Lexicon IO82 User manual

Owner's Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION
READ THE FOLLOWING:
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential hazards with electrical products. The lightning flash with arrowpoint in an equilateral triangle means that there are danger­ous voltages present within the unit. The exclamation point in an equilateral triangle indicates that it is necessary for the user to refer to the owner’s manual.
These symbols warn that there are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do not open the unit. Do not attempt to service the unit yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Opening the chassis for any reason will void the manufacturer’s warranty. Do not get the unit wet. If liquid is spilled on the unit, shut it off immediately and take it to a dealer for service. Disconnect the unit during storms to prevent damage.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IF YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER CORD.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A MAINS SOCKET OUTLET WITH A PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONNECTION.
The cores in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
GREEN and YELLOW - Earth BLUE - Neutral BROWN - Live
As colours of the cores in the mains lead of this appliance may not cor­respond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The core which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the
terminal in the plug marked with the letter E, or with the earth symbol, or coloured green, or green and yellow.
The core which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal
marked N or coloured black.
The core which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal
marked L or coloured red.
This equipment may require the use of a different line cord, attachment plug, or both, depending on the available power source at installation. If the attachment plug needs to be changed, refer servicing to qualified service personnel who should refer to the table below. The green/yellow wire shall be connected directly to the units chassis.
CONDUCTOR
L LIVE BROWN BLACK
N NEUTRAL BLUE WHITE
E EARTH GND GREEN/YEL GREEN
WARNING: If the ground is defeated, certain fault conditions in the unit or in the system to which it is connected can result in full line voltage between chassis and earth ground. Severe injury or death can then result if the chassis and earth ground are touched simultaneously.
WIRE COLOR
Normal Alt
U.K. MAINS PLUG WARNING
A molded mains plug that has been cut off from the cord us
unsafe. Discard the mains plug at a suitable disposal facility.
NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU INSERT
A DAMAGED OR CUT MAINS PLUG INTO A 13 AMP POWER
SOCKET. Do not use the mains plug without the fuse cover
local retailer. Replacement fuses are 13 amps and MUST be
ASTA approved to BS1362.
HEED ALL WARNINGS
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
THE APPARATUS SHALL N OT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUID AND NO OBJECT FILLED WITHI LIQUID, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARA­TUS.
CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH.
DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURC­ES SUCH AS RADIATORS, HEAT REGISTERS, STOVES, OR OTHER APPARATUS (INCLUD­ING AMPLIFIERS) THAT PRODUCE HEAT.
ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS/ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHT­NING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar­ized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Use only with the cart stand, tripod bracket, or table specified by the manufacture, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Refer all servicing to to qualified service person­nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
POWER ON/OFF SWITCH: The Power switch used in this piece of equipment DOES NOT break the connection from the mains.
MAINS DISCONNECT: The plug shall remain readily operable. For rack-mount or installation where plug is not accessible, an all-pole mains switch with a contact separation of at least 3 mm in each pole shall be incorporated into the electrical installation of the rack or building.
FOR UNITS EQUIPPED WITH EXTERNALLY ACCESSIBLE FUSE RECEPTACLE: Replace fuse with same type and rating only.
MULTIPLE-INPUT VOLTAGE: This equipment may require the use of a different line cord, attachment plug, or both, depending on the avail­able power source at installation. Connect this equipment only to the power source indicated on the equipment rear panel. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to quali­fied service personnel or equivalent.
If connected to 240V supply, a suitable CSA/UL certified power cord shall be used for this supply.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer’s Name: Lexicon Professional Manufacturer’s Address: 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USA
declares that the product:
Product name: Lexicon IO 82
Product option: all (requires Class II power adapter that conforms to the requirements of EN60065, EN60742, or equivalent.)
conforms to the following Product Specifications:
Safety: IEC 60065 -01+Amd 1
EMC: EN 55022:2006 EN 55024:1998 FCC Part 15
Supplementary Information:
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the: Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC
With regard to Directive 2005/32/EC and EC Regulation 1275/2008 of 17 December 2008, this product is designed, produced, and classified as Professional Audio Equipment and thus is exempt from this Directive.
With regard to Directive 2005/32/EC and EC Regulation 278/2009 of 6 April 2009, this regulation applies to Class A (single output) external power supplies. The external power supply used with this product is a multi-output power supply and thus is exempt from this Directive.
