The DC-2 Digital Controller is the highly anticipated successor to the critically acclaimed and award winning DC-1. Improvements were made in several areas including; the A/D and D/A converters, the back-panel, the software, and the remote control. The DC-2 is designed as a complete A/V control center, and is available in 3 versions (THX, AC-3 or dts). There are also upgrades available through any authorized dealer to upgrade between the different versions.Dolby Digital and dts versions now with THX SURROUND EX, a backwards compatible enhancement to 5.1 channel decoding that utilizes a matrix (similar to Dolby Pro Logic) to derive 3 surround channels (Left, Right, and Rear a.k.a. Back) from 2 surround channels. The 3 surrounds channels are reproduced through 4 surround speakers (2 side AND 2 rear). Users are advised to place the 2 REAR speakers (which are in mono) behind the listening position, and the 2 SIDE speakers to the left and right sides of the listening position. As most of you are aware, this is also the recommended 8-channel setup for Lexicon processors since ’88.


THX SURROUND EX is NOT a discrete 6.1 channel playback format since it utilizes a matrix to derive the additional surround channel.

THX SURROUND EX encoding and decoding can be utilized with any 5.1 channel format (Dolby Digital, dts, etc...).

THX SURROUND EX is only being offered in THX Ultra certified products - initially.


Inputs
Analog:
8 Stereo (RCA) pairs
Digital:
8; 5 coaxial (RCA), 3 optical (TosLink™), conforms to S/PDIF standard
Video
5 composite (RCA), 5 S-video, NTSC M, PAL standards (SECAM compatible)



Outputs
Analog:
8 outputs: Left, Center, Right, L&R Sides, L&R Rears, Subwoofer (RCA)
Video
2; composite (RCA), 2 S-video



Record/Zone 2 outs, Power Control out
24-bit A/D’s and 24-bit D/A’s
High-quality video switcher with 5 S and composite video inputs
New back-lit remote control with direct access to inputs effects
Enhanced LOGIC7, MUSIC LOGIC, TV MATRIX, and MUSIC SURROUND algorithms
High precision digital crossovers for all channels with selectable crossover points (40, 80, 120Hz)
Multiple effects for film and music including digital Dolby Pro Logic, ambience extraction, and concert hall simulation.
Regulated trigger outputs with bare-wire terminals
Optional Features

Dolby Digital (AC-3)
Digital Surround (DTS)
Expansion Ports