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  • Page 1 ™ SYNC HD Guide...
  • Page 2 Reel Tape, Reso, Reverb One, ReVibe, RTAS, Sibelius, Smack!, SoundReplacer, Sound Designer II, Strike, Structure, SYNC HD, SYNC I/O, Synchronic, TL Aggro, TL AutoPan, TL Drum Rehab, TL Everyphase, TL Fauxlder, TL In Tune, TL MasterMeter, TL Metro, TL Space, TL Utilities, Transfuser, Trillium Lane Labs, Vari-Fi Velvet, X-Form, and XMON are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1. Introduction ............1 .
  • Page 4 Index ..............99 SYNC HD Guide...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction SYNC Peripherals in Standalone Mode ® This guide covers operation of Avid multipur- pose SYNC peripherals (SYNC HD ® SYNC peripherals can be used as standalone SYNC I/O ® ) for Avid Pro Tools|HD ® synchronization converters, timecode genera- HD Native ®...

  • Page 6: Sync Peripheral Features

    • Avid Super Clock (256x sample clock) rates (44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz). • Word Clock (1x sample clock) The SYNC HD supports both industry standard • AES/EBU null clock (AES “digital black”) SD (standard definition) and HD (high-defini- •...

  • Page 7: System Requirements And Compatibility

    Controlling SYNC Peripherals in Standalone Mode If you use a custom serial cable between Pro Tools and the SYNC peripheral, be sure If you are using a SYNC peripheral in Stand- the cable supports hardware handshaking. alone mode, you can control it with the SYNC The maximum supported length for this ca- Setup software utility (Windows only), or with ble is 100 ft.

  • Page 8: Registration

    • You have an understanding of the timecode • Hardware warranty information requirements for your projects This Guide covers use of the SYNC HD and the SYNC I/O with Pro Tools version 10.0 and higher. For versions of Pro Tools lower than 7.3, the SYNC HD can be set to emulate a SYNC I/O.

  • Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions Used in This About www.avid.com Guide The Avid website (www.avid.com) is your best All of our guides use the following conventions online source for information to help you get the to indicate menu choices and key commands: most out of your Pro Tools system. The follow- ing are just a few of the services and features Convention Action...
  • Page 10 SYNC HD Guide...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2. Installation And Configuration

    Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration Serial Connections Hardware Connections Serial to Pro Tools Core Card The following are the primary hardware connec- tions on a SYNC peripheral: Pro Tools systems require a serial connection between the SYNC peripheral and a Pro Tools •...
  • Page 12 Loop Sync in an expanded Pro Tools system Audio Interfaces SYNC peripherals support Loop Sync, and can serve as Loop Sync Master. Loop Sync is a dedi- cated clock loop for synchronizing multiple Pro Tools HD interfaces (including the SYNC peripheral). SYNC HD Guide...

  • Page 13: Machinecontrol

    MachineControl Synchronization and Timecode Connections to Machines, Decks, and Other On MachineControl-enabled Pro Tools systems, Devices SYNC peripherals support limited Serial Deck Control only. For full use of MachineControl op- tion features, a direct serial connection to the The following sections describe connections re- host Pro Tools computer is required.
  • Page 14 1x clock from DAT machines, DA-88s, and similar digital devices. For SYNC HD only, even when you have an HD video reference signal connected to the Pro Tools HD audio interfaces each have their Video Ref connector, you can still connect an own Word Clock inputs, which provide addi- tional clock options and flexibility.
  • Page 15 Connecting AES/EBU Devices Pro Tools and MTC Pro Tools receives MTC from SYNC peripherals To input AES/EBU clock reference to a SYNC through its connection to the SYNC peripheral peripheral: Host Serial port. This signal does not include Connect the device’s AES/EBU output to the ...

  • Page 16: Software Installation

    SYNC Setup software (Windows only). SYNC peripheral (DigiSerial Port or COM Port). Select the Synchronizer Type that you are up- SYNC Peripherals with dating (SYNC HD or SYNC I/O). Pro Tools Click Begin Update All software required to use SYNC peripherals is Locate the firmware file you want to use, and installed with Pro Tools software.

