Euphonix System 5 User manual

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Digital Audio Mixing System
Operation Manual
Document Revision: 3.0
Release Date: October, 2008
eMix version: 3.0
Part Number : 840-08522-04
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Manual design by Rob Wenig.
Manual written by Tim Driedger, Duane Takahashi, and Rob Wenig.
Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device pursuanttoPart15 ofthe FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipmentisoperatedinacommercialenvironment.This equipmentgenerates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordancewiththeinstructionmanual,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradio
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.
Caution:Anychanges or modificationsmade bytheuserthatarenot expressly approved
by Euphonix could void the user’s right to operate the equipment.
Contributions by Ken Lancashire, Dave McClure, Richard Morson, Mark Rose, Jay
Spears, and Gary Simpson.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The lightingflash with arrowheadsymbolwithinanequilateraltriangle,isintendedtoalert
the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operatingandmaintenance(servicing) instructionsin the literature
accompanying the product.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with a dry cloth.
7) Donotblock any ventilationopenings.Install inaccordancewiththemanufacturer’sinstructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
groundingprong.Thewiderbladeorthethirdprongareprovidedforyoursafety.Iftheprovided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combi-
nation to avoid injury from tip-over.

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13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15) WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
16) Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment.
17) To completely disconnect this equipment from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply
cord plug from the AC receptacle.
18) The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
19) This unit is provided with a power supply cord set suitable for 120V AC input only (for U.S.A.
and Canada). For other than U.S.A. and Canada, a qualified person must provide for use with
this unit, an appropriate, approved power supply cord set which is in compliance with the end
use country requirements and has a minimum cross-sectional area of 1.0mm2.
20) For units with more than one power cord:
Caution: This unit has more than one power supply cord. Disconnect two power supply
cords before servicing to avoid electrical shock.
Attention:Cet appareil comporte plus d’un cordon d’alimentation. Afin de prévenir les
chocs électriques, débrancher les deux cordons d’alimentation avant de faire le
dépannage.
21) Operator Accessible Fuse:
Caution: For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type and
rating of fuse.
Attention: Pour ne pas compromettre la protection contre les risques d’incendie, remplacer
par un fusible de même type et de même caractéristiques nominales.

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Table of Contents
ListofFigures..................................................................................................................... xiv
ListofTables..................................................................................................................... xviii
Chapter 1: Introduction.................................................................................................19
1.1 How to Use This Manual.........................................................................20
1.2 System 5 Hardware..................................................................................22
1.3 System 5 Startup Sequence .....................................................................24
Chapter 2: New Features in eMix Version 3.0...................................................25
Chapter 3: Quickstart to Common Tasks............................................................27
3.1 Connect and Play a CD............................................................................27
3.2 Connect and Monitor a Microphone........................................................29
Chapter 4: eMix Application........................................................................................32
4.1 Directory..................................................................................................32
4.1.1 Projects......................................................................................32
4.1.2 Titles..........................................................................................34
4.1.3 Mixes.........................................................................................36
4.1.4 Operations on Current Title and Mix........................................38
4.1.5 Title Defaults.............................................................................39
4.2 PatchNet ..................................................................................................42
4.2.1 Console I/O...............................................................................43
4.2.2 Destinations and Sources...........................................................44
4.2.3 Cabling......................................................................................44
4.2.4 Patching Examples....................................................................45
4.2.5 Mix Bus Send/Return................................................................49
4.2.6 Monitor Patching.......................................................................50
4.2.7 Solo Bus and Utility Patching...................................................50
4.2.8 Talkback Signal Patching..........................................................50
4.3 Busses......................................................................................................51
4.3.1 Law Palette................................................................................52

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4.4 Externals..................................................................................................53
4.5 System .....................................................................................................53
4.5.1 Mixer Model .............................................................................53
4.6 Folddown.................................................................................................58
4.7 Diagnostics..............................................................................................59
4.8 Masters ....................................................................................................60
4.9 Conform...................................................................................................60
4.10 Events......................................................................................................60
4.11 System 5 Logo.........................................................................................60
Chapter 5: CM401T Master Section........................................................................61
5.1 Monitoring...............................................................................................62
5.1.1 Monitor Source Selection..........................................................62
5.1.2 Mix Section and Aux Send Format...........................................64
5.1.3 Control Room Monitor Controls...............................................64
5.1.4 SLS/Cue Monitor Outputs ........................................................67
5.2 Communications......................................................................................68
5.2.1 Talkback....................................................................................69
5.2.2 Listenback.................................................................................70
5.2.3 Oscillator/Slate..........................................................................71
5.2.4 Quick Access Communications Panels.....................................73
5.3 Solo..........................................................................................................74
5.3.1 Solo Mode.................................................................................74
5.3.2 Solo Level.................................................................................75
5.3.3 Solo Clear..................................................................................75
5.3.4 Intercancel, Momentary, and Sum............................................75
5.3.5 Solo Speaker Selection..............................................................75
5.3.6 Solo Speaker Dim .....................................................................75
5.3.7 Solo-Safe...................................................................................76
4.12 Auto Failover...........................................................................................60
4.13 Control Panel...........................................................................................60
4.14 View Log.................................................................................................60

