lexicon.com/kbase FM antennas, cable TV decoders, and other RF-emitting for answers to frequently asked questions and devices.

  • Page 143: Restoring Factory-Default Settings

    FACTORY SETTINGS message shown below appears on the on-screen and front panel displays. When this message 2. If the MC-8 is powered on, press the front panel standby appears, press a front panel or remote control button to button or the remote control Off button to activate standby restart the MC-8.
  • Page 144 Appendix Specifications ..........A-2 Declaration of Conformity .

  • Page 145: Specifications

    • Accepts 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96kHz sample rates Output Impedance • 100Ω in parallel with 150pF (RCA connectors) • Accepts 16-24 bits PCM audio, Dolby Digital, dts, and • 50Ω in parallel with 150pF (XLR connectors, MC-8 dts-ES discrete data formats Balanced only) Main Zone Audio •...
  • Page 146 • Optional brackets are available for installation in a standard 19" equipment rack (2 rack units required Frequency Response • 10Hz to 10MHz + 0.1/-0.3dB for MC-8; 3 rack units required for MC-8 Balanced). Environment • Operating Temperature: 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Component Video Performance •...

  • Page 147: Declaration Of Conformity

    Bedford, MA 01730-1413 USA The equipment identified here conforms to the Directive(s) and Standard(s) specified above. Type of Equipment: Digital Controller Model: Lexicon MC-8 Date: January 2003 Lexicon, Inc. Vice President of Engineering 3 Oak Park Bedford, MA 01730-1413 USA...
  • Page 148 Appendix MC-8 MAIN MENU SETUP TRIGGER SETUP MODE ADJUST INPUTS REMOTE ONLY AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS DVD1 SETUP SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG DVD2 DISPLAYS VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER LOCK OPTIONS TUNER ZONE2 INPUTS INPUT SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG 8 STEREO INPUTS VOLUME CONTROL SETUP...
  • Page 149 Appendix Lexicon Menu Tree (continued from page A-5) Selecting the SETUP menu INPUTS option prompts the selection of the desired input (e.g. MAIN MENU SETUP INPUT SETUP DVD1). Selecting an input opens the corresponding INPUT SETUP menu shown below. The...
  • Page 150 Appendix MC-8 Selecting an INPUT SETUP menu item opens the MAIN MENU SETUP INPUT SETUP DVD1 INPUT SETUP corresponding menu shown below. These menus are MODE ADJUST INPUTS INPUTS DVD1 DVD1 NAME DVD1 identical regardless of which input is selected. The DVD1...
  • Page 151 Appendix Lexicon Menu Tree (continued from page A-7) Selecting a SPEAKER SETUP menu option opens the SPEAKER SETUP MAIN MENU SETUP LEVELS CALIBRATION corresponding menu shown below and at the right (e.g. CUSTOM SETUP MODE ADJUST INPUTS INTERNAL NOISE TEST...
  • Page 152 Appendix MC-8 MAIN MENU SETUP SPEAKER SETUP MODE ADJUST INPUTS CUSTOM SETUP SPEAKERS AUDIO CONTROLS SPEAKERS THX SETUP SETUP SETUP REAR PANEL CONFIG SPEAKER DISTANCES DISPLAYS LEVELS CALIBRATION VOLUME CONTROLS TRIGGER 40Hz 60Hz 60Hz LOCK OPTIONS continued from page A-8...
  • Page 153 Appendix Lexicon Menu Tree (continued from page A-9) Selecting a MODE ADJUST menu listening mode opens the corresponding listening mode menu shown below and on the MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST next page. The parameters on the left side of these menus differ from listening mode to listening mode. The settings on...
  • Page 154 Appendix MC-8 2-CH SURROUND FILM THXI 5.1 MONO LOGIC DTS-ES L7 MUSIC DTS-ES 2-CHAN OUTPUT LEVELS VOCAL ENHANCE +0.0dB RE-EQUALIZER EFFECT LVL -9dB VOCAL ENHANCE +0.0dB CENTER MIX +0dB CUSTOM 5 SPKR ENHANCE SURROUND EX AUTO ACADEMY FILTER 5 SPKR ENHANCE...
  • Page 155 Appendix Lexicon Menu Tree (continued from page A-11) 5 SPKR ENHANCE CALIBRATION CNTR DLY SAMPLES EFFECT LVL LIVENESS PANORAMA -127 to +127 -12 to +6dB 30ms to 20.2s PANORAMA CALIBRATION SOURCE LEFT & RIGHT SPEAKER ANGLE 30deg LISTENER POS NOTE:...
  • Page 156 BIT RATE +0.0dB ENCODING R SL SR SB LFE Activating the MC-8 while pressing and holding the front panel or remote control Mute button opens the FACTORY SETTINGS menu shown below. Refer to page 6-4 for more information. 2CH BYPASS STATUS...

