Lexicon MX200 Owner's Manual
User Guide
IMPORTANT SAFETY 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.
WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION
READ THE FOLLOWING:
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
HEED ALL WARNINGS.
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR WATER.
CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH.
FOR INDOOR USE ONLY.
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.
The following is indicative of low
altitude use; do not use this product
above 2000m.
U.K. MAINS PLUG WARNING
A molded mains plug that has been cut off from the cord is
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 in place.
Replacement fuse covers can be obtained from your local retailer.
Replacement fuses are 13 amps and MUST be ASTA approved to
BS1362.
If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There
is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation
that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.
Private households 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.
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 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.
If connected to 240V supply, a suitable CSA/UL certified power cord shall be
used for this supply.
This Equipment is intended for rack mount use only.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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 COR
RESPOND 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 CHAS
SIS AND EARTH GROUND ARE TOUCHED SIMULTANEOUSLY.
WARNING:
• APPARATET MÅ TILKOPLES JORDET STIKKONTAKT.
• APPARATEN SKALL ANSLUTAS TILL JORDAT UTTAG.
• LAITE ON LIITETTÄVÄ SUOJAKOSKETTIMILLA VARUSTETTUUN PISTORASIAAN.
• APPARATET SKAL TILSLUTTES JORDET STIKKONTAKT.
WIRE COLOR
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer’s Name: Lexicon Professional
Manufacturer’s Address: 10653 S. River Front Parkway, Suite 300
South Jordan, Utah 84095, USA
declares that the product:
Product name: Lexicon MX200
Note: Product name may be suffixed by a combination of the letters EU, M,
or V.
Product option: None
conforms to the following Product Specifications:
Safety: IEC 60065-01+Amd 1 & 2
EMC: EN 55022:2010
EN 55024:2010
FCC Part 15
Supplementary Information:
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the:
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU
With regard to Directive 2005/32/EC and EC Regulation 1275/2008 of
17 December 2008, this product is designed, produced, and classified as
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Professional Audio Equipment and thus is exempt from this Directive.
C. Rex Reed
Director, Engineering
Signal Processing
10653 S. River Front Parkway, Suite 300
South Jordan, Utah 84095, USA
Date: August 15, 2016
European Contact:
Harman International
Salisbury House
London Wall
EC2M 5QQ
+44 207 562 9450
or
Harman Professional Inc.
10653 S. River Front Parkway, Suite 300
South Jordan, Utah 84095, USA
Ph: (801) 566-8800
Fax: (801) 568-7583
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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES
AVERTISSEMENT POUR VOTRE
SÉCURITÉ LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT :
LIRE CES CONSIGNES.
CONSERVER CES CONSIGNES.
RESPECTER TOUS LES AVERTISSEMENTS.
SUIVRE TOUTES LES CONSIGNES.
Les symboles illustrés ci-dessus sont des symboles acceptés
internationalement qui avertissent des dangers potentiels relatifs à
l’utilisation de produits électriques. Le voyant clignotant avec une flèche
dans un triangle équilatéral signifie la présence de tensions dangereuses
dans l'appareil. Le point d’exclamation dans un triangle équilatéral
indique que l’utilisateur doit se référer au manuel d'utilisation.
Ces symboles indiquent qu’il n’y a aucune pièce utilisable par l’utilisateur
à l’intérieur de l’appareil. Ne pas ouvrir l’appareil. Ne pas essayer de
réparer soi-même l’appareil. Confier toute réparation à du personnel
qualifié. Ouvrir la structure de l’appareil pour quelque raison que ce soit
annulera la garantie du fabricant. Ne pas mouiller l’appareil. Si du liquide
est renversé sur l’appareil, fermer immédiatement l’appareil et l’apporter
chez un réparateur. Débrancher l’appareil pendant les tempêtes afin
d’éviter des dommages.
Ce qui suit est représentatif d’une
utilisation à basse altitude ; ne pas
utiliser ce produit au-dessus de 2000 m.
AVERTISSEMENT CONCERNANT
LA FICHE SECTEUR
Une fiche secteur moulée qui a été coupée du cordon est dangereuse.
Jeter la fiche secteur dans un centre de déchets adapté.
VOUS NE DEVEZ EN AUCUNE CIRCONSTANCE INSÉRER
UNE FICHE ENDOMMAGÉE OU COUPÉE DANS UNE PRISE
SECTEUR 13 AMP.