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Chapter 6: CM402T Center Section.........................................................................81
6.1 Channel Select Panel...............................................................................83
6.2 Knobset Panels ........................................................................................84
6.3 Bus Routing Panel...................................................................................86
6.3.1 Grp Route..................................................................................86
6.3.2 Mix Route .................................................................................86
6.3.3 Grp Section ...............................................................................86
6.3.4 Track Arming............................................................................86
Chapter 7: Busses and Bus Masters.....................................................................87
7.1 Introduction to System 5 Busses .............................................................87
7.2 Bus Master Functions..............................................................................88
7.2.1 Aux, Grp, and Mix Masters ......................................................89
7.2.2 Bus Lock...................................................................................89
7.2.3 Mon Lock..................................................................................89
7.2.4 All Key......................................................................................89
7.2.5 Mix Bus.....................................................................................89
7.2.6 Group and Aux Busses..............................................................91
7.2.7 Configuring Aux Busses...........................................................91
7.2.8 Bus Master Inserts.....................................................................94
7.3 Mix and Group Bus Setup.......................................................................94
Chapter 8: Channels and Strips ...............................................................................95
8.1 Strips........................................................................................................95
8.1.1 Map Channels and Control Groups to Strips............................97
8.1.2 Input Names or Channel Number ...........................................100
8.1.3 Strip Utilities...........................................................................101
5.4 Meters......................................................................................................77
5.4.1 Meters Panel..............................................................................77
5.4.2 Master Section Meters ..............................................................80
5.3.8 Backstop PFL............................................................................76
6.2.1 Knobset Control Panel ..............................................................84
7.4 Bus Processing ........................................................................................94

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8.2.7 Link Key .................................................................................110
8.2.8 Copy and Paste........................................................................110
8.3 Channel Process Order and Patch Points...............................................111
8.3.1 Channel Patch Points ..............................................................112
8.3.2 Channel Processor Order ........................................................113
8.3.3 Insert Point..............................................................................113
8.4 Channel Processing Functions...............................................................114
8.4.1 Inputs.......................................................................................114
8.4.2 Dynamics ................................................................................117
8.4.3 Equalizers and Filters..............................................................121
8.4.4 Aux Sends...............................................................................123
8.4.5 Pan...........................................................................................126
8.5 Channel Mixing Functions....................................................................129
8.5.1 Group Bus Routing .................................................................129
8.5.2 Mix Bus Routing.....................................................................130
Chapter 9: Linking [S5P only] .................................................................................132
9.1 Creating a Link......................................................................................132
9.2 Modifying and Clearing a Link.............................................................133
9.3 Link Suspend.........................................................................................133
9.4 Links and Automation...........................................................................133
9.5 Joystick Linking ....................................................................................134
9.5.1 Setting Joystick Links.............................................................134
9.5.2 Clearing a Joystick Link .........................................................135
9.5.3 Joystick Absolute vs. Relative Control...................................135
8.2.2 Function Keys.........................................................................107
8.2.3 Rotary Knobs ..........................................................................107
8.2.4 Touch-Sensitive Fader and Controls.......................................108
8.2.5 Wave Key................................................................................109
8.2.6 All Mode.................................................................................109
8.2 Channel Control Features......................................................................107
8.2.1 Channel Name.........................................................................107
8.5.3 Mix Minus [S5B only] ............................................................130
8.2.9 Talk [S5B only].......................................................................110

