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Lexicon MPX 550 DJ Equipment User Manual

1. 1 29 14 Fusion Drums amp Bass 0 33 29 Fingered 120 bpm 0 49 15 Funk Drums amp Bass 0 33 16 Fusion Drums amp Bass 1 18 Do not play Track 1 on an audio 17 Broadband Click 0 38 CD player It contains the computer 18 Narrowband Click 0 38 portion of the disc and will emit full scale digital noise Voice 30 Female Vocal 1 0 43 31 Female Vocal2 0 56 32 Female Vocal 3 0 20 33 Male Vocall 1 20 34 Male Vocal 2 ee de bas ans 0 21 35 Vocal Group 1 0 26 36 Vocal Group 2 0 28 Keyboard 37 Hammond hs is pe rss 0 12 38 Hammond 2 0 07 39 Rhodes s cie wars ee tds ee 0 59 Horns 40 Horn Section 1 1 23 41 Horn Section 2 1 36 AQ Sax Solo an ee b b Loo ones 0 30 43 Tenor Sax Solo 2 21 Miscellaneous 44 Flute Solo 0 24 45 Accordian Solo 0 35 Dual Mono Left Right 46 Kick Sriate i eedem hes 0 30 47 Kick Bass sms erre RR 0 37 48 African Bell Slit Drum 0 43 49 Acoustic Guitar Vocal 0 23 50 Electric Guitar Vocal 1 31 51 Church Guitars 23 444344 ee fa aa 0 36 52 Ms Pride Xavie
2. 4 35 MIDI Implementation Chart 6 8 to 6 9 Edit Pages Button 1 4 2 3 Input Source Parameter 3 4 MIDI IN Connector 1 8 Editing Programs a crore 2 3 Input Trim Knob 1 4 MIDI Learn Mode 6 2 Efx Bal Parameter 4 19 5 6 Input OVL Indicator 1 6 to 1 7 MIDI OUT THRU Connector 1 8 EkoDly L R Parameters 5 6 Inputs Rear Panel 1 8 to 1 11 MIDI Out Thru Parameter 3 6 6 7 EkoFbk L R Parameters 5 6 Inspection Instructions ix to xiv MIDI Patches Parameter 3 6 ExpLvl Parameter Dynamics 4 32 Intrvl Parameter 5 7 MIDI Program Banks 6 3 ExpThrsh Parameter Dynamics 4 32 L Dly 1 2 3 Parameters 5 7 MIDI Program Change Parameter 3 6 Factory Init hmi 3 9 Learn Mode 6 2 Mix Mode Parameter 3 5 Flange Programs 4 11 Level Meters Dynamics 4 34 to 4 35 Mix Parameter 5 3 5 8 Fing Dly Programs 4 18 4 20 Level Parameter 5 3 5 7 Mono Split Configuration 4 18 Fing Rvb Programs 4 18 4 24 Limited Warranty Inside Back Cover MPX 550 About the 1 2 to 1 3 Footswitch Connector 1 8 1 10 Live FOH Programs 4 36 to 4 37 MSplit D
3. 5 5 Dly Lvl 1 2 3 Parameters 5 5 Dly Lvl Parameter 5 5 Dly XFbk Parameter 5 5 Dly Eko Programs 4 14 to 4 15 Dly Rvb Programs 4 18 4 23 DlyTapLvl Parameter 5 6 Drum Dep Parameter 5 6 Drum Res Parameter 5 6 Dual Function Footswitch 1 10 Dual Mono Configuration 4 18 Index Lexicon Dual Mono Programs 4 18 4 30 Global Tempo 2 7 Memory Protect Parameter 3 7 Dual Programs 4 18 to 4 30 Hall Programs 4 4 Messages Front Panel Display 1 7 Dual Stereo Parallel Configuration 4 18 HF Rlloff Parameter 5 2 5 6 Meters Parameter Dynamics 4 33 Dump Current Program 3 8 6 7 HighSlope Parameter 5 7 MIDI Channel Assignment 6 2 Dump System Data 3 8 6 7 Horn Dep Parameter 5 7 MIDI Channel Parameter 3 6 6 2 Dump User Bank 3 8 6 6 Horn Res Parameter 5 7 MIDI Clock isco e446 pie 6 6 Duration Parameter 5 6 Input Level Meters 1 6 MIDI Clock Parameter 3 6 6 6 Dynamics 4 32 to 4 36 Input Levels Setting 1 12 MIDI Dumps 3 3 3 8 6 6 to 6 7 EDIT Knobs 1 5 1 7 2 3 Input Meter Dynamics
4. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Save these instructions for later use Follow all instructions and adhere to warnings marked on the unit and in the operating instructions Always use with the correct line voltage Refer to the manufacturer s operating instructions for power requirements Be advised that different operating voltages may require the use of a different line cord and or attachment plug Do not install the unit in an unventilated rack or directly above heat producing equipment such as power amplifiers Observe the maximum ambient operating temperature listed in the product specification Slots and openings on the case are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation and prevent the unit from overheating Do not block cover or insert objects into the openings Never spill a liquid of any kind on the unit Never attach audio power amplifier outputs directly to any of the unit s connectors To prevent shock or fire hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture or operate it where it will be exposed to water Do not attempt to operate the unit if it has been dropped damaged exposed to liquids or if it exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating the need for service Take precautions not to defeat the grounding or polarization of the unit s power cord This triangle which appears on your component This triangle which appears on your component alerts you to the presence of uninsulated C AU T O N a
5. Delay Time Cascade Routing Dual Stereo Parallel Dual Stereo Parallel Dual Stereo Parallel Dual Stereo Parallel Dual Stereo Parallel Dual Stereo Parallel Cascade Cascade Cascade Cascade La gt L Chorus Delay Ra gt R 4 22 MPX 550 Program Descriptions DLY RVB Dly Rvb Programs 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 Tap Small 3plTap MidSz 8 3pl Large Pong Small Xfeed MidSz Xfeed Large Tap gt Room 8 3pl gt Large Xfeed gt Room Xfeed gt Large Adjust MidRT MidRT MidRT Decay Decay Decay Livenes MidRT Livenes MidRT Dual Stereo Parallel I Tap Delay Time Delay Time Delay Time Delay Time Delay Time Delay Time Delay Time Delay Time Delay Time Delay Time Routing Dual Stereo Parallel Dual Stereo Parallel Dual Stereo Parallel Dual Stereo Parallel Dual Stereo Parallel Dual Stereo Parallel Cascade Cascade Cascade Cascade Cascade La gt mL Delay Reverb Ra R 4 23 Program Descriptions Lexicon FLNG RVB Fing Rvb Programs 160 LiteFl Small 161 LiteFl MidSz 162 LiteFl Large 163 DeepFl Small 164 DeepFl MidSz 165 DeepFl Large 166 LiteFl gt Small 167 LiteFl Room 168 DeepFl gt Large 169 DeepFl gt Room Adjust MidRT MidRT MidRT MidRT MidRT MidRT MidRT Livenes MidRT Livenes Dual Stereo Parallel 9N Tap Speed Whole Note Speed Whole Not
6. o nesta literatura acompanhante MPX 550 Introduction DANSK VIGTIG INFORMATION OM SIKKERHED Gem denne vejledning til senere brug F lg alle anvisninger og advarsler p apparatet e Apparatet skal altid tilsluttes den korrekte sp nding Der henvises til brugsanvisningen der indeholder specifikationer for str mforsyning Der g res opm rksom p at ved varierende driftssp ndinger kan det blive n dvendigt at bruge andre lednings og eller stiktyper e Apparatet m ikke monteres i et kabinet uden ventilation eller lige over andet udstyr der udvikler varme f eks forst rkere Den maksimale omgivelsestemperatur ved drift der st r opf rt i specifikationerne skal overholdes Der er ventilations bninger i kabinettet For at sikre apparatets drift og hindre overophedning m disse bninger ikke blokeres eller tild kkes Stik aldrig noget ind igennem ventilations bningerne og pas p aldrig at spilde nogen form for v ske p apparatet e Dette apparat er forsynet med et stik med jordforbindelse Denne sikkerhedsforan staltning m aldrig omg s e Udgangsstik fra audioforst rkere m aldrig s ttes direkte i apparatet e Apparatet m ikke uds ttes for regn eller fugt og m ikke bruges i n rheden af vand for at undg risiko for elektrisk st d og brand e Apparatet m aldrig bruges hvis det er blevet st dt beskadiget eller v dt eller hvis ndringer i ydelsen tyder p at det tr nger til
7. Triplet 1 8 Note Delay Time 1 4 Note Delay Time 1 4 Note Delay Time 1 4 Note Routing Dual Stereo Parallel Dual Stereo Parallel Dual Stereo Parallel Dual Stereo Parallel Dual Stereo Parallel Dual Stereo Parallel Cascade Cascade Cascade Cascade Cascade gt gt L Delay R 4 20 MPX 550 Program Descriptions PCH DLY Pch Dly Programs Adjust Tap Routing 130 5th Tap Pitch Delay Time Dual Stereo Parallel 131 8ve 3pl Tap Pitch Delay Time Dual Stereo Parallel 132 8ve 8 3plTap Pitch Delay Time Dual Stereo Parallel 133 3rd4thPong Pitch Delay Time Dual Stereo Parallel 134 4th5th Xfeed Pitch Delay Time Dual Stereo Parallel 135 5th6th Xfeed Pitch Delay Time Dual Stereo Parallel 136 8ve gt Xfeed Pitch Delay Time Cascade 137 5th gt Xfeed Pitch Delay Time Cascade 138 MajMin gt Fbk Pitch Delay Time Cascade 139 StepUp gt Tap Pitch Delay Time Cascade Dual Stereo Parallel Cascade E gt BIT Delay Delay 4 21 Program Descriptions Lexicon CHOR DLY Chor Dly Programs 140 Chor Tap 141 Chor 8Tap 142 Chor 8 3pl 143 Chor Pong 144 Chor Repeat 145 Chor Bounce 146 Chor Tap 147 Chor gt Repeat 148 Chor Pong 149 Chor gt Bnce Adjust FeedBk FeedBk FeedBk FeedBk Time Time FeedBk Time FeedBk Time Dual Stereo Parallel Delay Tap Delay Time Delay Time Delay Time Delay Time Delay Time
8. MidRT MidRT Pitch MidRT Tap Delay Time Delay Time Delay Time Delay Time Delay Time Routing Mono Split Mono Split Mono Split Mono Split Mono Split Mono Split Mono Split Mono Split Mono Split Mono Split Mono Split Mono Split Mono Split Mono Split Mono Split Mono Split 4 28 MPX 550 Program Descriptions MSplit Rvb Programs Adjust Tap Routing 221 Chorl Large MidRT Mono Split 222 Chor2 MidSiz MidRT Mono Split 223 Chor2 Large MidRT Mono Split 224 Chor3 MidSiz MidRT Mono Split Note The Mono Split routing configuration is illustrated on page 4 18 4 29 Program Descriptions DUAL MONO Dual Mono Programs Adjust Tap Routing 225 Tap Small MidRT Delay Time Dual Mono 226 Tap MidSiz MidRT Delay Time Dual Mono 227 Tap Large MidRT Delay Time Dual Mono 228 Tap Room Livenes Delay Time Dual Mono 229 DeepH Tap FeedBk Speed 1 4 Note Dual Mono 230 DeepFl Dot8 FeedBk Speed Dotted 1 4 Note Dual Mono 231 8vesl Tap Pitch Delay Time Dual Mono 232 8ves 3pl Pitch Delay Time Dual Mono 233 Chor2 Tap FeedBk Delay Time Dual Mono 234 Chor2 Dot8 FeedBk Delay Time Dual Mono 235 LiteFl Large MidRT Speed Dual Mono 236 DeepH Large MidRT Dual Mono 237 8ves MidSz MidRT Dual Mono 238 Aths Large MidRT Dual Mono 239 Chorl Room Livenes Dual Mono Note The Dual Mono routing configuration is illustrated on page 4
9. Parameter Settings continued MIDI Dumps Settings if applicable MIDI Patches Enabled Dump User Bank 1 16 Disabled 17 32 MIDI Channel Off 33 48 Omni Dump Current Program MIDI Program Change Enabled Dump System Data Disabled R1 MPX1 Restore Default Commands MIDI Clock In Enabled a k Disabled ear User Ban MIDI Out Thru Out Factory Umik Thru Operating Mode Normal Demo Locked Memory Protect Enabled Disabled Auto Load Enabled Disabled Display Brightness Indicates default setting 3 3 System Mode Lexicon PARAMETERS Output Level O to 31dB Off Sets output level attenuation within a O to 31dB range or off Input Source Analog Stereo Analog Mono L and R S PDIF Digital Selects input type The current selection is indicated in the lower left corner of the front panel display S stands for Analog Stereo L stands for Analog Mono L R stands for Analog Mono R and D stands for S PDIF digital The number following the prefix indicates the sample rate 48 or 44 1kHz NoD indicates that no valid digital audio signal is present When set to Analog Stereo the unit processes signals from both analog inputs When set to Analog Mono L the unit sends signals from the ANALOG INPUT labelled LEFT to both processor inputs When set to Analog Mono R the unit sends signals from the ANALOG INPUT labelled RIGHT to both processor inputs When set to S PDIF Digital the unit processes signals fr
10. flutter echo between parallel walls in the reverb programs The range of these parameters is from 100 to 100 with negative values producing a polarity reversal High settings can cause signal overload HF Rlloff 28Hz to 19 4kHz off Sets the high frequency cutoff of a low pass filter MPX 550 Parameter Descriptions HighSlope and LowSlope 16 to 15 Determine the shape of the reverb envelope for low frequencies HighSlope and LowSlope are found only in the Gate Inv programs When LowSlope is set to 0 the level of low reverb remains unchanged over its duration then cuts off abruptly Setting LowSlope above 0 causes the level of low frequency reverb to rise smoothly from soft to loud until the sound is cut off The greater the slope the softer the initial reverberation and the more pronounced its rise When set to a negative value the low frequency reverb drops to a quieter level before cutoff HighSlope is similar to LowSlope but applies to middle and high frequencies Horn Dep 0 to 10096 In Rotary programs determines the amount of modulation produced by the horn Horn Res 100 to 410096 In Rotary programs determines the amount of resonance i e signal fed back into the effect Intrvl Varies Controls the amount of pitch shift applied Intrvl values are in semi tones Pch values are in Cents 1 100th of a semi tone These values are additive L Dly 1 2 3 Oms to 5 060sec Sets the delay
11. 104 F 0 to 40 C Connectors XLR T R S balanced Relative Level 26dBu balanced Footswitch Humidity 95 non condensing 20dBu unbalanced Tip Ring Sleeve phone jack for Bypass Impedance lt 600Q and Tap optional RFI ESD D A 24 bits FCC Class B 20Hz to 20kHz 1 dB MIDI Interface Connectors European EMC Directive 89 336 ECC Dynamic Range 101dB typical IN OUT THRU Crosstalk 96dBO1 kHz Power Requirements 90 to 250V 50 to 60Hz 12 5W 3 pin IEC connector Specifications are subject to change without notice A 2 MPX 550 Appendix DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive s 73 23 EEC 89 336 EEC and 93 68 EEC Standard s to which Conformity is Declared EN 55103 1 EN 55103 2 and EN 60065 1998 Manufacturer Lexicon Inc 3 Oak Park Bedford MA 01730 1441 USA The equipment identified here conforms to the Directive s and Standard s specified above Type of Equipment Dual Channel Processor Model Lexicon MPX 550 Date February 2002 Lexicon Inc Vice President of Engineering 3 Oak Park Bedford MA 01730 1441 USA Tel 781 280 0300 Fax 781 280 0490 Adjust Parameter 2 3 5 4 AC Input Connector 1 8 Ambience Programs 4 6 ANALOG INPUTS 1 9 ANALOG OUTPUTS 1 9 Attack Parameter 4 33 Dynamics 5 4 Audio Levels Setting 1 12 Audio Tap 2 6 to 2 7 Auto Load Par
12. 18 4 30 MPX 550 Program Descriptions CMPRSSR Comprssr Programs Adjust Tap In all Cmprssr programs the Adjust parameter controls 240 Two to One Gain gain within a range of O to 9 5dB It can be used to match volume levels between the dry bypassed and 241 Three to One Gain compressed output obtained with typical music material 242 3 1 Small Gain PreDelay If the System Mode parameter Mix Mode is set to 243 5 1 Medium Gain PreDelay Program the Mix parameter will automatically be set to Wet allowing the compressed delay signal to be the only 244 3 1 Large Gain PreDelay output signal present If the System Mode parameter Mix Mode is set to Global the Mix parameter must be set manually 245 GuitarComp Gain 246 Limit Gai The five compressor reverb presets offer a reverb d Ham component in parallel with a zero delay dry component x The compressor acts on both The Mix parameter should 247 Male Vocal Gain PreDelay be set to Wet and the effective mix should be adjusted with the Efx Bal parameter 248 Female Vocal Gain PreDelay Presets 240 241 245 and 246 are compressor only Presets 242 243 244 247 and 248 are combination compressor and reverb with Dual Stereo Parallel routing Program Descriptions Lexicon DYNAMICS Note A few seconds after the Dynamics preset is loaded the Dynamics name will flash briefly on the front panel display This does not affect audio input
13. Apparatet er utstyrt med ventilasjons pninger For at apparatet skal v re p litelig i bruk og ikke overopphetes m disse pningene ikke blokkeres eller tildekkes Stikk aldri noe inn i ventilasjons pningene og pass p at det aldri s les noen form for v ske p apparatet e Dette apparatet er utstyrt med et jordet st psel Dette er en sikkerhetsforanstaltning som ikke m forandres e Utgangsplugger fra audioforsterkere skal aldri koples direkte til apparatet e Unng brannfare og elektrisk st t ved s rge for at apparatet ikke utsettes for regn eller fuktighet og ikke anvendes i n rheten av vann e Apparatet skal ikke brukes hvis det har blitt utsatt for st t er skadet eller blitt v tt eller hvis endringer i ytelsen tyder p at det trenger service e Dette apparatet skal kun pnes av fagfolk Hvis dekselet fjernes utsettes man for livsfarlig h yspenning Komponenten er merket med denne trekanten som er en advarsel om at det finnes uisolert farlig spenning inne i kabinettet h y nok til utgj re en fare for elektrisk st t ii Komponenten er merket med denne trekanten som betyr at den tilhgrende litteraturen inneholder viktige opplysninger om drift og ved SVENSKA VIKTIGA S KERHETSF RESKRIFTER Spara dessa f reskrifter f r framtida bruk e F lj alla anvisningar och varningar som anges p enheten e Anv nd alltid r tt n tsp nning Se tillverkarens bruksanvisningar f r information om eff
