Sony SRP-X500P User Manual
Digital Powered
Mixer
2-190-706-13 (1)
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
SRP-X500P
© 2004 Sony Corporation
Important Safety Instructions
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
• 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 grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
• 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 combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
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.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the side of the
unit. Record the serial number in the space provided
below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. SRP-X500P Serial No.
WARNING
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 uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the
appliance.
WARNING
When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible
disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or connect the power
cord to 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.
CAUTION
This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquid, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
CAUTION
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if
the unit itself has been turned off.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
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For the customers in the U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call;
Sony Customer Information Service Center
1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name SONY
Model: SRP-X500P
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego,
CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230
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).
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Table of Contents
Overview.................................................................................6
Features ...................................................................................... 6
The SRP-X500P manuals........................................................... 6
Using the supplied CD-ROM..................................................... 6
Operating Conditions............................................................7
Precautions ............................................................................8
Location and Function of Parts............................................9
Front panel ................................................................................. 9
Rear panel ................................................................................ 12
Installation............................................................................14
Installing the tuner units........................................................... 14
About blank panels................................................................... 14
Rack mounting ......................................................................... 15
WRU-806 channel setting........................................................ 15
System Configurations and Speaker Connections ..........17
Sample configuration using the SRP-X500P factory-settings . 17
Sample system configuration with a custom operation panel and
environmental equipment connected .............................. 18
Speaker connection .................................................................. 19
Selection of system type .......................................................... 19
To suppress howling ................................................................ 22
Controls................................................................................23
PROJECTOR CONTROL RS-232C connector....................... 23
PROJECTOR CONTROL CONTROL S IN/OUT connectors 24
REMOTE RS-232C connector................................................. 24
REMOTE PARALLEL connector ........................................... 24
Example of a custom-made operation panel connection to the
REMOTE PARALLEL connector.................................. 25
Programming a remote commander......................................... 28
Appendix ..............................................................................29
Block diagram .......................................................................... 29
Specifications ......................................................................30
System...................................................................................... 30
Audio input connectors ............................................................ 30
Audio output connectors .......................................................... 30
Video input connectors ............................................................ 30
Video output connectors .......................................................... 30
Remote connectors................................................................... 31
Others ....................................................................................... 31
General ..................................................................................... 31
Dimensions............................................................................... 32
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Connector specifications .......................................................... 32
Troubleshooting ..................................................................35
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Overview
Features
The SRP-X500P is a versatile powered mixer which
incorporates an audio mixer, RGB/video switcher,
processor, and power amplifier into a 3U-rack-size unit.
9 preset AV system type settings
By setting the SYSTEM TYPE selector, the SRP-X500P
supports various AV system comfigurations.
Projector control
The PROJECTOR CONTROL RS-232C connector or the
CONTROL S IN/OUT connectors can be used to change
the power status of a Sony projector or plasma display to
on or to standby, and to select the input signal.
Built-in digital mixer
The digital mixer features A/D and D/A converters with a
24-bit/48-kHz sampling rate and a high-performance DSP.
In addition to regular audio mixer features, the SRPX500P offers such digitally enabled functions as a
feedback reducer comprising an independent channel and
automatic gain control (AGC).
external personal computer or system controller to
control the SRP-X500P.
• REMOTE PARALLEL connector
Input signal selection, volume control and scene control
of the SRP-X500P can be performed via the input pins.
Through the output pins, remote control of the
environmental equipment such as a screen and lighting
equipment, and the status display of the SRP-X500P can
be carried out.
Installation of up to two tuner units
To enable the use of wireless microphones, the tuner slots
of the SRP-X500P allow the installation of up to two
WRU-806 units (not supplied) or the URX-M1 Tuner
Units that come with the UWP-X1/X2 (not supplied).
Rack mounting
The SRP-X500P can be mounted into an EIA-standard 19inch rack (with a 3U-height).
