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MC-8 Digital ControllerUser Guide

Getting Started Lexicon1-4 HIGHLIGHTS• Eight channels• Eight configurable inputs• Two independent zones• Four S/PDIF coaxial and four S/PDIF optical d

Setup Lexicon3-62CUSTOM NAME ON, OFFActivates the display of a custom unit name, which appears when theMC-8 is activated. When set to ON, the custom

MC-8 Setup3-63ON-SCREEN DISPLAY SETUPOpens the ON-SCREEN DISPLAY menu, which is used to customize the on-screen display.STATUS ALWAYS ON, 2 SECONDS, A

Setup Lexicon3-64POSITION TOP, CENTER, BOTTOMControls the vertical position of the two-line status on the displaydevice screen. When set to TOP, the t

MC-8 Setup3-65FRONT-PANEL DISPLAY SETUPOpens the FRONT PANEL DISPLAY menu, which is used to customize the front-panel display.STATUS ALWAYS ON, 2 SECO

Setup Lexicon3-66VOLUME CONTROL SETUPOpens the VOLUME CONTROL SETUP menu, which is used to configure Main Zone and Zone 2 volume levels.MAIN PWR ONLAS

MC-8 Setup3-67TRIGGER SETUPSelecting the SETUP menu TRIGGER option opens theTRIGGER SETUP menu shown to the right, which can be usedto configure the t

Setup Lexicon3-68PROGRAM OPERATION PARAMETERS ON, OFFConfigure the trigger output connector labeled 1 forprogram operation. All TRIGGER SETUP menu par

MC-8 Setup3-69LOCK OPTIONSSelecting the SETUP menu LOCK OPTIONS option opens the LOCK OPTIONS menu, which is used to protect MODE ADJUST, AUDIO CONTRO

Setup Lexicon3-70LIVE! CALIBRATIONLIVE! (Lexicon Intelligent Variable Environment) is a proprietary modedesigned to transform the way your listening r

MC-8 Setup3-71POSITIONING THE MICROPHONES FOR LIVE!Refer to the microphone placement examples below to position the microphones for LIVE!FrontLeftCent

MC-8 Getting Started1-5PRODUCT REGISTRATIONPlease register the MC-8 Digital Controller within 15 days ofpurchase. Register online at www.lexicon.com o

Setup Lexicon3-72FrontLeftCenterSubwooferFrontRightSideRightRearRightRearLeftSideLeftMicrophoneWhen positioning the microphones, DO NOT:7 Place the mi

MC-8 Setup3-73PERFORMING LIVE! CALIBRATION To perform LIVE! calibration:1. Select SETUP  LIVE! CALIBRATION as shown above.2. The !CAUTION! HIGH AUDIO

4Audio ControlsAudio Controls...4-2

Audio Controls Lexicon4-2AUDIO CONTROLSSelecting the MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS option opens the AUDIO CONTROLS menu, which is used to customize the Mai

MC-8 Audio Controls4-3The BASS parameter controls the amount of low-frequency boost or cut applied to the Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Fr

Audio Controls Lexicon4-4AUDIO CONTROLS (continued)TILT EQ –3.0dB to +3.0dBControls the amount of tilt equalization applied to the Main Zoneaudio out

MC-8 Audio Controls4-5The LOUDNESS parameter controls the amount of low-frequency boost that is automatically applied to the Main Zone audio output co

Audio Controls Lexicon4-6AUDIO CONTROLS (continued)BALANCE L< <|> >RControls the left-to-right balance of the Main Zone audio outputconn

5Mode AdjustMode Adjust ...3-2Listening Mode Activation...

Getting Started Lexicon1-6REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATIONThe remote control requires two AA batteries. The batteries should be replaced as needed.

