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SYNC HD Guide96EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance)Avid declares that this product complies with the following standards regulating emissions and immunity

Appendix D: Compliance Information 97Safety ComplianceSafety StatementThis equipment has been tested to comply with USA and Canadian safety certificat

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Index 99Numerics9-pin 20MachineControl serial timecode 36output ports 28Aabsolute timecode (and LTC) 43AC Power In 28AES/EBUas clock reference 38conne

SYNC HD Guide100front panelLockout mode 33switches and displays 23Ggenerating timecode 49GeneratorBi-phase Preset 31controls for 35Preset Mode 50Gener

Index 101PPAL 30selecting 64phasesee Bi-PhasePilotback panel port 26pinout 86Tone 40Pin 1, 2, 3 (LTC) 85Pitch Memory 42enabled (SYNC I/O Setup) 30fron

SYNC HD Guide102Video Refand Word clock 37connecting 9terminating 26Video Ref format 18VITCas positional reference 52connector for positional referenc

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Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration 7Chapter 2: Installation and ConfigurationHardware ConnectionsThe following are the primary hardware connec-

SYNC HD Guide8Serial Connections in Standalone Mode for the SYNC Setup Software Utility(Windows Only)To use the optional SYNC Setup software utility t

Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration 9MachineControlOn MachineControl-enabled Pro Tools systems, SYNC peripherals support limited Serial Deck Con

SYNC HD Guide10Character Generator for Timecode Window DubSYNC peripherals can generate a timecode win-dow dub on SD signals coming into the Video In

Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration 11Connecting AES/EBU DevicesTo input AES/EBU clock reference to a SYNC peripheral: Connect the device’s AES

SYNC HD Guide12Software Installation The following sections provide instructions to install software required to use a SYNC periph-eral with Pro Tools

Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration 13SYNC Peripherals with SYNC Setup Software Utility(Windows Only)When using a SYNC peripheral in Standalone

SYNC HD Guide14Configuring a SYNC Peripheral from Pro ToolsPro Tools HD software provides configuration controls that establish communication between

Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration 15Configuring a SYNC Peripheral in the Session Setup WindowWhen a SYNC peripheral is connected through Loop

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SYNC HD Guide16When the SYNC peripheral is not the selected Clock Source device, the Clock Reference menu in the SYNC Setup section switches to Loop S

Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration 17Speed Cal The Speed Cal indicator lights to in-dicate the status of the clock reference:• Yellow Solid: SY

SYNC HD Guide18To set the session Timecode Rate: Choose a rate from the Timecode Rate pop-up menu in the Session Setup window. In Standalone mode, th

Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration 19The following video reference rates are available in the Video Ref Format pop-up menu:• Slow PAL - 23.976•

SYNC HD Guide20Clock Reference, Video Ref, and Video In Settings when Importing Avid VideoWhen you import Avid video media into a ses-sion, Pro Tools

Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration 21TroubleshootingStatus LEDs The Locked and Speed Cal status LEDs on the SYNC peripheral front panel and in

SYNC HD Guide22Synchronization AccuracyIf you are noticing drift or lack of accurate syn-chronization between your devices, check the following:  If

Chapter 3: SYNC Peripheral Hardware and Software 23Chapter 3: SYNC Peripheral Hardware and SoftwareSYNC Peripheral Front PanelControls and DisplaysAll

SYNC HD Guide24Loop Master IndicatorWhen lit, this LED indicates that the SYNC pe-ripheral is the Pro Tools Loop Master device. Sample Rate LEDs These

Chapter 3: SYNC Peripheral Hardware and Software 25Parameters and Values When configuring a SYNC peripheral with the Set, Run/Stop and other parameter

Contents iiiChapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SYNC HD Guide26SYNC Peripheral Back PanelBi-Phase/Tach/GPI/PilotThis is an accessory port for Bi-Phase, Tach, and Pilot signals (specific cables are r

Chapter 3: SYNC Peripheral Hardware and Software 27Host Serial PortThe Host Serial port is a bidirectional (in/out) port to connect the SYNC periphera