Setting up the SRP-X500P using the
supplied program
The CD-ROM that comes with the SRP-X500P contains
the SRP-X500P Manager program for setting the
parameters including AGC (automatic gain control),
routing, and equalizer to allow you fine parameter settings.
The SRP-X500P manuals
Various audio input/output connectors
Four microphone inputs and two stereo line inputs can be
freely assigned to four output systems.
Compatibility with composite/RGB/
component signals
The SRP-X500P is equipped with three composite inputs
and two RGB/component inputs. These inputs eliminate
the need for a separate RGB switcher or video switcher,
resulting in a simplified system configuration. The SRPX500P supports high-resolution component signals such
as 480p and 1080i, and also SXGA (1280 × 1024 pixels)
for RGB.
Built-in digital amplifiers
90 W + 90 W + 50 W + 50 W (8Ω or 4Ω) power amplifiers
are incorporated. The SRP-X500P also supports 60 W
high-impedance speakers (70 V LINE, 82Ω).
Remote connectors for external devices
• RS-232C connectors
The REMOTE RS-232C connector allows the use of an
The two following manuals are supplied with the SRPX500P:
• Operating Instructions (provided on the supplied CDROM)
• User’s Guide (provided on the supplied CD-ROM)
The Operating Instructions mainly describe SRP-X500P
operations. The User’s Guide explains how to set the
parameters using the program “SRP-X500P Manager”
supplied on the CD-ROM.
Using the supplied CD-ROM
The CD-ROM contains the following files.
SRP-X500P Operating Instructions
This is a PDF file containing information on the functions
and operations of the SRP-X500P Digital Powered Mixer.
SRP-X500P Manager User’s Guide
This is a PDF file containing information on the functions
and operations of the SRP-X500P Manager.
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Overview
SRP-X500P Manager
This is a program for setting the SRP-X500P parameters
from a PC. The English and the Simplified Chinese
versions are provided.
How to open files
Operating Conditions
The recommended operating environment for using the
SRP-X500P Manager is as follows.
1
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive,
then click “My Computer.”
2
Double-click “SRP-X500P.”
The “Documents” folder and the “SRP-X500P
Manager” folder appear.
To view the SRP-X500P Operating Instructions
pdf file
Double-click the “HARD” folder under the “Documents”
folder, then double-click the pdf file that you want to view.
To view the pdf file of User's Guide for the SRPX500P
Double-click the “SOFT” folder under the “Documents”
folder, then double-click the pdf file that you want to view.
To open these PDF files, Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader
must be installed on your PC.
To get Adobe Reader, go to the website of Adobe Systems
Incorporated (http://www.adobe.com/).
To use the SRP-X500P Manager
Install the program to the PC first.
OS Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Home edition
CPU Celeron 400 MHz or higher
RAM 128 MB of RAM or greater
Available hard
disk space
Notes on use
• The PC must be preinstalled with one of the OS listed
above. Operation of this software when the OS has been
upgraded is not guaranteed.
• Operation this software is not guaranteed in every PC,
even if the recommended environment is satisfied.
20 MB of available hard-disk space
For details on the installation procedure, refer to the SRPX500P Manager User’s Guide.
Operating Conditions
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Precautions
• The SRP-X500P must be used within a temperature
range of 0
• Operating the SRP-X500P near electrical equipment
(motors, transformers, or dimmers) may cause it to be
affected by electromagnetic induction. Keep the SRPX500P as far from such equipment as possible.
• The presence of the lighting equipment may produce
electrical interference over a very wide frequency range.
Position the antennas and the wireless microphones to be
used with the SRP-X500P so that interference is
minimized.
• To avoid degradation of the signal-to-noise ratio, do not
use the SRP-X500P near sources of electrical noise or in
locations subject to vibration, such as the following:
− near electrical equipment, such as motors,
transformers or dimmers
− near air conditioning equipment or places subject to
direct air flow from an air conditioner
• Clean the surface and the connectors of the SRP-X500P
with a dry, soft cloth. Never use thinner, benzene,
alcohol or any other chemicals, since these may mar the
finish.
