Teac LX-100 Series, LX-110, LX-120 Instruction Manual
TEAC Corporation Oct. 2007 D00986400A
RECORDING UNIT
LX-100 Series
Instruction Manual
Please read this manual before using the product
and keep the manual handy.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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CAUTION:
Read all of these Instructions.
Save these Instructions for later use.
Follow all Warnings and Instructions marked on the product.
1) Read instructions -- All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
2) Retain instructions -- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3) Heed Warnings -- All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4) Follow instructions -- All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5) Cleaning -- Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
6) Attachments -- Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7) Water and Moisture -- Do not use this product near water -- for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
8) Accessories -- Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer ﾕ s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
9) Ventilation -- Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and
to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as
a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer ﾕ s instructions have been adhered to.
10) Power Sources -- This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you
are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended
to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
11) Grounding or Polarization -- This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
12) Power-Cord Protection -- Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the product.
13) Lightning -- For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplugs it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
14) Overloading -- Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in risk of
fire or electric shock.
15) Object and Liquid Entry -- Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
16) Servicing -- Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
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17) Damage Requiring Service -- Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:
a) when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b) if liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c) if the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d) if the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e) if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f) when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance -- this indicates a need for service.
18) Replacement Parts -- When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
19) Safety Check -- Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks
to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
20) Heat -- The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
Caution
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
For the customers in Europe
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case
the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Pour les utilisateurs en Europe
AVERTISSEMENT
Il s'agit d'un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, cet appareil peut provoquer des
interférences radio, dans ce cas l'utilisateur peut être amené à prendre des mesures appropriées.
Für Kunden in Europa
Warnung
Dies ist eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstörung nach Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im
Wohnbereich Funkstörungen versursachen ; in diesem Fall kann vom Betrieber verlang werden,
angemessene Maßnahmen durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen.
DISCLAIMER
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written materials. In no event shall TEAC be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without
limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information or other
loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use this product.
This product is not an approved medical device.
The names of products that appear in this document are registered trademarks of the respective
holders.
Specifications are subject to change without notice
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Index
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Section 1 Preface ............................................................................................................................1
Overview............................................................................................................................................................. 2
Features.............................................................................................................................................................. 3
About TAFFmat................................................................................................................................................... 5
Notes on Usage .................................................................................................................................................. 6
Names and Parts ................................................................................................................................................ 8
Front........................................................................................................................................................... 8
Rear ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Recording time.................................................................................................................................................. 12
Sampling Frequency and Number of Channels ................................................................................................ 13
Section 2 Installation ......................................................................................................................1
Connections........................................................................................................................................................ 2
Notes of Connections ................................................................................................................................. 3
PC Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Installing LX-100 Series (IEEE 1394 model)....................................................................................................... 4
Installing Interface Card.............................................................................................................................. 4
Installing OHCI Driver................................................................................................................................. 5
Install LX-100 Series Device Driver............................................................................................................ 6
Download the 1394 Storage Supplement Program .................................................................................... 8
Installing LX Navi...................................................................................................................................... 10
Installing LX-100 Series (LAN model) ............................................................................................................... 11
Installing LX Navi...................................................................................................................................... 11
About IP Address Settings........................................................................................................................ 12
Starting Program............................................................................................................................................... 13
Start to run Navi directly without displaying the LX Network dialogue ...................................................... 17
Inserting and Ejecting Media............................................................................................................................. 18
Inserting Media......................................................................................................................................... 18
Ejecting Media.......................................................................................................................................... 19
About Data on Media................................................................................................................................ 19
About Expansion Unit ....................................................................................................................................... 20
About Slot Settings................................................................................................................................... 20
About Maximum Sampling Frequency When Using an Expansion Unit ................................................... 20
Section 3 Introduction to LX Navi....................................................................................................1
Outline of Main Window ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Initializing Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 5
Overview of Steps in Recording and Reproduction............................................................................................. 6
Section 4 Settings...........................................................................................................................1
System Settings.................................................................................................................................................. 2
Input Amp Settings.............................................................................................................................................. 6
DC Amp AR-LXDC100 ............................................................................................................................... 6
PA Amp AR-LXPA100................................................................................................................................. 7
ST Amp AR-LXST100............................................................................................................................... 10
Sensitivity Setting Using TEDS Functions ........................................................................................................ 12
Auto Offset........................................................................................................................................................ 14
Calibration By Using Calibrator......................................................................................................................... 15
Zero Balance .................................................................................................................................................... 16
Setting Tachometer Pulse Inputs ...................................................................................................................... 17
Output Amp Settings......................................................................................................................................... 19
Outline of Trigger Recording............................................................................................................................. 20
Repeat Mode............................................................................................................................................ 20
