Sony DMX-P01 User's Manual
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1. pi 10 to 30dBu 30 to 70dBu Trim OFF AB 10 to 30dBu D 80 to 70dBu 24bit 96k 48kHz O o Q LCF CH3 o o n aoc za o arr o O p LEVEL METER HANNEL VOL PAN INPUT LIMITER LE Daat CHANNEL PAN 2 a 9 LEVEL VOL METER HANNEL VOL PAN 48V Trim OFF AB I 10 to 30dBu 30 to 70dBu LCF ADC 4 CHANNEL PAN o6 VOL Trim OFFAB 10 to 30dBu 30 to 70dBu CASCADE INT SYNC DI SYNC OSC 1kHz 96kHz oe t 48kHz iE AGC ADC SAMPLING RATE SELECT MIC O AGC ADC LEVEL METER PEAK LED NY 1kHz OFF MASTER MIC VOL STEREO O IMONO o 7 OUTPUT COMP LIMITER HEADPHONE SELECT M S DECORD S PDIF CASCADE 24bit 96k 48kHz DO AES EBU gt 0 24bit 96k 48kHz DO 4 20 60dBu gt TO 1 IHEADPHONE POWER SW TAPE OUT 10dBu OUTPUTL OUTPUT R CAMERA COAXIAL PHONES PHONES DC OUT DC IN XLR Type 48 Sony Corporation http www sony net2. 9 TAPE OUT analog signal output connector 3 5mm TRS jack Outputs an unbalanced stereo analog signal The reference level is fixed to 10 dBu Digital output section AES EBU connector DIGITAL OUTPUT SAMPLING RATE switch 8 COAXIAL connector S PDIF CASCADE switch D AES EBU AES EBU signal output connector XLR type 3 pin male Outputs the digital master signal in AES EBU format Used to connect the unit to a digital recorder The sampling frequency is the same as the one selected using the SAMPLING RATE switch SAMPLING RATE sampling frequency select switch Selects the sampling frequency either 48 kHz or 96 kHz 16 When you change the sampling frequency turn the power off once and then turn it on again After the power is turned on again the unit operates according to the new sampling frequency You can check the current sampling frequency at which the unit operates on the Information window For details see Information on page 21 COAXIAL digital signal output connector Phono jack Outputs the digital signal in IEC60958 format Used to connect the unit to a digital recorder or a second DMX PO1 The sampling frequency is the same as the one selected using the 2 SAMPLING RATE switch 9 S PDIF CASCADE switch Selects the signal to be output from the COAXIAL connector S PDIF Outputs the same signal as the master output
3. DC IN 10 15V t Analog output section 9 pc Too teiconngcior Q DC IN 10 15V connector T COAXIAL wor CASCADE ZZ ane son SAMPLING RATE Q STEREO MONO switch PHONES connector 3 5 mm ANALOG OUTPUT L R analog TRS jack signal output connectors XLR type Connects the headphones The same 3 pin male signal as the one output from the Outputs the Left and Right analog PHONES connector located on the master signals front panel is output 2 CAMERA analog signal input Analog output section output connector 12 pin Connects to a camcorder Outputs the master analog signal and inputs the return signal from the camcorder CAMERA connector Make connection which matches the specifications of the camcorder using ANALOG OUTPUT L R connectors CAMERA the supplied connector LI For detailed information on the pin assignment see Pin Assignments of TAPE OUT na uus sarium Connectors on page 44 LEVEL output level select LEVEL switch switch Selects the reference level of the Left and Right analog master signals and the CAMERA output signal from among 4 dBu 20 dBu and 60 dBu TAPE OUT connector 15 Location and Function of Parts and Controls fgm P MH M HH M MS X
4. Q Headphones monitor mode switch Output section Q PHONES connector LEVEL control Q Input section D PAN control LCF switch LINK M S switch Input gain control Input level control PAN control Adjusts the mix level of the input signal sent to the Left and Right buses The adjustable range is 0 dB to 3 dB at the center position to When the control is turned fully to the L side The signal is sent to the Left bus at a O dB gain The signal to the Right bus is completely attenuated When the control is turned fully to the R side The signal is sent to the Right bus at a O dB gain The signal to the Left bus is completely attenuated When the control is placed at the center position A signal of 3 dB is sent to both the Left and Right buses LCF Low Cut Filter switch Selects the frequency of the low cut filter of each channel OFF Select this position to deactivate the LCF switch A B A cut off frequency between 50 and 400 Hz at 48 kHz sampling frequency and between 70 and 400 Hz at 96 kHz sampling frequency can be assigned to each position The filter is 12 dB per octave The SETUP menu allows you to set the cut off frequency For detailed information see 4 LCF Sub Menu on page 28 3 Input level control Adjusts the input level of each channel The adjustable range is between at the fully counterclockwise
5. Using the Unit to a Camcorder This section describes how to connect the unit to a camcorder and how to check the connection status Connecting a Camcorder Connect the camcorder to the CAMERA connector of the unit using the 10 line multi cable with a 12 pin multi connector supplied with the unit You can send signals from the unit and receive return signals from the camcorder only if you use a multi cable For detailed information on the pin assignment of the CAMERA connector of the unit see Pin Assignments of Connectors on page 44 DMX P01 12 pin multi connector supplied Camcorder to AUDIO INA CH 1 connector to AUDIO IN CH 2 connector gj to AUDIO OUT connector 10 line multi cable 34 Checking the Status of a Connection The 3 CAMERA RETURN sub menu allows you to check for misconnections of lines or other problems between the unit and the camcorder This function can prevent trouble To confirm the status of a connection proceed as follows 1 Turn on the power of the unit and the camcorder 2 Match the reference level of the unit and the camcorder Set the LEVEL switch on the right panel of the unit and the input level select switch on the camcorder to the same value When connecting with a 4 dBu reference output level Set the LEVEL switch of the unit to 4 and the input
6. Specifications General Power requirements 10 15 V DC at the external power supply from the DC IN 10 15 V connector Maximum power consumption 1400 mA or less at the external power supply from the DC IN 10 15 V connector Operating temperature 0 C to 45 C 32 F to 113 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Continuous operation time Approx 5 hours at the follwoing condition Power supply 8 LR6 AA size Sony alkaline batteries Sampling frequency 48 kHz Temparature 25 C 77 F LCD Light off DC 48 V off Mass Approx 2 2 kg 4 Ib 14 oz Dimensions 266 x 68 x 206 mm 10 2 x 27 4 x 8 s inches w h d excluding projecting parts 46 Front Panel 266 Left Panel 218 206 Unit mm Input output INPUT Analog XLR 3 31 female equivalent x 4 Reference input level 70 dBu to 30 dBu 2 2 kQ at the MIC setting 30 dBu to 10 dBu 10 kQ at the LINE setting Maximum input level 50 dBu to 10 dBu 2 2 kQ at the MIC setting 10 dBu to 30 dBu 10 kQ at the LINE setting CASCADE INPUT Digital Phono jack 75 Q ANALOG OUTPUT Analog XLR 3 32 male x 2 load inpedance 600 Q or more Reference output level 4 20 60 dBu Maximum output level 24 dBu at 4 dB output setting AES EBU Digital XLR 3 32 male equivalent 110 Q S PDIF CASCADE Digital Phono jack 75 Q PHONES An
