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LEXICON EXHIBITS MC-12 HD
MUSIC AND CINEMA DIGITAL CONTROLLER— Featuring High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), RS-232 control and
support of virtually all formats, the MC-12 HD is the new industry standard for
multi-channel processors for film and music reproduction —CEDIA EXPO, DENVER, CO, September 14, 2006 — Lexicon, Inc., a Harman International company (NYSE: HAR), displays the new MC-12 HD. Based on the flagship MC-12 Digital Controller, the MC-12 HD brings HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) to the world’s leading pre-amp/processor. Featuring six HDMI inputs, one HDMI output with onscreen display, and up-conversion of composite and S-video inputs to component video output, the MC-12 HD can now interface with HDMI equipped sources and displays.
Complementing its HDMI switcher, the MC-12 HD includes a broadcast-quality analog video switcher with up-conversion to component video. The ultra-wide bandwidth component video switcher accepts analog component video signals, including all HDTV signals, while a composite and S-video switcher accepts high-quality NTSC, PAL and SECAM video signals. The MC-12 HD also includes Serial RS-232 communication capabilities to support third party integrated control systems.
Designed to match the innovative industrial design of Lexicon’s award winning home theater products, the MC-12 HD is a reference-quality, 12-channel digital controller with built-in digital audio processing, 12 configurable inputs and 3 zones. It offers an intuitive user interface with advanced audio technologies including automatic room calibration as well as Logic 7® and the most popular surround decoding formats. Available in balanced and unbalanced versions, the MC-12 HD continues to redefine the reference standard for multi-channel systems.
The extensive feature set of the MC-12 HD includes:
• Twelve channels, twelve configurable inputs, and three zones
• Six High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) inputs
• Up-conversion of composite and S-Video inputs to component video output
• Automatic speaker distance and output level calibration
• Lexicon room EQ (standard with EQ model, optional on other models)
• 5.1-channel analog audio input
• Analog bypass for stereo and 5.1-channel analog audio inputs
• Two 24-bit/192 kHz digital-to-analog converters for each main audio output channel
• Balanced main and second zone audio outputs (except for the base MC-12 HD)
• Thirteen digital audio inputs
• Two digital audio outputs
• Automatic switching between analog and digital audio inputs
• Four component video inputs with full HDTV compatibility
• RCA and professional-grade BNC component video inputs/outputs
• Three S-video and two composite video inputs
• Logic 7 technology
• Lexicon LIVE™ technology
• Dolby® Digital Surround EX and Dolby Pro Logic® IIx decoding
• DTS® 96/24, DTS Neo:6, and DTS-ES (matrix and discrete) decoding
• THX Ultra2® and THX Surround EX decoding
• Three trigger outputs, one rear panel IR input, and RS-232 control
• Four microphone inputs
• Rack-mount optionThe Lexicon MC-12 HD is currently available from authorized Lexicon dealers at the following prices:
MC-12B HD EQ (Balanced/XLR with EQ) $13,999 US MSRP
MC-12B HD (Balanced/XLR) $10,999 US MSRP
MC-12 HD (Unbalanced) $ 9,999 US MSRP...ends 444 words
Established in 1971, Lexicon is a manufacturer of high-performance electronics for use in home entertainment systems. “Lexicon” is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. U.S. patents and other worldwide patents issued and pending. Other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.
—For more information on Lexicon, please contact: Lexicon, 3 Oak Park Drive, Bedford, MA 01730-1413. Tel: (781) 280-0300; Fax: (781) 280-0490; Web: www.lexicon.com
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