14. Diese Spannung kann so hoch sein dass das Risiko eines Stromschlags besteht T Dieses Dreieck welches auf Ihrem Bauteil angebracht ist macht Sie auf wichtige Betriebs und Wartungshinweise in diesen Hinweisen aufmerksam MPX 550 Introduction ESPANOL INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES Guarde esta instrucciones para uso posterior e Utilice siempre el voltaje correcto Dir jase a las instrucciones de operaci n del fabricante para obtener las especificaciones de potencia Est al tanto de que voltajes de operaci n distintos requieren el uso de cables y o enchufes distintos e No instale esta unidad en un estante sin ventilaci n ni tampoco directamente encima de equipos que generen calor tales como amplificadores de potencia F jese en las temperaturas ambientales m ximas de operaci n que se mencionan en las especificaciones del producto Las aperturas y ranuras del chasis sirven para proveer la ventilaci n necesaria para operar la unidad con seguridad y para prevenir sobrecalentamiento y por lo tanto no pueden ser obstruidas o cubiertas No introduzca objetos de ning n tipo a trav s de las ranuras de ventilaci n y nunca deje caer ning n l quido sobre la unidad Este producto est equipado con un enchufe de 3 clavijas con conexi n a tierra Este es un elemento de seguridad que no debe ser eliminado Nunca conecte ning n tipo de salida de amplificadores de sonido directamente a los
15. MPX 550 Basic Operation 4 f desired turn EDIT knob 3 to further adjust tempo in bpm beats per minute 5 Press the Tap Cancel button to exit this mode Audio tap is a must for live performances It offers a simple method of setting delay times and modulation rates to match the music GLOBAL TEMPO The Tap Cancel button LED will flash when a tempo controlled program is loaded Most factory presets are stored with individual tempo rates which can be customized to suit personal taste Tap in the new tempo then store the modified version of the program in the User Bank To recall the tempo rate stored with each program set the System Mode parameter Tempo Mode see page 3 5 to Program The unit will apply the individual tempo setting of each program as it is loaded To apply the current tempo rate to all programs set the System Mode parameter Tempo Mode to Global The unit will ignore individual tempo settings and apply the current tempo setting to each program as it is loaded BYPASS The Bypass button can be used to force the unit to pass only dry audio to mute the outputs immediately or to mute the inputs to the EMEN loaded program Its function depends on the setting of the System Mode parameter Bypass Mode see page 3 5 When Bypass Mode is set to Dry the unit sends only dry unprocessed audio to the outputs When set to Full Mute the unit mutes the outputs When set to Input Mute the unit mutes the inputs
16. Parameter Dynamics 4 33 Sweep Parameter 5 10 Parameters System Mode 3 2 to 3 7 Res 1 2 Parameters 5 9 Sweep 1 2 Parameters 5 10 Pch R L S Parameter 5 8 Resonanc Parameter 5 9 Sysex Messages 6 7 Pch Fbk L R Parameters 5 8 Restore Default Commands 3 3 3 9 System Button 1 4 3 2 Pch Dly Programs 4 18 4 19 4 21 Room Programs 4 7 System Mode 3 2 to 3 9 Pch Rvb Programs 4 18 4 25 Rotary Programs 4 9 System Mode Parameters 3 2 to 3 7 PDly L R Parameters 5 8 Routing Configuration 1 7 4 18 Table of Contents ii to iii Peak Expansion Dynamics 4 32 to 4 33 RtHC Parameter 5 9 Tap Cancel Button 1 5 2 4 2 6 to 2 7 Peak Expansion Meter Dynamics 4 35 RvbLvl Parameter 5 9 6 2 6 4 6 5 Phase Parameter 5 8 S PDIF Connectors 1 9 Tap Tempo 1 7 2 6 to 2 7 Pitch Programs 4 13 Safety Instructions Inside Front Cover Tape Saturation Dynamics 4 34 Pitch Shift 4 19 iv to viii ix to xiv Tempo Mode Parameter 2 7 3 5 Plate Programs 4 2 Saturation Parameter Dynamics 4 34 Thresh Paramet
17. Stereo Parallel Cascade Cascade Cascade Cascade Cascade La gt gt L Chorus Reverb Ra gt R 4 26 MPX 550 Program Descriptions MSPLIT DLY MSplit Dly Programs 190 Flng Tap 191 Flng Pong 192 Flng Xfeed 193 Flng Bnce 194 DeepFl Dly 195 5th Tap 196 8ve 3plTap 197 4th5th Xfeed 198 5th6th Xfeed 199 PchFine Tap 200 Chor Tap 201 Chor Pong 202 Chor Xfeed 203 Chor Bnce 204 Chor Inverse Note The Mono Split routing configuration is illustrated on page 4 18 Adjust FeedBk FeedBk Time Time Time Pitch Pitch Pitch Pitch Pitch FeedBk FeedBk Time Time Time Tap 1 4 Note 1 4 Note Delay Time Delay Time Delay Time Delay Time Delay Time Delay Time Delay Time Routing Mono Split Mono Split Mono Split Mono Split Mono Split Mono Split Mono Split Mono Split Mono Split Mono Split Mono Split Mono Split Mono Split Mono Split Mono Split 4 27 Program Descriptions Lexicon MSPLIT RVB MSplit Rvb Programs 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 Tap MidSiz Pong Large Bnce MidSz Xfeed Small Xfeed MidSiz LiteFl MidSz LiteFl Large DeepFl Small DeepFl MidSz DeepFl Room 4th5th Room 5th6th Room 4ths Large 8ve MidSz PchFin MidSz Chor1 Small Adjust MidRT MidRT MidRT MidRT MidRT MidRT MidRT MidRT MidRT Livenes Pitch Pitch
18. footswitch control of front panel Bypass and cord Tap functions A 1 4 inch Tip Ring Sleeve connector and a momentary contact footswitch are available S 1 10 f inf tion 2 MIDI IN and MIDI OUT THRU Ost page Pistas ORO Two 5 pin DIN MIDI connectors are available for Tip MIDI IN and software selectable MIDI OUT THRU an Tip NINE gm MPX 550 Getting Started 4 S PDIF IN and OUT Provide digital audio input and output Two RCA S PDIF connectors are available The unit accepts inputs at 44 1 or 48kHz 5 ANALOG OUTPUTs Provide analog audio output Balanced outputs are available on either XLR or 1 4 inch Tip Ring Sleeve connectors 6 ANALOG INPUTs Provide analog audio input Balanced inputs are available on either XLR or 1 4 inch Tip Ring Sleeve connectors Getting Started Lexicon CONNECTING THE UNIT The INPUT and OUTPUT connectors on the MPX 550 are 1 4 inch Tip Ring Sleeve and XLR sockets Either may be used Connections should be made utilizing high quality shielded cables The MPX 550 produces effects from either mono or stereo sources Either input can be used for mono sources It is recommended to use stereo outputs whenever possible Only material with Dual Mono routing is designed for mono outputs Use either output connector if mono output is required FOOTSWITCH A footswitch connected to the rear panel FOOTSWITCH connector can be used to control front panel Tap and Bypass functio
19. k nnen wir unsere Dokumentation in verschiedenen Sprachen zur Verf gung stellen Die gedruckte Ausgabe des Benutzerhandbuchs ist nur in englischer Sprache verf gbar Die beigelegte CD ROM enth lt das Benutzerhandbuch in verschiedenen Sprachen spanisch franz sisch italienisch deutsch und portugiesisch im leicht zu benutzenden PDF Format Die CD ROM enth lt auch Adobe amp Acrobat amp Reader sowohl f r PC wie auch f r Macintosh mit ihm ist es m glich das gesamte Dokument oder Teile davon auszudrucken Dar ber hinaus befinden sich auf der CD ROM Audio Tracks zur Produktdemonstration Track 1 enth lt keine Audio Daten Nehmen Sie sich bitte einen Augenblick Zeit und lesen Sie die wichtigen Sicherheitshinweise Weitere Informationen ber Lexicon Inc sowie ber unsere Produkte und unseren Support finden Sie auf unserem Website unter www lexicon com Auspacken und berpr fung Bewahren Sie nach dem Auspacken des Ger ts das Verpackungsmaterial f r den Fall auf dass Sie das Ger t wieder versenden m ssen berpr fen Sie die Module und die Verpackung sorgf ltig auf Anzeichen von Besch digung Etwaige Sch den sind dem Transporteur unverz glich anzuzeigen Funktionsst rungen sind dem zust ndigen H ndler zu melden MPX 550 Introduction Informaci n importante para el usuario Lexicon se complace en presentar sus manuales de usuario en CD ROM Gracias a la utilizaci n de la tecnolog a de CD ROM
20. nosotros podemos ofrecer nuestra documentaci n en m ltiples idiomas La edici n impresa del manual del usuario s lo est disponible en ingl s El CD ROM que se entrega incluye el manual del usuario en m ltiples idiomas espa ol franc s italiano alem n y portugu s en formato PDF El CD ROM tambi n incluye Adobe Acrobat Readers para plataformas tanto PC como Macintosh lo cual permite la impresi n de todos o parte de los documentos Adem s hemos incluido pistas de audio sin efectos para demostraciones de los productos La pista 1 contiene informaci n que no es de audio Dedique unos momentos a leer la informaci n de seguridad importante Si desea informaci n adicional acerca de Lexicon Inc nuestros productos o nuestra asistencia visite nuestro sitio web en www lexicon com Desembalaje e inspecci n Despu s de desembalar la unidad guarde todos los materiales de embalaje por si alguna vez transportar la unidad Inspeccione con atenci n los m dulos y los materiales de embalaje para comprobar que no muestren desperfectos Informe inmediatamente de cualquier desperfecto al transportista informe de cualquier problema de funcionamiento del equipo a su distribuidor xi Introduction Lexicon Important Informations Utilisateur Nous sommes fiers de pr senter nos modes d emploi en version CD ROM L utilisation des CD ROM nous per mettent de d cliner nos manuels en plusieurs langues La versi
21. only Running effects will continue their natural decay Bypass functions can also be activated with a footswitch see page 1 10 or MIDI control device see page 6 4 2 7 System Mode Functions use strass sn o p ea Rte ed 3 2 Parameters MIDI Dumps Restore Default Commands System Mode Lexicon SYSTEM MODE FUNCTIONS System Mode can be used to set System Mode parameters execute MIDI Dumps and restore vu default settings To enter System Mode press the front panel System button The System LED will light to indicate that System Mode is active The tables that begin at the right show System Mode functions EDIT knob 1 selects the desired function and EDIT knob 3 changes the parameter setting if applicable Changes to System Mode parameters are effective immediately MIDI Dumps and Restore Default Commands require confirmation to execute To exit System Mode press the System button again Detailed descriptions of all System Mode functions begin on page 3 4 Parameter Output Level Input Source Clock Source Digital Output Mix Mode Bypass Mode Program Load Mode Tempo Mode Compressor Mode Settings OdB to 31dB Off Analog Stereo Analog Mono L Analog Mono R S PDIF Digital Internal 44 1kHz Internal 48kHz External S PDIF Processed Dry Program Global Dry Full Mute Input Mute Bypass Dry Full Mute Program Global Program Global MPX 550 System Mode
22. or output Dynamics is intended for use in the studio when dynamic processing of stereo signals is required Because of its long delay this preset is not recommended for use in a live performance or as a mix insert It includes effects that perform peak expansion compression and tape saturation in that order Dynamics includes nine parameters that are divided into three Edit Pages Peak expansion settings are controlled on the first page compression settings are controlled on the second page and tape saturation settings are controlled on the third page The first page also features a switch that selects between gain reduction and input metering PEAK EXPANSION Peak expansion is used to raise the overall level of sound sources that rise above the adjustable peak expansion threshold In performances with a wide dynamic range peak expansion can increase the level of low level sound sources For example for a relatively quiet instrument that swells in volume without the desired impact peak expansion can raise the instrument level during the swell ExpThrsh 31 to OdB Controls the threshold above which expansion is applied Lower settings enable low level sound sources to expand Higher settings enable only very high level peaks to expand ExpLvl 0 0dB to 5 89dB Controls the amount of expansion that is applied to sound sources that rise above the expansion threshold The parameter setting defines the maximum increase
23. outlet is properly grounded Do not use an adapter plug for this product For continued fire hazard protection fuses should be replaced ONLY with the exact value and type as indicated on the rear panel or in the user guide COMMUNICATIONS NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient the receiving antenna e Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver Move the computer away from the receiver Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and receiver are on different branch circuits If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions The user may find the following booklet prepared by the
24. saves it in the appropriate User Bank locations MPX 550 MIDI Operation e Dump Current Program Executes a dump of the selected program e Dump System Data Executes a dump of System Mode settings and Learned Patch assignments 3 Press Store to execute the dump 4 Press System to deactivate System Mode Note MIDI Dumps will not be executed unless the System Mode parameter MIDI Out Thru is set to Out see page 3 6 SYSEX MESSAGES MIDI Sysex messages can be used to access all algorithm parameters More information about using this advanced feature with the MPX 550 and other Lexicon products is available at www lexicon com The website offers instructions sample messages and a complete table of parameter Sysex addresses Note Executing MIDI Sysex messages is a complicated process Please observe the cautionary notes included on the website MIDI Operation Lexicon MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Default X 1 Selected in System Mode Channel Channel X 1 16 Mode Default Mode 2 Messages X X Altered X Note True Voice X X Number Velocity Note ON X X Off 9n v 0 Note OFF X X After Keys X X Used as controller Touch Channels X OX Selected in System Mode Pitch X OX Used as controller Blender Learned Control X OX 1 to 119 0 to 32 used as Bank Select Change Learned MPX 550 MIDI Operation Function Transmitted Recognized Rem
25. specified below The following are not covered 1 Damage resulting from Accident misuse abuse or neglect Failure to follow instructions contained in the User Guide Repair or attempted repair unauthorized by Lexicon Inc Failure to perform recommended periodic maintenance Causes other than product defects including lack of skill competence or experience on the part of the owner 2 Damage occurring during any shipment of this product Claims for shipping damages must be made with the carrier 3 Damage to a unit that has been altered or on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed mon gt What Expenses will Lexicon Inc Assume Lexicon Inc will pay all labor and material expenses for covered items Payment of shipping charges is discussed in the next section of the warranty How is Service Obtained When this product needs service write telephone or fax Lexicon Inc to request information about where the unit should be taken or sent When making a written request please include your name complete address and daytime telephone number the product model and serial numbers and a description of the problem Do not return the unit to Lexicon Inc without prior authorization When Shipping a Product for Service 1 Pay any initial shipping charges which are the responsibility of the owner If necessary repairs are covered by this warranty Lexicon Inc will pay return shipping charge