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-2MODE ADJUSTSelecting the MAIN MENU MODE ADJUST option opens the MODE ADJUSTmenu, which is used to select a listening mode for ad

MC-8 Mode Adjust5-3PREFERRED LISTENING MODE SELECTION The INPUT SETUP menus include four preferred listening modeselection parameters labeled 2-CH, DO

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-4LISTENING MODE DESCRIPTIONSEach listening mode description lists the default and possible settingsfor each listening mode menu p

MC-8 Mode Adjust5-5L7 MUSICThis listening mode is designed for playback of 2-channel stereo ormatrix-encoded music sources. LOGIC 7 MUSIC is a proprie

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-6DOLBY PLIIx + THX & DOLBY PLII + THXDolby Pro Logic IIx technology is an extension to Dolby Pro Logic IIthat enables the lis

MC-8 Mode Adjust5-7DOLBY PLIIx MOV & DOLBY PLII MOVIEDolby Pro Logic IIx technology is an extension to Dolby Pro Logic IIthat enables the listener

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-8DOLBY PLIIx MUS & DOLBY PLII MUSICDolby Pro Logic IIx technology is an extension to Dolby Pro Logic IIthat enables the liste

MC-8 Mode Adjust5-9DOLBY PL + THX This mode is designed for playback of Dolby Surround-encodedsources and decodes four channels: three front channels

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-10DTS NEO:6 + THXThis mode is designed for playback of matrix-encoded digital stereofilm sources. DTS Neo:6 derives six channels

MC-8 Mode Adjust5-11NIGHTCLUBThe NIGHTCLUB mode is designed for playback of “dry” musicsources that benefit from the addition of room reflections,espe

2Basic OperationFront Panel Overview ... 2-2Rear Panel Overview...

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-12CHURCHThe CHURCH mode uses a reverb algorithm to emphasize the rich,smooth, reverberant decay characteristic of small and mediu

MC-8 Mode Adjust5-13PANORAMAThe PANORAMA mode is designed for playback of stereo andmatrix-encoded sources. PANORAMA uses proprietary Lexiconalgorithm

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-14To calibrate the PANORAMA listening mode:1. Remove all obstructions between the speakers and the primarylistening position.2. M

MC-8 Mode Adjust5-152-CH SURROUNDThis mode, designed for playback of stereo sources, sends the leftchannel to Front, Side and Rear Left channels and t

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-16MONO SURROUNDThis mode, designed for playback of mono sources, sends themono source to all channels.MONOThis mode, designed for

MC-8 Mode Adjust5-175.1 L7 TVThis proprietary Lexicon listening mode is designed for playback of5.1-channel Dolby Digital-encoded broadcast sources. B

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-18THX, THX UL2Cin, & THX SurEX These modes are designed for 7-channel playback of 5.1-channel DolbyDigital film sources that

MC-8 Mode Adjust5-19• ASA processing is applied to signals sent to the rear speakers.Refer to the ASA parameter description on page 3-31 for moreinfor

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-205.1 PLIIx MOV The 5.1 PLIIx MOV (MOVIE) listening mode is designed to play back7.1 discrete channels decoded from 5.1-channel D

MC-8 Mode Adjust5-215.1 PLIIx MUS The 5.1 PLIIx MUS (MUSIC) listening mode is designed to playback 7.1discrete channels decoded from 5.1-channel Dolby

Basic Operation Lexicon2-2FRONT-PANEL OVERVIEWThe MC-8 is shown below. The MC-8 Balanced is shown on page 2-4. The front panels are identical, except

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-22DOLBY DIGITAL & DOLBY DIGITAL EX These listening modes are designed to decode and play back 5.1discrete channels from 5.1-c

MC-8 Mode Adjust5-235.1 2-CHANNELThis mode, recommended for recording purposes, is designed forconverting 5.1-channel Dolby Digital-encoded input sour

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-245.1 MONO SURRThis listening mode, designed for playback of Dolby Digital-encodedmono sources, sends mono signals to all channel

MC-8 Mode Adjust5-25DTS-ES DECODINGThe DTS, DTS-ES, and DTS-ES Discr listening modes are designedfor, at a minimum, playback of 5.1-channel DTS, 5.1-c

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-26DTS(-ES) L7 FILM & DTS L7 FILMThese proprietary Lexicon listening modes use an advanced matrix todecode seven channels from

MC-8 Mode Adjust5-27DTS-ES THX & DTS THX UL2CinThe DTS THX UL2Cin (ULTRA2 CINEMA) and DTS-ES THX listeningmodes allow 7-channel playback of 5.1-ch

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-28DTS-ES THX & DTS THX UL2CIN (continued)DTS THX MUSICThe DTS THX MUSIC listening mode is designed for playback of5.1-channel