7. Connect the M side to channel 1 or 3 and the S side to channel 2 or 4 LINK M S is set to LINK on the LINK M S sub menu Change the LINK M S setting to M S on the LINK M S sub menu Sound is not output from the R channels of the headphones A monaural earphone is connected to the other PHONES connector Use stereo headphones or earphones The sampling rate cannot be switched The unit was not restarted when the SAMPLING RATE Switch setting was changed Restart the unit after you change the sampling rate The setting of the SAMPLING RATE switch is switched only when the unit is restarted page16 The MASTER volume does not activate to adjust the level of the signal output from the COAXIAL connector The S PDIF CASCADE switch is set to CASCADE Set the switch to S PDIF The CASCADE function is used only when two DMX P01s are connected in cascade In this case the MASTER volume control does not activate page 16 43 Miscellaneous Pin Assignments of Connectors INPUT connector Pin No Signal GND Remarks Ground of the audio signal output HOT HOT of the audio signal output COLD COLD of the audio signal output CAMERA connector XLR 3 31 female equivalent Pin No Signal Remarks 1 GND Ground of the audio signal input 2 HOT HOT of the audio signal input 3 COLD COLD o
8. SLATE Set to this position to use the SLATE function The SLATE switch becomes activated The kind of the output signal depends on the setting of SLATE switch 11 Location and Function of Parts and Controls gt FR ni rm M P Z ZEE ZER Z Z I ADJUST PUSH ENTER knob Used for menu operations Select a menu by turning the knob and execute by pressing the knob When the SLATE function is on this switch acts as the slate signal output button Slate microphone This built in condenser microphone is activated when the ADJUST knob is pressed For detailed information on how to output voice from the microphone see To output the voice from the microphone or a I kHz reference signal on page 10 Power switch Turns the power on or off When the power is on the external power supply is selected automatically when the power is supplied externally If the internal batteries are inserted the power supply is not interrupted even if you disconnect and re connect the external power supply Also you can change the internal batteries without interrupting operations when you use the external power supply LEVEL control Adjusts the headphones volume level PHONES connector stereo phone jack Connects the headphones The same signal as the one from the PHONES connector located on the right side of the unit is output The signal to be output depends on the setting of the Headphones monit
9. Set to this position when connecting the unit to a digital recorder CASCADE Outputs the Left and Right bus signals Set the switch to this position when connecting the COAXIAL connector to the CASCADE IN connector of the second DMX POI in a cascade connection for adding inputs Note When two DMX PO1 mixers are used in the cascade connection the sampling rate of both mixers should be matched Set the same sampling rate using the SAMPLING RATE switch DC IN 10 15 V external power input connector DC jack type Q DC IN 10 15 V external power input connector XLR type 4 pin male Inputs the 10 to 15 V DC external power An external battery other than BP 90 type battery cannot be connected to DC IN 10 15 V DC jack type connector because the polarity of the DC jack is different Do not connect external batteries to both DC IN 10 15 V connector DC jack type and DC IN 10 15 V connector XLR type 4 pin at the same time Be sure to connect the external battery to either one Q STEREO MONO stereo mono select switch Changes signals to be output from all of the output connectors to either stereo or mono T Connections Before making connections be sure to turn the power of any peripheral equipment off Basic Connection An example of a basic connection where one DMX PO1 is used is as follows Example 1 UHF portable tuner UH
10. To If parameters included in the perform settings on that sub menu currently recalled scene are unlock it using the 9 PARAMETER changed using a sub menu the LOCK sub menu parentheses disappear from the currently recalled scene indicator LOCK blinks 2 Turn the ADJUST knob until the scene number to be recalled SETUP MENU LOCK blinks Z LCF Turning the ADJUST knob to the right changes the scene number in the following sequences SCENE For details see 9 PARAMETER 0 SCENE 1 SCENE 2 LOCK Sub Menu on page 31 RE 8 SCENE 9 Turning the ADJUST knob to the left changes the scene number in the reverse order Q Press the ADJUST knob The scene selected in step 2 is recalled This recalled scene number is enclosed in parentheses 26 2 SCENE STORE Sub Menu This sub menu allows you to store ten different parameter settings as a scene file from scenes nos O to 9 Recalling the desired scene changes the unit to the desired setup immediately Parameters stored in a scene file Parameters set on sub menus 4 to 11 mg For settings on the 10 PANEL LOCK sub menu only the locked switches and controls are stored To actually lock those switches and controls you should set the FUNCTION switch to the LOCK position Storing a scene 1 Turn the ADJUST knob until the 2 SCENE STORE sub menu appears and then press the ADJUST knob STORED STORED Status display sectio
11. UU PPMI PPM2 PPM3 PPM4 dBFS SETUP MENU 12 HOURS METER 00 00 RESET SETUP MENU 13 POUER ON MODE gt A LAST SCENEO DEFAULT 23 Settings from the Setup Menu Basic Menu Operation This section describes basic operating procedures for using a menu taking the 9 PARAMETER LOCK sub menu as an example ADJUST knob FUNCTION switch 1 Set the FUNCTION switch to SETUP The sub menu page of the SETUP menu that was used when the last menu operation was performed appears 2 Turn the ADJUST knob until the desired sub menu page appears In this case turn the ADJUST knob until the ninth sub menu 9 PARAMETER LOCK sub menu appears SETUP MENU 9 PARAMETER LOCK 24 3 Press the ADJUST knob to access the appropriate sub menu The unit displays the setting sub menu to be used to make the settings The return mark blinks The return mark blinks AMETER UNLOCK LOCK LCF 4 Turn the ADJUST knob to the right The unit allows you to select the item to be set The return mark disappears from the LCD and the cursor moves to the first of the item that can be set The first item METER in this example blinks When the corresponding sub menu has multiple items such sub menus are displayed as follows The first item blinks METER v Shows there are
12. adjusts the input level of channels 3 and 4 In this case the PAN control becomes a Left Right balance control At the center position an impression of stereo sound can be obtained The LCF switches of channels 1 and 3 are activated The LCF switch of channel 1 acts as the LCF switch of channel 2 as well Also the LCF switch of channel 3 acts as the LCF switch of channel 4 at the same time Location and Function of Parts and Controls GEEK L ZOO a OZ OZ OOOO When M S is selected on the 5 CH LINK M S sub menu The unit is in M S mode Select this position for M S decoding when an M S microphone is used Connect channel 1 and channel 3 to the M side and channel 2 and channel 4 to the S side In such a case the input level control of the CH 1 and CH 3 act as an input level control and the input level controls of the CH 2 and CH 4 act as a phase control Turning the phase control to the right provides an expansive feeling When the switch is set to OFF Controls and switches act as those of each channel independently Digital function section LIGHT switch SLATE switch Slate microphone ADJUST knob FUNCTION switch LIGHT switch Turns the light of the LCD on or off 10 SLATE switch Only activates when the FUNCTION switch is set to SLATE Turns the slate function on or off The slate function allows you to record the sce
