Sony OXF-R3 User Manual

DIGITAL AUDIO MIXING CONSOLE

OXF-R3

OPERATION MANUAL 1st Edition (Revised 4) Software Version 3.0 and Later

[English]

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.

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 EGKommission.

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.

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)

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-IO3000

(1) Mise sous tension (ON), méthode de sondage du

courant:

20A (100) 70A (240V)

(2) Mesuré conformément

EN55103-1:

à la norme européenne

30A (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

EN55103-1:

40A (230V)

à la norme européenne

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)

OXF-SP3000

(1) Mise sous tension (ON), méthode de sondage du

courant:

40A (100V) 80A (240V)

(2) Mesuré conformément

EN55103-1:

à la norme européenne

80A (230V)

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

About This Manual....................................................................................5

Chapter 1 Overview

Chapter 2 Powering The OXF-R3

Chapter 3 Getting Started

1-1 Overview ......................................................................................... 1-2

1-2 Data Flow........................................................................................ 1-4

1-3 Signal Flow...................................................................................... 1-6

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

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Chapter 4 Signal Paths

4-1 The Basic (Default) Signal Path................................................... 4-2

4-2 Mix-Down Signal Path with Processing Inserted....................... 4-4

4-3 Mix-Down with Post Channel Fader Insert................................ 4-6

4-4 Recording to a Multitrack............................................................ 4-7

4-5 In-Line Channel Multitrack Recording Set-up.......................... 4-8

4-6 In-Line Channel with Insert Post Channel Fader

(Monitor Function)........................................................................ 4-9

4-7 SEND 1 Pre Fader Headphones Feed........................................ 4-10

4-8 SEND 1 Post Fader Headphones Feed...................................... 4-11

4-9 Broadcast Mode........................................................................... 4-12

4-10 Channel Metering........................................................................ 4-15

4-10-1 Channel Meter Default ..................................................... 4-15

4-10-2 Channel Meters to Input................................................... 4-15

4-10-3 Send Monitor ................................................................... 4-16

4-10-4 Return Monitor ................................................................ 4-16

4-10-5 MULTI in Channel Path .................................................. 4-17

4-11 Dynamics Side-Chain Linking................................................... 4-18

4-11-1 Dynamics Side-Chain Link Right .................................... 4-18

4-11-2 Dynamics Side-Chain Busses 1-4 .................................... 4-20

4-12 Mixing to the Main Output Bus................................................. 4-22

4-12-1 Main Output Bus Set-up .................................................. 4-24

4-12-2 Channel Signal to the Main Output ................................. 4-26

4-13 Multi-Stem Set-up....................................................................... 4-29

4-13-1 Multi-Stem Set-up Procedure .......................................... 4-32

4-13-2 Multi-Stem Monitor Path ................................................. 4-36

4-13-3 Multi-Stem Source Channels ........................................... 4-40

4-13-4 Stem Monitor Switching .................................................. 4-48

4-13-5 Stem Monitor Switching GUI Set-up .............................. 4-50

4-13-6 Fold-Down Matrix GUIs ................................................. 4-52

Chapter 5 Control Screens

Chapter 6 Technical Descriptions

5-1 The Master Control Screens.......................................................... 5-2

5-2 Channel Screens............................................................................. 5-5

5-2-1 Routing GUI ........................................................................... 5-8

5-2-2 I/O GUI ................................................................................ 5-11

5-2-3 Equaliser & Filters GUI ....................................................... 5-28

5-2-4 Dynamics GUI ..................................................................... 5-29

5-2-5 Preferences GUI ................................................................... 5-30

5-2-6 Master GUI (Includes Main Bus Outputs) ........................... 5-39

6-1 OXF-R3 System Description......................................................... 6-2

6-1-1 Control Surface Configurations ........................................... 6-3

6-2 Channels Section Panels................................................................ 6-6

6-2-1 Fader Panel........................................................................... 6-6

6-2-2 Select to Faders Panel .......................................................... 6-9

6-2-3 Pans Panel .......................................................................... 6-13

6-2-4 Select to Pans Panel ........................................................... 6-15

6-2-5 Input and Equaliser Panel .................................................. 6-17

6-2-6 Free Assign Area & Dynamics Panel ................................ 6-20

6-2-7 Multitrack Panel ................................................................. 6-25

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Chapter 6 Technical Descriptions

