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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-purchaseis considered to be the burden of the consumer.
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Loading Programs .............................................................................................10
Editing Programs...............................................................................................10
Selecting Effects................................................................................................10
Tap Tempo .........................................................................................................11
The Audition Feature .........................................................................................11
Routing Options.................................................................................................12
Storing Programs...............................................................................................12
Stereo and Mono Output Modes ......................................................................24
Factory Program Banks: Serial and Parallel.....................................................24
Bypass Mode Select .........................................................................................25
Minimum System Requirements.......................................................................26
Installing the MX-Edit Editor/Librarian Software ...............................................26
Storing a Program.............................................................................................30
Archiving ...........................................................................................................30
The MX-Edit Editor/Librarian - Mac .........................................................................32
Minimum System Requirements.......................................................................32
Minimum System Requirements.......................................................................35
Installing the MX-Edit VST Hardware Plug-In...................................................35
Using the MX200 Plug-In Window....................................................................36
Appendix ..................................................................................................................39
Program List.............................................................................................................40
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Ideally, you should read this entire manual before using the MX200. But, if you just can’t wait to get started, this section explains how to set up a simple parallel connection (using the MX200 with a mixer) and select a program.
Powering the Unit
1. Plug the included power supply into an
A/C outlet.
2. Connect the Power Supply to the Power
Jack connection on the MX200’s back panel.
Power
3. When the MX200 first powers up, the
Audition button quickly flashes for a moment. This indicates that the software is loading.
Standard Parallel Connection
Aux
Return 1
Aux
Return 2
Aux
Send 1
Set Audio Levels
1. Set the gain on the mixer’s input channel appropriate to the source (vocal mic, guitar, keyboard, etc.).
2. Set the Aux Master level (if provided on your console) to the 12 o’clock position.
3. Set the Input level on the MX200 to the
12 o’clock position.
4. Set the Mix 1 and Mix 2 knobs on the
MX200 to their full clockwise position.
(Wet).
5. Provide source signal (by speaking or singing into the mic, playing guitar, keyboard, etc.) on the selected mixer channel.
6. Turn up the Aux Send level on the channel corresponding to the Post-fader send (Aux 1 in this example) that the
MX200 is connected to until the Red
Input LEDs light only occasionally. If the red Input LEDs stay lit, too much signal is being sent to the MX200; reduce the
Aux Master or Aux Send on the mixer.
7. Turn up the Aux Return to the 12 o’clock position, or stereo line input faders to the 0dB position, if you used that connection.
8. To increase or decrease the amount of effect on the signal, adjust the Aux Send level on the channel that you want affected.
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
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).
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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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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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 plug-in” – recognized and functioning within a VST
TM 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 crossplatform 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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. Dual Input Bargraph Meters
LEDs indicate input level for each channel.
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7. Tempo Button - P2
Same as for Processor 1 (see #5).
2. Digital In LED
Indicates when the S/PDIF digital input is selected and active.
8. Bypass Button - P2
Bypasses Processor 2. Red LED lights to indicate effect is bypassed.
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.
9. Store Button
Stores program modifications to one of the
99 User program locations. Press the
Store and Audition buttons simultaneously to access Utility functions. (See page 23 for more information.)
10. Audition Button
Plays audio samples through the processors to audition their settings. Press the
Audition and Store buttons simultaneously to access the Utility functions. (See page
23 for more information.)
11. Input Knob
Controls the input level of both Left and
Right analog inputs.
12. Mix 1 Knob
Controls the P1 Wet/Dry effects mix.
13. Mix 2 Knob
Controls the P2 Wet/Dry effects mix.
* Refer to the Effects Descriptions section for more information about parameters.
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14. Effect Select - P1
This button selects the reverb, delay, or effect to be loaded in Processor 1.
15. Pre Delay Knob - P1
Controls Pre Delay of the reverbs or the first parameter of the selected delay or effect in Processor 1.*
16. Decay Knob - P1
Controls Decay of the reverbs or the second parameter of the selected delay or effect in Processor 1.*
17. Variation - P1
Controls Liveliness or Diffusion (depending on the reverb selected) or the third parameter of the selected effect in Processor 1.*
18. Effect Select - P2
Same as for Processor 1 (see #14).
19. Pre Delay Knob - P2
Same as for Processor 1 (see #15).
20. Decay Knob - P2
Same as for Processor 1 (see #16).
21. Variation - P2
Same as for Processor 1 (see #17).
22. Program Display
2-character LED display indicates which of the 99 Factory or User programs is loaded.
A small dot appears at the bottom right of the Program Display window, indicating that the displayed program is a User program. Also shows Utility settings and parameter values during editing.
23. Program Select Knob
Navigates through Factory and User programs, as well as Utility functions.
* Refer to the Effects Descriptions section for more information about parameters.
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1. Power Jack
Connect only the included Harman Pro
PS0913B 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-Edit
TM 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.
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Important: It is recommended that you do not connect any digital device to the
MX200’s S/PDIF input that transmits at any other sample rate (such as 96kHz). Doing so can cause unpredictable performance.
Make sure the device you are connecting to the MX200’s S/PDIF In is set as the
Clock Master (if that option is available) and transmitting at a sample rate of
44.1kHz or 48kHz only. As with any other connection, if you need to unplug the
S/PDIF cable, it is recommended that you switch to the analog inputs (see Digital
Input Select in the Utility section) or bypass both processors before disconnecting the cable.
6. Balanced Analog Line Outputs
Left and Right RF-filtered 1/4” balanced/unbalanced TRS line outputs are servo-balanced, 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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