User manual LEXICON MPX 500 V1.1 REV 0

[. . . ] GROUND THE INSTRUMENT To minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cabinet must be connected to an electrical ground. The power cable must be either plugged into an approved 3-contact electrical outlet or used with a 3-contact to 2-contact adapter with the grounding wire (green) firmly connected to an electrical ground (safety ground) at the power outlet. The power jack and mating plug of the power cable meet International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) safety standards. [. . . ] When removing boards, handle only by non-conductive surfaces and never touch open-edge connectors except at a static-free workstation. * Minimize handling of EPROMs. Insert EPROMs with the proper orientation, and watch for bent pins on EPROMs. To make a plastic-laminated workbench anti-static, wash with a solution of Lux liquid detergent, and allow to dry without rinsing. WARNING Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition, or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or death. · CAUTION Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition, or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product. · · · · * Note: Calls attention to information that is essential to highlight. 5 Installation Instructions & Release Notes Note: Installation of the MPX 500 Version 1. 1 Software Upgrade will reset the system configuration to factory-default settings. To preserve System Parameter settings and User Bank programs, perform the following steps: 1. Before installing the software upgrade, dump the System Parameters or the User Bank into an external MIDI device. Send the previously saved System Parameter or User Bank dump back to the MPX 500. Lexicon This kit does not include two Phillips head screwdrivers (sizes 0 and 1) and a wrench or nut driver, which are also needed. WARNING Turn off and disconnect all power to the unit prior to installing the software upgrade. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Performing this upgrade is an easy process. Pay particular attention to the precautions listed in the safety summary, and those that appear throughout these instructions. Any damage caused during installation is not covered under warranty. CONTENTS This update kit includes: · · · · 1 MPX 500 EPROM 1 EPROM Extractor Tool Installation and Release Notes (this document) 1 Anti-static wrist strap 6 MPX 500 Version 1. 1 Software Installation Instructions & Release Notes 2. Carefully remove the side panels by pulling them out (as shown in the illustration below). Begin pulling at the end closest to the front panel. STEP 1 - OPEN THE UNIT 1. Using a size 1 Phillips head screwdriver, remove the screws (Lexicon Part No. 640-02812) on the top and bottom of the unit (three on top, three on bottom). Top View of Unit Front Back Bottom View of Unit Front 3. This is the only screw with a nut attached. Screw & Nut Inside the Unit Back 9 Larger Screws 4. 641-11466) on the rear panel. 7 Installation Instructions & Release Notes INSTRUCTIONS (continued) STEP 1 - OPEN THE UNIT (continued) 5. Using a size 0 Phillips head screwdriver, remove the four smaller screws (Lexicon Part No. Remove the U-shaped chassis cover by gently pulling it straight back, away from the front panel. 4 Smaller Screws 8. Put the anti-static wrist strap on before proceeding to the next step. 6. Using a wrench or nut driver, remove the five plastic nuts (Lexicon Part No. [. . . ] Tempo-dependent programs stored in the User Bank are now retrieved properly, even if the sample rate has changed. · Installation Instructions & Release Notes Paragraph four of the original Release Notes for the MPX 500 contained a list of presets from which the Tempo patch was removed after the original User Guide was prepared. Following is a correct version: 3, 5, 6, 7, 63, 64, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 210, 215, 236, 237, 238. [. . . ]