Interval Mode............................................................................................................................................ 21
Repeat Mode Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 22
Level Trigger Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Interval Mode Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 26
Saving and Loading Settings ............................................................................................................................ 27
Saving Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 27
Loading Settings....................................................................................................................................... 28
Section 5 Operations......................................................................................................................1
Specifying Recording Devices and File Names .................................................................................................. 2
Recording to Memory ................................................................................................................................. 4
Recording to Media (PC Card) ................................................................................................................... 6
Recording to PC ......................................................................................................................................... 8
Notes for reproducing a PC-recorded file by the LX main unit ................................................................... 9
Operations to control recording......................................................................................................................... 10
Exchanging Media.................................................................................................................................... 11
Copying............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Reproducing ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
Operations to control reproduction ........................................................................................................... 14
Index
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Moving Reproducing Point (Skip) ............................................................................................................. 14
Advanced search...................................................................................................................................... 15
Convenient Features......................................................................................................................................... 16
Displaying Waveform................................................................................................................................ 16
Channel Property ..................................................................................................................................... 17
Displaying Bar Meter ................................................................................................................................ 18
Displaying Digital Values.......................................................................................................................... 18
Viewing Header Information ..................................................................................................................... 18
Changing Modes ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Stopping Fan ............................................................................................................................................ 21
Listening to Data by Sound ...................................................................................................................... 21
Contents of Displayed Message ....................................................................................................................... 22
LX Stand-alone Operations............................................................................................................................... 25
Recording to Media .................................................................................................................................. 26
Recording to Memory ............................................................................................................................... 27
Reproducing ............................................................................................................................................. 28
Recording Synchronization ............................................................................................................................... 29
Settings and Recording Operations.......................................................................................................... 30
Connecting Recording Synchronization Cables and Turning on Power ................................................... 30
Operations................................................................................................................................................ 31
Others ...................................................................................................................................................... 36
Section 6 Specifications.................................................................................................................1
Main Unit Specifications...................................................................................................................................... 2
External Dimensions .................................................................................................................................. 3
Block Diagram ............................................................................................................................................ 4
Setting Tachometer Pulse Inputs ........................................................................................................................ 5
Generator Output Specifications......................................................................................................................... 6
Expansion Unit Specifications............................................................................................................................. 7
External Dimensions .................................................................................................................................. 8
DC Input Amp Specifications............................................................................................................................... 9
Block Diagram .......................................................................................................................................... 10
PA Amp Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 11
ST Amp Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 12
Output Amp Specifications................................................................................................................................ 14
Block Diagram .......................................................................................................................................... 15
File Format........................................................................................................................................................ 16
Type of Files............................................................................................................................................. 16
File name.................................................................................................................................................. 16
Directory Structure on Media.................................................................................................................... 17
Data File................................................................................................................................................... 18
Data File When Turning on Tachometer Pulse Inputs............................................................................... 19
Converting Data to Physical Quantities .................................................................................................... 21
Header File............................................................................................................................................... 22
Connector Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 25
DIGITAL CONTROL connector................................................................................................................. 25
AQ-VU synchronization connector ........................................................................................................... 26
Recording Synchronization Specifications ........................................................................................................ 27
Section 7 Appendix.........................................................................................................................1
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................. 2
Supplied Accessories and Options ..................................................................................................................... 3
Supplied Accessories ................................................................................................................................. 3
Optional parts ............................................................................................................................................. 3
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Section 1 Preface
Overview
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Overview
The LX-100 series instrumentation data recorders can record and reproduce signals of a maximum of 48 kHz
sampling frequency via 8 channels onto PC card media in the case of 16bit AD. Recorded data on the media
is stored as PC files. The maximum number of input channels is 32 by using the selectable types of the 8-
channel input cards and the optional channel expansion unit. You can choose the recording media from
among the followings: Recording to the internal memory or to a PC card. Also, you can save the recorded
data as PC files by connecting to a PC. The file format is TEAC's proprietary TAFFmat format. TAFFmat files
can be loaded into commercially available analysis software.
From a PC you can use the supplied LX Navi software to set recording conditions such as the input range or
sampling frequency. The interface with a PC is hot-pluggable and compatible with IEEE 1394. So, after the
setup, you can disconnect the LX while the power is still on, and start or stop recording by using control
buttons on the main unit. You can choose the 100BASE-TX Ethernet interface as an alternative. You can also
use LX Navi to record or reproduce while connected to a PC.
An optional color LCD remote control unit is available to set recording conditions, to record and reproduce,
and to monitor by use of bar meters.
LX-100 series
Remote Control Unit
Input Amp
Output Amp
Record
Reproduce
Direct
Memory
PC Card
IEEE1394
Or LAN
Test0001.da
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PC Card slot
PC Card adapter +Compact Flash
System Diagram
Features
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Features
■ Input/Output Amps
The LX main unit is equipped with two slots and the optional expansion unit provides an additional two slots
for installing the input amps and/or the output amps. The input/output amp provides 8-channel
inputs/outputs from the selections below.