6-2-8 Routing Panel ..................................................................... 6-28

6-2-9 LCD Channel Screen Panel ............................................... 6-31

6-2-10 Sends 1-24 Panel ................................................................ 6-32

6-3 Central Section Panels................................................................. 6-38

6-3-1 Master Fader Panel ............................................................ 6-38

6-3-2 Monitor Panel..................................................................... 6-39

6-3-3 Control Keyboard Panel..................................................... 6-62

6-3-4 Super Send Groups, Send Outputs and

Multi-Format Panel ............................................................ 6-76

6-3-5 Central Section Faders ....................................................... 6-86

6-3-6 Control LCD Screen Panel................................................. 6-87

6-3-7 QWERTY Keyboard.......................................................... 6-88

6-3-8 Trackerballs........................................................................ 6-89

6-4 Meter Bridge................................................................................. 6-90

6-4-1 Mono Channel Meters........................................................ 6-90

6-4-2 Stereo Centre Section Meters............................................. 6-92

6-4-3 Other Meter Bridge Indicators ........................................... 6-95

6-5 Signal Processing Rack................................................................ 6-96

6-5-1 SP Rack Modules ............................................................... 6-96

6-6 I/O Racks....................................................................................... 6-97

Chapter 7 Session Management™

(Continued)

7-1 The Basics........................................................................................ 7-2

7-2 Files Hierarchy and Automatable Controls................................. 7-3

7-2-1 Files Hierarchy ..................................................................... 7-3

7-2-2 Automatable Controls .......................................................... 7-6

7-3 File Data Storage............................................................................ 7-7

7-4 Programme Material...................................................................... 7-8

7-5 Mixing Overview............................................................................ 7-9

7-5-1 Getting Started ..................................................................... 7-9

7-5-2 Name the Artist/Project and Title ...................................... 7-10

7-5-3 To Set Cue Points............................................................... 7-11

7-5-4 To Automate Cuts .............................................................. 7-13

7-5-5 To Save a Mix .................................................................... 7-19

7-5-6 To Automate Fader Moves ................................................ 7-20

7-5-7 Dropping Out of Write on Subsequent Mix Passes ........... 7-21

7-5-8 To Record Absolute Moves for a Number of Faders........ 7-22

7-5-9 To Trim Fader Moves ........................................................ 7-22

7-5-10 To Trim Moves for a Number of Faders ............................ 7-22

7-5-11 To Automate a Pan Move (or any other Knob) ................. 7-23

7-5-12 To Assemble a Mix ............................................................ 7-24

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Chapter 7 Session Management™

7-6 The Session Management™ Screen Pages ................................. 7-27

7-6-1 The Start-up Logo Screen .................................................. 7-27

7-6-2 The System Screen............................................................. 7-28

7-6-3 The Machines Screen ......................................................... 7-30

7-6-4 Artists/Projects & Titles Screen ......................................... 7-32

7-6-5 Mixes & Cues Screen......................................................... 7-35

7-6-6 Merge/Assemble Screen .................................................... 7-40

7-6-7 Track Lists Screen.............................................................. 7-46

7-6-8 Snapshots, Copy & Link Screen ........................................ 7-49

7-6-9 Copy Channel Fader Balance to M/T Faders and M/T to

Channels............................................................................. 7-60

7-6-10 Copy Monitor and M/T Send Fader Balance to Cues ........ 7-60

7-6-11 Quick Copy EQ A to B and B to A .................................... 7-60

7-6-12 Machine Remotes Screen ................................................... 7-61

7-7 Dynamic Automation Moves ....................................................... 7-64

7-7-1 Motorised Fader Controls .................................................. 7-64

7-7-2 Automating Faders ............................................................. 7-65

7-7-3 To Automate Cuts .............................................................. 7-70

7-7-4 To Automate Other Switches ............................................. 7-76

7-7-5 To Automate a Pan Move (or any other knob) .................. 7-77

7-7-6 Dropping Out of Write on Subsequent Mix Passes

for Knobs ........................................................................... 7-78

7-7-7 To Trim Pan Moves (or any other knob) ........................... 7-78

7-7-8 Automation Off and Selective Automation Isolate............ 7-79

7-7-9 Film Mode.......................................................................... 7-80

7-7-10 Global Ready Enable ......................................................... 7-81

7-8 Offline Automation...................................................................... 7-84