13. all kinds of meters the unit operating status and so on In day to day operation use the unit in the display mode In display mode four kinds of screen display are available Select a desired screen display as follows FUNCTION PUSH ENTER DISPLAY SETUP SLATE m 1 2 1 Set the FUNCTION switch to DISPLAY 2 Display the desired screen display by turning the ADJUST knob For detailed information on the display mode see the following About the display mode 20 About the display mode There are four kinds of screen display as follows Full size level meter Displays only the signal level This mode is suitable when you want to monitor the signal level oma Multi meter Displays the accumulating time level meter and battery indicator This is the default setting When you use the internal battery You can confirm the amount of battery power remaining 00 00 E IF When you use an external battery 00 00 EXTI2 5U For detailed information on the battery indicator see Battery life on page 40 Input level meter Displays the pre fader level of the input signal of each input connector This display allows you to confirm whether or not the signal is input correctly Input level meter for channels 1 and 2 L Pre fader level of channel 1 R Pre fader level of channel 2 Input level meter for channels 3 a
14. connectors of the unit By comparing the 1 kHz reference signal sent from the unit with the signal returned from the camcorder an error is detected You can confirm the connection status and adjust the output level and recording according to the error detected For detailed information see Using the Unit to a Camcorder on page 34 28 4 LCF Sub Menu This menu allows you to set two kinds of frequencies for the input low cut filter as entries A and B You can change either A or B using the LCF switch on the front panel 4 LCF sub menu 70 Hz 140 Hz Turning the ADJUST knob to the right or left increases or decreases the frequency Default frequency for the low cut filter A 70 Hz B 140 Hz Available frequencies At the 48 kHz sampling frequency 50 70 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 320 360 and 400 At the 96 kHz sampling frequency 70 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 320 360 and 400 At the 96 kHz sampling frequency 50 Hz cannot be selected If the 50 Hz frequency is selected at 48 kHz sampling frequency and the sampling frequency is switched to 96 kHz the setting of 50 Hz is changed to 70 Hz When the sampling frequency is switched to 48 kHz again the setting of 50 Hz is restored 5 CH LINK M S Sub Menu This menu allows you select whether input channels I and 2 or channels 3 and 4 are set to LINK mode or M S mode independently 5 CH L
15. other items that can be set When there are multiple items go to step 5 When there is only one item go to step 7 When you want to perform an operation such as a reset 12 HOURS METER sub menu or a check of an item 3 CAMERA RETURN sub menu on the appropriate sub menu go to step Turn the ADJUST knob until the desired item blinks Turning it to the right results in the cursor moving to the next item and turning it to the left results in the cursor moving to the previous item Press the ADJUST knob The cursor moves to the selection or the set value of the selected item and the selection or set value blinks The selection or set value blinks IN LIMIT UNLOCK vOUT COMP LOCK Turn the ADJUST knob to the right or left until the blinking cursor moves to the desired selection or the desired set value appears To reset on the 12 HOURS METER sub menu or to check an item on the 3 CAMERA RETURN sub menu Turning the ADJUST knob to the right results in RESET or CHECK blinking To select the setting Turn the ADJUST knob to the right or left and the subsequent selection blinks To increase or decrease the set value Turning the ADJUST knob to the right or left increases or decreases the set value step by step While adjusting the value The unit operates using the value which is currently being adjusted You can select the appropriate value while monitoring the respon
16. this equipment The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules For customers in Canada This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 For the customers in Europe This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European standards EN55103 1 Electromagnetic Interference Emission EN55103 2 Electromagnetic Susceptibility Immunity This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environment s El residential E2 commercial and light industrial E3 urban outdoors and E4 controlled EMC environment ex TV studio Voor der Klanten In Nederland E Gooi de batterij niet weg maar p lever deze in als klein A chemisch afval KCA ND Table of Contents OVETVIEW uznasz osocza cd 4 Precautions 5 Using the CD ROM Manual 6 CD ROM System Requirements 6 Preparations resestir 6 Reading the CD ROM Manual 6 Location and Function of Parts and Controls 8 Front Panel s e 8 Left Panel esee 13 Right Panel eret 15 Connections 18 Basic Con
17. F portable transmitter JJ Boom microphone DMX PO1 to ANALOG OUTPUT og og og cg to CH 1 INPUT 4 6 6 wodo olo to AES EBU Digital recorder Example 2 Boom microphone Ue to AUDIO IN connector to AUDIO OUT connector to CH 1 INPUT DMX PO01 to CAMERA eg o8 og oB o O 6666 obo obo 1505 OO to CH 2 INPUT to AES EBU W to CH 3 INPUT UHF portable 2 CH tuner Digital recorder UHF portable transmitter 18 Cascade Connection An example of a cascade connection is as follows Boom microphone to CH 1 INPUT First DMX PO1 A 9999 5 iR ez Tea o8o olo CTE 00 Video recorder to CH 2 and CH 3 to COAXIAL INPUT JJ pum mg 3 MD recorder ma EE to ANALOG to CASCADE IN OUTPUT L R og og o8 0ifof A m Lad o 6 6 dj bl 5 to COAXIAL jem olo olo COTE Oo EJ to CH 3 and to AES EBU UHF portable UHF portabl CHRE INPUT Digital d portable portable igital recorder transmitter 2 CH tuner Second DMX P01 a Set the S PDIF CASCADE switch to CASCADE b Set the S PDIF CASCADE switch to S PDIF 19 Display in the Display Mode The display mode when the FUNCTION switch is set to DISPLAY allows you to display
18. INK M S sub menu Turning the ADJUST knob to the right changes the setting item in the following sequence CH1 2 CH3 4 Turning the ADJUST knob to the right changes the selection in the following sequence LINK M S REV M S Default setting LINK Selection Function 3 and 4 are set to link mode and linked as stereo Switches and controls of channel 1 or channel 3 are activated and those of channel 2 and channel 4 are disabled LINK Channels 1 and 2 or channels M S Selects when the MS microphone is used Channels 1 and 2 or channels 3 and 4 are set to M S mode The input level control of channel 1 and channel 3 acts as the input level control of those channels and the input level control of channels 2 and 4 acts as the phase adjust knob REV M S Used when the MS microphone is placed upside down In this mode even if the MS microphone is placed upside down the right and left signals are not reversed 6 INPUT LIMITER Sub Menu This sub menu allows you to set the threshold level of the limiter for each channel 6 INPUT LIMITER sub menu Turning the ADJUST knob to the right changes the setting item changes in the following sequence CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 Turning the ADJUST knob to the right or left increases or decreases the set value between OFF 0 and 20 dBFS in units of 2 dB Default threshold level CHI to CH4 OFF Display of the thresh
19. S O N Y 2 347 773 13 1 Digital Portable Mixer Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference DMX P01 2003 Sony Corporation Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear Record the serial numbers in the spaces provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding the product Model No DMX P01 Serial No To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only For the customers in the U S A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate
20. VU a dBFS or four types of PPM meters Setup menus displayed on the LCD allow to easily change various parameter settings Also since a heater is built into the LCD the heated LCD displays normally even at low temperature High quality digital limiters compressors The unit is equipped with digital limiters at the input and both digital compressor limiters at the output Using these features the unit can provide highly stable audio recording Scene storing recalling The unit allows to store up to ten different parameter settings such as panel lock parameter lock and so on as a scene file Recalling the desired scene file switches the operating parameters of the unit immediately Full parameter controls on the front panel similar to those of analog mixers Controls and switches are logically laid out on the front panel to allow fast easy and accurate setting adjustments Also the panel lock function prevents you from operating the unit accidentally Solid and lightweight Since the unit is compact and lightweight you can carry it easily Also its solid design enables it to stand work in the field Precautions The unit is designed for use in ambient temperature range of 0 C to 45 C 32 F to 113 F Do not place the unit on or near heat sources such as lighting equipment power amplifiers or in a place subject to direct sunlight or excessive moisture In such places the externa
21. alog Stereo phone jack x 1 3 5 mm TRS jack x 1 load impedance 32 Q or more 300 mW or more at a 32 Q load TAPE OUT Analog 3 5 mm TRS jack load impedance 10 kQ or more Reference output level 10 dBu Maximum output level 10 dBu CAMERA 12 PIN Reference input level 0 dBu Reference output level 4 20 60 dBu DC OUT 4 pin female output voltage range 10 to 15 V DCIN 10 15 V XLR 4 32 male equivalent input voltage range 10 to 15 V DC jack input voltage range 10 to 15 V Audio characteristics Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 1 dB at a 48 kHz sampling frequency 20 Hz to 40 kHz 0 5 3 dB at a 96 kHz sampling frequency Noise level E I N 130 dBu or less A weighted mic input 150 Q terminated typical T H D 0 05 or less at 1 kHz 4 dBu Maximum output level 24 dBu load impedance 10 KQ Crosstalk 90 dB or less at 1 kHz Supplied accessories Meter scale sheet 5 Spare battery compartment 1 Feet 4 12 pin multi connector 1 Clamp filter 2 Band 2 Operating Instructions 1 CD ROM Operating Instructions pdf files 1 a When you use the unit on a desk it may slide around easily To prevent it from moving it is recommended that you attach the feet supplied to the bottom of the unit Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 47 G O ie e x m m 24bit 96k 48kHz LCF
22. cally turned on or off This heater is activated only with an external power supply When the power is supplied from the batteries the heater is not activated FUNCTION switch LOCK Set to this position to lock the controls and switches on the front panel to the settings at the time you set the switch to the LOCK position Switches and controls locked are the Input level control PAN control LINK M S switch MASTER control and MASTER LINK switch The PANEL LOCK sub menu of the SETUP menu allows you to decide which switches and controls are to be locked or unlocked LCD in the lock mode Displayed in the display mode You can select the item to be displayed by turning the ADJUST knob When you operate locked switches or controls The following message is displayed to state that the switch or control is locked LOCKED However these switches and controls activate with the current settings when the FUNCTION switch is set to the SETUP or DISPLAY position When the power is turned off with the lock setting in place Switches and controls are still locked when you turn on the power again SETUP Set to this position to set parameters DISPLAY Set to this position to display meters The meter to be displayed is changed in the following sequence by turning the ADJUST switch Full size level meter Multi meter Input level meter for channels and 2 Input level meter for channels 3 and 4 Information
23. connector Thus the output voltage depends on the power input via the DC IN 10 15 V connector INPUT analog signal input connectors XLR type 3 pin female Input the analog audio signals of the four channels CH1 CH2 CH3 and CHA LINE MIC MIC 48V switch Selects the position to match the incoming signal level of each channel LINE Set to this position when connecting equipment with an input signal level between 10 dBu and 30 dBu MIC Set to this position when connecting the equipment with an input signal between 30 dBu and 70 dBu especially when connecting a microphone MIC 48V Set to this position when connecting the equipment with an input signal between 30 dBu and 70 dBu especially when connecting a DC 48V power microphone 14 Q CASCADE IN Cascade signal input connector Phono jack Used for a cascade connection When this unit is as the second one connected connect this connector to the COAXIAL connector located on the right panel of the first DMX POI This unit is synchronized with the first DMX POI using the master clock signal extracted from the signal of this connector Note In a cascade connection the sampling rate of both DMX PO1 mixers must be matched Set the sampling rate to match using the SAMPLING RATE switch Also do not input the IEC60958 format signal to the CASCADE INPUT connector Right Panel PHONES connector Digital output section
24. f the audio signal input ANALOG OUTPUT connector XLR 3 32 male equivalent 44 12 pin female Remarks HOT of the left output of the master audio signal Pin No Signal A L HOT B L COLD COLD of the left output of the master audio signal C RHOT HOT of the right output of the master audio signal D R COLD COLD of the right output of the master audio signal E L HOT HOT of the left input of the camera return Signal F L COLD COLD of the left input of the camera return signal G RHOT HOT of the right input of the camera return signal H R COLD COLD of the right input of the camera return signal J GND Ground of the output of the master audio signal K GND Ground of the input of the master audio signal NC Not connected M NC Not connected DC IN 10 15 V connector XLR 4 32 male equivalent Input voltage range 10 to 15V Pin No Signal Remarks 1 GND Ground of the DC input NC Not connected NC Not connected DC INPUT DC power input DC jack Input voltage range 10 to 15V 9 DC OUT connector D o Q9 O Qar 4 pin female Output voltage range 10 to 15V Pin No Signal Remarks 1 GND Ground of the DC output NC Not connected NC Not connected DC OUTPUT DC power output 45
25. hen press the ADJUST knob The test signal is output and the unit starts checking the status of the connection When the unit and the camcorder are connected correctly the following window appears A I CHECK SIGNAL OK When the L R MASTER level control of the unit or the REC level of the camcorder is not correctly adjusted the following window appears Center marker A T CHECK C Shows thatthe Shows that the level of the right level of the left signal is shifted signal is shifted away from the away from the correct position correct position When the marker is located on the left side of the center marker The level of the return signal from the camcorder is lower 36 the right side of the center marker The level of the return signal from the camcorder is higher In either case the L R MASTER level control of the unit or the REC level of the camcorder is not correctly adjusted Readjust the level so that the marker is located at the center repeating steps 2 and 3 as necessary A message stating the result of the check also appears For detailed information on messages see the following Messages stating the results of check on page 37 This adjustment function of the return signal level is effective when a camcorder with a balanced output of 0 dBu is used f Push the ADJUST menu The unit stops outputting the test signal and completes the check of the s