DC input amp card: Use to connect voltages and/or to connect signals of external amplifiers.
PA amp input card: In addition to voltages, a voltage output accelerometer input providing an A/C
weighting filter can be connected directly.
ST amp input card: Use to connect strain gauges (full bridge) and/or gage-type sensors, and also
voltages.
Analog output amp card: Use to reproduce analog signals.
■ Recording Modes
You can use the PC card drive for data recording onto a removable media.
Memory recording: Recording up to 64MB (add up to 576MB as an option) of internal memory.
Stored data can be transferred to the removable media or the PC.
PC card recording: Stored data on the PC card (Compact Flash + PC card adapter) can be loaded into the
PC by using the PC card slot. By supporting FAT32, you can use a PC card with a
maximum of 8GB as a media.
PC recording: Recording directly to the PC.
You can also transfer data to a PC while recording to memory or the media, or automatically save to the
media after recording to memory.
■ Quantization Bits
Either conventional 16 bits A/D or 24 bits A/D, providing a dynamic range of 100db, can be selected.
■ Sampling Frequency Series
In addition to the LX-110, which provides two series of sampling frequency - a 96 kHz sampling frequency
and a low-speed sampling, the LX-120 enables one to select as five series of sampling frequency - 102.4 kHz,
100 kHz, 96 kHz, 65.536 kHz and a low-speed sampling.
■ Interface with PC
Either IEEE1394 for high-speed data transfer or 100BASE-TX LAN for network environment can be selected.
■ Real Time Monitor
You can monitor the data as formats of waveforms, bar graphs, and digital displays on the PC display while
recording. And, you can reproduce the recorded data in the internal memory or the media.
■ A Variety of Recording Triggers
Manual: Starts recording manually.
Level Trigger: Starts recording by detecting level changes in a specified channel.
External Trigger: Starts recording by using an external signal as the trigger.
Pre-trigger: A pre-trigger can record the data that was read into a buffer before a recording-start
condition (based on a level trigger or external trigger) is satisfied.
Post-trigger: Continues to record for a set period even after a recording-stop condition (based on a
level trigger or external trigger) has been satisfied.
Features
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■ Event Marks
You can mark the data during recording. Then you can search for such event marks when you want to
reproduce some recorded data.
■ Recording and Reproducing Voice Memos
A microphone amp and a speaker are built in so that you can record and reproduce (listen to) voice memos.
■ Synchronization recording of multi units (optional)
An optional synchronization recording can be made in maximum of 4 units (one for a master unit, three for
slave units).
■ Synchronization recording of camera pictures (optional)
A synchronization recording can be made with pictures by connecting the Visual Recorder “AQ-VU”, providing
a recording of 4ch camera pictures.
About TAFFmat
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About TAFFmat
TAFFmat (an acronym for Teac Data Acquisition File Format) is a file format composed of the following: (1)
A data file containing A/D (analog to digital) converted data that is in binary format with the extension dat.
(2) A header file containing information, such as recording conditions, that is in text format with the
extension hdr.
This document uses the term ID to refer to a collection of data collected from the start of recording on the LX
series until the recording is stopped or paused. For each ID, one data file and one header file is recorded. A
voice memo is recorded as a WAV file with the extension wav.
The above files share a common file name, to which is appended an ID number. When a new file name is
specified, this ID number becomes 1. Each time recording starts, this number advances by 1.
A/D-converted data is recorded as 2-byte integers between -32768 and +32767 in the case of 16 bits A/D
and also recorded as 4-byte integers between –8388608 and +8388607 in the case of 24 bits A/D. Negative
numbers are expressed as complements of 2. The byte order is from the lower bytes to the higher bytes. The
sequence of data is as follows: first sampling channel order, second sampling channel order, ....., last
sampling channel order.
In LX-100 series, ±100% of the input range is equivalent to ±25000 of 16 bits A/D or ±6400000 of 24
bits A/D
This document uses the term “scan” to refer to a collection of data resulting from one sampling. A data file
consists of scan repetitions.
Example: The data of 1 scan when the sampling frequency is 6 kHz:
Standby
REC
Start
FWD
Pause
PAUSE
Resume
FWD
Stop
STOP
Aaaaa001.dat
Aaaaa001.hdr
Aaaaa002.dat
Aaaaa002.hdr
ch 1
ch 2
ch 3
ch 4
ch 5
ch 6
ch 7
ch 8
Data sequence
1/6000 sec
Notes on Usage
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Notes on Usage
Use of an UPS is Recommended
We recommend that you use an UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) whenever you use an AC adapter. This
can protect important data during a power stoppage. If the power is turned off while a media is in a drive,
data recorded on that media might become unreadable.
Use an optional battery unit to back up the operation on power stoppages.
Use Specified Media Only
Use PC cards checked by TEAC in advance (contact us for information). Other media might be unable to
record or reproduce correctly.