MC-8 Mode Adjust5-29DTS 2-CHAN & DTS(-ES) 2-CHANThese modes, recommended for recording purposes, senddownmixed 5.1-channel or 6.1-channel DTS-ES i

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-302CH BYPASSThis listening mode sends 2-channel analog audio input signals tothe Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Front

MC-8 Mode Adjust5-31See “Listening Mode Menu Option and Parameter Descriptions” on page 5-34 for detailed descriptions.LIVE! MED parameter settings:Pa

MC-8 Basic Operation2-33 IR RECEIVERThe IR receiver receives infrared commands from the MC-8 remotecontrol. There are three associated LEDs. • The am

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-32OUTPUT LEVELSOpens the OUTPUT LEVELS menu, which isused to adjust output levels for the MainZone audio output connectors labele

MC-8 Mode Adjust5-33RESET MODERestores the factory-default version of the selected listening mode,restoring all listening mode menu parameters to thei

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-34LISTENING MODE MENU OPTION and PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS5 SPKR ENHANCE ON, OFFSimulates 7-channel playback in 5-channel speaker co

MC-8 Mode Adjust5-35CENTER OFF, –30 to +12dBControls the output level of the audio output connector labeled Center.Available in all except 2 CH modes

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-36LISTENING MODE MENU OPTION and PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS (continued)EARLY RFLX LVL –80dB to +12dB, OFFControls the amount of addit

MC-8 Mode Adjust5-37decoding is not engaged. Refer to the Dolby DIGITAL EX & DolbyDIGITAL listening mode descriptions that begin on page 5-22 form

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-38LISTENING MODE MENU OPTION and PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS (continued)LOW FREQ WIDTH –25 to +25dBApplies low-frequency spatial corre

MC-8 Mode Adjust5-39REAR DLY OFFSET OFF, 1 to 30msIncreases the perceived depth of the listening space by delaying thearrival time of rear speaker sig

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-40LISTENING MODE MENU OPTION and PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS (continued)SOURCE RIGHT, LEFT & RIGHT, LEFTControls the perceived dir

MC-8 Mode Adjust5-41decoding is not engaged for all 5.1-channel Dolby Digital sources.Available in THX ULTRA2, THX SurEX and THX modes.When AUTO is se

Basic Operation Lexicon2-4FRONT-PANEL OVERVIEW (continued)The MC-8 Balanced, shown below, has a larger chassis than the MC-8, shown on page 2-2. Other

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-42MODE – PARAMETER RELATIONSHIPSThe following table lists each parameter and the modes in which it is used. The parameter... Is u

MC-8 Mode Adjust5-43EX DECODING 5.1 PLIIx MOV, 5.1 PLIIx MUS, DOLBY DIGITAL EX and DOLBY DIGITALFRONT STEERING L7 TV, L7 MUSIC, L7 MUSIC SURR, all 5

Mode Adjust Lexicon5-44SOUND STAGE All L7 modesSOURCE PANORAMA CALIBRATIONSPEAKER ANGLE PANORAMA CALIBRATIONSPEECH DETECT NIGHTCLUB, CONCERT HALL,

6Troubleshooting and MaintenanceTroubleshooting...6-2Routine Maintenance ...

Troubleshooting and Maintenance Lexicon6-2TROUBLESHOOTINGThe MC-8 does not power on.1. Make sure the rear-panel power switch is set to the | (“on”)pos

MC-8 Troubleshooting and Maintenance6-3The MC-8 is powered on, but there is no video.1. Examine the video cables – particularly the S-Video cables – t

Troubleshooting and Maintenance Lexicon6-4ROUTINE MAINTENANCEThe bulleted items below describe routine maintenance that shouldbe performed on a period

AAppendixSpecifications ... A-2Declaration of Conformity...