Ne pas utiliser la fiche secteur si le couvercle du coffret à fusibles n'est
pas bien en place. Vous pouvez vous procurer des capots de fusible de
rechange auprès de votre détaillant local. Les fusibles de remplacement
sont de 13 A et DOIVENT être approuvés ASTA, BS1362.
Ne pas jeter ce produit avec les ordures ménagères. Il existe un système de collecte
sélective pour les produits électroniques usagés en conformité avec les lois en vigueur
en matière de traitement, de récupération et de recyclage.
Dans les 25 États membres de l’UE, en Norvège et en Suisse, les ménages peuvent envoyer leurs produits
électroniques usagés sans frais vers des centres de collecte sélective ou chez un distributeur (contre
l’achat d’un nouveau produit).
Contacter les autorités locales pour connaître les procédures de traitement des déchets adaptées dans les
pays non mentionnés ci-dessus.
Non seulement cette précaution vous permettra d’être sûr que votre produit est correctement traité,
récupéré et recyclé, mais elle vous évitera également de nuire involontairement à l’environnement et
à la santé humaine.
NE PAS UTILISER CET APPAREIL PRÈS DE L’EAU.
NETTOYER UNIQUEMENT AVEC UN CHIFFON SEC.
POUR USAGE INTÉRIEUR UNIQUEMENT.
NE PAS OBSTRUER LES OUÏES D’AÉRATION. EFFECTUER L’INSTALLATION
CONFORMÉMENT AUX INSTRUCTIONS DU FABRICANT.
NE PAS INSTALLER À PROXIMITÉ DE SOURCES DE CHALEUR TELLES QUE DES
RADIATEURS, BOUCHES D’AÉRATION, PLAQUES CHAUFFANTES OU TOUT AUTRE
APPAREIL (Y COMPRIS DES AMPLIFICATEURS) DÉGAGEANT DE LA CHALEUR.
UTILISER UNIQUEMENT LES PIÈCES/ACCESSOIRES MENTIONNÉS PAR LE
FABRICANT.
DÉBRANCHER L'APPAREIL AU COURS DES ORAGES OU EN CAS DE NON-UTILISATION
PENDANT UNE DURÉE PROLONGÉE.
Ne pas détériorer la sécurité de la fiche polarisée ou de la fiche de terre. Les fiches
polarisées sont équipées de deux bornes de largeurs différentes. Les fiches de terre
comportent deux lames et une troisième broche de mise à la terre. La broche la
plus large ou troisième broche de mise à la terre est prévue pour votre sécurité. Si
la fiche fournie ne correspond pas à votre installation électrique, faire appel à un
électricien pour remplacer la prise hors normes.
Protéger le cordon d'alimentation contre les risques de piétinement ou de
pincement, notamment au niveau des fiches, des prises de courant et du point
d'attache avec le matériel.
Utiliser uniquement le chariot, le support, le trépied ou
la table spécifié(e) par le fabricant ou vendu(e) avec
le matériel. Si vous utilisez un chariot pour déplacer
l'appareil, soyez suffisamment prudent pour éviter une
éventuelle blessure consécutive au basculement du chariot
et de sa charge.
Les réparations doivent être confiées à un technicien S.A.V. qualifié. Une
réparation est nécessaire en cas de dommage quelconque et en particulier
en cas d'endommagement du cordon d’alimentation ou de la fiche électrique,
d'infiltration liquide, d'introduction involontaire d'un objet dans l'appareil,
d'exposition de l’appareil à la pluie ou à un milieu humide, de fonctionnement
anormal ou de chute de l'appareil.
INTERRUPTEUR MARCHE/ARRÊT : l'interrupteur d'alimentation de cet équipement
NE coupe PAS la connexion secteur.
DÉBRANCHEMENT DE L'APPAREIL : la prise de courant doit rester facilement
accessible. Pour un montage en rack ou une installation avec une prise
inaccessible, un interrupteur omnipolaire à distance d'ouverture de contact d'au
moins 3 mm doit être intégré à l’installation électrique du rack ou du local.
Si le matériel est relié à une alimentation de 240 V, utiliser impérativement un
cordon d'alimentation adapté certifié CSA/UL pour ce branchement.
Cet équipement est exclusivement destiné à un montage en rack.
