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Important Safety Precautions and Explanation of Symbols ! The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important installation, operation, and service instructions in this manual. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages within the enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to the user.
! ! The MC1 should only be cleaned as directed in the manual. Avoid spraying liquids directly onto the unit and NEVER spray liquids into the vents. Care should be taken so that small objects do not fall into the inside of the unit. You should seek service for your MC1 by qualified service personnel if any of the following occur: 1. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged. 2. Objects or liquid have fallen or spilled into the vents. 3. The unit has been exposed to rain. 4.
FCC Interference Statement 1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
BasX MC1 Cinema Processor BasX MC1 13.2 Channel Cinema Processor Contents Important Safety Precautions and Explanation of Symbols FCC Interference Statement BasX MC1 13.2 Channel Cinema Processor....................................................................... 1 Introduction................................................................................................................................. 3 About This Manual.................................................................................
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BasX MC1 Cinema Processor Introduction Thank you for purchasing our new BasX MC1 Cinema Processor. Our BasX product line is dedicated to the philosophy that high-quality products that deliver true audiophile sound quality do not need to be expensive to buy or complicated to configure and enjoy. Every model in the BasX line offers all of the essential features you need to maximize your listening enjoyment.
BasX MC1 Cinema Processor About This Manual This manual will provide you with the information you need to get started enjoying your BasX MC1 Cinema Processor. We suggest that you read through the entire manual; we kept things as short and direct as possible. Even if you are an expert user, you will probably find some interesting information and useful suggestions.
BasX MC1 Cinema Processor Features The BasX MC1 is a high performance 13.2 channel surround sound cinema processor that includes support for 4k UHD video with HDR, enhanced ARC (eARC), and the latest Dolby Atmos© and DTS:X™ immersive surround sound formats. It features six HDMI 2.0b video inputs, all of which support 4k UHD HDR video, as well as HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision.
BasX MC1 Cinema Processor Unpacking Your BasX MC1 13.2 Channel Surround Sound Cinema Processor was carefully packed and should reach you in perfect condition. If you notice any shipping damage or other issues when you unpack it, please contact Emotiva immediately. Gently remove your MC1 from the packing carton and remove all wrappings and shipping material. It is important to save the box and all packing materials in case your MC1 ever needs to be moved or shipped back to the factory for service.
BasX MC1 Cinema Processor Getting Started To get the most from your MC1 we urge you to read the entire manual. If you cannot wait to listen to some music or watch a few movies, there are only a few things you really need to do in order to get started, but we do suggest that you at least read all of this Getting Started section so you don’t miss anything important. 1. Find a secure location for your BasX MC1. 2. Connect your MC1 to your amplifiers and speakers.
BasX MC1 Cinema Processor • • Configure the Level for each speaker - as measured from your primary listening position. These will be set by the EMO-Q Automatic Room Correction if you run it later. For now, you want to set the levels so each speaker is heard at the same level from your primary listening position. Levels can be set by ear but you will achieve more accurate results if you use a sound level meter or sound level measurement app on your phone.
BasX MC1 Cinema Processor Special Features The BasX MC1 is highly configurable. However there are a few important features that are especially noteworthy. 1. Enhanced ARC Support (eARC) The MC1 provides full support for standard ARC (Audio Return Channel) for devices that don’t have eARC support. For devices that support the new eARC (Enhanced ARC) standard the MC1 will detect this and enable eARC support. Note: Only HDMI Output #1 on the MC1 supports ARC and eARC.
BasX MC1 Cinema Processor BasX MC1 Front Panel 1 2 INPUTS MODE 3 4 5 6 MC1 1. Input Select Buttons Use these buttons to select between inputs on the MC1. 2. Mode Select Buttons Use these buttons to select the audio Playback Mode. Note: By default the MC1 will automatically choose the best playback mode to use based on the incoming audio content. 3. Front Panel VFD Display The front panel display shows the current status of the MC1.
BasX MC1 Cinema Processor 6. Status LED The front panel Status LED shows the current operating status of the MC1. This LED will be illuminated amber when the MC1 is in Standby Mode with the AC Power On. Note: The Status LED will ONLY be lit when the MC1 has AC Power On and is in Standby Mode. This LED is NOT lit when the unit is On.
BasX MC1 Cinema Processor BasX MC1 Rear Panel 1 SW1 BAL 2 3 4 SW2 BAL BT ANTENNA L CO1 CO2 OPT1 OPT2 ANALOG INPUTS AN1 SW2 RRH 6 7 8 9 10 EMO-Q MIC IR IN TRIG OUT UPDATE R SW1 5 AN2 RMH AN3 AN4 RFH RBS 2 DIGITAL INPUTS RS RF 1 (eARC) 1 2 3 HDMI OUTPUTS C LF USB 4 RS232 5 6 HDMI INPUTS LS LBS LFH LMH POWER LRH 13.2 ANALOG OUTPUTS (RW) (LW) 11 12 AC INPUT 13 14 15 1.