Appendix LexiconA-2SPECIFICATIONSAudio Input & Output ConnectorsAnalog Audio Inputs • Eight stereo (RCA) or five stereo and one 5.1-channel or 2

MC-8 AppendixA-3Specifications are subject to change without notice.Microphone Input ConnectorsInputs • 4 3.5mm miniature phone jacksInput Sensitivit

MC-8 Basic Operation2-57 MAIN ZONE INPUT SELECTION BUTTONSSelects the corresponding input in the Main Zone. When an input isselected, a blue LED ligh

Appendix LexiconA-4DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYApplication of Council Directive(s):89/336/EEC and 93/68/EECStandard(s) to Which Conformity is Declared:EN

MC-8 AppendixA-5MENU TREELOCKEDUNLOCKEDALWAYS ON2 SECONDSFRONT PANEL DISPLAYSTATUSBRIGHTNESSALWAYS ON100%ALWAYS OFF100%75%50%25%MAIN MENUMODE ADJUSTAU

Appendix LexiconA-6MENU TREE (continued) MAIN MENUMODE ADJUSTAUDIO CONTROLSSETUPSelecting SETUP  INPUTS prompts the selection of thedesired input (

MC-8 AppendixA-7 MAIN MENUMODE ADJUSTAUDIO CONTROLSSETUPSelecting an INPUT SETUP menu item opens the cor-responding menu shown below. These menus arei

Appendix LexiconA-8MENU TREE (continued) SETUPLIVE! CALIBRATIONThe MAIN ADV menu indicates factory-defaultparameter settings for each input.DVD1 MAIN

MC-8 AppendixA-9SPEAKER SETUPSET CROSSOVERSCHECK MICROPHONESAUTOMATICMANUALMAIN MENUMODE ADJUSTAUDIO CONTROLSSETUPSETUPINPUTSSPEAKERSREAR PANEL CONFIG

Appendix LexiconA-10MENU TREE (continued) SPEAKER SETUPSET CROSSOVERSCHECK MICROPHONESAUTOMATICMANUALMAIN MENUMODE ADJUSTAUDIO CONTROLSSETUPSETUPIN

MC-8 AppendixA-11 CUSTOM SETUP40 Hz60 Hz60 Hz60 Hz40 HzOFFN/AAPARTAUTO SPEAKER SETUP!CAUTION!HIGH AUDIO LEVELSYOU WILL HAVE 10 SECTO LEAVE THE ROOM

Appendix LexiconA-12MENU TREE (continued) AUTO SPEAKER SETUPAUTO LEVELSFRONT LEFTCENTERFRONT RIGHTSIDE RIGHTREAR RIGHTREAR LEFTSIDE LEFTSUBWOOFERER

MC-8 AppendixA-13 75 to 120dBONOFFSPEAKER LEVEL ADJUSTFRONT LEFTCENTERFRONT RIGHTSIDE RIGHTREAR RIGHTREAR LEFTSIDE LEFTSUBWOOFER+0.0dB+0.0dB+0.0dB+

Basic Operation Lexicon2-6REAR-PANEL OVERVIEWThe MC-8 is shown below. The MC-8 Balanced, shown on page 2-8, includes balanced audio output connectors

Appendix LexiconA-14MENU TREE (continued) MAIN MENUMODE ADJUSTAUDIO CONTROLSSETUPSETUPINPUTSSPEAKERSREAR PANEL CONFIGDISPLAYSVOLUME CONTROLSTRIGGE

MC-8 AppendixA-15 FILMAUTO AZIMUTHVOCAL ENHANCERE-EQUALIZERON+0.0dBONREARSOUND STAGE5 SPKR ENHANCEBASS ENHANCESURR ROLLOFFREAR DLY OFFSETOUTPUT

Appendix LexiconA-16MENU TREE (continued) 5.1 MONO SUB LEVEL +0dBCUSTOM5.1 MONO SURR OUTPUT LEVELSCUSTOM5.1 MONO LOGICEFFECT LVLSURR RO

MC-8 AppendixA-17Selecting the listening mode menu CALIBRATION, OUTPUT LEVELS or CUSTOM option opens the corresponding menu path shown below. The CALI

Appendix LexiconA-18MENU TREE (continued) OFF, 1 to 100msPRE-DELAYOFF, 1 to 30ms10 to 90deg-20.0 or -10.0 to +0.0dBOFF, -30 to 12dB4 to 20 or 30ms3