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES
COMPATIBILITÉ ÉLECTROMAGNÉTIQUE
Cet appareil est conforme au volet 15 des règles du FCC et
aux spécifications techniques évoquées dans la Déclaration
de conformité. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux
conditions suivantes :
• cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interférences nuisibles et
• cet appareil doit accepter les interférences captées, y
compris les interférences susceptibles de nuire à son
fonctionnement.
L’utilisation de cet appareil à proximité de champs électromagné
tiques puissants n’est pas recommandée.
• utiliser exclusivement des câbles d’interconnexion blindés.
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ
NOTICE ADRESSÉE AUX CONSOMMATEURS ÉQUIPÉS D’UN MATÉRIEL AVEC CORDON
D’ALIMENTATION FOURNI.
AVERTISSEMENT : CET APPAREIL DOIT ÊTRE BRANCHÉ SUR UNE PRISE SECTEUR DOTÉE
D'UNE PROTECTION PAR MISE À LA TERRE.
LES COULEURS DES NOYAUX DANS LES FILS SECTEURS DOIVENT RESPECTER LES CODES
SUIVANTS :
VERT ET JAUNE - TERRE BLEU - NEUTRE MARRON - PHASE
LES COULEURS DES NOYAUX DANS LES FILS SECTEURS DE CET APPAREIL PEUVENT NE PAS
CORRESPONDRE AUX INSCRIPTIONS COLORÉES IDENTIFIANT LES TERMINAUX DANS VOTRE
FICHE ; IL FAUT DONC PROCÉDER DE LA FAÇON SUIVANTE :
• LE NOYAU VERT ET JAUNE DOIT ÊTRE BRANCHÉ AU TERMINAL DE LA FICHE OÙ APPARAÎT
LA LETTRE E OU LE SYMBOLE DE MISE À LA TERRE, OU AU TERMINAL VERT OU VERT
ET JAUNE.
• LE NOYAU BLEU DOIT ÊTRE BRANCHÉ AU TERMINAL MARQUÉ D’UN N OU DE COULEUR
NOIRE.
• LE NOYAU MARRON DOIT ÊTRE BRANCHÉ AU TERMINAL MARQUÉ D’UN L OU DE COULEUR
ROUGE.
CE MATÉRIEL PEUT NÉCESSITER L’UTILISATION D’UN CORDON D’ALIMENTATION DIFFÉRENT
ET/OU D’UNE FICHE DE BRANCHEMENT DIFFÉRENTE SELON LA SOURCE D’ALIMENTATION
DISPONIBLE À L’INSTALLATION. SI LA FICHE DE BRANCHEMENT DOIT ÊTRE CHANGÉE, FAIRE
APPEL À UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIÉ QUI DEVRA SE RÉFÉRER AU TABLEAU CI-DESSOUS. LE FIL
VERT/JAUNE DOIT ÊTRE BRANCHÉ DIRECTEMENT AU CHÂSSIS DE L'APPAREIL.
CONNECTEURS
L PHASE MARRON NOIR
N NEUTRE BLEU BLANC
E TERRE VERT/JAU VERT
ATTENTION : UN DÉFAUT DE MISE À LA TERRE PEUT PROVOQUER CERTAINS DYSFONC
TIONNEMENTS DE L'APPAREIL OU DU SYSTÈME AUQUEL IL EST RELIÉ, POUVANT SE TRADUIRE
PAR UNE TENSION COMPOSÉE ENTRE LA MASSE ET LA PRISE DE TERRE. CELA PEUT PROVO
QUER DES BLESSURES SÉRIEUSES OU FATALES SI LA MASSE ET LA PRISE DE TERRE SONT
TOUCHÉES EN MÊME TEMPS.
ATTENTION :
• APPARATET MÅ TILKOPLES JORDET STIKKONTAKT.
• APPARATEN SKALL ANSLUTAS TILL JORDAT UTTAG.
• LAITE ON LIITETTÄVÄ SUOJAKOSKETTIMILLA VARUSTETTUUN PISTORASIAAN.
• APPARATET SKAL TILSLUTTES JORDET STIKKONTAKT.
COULEUR DU FIL
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DÉCLARATION DE CONFORMITÉ
Nom du fabricant : Lexicon Professional
Adresse du fabricant : 10653 S. River Front Parkway, Suite 300
South Jordan, Utah 84095, ÉTATS-UNIS
déclare que le produit :
Nom du produit : Lexicon MX200
Remarque : Nom du produit peut être suffixé par une combinaison des
lettres de l’UE , M ou V.