  • Page 17: Emulating A Sync I/O

    Emulating a SYNC I/O Setup Software Utility (SYNC HD Only) (Windows Only) If you are using a SYNC HD with Pro Tools 7.4  When using a SYNC peripheral in Standalone or higher, Pro Tools will automatically recognize mode, it can be controlled remotely using the the SYNC HD.

  • Page 18: Configuring A Sync Peripheral From Pro Tools

    Under Synchronization Device, select Enable Configuring a SYNC (for a SYNC HD) or SYNC HD Enable SYNC Pe- Peripheral from Pro Tools (for a SYNC I/O). ripheral Pro Tools HD software provides configuration controls that establish communication between Pro Tools and the SYNC peripheral.
  • Page 19 Session Source • Video In Setup window. • Video Reference (SD) Clock Source • Video Reference (HD) (SYNC HD Only) • LTC • Bi-Phase • Pilot Tone • AES/EBU SYNC peripheral selected as Clock Source in the Session Setup window •...
  • Page 20 Locked Locked SYNC peripheral is locked to the selected clock reference. The indicator flashes if the se- Locked lected clock reference source is missing or out of lockable frequency range. Choosing a Clock Source (HD OMNI shown) SYNC HD Guide...
  • Page 21 4% slower than the expected rate Pro Tools provides up to 4.167% pull up, and • Unlit: SYNC HD is not locked to the chosen 4.0% pull down. When working with a Movie clock reference...
  • Page 22 Choose PAL or NTSC format for the session Choosing an HD Video Format from the pop-up menu in the Video Ref Format Session Setup window. If the session already has video, the format will be set automatically. Choosing an SD Video Format SYNC HD Guide...
  • Page 23 1080p - 25 When the Clock Reference is set to Video Refer- 1080p - 29.97 NTSC ence (HD), SYNC HD automatically sets the Video In format (NTSC or PAL) appropriate for the selected Video Reference rate, as shown in the following table.

  • Page 24: Machinecontrol Configuration

    SYNC-to-computer connec- Enable and configure options for tion. 9-pin Machine Control 9-pin Remote Close the Preferences window. The SYNC Setup software utility should now show that it recognizes the SYNC peripheral in the informa- tion display section. SYNC HD Guide...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Incoming Time Field Troubleshooting field in the Session Setup Incoming Time Status LEDs window indicates whether or not the SYNC pe- ripheral is receiving positional reference. If this The Locked and Speed Cal status LEDs on the field appears to be inactive when inputting SYNC peripheral front panel and in the Session timecode to the SYNC peripheral, check your Setup window may help you isolate potential...
  • Page 26  make sure you have set the correct frame rate and format (NTSC or PAL) on all your devices. If your system locks up in the correct location,  but drifts, check your clock signals and settings. SYNC HD Guide...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3. Sync Peripheral Hardware And Software

    Chapter 2, “Installation LEDs. Available clock reference inputs include: and Configuration.” • Video Ref • SYNC HD: (Green = SD, Yellow = HD) Power Switch • SYNC I/O: SD only When the SYNC peripheral power switch is •...
  • Page 28 PAL/NTSC selec- of any External Timecode Offsets settings that tion, sample rate and more. The Timecode LED are applied in Pro Tools. display shows the current mode, selected pa- rameter, or setting. SYNC HD Guide...
  • Page 29 LED display reference. shows parameter names, values, and other data. • SYNC HD: The Locked LED flashes yellow if the selected clock reference source is For a table identifying each LED abbreviation missing or out of lockable frequency range.

  • Page 30: Sync Peripheral Back Panel

    9-pin devices. The following signal types are supported: • SYNC HD: SD (NTSC/PAL) or HD (tri-level or bi-level) signal • SYNC I/O: SD (NTSC/PAL) signal only SYNC HD Guide...
  • Page 31 Host Serial Port LTC In/Out Receives a Linear Timecode (LTC) The Host Serial port is a bidirectional (in/out) LTC In source, balanced or unbalanced analog, for posi- port to connect the SYNC peripheral to the Digi- tional and/or clock reference. This port is often Serial Port on a HD Core card.

