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SONOSAX
SX-R4
USER MANUAL
Soft version 3.1
User manual SONOSAX SX-R4
PROFESSIONAL PORTABLE
MULTITRACK RECORDER
Audio equipment manufacturer
SONOSAX SAS S.A.
Ch. de la Naz 38
1052 Le Mont s/Lausanne
Switzerland
Tél: +41 21 651 0101
Fax: +41 21 651 0109
Web:
www.sonosax.ch / www.sonosax.com
Email: sonosax@sonosax.ch
Updated: February 2010
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Page 1: User Manual
SONOSAX SAS S.A. Ch. de la Naz 38 1052 Le Mont s/Lausanne Switzerland Tél: +41 21 651 0101 Fax: +41 21 651 0109 Web: www.sonosax.ch / www.sonosax.com Email: sonosax@sonosax.ch Updated: February 2010 User manual SONOSAX SX-R4 Page 1 of 53... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
SEARCH mode => REWIND............................24 5.6.3 Contextuels menu in Player mode ........................25 UNIT STATUS..............................26 SETUP (CONFIGURATION'S MENUS) ......................28 5.8.1 MENU's Tree Structure ............................29 5.8.2 ROUTING SETTING ............................30 User manual SONOSAX SX-R4 Page 2 of 53... - Page 3 SETUP > MISC > AUTO POWER DOWN TIMEOUT..................37 SETUP > MISC > HEADPHONE REC TONE ....................37 BROWSE FILES .............................. 38 MANAGING THE SX-R4 ..........................40 6.1.1 Formatting the Hard Disk and CompactFlash card .................... 40 Internal Hard Disk............................. 40 CompactFlash Card ............................
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Page 4: Introduction
As with all SONOSAX products, the SX-R4 recorder is built without any compromise in quality, using only the best components available and a severe quality control. The result of this research and development project is an ergonomic recorder with extraordinary characteristics and an excellent reliability. -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
Keep the instructions for further reference. Follow all warnings, notes and instructions in this operation manual. Keep the SX-R4 Recorder and its external power supply away from heat sources such as radiators or other devices that produce heat. Connect the SX-R4 Recorder only to the optional external power supply delivered by SONOSAX. -
Page 6: Operating Instructions
When the average voltage per cell reaches 1.05 Volt, an alarm is displayed on the LCD screen and a bip tone is heard in the headphone. This alarm indicates that the SX-R4 still have a running time of approx 10 to 20 minutes. -
Page 7: Switching On The Unit
HD and on the CF card can take a certain time depending on effective free space and the number of stored files. As mentioned the SX-R4 can be powered either from the internal batteries or from an external DC source. Using rechargeable batteries LR6 (AA-cell), NiCd or NiMH: Insert 6 batteries in the battery holder and switch On the unit as indicated here above. -
Page 8: Detailed Descriptions
Almost all modern condenser microphones of the latest generation are operating under 48V Phantom power. Because of the excellent common mode rejection (CMRR) it has been decided to include only this kind of microphone powering on the SX-R4 User manual SONOSAX SX-R4... -
Page 9: Pre-Lf Cut Filter [ Lf Cut ]
In lower position, this switch reverses the phase of the input signal. It can be used to correct a reversed cable wiring or to address a phase problem between two microphones due to their placement. User manual SONOSAX SX-R4 Page 9 of 53... -
Page 10: Right Side Panel
Sleeve = Gnd / Ring = Right / Tip = Left WARNING: the headphone amplifier of the SX-R4 is quite powerful. It is recommended to set the headphone level for a reasonable loudness to protect your precious ears User manual SONOSAX SX-R4... -
Page 11: Stereo/Dual-Channel Line Input [ Stereo In ]
4.2.6 External DC input [ DC IN ] The SONOSAX SX-R4 can be powered by means of an external DC supply, either a main adapter or an external high capacity battery bank. The voltage must be regulated between 6 to 18V DC. -
Page 12: Timecode Connector [ Tc ]
This connector is of USB2 type only. The SX-R4 is not compatible with USB 1.0 standard. It allows to connect the SX-R4 to any computer (PC or Mac) providing with a standard USB2 port. As soon as connected, the SX-R4 will appear on the computer desktop as an external Hard disk drive. If a CompactFlash card is inserted, it will also appears on the desktop. -