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10.2 Multi Format Masters............................................................................139
10.3 Spill Area...............................................................................................140
10.4 Control Groups or Multi Format Masters..............................................141
Chapter 11: Layouts and Snapshots......................................................................142
11.1 Layouts..................................................................................................143
11.1.1 Create a New Layout...............................................................143
11.1.2 Recall a Layout .......................................................................145
11.1.3 Modify a Layout......................................................................145
11.1.4 Rename a Layout ....................................................................145
11.1.5 Delete a Layout.......................................................................146
11.2 Snapshots...............................................................................................146
11.2.1 Create a New Snapshot...........................................................146
11.2.2 Recall a Snapshot....................................................................148
11.2.3 Update Snapshot .....................................................................148
11.2.4 Rename a Snapshot.................................................................149
11.2.5 Delete a Snapshot....................................................................149
Chapter 12: Machine Control [S5P only] .............................................................153
12.1 Transport Controls.................................................................................154
12.2 Locate Controls .....................................................................................155
12.2.1 Time Displays.........................................................................155
10.1.2 Assign Control Group to Strip................................................138
10.1.3 Modify Control Group............................................................138
10.1.4 Name Control Group...............................................................138
10.1.5 Clear Control Group................................................................138
10.1.6 Coalesce Control Group..........................................................139
Chapter 10: Control Groups and Multi Format Masters..............................136
10.1 Control Groups......................................................................................136
10.1.1 Create Control Group..............................................................137
11.3 Scene Automation..................................................................................149
11.3.1 Scene List ...............................................................................150
11.3.2 Scenes .....................................................................................151
11.3.3 Scene Menu ............................................................................151

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Chapter 13: GPI/O Event System..............................................................................163
13.1 Input Types............................................................................................164
13.2 Output Types.........................................................................................165
13.3 Logical Operators..................................................................................166
13.4 Event Configuration Display.................................................................166
13.5 Event List...............................................................................................167
13.6 Input.......................................................................................................167
13.7 Output....................................................................................................168
13.8 Deleting Events .....................................................................................168
13.9 GPI Examples........................................................................................169
13.9.1 Move a Fader to Turn Off the Floor Monitors........................169
13.9.2 Move a Fader to Turn On the Floor Monitors ........................170
13.9.3 Move a Fader to Start a Cart Machine....................................171
13.9.4 Move a Fader to Stop a Cart Machine ....................................172
13.9.5 Video Switcher Turns a Specific Camera Mic Channel On...173
13.9.6 Video Switcher Turns a Specific Camera Mic Channel Off ..174
13.9.7 Audio Follow Video................................................................175
Chapter 14: Dynamic Automation [S5P only]....................................................178
14.1 Overview ...............................................................................................178
12.3 Track Arming ........................................................................................160
12.3.1 Record in Motion....................................................................161
12.3.2 Track Arm in Motion..............................................................161
12.3.3 On Transport Stop...................................................................161
12.3.4 Arm While Stopped ................................................................161
12.3.5 TC Lock ..................................................................................161
12.2.7 Cue Points...............................................................................158
12.2.6 Title Start.................................................................................158
12.2.2 Store Locate Value to a Register.............................................157
12.2.3 Store Current Value to a Register...........................................157
12.2.4 Locate Key..............................................................................158
12.2.5 Return Key..............................................................................158
12.3.6 Auto Punch: Locate ................................................................162

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14.4.4 Changing the Automation Mode of an Individual Parameter.185
14.5 Recording Automation ..........................................................................186
14.5.1 Knobs and Faders....................................................................186
14.5.2 Switches..................................................................................188
14.6 Playing Back Automation......................................................................188
14.6.1 Write Absolute........................................................................188
14.6.2 Read ........................................................................................189
14.6.3 Isolate......................................................................................190
14.6.4 Write Trim...............................................................................190
14.7 Modifying Automation..........................................................................191
14.7.1 Fader Glide Modes..................................................................191
14.7.2 Knob Glide Modes..................................................................192
14.7.3 Setting Auto and Manual Glide Times ...................................193
14.7.4 Switch Automation .................................................................194
14.8 Fill Features...........................................................................................196
14.8.1 AutoFill...................................................................................196
14.8.2 Fill Start ..................................................................................199
14.8.3 Fill End ...................................................................................199
14.8.4 Fill Start + Fill End ................................................................200
14.8.5 Setting Fill Start and End Times.............................................200
14.8.6 Fill Region + Fill Start + Fill End...........................................201
14.8.7 Fill Region + Fill End ............................................................201
14.8.8 Fill Region + Fill Start ...........................................................202
14.3 Automation Modes................................................................................181
14.3.1 Isolate......................................................................................181
14.3.2 Read ........................................................................................181
14.3.3 Write Absolute........................................................................182
14.3.4 Write Trim...............................................................................182
14.4 Assigning an Automation Mode............................................................183
14.4.1 Global Mode/Global Function................................................183
14.4.2 Global Mode/Strip Function ...................................................184
14.4.3 Strip Mode/Strip Function ......................................................185
14.2.1 Automation LEDs...................................................................180
14.2.2 Select/Punch Keys...................................................................180
14.2 Automation Interface.............................................................................179