Compact Flash Cards Checked by TEAC for Correct Operations (as of July 2007)
SanDisk Corp. Lexar Media, Inc. Buffalo Technology, Inc.
128MB SDCFB-128-801 Professional RCF-G series
SDCFB-1000-801 1GB CF1GB-80-380 256MB RCF-G256M
1GB
SDCFB-1024-J60 4GB CF1GB-133-380 1GB RCF-G1G
2GB SDCFB-2048-J60 RCF-G series
4GB SDCFB-4096-J60NS
Hagiwara Sys-Com
2GB RCF-R2G
ultra Z-Pro series
128MB SDCFB-128-801 1GB HPC-CF1GZP
512MB SDCFB-512-801 2GB HPC-CF1GZP
ultraⅡ
256MB SDCFH-256-903
I-O DATA DEVICE, INC.
1GB SDCFH-1024-903 CFX シリーズ
2GB SDCFH-2048-903 256MB CFX-256M
ExtremeⅢ CF40 シリーズ
1GB SDCFX3-1024-903 1GB CF40-1G
2GB SDCFX3-2048-903 CF115 シリーズ
4GB SDCFX3-4096-903 8GB CF115-8G
8GB SDCFX3-8192-903
■ Turn off the power after you eject the media
Remove the PC card before powering off the LX. If the power is turned off during writing, data recorded on
the media might become unreadable. Also, eject the media before moving the LX main unit. Further, remove
the media before moving the LX main unit. Moving the unit while the media is inserted might result in
damage.
■ Remove Media
Insert or eject the media after confirming that “MEDIA READY” is displayed on the unit that is in the STOP
state of the REC mode.
■ Never Remove a Recorded File, Never Rename the File/Folder Name of a Recorded File By a Windows
Operation
Do not remove a recorded file or rename a file/folder name of a recorded file by a Windows operation. If you
manipulate the recorded files on the media by a Windows operation, such as partially removing the file, or
renaming the file/folder name, the link between the data file and the header file will be lost or the writing
speed to the media to support the specifications cannot be assured. Also, the data might be unreadable
when such media is re-inserted in the LX.
When reproducing the file recorded on the PC by the main unit of LX, refer to “Notes for reproducing a
PC-recorded file by the LX main unit” on page 9 in Section 5.
Notes on Usage
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■ Handling PC Card
To discharge static electricity from your body, touch a metallic surface near you before handling the unit.
Never touch the PC card being inserted into the PC card slot while recording and playing back.
■ Cautions for recording data on a PC Card
The recognized file system is FAT16 or FAT32. NTFS and FAT12 are not available. (By formatting media
of 16MB or less the file system will normally become FAT12.)
Before using a PC Card on LX, format it in FAT16 or FAT32 by Windows PC. A PC Card that is not
formatted cannot be formatted by the LX main unit.
It might take a long time to recognize or save data when using a FAT32 formatted PC Card on LX. In
such a case, the situation might be improved by re-formatting on the LX main unit.
In you are using a PC Card that has been repeatedly used for saving or removing data, you might not be
able to record data on the PC Card that is supposed to have sufficient free space remaining. In such a
case, re-format the PC Cards again after backing up the data to another media.
The maximum amount of free space on a PC Card, which is displayed on LX Navi, etc., is 4GB. “%”
displayed on the unit means the value is correct.
The maximum file size of the PC card available on LX is 2GB in FAT16 or 4GB in FAT32. However, the
actual file size will be reduced, depending on the unit of data.
When continuing to record data exceeding the maximum size, another new file will be made to keep on
recording automatically. At this time, the header file or the voice file will be moved onto a new file.
These groups (data, header, and voice) of files are recorded separately as above, and can be
reproduced independently.
If the recording condition meets either of the followings, the maximum size of the continuous recorded
data would be 4GB in total. (It might exceed the value, although this is not guaranteed)
1. Synchronization recording (master or slave setting)
2. Timer [recording start time, specified recording time, timeout] recording
3. Trigger [level, external trigger] recording
If so many files are saved on the PC Card, it might take a long time to get the file table of data
reproduced. In such a case, reformat the PC Cards again after backing up the data to another media.
The maximum number of folder or data files that can be made and operated correctly is 10,000.
The number of files exceeding 10,000 can be recorded, but not copied or reproduced.
When using a PC Card with a low writing speed, the recording might be stopped since the data writing
speed does not keep up with it. Use the recommended card only.
■ Button operations of LX main unit
In case you operate the buttons of the LX main unit that is connected with supplied LX Navi software, the LX
might not operate correctly. (Operate the LX Navi first when connected to the LX Navi)
■ About the model without the PC Card drive installed
The drive is not installed. Naturally, the functions concerning the recording to the media are disabled.
■ About No Output Amp Model
The output amplifier is not installed. Naturally, the functions concerning the output amp are disabled.
