Section 2: Basic Operation; Front Panel Overview - Lexicon MC-8 User Manual

Basic Operation

FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW

MC–8 Digital Controller
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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.
1. Standby Button
Activates and deactivates standby mode when the MC-8 is
powered on with the rear panel power switch (2-5). The
standby button performs no function when the MC-8 is
powered off with the rear panel power switch.
When standby mode is activated, pressing the standby button
deactivates standby mode and activates the MC-8, including
all zones that were activated during the previous operating
session. When standby mode is deactivated, pressing the
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Mode
Mute
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standby button activates standby mode and deactivates the
MC-8. The red standby button LED lights to indicate that
standby mode is activated.
2. Front Panel Display
Indicates the current input, listening mode, input source, and
volume level as shown above. This 2 x 20 character display can
also be used to view messages and menus, one line at a time.
Refer to the Menu Navigation section that begins on page 2-9
for more information.
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Main Zone 2
DVD1 DVD2 Sat VCR DVD1 DVD2
TV CD Tuner Aux TV
Off
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Lexicon
Sat VCR
CD Tuner Aux
Off
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