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DC-1 Digital Controller Contents 1 Introduction to the DC-1 ............................................. 1 Introduction .................................................................... 1 Unpacking and Inspection ............................................. 5 Using the Documentation .............................................. 5 System Overview .......................................................... 6 Glossary of Terms ..................................................... 6 DC-1 Block
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Lexicon Contents, cont'd. Setting Listener Position.......................................... 32 Surround Delay • Time Alignment (Dolby Digital version) • Center Delay (Base and THX versions) • A/V Sync Delay (Dolby Digital version) • Calibrate Panorama Customization .............................................................. 36 Locking Settings .......................................................... 36 Assign Custom Name .............................................. 36 Audio Bit Setting
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Introduction Introduction to the DC-1 to the1 DC-1 DC-1 Digital Controller Introduction More than just a surround processor, the DC-1 is a digital control center with state-of-the-art performance and flexibility. A superb line level preamp, the DC-1 provides 8 audio, 5 video (3 S-VHS), and 4 digital (2 coaxial, 2 optical) inputs. The video and digital inputs can be assigned to any of the audio inputs for custom configuration. The digital inputs are processed through true 20-bit D/A converters, p
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Introduction to the DC-1 Lexicon The key to our perception of the acoustic space we inhabit lies in the lateral sound field – the sound which moves from side to side in the room. The two front speakers used in conventional two channel stereo do not adequately excite these lateral fields in a playback room. The speakers are too far forward, and the ambient information in the recording is often masked by the music itself. The DC-1 extracts or synthesizes the ambient information, and uses additiona
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Introduction to the DC-1 DC-1 Digital Controller The DC-1 also has the ability to create an acoustic environment which is not present on the original recording. Using the Nightclub, Concert Hall, Church and Cathedral effects, you can select the acoustics the digital processor will simulate. Each of these effects has many adjustments to allow you to generate just the right sound for a particular piece of music in your room. In addition, the DC-1 includes the Panorama effect, which cancels the cro
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Introduction to the DC-1 Lexicon Designed specifically to handle multichannel audio, AC-3 takes advantage of a psychoacoustic phenomenon known as auditory masking. It divides the audio spectrum of each channel into narrow frequency bands of different sizes optimized with respect to the frequency selectivity of human hearing. This makes it possible to sharply filter coding noise so that it is forced to stay very close in frequency to the frequency components of the audio signal being coded. By re
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Introduction to the DC-1 DC-1 Digital Controller After unpacking the DC-1 , save all packing materials in case you ever need Unpacking and to ship the unit. Thoroughly inspect the DC-1 and packing materials for Inspection signs of damage. Remove the adhesive protective film from the DC-1 front- panel lens and remote control. Report any shipment damage to the carrier at once; report equipment malfunction to your dealer. Because the DC-1 is designed to be customized for your system and your Usin
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Introduction to the DC-1 Lexicon Although the DC-1 performs very complex signal processing, a great deal System Overview of effort has gone into making the technology behind the effects as transpar- ent as possible to the user. To understand the overall organization of the unit, it is helpful to define those few terms which are unique to the DC-1. Glossary of Terms Effect An effect is a configuration that determines how the DC-1 will process an input signal. The base unit contains 11 effects
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Introduction to the DC-1 DC-1 Digital Controller DC-1 Block Diagram 7
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Installation and Installation and Calibration Calib2 ration DC-1 Digital Controller Controls and Indicators The Front Panel 1. ON/OFF 3. REC/ZONE 2 4. EFFECT 7. IR Receiver and LED ON/OFF alternately puts the Selects and deselects the Displays the current effect, The IR receiver has an asso- DC-1 into and out of standby current input source for the then steps through all avail- ciated activity LED that lights mode. Turning the DC-1 off RECORD and ZONE 2 out- able effects. green when valid IR sig
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Installation and Calibration Lexicon The Rear Panel 1 = Ground CAUTION: Never make or break any connections to the DC-1 with the 2 = Ground rear-panel power ON. Make sure any associated amplifiers have been 3 = Power On turned off for at least one minute before turning this master power 4 = Unused 5 = Trigger (programmable) switch on or off. 1. AUDIO INPUTS 3. MAIN OUTPUTS The Power Control port is a 7. VIDEO OUTPUTS Eight stereo analog audio in- Three stereo amplifier out- 5-Pin DIN connector.