However, you can view the reproduced data on a PC.
Names and Parts
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1 2 3
4
5
6 7 8
9 10
11
12
Names and Parts
Front
1 Drive
Opening the cover reveals the disk slot.
2 Input level LED
When the input signal for a channel is larger than +/- 10 % of a set input range, the LED glows green. When
the signal exceeds +/- 115 % of the range, the LED glows red.
3 Input connector
Inputs the signal to be measured.
4 Power switch
Pushing the switch up turns on the power. Pushing the switch down turns off the power.
5 Volume knob
Adjust the volume for reproducing voice memos.
6 EARPHONE jack
Connects to an earphone when you are using the earphone to listen to voice memos. When an earphone is
inserted, sound does not come from the speaker.
7 MEMO IN jack
Connects to a microphone used for voice memos.
8 USAGE LEDs
Indicates the usage rate of the recording device. During recording to memory, these LEDs indicate what
percentage of the total memory is being used. During recording to a media, these LEDs indicate what
percentage of the total media capacity is being used. During recording to a PC, these LEDs indicate what
percentage of memory is being used as the buffer for transmitting data. From the left, the LEDs indicate
percentages of 5, 10, 20, 35, 50, 70, 90, and 100%.
These LEDs also function as a low-voltage alarm, and blink when the power voltage falls to 11 V or less.
At this time, recording and reproducing will be stopped.
Names and Parts
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9 Output connector (When the analog playback amp card is installed in the slot.)
Outputs the reproduced signal. Outputs the input signal during recording-standby status or during recording.
You can set the output range in 0.1 V steps, from 1 V to 5 V.
10 Output level LED (When the analog playback amp card is installed in the slot.)
When the output signal for a channel is larger than +/-10% of a set output range, the LED glows green.
When the signal exceeds +/-115% of the range, the LED glows red.
11 P LOCK button
Pressing this button for 3 seconds causes the lamp to glow and disables the five buttons on the left: STOP,
REC, FWD, PAUSE, and EVENT. To release the lock, again press the button for 3 seconds.
12 Recording/reproduction control buttons
Buttons used for recording or reproduction. Details are given later.
Names and Parts
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Rear
LX-110 IEEE 1394 Version
The LX-110LAN model has an interface (at 7) shown below.
LX-120 LAN Model
The LX-120 IEEE 1394 version has an interface (at 11) shown above.
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RECORDINGUNIT
12-28V ,
LX-110
6.0-2.6A
TEAC CORPORATION
BATTERY UNIT:BU-81
SERIAL NO.
MADE IN JAPAN
SERIAL NO.
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RECORDING UNIT
12-28V ,
TEAC CORPORATION
LX-120
6.5-2.8A
BATTERY UNIT:BU-81
Names and Parts
1-11
1 FG terminal
Connects the grounding wire.
2 MON OUT connector
Outputs in analog format the signal of a channel during recording-standby status, recording, or reproduction.
You use the supplied LX Navi software to select the channel you want to monitor. You can set the output
range in 0.1 V steps, from 1 V to 5 V. The same filter as used for the output is applied to this monitor output.
(Not available for analog output using low-speed sampling frequency series)
Outputs the generator output signal at the LX-120.
3 EXT TRIGGER IN connector
Inputs the trigger signal when using an external contact signal as the trigger to start recording.
4 Cooling fan
Exhaust fans used for cooling the main unit. Do not cover the outlet vent.
5 BU-81 connector (optional)
Used to connect the optional battery unit.
6 DC IN connector
Inputs power in the range of +11 to 30 V.
7 IEEE 1394 connector (for IEEE 1394 model)
Connects to a PC. Use a recommended interface card on the PC.
8 Connector for recording synchronization (optional)
It is used for recording synchronization.
9 AQ-VU synchronization connector (optional)
Used to control record start/stop and time setting.
10 DIGITAL CONTROL connector
Used when using a contact signal to control recording or reproduction.
11 100BASE-TX connector (for LAN model)
Connects to a PC. The LED-side of the connector flashes while communicating.
12 PULSE IN A/B connector (LX-120 model)
Connects tachometer pulse inputs.
Recording time
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Recording time
■ Recording to Memory, 8 channels, 16 bits A/D, 64 MB standard memory (when not recording voice
memos）
■ Recording to PC Card, 8 channels, 16 bits A/D, 1 GB PC Card (when not recording voice memos)
* This recording time at a 48 kHz sampling frequency is the value when using a PC Card on which nothing is
recorded after formatting.
■
Media recording time can be calculated as follows (result for approximate times)
Recording Time (seconds)
= (Media Capacity (Bytes) x 0.9) / [(Number of Analog Input Channels + Number of Tachometer Input
Channels) x Sampling Frequency (Hz) x AD (width) + 8000]
Media Capacity x 0.9: Considering recording overhead of the media and an additional capacity needed for
the header files, multiply 0.9 (90%) for the used capacity for data files.
