Sony DMX-R100 User manual

1999 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
3-868-264-12 (1)
Digital Audio Mixer
DMX-R100

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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-R100 Serial No.______________
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.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
This symbol is intended to alert 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 electric shock to
persons.
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.
For the customers in Europe
This product with the 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:
• EN60065: Product Safety
• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)
• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environment(s):
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3
(urban outdoors) and 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 ces directives implique la conformité aux
normes européennes suivantes:
• EN60065: Sécurité des produits
• EN55103-1: Interférences électromagnétiques (émission)
• EN55103-2: Sensibilité électromagnétique (immunité)
Ce produit est prévu pour être utilisé dans les
environnements électromagnétiques suivants:
E1 (résidentiel), E2 (commercial et industrie légère), E3
(urbain extérieur) et E4 (environnement EMC contrôlé ex.
studio de télévision).
Für Kunden in Europa
Dieses Produkt besitzt die CE-Kennzeichnung und erfüllt
sowohl die EMV-Direktive (89/336/EEC) als auch die
Direktive Niederspannung (73/23/EEC) der EG-Kommission.
Die Erfüllung dieser Direktiven bedeutet Konformität für die
folgenden Europäischen Normen:
• EN60065: Produktsicherheit
• EN55103-1: Elektromagnetische Interferenz (Emission)
• EN55103-2: Elektromagnetische Empfindlichkeit
(Immunität)
Dieses Produkt ist für den Einsatz unter folgenden
elektromagnetischen Bedingungen ausgelegt:
E1 (Wohnbereich), E2 (kommerzieller und in beschränktem
Maße industrieller Bereich), E3 (Stadtbereich im Freien) und
E4 (kontrollierter EMV-Bereich, z.B. Fernsehstudio)
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

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(Continued)
Table of Contents
Chaper 1
Overview Overview ............................................................................ 6
Connection Examples ....................................................... 7
Video Post Production...................................................... 7
Music Production ............................................................. 8
Live Recording ................................................................. 9
Chapter 2
Locations and Functions
of Parts and Controls
Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls .......... 10
Composition of the Front Panel ..................................... 10
Analog Head Amplifier Panel ........................................ 11
Channel Meter Panel ...................................................... 11
Channel Strip Panel ........................................................ 12
Talk-Back Panel ............................................................. 14
Assignment Panel ........................................................... 16
Parameter Setting Panel ................................................. 17
Master Panel ................................................................... 22
Automation Panel ........................................................... 25
Elements of the Rear Panel ............................................ 28
Power Supply Section .................................................... 28
Control Signal Connectors ............................................. 29
Analog Signal Connectors.............................................. 31
Digital Signal Connectors .............................................. 33
Optional Boards ............................................................. 34
Chapter 3
Menu Menu Structure ................................................................ 36
Basic Components and Functions of the Windows .... 37
Basic Components of the Windows ............................... 37
Operating the Touch Panel ............................................. 41
Menu Windows ................................................................ 43
CHANNEL Window ...................................................... 43
INPUT/PAN/ASSIGN Window..................................... 44

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Table of Contents
Chapter 3
Menu EQUALIZER/FILTER Window .................................... 46
DYNAMICS Window.................................................... 47
AUX SEND Window ..................................................... 49
AUDIO OVERVIEW Window ...................................... 50
AUDIO FADER Window .............................................. 51
AUDIO FADER GROUPING Window ........................ 52
AUDIO INPUT ROUTING Window ............................ 55
AUDIO OUTPUT ROUTING Window ........................ 57
MONITOR Window ...................................................... 59
OSC/TALKBACK Window .......................................... 62
SNAPSHOT Window .................................................... 64
CUE Window ................................................................. 66
AUTOMATION Window .............................................. 68
MACHINE CONTROL Window .................................. 70
TITLE MANAGER Window......................................... 72
MIDI Window ................................................................ 75
SYNC/TIME CODE Window........................................ 76
I/O STATUS Window.................................................... 81
MISC SETUP Window .................................................. 84
KEYBOARD Window ................................................... 86
Chaper 4
Operation Tips For System Setup............................................................ 87
Changing the Keyboard Type ........................................ 87
Updating the DMX-R100 System .................................. 87
Memory Structure and Title............................................ 88
Structure of Snapshot and Automation Memory ........... 88
About Titles.................................................................... 89
Basic Operation Procedure ............................................ 91
Basic Mixer Operation Flow from Turning On to
Monitoring ................................................................ 91
Snapshot Automation Procedure .................................... 94
Cue Operation Procedure ............................................... 96
Automation Procedure ................................................... 98