SYNC HD Guide28Word Clock In/OutWord Clock In Receives (1x sample rate) Word Clock, for clock reference purposes only. Word Clock is often used with e

Chapter 3: SYNC Peripheral Hardware and Software 29Timecode WindowThe timecode display mirrors the LED Timecode Display on the SYNC peripheral front p

SYNC HD Guide30LTC Output LevelThis control adjusts the analog audio level of the SYNC peripheral LTC output, from –24 dBu to +9 dBu.Freewheel Duratio

Chapter 3: SYNC Peripheral Hardware and Software 31Bi-Phase/Tach ParametersUsed for specialized applications that involve film or other equipment that

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Chapter 4: Using SYNC Peripherals 33Chapter 4: Using SYNC PeripheralsSYNC peripheral settings can be controlled in three ways: From Pro Tools Provides

SYNC HD Guide34SYNC Peripheral Controls in Pro Tools, SYNC Setup Software Utility, and the Front PanelTable 2. SYNC Peripheral controls in Pro Tools,

Chapter 4: Using SYNC Peripherals 35Front Panel Generator/Parameter SwitchesThe Generator/Parameter controls are labeled Set, Down, Up, and Run/Stop/C

SYNC HD GuideivGenerating a Window Dub. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Sync Status

SYNC HD Guide36Edit ModeTo enter Parameter/Value Edit mode: Press Set (when timecode numbers are visible in the LED Timecode Display). The first pres

Chapter 4: Using SYNC Peripherals 37Video and Clock Reference(SD Video Only)If you have only a single SD (standard defini-tion) video source, and if t

SYNC HD Guide38Digital Clock (AES/EBU or Word Clock) OptionsTo resolve the SYNC peripheral to external AES/EBU or Word Clock using Pro Tools: In the

Chapter 4: Using SYNC Peripherals 39LTC and Clock ReferenceLTC can provide both positional and clock infor-mation in the same timecode signal. LTC can

SYNC HD Guide40Adjusting LTC Output Level/GainTo adjust LTC output level/gain from Pro Tools:1 Choose Setup > Peripherals and click Synchro-nizati

Chapter 4: Using SYNC Peripherals 41Bi-Phase/Tach and Clock ReferenceSYNC peripherals are able to resolve to Bi-Phase/Tach information for use as a cl

SYNC HD Guide42Variable Speed Override (VSO)To fine-tune the speed (and pitch) of Pro Tools or any device receiving its clock reference from the SYNC

Chapter 4: Using SYNC Peripherals 43 When Pitch Memory is enabled, Pro Tools continues to play and record at the resolved sam-ple rate even if the Cl

SYNC HD Guide44To set LTC as the SYNC peripheral positional reference using the SYNC Setup software utility (Windows only): Select Linear Timecode (L

Chapter 4: Using SYNC Peripherals 45To set VITC as the SYNC peripheral positional reference using Pro Tools: In the SYNC Setup section of the Session

Chapter 1: Introduction 1Chapter 1: IntroductionThis guide covers operation of Avid® multipur-pose SYNC peripherals (SYNC HD® and SYNC I/O®) for Avid

SYNC HD Guide46To select Auto LTC/VITC for positional reference using Pro Tools: In the SYNC Setup section of the Session Setup window, select Auto L

Chapter 4: Using SYNC Peripherals 47Bi-Phase/Tach Starting FrameIn order to use the Bi-Phase/Tach signal as a po-sitional reference, the SYNC peripher

SYNC HD Guide48To define the direction for a Bi-Phase/Tach input signal using the front panel controls:1 Press Set, and use the Up and Down switches

Chapter 4: Using SYNC Peripherals 49Compensating for Timecode OffsetsYou can offset the display of incoming timecode in the Pro Tools application. Thi

SYNC HD Guide50Requirements for Read/Regeneration of LTC, VITC and MTCLTC The external positional reference must be moving at normal, 1x forward speed

Chapter 4: Using SYNC Peripherals 51Generator Start TimeTo set the generator start frame using Pro Tools: Configure the Session Setup window as appro

