Owner's Manual DC-2 Digital Controller
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DC-2 Digital Controller Contents Introduction 1 Installation Controls and Indicators ..................................................... 1 The Front Panel ........................................................... 1 The Rear Panel............................................................ 2 The Remote Control .................................................... 3 Alternate Remote Control Functions Using the Shift and Record/Zone 2 buttons Conection ......................................................
Lexicon Using DC-2 Effects .......................................................... 33 Restoring the original parameter values of an Effect Naming your custom Effect • Restoring the original Effect Name • Listening to only the DC-2 Effect Front/Back Fader 3 PCM Effects and Parameters Panorama ........................................................................ 35 Nightclub ......................................................................... 35 Concert Hall .......................................
The DC-2 can be thought of as four units in one. At its heart is a referencequality 8-channel music and film digital audio computer capable of creating or recreating a limitless amount of listening environments. This digital audio computer is mated to an 8-channel, 24-bit Digital-to-Analog converter that rivals the most exotic and costly stand-alone devices.
Lexicon The DC-2 can be easily integrated with the various types of loudspeaker systems currently available, including those that are THX certified. By adhering to the rigorous THX Ultra specification, the DC-2 includes THX enhancements for optimizing playback of matrix-encoded film soundtracks as well as Surround EX for those recorded in the Dolby Digital and DTS discrete formats.
Effect An effect is a configuration that determines how the DC-2 will process an input signal. The DC-2 can contain as many as 24 effects: Panorama, Nightclub, Concert Hall, Church, Cathedral, Party, 2-Channel, Music Surround, Music Logic, Logic 7, TV Matrix, Pro Logic, THX Cinema, Mono Logic, 5.1 2Channel, 5.1 Music, 5.1 Logic 7, Dolby Digital, THX 5.1, DTS 2-Channel, DTS Music, DTS Logic 7, DTS Film and DTS THX 5.1. Parameter Each Effect has a set of parameters (controls) that characterize it.
1 Installation Installation DC-2 Digital Controller Controls and Indicators The Front Panel 7 LEXICON DC-2 COPYRIGHT 1999 DC-2 Digital Controller ON/OFF 9 8 VCR DVD V-DISC TV AUX CD TUNER TAPE REC/ZONE 2 EFFECT 2-CHANNEL MUTE ® 1 1. ON/OFF ON/OFF alternately puts the DC-2 into and out of standby. Turning the DC-2 off with this button (or with the remote) deactivates the unit while leaving power to the signal processing circuitry to keep it at optimum operating temperature.
Installation Lexicon The Rear Panel 4 CAUTION: Never make or break any connections to the DC-2 with the rear-panel power ON. Make sure any associated amplifiers are turned off before turning this master power switch on or off.
Installation DC-2 Digital Controller The Remote Control 1 ON, FP and OSD ON turns the DC-2 on and selects the input last used with main and Zone 2 volume levels set to the levels chosen in the OUTPUT LEVELS menu. FP (ON) turns on the front panel display backlight and the Lexicon logo. OSD (ON) activates the DC-2 on-screen display. 2 OFF, FP and OSD OFF puts the unit into standby and mutes all of the outputs. OSD (OFF) turns off the onscreen display.
Installation Lexicon Alternate Remote Control Functions Using the Shift and Record/Zone 2 buttons You can access an additional set of controls with the DC-2 remote control by using the Shift key. PGM trigger OFF OFF Menu background OFF OSD L/R Balance adjust Press and hold with buttons shown to access these remote control functions Center balance and fader Loudness OFF, Bass, Treble and Tilt to +0.
Installation DC-2 Digital Controller Zone 2 controls are accessed by holding down the Record/Zone 2 button.
Installation Lexicon Connection Location Considerations The DC-2 is a highly specialized signal processing computer and requires special care during installation to ensure optimum performance. The DC-2 may be installed on a shelf or in a standard 19" equipment rack, using an optional rack-mount kit available from Lexicon dealers. Observe the following precautions: • Select a dry, well-ventilated location out of direct sunlight.
Installation DC-2 Digital Controller Wiring Considerations There is debate over the audible effects of different types of interconnects. Good engineering practices have minimized the effect that cables might have on the inputs and outputs of the DC-2 — but feel free to evaluate different interconnects in your system. Be conscious, however, of the mechanical stress from repeated insertion and overly tight connectors, and the possibly corrosive nature of some contact-enhancing fluids.
