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.

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.

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.

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 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		WIRE COLOR
			Normal	Alt
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.

WARNING:

•APPARATET MÅ TILKOPLES JORDET STIKKONTAKT.

•APPARATEN SKALL ANSLUTAS TILL JORDAT UTTAG.

•LAITE ON LIITETTÄVÄ SUOJAKOSKETTIMILLA VARUSTETTUUN PISTORASIAAN.

•APPARATET SKAL TILSLUTTES JORDET STIKKONTAKT.

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 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

[phone]

or

Harman Professional Inc.

10653 S. River Front Parkway, Suite 300

South Jordan, Utah 84095, USA

Ph: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

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.

AVERTISSEMENT POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT :

LIRE CES CONSIGNES.

CONSERVER CES CONSIGNES.

RESPECTER TOUS LES AVERTISSEMENTS.

SUIVRE TOUTES LES CONSIGNES.

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 électromagnétiques 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		COULEUR DU FIL
			Normal	Alt
	L	PHASE	MARRON	NOIR
	N	NEUTRE	BLEU	BLANC
	E	TERRE	VERT/JAU	VERT

ATTENTION : UN DÉFAUT DE MISE À LA TERRE PEUT PROVOQUER CERTAINS DYSFONCTIONNEMENTS 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 PROVOQUER 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.

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.
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

[phone]

ou

Harman Professional Inc

10653 S. River Front Parkway, Suite 300 South Jordan, Utah 84095, ÉTATS-UNIS Tél. : [phone]

Fax : [phone]

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

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

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

Quick Start

Quick Start			Set Audio Levels
Ideally, you should read this entire manual			1.	Set the gain on the mixer’s input
before using the MX200. But, if you just				channel appropriate to the source (vocal
can’t wait to get started, this section				mic, guitar, keyboard, etc.).
explains how to set up a simple parallel			2.	Set the Aux Master level (if provided on
connection (using the MX200 with a mixer)				your console) to the 12 o’clock position.
and select a program.			3.	Set the Input level on the MX200 to the
				12 o’clock position.
Powering the Unit			4.	Set the Mix 1 and Mix 2 knobs on the
				MX200 to their full clockwise position.
1. Plug the included power supply into an				(Wet).
A/C outlet.			5.	Provide source signal (by speaking or
2. Connect the Power Supply to the Power				singing into the mic, playing guitar,
Jack connection on the MX200’s back				keyboard, etc.) on the selected mixer
panel.				channel.
			6.	Turn up the Aux Send level on the
				channel corresponding to the Post-fader
				send (Aux 1 in this example) that the
		Made in China		MX200 is connected to until the Red
3. When the MX200 first powers up, the				Input LEDs light only occasionally. If the
Audition button quickly flashes for a				red Input LEDs stay lit, too much signal
moment. This indicates that the software				is being sent to the MX200; reduce the
is loading.			7.	Aux Master or Aux Send on the mixer.
				Turn up the Aux Return to the 12 o’clock
Standard Parallel Connection				position, or stereo line input faders to
				the 0dB position, if you used that
			8.	connection.
		Made in China		To increase or decrease the amount of
				effect on the signal, adjust the Aux Send
Aux	Aux	Aux		level on the channel that you want
Return 1	Return 2	Send 1		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.

Program Select knob

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.

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Quick Start

Audition the Effect

Audition Button

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.

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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 buttons 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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Diagram - Front Panel

Diagram - Front Panel

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1. Dual Input Bargraph Meters

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.

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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Diagram - Front Panel

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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Diagram - Rear Panel

Diagram - Rear Panel

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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 connect-

ing 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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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-ess- er, 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

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Aux	Aux	Aux
Return 1	Return 2	Send 1

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 Postfader 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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  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

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Aux

Aux

Aux

Aux

Return 1

Return 2

Send 1

Send 2

	Power Amp					Preamp
	In					Out

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

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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