26. higher Adobe Reader Version 6 0 or higher If Adobe Reader is not installed you can download it from the following URL http www adobe com Reading the CD ROM Manual To read the operating instructions contained on the CD ROM disc do the following 1 Insert the CD ROM disc in your CD ROM drive A cover page appears automatically in your browser If it does not appear automatically in the browser double click the index htm file on the CD ROM disc 2 Select and click the operating instructions that you want to read This opens the PDF file of the operating instructions mg If you lose the CD ROM disc or become unable to read its content you can purchase a new CD ROM disc to replace one that has been lost or damaged Contact your Sony service representative Trademarks Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries Location and Function of Parts and Controls Front Panel Q Input section Digital function section Power switch
27. hts in red The OUTPUT COMP L and OUTPUT COMP R sub menus of the SETUP menu allow you to make settings of the threshold level for the compressors limiters Left Panel MASTER LINK switch Setting the switch to the LINK position links the Left channel output and Right channel output of the master output The L MASTER volume control adjusts the output level of both channels In this case the RMASTER volume control is not activated This function is not applied to the output compressor limiter L R MASTER volume control Adjusts the output level The adjustable range is co dB at the fully counterclockwise position 0 dB and 10 dB at the fully clockwise position Battery compartment DC OUT connector INPUT connector CASCADE IN connector LINE MIC MIC 48V switch Q Battery compartment Accommodates eight LR6 size AA alkaline batteries DC OUT connector 4 pin female Supplies the power to a UHF portable tuner WRR 860A 861A 862A option 13 Location and Function of Parts and Controls me M ZOO OOOO ZO gt gt gt ay Be sure not to connect devices other than a UHF portable tuner The unit outputs the power only when the unit operates with an external power supply This connector outputs the power by dividing the power input via the DC IN 10 15 V
28. l finish or internal parts of the unit may be damaged f the unit is used in a very humid or dusty place or in a place subject to an active or corrosive gas clean it surface as well as the connectors with a dry soft cloth soon after use Lengthy use of the unit in such places or not cleaning it after its use in such places may shorten its life When cleaning the unit never use organic solvents such as thinner or benzine which will damage the finish of the unit The unit has been factory adjusted precisely Do not tamper with its internal parts or attempt to repair it Using the CD ROM Manual The supplied CD ROM includes operating instructions Japanese English French German Italian Spanish and Chinese versions CD ROM System Requirements The following are required to access the supplied CD ROM disc Computer PC with Intel Pentium CPU nstalled memory 64 MB or more CD ROM drive x8 or faster Monitor Monitor supporting resolution of 800 x 600 or higher Operating system Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition When these requirements are not met access to the CD ROM disc may be slow or not possible at all Preparations One of the following programs must be installed on your computer in order to use the operating instructions contained on the CD ROM disc Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 4 0 or
29. lacing a Meter Scale Sheet on page 41 11 METER SELECT sub menu Turning the ADJUST knob to the right changes the selection in the following sequence VU PPM1 PPM2 PPM3 PPM4 dBFS UU PPM1 PPM2 PPM3 PPM4i dBES The type of the meter currently being displayed is surrounded by parenthesis The following table shows the relationship between the meter displayed on the LCD and the meter type Menu selection Meter VU VU meter PPM1 BBC type meter PPM2 DIN type meter PPM3 NORDIC type meter PPM4 IEC type 1 type meter dBFS dBFS meter Default setting dBFS 12 HOURS METER Sub Menu This sub menu allows you to reset the accumulating time 12 HOURS METER sub menu 00 00 RESET When the time is reset 00 00 appears in the upper row 13 POWER ON MODE Sub Menu This sub menu allows you to select with which settings the unit starts when the power is turned on 13 POWER ON MODE sub menu Turning the ADJUST knob to the right changes the setting item in the following sequence LAST SCENE 0 DEFAULT DEFAULT The selected mode is enclosed in parenthesis Default setting LAST The available power on modes are as follows Selection Status at power on LAST Same settings as the last time the unit was used SCENE 0 Settings stored as Scene 0 DEFAULT Default settings 33
30. level select switch of the camcorder to LINE When connecting with a 60 dBu reference level Set the LEVEL switch of the unit to 60 and the input level select switch of the camcorder to MIC For detailed information on the switches of the camcorder refer to the operations manual supplied with the camcorder 3 Send a 1 kHz reference signal using the SLATE function of the unit and adjust the output level of the unit to the reference value using the L R MASTER volume control 4 The following table shows the reference position of each meter Output meter Reference position VU PPM1 PPM2 PPM3 PPM4 dBFS 20 o o o R o For detailed information on how to output the reference signal see To output the voice from the microphone or a 1 kHz reference signal on page 10 Adjust the REC level of the camcorder Adjust the level control of the camcorder so that the level meter of a camcorder points to 20 The adjustment required for checking the status of a connection between the unit and the camcorder has been completed Now perform a final check of the connection status using the 3 CAMERA RETURN sub menu Display the 3 CAMERA RETURN sub menu and then push the ADJUST knob The CHECK window appears continued 35 Using the Unit to a Camcorder EA l O_O oO 6 Turn the ADJUST knob to the When the maker is located on right so that CHECK blinks on the sub menu and t
31. n 2 Turn the ADJUST knob until the desired scene number blinks Turning the ADJUST knob to the right changes the scene number in the following sequences SCENE 0 gt SCENE 1 SCENE 2 EE SCENE 8 SCENE 9 3 Turning the ADJUST knob to the left changes the scene number in the reverse order The status display section shows the status of each scene Status The corresponding scene file is not used parameters are default settings Display DEFAULT STORED The default settings are overwritten parameters other than the defaults are stored Press the ADJUST knob The cursor moves to the status display section and CANCEL appears there Turn the ADJUST knob to the right to display WRITE Turning the ADJUST knob to the right changes the status display section in the following sequence CANCEL WRITE ERASE To cancel the storing operation and return the cursor to the scene number selection area Display CANCEL To reset the parameters to the default settings Display ERASE Press the ADJUST knob to execute the change Parameters currently set are stored as a scene with the number selected in step 2 27 Settings from the Setup Menu 3 CAMERA RETURN Sub Menu This sub menu allows you to check whether or not signal transmission and reception are correctly performed between the unit and a camcorder by transmitting a 1 kHz reference signal from all of output
