Lexicon 960L V3.0, 960L Installation Instructions Manual

960L Software Version 3.0

Installation Instructions & Release Notes

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Lexicon Part No. 070-14818 | Rev 4 | 06/02

DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS

This document is a supplement to the 960L Owner’s Manual (Rev 1). It contains
installation instructions for Software Version 3.0, and discusses enhanced features
available with the new software that did not receive full coverage in previous
documentation. Refer to the owner’s manual for general safety, installation, and oper­ating instructions.

Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition, or the like
that, if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in injury
or death.

Note: Calls attention to information that is essential to highlight.

© 2002 Lexicon, Inc. All rights reserved.

This document should not be construed as a commitment on the part of Lexicon, Inc. The information it
contains is subject to change without notice. Lexicon, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors that may
appear within this document.

WARNING

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960L Software Version 3.0

Installation Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Reverting to a Previous Software Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Release Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

MIDI Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

MIDI Activation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

MIDI Channel Allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Machine Channels

Program Load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Continuous Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

VPAGE Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

MIDI Sysex Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Incoming Inquiry • 960L Response

Sysex Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Command 0: Set Clock Source • Command 1: Set DSP Card Configuration •
Command 2: Set Input Routing for DSP Card • Command 3: Set Output Routing
for DSP Card

MIDI Implementation Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Note:

Although the installer will preserve user registers, it is recommended to save them to disk
before installing the software upgrade. (See the Organizing Your Registers section in
Chapter 4 of the owner’s manual for more information.) These saved user registers will
be compatible with the current software version in the 960L. If necessary, saved user
registers can be loaded from the disk to the Software Version 3.0 system. However, it is
recommended to save a copy of current user registers in case it is ever desired to revert the
system back to its current software version. (See the Reverting to a Previous Software
Version section on page 7.)

Performing this upgrade is a simple process. But to avoid problems, please follow the instructions
carefully. Pay particular attention to precautions that appear throughout this document.

Please note the following before proceeding to the steps below:

• This bullet can be ignored if the 960L is currently running Software Version 2.4 or above.
Otherwise, the installation process will require the 960L serial number, which is located on the
back of the mainframe. The serial number consists of four digits, followed by a dash, followed by
four more digits. It is recommended to note this number before beginning installation. (The unit
will not ask to have the serial number re-entered if this process was completed during a previous
installation.)

• Refer to the 960L Owner’s Manual for instructions to open the 960L front panel.

• Use the front panel standby button whenever the instructions call for the 960L to be powered on
or off. Do not use the rear panel power switch.

• It is recommended to read the 960L Owner’s Manual and Owner’s Manual Addenda to get the
most from the 960L.

• The installation process will take about 15 minutes.

These service instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. Do not perform
any servicing other than that contained in these instructions unless qualified to do
so. Refer to safety instructions prior to performing any service.

1. While the 960L is powered on, insert the Software Version 3.0 CD. Using the front panel standby
button, power off the system, wait a few seconds, then power on the system again. After a few
minutes, the following message will appear:

WARNING

Install disc found in drive – [960L V3.00R]

Update / Install 960L: press '1' to install

press '0' to continue with no install

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3. Remove the CD from the drive. Using the front panel standby button, power off the system, wait

a few seconds, then power on the system again. The 960L will take a little longer to boot than
normal.

If the LARC2 requires an update, the following menu will appear on the LARC2 display:

Install complete. Please remove CD from drive.

2. Press 1 to begin installation. A number of progress messages will appear. When this phase of

installation is complete (after about 1 minute), the following message will appear:

Update needed on Larc2: Press '1' to update

Press '0' to ignore

Please enter serial number of the 960L from the back panel of the
960L chassis. Do not use the serial number of the LARC2!
Enter numbers only. Do not enter first letter (shown as ‘x’)
Use minus for ‘-‘ : Use left arrow ‘<’ for backspace : Finish with
ENTER.

x_

Please re-enter serial number for verification . . .

x_

4. Press 1 to begin the LARC2 update. This is the longest phase of the process, lasting about 10

minutes. The LARC2 will display a progress indicator. If the 960L is currently running Software

Version 2.4 or above, skip ahead to step 7 (page 6). If not, proceed to step 5 (below).

5. After the LARC2 update is complete, the following message may appear:

Enter the serial number as it appears on the rear panel of the 960L mainframe. Do not enter the
first letter. Enter the numbers and the dash only. Press ENTER when finished. The following
message will appear:

Note:

When installing Software Version 3.0, the unit will not ask to have the serial number
re-entered if this process was completed during a previous installation.

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6. Enter the serial number again as it appears on the rear panel of the 960L mainframe. Once again,
do not enter the first letter of the serial number. Enter the numbers and the dash only. Press the
ENTER button on the LARC2 when finished and the system will start.

7. After the system has started, verify that the software has been properly installed. To do this:

A. Press the CONTROL button on the LARC2 to enter Control Mode.

B. Press the SYSTEM! soft button to access the System Menu shown below in Figure 1.

Figure 1: System! Menu

C. Select the System Information option to access the System Information screen shown in

Figure 2 (below).

The 960L REV field indicates the software version that is installed on the 960L, and the LARC2
REV field indicates the software version that is installed on the LARC2. (These fields are circled
in Figure 2, above.) Both fields should indicate that Software Version 3.00R is installed. If not,
begin again with step 1.

Figure 2: System Information Screen