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Option du produit : Aucune
est conforme aux spécifications suivantes :
Sécurité : CEI/IEC 60065:2001 + Amd 1 et 2
CEM : EN 55022:2010
EN 55024:2010
Partie 15 des FCC
Informations complémentaires :
Ce produit est conforme aux exigences suivantes :
Directive sur la basse tension 2014/35/UE
Directive 2014/30/UE
Directive RoHS 2011/65/UE
Directive DEEE 2012/19/UE
Ce produit appartenant à la catégorie Matériel audio professionnel, il n’est
pas concerné par la directive 2005/32/CE ou par le règlement européen
1275/2008 du 17 décembre 2008.
C. Rex Reed
Directeur, Ingénierie
Traitement des signaux
10653 S. River Front Parkway, Suite 300
South Jordan, Utah 84095, ÉTATS-UNIS
Date : 15 août 2016
Contactez européenne :
Harman International
Salisbury House
London Wall
EC2M 5QQ
+44 207 562 9450
ou
Harman Professional Inc
10653 S. River Front Parkway, Suite 300
South Jordan, Utah 84095, ÉTATS-UNIS
Tél. : (801) 566-8800
Fax : (801) 568-7583
Warranty
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 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
Quick Start .....................................................1
About the MX200 ........................................... 3
Overview ............................................................. 3
Diagram - Front Panel ................................... 4
Diagram - Rear Panel .................................... 6
Setup ...............................................................7
Connecting the MX200 ....................................... 7
Using the MX200............................................10
Loading Programs .............................................. 10
Editing Programs ................................................ 10
Selecting Effects ................................................. 10
Tap Tempo ......................................................... 11
The Audition Feature .......................................... 11
Routing Options .................................................. 12
Storing Programs................................................ 12
Effects Descriptions ...................................... 13
Reverbs .............................................................. 13
Delays ................................................................. 17
dbx® Dynamics .................................................. 19
Modulated Effects ............................................... 20
MX200 Utilities ............................................... 23
MIDI Channel...................................................... 23
Program AutoLoad ............................................. 23
Analog / Digital Input Select ............................... 23
Digital Out Dry Track .......................................... 24
Stereo and Mono Output Modes ........................ 24
Factory Program Banks: Serial and Parallel ...... 24
Bypass Mode Select ........................................... 25
Factory Reset ..................................................... 25
The MX-Edit Editor/Librarian - Windows .....26
Minimum System Requirements ........................ 26
Installing the MX-Edit Editor/Librarian Software . 26
Quick Start .......................................................... 26
The MX-Edit Library ........................................... 27
Opening or Creating a Program ......................... 27
The MX-Edit Program Editor .............................. 28
Editing a Program ............................................... 28
Saving a Program ............................................... 30
Storing a Program .............................................. 30
Archiving ............................................................. 30
Table of Contents
The MX-Edit Editor/Librarian - Mac .............32
Minimum System Requirements ........................ 32
Installing the MX-Edit Editor/Librarian ................ 32
Quick Start .......................................................... 32
The MX-Edit Program Window ........................... 32
Editing a Program ............................................... 33
Quick Access Menu ............................................ 34
Using the MX200 as a Hardware Plug-In.....35
Minimum System Requirements ........................ 35
Installing the MX-Edit VST Hardware Plug-In .... 35
Connecting the MX200 ....................................... 35
Software Configuration ....................................... 36
Using the MX200 Plug-In Window ..................... 36
Controls .............................................................. 36
MIDI Port Error Message.................................... 37
Using MIDI with the MX200 ...........................37
CC Mapping........................................................ 37
MIDI Implementation Chart ................................ 37
Specifications ................................................ 38
Appendix ........................................................39
Program List ..................................................40
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Aux
Send 1
Aux
Return 1
Aux
Return 2
Program Select knob
Quick Start
Quick Start
Ideally, you should read this entire manual
before using the MX200. But, if you just
can’t wait to get started, this section
explains how to set up a simple parallel
connection (using the MX200 with a mixer)
and select a program.
Powering the Unit
1. Plug the included power supply into an
A/C outlet.
2. Connect the Power Supply to the Power
Jack connection on the MX200’s back
panel.
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3. When the MX200 first powers up, the
Audition button quickly flashes for a
moment. This indicates that the software
is loading.