26. ventilation to ensure reliable operation and prevent the unit from overheating Do not block cover or insert objects into the openings Never spill a liquid of any kind on the unit Never attach audio power amplifier outputs directly to any of the unit s connectors To prevent shock or fire hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture or operate it where it will be exposed to water Do not attempt to operate the unit if it has been dropped damaged exposed to liquids or if it exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating the need for service Take precautions not to defeat the grounding or polarization of the unit s power cord This triangle which appears on your component alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock operating and maintenance instructions in this accompanying literature N This triangle which appears on your component alerts you to important DEUTSCH WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Heben Sie sich diese Sicherheitsanweisungen auch f r sp ter auf Befolgen Sie alle auf der Vorrichtung stehenden Anweisungen und Warnungen Immer nur mit der richtigen Spannung verwenden Die Gebrauchsanweisungen des Herstellers informieren Sie ber die elektrischen Anforderungen Vergessen Sie nicht da bei verschiedenen Betriebsspannungen ggf auch verschiedene Leitungskabel und oder Verbindungsstecker zu
27. verwenden sind Stellen Sie die Vorrichtung nicht in ein unbel ftetes Gestell oder unmittelbar ber w rmeerzeugende Ger te wie z B Tonverst rker Halten Sie die in den Produktspezifikationen angegebene maximale Umgebungstemperatur bei Betrieb ein Schlitze und ffnungen im Geh use dienen der Bel fung um verl lichen Betrieb sicherzustellen und berheizen zu vermeiden d rfen diese ffnungen nich verstopft oder abgedeckt werden Stecken Sie nie irgend einen Gegenstand durch die Bel ftungsschlitze Vergie en Sie keine Fl ssigkeiten auf den Apparat Dieses Produkt is mit einem 3 drahtigen Erdungsstecker ausger stet Diese Sicherheitsma nahme darf nicht unwirksam gemacht werden Schlie en Sie nie Tonverst rker unmittelbar an einen Anschlu des Apparates an Um elektrischen Schlag oder Feuer zu vermeiden setzen Sie den Apparat weder Regen noch Feuchtigkeit aus und betreiben Sie ihn nicht dort wo Wasser eindringen k nnte Versuchen Sie nicht den Apparat zu betreiben falls er fallen gelassen besch digt oder Fl ssigkeiten ausgesetzt wurde oder falls sich seine Arbeitsweise derart ndert da daraus ein Bedarf nach Raparatur zu schlie en ist Dieser Apparat sollte nur von qualifizierten Fachleuten ge ffnet werden Das Abnehmen von Abdeckungen setzt Sie gef hrlichen Spannungen aus Dieses Dreieck welches auf Ihrem Bauteil angebracht ist warnt Sie vor dem Vorhandensein nicht isolierter gef hrlicher Spannung im Ger t
28. 1 Output Level Meter Indicates output levels The value indicates the maximum output level of the left or right channel whichever is greater The tick marks are placed in 3dB increments The right most tick mark indicates OdB or maximum output level MPX 550 Program Descriptions 2 Peak Expansion Meter Indicates the level of peaks above the peak expansion threshold Low level peaks are shown as one or two graduated bars Slightly higher peaks of longer duration are shown as three graduated bars High level peaks are shown as three solid bars Note Use the Meters parameter to select between gain reduction and input level metering Gain Reduction Meter When the Meters parameter is set to GR indicates the output level reduction due to compression The value shown indicates the maximum left or right channel gain reduction whichever is greater The meter moves from right to left The tick marks are placed in 3dB increments The right most tick mark represents OdB or no gain reduction Each tick mark proceeding from right to left indicates an additional 3dB of gain reduction 4 Input Meter When the Meters parameter is set to In indicates the maximum left or right channel input levels whichever is greater The associated tick marks are placed in 3dB increments The right most tick mark indicates OdB or maximum input level TYPICAL MASTERING DYNAMICS CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The following is a common scen
29. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY 1 Input Level Meters Indicate incoming signal levels Input level meters show a minimum when the incoming signal is more than 48dB digital full scale Level meters appear in inverse video when the signal approaches overload 2dB digital full scale When signals are between these extremes the level meters appear as shown above Input level meters show calibrated values with OdB indicating digital saturation Markings on the open portion of each level meter show 6 18 and 32dB The meters have single pixel precision in which each pixel represents 2dB S PDIF digital input sources that have been mastered hot at the maximum bit rate will cause the input level meters to peak as if digital full scale is occurring However the unit is just receiving the maximum output from the source which is loud enough to peak the meters This is not a problem as long as the source audio is not distorted Gain reduction from the compressor is indicated by a descending bar situated between the two input level meters It is also calibrated in 2dB increments per pixel Input OVL Indicator Reflects the input type in normal operation The first letter indicates input type which is selected with the System Mode parameter Input Source see page 3 4 MPX 550 Getting Started S stands for stereo L stands for mono left R stands for mono right and D stands for digital NoD appears when digital
30. Federal Communications Commission helpful How to identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 lexicon Wl A Harman International Company Lexicon Inc 3 Oak Park Bedford MA 01730 1441 USA Tel 781 280 0300 Fax 781 280 0490 www lexicon com Customer Support Tel 781 280 0300 Fax 781 280 0495 Sales Fax 781 280 0499 Service Lexicon Part No 070 14912 Rev 1 02 02 O 2002 Lexicon Inc All rights reserved This document should not be construed as a commitment on the part of Lexicon Inc The information it contains is subject to change without notice Lexicon Inc assumes no responsibility for errors that may appear within this document Introduction Lexicon Introduction Section 1 Getting Started About the MPX 550 1 2 Important Safety Instructions iv Highlights Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise iv Ra Ata E us 1 4 DS TS T Rear Panel Overview 1 8 Instructions importantes relatives la s curit v Connecting the Unit 1 10 Importanti norme di sicurezza vi Footswitch e Typical Connections to a Console Instru es Importantes de Seguran a vi Setting Audio Levels 1 12 Vigtig Information om Sikkerhed vii Input Output T rkeit T
31. Mix parameter to Wet to achieve the full effect of these programs Detune Programs 80 Detune Mild 81 Detune Med amp Warm 82 Detune Heavy 83 Det Xtreme 84 Pitch Detune Adjust Dtuning Dtuning Dtuning Dtuning Dtuning Tap 4 12 Program Descriptions MPX 550 PITCH Pitch Programs Adjust Tap Altering the pitch of a sound produces a wide range of 85 Pch Chrmatic Pitch e effects from subtle detuning to harmonies to chords The stereo polyphonic Pitch programs can be used to 86 Pitch Fine Pitch shift program material or monophonic sources within a range of one octave up to two octaves down 87 Pch 4th 5ths Pitch E For pitch correction set the Mix parameter to Wet For 88 Pch Powerlnv Inversn harmonization set the Mix parameter to the desired acting 89 Vocal Chorus HighCut Program Descriptions Lexicon DLY EKO Delays and echoes repeat a sound a short time after it first occurs The simplest and oldest delay effect is tape slap a single repeat about 100ms after the original sound Tape slap was often used on Elvis Presley s voice and rockabilly guitar tracks Tape slap becomes tape echo when the output of the tape is fed back into the input feedback This turns a single repeat into a series of repeats each a little softer and a little darker than the last This darkening is characteristic of the analog tape recording process Digital echoes do not have thi
32. NS The unit can recognize MIDI Program Change messages 100 to 127 101 to 128 on some MIDI devices for activating Bypass or Tap functions To assign a Program Change message to the Bypass or Tap controls 1 Simultaneously press the Store and Tap buttons to activate Learn mode 2 Press the desired front panel button Bypass or Tap The front panel display will indicate the current patch on the selected control 3 Send the MIDI Program Change message to the MPX 550 The front panel display will indicate the new patch on the control and Stored will appear briefly in the message area 4 Press the Store button to commit the assignment 5 Simultaneously press the Store and Tap buttons to deactivate Learn Mode Some MIDI controllers do not allow repeated Program Change messages to be sent with a single button To assist these controllers the unit also recognizes the next highest Program Change message with each Program Change message it learns for Bypass and Tap For instance if Program Change 20 is learned as the source for Bypass Program Change 21 will also control Bypass functions To avoid conflicting Bypass and Tap assignments leave a space between the assignments of these two buttons CONTINUOUS CONTROLLERS The unit recognizes Pitch Bend AfterTouch and MIDI Continuous Controllers 1 to 31 and 33 to 119 To learn a Continuous Controller 1 Simultaneously press the Store and Tap buttons to activate Learn mo
33. Smooth Amb Decay 49 Guitar Amb HighCut MPX 550 Program Descriptions ROOM Room Programs Adjust Tap Room programs simulate actual rooms where there is a 50 Bedroom Walls strong sense of being in a small live place These programs are useful on drums and percussion and can 51 Tiled Room LFBoost also be applied to electric guitar tracks 52 Studio C MidRT 53 Small Room Livenes 54 Studio B MidRT 55 Rehearsal Rm EQ 56 Studio A MidRT 57 Large Room EQ 58 Fat Space MidRT 59 Chunky Space EQ Program Descriptions Lexicon TREMOLO Tremolo is a rhythmic change in loudness commonly employed as an expressive technique by vocalists and wind instrument players It is also one of the oldest effects frequently used with electric guitar electric piano and occasionally vocals Different tremolo effects are largely determined by the rate fast or slow and waveform shape smooth or sharp of the change in loudness If the effect is used in a stereo mix the left and right can be synchronized to produce dramatic side to side motion The Tremolo programs offer classic tremolo shapes such as square sawtooth triangle sine and rectified sine The synchronization of the left and right channels can be adjusted to produce mono and stereo effects The Tap button sets tremolo rates making it simple to match the tempo of the music The Adjust parameter Phase sets left an
34. Tel 781 280 0300 Fax 781 280 0490 Customer Support Tel 781 280 0300 Fax 781 280 0495 Sales www lexicon com Fax 781 280 0499 Service lexicon H A Harman International Company Lexicon Inc 3 Oak Park Bedford MA 01730 1441 USA Tel 781 280 0300 Fax 781 280 0490 www lexicon com Customer Support Tel 781 280 0300 Fax 781 280 0495 Sales Fax 781 280 0499 Service Lexicon Part No 070 14912 Rev 1 02 02 H A Harman International Company lexicon Dry Tracks This card lists the dry tracks included on the CD ROM enclosed with this user guide Percussion Guitar 2 Bass DIUM es iaia 0 30 19 Acoustic Chords 1 0 59 3 Snare Drum 1 0 46 20 Acoustic Chords 2 2 13 4 Snare Drum2 0 38 21 Acoustic Chords 3 1 12 So USSHER ili 0 38 22 Acoustic Leads 0 41 6 Shaker us ie e alii 0 39 23 Acoustic Stops 0 36 Z Claps ora EA aa 0 41 24 Electric Solo 2 2 kA RR 0 44 8 Cong smash das ds code de aa 0 48 25 Electric Clean amp Fast 0 32 9 Table amp Udo 24 6000 eee ede eed 0 54 26 Electric Dirty ses assis RR RA 1 24 10 Percussion 22e RR 1 00 27 Electric Crunch 0 38 11 Percussion 2 20 dra 1 23 12 Open Drum Kit 1 16 Bass 13 Funk Drum Kit 1 08 28 Slap 120 DPM
35. ameter 3 7 Balance Parameter 5 4 Bank Name Indicator 1 7 BassMult Parameter 5 4 BassXvr Parameter 5 4 Bypass Button 1 5 2 7 6 4 6 5 Bypass Mode Parameter 2 7 3 5 Cascade Configuration 4 18 4 19 CD ROM About the ix to xiv Chamber Programs 4 5 System Mode Parameters Chor Dly Programs 4 18 4 22 Chor Rvb Programs 4 18 4 26 Chorus Programs 4 10 Clear User Bank 3 9 Clock Source Parameter 3 4 CmpAttk Parameter 2 5 5 4 CmpRatio Parameter 2 5 5 4 CmpRels Parameter 2 5 5 5 Cmprssr Programs 4 31 Compression Dynamics 4 33 Compressor cirio ariete 2 5 Compressor Mode Parameter 3 5 Configuration Routing 1 7 4 18 Connecting the Unit 1 10 to 1 11 Connectors Rear Panel 1 8 to 1 11 Continuous Controllers 6 2 6 4 to 6 5 Decay Parameter 5 2 5 5 Declaration of Conformity A 3 Delay Parameters 5 3 Depth Parameter 5 5 Detune Programs 4 12 Diffusion Parameter 5 5 Digital Output Parameter 3 5 Display Brightness Parameter 3 7 Dly Fok Parmameter 5 5 Dly HiCut Parameter
36. amics Control Adjustments Live FOH Front of House 4 36 Section 5 Parameter Descriptions Parameter Graphics 5 2 Parameter Glossary 5 4 Section 6 MIDI Operation Learn Mode u na e Y 6 2 MIDI Channel Assignment 6 2 Program Change Messages 6 3 Loading Programs Activating Bypass or Tap Functions Continuous Controllers 6 4 MIDLCIOCK 4 2 oia eee cars e ee ne 6 6 MIDI Dumps x scm ete bee RS RR 6 6 Sysex Messages 6 7 MIDI Implementation Chart 6 8 Appendix Specifications A 2 Declaration of Conformity A 3 Index Introduction Lexicon ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Save these instructions for later use Follow all instructions and adhere to warnings marked on the unit and in the operating instructions Always use with the correct line voltage Refer to the manufacturer s operating instructions for power requirements Be advised that different operating voltages may require the use of a different line cord and or attachment plug Do not install the unit in an unventilated rack or directly above heat producing equipment such as power amplifiers Observe the maximum ambient operating temperature listed in the product specification Slots and openings on the case are provided for
37. apPre HighCut PreDelay Note 1 32 Note Adjusting the Time or Duration parameters will 16 440ms TapPre HighCut PreDelay cause the selected program to reload The System 1 32 Note Mode parameter Program Load Mode determines 17 540ms TapPre HighCut PreDelay whether the system will mute or bypass during 1 32 Note program ouu 18 Inverse Time 19 Dark Inverse Time Program Descriptions Lexicon HALL Hall Programs Adjust Tap Lexicon s Hall programs recreate the acoustics of actual 20 Small Hall MidRT places from grand reverberant enclosures to small concert halls 21 Medium Hall MidRT The clean reverberation of Hall programs is designed to 22 Large Hall MidRT add spaciousness without altering source material In addition to general instrumental and vocal applications 23 Small Church MidRT the Hall programs give separately recorded tracks a sense of belonging to the same performance 24 Large Church MidRT p 25 Jazz Hall MidRT 26 Dance Hall MidRT 27 Synth Hall MidRT 28 Concert Hall MidRT 29 Gothic Hall MidRT MPX 550 Program Descriptions CHAMBER Chamber Programs Adjust Tap Historically recording studio chambers were oddly 30 Brick Wall HighCut shaped rooms with a loudspeaker and set of microphones to collect ambience in various parts of the 31 Basement HighCut room 32 LiveConcert Livenes Eko Delay Stereo Chamber programs produce even relatively dimensio
38. ario for musical sources that have not previously been compressed e For analog input sources adjust the front panel Input Trim knob so the input meters peak in the 6dB range The input meters should never exceed the OdB level e Beginning at OdB reduce the setting of the ExpThrsh parameter until peaks in the source material cause the peak expansion level meter to show 1 to 3 graduated bars High level peaks in the sound source continued on page 4 36 4 35 Program Descriptions Lexicon Typical Mastering Dynamics Control Adjustment continued LIVE FOH FRONT OF HOUSE will cause the peak expansion meter to show three Live FOH programs are designed for live performances solid bars for short periods of time Increase the with controls that are more convenient for live sound ExpLvl parameter until the peaks in the source engineers to operate These programs use Dual Mono material sound slightly exaggerated Then reduce routings to accommodate the sound reinforcement the setting until the peaks sound natural systems PAs used in most small to mid sized venues Often these systems provide limited channels and mono aux sends for effects e Set the Ratio parameter to 4 00 1 the Attack parameter to 7 2msec and the Release parameter to 1 4sec Beginning at OdB reduce the setting of the For Live FOH presets Thresh parameter until the gain reduction meter moves between 0 and 3 to 6dB of gain reduction If the output lev