7-9 MIDI.............................................................................................. 7-89

7-9-1 MIDI Control Pages ........................................................... 7-89

7-9-2 Setting MIDI parameters.................................................... 7-90

7-9-3 MIDI Bars & Beats ............................................................ 7-93

7-10 Backups........................................................................................ 7-95

7-11 Preferences ................................................................................. 7-101

Appendixes

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Software Installation/Upgrades........................................................... A-2

Multi-Format LS Calibration.............................................................. A-3

Specifications......................................................................................... A-6

OXF-R3 Diagnostics........................................................................... A-19

Index........................................................................................................ I-1

About This Manual

Purpose and intended readers

This is the operation manual for the OXF-R3 digital audio mixing console. It explains how to use the OXF-R3 to record, mix and output digital audio signals.

This manual is aimed at professionals such as operators and engineers working in high-end recording studios, production companies and broadcasting stations. It is assumed that the reader has prior experience of using professional audio equipment. Use this manual as a reference, by referring to the chapters as summarised below. If however you have limited experience of using this kind of equipment, we recommend that you read through the entire manual. The block diagrams contained in this manual are intended to help you understand the signal flow and operation of the OXF-R3.

Model numbers covered by this manual

This manual refers in general terms to the OXF-R3. The illustrations show the 24-C-24 version, which is the current model.

Chapter 6 Technical Descriptions

Provides the descriptions of all the modules of the OXF-R3, including the names, locations and functions of the controls. This chapter also includes descriptions of the associated SP Rack and I/O Rack system.

Chapter 7 Session Management™ System

Describes the sophisticated and flexible Session Management™ system available to OXF-R3 users, including automation of functions - a key feature of the Session Management™ system. Both static and dynamic automation is possible using the OXF-R3.

Appendixes

Provide the information for the following:

• Software installation/upgrades

•Multi-format LS calibration

• Specifications

•Diagnostic facilities (There are no user operable diagnostic facilities provided in this version of the OXF-R3).

Organisation

This manual is divided into the following seven chapters and four appendixes:

Chapter 1 Overview

Introduces the features of the OXF-R3 and how it may be used to configure a complete system.

Chapter 2 Powering the OXF-R3

Includes the system power-up procedure and the boot-up sequence for the host computer.

Chapter 3 Getting Started

Gives an overview of the OXF-R3 control surface describing the principles of operation. The panels are described in enough detail to allow the experienced operator to start using the OXF-R3.

Chapter 4 Signal Paths

Explains the general principles of building signal paths and gives examples of types of signal paths that may be built from the basic default signal path existing at ‘fire-up’.

Chapter 5 Control Screens

Lists all the control screens available in the OXF-R3. The screens related to the channels and mixer functions are described in detail.

About This Manual 5

About This Manual

Conventions used in this manual

This manual uses the following conventions:

Chapter 3, Section 10

Subsection 5 within Section 10

•

Operation Step number

Cross-reference within the manual

Important note

6 About This Manual

•

Related manuals

In addition to this operation manual, the following manuals are available for the OXF-R3:

• Installation Manual

• Service Manual

About This Manual 7

About This Manual

Glossary of Terms

ABS Absolute ADC Analogue to Digital Converter AES Audio Engineering Society AFL After Fader Listen ATR Audio Tape Recorder AUX Auxiliary

CAL Calibrated or Calibration CH Channel CMRR Common Mode Rejection Ratio CR Control Room

DAC Digital to Analogue Converter DAT Digital Audio Tape DIV Divergence DYN Dynamics

EBU European Broadcasting Union EDL Edit Decision List EQ Equaliser or Equalisation EXT External

FILT Filter FS Sampling Frequency

GDC Global Delay Compensation GPI General Purpose Interface GUI Graphical User Interface

O/B Outside Broadcast O/L Overload

PAN Panoramic PCB Printed Circuit Board PCM Pulse Code Modulation PFL Pre Fader Listen PSU Power Supply Unit

RET Return RSL Remote Studio Link

S-C Side Chain SDDS Sony Dynamic Digital Sound SDIF Sony Digital Interface Format SEL Select SIG Signal SM Session Management SMPTE Society of Motion Picture & Television

Engineers SMS Session Management System SP Signal Processing SPL Sound Pressure Level SRC Sample Rate Converter SSG Super Send Group STER Stereo SUR Surround S/W Software