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14.10.1 TC Lock ..................................................................................206
14.11 Bus Master Automation.........................................................................206
14.12 Mix Assigns...........................................................................................206
14.13 Managing the Automation.....................................................................207
14.13.1 Group Coalesce.......................................................................207
14.13.2 Mix Passes...............................................................................207
14.13.3 Automation Conform..............................................................209
Chapter 15: CM403 Film/Post Module [S5P only] ...........................................214
15.1 CM403...................................................................................................214
15.2 The Film Panel ......................................................................................215
15.2.1 The PEC/DIR Panel................................................................216
15.2.2 The Monitor Utility Section....................................................218
15.2.3 CM403 TFT Display...............................................................222
15.3 Joystick Module.....................................................................................224
15.3.1 Assigning a Channel to a Joystick ..........................................224
15.3.2 Joystick Assign Mode.............................................................225
15.3.3 Layouts....................................................................................225
15.3.4 Setting the Automation Mode for a Joystick ..........................225
15.3.5 Punching in a Joystick.............................................................226
15.3.6 Linking....................................................................................226
14.9 Automation Performance Utilities.........................................................202
14.9.1 Preview....................................................................................202
14.9.2 Mix Bus Auto Punch...............................................................204
14.9.3 Join..........................................................................................204
14.9.4 Capture....................................................................................204
14.9.5 Snap Mode ..............................................................................204
14.9.6 Update on Locate....................................................................205
14.9.7 All Match ................................................................................205
14.9.8 Auto Match .............................................................................205
14.10 Synchronizing Automation with an External Device............................206
14.8.9 Fill to Punch ...........................................................................202
14.13.4 Reel Balancing.........................................................................213
15.4 Multi-Operator Console.........................................................................227

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15.5 Solo Linking..........................................................................................227
15.6 Patching.................................................................................................227
15.7 Machine Control....................................................................................228
15.8 Track Arming ........................................................................................228
15.9 Solo-In-Place.........................................................................................228

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List of Figures
1-1 System 5 hardware diagram ..............................................................................................22
3-1 New Title dialog ...............................................................................................................27
3-2 Sources page in PatchNet .................................................................................................28
3-3 Cabling ..............................................................................................................................29
3-4 Microphone assignment in Sources ..................................................................................30
4-1 Projects Window ...............................................................................................................33
4-2 Titles Window ...................................................................................................................34
4-3 New Title dialog ...............................................................................................................35
4-4 Mixes Window ..................................................................................................................37
4-5 File operations buttons for current Title ...........................................................................38
4-6 Updating Title Defaults warning ......................................................................................39
4-7 Destinations normalled .....................................................................................................40
4-8 Simplified MADI routing diagram ...................................................................................42
4-9 Console I/O A and B inputs Window ...............................................................................43
4-10 Bottom of Console I/O window ........................................................................................44
4-11 Sources window ................................................................................................................46
4-12 Selecting destination channels ..........................................................................................47
4-13 Mics Patched to Channels .................................................................................................48
4-14 Nuendo and mics patched .................................................................................................49
4-15 Mix Bus Send and Return .................................................................................................49
4-16 Mix Bus Window with law palette ...................................................................................51
4-17 Group Bus Window ..........................................................................................................51
4-18 Law Palette .......................................................................................................................52
4-19 Mixer Models ....................................................................................................................54
4-23 Folddown window ............................................................................................................58
1-2 System 5 Logs accessible through Windows Explorer.......................................................23
4-20 Euphonix Control Panel ....................................................................................................55
4-21 Euphonix Control Panel DF66 Properties Base Rate Menu .............................................56
4-22 Euphonix Control Panel DF66 Properties MADI Menu ...................................................57

