Antelope ISOCHRONE TRINITY User Manual

Antelope ISOCHRONE TRINITY User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SETTING UP INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS FRONT PANEL EXPLAINED REAR PANEL EXPLAINED GEARBOXING MODE CLOCK CALIBRATION CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION MY ANTELOPE AUDIO PRODUCT ISN’T WORKING. LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY SAFETY NOTES TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX A APPENDIX B APPENDIX C Isochrone Trinity User Manual...
  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    3 Independent Audio Generators up to 384kHz, with Varispeed control; 3 Independent SD Generators, simultaneously offering PAL and NTSC; 3 Independent HD Generators, presenting a choice of 16 formats, and the latest revision of Antelope's Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) technology - now in its 4th generation and employing 64-bit DSP.
  • Page 4: Mandatory Online Activation

    Above all, we hope you enjoy your new Antelope device as much as we enjoyed designing Should you ever find yourself struggling, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Support team over phone, live chat and our ticket system. You can also visit...
  • Page 5 Antelope ID directly from the application. Fill out the necessary information and click Continue. If you already have an active Antelope ID, click on Use existing Antelope Bear in mind, that your Antelope ID is different and has no relation to your user profile on antelopeaudio.com.
  • Page 6 Sign in using your credentials. If you have just created your Antelope ID, do not forget to activate it using the link in the e-mail you have just received. After successfully signing in your Antelope ID, you will be asked to fill in additional information concerning your recent purchase.
  • Page 7: Activate Your Product Warranty

    ACTIVATE YOUR PRODUCT WARRANTY You will be required to activate your product warranty from the My Warranty tab in My Antelope Account. To activate your product, click on the text that sends you to the page where you can add a custom warranty.
  • Page 8: Setting Up

    After successfully completing the process, you can click on View Warranty to see if your file has been uploaded correctly. SETTING UP Please look at the following images while reading the instructions and explanations below. Isochrone Trinity User Manual...
  • Page 9 ● When making initial connections, it is advised to do so with the studio volume turned down. Some devices may emit an unpleasant sound until properly configured to accept incoming clock signal. ● The Control Panel application is not supported under macOS 10.15 Catalina. Isochrone Trinity User Manual...
  • Page 10: Installation Precautions

    3. Connect the AC Power Connection (18) and/or the DC Power Connection (19) to the respective power outlet(s). When connecting devices, do so with the studio volume turned down as some devices may emit an unpleasant sound until properly configured to accept incoming clock signal. Isochrone Trinity User Manual...
  • Page 11: Front Panel Explained

    4. SAMPLE RATE Encoder Knob The sample rate encoder is used to select standard frequencies, DA mode, adjust varispeed, and confirm settings. It is used in conjunction with the AUDIO buttons (6), VARISPEED button, and pull-up/pull-down buttons. Isochrone Trinity User Manual...
  • Page 12 If 0.1% & 4% pull downs are selected, the middle and bottom line of the last digit in the display are lit. 7. Triple Display Displays information for everything except HD. 8. DIMMER Knob Adjusts the brightness of the triple display. Isochrone Trinity User Manual...
  • Page 13 Appendix A. ● ATOMIC - Will be lit if SOURCE is set to OVEN, and a valid signal is present at the rear panel Atomic input. Isochrone Trinity User Manual...
  • Page 14: Rear Panel Explained

    This is an instant change which does not require confirmation. REAR PANEL EXPLAINED 18. AC Power Socket The IES AC Connection supports an input range of 90-250 VAC. This enables the device to automatically accommodate mains voltages in any country. Isochrone Trinity User Manual...
  • Page 15 The BNC Atomic Input connection allows Trinity to receive a 10MHz reference from an atomic clock device, such as the Antelope 10M. When locked to Atomic, the internal oven on Trinity is automatically bypassed, the front panel ATOMIC LED lights, and the atomic device becomes the primary timing reference.
  • Page 16 Channel C. 35. USB Type-B Allows connection to PC and Mac computers for using the Control Panel application. 36. HD Video Outputs BNC connections that provide HD video outputs corresponding to front panel HD1, HD2, HD3. Isochrone Trinity User Manual...
  • Page 17: Gearboxing Mode