  • Page 157: Installation Worksheet

    Appendix Lexicon INSTALLATION WORKSHEET INPUT SETUP DVD1 DVD2 TUNER NAME DIGITAL IN ANALOG IN ANLG IN LVL VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN 2-CH DD D dts-ES MAIN ADV INPUT SELECT 2-CH ANLG BYP S-VIDEO 16:9 S-VIDEO 4:3 OSD COMPONENT OSD ZONE2 IN...
  • Page 158 Appendix MC-8 SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP THX SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATION THX 80Hz FRONT LEFT/RIGHT CENTER THX 80Hz SIDE LEFT/RIGHT THX 80Hz REAR LEFT/RIGHT SUBWOOFER THX 80Hz THX ULTRA2 SUB UNITS CAL NOISE SUB LIMITER SUB LIMIT ADJ REAR PANEL CONFIG...
  • Page 159 Appendix Lexicon Installation Worksheet (continued from page A-15) DISPLAY SETUP TRIGGER SETUP LOCK OPTIONS SETTING SETTING SETTING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY REMOTE ONLY SETUP If the REMOTE ONLY parameter is set to OFF, STATUS AUDIO CNTRL circle the inputs and listening modes selected for program operation.
  • Page 160 BASS Parameter, 2-13, 2-15, 4-2 to 4-3, 4-4, 5-28, 2-CH Parameter, 3-13, 3-14, 5-3, 5-8, A-14 A-9, A-16 2-CH SURROUND Listening Mode, 5-13, A-11 (ill.) About the MC-8, 1-2 to 1-3 BASS PEAK LIMITER Menu, 3-43 to 3-44 (ills.), A-9 (ill.) 2-CHANNEL Listening Mode, 2-16, 3-14, 5-13, A-11 ACADEMY FILTER Parameter, 5-14, 5-20, 5-28, A-12 (ill.)
  • Page 161 Index (continued) (continued) CAL NOISE Parameter, 3-43, A-9, A-15 COMPONENT OSD Parameter, 2-18, 3-23, A-7, A-14 Determining Crossover Points, 3-26 to 3-27, 3-28, 3-29, 3-30, 3-31, 3-32, 5-27, 5-32 Calibrating Output Levels, 2-3, 3-2, 3-26, 3-39 to COMPRESSION Parameter, 5-15, 5-16, 5-17, 5-18, 3-44 5-20, 5-29, A-12 DIALOG OFFSET Parameter, 2-20, 2-23...
  • Page 162 (continued) dts NEO:6 MUSIC Listening Mode, 3-14, 5-8, A-10 (ill.) ES DECODING Parameter, 2-17, 2-21, 2-24, 5-22, Highlights, MC-8, 1-3 5-23, 5-24, 5-25, 5-26, 5-30 to 5-31, A-12 dts THX MUSIC Listening Mode, 3-16, 3-34, 5-22, Highpass Filter Graph, 3-27 (ill.) 5-25, A-11 (ill.)
  • Page 163 Inspection Instructions, Unpacking &, x AUX, 3-3 (ill.), A-6 (ill.), A-14 3-16, 3-19, 3-24, 3-25, 3-41, 3-43, 5-2, 5-3, Installation Considerations, MC-8, 1-4 CD, 3-3 (ill.), 3-13 (ill.), A-6 (ill.), A-14 5-22, 5-23, 5-24, 5-25, 5-26, 5-30, 5-31, A-13 Installation Worksheet, A-14 to A-16 DVD1, ii, 3-3 to 3-18 (ills.), 3-20 to 3-24 (ills.), A-6...
  • Page 164 Activated, see Current MASTER LEVEL Parameter, 5-20, 5-26, 5-32, A-12 Activation, 3-13 to 3-16, 5-2 to 5-3 Lowpass Filter Graph, 3-27 (ill.) Adjusting, 5-2 MC-8 Analog, 5-2, 5-27 About the, 1-2 to 1-3 BGC Parameter, 3-33 Highlights, 1-3 MAIN ADV Menu, 2-16, 2-18, 2-22, 2-23, 3-7, 3-8,...
  • Page 165 Index (continued) (continued) Messages Off Button Output Connectors FACTORY SETTINGS, 6-4 Main Zone, 2-5 Subwoofer, 2-6, 2-7, 2-14, 2-23, 3-26, 3-32, 3-33, 3-35, 3-38, 3-42, 3-44, 3-46, 4-2, 4-3, 4-4, 4-5, FULL MUTE ON, 6-2 Remote Control, 2-12, 2-13, 6-4 5-32, 5-35, A-2 INTERNAL NOISE, 3-39 Zone 2, 2-5...
  • Page 166 Index (continued) (continued) RE-EQUALIZER Parameter, 5-4, 5-6, 5-15, 5-16, 5-17, ROLLOFF Parameter, 5-9, 5-10, 5-34, A-12 SPEAKER DISTANCES Menu, 3-37 to 3-38 (ills.), 5- 5-23, 5-24, 5-33, A-12 11, A-8 (ill.), A-15 Room Simulation Listening Modes, 5-9 to 5-10 REAR DLY OFFSET Parameter, 5-4, 5-5, 5-11, 5-15, 5- SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST Menu, 3-39 (ill.), 3-40, 3-41 Routine Maintenance, 6-3 16, 5-23, 5-33, A-12...
  • Page 167 Index (continued) (continued) (continued) STATUS Menus, 2-18 to 2-24 (ills.), 5-31, A-13 (ill.) TILT EQ Parameter, 2-13, 2-15, 4-2, 4-4 to 4-5, A-9, Volume Level A-16 Main Zone, 2-3, 2-4, 2-14, 2-18, 3-2, 3-53, 4-4 STATUS Parameter THX Reference, 2-3, 3-40 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY Menu, 2-3, 2-13, 3-52, A- TREBLE Parameter, 2-13, 2-15, 4-2 to 4-3, 4-4, A-9, A-16...
  • Page 168 Notes...
  • Page 169 Notes...

  • Page 170: Limited Warranty

    Any implied warranties, including warranties of This warranty may be enforced by the original purchaser Lexicon, Inc. will pay all labor and material expenses for merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are and subsequent owners during the warranty period, covered items.
  • Page 171 Lexicon, Inc. 3 Oak Park Bedford, MA 01730-1413 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. 070-15481 | Rev 0 | 01/03...

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