Table of Contents 5
Using the Automatic Isolate Function.......................... 103
Using the Write Hold Mode ......................................... 103
Punching In/Punching Out ........................................... 104
Dialogues on the Window ............................................ 107
Appendix
Specifications ................................................................ 110
Input/Output Connectors .............................................. 110
Audio Characteristics ................................................... 112
Automation Function ................................................... 113
Others ........................................................................... 114
Supplied Accessories ................................................... 114
Optional Accessories.................................................... 114
MIDI ................................................................................. 115
MIDI Implementation Chart ........................................ 115
Control Change Table .................................................. 116
Index ............................................................................... 118
Block Diagram ............................................................... 121

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Chaper 1 Overview
Chaper 1 Overview
Overview
The DMX-R100 is a compact digital audio mixer for a
post production house that creates digital media or
digital broadcasting.
High quality audio signal processing
The unit allows you to select the sampling frequency
to 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz.
When you select either 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz, the
frequency response range expands to 40 kHz.
The analog signal is converted to a 24-bit digital signal
in the mixer. The unit enables AES/EBU format input/
output with at least 24-bit precision. The high
precision floating point used for internal calculation
results in high quality signal processing.
When either 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz is selected as a sampling
frequency, the number of channels and optional boards is
limited.
For details, see page 76.
Easy operation using the high resolution
color LCD and touch panels
The parameters of each channel are displayed in color
and as patterns on one screen. This improves the
operation for equalization or dynamics setting and
allows you to perform operations precisely and
quickly.
Snapshot/Automation functions for
professional use
• Snapshot
The unit can memorize up to 99 control settings
(snapshots) such as settings of faders and controls on
the channel strips, settings of the equalizer or
dynamics for source signals, signal path, etc., as
snapshot data. You can easily recall the snapshot
data, allowing you to preset programs
instantaneously.
• Automation
You can select either SMPTE or MTC (MIDI
timecode) as the timecode for reference.
The unit can memorize and recall parameters such as
faders, pan controls, equalizer, dynamics and AUX
signal setting. Also the fader is touch sensitive to
improve operation. A scene stored as a snapshot data
can be linked with a cue point with a defined
timecode value. These functions provide you with the
same function as those of a large console-type mixer.
• You can store snapshot automation data and dynamic
automation data on a 3.5-inch floppy disk.
The channel strips
The LEDs of the pan controls and faders on the
channel strip allow you to see the analog data at a
glance. You can define the desired parameters to pan
pots and faders, directly confirming analog data on the
channel strips.
Flexible built-in matrix switchers
• The built-in input matrix switcher allows you to
assign standard analog input, digital input or input
from option boards to any desired channel. You can
change the switcher operation easily using the touch
panel on the screen.
• The built-in output matrix switcher allows you to
assign the outputs of PGM buses, AUX buses and
MTR buses to the output of the desired optional
boards. Also, the unit can output one signal to
different output connectors at the same time.
Large number of channels
• The unit is equipped with 24 analog channels which
can input a wide variety of analog sources. Also, the
unit is equipped with XLR connectors and standard
TRS jacks.
• In addition to 48 fully featured input channels, the
unit has 8 AUX returns. This allows you to mix up to
56 channels at the same time. Also, the PGM bus,
AUX bus and MTR bus are equipped with equalizer
and dynamics control.
• The unit has four optional slots. The optional board
handles 8 inputs and/or outputs. Thus, maximum 32
channels of inputs/outputs are available from the four
slots.
Surround mode
• 5.1 surround mode can be set using the MTR bus.
• The unit has 6 channels for surround monitors, so it is
not necessary to use other outputs for monitoring.
• You can control the surround pan with touch panel
operation.
Stored sound images can be recalled using dynamic
automation.
Connection to video equipment
• The unit can synchronize with video equipment such
as a digital VTR, by supplying reference video
signals. Since the unit is equipped with video input
connectors, it is not necessary to use an external
connector.
• The unit can control external devices conforming to
the Sony 9-pin remote serial interface, by connecting
external devices such as a VTR to the remote
connector on the rear panel.
Chapter 1 Overview