  • Page 32: Sync Setup Software Utility

    Pro Tools HD interface. Right-click anywhere in the SYNC Setup dia-  log and select Help, or press the F1 key. AC Power SYNC peripherals accept a standard power cable and are auto voltage-selecting (100V to 240V). SYNC HD Guide...
  • Page 33 Timecode Window Frame Rate The timecode display mirrors the LED Timecode This control selects the frames-per-second (fps) Display on the SYNC peripheral front panel, dis- rate of external (or internally generated) time- playing (in hours:minutes:seconds:frames) the code. timecode address of the current positional refer- Status Display ence.
  • Page 34 This control determines the line pair of the out- Window Dub” on page 56. going video signal onto which the SYNC periph- eral inserts VITC. Normally, this should be left at the default (and preferred) setting of 14/16. SYNC HD Guide...
  • Page 35 Bi-Phase/Tach Parameters Variable Speed Override (VSO) Used for specialized applications that involve Used to change (or varispeed) the rate of the film or other equipment that output Bi- SYNC peripheral internal crystal-referenced Phase/Tach information. These parameters clock. This change is measured in cents, or hun- must be set to match the Bi-Phase or Tach dredths of a semitone.
  • Page 36 SYNC HD Guide...

  • Page 37: Chapter 4. Using Sync Peripherals

    Chapter 4: Using SYNC Peripherals About SYNC Setup Software Utility SYNC peripheral settings can be controlled in Remote-Only Mode three ways: When the default Remote-Only Mode (Front Provides access to most SYNC From Pro Tools Panel Lockout) is enabled in the SYNC Setup peripheral controls from within the Pro Tools software utility Preferences window, none of the Session Setup window or the Synchronization...

  • Page 38: Sync Peripheral Controls In Pro Tools, Sync Setup Software Utility, And The Front Panel

    Table 2. SYNC Peripheral controls in Pro Tools, SYNC Setup software utility, and the front panel Available from/in: SYNC Setup Software Parameters Pro Tools Front Panel Utility Device ID (SYNC HD Only) Clock References all (Session Setup) Positional References all (Session Setup) Sample Rates Pull Rates...

  • Page 39: Front Panel Generator/Parameter Switches

    Press Set once When a parameter value is visible Front Panel to set the value for that parameter and return Generator/Parameter the Display to timecode. Switches Down and Up The Generator/Parameter controls are labeled Set, Down, Up, and Run/Stop/Clear/Esc. In ad- The Down and Up switches scroll through pa- dition to their primary generator functions, rameter names or values:...

  • Page 40: Clock References And Options

    Video Reference, and clock Pro Tools to exter- nal Word clock. MachineControl also provides 9-Pin Deck Emulation mode, but this mode is not sup- ported through either of the SYNC peripheral 9-pin ports. See the MachineControl Guide for more information. SYNC HD Guide...
  • Page 41 • a Pro Tools system in a Video Satellite con- figuration (if digital audio interconnects Clock Source via an HD Peripheral are required) (SYNC HD or SYNC I/O) Video Reference and Frame Edge To configure Pro Tools to use video reference and Alignment...
  • Page 42 A wide variety of professional audio de- Press the Clock Reference switch to select vices have Word Clock connectors, including Word/AES (SYNC HD) or Digital (SYNC I/O). digital mixing consoles, DASH-standard digital multitrack tape recorders and MDMs (modular Press Set, and use the Up and Down switches to digital multitrack recorders).
  • Page 43 LTC and Clock Reference Servo Gain settings include the following: LTC can provide both positional and clock infor- Allows the quickest resolving to LTC 0 (fastest) mation in the same timecode signal. LTC can be incoming LTC, but with greater jitter. This is the recorded onto and played back from an analog default setting, and should be used when fast track, or a VTR audio, address or cue track.
  • Page 44 The SYNC peripheral decides whether to use 60 Hz or 50 Hz as the pilot tone reference fre- • SYNC HD: LTC Level (“L7C LEUL”) quency according to the setting of the Video – or –...
  • Page 45 Bi-Phase/Tach and Clock To configure Bi-Phase/Tach for the SYNC Reference peripheral clock reference using the SYNC Setup software utility (Windows only): SYNC peripherals are able to resolve to Select from the pop- Bi-Phase/Tach Clock Ref Bi-Phase/Tach information for use as a clock up menu.
  • Page 46  sample rate would return to the nominal sample VSO Enabled rate setting (for example, exactly 44.1 kHz) when the Clock Reference disappears or goes out of lock range. Variable Speed Override controls (SYNC Setup software utility) SYNC HD Guide...