Roger Johnsen Director, Engineering Signal Processing 8760 S. Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070, USA Date: February 23, 2011
European Contact: Your local Lexicon Sales and Service Office or
Harman Signal Processing 8760 South Sandy Parkway Sandy, Utah 84070 USA Ph: (801) 566-8800 Fax: (801) 568-7583
ELECTROMAGNETIC
COMPATIBILITY
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and the Product Specifications noted on the Declaration of Conformity. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• this device may not cause harmful interference, and
• this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Operation of this unit within significant electromagnetic fields should be avoided.
• use only shielded interconnecting cables.
If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection syste m for used elect ronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.
Private household in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).
For Countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for a correct method of disposal.
By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health.
Service Info
If you require technical support, contact Lexicon® Professional Customer Service. Be prepared to accurately describe the problem. Know the serial number of your unit, found on a sticker attached to the bottom of the IO 82. If you have not already taken the time to fill out your warranty registration card and send it in, please do so now.
Before you return a product to the factory for service, we recommend you refer to the manual. Make sure you have correctly followed installation steps and operation procedures. If you are still unable to solve a problem, contact our Customer Service Department at (801) 568-7660 for consultation. If you need to return a product to the factory for service, you MUST contact Customer Service to obtain a Return Authorization Number. No returned products will be accepted at the factory without a Return Authorization Number. Please refer to the Warranty information on the follow­ing page, which extends to the first end-user. After expiration of the warranty, a reason­able charge will be made for parts, labor, and packing if you choose to use the factory service facility. In all cases, you are responsible for transportation charges to the factory. Lexicon Professional will pay return shipping if the unit is still under warranty.
Use the original packing material if it is available. Mark the package with the name of the shipper and with these words in red: DELICATE INSTRUMENT, FRAGILE! Insure the package properly. Ship prepaid, not collect. Do not ship parcel post.
Warranty
This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and only in the United States.
1. The warranty registration card that accompanies this product must be mailed (or online regisration must be completed at www.lexiconpro.com) within 30 days after purchase date to validate this warranty. Proof-of-purchase is considered to be the burden of the consumer.
2. Lexicon Professional warrants this product, when bought and used solely within the U.S., to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service.
3. Lexicon Professional’s liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or, at our discretion, replacing defective materials that show evidence of defect, provided the product is returned to Lexicon Professional WITH RETURN AUTHORIZATION from the factory, where all parts and labor will be covered up to a period of 1 year. A Return Authorization number must be obtained from Lexicon Professional by telephone. The company shall not be liable for any conse­quential damage as a result of the product’s use in any circuit or assembly.
4. Lexicon Professional reserves the right to make changes in design or make addi­tions to or improvements upon this product without incurring any obligation to install the same additions or improvements on products previously manufactured.
5. The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and Lexicon Professional neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume on its behalf any obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this product. In no event shall Lexicon Professional or its dealers be liable for special or consequential damages or from any delay in the performance of this warranty due to causes beyond its control.
Table of Contents
OWNeR'S MANUAL ............................................................. 1
Service Info ...................................................................4
Warranty ....................................................................... 4
TAbLe Of CONTeNTS ........................................................... 5
INTROdUCTION ................................................................... 1
Features ......................................................................... 1
Unpacking your IO 82 Desktop Recording
Interface ........................................................................ 2
System Requirements .................................................... 2
fRONT PANeL ...................................................................... 3
ReAR ANd SIde PANeLS ...................................................... 5
CONNeCTING The IO 82...................................................... 7
Microphones ................................................................. 7
Line Level Sources ......................................................... 7
Instruments ................................................................... 7
Computer/Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) .............. 7
Headphones .................................................................. 7
Monitor Speakers .......................................................... 7
Example Connections .................................................... 8
IO 82 exAMPLe PROjeCT - ReCORdING A GUITAR .............. 9
Install Drivers, Control Software, and Cubase® LE ....... 9
Activate Cubase LE ......................................................... 9
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Set Up Windows
Audio and MIDI (Optional) ............. 10
Example Project Connections ........................................ 10
Connect the Guitar ......................................................... 11
Connect the Computer ................................................... 13
Listen to the Guitar Input (Direct)................................13
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Set Up Cubase (Windows
LE for Use with the IO 82 .................. 14
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Set Up Cubase LE for Use with the IO 82 .................... 15
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(Mac Record a Track in Cubase
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LE ...................................... 16
Create a New Project ......................................................16
Start Recording ............................................................... 17
Listen to the Recording ...................................................17
Audio Mixdown ..............................................................18
Options and Features in Cubase LE ................................18
Using the Pantheon II Reverb in Cubase LE .................. 18
bLOCK dIAGRAM ................................................................ 19
SPeCIfICATIONS .................................................................. 21
Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Lexicon® IO 82 desktop recording interface!