32. nd 4 L Pre fader level of channel 3 R Pre fader level of channel 4 Level meter display when the slate signal is output When the SLATE switch is set to MIC the meter displays co while voice is being output from the slate microphone When the SLATE switch is set to 1 kHz the meter displays the pre fader level even though the 1 kHz reference signal is being output Information Displays the synchronization status and the sampling frequency LOCK Appears when the unit is synchronized with the input signal from the CASCADE IN connector on the left panel UNLOCK Appears when the unit is synchronized with the internal clock signal CASCADE UNLOCK SAMPLING S6kHz Displays the current sampling frequency About the level meter display You can change the type of level meter to be displayed on the LCD to another without replacing the entire meter Six types VU PPM1 PPM2 PPM3 PPM4 and dBFS are available The dBFS display is selected at the default setting For detailed information see 11 METER SELECT Sub Menu on page 32 When you change the level meter type using the METER SELECT sub menu you should change the meter scale sheet supplied For detailed information on how to replace the meter scale sheet see Replacing a Meter Scale Sheet on page 41 21 Settings from the Setup Menu Setup Menu Structure You can set all sorts of parameters using the set
33. ne number or take number along with the sound at the beginning of a recording for each cut or adjust the level using a 1 kHz reference signal when recording using a camcorder or recorder MIC Outputs the sound to all of output connectors from the built in condenser microphone 1 kHz Outputs a 1 kHz reference signal to all of the output connectors OFF The slate function is disabled To output the voice from the microphone or a 1 kHz reference signal 1 Tum the L R MASTER volume control toward the right to increase the volume 2 Set the SLATE switch to either MIC or 1 kHz Q Set the FUNCTION switch to SLATE 4 Push the ADJUST knob Output of the voice from the microphone or a 1 KHz reference signal depends on how you press the ADJUST knob When you press and hold the ADJUST knob The sound or signal is output while this knob is being pressed when you release the knob output ceases When you press the knob and release it instantly When you press the knob and release it instantly the sound or signal continues to be output When you press the knob and release it again output ceases LCD Liquid Crystal Display What is displayed depends on the setting of the FUNCTION switch For detailed information see FUNCTION switch A heater is built into the LCD to be used in cold weather This prevents the LCD from slowing down the display speed The temperature is detected and the heater is automati
34. nection 18 Cascade Connection 19 Display in the Display Mode 20 Settings from the Setup MenU eec neuen 22 Setup Menu Structure 22 Basic Menu Operation 24 1 SCENE RECALL Sub Menu 22111111111211111 26 2 SCENE STORE Sub Menu 27 3 CAMERA RETURN Sub Menu 22111111112211111 28 4 LCF Sub Menu 28 5 CH LINK M S Sub Menu 29 6 INPUT LIMITER Sub Menu 2111111111211111 29 7 OUTPUT COMPL Sub Menu 8 OUTPUT COMP R Sub Menu 30 9 PARAMETER LOCK Sub Menu uses 31 10 PANEL LOCK Sub Menu 32 11 METER SELECT DUD MENU ierit 32 12 HOURS METER Sub Meni oneris 33 13 POWER ON MODE Sub Menu esee 33 Using the Unit to a Camcorder 34 Connecting a Camcorder 34 Checking the Status of a Connection 1121112111111 1 35 Miscellaneous 38 Preparing a Power Supply 38 Inserting the Batteries in the Battery Compartment 38 Replacing a Meter Scale Sheets eee 41 Troubleshooting 42 Pin Assignments of CODNECLOMS Re 44 Specifications 46 Block Diagram 48 Overview The DMX P01 is a portable digital mixer designed for professional electronic news gathering ENG and electro
35. nic field production EFP The DMX POI has a compact lightweight body designed to be used in field production making it ideal for use with digital video and audio recording media such as a camcorder and microphones and so on The DMX POI has the following features High quality audio signal processing The unit allows you to select a sampling frequency of either 48 kHz or 96 kHz The unit converts an analog signal to a 24 bit digital signal and outputs an AES3 format AES EBU connector or an IEC60958 format S PDIF coaxial connector digital audio signal This enables to record the sound with excellent sound quality using digital peripheral equipment such as a portable recorder corresponding to an 96 kHz sampling frequency 4 microphone line inputs 2 balanced outputs The unit is equipped with 4 microphone line inputs and 2 outputs all with XLR type balanced connectors Furthermore digital AES EBU output stereo with XLR connectors and IEC60958 format digital output with a coaxial connector are provided Digital cascade Since the unit is equipped with coaxial input output connectors DMX P01 mixers can be cascaded using one coaxial cable for applications requiring additional inputs LCD panel for various displays and easy setup The LCD panel enables the unit to display the level meter battery remaining amount or cumulative time in use The level meter can be easily chosen from among a
36. of the audio Display of the threshold level and limiter When the dBFS meter is selected on the 11 METER SELECT sub menu the threshold level and the limiter are displayed in the unit of dBFS The adjustable range of the threshold level Between OFF 10 and 40 The adjustable range of the limiter Between OFF O and 20 When the meter other than the dBFS meter is selected the threshold level and the limiter displayed in the unit of dB The adjustable range of the threshold level Between OFF 10 and 20 The adjustable range of the limiter Between OFF 20 and 0 When L R LINK is set to ON you cannot work on the 8 OUTPUT COMP R sub menu If you select the 8 OUTPUT COMP R sub menu and press the ADJUST knob the following message appears LINKED REFER TO COMP L 9 PARAMETER LOCK Sub Menu This sub menu allows you to lock parameters set on the following sub menus 4 LCF 5 CH LINK M S 6 INPUT LIMITER 7 OUTPUT COMP L 8 OUTPUT COMP R 11 METER SELECT You can select the lock function on each sub menu 9 PARAMETER LOCK sub menu Turning the ADJUST knob to the right changes the setting item in the following sequence METER LCF IN LIMIT OUT COMP including L and R LINK M S IN LIMIT UNLOCK OUT COMP LOCK Turning the ADJUST knob to the left changes the selection changes in the following sequence UNLOCK LOCK Defaul
37. old level When the dBFS meter is selected on the 11 METER SELECT sub menu the threshold level is displayed in the unit of dBFS The adjustable range Between OFF 0 and 20 When the meter other than the dBFS meter is selected the threshold level is displayed in the unit of dB The adjustable range Between OFF 20 and O 29 Settings from the Setup Menu 7 OUTPUT COMP L Sub Menu 8 OUTPUT COMP R Sub Menu These sub menus allow you to perform settings for compressors and limiters of the Left and Right channels 7 OUTPUT COMP L sub menu 8 OUTPUT COMP R sub menu Item Set value Default THRESHOLD OFF 10 to OFF 40 dBFS 10 to 20 dB adjustable in 2 dB step RATIO 2 1 4 1 6 1 10 1 2 1 ATTACK FAST 0 5ms MID MID 10ms 10ms SLOW 100ms RELEASE FAST 0 1sec MID MID 1sec 1sec SLOW 2sec Turning the ADJUST knob to the right changes the setting item in the following sequence THRESHOLD RATIO ATTACK RELEASE LIMITER L R LINK L R LINK appears only on the 7 OUTPUT COMP L sub menu THRESHOLD 10 RATIO Set values LIMITER OFF 0 to OFF 20 dBFS 20 to 0 dB adjustable in 2 dB step L R LINK 3 Turns LINK mode OFF on or off 30 a This item is displayed only on the OUTPUT COMP L sub menu Setting this item to ON activates the stereo link function and prevents any unnatural fluctuation
