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- Page 1 Installation and Users Guide Lynx Studio Technology, Inc. 1048 Irvine Avenue # 468 Newport Beach, CA 92660-4602 www.lynxstudio.com support@lynxstudio.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Manual Conventions ................... 5 Warranty Registration ..................5 Windows 95/98/ME® Installation ................6 Running Setup ....................6 Installing the LynxTWO ..................6 Restarting Your Computer .................. 6 Windows NT® Installation ..................7 Installing the LynxTWO ..................7 Running Setup ....................7 External Connections .................... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the LynxTWO™! We are proud to provide you with a reliable, professional quality product for your digital audio requirements. This Installation and Users Guide provides basic information to help you get started. Before You Begin... -
Page 5: Manual Conventions
We are committed to providing you with the best service possible. To help us serve you better, please be sure to register your LynxTWO using one of the following methods: 1. Fill out and mail the Warranty Registration Card included with your LynxTWO. -
Page 6: Windows 95/98/Me® Installation
5. Unscrew and remove the slot cover from your selected PCI slot. 6. Remove your LynxTWO from its static bag and gently insert it into the selected PCI slot. Press it down firmly so that the contacts are securely seated in the slot. -
Page 7: Windows Nt® Installation
5. Unscrew and remove the slot cover from your selected PCI slot. 6. Remove your LynxTWO from its static bag and gently insert it into the selected PCI slot. Press it down firmly so that the contacts are securely seated in the slot. -
Page 8: External Connections
Referring to figure above, locate the L2Audio Port and the L2Sync Port on the mounting bracket of the LynxTWO. Insert the L2Audio cable into the L2Audio Port and tighten the thumb screws on the cable shell. Insert the L2Sync cable into the L2Sync Port and tighten the thumb screws on the cable shell. -
Page 9: Digital Audio
External as the Sample Clock Source in the LynxTWO mixer. Adjust the clock Reference to match the incoming clock type. CLOCK OUT is a word clock that tracks the sample rate of the LynxTWO. Connect this output to the word clock input of an external device. -
Page 10: Using Your Lynxtwo
“Open Mixer” selection that will also start the mixer. If the icon does not appear on the Windows task bar, the LynxTWO mixer can be started be selecting Start > Programs > Lynx Studio Technology > Mixer. - Page 11 The audio signal from right channel is not used. When playing back a file in mono, the LynxTWO will send the signal to both the left and right outputs. To force playback on a single output, turn up the volume for the desired output, and turn down the volume for the output to be muted.
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Page 12: Quick Audio Test
3. Open the LynxTWO Mixer by double clicking on the mixer icon. 4. In the LynxTWO Mixer, set the Trim to either +4 dBu or -10 dBV to match the signal level of the connected equipment. -
Page 13: Mixer Reference
Mixer application. A check mark will appear next to the currently selected LynxTWO. Refer to the section on “Configuring Multiple LynxTWO’s” for a more information regarding the use of multiple cards. - Page 14 AES/EBU signal, and consumer status is generally associated with an S/P DIF signal. Analog Trim – Sets the nominal analog input and output levels for the LynxTWO to either +4dBu or -10dBV. Four controls are provided, each for a pair of inputs and outputs.
- Page 15 Mixer Reference LTC Input – This section of the LynxTWO Mixer provides control of the Longitudinal Timecode Receiver. Enable – When checked, the LTC Receiver is enabled. Lock – When lit, indicates the LTC Receiver is locked to an incoming signal.
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Page 16: Record Window
Each channel may take its source from any one of the 24 available inputs. Peak Meters – Displays the instantaneous level of the audio being sent to the LynxTWO. Mute – Provides a mute function for each associated input. -
Page 17: Outputs Window
Mixer Reference Outputs Window Overload Indicator – Provides instantaneous overload indication of the audio being played or monitored. Once an overload condition has occurred the overload indicator remains until reset manually by the user by clicking on the control. Peak Meters – Displays the instantaneous level of the audio being played or monitored. Volume Faders –... -
Page 18: Working With Third Party Applications
ID assigned by the operating system. For example, the analog output device on adapter 2 would be listed as “LynxTWO 2 Record 1”. Refer to the “Configuring Multiple LynxTWO’s” section for more information regarding this topic. -
Page 19: Simultaneous Device And Multitrack Operation
The application uses this information to set the resolution of the LynxTWO. The LynxTWO supports file types with 8, 16, 24, or 32 bit word widths. Note that 32- bit files contain 24-bit data with zero data in the least significant bit positions. -
Page 20: Configuring Multiple Lynxtwo's
LynxTWO when using the LynxTWO Mixer application and to select audio devices in third party applications. In the LynxTWO Mixer, the adapter that a user wishes to control is selected from the Mixer pull-down menu. In a system with four LynxTWO’s the adapters will be listed... -
Page 21: Cable Connections
In this case, the card generating audio is adapter 1. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4, for “LynxTWO 2 Play 1”, “LynxTWO 3 Play 1”, and so on until all LynxTWO’s in your system have been identified. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
Windows NT Diagnostics > Resources) to verify there are no resource conflicts. If there is a resource conflict, you may need to move the LynxTWO to a different slot in your computer as some motherboards have specific resources assigned to specific slots, or change the interrupt setting in the BIOS setup screen. - Page 23 MIC inputs of the smaller Mackie mixers can handle is +14 dBu. In the +4 dBu trim setting, the LynxTWO is capable of delivering a +20 dBu signal. To solve this problem use 1/4” line inputs of the mixer. This requires the use of XLR to TRS adapters as described in the “External Connections”...