AD width 2 for 16 bits A/D, 4 for 24 bits A/D
Refer to the tables later for a combination of the Sampling Frequency vs. the number of analog input
channels that can be selected in each recording mode.
The number of tachometer input channels in 16 bits A/D: use "2" in 16 bits mode, "2" for 32 bits/1 channel
mode, or "4" for 32 bits/2 channels mode. In 24 bits A/D: not available in 16 bits mode, "1" for 32 bits/1
channel mode, or "2" for 32 bits/2 channels mode. Tachometer input channels are available for LX-120 only.
Use "0" instead of 8000 when the memo voice recording turns to OFF.
Sampling frequency （
Value in brackets is the recording
bandwidth with tolerances of +/-0.5 dB）
Recording time
96 kHz （40 kHz） 40 sec
48 kHz （20 kHz） 80 sec
24 kHz （10 kHz） 160 sec
12 kHz （5 kHz） 320 sec
6 kHz （2.5 kHz） 640 sec（approx. 10 min）
3 kHz （1.25 kHz） 1,280 sec（approx. 21 min）
1.5 kHz （625 Hz） 2,560 sec（approx. 42 min）
Sampling frequency （ Value in brackets is t
he recording
bandwidth with tolerances of +/-0.5 dB）
Recording time
48 kHz （20 kHz） 1,230 sec（approx.20 min）※
24 kHz （10 kHz） 2,470 sec（approx.41 min）
12 kHz （5 kHz） 4,940 sec（approx.82 min）
6 kHz （2.5 kHz） 9,890 sec（approx.164 min）
3 kHz （1.25 kHz） 19,790 sec（approx.329 min）
1.5 kHz （625 Hz） 39,360 sec（approx.11hour）
Sampling Frequency and Number of Channels
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Sampling Frequency and Number of Channels
A combination of the sampling frequency vs. the number of analog input channels varies depending on the
selected recording mode (e.g., the type of the recording media, the number of tachometer input channels,
etc.).
LX-110 supports the 96 kHz series only in the table of sampling frequency series. Another series is available
as an optional function of LX-110.
Recording Condition 1
Recording mode: Media recording to the PC card, while transferring data to the PC
Memo Voice Recording: ON or OFF
Interface to PC: IEEE1394 or LAN
(16bitsAD/24bitsAD)
1024kHz series
Max. number of analog input channels based on the tachometer input setting
Sampling Frequency(kHz) Bandwidth (kHz)
No 16bits 2ch 32bits 1ch 32bits 2ch
*102.4 42 4/2 2/Unrecordable 2/Unrecordable Unrecordable
*51.2 21 8/4 4/Unrecordable 4/2 4/2
25.6 10 16/8 8/Unrecordable 8/4 8/4
12.8 5 32/16 24/Unrecordable 24/8 24/8
5.12 2 32/16 32/Unrecordable 32/16 32/16
2.56 1 32/16 32/Unrecordable 32/16 32/16
1.28 0.53 32/16 32/Unrecordable 32/16 32/16
(16bitsAD/24bitsAD)
100kHz series
Max. number of analog input channels based on the tachometer input setting
Sampling Frequency(kHz) Bandwidth (kHz)
No 16bits 2ch 32bits 1ch 32bits 2ch
*100 41 4/2 2/Unrecordable 2/Unrecordable Unrecordable
*50 20 8/4 4/Unrecordable 4/2 4/2
20 8 16/8 8/Unrecordable 8/4 8/4
10 4.1 32/16 24/Unrecordable 24/8 24/8
5 2 32/16 32/Unrecordable 32/16 32/16
2 0.8 32/16 32/Unrecordable 32/16 32/16
1 0.4 32/16 32/Unrecordable 32/16 32/16
(16bitsAD/24bitsAD)
96kHz series
Max. number of analog input channels based on the tachometer input setting
Sampling Frequency(kHz) Bandwidth (kHz)
No 16bits 2ch 32bits 1ch 32bits 2ch
*96 40 4/2 2/Unrecordable 2/Unrecordable Unrecordable
*48 20 8/4 4/Unrecordable 4/2 4/2
24 10 16/8 8/Unrecordable 8/4 8/4
12 5 32/16 24/Unrecordable 24/8 24/8
6 2.5 32/16 32/Unrecordable 32/16 32/16
3 1.25 32/16 32/Unrecordable 32/16 32/16
1.5 0.625 32/16 32/Unrecordable 32/16 32/16
Sampling Frequency and Number of Channels
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(16bitsAD/24bitsAD)
65.536kHz series
Max. number of analog input channels based on the tachometer input setting
Sampling Frequency(kHz) Bandwidth (kHz)
No 16bits 2ch 32bits 1ch 32bits 2ch
*65.536 27 4/2 2/Unrecordable 2/Unrecordable Unrecordable
*32.768 13 8/4 4/Unrecordable 4/2 4/2
16.384 6 16/8 8/Unrecordable 8/4 8/4
8.192 3 32/16 24/Unrecordable 24/8 24/8
4.096 1.7 32/16 32/Unrecordable 32/16 32/16
2.048 0.8 32/16 32/Unrecordable 32/16 32/16
1.024 0.4 32/16 32/Unrecordable 32/16 32/16
Remarks: Cannot select the moving average other than 1 (one) at the Sampling Frequency settings shown
with *(asterisk).