Installation Lexicon AC-3 RF Optical or Coax Digital VIDEO DISC PLAYER ZONE 2 AMPLIFIER and SPEAKERS LDD-1 In Out VIDEO MONITOR or PROCESOR to Lexicon Amplifiers VIDEO S/PDIF INTPUTS S/PDIF OUT S-VIDEO MONITOR TUNER CD AUDIO L AUX TV V-DISC L R R DVD VCR L RECORD L R R INPUT TUNER ZONE 2 OUTPUT A 2 B C EXPANSION PORTS 3 SIDE RS 232 5 4 1 REAR MAIN OUTPUTS TAPE 1 CENTER 2 3 FRONT L TRIGGERS TRIGGERS IR IN R SUBWOOFER PGM GND PWR PWR PGM GND POWER Legen
DC-2 Digital Controller The DC-2 has five composite and S-Video inputs. Connection to an S-Video input will override the composite signal connected via the RCA-type connector. Note that an S-Video input will be output on both the composite and S-Video outputs. Composite input signals will not be output as S-Video. Installation Video Connections You can assign any video source to any (or all) of the eight DC-2 inputs via the Input Configuration submenu of the Setup menu.
2 System System Configuration Configuration DC-2 Digital Controller Restore Factory Defaults Although the DC-2 memory is cleared before it leaves the factory, it is good practice to restore the factory defaults with the following procedure before system configuration. Turn the DC-2 OFF with the remote control. Turn the unit back ON and immediately press and hold the MUTE button on the remote. (Make sure you do not block the infrared receiver on the DC-2 front panel.
System Configuration Lexicon (dB) 9.0000 7.0000 5.0000 3.0000 1.0000 -1.000 -3.000 -5.000 (dB) -7.000 9.0000 -9.000 20 100 1k 10k 20k (Hz) Bass Tone Control Frequency Response 7.0000 5.0000 3.0000 1.0000 -1.000 -3.000 -5.000 -7.000 -9.000 20 100 1k 10k 20k (Hz) Treble Tone Control Frequency Response Tilt (dB) 5.0000 4.0000 3.0000 2.0000 1.0000 0.
System Configuration DC-2 Digital Controller Depending on the location of the DC-2 in your room, you may need to adjust the contrast of the front panel display for optimum viewing. To adjust this display, press the ▲, ▼ or SELECT buttons on the Remote to enter the Main Menu. Press ▼ twice to select DISPLAY ADJUST. Press SELECT to highlight the Display Adjust Menu. Press ▼ to select FRONT PANEL DISPLAY.
System Configuration Lexicon DISPLAY ADJUST MENU ON-SCREEN DISPLAY FRONT PANEL DISPLAY ON-SCREEN DISPLAY STATUS 2 SECONDS TOP POSITION NTSC FORMAT ENABLE COLOR MENU BACKGROUND ON Adjust with ▲ or ▼ ALWAYS ON, 2 SECONDS, ALWAYS OFF TOP, CENTER, BOTTOM NTSC, PAL, SECAM ENABLE, DISABLE ON, OFF This menu allows you to choose the position and duration of items displayed on-screen during normal operation, as well as the options of color or black and white display and conformance to local video format.
System Configuration DC-2 Digital Controller The DC-2 has eight inputs, each of which can be associated with any of the five video and eight digital audio inputs. Selecting Input Configuration from the Setup menu displays a sub-menu which lists these inputs and allows you to select them individually for adjustment. Each input has an identical parameter sub-menu. V-DISC is shown below as an example. INPUT CONFIG V-DISC GAIN OFF V-DISC NAME LOGIC 7 PCM FX 5.
System Configuration Lexicon Input Level Meters INPUT GAIN CD AUTO MANUAL ON +00dB AUTO GAIN: L +00dB R PEAK LEVEL: When GAIN is selected, two on-screen horizontal bar meters display peak incoming signal level. The highest peak level is shown in dB in a separate text line, and as an arrow in the the meter display. White, yellow and red sections of the bar meter show increasing levels. The white portion is shown in 3dB increments, the yellow and red portions are shown in 1.5dB increments.
System Configuration DC-2 Digital Controller The DC-2 can also be set up to automatically switch to an appropriate effect whenever PCM, AC-3 or DTS encoded material is detected at the input. This allows one input to be used for different formats. For example, in the factory default state, the V-DISC input will automatically load the appropriate version of Logic 7 when an AC-3, DTS, or PCM signal is present. The default selections for input effect assignment are shown below.
