Interfacing To The Lynx-2 Or Micro Lynx - Alesis AI-2 Reference Manual

If required, an external digital audio sample rate clock may also be
connected to the W/C IN connector in the reference section of the
AI-2 rear panel. For the system to operate satisfactorily, the
external sample rate clock must be correctly synchronized to the
video reference signal connected to the video input.
When the Editor is connected and communicating correctly, the
CONTROL LED on the front panel of the AI-2 should be illuminated,
to indicate that valid communication is occurring between the units.
If the LED does not light (no communications) or is flashing
(communication taking place, but with errors), then recheck the
cable connections.
The REF LED on the AI-2 front panel should also be illuminated,
indicating the presence of a valid video reference. If the REF LED is
flashing then check that a valid source of video sync is connected.
3.4 INTERFACING TO THE LYNX-2 OR MICRO
LYNX
The AI-2 has a special control connector for interfacing to the
TimeLine Lynx-2 and Micro Lynx synchronizers. To simplify the
machine control interface this connector supplies machine control
commands, time code and a system timing signal all in a single
cable. The latest versions of TimeLine software include special
optimized drivers for the ADAT machine and new features such as
expanded track support up to 128 tracks. The TimeLine interface
permits ADAT machines to be used in literally any situation where
ADATs need to be synchronized with other transports, film, video or
audio.
Connect a TimeLine ADAT interface cable from the LYNX-2/
MICRO LYNX connector in the control section of the AI-2 rear panel
to the appropriate transport connector on the synchronizer. The
synchronizer end of this cable has a small pigtail cable with a 1/4"
plug attached. This is the AI-2 time code line and should be
plugged into the appropriate time code reader input.
Connect a video reference signal to the VID IN connector in the
reference section of the AI-2 rear panel. For a Lynx-2 or Micro Lynx
system, it is not necessary to connect a video reference to the AI-2
video input, however it should be connected as a matter of good
practice, even if the synchronizer is using video sync as a
reference. The original Lynx synchronizer, as well as other
synchronizer systems require video sync to be connected to
operate correctly. Refer to the appendix for more information on
interfacing with
the Lynx.
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