RME Audio TCO HDSP User Manual

RME Audio TCO HDSP User Manual

Time code option for hdsp pci / fireface 800 ltc / smpte reader and generator video to word clock converter low jitter word clock regeneration

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User's Guide
TCO HDSP / FF
Time Code Option
for HDSP PCI / Fireface 800
LTC / SMPTE Reader and Generator
Video to Word Clock Converter
Low Jitter Word Clock Regeneration

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  • Page 1 User's Guide TCO HDSP / FF Time Code Option for HDSP PCI / Fireface 800 LTC / SMPTE Reader and Generator Video to Word Clock Converter Low Jitter Word Clock Regeneration...
  • 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 Status Displays ............9 Warranty..............10 Appendix..............
  • 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.
  • Page 7: Operation And Usage

    After installation of the TCO the Fireface 800 has to be updated to the latest driver and firmware version. The current files are found on the website www.rme-audio.com in the section Downlo- ad. At the time of printing these are: http://www.rme-audio.com/download/fut_win_fire_tco.zip...
  • Page 8: Tco-Hdsp

    7.2 TCO-HDSP After installation of the TCO-HDSP the HDSP AES-32 has to be updated to the latest driver and firmware version. The current files are found on the website www.rme-audio.com in the section Download. At the time of printing these are: http://www.rme-audio.com/download/fut_win_dsp_b10.zip...
  • Page 9: Status Displays

    Note: The MTC signal is provided via a new (virtual) MIDI input port. This one has to be chosen as MTC sync source in the application. 7.3 Status Displays The page TCO includes useful status displays, providing detailed information about the incom- ing signal.
  • 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 RL89/336/EWG and RL73/23/EWG. FCC Compliance Statement Certified to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device according to subpart J or part 15 of FCC rules.
  • Page 12 Bedienungsanleitung TCO...

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