SYNC HD Guide52Generating LTCIn Generator Preset mode, the SYNC peripheral can generate LTC using either an external or in-ternal clock reference. Mak

Chapter 4: Using SYNC Peripherals 53The SYNC peripheral Video Out signal is con-nected to the destination device. The SYNC pe-ripheral is then able to

SYNC HD Guide54To regenerate VITC based on an external positional reference using the SYNC Setup software utility (Windows only):1 Ensure that the SY

Chapter 4: Using SYNC Peripherals 557 Use the Down and Up switches to scroll through the parameter values and select a VITC line pair. 8 Press Set.9

SYNC HD Guide2SYNC Peripheral FeaturesSYNC peripherals support all Pro Tools sample rates (44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz). The SYNC HD suppor

SYNC HD Guide56MTC Output and Idle MutingMTC is normally output whenever LTC is out-put. Whenever LTC output stops, the SYNC pe-ripheral will continue

Chapter 4: Using SYNC Peripherals 57To insert a timecode window into a video signal using Pro Tools:1 Choose Setup > Peripherals and click Synchro

SYNC HD Guide58Sync Status Indicators in the Edit WindowPro Tools HD 10 now provides graphic indica-tors in the Edit window for Video Reference, Sync

Chapter 5: Additional Operational Information 59Chapter 5: Additional Operational InformationFront Panel Generator/Parameter ControlsThis section deta

SYNC HD Guide60Set Generator Start TimeLets you set a start time for the SYNC peripheral timecode generator. See “Generator Start Time” on page 51.Dig

Chapter 5: Additional Operational Information 61Base ClockConfigures the Word Clock Out port. Choices are Session (1x the base session sample rate), o

SYNC HD Guide62Window Dub/BurnBy enabling this setting, you can superimpose a window dub onto an incoming video signal. The front panel lets you enab

Chapter 5: Additional Operational Information 63Servo GainThis setting provides a user selectable LTC servo gain offset. The five choices provide diff

SYNC HD Guide64Bi-Phase/Tach Pulses Per FrameBi-Phase/Tach involve several settings, includ-ing pulse per frame. This sets the number of Bi-Phase/Tach

Chapter 5: Additional Operational Information 65HD Video Format(SYNC HD Only)Selects the video reference rate when the Clock Reference is set to Video

Chapter 1: Introduction 3Controlling SYNC Peripherals in Standalone ModeIf you are using a SYNC peripheral in Stand-alone mode, you can control it wit

SYNC HD Guide66Using Fader StartFader Start allows faders in Pro Tools to trigger external devices to play and stop. SYNC peripherals have six GPI out

Chapter 5: Additional Operational Information 67You may want to recalibrate a SYNC peripheral in the following situations:• If greater than 5 ppm accu

SYNC HD Guide68Restoring Factory SettingsA SYNC peripheral can be reset to its default fac-tory settings. To reset all parameters to default settings:

Chapter 5: Additional Operational Information 69Managing and Selecting Video Inputs(SD Video Rates Only)SYNC peripherals have two independent video in

SYNC HD Guide70Figure 3. Video Input Flow diagram

Appendix A: Additional Synchronization Information 71Appendix A: Additional Synchronization InformationVideo and VITC SignalsBlack Burst and House Vid

SYNC HD Guide72Example of VITC Timing RuleAs an example, if you are using LTC as a posi-tional reference from a 3/4-inch U-Matic VTR, then that VTR sh

Appendix A: Additional Synchronization Information 73Examples of Auto-Switch LTC/VITC The SYNC peripheral will switch to LTC for positional reference

SYNC HD Guide74Using just Word Clock, it is possible to create a “chain” of digital devices in your studio by pick-ing one source as the Word Clock ma

Appendix A: Additional Synchronization Information 75way. Fortunately, the SYNC peripheral Input Signals option allows you to choose the appro-priate

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Appendix B: Technical Specifications 77Appendix B: Technical SpecificationsGeneralNominal Sample RatesPull Up/Down Sample Rate44100 48000 88200 96000