39. arks Program True X 0 to 15 1 to 16 16 to 127 ignored Program Change Change messages 1 to 15 Program Change messages 1 to 16 for selected Bank Select X X program bank as applicable System Lexicon O O Lexicon ID 6 Product ID 22 Exclusive Real Time X X decimal Device ID MIDI Channel non Real Time X X 0 to15 1 to 16 System Song Pos X X Song Sel X X Common Tune X X System Clock X O Real Time Commands X X Aux Local ON OFF X X Messages All Notes OFF X X Active Sense Reset X X Mode 1 OMNI ON POLY Mode 3 OMNI OFF POLY Mode 2 OMNI ON MONO Mode 4 OMNI OFF MONO O Yes X No OX Selectable Program Change messages that do not correspond to a valid program in the current bank will be ignored 6 9 SpEcificatiONS e ot Declaration of Conformity Appe ndix Lexicon SPECIFICATIONS Audio Inputs Digital Audio Inputs and Outputs Dimensions W x H x D Connectors XLR T R S balanced Connectors Coaxial RCA Width 19 inches 483mm Level 8 to 20dBu full scale S PDIF Height 1 75 inches 45mm Impedance 50K balanced IEC 958 CP 340 Depth 4inches 102mm 25K unbalanced A D 24 bits System Sample Rates Weight 20Hz to 20kHz 1dB 44 1kHz 48kHz Internal Clock and 3 pounds 1 4kg Dynamic Range 105GB typical S PDIF Input Crosstalk 96dB 1kHz Environment Front Panel Display Operating Analog Audio Outputs 150x32 LCD backlit Temperature 32 to
40. ationship between the left and right signals is maintained This requires that the exact same computation be applied to both channels which is why only one control is provid ed for Pitch presets PDly L R 0 to 100ms Controls the amount of look ahead required by the pitch shift algorithm Some amount of pre delay is always in effect even when this parameter is set to 0 Phase 0 to 270deg Determines the relative timing between the left and right channels PreDelay Oms to 1 198sec Controls the time delay between the input of signal and the onset of reverberation MPX 550 Parameter Descriptions R Dly 1 2 3 Oms to 5 060sec Sets the delay time of right voice 1 2 or 3 The Dly Eko effect has three independent voices on each side Rate 0 to 50 05Hz Controls modulation speeds Res 1 2 100 to 410096 In Chorus programs control the amount of feedback signal Resonanc 100 to 10096 In Flange programs controls the amount of feedback Rt HC 28Hz to 19 4kHz off Sets the frequency above which high frequencies are rolled off in the reverberated signal causing reverberated signals to grow progressively darker This results in a more natural sound because it simulates the effect of air absorption in a real hall Setting this parameter to a low frequency dampens the audio as it re circulates and consequently can actually shorten the reverb time RvbLvl off 48dB to OdB In Ambie
41. conectores de la unidad Para prevenir descargas el ctricas o incendios mantenga la unidad alejada de la lluvia humedad o cualquier lugar en el que pueda entrar en contacto con agua e No trate de hacer funcionar la unidad si se ha ca do est dafiada ha entrado en contacto con l quidos o si nota cualquier cambio brusco en su funcionamiento que indique la necesidad de hacerle un servicio de mantenimiento e sta unidad deber ser abierta nicamente por personal calificado Si usted quita las Coberturas se expondr a voltajes peligrosos dentro del chasis de voltajes peligrosos sin aislantes voltajes que son lo f Este tri ngulo que aparece en su componente le advierte sobre la existencia suficientemente grandes como para causar electrocuci n de operaci n y mantenimiento importantes que est n en los materiales de i Este tri ngulo que aparece en su componente lo alerta sobre las instrucciones lectura que se incluyen FRANCAIS INSTRUCTIONS RELATIVES LA S CURIT Gardez ces instructions pour r ference future Observez toutes les instructions et tous les avertissements marqu s sur l appareil e Branchez uniquements sur un r seau de tension indiqu e Consultez le manuel d instruction du fabriquant pour les sp cifications de courant N oubliez pas que diff rentes tensions peuvent n cessiter l utilisation de cables et ou de fiches de connexion diff rents e N installez pas l appareil en un comparti
42. d designed with acceleration and deceleration characteristics to simulate the inertia of the original mechanical elements A virtual requirement for organ music Rotary programs also sound remarkable with guitar and electric piano rhythm parts In fact these programs are great alternatives to chorus and tremolo effects for any sound source To achieve the full effect set the Mix parameter to Wet for all programs Rotary Programs Adjust Tap 65 Rot SlowFast Switch 66 Rot Slow Resnce 67 Rot SpeedAdj Speed 68 Rot TapRatel Balance Rate 69 Rot TapRate2 Resnce Rate Program Descriptions Lexicon CHORUS Chorus Programs Adjust Tap Chorus effects create lush full sounds by multiplying the 70 Chorus Resnce original audio source Traditionally these effects were used to fatten up tracks and to add body to guitar 71 Chorus2 HighCut without coloring the original tone Chorus effects are also often combined with plates echoes and other 72 Chorusi Diffusn u reverb effects 73 Slap Chorus1 Diffusn The stereo Chorus programs inherited from Lexicon s PCM 80 create a rich airy effect that simulates the 74 Slap Chorus2 Depth E sound of multiple sources from a single source These programs are stunning on acoustic or clean electric guitar These programs utilize six independently randomized delay voices panned across the stereo field Set the Mix parameter to Wet to achieve the full richness of the 6 v
43. d mix level of the selected program to that program as it is loaded When set to Global the unit ignores stored mix levels and applies the current mix level to each program as it is loaded Program Global Bypass Mode Dry Full Mute Input Mute Sets the function of Bypass When set to Dry the unit sends only dry unprocessed audio to the outputs When set to Full Mute the unit mutes the outputs When set to Input Mute the unit mutes the inputs only Running effects will continue their natural decay Program Load Mode Bypass Dry Full Mute Controls the processing of incoming audio signals during program load When set to Bypass Dry the unit sends only dry unprocessed audio to the outputs When set to Full Mute the unit mutes during program load Tempo Mode Program Global Controls the tempo setting that is applied when a new program is loaded A tempo setting is stored with each program When Tempo Mode is set to Program the unit applies the stored tempo setting of each program as it is loaded When set to Global the unit applies the current tempo setting to each program as it is loaded Compressor Mode Program Global Controls the compression settings that are applied when a new program is loaded Compression settings are stored with each program When Compressor Mode is set to Program the unit applies the stored setting of each program as it is loaded When set to Global the unit applies the current compress
44. d right channel waveforms out of phase resulting in a panning motion Set the Mix parameter to Wet for all programs Mix can be used to effectively set the depth of the Tremolo program when more dry is added to the wet to dry mix It is recommended to make the rate work with the tempo of the music as Tremolo is essentially a rhythmic effect Tremolo Programs Adjust Tap 60 RectSine Tap Phase Rate 1 8 Note CY ene 61 Square Tap Phase Rate 1 8 Not ire INDRO 62 Sine TapTrpl Phase Rate ae 1 4 Note 63 Triangle Phase 64 Sawtooth Phase 3 MPX 550 Program Descriptions ROTARY Rotary speaker cabinets were designed to provide a majestic vibrato choir effect for electronic theater and church organs The most well known rotary speaker is the Leslie Model 122 which has two counter rotating elements a high frequency horn and a low frequency drum with slow and fast speeds The sound generated as the spinning elements change speed is truly magical The swirling spacious effect is difficult to describe but immediately recognizable The Rotary programs are a detailed simulation of a Leslie style cabinet The input signal is split into high and low frequency bands The rotation effect is created by a synchronized combination of pitch shifting tremolo and panning Like the physical cabinet the high horn and low drum frequencies are spun in opposite directions Horn and drum speeds are independent an
45. de 6 4 MPX 550 MIDI Operation 2 Turn the desired EDIT knob or press the desired 6 Simultaneously press the Store and Tap buttons to button on the front panel The front panel display will indicate which control is selected as well as the current controller range to 4 deactivate Learn Mode Note When a MIDI controller is assigned to the Bypass 3 Select the desired controller using one of the A control moving the controller above the mid point following methods f of its learned range engages Bypass Moving the A Move the MIDI controller through its full range controller below the mid point range disengages To use a portion of the controller range limit this Bypass When a MIDI controller has been assigned movement to the desired range The message to the Tap control moving the controller above the area on the front panel display will indicate mid point of its learned range will tap the control incoming MIDI activity as if the Tap button had been pressed B Rotate the EDIT knob until the desired Controller number is displayed The full range of the Controller 0 to 127 will be assumed This method is not available for Bypass and Tap 4 Press the Store button to commit to the assignment The word Stored will appear briefly in the message area of the front panel display 5 To assign another front panel control repeat steps 2 MIDI Operation Lexicon MIDI CLOCK The unit recognize
46. e Speed Whole Note Speed Whole Note Cascade Routing Dual Stereo Parallel Dual Stereo Parallel Dual Stereo Parallel Dual Stereo Parallel Dual Stereo Parallel Dual Stereo Parallel Cascade Cascade Cascade Cascade DES gt L Reverb gt gt R 4 24 MPX 550 Program Descriptions PCH RVB Pch Rvb Programs Adjust Tap Routing 170 3rd4th Room Pitch Dual Stereo Parallel 171 Ath5th Room Pitch Dual Stereo Parallel 172 5th6th Room Pitch Dual Stereo Parallel 173 8ve MidSiz Pitch Dual Stereo Parallel 174 Power MidSiz MidRT Dual Stereo Parallel 175 Detune Room Dtuning Dual Stereo Parallel 176 Fine gt Small Pitch Cascade 177 Power gt Large MidRT Cascade 178 Ath gt MidSiz MidRT Cascade 179 8ve gt MidSz MidRT Cascade Dual Stereo Parallel Cascade L gt L Reverb BT Ra gt R I 4 25 Program Descriptions Lexicon CHOR RVB Chor Rvb Programs 180 Chor1 Small 181 Chor MidSiz 182 Chorl Large 183 Chor2 Small 184 Chor2 MidSiz 185 Chor2 Large 186 Chorl gt Room 187 Chor2 gt Room 188 Chor3 gt Room 189 Chorl gt Small Adjust MidRT MidRT MidRT MidRT MidRT MidRT Livenes Livenes Livenes MidRT Dual Stereo Parallel Reverb Te i Tap Routing Dual Stereo Parallel Dual Stereo Parallel Dual Stereo Parallel Dual Stereo Parallel Dual Stereo Parallel Dual
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49. el sounds unnatural increase the settings of the Attack and Release parameters If output levels are too low after peaks occur increase the setting of the Release parameter If output levels are still too low after peaks occur increase the setting of the ExpLvl parameter e Edit Page 1 contains the four most essential parameters for the first effect and Edit Page 2 contains the four most essential parameters for the second effect Non essential parameters have been removed from the Edit Pages e Beginning at 0 adjust the Gain parameter setting until the output level meter shows peaks above 3dB 4 36 MPX 550 Program Descriptions In the delay programs two delay level controls have been combined into the Adjust parameter Tap Dly These programs contain two delays The first is controlled by tempo and generally used to create longer delays and echoes The second is set manually with the Delay parameter and can be used to create a slap of 60 to 135ms The Tap Dly parameter provides an inverse level control for these delays The default setting provides equal levels of each The tempo controlled delay is suited for longer rhythm sensitive effects while the manually controlled delay is suited for shorter times However both delays are capable of delivering a full range of delay times that can be crossfed into each other for more extreme effects The Dly Reverb program is available with alternative EDIT knob a
50. en e S hk iskun ja palovaaran v ltt miseksi yksikk ei saa olla sateessa tai kosteassa eik sit saa k ytt m r ss ymp rist ss e Ala k yt yksikk jos se on pudonnut vaurioitunut kostunut tai jos sen suorituskyky on huomattavasti muuttunut mik vaatii huoltoa e Yksik n saa avata vain laitteeseen perehtynyt huoltohenkil Kansien poisto altistaa sinut vaarallisille j nnitteille T m kolmio joka esiintyy komponentissasi varoittaa sinua erist m tt m n vaarallisen j nnitteen esiintymisest yksik n sis ll T m j nnite saattaa olla riitt v n korkea aiheuttamaan s hk iskuvaaran tuotedokumentoinnissa esiintyy t rkeit k ytt ja yll pito ohjeita i T m kolmio joka esiintyy komponentissasi kertoo sinulle ett t ss Introduction Lexicon NORSK VIKTIG INFORMASJON OM SIKKERHET Ta vare p denne veiledningen for senere bruk e F lg alle anvisningene og advarslene som er angitt p apparatet e Apparatet skal alltid anvendes med korrekt spenning Produktbeskrivelsen inneholder spesifikasjoner for str mkrav V r oppmerksom p at det ved ulike driftsspenninger kan v re n dvendig bruke en annen ledning og eller st pseltype e Apparatet skal ikke monteres i skap uten ventilasjon eller direkte over varmeproduserende utstyr som for eksempel kraftforsterkere Den maksimale romtemperaturen som st r oppgitt i produktbeskrivelsen skal overholdes
51. er Dynamics 4 33 Power Switch 1 5 Selecting Programs 2 2 Threshld Parameter 2 5 5 10 PreDelay Parameter 5 8 Setting Audio Levels 1 12 Tremolo Programs 4 8 Program Banks MIDI 6 3 Shape Parameter 5 9 Tune 1 2 Parameters 444444 5 10 Program Change Messages 6 2 6 3 to 6 4 Single Programs 4 2 to 4 15 Unpacking Instructions ix to xiv Program Descriptions 4 1 to 4 37 Size Parameter 5 9 Warranty Inside Back Cover PROGRAM Knob 1 5 2 2 2 4 Special FX Programs 4 16 to 4 17 Wavform Parameter 5 11 Program Load Mode Parameter 3 5 Specifications A 2 Width Parameter 5 3 5 11 System Mode Parameters LIMITED WARRANTY Lexicon Inc offers the following warranty on this product What is the Duration of this Warranty This warranty will remain in effect for one 1 year from the original date of purchase Who is Covered This warranty may be enforced by the original purchaser and subsequent owners during the warranty period provided the original dated sales receipt or other proof of warranty coverage is presented at time of service What is Covered This warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship on this product except as
52. ics pictured below appear When the Width parameter setting is changed the graphics pictured below appear Parameter Descriptions Lexicon PARAMETER GLOSSARY Note System Mode parameters are described in Section 3 Dynamics parameters are described on pages 4 32 to 4 35 These parameters are not included in this glossary Adjust 0 to 127 Functions differently from preset to preset Adjust is a magic control that can manipulate several parameters at once or provide a set of special values for a single control For example it may be called Fast or Slow for a parameter that is also settable to any value via another control Adjust has a range of O to 127 to provide a convenient attachment point for a MIDI controller Attack 0 to 100 or 0 to 255 Controls the sharpness of the initial response to an input signal High settings cause explosive sounds while low settings cause sounds to build up more slowly with time Attack only affects the level of sound within the first 50ms or so Balance 100 to 10096 In Rotary programs determines the volume balance between the horn and drum BassMult 0 2 to 4 0x Controls the reverb time for low frequency signals BassMult works as a multiplier of the Decay and MidRT parameters For example if BassMult is set to 2 0x and Decay is set to 2 seconds the low frequency reverb time will be 4 seconds For a natural sounding hall ambience BassMult sho
