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  • Page 1 ™ SYNC HD Guide Version 9.0...
  • Page 2 Pro Tools LE, QuickPunch, Recti-Fi, 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    contents Chapter 1. Introduction ............1 SYNC Peripheral Features .
  • Page 4 ..............99 SYNC HD Guide...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Throughout this guide, the term standal- and clock reference standards used in audio, one refers to systems using the SYNC HD or video, film, and multimedia production. SYNC I/O but not using Pro Tools. When used as a standalone device (or in “Standalone mode”),...

  • Page 6: Sync Peripheral Features

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

  • Page 8: Registration

    • You have an understanding of the time code requirements for your projects User Tips are helpful hints for getting the This Guide covers use of the SYNC HD and the most from your system. SYNC I/O with Pro Tools version 9.0 and higher.

  • Page 9: About Www.avid.com

    About www.avid.com The Avid website (www.avid.com) is your best online source for information to help you get the most out of your Pro Tools system. The fol- lowing are just a few of the services and features available. Product Registration Register your purchase online.
  • 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 be- • AC Power tween the SYNC peripheral and an HD Core or Accel Core card.
  • Page 12 SYNC peripherals support Loop Sync, and can serve as Loop Sync Master. Loop Sync is a dedicated clock loop for synchronizing multiple Pro Tools HD interfaces. Loop Sync should only be used to connect multiple Pro Tools HD interfaces. SYNC HD Guide...

  • Page 13: Machinecontrol

    MachineControl Synchronization and Time Code Connections to On MachineControl-enabled Pro Tools systems, Machines, Decks, and Other SYNC peripherals support limited Serial Deck Devices Control only. The following sections describe connections re- Serial Deck Control Mode quired for different applications. For more infor- mation on time code applications, see (Non-Linear Decks Only) Appendix A, “Additional Synchronization In-...
  • Page 14 1x clock from DAT machines, DA-88s, and similar digital devices. (SYNC HD Only) Even when you have an Pro Tools|HD audio interfaces each have their HD video reference signal connected to the own Word Clock inputs, which provide addi- Video Ref connector, you can still connect an tional clock options and flexibility.

  • Page 15: Software Installation

    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 SYNC peripheral (DigiSerial Port or COM Port). Firmware Select the Synchronizer Type that you are up- SYNC peripheral firmware is updated from the dating (SYNC HD or SYNC I/O). DigiTest application. Click Begin Update. To update SYNC Peripheral firmware: Locate the firmware file you want to use, and Confirm that the SYNC peripheral is properly click Open.

  • Page 17: Emulating A Sync I/O

    Emulating a SYNC I/O Configuring a SYNC Peripheral from Pro Tools (SYNC HD Only) If you are using a SYNC HD with Pro Tools 7.4 Pro Tools HD software provides configuration  or higher, Pro Tools will automatically recognize controls that establish communication between the SYNC HD.
  • Page 18 Under Synchronization Device, select Enable Configuring a SYNC Peripheral in SYNC HD (for a SYNC HD) or Enable SYNC Periph- the Session Setup Window eral (for a SYNC I/O). When a SYNC peripheral is connected through Loop Sync and enabled in the Peripherals dia-...
  • Page 19 Clock Source first, then select a Clock Ref- SYNC peripheral Clock Reference choices in- erence.) clude: • Internal/VSO • Video In • Video Reference (SD) • Video Reference (HD) (SYNC HD Only) • LTC • Bi-Phase • Pilot Tone • AES/EBU • Word Clock • Loop Sync...
  • Page 20 Clock Source menu, based on the configura- tion of that interface in the Hardware Setup dia- log. Choices can include AES, S/PDIF, Optical, or Word Clock. See the User Guide that came with your system for more information on configuring audio interfaces. SYNC HD Guide...
  • Page 21 • Red Flashing Slow: SYNC HD is locked, but the clock reference is more than 4% slower than the expected rate • Unlit: SYNC HD is not locked to the chosen clock reference Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration...
  • Page 22 Choosing a session Time Code Rate In Standalone mode, the SYNC peripheral Time Code Rate can be set using the SYNC Setup soft- ware utility (Windows only), or from the front panel. Choosing an HD Video Format SYNC HD Guide...
  • Page 23 NTSC When the Clock Reference is set to Video Refer- 1080p - 30 NTSC ence (HD), SYNC HD automatically sets the Video In format (NTSC or PAL) appropriate for 1080p - 50 the selected Video Reference rate, as shown in the following table.