  • Page 47: Positional Reference And Options

    When Pitch Memory is enabled, Pro Tools  Positional Reference continues to play and record at the resolved sam- and Options ple rate even if the Clock Reference source disap- pears. The following sections provide additional infor- mation for each available Positional Reference The SYNC peripheral retains the Pitch Mem- ...
  • Page 48 1 to 120 frames (for MTC readers). If you enter a Freewheel duration value lower than 4, the SYNC peripheral will automatically set to 4; if you enter a Freewheel value greater than 40, the SYNC peripheral will automatically set to 40. SYNC HD Guide...
  • Page 49 Auto LTC/VITC Positional To set VITC as the SYNC peripheral positional Reference reference using Pro Tools: In the section of the Session SYNC Setup  In Auto LTC/VITC mode, the SYNC peripheral Setup window, select from the VITC Positional switches automatically between LTC and VITC pop-up menu.
  • Page 50 For details on using serial timecode with Continue by setting the starting frame as de- SYNC Peripherals, see the MachineControl scribed in “Bi-Phase/Tach Starting Frame” on Guide. page 47, and setting other Input Signals options, as appropriate. SYNC HD Guide...
  • Page 51 Bi-Phase/Tach Starting Frame To set the Bi-Phase/Tach start frame using the SYNC Setup software utility (Windows only): In order to use the Bi-Phase/Tach signal as a po- In the section, enter Generator/Bi-Phase Preset sitional reference, the SYNC peripheral also the timecode value of the starting frame, in needs to know the timecode address for a partic- hours:minutes:seconds:frames.
  • Page 52 PPF rate of the external time address by one frame. Remember how device’s Bi-Phase/Tach encoder. many presses you've accumulated so that you can go back and trim the starting address you previously programmed. SYNC HD Guide...

  • Page 53: Compensating For Timecode Offsets

    • Synchronization peripherals such as the When the Positional Reference is LTC, VITC,  SYNC HD, SYNC I/O, or other peripherals or Bi-Phase, the SYNC peripheral generates LTC, (such as MIDI interfaces that provide MIDI VITC, and MTC simultaneously, based on the Timecode).
  • Page 54 29.97 FPS DROP. • For PAL, you can choose only 25 FPS. In Generator Preset mode, if the Clock Refer- ence is set to a video input, 24 fps cannot be used as the SYNC peripheral timecode format. SYNC HD Guide...
  • Page 55 LTC Generation/Regeneration Generator Start Time Regenerating LTC To set the generator start frame using Pro Tools: Configure the Session Setup window as appro-  SYNC peripherals will regenerate LTC whenever priate for your system and the current project. the external positional reference is moving at See the Pro Tools Reference Guide for more infor- normal, 1x forward speed (±10%).
  • Page 56 Source rule. In the section, enter Generator/Bi-Phase Preset the timecode start time, in Hrs:Min:Sec:Frm. To reset to 00:00:00:00, click Zero To begin generating, click When you have finished generating the desired length of LTC, click Stop SYNC HD Guide...
  • Page 57 The SYNC peripheral Video Out signal is con- The SYNC peripheral regenerates VITC and in- nected to the destination device. The SYNC pe- serts it onto the video signal (as soon as it re- ripheral is then able to stripe the second VTR’s ceives a valid clock reference signal and posi- videotape with VITC.
  • Page 58 Insertion On and Off. When On is selected, press Set. Press Set, and use the Up and Down switches to display VITC Generate Lines (“6En LInE”). Press Set. The default line pair is 14/16, which is also the SMPTE-recommended setting. SYNC HD Guide...
  • Page 59 Use the Down and Up switches to scroll In the section, Generator/Bi-Phase Preset through the parameter values and select a VITC enter the timecode start time, in line pair. Hrs:Min:Sec:Frm. To reset to 00:00:00:00, click Zero Press Set. Click . Typically, at this point you would Using the Positional Reference switch, select arm the destination VTR to record video, so that Generate.