53. in signal level due to expansion Higher settings increase the level of expansion applied Maximum expansion is applied to signals that rise well above the expansion threshold for longer than 50ms 4 32 MPX 550 Program Descriptions Meters GR In Selects between gain reduction GR and input level In metering See page 4 35 for more information COMPRESSION Compression is used to lower the overall level of sound sources that rise above an adjustable compression threshold Compression can be used to match the levels of louder sources to those of quieter sources Ratio 1 1 to 10 1 Determines the level of gain reduction applied when the sound source rises above the compression threshold It can be set in ratios of 1 1 1 60 1 2 00 1 2 66 1 3 20 1 4 00 1 5 33 1 8 00 1 and 10 1 For each dB rise in input to the compressor the ratio indicates the fraction of the dB rise in output For example when Ratio is set to 4 00 1 the output will rise 0 25dB for each dB rise in input to the compressor Higher settings will result in more compression Thresh 31 to OdB Designates the compression threshold the level the sound source must rise above before compression is applied Attack 200 to 3 0msec Determines how fast the compressor responds to sound sources that rise above the compression threshold Slower settings allow the signal to rise above the threshold for short periods of time with minimal compre
54. input is selected but no valid digital audio signal is present The number after the letter indicates the sample rate 44 1 or 48kHz When the processor is in saturation the letters OVL overwrite the input type indicator This signals the need to reduce input levels or the value of a parameter on the verge of feedback OVL does not indicate input overload Program Number Indicates the number of the program that is loaded When a different program is cued its number will appear in inverse video below the program number after a period of time Program Name Indicates the name of the selected program Bank Name Indicates the name of the selected bank EDIT Knobs 1 to 4 Indicates the function of EDIT knobs 1 to 4 Tempo Indicates the current tempo as well as the current setting of the System Mode parameter Tempo Mode see page 3 5 P for Program G for Global If the current program is not affected by tempo this area of the display will be blank Routing Configuration Shows the routing configuration for the selected program see page 4 18 Messages Displays miscellaneous information such as MIDI activity Bypass state S PDIF status etc When no messages are required this area of the display will be blank as pictured on the previous page 1 7 Getting Started Lexicon REAR PANEL OVERVIEW 1 AC Input Connector 3 FOOTSWITCH Provides power to the unit with the supplied power Allows
55. ion setting to each program as it is loaded 3 5 System Mode Lexicon MIDI Patches Enabled Disabled Enables and disables Learned Patches When set to Enabled the unit responds to Learned Patches When set to Disabled the unit ignores Learned Patches preventing accidental changes MIDI Channel Off 1 to 16 Omni Selects the MIDI Channel for MPX 550 messages When set to Off the unit ignores messages sent on all MIDI channels When set within a range of 1 to 16 the unit responds to messages sent on the selected MIDI channel When set to Omni the unit responds to messages sent on all MIDI channels MIDI Program Change Enabled Disabled R1 MPX 1 Enables and disables MIDI Program Change messages When set to Enabled the unit responds to MIDI Program Change messages When set to Disabled the unit ignores MIDI Program Change messages preventing accidental changes When set to R1 MPX 1 the unit responds to program change messages from a Lexicon MPX R1 Foot Controller set to MPX 1 Mode MIDI Clock In Enabled Disabled Enables and disables MIDI Clock messages When set to Enabled Tap Tempo is changed by incoming MIDI messages When set to Disabled the unit ignores MIDI Clock messages preventing accidental changes MIDI Out Thru Out Thru Controls the function of the MIDI OUT THRU connector When set to Out the unit can generate its own MIDI Dumps When set to Thru the unit can forward but cann
56. ionais diferentes requeiram para o uso uma corda de linha diferente ou tomada de anexo N o instale esta unidade em uma prateleira de unventilated nem diretamente sobre artigos que geram calor como amplificadores de poder Observe o m ximo que temperatura operacional ambiente listou na especifica o de produto S o providas as aberturas no caso para ventila o assegurar opera o segura e impedir isto de aquecer demais n o devem ser bloqueadas estas aberturas ou devem ser cobertas Nunca empurre objetos de qualquer am vel por quaisquer das aberturas de ventila o Nunca derrame qualquer l quido na unidade Nunca prenda amplificador de poder auditivo produz diretamente a quaisquer dos conectores da unidade Prevenir choque ou perigo de inc ndio n o exponha a unidade para chover ou umidade ou opera isto onde ser exposto a umidade N o tente operar a unidade se foi derrubado estragado exposto a l quidos ou se exibe uma mudan a distinta em desempenho que indica a necessidade por servi o Esta unidade s deveria ser aberta atrav s de pessoal de servi o qualificado Removendo coberturas o expor o a voltagens perigosas Este tri ngulo que se aparece em seu componente o alerta presen a de uninsulated voltagem perigosa dentro do enclosure voltage que pode ser suficiente para constituir um risco de choque N Este tri ngulo que se aparece em seu componente o alerta a operando importantes e instru es de manuten
57. k The ratio CmpRatio parameter can be set to ratios of 1 1 off 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 and 10 1 The threshold Threshld parameter can be set within a O to 32dB range These settings are relative to OdBFS digital saturation The compressor is disabled if either the ratio parameter is set to 1 1 or the threshold parameter is set high enough to prevent the incoming signal from crossing the compression threshold The attack CmpAttk and release CmpRels parameters determine how fast the compressor responds within 3dB of the output level dictated by the incoming signal For most music material the release time should be about four times longer than the attack time Both must be long enough to accommodate the bass content of the music If the compressor is set to react faster than the waveform of the music itself the resulting changes in output level will re shape the waveform enough to produce undesirable audio effects For example 80Hz has a period of 12ms If this is a dominant component in the music set both the attack and release parameters to at least 12ms even higher for better results The compressor acts on both the left and right channels at the same time using the sum of the two channels as its trigger Compression presets are available in the Cmprssr Bank see page 4 31 For other compression only effects send compressor output into a Dly Eko program with the Delay parameter set to 0 The compressor does not add
58. l light to show that the program has been modified The LED will no longer be lit when another program is loaded or if the modified version is stored If another program is selected before the modified program is stored the edited version will still appear as the loaded program However the Load LED will light to indicate that a new program is cued for loading THE ADJUST PARAMETER An Adjust parameter has been customized for individual programs and in most cases controls several parameters at once to handle complicated editing processes For instance Adjust controls the liveness of space in Chamber and Room programs by changing Decay Early Reflections and EQ simultaneously The Adjust parameter is located on Edit Page 1 and controlled with EDIT knob 1 It appears in parenthesis such as MidRT pictured at the right When EDIT knob 1 is turned the bottom line of the front panel display shows a more complete description of the parameter function in that program The Adjust parameter is MIDI compatible with a range of 0 to 127 209 pas Tid T 2 3 Basic Operation Lexicon STORING PROGRAMS The User Bank contains no programs when the MPX 550 is shipped However it includes 64 memory locations available for storing user modified programs To store a program Press the Store button The Store and Tap Cancel LEDs will light to indicate that Ed the store function is armed The first em
59. lerts you to important operating and dangerous voltage inside the enclosure maintenance instructions in this voltage that may be sufficient to RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK accompanying literature constitute a risk of shock DO NOT OPEN Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point at which they exit from the unit The unit should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer Use an outlet that contains surge suppression ground fault protection For added protection during a lightning storm or when the unit is left unattended and unused for a long period of time unplug the power cord from the wall outlet This will provide protection against damage caused by lightning or power line surges CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Do not attempt to service the unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage and will void the Limited Warranty Only a qualified technician or an authorized lexicon distributor should perform servicing To prevent electric shock do not remove the grounding plug on the power cord or use any plug or extension cord that does not have a grounding plug provided Make certain that the AC
60. ll take effect immediately MPX 550 System Mode RESTORE DEFAULT COMMANDS Clear User Bank Arms a procedure to erase the contents of the User Bank Press the front panel Store button to execute this procedure and return the User Bank to its factory default condition This procedure cannot be executed when a User program is running or when the System Mode parameter Memory Protect is set to Enabled Factory Init Arms a procedure to restore parameters System Mode parameters User Bank programs and Learned Patches to their factory default conditions Press the front panel Store button to execute this procedure BS Program Descriptions Single Programs ga cds ge ick dc e E Fol b Ee heret 4 2 Plate e Gate Inv e Hall e Chamber Ambience e Room e Tremolo e Rotary e Chorus Flange Detune Pitch e Dly Eko Special FX ps nd nese di dd eee 4 16 Stereo Stage Dual PROGRAMS sra pci eS eine CER UC dat rate 4 18 Efx Bal e Flng Dly e Pch Dly e Chor Dly Dly Rvb e Fing Rvb Pch Rvb e Chor Rvb e MSplit Dly e MSplit Rvb Dual Mono CMPISS E crete Pees eae eee eek eee 4 31 DYNAMICS s sd page eee eres ES GNE CIIM IE V yee die 4 32 Peak Expansion e Compression e Tape Saturation Level Meters Typical Mastering Dynamics Control Adjustment Live FOH Front Of House sucer Re RR ad 4 36 Program Descriptions Lexicon SINGLE PROGRAMS Plate Programs Adjust Tap 1 Small Plate Livenes PLATE 2 Medium Plate Livene
61. ly Programs 4 18 4 27 Front Panel 1 4 to 1 7 Load Button 1 5 2 2 2 3 MSplit Rvb Programs 4 18 4 28 to 4 29 Front Panel Display 1 5 1 6 to 1 7 Loading Programs 2 2 6 3 MstrRate Parameter 5 8 Gain Parameter Dynamics 4 34 LowSlope Parameter 5 7 Operating Mode Parameter 3 6to 3 7 Gain Reduction Meter Dynamics 4 35 Mastering Dynamics 4 32 to 4 36 Output Level Meter Dynamics 4 34 Gate Inv Programs 4 3 Matching Rhythm 2 6 Output Level Parameter 3 4 System Mode Parameters I 2 MPX 550 Output Levels Setting 1 12 Program Name 1 7 Speed Parameter 5 10 Outputs Rear Panel 1 8 to 1 11 Program Number 1 7 Speed 1 2 Parameters 5 10 OVL Indicator i ser 1 6 to 1 7 R Dly 1 2 3 Parameters 5 9 Spread Parameter 5 10 Parallel Dual Stereo Configuration 4 18 Rate Parameter 5 9 Stereo Stage Program 4 17 Parameter Glossary 5 4 to 5 11 Ratio Parameter Dynamics 4 33 Store Button 1 5 2 4 6 2 Parameter Graphics 5 2 to 5 3 Rear Panel 1 8 to 1 9 Storing Programs 2 4 Parameters Dynamics 4 32 to 4 34 Release
62. m Adjusts the level of the incoming analog input signal Edit Pages Cycles through available Edit Pages for the selected program The LED lights to indicate that a program has been modified but not stored System Toggles between activating and deactivating System Mode When System Mode is activated EDIT knob 1 selects parameters EDIT knob 3 changes the setting of the selected parameter See Section 3 for more information about System Mode MPX 550 Getting Started 4 EDIT Knobs Adjust parameters Numbers 1 to 4 correspond to numbers 1 to 4 beneath the front panel display Front Panel Display Indicates information about the current program See page 1 6 for more information about the front panel display Load Loads the selected program The LED lights when another program is cued Bypass Mutes or bypasses the incoming signal depending on the setting of the System Mode parameter Bypass Mode see page 3 5 PROGRAM Scrolls through available programs and when pushed inward program banks 9 Store Activates store functions When pressed with Tap enters MIDI Learn Mode see page 6 2 10 Tap Cancel 11 Flashes to indicate tempo based programs When pressed twice sets tempo When held uses input level or dialed in value to determine tempo When pressed with Store enters MIDI Learn Mode see page 6 2 Power Powers the unit on and off Getting Started Lexicon
63. ment non a r ou directement au dessus d quipements g n rateurs de chaleur tels qu amplificateurs de courants etc Ne d passez pas la temp rature ambiante maximale de fonctionnement indiqu e dans les sp cifications du produit e Des fentes et ouvertures sont pr vues dans le boitier pour l a ration Pour assurer le bon fonctionnement et pour pr venir l chauffement ces ouvertures ne doivent pas tre couvertes ou bloqu es N ins rez pas d objets dans les fentes d a ration Emp chez tout liquide de se r pandre sur l appareil e Ce produit est muni d une fiche trois fils pour la mise terre Ceci est une mesure de s curit et ne doit pas tre contrari e e Ne connectez jamais d amplificateurs audio directement aux connecteurs de l appareil Pour emp cher les chocs lectriques et le danger d incendie vitez d exposer l appareil la pluie ou l humidit et ne le mettez pas en marche en un endroit ou il serait expos aux claboussures d eau e N essayez pas de faire fonctionner l appareil s il est tomb terre a t endommang expos un liquide ou si vous observez des diff rences nettes dans son fonctionnement indiquant la n cessit de r parations e Cet appareil ne doit tre ouvert que par un personnel de service qualifi En enlevant les couvercles vous vous exposez des tensions lectriques dangereuses Ce triangle sur votre appareil vous avertit de la pr sence de tension da
64. nce programs controls the amount of extra longer decay reverb added to the effect In Ambience short decay early reflections create a real room sound 0 to 255 Controls the buildup of the early reflections that most audibly create the sound of a real room Shape and Spread work together if either is set to O the other has no effect Shape Size 4 0 to 76 0m Sets the rate of echo density buildup after the initial period which is controlled by Diffusion It also acts as a master control for Decay Size changes a reverb sound from very small to very large It is recommended to set the Size control to the approximate size of the acoustic space that is being created before adjusting other parameters The size in meters is roughly equal to the longest dimension of the space Adjusting the Size parameter causes the program to re load Parameter Descriptions Lexicon Speed O to 5000 In Flange programs controls how rapidly the two flange voices move Speed 1 2 0 to 5000 In Chorus programs control the rates at which the various voices sweep through frequency Spread 0 to 255 Controls the timing between the initial reflections that most audibly create the sound of a real room Shape and Spread work together if either is set to 0 the other has no effect Sweep 0 to 100ms In Flange programs determines the maximum amount of time delay applied to each voice Sweep 1 2 0 to 100ms In Cho