  • Page 24: Machinecontrol Configuration

    Pro Tools transport. Choices include Pro Tools and any other devices or modes you have enabled in the Synchronization or Ma- chine Control tabs of the Peripherals dialog. Pro Tools Transport master SYNC HD Guide...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Lost Communication Troubleshooting If Pro Tools loses communications with the Status LEDs SYNC peripheral, a dialog appear asking you whether you want to switch to MTC (if avail- The Locked and Speed Cal status LEDs on the able) or continue trying to locate the SYNC pe- SYNC peripheral front panel and in the Session ripheral.
  • Page 26 SYNC HD Guide...

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

    LEDs. Available clock reference inputs include: nectors and setup, see Chapter 2, “Installation 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 External Time Code Offsets settings that time code generator settings, PAL/NTSC selec- are applied in Pro Tools. tion, sample rate and more. The Time Code LED display shows the current mode, selected pa- rameter, or setting. SYNC HD Guide...
  • Page 29 LED display shows reference. 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 The Host Serial port is a bidirectional (in/out) LTC In Receives a Linear Time Code (LTC) port to connect the SYNC peripheral to the source, balanced or unbalanced analog, for posi- DigiSerial Port on a HD Core card. When not be- tional and/or clock reference.

  • 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 Time Code Window Frame Rate The time code display mirrors the LED Time This control selects the frames-per-second (fps) Code Display on the SYNC peripheral front rate of external (or internally generated) time panel, displaying (in hours:minutes:sec- code. onds:frames) the time code address of the cur- rent positional reference.
  • Page 34 This control determines the line pair of the out- For more information, see “Generating a going video signal onto which the SYNC periph- Window Dub” on page 56. 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 must clock. This change is measured in cents, or hun- be set to match the Bi-Phase or Tach source to dredths of a semitone.
  • Page 36 SYNC HD Guide...

  • Page 37: Chapter 4. Using Sync Peripherals

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

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

    Table 5. SYNC Peripheral controls in Pro Tools, SYNC Setup software utility, and the front panel Available from/in: SYNC Setup Software Pro Tools Front Panel Parameters 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

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

  • Page 40: Clock References And Options

    Video Reference, and clock Pro Tools to external 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 Video Ref Format pop-up menu. figuration (if digital audio interconnects are required) Clock Source via an HD Peripheral (SYNC HD or SYNC I/O) Video Reference and Frame Edge Alignment To configure Pro Tools to use video reference and word clock: When video reference is present, Pro Tools auto- matically aligns to frame edge.
  • Page 42 BNC-style Word Clock Press the Clock Reference switch to select connectors. A wide variety of professional audio Word/AES (SYNC HD) or Digital (SYNC I/O). devices have Word Clock connectors, including digital mixing consoles, DASH-standard digital Press Set, and use the Up and Down switches multitrack tape recorders and MDMs (modular to display Digital Reference (“dI6 rEF”).
  • Page 43 LTC and Clock Reference Servo Gain settings include the following: LTC 0 (fastest) Allows the quickest resolving to LTC can provide both positional and clock in- incoming LTC, but with greater jitter. This is the formation in the same time code signal. LTC can default setting, and should be used when fast be recorded onto and played back from an ana- lock ups are critical.

  • Page 44: Pilot Tone

    The SYNC peripheral decides whether to use to display one of the following: 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 From the SYNC Setup software utility (Windows only): Reference Select Bi-Phase/Tach from the SYNC Setup SYNC peripherals are able to resolve to Clock Ref pop-up menu. Bi-Phase/Tach information for use as a clock ref- erence. Bi-Phase/Tach can synchronize posi- Select the appropriate Pulse Per Frame and In- tional reference, but you must provide a refer- put Signals parameters, as described in...
  • Page 46 If a varispeed value results in an output frequency (sample rate) that is below or above the limits for the current sample rate, the frequency dis- play turns red. Click Set. SYNC HD Guide...