Standard Parallel Connection
Set Audio Levels
1. Set the gain on the mixer’s input
channel appropriate to the source (vocal
mic, guitar, keyboard, etc.).
2. Set the Aux Master level (if provided on
your console) to the 12 o’clock position.
3. Set the Input level on the MX200 to the
12 o’clock position.
4. Set the Mix 1 and Mix 2 knobs on the
MX200 to their full clockwise position.
(Wet).
5. Provide source signal (by speaking or
singing into the mic, playing guitar,
keyboard, etc.) on the selected mixer
channel.
6. Turn up the Aux Send level on the
channel corresponding to the Post-fader
send (Aux 1 in this example) that the
MX200 is connected to until the Red
Input LEDs light only occasionally. If the
red Input LEDs stay lit, too much signal
is being sent to the MX200; reduce the
Aux Master or Aux Send on the mixer.
7. Turn up the Aux Return to the 12 o’clock
position, or stereo line input faders to
the 0dB position, if you used that
connection.
8. To increase or decrease the amount of
effect on the signal, adjust the Aux Send
level on the channel that you want
affected.
1. Connect the mixer’s Post Fader Aux
Send output to the MX200’s Left (Mono)
input.
2. Connect the MX200 Left and Right
outputs to a stereo Aux Return input on
the mixer (or a stereo line input, or two
adjacent line inputs if you like).
Select and Load a Program
Turn the Program Select knob to choose
a program. The display flashes the number
of the program to be loaded. Press the
knob to load the program.
Note that the MX200 comes with 99
Factory programs and 99 User programs.
A small dot appears at the bottom right of
the Program Display window, indicating
that the displayed program is a User program. For more information about editing
programs, see page 10.
1
Audition the Effect
udition Button
A
The Audition button allows you to preview
the loaded program by playing short digital
samples through the effect processors.
There are five audio samples included in
the MX200, including various drum sounds,
vocal, and guitar. In the factory setting,
tapping the Audition button cycles through
the five sounds, but you may want to
repeat a particular sound as you choose or
edit an effect. See page 11 for more information.
Quick Start
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About the MX200
About the MX200
Overview
The MX200 is a dual-processor, single
rack space multi-effects device designed
with both live sound reinforcement and
home recording in mind. Featuring the
deep, rich reverb algorithms that built
the Lexicon® legend, the MX200 offers
increased versatility with dynamics and
specialty effects—all instantly accessible
via the extremely intuitive front panel.
Either way you use the MX200 – live or in
the studio – you can choose two effects
at once in one of four routing schemes:
Dual Stereo (Parallel), Cascade (Serial),
Mono Split or Dual Mono. The MX200 has
99 carefully crafted Factory programs, and
99 User programs that allow you to create your own custom effect settings. Front
panel controls include Input Level, Mix 1
and Mix 2 controls, effects Routing button, independent Tempo and Bypass
buttons, three Parameter knobs for each
Processor, Program Select knob, an
Audition button, and a Store button.
Studio Operation
The MX200 features a USB interface
that lets it function as a “hardware plugin” – recognized and functioning within a
VSTTM or Audio Units compatible recording application as a plug-in effect, but still
operating as a dedicated hardware processor. This unique hardware plug-in feature
lets you add legendary Lexicon effects to
your computer-based recordings with full
automation and recall features via an intuitive cross-platform plug-in window without
overburdening your CPU.
Live Operation
Those using the MX200 in live applications will appreciate its intuitive front panel
layout. The Active Reverb/Effects Matrix
displays which two of the 32 available
reverbs and effects are active, and all editing functions require only a single button
push or turn of a knob. Dual independent
processor control areas feature dedicated
Effects Select, Tempo, and Bypass but-
tons plus three Parameter knobs that
provide instant access and control over the
most critical parameters for the selected
effect. Parameter change LEDs illuminate
to indicate any changes to the 99 Factory
or User programs. The Audition button
plays one of five digitally recorded audio
samples through the selected effects to
audition their settings without the need for
an external audio source.
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. Dual Input Bargraph Meters
1
LEDs indicate input level for each channel.
2. Digital In LED
Indicates when the S/PDIF digital input is
selected and active.
3. Routing Button
Press this button to cycle through the four
signal routing options. For more information about routing, see page 12.
4. Active Reverb / Effects Matrix
Indicates which effects are active at all
times. Green LED indicates active effect
in Processor 1, red LED indicates active
effect in Processor 2.