65. nclude anche Adobe Acrobat Reader per PC e per Macintosh rendendo possibile la stampa di tutta la documentazione Inoltre Sono incluse tracce audio per dimostrazioni del prodotto La Traccia 1 contiene dati non audio Si prega di prendere un momento per leggere le importanti norme di sicurezza Per ulteriori informazioni riguardo Lexicon Inc i nostri prodotti e la nostra assistenza visiti il nostro sito internet www lexicon com Disimballaggio ed ispezione Dopo aver disimballato l unit salvi tutto il materiale d imballaggio in caso Lei abbia bisogno di spedire l unit Ispezioni attentamente i moduli ed il materiale d imballaggio per vedere se riportano segni di danno Riporti subito ogni segno di danno al corriere riferisca il malfunzionamento dell attrezzatura al suo rivenditore xiii Introduction Lexicon Informa es Importantes ao usu rio A Lexicon tem o prazer de apresentar o Guia do Usu rio em CD ROM Atrav s da tecnologia CD ROM temos a possibilidade de fornecer nossa documenta o em v rios idiomas A vers o impressa do Guia do Usu rio est apenas em Ingl s O CD ROM cont m o Guia do Usu rio em v rios idiomas Espanhol Franc s Italiano Alem o e Portugu s em formato PDF Tamb m inclui o aplicativo Adobe Acrobat Reader para as plataformas Macintosh e PC possibilitanto a impress o de qualquer parte da documenta o Al m disso incluimos faixas no CD com udio sem processame
66. ng creates two independent effects in Dual Stereo Parallel Cascade Mono Split and Dual Mono combinations A large graphic front panel display provides at a glance viewing of program and system status Programs are organized into 28 banks with 27 for presets and 1 for user programs The PROGRAM knob scrolls through all stored programs or between banks for faster selection Each program includes up to 20 adjustable parameters which are organized into Edit Pages that consist of four parameters each The Edit Pages button cycles through available Edit Pages for the selected program The editing process is further simplified with dedicated EDIT knobs that correspond to displayed parameters as well as a special Adjust parameter for each program that facilitates quick changes to the most critical aspect of the sound In many cases this custom parameter controls several program parameters at once For instance it controls the liveness of space in many Chamber and Room programs by changing Decay Early Reflections and EQ simultaneously Tap Tempo simplifies the once complicated process of matching the delay times and modulation rates of tempo based programs to the music Tempo controlled delays and modulation rates lock to tempo In addition Tap Tempo can be controlled using the front panel Tap Cancel button audio input a dual footswitch or an external MIDI controller that utilizes MIDI Continuous Controller or Program Change me
67. ngereuse non isol e l int rieur du boitier une tension suffisante pour repr senter un danger d lectrocution Ce triangle sur sur votre appareil vous invite de suivre d importantes instructions d utilisation et d entretien dans la documentation livr e avec le produit Introduction Lexicon ITALIANO IMPORTANTI NORME DI SICUREZZA Conservare le presenti norme per l utilizzo futuro Osservare tutte le istruzioni e le avvertenze apposte sull unita Utilizzare esclusivamente con la tensione di rete corretta Consultare le istruzioni operative fornite dal fabbricante per i dati riguardanti la tensione e l assorbimento di corrente Potrebbe essere necessario l uso di cavi di rete e o di spine diverse a seconda della tensione utilizzata Non installare l unit in uno scaffale privo di ventilazione oppure direttamente sopra una fonte di calore come ad esempio un amplificatore Non superare la temperatura ambientale massima di funzionamento riportata nei dati tecnici del prodotto Le fessure e le altre aperture nella scatola servono alla ventilazione Per un funzionamento affidabile e per evitare un eventuale surriscaldamento queste aperture non vanno ostruite o coperte in nessun modo Evitare in tutti i casi di inserire oggetti di qualsiasi genere attraverso le fessure di ventilazione Non versare mai del liquido di nessun tipo sull unit Questo prodotto viene fornito con una spina a 3 fili con massa Tale dispo
68. nless reverberation with little color change as 33 Drum Chamber MidRT sound decays The initial diffusion is similar to Hall programs However the sense of size and space is much 34 Moves on Livenes E less obvious This characteristic coupled with the low n color of the decay tail makes these programs useful on a wide range of material especially the spoken voice 35 Live Chamber Livenes 7 Chamber programs give the spoken voice a noticeable increase in loudness with low color 36 VocalChambr1 Livenes Eko Delay 37 VocalChambr2 Livenes Eko Delay 38 WideChamber Livenes 39 PCM60 Large MidRT Program Descriptions Lexicon AMBIENCE Ambience Programs Adjust Tap Ambience adds warmth spaciousness and depth to a 40 Announcer HighCut performance without coloring its direct sound It is commonly used to add a room sound to recorded music 41 VerySmallAmb HighCut and speech In music recording Ambience can realistically add distance to close mic ed signals 42 Small Amb HighCut E Ambience programs simulate reflections from room 43 MidSizeAmb HighCut surfaces with random reflections a gradual decay of overall level and a gradual narrowing of bandwidth In 44 Studio D HighCut E these programs the Mix control adds depth emulating the movement of a coincident pair of microphones away from the sound source into the room 45 Bright Amb Decay E 46 Dark Amb Decay 47 MarbleFoyer Livenes 48
69. ns A momentary footswitch can be wired to a Tip Ring Sleeve connector A stereo Y connector allows two identical switches to be used Note Power off the unit prior to connecting the footswitch otherwise Bypass functions will be enabled Dual Function Footswitch A dual function footswitch with lexicon a set of labels to indicate Tap and Bypass functionality is available at Lexicon dealers or at www lexicon com BYPASS Getting Started TYPICAL CONNECTIONS TO A CONSOLE LEFT Out RIGHT Out 5 z Getting Started Lexicon SETTING AUDIO LEVELS Note As with all audio products it is good practice to first power on all outboard equipment then the mixer then the speakers INPUT 1 Load Program 1 Set the Mix parameter to Dry Edit Page 1 EDIT knob 4 Using high level program material begin with a low input level and advance it slowly When audible distortion is reached or when the display clip indicators light and remain lit lower the input level until the clip meters appear only on the highest peaks The Input Trim knob allows the unit to be driven by an input level within a range of 8 to 20dBu The minimum setting fully counterclockwise should be optimal for 4dBu balanced inputs The maximum setting fully clockwise should be optimal for 10dBV unbalanced inputs OUTPUT ile 2 Press the front panel System button to activate Sys
70. nto para a demosntra o dos produtos A faixa 1 do CD n o cont m informa o de udio Por favor separe uns instantes para ler as informa es sobre seguran a Elas s o muito importantes Para informa es adicionais sobre a Lexicon Inc nossos produtos e suporte acesse nosso web site em www lexicon com Retirando a embalagem e Inspecionando Depois de desembalar a unidade guarde a embalagem caso precise enviar a unidade para manutenc o Inspecione cuidadosamente o m dulo e a embalagem procurando sinais de dano Avise a loja qualquer tipo de dano ou mal funcionamento do equipamento xiv About the MPX 550 usa un 000000 dan des E EGRE wie td 1 2 Highlights Front Panel Overview 1 4 Front Panel Display Rear Panel Overview 1 8 Connecting the Unit ss ss sc Ex ee ca 1 10 Footswitch e Typical Connections to a Console Setting Audio Levels uasa A ee 1 12 Input Output Getting Started Lexicon ABOUT THE MPX 550 Thank you for purchasing the MPX 550 Dual Channel Processor featuring Lexicon s proprietary Lexichip The MPX 550 is a true stereo dual channel processor with 24 bit internal processing analog to digital conversion and digital to analog conversion It offers 255 presets with classic Lexicon reverb including Tremolo Rotary Chorus Flange Pitch Detune 5 5 second Delay Echo and Compression Dual channel processi
71. oad selected programs When set to Enabled programs will automatically load 3 4 second after the PROGRAM knob stops turning When set to Disabled programs will not load until the Load button is pressed Display Brightness Controls the brightness of the front panel display Turn EDIT knob 3 clockwise to make the display darker and counterclockwise to make the display brighter 3 7 System Mode Lexicon MIDI DUMPS 1 16 17 32 33 48 49 64 Executes a MIDI Dump of User Bank programs to an external MIDI device such as a sequencer These programs can be dumped back to the unit This is useful to preserve User Bank programs from deletion prior to restoring default settings User programs are dumped in groups of 16 depending on the group selected by EDIT knob 3 Once a group is selected press the front panel Store button to execute the Dump When dumped back the group will be returned to its original User Bank location Dump User Bank Dump Current Program Executes a MIDI Dump of the currently active program This allows programs to be saved to an external MIDI device Press the front panel Store button to execute the dump When dumped back the program will automatically become the currently active program Dump System Data Executes a MIDI Dump of all System Mode settings and Learned Patches Press the front panel Store button to execute the dump When dumped back the System Mode settings and Learned Patches wi
72. of MIDI Continuous Controller 32 to execute Bank Select messages MPX 550 program banks are ordered numerically from O to 27 beginning with the Plate Bank See the table at the right for additional bank numbers Any program can be loaded by selecting its bank with Controller 32 then sending the appropriate Program Change message For example if the Plate Bank is selected e Sending Program Change 1 will load the first Plate program Small Plate e Sending Controller 32 with a value of 27 followed by Program Change 1 will load the first program in the User Bank MIDI Program Banks O Plate 10 Detune 19 Pch Rvb 1 Gate Inv 11 Pitch 20 Chor Rvb 2 Hall 12 Dly Eko 21 MSplit Dly 3 Chamber 13 Special FX 22 MSplit Rvb 4 Ambience 14 Flng Dly 23 Dual Mono 5 Room 15 Pch Dly 24 Cmprssr 6 Tremolo 16 Chor Dly 25 Dynamics 7 Rotary 17 Dly Rvb 26 Live FOH 8 Chorus 18 Fing Rvb 27 User 9 Flange e Sending Controller 32 with a value of 1 followed by Program Change 2 will load the second program Slope Down in the Gate Inv Bank Once a bank is selected all subsequent Program Change messages will select programs within that bank until a new value for Controller 32 is received or until another program or bank is selected with the front panel PROGRAM knob MIDI Program Change messages can be disabled in System Mode with the MIDI Program Change parameter 6 3 MIDI Operation Lexicon ACTIVATING BYPASS OR TAP FUNCTIO
73. off 48dB to 0dB Controls the levels of voice set 1 2 or 3 for both the left and right channels Dly XFbk 0 to 100 Determines the feedback of left into right and right into left Parameter Descriptions Lexicon DlyTapLvl off 48 to OdB Appears in dual programs where one effect is Delay Echo and one or more delay voice is controlled by Tap DlyTapLvl controls the level of the Tap controlled voice that is mixed into the Delay Echo effect Drum Dep 0 to 10096 In Rotary programs determines the amount of modulation produced by the drum Drum Res 100 to 10096 In Rotary programs determines the amount of resonance i e signal fed back into the effect Duration 140 to 700ms In Gate Inv programs determines the length of time that passes before the output is cut off Efx Bal 100 096 to 0 100 Controls the relative amounts of the two effects in Dual programs In a Dual Stereo Parallel Mono Split or Dual Mono configuration this splits the signal to be fed into the two effects In a Cascade configuration it also allows some of the signal to bypass either of the two effects EkoDly L R Oms to 1 198sec Control the timing of single reflections that occur early in the decay in the reverb programs These reflections simulate the sound sometimes heard off the back wall of a stage or other reflective surface EkoFbk L R 100 to 100 Control the amount of repeating echo that simulates a
74. oice chorus 4 10 MPX 550 Program Descriptions FLANGE Flange Programs Adjust Tap Flange effects were originally created by simultaneously 75 Flng Lite Rate playing back identical programs on two tape recorders then using hand pressure against the flange of the tape 76 Flng Lite180 Resnce reels to slow down first one machine then the other The result was a series of changing phase cancellations and 77 Fing Med180 Rate u reinforcements with characteristic swishing tunneling and fading sounds 78 Fing Deep Resnce The stereo flanger has two 2 Tap delays one per 79 Fina Deen180 channel The first tap is fixed and the second sweeps dii past it Mixing the two delay taps together creates the flanging effect Resnce Set the Mix parameter to Wet to achieve the full flange effect of these programs Program Descriptions Lexicon DETUNE Detune effects create delayed and pitch shifted versions of the original source thickening the sound This creates a particularly effective simulation of double tracking These effects are also great alternatives to Chorus effects adding the richness of a chorus without the audible sweep caused by the chorus rate The 4 voice stereo Detune programs have one pair of voices per channel As more detune is applied with the Adjust parameter the pair become more out of tune providing a lush sound without the need for mixing in a dry signal Set the
75. om the S PDIF IN connector If no valid digital audio signal is present the unit will mute and an alert message will appear on the front panel display Note When the Input Source parameter is set to S PDIF Digital the Clock Source parameter will automatically be set to External S PDIF Clock Source Internal 44 1kHz and 48kHz External S PDIF Selects the internal or external clock source for the unit When set to Internal 44 1kHz the unit utilizes an internal clock with a 44 1kHz sample rate When set to Internal 48kHz the unit utilizes an internal clock with a 48kHz sample rate When set to External S PDIF the unit utilizes the S PDIF input signal even if an analog source is used NoD will appear in the lower left corner of the front panel display if no valid digital input signal is present to utilize for the external clock 3 4 MPX 550 System Mode Digital Output Selects the source for the digital output When set to Processed the digital output is the same as the analog outputs Its mix level will reflect the current setting of the Mix parameter When set to Dry the digital output is the input This setting is useful for recording dry tracks while still providing processing at the analog outputs Processed Dry Mix Mode Controls the mix level that is applied when a new program is loaded Mix levels are stored with each program When Mix Mode is set to Program the unit applies the store