SYNC HD Guide78GeneralFrame Rates 30 fps30 fps drop-frame29.97 fps29.97 fps drop-frame25 fps24 fps23.976 fpsVariable Speed Override ±350 cents (±58.25

Appendix B: Technical Specifications 79Shock 5 G maxOperating Temperature 32 to 131 degrees F (0 to 55 degrees C)Storage Temperature -40 to 176 degree

SYNC HD Guide80Rear Panel ConnectorsConnector SpecificationsLTC InFormat: SMPTE/EBU 80-bit longitudinal, drop frame/non-drop frameConnector: 3-pin XLR

Appendix B: Technical Specifications 81Video (Main) Out Level: 1V p-pSource Impedance: 75 ohms(VITC In) Format: SMPTE 90-bit, drop frame/non-drop fram

SYNC HD Guide82Connector: BNC FemaleWord Clock Out Level: TTL (3.3 V typical)Connector: BNC FemaleLoop Sync In Level 0 to .5 V (low), 2.0 to 6.0 V (hi

Appendix B: Technical Specifications 83Impedance: 200K ohms(GPI In) Description: Four opto-isolator inputs/returnsLevel: 4.5 to 5.5 VCurrent: 10 mA ma

SYNC HD Guide84MIDI Timecode (MTC) OutCurrent Rating: 15 mA current loopRate: 31.25 KilobaudConnector: 5-pin DIN femaleCable Length: 50 feet (15 meter

Appendix C: Wiring Diagrams and Pin Assignments 85Appendix C: Wiring Diagrams and Pin AssignmentsLTC ConnectorsSYNC peripheral LTC In and LTC Out conn

Chapter 1: Introduction 5Conventions Used in This GuideAll of our guides use the following conventions to indicate menu choices and key commands::The

SYNC HD Guide86Bi-Phase/GPI/Pilot Pin DiagramBi-Phase/GPI/Pilot GPOUT3_BXREF=912V_OUTVR1678321XREF=9GPOUT0_BXREF=9GPOUT1_AXREF=9GPOUT1_BXREF=9GPOUT2_A

Appendix C: Wiring Diagrams and Pin Assignments 87Bi-phase/Tach OptoCoupler Input Bi-phase/TachXREF=13BIPHBXREF=13BIPHAXREF=9BIPHA_IXREF=9BIPHB_IU5325

SYNC HD Guide88GPI Relay OutputsGPI Relay OutputXREF=9GPOUT2_E2XREF=9GPOUT3_E2XREF=9GPOUT3_AXREF=9GPOUT2_AXREF=9GPOUT1_E2XREF=9GPOUT1_AXREF=9GPOUT0_AX

Appendix C: Wiring Diagrams and Pin Assignments 89GPI (TTL)/MTC OutputsGPI TTL/MTC OutputNCFB20123R3J107426531XREF=4MIDI_OUTXREF=13GPOUT3_EXREF=13GPOU

SYNC HD Guide90GPI (opto) InputsGPI (opto) InputXREF=2GPIN3_IXREF=2GPIN2_IXREF=2GPIN1_IXREF=2GPIN0_IXREF=9GPIN0XREF=9GPIN2XREF=9RET0XREF=9RET1XREF=9RE

Appendix C: Wiring Diagrams and Pin Assignments 91Connector Pin AssignmentsMac Serial Port Connector Pin AssignmentsMac Serial PortPin # Name Descript

SYNC HD Guide92Bi-phase/Tach/GPI/Pilot Port (Accessory Port) Connector Pin AssignmentsPin # Name Description1GPOUT0 GPI TTL-level output 02GPOUT1 GPI

Appendix C: Wiring Diagrams and Pin Assignments 93SYNC Peripheral Cable Pin AssignmentsSYNC Peripheral DigiSerial CableA 12-foot Serial cable is inclu

SYNC HD Guide94Bi-phase/Tach/GPI/Pilot Port Interfacing Notes The six opto-isolators are 6N137 devices. The four GPI input ports pass through 390 ohm

Appendix D: Compliance Information 95Appendix D: Compliance InformationEnvironmental ComplianceDisposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the European Un