°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
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Precautions
Location and Function of Parts
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A POWER switch
Turns the SRP-X500P on and off.
With the SRP-X500P Manager software, you can set a
parameter that will cause the projector or display monitor
connected to the SRP-X500P to turn on or enter standby
status when the POWER switch is pressed.
The SRP-X500P is factory-set so that turning it on does not
turn on the connected projector or display monitor, but
when the SRP-X500P is turned off, the connected
projector or display monitor enters standby status.
For details on setting the parameter to make the connected
projector or display monitor turn on or enter standby
status when the POWER switch is pressed, refer to “SRPX500P Manager User’s Guide.”
B EMG (emergency) indicator
Lights up red when an emergency broadcast system
connected to the REMOTE PARALLEL connector is
activated. The output signals from the SPEAKERS CH
terminals and the LINE OUTPUT connectors are cut at
this time.
C Slots for tuner units (WL1/WL2)
Holds up to two optional tuner units (the WRU-806 UHF
Synthesizer Tuner Unit (not supplied) or the URX-M1
Tuner Unit included in the Wireless Microphone System
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UWP-X1/X2 (not supplied)) for using wireless
microphones.
For details on installing tuner units, see “Installing the
tuner units” (page 14).
D Remote emitter/sensor
Point the optional remote commander towards the emitter/
sensor.
An optional programmable remote commander (RMAV3000 series, etc.) can be used to operate the SRPX500P after it has been programmed with the SRP-X500P
commands via the remote emitter/sensor.
For details, see “Programming a remote commander”
(page 28) and refer to the Operating Instructions supplied
with the remote commander.
E Input level controls
Rotate to adjust the input signal level.
MIC1/WL1: Adjusts the level of the signal input from the
MIC INPUT 1 connector or the tuner unit installed in
the WL1 slot.
MIC2/WL2: Adjusts the level of the signal input from the
MIC INPUT 2 connector or the tuner unit installed in
the WL2 slot.
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MIC 3: Adjusts the level of the signal input from the MIC
INPUT 3 connector.
MIC 4: Adjusts the level of the signal input from the MIC
INPUT 4 connector.
LINE: Adjusts the level of the signals input from the
LINE IN connectors.
AV/RGB: Adjusts the level of the signals input from the
AV/RGB INPUT audio connectors, as specified by the
J AV/RGB SELECT buttons.
I MASTER control
Adjusts the output level of the assigned channels.
With the SRP-X500P Manager software, you can specify
which output channels are controlled by the MASTER
control.
The MASTER control is factory-set to control the output
from the SPEAKERS CH-1 to 4 terminals and the LINE
OUTPUT 1/2 connectors. (Note that the output from the
LINE OUTPUT 3/4 terminals cannot be controlled.)
F Input indicators
SIGNAL (signal level) indicators: Light up green when
the signal is input from each audio connector.
RF (radio frequency) indicators: Light up green when
the level of the RF signal input from each tuner unit is
satisfactory.
AF (audio frequency) indicators: Light up yellow when
the signal is input from each tuner unit.
G SPEAKER OUTPUT indicators
PROTECTION (protection circuit) indicator: Lights
up red when the protection circuit of the internal power
amplifier operates.
CLIP (clip) indicators: Light up red when the output
level of the internal power amplifier is excessive and
the output signal is distorted.
70V LINE (high-impedance speaker connection)
indicator: Lights up green when the SPEAKERS
CH-3/4 terminals are set to connect high-impedance
speakers (70V LINE).
VU (volume unit) meters: Uses 5-segment LEDs to
indicate the signal output level prior to adjustment by
the L SPEAKER OUT controls.
Note
When the internal protection circuit operates, the signal
output is cut to protect the speakers and the SRP-X500P
from being damaged.
