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Emotiva LMC-1 Manual

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Precautions NEC (National Electrical Code) Standards A Note for the Cable Television (CATV) Installer Antenna Grounding Outside the House Thank You for your LMC-1 Purchase Unpacking the LMC-1 Inventory Recording the Serial Number Emotiva LMC-1 Preamplifi er Professional Preamplifi...
  • Page 4 RRC-1 Wall Plate Description of the RRC-1 Wall Plate Accessory Installing and Connecting the RRC-1 Wall Plate Accessory Quick Setup of the LMC-1 A Note About “Learning” Remotes LMC-1 Programming and Calibration Navigation on the Front Panel Navigating the OSD with the Remote...
  • Page 5 Zone 2 Operation from the LMC-1 Main Remote Zone 2 Operation from the RRC-1 Wall Plate Zone 2 Operation from the LMC-1 Zone 2 Remote Zone 2 Preamp Outputs with External Amplifi cation Using the +12 VDC Control Output to Turn On Other Devices...
  • Page 6 LMC-1 Technical Specifi cations Licensing and Trademark Disclosures DTS Disclosure Dolby Disclosure Apple Disclosure Sirius Satellite Radio Disclosure XM Satellite Radio Disclosure Emotiva Disclosure Limited Warranty Service Assistance for the LMC-1...

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    The Emotiva LMC-1 Preamplifier should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in this User’s Guide and what is labeled on the LMC-1 component. Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not in high foot traffic areas or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at the wall plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they connect into the LMC-1 Preamplifier.
  • Page 8 The user should not attempt to service the LMC-1 Preamplifier beyond the means described in this Owner’s Guide. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

  • Page 9: Nec (National Electrical Code) Standards

    NEC (National Electrical Code) Standards A Note for the Cable Television (CATV) Installer This reminder is to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

  • Page 10: Thank You For Your Lmc-1 Purchase

    The Emotiva LMC-1 is unlike any home entertainment product on the market. It has been designed with the user in mind. By employing technology that makes sense, the Emotiva LMC-1 does most of the thinking for you. This allows you to spend more time enjoying various audio and video sources without requiring an engineering degree to operate the component.

  • Page 11: Unpacking The Lmc-1

    Emotiva LMC-1 ever needs to be moved or shipped back to the factory for service. Make sure that you keep your sales receipt. It is the only way for Emotiva to establish the duration of your Limited Warranty and it may come in useful for insurance purposes.

  • Page 12: Emotiva Lmc-1 Preamplifi Er

    • Optional HSM-1 HDMI 2x1 External Switching Module (Sold as an accessory) • Trigger output for external amplifi ers (3.5mm cable for Emotiva LPA-1 amplifi er is included) • Steel chassis with milled aluminum faceplate trim and cobalt blue illumination •...

  • Page 13: Front Panel Layout

    ON and OFF with the supplied remote control. • Push IN • Scroll UP Zone 2 power must be turned on from the LMC-1 menu • Scroll DOWN or from the second zone accessory items. Please see pages 42-44 for additional Zone 2 details.

  • Page 14: Rear Panel Layout

    Each style has a video output so use the Please see pages 24, 42-44 for more highest grade your video display can accommodate. The LMC-1 details of this accessory. has a video upconversion feature to make Composite or S-Video have DVD quality resolution, however always use the highest 7.1 Channel Analog Output...

  • Page 15: Lmc-1 Remote

    DIRECT ACCESS to most of the critical LMC-1 controls. When used in conjunction with the On Screen Display (OSD), there may be little need to ever touch the front panel of the LMC-1 again if you so choose.

  • Page 16: Connection Diagrams

    RCA audio outputs to the appropriate RCA inputs on the Composite Video. Choose only one video connection LMC-1 labeled “DVD”. Using RCA inputs will not deliver true Dolby type on each input! or DTS decoding capabilities. Page 16...

  • Page 17: Connecting A Cd Player

    This audio connection type provides the best audio resolution for CD playback. It also uses the high resolution 24bit D/A converter in the LMC-1 which is better than many D/A converters in consumer grade CD players. Connect the CD player’s coaxial digital or optical digital output to the appropriate input on the LMC-1 labeled “CD”.