HF High Frequency HMF Higher Mid Frequency H/W Hardware

I/O Input/Output

LCD Liquid Crystal Display LED Light Emitting Diode LF Low Frequency LMF Lower Mid Frequency L/R Left/Right LS Loudspeaker

MADI Multi-Channel Audio Digital Interface MF Mid Frequency MIC Microphone MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface M.O. Magneto-Optical (disk) MON Monitor M/T Multitrack MTR Meter

T/B Talkback TC Time Code TCF Time Code Frame TFT Thin Film Transistor T/LIST Track List TRM Trim

UPS Uninterruptable Power Supply

VCA Voltage Controlled Amplifier VDU Video Display Unit VGA Video Graphics Array

8 Glossary of Terms

Chapter 1 – Overview

This chapter introduces the OXF-R3 digital audio mixing console and describes the main features. An example system configuration and a signal flow diagram are included.

Chapter 1 Contents

1-1 Overview ......................................................................................... 1-2

1-2 Data Flow ........................................................................................ 1-4

1-3 Signal Flow ...................................................................................... 1-6

Chapter 1 Overview

Chapter 1 Overview 1-1

1-1 Overview

Chapter 1 Overview

The OXF-R3 is a ‘high end’ digital audio mixing console system. It comprises four main components:

• Control Console with Modular Control Surface

• Host Computer

• Signal Processing (SP) Rack

• Digital and Analogue I/O Racks

The following illustration shows a basic system concept diagram.

1 SP Rack

2 Host Computer

3 Multitrack Tape Recorder(s)

1-2 Chapter 1 Overview

System Concept diagram

4 Digital and Analogue I/O Racks

5 Control Console

Control Console

Compared with traditional console designs, the OXF-R3 offers greater flexibility within more compact dimensions by using an assignable control surface.

Modular Control Surface

The control surface of the OXF-R3 makes extensive use of assignable panels to provide a console of manageable size for either one or two operators, whilst giving greatly increased functionality. The current system is capable of controlling up to 96 full channels and 12 stereo return channels. The modular system divides functionally into the master section, located in the centre, and the channel sections located either side of the master section.

Signal Processing (SP) Rack

The SP rack is designed to use the minimum number of signal processing cards depending on the system size. A high level Software Design Tools System is used to generate automatically the low level software microcode which runs the SP system. Data links to and from the control console are via Ethernet connections, whilst a MADI interface is used between the SP rack and the I/O racks. Additional bandwidth, available within the MADI signal, is used to pass data for purposes such as remote control of analogue amplifier gain.

Chapter 1 Overview

Digital and Analogue I/O Racks

The I/O racks are designed to be located close to the equipment with which they interface. Each I/O rack can contain a mix of up to 56 high quality analogue inputs and/or outputs on 10 analogue I/O cards. Each analogue card handles 4 or 8 inputs and 4 or 8 outputs according to its type. A mix of input and output cards in the same I/O rack may, for example, allow cue outputs for headphones to be local to appropriate microphone sources.

The digital and analogue I/O are housed in a single rack type. Digital I/O has the same capability as the analogue, of up to 56 inputs and 56 outputs per rack via AES/EBU and SDIF-2 (24) modules. The digital I/O system also includes modules for Timecode, 9-Pin, GPI and MIDI. MADI connections may be made directly to the SP rack.

Machine Control

Machine control for the OXF-R3 is accomplished via Sony 9-Pin control and third party devices such as the “motionworker”, supplied by Motionworks Ltd.

Note:

Refer to the Appendixes in this manual for further details of OXF-R3 capabilities.

Chapter 1 Overview 1-3

1-1 Overview

1-2 Data Flow

Chapter 1 Overview

(LC)

SUB

CR MONITORS 1

CR MONITORS 2

CR MONITORS 3

(RC)

