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Harman Lexicon MX400 User Manual

Harman Lexicon MX400
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MX400
User
Guide
Professional Audio Equipment

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Harman Lexicon MX400 Specifications

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BrandHarman
ModelLexicon MX400
CategoryRecording Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Warnings and Usage Precautions

Covers electrical safety, operating environment, and general precautions for using the MX400.

UK Mains Plug Safety and Product Disposal

Specific warning for UK plugs and instructions for product disposal and recycling.

Electromagnetic Compatibility and Declaration of Conformity

FCC Compliance and Electromagnetic Field Guidelines

Details FCC rules and advice on operating within electromagnetic fields.

Declaration of Conformity and Compliance Directives

Lists product specifications and relevant compliance directives.

Lexicon MX400 Product Warranty Information

Warranty Registration and Proof of Purchase Requirements

Procedures for validating the warranty, including registration and proof of purchase.

Warranty Coverage, Limitations, and Manufacturer Rights

Details on warranty coverage, transferability, liability limitations, and manufacturer's rights to change design.

Introduction to the Lexicon MX400 Reverb Processor

MX400 Overview and Core Capabilities

General description of the processor and its key features.

Package Contents: Included Items List

List of all items provided in the MX400 product box.

Quick Start Guide for MX400 Setup

Standard Parallel Connection Setup Instructions

Step-by-step guide for connecting the MX400 using a parallel audio setup.

Powering On and Setting Initial Audio Levels

Instructions for powering the unit and adjusting audio input/output levels.

Selecting and Loading Programs on the MX400

How to choose and activate programs using the front panel controls.

MX400 Front Panel Controls Overview

Input and Gain Controls: LEDs and Knobs

Description of Gain LEDs and Input Knobs A & B for signal adjustment.

Main Display and Navigation Controls

Explanation of the Main Display, Page/Select Knob, and Exit button for interface navigation.

Tempo, Bypass, and System Function Buttons

Details on Tempo, Bypass, and System function buttons.

Program Display, LEDs, and Load Function

Information on program display, status LEDs, and program loading.

Power Switch Operation

Description of the unit's power switch.

MX400 Rear Panel Connections and Interfaces

Power Jack, USB Port, and Footswitch Input

Description of rear panel power, USB, and footswitch connectors.

MIDI and S/PDIF Digital Audio I/O Ports

Explanation of MIDI In/Thru and S/PDIF digital audio connections.

Balanced Analog Line Output Pairs Description

Details on the unit's analog audio outputs.

Balanced Analog Line Input Pairs Description

Details on the unit's analog audio inputs.

Understanding MX400 Configurations and Connections

MX400 Processor Modes and Capabilities

Overview of the MX400's operating modes.

Surround Configuration Audio Connections

Specific connection guidance for surround setups.

Stereo Configuration Audio Connections

Specific connection guidance for stereo setups.

Dual Stereo Configuration Audio Connections

Specific connection guidance for dual stereo setups.

MX400 Digital I/O and Input Source Management

Digital I/O Overview: S/PDIF Connections

Explanation of the S/PDIF digital audio interface.

Input Source Selection: Analog and Digital Options

How to configure input sources for analog and digital signals.

Clock Source Selection and Digital Synchronization

Managing clock sources and ensuring proper synchronization for digital audio.

MX400 Program Management: Loading and Storing

Selecting and Loading Surround/Stereo Programs

Guide to choosing and activating programs for these modes.

Selecting and Loading Dual Stereo Programs

Guide to choosing and activating programs for Dual Stereo mode.

Storing and Copying MX400 Programs

Instructions for saving user programs.

Editing MX400 Program Parameters

How to adjust and fine-tune program settings.

Changing Effects within a MX400 Program

How to replace effects modules in existing programs.

Customizing Knob Assignments for Programs

Assigning specific parameters to control knobs.

Configuring Effect Mix and Routing Paths

Setting up effect signal flow and wet/dry mix levels.

Stereo and Dual Stereo Routing Configurations

Dual Mono Routing Configuration Details

Explanation of the Dual Mono signal path.

Cascade Routing Configuration Details

Explanation of the Cascade signal path.

Parallel Routing Configuration Details

Explanation of the Parallel signal path.

Mono Split Routing Configuration Details

Explanation of the Mono Split signal path.

Stereo Routing Configuration Details

Explanation of the Stereo signal path.

Surround Configuration Routing Options

Stereo In/Surround Out Routing Configuration

Description of the Stereo In/Surround Out signal path.

Surround In/Out Routing Configuration

Description of the Surround In/Out signal path.

Editing Surround Effect Mix and Routing

Adjusting mix and routing for surround effects.

MX400 Tempo, Bypass, and Effect Processing Concepts

Tempo and Bypass Button Functions Explained

How to use the Tempo and Bypass controls on the front panel.

Understanding Parallel vs. Serial Effect Processing

Explanation of the two main methods of effect processing.

Reverb Effect Types on the MX400

Hall Reverbs Overview and Surround Capabilities

Description of Hall reverbs and the MX400's Surround Hall feature.

Plate, Room, and Chamber Reverb Descriptions

Details on Plate, Room, and Chamber reverb algorithms.

Gated, Reverse, and Ambience Reverb Types

Descriptions of Gated, Reverse, and Ambience reverb algorithms.

Studio and Arena Reverb Descriptions

Details on Studio and Arena reverb algorithms.

Spring Reverb Effect Specifics

Description of the Spring reverb algorithm.

MX400 Reverb Parameter Controls

Reverb Controls: Pre Delay, Decay, Diffusion, and Shape

Explanation of key reverb adjustment parameters.

Reverb Controls: Size, RT High Cut, Liveliness, and Bass

Explanation of parameters affecting reverb tone and space.