  • Page 60: Generating A Window Dub

    Idle MTC setting. routed to a video destination such as another VTR or nonlinear editing system. Press Set. To mute idle-time MTC output using the SYNC Setup software utility (Windows only): Select the option. Idle MTC Enabled  SYNC HD Guide...
  • Page 61 To insert a timecode window into a video signal To insert a timecode window into a video signal using Pro Tools: using the front panel controls: Choose and click Press Set, and use the Down and Up switches to Setup > Peripherals Synchro- display Burn Enabled (“burn EnA”).

  • Page 62: Sync Status Indicators In The Edit Window

    • Lit: SYNC I/O is locked and the clock refer- ence is within 0.025% of the expected rate. • Flashing fast: SYNC I/O is locked but the clock reference is more than 0.025% faster than the expected rate. SYNC HD Guide...

  • Page 63: Chapter 5. Additional Operational Information

    Chapter 5: Additional Operational Information Front Panel Generator/Parameter Controls This section details the parameters available from the multi-function Set, Down, Up and Run/Stop/Clear/Esc switches on the SYNC peripheral front panel. For details on the multi-function Generator/Parameter switches on the front panel, see “Front Panel Generator/Parameter Switches” on page 35.
  • Page 64 VIdEO SY Video Format (NTSC/PAL) Two Pull Rate settings enable 0.1%, and 4%, Pull Up or Pull Down for the current sample rate. Hd VIdEo HD Video Format (SYNC HD only) IdLE 7C Idle MTC On/Off dEvicE id Device ID (SYNC HD only) Lets you enable 0.1% pull up or down.
  • Page 65 Base Clock VITC Read Lines Configures the Word Clock Out port. Choices This setting determines which line pair of in- are Session (1x the base session sample rate), or coming video is used for the VITC source. 256x (for Slave Clock devices). To choose the VITC read lines: Select VITC Read Lines (“rdr LInE”), using the The base sample rate is 44.1 kHz when ses-...
  • Page 66 To set the LTC output level: Select LTC Level/Gain (“L7C LEUL” on Freewheel Length sets the period of time for SYNC HD, or “L7C GAIn” on SYNC I/O), using which the SYNC peripheral will continue to re- the Set, Down, and Up switches.
  • Page 67 Servo Gain Pitch Memory/Hold This setting provides a user selectable LTC servo Pitch Memory is useful when resolving the gain offset. The five choices provide different SYNC peripheral to off-speed, free-running servo gain settings to reduce the effects of jitter LTC.
  • Page 68 Phase/Tach signal. • PAL (“PAL”) Press Set. The SYNC peripheral will retain the setting, even when the unit is powered off and on again, until it is changed. For complete instructions, see “Bi-Phase/Tach Signal” on page 47. SYNC HD Guide...
  • Page 69 • 720p - 59.94 • 720p - 60 Toggles the device ID of the SYNC HD between SYNC HD (for use with Pro Tools 7.4 or higher) • 1080p - 23.976 and SYNC I/O (for use with Pro Tools 7.3 or •...

  • Page 70: Using Fader Start

    Reference Guide for more information. while in Internal/VSO mode. With normal usage, the SYNC peripheral should never require recalibrating. Each unit is factory calibrated to within +/– 5 ppm (parts per mil- lion). SYNC HD Guide...
  • Page 71 You may want to recalibrate a SYNC peripheral The original Oscillator Calibration value is in the following situations: printed on the factory sticker, on the SYNC pe- ripheral bottom panel. • If greater than 5 ppm accuracy is required. • If the unit needs to be matched to a unique To restore the SYNC peripheral oscillator (nonstandard) frequency.