System Configuration Lexicon The DC-2 V-DISC input is selected. A movie encoded in Dolby Surround is put in the laser disc player and starts to play. The LDD-1 recognizes that the movie is not AC-3 encoded, and automatically routes the laser disc player's PCM (2-channel digital) signal to the DC-2. The DC-2 identifies the signal as PCM and automatically loads the LOGIC 7 effect (as specified in the INPUT CONFIG menu). Now, assume the movie is replaced with one that is encoded in Dolby Digital (AC-3).
System Configuration DC-2 Digital Controller If PCM ONLY is selected as the FX FORMAT for a given input, only PCM effects in the DC-2 can be used. When the DC-2 receives a signal which is not PCM encoded, it will mute and display "NO PCM AUDIO." In the previous example, if PCM ONLY had been selected, rather than AUTOMATIC, the DC-2 would have muted and displayed "NO PCM AUDIO" when the AC-3 movie and the DTS music disc were being played.
System Configuration Lexicon Audio In This option in the INPUT CONFIG menu determines which audio input connector on the DC-2 rear panel will be used for the MAIN zone. Using the digital inputs will always yield better performance, and these should be used whenever a source component has a digital audio output. The options availble for AUDIO IN are: ANALOG, COAX (1-5) and OPTICAL (1-3).
DC-2 Digital Controller The DC-2 is designed to be the control center of any system. As such, there are separate outputs for easy integration of external recording devices as well as an additional “zone” in multi-room installations. System Configuration Record/Zone 2 The Record and Zone 2 outputs on the DC-2 are wired in parallel so that the input selection will always be the same for both. For example, if the CD input is selected for Record, the CD input is also output to Zone 2.
System Configuration Lexicon Zone 2 volume on to the value selected in the OUTPUT LEVELS menu and engages full mute in the main zone. OFF Turns off the Zone 2 outputs, and the associated front panel LEDs. OSD (ON) Displays a STATUS menu for the current input. Press Done to exit. VOL ▲ and ▼ Displays, then adjusts the current Zone 2 volume level. Activated displays (FP or OSD) will show level and a bar guage. When Zone 2 mute is engaged, these controls adjust volume without disengaging Zone 2 mute.
System Configuration DC-2 Digital Controller This menu item assigns the status for the programmable (PGM) trigger on the DC-2 rear panel. +12VDC is provided for controlling ancillary equipment or functions. Selections are ENABLE or DISABLE for the selected input. The factory default is ENABLE (high) for A/V inputs and DISABLE (low) for audio only inputs. (+5VDC is available via internal jumper. Contact your dealer or Lexicon Customer Service to perform this change.
System Configuration Lexicon Center dBr 0.0 -1.000 -2.000 -3.000 -4.000 -5.000 -6.000 -7.000 -8.000 -9.000 -10.00 -11.00 -12.00 -13.00 -14.00 -15.00 -16.00 Systems that utilize a full-range center speaker should select LARGE to direct center information to the center output with a full frequency response. Select SMALL for installations where the center speaker is smaller than the left and right front speakers.
System Configuration DC-2 Digital Controller Use of the subwoofer output is specified here. Selecting YES, then pressing SELECT allows you to display and adjust the crossover frequency for the subwoofer output. All summing and filtering is performed in the digital domain. You can select four different crossover points (OFF, 40, 80 or 120Hz) for the subwoofer.
System Configuration Lexicon Select INTERNAL NOISE TEST or EXTERNAL NOISE TEST from the Output Levels menu. The INTERNAL NOISE TEST automatically disconnects all audio and video inputs, disables any EQ functions, centers the Balance controls, and sets the system volume to +00dB. The test signal circles the room according to the speaker configuration you have defined in the Speaker Configuration menu.
System Configuration DC-2 Digital Controller effect with the factory preset settings. If a DTS signal is coming in, the DC-2 will load the DTS FILM effect with the factory preset settings. Dolby Digital (AC-3) and DTS encoded sources can produce low frequency peaks that are much louder than those in matrixed Dolby Surround decoding.
System Configuration Lexicon Mute Level This menu allows you to set the level of attenuation used whenever the DC-2 MUTE function is engaged. In the Output Levels menu, attenuation levels of -10dB, -20dB, -30dB, -40dB, and FULL are available. Power On Volume This control in the Output Levels menu allows you to select the volume at which the DC-2 will power on. You can choose from a range of -80 to +12dB, or elect to have the system power on at the last level used (LAST LVL).