Reverb Controls: ER Time/Level and Feedback

Explanation of early reflection and feedback parameters.

Reverb Controls: Bass Boost Frequency and Crossover

Details on bass frequency adjustment controls.

MX400 Delay Effect Types

Studio, Digital, Tape, and Pong Delay Descriptions

Details on various delay algorithms.

Modulated and Reverse Delay Descriptions

Descriptions of Modulated and Reverse delay algorithms.

Spring Reverb Boing Parameter

Specific parameter unique to the Spring reverb.

2-Tap Delay and Core Delay Controls

Description of 2-Tap Delay and Tempo, Delay Time, Feedback.

Delay Filter and Ducker Controls

Explanation of High Pass Filter, Low Pass Filter, Ducker Level, and Threshold.

Delay Parameter Controls and dbx Dynamics Introduction

Delay Controls: Smear, Tap, Level, Pan, Mod Depth

Explanation of additional delay and modulation controls.

dbx Dynamics: De-Esser and Compressor Overview

Introduction to the dynamics processing modules.

dbx Compressor Operation and Key Parameters

Details on how the compressor works and its adjustable parameters (Ratio, Threshold, Gain, etc.).

Modulated Effect Types and Compressor Controls

Compressor Release and Knee Settings

Explanation of compressor release time and knee type.

Modulated Effects: Chorus, Flanger, and Phaser Descriptions

Details on Chorus, Flanger, and Phaser effects.

Modulated Effects: Tremolo/Pan, Rotary, Vibrato Descriptions

Details on Tremolo/Pan, Rotary, and Vibrato effects.

Modulated Effects: Pitch Shift, Detune, and Speed Control

Details on Pitch Shift, Detune effects, and the Speed control.

Modulated Effect Parameter Controls

Explanation of Depth, Voices, Regen, Diffusion, PreDelay, Waveform, Phase, and other controls.

MX400 System Menus for Global Settings

Configuration Mode Selection: Surround, Stereo, Dual Stereo

How to choose the primary operating mode.

Display Contrast and Program Load Method Settings

Adjusting display visibility and program loading behavior.

Input Source Configuration for Pairs A and B

Setting analog or digital inputs for each pair.

Clock Source Selection and Analog Output Configuration

Managing clock sources and configuring analog output modes.

Output Level Adjustment and Digital Output Modes

Setting output levels and choosing digital output behavior.

Bypass Select Options and Functionality

Configuring different bypass modes for effects and programs.

MIDI Channel and Clock Sync Configuration

Setting MIDI channels and enabling/disabling MIDI clock synchronization.

MIDI Program Receive and CC Receive Control

Managing MIDI program change and control change messages.

Tempo Display Units and MIDI CC Receive Settings

Selecting tempo display units and managing MIDI CC reception.

Footswitch Function Assignment and Factory Restore

Configuring footswitch functions and resetting the unit to factory defaults.

MX-Edit Software: Overview and Windows Installation

Introduction to the MX-Edit Editor/Librarian Software

General description of the software's purpose.

Installing MX-Edit Editor/Librarian Software on Windows

Step-by-step guide for installing the software on Windows XP.

Installing MX-Edit Editor/Librarian Software on Mac OS

Step-by-step guide for installing the software on Mac.

MX-Edit Quick Start: Initial Software Usage

Basic steps for opening and navigating the MX-Edit application.

Understanding the MX-Edit Program Library

How the library displays and organizes Factory and User programs.

Editing MX400 Programs using MX-Edit

Process for opening and modifying program settings.

Using the MX-Edit Program Editor Interface

Detailed explanation of the program editor window.

Configuring Signal Routing Options in MX-Edit

How to select and change routing configurations within the editor.

Selecting Reverbs and Effects in MX-Edit

How to choose and load effects for processors in the editor.

Adjusting Knobs Using Mouse and Keyboard Methods

Techniques for adjusting parameters in MX-Edit.

Editing Tempo, Bypass, and Program Names in MX-Edit

Procedures for modifying tempo, bypass, and program names.

Saving Programs from the MX-Edit Editor

Instructions for saving changes to programs.

Storing Programs to MX400 User Locations via MX-Edit

Process for saving programs to the hardware's memory.

Archiving and Restoring MX400 State with MX-Edit

How to back up and restore the entire MX400 configuration.

Using the MX400 as a Hardware Plug-In

Minimum System Requirements for Hardware Plug-in Use

Necessary hardware and software for plug-in operation.

Installing the MX-Edit Hardware Plug-in Software

Steps for installing the VST/Audio Units plug-ins.

Connecting the MX400 for Plug-in Operation

USB connection requirements for using the MX400 as a plug-in.

Audio Connections for MX400 Plug-in Operation

Setting up audio input/output paths between DAW and MX400.

Software Configuration: DAW Routing for Plug-ins

How to configure your Digital Audio Workstation for the MX400.

Setting Up Send and Return Paths for Plug-in Use

Step-by-step guide for DAW audio routing.

Interacting with the MX400 Plug-in Window in Your DAW

Understanding the plug-in interface and its functions.

Plug-in Window Controls and Interaction Methods

How to use the controls within the plug-in window.

MX400 Technical Specifications

Analog Audio Input and Output Specifications

Detailed specs for analog audio connections.

Analog Audio Performance Metrics

Performance data including frequency response and dynamic range.

Digital I/O, Control Interface, and General Specifications

Specs for digital, USB, MIDI, power, size, and weight.

MIDI CC Map for Dual Stereo Effects

MIDI CC Map for Stereo Effects and Routing

MIDI CC Map for Stereo Effects and Routing (Continued)

MIDI CC Map for Surround Hall Effects

MX400 Dual Stereo Program List

MX400 Stereo Program List

MX400 Surround Program List

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