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Page 1: User Manual
Mastering Analog to Digital / Digital to Analog Converter User Manual Including February 2017 Version 8 Firmware and Feature Update Lynx Studio Technology, Inc. www.lynxstudio.com support@lynxstudio.com Updated: July 17, 2018... - Page 2 Purchase Date: _____________________________________________________ Dealer Name: _____________________________________________________ Dealer Telephone: _____________________________________________________ Hilo Serial Number: _____________________________________________________ LSlot Serial Number: _____________________________________________________ Lynx Hilo User Manual Copyright © 2011-2018, Lynx Studio Technology Inc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Computer Set Up ......................5 2.5.1 Driver Installation for Windows 7/8/10 ....................... 5 2.5.2 Hilo Driver Devices – Windows Operating Systems ................... 5 2.5.3 Installation for Macintosh OS X ........................7 2.5.4 Installation for iPad ............................ - Page 4 7.5.2 Monitor Page ............................. 50 7.5.3 Adapter Section ............................54 7.6 Using Hilo Remote from a WiFi or WLAN connected computer......... 56 7.6.1 Requirements ............................56 7.6.2 Initial Setup ............................... 56 ...
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Page 5: 1 Introduction
1.2 Features Hilo also has an extremely generous set of Digital I/O options. Apart from AD/DA conversion tasks, Hilo is one of the most powerful digital format converters/routers on the market. Digital formats include stereo AES/EBU, Stereo S/PDIF Coaxial, Stereo Optical S/PDIF which is switchable to 8-channel ADAT light pipe, and 16 channels of communication to a host computer, via USB 2, Thunderbolt or Dante connections. -
Page 6: Operation Requirements
Computer requirements Hilo is configured to operate with Mac or PC computer systems via USB, Thunderbolt or Dante (Ethernet). Hilo USB can also be used with iOS on an Apple iPad. Check the system requirements below to insure compatibility with your platform and format. -
Page 7: Using This Manual
2 Getting Started Hilo-USB Hilo was designed to be a product that is so easy to use that this section of the manual would scarcely be necessary. However, it is quicker to learn how the device works in one go, then to spend precious minutes figuring things out by randomly pressing buttons. We recommend reading this section thoroughly, before putting Hilo to serious use, if you can manage it. -
Page 8: Cable Connections
Use the included AC power cord In Addition to the rear panel jack pack, there is one remaining cable connection on the Hilo front panel. The PHONES jack is a standard ¼” TRS connector, and is capable of driving the full range of stereo headphones available. -
Page 9: Initial Setup
2.4 Initial Setup It is important to set up Hilo in the proper order to avoid any speaker damage calamities. Follow these steps for the best results: Connect the AC power cord to Hilo and to a quality, surge-protected AC power source. Check the Power and Safety section of this manual for additional information. - Page 10 “Lynx Hilo Speakers” with any WDM program, as this will insure that audio streams to every analog and digital output on Hilo, if the Hilo is in its default state. If you wish to route a stream to a particular output, you can choose “USB Play 9-16” and route that to the desired physical output from the Routing Page, as described in section 5.3.4: Routing.
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Page 11: Installation For Macintosh Os X
OS X, and is used for media playback applications as well as Pro Audio applications. Simply connect the USB cable from Hilo to your Mac OS X computer and Hilo will be immediately available for use. Please note that Hilo does require OS X version 10.6.4 or above. -
Page 12: Installation For Ipad
Smaller buffer sizes will give you lower latency. However, if a buffer size is too small for the system or context, audio anomalies such as clicks and pops may occur. It is recommended to become familiar with altering the Hilo buffer size to best suit the context of use. -
Page 13: 3 Getting Started Hilo-Tb
3 Getting Started Hilo-TB Hilo was designed to be a product that is so easy to use that this section of the manual would scarcely be necessary. However, it is quicker to learn how the device works in one go, then to spend precious minutes figuring things out by randomly pressing buttons. We recommend reading this section thoroughly, before putting Hilo to serious use, if you can manage it. -
Page 14: Cable Connections
Cable Concerns: If your signal source is unbalanced, consult Appendix 9.3 to determine if your cables are wired correctly for use with Hilo. For unbalanced cables, 4.5 meters (15 feet) is the maximum recommended length. -
Page 15: Initial Setup
Use the included AC power cord In Addition to the rear panel jack pack, there is one remaining cable connection on the Hilo front panel. The PHONES jack is a standard ¼” TRS connector, and is capable of driving the full range of stereo headphones available. - Page 16 The installer will extract the necessary files to the C:\Lynx directory. Click “Extract” from this window If you are prompted to let the program make changes to the computer, select “Yes” You will next see the driver Install dialog. Click “Install”...
