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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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

REVERTING TO A PREVIOUS SOFTWARE VERSION

To revert to a previous software version, follow the instructions on pages 4 to 6 using the release CD
for the desired software version. There is one special consideration: When upgrading to Software
Version 3.0, the software recognizes previous versions of user registers and automatically converts
them to a compatible format. However, when reverting to a previous software version, the software
cannot recognize later versions of user registers or convert them to a compatible format.

Therefore, when reverting to a previous software version:

1. Save all user registers to a disk, noting the current software version.

2. Using the front panel standby button, power cycle the 960L.

3. As soon as the LARC2 receives power, press the PROGRAM and MACHINE buttons on the LARC2

to enter Menu Mode. The 960L will take a little longer to re-start than normal. When it starts, the
960L Boot Menu (shown below) will appear on the LARC2 display. (Ignore any messages that
concern locking the CD.)

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1) Run 960L

2) Update 960L Software

3) Update LARC2 Boot ROM

4) Update LARC2 Software

5) 960L Diagnostics

6) Restore Factory Default Settings

7) Erase User Registers, Sessions & Restore Factory Default Settings

8) Copy internal log to Floppy

Restore Factory Default Settings and Delete User Items

Press 1 <ENTER> to execute

Press 0 <ENTER> to return to the main menu without changes.

4. Select option 7, Erase User Registers, Sessions & Restore Factory Default Settings. The screen

shown below will appear.

5. Press the 1 button, then the ENTER button on the LARC 2 to select the first option. When the

process is complete, the 960L Boot Menu (shown above) will appear on the LARC2 display.

6. Insert the software release CD for the desired software version in the 960L disk drive. Follow

the installation instructions outlined on pages 4 to 6. A few messages will differ slightly. When
checking the software version (see step 7 on page 6), please refer to the release notes for the
software version being installed to determine software revisions for the 960L and the LARC2.

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RELEASE NOTES

The list below includes features of 960L Software Version 3.0 that are not fully covered in the 960L
Owner’s Manual or Owner’s Manual Addenda:

• When configuring systems with two DSP cards, there are no longer two soft buttons labeled
CONFIG 1 and CONFIG 2. In Software Version 3.0, there is one soft button labeled CONFIG!.
Pressing the CONFIG! soft button accesses a menu that allows selection of the DSP card for
configuration. This menu is not available in systems with one DSP card.

• The ability to use double-button presses to access options has been removed in order to support
future functionality.

• Reverb algorithms now allow input levels to be set to a maximum level of 0dB. In previous
releases, –6dB was the maximum.

Note:

Setting the input level above –6dB can result in DSP overflows.

• When processing audio, loading a very small Random Hall program while running a large Random
Hall program (i.e. loading Oil Drum while running Large Hall) may generate DSP feedback. The
level and duration of this feedback depends on the audio source. To prevent feedback from
occurring, mute the machine before loading the smaller Random Hall program.

• Parameters with an OFF position in the center of the fader travel can now be set to OFF by
pressing and holding the FINE ADJ button and lightly touching the desired fader.

• Occasionally, LARC2 motorized faders may exhibit a "vibrating" characteristic when settling into a
new position as programs are loaded. This characteristic may appear to be inconsistent from fader
to fader. This is normal due to the varying characteristics of individual fader components. The
faders will settle into a stable position after a short adjustment or calibration period.

• When in MACHINE Mode, some I/O and Mix parameter changes will be lost when a program load
event is moved on the Event List screen. These parameter changes will be lost in the interval
between the old time and the new time. No other parameters are affected. The farther the
program load event moves, the more noticeable the absence of I/O and Mix parameter changes.
When moving a program load event more than a few frames, it is recommended to delete the
event, then reinsert it at the desired location.

• I/O routings need to be set after installing Software Version 3.0. Once set, the I/O
routings are saved with the configuration and will be automatically recalled when that DSP
configuration is loaded.

• I/O routings saved with each configuration may become invalid if the order of the I/O cards is
changed or if an I/O card is removed from the unit. If this occurs, simply reset the I/O routings.

