Lexicon 960L - Manual (Page 14)

960L Owner’s Maunal The LARC2 Remote
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About the LARC2
The 960L is controlled from the LARC2. While the
LARC2 is a completely new remote, its operation will
seem familiar to users of the LARC remote used with
the Lexicon 224XL and 480L. Like the original LARC,
the LARC2 is compact enough to rest on or near the
center of the console, while keeping the 960L
Mainframe out of the way -- hundreds of feet away in
the machine room, if necessary.
The 960L’s user interface and the LARC2 were
designed to be helpful to new users and fast for
experienced 480L users. The LARC2’s joystick and
eight touch-sensitive motorized faders are always
connected to and controlling audio parameters. The
assignment of audio parameters to each of these
controls has been individually optimized for each of the
more than 200 factory Programs that ship with the
960L. Further, you can easily customize these
assignments to put the parameters you use the most at
your fingertips.
System status (input levels, machine configuration,
clock source and lock status, mute state, etc.) is always
visible on LARC2 through an LED meter bridge and a
dedicated region of the color LCD display. Dedicated
function keys, a numeric keypad, screen navigation
arrows and eight soft buttons allow easy and quick
navigation through the rest of the user interface.
Each screen has space for explanatory notes. Some of
these notes are help messages, while others can be
customized by the user, using either the LARC2’s own text
entry interface or a user-supplied PS/2 computer keyboard.
Unpacking the LARC
The 960L system is shipped in two cartons, one
containing the 960L Mainframe, the other containing
the LARC2 dedicated controller. After unpacking, save
all packing materials in case you ever need to ship the
unit. Thoroughly inspect the 960L system and packing
materials for signs of damage. Report any shipment
damage to the carrier at once.
The following
accessories are packed with the LARC2 (for the 960L
mainframe carton, see Chapter 1):
• LARC2 remote console
• 50-foot cable for connection to 960L Mainframe
• Warranty & registration cards
• CE compliance certificates
The LARC2 Remote
Note: You will find the LARC2 to be a robust and
reliable product. It does contain complex electronic and
electro-mechanical assemblies. We suggest handling it
with the same care you would apply to the use of a
laptop or notebook computer.
CONTRAST
AUX HOST EXT. POWER
RESET
LEXICON, INC.
SERIAL NO.
LARC2
Contrast Knob
For adjusting
LCD contrast.
Aux Port
For user-supplied PS/2 Keyboard.
Note: “Hot plugging" the keyboard is
not recommended. The keyboard
should be connected before power is
applied to the 960L.
Host Port
For connection to
960L Mainframe. External Power Connector
For use when cable run to 960L
mainframe exceeds 100 feet.
Reset Button
LARC2 hard reset switch.
It is recessed to avoid
accidental activation. Strain Relief
For the External Power
Supply cable, if used.
Figure 2-1 — LARC 2 rear panel
Important:
• Never connect a LARC2 to anything but the
960L Mainframe.
• Never connect either Mainframe Remote Port to
anything but the LARC2. Doing so may damage your
equiptment.