  • Page 18: Connecting The 7.1 Channel Inputs

    LMC-1 so that you can listen to those source formats appropriately and still “see” the same video images. In this case, you would connect both the 7.1 outputs to the 7.1 Channel input of the LMC-1 AND the coaxial or optical digital output into the AUX 1 input of the LMC-1.

  • Page 19: Connecting A Cable Box Or Dss Receiver

    There are many ways in which a digital recording device can connect between the cable box or DSS receiver and the LMC-1. The main thing to consider is that the last device in the signal chain will connect into the LMC-1. This last device is usually the HDD or DVR device because the content from the cable box must first “pass...

  • Page 20: Connecting A Tape Player Or Vcr

    LMC-1 immediately recognizes the analog RCA audio jacks as the only audio input. If you are connecting the LMC-1 outputs to the VCR, see the note above in the Tape Player connection for your options. Video Output/Input Connections...

  • Page 21: Connecting Auxiliary Sources

    RCA audio outputs into the LMC-1 as an AUX 2 source input and enjoy the same satellite radio programming you have in your car.

  • Page 22: Connecting Antennas And External Amplifi Ers

    Connection of the 7.1 Channel Preamp Outputs Main Zone 7.1 Channel Connections Connect the RCA audio outputs of LMC-1 in the “7.1 CH OUTPUT” section of the back panel to the appropriate inputs on one or more amplifiers to handle your configuration.

  • Page 23: Zone 2 Connections

    Zone 2 Connections (On Board Amplifi er) This diagram shows two speakers connected directly to the Zone Amplifier Outputs of the LMC-1. These could be any speakers whether it be bookshelf type (as shown), in-wall, in ceiling, or even outdoor speakers if the second zone is for a patio or outdoor area.

  • Page 24: Rrc-1 Wall Plate

    Strip each wire about 1/4” and insert in the RRC-1 connector block observing the correct positioning with LMC-1 numeric position (Pin 1 on LMC-1 should go to pin 1 on RRC-1, and so on). Tighten down the set screws to secure each wire in place.

  • Page 25: Quick Setup Of The Lmc-1

    (your TV, projector, etc.). Verify all components are on before proceeding. Step 3 - Lower the volume of the LMC-1 to around “10” so the sound level does not accidentally overpower the speakers. Then choose AM/FM as the source selection. This will get sound to the speakers immediately.
  • Page 26 Optical Step 10 - With the basic input configurations completed, you are now TAPE AUX 2 ready to enjoy all the default features of the LMC-1. For additional TUNER EXT 7.1 details on configuring individual speaker sizes, surround channels, Zone 2 parameters. OSD choices, and other selectable parameters, Continue to confi...

  • Page 27: Lmc-1 Programming And Calibration

    MAIN menu, you will be able to program each of the menus before moving on to calibrating and fully enjoying your LMC-1 preamplifier. Navigation on the Front Panel The programming and setup of LMC-1 via front panel control is DOLBY done exclusively with the silver control knob on the left side of MENU the unit called the “FUNCTION KNOB”.

  • Page 28: Input Select Menu

    SELECT”, then press “OK” Audio Inputs Based on your physical connections on the back of the LMC-1, you must assign the input to a particular source where choices apply. This means that you must tell the LMC-1 on which input to seek an audio signal in DVD, CD, CABLE, or AUX 1 modes.

  • Page 29: Mode Select Menu

    (RCA) inputs. If this were the case, the OSD would not show “Dolby Digital” modes because there is no digital input. In this way the LMC-1 is intelligent because it will not allow selections of sound enhancement modes that do not have the “foundation” in place to properly implement the selection.

  • Page 30: Dts Modes

    DSP Modes There is a built in DSP soundfield processor in the LMC-1 and there are a total of 8 different DSP modes available. DSP is the process of adding reverb and time delay effects to the audio content to simulate the sound effect you would experience in specific spaces such as a church, movie theater, sports stadium, or an intimate jazz club.

  • Page 31: Sound Adjust Menu

    Sound Adjust Menu Sound Adjust Treble Bass The Sound Adjust Menu is intended to allow you to fine tune the LMC-1 Balance L Balance R operation to overcome the restrictions that may be inherent in furniture/ Center Left Sur speaker placement, reflective surfaces in the room, seating positions, or...