CONTROL FOR SP AUDIO PROCESSING & MACHINES

SYSTEM STATUS & DISPLAY DATA

MADI

AUTOMATION

MEDIA

HOST COMPUTER

MODEM

SP RACK

SURROUND L SURROUND R

AUDIO AUDIO

I/O RACK

Sample installation illustrating Audio & Control Data flow

FX RACK

1 Control Room

2 TRACK ANALOGUE

GPI

AUDIO

MADI

1-4 Chapter 1 Overview

2 Rack Room

GPI

RECORD REHEARSE CUE

LISTEN

STUDIO

L/S

Chapter 1 Overview

GAIN

MADI

I/O RACK

AES/EBU

I/O RACK

MOTIONWORKER PROTOCOL

MASTER TC

TRANSPORT 9P

PCM-7050 DAT

AES/EBU

AUDIO

PCM-7050 DAT

AES/EBU

AUDIO

SYNCHRONISER

MOTIONWORKER

TRANSPORT 9P

FOLDBACK

GPI

RECORD REMOTES & TALLIES

TRANSPORT 9P

PCM-7050 DAT

AES/EBU

PCM-3348 48 TRACK

PCM-9000 MASTERDISC

FS OUT

3 Studio

4 Machine Room

TIME CODE CONTROL DATA AUDIO DATA

Chapter 1 Overview 1-5

1-1 Overview

1-3 Signal Flow

Chapter 1 Overview

MIC

M/T

LINE

MIC

M/T

LINE

CHs 1-48

CHs 49-96

SELECTOR 1 SELECTORS 2-7 SELECTOR 8

BYPASS

FILTERS

5 BAND EQ DYNAMICS

INSERT

DELAY FX

FADER

MULTITRACK

FUTURE SP

BYPASS

FILTERS

5 BAND EQ DYNAMICS

INSERT

DELAY FX

FADER

MULTITRACK

FUTURE SP

ST.

LCRS

5.1

7.1

LCRS

5.1

7.1 UP

TO 8

STEMS

AUXILIARY

SENDS 1-24

ST.

LCRS

5.1

7.1

LCRS

5.1

7.1 UP

TO 8

STEMS

AUXILIARY

SENDS 1-24

MAIN

OUTPUT

BUS

SUPER

SEND GPs

1-16

BUSSES

1-48

48 M/T

SENDS &

RETURNS

CUE &

MAIN

OUTPUT

BUS

SUPER

SEND GPs

1-16

BUSSES

1-48

48 M/T

DIRECT

OUTPUTS

CUE &

M/T

MIC

M/T

LINE

OXF-R3 signal flow

SELECTOR 1 SELECTORS 2-7 SELECTOR 8

RETURN CHs 97-120

BYPASS

2 BAND EQ

INSERT

DELAY FX

FADER

FUTURE SP

ST.

LCRS

5.1

7.1

CUE &

AUXILIARY

SENDS 1-24

MAIN

OUTPUT

BUS

SUPER

SEND GPs

1-16

1-6 Chapter 1 Overview

EXTERNAL SOURCES 1-8

8 X STEREO MONITOR

EXTERNAL SOURCES 9-12

INPUTS

4 X 8 WIDE

SURROUND

MONITOR INPUTS

LS 1 MAIN CONTROL ROOM MONITOR LS

LS 2 CONTROL ROOM MONITOR LS

Chapter 1 Overview

SOLO

AFL

PFL

TALKBACK

LISTEN MIC 1

LS 3 MONITOR LS

STUDIO LS 1

STUDIO LS 2

FOLDBACK 1

FOLDBACK 2

FOLDBACK 3

FOLDBACK 4

TALKBACK 1

MONITOR SECTION

CUE & AUXILIARY SENDS 1-24

MAIN OUTPUT BUS - STEREO, LCRS, 5.1 or 7.1

48 MULTITRACK BUSSES - Up to 8 MULTI-CHANNEL STEMS

16 SUPER SEND GROUPS - MONO, STEREO, LCR, LCRS, 5.0, 5.1, 7.0 & 7.1

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Chapter 2 – Powering The OXF-R3

This chapter provides step-by-step procedures for starting up the OXF-R3, including the power-up sequence and the booting of the Host Computer. It also includes the procedure for controlled shutdown of the OXF-R3.

Chapter 2 Contents

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

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2-1 OXF-R3 Start-Up Procedure

2-1 OXF-R3 Start-Up

CAUTIONS:

1. Before starting up the OXF-R3, check that all Monitor Loudspeaker Power Amps are turned off or muted.

2. Switch on equipment in the sequence given here, to ensure troublefree start-up.

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2-1-1 Start-Up Procedure

1. Check that the motionworker and Lynx Time Code Module are already switched on and running normally.

2. Switch on the power to the SP Rack.

3. Switch on the power to the Host Computer.

4. Switch on the power to the I/O Racks.

Note:

It is important that the I/O racks are switched on in the sequence of the Sync Clock wiring loop connected to the clock inputs of the I/O Racks.