In 24 bits A/D, 2 ch (16 bits) of tachometer input is not available.
When using LAN as the main unit interface, continuous recording operations might not be possible (it
might be stopped while recording because all of the memory has been used) on setting the maximum
number of recording channels. In such a case, decrease the data transfer rate by decreasing the
sampling frequency by half or by decreasing the number of recording channels by half, and use the LX
main unit.
Sampling Frequency and Number of Channels
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Recording Condition 2
Recording Mode: Recording to the internal memory or direct recording to the PC
Memo Voice Recording: ON or OFF
Interface to PC: IEEE1394 or LAN
102.4kHz series
Max. number of analog input channels based on the tachometer input setting
Sampling Frequency(kHz) Bandwidth (kHz) No 16bits 2ch 32bits 1ch 32bits 2ch
*102.4 42 8/4 4/Unrecordable 4/2 Unrecordable
*51.2 21 16/8 8/Unrecordable 8/4 8/4
25.6 10 32/16
24/Unrecordable 24/8 24/8
12.8 5 32/16
32/Unrecordable 32/16 32/16
5.12 2 32/16
32/Unrecordable 32/16 32/16
2.56 1 32/16
32/Unrecordable 32/16 32/16
1.28 0.53 32/16
32/Unrecordable 32/16 32/16
(16bitsAD/24bitsAD)
100kHz series
Max. number of analog input channels based on the tachometer input setting
Sampling Frequency(kHz) Bandwidth (kHz) No 16bits 2ch 32bits 1ch 32bits 2ch
*100 41 8/4 4/Unrecordable 4/2 Unrecordable
*50 20 16/8 8/Unrecordable 8/4 8/4
20 8 32/16
24/Unrecordable 24/8 24/8
10 4.1 32/16
32/Unrecordable 32/16 32/16
5 2 32/16
32/Unrecordable 32/16 32/16
2 0.8 32/16
32/Unrecordable 32/16 32/16
1 0.4 32/16
32/Unrecordable 32/16 32/16
(16bitsAD/24bitsAD)
96kHz series
Max. number of analog input channels based on the tachometer input setting
Sampling Frequency(kHz) Bandwidth (kHz) No 16bits 2ch 32bits 1ch 32bits 2ch
*96 40 8/4 4/Unrecordable 4/2 Unrecordable
*48 20 16/8 8/Unrecordable 8/4 8/4
24 10 32/16
24/Unrecordable 24/8 24/8
12 5 32/16
32/Unrecordable 32/16 32/16
6 2.5 32/16
32/Unrecordable 32/16 32/16
3 1.25 32/16
32/Unrecordable 32/16 32/16
1.5 0.625 32/16
32/Unrecordable 32/16 32/16
(16bitsAD/24bitsAD)
65.536kHz series
Max. number of analog input channels based on the tachometer input setting
Sampling Frequency(kHz) Bandwidth (kHz) No 16bits 2ch 32bits 1ch 32bits 2ch
*65.536 27 8/4 4/Unrecordable 4/2 Unrecordable
*32.768 13 16/8 8/Unrecordable 8/4 8/4
16.384 6 32/16
24/Unrecordable 24/8 24/8
8.192 3 32/16
32/Unrecordable 32/16 32/16
4.096 1.7 32/16
32/Unrecordable 32/16 32/16
2.048 0.8 32/16
32/Unrecordable 32/16 32/16
1.024 0.4 32/16
32/Unrecordable 32/16 32/16
Sampling Frequency and Number of Channels
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Remarks: Cannot select the moving average other than 1 (one) at the Sampling Frequency settings shown
with *(asterisk).
In 24 bits A/D, 2ch (16 bits) of tachometer input is not available.
When using LAN as the main unit interface and PC direct recording, continuous recording operations
might not be possible (it might be stopped while recording because all memory has been used) on
setting the maximum number of recording channels. In such a case, increase the data transfer rate by
decreasing the sampling frequency by half or by decreasing the number of recording channels by half,
and use the LX main unit.
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Section 2 Installation
Connections
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Connections
※ When the DC power voltage falls to +11V or less, the USAGE LEDs flash and the recording and
reproduction stop. If you are recording to memory, quickly copy the data to a media or to a PC.
Connect to PC 100BASE-TX LAN
interface (LAN Model)
Monitor Output
Oscilloscope, etc.