  • Page 72: Restoring Factory Settings

    Bi-Phase Pulse-per- frame A Lead B Bi-Phase Signal NTSC Video System/Format Idle MTC Enabled Enabled Window Burn options: Size: Large Vertical Position: 20% from Bottom Horizontal Position: Center Color: White on Black background Variable Speed Offset (VSO) SYNC HD Guide...

  • Page 73: Managing And Selecting Video Inputs

    Using Video Inputs with VITC and the Character Managing and Selecting Generator Video Inputs Unlike selecting a video input to use for Clock (SD Video Rates Only) Reference, input selection for VITC and charac- ter generator functions follows a simple rule. SYNC peripherals have two independent video This rule is explained in the following sections inputs, “Video In”...
  • Page 74 Figure 3. Video Input Flow diagram SYNC HD Guide...

  • Page 75: Appendix A. Additional Synchronization Information

    Appendix A: Additional Synchronization Information In a modest setting with one or Simple Setups Video and VITC Signals two VTRs, Pro Tools, and a SYNC peripheral, us- ing the video signal as the clock reference is of- Black Burst and House Video ten satisfactory.

  • Page 76: Ltc Signals

    You can adjust the servo gain of the SYNC pe- ATR or VTR. ripheral LTC input from the SYNC peripheral front panel controls and from the Pro Tools Ses- sion Setup window. See “Servo Gain” on page 63 for more information. SYNC HD Guide...

  • Page 77: Digital Clock Signal Types

    AES/EBU Examples of Auto-Switch LTC/VITC The SYNC peripheral will switch to LTC for  Some professional digital audio products use positional reference during hi-speed searching AES/EBU “null clock” (which is an AES/EBU and cueing, for example, or whenever the tape data stream that contains only clock informa- speed is too high to read VITC.

  • Page 78: Bi-Phase/Tach

    PPF rate of the external device’s Bi- erating equipment uses the B signal in the same Phase/Tach encoder from Pro Tools, or using the SYNC Setup software utility’s Pulse Per Frame setting (Windows only). SYNC HD Guide...

  • Page 79: Pilot Tone

    way. Fortunately, the SYNC peripheral Input Please note that Pilot Tone contains no posi- Signals option allows you to choose the appro- tional information; it is simply a clock refer- priate method (Tach: Fwd = B is Low, or Tach: ence.
  • Page 80 SYNC HD Guide...

  • Page 81: Appendix B. Technical Specifications

    Appendix B: Technical Specifications General Nominal Sample Rates Sample Rate Pull Up/Down 44100 48000 88200 96000 176400 192000 +4.1667% 45983 50050 91967 100100 and +0.1% +4.1667% 45938 50000 91875 100000 +4.1667% 45892 49950 91783 99900 and –0.1% +0.1% 44144 48048 88288 96096 176576...
  • Page 82 Black or white text on white or black background or keyed Dimensions Height: 1RU/1.75” (4.45 cm) Width: 19.0” (48.26 cm) Depth: 10.5” (26.67 cm) Weight 5.0 lbs (2.27 kg) Vibration Resistance 5 mm displacement, 10 to 55 Hz, each axis SYNC HD Guide...
  • Page 83 General Shock 5 G max Operating Temperature 32 to 131 degrees F (0 to 55 degrees C) Storage Temperature -40 to 176 degrees F (-40 to 80 degrees C) Relative Humidity 0 to 95%, non-condensing Power Requirements Voltage: 85 to 264 VAC Frequency: 47 to 63 Hz autoswitching Wattage:...
  • Page 84 100 ohms mum): Rise/Fall Time: 42us ± 1us measured between 10% and 90% p-p S/N Ratio: –60 dB RMS at 0 dBu level Video (Main) In Format: NTSC or PAL composite video Level: 1V p-p Termination: 75 ohms SYNC HD Guide...
  • Page 85 Rear Panel Connectors Connector Specifications Video (Main) Out Level: 1V p-p Source Impedance: 75 ohms (VITC In) Format: SMPTE 90-bit, drop frame/non-drop frame Line Range: 10 to 40 (all-line mode), 10 to 22 (single-line mode) (VITC Out) Format: SMPTE 90-bit, drop frame/non-drop frame Line Range: Two lines, 10 to 20 Video (Ref) In...
  • Page 86 10 mA max Polarity (bi-phase): Both inputs are software programmable Polarity (tach): “Direction” polarity is software programmable Modulo Range: 2 thru 254 (Pilot In) Level: 100 mV to 5.5 V p-p, differential Frequency Range: 50/60 Hz nominal SYNC HD Guide...
  • Page 87 Rear Panel Connectors Connector Specifications Impedance: 200K ohms (GPI In) Description: Four opto-isolator inputs/returns Level: 4.5 to 5.5 V Current: 10 mA max Frequency: Frame-rate max Latency: Half frame max (GPI Out (TTL)) Description: Two TTL-level outputs Level: TTL (3.3 V typical) Current: 15 mA Frequency:...
  • Page 88 MIDI Timecode (MTC) Out Rate: 31.25 Kilobaud Connector: 5-pin DIN female Cable Length: 50 feet (15 meters) max Host Serial Format: Apple Mac-compatible serial printer port Connector: 8-pin mini DIN female Cable Length: 50 feet (15 meters) max SYNC HD Guide...