MC-8 AppendixA-192CH STATUSINPUTMODEINPUT TYPESAMPLE RATEdB0-6-15-30-45RL D STATUSINPUTMODECHANNELSBIT RATEdB0-6-15-30-45RLEX ENCODINGPG1CSLSRLFE

Appendix LexiconA-20INSTALLATION WORKSHEETINPUT SETUP DVD1 DVD2 LD TV SAT VCR CD PVR GAME TAPE TUNER AUXNAMEDIGITAL INANALOG INANLG IN LVLVIDEO INCOMP

MC-8 AppendixA-21 SPEAKER SETUP CUSTOM SETUP THX SETUP SPEAKER DISTANCES LEVELS CALIBRATIONFRONT LEFT/RIGHTTHX 80HzCENTERTHX 80HzSIDE LEFT/RIGHTTHX

Appendix LexiconA-22INSTALLATION WORKSHEET (continued) DISPLAY SETUP TRIGGER SETUPON-SCREEN DISPLAYCircle all parameters set to ON. STATUS REMOTE O

Numerics2 ST. & (2) 5.1 ANLG option, 3-602.0 ENCODING parameter, 2-242-CH ANLG BYP parameter, 3-17, 3-18, A-202CH button, 2-172CH BYPASS listening

MC-8 Basic Operation2-73 VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORSProvide video input in the Main Zone and Zone 2. Five compositevideo connectors labeled Video 1 to 5,

Index LexiconI-2CROSSOVER SETUP menu, 3-22, 3-23CTR WIDTH parameter, 5-8, 5-35CUSTOM menu, 5-32, 5-35CUSTOM NAME parameter, 3-62CUSTOM parameter, 5-4,

MC-8 IndexI-3preferred, 5-3, 3-12selection buttons, 5-3listening mode parameter descriptions, 5-34listening modes, preferred, 3-12LIVE! CALIBRATIONmen

Index LexiconI-4overview, 2-10REMOTE ONLY parameter, 3-67REMOTE STATE, A-22RESET MODE parameter, 5-33, 5-39RESTORE DEFAULT NAME menu, 3-6restoring fac

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this

Basic Operation Lexicon2-8REAR-PANEL OVERVIEW (continued)The MC-8 is shown on page 2-6. The MC-8 Balanced, shown below, includes balanced analog audio

MC-8 Basic Operation2-910 MAIN ZONE AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTORSProvide analog audio output in the Main Zone. Eight connectors–labeledFront L/R, Center, S

Basic Operation Lexicon2-10REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEWThe MC-8 remote control provides full operation of the MC-8,including commands, such as menu navigat

MC-8 Basic Operation2-11MENU ITEM SELECTIONUse the remote control Menu arrows to navigate menus and to select menu items.To select a menu item on the

Basic Operation Lexicon2-12MENU PARAMETERSSelecting a menu parameter opens a drop-down menu orhorizontal bar graph that is used to select the desired

MC-8 Basic Operation2-13COMMAND BANK ACTIVATIONRemote control buttons perform different commands, dependingon whether the Main Zone, Zone 2 or Shift c

Basic Operation Lexicon2-14COMMAND MATRIXThe command matrix describes the commands that the remote control buttons perform wheneach command bank is ac

MC-8 Basic Operation2-15Button Main Zone Zone 2 Shift 9Scroll upward ( ) anddownward () throughmenu items.Increase () and decrease ()the output le

Basic Operation Lexicon2-16LightOffZone 2MC-8 Digital ControllerModeVOLOnListeningModesFPBlueOSDStatShiftMenuMuteDVD1DVD2 SatVCRTVCDTunerAuxMu

MC-8 Basic Operation2-17LightOffZone 2MC-8 Digital ControllerModeVOLOnListeningModesFPBlueOSDStatShiftMenuMuteDVD1DVD2 SatVCRTVCDTunerAuxMusic

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Basic Operation Lexicon2-18Shift-DOLBYWhen the Shift command bank is activated, pressing the remotecontrol DOLBY button while a 5.1-channel Dolby Digi

MC-8 Basic Operation2-19TWO-LINE STATUSThe two-line status opens in the on-screen and front-panel displayswhenever the MC-8 detects a change in input

Basic Operation Lexicon2-20STATUS MENU DESCRIPTIONSThe table beneath each description lists the possible settings foreach parameter. 2CH STATUSProvide

