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Lexicon Inc.
3 Oak Park
Bedford MA 01730-1441
Telephone 617-280-0300
Fax 617-280-0490
Lexicon Part #070-09678 Rev. 2
Copyright 1997
All Rights Reserved.
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.
CAUTION
This triangle, which appears on
your component, alerts you to
important operating and main-
tenance instructions in this ac-
companying literature.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designated to provide
reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause 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:
Reorient the receiving antenna
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 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.
Notice After unpacking the 300, save all packing materials in case you ever need to ship the unit. Thoroughly inspect the
300 and packing materials for signs of damage. Report any shipment damage to the carrier at once; report
equipment malfunction to your dealer. Unpacking and Inspection
The Lexicon 300 is a rugged device with extensive electronic protection. However, you should observe the same
reasonable precautions that apply to any piece of audio equipment.
- Always use the correct line voltage. Refer to Chapter 1 of this manual for power requirements.
- Don't install the 300 in an unventilated rack, or directly above heat-producing equipment such as power
amplifiers. Maximum ambient operating temperature is 35°C (95°F).
- Never attach audio power amplifier outputs directly to any of the 300's connectors.
- Before turning the 300 on or off, mute your monitor speakers to avoid possible damage from transients.
- To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the 300 to rain or moisture. Precautions
Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la class
A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
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Contents
Introduction
1. Installing the 300
Mounting ............................................................................................. 1-2
Power Requirements .......................................................................... 1-2
The Rear Panel .................................................................................. 1-3
Connectors, Cables and Configurations ............................................. 1-4
Connectors ................................................................................... 1-4
Cables .......................................................................................... 1-5
Setting Analog Audio Levels ........................................................ 1-6
Configurations .............................................................................. 1-7
2. System Overview
Terms used in this manual ................................................................. 2-2
The Front Panel .................................................................................. 2-4
Overview of Front Panel Controls ................................................ 2-5
Overview of the 300 Display ........................................................ 2-6
System Overview ................................................................................ 2-7
3. System Operation
Getting Started ................................................................................... 3-2
Selecting digital input and/or changing analog sampling rate ...... 3-3
Single Setups ..................................................................................... 3-4
Dual Mono Setups .............................................................................. 3-5
Cascade Setups ................................................................................. 3-7
Setup Select Mode ............................................................................. 3-9
The Setup Presets ....................................................................... 3-9
Using the Soft Knob as a Parameter Controller ......................... 3-12
Setup Edit Mode ............................................................................... 3-13
Single Setups ............................................................................. 3-13
Dual Mono and Cascade Setups ............................................... 3-15
Naming the Setup ............................................................................. 3-17
Storing the Setup .............................................................................. 3-17
Effect Edit Mode ............................................................................... 3-18
Parameter Selection ................................................................... 3-18
Naming and Storing Effects ....................................................... 3-19
Mod Edit Mode ................................................................................. 3-20
Soft Knob Patches ..................................................................... 3-21
Control Mode .................................................................................... 3-22
Time Code Event List ................................................................. 3-22
MIDI Mode and Map Table ......................................................... 3-23
Machine Configuration ............................................................... 3-24
Digital Interface and Sampling Rates ......................................... 3-24
SCMS Mode ............................................................................... 3-25
Emphasis ................................................................................... 3-25
Bypass/Effect Load Mode .......................................................... 3-26
Copy Tools ................................................................................. 3-26
Purge Tools ................................................................................ 3-27