Page 13: Front Panel
4.3 FRONT PANEL The front side of the SX-R4 contains all functions commonly used during a recording session. It has two distinct sections: the analog section that controls the inputs channels and the User Interface that controls all functions of the recorder. -
Page 14: Led's Peakmeters
4.3.5 Red LED [ OVD LINE] This Red LED indicates the eventual overload on the Line Inputs 5 & 6. It lights as soon as the clipping level of the A/D Converter 5 & 6 is reached. User manual SONOSAX SX-R4 Page 14 of 53... -
Page 15: User Interface
PLAY 5.1.1 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION Status The Status of the SX-R4 is indicated by means of the Red and the Green leds and by the LCD Display. The following statuses are possible: RECORD READY the Red LED is flashing, the SX-R4 is ready to start recording... -
Page 16: Architecture - Audio Path
5.1.2 ARCHITECTURE - AUDIO PATH The SONOSAX SX-R4 offers 14 physical input channels, 6 analogue and 8 digital. Up to 8 of these physical input channels can be assigned to any of the 10 available tracks. Any combination of analogue/digital channel is possible. -
Page 17: Track Monitoring
5.2 TRACK MONITORING The TRACK MONITORING page is the main page displayed by the SX-R4. The numbering from 1 to 8 is always present and corresponds to the tracks of hard disk. The number of each active track (assigned in the matrix) appears in reverse video. -
Page 18: Solo Monitoring
The example above shows a configuration of 4 active (or assigned) tracks: 1, 2, 3, and 5. Track 1 being currently selected for Solo Monitoring. In this particular case, the selection sequence for the Solo is: 1, 2, 1+2, 3, 5 User manual SONOSAX SX-R4 Page 18 of 53... -
Page 19: Contextual Menus
RIGHT and CENTER Confirm the selection Scroll the selection upward DOWN Scroll the selection downward The possible choices in the Contextual Menu depend on the current "Status" of the SX-R4 as described here below: While Recording: While Playing or in Pause: Monitoring... -
Page 20: Monitoring
5.4 MONITORING This Monitoring page is used to configure and mix the 10 tracks of the SX-R4 for it's headphone output. The configuration of the monitoring is done by means of a specific menu as shown below : The Monitoring is always configured per pair of tracks (10 tracks = 5 pairs of tracks). -
Page 21: Line Out
5.5 LINE OUT The SX-R4 provides with a stereo/two-channels line output [SUB OUT] that can be used to record a sub-mix onto a camera, or to send it via a wireless link or simply to provide with an alternate monitoring selection. This line output can be configured on the same maner as the Monitor. -
Page 22: Last Take
YYYYYYYY is the scene name (max 8 characters) ZZZ is the TAKE number By selecting a TAKE, the SX-R4 loads it to its memory. Depending of the media source and the TAKE length, it may take a certain time before the TAKE becomes ready for playback. -
Page 23: Player Mode
5.6.1 PLAYER Mode Where a TAKE is loaded either by the LAST TAKE menu or by the BROWSE FILE menu, the SX-R4 will switch to PLAYER mode and it reconfigures itself automatically with the same parameters as during the recording of the concerned Take; Routing - Monitoring - Line Out - Headphone Volume etc. -
Page 24: Mode Search
LEFT while Playing Pauses at current position Stop playing LEFT while Searching Pauses at current position Stop playing RIGHT Switches to Record mode and start recording (scratch record) Fast Rewind "<<<" Fast Forward ">>>" User manual SONOSAX SX-R4 Page 24 of 53... -
Page 25: Contextuels Menu In Player Mode
5.6.3 Contextuels menu in Player mode When the SONOSAX SX-R4 is in Player mode, the contextual menu differs from the main menu while in Recorder mode and proposes following sub-menus: LAST TAKES: accesses the directory of the last Takes, as mentioned above... -
Page 26: Unit Status
5.7 UNIT STATUS This menu shows all the main current settings of the SX-R4 on 4 pages. The Joystick allows navigating between the four pages. POWER Fuel gauge in [%] and as bar-graph HD FREE Remaining disk space on the hard disk... - Page 27 MODE REC RUN, FREE RUN PROJECT Project name SCENE Scene name TAKE Take number SETTING Name of the currently used USER SETTING (displayed only if the loaded setting has not been modified). User manual SONOSAX SX-R4 Page 27 of 53...