76. on imprim e de ce manuel existe uniquement en anglais Le CD ROM regroupe les versions espagnole fran aise italienne allemande et portugaise au format PDF Le CD ROM comprend galement Adobe Acrobat Reader pour PC et Macintosh ce qui vous permet d imprimer les documents en toute ou partie De plus nous avons ajout des pistes audio sans traitement pour la d monstration du produit la piste 1 contient des donn es non audio Prenez le temps de lire les informations relatives la s curit Pour obtenir de plus amples informations sur Lexicon Inc nos produits et notre service client le consultez notre site web l adresse www lexicon com Contenu de l emballage et inspection Apr s avoir ouvert l emballage conservez le pour tout retour Inspectez avec soin les modules et les mat riaux d emballage pour tout signe de dommage Veuillez rapporter imm diatement les dommages aupr s du transporteur Les dysfonctionnements du mat riel doivent tre signal s votre revendeur xii MPX 550 Introduction Importanti informazioni per l utente Lexicon lieta di presentare i propri manuali su CD ROM Utilizzando la tecnologia su CD ROM siamo stati capaci offrire la nostra documentazione in pi lingue L edizione stampata del manuale e solamente in inglese II CD ROM contiene il manuale in diverse lingue Spagnolo Francese Italiano Tedesco e Portoghese in formato PDF facile da utilizzare II CD ROM i
77. ot generate or modify MIDI messages Operating Mode Normal Demo Locked Controls front panel knobs and buttons When set to Normal front panel controls perform their normal functions When set to Demo front panel controls are placed in a continuous program load cycle for demonstration purposes When set to Locked front panel controls are locked to their current settings When front panel controls are locked 3 6 MPX 550 System Mode e The front panel PROGRAM knob is still available for selecting user programs only Programs stored in the User Bank are still available but cannot be modified e The System Mode parameter Auto Load is set to Enabled e Bypass functions are still available e Tempo and Patches cannot be learned e System Mode can still be activated Changes to the Operating Mode parameter will not take effect until the unit has been powered off then powered on again Enabled Disabled Protects the User Bank from accidental changes When set to Enabled the unit prevents changes to the User Bank However it does not prevent changes to System Mode parameters nor does it prevent the restoration of factory default settings Restoring default settings will still erase all programs stored in the User Bank When set to Disabled the unit does not prevent changes to the User Bank Memory Protect Auto Load Enabled Disabled Determines whether the front panel Load button must be pressed to l
78. programs The name and number of the selected program appear on the front panel display see page 1 6 The Load LED will light to indicate that the selected program is cued for loading After 4 seconds the front panel display will revert to showing the name and number of the loaded program However the Load LED will remain lit to indicate that the selected program is still cued for loading The number of the cued program will appear in inverse video below the number of the currently loaded program To load the cued program press the front panel Load button The unit can be configured to automatically load programs 3 4 second after the PROGRAM knob stops turning To do this set the System Mode parameter Auto Load to Enabled see page 3 7 Press and turn the PROGRAM knob to select a program bank 2 2 MPX 550 Basic Operation EDITING PROGRAMS Each program features up to 20 parameters which are organized into Edit Pages with as many as four parameters each Press the front panel Edit Pages button to cycle through available Edit Pages for the loaded program Parameters available on the selected Edit Page appear across the bottom of the front panel display as shown on page 1 6 The number below each parameter corresponds with the number above the Edit knob used to change its setting When a parameter setting is changed it will appear in inverse video on the front panel display and the Edit Pages LED wil
79. propagation delay to the audio path Note the converters introduce about 2ms of propagation delay 2 5 Basic Operation Lexicon TAP TEMPO MATCHING RHYTHM Tap Tempo can be used to match the delay times and modulation rates of tempo based programs with those of the music The Tap Cancel button LED will flash whenever a tempo based program is loaded The current tempo rate appears in the top right corner of the front panel display It is not required to enter what could be the delay time in milliseconds Just press the Tap Cancel button twice and the unit will calculate the appropriate delay time To change tempo press the Tap Cancel button twice again in the new rhythm Tempo can also be set with a footswitch see page 1 10 or MIDI control device see page 6 4 AUDIO TAP To use audio input to set tempo 1 Press and hold the Tap Cancel button until the message Detecting audio appears at the top of the front panel display The optional dual footswitch allows the musician to continue playing the instrument while pressing and holding the Tap button Tempo parameters available for the loaded program will also appear on the front panel display 2 Still holding the Tap Cancel button play two short notes in rhythm 3 Release the Tap Cancel button The message Knob 3 to change will appear at the top of the front panel display to indicate that EDIT knob 3 is now available to adjust tempo
80. pty User Bank location will be selected To cancel the store function without saving the program press the Tap Cancel button am This can be done at any time before the store procedure is completed Use the PROGRAM knob to select a different User Bank location The message area on the front panel display see page 1 6 indicates whether the selected User Bank location is available or empty The program appears on the front panel with its original name and a numeric suffix If desired use EDIT knobs 1 and 3 to change the name of the program Press the Store button to save the program to the selected location The message Stored will appear briefly on the display The Edit LED will no longer be lit when the saved version becomes the selected program Note When storing a user program allow the unit to complete the entire store process before powering the unit off If the unit is power cycled during the process all previously stored programs may be lost MPX 550 Basic Operation THE COMPRESSOR The compressor is available in all programs except Dynamics Dynamics uses a different compression mechanism explained on page 4 33 The compressor sits in the wet component of the signal in front of the effects in the loaded program It is controlled with four parameters CmpRatio Threshld CmpAttk and CmpRels These parameters are located on the last Edit Page for each program except those in the Cmprssr Ban
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82. rus programs control the amount of frequency variation for two different collections of voices The Chorus effect simulates six voices with slightly varying pitch Separate controls are available over two sets of three voices each Threshld 32 to OdB Controls the level above which signals are compressed Tune 1 2 0 to 10096 In Detune programs determines the amount of detuning applied to voices 1 and 2 5 10 MPX 550 Parameter Descriptions Wavform See Below In Tremolo programs determines volume modulation Settings are defined as follows Setting Description Sine Smooth modulation with polarity reversal Rectified Smooth modulation with no polarity Sine reversal Triangle Linear ramp up and down Sawtooth Linear ramp up with sudden reduction Square Level modulates between maximum and minimum Width O to 100 Determines the effective separation between the left and right channels BS MIDI Operation Learn Mode q ee ait 6 2 MIDI Channel Assignment 6 2 Program Change Messages iu 24 44 Cm ona n Re ES 6 3 Loading Programs e Activating Bypass or Tap Functions Continuous Controllers pass 26054 ern DR RR e pc Re 6 4 elfe T E HC 6 6 MIDI DUMPS M Q rer 6 6 Sysex Messages cu pe TER hare Er e 6 7 MIDI Implementation Chart 6 8 MIDI Operation Le
83. s Plate reverb began with a large thin sheet of metal suspended upright under tension on springs Transducers attached to the plate transmitted a signal 3 Large Plate Livenes u that made the plate vibrate causing sounds broadcast through it to appear to be occurring in a large open 4 Tap PreDelay MidRT PreDelay space 1 32 Note 5 Tape Slap ips The Plate programs synthesize the sound of metal plates with high initial diffusion and a relatively bright colored 6 Rich Plate MidRT sound These programs are designed to be heard as part of the music mellowing and thickening the sound Plate 7 Large amp Bright MidRT programs are a popular choice for enhancing pop music PATH UA percussion 8 VocalPlate Livenes Echo 9 Drum Plate Livenes MPX 550 Program Descriptions GATE INV Gate Inv Programs Adjust Tap Gated reverbs were created by feeding a reverb such as 10 StraightGate Time a metal plate through an analog gate device Decay time was set to instant while hold time varied duration 11 Slope Down Time and sound 12 Drum Gate HighCut PreDelay The Gate programs provide a fairly constant sound with 1 32 Note no decay until the reverb is cut off abruptly These 13 140ms TapPre HighCut PreDelay programs work well on percussion particularly on snare 1 32 Note and toms It is recommended to experiment with other 14 240ms TapPre HighCut PreDelay sound sources as well 1 32 Note 15 340ms T
84. s MIDI Clock messages and applies the tempo 40 to 400bpm to programs that use Tap Tempo Connect a MIDI device that outputs MIDI Clock such as the MPX R1 foot controller or a MIDI sequencer to the MPX 550 MIDI IN connector to have the MPX 550 automatically recognize and begin to process MIDI Clock messages When the tempo of the connected device changes the unit will automatically adjust its delay times and modulation rates to match the new tempo This feature can be disabled with the System Mode parameter MIDI Clock In Note When System Mode is active the unit will not respond to MIDI Clock messages Once System Mode is deactivated the unit will resume responding to MIDI Clock messages MIDI DUMPS MIDI Dumps can be used to save the user programs the selected program or the System Mode settings and Learned Patch assignments to a storage device typically a MIDI sequencer MIDI Dumps are performed in System Mode see page 3 8 To perform a dump of the user programs the selected program or the System Mode settings and Learned Patches 1 Press the front panel System button The System LED will light to indicate that System Mode is active 2 Use the EDIT knob 1 to select Dump User Bank Executes a dump of user programs Use Edit knob 3 to select the desired range of user programs 1 16 17 32 33 48 or 49 to 64 When a user program dump is returned to the unit from a MIDI storage device the unit
85. s characteristic each repeat has the same exact timbre For digital echoes loudness is the only difference from repeat to repeat Tape and digital echoes are both useful but different Tape echo is warmer allowing the original sound to distinguish itself Digital echo presents a perfect copy of the original sound The DLY EKO programs include mono 5 5 seconds stereo 2 7 seconds and 6 voice multi tap effects Each program can be used for tape or digital delay or echo effects When the Adjust parameter Edit Page 1 EDIT knob 1 is set to a value between O and 63 digital delay effects are produced Each repeat is the same timbre but softer When the Adjust parameter is set to a value between 64 and 127 tape effects are produced Each repeat is darker and softer In programs 90 to 97 the Adjust MIN parameter sets the amount of feedback with an increasing number of repeats as the setting is increased Delays Echoes MAX MAX Delay time is set with Tap Each program is preset with a different useful rhythm In programs 98 to 104 the amount of feedback is preset and the Adjust parameter determines the delay time With all delay and echo effects note the way the repeats fall rhythmically to the beat The most effective delay and echo patterns are those that lock with the tempo of the music 4 14 MPX 550 Program Descriptions In all delay programs and dual programs the unit uses the M
86. s to any destination in the United States using the carrier of our choice 2 Pack the unit securely Package insurance is strongly recommended 3 Include a copy of the original dated sales receipt A copy of the original dated sales receipt must be presented when warranty service is required 4 Do not include accessories such as power cords or user guides unless instructed to do so What are the Limitations of Implied Warranties Any implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty What Certain Damages are Excluded Lexicon s liability for a defective product is limited to repair or replacement of that product at our option Lexicon Inc shall not be liable for damages based on inconvenience loss of use of the product loss of time interrupted operation commercial loss or any other damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise How do State Laws Relate to this Warranty Some states do not allow limitations on the duration of implied warranties and or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages As such the above limitations may not apply This warranty is not enforceable outside of North America This warranty provides specific legal rights Additional rights may be provided by some states Lexicon Inc 3 Oak Park e exicon Bedford MA 01730 1441 H A Harman International Company USA
87. sitivo di sicurezza non va eliminato Evitare sempre di collegare le uscite dell amplificatore audio direttamente ai connettori dell unit Per prevenire il pericolo di folgorazione e di incendio non esporre l unit alla pioggia o ad un umidit eccessiva evitare di adoperare l unit dove potrebbe entrare in contatto con acqua Evitare di adoperare l unit se la stessa stata urtata violentemente se ha subito un danno se stata esposta ad un liquido o in caso di un evidente cambiamento delle prestazioni che indichi la necessit di un intervento di assistenza tecnica Ogni intervento sull unit va eseguito esclusivamente da personale qualificato La rimozione della copertura comporta l esposizione al pericolo di folgorazione Il presente triangolo impresso sul componente avverte della presenza di tensioni pericolose non isolate all interno della copertura tali tensioni rappresentano un pericolo di folgorazione Il presente triangolo impresso sul componente avverte l utente della presenza nella documentazione allegata di importanti istruzioni relative al funziona ento ed alla manutenzione PORTUGUESE INSTRU ES DE SEGURAN A IMPORTANTES Economize estas instru es para uso posterior Siga todas as instru es e advert ncias marcadas na unidade Sempre use com a voltagem de linha correta Se refira ao fabricante est operando instru es para as exig ncias de poder Seja aconselhado que voltagens operac
88. som visas p din komponent anger att viktiga bruksanvisningar och serviceanvisningar ing r i dokumentationen i fr ga MPX 550 Introduction Important User Information Lexicon is pleased to present its user guides on CD ROM By utilizing CD ROM technology we are able to provide our documentation in multiple languages The printed edition of the user guide is in English only The enclosed CD ROM includes the user guide in multiple languages French German Italian Portuguese and Spanish in easy to use PDF format The CD ROM also includes Adobe Acrobat Readers for both PC and Macintosh platforms enabling printing of all or any part of the documents In addition we have included dry audio tracks for product demonstrations Track 1 contains non audio data Please take a moment to read through the important safety information For additional information about Lexicon Inc our products and support please visit our web site at www lexicon com Unpacking and Inspection After unpacking the unit save all packing materials in case the unit ever needs to be shipped Thoroughly inspect the modules and packing materials for signs of damage Report any damage to the carrier at once report equipment malfunction to the dealer Introduction Lexicon Wichtige Benutzerinformation Lexicon ist erfreut seine Benutzerhandb cher nun auch auf CD ROM vorlegen zu k nnen Durch den Einsatz von CD ROM Technologie