DC-2 Digital Controller System Configuration Once you have entered the distance to the nearest speaker, the DC-2 will automatically calculate the maximum allowable distance. The display will show all of the speakers, each with a default distance setting equal to your nearest speaker. Use SELECT and ▲ and ▼ to highlight and enter actual distances for each speaker. The DC-2 rounds off distance settings into discrete steps – choose the closest step to the actual distance in these cases.
System Configuration Lexicon LISTENER POSITION 60° L127 . . . Center . . . R127 SPEAKER ANGLE is the angle between the main speakers as seen from the listening position — here it is about 60° . LISTENER POS allows you to adjust for an offset listening position. SILENCE { NOISE Move your head from side to side to find the position where the noise is full left, and the right ear hears near total silence.
DC-2 Digital Controller System Configuration This control allows you to adjust the left/right balance of the front, side and rear main outputs. This control can also be accessed on the remote by pressing and holding the Shift button and using DONE to move to the left, and SELECT to move to the right. L/R Balance This control allows you to adjust the left/right balance of the Zone 2 outputs.
System Configuration Lexicon Customization After you have calibrated and customized the DC-2, there are two additional steps recommended to safeguard the settings. First, document your adjustments using the table found at the end of this manual. Second, consider locking the settings so that they cannot be inadvertently changed. The last item in the Setup menu allows you to lock the DC-2 settings, as well as to change the name displayed during power up.
DC-2 Digital Controller System Configuration When EFFECT ADJUST is selected from the Main menu, the on-screen display shows a list of parameters specific to the current effect, as well as the current value of each parameter. (The front panel display shows one parameter at a time). Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to move through the displayed list. Press SELECT to activate a two-line display which allows you to use ▲ and ▼ to alter the selected parameter’s value.
System Configuration Lexicon Restoring the original parameter values of an Effect The RESTORE PARAMETERS function allows you restore the currently selected Effect to its factory preset state. Naming your custom Effect EDIT EFFECT NAME allows you to assign a new name, of as many as 13 characters, to your Effect. With EDIT EFFECT NAME highlighted, press SELECT to display the current name with a cursor indicating which character position can be modified. SELECT moves the cursor to a new position.
3 PCM Effects and PCM Effects and Parameters Parameters DC-2 Digital Controller The PCM Effects are compatible with two-channel input signals (analog or digital). These effects are included in all three versions of the DC-2. Panorama extracts the natural ambience from recorded music and moves it outward from the speakers, producing greater width and depth of image and a feeling of enhanced spaciousness. This mode adds no additional sound but expands the existing stereo image.
PCM Effects and Parameters Concert Hall The Concert Hall Effect generates the appropriate early reflections for simulation of many different halls, and sends the reflections to all channels in addition to the direct signal in the main speaker. This Effect is not appropriate for highly percussive music.
PCM Effects and Parameters DC-2 Digital Controller The Party effect allows unprocessed stereo signals to be played over all speakers for background music or for maximum acoustical output of the system. Parameter CENTER LEVEL SIDE LEVEL REAR LEVEL SUBWOOFER LVL CUSTOM Initial Value Range 15 +00dB +00dB +00dB 0-15 OFF, -30dB to +05dB OFF, -30dB to +05dB OFF, -30dB to +05dB The 2- Channel effect allows you to use your system for traditional two channel playback.
PCM Effects and Parameters Music Logic Music Logic is a surround effect developed specifically for music listening. It makes full use of additional loudspeakers placed at the center, sides and rear of the room and provides a slight amount of steering for the front channels. Parameter CENTER LEVEL VOCAL ENHANCE FRONT STEERING SOUNDSTAGE 5 SPEAKER ENHANCE BASS ENHANCE SURROUND ROLLOFF REAR DELAY OFFSET SIDE LEVEL REAR LEVEL SUBWOOFER LVL CUSTOM Logic 7 Lexicon Initial Value Range 16 +3.