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• Manual fader adjustment may be prevented when the fader is automatically positioned near the top

or bottom of its physical range, even if the parameter is not set to its maximum or minimum value.
To overcome this anomaly, move the fader in the opposite direction, then to the desired value.

• The LtRt outputs of the five-output configurations cannot be routed as inputs to the second

optional reverb DSP card.

• The two machine outputs in the 5-channel cascades are mixed to allow processed material from

the first machine to simultaneously pass directly to the system output and feed the second
machine. Phasing and comb filtering will occur if a dry signal is passed through both machines.

MIDI IMPLEMENTATION

Software Version 3.0 introduces a number of extensions for MIDI implementation. It now provides
limited support for Continuous Controllers. In previous software versions, Continuous Controller
values were used to control some aspects of system configuration. Because the addition of automation
presents potential confusion, these values have been replaced with Sysex commands.

MIDI implementation remains fixed, meaning there is no user interface for modifications.

NOMENCLATURE

MIDI numbering – i.e. channel numbers and program numbers – can be confusing. Some sources
begin counting at 0, while others begin counting at 1. The MIDI Implementation section of this
document begins counting at 0. When working with MIDI controllers that use 1 as the lowest
channel number, add one to the values included in the channel table on the next page.

MIDI ACTIVATION

When MIDI is active, program loads, mutes, I/O parameter updates, and VPAGE parameter updates
are transmitted when adjusted with the LARC2. This allows external sequencers to capture these
changes for replay.

MIDI is active at all times, except during timecode automation sessions. When automation is running,
MIDI is inactive except for the reception of incoming MIDI timecode. (See the back cover for more
information about the optional Automation Package available for Software Versions 3.0 and above.)

MIDI CHANNEL ALLOCATION

The 960L uses a fixed-channel allocation, meaning it should be the lone device on its MIDI cable. All
channels are either used or reserved for future expansion.

Machine Channels

Machine channels can be used to control each virtual machine in the 960L. Each channel can be
treated independently, much like a multi-timbral synthesizer.

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Channel
Number Usage Description

0 System Channel Reserved for future expansion

1 DSP Card 1 Reserved for future expansion

2 DSP Card 2 Reserved for future expansion

3 DSP Card 3 Reserved for future expansion

4 Card 1, Machine 1 Program change and additional control of Machine 1 on

DSP Card 1*

5 Card 1, Machine 2 Program change and additional control of Machine 2 on

DSP Card 1*

6 Card 1, Machine 3 Program change and additional control of Machine 3 on

DSP Card 1*

7 Card 1, Machine 4 Program change and additional control of Machine 4 on

DSP Card 1*

8 Card 2, Machine 1 Program change and additional control of Machine 1 on

DSP Card 2*

9 Card 2, Machine 2 Program change and additional control of Machine 2 on

DSP Card 2*

10 Card 2, Machine 3 Program change and additional control of Machine 3 on

DSP Card 2*

11 Card 2, Machine 4 Program change and additional control of Machine 4 on

DSP Card 2*

12 Card 3, Machine 1 Reserved for future expansion

13 Card 3, Machine 2 Reserved for future expansion

14 Card 3, Machine 3 Reserved for future expansion

15 Card 3, Machine 4 Reserved for future expansion

* The number of machines depends on the configuration of the DSP card. For example, the system

has two DSP cards each configured as four stereo machines for a total of eight machines. These
machines would be labeled Machine 1 to Machine 8, with the first machine on the second DSP
card labeled Machine 5. For another example, the system has two DSP cards each configured in
dual-surround mode for a total of four machines. These machines would be labeled Machine 1 to
Machine 4, with the first machine on the second DSP card labeled Machine 3.

MIDI Channel Allocation (continued from page 9)

CONTINUOUS CONTROLLERS

With the exception of MIDI Bank Change, all
960L parameters can be controlled with single,
7-bit controllers. Each parameter is controlled
with the full controller range, regardless of the
parameter range. For example, if the controller
is at the midpoint of its range (64), the
parameter will also be at the midpoint of its
range no matter what the actual number.