  • Page 89: Appendix C. Wiring Diagrams And Pin Assignments

    Appendix C: Wiring Diagrams and Pin Assignments If you are connecting an unbalanced signal to the LTC Connectors SYNC peripheral LTC In or LTC Out connectors: • Connect only Pin 2 to the “+” signal; SYNC peripheral LTC In and LTC Out connec- tors are balanced XLRs with Pin 2 wired “+”...

  • Page 90: Bi-Phase/Gpi/Pilot Pin Diagram

    GPIN2 XREF=9 GPOUT3_A XREF=9 RET2 XREF=9 GPOUT2_B XREF=9 GPIN1 XREF=9 GPOUT2_A XREF=9 RET1 XREF=9 GPOUT1_B XREF=9 GPIN0 XREF=9 GPOUT1_A XREF=9 RET0 XREF=9 GPOUT0_B XREF=9 PILOT_IN+ XREF=8 GPOUT0_A XREF=9 PILOT_IN- XREF=8 GPOUT1 XREF=9 GPOUT0 XREF=9 DB25F_RA GND_C Bi-Phase/GPI/Pilot SYNC HD Guide...

  • Page 91: Bi-Phase/Tach Optocoupler Input

    Bi-phase/Tach OptoCoupler Input GND_C BIPHA BIPHA_I XREF=13 XREF=9 6N137_DP IC, OPTOCOUPLER 320003987 DIP8 0.1UF BIPHB BIPHB_I XREF=13 XREF=9 OPTRETURN XREF=9 6N137_DP IC, OPTOCOUPLER 320003987 DIP8 0.1UF Bi-phase/Tach Appendix C: Wiring Diagrams and Pin Assignments...

  • Page 92: Gpi Relay Outputs

    GPI Relay Outputs GPOUT3_A GPOUT3_B XREF=9 XREF=9 GPOUT3_E2 XREF=9 RELAY RLY_SIP4_DG1A_BW GPOUT2_A GPOUT2_B XREF=9 XREF=9 GPOUT2_E2 XREF=9 RELAY RLY_SIP4_DG1A_BW GPOUT1_A GPOUT1_B XREF=9 XREF=9 GPOUT1_E2 XREF=9 RELAY RLY_SIP4_DG1A_BW GPOUT0_A GPOUT0_B XREF=9 XREF=9 GPOUT0_E2 XREF=9 RELAY RLY_SIP4_DG1A_BW GPI Relay Output SYNC HD Guide...

  • Page 93: Gpi (Ttl)/Mtc Outputs

    GPI (TTL)/MTC Outputs 220PF 220PF GPI TTL/MTC Output Appendix C: Wiring Diagrams and Pin Assignments...