PCM Effects and Parameters DC-2 Digital Controller The TV Matrix effect provides surround effects for television viewing of monaural, stereo, and stereo synthesized programs. Parameter AUTO AZIMUTH VOCAL ENHANCE FRONT STEERING RE-EQUALIZER SOUNDSTAGE 5 SPEAKER ENHANCE BASS ENHANCE SURROUND ROLLOFF SIDE LEVEL REAR LEVEL SUBWOOFER LVL CUSTOM Initial Value Range ON +3.0dB 1/2 OFF REAR ON OFF 6.9kHz +00dB +00dB +00dB ON/OFF 0.0dB, +3.0dB, +6.
PCM Effects and Parameters Mono Logic Mono Logic takes a monaural soundtrack and sends music and sound effects to the sides and rear through a room simulator mode while keeping the dialog in the center. Parameter MAIN LEVEL ACADEMY FILTER ROLLOFF SUBWOOFER LVL EFFECT LEVEL CUSTOM PCM Effect Parameters Lexicon Initial Value Range 8 ON 3.3kHz +00dB -04dB 0-16 ON/OFF 453Hz to 20.
DC-2 Digital Controller PCM Effects and Parameters Note that results will vary depending on room acoustics and the low frequency capacity of the surround speakers. As side and/or rear speakers are used for bass enhancement, the effectiveness is improved with speakers capable of reproducing reproducing low frequencies (LARGE). Using speakers that are not capable of producing low frequencies (<80Hz) may cause damage to them.
PCM Effects and Parameters Lexicon INPUT BALANCE allows you to compensate for the occasional source with audible channel imbalance. When selected, screen graphics indicate the relative left/right position. LIVENESS adjusts the amount of recirculation within the effect. Higher values mimic more reflective surfaces in the simulated space and increase the amount of time it takes the sound to decay.
DC-2 Digital Controller PCM Effects and Parameters REAR DELAY OFFSET is an additional delay added to the rear channels. This delay increases the apparent size of the listening space by increasing the rear delay time. Feel free to experiment to find the setting that works best. REAR LEVEL controls the volume level of the rear speakers. Although we have selected a default value, the correct setting will vary with each recording, the room, and your personal taste.
PCM Effects and Parameters Lexicon component of the input to the effect is reduced while the stereo component is increased. If the input signal is pure monaural speech the reverb is almost entirely attenuated. SPEECH DETECT is a real benefit to some popular music (where spoken voice, such as rap, occurs along with the music), stereo television and early stereo movies.
DC-2 Digital Controller 4 AC-3 Effects and AC-3 Effects and Parameters Parameters AC-3 Effects are compatible with Dolby Digital input signals. These effects, along with the PCM Effects described in Chapter 3, are included in the AC3 and DTS versions of the DC-2. Any AC-3-capable software and/or source components should be labeled with a badge, similar to the one on the DC2 front panel (AC-3 and DTS versions).
AC-3 Effects and Parameters 5.1 2-Channel Lexicon This Effect mixes Dolby Digital 5.1 information for two-channel playback. These soundtracks can be recorded onto two-channel formats, or played back through left and right front speakers. The mix is designed to play back with full surround when decoded through Logic 7. In mixing a film with very heavy use of the Low Frequency Effects Channel, it may be desirable to lower LFE MIX LEVEL.
AC-3 Effects and Parameters DC-2 Digital Controller 5.1 Logic 7 combines all the features of Dolby Digital AC-3 with enhancements by Lexicon and LucasFilm. This effect uses Logic 7 matrix technology to enhance the steering between the side speakers and the rear speakers, so sounds intended to come from behind the listener actually do come from behind. This effect also includes the adaptive decorrelation and re-equalizaer features of THX 5.1. 5.1 Logic 7 5.
AC-3 Effects and Parameters THX 5.1 (Including Surround EX) Lexicon This Effect provides THX 5.1 Cinema enhancements for film soundtracks recorded in the Dolby Digital format. This processing compensates for the acoustical differences between large mixing theaters and the typically smaller home environment. When SIDE and REAR speakers are selected in the SPEAKER CONFIG menu, SURROUND EX is automatically set to ON for proper decoding of Surround EX soundtracks.
DC-2 Digital Controller AC-3 Effects and Parameters LFE MIX LEVEL allows separate level attenuation of the LFE channel, which is ultimately mixed to the subwoofer output. As the bass from as many as five other channels is added to the LFE, it can significantly raise subwoofer output levels — and create the risk of damage to a system. Careful adjustment of this parameter will allow you to achieve proper tonal balance and reduce the risk of damage.