External Trigger(Contact Signal)
DC power※
(+11 ～ 30 V)
Or use the specified
AC adaptor
Optional
Battery Unit
BU-81
Connect to IEEE 1394 interface
(Either is available. Use TEAC
recommended IEEE 1394 interface
card for PC)
(1394 Model)
Tachometer Pulse Input
s(LX-120 only)
Remote Control
Unit
Cannot connect
with PC at a time
Input signal
Oscilloscope, etc.
Supplied Microphone
(when recording voice memos)
Supplied earphone
(when using an earphone to listen
to voice memos)
AQ-VU
Connecters
（Optional）
Connectors for
Sync.
Recording
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LX-120
6.5-2.8A
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Connections
2-3
Notes of Connections
■Attaching Ferrite Core on IEEE 1394 Interface cable (IEEE 1394 model)
To reduce the radio noise, attach the supplied ferrite cores on both ends of the IEEE 1394 cable.
■ IEEE1394 connector is available for PC only (IEEE1394 model)
Do not connect devices other than the PC to the IEEE 1394 connector. If any other devices are daisy-chained,
the specified performance may not be achieved.
■ Grounding
To prevent noise, establish a common ground for the LX and all the measuring instruments connected to it.
PC Requirements
We recommend use of a PC that satisfies the following requirements:
OS: Windows XP / Windows 2000
CPU: Pentium4 2GHz or more
Screen Resolution: 1024×768 dpi or better
Memory: 512 MB or more
Free space on hard disk: 2 GB or more
CD-ROM drive: Present (for the program installation)
For IEEE 1393 model: Specified IEEE1394 interface card
For a note PC (PC card model): From RATOC Systems, Inc.: CBFW3
For a desktop PC (PCI bus): From RATOC Systems, Inc.: PCIFW3
For LAN model: use your PC on-board 100BASE-TX interface.
Remarks: It might not be possible to record continuously at a high sampling speed depending on the
relationship between the resident program, the operating state of other driver applications,
and the HDD speed.
■ Use the IEEE 1394 interface card specified above. Please contact us for availability. Other interface cards
might not operate correctly. When installing and setting up the interface card, read the documentation
supplied with the card and set up the card in accordance with that documentation and this manual.
■ Use the on-board type 100BASE-TX interface of your PC. Do not use the PC card type of interface.
■ File sizes or the total number of files, which can be handled on PC, may be limited depending on the file
systems.
Installing LX-100 Series (IEEE 1394 model)
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Installing LX-100 Series (IEEE 1394 model)
An overview of the LX-100 (IEEE 1394 model) installation is explained below. Follow the installation
procedures explained later for each operating system.
1. Attach the interface card to your PC.
2. Install the OHCI driver.
3. Install the LX-100 Series device driver.
4. Install the LX Navi.
Installing Interface Card
Attach the PC card to your note PC
Insert the IEEE 1394 interface card CBFW3 to your PC card slot met the CardBus specification.
Check with your PC manual for the PC card slot information.
■ You may not insert the IEEE 1394 interface card with other types of PC card at the same time.
■ You may not install it in the upper slot.
■ Be careful when inserting it in your PC. The interface card or your PC may be damaged, if you force it
when inserting it.
Attach the PCI card to your desktop PC
Insert the PCI type interface card PCIFW3 in the PCI slot of your desktop PC.
Check with your PC manual for the PCI slot information.
■ Replace a standard bracket by the supplied low profile one when installing the PCIFW3.
■ Be careful when inserting it in your PC.
The interface card or your PC may be damaged, if you force it when inserting it.
Installing LX-100 Series (IEEE 1394 model)
2-5
Installing OHCI Driver
The following screen samples are for Windows XP. However, these operations are helpful for Windows 2000.
1.
Insert the CBFW3 in the CardBus PC card slot, or insert the PCIFW3 and then turn on your PC. The
standard Windows driver will be automatically installed. Follow the procedures below to confirm that the
driver has been installed correctly.
2.
Double click [Control Panel] from [My Computer to open the Control Panel (classical appearance)
window.
Double click ［System］ to open the dialog box.
Double click ［System］ to open the dialog box.
3.
Open the system property dialog.
Click ［Hardware］ tab, and then click ［Device Manager(D
)］.
Installing LX-100 Series (IEEE 1394 model)
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4.
Double click ［1394Bus host Controllers］, and confirm that “Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394
Host Controller” is added to indicate that the driver software has been correctly installed.
Now the OHCI driver installation has been completed. Next proceed to the LX-100 Series device driver
installation.
Install LX-100 Series Device Driver
The following screen samples are for Windows XP. However, these operations are helpful for Windows 2000.
1.
When the LX-100 is first connected to the PC, the following screen is displayed.
Click ［Next］.
2.
Click [Next]. The Following screen will be displayed.
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