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Page 28: Setup (Configuration's Menus)
Keep pressing to scroll the characters rapidly. Pressing the Joystick on its CENTER saves the text and return to the previous page. A long press to the LEFT cancel the editing and return to the previous menu. User manual SONOSAX SX-R4 Page 28 of 53... -
Page 29: Menu's Tree Structure
MISC SETTINGS factory default values AUTO POWER DISABLED, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, DOWN 30 min OFF, ON HEADPHONE REC TONE Explanation's of each menu is detailed in the following chapters. User manual SONOSAX SX-R4 Page 29 of 53... -
Page 30: Routing Setting
Number of input channels NONE ATT1.5 ATT3 ATT6 assigned to the same track [ in dB ] [ in dB ] [in dB ] [ in dB ] 10.1 14.5 14.5 18.1 18.1 User manual SONOSAX SX-R4 Page 30 of 53... -
Page 31: Setup > Routing Settings > Mirroring
If POLYPHONIC mode is enabled, all active tracks are recorded in a single file. This mode is only possible if the MIRRORING mode is activated (see previous section), regardless of whether the CompactFlash card is present or not. User manual SONOSAX SX-R4 Page 31 of 53... -
Page 32: Setup > Record Settings > Sampling Settings > Sampling Frequency
This menu lets you set the sample's quantification (number of bits per sample) stored in WAVE files. Although the A/D converters of the SX-R4 still work in 24 bits mode, the DSP can re-quantify the recorded samples by the following values:... -
Page 33: Setup > Record Settings > Pre-Index Delay
The different modes are explained below with the various parameters and their validity Internal Generator: The SX-R4 has a very stable internal clock generator, which generates all sampling frequencies (44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 KHz). This generator is used only when no other clock is available. -
Page 34: Input Source
5.8.5 TIMECODE SETUP > TIMECODE SETTINGS > SOURCE The SX-R4 can either receive or generate a TimeCode. This menu lets you choose between an external Timecode source or its own internal Timecode generator its working mode as described below. External Jam Sync... -
Page 35: Setup > Timecode Settings > Running Mode
Use this menu to set the Timecode value manually. SETUP > TIMECODE SETTINGS > SET FROM TIME The value of the Timecode address is adjusted exactly on the time of real time clock of the SX-R4. 5.8.6 MODULOMETERS SETUP > MODULOMETERS SETTINGS > REFERENCE... -
Page 36: System Settings
5.8.8 SYSTEM SETTINGS This menu lets you set the date and time of the internal real time clock of the SX-R4, control software and hardware revisions of the system, monitor the state of battery charge and the user interface the unit. -
Page 37: Misc (Miscellaneous)
SETUP > MISC > AUTO POWER DOWN TIMEOUT To preserve battery life, it is possible to turn off the SX-R4 automatically if no action has been detected after a given time. Press to Right or the Centre to display the "Time Out" values, select a value; Disabled (= auto power down disabled) 5, 10, 15, 30 or 60 minutes. -
Page 38: Browse Files
Take having been loaded in the Player is automatically selected by default, which accelerates the search for a new Take. In all other cases, or if a file is not recognized, the following message is displayed: User manual SONOSAX SX-R4 Page 38 of 53... - Page 39 When a Take is selected, for example [SCENE001 001] either from the [BROWSE FILE] menu or by the [LAST TAKE] menu, pressing right or center validate the selection and the Take is loaded. The SX-R4 then automatically switches to Player mode and a screen similar to that of [Last Take] is displayed.