  • Page 47: Positional Reference And Options

    Regulating Output Sample Rate with Positional Reference Pitch Memory and Options Pitch Memory holds the output sample rate The following sections provide additional infor- steady even when the Clock Reference is un- mation for each available Positional Reference available or has gone out of lock range. format.
  • Page 48 SYNC peripheral will remain resolved frames, but Pro Tools allows duration values to the black burst signal at the Video Ref input. from 1 to 120 frames (for MTC readers). If you enter a Freewheel duration value lower than 4, SYNC HD Guide...
  • Page 49 To use VITC as the SYNC peripheral positional Auto LTC/VITC Positional reference: Reference From Pro Tools: In Auto LTC/VITC mode, the SYNC peripheral In the SYNC Setup section of the Session Setup switches automatically between LTC and VITC  window, select VITC from the Positional Refer- depending upon which is delivering the best ence pop-up menu.
  • Page 50 47, and setting other Input Signals options, Guide. as appropriate. To use Serial Time Code as the SYNC peripheral positional reference: In the SYNC Setup section of the Session Setup  window, select Serial Time Code from the Posi- tional Reference pop-up menu. SYNC HD Guide...
  • Page 51 Bi-Phase/Tach Starting Frame From the SYNC Setup software utility (Windows only): In order to use the Bi-Phase/Tach signal as a po- In the SYNC Setup Generator/Bi-Phase Preset sitional reference, the SYNC peripheral also section, enter the time code value of the starting needs to know the time code address for a par- frame, in hours:minutes:seconds:frames.
  • Page 52 Bi-Phase/Tach encoder. Each press of the Down switch will retard the time address by one frame. Remember how 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 Time Code Offsets

     • Synchronization peripherals such as the or Bi-Phase, the SYNC peripheral generates LTC, SYNC HD, SYNC I/O, or other peripherals VITC, and MTC simultaneously, based on the (such as MIDI interfaces that provide MIDI time address of one of those sources.
  • Page 54 29.97 FPS DROP. • For PAL, you can choose only 25 FPS. In Generator Preset mode, if the Clock Reference is set to a video input, 24 fps cannot be used as the SYNC peripheral time code format. SYNC HD Guide...
  • Page 55 Generator Start Time LTC Generation/Regeneration Regenerating LTC To set the generator start frame: From Pro Tools: SYNC peripherals will regenerate LTC whenever the external positional reference is moving at Configure the Session Setup window as appro-  normal, 1x forward speed (±10%). priate for your system and the current project.
  • Page 56 In the Generator/Bi-Phase Preset section, enter Source rule. the time code start time, in Hrs:Min:Sec:Frm. To reset to 00:00:00:00, click Zero. To begin generating, click Run. When you have finished generating the de- sired 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 Generator/Bi-Phase Preset section, through the parameter values and select a VITC enter the time code start time, in line pair. Hrs:Min:Sec:Frm. To reset to 00:00:00:00, click Zero. Press Set. Click Set. 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

    Press the Up or Down switches to toggle the routed to a video destination such as another Idle MTC setting. VTR or nonlinear editing system. Press Set. From the SYNC Setup software utility (Windows only): Select the Idle MTC Enabled option.  SYNC HD Guide...
  • Page 61 To insert a time code window into a video signal To insert a time code window into a video signal using Pro Tools: using the front panel controls: Choose Setup > Peripherals and click Synchro- Press Set, and use the Down and Up switches to display Burn Enabled (“burn EnA”).
  • Page 62 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, see “Front Panel Generator/Parameter Switches” on page 35. Parameters SYNC peripheral parameters are selected and edited using the four Generator/Parameter switches.
  • Page 64 Bi-Phase Signal Configuration VIdEO SY Video Format (NTSC/PAL) Pull Rate Hd VIdEo HD Video Format (SYNC HD only) Two Pull Rate settings enable 0.1%, and 4%, Pull Up or Pull Down for the current sample rate. IdLE 7C Idle MTC On/Off...
  • 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 Freewheel Length/Duration 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. generate time code when incoming time code is Press the Set switch again.
  • 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 LTC. servo gain settings to reduce the effects of jitter When Pitch Memory is enabled, the SYNC pe- when locking to linear time code.
  • 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 Toggles the device ID of the SYNC HD between • 720p - 60 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

    0100 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 Video Generator 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 1. Video Input Flow diagram SYNC HD Guide...