BasX MC1 Cinema Processor 5. Microphone Input (For EmoQ Automatic Room Correction) Connect the provided calibrated microphone to this input when you are preparing to run the EmoQ Automatic Room Correction feature in the MC1. You should always use the calibrated microphone provided with the MC1. If you use a different microphone it may produce unusual results, or even damage your microphone or the MC1. Note: You should connect the microphone before starting EmoQ.
BasX MC1 Cinema Processor Note: Most computers and streaming devices will automatically detect the USB audio capabilities of the MC1 and set themselves appropriately. This will enable you to seamlessly play files and other audio sources at sample rates above those directly supported by the USB Audio Input on the MC1. If you receive an error message when attempting to play highresolution files on the MC1 via USB you may need to adjust the audio output settings on your source device.
BasX MC1 Cinema Processor 13. Main HDMI Inputs These are the main HDMI Inputs on the MC1. Use these to connect your HDMI sources. All six HDMI Inputs on the MC1 support HDMI 2.0b and HDCP 2.2, with full support for 4k UHD video up to 4k/60, including HDR, HDR+, and Dolby Vision. 14. Power Cable Receptacle The MC1 uses a standard removable power cable. A high quality commercial power cable is provided with your MC1. 15. AC Power Switch Switches the main AC power to the MC1 On and Off.
BasX MC1 Cinema Processor BasX MC1 Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. Power On / Off Buttons OFF DIM ON HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI 5 HDMI 6 ARC USB BT OPT 1 OPT 2 COAX 1 COAX 2 ANA 1 ANA 2 ANA 3 ANA 4 HDMI OUT MODE OK Note: The Remote Control will only operate when the AC Power Switch on the rear panel of the MC1 is On. 9 10 11 SW+ 12 SW- 13 INFO VOL HT+ C+ SR+ HT- C- SR- 8 These buttons turn the MC1 On and Off. 14 2.
BasX MC1 Cinema Processor 6. Remote Control Light Button Pressing this button will cause the back light on the remote control to light. (The back light on the remote control will also illuminate when any other button is pressed.) 7. Mute Button Press this button to mute the audio output on the MC1; press it again to return the audio to its previous level. 8.
BasX MC1 Cinema Processor 13. Volume Control The Up and Down arrows on the ends of the Volume Control enable you to turn the Volume on the MC1 up and down from the remote control. 14. Trim Buttons The Trim Buttons enable you to temporarily adjust the Volume on various sets of speakers. These adjustments, which are intended to allow you to customize the audio content from a particular movie or audio program to your personal listening taste, will not be retained after you switch to a different source.
BasX MC1 Cinema Processor Basic Operation Once you’ve configured a few things on your MC1 (refer to the Getting Started section) basic operations like selecting sources and making trim adjustments are very simple.
BasX MC1 Cinema Processor BasX MC1 Front Panel Display And Menu System The BasX MC1 has several ways of presenting you with information: • A large bright front panel VFD display that displays basic information like what Input you have selected, what audio Mode is selected, and the current Volume level. • A simple on-screen information panel which pops up momentarily on your TV screen to display information like the current Volume setting and the current audio Mode when something changes.
BasX MC1 Cinema Processor In the first illustration we have pressed the Menu Button to enter the Main Menu. The Setup tab is highlighted, with larger text, showing that we are in the Setup Menu. SOURCE SOUNDFIELD TRIMS EMO-Q SETUP Source Setup Audio Mode Speaker Setup EQ Setup Option Save and Recall About From there we’re going to press the Down Arrow to enter the Setup Menu. The Source Setup option is now highlighted. The Right Arrow indicates that there are configuration options for this choice.
BasX MC1 Cinema Processor We are now in the Source Setup sub-menu of the Setup Menu. The first item in that menu is currently highlighted by default (HDMI 1). The Right Arrow indicates that there are further configuration options for this choice. The Left Arrow indicates that we can go up a menu level by pressing the Left Arrow button. The Down Arrow at the bottom indicates that the list of items continues... (If you scroll down past the bottom the list will scroll upwards to display more items.
BasX MC1 Cinema Processor We’re going to enter the Enable sub-menu by pressing the OK or Right Arrow buttons. We are now in the Enable option of the Source Setup for HDMI 1 sub-menu. ON is highlighted in RED indicating that it is the currently selected option. The Left Arrow indicates that we can go up a menu level by pressing the Left Arrow button.
BasX MC1 Cinema Processor THE SOURCE MENU You can use the Source Menu to select your Input Source. Use the Up and Down arrows to move the highlight to the input you wish to select. Press OK to accept your choice. (After you accept your choice your new selection will be highlighted in RED.) THE SOUNDFIELD MENU By default the MC1 will choose what Sound Field to use to play each source based on the number of channels and audio format of the incoming audio signal.