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5-4 CR Output controls and Control Room Output Panel ......................................................65
5-5 Comms:Talkback Panels ...................................................................................................69
5-6 Comms:Listenback Panel .................................................................................................70
5-7 Comms:Slate/Osc Panel ....................................................................................................72
5-8 Quick Access Communication Panels ..............................................................................73
5-9 Master Solo section (top-left) and Solo Control Panel .....................................................74
5-10 Channel meter with dynamics gain reduction meter on right ...........................................77
5-11 Meter Presets and Meter Configuration Panels ................................................................78
5-12 Master section meters showing 5.1-channel CR and Aux Busses 1–8 .............................80
6-1 CM402T Center Section ...................................................................................................82
6-2 Channel Select Panel ........................................................................................................83
6-3 Center Panel knobsets .......................................................................................................84
6-4 Knobset Control Panel ......................................................................................................85
6-5 Bus Routing Panel ............................................................................................................86
7-1 CM401T Center Section with Bus Master Strip ..............................................................88
7-2 Mix Bus Master (left) and Individual Bus (right) Displays ..............................................90
7-3 Aux Bus Settings ..............................................................................................................91
8-1 The Strip with block diagram for Main/Swap channels and meter/status display ............96
8-2 Strip controls during channel assignment .........................................................................97
8-3 Channel Assign Panel .......................................................................................................98
8-5 Strip Config panel, pages 1 and 2 of 4.....................................................................101
8-6 Center section Select Panel .............................................................................................103
4-24 Diagnostics Window .........................................................................................................59
5-1 CM401T Master Module ..................................................................................................61
5-2 Monitoring Matrix ............................................................................................................62
5-3 Monitor Controls and MonD Source Panel ......................................................................63
7-4 Bus Processing Configuration ...........................................................................................94
8-4 Busses Assign Panel .........................................................................................................99
8-7 Strip Config panel, pages 3 and 4 of 4.....................................................................105
8-8 Rotary Knob Controls .....................................................................................................107
8-9 Fader Controls .................................................................................................................108

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8-17 Aux Send Knobset and pre/post config pages ................................................................124
8-18 Pan Knobsets ...................................................................................................................126
8-19 Pan graph ........................................................................................................................128
8-20 GRP and MIX routeswitches .........................................................................................129
10-1 Groups Panel ...................................................................................................................137
10-2 Masters Screen ................................................................................................................139
11-1 Layouts Panel ..................................................................................................................144
11-2 Snapshots Panel ..............................................................................................................147
12-1 Machine Control Panel ...................................................................................................153
12-2 Transport Controls ..........................................................................................................154
12-3 Locator Controls .............................................................................................................155
12-4 Locate Registers Panel ....................................................................................................156
12-5 Machine Setup Panel ......................................................................................................160
13-1 Event Configuration Window .........................................................................................167
13-2 Add Input Event Dialog ..................................................................................................168
13-3 Audio Follow video configuration ..................................................................................175
13-4 Add Input Event Dialog ..................................................................................................176
13-5 Input Event Properties ....................................................................................................176
13-6 Add Output Event dialog ................................................................................................177
13-7 Output Event Properties ..................................................................................................177
13-8 Output Event Properties ..................................................................................................177
8-12 Input A (left) and Signal Processing In/Out (right) knobsets .........................................114
8-13 Stereo Controls ...............................................................................................................116
8-14 Dynamics knobset page 1 ...............................................................................................118
8-15 Expander/Gate, Compressor, and Sidechain/filters knobset pages .................................119
8-16 EQ and Filters knobsets ..................................................................................................121
8-10 Changing Processor order and patch points....................................................................111
8-11 Changing Processor order................................................................................................113
11-3 CM401T Scene List ........................................................................................................149
11-4 CM401T Scene Automation Edit page ...........................................................................150
8-21 Mix Minus Knobset and Signal Flow..............................................................................131