  • Page 75: Appendix A. Additional Synchronization Information

    appendix a Additional Synchronization Information Simple Setups In a modest setting with one or 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 Reference ten satisfactory.

  • Page 76: Ltc Signals

    You can adjust the servo gain of the SYNC pe- 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

    Examples of Auto-Switch LTC/VITC AES/EBU 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 data and cueing, for example, or whenever the tape stream that contains only clock information speed is too high to read VITC.

  • Page 78: Bi-Phase/Tach

    You can set the SYNC peripheral to erating equipment uses the B signal in the same match the PPF rate of the external device’s Bi- 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 You can think of Pilot Tone as a kind of inex- Signals option allows you to choose the appro- pensive and readily available “house sync” for priate method (Tach: Fwd = B is Low, or Tach: location production.
  • 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 GPI/Pilot (Bi-phase/Tach In) Frequency Range: 0 to 76.8 KHz Level: 4.5 to 12V, opto-isolated Current: 10 mA max Polarity (bi-phase): Both inputs are software programmable Polarity (tach): “Direction” polarity is software programmable Modulo Range: 2 thru 254 SYNC HD Guide...
  • Page 87 Rear Panel Connectors Connector Specifications (Pilot In) Level: 100 mV to 5.5 V p-p, differential Frequency Range: 50/60 Hz nominal 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))
  • Page 88 15 mA current loop (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- •...

  • 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 Cable SYNC Peripheral Cable Pin (Windows Only) Assignments The following table shows the pin assignments needed for a SYNC-to-COM port cable to SYNC Peripheral DigiSerial Cable 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

    Incorrect nector (see the circuit diagram GPI (TTL)/MTC wiring may damage your equipment, the Outputs). SYNC peripheral, or cause personal injury. 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 Proposition 65 Warning Environmental Compliance This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands in the European Union after handling.
  • Page 100 Burlington, MA 01803, USA 650-731-6300 declare under our sole responsibility that the products SYNC HD and SYNC I/O complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and...

  • Page 101: Safety Compliance

    Important Safety Instructions 17) For products with a power switch: The main power switch is located on the front panel of the SYNC HD and SYNC I/O. It should remain accessible after 1) Read these instructions. installation. 2) Keep these instructions.
  • Page 102 SYNC HD Guide...

  • Page 103: Index

    index Numerics 9-pin 20 character generation MachineControl serial time code 36 see window dub output ports 28 clock reference 14, 36, 73 and clock source 15 choosing digital source 38 front panel 23 absolute time code (and LTC) 43 LEDs 23 AC Power In 28 list of supported clock sources 2 AES/EBU...
  • Page 104 Out (back panel) 27 pinout 89 time code output 27 Host Serial 27 MTC Out 11 house sync 9 NTSC 30 selecting 64 Idle MTC Enabled front panel 56 null clock 73 in SYNC I/O Setup 56 oscillator reset 66 SYNC HD Guide...
  • Page 105 PAL 30 sample rate 17 selecting 64 and pull up/down rates 24 front panel (sample frequency) 60 phase front panel LED displays 24 see Bi-Phase SECAM 30, 64 Pilot serial port 27 back panel port 26 pinout 86 serial time code Tone 40 and clock reference 36 Pin 1, 2, 3 (LTC) 85...
  • Page 106 Insertion, SYNC Setup software utility 30 monotonic 71 positional reference 44 Read Lines, defaults 30 Read Lines, front panel 61 Read Lines, SYNC Setup software utility 30 related settings 45 timing rule 71 video source rule 52 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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