5. The Host Computer performs its start-up and self-test routines. At the end of these routines, a triple chevron prompt >>> should be displayed on the monitor.

6. Type b then press {RETURN} to start the boot-up process for the OXF-R3 system.

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Note:

If your Host Computer has been configured for Auto-boot (an option at set-up), the triple chevron prompt will not be displayed and boot-up will proceed automatically.

7. At the end of the boot-up procedure, the Login field will be displayed on the monitor.

8. Now switch on the power to the control panel. All 7 LCD screens will show activity as programs are downloaded from the Host Computer to the computers within the console. When downloading is completed, an ‘X’ is displayed in the centre of each screen.

9. Log in at the Host Computer. Note that the user name and password below are the system defaults.

Type sm (case-sensitive) then press {RETURN}.

Type in the password: oxf-r3 (case-sensitive), then press {RETURN}.

Notes:

1 oxf-r3 is the default password. This may be changed but its modification must be carried out with help from Sony personnel. 2 Login can be initiated while programs are still being downloaded from the Host Computer. It is not necessary to wait until all the console LCD screens are displaying ‘X’ in their centres.

10. Once logged-in, a window is displayed on the monitor of the Host Computer. Use the mouse to move the cursor into this window entitled STIF. Note that the window surround changes colour from green to red, to indicate that this is now the active window.

11. Check that the console LCD screens are all displaying ‘X’ before proceeding, then:

Type: run_r3 (case-sensitive) then press {RETURN}.

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12. Observe that the centre LCD screen in the console displays a summary of the processes being executed by the Host Computer which are displayed in greater detail on the monitor.

13. When the loading of the Netlist is complete, the centre screen of the console displays the OXF-R3 logo.

14. Switch-on is now complete, but wait until all controls on the control panel are initialised (indicated by their lighting up) before operating the system.

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2-2 OXF-R3 Shutdown Procedure

2-2 OXF-R3 Shutdown

CAUTION:

Turn off or mute all monitor amplifiers connected to the OXF-R3.

Unless the OXF-R3 is to remain switched off for a prolonged period, it will be more convenient to leave the Clock Synchronisation source running.

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2-2-1 Shutdown Procedure

1. At the centre LCD screen on the OXF-R3 control surface, use the appropriate softkey to select SYSTEM.

Note:

If necessary, retrace a number of steps through the screens hierarchy to reach this point. Refer to the Screens Structure diagram in Chapter 5 for detailed information on the screen page hierarchy.

2. On the SYSTEM screen page, click on SYSTEM SHUTDOWN on the right side of the screen if it is displayed.

3. If SHUTDOWN is not displayed click on the ‘User field’ for a pop-up and click on ADMIN. Enter the admin password (default is admin in lower case) and click on OK. The field which includes SYSTEM SHUTDOWN will then appear in the right side of the screen. Click on it. A dialogue box will appear on the screen to request confirmation of Shutdown and ask if current work should be saved. Press {ENTER} on the Control Keyboard or click on OK.

4. The console now shuts down and power to the control surface can be turned off but the STIF and UNIX windows on the Host Computer monitor remain.

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5. On the Host Computer, place the mouse cursor in the STIF window and

Type: exit (case-sensitive) then press {RETURN}.

Note:

It is important to switch off the power to the control surface for a minimum of 10 seconds before attempting a re-start.

6. For a re-boot, turn on the power to the control surface again and follow the Start-Up Procedure, in the previous section, from step 11. For a complete power-down, continue with step 7 in this section.

7. To shut down the Host Computer, place the cursor in the UNIX window, and

Type: su (case-sensitive) which stands for ‘superuser’, then press {RETURN}.

8. At the ‘password’ prompt:

Type the superuser password, oxf-r3 (case sensitive) is the default, then press {RETURN}.

9. At the prompt which follows:

Type: shutdown -h now (case sensitive), then press {RETURN}.

10. Wait for the >>> prompt to appear before powering down the Host Computer, SP and I/O Racks.

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Chapter 3 – Getting Started

This chapter gives an overview of the control surface layout and functionality. It also provides easy to follow, step-by-step procedures for basic operations of the console. These are designed to help the experienced operator become familiar with the OXF-R3 within a short period of time.

Chapter 3 Contents

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