- Page 24 LynxTWO to the line inputs in your mixer, and not the microphone inputs. Generally, lower cost mixers have line inputs on TRS connectors. If you use XLR to TRS adapters cables you should be able to connect the LynxTWO to your mixer and avoid any phantom powering problems.
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Page 25: Support
Support We are devoted to making your experience with LynxTWO trouble-free and productive. If you have questions or comments regarding the operation of your LynxTWO please check the “Troubleshooting” section of this manual and the FAQ and Troubleshooting topics on the Support section of the Lynx web site at: http://www.lynxstudio.com/support.html... -
Page 26: Appendix
Appendix Appendix Specifications Analog I/O A Model Four inputs / four outputs B Model Two inputs / six outputs C Model Six inputs / two outputs Type Electronically balanced or unbalanced, XLR connectors on L2Audio Cable Level +4 dBu nominal /+20dBu max. or -10dBV nominal / +6dBV max., software selectable in channel pairs Input Impedance Balanced mode: 24 kΩ... - Page 27 Software Windows Drivers Windows 98 / ME / NT/ 2000: MME, ASIO 2.0, and DirectSound Macintosh Drivers ASIO 2.0 LynxTWO Mixer App Provides complete control of digital mixer and all hardware settings. General PCI Bus Version 2.2 compliant Data Transfers Up to 132 Mbytes/sec using custom 16-channel, zero-wait state, scatter-gather DMA engine;...
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Page 28: Xlr Connector Wiring And Adapters
XLR Connector Wiring and Adapters This section describes the proper wiring of cables that can be used to adapt both the analog and digital audio XLR connectors on the LynxTWO Audio Cable. Balanced Connections The wiring method for balanced connections with XLR connectors to balanced TRS (¼”... - Page 29 Appendix The wiring method for unbalanced connections with XLR connectors to RCA/Phono phone connectors using shielded twisted pair cable (2 wire + shield) is as follows: XLR Pin 1 (GND) to cable shield with no connection on the other end XLR Pin 2 (+) to signal wire and to the Phono center pin XLR Pin 3 (-) to the other signal wire and to the Phono sleeve XLR Male...
- Page 30 Appendix The wiring method for unbalanced connections with XLR connectors to unbalanced RCA/Phono phone connectors using coaxial cable (1 wire + shield) is as follows: XLR Pin 1 (GND) no connection XLR Pin 2 (+) to signal wire and to the Phono center pin XLR Pin 3 (-) to the cable shield and to the Phono sleeve XLR Male or Female...
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Page 31: Connector Pinouts
Appendix Connector Pinouts L2Audio Port The L2Audio Port is a female 25-pin D-connector with the following connections: L2Sync Port The L2Sync Port is a female, high-density 15-pin D-connector with the following connections: Header Connectors The LStream port is a 14 pin header shrouded in black plastic labeled J?. The CLOCK IN and CLOCK OUT ports are two-pin headers shrouded in black plastic. - Page 32 Appendix Instructions to the User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Page 33: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
COMPLIANCE TEST REPORT NUMBER: B10305A1 COMPLIANCE TEST REPORT DATE: March 23, 2001 RESPONSIBLE PARTY (IN USA): Lynx Studio Technology, Inc. ADDRESS: 1048 Irvine Ave # 468, Newport Beach, CA 92660 TELEPHONE: (949) 515-8265 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. -
Page 34: License Agreement
License Agreement This legal document is an agreement between you and Lynx Studio Technology, Inc. By opening the sealed board package, or written materials, you are agreeing to become bound by the terms of the agreement, which includes this License and Limited Warranty (collectively the “Agreement”). This Agreement constitutes the complete agreement between you and Lynx Studio Technology, Inc. - Page 35 Page 35...
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