Continuous Controllers range from 0 to 127. If
the parameter range is less than 127, then a
small controller change might not result in a
parameter update. But the entire range of the
parameter can still be accurately controlled. In
addition, if the actual range of the parameter
is greater than 127, MIDI control might be
somewhat coarse. This is most noticeable with
large delays. If either of these conditions is
unacceptable, it is recommended to use
automation, which provides accurate replay of
all parameter updates.

Controller Mapping

0 Bank Change MSB*

1 to 31 Not used

32 Bank Change LSB*

33 VPAGE slot 1

34 VPAGE slot 2

35 VPAGE slot 3

36 VPAGE slot 4

37 VPAGE slot 5

38 VPAGE slot 6

39 VPAGE slot 7

40 VPAGE slot 8

41 Joystick X

42 Joystick Y

43 to 63 Not used

64 Channel 1 Input Gain

65 Channel 1 Input Xpan

66 Channel 1 Input Ypan

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PROGRAM LOAD

Each bank contains 10 programs, which are
numbered 1 to 10.

It is recommended to send bank change
messages before program change messages,
using Continuous Controllers 0 and 32. Bank
and program change messages that are out of
range will be ignored.

Note:

Program 10 appears as Program 0 on
the LARC2.

Bank MSB* LSB*

0 to 19 0 0

Description: Factory Preset

2048 to 2147 10 0

Description: User Registers

8192 to 8201 40 0

Description: Disk (local buffers, not actual disk)

* In hex

Examples

• To load Program 1 in Bank 2 to Machine 1

on DSP Card 1:

B4 00 00 B4 20 01 C4 0 1

• To load Program 2 in User Bank 2 to

Machine 2 on DSP Card 1:

B5 00 10 B5 20 01 C5 0 2

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Controller Mapping

102 Channel 5 Output Ypan

103 Channel 6 Output Gain

104 Channel 6 Output Xpan

105 Channel 6 Output Ypan

106 Channel 7 Output Gain

107 Channel 7 Output Xpan

108 Channel 7 Output Ypan

109 Channel 8 Output Gain

110 Channel 8 Output Xpan

111 Channel 8 Output Ypan

112 Mute (OFF ≥64; ON≤63)

* See the Program Load section on page 11.

VPAGE Parameters

Any parameter can be assigned to the VPAGE,
more than once if desired. However, it is
important to note the following:

• I/O parameters only respond to the
controllers assigned to I/O parameters.
When mapped to the VPAGE, I/O
parameters will only transmit their regular
controller value. This avoids the problem
of two different controllers affecting a
single parameter.

• If a parameter is mapped to two different
slots on the VPAGE, it will only transmit to
the controller assigned to the lowest
numbered slot. In addition, it will only
respond to the controller assigned to the
lowest numbered slot.

• If the VPAGE is edited after MIDI data is
recorded, the user must edit stored MIDI
data in accordance with the changes.

Continuous Controllers

(continued from page 11)

Controller Mapping

67 Channel 2 Input Gain

68 Channel 2 Input Xpan

69 Channel 2 Input Ypan

70 Channel 3 Input Gain

71 Channel 3 Input Xpan

72 Channel 3 Input Ypan

73 Channel 4 Input Gain

74 Channel 4 Input Xpan

75 Channel 4 Input Ypan

76 Channel 5 Input Gain

77 Channel 5 Input Xpan

78 Channel 5 Input Ypan

79 Channel 6 Input Gain

80 Channel 6 Input Xpan

81 Channel 6 Input Ypan

82 Channel 7 Input Gain

83 Channel 7 Input Xpan

84 Channel 7 Input Ypan

85 Channel 8 Input Gain

86 Channel 8 Input Xpan

87 Channel 8 Input Ypan

88 Channel 1 Output Gain

89 Channel 1 Output Xpan

90 Channel 1 Output Ypan

91 Channel 2 Output Gain

92 Channel 2 Output Xpan

93 Channel 2 Output Ypan

94 Channel 3 Output Gain

95 Channel 3 Output Xpan

96 Channel 3 Output Ypan

97 Channel 4 Output Gain

98 Channel 4 Output Xpan

99 Channel 4 Output Ypan

100 Channel 5 Output Gain

101 Channel 5 Output Xpan

SYSEX COMMANDS

Sysex messages sent to the unit use the
following general format:

MIDI Byte Description

F0 Sysex Header
06 Lexicon ID
0C 960L Sysex ID
XX Device ID (Ignored)
0 System Control
XX Command ID

Remaining Data

F7 EOX

Command 0: Set Clock Source

MIDI Byte Description

F0 Sysex Header

06 Lexicon ID

0C 960L Sysex ID

XX Device ID (Ignored)

0 System Control

0 Set Clock Source

XX Source Value*

F7 EOX

* The source value can be any value from the

table below.

Source Description

0 44.1 Internal

1 48K Internal

2 88.2 Internal

3 96K Internal

4 Low-speed BNC

5 High-speed BNC

6 Low-speed AES

7 High-speed AES

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MIDI SYSEX MESSAGES

The 960L responds to Sysex commands with
the standard MIDI description, according to
MIDI specifications:

Incoming Inquiry

MIDI Byte Description

F0 Sysex Header
7E Non-Real Time Header
XX Device ID (Ignored)
06 General Information
01 Device Inquiry
F7 EOX

960L Response

MIDI Byte Description

F0 Sysex Header
7E Non-Real Time Header
XX Device ID (Always 0)
06 General Information
02 Device ID Message
06 Lexicon ID
0C 960L Sysex ID (Device Family

Code LSB)

00 Reserved (Device Family

Code MSB)

00 Reserved (Device Family

Member Code LSB)

00 Reserved (Device Family

Member Code MSB)
XX Major Revision
XX Minor Revision
XX Revision Type: "A" Alpha, "B"

Beta, "R" Release
00 Unused Revision Information
F7 EOX

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MIDI Byte Description

F0 Sysex Header

06 Lexicon ID

0C 960L Sysex ID

XX Device ID (Ignored)

0 System Control

1 Set Card Configuration

XX DSP Card Identifier: “0” DSP

Card 1, “1” DSP Card 2

XX Configuration Source Value*

F7 EOX

* The configuration source value can be any

value from the table below.

Note:

It is important to send a value that
matches the current single-speed
(44.1/48kHz) or double-speed (88.2/
96kHz) clock setting.

Configuration Partitioning (Notes)

0 4 Stereo Machines

(single-speed only)

1 5-in Surround and 2-in

Surround (single-speed only)

2 Dual 2-in Surrounds

(single-speed only)

3 Dual 4-channel Surrounds

(single-speed only)

4 Dual Stereo Cascade 1

(single-speed only)

5 Dual Stereo Cascade 2

(single-speed only)

6 5-channel Cascade

(single-speed only)

7 4-channel Cascade

(single-speed only)

8 4 Mono-in Machines

(single-speed only)

Configuration Partitioning (Notes)

63 8-channel

(single-speed only)

64 2 Stereo Machines

(double-speed only)

65 5-in Surround

(double-speed only)

66 2-in Surround

(double-speed only)

67 4-channel Surround

(double-speed only)

68 Stereo Cascade

(double-speed only)

72 2 Mono-in Machines

(double-speed only)

127 8-channel

(double-speed only)

Command 1: Set DSP Card Configuration

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MIDI Byte Description

F0 Sysex Header

06 Lexicon ID

0C 960L Sysex ID

XX Device ID (Ignored)

0 System Control

2 Set Input Routing

XX DSP Card Identifier: “0” DSP

Card 1, “1” DSP Card 2

yy Input Card Assigned to Input

Bus 1*

zz Channel of Input Card

Assigned to Input Bus 1**

yy Input Card Assigned to Input

Bus 2*

zz Channel of Input Card

Assigned to Input Bus 2**

yy Input Card Assigned to Input

Bus 3*

zz Channel of Input Card

Assigned to Input Bus 3**

yy Input Card Assigned to Input

Bus 4*

zz Channel of Input Card

Assigned to Input Bus 4**

yy Input Card Assigned to Input

Bus 5*

zz Channel of Input Card

Assigned to Input Bus 5**

yy Input Card Assigned to Input

Bus 6*

zz Channel of Input Card

Assigned to Input Bus 6**

yy Input Card Assigned to Input

Bus 7*

zz Channel of Input Card

Assigned to Input Bus 7**

yy Input Card Assigned to Input

Bus 8*

MIDI Byte Description

zz Channel of Input Card

Assigned to Input Bus 8**

F7 EOX

*The input card source value can be any value
from the table below.