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Chaper 1 Overview
Chaper 1 Overview
Connection Examples
Video Post Production
Effect processors (analog)
to INSERTION
(INPUT/OUTPUT)
Surround monitors Microphones
to TIME CODE from REMOTE to 2TRIN 2
from PGM
from CR MONITOR to IN A
to REF VIDEO
to AUX RET
from AUX
SEND
to the slot
(DMBK-R107) to the slot
(DMBK-R103)
Video reference signal generator
Digital reverb
Effect processor
(digital)
TASCAM DAT VTR
For the signal flow, see “Block
Diagram” on page 121.
from REF
VIDEO
from REF
WORD OUT
VTR
Chapter 1 Overview

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Chaper 1 Overview
Chaper 1 Overview
Music Production
Personal computer
Direct box
Keyboard
Microphones
Effect processors (analog)
MIDI multi-port box
from MIDI OUT to MIDI IN to LINE IN to IN A
to INSERTION
(INPUT/OUTPUT)
from AUX SEND to AUX RET to 2TR IN from PGM from CR MONITOR to the slot
(DMBK-R106)
Digital reverb
Effect processor (digital) DAT
Monitor speakers
ADAT
ADAT
ADAT
Connection Examples

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Chaper 1 Overview
Chaper 1 Overview
Live Recording

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Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls
Analog Head Amplifier panel (11) Master panel (22)
Channel Strip panel (12)
Channel Fader
Assignment panel (16)
Parameter Setting panel (17)
Floppy disk drive
Headphones connector (22)
Automation
panel (25)
Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls
Composition of the Front Panel
For details, refer to pages indicated in parentheses.
Talk-Back panel (14)
Channel Meter panel (11) Display section (17)
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1OVER (analog head amplifier peak) indicators
Lights when the input level reaches the level where the
analog head amplifier starts to clip. The clip level is
about -6 dBFS.
2SIGNAL (analog head amplifier signal)
indicators
Lights when the signal is input to the analog head
amplifier. The level at which the SIGNAL indicator
lights is about -40 dBFS.
Note
The OVER indicator and SIGNAL indicator are active
only when the input signal is routed to any channel
using the input router.
3+48V button
Press this button to send + 48 V power to the
microphone connected to the IN A connector (XLR
connector) on the rear panel.