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Page 17: Hilo Driver Devices - Windows Operating Systems
Play 1+2), Hilo Play 3+4, Hilo Record 1+2, Hilo Record 3+4, etc. These are pre-configured to connect to appropriate hardware I/O on the Hilo by default, although this can be user altered in Hilo Routing page or from the Hilo Remote software. There are also factory scenes pre-installed in the Hilo that provide easy access to the most popular configurations. - Page 18 3.5.2.3 ASIO Control Panel Many ASIO applications provide access to the driver’s ASIO Control Panel. For a Hilo-TB, this button will launch the Lynx ASIO Control Panel. From the Lynx ASIO Control Panel, the ASIO buffer size and system latency can be established conveniently within the audio software application.
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Page 19: Installation For Macintosh Os X
3.5.3 Installation for Macintosh OS X Power up the Hilo and connect it to the computer with a Thunderbolt cable. Locate the LT-TB driver from your downloaded files. The file name will be Lynx_OSX_##.zip (where ## is the version number of the driver). Double-click to expand the installer package. - Page 20 OSX Audio Applications Hilo can be used as a playback device for most popular multimedia, home theater and pro audio applications. Some such applications allow selection of specific playback devices. In these cases, a Lynx Hilo output device can be selected from the appropriate device selection menu.
- Page 21 Smaller buffer sizes will give you lower latency. However, if a buffer size is too small for the system or context, audio anomalies such as clicks and pops may occur. It is recommended to become familiar with altering the Hilo buffer size to best suit the context of use.
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Page 22: 4 Getting Started Hilo-Dante
4 Getting Started Hilo-Dante Hilo was designed to be a product that is so easy to use that this section of the manual would scarcely be necessary. However, it is quicker to learn how the device works in one go, then to spend precious minutes figuring things out by randomly pressing buttons. We recommend reading this section thoroughly, before putting Hilo to serious use, if you can manage it. -
Page 23: Cable Connections
Cable Concerns: If your signal source is unbalanced, consult Appendix 9.3 to determine if your cables are wired correctly for use with Hilo. For unbalanced cables, 4.5 meters (15 feet) is the maximum recommended length. -
Page 24: Initial Setup
With Dante Controller installed onto an OS X Mac, or Windows PC, devices in the Dante network will automatically appear, there are no drivers or utilities to install for this to happen. When Hilo is connected to the system, it will appear in Dante Controller as LT- DANTE (this can be easily changed from the Device Config page of DCS). - Page 25 Dante Devices. Clocking is handled brilliantly behind the scenes, so manual clock configuration is not necessary. In its simplest form, if you wish to use Hilo-Dante with your DAW, you need DVS to bridge the two. DVS is an Audinate product and Audinate charges a license fee to download and use it.
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Page 26: 5 Using Hilo
Hilo’s Touch Screen gives it a key advantage over other converters. As all of the functions are controlled by the software that runs the touch screen, Hilo is not locked into just one way to work. We can add features. We can change the graphics. We can offer completely different user interfaces for different types of users. -
Page 27: Changing The Meter Page
5.2 Changing the Meter Page To change meter type, just press anywhere in the active meter and you will be able to select any of the four metering options: Analog VU Horizontal All I/O 5.2.1 Meter screens in detail 5.2.1.1 Analog VU The Analog VU was designed in house to be as accurate to a true VU meter as possible. - Page 28 The Hilo RTA Meter is a professional 30-band Real-time Analyzer. This stereo high resolution display is a very useful diagnostic and reference tool. The Hilo RTA computes the RMS energy in 30 frequency bands for left and right channels of a selected stereo input or output every sample period. This is a brilliant tool for mixing, mastering and even system troubleshooting.