38. or mode switch 12 6 Headphones monitor mode switch Selects the signal to be monitored through the headphones L R Outputs the Left signal of the master output signal to the Left channel and the Right signal to the Right channel as stereo L R Outputs a mixed signal of the master output signal to both Left and Right channels as mono L Outputs the Left signal of the master output signal to both Left and Right channels R Outputs the Right signal of the master output signal to both Left and Right channels M S Outputs the M S decoded signal to the PHONES connector Select this position when the M S Mid Side microphone is used and only the output signal to the PHONES connector is to be decoded CAMERA Outputs the signal from the camcorder input to the CAMERA connector located on the right side Q Output section D PEAK indicator L PEAK MASTER R PEAK I MASTER LINK switch L R MASTER volume control PEAK indicator Lights in red when the output signal reaches 3 dB from a clipping level When the output compressors limiters activate this indicator lights to indicate the compressor limiter operations as follows When the input level exceeds the preset threshold level the output compressors activate and the indicator lights in orange When the input level exceeds the preset threshold level the limiters activate and the indicator lig
39. position and 10 dB at the fully clockwise position The function of this control depends on the setting of the LINK M S switch For detailed information see LINK M S switch on this page Input gain control Adjusts the gain of the input head amplifier of each channel The adjustable range depends on the setting the input select switch located on the left side of the unit When the input select switch is set to LINE The adjustable range is enclosed in a square The range is between 10 dB at the fully counterclockwise position and 30 dB at the fully clockwise position When the input select switch is set to MIC or MIC 48 V The range is between 30 dB at the fully counterclockwise position and 70 dB at the fully clockwise position LINK M S switch By setting this switch to the LINK M S position channels 1 and 2 and channels 3 and 4 can be set to either LINK mode or M S mode The SETUP menu allows you to select either LINK or M S mode For detailed information see 5 CH LINK M S Sub Menu on page 29 When the switch is set to LINK M S When LINK is selected on the 5 CH LINK M S sub menu The unit is in link mode Channels 1 and 2 and channels 3 and 4 are linked and act as a stereo pair Channels 1 and 3 are Left and channels 2 and 4 are Right The input level control of channel 1 adjusts the input level of channels and 2 and the input level control of channel 3
40. s 1 Loosen the screws located at both sides of the acrylic panel of the LCD and push either side of the panel The other side of the panel pops up Use a screw driver of the 1 size 2 Remove the acrylic panel 3 Remove the meter scale sheet from the inside of the acrylic panel and insert the corresponding meter scale sheet The type of meter is written at the right top of the meter scale sheet 4 Replace the acrylic panel and tighten the screws After the meter scale sheet has been attached check that the meter scale is not crooked 41 Miscellaneous Troubleshooting If a problem appears check the following trouble shooting guide first and perform whatever action is necessary to solve the problem If the problem persists turn the unit off and consult your Sony dealer Symptom The power does not turn on Possible causes Batteries are inserted with the and polarities reversed Remedies Insert the batteries with the correct polarities page 39 The batteries run low Replace the eight internal batteries with new ones page 38 The screws of the cover of the battery compartment are loose Tighten the screws page 39 The batteries run low quickly The batteries run low Replace the eight internal batteries with new ones page 38 You are using manganese batteries Use alkaline batteries page 38 The volume does not increa
41. se even through the input level control of channels 2 or 4 is increased The LINK M S switch is set to the LINK M S side Set the LINK M S switch is set to OFF When the LINK M S switch is set to the LINK M S side channels 1 and 2 and channels 3 and 4 are linked In this case the controls of even channels do not activate page 9 Power is not supplied to the DC OUT connector The unit is running on the internal batteries Use the external battery The external battery output function activates only when the unit works on the external battery page 38 The indication of the level meter and the meter scale do not match The meter scale sheet attached and the meter display selected using the METER SELECT sub menu are different Replace the meter scale sheet with one that matches the meter you are using pages 32 and 41 Each time the power is turned on the parameters are reset to the default settings The POWER ON MODE is set to DEFAULT on the POWER ON MODE sub menu The power on setting can be changed on the POWER ON MODE sub menu You can select the mode from among LAST DEFAULT and SCENE 0 page 33 42 Symptom An impression of stereo sound cannot be obtained even when an MS microphone is used Possible causes The S side of the MS microphone is connected to channel 1 or channel 3 and the M side is connected to channel 2 or channel 4 Remedies
42. se of the unit to the value as it is adjusted 8 Press the ADJUST knob to execute the change The change is carried out and the setting is made The cursor moves to the setting item and blinks When there are multiple setting items to be set perform the remaining settings by repeating steps 5 to 8 On the 12 HOURS METER sub menu or on the 3 CAMERA RETURN sub menu resetting or checking is started by pressing the ADJUST knob If you turn the power off without executing the change while performing operations in step 7 the settings or changes performed in step 7 are not stored Be sure to execute the change in step 8 first and then turn the power off 25 Settings from the Setup Menu EA To move to another sub menu 1 SCENE RECALL Sub 1 When the cursor blinks beside the Menu setting item just set turn the ADJUST knob to the left until the Recalling ascene return mark to the left of the top setting item appears and blinks 1 Turn the ADJUST knob until the 1 SCENE RECALL sub menu 2 Press the ADJUST knob appears and then press the The sub menu appears ADJUST knob 3 Turn the ADJUST knob to the left or right until the desired sub menu 4 SCENE 0 1 2 3 appears and then press the 4 5 6 7 8 9 DEF ADJUST knob Th tl lled i losed When you cannot enter the m waw ARA setting mode from the sub menu That sub menu has been locked to prevent misoperation using 9 Note PARAMETER LOCK sub menu