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Channel Strip Panel

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For example, the AUX 1 button is lit in the PANS
section, this control operates as control for the send
volume of AUX 1.
For detailed information on the Assignment panel, see page
16.
Indication of the PAN control
When the PAN controls are operating, the operation
status is displayed on the control using the LEDs.
When PAN is ON: LEDs from the center LED to the
one corresponding to the panning position are lit.
If you set the CUT button to ready mode beforehand,
the button’s operation is stored as automation data.
For detailed information on how to set the CUT button to
ready status, see page 38.
For detailed information on how to save it as automation
data, see page 98.
4SOLO button
Press this button so that it lights, to listen to the signal
of the corresponding channel in PFL, AFL or SOLO
mode.
The SOLO mode is controlled from the master panel.
For details of the SOLO MODE section, see page 22.
5ACCESS button
Press this button so that it lights, to assign the
corresponding channel to the Assignment panel and
Parameter setting panel.
This button is not used for automation function.
The display automatically switches to show the
channels settings.
You can copy the settings of the channel to another
channel by operating the ACCESS button.
Copying the setting of the channel
1Hold the ACCESS button of the source channel
down for 2 seconds or more.
The ACCESS button blinks.
2While the ACCESS button selected in step 1 is
blinking, press the ACCESS button corresponding
to the destination channel.
The settings of the channel subject to the snapshot
are copied.
The input assignments set in the AUDIO INPUT
ROUTING window are not copied.
The settings to be copied are as follows:
•TRIM •DELAY •Phase
•EQ •DYNAMICS •AUX SEND
•MTR SEND •Assignment •PAN
•Surround PAN •CUT •Fader
3Press the ACCESS button of the source channel.
The blinking ACCESS button turns on and the
copying operation is cancelled.
When PAN is OFF: Only the LED corresponding to
the panning position is lit. When the panning position
corresponds to the center LED, all LEDs are off.
When functions other than panning (AUX, TRIM and
MTR) are selected, the LED corresponding to the
volume level is lit.
Also, if you set the Pan control to ready mode
beforehand, the result of the pan control operation can
be saved as automation data.
For detailed information on how to set the pan control to
ready status, see page 38.
For detailed information on how to save it as automation
data, see page 98.
Notes
•When the signal path which has not the pan function
is selected in the FADERS section and buttons in the
PANS section are not lit, the pan control becomes
deactivated and you cannot operate this control.
—When the AUX 1 set in MONO mode is selected
in the FADERS section
—The TRIM button is lit in the fader section
•Since trimming is not subject to an automation
operation, even if TRIM is selected in either PANS
section or FADERS section, the operation cannot be
stored as automation data.
3CUT button
This button is used to cut various signals depending on
the signal path selected in the FADERS section in the
Assignment panel. When the CUT button is lit, the
signal is cut to the signal path.
Center at PAN ON
Panning position
Lit LEDs

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4PGM button
Press this button so that it lights, to route the talkback
signal memorized on the OSC/TALK BACK window
to the PGM output.
5STUDIO button
Press this button so that it lights, to route the talkback
signal to the studio monitor output.
6AUX button
Press this button so that it lights, to route the talkback
signal to the AUX bus memorized on the OSC/TALK
BACK window.
7SLATE button
Press this button so that it lights, to route the talk-back
signal to all PGM, MTR AUX outputs.
Note
Be sure to set the MEMORY button to memorize the
talkback outputs selected on the OSC/TALKBACK
window before using the MTR button 3, PGM button
4, STUDIO button 5and AUX button 6.
For detailed information on the OSC/TALKBACK window,
see page 62.

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Assignment Panel

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5MTR button
Press this button so that it lights. The channel faders on
the Channel strip panel function as the send-volume
controls for the MTR bus.
6TRIM button
Press this button so that it lights. The channel faders on
the Channel strip panel function as the trimming
volume controls.
PAGES section
The PAGES section allows you to select the pages of
24 channels assigned to the Channel strip panel.
Although the inactive pages are hidden the correct
display positions are recalled when paged.
7Page selectable buttons
Press button (1 - 24) so that it lights, to load settings
(for the meter, WRITE button, pan control, SOLO
button, CUT button, ACCESS button and the channel
fader) for channels (1 to 24).
Press a button (25 - 48) so that it lights, to load
settings for channels (25 to 48).
8MASTERS button
Press this button so that it lights. When this button is
lit, controls on the channel strip panel (meter, WRITE
button, PAN control, SOLO button, CUT button,
ACCESS button and the channel fader) are assigned to
24 channel strips for MTR buses (channel 1 to channel
8), AUX SEND buses (channel 1 to channel 8) and
AUX RETURN buses (channel 1 to channel 8).
INPUT BUS ASSIGN
PROGRAMMTRTRIM
Ø
DELAY
IN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 L R
Display
1∅button
2TRIM control
3DELAY IN button
4DELAY control
5MTR 1 to 8 buttons
6PROGRAM L/R buttons
Parameter Setting Panel
This panel allows you to set the parameters of
channels. The ACCESS button is used to assign
channels.