BasX MC1 Cinema Processor THE SETUP MENU The Setup Menu is where you access most of the advanced configuration options on the MC1. The Setup Menu is divided into several sections, each of which have several options: • • • • • • • SETUP - SOURCE SETUP SETUP - AUDIO MODE SETUP - SPEAKER SETUP SETUP - EQ SETUP SETUP - OPTIONS SETUP - SAVE AND RECALL SETUP - ABOUT SETUP - SOURCE This menu enables you to configure several options individually for each input on the MC1.
BasX MC1 Cinema Processor Note: For example, if you set the Volume Mode for HDMI 1 to Additional -10 dB, the next time you select the HDMI 1 input, the MC1 will determine the Volume setting that was in effect the last time that input was used, adjust it according to the value specified in the Additional field, and automatically set the system Volume to that setting.
BasX MC1 Cinema Processor Note: The MC1 has two subwoofer outputs - SW1 and SW2. Both the balanced and unbalanced outputs carry the same audio signal and are active at the same time. When you select One Sub both SW1 and SW1 Bal will be active. When you select Two Subs, all four outputs will be active, SW1 and SW1 Bal will carry the same signal, and SW2 and SW2 Bal will carry the same signal.
BasX MC1 Cinema Processor SETUP - EQ SETUP This menu enables you to configure the overall EQ settings for the MC1. EQ 1, EQ 2, EQ 3, EmoQ, EQ Bypass - These options determine the EQ settings which will be used on the MC1. The selected option will be shown highlighted in red. Note: This option configures the DEFAULT choice for which set of EQ parameters will be applied to each input on the MC1.
BasX MC1 Cinema Processor SETUP - OPTION This menu gives you access to several configuration options for various features on the MC1. Startup State - This option allows you to configure how the MC1 starts up when AC power is applied to the unit. The MC1 can be configured to start up On, or in Standby, or to start in whatever state it was in when it was powered Off. Volume Options - This is where you can configure the Power On Volume, Maximum Volume, and Volume Step settings for the MC1.
BasX MC1 Cinema Processor SETUP - ABOUT This menu gives you access to a variety of information about the various firmware modules currently installed on your MC1 and some of the devices connected to your MC1. Software Update - This option is used to update the firmware on your MC1. Note: Firmware is updated by placing the firmware update file on a USB stick, formatted with a standard FAT32 format, and inserting the stick into the rear panel Update USB port. Firmware update may be initiated by either: 1.
BasX MC1 Cinema Processor EMO-Q Advanced Automatic Room Correction The EMO-Q Advanced Automatic Room Correction System in the MC1 calibrates the MC1 to produce the best possible sound, in your listening room, with your speakers and the rest of your system. Calibration is initiated via the Setup Menu by selecting EMO-Q Calibration.
BasX MC1 Cinema Processor Sound Fields The SoundField options in the MC1 were chosen to offer the best combination of sound quality and flexibility with the widest variety of audio sources. By default the MC1 will select the best SoundField to use, based on the format of the incoming audio signal, and the number and type of speakers you have. Pure - applies the least possible processing to both analog and digital sources.
BasX MC1 Cinema Processor Care and Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Your BasX MC1 requires no periodic maintenance or calibration. Cleaning your MC1 • • If necessary, the MC1 should be cleaned gently with a soft rag. If something sticky gets on the front panel or case of the MC1, it should be cleaned with a mild cleaning solution applied to a soft cloth, followed by wiping with a clean cloth dampened with plain water and drying with a soft dry rag or cloth.
BasX MC1 Cinema Processor Specifications Technical Specifications Rated Output Voltage: +6 dBV (2 VRMS) Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 0.05 dB Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.0025% @ 1 kHz < 0.05% from 20 Hz to 20 kHz Signal to Noise Ratio: > 100 dB @ 1 kHz Crosstalk: < 85 dB @ 10 kHz Connectivity Video Inputs and Outputs: (6) HDMI 2.0b compliant HDMI video inputs (all with full support for 4k UHD video, HDCP 2.2, HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision). (2) HDMI 2.
Audio Formats and Modes Supported Surround Sound Audio Formats: Dolby Atmos Dolby TrueHD Dolby Surround DTS:X DTS HD Master Audio DTS Surround Sound Upmixers: Dolby Surround Upmixer (DSU) DTS Neural:X Sound Field and Processing Options: Pure Direct Stereo Multi-Channel Dolby Upmix DTS Neural:X Room Correction Automatic Room Correction: EmoQ Second Generation Automatic Room Correction (with graphical interface). Manual Room Correction (EQ): Three Separate Manual Speaker Presets - Each Of Which Offers...
Emotiva Audio Corporation Three-Year Limited Warranty What does this warranty cover? Emotiva Audio Corporation (Emotiva) warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty, and all rights provided hereunder, is granted to the original owner, and may be transferred to a single new owner once during the initial one year of ownership.
What will Emotiva do? Emotiva will, at its option, either: (i) repair the product, or (ii) replace the product with a new consumer product which is identical or reasonably equivalent (in Warrantor’s sole discretion) to the product.
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Notes All information contained in this manual is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. In keeping with our policy of ongoing product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes to the design and features of our products without prior notice. MC1 User Manual Revision 1.