MC-8 Basic Operation2-21STATUSProvides information about DTS-ES input sources. Includes L, C, R,SL, SR, SB and LFE level meters. The SB level meter ap

Basic Operation Lexicon2-222CH BYPASS STATUSProvides information about 2-channel analog input sources whenthe MAIN ADV menu 2-CH ANLG BYP parameter is

MC-8 Basic Operation2-23LIVE! STATUSProvides information about LIVE! input sources. Features L and Rlevel meters.See “STATUS Menu Parameter Descriptio

Basic Operation Lexicon2-24STATUS MENU PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS2.0 ENCODING MATRIX, NONEIndicates whether or not a matrix-encoded source is detected.Whe

MC-8 Basic Operation2-25INPUTIndicates the selected input (e.g., DVD1).INPUT TYPE ANLG, BYP, PCM, MIC, ---Indicates the input source that is present.

3SetupSetup ...3-2Input Setup...

Introduction LexiconiiDOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONSThis document contains general safety, installation and operation instructions for the MC-8 and MC-8 Ba

Setup Lexicon3-2SETUP Selecting SETUP from the MAIN MENU opens the SETUP menu.INPUTSPrompts the selection of a desired input (e.g., DVD1) and opens th

MC-8 Setup3-3LOCK OPTIONSOpens the LOCK OPTIONS menu, which is used to protect MODEADJUST, AUDIO CONTROLS and SETUP menu branch settings fromaccidenta

Setup Lexicon3-4INPUT SETUPSelecting the SETUP menu INPUTS option prompts the selection of a desired input (e.g., DVD1). Selecting an input opens the

MC-8 Setup3-5CHANGING INPUT NAMESSelecting the INPUT SETUP menu NAME parameter opens the INPUT NAME menu, which is used to customize or restore the fa

Setup Lexicon3-6RESTORE DEFAULT NAMERestores the factory-default name of the selected input. Factory-default input names correspond to front-panel and

MC-8 Setup3-7ASSIGNING AUDIO and VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORSThe MC-8 has eight configurable inputs, each of which can be assigned to its eight digital audi

Setup Lexicon3-8ASSIGNING AUDIO and VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORS (continued)ANALOG IN ANALOG-1 to 8, 5.1 ANLG (3-5) or (6-8), LIVE!, NONEOpens the ANALOG IN

MC-8 Setup3-9ANLG IN LVL AUTO, –18dB to +12dBOpens the ANLG IN LVL menu, which is used to adjust the 2-channelanalog audio input levels for the select

Setup Lexicon3-10ASSIGNING AUDIO and VIDEO INPUT CONNECTORS (continued)AUTO ON, OFFProvides automatic adjustment of 2-channel analog audio inputlevels

MC-8 Setup3-11VIDEO IN COMPOSITE-1 TO 5, S-VIDEO-1 TO 5, NONEOpens the VIDEO IN menu, which is used to assign a composite orS-Video input connector fo

MC-8 IntroductioniiiTable of ContentsDocumentation Conventions... iiGetting StartedAbout the MC-8

Setup Lexicon3-12SELECTING PREFERRED LISTENING MODESPreferred listening modes can be pre-selected so that when aparticular type of input source is pla

MC-8 Setup3-13When a preferred listening mode is selected, it is activated whenevera new input is selected or an appropriate input source is present.

Setup Lexicon3-14The Use Last ParameterWhen the MC-8 is set to use a preferred listening mode for a selectedinput, selecting another mode from the Mod

MC-8 Setup3-152-CHOpens the 2-CH MODE menu, which is used to select a preferredlistening mode for 2-channel input sources. The MC-8 deactivatesthe sel

Setup Lexicon3-16SELECTING PREFERRED LISTENING MODES (continued)Opens the DTS-ES MODE menu, which is used to select a preferredlistening mode for DTS(

MC-8 Setup3-17CONFIGURING ADVANCED INPUT SETTINGSMAIN ADVANCEDSelecting the INPUT SETUP menu MAIN ADVANCED option opensthe MAIN ADV menu shown above.

