Lexicon PCM96 manual The Front Panel, Gain LEDs, MACHINE Button, SELECT Knob, 4. A, B, and C Knobs

The Front Panel

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MACHINE

BACK

SELECT

TAP/TEMPO STORE

LOAD COMPARE

FLASH BUSY

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1. Gain LEDs

Each row of Gain LEDs indicates input signal strength of each of the PCM96 Surround’s inputs. If the Audio Source is set to Analog (in the Audio Setup menu), they show analog levels. If Audio Source is set to Digital, they show digital levels. Range is from -18dB, -12dB, -6dB, -3dB, and 0dB.

2. MACHINE Button

The PCM96 Surround can be configured as a single system or as 1-4 “machines”, each of which can run its own preset. The Machine button cycles the selected preset through its system and machine configurations.

3. SELECT Knob

Turn the Select knob to scroll through presets and menu options. Press the Select knob to select the current preset or menu option. Once you’ve selected a menu option, you can turn the Select knob to adjust the menu option’s value (Press the Back button to accept the change.)

4. A, B, and C Knobs

These knobs adjust parameters shown in the Display. Turn Knob A to adjust the parameter in the top row, Knob B to adjust the parameter in the second row, and Knob C to adjust the parameter in the third row. Press Knob A to access additional pages of parameters when in the Soft Row. Press Knob C to view the current preset’s Algorithm, Bank number, Program number, and MIDI channel. These knob also have additional context-sensitive functions when pressed.

5. TAP/TEMPO Button

Press two or more times to set tempo for delays and modulated effects.

Look for presets with (T) in the name for effects that react to tempo.

6. STORE Button

Press to store a preset. When pressed, a menu appears in the Display where you can enter a new name for the preset.

7.Compact Flash Card Slot

Insert Compact Flash card here.

8.FLASH BUSY LED

This LED lights when the Compact Flash card is being read or written to.

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