Lexicon MC-8 User Manual

MC-8 Setup
3-21
ZONE2 IN PARAMETER SETTINGS
DIGITAL ANLG (Analog) DMIX (Downmix)
The MC-8 automatically sets the
ZONE2 IN parameter to DIGITAL
when the ANALOG IN parameter
is set to NONE.
• The MC-8 sends the assigned
digital audio input connector
to the Zone 2 audio output
connectors. The MC-8 ignores
the assigned analog audio
input connector.
• Independent zone monitoring
is available.
• The DIGITAL IN parameter (3-
7) can be used to assign a
digital audio input connector
for the selected input.
The MC-8 automatically sets the
ZONE2 IN parameter to ANLG
when the DIGITAL IN parameter is
set to NONE.
• The MC-8 sends the assigned
analog audio input connector
to the Zone 2 audio output
connectors. The MC-8 ignores
the assigned digital audio input
connector.
• Independent zone monitoring
is available.
• The ANALOG IN parameter
(3-8) can be used to assign an
analog audio input connector
for the selected input.
The MC-8 sends a downmixed version of Main Zone audio to the
Zone 2 audio output connectors. Downmixes can be generated for
Dolby Digital and DTS(-ES) sources.
• To generate a downmix, the same input must be selected in
the Main Zone and Zone 2. Otherwise, the Zone 2 audio
output connectors will mute.
• Main Zone listening mode activation affects the Zone 2 audio
output connectors. For instance, when the MONO listening
mode is activated in the Main Zone, the Zone 2 audio output
connectors will generate mono output signals.
• Downmixes cannot be generated when the 5.1a BYPASS
listening mode is activated in the Main Zone. However, when
the ZONE2 IN parameter is set to DMIX, the signals from the
Main Zone audio output connectors labeled Front L/R are sent
to Zone 2. Signals from other Main Zone audio output
connectors are ignored.
• Independent zone monitoring is NOT available.
• It is recommended that you set the ZONE2 IN parameter to
DMIX when recording from a DVD player without built-in Dolby
Digital or DTS-ES decoding to a VCR or PVR (i.e., Tivo
®
or Replay
TV
®).
• The MC-8 automatically uses LOGIC 7 encoding to downmix
multichannel input sources (except 5.1-channel analog
sources) to LOGIC 7-encoded stereo output signals for listening
and recording. LOGIC 7-encoded downmixes are compatible
with matrix decoders, but will sound best when played back
through a LOGIC 7 listening mode.

Lexicon MC-8 Specifications

General

Brand	Lexicon
Model	MC-8
Category	Controller
Language	English