Sony OXFORD User manual

OPERATION MANUAL [English]
1st Edition (Revised 4)
Software Version 3.0 and Later
DIGITAL AUDIO MIXING CONSOLE
OXF-R3

CAUTION
Installation has to be done by a SONY authorized
technician.
WARNING
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.
VORSICHT
Um Feuergefahr und die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages
zu vermeiden, darf das Gerät weder Regen noch
Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden.
Um einen elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden, darf das
Gehäuse nicht geöffnet werden. Überlassen Sie
Wartungsarbeiten stets nur einem Fachmann.
For customers in the U.S.A
WARNING
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 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.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
For customers in Europe
This product with CE marking complies with both the EMC
Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive
(73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European
Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the
following European standards:
• EN60950 : Product Safety
• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)
• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Imunity)
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environment(s)
E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio)
Pour les clients européens
Ce produit portant la marque CE est conforme à la fois à la
Directive sur la compatibilité électromagnétique (EMC)
(89/336/CEE) et à la Directive sur les basses tensions
(73/23/CEE) émises par la Commission de la Communauté
européenne.
La conformité à cas directives implique la conformtié aux
normes eropéennes suivantes:
• EN60950 : Sécurité des produits
• EN55103-1 : Interférence électromagnétiques (émission)
• EN55103-2 : Sensibilité électromagnétique (immunité)
Ce produit est prévu pour étre utilisé dans les environments
électromagnétiques suivants:
E4 (environment EMC contrôlé ex. studio de télévision).
Für Kunden in Europa
Dieses Product besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt
sowahl die EMV-Directive (89/336/EEC) als auch die
Directive Niederspannung (73/23/CEE) der EG-
Kommission.
Die Erfüllung dieser Directiven bedeutet Konformität für die
folgenden Europäischen Normen:
• EN60950 : Produktsicherheit
• EN55103-1 : Electromagnetische Interferenz (Emission)
• EN55103-2 : Electromagnetische Empfindlichkeit
(Immunität)
Dies Produkt ist für den Einsatz unter folgenden
electromagnetischen Bedingungen ausgelegt:
E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio)
!

i
Peak Inrush Current
OXF-CP3048PS
(1) Power ON, current probe method:
50A (100V)
110A (240V)
(2) Hot switching inrush current, measured in
accordance with European standard EN55103-1:
40A (230V)
OXF-SP3000
(1) Power ON, current probe method:
40A (100V)
80A (240V)
(2) Hot switching inrush current, measured in
accordance with European standard EN55103-1:
80A (230V)
OXF-IO3000
(1) Power ON, current probe method:
20A (100V)
70A (240V)
(2) Hot switching inrush current, measured in
accordance with European standard EN55103-1:
30A (230V)
Appel de Courant de Crête
OXF-CP3048PS
(1) Mise sous tension (ON), méthode de sondage du
courant:
50A (100V)
110A (240V)
(2) Mesuré conformément à la norme européenne
EN55103-1:
40A (230V)
OXF-SP3000
(1) Mise sous tension (ON), méthode de sondage du
courant:
40A (100V)
80A (240V)
(2) Mesuré conformément à la norme européenne
EN55103-1:
80A (230V)
OXF-IO3000
(1) Mise sous tension (ON), méthode de sondage du
courant:
20A (100)
70A (240V)
(2) Mesuré conformément à la norme européenne
EN55103-1:
30A (230V)
Spitzenstrom
OXF-CP3048PS
(1) Einschaltstrom, Stromsonde:
50A (100V)
110A (240V)
(2) Gemessen in EN55103-1:
40A (230V)
OXF-SP3000
(1) Einschaltstrom, Stromsonde:
40A (100V)
80A (240V)
(2) Gemessen in EN55103-1:
80A (230V)
OXF-IO3000
(1) Einschaltstrom, Stromsonde:
20A (100V)
70A (240V)
(2) Gemessen in EN55103-1:
30A (230V)

ii
OXF-CP3048PS only
WARNING
This unit has no power switch.
When installing the unit, incorporate a readily
accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or
connect the power cord to a socket-outlet which must
be provided near the unit and easily accessible.
If a fault should occur during operation of the unit,
operate the disconnect device to switch the power
supply off, or disconnect the power cord.
WARNUNG
Dieses Gerät hat keinen Netzschalter.
Beim Einbau des Geräts ist daher im Festkabel ein
leicht zugänglicher Unterbrecher einzufügen, oder das
Netzkabel muß mit einer in der Nähe des Geräts
befindlichen, leicht zugänglichen Wandsteckdose
verbunden werden.
Wenn während des Betriebs eine Funktionsstörung
auftritt, ist der Unterbrecher zu betätigen bzw, das
Netzkabel abzuziehen, damit die Stromversorgung
zum Gerät unterbrochen wird.
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR
USA ONLY.
If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power cord
specified below.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD.
Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin
(NEMA 5-15P Configuration)
Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG wires
Length Less than 2.5 m (8 ft 3 in)
Rating Minimum 10 A, 125 V
Using this unit at a voltage other than 120V may
require the use of a different line cord or attachment
plug, or both.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.

Table of Contents 1
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Overview
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................... 1-2
1-2 Data Flow........................................................................................ 1-4
1-3 Signal Flow...................................................................................... 1-6
Chapter 2
Powering The OXF-R3
2-1 OXF-R3 Start-Up........................................................................... 2-2
2-1-1 Start-Up Procedure............................................................. 2-2
2-2 OXF-R3 Shutdown......................................................................... 2-4
2-2-1 Shutdown Procedure .......................................................... 2-4
3-1 The Control Surface...................................................................... 3-2
3-2 Fader Paging.................................................................................. 3-8
3-3 Assignable Channel Processing.................................................... 3-9
3-4 Input Channel, Equaliser and Filters........................................ 3-10
3-5 Free Assign Area and Dynamics................................................ 3-11
3-6 Multitrack, Routing for Multitrack, Super Send Groups and
Multi-Format................................................................................ 3-12
3-7 Sends............................................................................................. 3-13
3-8 Select To Faders.......................................................................... 3-14
3-9 Select To Pans.............................................................................. 3-17
3-10 Basic Console Operations........................................................... 3-18
3-10-1 To Route a Mic or Line Input to the Main Output Bus ... 3-19
3-10-2 To Set Up a Super Send Group from Channel Inputs...... 3-20
3-10-3 To Send Signals to Tracks on Tape ................................. 3-21
3-10-4 To Monitor Signals to and from Tape.............................. 3-22
3-10-5 To Set Up a Stereo Headphone Mix for Foldback 1 O/P 3-23
3-10-6 To Equalise Signal Feeding the Multitrack ..................... 3-24
3-10-7 To Equalise Monitor Signal Post Multitrack ................... 3-25
3-10-8 To Insert Dynamics Pre Multitrack Send......................... 3-26
3-10-9 To Insert Dynamics Post Multitrack Return .................... 3-27
3-10-10 To Bounce Tracks ............................................................ 3-28
3-10-11 To Set Up Super Send Groups from Multitrack .............. 3-29
3-10-12 To Set Up a De-Esser Using Dynamics Side-Chain EQ.. 3-30
3-10-13 To Link Compressor Side-Chains in a Group ................. 3-31
3-10-14 To Link Compressor Side-Chains so that One Channel
Controls a Second Channel .............................................. 3-32
About This Manual....................................................................................5
Chapter 3
Getting Started