AC-3 Effects and Parameters Lexicon SURROUND MIX allows independent adjustment of the level of the surround channels. Many AC-3 encoded soundtracks sound better when down-mixed to two channels with the surround level increased by approximately 2-3dB. VOCAL ENHANCE boosts dialog in the center channel. By targeting specific frequencies, it can boost only dialog, without raising the entire center channel level (which would alter the output balance achieved during calibration).
5 DTS Effects and DTS Effects and Parameters Parameters DC-2 Digital Controller DTS Effects are compatible with DTS Digital Surround input signals. These effects, along with the PCM Effects described in Chapter 3, and the AC-3 Effects described in Chapter 4, are included in the DTS version of the DC2. Any DTS-capable software and/or source components should be labeled with a badge, similar to the one on the DC-2 front panel (AC-3 and DTS versions). This Effect mixes DTS Digital 5.
DTS Effects and Parameters DTS Logic 7 Lexicon DTS Logic 7 combines all the features of DTS Digital with enhancements by Lexicon and LucasFilm. This effect uses Logic 7 matrix technology to enhance the steering between the side speakers and the rear speakers, so sounds intended to come from behind the listener actually do come from behind. This effect also includes the adaptive decorrelation and re-equalizer features of DTS THX. DTS Logic 7 provides the ultimate in film reproduction.
DTS Effects and Parameters DC-2 Digital Controller This Effect provides THX 5.1 Cinema enhancements for film soundtracks recorded in the DTS format. This processing compensates for the acoustical differences between large mixing theaters and the typically smaller home environment. When SIDE and REAR speakers are selected in the SPEAKER CONFIG menu, SURROUND EX is automatically set to ON for proper decoding of Surround EX soundtracks.
DTS Effects and Parameters Lexicon RE-EQUALIZER equalizes the left, center, and right channel outputs to match the overall frequency balance of the original recording. Without this re-equalization, many films and some television programs will sound too bright. REAR DELAY OFFSET is an additional delay added to the rear channels when listening to LOGIC 7 and MUSIC SURROUND. This delay increases the apparent size of the listening space by increasing the rear delay time.
Troubleshooting If you encounter a problem, please review the items in the following checklist. Also be sure to thoroughly check all other connected components such as speakers, receiver/amplifier/preamp, VCR, TV, CD player, etc. Problem 6 Troubleshooting DC-2 Digital Controller Troubleshooting Possible Cause and Solution Power does not come on Check line cord to ensure good connection to the AC outlet and to the receptacle on the DC-2 rear panel.
Troubleshooting Problem Lexicon Possible Cause and Solution Hum Finding and eliminating audio hum in a complex installation can be a very frustrating task. Often, the easiest way to identify the culprit(s) is to systematically eliminate devices from the audio chain. If Cable TV is connected to any component in the system, start by unplugging the Cable completely, preferably right at the wall jack. If this eliminates, or greatly reduces the hum, it is worth a call to your Cable company.
Troubleshooting DC-2 Digital Controller Other than occasional replacement of the batteries in the remote control, the DC-2 requires minimal maintenance. Use a soft, lint-free cloth slightly dampened with warm water to clean the exterior surfaces of the unit. Routine Maintenance Do not use alcohol, benzene or acetone-based cleaners or any strong commercial cleaners. Do not use abrasive materials such as steel wool or metal polish.
Specifications 7 Specifications DC-2 Digital Controller Specifications Inputs: Outputs: Audio: Audio: 8 stereo (RCA) pairs Video: 5 composite (RCA), 5 S-video, Digital: 8: 5 coaxial (RCA), 3 optical (TosLink), conforms to IEC-958, S/PDIF standards Audio: 8 outputs: Left, Center, Right, L&R Sides, L&R Rears, Subwoofer (RCA) Video: 2 composite (RCA), 2 S-video A/D Conversion: D/A Conversion: Frequency Response: THD+Noise: Dynamic Range: Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Input Level: Input Impedance: Output Level:
Installation Worksheet Model/Serial #________/____________ Installed by________________________________Phone____________________Date______________ Inputs VCR Gain _______ Name ________________ Audio In _______ Trigger: DVD V-DISC Rec/Zone2: FX Format: ■ disabled Rec/Zone2: FX Format: ■ disabled Rec/Zone2: FX Format: ■ disabled Rec/Zone2: Name ________________ Audio In _______ Video In _______ FX Format: ■ disabled Rec/Zone2: ■ enabled OSD Position: ■ bottom ■ center ■ top ■ Digital