  • Page 32: Distance/Delay Settings

    RRC-1 Keypad, the circuitry inside the LMC-1 will be “awake” even though the front panel lighting and display of the LMC-1 are not. This will cause the switched output (3.5mm jack) for external amplifi ers to stay (or remain) active in the event there is an external Zone 2 amplifi er. This is normal operation and will not harm the Main Zone amplifi...

  • Page 33: Function Menu

    70dB while the Noise Test is engaged. Setting up an SPL Meter If you will be using a sound pressure level meter to calibrate speaker levels (which Emotiva recommends), place the SPL meter at the listening position at ear level with the microphone pointed forward at the center speaker on a 45 degree angle between horizontal and the ceiling.

  • Page 34: Screen Display

    Screen Display The Emotiva LMC-1 screen display for various OSD adjustments can be configured at the top or bottom of your screen, or you can configure it not to display adjustments at all. • UP: The adjustment information will be displayed on the top of the display screen.

  • Page 35: Speaker Configuration

    You have a choice of SMALL or LARGE* for the front left and front right speakers. This sets the tone for the other speakers in the system because if SMALL is chosen, the LMC-1 will not allow any of the others to be mistakenly chosen as LARGE. This is particularly important for “bookshelf” or “cube”...
  • Page 36 60Hz. The internal (HP) crossover point can be set between 60-150Hz. • If you select NO: The LMC-1 assumes there is NO center speaker used in your system and when discrete center channel information is present the LMC-1 re-directs the center information into left and right channels.

  • Page 37: Drc

    (in particular DVD movie sound effects) • If you select OFF: The LMC-1 has no limiting on the dynamic range of the source content. At that point, the only limitations of dynamic range are the source material itself, the amplifier(s), and the speakers in your system.
  • Page 38 Factory Default If you should ever want to return your LMC-1 to “square one” and reset all of the programmable menus to the factory default settings, there are two methods by which you may accomplish this. From the Remote Control (through the OSD) Press the “MENU”...

  • Page 39: Using The Am/Fm Tuner

    If you press and hold the “MANUAL TUNE + or -” button for 1 second or more, the LMC-1 will scan the full bandwidth to find all available (tuned in) stations. When the search is complete, the unit will automatically begin to play the stations found in ascending order.

  • Page 40: Direct Numeric Tuning

    Automatic Tuning Automatic Tuning from the Remote Press the “AUTO TUNE” button on the remote control and the LMC-1 will search for all the broadcasting stations automatically and then populate the memory positions with each of the “tuned in” stations in ascending frequency order. The front panel display will show the frequency and the AM or FM designation as you press the “MENU UP/DOWN”...

  • Page 41: Storing Am Or Fm Presets

    Storing AM or FM Presets The LMC-1 has a total of 40 station presets for the tuner. The FM channels have 30 preset locations and the AM channels have 10 locations. When numerically selecting the stations, the FM channels range from 0-29 and the AM channels range from 0-9. Many people ask why “0” is the first preset.

  • Page 42: Using Zone 2

    Using Zone 2 The LMC-1 is fully capable of being used in (and controlled from) a second zone. The LMC-1 can function entirely as a stand alone device when used in a second zone with its built in 50W x 2 power amplifier, but you must either turn on/off the unit manually in its main room location (via front panel or through the OSD) or install an I/R repeater system to carry the remote control command to the unit.

  • Page 43: Zone 2 Operation From The Lmc-1 Main Remote

    Zone 2. You can also set the volume of Zone 2 from the front panel of the LMC-1 by using the “Scroll UP/DOWN” feature of the FUNCTION KNOB to get to the VOLUME setting. “PUSH IN“ and the FUNCTION KNOB becomes the volume control.

  • Page 44: Zone 2 Operation From The Lmc-1 Zone 2 Remote

    If you choose to have a power output greater than that of the internal Zone 2 amplifier contained within the LMC-1, you can use the analog RCA audio outputs at the back of the unit labeled ZONE. See page 23 for connection information on this procedure.