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Page 29: Navigation
Settings Button, there are two sub-menus to choose from: Audio and System. 5.3.1.1 Settings: Audio This is where we can adjust the “Rules of Engagement” for signals coming in or out of the Hilo. There are 8 selections here: 5.3.1.1.1 Sample Rate Hilo will display the sample rate that it is currently operating at. - Page 30 If a new clock source is selected, the rate generated by the selected device will become the current clock rate for Hilo. Only valid and active clock sources can be selected. All others are grayed out, and not selectable. With a USB Hilo, the USB cable must be removed from the back of the Hilo, before a new Sync source can be selected.
- Page 31 When the button is pushed, a Selection Window pops up. Pushing the desired Level button resets the inputs and immediately indicates this on the Line in trim Button. You will typically hear a relay click from inside Hilo when a selection is made. It is ideal to set the Line in trim to match the Trim value of whatever audio device is connected to the Line Inputs.
- Page 32 5.3.3 Unbalanced Connections with Twisted Pair Cable The wiring method for unbalanced connections with XLR connectors to ¼” phone connectors (tip and sleeve only) using shielded twisted pair cable (2 wire + shield) is as follows: XLR Pin 1 (GND) to cable shield with no connection on the other end XLR Pin 2 (+) to signal wire and to the ¼”...
- Page 33 The wiring method for unbalanced connections with XLR connectors to RCA/Phono phone connectors using shielded twisted pair cable (2 wire + shield) is as follows: XLR Pin 1 (GND) to cable shield with no connection on the other end XLR Pin 2 (+) to signal wire and to the Phono center pin XLR Pin 3 (-) to the other signal wire and to the Phono sleeve XLR Male or Female...
- Page 34 See Appendix 9.4 XLR Connector Wiring and Adapters This section describes the proper wiring of cables that can be used to adapt the analog audio XLR connectors on the Hilo. 5.3.5 Balanced Connections The wiring method for balanced connections with XLR connectors to balanced TRS (¼” phone) connectors using...
- Page 35 Setting Trim Pots for more information. As with the Line in trims, these are best set to a value that matches the input calibration of the device connected to the Hilo’s Line Outputs, thus preventing clipping or insufficient signal level. Page 31...
- Page 36 This is a useful state for digital devices that do not have the option to be a clock slave. The SRC Mode is OFF by default. When devices are connected to the Hilo digital inputs and valid clock synchronization is established between them, then it is not necessary to turn SRC ON.
- Page 37 NEW FEATURE: Version 8 of the Hilo firmware adds Master Out level control. This allows easy adjustment for ALL Hilo outputs with one control. The Master Out will maintain the relative levels of attenuation for individual outputs, for instance, if the Monitor Out is attenuated by 10dB, and the Master Out is at Unity, then when the Master Out gets turned down the Monitor will be reduced from the -10 starting position.
- Page 38 You will now see the appropriate number of record and play devices in your audio applications and operating system. When you are ready to exit the Settings Section of the Hilo, press the Exit key to return to the main menu: Page 34...
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Page 39: Scenes
User scenes can be started from the default state of the Hilo, or as modification of a factory preset. To start, let’s take a look at Hilo’s default routing. This is the state it is in on first power up, and also what it would return to after restoring defaults (see section 5.3.1.2.4: Restore Factory Defaults). - Page 40 Record 9-16 Stand Alone AD/DA This preset is designed for those that use Hilo as an AD/DA converter without a connection to the computer. It routes the digital inputs to the analog outputs and vice versa. Physical Input or output...
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Page 41: Monitoring
Monitoring The Monitoring page is new to Hilo Version 8, and adds tremendous utility to the Hilo. This page was crafted directly from user input, with the intention to have the Hilo be a viable alternative to expensive and bulky monitor controller. -
Page 42: Routing
Routing Although Hilo is, at first glance, a two channel AD/DA converter, it is really much more and this page gets down to the nitty gritty. The Routing page is where any combination of Hilo’s inputs can be routed to any combination of Hilo’s outputs. The principle here was to make the various I/O formats as independent as possible, very little is “hard-wired”. - Page 43 These buttons show the ADAT inputs as a source, but they are disabled. ADAT sources become available when an ADAT source is detected at the optical input. With a USB Hilo, ADAT use requires the unit to be in 16-channel mode from ...
- Page 44 When Solo is activated, when you press any input source button you will hear that audio exclusively. Pressing any other input source will instantly switch to the alternate source. When done, tapping the Solo button returns Hilo to the previous state, where multiple input sources can stream to the active output simultaneously.