    AUDIO channels must be set to DA, otherwise the input is ignored. SPLIT mode is to be used only if the input signal is known to be a varispeed frequency and not a standard gearbox frequency. Isochrone Trinity User Manual...
  • Page 18: Clock Calibration

    6. To proceed with calibration, press the SAMPLE RATE knob (4). Trinity is now calibrated to an accuracy greater than +/- 0.001ppm. 7. Exit Calibration Mode by pressing the INFO button (15). CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION Antelope Audio Customer Support can be reached by the following means: Online Visit support.antelopeaudio.com Phone We are there for you around the clock, 21 hours/day, Monday to Friday.
  • Page 19: My Antelope Audio Product Isn't Working

    • and endorser content which you may find helpful and inspiring. Antelope Audio Users Facebook group lets you interact with fellow • users and some of our employees. Note, however, that it is not meant to be a support group.
  • Page 20 The shipping costs are covered by the owner of the product. Antelope Audio will not cover any local customs charges. We recommend using a courier service of your choice (e.g. DHL, UPS, FedEx). The package...
  • Page 21: Limited Warranty Policy

    Consumers have the right to choose whether to claim service under the Antelope Audio Limited Warranty or under their consumer law rights.
  • Page 22 Antelope Audio’s discretion: 1) to repair the Product at Antelope Audio’s expense using new or equivalent-to new refurbished parts in good working condition; or Isochrone Trinity User Manual...
  • Page 23 3) to refund the price paid. Should Antelope Audio decide to refund the price paid, it may deduct from the paid Product’s price any damages caused to the Product; where, within fourteen (14) days of the expiration of the warranty period,(i) Antelope Audio has received written notice of any nonconformity;(ii) after Antelope Audio’s written authorization,...
  • Page 24 Audio, at its sole discretion, determines were not manufactured by Antelope Audio or any of its authorized manufacturing partners; (ii) Products purchased from a person or entity which is not an authorized dealer or re-seller of Antelope Audio; (iii)Product sold “as is” or “with all faults”, to the extent permitted by local law.
  • Page 25 Data Recovery In the event of data loss using Antelope Audio storage devices, Antelope Audio is not responsible for backing up or recovering any data that you may have lost. No Other Warranties No Antelope Audio employee, dealer, re-seller, or other agent is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to this warranty.
  • Page 26 (B2B) / Direct customers of Antelope Audio please email us at techsupport@antelopeaudio.com (ii) A valid proof of purchase is required for RMA processing (i.e. receipt, invoice, etc). Antelope Audio will provide you with the RMA number within 2 working days as of the claim submission date. RMA Return Addresses We have multiple RMA receiving locations worldwide.
  • Page 27: Safety Notes

    ● Never operate the unit without this earth connection. ● DC power supply cable should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or squeezed by items placed upon or against it. Isochrone Trinity User Manual...
  • Page 28: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Clocking System 4th Generation Acoustically Focused Clocking 64 bit DDS Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator Stability: < +/-0.02ppm @ 64.5°C Ageing < 1 ppm per year Calibration < +/-0.001 ppm Atomic Clock Input 10MHz@1Vpp, BNC Isochrone Trinity User Manual...
  • Page 29 Universal video input on BNC. Recognizes all video formats automatically 2 selectable Word Clock on BNC 32kHz – 384kHz 1 AES/EBU on XLR. 32kHz – 192kHz @110Ω terminated 1 S/PDIF on RCA. 32kHz – 192kHz @75Ω terminated 2.0 full-speed Isochrone Trinity User Manual...
  • Page 30 S/PDIF – 4 RCA @ 75Ω Operating Temperature 0-50°C, 32-122°F Weight 4 kg / 8.8 lb Dimensions (Approx) 482 mm (W) × 89 mm (H) × 203 mm (D) 19’’ (W) x 3.5’’ (H) x 8’’ (D) Isochrone Trinity User Manual...
  • Page 31 APPENDIX A Table of valid input frequencies in Gearboxing mode: APPENDIX B Table of valid input video formats: Isochrone Trinity User Manual...
  • Page 32 Appendix A and is likely a varispeed input frequency. ● Solution 1: Continue with the off-rate input and select SPLIT mode. The audio channel must also be in DA mode. ● Solution 2: Change SOURCE knob to OVEN and run on internal clock. Isochrone Trinity User Manual...

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