5. Tempo Button - P1
Tapping this button twice sets the Delay
Time of Processor 1. LED flashes to indicate current tempo, or lights solid when
synched to MIDI.
6. Bypass Button - P1
Bypasses Processor 1. In the factory
default, this puts the processor into Bypass
mode and allows dry, unprocessed signal
to pass through to the outputs. To change
to Bypass Mute, which allows no signal
(wet or dry) to pass, see Bypass Mode
Select in the Utilities section on page 25.
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7. Tempo Button - P2
Same as for Processor 1 (see #5).
8. Bypass Button - P2
Bypasses Processor 2. Red LED lights to
indicate effect is bypassed.
9. Store Button
Stores program modifications to one of
the 99 User program locations. Press the
Store and Audition buttons simultaneously to access Utility functions. (See page
23 for more information.)
10. Audition Button
Plays audio samples through the processors to audition their settings. Press the
Audition and Store buttons simultaneously to access the Utility functions. (See
page 23 for more information.)
11. Input Knob
Controls the input level of both Left and
Right analog inputs.
12. Mix 1 Knob
Controls the P1 Wet/Dry effects mix.
13. Mix 2 Knob
Controls the P2 Wet/Dry effects mix.
*Refer to the Effects Descriptions section for
more information about parameters.
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14. Effect Select - P1
This button selects the reverb, delay, or
effect to be loaded in Processor 1.
15. Pre Delay Knob - P1
Controls Pre Delay of the reverbs or the
first parameter of the selected delay or
effect in Processor 1.*
16. Decay Knob - P1
Controls Decay of the reverbs or the second parameter of the selected delay or
effect in Processor 1.*
17. Variation - P1
Controls Liveliness or Diffusion (depending
on the reverb selected) or the third parameter of the selected effect in Processor 1.*
18. Effect Select - P2
Same as for Processor 1 (see #14).
19. Pre Delay Knob - P2
Same as for Processor 1 (see #15).
20. Decay Knob - P2
Same as for Processor 1 (see #16).
21. Variation - P2
Same as for Processor 1 (see #17).
22. Program Display
2-character LED display indicates which of
the 99 Factory or User programs is loaded.
A small dot appears at the bottom right
of the Program Display window, indicating that the displayed program is a User
program. Also shows Utility settings and
parameter values during editing.
23. Program Select Knob
Navigates through Factory and User programs, as well as Utility functions.
*Refer to the Effects Descriptions section for
more information about parameters.
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1. Power Jack
Connect only the included Harman Pro
PS0913DC power supply here.
2. Footswitch Input
An optional 2-button footswitch can be
plugged into this TRS jack for independent
Bypass control of P1 and P2. Use the
Lexicon® LEX-DFS or a 2-button footswitch
wired as follows:
Tip = Bypass 2
Ring = Bypass 1
Sleeve = Ground
3. MIDI In, Out/Thru
Provides MIDI operation capabilities. Two
5-pin MIDI DIN connectors are available for
MIDI IN and MIDI OUT/THRU. (See page
37 for MIDI Implementation chart.)
4. USB Port
Provides communication with a computer
for use with MX-EditTM software and MX200
plug-in window using a standard USB
cable. When the MX200 is connected to a
computer via USB, US briefly appears in
the Program Display window.
5. S/PDIF Digital In/Out
Digital input accepts 44.1kHz / 48kHz
signals. When the S/PDIF digital input is
selected and active, the Digital In LED on
the front panel lights.
Important: It is recommended that you
do not connect any digital device to the
MX200’s S/PDIF input that transmits at any
other sample rate (such as 96kHz). Doing
so can cause unpredictable performance.
Make sure the device you are connecting to the MX200’s S/PDIF In is set as
the Clock Master (if that option is available) and transmitting at a sample rate of
44.1kHz or 48kHz only. As with any other
connection, if you need to unplug the S/
PDIF cable, it is recommended that you
switch to the analog inputs (see Digital
Input Select in the Utility section) or
bypass both processors before disconnecting the cable.
6. Balanced Analog Line Outputs
Left and Right RF-filtered 1/4” balanced/
unbalanced TRS line outputs are servobalanced, so no signal loss is incurred
when using unbalanced connections. To
use the Left output as a mono sum of both
Left and Right signals, refer to the Stereo/
Mono Output Mode Utility section on
page 24.