89. sor Adjust HighCut Dtuning Resnce HighCut Time Level Decay Decay Resnce Width Delay FeedBk Pitch FeedBk Diffusn Tap Eko Speed Whole Note Rate Drum Horn Echo Delay Time Dly Time Pan Rate Delay Time Whole Note 4 16 MPX 550 Program Descriptions STEREO STAGE Stereo Stage provides stereo reverb while preserving the dry signal To use this program note the following e Use the MPX 550 in line between the mixer and house amplifiers not as an effect mixed back into the main left and right channels on the mixer e Pan the input channels on the mixer fully to each musician s side of the stage e Keep the Mix parameter set to 50 the default Program Load Mode setting e Adjust reverb level by setting the Efx Bal parameter between 100 0 full left and 60 40 The ideal setting for the Width parameter depends on the distance between the speakers at each side of the stage The program loads with an assumed spacing of about 20 feet with an adjustment range of 10 to 50 feet The width setting assumes that most audience members are seated within about 30 degrees to either side of the stage centerline If audience members are seated further to the sides of the stage the setting can be increased Otherwise it should be kept as low as possible Program Descriptions Lexicon DUAL PROGRAMS The dual programs combine Delay with Reverb or either Dela
90. ssages The MPX 550 features Learn Mode a powerful editing tool that allows MIDI patching of all parameters as well as the Bypass and Tap Cancel buttons Standard Continuous Controller and Program Change messages provide complete control of these functions 1 2 MPX 550 Getting Started HIGHLIGHTS Lexicon s proprietary Lexichip World class Lexicon reverb 24 bit internal processing 24 bit analog to digital and digital to analog conversion 255 presets 64 user programs Mastering Dynamics algorithm Large graphic front panel display Four EDIT knobs for simple parameter adjustment S PDIF IN and OUT connectors may be set to wet or dry to accommodate use as a high quality stand alone converter Balanced analog inputs and outputs 1 4 inch and XLR Simultaneous analog and digital outputs Independent processing of each input Dual programs that create two independent effects with four routing configurations Dual effects that combine Delay with Reverb or either Delay or Reverb with Chorus Flange or Pitch Multiple delay modulation and pitch effects Tap Tempo for instant setting of delay times and modulation rates may be set using a footswitch Full MIDI control Universal internal switching power supply MIDI IN and software selectable MIDI OUT THRU ports Push button or footswitch selection of dry or muted audio output 1 3 Getting Started Lexicon FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW Input Tri
91. ssignments 255 The first two Edit Pages are arranged with delay parameters on the left and reverb parameters on the right This arrangement splits effect controls left to right rather than page to page Live FOH Programs 250 251 252 253 254 255 Flange Dly Chorus Dly Flange Rvb Chorus Rvb Dly Reverb Dly Reverb Adjust Tap Dly Tap Dly Tap Dly Tap Dly Tap Dly Tap Dly Tap Delay Time Delay Time Delay Time Delay Time Parameter Graphics Parameter Glossary Parameter Descriptions Lexicon PARAMETER GRAPHICS The MPX 550 features graphic enhancements for each parameter which appear on the front panel display whenever a parameter setting is changed These graphics illustrate the point at which the selected setting falls within the entire parameter range and provide a visual indication of the parameter s function As the setting changes the graphic also changes to reflect the new setting Examples are shown below and on the following page To view other parameter graphics change the setting of the desired parameter When the Decay parameter setting is changed the graphics pictured below appear E a 1 i 4 1 ji di EL a LI 4 f gt HIN ci I j 7 RUN HB nad E d T 2 1 Hm L AR i E I i i Sl E Gin MES ces El i Er Al Li PTT TH i Hiec 4 MPX 550 Parameter Descriptions When the Mix parameter setting is changed the graph
92. ssion Release 4 0 to 30sec Determines how fast compression is reduced when sound sources fall below the compression threshold Slower settings reduce compression gradually Faster settings reduce compression more quickly causing the level of the sound source to be tracked more closely continued on page 4 34 4 33 Program Descriptions Lexicon TAPE SATURATION Tape saturation emulates the sound of sources recorded on analog tapes and sources recorded digitally Because of the natural peak saturation that occurs with analog tapes sound sources recorded on them seem louder than the same sound sources recorded digitally To use this effect increase the Gain parameter setting The amount of gain used is guided by both the output level meter and more importantly the ear Gain levels that are too high can dramatically reduce the dynamic range of sound sources possibly causing objectionable distortion just like real tape Gain Min 1 to 30 Max Determines average output level Lower settings prevent signal saturation Higher settings reduce peaks within the sound source relative to the average level of the sound source enabling the peak saturation block to reduce peak levels The setting can be increased to its maximum level without causing digital overload However excessive peak saturation may distort the signal Saturation Off Modern Vintage Controls the amount of saturation LEVEL METERS
93. strDly parameter to scale delay times that are not controlled by Tempo In some programs the Adjust parameter controls MstrDly MstrDly can be set within a range of O to 100 It is usually set to 100 in most presets When MstrDly is set manually or by the Adjust parameter to less than 10096 individual delay times will scale accordingly For example if MstrDly is set to 2596 all delay times will be reduced to 1 4 of their normal value Knobs that control those delay times will become correspondingly less sensitive requiring in this example four times as many clicks to obtain the normal result Dly Eko Programs 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 Dly Mono Tap DlyStereoTap Dly ShuflTap Dly Dot8 Tap Dly 8 3pITap Dly Pong Tap Dly XFbkTap1 Dly XFbkTap2 Dly Mono Dly Stereo Dly TapeSlap Multi Bounce Multilnverse Multi Linear Multi Pong Adjust FeedBk FeedBk FeedBk FeedBk FeedBk FeedBk FeedBk FeedBk Time Time Time Time Time Time Time Tap Delay Time Delay Time Delay Time Delay Time Delay Time Delay Time Delay Time Delay Time Program Descriptions Lexicon SPECIAL FX Special FX Programs 105 Infinite 106 The Abyss 107 Jet Flange 108 Verb Chorus 109 TapRot Dly 110 Fader Verb 111 Low Rumble 112 Ducker Verb 113 DuckerChorus 114 Stereo Stage 115 Echoes Beats 116 Panning Dlys 117 DreamSequenc 118 Infinite Dly 119 Diffu
94. tem Mode Output Level the first System Mode parameter will be displayed Turn EDIT knob 3 to set the Output Level parameter Unity gain for a 4dBu input device should be 12dB Press the System button again to deactivate System Mode 1 12 Selecting and Loading Programs 2 2 Editing Programs i ieteidesxe ede ae e As 2 3 The Adjust Parameter sue ses dr rd e e 2 3 Storing Programs eos Feed rade AAA 2 4 The Compressor tete i a ab soirs rte Red 2 5 Tap Teri DD essere a rare beens ser a 2 6 Matching Rhythm Audio Tap Global Tempo L poo a ser amp a 2 7 Basic Operation Lexicon SELECTING AND LOADING PROGRAMS When powered on the unit will load the last program that was loaded during the previous operating session To select another program turn the front panel PROGRAM knob When the PROGRAM knob is turned clockwise the unit will cycle forward through programs in the selected bank then proceed to cycle forward through programs in the next bank When turned counterclockwise the unit will cycle backward through programs in the selected bank then proceed to cycle backward through programs in the previous bank When the PROGRAM knob is pushed inward and turned the unit will cycle through program banks Turn the PROGRAM knob clockwise to cycle forward through all programs Turn the PROGRAM knob counterclockwise to cycle backward through all
95. time of left voice 1 2 or 3 The Dly Eko effect has three independent voices on each side Level O to 100 Determines the amount of wet signal present in the output It functions similar to Mix except it affects the wet component only Level is generally used to balance the overall output of two or more programs when Mix is set to wet LowSlope and HighSlope 16 to 15 See HighSlope and LowSlope 5 7 Parameter Descriptions Lexicon Mix Dry 1 to 99 Wet Mix controls the ratio of unprocessed Dry and processed Wet signal in the output When the MPX 550 is patched into a console this parameter should almost always be set to Wet MstrRate O to 100 In Rotary programs serves as a master rate control affecting both the horn and drum rates Pch Fbk L R 10096 to 100 Controls the amount of feedback through the Pitch pre sets resulting in repeated echoes with pitch progressing up or down Pch L R S 2400 to 2600 Control the amount of pitch shift applied to the left and right channels For true stereo programs the Pch L parameter is not available and the Pch R S parameter means stereo For mono programs the Pch L and R S parameters mean left and right respectively Pitch shifting requires some time shifting A true stereo not merely Dual Mono signal contains components that are common to the left and right signals A proper stereo image is maintained only if the phase rel
96. ual Mono IL m E RCE EE n Mono Split L SIT RCE RAT 4 18 MPX 550 Program Descriptions EFX BAL The Efx Bal parameter controls the relative balance of each effect in the dual programs In Cascade variations the parameter also varies the amount of the first effect or dry signal fed into the second effect 75 25 Provides pitch shift plus delayed pitch shift gt Pitch gt Delay 100 096 Provides pitch shift gt The illustration below uses the Pch Dly program to show the effect of the Efx Bal parameter at certain settings when a Cascade variation is selected 50 50 Provides delayed pitch shift gt Pitch Delay Efx Bal 0 10096 Provides delayed dry signal Pitch Delay 25 75 gt Pitch gt Delay Pitch Delay Provides delayed pitch shift plus delayed dry signal 4 19 Program Descriptions Lexicon FLNG DLY Fing Dly Programs 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 Fing Tap Fing 8Tap FIng 3plTap Fing PongTap Fing Xfeed Fing Bounce Fing gt Tap Fing gt Fbk Fing gt Pong Fing gt Bnce Adjust FeedBk FeedBk FeedBk FeedBk Time Time FeedBk Time FeedBk Time Dual Stereo Parallel Delay EST Tap Delay Time 1 4 Note Dotted 1 8 Note
97. uld be set between 1 0x and 2 0x BassXvr 28Hz to 19 4kHz off Sets the frequency below which BassMult applies CmpAttk 4 to 125msec Controls the speed at which the compressor responds when input signals increase above threshold CmpRatio 1 1 off to 10 1 Sets the ratio of gain reduction for input signals above threshold 5 4 MPX 550 Parameter Descriptions CmpRels 4 to 250msec Controls the rate at which the compressor relaxes when compressed input signal levels fall Decay 73ms to 19 61sec or 24ms to 6 53sec Controls reverb time for mid frequency signals In Ambience programs Decay controls the length of the ambience tail Depth Controls the level of volume modulation 0 to 100 Diffusion 0 to 100 Controls the degree to which initial echo density increases over time High settings result in a high initial buildup of echo density Echo density is also affected by Size with smaller spaces sounding denser Dly Fbk 0 to 100 Serves as a master control determining the feedback of left into left and right into right Dly HiCut 28Hz to 19 4kHz off Appears in Dual programs where one effect is Dly Eko providing independent control over the Dly Eko high frequency output Dly HiCut applies a high cut filter similar to HF RIloff to the Delay Echo effect Dly Lvl off 24dB to 0dB Controls the overall level of the signal fed into the Delay Echo effect Dly Lvl 1 2 3
98. urvallisuusohjeita vii Viktig Informasjon om Sikkerhet vij Section 2 Basic Operation Viktiga S kerhetsf reskrifter vii Selecting and Loading Programs 2 2 Editing Programs 2 3 Important User Information ix The Adjust Parameter 2 3 Wichtige Benutzerinformation x Storing Programs 2 4 Informaci n importante para el usuario xi The Compressor 2 5 Important Informations Utilisateur xii Tap Li O RIS ae 2 6 Importanti informazioni per l utente xiii Do atas ro a TRE 27 Informa es Importantes ao usuario xiv MPX 550 Introduction Section 3 System Mode System Mode Functions 3 2 Parameters e MIDI Dumps Restore Default Commands Section 4 Program Descriptions Single Programs csse macas a amd e ee RR 4 2 Plate e Gate Inv e Hall e Chamber e Ambience e Room Tremolo e Rotary e Chorus Flange e Detune Pitch Dly Eko Special EX sis fesse siens ses 4 16 Stereo Stage Dual Programs 4 18 Efx Bal e FIng Dly e Pch Dly e Chor Dly e Dly Rvb Flng Rvb e Pch Rvb e Chor Rvb e MSplit Dly e MSplit Rvb e Dual Mono CMPISSl iss me e RR 4 31 Dynamics aaa gates ern 4 32 Peak Expansion e Compression Tape Saturation e Level Meters e Typical Mastering Dyn
99. xicon LEARN MODE Learn Mode enables the MPX 550 to learn MIDI Program Change and Continuous Controller messages To activate and deactivate Learn Mode press the Store and Tap Cancel buttons simultaneously The Store and Tap Cancel LEDs will light to indicate that Learn Mode is active The front panel display will then show the current patching for EDIT knobs 1 to 4 Edit Page 1 To access knobs 5 to 20 press the Edit Pages to cycle to the desired Edit Page The unit supports learned patches for Bypass and Tap as well as all available parameters controlled with the front panel Edit knobs The parameters controlled with the EDIT knobs can be patched to Continuous Controller messages Press the Store and Tap Cancel buttons simultaneously to activate and deactivate Learn Mode CART HF Ear Cte bal Hid MIDI CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT A single selectable MIDI channel is used for all MPX 550 messages This channel can be assigned in System Mode with the MIDI Channel parameter Note A MIDI channel should be assigned before MIDI features are used Program Change messages can be used to load programs Bypass and Tap Cancel can be patched to Program Change and Continuous Controller messages 6 2 MPX 550 MIDI Operation PROGRAM CHANGE MESSAGES LOADING PROGRAMS Standard MIDI Program Change messages can be used to load all 255 presets and 64 user programs The unit conforms to the use
100. y or Reverb with Flange Pitch or Chorus Four routing configurations are used in the variations of each dual program Dual Stereo Parallel Cascade Mono Split and Dual Mono Fing Dly Pch Dly Chor Dly Dly Rvb Fing Rvb Pch Rvb and Chor Rvb The first six programs in these banks feature two effects arranged in Dual Stereo Parallel configuration Both effects receive signals from the left and right inputs and both effects send signals to the left and right outputs The last four programs in these banks feature two effects arranged in Cascade configuration The first effect passes its signal to the second effect For example in Flng Dly Flange passes its signal to Delay Cascade La gt mL Delay gt R Dual Stereo Parallel TET Delay MSplit Dly MSplit Rvb These banks contain programs that are arranged in Mono Split configuration which is similar to the Dual Stereo Parallel configuration One effect e g Flange receives signals from the left input and the other effect e g Delay receives signals from the right input However both effects send signals to the left and right outputs Dual Mono This bank contains programs that are arranged in the Dual Mono configuration One effect e g Flange receives input from the left channel only and sends output to the left channel only The other effect e g Delay receives input from the right channel only and sends output to the right channel only D

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