- Page 45 Optical out mode is set to “ADAT” in Settings > Audio. When ADAT is selected for the Optical output, then SPDIF Optical is disabled as an output selection. For ADAT use with a Hilo USB, it needs to be in 16 channel mode from Settings > System.
- Page 46 The engineer wishes to hear the guitar part in the center of the stereo field, rather than hard left, so we click the MONITORING MODE button and choose “Left” - since the signal is coming in from the left line input. Now the guitar sounds like it is panned in the center.
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Page 47: Status Bar
5.3.11 Status Bar At the top of every page of the Hilo screen is the status bar. This allows important information about the Hilo state to be visible at all times. Let’s take a closer look. Shows what page... -
Page 48: 6 Firmware Updates
“New Firmware Version” is higher than the “Current Firmware Version”. If so, click “Update”. The Hilo LCD screen will display a warning screen that reads “Do not turn off the computer or the Hilo during the firmware updater process”. -
Page 49: Updating The Lt-Tb (Thunderbolt)
Verify that the New Firmware Version is higher than the Current Firmware Version. If so, click “Update”. When the updater is complete, close the pop-up window in your computer. Power cycle Hilo using the front panel standby switch, wait three seconds, then turn the unit back on. -
Page 50: 7 Hilo Remote Control Application
App Store (keywords Lynx Hilo). In addition to running the Hilo Remote on the computer that the Hilo is connected to, it is possible to use Hilo remote from a computer or iPad that is connected to the host computer via WiFi or WLAN. This use requires the Lynx Redirector tool. We will explore that solution, later in this section. -
Page 51: Using Hilo Remote
This feature provides the ability to save all user-selectable parameters. “Scenes” that contain the state of all device settings can be saved to a file on the computer hard drive. Recalling Scenes is a very quick and efficient way to revert Hilo to an appropriate state for different contexts of use. - Page 52 Rate Select This button displays the current sample rate of the Hilo and can also be used to select a desired sample rate when the Hilo is operating off of its Internal Clock. However, when on Internal clock, the sample rate is generally determined by the audio application being used, or the default sample rate settings in the operating system.
- Page 53 Record Sources (Signals going TO the computer or Dante network) in the bottom row. The settings in this section can be used to route Play streams to any of the Hilo’s physical outputs, or to assign Record streams to carry signals from any of Hilo’s hardware inputs.
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Page 54: Monitor Page
The Monitor page is where signals are routed, levels and pan settings are established, and meters can be viewed for all channels on the Hilo. It is visible whenever the “Monitor” button is green in the Navigation Bar. The section on the right, with the Play and Record devices, is only visible when the LSLOT button is green. - Page 55 Output Button This identifies the outputs that are applicable to the fader and mute controls, and is also used to facilitate routing. Hilo Remote uses an output oriented approach to routing. Clicking on an output button, “selects” that output for sources to be assigned to it. When selected, the output label button is green.
- Page 56 This is the default state for all Hilo physical outputs: Line Out: Play 1+2 Monitor Out: Play 1+2 and 3+4 Phones: Play 1+2 and 5+6 Digital Out XLR (AES): Play 1+2 and 7+8 Digital Out Coax: Play 1+2 and 11+12...
- Page 57 Mutes The “M” Icon below the fader is for the Mutes. This switch Mutes or UnMutes the input signal routed to an output. As with the faders, this control is specific to the patch point between the input source, and the selected output. It does not control whether the input signal itself is muted, or whether that input signal can be recorded.
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Page 58: Adapter Section
Now when we play audio from the source, we can open a recording app, choose “Record 1+2” for input and record that signal digitally. 7.5.3 Adapter Section The Adapter Section is where the clock settings for the Hilo are established and monitored, as well as Trim and Digital Format settings. Current Source This displays the clock source that is active. - Page 59 Analog Reference Level This section is where the Trim levels can be set for the Hilo’s Line Inputs and Line Outputs. Trims can be set to any of eight preset trim settings, and they are the same for the Left and Right channels.