• If any of the following conditions arises, turn off the
SRP-X500P and eliminate the cause.
− The temperature inside the amplifier exceeds the
specified level due to excessive output.
− The impedance of the connected speakers is too low.
− The ventilation holes (located on both sides of the
SRP-X500P) are blocked by dust.
− The SPEAKERS terminals are short-circuited.
• When the SRP-X500P does not operate normally after
eliminating the cause, turn it off and contact the Sony
dealer from whom you purchased it.
H MASTER MUTING indicator
Lights up red when signal output is muted by a command
issued from a device connected to the REMOTE
PARALLEL or REMOTE RS-232C connector, or by
operation of an optional remote commander.
J AV RGB SELECT buttons (A to E)
Press to select a device connected to the AV/RGB INPUT
audio/video connectors. The pressed button lights up
green.
K LINE AV/RGB input adjustment section
TRIM (input reference level adjustment) controls:
Adjust the reference level for the audio signals input
from the LINE IN connectors and the AV/RGB
INPUT audio connectors. The adjustable range is –
30dBu to 0 dBu.
REF. (reference level) indicators: Light up yellow when
the audio signal whose level exceeds the reference
level is input to the LINE IN connectors and the AV/
RGB INPUT audio connectors. While the audio signal
is input, adjust the TRIM controls so that the REF.
indicators light up yellow intermittently.
L SPEAKER OUT controls
Used to attenuate the output level of the internal power
amplifier.
Before adjusting the speaker output level, use the TRIM
controls to specify the reference level for the audio input
signals, then use the MASTER control to adjust the
overall level. And then use the SPEAKER OUT controls to
adjust output level from the SPEAKERS CH-1/2 terminals
and CH-3/4 terminals.
M PROJECTOR PROTOCOL selector
Used to select the protocol corresponding to the model of
the projector or display monitor connected to the
PROJECTOR CONTROL RS-232C connector or the
CONTROL S IN/OUT connectors. (Select position 0 only
when setting the projector protocol using the SRP-X500P
Manager software.)
The setting becomes effective next time the power is
turned on. Thus, change the setting while the SRP-X500P
is turned off.
For details on the selector position and projector and
display monitor models, see “PROJECTOR CONTROL
RS-232C connector” (page 23) and “PROJECTOR
CONTROL CONTROL S IN/OUT connectors” (page 24).
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Location and Function of Parts
Note
For control of an LCD Data Projector VPL-PX15, use the
CONTROL S connectors instead of the PROJECTOR
CONTROL RS-232C connector.
N SYSTEM TYPE selector
Can be set to positions 1-9, according to the speaker
configuration of the AV system being used. (Select
position 0 only when setting the system type using the
SRP-X500P Manager software.)
The setting becomes effective next time the power is
turned on. Thus, change the setting while the SRP-X500P
is turned off.
For details on the various system types, see “Selection of
system type” (page 19).
O IR OUTPUT MODE (remote programming)
button
Used to program an SRP-X500P command to an optional
remote commander with leaning capability.
For details on how to program an optional remote
commander, see “Programming a remote commander”
(page 28) and refer to the Operating Instruction supplied
with the remote commander.
P Microphone input adjustment section
+48V (48 V DC power supply) ON/OFF switches: Set
to ON to supply 48 V DC power to condenser
microphones connected to the MIC INPUT 1 to 4
connectors. These switches are factory-set to OFF.
Note
Before turning these switches, be sure to fully turn down
all input level controls and the LINE AV/RGB controls, or
turn off the unit.
TRIM (microphone input reference level adjustment)
controls: Set the reference level for signals input from
the MIC INPUT 1 to 4 connectors. The settable range
is –60 dBu to –30 dBu.
controls so that the REF. indicators light up yellow
intermittently.
FEED BACK REDUCER (howling suppressor)
buttons: Used to turn the howling noise reducing
function on or off, and to make settings for the
function. The buttons light up green when the function
is turned on.
