Lexicon RV-8 - Manual (Page 128)

Setup Lexicon
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LIVE! CALIBRATION
LIVE! (Lexicon Intelligent Variable Environment) is a proprietary mode
designed to transform the way your listening room sounds. LIVE! uses a
combination of microphones and digital signal processing (DSP) to
enhance the room acoustics and create the illusion of a larger, more
reverberant listening space. LIVE! CALIBRATION must be completed
before using any of the LIVE! modes.
Notes:
You should run automatic calibration before running LIVE! CALIBRATION.
See page 3-36 for instructions on running an automatic calibration. Any
changes to the LEVELS CALIBRATION or CROSSOVER SETUP in the
SPEAKER SETUP menu will cause LIVE! to become uncalibrated.
If power is lost during calibration of LIVE!, previous settings may be lost
and recalibration of speaker levels and distances, as well as LIVE! is
required.
The Bass, Treble, Tilt EQ and Loudness controls do not function when
LIVE! is running. While LIVE! is active, the BASS, TREBLE, and TILT EQ
parameters are shown in the AUDIO CONTROLS menu as set to 0. The
LOUDNESS parameter is shown as set to OFF.
LIVE! requires two microphones, available in a kit from your authorized
Lexicon dealer. (If you own the Lexicon four-microphone kit, there is
no need to purchase the two-microphone kit. The microphones should
be permanently mounted in the listening room. Performing LIVE!
CALIBRATION with microphones other than those in the kit can
produce undesirable results.
LIVE! requires that a minimum of four speakers (Front L/R, and either
side L/R or Rear L/R) be set up and connected to the amplifier. If no
subwoofer is present, the crossover setting of the Front L/R speakers
should be set to FULL.
Proper microphone placement, both during calibration and when
running LIVE!, is essential to achieving the desired results. Microphone
placement instructions and illustrations are included in this section.
The location of the sound source (piano, guitar, voices, etc.) is
not critical. LIVE! compensates for sounds that are closer to one
microphone or another.
CONNECTING THE MICROPHONES
CAUTION!
• The Lexicon microphones require careful handling.
Dropping or otherwise physically abusing the microphones
can cause irreparable damage to the microphone.
• The microphone wires also require careful handling. Do not
sharply bend the wires or place objects on them.
1. Make sure the RV-8 is powered off or in standby mode.
2. Connect the Lexicon microphones to the microphone input 1 and
2 connectors on the RV-8 rear panel. Connector 1 is for the left
microphone, connector 2 is for the right. Make sure each
microphone cable plug is fully inserted for a solid connection.
During the microphone check, the microphones will be referred to
as 1 and 2, based on the input connector to which the microphone
is connected. You should label the microphones for troubleshooting
purposes.
3. Power on the RV-8 or deactivate standby mode.
SETUP LIVE! CALIBRATION