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Summary of Contents for RME Audio TCO HDSP/FF
- Page 1 User's Guide TCO HDSP / FF Time Code Option for HDSP / HDSPe / Fireface 800 LTC / SMPTE Reader and Generator Video to Word Clock Converter Low Jitter Word Clock Regeneration...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ............... 3 Package Contents............. 3 Hardware Requirements .......... 3 Technical Specifications TCO-FF..............4 TCO-HDSP ............4 Installing the TCO-HDSP .......... 5 Installing the TCO-FF..........5 Operation and Usage TCO-FF..............7 TCO-HDSP ............8 Notes on using the HDSPe PCI......9 Warranty.............. -
Page 3: Introduction
1. Introduction Thank you for choosing the TCO. The Time Code Option provides synchronisation to SMPTE and video in professional studio quality. SteadyClock ensures that the word clock derived from the input signals is of low jitter and therefore highly compatible. The TCO supports all standard formats and conversions of these, turning it into a highly useful tool within the studio environ- ment. -
Page 4: Technical Specifications
4. Technical Specifications 4.1 TCO-FF LTC/Video In • LTC In: BNC, unbalanced • Level range LTC In: -25 dBu up to +12 dBu • Video In: BNC unbalanced, switchable termination 75 Ohm • Format: PAL and NTSC LTC Out • BNC •... -
Page 5: Installing The Tco-Hdsp
5. Installing the TCO-HDSP Before installing the TCO card, please make sure the computer is switched off and the power cable is disconnected from the mains supply. 1. Disconnect the power cord and all other cables from the computer. 2. Remove the computer's housing. Further information on how to do this can be obtained from your computer’s instruction manual. - Page 6 8. Fold the ribbon cable one time and plug it into socket X1105 on the motherboard, see picture below. Now you are ready to re-assemble the Fireface. 9. Check that the safety-earth wire (yellow–green) is still connected to the cover. Then put the cover on and slide it into the aluminum front panel of the Fireface 800.
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Page 7: Operation And Usage
After installation of the TCO the Fireface 800 has to be updated to the latest driver and firmware versions, found on the website www.rme-audio.com in the section Download. After reboot the Settings dialog includes an additional page TCO, and on the main page the new sync-option TCO can be selected. -
Page 8: Tco-Hdsp
7.2 TCO-HDSP After installation of the TCO-HDSP update to the latest driver and firmware version, found on the website www.rme-audio.com in the section Download. After reboot the Settings dialog includes an additional page TCO, and on the main page the new sync-option TCO can be selected. -
Page 9: Notes On Using The Hdspe Pci
7.3 Notes on using the HDSPe PCI Since driver version 3.068 the TCO can also be used with the HDSPe PCI, and therefore with Multiface and Digiface. The following notes and limitations apply: • Only ASIO timecode (APP) is supported. Converting LTC to MTC is not supported. •... -
Page 10: Warranty
RME does not accept responsibility for any misleading or incorrect information within this guide. Lending or copying any part of the guide or the RME Driver CD, or any commercial exploitation of these media without express written permission from RME Intelligent Audio Solutions is prohibited. RME reserves the right to change specifi- cations at any time without notice. - Page 11 CE / FCC Compliance This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of the European Council Direc- tive on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compati- bility according to RL2004/108/EG. 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.