  • Page 45: Speaker Placement Tips

    Ultimately, this will give a much better result when you are enjoying your home theater and your new Emotiva LMC-1. Overall, the best placement for front speakers is where the sound is directed at ear level. This means that the speakers themselves can be in positions lower (like small floor standing speakers) or higher (like in-wall or in-ceiling speakers) as long as the sound is “pointed”...

  • Page 46: The Front Speakers

    The Front Speakers You should closely follow the placement recommendations of your speaker manufacturer, with the addition of the following points: • The left and right front speakers should be positioned so that your TV is exactly centered between them. This will help focus your attention towards the screen.

  • Page 47: The Surround Speakers

    Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, and DTS ES. The LMC-1 can be configured for one or two surround back speakers in the Speaker Confi g menu. Ideally, all the surround speakers should be of the same make and model, and fitted at similar heights to produce a smooth continuous sound field.

  • Page 48: Subwoofer Location

    Subwoofer Location A subwoofer typically sounds best in a corner with at least 5 feet of wall to either side. Due to the short wavelengths of high-frequency sounds, they don’t interact strongly with the size and shape of a room. Lower frequencies long wavelengths that can cause “Standing wave”...
  • Page 49 Place the subwoofer in Play a test tone or low the listening position bass music Walk around the room and see where the bass has the best performance. That’s where your subwoofer belongs! If your subwoofer seems to sound best when it is near the front speakers (often the case), keep in mind that most television sets may not react well to the subwoofer if it is not built specifically for use in a home theater application.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting Guide

    • If the bass is weak during Dolby Digital or DTS playback, check the correct audio output is selected in the “setup” menu of the DVD you are watching, otherwise it may just play stereo into your LMC-1 and you won’t get the true LFE signal to the subwoofer.

  • Page 51: Input Selection Problems

    “coaxial” when it should be on “optical” because of the cable you have used). There is No TV Picture • Make sure that the video input of your TV monitor is connected to the monitor output on the LMC-1 rear panel labeled “OUT” (whether it’s Component, S-Video, or Composite).

  • Page 52: No On Screen Display

    1, 2, and 3 with the wiring on the back of the LMC-1 unit. Also check that the batteries are installed correctly in the Zone 2 remote.

  • Page 53: External Amplifier(S) Shut Down (Often Or Prematurely)

    “Load Factory Default”. Press the FUNCTION knob once again to load the reset command. • When the LMC-1 has been reset, it will shut off. Turn the LMC-1 back on and it will go to the default screen. It has now been reset. If the LMC-1 has to be reset regularly, you should invest in a good quality AC line conditioner or contact Emotiva for technical support.

  • Page 54: Other Probable Causes Of Noise

    Make sure that they are disconnected where they fi rst enter the room, so they are making no connection to the LMC-1 or the TV, or any other component. If the hum is caused by the cable TV line, then you will need a “ground loop isolator.” This is an inexpensive device fi tted in line with the coaxial cable feed.

  • Page 55: Lmc-1 Technical Specifi Cations

    LMC-1 Technical Specifi cations Preamp Audio Section 125mV for 0.5V output from source unit Input Sensitivity Line In: Input Impedance Line In: 47K Ohm +/-5% Signal-to-Noise Ratio (rel 2V out): Analog = 97dB, Digital = 105dB Distortion: <0.1% 20Hz-20kHz with 80kHz measurement bandwidth Frequency Response (+/-0.5dB):...

  • Page 56: Licensing And Trademark Disclosures

    Emotiva Disclosure © Copyright 2006 Emotiva All Rights Reserved. Emotiva reserves the right to make improvements to its products at any time. Therefore, the specifications of the product and the specific details of this manual are subject to change at any time.

  • Page 57: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty The Emotiva LMC-1 has been created to perform flawlessly for many years. As a result of this quality and craftsmanship, Emotiva offers the following warranty to owners of the LMC-1. Emotiva Audio warrants the LMC-1 to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of fi...
  • Page 58 Emotiva 106 Mission Court, Suite 101 Franklin, TN. 37067 Toll Free - (877) EMO-TECH Website - www.emotivaaudio.com Distributed Exclusively in the US by: AV123 2150 W. 6th Ave, Suite L Broomfield, CO 80020 Toll Free - (877) 543-7500 Website - www.av123.com...

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