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Installation and Calibration DC-1 Digital Controller The Remote Control 1. OFF and ON* 8. RECORD/ZONE 2 Separate OFF and ON but- Selects and deselects the tons are provided for learning current input source for remotes, so that an auto- RECORD and ZONE 2 out- mated key sequence does puts. When the REC/ZONE 2 not require information re- function is engaged, red LEDs garding the current on/off sta- are lit at the front panel REC/ tus of the unit. OFF puts the ZONE 2 button and at the unit into sta
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Installation and Calibration Lexicon Remote Control Press and hold ACCY, then press DONE to activate a "You Are Here" mode which: ACCY Functions • Disables mute • Sets volume to -30dB; sets Zone 2 volume to -20dB • Centers Balance controls • Loads the Pro Logic Effect • Selects the VCR1 input; does not affect the Rec/Zone 2 input • Activates On-Screen display with 2 second timeout • Sets Remote Trigger ON • Sets all tone controls to 0dB or OFF To assign an effect to the input buttons, the origi
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Installation and Calibration DC-1 Digital Controller Connection Location The DC-1 is a highly specialized signal processing computer and requires Considerations special care during installation to ensure optimum performance. The DC-1 may be installed on a shelf or in a standard 19" equipment rack, using optional rack-mounting hardware available from Lexicon. Observe the following precautions: • Select a dry, well-ventilated location out of direct sunlight. • Do not stack the DC-1 directly above
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Installation and Calibration Lexicon Wiring Considerations Audio/Video Cables There is controversy over the audible effects of different types of intercon- nects. Good engineering practices have minimized the effect that cables might have on the inputs and outputs of the DC-1 — but feel free to evaluate different interconnects in your system. If you want to do some tweaking, be conscious of the mechanical stress from repeated insertion and overly tight connectors, and the possibly corrosive na
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Owner's Manual
DC-1
Digital Controller
®
Base, THX and
®
Dolby Digital
Versions
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Important Safety Instructions Save these instructions for later use. Follow all instructions and warnings marked on the unit. Always use with the correct line voltage. Refer to the manufacturer's operating instructions for power requirements. Be advised that different operating voltages may require the use of a different line cord and/or attachment plug. Do not install the unit in an unventilated rack, or directly above heat producing equipment such as power amplifiers. Observe the maximum ambie
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Dansk Suomi Vigtig information om sikkerhed Tärkeitä turvallisuusohjeita Säilytä nämä ohjeet tulevaa käyttöä varten. Gem denne vejledning til senere brug. Seuraa kaikkia yksikköön merkittyjä ohjeita ja varoituksia. Følg alle anvisninger og advarsler på apparatet. Käytä aina oikeaa verkkojännitettä. Tehovaatimukset selviävät valmistajan Apparatet skal altid tilsluttes den korrekte spænding. Der henvises til käyttöohjeista. Huomaa, että eri käyttöjännitteet saattavat vaatia brugsanvisningen, der i
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Deutsch Español Wichtige Sicherheitsanweisungen Instrucciones importantes de seguridad Heben Sie sich diese Sicherheitsanweisungen auch für später auf. Guarde esta instrucciones para uso posterior. Befolgen Sie alle auf der Vorrichtung stehenden Anweisungen und Warnungen. Utilice siempre el voltaje correcto. Diríjase a las instrucciones de operación Immer nur mit der richtigen Spannung verwenden! Die Gebrauchsanweisungen del fabricante para obtener las especificaciones de potencia. Esté al tanto
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Owner's Manual DC-1 Digital Controller ® Base, THX and ® Dolby Digital Versions
