Sony DMX-P01 инструкция обслуживания

2-347-773- 13 (1) © 2003 Sony Corporation Digital P or tab le Mix er Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. DMX-P01[...]

2 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.______________ W ARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electr[...]

3 Ta b le of Contents Overview .................................... 4 Precautions ................................ 5 Using the CD-ROM Manual ....... 6 CD-ROM System Requirements ......................... 6 Preparations ................................ 6 Reading the CD-ROM Manual ... 6 Location and Function of Parts and Controls ............... 8 Fr[...]

4 Overview The DMX-P01 is a portable digital mixer designed for professional electronic news gathering (ENG) and electronic field production (EFP). The DMX-P01 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. [...]

5 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. Precautions • The unit is designed for use in ambient temperature rang[...]

6 Using the CD-R OM 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 – Installed memory: 64 MB or more – CD-ROM drive: × 8 or fas[...]

7 Note 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. •M icrosof[...]

8 Location and Function of P ar ts and Contr ols Front Panel 1 Input section 2 Digital function section 3 Power switch 4 LEVEL control 5 PHONES connector 6 Headphones monitor mode switch 7 Output section 1 Input section 1 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 [...]

9 2 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[...]

10 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[...]

11 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. 3 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) What is displayed depends on the setting of the FUNCTION switch. For detailed information, see “ 4 FUNCTION s[...]

12 5 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. 6 Slate microphone This built-in condenser microphone is activated when the ADJUST knob is pressed. For detailed information on how to output v[...]

13 1 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 l ights in orange. [...]

14 Notes • 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 connector. Thus the output voltage depends on the power input via the DC IN 10 - 15 V connector. 3 [...]

15 Right Panel 1 PHONES connector 2 Analog output section 3 Digital output section 4 DC IN 10 - 15V connector 6 STEREO/MONO switch 5 DC IN 10 - 15V connector 1 PHONES connector (3.5 mm TRS jack) Connects the headphones. The same signal as the one output from the PHONES connector located on the front panel is output. 2 Analog output section 1 ANALOG[...]

16 4 TAPE OUT (analog signal output) connector (3.5mm TRS jack) Outputs an unbalanced stereo analog signal. The reference level is fixed to –10 dBu. 3 Digital output section 1 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 sa[...]

17 4 DC IN 10 - 15 V (external power input) connector (DC jack type)/ 5 DC IN 10 - 15 V (external power input) connector (XLR type 4-pin, male) Inputs the 10 to 15 V DC external power. Notes • An external battery other than BP-90 type battery cannot be connected to 4 DC IN 10 - 15 V (DC jack type) connector because the polarity of the DC jack is [...]

18 Connections Note 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-P01 is used is as follows. Example 1 Boom microphone to CH-1 INPUT DMX-P01 UHF portable transmitter UHF portable tuner to ANALOG OUTPUT Digital recorder Example 2 Boom microphone t[...]

19 Cascade Connection An example of a cascade connection is as follows. Boom microphone to CH-1 INPUT First DMX-P01 to COAXIAL a) Video recorder to CH-1and CH-2 INPUT to CASCADE IN to ANALOG OUTPUT L/R MD recorder to COAXIAL b) to CH-2 and CH-3 INPUT UHF portable 2 CH tuner to AES/EBU Second DMX-P01 Digital recorder UHF portable transmitter a) Set [...]

20 Displa y in the Displa y Mode The display mode, when the FUNCTION switch is set to DISPLAY, allows you to display 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. 12 1 Set th[...]

21 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 and 4: L: Pre-fader level of channel [...]

22 Settings fr om the Setup Men u Setup Menu Structure You can set all sorts of parameters using the setup menu organized in the following 13 sub-menus. to the next page For details, see “Using the Unit to a Camcorder” on page 34. For details, see “Storing a scene” on page 27, and “Recalling a scene” on page 26.[...]

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24 Basic Menu Operation This section describes basic operating procedures for using a menu, taking the 9. PARAMETER LOCK sub- menu as an example. 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[...]

25 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 7. 5 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 curso[...]

26 To move to another sub-menu 1 When the cursor blinks beside the setting item just set, turn the ADJUST knob to the left until the return mark to the left of the top setting item appears and blinks. 2 Press the ADJUST knob. The sub-menu appears. 3 Turn the ADJUST knob to the left or right until the desired sub-menu appears, and then press the ADJ[...]