For details on the settings, see “To suppress howling”
(page 22).
Q RS-232C indicator
Lights up green when the SRP-X500P and a PC or external
controller are communicating via the REMOTE RS-232C
connector.
R PROJECTOR ON/STANDBY POWER switch
Turns on the projector or the display monitor connected to
the SRP-X500P or sets the projector or the monitor to
standby status. Press the switch while it is lighted up red
(i.e., the projector or display monitor is in standby status)
to turn the projector or display monitor on. The switch
lights up green when the projector or the monitor is turned
on.
To turn off the projector or the monitor, keep pressing the
switch for more than 2 seconds. The switch flashes green
while the projector or the monitor cools off, and then lights
up red when the projector or monitor enters standby status.
Notes
• If you turn on the projector or display monitor or change
the input setting by operating it directly or by using the
remote commander supplied with it, the PROJECTOR
ON/STANDBY switch indication and actual status of
the projector or display monitor may become
unmatched.
• If you attempt to turn on the projector or display monitor
while it is cooling off, it may not respond. Turn it on
again after the projector or display monitor finishes
cooling off and enters standby status.
Notes
• A reference level cannot be set for signal input from
tuner units installed to the SRP-X500P.
• The TRIM controls treat their adjustable signal range as
two areas (one is between –60 dBu and –50 dBu and
another is between –49 dBu and –30 dBu) and because
of this, sound dropouts may be observed while adjusting
the reference level for the signal input from the
microphones. However, this is not a malfunction.
REF. (reference level) indicators: Light up yellow when
the audio signal whose level exceeds the reference
level is input to the MIC INPUT 1 to 4 connectors.
While the audio signal is input, adjust the TRIM
Location and Function of Parts
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A ANT IN a/b connectors (BNC type)
Connect antennas for the tuner unit installed in the SRPX500P. Only the supplied antennas or the UHF Antenna
AN-820 (not supplied) can be used.
Notes
• If the antenna is not installed correctly, faulty reception
may result, including intermittent sound. The
performance of the antenna should be fully confirmed
prior to installation, especially if the location does not
allow the antenna to be easily repositioned after
installation.
• Use a coaxial cable with impedance of 50Ω to connect
the antenna. In the case of a 5D-FB cable, the maximum
length is approximately 50 meters. Do not use 5C-2V or
other cables with an impedance of 75Ω, as such cables
have a short maximum cable length that is about half that
of a 5D-FB and may be a source of technical problems.
• Do not install the supplied antennas in a place
surrounded by metal object, as this may cause the
reception failure.
If noise occurs
Depending on the installation location, it may be
impossible to use a specific channel due to external noise
or electromagnetic interference. If this happens, with the
wireless microphone or the transmitter turned off, select a
channel on the tuner unit that does not light up the RF
indicator (i.e., a channel that is not adversely affected by
noise or interference). Then set the wireless microphone or
the transmitter to the same channel as the tuner unit.
B PROJECTOR CONTROL CONTROL S IN/OUT
connectors (stereo mini jack)
Used to control the LCD Data Projector VPL-PX15
exclusively.
For details on the function of this connector, see
“PROJECTOR CONTROL CONTROL S IN/OUT
connectors” (page 24).
C PROJECTOR CONTROL RS-232C connector (D-
sub, 9-pin, male)
Used for the control of a projector or display monitor with
an RS-232C connector connected to the F OUTPUT
COMPONENT/RGB or OUTPUT VIDEO connector of
the SRP-X500P.
D REMOTE PARALLEL connector (D-sub, 25-pin,
female)
This connector consists of 10 input pins and 10 output
pins. The SRP-X500P can be controlled by a switch or
volume controller connected to the input pins. Connecting
these pins to an emergency broadcast system allows the
SRP-X500P’s audio output to be cut off during an
emergency broadcast.
An LED can be connected to the output pins to indicate the
unit’s status.
The following devices can be connected to this connector.
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