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14-11 Recording a second pass after AutoFill was Off (left) and On (right) during first pass .197
14-12 Automation Panel ...........................................................................................................198
14-13 Setting times in the machine control panel .....................................................................200
14-14 Mix Pass tree ...................................................................................................................207
14-15 Conform screen ...............................................................................................................210
14-16 Conform screen with notes .............................................................................................212
14-17 Execute Conform dialog box ..........................................................................................213
15-2 Post Panel Interface ........................................................................................................215
15-3 Link Key Lit ....................................................................................................................216
15-4 Link Key Not Lit .............................................................................................................217
15-5 Monitor Utility Section ...................................................................................................218
15-6 Speaker Re-assign ...........................................................................................................219
15-7 Solo Safe .........................................................................................................................221
15-8 Top Level Metering Display ...........................................................................................222
15-9 Bus Level Metering Display ...........................................................................................222
15-11 Joystick Panel controls ....................................................................................................224
15-12 Joystick Assign Mode .....................................................................................................225
15-13 Master and Slave Console Hookup .................................................................................228
14-2 Knob (top) and fader (bottom) automation and control features ....................................180
14-3 Write Trim mode adds Trim moves to Absolute automation values ..............................182
14-4 Knobset Select/Punch keys .............................................................................................184
14-5 Knob (left) and fader (right) punch record methods .......................................................186
14-6 Additional punch record methods ...................................................................................187
14-7 Playing a knob automation move in Write Absolute mode ............................................189
14-8 Adding, erasing, and modifying the times of switch automation events ........................195
14-9 Fader values recorded during first pass ..........................................................................197
14-10 Fader values resulting from the first pass with AutoFill Off (left) and On (right) .........197
15-1 CM403 Film/Post Module ...............................................................................................214
15-10 Bus/Track and Monitor Assignments Display.................................................................223
14-1 Center Section Automation Panel ...................................................................................179

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List of Tables
4-1 Law Palette Formats ...................................................................................................... 52
6-1 Center Panel Knobset Presets ........................................................................................ 85
13-1 GP Input Types, Settings, and Activation Values ....................................................... 164
13-2 GP Output Types, Settings, and Activation Values ..................................................... 165
13-3 Logical Operators Used for GPI/O Event Processing ................................................. 166
14-1 Automation modes and LED states ............................................................................. 181

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome to the System 5, the most advanced digital mixing system available. It has
been designed to surpass previous designs to satisfy audio professionals who demand
the highest quality audio. The System 5 can handle a large number of digital and analog
sources for large projects and has a modular control surface that can be easily config-
ured in many ways. The System 5 digital console is the perfect choice for serious audio
production facilities that need a powerful digital mixing system with an easy-to-use in-
terface. The System 5 supports hundreds of inputs, and its busses and panning controls
support all current surround formats.
The number of processing cards in the DF66 Super Core determine the total process-
ing power that can be allocated to channels and busses in each System 5 configuration.
A Mixer Model is used to configure the system in the manner best suited for the de-
mands of the session and preferences of the engineer (see Mixer Model on page 53 for
more details).
Each channel in System 5 shares identical processing features and can be used for
microphone, line, or digital inputs as well as audio subgroups and effects returns. The
engineer has complete freedom to decide how to route inputs to the console.
PatchNet, a software component of the eMix system, is the digital patchbay that routes
signals to and from all Console I/O and all studio devices. All PatchNet settings are
saved within Titles and can be quickly recalled.

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1.1 How to Use This Manual
Euphonix has dedicated substantial time and resources to the System 5 documentation.
We recognize the diverse range of experience among our customers and have written
and organized the manual to be accessible to everyone. Of course it is more fun to use
System 5 than read about it but we assure you that your time reading this manual will
be well spent.
Manual Structure
Werecommend that everyone readthis introduction in its entirety.The manual contains
the following chapters:
•Chapter 2: New Features in eMix Version 3.0: Discusses System 5’s new fea-
tures in eMix version 3.0.
•Chapter 3: Quickstart to Common Tasks: Provides the fastest way to begin us-
ing System 5’s basic features.
•Chapter4: eMixApplication:Discusses PatchNet,bus configuration, externals,
system configuration, folddown, and diagnostics.
•Chapter 5: CM401T Master Section: Discusses System 5’s master section in-
cluding monitoring, communications, solo, and meters.
•Chapter6:CM402T CenterSection :Discussesthe channelselect,knobsetselect,
and bus routing panels.
•Chapter 7: Busses and Bus Masters: Discusses the bus masters.
•Chapter8: Channels andStrips: Discussesthe physical area of theconsole used
to control channels and the channel processing functions.
•Chapter 9: Linking: Discusses linking controls to alter the values of multiple
parameters by changing the value of one of them.
•Chapter 10: Control Groups and Multi Format Masters: Discusses how to use
Control Groups and Multi Format Masters.
•Chapter 11: Layouts and Snapshots: Discusses how to store/recall channel-to-
strip mappings (layouts) to the console and how to store/recall channel func-
tions (snapshots).
•Chapter 12: Machine Control: Discusses the transport and locator controls and
track arming.
•Chapter 13: GPI/O Event System: Discusses how to use the event system to
program System 5.
•Chapter 14: Dynamic Automation: Discusses automation record/playback, ed-
iting, and performance utilities.