Lexicon Digital Controller DC-1 - Manual (Page 66)

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Lexicon
DC-1 Effects
Dolby Digital
(Dolby Digital version)
Available only in the Dolby Digital version of the DC-1, the Dolby Digital
effect decodes Dolby AC-3 encoded soundtracks. Unlike analog Dolby
surround decoding, Dolby Digital uses five discrete full-range channels and
a sixth dedicated, Low Frequency Effect (LFE) channel. In this effect, any
rear speakers present are connected in parallel with the side speakers. This
is the basic Dolby AC-3 effect. It does not include the enhancements by
Lexicon or LucasFilm which are available with other AC-3 effects in the
DC-1.
Parameter Initial Value Range
AC-3 STATUS (display only — not user adjustable)
COMPRESSION
Off Off, On, AUTO
DIALOG ENHANCE +0.0dB +0.0dB, +3.0dB, +6.0dB
LFE MIX LEVEL +0.0dB -10.0db to +0.0dB
SUBWOOFER LVL +0dB -5 to +5dB
CUSTOM
Dolby Digital Parameters
AC-3 STATUS displays the current status of incoming AC-3 data. The
displayed items are not user adjustable.
COMPRESSION enhances the intelligibility of Dolby Digital material at
low volume levels (-6dB or lower). When set to AUTO, this control auto-
matically limits peak signals and boosts low level signals. The amount of
compression increases proportionately as volume is decreased. This is quite
useful when listening to Dolby Digital soundtracks at low output levels.
When set to ON, full compression is applied, regardless of volume.
DIALOG 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).
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.
SUBWOOFER LVL boosts or cuts the subwoofer output level. Although the
normal subwoofer level is set during the calibration procedure, with some
recordings it may be desirable to increase or decrease this deep bass level.