  • Page 94: Gpi (Opto) Inputs

    XREF=2 XREF=9 RET2 XREF=9 6N137_DP IC, OPTOCOUPLER 320003987 DIP8 0.1UF GPIN1_I XREF=2 GPIN1 XREF=9 RET1 XREF=9 6N137_DP IC, OPTOCOUPLER 320003987 DIP8 0.1UF GPIN0_I GPIN0 XREF=2 XREF=9 RET0 XREF=9 6N137_DP IC, OPTOCOUPLER 320003987 DIP8 0.1UF GPI (opto) Input SYNC HD Guide...

  • Page 95: Connector Pin Assignments

    Connector Pin Assignments Mac Serial Port Connector Pin Assignments Mac Serial Port Pin # Name Description Mac Connection No connection Pin 2 (HSKiB) RTS_IN Request To Send (input to SYNC peripheral) Pin 1 (HSKoB) RX_OUT Transmitted data (output from SYNC peripheral) Pin 5 input (RXDB–) Chassis ground Ground...
  • Page 96 GPIN1 Input to GPI opto-isolator “1” RET2 Return from GPI opto-isolator “2” GPIN2 Input to GPI opto-isolator “2” RET3 Return from GPI opto-isolator “3” GPIN3 Input to GPI opto-isolator “3” +12V DC Shell Connected to chassis ground SYNC HD Guide...

  • Page 97: Sync Peripheral Cable Pin Assignments

    SYNC Setup Software Utility SYNC Peripheral Cable Pin Cable Assignments (Windows Only) SYNC Peripheral DigiSerial The following table shows the pin assignments Cable needed for a SYNC-to-COM port cable to support the SYNC Setup software utility on a A 12-foot Serial cable is included with the SYNC Windows computer.

  • Page 98: Bi-Phase/Tach/Gpi/Pilot Port Interfacing Notes

    GPI outputs on pins 3/4, 3-10 of the DB25 wiring may damage your equipment, the connector (see the circuit diagram GPI SYNC peripheral, or cause personal injury. (TTL)/MTC Outputs). The GPI Relay outputs are intended to drive Re- lay loads only. SYNC HD Guide...

  • Page 99: Appendix D. Compliance Information

    Appendix D: Compliance Information Environmental Compliance Proposition 65 Warning Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users This product contains chemicals, including lead, in the European Union known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

  • Page 100: Emc (Electromagnetic Compliance)

    Avid is authorized to apply the CE (Conformité Europénne) Avid, could void the user's authority to operate the mark on this compliant equipment thereby declaring equipment. conformity to EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC. Argentina Conformity Korean EMC Regulations SYNC HD Guide...

  • Page 101: Safety Compliance

    17) For products with a power switch: 3) Heed all warnings. The main power switch is located on the front panel of the SYNC HD or SYNC I/O It should remain accessible after 4) Follow all instructions. installation. 5) Do not use this equipment near water.
  • Page 102 SYNC HD Guide...

  • Page 103: Index

    Index Numerics list of supported clock sources 2 SYNC Setup software utility 29 9-pin 20 Clock Source 15 MachineControl serial timecode 36 color (for window dub) 57 output ports 28 compatibility 3 absolute timecode (and LTC) 43 DASH 38 AC Power In 28 DAT signals 73 AES/EBU DF (drop frame) front panel LED 25...
  • Page 104 Out (back panel) pinout Idle MTC Enabled timecode output front panel MTC Out in SYNC I/O Setup NTSC LED Timecode Display selecting Locked indicator null clock front panel Pro Tools Loop Master oscillator reset Loop Sync Auto ID connecting SYNC HD Guide...
  • Page 105 Slave Clock see Super Clock PAL 30 Speed Cal Indicator selecting 64 front panel 25 phase Pro Tools 16 see Bi-Phase Status Pilot front panel 25 back panel port 26 SYNC Setup software utility 29 pinout 86 Super Clock 38 Tone 40 as clock reference 38 Pin 1, 2, 3 (LTC) 85...
  • Page 106 SYNC Setup software utility Word clock 1x clock and Video Ref as clock reference base clock output connecting connectors SYNC HD Guide...
  • Page 107 Avid Technical Support (USA) Product Information 2001 Junipero Serra Boulevard Visit the Online Support Center at For company and product information, Daly City, CA 94014-3886 USA www.avid.com/support visit us on the web at www.avid.com...

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