Lexicon RX-7, User Manual

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ZX-7/RX-7
Basic Operation
2-9
POWER CONTROL CONNECTIONS
The ZX-7/RX-7 features a built-in remote power-on system that will
automatically switch the amplifier on when another device in the
system is switched on.
REMOTE TRIGGER POWER ON
How to make connections for remote power-on using
components equipped with a DC trigger jack:
Using an accessory cable with a 1/8” mono mini-plug and the
correct connector specified for your source device, follow the
procedure below to connect the trigger-output jack on the rear of
the source device to the ZX-7/RX-7 rear panel TRIGGER INPUT.
To install the Trigger Cable:
• Power the controlling source and amplifier off.
• Connect the trigger cable to the controlling source and the
amplifier.
• After the connections are made, power on the controlling
source and then the amplifier. After the source unit is fully
powered up, the LED on the amplifier should be in the
ON
state, BLUE. If the amplifier is in the standby mode, RED , press
the standby/on button on the front panel until the amplifier is
in the
ON state, BLUE.
• Verify the trigger is working by putting the source unit into
standby mode. The amplifier after a short delay will also go into
the standby mode,
RED LED.
• Once you have verified that the trigger cable is working, only
use the source unit to power on and off your amplifier.
When installing the trigger cable, never have the
controlling source or amplifier powered on. Doing so will
cause the trigger device to work improperly and could
cause damage to both the source and amplifier.
NOTE :
The trigger cable supplied has a 1/8” connector on both ends. In order for
this cable to be used with the MC-12HD or MC-8, you must modify the
cable. The cable has an insulated center conductor with a braided shield
surrounding it. These are protected by the outer black jacket. The inner
conductor is the positive (+) lead and the braided shield is the negative (-)
lead. Snip the connector off one end of the trigger cable and remove
about 3/4” of the outer black jacket. Be careful not to nick or cut the
braided shield strands. Carefully unweave the braided shield and twist the
loose strands into a tight group. Strip about 1/4” of the insulation off the
center conductor. Insert this into the (+) terminal of the powered source.
Insert the twisted group of shield braid wires into the (-) terminal of the
powered source. Fasten securely. You should also use an electrical meter if
possible.
WARNING