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Page 2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Synovatron cvgt MM Buchla™ Translator ModuleModule™. This manual explains what the cvgt MM is and how it works. The cvgt MM is a ModuleModule format synthesizer module and is compatible with the Eardrill™ ModuleModule Model 041 Frame. The cvgt MM fits in any one of the four positions within the Model 041 frame.
Page 3 Eurorack variant: Switchcraft™ Tini-jax™ plug and 3.5mm jack socket incompatibility The Eurorack variant cvgt MM, shown above, has 3.5mm jack sockets for Eurorack connections. Please be warned that connecting a Switchcraft™ Tini- jax™ plug to a 3.5mm jack socket will damage the 3.5mm jack contacts as the Tini-jax plug has a larger diameter.
Page 4 MM User Manual cvgt MM Description The cvgt MM has four channels; two for CV signal translation and two for timing signal translation. These are described as follows:- 1.2V/Octave to 1V/Octave CV Translation Channel This is a precision buffered DC coupled attenuator with an attenuation factor of 0.8333.
Page 5 This is factory set to a gain of 1.200 exactly (for the 1.2 scale). It is for very fine tuning only and can only adjust over a small range. Copyright © 2014 Synovatron Limited. All rights reserved. (Rev 0 February 2014...
Page 8 Examples (b), (c) and (d) show that pulses are just passed through (at +10V) to gate out trig out if they exceed the respective thresholds. A signal that exceeds both thresholds will be present on both outputs. Copyright © 2014 Synovatron Limited. All rights reserved. (Rev 0 February 2014...
Page 9 The output has a diode in its path so it can simply be connected to other Buchla compatible pulses without signal pulse out contention. The LED illuminates when is high. Copyright © 2014 Synovatron Limited. All rights reserved. (Rev 0 February 2014...
Page 11 Model 041 frame. Double check that the connector has been plugged in correctly; it is keyed to prevent misconnection so it should be straightforward. Fit the two 4-40 UNC screws supplied to fix the cvgt MM into the Model 041 frame (nylon washers are also supplied).
Page 12 MM User Manual Adjustments The cvgt MM is adjusted during manufacturing tests and it should not be necessary to adjust it unless a repair has been carried out. These adjustments should only be performed by a suitably experienced person. The CV offset and...
Page 13 DMM and adjust the offset adjustment pot RV3, at 5.000V the rear of the module, for greater than the value recorded in step 2. Copyright © 2014 Synovatron Limited. All rights reserved. (Rev 0 February 2014...
Page 14 (5) Adjust RV1 for the desired pulse width of the 10V leading pulse, not the 5V gate portion, at pulse out in response to gate This completes the adjustments Copyright © 2014 Synovatron Limited. All rights reserved. (Rev 0 February 2014...
Page 15 Gate output level: gate off 0V, gate on +10V Trigger output: 3.5mm jack trig out Trigger output level: trigger off 0V, trigger on +10V Output indication: Red LED is on for duration of pulse in Copyright © 2014 Synovatron Limited. All rights reserved. (Rev 0 February 2014...
Page 16 Please note that Synovatron reserves the right to change the specification without notice. General Dimensions 107.8mm x 38.5mm (4.24” x 1.51”) Power consumption ±15V @ 25mA Contents cvgt MM Module, 2 x 4-40 Phillips screws and 2 x nylon washers Copyright © 2014 Synovatron Limited. All rights reserved. (Rev 0 February 2014...
Page 17 MM User Manual Environmental All components used on the cvgt MM Module are RoHS compliant. To comply with the WEEE Directive please do not discard into landfill – please recycle all Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment responsibly – please contact Synovatron to return the cvgt MM Module for disposal if required.