27 2. SCENE STORE Sub- Menu This sub-menu allows you to store ten different parameter settings as a scene file from scenes nos. 0 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. Note For settings on the 10. PANEL LOCK sub-menu, only the locke[...]

28 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 connectors of the unit. By comparing the 1-kHz reference signal sent from the unit with the signal returned from the camc[...]

29 5. CH LINK/M-S Sub- Menu This menu allows you select whether input channels 1 and 2 or channels 3 and 4 are set to LINK mode or M-S mode independently. 5. CH LINK/M-S sub-menu Turning the ADJUST knob to the right changes the setting item in the following sequence: CH1-2 t CH3-4. Turning the ADJUST knob to the right changes the selection in the f[...]

30 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 Turning the ADJUST knob to the right changes the setting item in the following sequence: THRESHOLD t RATIO t ATTACK t RELEASE t LIMITER[...]

31 Note 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. 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. [...]

32 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, LI[...]

33 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 When the time is reset, 00:00 appears in the upper row. 13. POWER ON MODE Sub-[...]

34 Using the Unit to a Camcor der 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 re[...]

35 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[...]

36 6 Turn the ADJUST knob to the right so that CHECK blinks on the sub-menu, and then 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. When the L/R MASTER level control of the unit or the REC level of the[...]

37 Messages stating the results of check Message SIGNAL OK L-R REVERSE L-R NO SIGNAL Lch NO SIGNAL Rch NO SIGNAL Lch LEAK Rch LEAK Meaning Both left and right signals are connected correctly . The connection of the left and right signals are rev ersed. Neither the left nor r ight signal is connected. Or the connection is broken. The left signal is [...]

38 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. [...]

39 3 Align eight new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries with the polarity markings and insert them into the battery compartment. 4 Close the cover of the battery compartment and tighten the screw. Insert the batteries by aligning the polarity according to the markings on the battery compartment. + polarity – polarity Insert the battery compartment [...]

40 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. When the amount of power remaining in the batteries is low, the battery indication on the LCD starts flashing. Re[...]

41 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 follows. 1[...]

42 If a problem appears, check the following trouble shooting guide first, and perform whatever action is Symptom The power does not turn on. The batteries run low quickly . The volume does not increase e ven through the input lev el control of channels 2 or 4 is increased. Po w er is not supplied to the DC OUT connector . The indication of the lev[...]

43 Symptom An impression of stereo sound cannot be obtained. ev en when an MS microphone is used. Sound is not output from the R channels of the headphones. The sampling rate cannot be switched. The MASTER volume does not activate to adjust the lev el of the signal output from the COAXIAL connector . P ossible causes The S side of the MS microphone[...]

44 Pin Assignments of Connectors INPUT connector XLR-3-31 (female) equivalent Pin No. Signal Remarks 1 GND Ground of the audio signal input 2H OT HOT of the audio signal input 3 COLD COLD of the audio signal input ANALOG OUTPUT connector XLR-3-32 (male) equivalent Pin No. Signal Remarks 1 GND Ground of the audio signal output 2H OT HOT of the audio[...]

45 Pin No. Signal Remarks AL HO T HOT of the left output of the master audio signal BL COLD COLD of the left output of the master audio signal CR HO T HOT of the right output of the master audio signal DR COLD COLD of the r ight output of the master audio signal EL HO T HOT of the left input of the camera return signal FL COLD COLD of the left inpu[...]

46 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) Contin[...]

47 AES/EBU (Digital) XLR-3-32 (male) equivalent, 110 Ω S/PDIF / CASCADE (Digital) Phono jack, 75 Ω PHONES (Analog) Stereo phone jack × 1 3.5 mm TRS jack × 1, load impedance: 32 Ω or more, 300 mW or more (at a 32 Ω load) TAPE OUT (Analog) 3.5 mm TRS jack, load impedance: 10 k Ω or more, Reference output level: –10 dBu Maximum output le[...]

48 OFF A B OFF A B OFF A B OFF A B +48V CH1 AES/EBU OUTPUT L OUTPUT R CAMERA COAXIAL PHONES PHONES DC IN XLR T ype DC OUT DC IN JA CK 8 x LR6 (SIZE AA) T APE OUT -10dBu HA AT T ADC LCF 24bit 96k/48kHz LEVEL METER CHANNEL VOL CHANNEL VOL PA N INPUT LIMITER LINK/M-S Tr i m +10 to -30dBu -30 to -70dBu LIM LIM PEAK LED OUTPUT COMP/ LIMITER S/PDIF CASCA[...]

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