7. Balanced Analog Line Inputs
Left and Right active analog 1/4” TRS
balanced/unbalanced line inputs. If only a
single plug is connected to the Left input,
the signal is split and sent to both the Left
and Right input paths.
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Send 1
Aux
Return 1
Aux
Return 2
Setup
Setup
Connecting the MX200
Parallel vs. Serial
The MX200 can be used as both a Parallel
and Serial (in-line) effects processor.
Typically, reverbs and delays are used in
parallel, compressors and de-essers in
serial, and modulated effects can be used
in either configuration, depending on the
desired application.
A Parallel Processor is connected by sending a copy of a signal (such as from an
Aux Send of a mixer channel) to an effects
device (such as the MX200), and the
effected (or wet) signal is returned to the
mixer or amp. It is then blended together
with the original unaffected (dry) signal.
This blend is called the Wet/Dry mix. This
connection is most often used for reverbs,
delays, and some modulated effects (such
as chorus).
A Serial Processor is connected by sending the entire signal through the effects
device and then to an amplifier or mixer,
and is not blended with the unaffected
(dry) signal. This is the type of connection
most often used for a compressor, de-esser, equalizer, and many modulated effects
(such as tremolo, vibrato, and rotary).
The following illustrations show how to
connect the MX200 in both Serial and
Parallel configurations, using some common, real-world examples.
Parallel Connection
Mixer - Mono In/Stereo Out Setup
This setup is the most commonly used
configuration in both live and studio applications.
1. Select routing 2 or 4 using the Routing
button.
2. Connect the mixer’s Post Fader Aux
Send output to the MX200’s Left (Mono)
input.
3. Connect the MX200’s Left and Right
outputs to a stereo Aux Return input on
the mixer (or a stereo line input, or two
adjacent line inputs if you like).
4. Set the gain on the mixer’s input
channel appropriate to the source (vocal
mic, guitar, keyboard, etc.).
5. Set the Aux Master level (if provided on
your console) to the 12 o’clock position.
6. Set the Input on the MX200 to the 12
o’clock position.
7. Set the Mix 1 and Mix 2 knobs on the
MX200 to their full clockwise (Wet)
position.
8. Turn up the Aux Send level on the
channel corresponding to the Post fader Aux Send (Aux 1 in this
example) that the MX200 is connected
to until the red Input Bargraph LEDs
light only occasionally. If the red Input
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Return 1
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Send 2
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Bargraph LEDs stay lit, too much
signal is being sent to the MX200;
reduce the Aux Master or Aux send on
the mixer.
9. Turn up the Aux Return to the 12
o’clock position (or line input faders to
the 0db positions, if you used that
connection).
10. To increase or decrease the amount of
effect on the signal, adjust the Aux
Send level on the channel that you
want affected.
Mixer - Dual Mono Setup
to 12 o’clock.
8. Turn up Aux Sends 1 and 2 on the
mixer for the selected channels so the
red Input Bargraph LEDs only light
occasionally with signal (adjusting the
Input knob on the MX200 may be
necessary).
9. Control the amount of effect using the
Aux Send levels on the selected mixer
channels.
Serial Connections
Guitar - Effects Loop Setup
This setup applies to a mixer with two (or
more) Aux Sends and Returns. It utilizes
the two effect sections in the MX200 as
two separate effects with separate mono
outputs, or a common stereo output.
1. Select routing 1 or 4 using the Routing
button.
2. Connect Aux 1 send to the MX200 Left
input.
3. Connect Aux 2 send to the MX200
Right input.
4. Connect the MX200 Left and Right
outputs to the mixer’s Aux returns 1 and
2 for mono, or Stereo Aux L/R returns
for stereo.
5. Set Mix 1 and Mix 2 knobs fully
clockwise (Wet).
6. Set the MX200’s Input knob to the 12
o’clock position.
7. Set the Aux Return levels on the mixer
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1. Select routing 2 using the Routing
button (you can always experiment
using other routings).
2. Connect guitar to the amp’s Input.
3. Connect the amp Effects Loop Send or
Preamp Out to the MX200’s Left input.
4. Connect the MX200’s Left output to the
amp’s Effects Loop Return or Power
Amp In.
5. Set Mix 1 and Mix 2 knobs to the 12
o’clock position.
6. Adjust the Input level so the red Input
Bargraph LEDs only light occasionally
with signal.
7. To adjust the effect level, use the Mix 1
and Mix 2 knobs.
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