43. shown by the numerical value EXT12 SU Gem ames p pae GO Ge pam Se fo Se SS SSS pn Ec EJ pn p CEJ Sess rco 60 80 40 34 28 24 20 16 12 8 Gg ne tS The power voltage input to the DC IN 10 15 V connector is shown on the LCD 40 The battery designed for a camcorder such as a lithium ion battery is shut down around 10 V The numerical value starts flashing when the battery power decreases to less than 10 V Replace the external battery or use the internal batteries For details see When the external battery runs low below When the external battery is equipped with a battery indicator check this battery indicator too When the external battery runs low When internal batteries are loaded in the battery compartment disconnect the DC cable of the external battery The power is automatically supplied from the internal batteries When the internal batteries run low Before removing the battery pack connect the DC cable of the external battery to the DC IN 10 15 V connector with the power switch of the unit set to on to switch to the external battery Replacing a Meter Scale Sheet When you change the meter displayed using the 11 METER SELECT sub menu you have to replace the meter scale sheet with the corresponding one As the factory setting the dBFS meter is selected and the meter scale sheet for the dBFS meter is attached to the unit To change a meter scale sheet proceed as follow
44. t setting UNLOCK For locked sub menus LOCK is displayed blinking at the top right of the sub menu On this sub menu you cannot change to the setting mode even if you press the ADJUST knob SETUP MENU LOCK 4 LCF 31 Settings from the Setup Menu 10 PANEL LOCK Sub Menu When the FUNCTION switch is set to LOCK all of or some of the switches and controls on the front panel are locked and you cannot operate them This sub menu allows you to decide which switches and controls should be locked from among the input level control PAN control LCF switch L R MASTER output level control LINK M S switch and MASTER LINK control 10 PANEL LOCK sub menu Turning the ADJUST knob to the right changes the setting item in the following sequence IN VOL PAN LCF gt IN LINK OUT VOL OUT LINK IN VOLI HUNLOCK LOCK PAN Turning the ADJUST knob to the right changes the selection in the following sequence LOCK UNLOCK Default setting LOCK 32 11 METER SELECT Sub Menu This sub menu allows you to select the level meter to be displayed on the LCD from among 6 types of meter VU PPM1 PPM2 PPM3 PPM4 and dBFS The dBFS meter is the default When you change the type of meter displayed using this sub menu you should replace the meter scale sheet with the one corresponding to the new meter For detailed information on the supplied meter scale sheets see Rep
45. tatus of the connection To return to the setup menu Turn the ADJUST knob to the left until the return mark blinks and then press the ADJUST knob Messages stating the results of check Message Meaning SIGNAL OK Both left and right signals are connected correctly L R REVERSE The connection of the left and right signals are reversed L R NO SIGNAL _ Neither the left nor right signal is connected Or the connection is broken Lch NO SIGNAL The left signal is not connected or the connection is broken Rch NO SIGNAL The right signal is not connected or the connection is broken Lch LEAK The sound is leaking to the left channel or abnormal sound exists in the left channel Rch LEAK The sound is leaking to the right channel or abnormal sound exists in the right channel 37 Miscellaneous Preparing a Power Supply The unit can be powered in the following two ways Internal batteries Eight LR6 size AA alkaline batteries can be accommodated in the battery compartment External battery A lithium ion battery or nickel metal hydride battery which is connected to the DC IN 10 15 V connector on the right panel The unit is equipped with two types of DC IN 10 15 V connector an XLR 4 pin and a DC jack type connector Use either one depending on the external battery you are using Notes Do not connect external batteries to both the 4 pin of
46. the XLR type connector and the DC jack type connector at the same time Be sure to connect the external battery to either one Connecting external batteries to both connectors may cause the deterioration of the external batteries Do not connect the external battery other than the BP 90 type battery to the DC jack type connector because the polarity of the DC jack is different When both internal batteries and an external battery are used When the power of the unit is turned on the power is supplied from the external battery Since the unit can be 38 powered by an external battery while preserving the life of the internal batteries the power supply is switched from internal batteries if the DC cord is disconnected accidentally or the external battery is shut down suddenly Inserting the Batteries in the Battery Compartment 1 Pull the battery compartment toward you by pressing the lock levers Lock levers 2 Open the cover of the battery compartment by loosening the screw as illustrated 3 Align eight new LR6 size AA alkaline batteries with the polarity markings and insert them into the battery compartment Insert the batteries by aligning the polarity according to the markings on the battery compartment polarity polarity 4 Close the cover of the battery compartment and tighten the screw 5 Reinsert the battery compartment as it was Insert the battery compartment with
47. the rounded corners facing upward When you are not using the unit for a long period of time remove the batteries to avoid leakage If the batteries do leak clean all the leakage from the battery compartment and the components Replace the batteries with new ones Always replace the eight batteries all at the same time Do not use different types of batteries or old and new ones together About the spare battery compartment A spare battery compartment is supplied with the unit If you insert eight new LR6 size AA alkaline batteries in this spare battery compartment beforehand you can replace the regular battery compartment with the spare battery compartment quickly and easily when the internal batteries run low 39 Miscellaneous Battery life When the multi meter mode of the LCD is selected the battery condition is shown on the LCD To check the pwoer remaining in the internal batteries Shows the power remaining in the eight LR6 size AA alkaline batteries E IF miszma DESEE EO EE EE ERES EE py CJ co 60 50 40 34 28 24 20 16 12 8 6 4 2 0_ OVER dej When the amount of power remaining in the batteries is low the battery indication on the LCD starts flashing Replace the batteires with new ones or use the external battery For details see When the internal batteries run low below To the check the power remaining in the external battery The power remaining is
48. up menu organized in the following 13 sub menus FUNCTION DISPLAY SETUP SLATE SETUP MENU 1 SCENE RECALL l SCENE 0 1 2 3 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 DE Ax SETUP MENU 2 SCENE STORE SCENEO STORED SCENE 1 STORED SCENES DEFAULT SCENES DEFAULT SCENES STORED gt For details see Storing a scene on page 27 and Recalling a scene on page 26 SETUP MENU 3 CAMERA RETURN gt n I CHECK H For details see Using the Unit to a Camcorder on page 34 SETUP MENU 4 M 70 Hz 4 LCF B 140 Hz SETUP MENU _ amp CH1 2 REV M S 5 CH LINK M S CH3 4 LINK SETUP MENU 6 INPUT LIMITER _ 4CH1 10 CH2 2 CH3 OFF CH4 OFF SETUP MENU 7 OUTPUT COMP L to the next page 22 RATIO 2 1 4THRESHOLD 10 YRELEQSE__ SLOW 4ATTACK FAST 4LIMITER 20 L R LINK OFF from the previous page SETUP MENU 8 QUTPUT COMP R ATHRESHOLD 10 YRATIO 2 1 AATTACK FAST RELEASE SLOW 4LIMITER 20 SETUP MENU 9 PARAMETER LOCK AMETER UNLOCK YLCF LOCK SETUP MENU 10 PANEL LOCK IN LIMIT UNLOCK vOUT COMP LOCK 4LINK M S UNLOCK AIN VOL UNLOCK v PON LOCK SETUP MENU 11 METER SELECT 4LCF UNLOCK YINLINK LOCK AOUT VOL UNLOCK OUT LINK LOCK gt 4
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