Source Meaning

0 Analog Card 1

1 Analog Card 2

2 AES Card 1

3 AES Card 2

**Refers to channels 1 to 8.

Command 2: Set Input Routing for DSP Card

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MIDI Byte Description

F0 Sysex Header

06 Lexicon ID

0C 960L Sysex ID

XX Device ID (Ignored)

0 System Control

3 Set Output Routing

XX DSP Card Identifier: "0" DSP

Card 1, "1" DSP Card 2

yy Output Card Assigned to

Output Bus 1*

zz Channel of Output Card

Assigned to Output Bus 1**

yy Output Card Assigned to

Output Bus 2*

zz Channel of Output Card

Assigned to Output Bus 2**

yy Output Card Assigned to

Output Bus 3*

zz Channel of Output Card

Assigned to Output Bus 3**

yy Output Card Assigned to

Output Bus 4*

zz Channel of Output Card

Assigned to Output Bus 4**

yy Output Card Assigned to

Output Bus 5*

zz Channel of Output Card

Assigned to Output Bus 5**

yy Output Card Assigned to

Output Bus 6*

zz Channel of Output Card

Assigned to Output Bus 6**

yy Output Card Assigned to

Output Bus 7*

zz Channel of Output Card

Assigned to Output Bus 7**

yy Output Card Assigned to

Output Bus 8*

zz Channel of Output Card

Assigned to Output Bus 8**

F7 EOX

* The output card source value can be any

value from the table below.

Source Meaning

0 Analog Card 1

1 Analog Card 2

2 AES Card 1

4 AES Card 2

**Refers to channels 1 to 8.

Command 3: Set Output Routing for DSP Card

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MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART

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Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks

Basic Default X 1 to 16
Channel Changed X X

Mode Default Mode 3 Mode 3

Messages X X

Altered X X

Note
Number True Voice X X

Velocity Note On X X

Note Off X X

After Keys X X
Touch Channel X X

Pitchbend XX

Control 1 to 119 O 0 and 32 Bank Change parameter
Change O change. See page 11.

Program 1 to 10 1 to 10 See page 11.
Change

Bank Select OO

System Device ID Device inquiry See page 13.
Exclusive configuration With Automation Package.

commands

MIDI Timecode

System Song Position X X With Automation Package.
Common Song Select X X

Tune Request X X

MIDI quarter X O

frame timecode

System Clock X X
Real Time Commands

Aux Local ON/OFF X X
Messages All Notes Off X X

Active Sensing X X

System Reset X X

Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3: OMNI ON, MONO O: Yes
Mode 2: OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO X: No

OX: Selectable

(Ill.) stands for Illustration

Note:, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 14

@@@@, 2, 4

1 Button, 7
5-Channel Cascades, 9, 14
960L Boot Menu, 7
960L REV Field, 6
960L Upgrade Options, Back Cover
A/D Analog Input Card, Back Cover
Activation, MIDI, 9
AES/EBU Digital I/O Card, Back Cover
Automation Package, 9, 17, Back Cover
Bank Select Messages, MIDI, 17
Channel Allocation, MIDI, 9 to 10

CONFIG! Soft Button, 8
CONFIG 1 Soft Button, 8
CONFIG2 Soft Button, 8
Continuous Controllers, MIDI, 9, 11 to 12
CONTROL Button, 6
Control Mode, 6
D/A Analog Output Card, Back Cover
Delays & Additional 96kHz Reverbs Package, Back Cover
Documentation Conventions, 2
DSP Card Configuration, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16
ENTER Button, 5, 6, 7
Event List Screen, 8
Erase User Registers, Sessions & Restore Factory Default