Setup Lexicon3-18CONFIGURING ADVANCE INPUT SETTINGS (continued)2-CH ANLG BYP ON, OFFAllows 2-channel analog input sources to bypass A/D conversion and

MC-8 Setup3-19INPUT SELECT PARAMETER SETTINGSDIGITAL ANALOG AUTOThe MC-8 sends the assigned digital audioinput connector to the Main Zone audiooutput

Setup Lexicon3-20CONFIGURING ADVANCE INPUT SETTINGS (continued)S-VIDEO OSD 4:3 ON, OFFControls the appearance of the on-screen display when the displa

MC-8 Setup3-21ZONE2 IN PARAMETER SETTINGSDIGITAL ANLG (Analog) DMIX (Downmix)The MC-8 automatically sets theZONE2 IN parameter to DIGITALwhen the ANAL

Introduction LexiconivRoutine Maintenance...6-4Restoring Factory-Default Settings ...

Setup Lexicon3-22SPEAKER SETUPSelect the SPEAKER SETUP menu to configure the Main Zone audio output connectors for the desired speaker setup. The Main

MC-8 Setup3-23CUSTOM SPEAKER SETUPSSelecting the CROSSOVER SETUP menu CUSTOM SETUP optionopens the CUSTOM SETUP menu, which assigns independentcrossov

Setup Lexicon3-24SETTING CROSSOVER POINTS (continued)Low-pass filters attenuate high frequencies at 24dB per octave. The curves in the graph above ind

MC-8 Setup3-25THX SPEAKER SETUPSSelecting CROSSOVER SETUPTHX SETUP opens the THX SPEAKERSETUP screen, which indicates that pressing the arrow button

Setup Lexicon3-26SPEAKER SETUP PARAMETERSThe table below indicates the speaker setup parameters for config-uring the Main Zone audio output connectors

MC-8 Setup3-27SPEAKER SETUPSET CROSSOVERSCHECK MICROPHONESAUTOMATICMANUALSET CROSSOVERSBEFORE CALIBRATINGMAIN MENUMODE ADJUSTAUDIO CONTROLSSETUPCUSTOM

Setup Lexicon3-28SPEAKER SETUP PARAMETERS (continued)FRONT L/R FULL, FULL + SUB, 30 to 120HZ, THX 80HZAssigns a crossover point for the Main Zone audi

MC-8 Setup3-29SIDE L/R FULL, FULL + SUB, 30 to 120Hz, THX 80Hz, NONEAssigns a crossover point for the Main Zone audio output connectorslabeled SIDE L/

Setup Lexicon3-30SPEAKER SETUP PARAMETERS (continued)SUBWOOFER FULL, 30 TO 120 Hz, THX 80Hz, NONEAssigns a crossover point for the Main Zone audio ou

MC-8 Setup3-31RETHX ULTRA2 SUB ON, OFFIndicates whether or not the subwoofer connected to the Main Zoneaudio output connector labeled Subwoofer is Ult

1Getting StartedAbout the MC-8 ... 1-2Highlights ...

Setup Lexicon3-32SPEAKER SETUP PARAMETERS (continued)BGC (BOUNDARY GAIN COMPENSATION) ON, OFFAdjusts boundary gain compensation when the CUSTOM and TH

MC-8 Setup3-33CALIBRATING SPEAKER DISTANCES and OUTPUT LEVELSThe MC-8 offers both automatic and manual calibration of speaker distances and output lev

Setup Lexicon3-34UNITS FEET, METERSDetermines the unit of measurement in which speaker distances are calculated on ALL speaker distance menus. When FE

MC-8 Setup3-35AUTOMATIC CALIBRATIONThe MC-8 offers automatic calibration of speaker distances, output level, or both. The table below indicates availa

Setup Lexicon3-36CONNECTING THE MICROPHONESCAUTION!• The microphones included in the Lexicon Microphone Kitrequire careful handling. Dropping or other

MC-8 Setup3-37POSITIONING THE MICROPHONES FOR THE MICROPHONE CHECKRefer to the microphone placement examples that begin below to position the micropho

Setup Lexicon3-38During the microphone check, DO NOT:7 Separate the microphones7 Scatter the microphones throughout the listeningspace7 Obstruct the l