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Page 60: Using Hilo Remote From A Wifi Or Wlan Connected Computer
7.6 Using Hilo Remote from a WiFi or WLAN connected computer. In some cases it is useful to run the Hilo Remote from a computer other than the one that Hilo is streaming audio to and from. This could be for control over a dedicated media server, a situation where level changes are made while monitoring from the “sweet spot”... -
Page 61: Frequently Asked Questions
Q) After I have connected to the Host computer, my Hilo Remote keeps showing disconnected, why? A) Hilo Remote will time‐out and disconnect from LynxRedirector if it doesn’t get a message from the Hilo for 3 seconds. This will be shown in Hilo Remote as a disconnected Wi‐Fi icon: . - Page 62 Simply uncheck the “Local Subnet” check‐box, then enter the IP Address, Computer Name or Domain Name in the “Address:” field. If the Host Computer is separated from the Target Computer/Tablet across a wide‐area network (such as behind a router with NAT [Network Address Translation]), you will need to specify the router’s IP Address and open port 5645 to forward to your Host Computer.
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Page 63: 8 Support
Telephone support is available by calling +1 (714) 545-4700 extension 206 from 9AM to 5PM Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, excluding United States Holidays. 8.3 Registering your Hilo Lynx is committed to providing you with the best service possible. To help us serve you better, please be sure to register your Hilo. Register on the web at: http://www.lynxstudio.com/register.html ... -
Page 64: 9 Appendices
9 Appendices 9.1 Methods of Connection Hilo doesn’t just sound great, it is impressively versatile as well. There are a number of ways to use Hilo in a wide variety of contexts. 9.1.1 USB 2.0 A single USB cable connection to a Mac or Windows computer, Uses the Lynx LT-USB card. -
Page 65: Xlr Connector Wiring And Adapters
Hilo consumes 22 Watts. Check with the battery’s stated watt hours to determine operating time you can expect with a fully charged battery. For instance, a 60 watt-hour battery would provide up to 2.72 hours of operation. -
Page 66: Unbalanced Connections With Single Conductor Cable
The wiring method for unbalanced connections with XLR connectors to RCA/Phono phone connectors using shielded twisted pair cable (2 wire + shield) is as follows: XLR Pin 1 (GND) to cable shield with no connection on the other end XLR Pin 2 (+) to signal wire and to the Phono center pin XLR Pin 3 (-) to the other signal wire and to the Phono sleeve XLR Male or Female... -
Page 67: Setting Trim Pots
Keep in mind that this variation will also be represented in other trim levels that are selected. For instance if a trim level of +22dB is active, and the trim pots have altered that to 22.25dB, if later a trim value of +24dB is selected from the Hilo, the resulting signal will be +24.25 dB. -
Page 68: Troubleshooting & User Tips
(e.g. consumer CD players). The SRC will re-clock the digital input signal to make sure it is in Sync with Hilo’s clock. Q. I am using a mono input into the Line In of Hilo. I have the Line In assigned to my Monitors and Phones Output but I am only hearing it one side (the side it is connected to). -
Page 69: Specifications
External word clock I/O 75ohm TTL signal on BNC connectors AES/EBU or S/PDIF inputs LSlot™ Expansion Port Supports Lynx LSlot expansion cards with up to 32 input and outputs simultaneously LCD Display 480 x 282 LCD Touch Screen Other AC Power 110 to 230 VAC, 30 watts;... -
Page 70: Certifications
12 Certifications 12.1 FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY MANUFACTURERS NAME: Lynx Studio Technology, Inc. MANUFACTURER ADDRESS: 190 McCormick Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626, U.S.A. TELEPHONE (714) 545-4700 COMPLIANCE TEST REPORT NUMBER: D11123R1 COMPLIANCE TEST REPORT DATE: January 12, 2012 TYPE OF EQUIPMENT:... -
Page 71: Ce Emc Declaration Of Conformity
12.2 CE EMC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY MANUFACTURERS NAME: Lynx Studio Technology, Inc. MANUFACTURER ADDRESS: 190 McCormick Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626, U.S.A. TELEPHONE (714) 545-4700 COMPLIANCE TEST REPORT NUMBER: D20110Q1 COMPLIANCE TEST REPORT DATE: January 12, 2012 TYPE OF EQUIPMENT:... -
Page 72: Warranty Information
To Get Warranty Service… To obtain warranty service, the purchaser must first call or email Lynx at the email address or telephone number printed in Section 8 to obtain a Return Authorization Number and instructions concerning where to return the unit for service. All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem. - Page 74 LYNX STUDIO TECHNOLOGY, INC. www.lynxstudio.com Copyright © 2011-2018, Lynx Studio Technology Inc.
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