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INPUT Section and BUS ASSIGN section
INPUT section
This section allows you to adjust the digital input
signal. When the signal input is analog, you can adjust
the converted digital signal.
Buttons and controls in the INPUT section are only
available for snapshot automation and not dynamic
automation.
1∅button
Inverts the phase of the input signal.
2TRIM control
Trim level control for -15 dB to + 15 dB adjustment.
3DELAY IN button
Press this button to enable the delay function.
4DELAY control
Adjusts the delay between 0 and 999 milli seconds (at
the sampling frequency of 48 kHz).
BUS ASSIGN section
Buttons in the BUS ASSIGN section are used for the
snapshot automation function and dynamic automation
function.
5MTR 1 to 8 buttons
Press the button to route the accessed channel to the
selected MTR bus.
6PROGRAM L/R buttons
Press the PROGRAM L button to route the accessed
channel to the left PGM bus.
Press the PROGRAM R button to route the accessed
channel to the right PGM bus.
DYNAMICS IN
DYNAMICS
PRE EQ POST EQ
ACCESS IN
ACCESS IN
RANGE
GAIN
EXPAND
GATE
COMPRESS
DUCK
THRESHOLD RATIO ATTAC K
RELEASE
HOLD
1DYNAMICS IN button 2Dynamics access section
3Dynamics insertion point buttons
4Dynamics parameter section
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1DYNAMICS IN button
Press this button to make the dynamics section active.
The settings on the DYNAMICS section are displayed
on the DYNAMICS window (page 47).
2Dynamics access section
Selects the functions of dynamics parameter section
4.
ACCESS button for EXPAND/GATE: Press this
button so that the corresponding DYNAMICS window
opens. Parameters of the expander and gate can be set
using the THRESHOLD, RATIO, ATTACK, HOLD,
RANGE/GAIN and RELEASE controls in the
Dynamics Parameter section.
IN button for EXPAND/GATE: Press this button to
activate the expander and gate.
ACCESS button for COMPRESS/DUCK: Press this
button so that the corresponding DYNAMICS window
opens. Parameters of the compressor and ducking can
be set using the THRESHOLD, RATIO, ATTACK,
HOLD, RANGE/GAIN and RELEASE controls in the
dynamics parameter section.
IN button for COMPRESS/DUCK: Press this button
to activate the compressor ducking function.
Buttons in this section are not used for automation
function.
3Dynamics insertion point buttons
Select the point where the dynamics is inserted.
PRE EQ button: Inserts the dynamics settings before
the equalizer.
POST EQ button: Inserts the dynamics settings after
the equalizer.
PRE EQ and POST EQ buttons are controlled by
snapshot automation but not dynamic automation.
4Dynamics parameter section
The function of these buttons in this section depends
on the setting of the ACCESS button in the dynamics
access section 2.
When the ACCESS button of EXPAND/GATE in the
dynamics access section 2is pressed: the following
parameters for the expander and gate can be set.
THRESHOLD control: Threshold
RATIO control: Ratio
ATTACK control: Attack time
HOLD control: Hold time
RANGE/GAIN control: Range
RELEASE control: Release time
When the ACCESS button for COMPRESS/DUCK in
the dynamics access section 2is pressed: The
following parameters for the compressor and ducking
can be set.
THRESHOLD control: Threshold
RATIO control: Ratio (effective only in the
COMPRESS mode)
ATTACK control: Attack time
HOLD control: Hold time
RANGE/GAIN control: Range in the DUCK mode
and gain in COMPRESS mode.
The fully clockwise position is “AUTO”and results in
automatic gain control (when the input signal is -20
dBFs, the gain is automatically adjusted so that the
output signal is -20 dBFs).
RELEASE control: Release time
Controls and buttons in this section are used for the
snapshot and dynamic automation.

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EQUALIZER section