2-347-773-13 (1)© 2003 Sony CorporationDigital PortableMixerOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly andret
10When M-S is selected on the 5.CH LINK/M-S sub-menu; Theunit is in M-S mode.Select this position for M-Sdecoding when an M-Smicrophone is used.Connec
11When you press the knob andrelease it instantly:When you press the knob andrelease it instantly, the sound orsignal continues to be output.When you
125 ADJUST (PUSH ENTER) knobUsed for menu operations. Select amenu by turning the knob and executeby pressing the knob.When the SLATE function is on,
131 PEAK indicatorLights in red when the output signalreaches –3 dB from a clipping level.When the output compressors/limitersactivate, this indicator
14Notes• Be sure not to connect devices otherthan a UHF portable tuner.• The unit outputs the power, onlywhen the unit operates with anexternal power
15Right Panel1 PHONES connector2 Analog output section3 Digital output section4 DC IN 10 - 15V connector6 STEREO/MONO switch5 DC IN 10 - 15V connector
164 TAPE OUT (analog signaloutput) connector (3.5mm TRSjack)Outputs an unbalanced stereo analogsignal. The reference level is fixed to–10 dBu.3 Digita
174 DC IN 10 - 15 V (external powerinput) connector (DC jack type)/5 DC IN 10 - 15 V (external powerinput) connector (XLR type 4-pin,male)Inputs the 1
18ConnectionsNoteBefore making connections, be sureto turn the power of any peripheralequipment off.Basic ConnectionAn example of a basic connectionwh
19Cascade ConnectionAn example of a cascade connection isas follows.Boom microphoneto CH-1 INPUTFirst DMX-P01to COAXIAL a)Video recorderto CH-1andCH-2
2Owner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are locatedon the rear. Record the serial numbers inthe spaces provided below. Refer to themwhenever you c
20Display in the Display ModeThe display mode, when theFUNCTION switch is set toDISPLAY, allows you to display allkinds of meters, the unit operating
21Input level meterDisplays the pre-fader level of theinput signal of each input connector.This display allows you to confirmwhether or not the signal
22Settings from the Setup MenuSetup Menu StructureYou can set all sorts of parametersusing the setup menu organized in thefollowing 13 sub-menus.to th
23from the previous page
24Basic Menu OperationThis section describes basic operatingprocedures for using a menu, takingthe 9. PARAMETER LOCK sub-menu as an example.1 Set the
25When you want to perform anoperation such as a reset (12.HOURS METER sub-menu), or acheck of an item (3. CAMERARETURN sub-menu) on theappropriate su
26To move to another sub-menu1 When the cursor blinks beside thesetting item just set, turn theADJUST knob to the left until thereturn mark to the lef
272. SCENE STORE Sub-MenuThis sub-menu allows you to store tendifferent parameter settings as a scenefile from scenes nos. 0 to 9. Recallingthe desire
283. CAMERA RETURNSub-MenuThis sub-menu allows you to checkwhether or not signal transmission andreception are correctly performedbetween the unit and
295. CH LINK/M-S Sub-MenuThis menu allows you select whetherinput channels 1 and 2 or channels 3and 4 are set to LINK mode or M-Smode independently.5.
3Table of ContentsOverview ... 4Precautions... 5Using the CD-ROM Manual... 6CD-ROM S
307. OUTPUT COMP LSub-Menu/8. OUTPUTCOMP R Sub-MenuThese sub-menus allow you toperform settings for compressors andlimiters of the Left and Rightchann
31NoteWhen L-R LINK is set to ON, youcannot work on the 8. OUTPUTCOMP R sub-menu. If you select the8. OUTPUT COMP R sub-menu andpress the ADJUST knob,
3210. PANEL LOCK Sub-MenuWhen the FUNCTION switch is set toLOCK, all of or some of the switchesand controls on the front panel arelocked and you canno
33Menu selection MeterVU VU meterPPM1 BBC-type meterPPM2 DIN-type meterPPM3 NORDIC-type meterPPM4 IEC-type 1-type meterdBFS dBFS meterDefault setting:
34Using the Unit to a CamcorderThis section describes how to connectthe unit to a camcorder and how tocheck the connection status.Connecting a Camcord
35Checking the Status ofa ConnectionThe 3. CAMERA RETURN sub-menuallows you to check formisconnections of lines or otherproblems between the unit and
366 Turn the ADJUST knob to theright so that CHECK blinks onthe sub-menu, and then press theADJUST knob.The test signal is output and theunit starts c
37Messages stating the results ofcheckMessageSIGNAL OKL-R REVERSEL-R NO SIGNALLch NO SIGNALRch NO SIGNALLch LEAKRch LEAKMeaningBoth left and rightsign
38MiscellaneousPreparing a PowerSupplyThe unit can be powered in thefollowing two ways:• Internal batteriesEight LR6 (size AA) alkalinebatteries can b
393 Align eight new LR6 (size AA)alkaline batteries with the polaritymarkings and insert them into thebattery compartment.4 Close the cover of the bat
4OverviewThe DMX-P01 is a portable digitalmixer designed for professionalelectronic news gathering (ENG) andelectronic field production (EFP). TheDMX-
40Battery lifeWhen the multi meter mode of theLCD is selected, the battery conditionis shown on the LCD.To check the pwoer remaining inthe internal ba
41Replacing a Meter ScaleSheetWhen you change the meter displayedusing the 11. METER SELECT sub-menu, you have to replace the meterscale sheet with th
42If a problem appears, check thefollowing trouble shooting guide first,and perform whatever action isSymptomThe power does not turn on.The batteries
43SymptomAn impression of stereosound cannot be obtained.even when an MSmicrophone is used.Sound is not output from theR channels of theheadphones.The
44Pin Assignments ofConnectorsINPUT connectorXLR-3-31 (female) equivalentPin No. Signal Remarks1 GND Ground of the audiosignal input2HOT HOT of the au
45Pin No. Signal RemarksAL HOT HOT of the leftoutput of the masteraudio signalBL COLD COLD of the leftoutput of the masteraudio signalCR HOT HOT of th
46SpecificationsGeneralPower requirements10 - 15 V DC (at the externalpower supply from the DCIN 10 - 15 V connector)Maximum power consumption1400 mA
47AES/EBU (Digital)XLR-3-32 (male)equivalent, 110 ΩS/PDIF / CASCADE (Digital)Phono jack, 75 ΩPHONES (Analog)Stereo phone jack × 13.5 mm TRS jack × 1,l
48OFF A BOFF A BOFF A BOFF A B+48VCH1AES/EBUOUTPUT LOUTPUT RCAMERACOAXIALPHONESPHONESDC INXLR TypeDC OUTDC IN JACK8 x LR6(SIZE AA)TAPE OUT-10dBuHAAT T
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5Full parameter controls onthe front panel similar tothose of analog mixersControls and switches are logicallylaid out on the front panel to allowfast
6Using the CD-ROM ManualThe supplied CD-ROM includesoperating instructions (Japanese,English, French, German, Italian,Spanish and Chinese versions).CD
7NoteIf you lose the CD-ROM disc orbecome unable to read its content, youcan purchase a new CD-ROM disc toreplace one that has been lost ordamaged. Co
8Location and Function of Parts andControlsFront Panel1 Input section2 Digital function section3 Power switch4 LEVEL control5 PHONES connector6 Headph
92 LCF (Low Cut Filter) switchSelects the frequency of the low cutfilter of each channel.OFF: Select this position to deactivatethe LCF switch.A, B: A
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