The patent-pending IO 82 design fits where it makes the most sense, between your keyboard and monitor. With all level meters and gain level controls at your fingertips, you’ll wonder why no one ever thought of it before.
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Featuring newly designed dbx phone preamps on every channel, the IO 82 is more than equipped to provide professional recordings that keep your music sounding its best. The preamps run on a 60V supply to guarantee stability and provide you with a superior recording across a wide dynamic range. Performance driven A/D
- D/A converters ensure pristine 24bit/96kHz audio to capture every subtle detail of your performance.
The Lexicon name is synonymous with “the world’s best reverb.” The
Pantheon
II VST/AU reverb plug-in features 6 reverb types with 16 adjustable parameters, and 35 factory presets that range from Vocal to Live Sound and Special Effects. It’s easy to complete your mix and make your music sound its best with the exquisitely rich, full reverbs that made Lexicon famous.
60V high-voltage, ultra-low noise micro-
Features
• dbx® high-voltage, ultra-low noise microphone preamps
• 8 analog combi-jacks for mic/line inputs
• 2 side panel ¼" instrument inputs
• 2 analog ¼" TRS outputs
• 2 headphone outputs with dedicated volume controls
• Stereo S/PDIF digital I/O
• MIDI in and out
• USB 2.0 Audio Interface
• 44.1 to 96KHz sample rates, 24 bit conversion
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Unpacking your IO 82 Desktop Recording Interface
Each IO 82 desktop recording interface is shipped in one carton, containing the IO 82 unit and a software DVD for Windows tems. After unpacking, save all the packaging materials in case you ever have to ship the unit. Thoroughly inspect the IO 82 unit and packing materials for signs of damage. Report any shipment damage to the carrier that deliv­ered the product or dealer from whom you purchased the product at once.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE INCLUDED:
• IO 82
• Installer DVD containing drivers, this manual, the Lexicon Pantheon
II reverb plug-in, the XILS3 SE plug-in, Cubase LE Recording
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Software, and ToonTrack
EZDrummer Lite for Mac® and Windows®
• USB cable
• Lexicon Professional warranty registration
• Power Supply
• Power Cord
NOTE: The full Cubase LE manual is located on the software DVD.
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and Macintosh® sys-
System Requirements
Powerful software for audio recording requires a powerful computer with the right operating system software, processor and memory. Most comput­ers currently sold already meet these requirements, or can be upgraded to be compatible with the IO 82. As with all such systems, adding more RAM than the minimum will allow you to do more processing and improve per­formance.
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Windows
Vista, XP, 7 (Minimum System Requirements)
• Multicore processor
• 1GB RAM
• Minimum Display Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels
• DVD-ROM drive
• Internet access required for software license activation
Mac® (Minimum System Requirements)
• Intel® processor
• 1 GB RAM
• OS X Version 10.4.9 or higher
• Minimum Display Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels
• DVD-ROM drive
• Internet access required for software license activation
Note: Adobe Reader is required to view the pdf documents on the DVD.
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Front Panel
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1. INPUT LEVEL LEDS
These indicate signal level for each input by showing the remaining head­room before clipping. Their values are: Red Clipping Yellow –3dB Green –6dB Green –9dB Green –12dB Green –18dB Green –24dB Green –30dB
2. MONITOR MIX LEVEL LEDS
These indicate signal level for each monitor mix output by showing the remaining headroom before clipping. Their values are: Red Clipping Yellow –4dB Green –8dB Green –13dB Green –17dB Green –25dB Green –34dB Green –42dB
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3. PHONES 1 AND PHONES 2 LEVEL KNOBS
Adjust headphone output signal level here. The Phones 1 knob controls the Phones 1 level, and the Phones 2 knob controls the Phones 2 level.
4. INPUT LEVEL KNOB
Adjusts the input level for the corresponding input. Each input has one of these input level controls.
5. INSTRUMENT 1 LED
Lights when a 1/4" plug is inserted into the Instrument 1 jack on the right side panel.
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