MC-8 Setup3-39CHECKING THE MICROPHONESNote the following:• The MC-8 outputs calibration noise signals between 55dB and95dB, beginning with 55dB and in

Setup Lexicon3-40CHECKING THE MICROPHONES (continued)level. If the signal becomes too loud, press the  arrow buttonto cancel the microphone check.The

MC-8 Setup3-41POSITIONING THE MICROPHONES FOR AUTOMATIC CALIBRATIONProper microphone placement is essential to achieving the desiredautomatic calibrat

Getting Started Lexicon1-2ABOUT THE MC-8Thank you for purchasing the MC-8 Digital Controller, an 8-channelaudio and video control center with independ

Setup Lexicon3-42 POSITIONING THE MICROPHONES FOR AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION (continued)When calibrating for a single listeningposition, place the micropho

MC-8 Setup3-43When calibrating for multiple listeningpositions in a single row, position themicrophones:3 At the approximate spot where the listener’s

Setup Lexicon3-44POSITIONING THE MICROPHONES FOR AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION (continued)When calibrating for multiple listeningpositions in multiple rows, p

MC-8 Setup3-45During the automatic calibration, do not:7 Arrange the microphones along the perimeter ofthe listening positions or space7 Position the

Setup Lexicon3-46POSITIONING THE MICROPHONES FOR AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION (continued)During the automatic calibration, do not:7 Arrange the microphones a

MC-8 Setup3-47PERFORMING AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION STEP DISTANCES DISTANCES & LEVELS LEVELS12AUTO SPEAKER SETUPSPEAKER SETUPSET CROSSOVERSCHECK MICROP

Setup Lexicon3-48PERFORMING AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION (continued)STEP DISTANCES DISTANCES & LEVELS LEVELS3This step does not occur when the AUTO SPEAK

MC-8 Setup3-49STEPDISTANCESDISTANCES & LEVELS LEVELS5FRONT LEFT OKRefer to the table on page3-50 for information aboutall possible sp

Setup Lexicon3-50PERFORMING AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION (continued)STEP DISTANCES DISTANCES & LEVELS LEVELS6AUTO DISTANCES*FRONT LEFTCENTERFRONT RIGHTSI

MC-8 Setup3-51 Message Description TroubleshootingThe MC-8 successfully calibrated the value for the selected speaker without error.•N/AThe selected s

MC-8 Getting Started1-3Digital audio input signals are processed through a two-stage phaselock loop for extremely low intrinsic jitter and high reject

Setup Lexicon3-52MANUAL CALIBRATIONSelecting the SPEAKER SETUP menu MANUAL option displays the MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP menu, to manually calibrate speake

MC-8 Setup3-53PERFORMING MANUAL SPEAKER DISTANCE CALIBRATIONSelecting the MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP menu SPEAKER DISTANCES option displays the SPEAKER DIST

Setup Lexicon3-54PERFORMING MANUAL OUTPUT LEVEL CALIBRATION Selecting the MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP menu LEVELS CALIBRATION option displays the LEVELS CALI

MC-8 Setup3-55INTERNAL NOISE TESTOpens the INTERNAL NOISE message shown on the previous page,which indicates that the internal noise test generates lo

Setup Lexicon3-56EXTERNAL NOISE TESTSelecting the LEVELS CALIBRATION menu EXTERNAL NOISE TESToption opens the SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu shown on page

MC-8 Setup3-57SETTING BASS PEAK LIMITERSThe BASS PEAK LIMITERS option displays the BASS PEAK LIMITERS menu, to set amplitude limits on low-frequency s

Setup Lexicon3-58SETTING BASS PEAK LIMITERS (contined)SUB LIMITER ON, OFFLimits low-frequency signals sent to the subwoofer or redirected toother spe

MC-8 Setup3-59REAR-PANEL CONFIGURATIONThe REAR PANEL CONFIG option is used to configure the analog audio input connectors as eight (Left/Right) stereo

Setup Lexicon3-605 ST. & 5.1 ANLGConfigures the analog audio input connectors as five stereoconnectors and one 5.1-channel configuration.When the

MC-8 Setup3-61DISPLAY SETUPSelecting the SETUP menu DISPLAYS option opens the DISPLAY SETUP menu, which is used to customize the on-screen and front-p