Settings Menu Option, 7

Factory Default Settings, Restoring, 7
Faders, 9
FINE ADJ Button, 8
Front Panel, 4
I/O Parameters, 8
I/O Routings, 8, Back Cover

Illustrations

System Information Screen, 6

SYSTEM! Menu, 6

Implementation Chart, MIDI, 17
Input Levels, Maximum, 8
Input/Output, See I/O
Installation Instructions, 4 to 6
LARC2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, Back Cover
LARC2 Display, 7
LARC2 REV Field, 6
LOGIC7™ UpMix Package, Back Cover
LtRt Outputs, 9
MACHINE Button, 7
MACHINE Mode, 8
Machine Channels, MIDI, 9
Maximum Input Levels, 8
Menu Mode, 7

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Index

MIDI Implementation, 9 to 17

Activation, 9
Channel Allocation, 9 to 10
Continuous Controllers, 9, 11 to 12
Implementation Chart, 17
Machine Channels, 9
Nomenclature, 9
Program Load, 9, 11, 12
Sysex Commands, 9, 13 to 16
Sysex Messages, 13

VPAGE Parameters, 9, 11, 12
Mix Parameters, 8
Nomenclature, MIDI, 9
Parameter Changes, 8
Performing a Factory Init, 7
Power Switch, Rear Panel, 4
Preserving User Registers, 4, 7
PROGRAM Button, 7
Program Load Events, 8
Program Load, MIDI, 9, 11, 12
Random Hall Programs, 8
Rear Panel Power Switch, 4
Release Notes, 8 to 9
Restoring Factory Default Settings, 7
Reverb DSP Card, 9, Back Cover
Reverting to a Previous Software Version, 4, 7
Serial Number, 4, 5, 6
Software Version 2.4, 4, 5
Software Version 3.0, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Software Version, Verifying the Current, 6
Software Version, Reverting to a Previous, 4, 7
Standby Button, 4, 5, 7
Sysex Commands, MIDI, 9, 13 to 16
Sysex Messages, MIDI, 13
System Information Option, 6
System Information Screen, 6 (Ill.)

SYSTEM! Soft Button, 6

SYSTEM! Menu, 6 (Ill.)
Table of Contents, 3
Upgrade Options, 960L, Back Cover
User Registers, Erasing, 7
User Registers, Preserving, 4
Verifying the Current Software Version, 6
VPAGE Parameters, MIDI, 9, 11, 12

WARNING

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Notes

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

960L UPGRADE OPTIONS

Software Options

Delays & Additional 96kHz Reverbs Package

Contains four stereo and five multi-channel
delay algorithms, as well as stereo and
multi-channel 96kHz Plate and Chamber
reverb algorithms.

Automation Package

Allows program changes, parameter updates,
panning, and mutes to be recorded and
played back synchronized to SMPTE/MIDI
timecode. Up to 100 sessions can be saved
and recalled to restore the entire state of
the 960L, including wordclock settings, DSP
configuration, and I/O routings.

Coming Soon!

LOGIC7™ UpMix Package

Transforms stereo program material into a
dazzling multi-channel performance. This is an
invaluable tool for creating multi-channel
mixes when multi-track master tapes are
unavailable.

Hardware Options

Reverb DSP Card

Doubles the processing power of the 960L,
allowing up to eight stereo machines or four
surround machines at 44.1/48kHz (four stereo,
two surround at 88.2/96kHz).

A Second LARC2

Allows engineers on large projects to work
unobtrusively on different machines at the
same time, increasing efficiency. A second
LARC2 also allows a single mainframe to be
used in two different rooms.

AES/EBU Digital I/O Card

Modular I/O card that offers eight channels of
AES EBU I/O at sampling rates up to 96kHz.

A/D Analog Input Card

Modular input card that provides up to eight
channels of high-quality 24-bit analog-to-digital
conversion at sampling rates up to 96kHz on
XLR connectors.

D/A Analog Output Card

Modular output card that provides eight
channels of high-quality 24-bit digital-to­analog conversion at sampling rates up to
96kHz on XLR connectors.