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Page 40: Managing The Sx-R4
MacOS system that does not – or badly - support multiple FAT32 partitions. To re-format the internal hard drive, it is recommended to use the tool of the SX-R4. A full format (vs quick) is unnecessary and does not improve disk performance. -
Page 41: Usb 2.0 Connection
This is directly related to the physical structure (hardware) of the CompactFlash card. In this case it is necessary to remove the card of the SX-R4 and to connect it directly to the computer via a card adapter. The hard disk drive of the SX-R4 will then mount on the computer's desktop within seconds. -
Page 42: Alarms
The Timecode is set on External No Jam, but no TC signal is present The Timecode is set on External No Jam, a TC signal is present but the format selected in the SX-R4 does not match with the detected format. -
Page 43: Errors Treatment
Real Time Clock (RTC) During the power-up, the SX-R4 checks if the Date and the Time of the system are coherent. If it is not the case, a menu forces the user to define them. While setting the date, an error message can occur if the date format is not valid. -
Page 44: Software Up-Date Procedure
Firmware will be: r4xxxxxx.bin 2. Connect the SX-R4 to the USB2 port of your computer and backup all your files 3. Copy the Firmware file to the root directory of the hard drive of the SX-R4, and disconnect the SX-R4 from the computer. -
Page 45: Recommendations
It is strongly advised to copy (transfer) the Takes carried out by the SX-R4 to the hard disc of a computer. The opposite is however not possible: the SX-R4 will not be able to read an audio file copied to its disc from a computer. -
Page 46: Appendix
# Values: Autodetect, 24, 25, 29.97 Non Drop, 29.97 Drop, 30 Non Drop, 30 Drop Timecode Input Format = Autodetect # Values: Free Run, Record Run Timecode Running Mode = Free Run User manual SONOSAX SX-R4 Page 46 of 53... -
Page 47: X000001.Ini (Example Of File)
# Values: Autodetect, 24, 25, 29.97 Non Drop, 29.97 Drop, 30 Non Drop, 30 Drop Timecode Input Format = Autodetect # Values: Free Run, Record Run Timecode Running Mode = Free Run User manual SONOSAX SX-R4 Page 47 of 53... -
Page 48: Organization On The Hd And The Cf Card
Organization on the HD and the CF Card The structure is identical on the SX-R4, the MINIR82 and the Internal Recorder of the SX-ST mixing console (STREC82) The only accepted characters for the PROJET, SCENE and SETTINGS names are: 0 to 9, A to Z and " _ " underscore. - Page 49 [SCENE FOLDER NAME] Scene directory (8 characters) SCENE001.001\ [SCENE NAME.TAKE NUMBER] Take directory (3 digits, automatic increment) XC0002_1.WAV [BWF FILES] = SONOSAX identifier on CF card XC0002_2.WAV 0002 = unique identification number (hexadecimal) XC0002_x.WAV _1 = MONO, channel 1 XC0002_8.WAV _2 = MONO, channel 2 XC0002.INI...
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Page 50: Block Diagram
8. BLOCK DIAGRAM User manual SONOSAX SX-R4 Page 50 of 53... -
Page 51: Specifications
9. SPECIFICATIONS All specifications mentioned hereafter apply to standard models only. SONOSAX SAS SA reserves the right to modify these characteristics at any time without prior notice. For measures and/or settings the reference is: 0 dBu = 0.775 V (i.e. +6 dBu = 1.55 V). - Page 52 6 to 18 V DC Current: 330mA under 12 Volts Consumption: average peak 10W during power-up Connector: Hirose HR10-7P-4P USB connection Mode: USB 2.0 HI-SPEED (mass storage device class) Connector: USB mini B User manual SONOSAX SX-R4 Page 52 of 53...
- Page 53 All specifications mentioned in this manual apply to standard models only. SONOSAX SAS SA reserves the right to modify these characteristics at any time without prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording of any kind, for any purpose, without the express written permission of SONOSAX SAS SA.
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