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contents

Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

SYNC Peripheral Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

System Requirements and Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

About This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

About www.avid.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Chapter 2. Installation and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Hardware Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

MachineControl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Synchronization and Time Code Connections to Machines, Decks, and Other Devices . . . . . . . . 9

Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Emulating a SYNC I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Configuring a SYNC Peripheral from Pro Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

MachineControl Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Software Configuration for the SYNC Setup Software Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Chapter 3. SYNC Peripheral Hardware and Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

SYNC Peripheral Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

SYNC Peripheral Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

SYNC Setup Software Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Chapter 4. Using SYNC Peripherals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

SYNC Peripheral Controls in Pro Tools, SYNC Setup Software Utility, and the Front Panel . . . . . 34

Front Panel Generator/Parameter Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Clock References and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Positional Reference and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Compensating for Time Code Offsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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Generating & Regenerating Time Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Generating a Window Dub. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Chapter 5. Additional Operational Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Front Panel Generator/Parameter Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Using Fader Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Calibrating the SYNC Peripheral Oscillator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Restoring Factory Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Managing and Selecting Video Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Appendix A. Additional Synchronization Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Video and VITC Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

LTC Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Auto-Switch LTC/VITC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Digital Clock Signal Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Bi-Phase/Tach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Pilot Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Appendix B. Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Appendix C. Wiring Diagrams and Pin Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

LTC Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Bi-Phase/GPI/Pilot Pin Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Bi-phase/Tach OptoCoupler Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

GPI Relay Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

GPI (TTL)/MTC Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

GPI (opto) Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Connector Pin Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

SYNC Peripheral Cable Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Bi-phase/Tach/GPI/Pilot Port Interfacing Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Appendix D. Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Chapter 1: Introduction 1

chapter 1

Introduction

This guide covers operation of the SYNC HD

and SYNC I/O, Avid’s multipurpose synchroni-

zation peripherals for Pro Tools HD systems.

SYNC peripherals support all Pro Tools sample

rates, and synchronize to most major time code

and clock reference standards used in audio,

video, film, and multimedia production.

SYNC peripherals can also be used as standalone

synchronization devices.

SYNC Peripherals with Pro Tools

Systems with Pro Tools HD Hardware

With a Pro Tools system running Pro Tools HD

hardware, SYNC peripherals provide highly ac-

curate lock to time code. Most SYNC peripheral

settings are available directly from within

Pro Tools.

SYNC Peripherals in Standalone Mode

SYNC peripherals can be used as standalone syn-

chronization converters, time code generators,

clock generators and time code character gener-

ators. Throughout this guide, the term standal-

one refers to systems using the SYNC HD or

SYNC I/O but not using Pro Tools. When used as

a standalone device (or in “Standalone mode”),

a SYNC peripheral is connected to time code or

clock signals, and is configured from the front

panel.

Optionally, while in Standalone mode, a SYNC

peripheral can be controlled remotely from a

Windows computer using the SYNC Setup

software utility.

SYNC Setup Software Utility

(Windows Only)

The SYNC Setup software utility can be used

with or without Pro Tools to control SYNC

peripheral features from any supported Win-

dows computer.

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SYNC Peripheral Features

SYNC peripherals support all Pro Tools sample

rates (44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz).

The SYNC HD supports both industry standard

SD (standard definition) and HD (high-defini-

tion) video reference rates, while the SYNC I/O

supports SD video reference rates only.

SYNC peripherals provide the following features

with Pro Tools:

Supported Positional Reference Sources

•LTC

•VITC

• Serial Time Code

•Bi-phase/Tach

Supported Clock Reference Sources

• Loop Sync

•VideoReference

• SD reference rates

• HD reference rates (SYNC HD only)

• Composite Video Input

• Word Clock

• AES/EBU (DARS per AES-11 standard)

• Pilot Tone

• Internal Crystal

•Bi-phase/Tach

•LTC

Output and Generation

• Loop Sync

• Digidesign Super Clock (256x sample clock)

• Word Clock (1x sample clock)

• AES/EBU null clock (AES “digital black”)

• VITC (if a video input is present)

•LTC

• MIDI Time Code (MTC)

• Dual 9-pin Sony P-2 protocol ports (only one

can be active at a time), for limited serial deck

control with MachineControl software option

for Pro Tools.

Other Features

• Front panel controls and a large LED display

of time code and parameters

• Integrated control from Pro Tools

• Time Code Character Generator

• Fader start, provided through GPI output, for

remote transport control from select Pro Tools

fader movement

• Standalone remote control through SYNC

Setup software utility (Windows only)

• Field-updatable firmware

• SYNC I/O Emulation for legacy software sup-

port (SYNC HD only)

Chapter 1: Introduction 3

Controlling SYNC Peripherals in

Standalone Mode

If you are using a SYNC peripheral in Standalone

mode, you can control it with the SYNC Setup

software utility (Windows only), or with the

switches on the front panel of the SYNC periph-

eral.

The SYNC Setup software utility (Windows

only) gives you access to all SYNC peripheral

controls. The following SYNC peripheral param-

eters are accessible only through Pro Tools or

the SYNC Setup software utility:

• Variable Speed Override (VSO)

• Window dub parameters: While you can

turn the Window dub on or off from the

front panel, you cannot configure its dis-

play parameters without Pro Tools or the

SYNC Setup software utility.

System Requirements and

Compatibility

SYNC Peripherals with Pro Tools

To use a SYNC peripheral with Pro Tools, the

following is required:

• A qualified Pro Tools system with Pro Tools

HD hardware

• An available DigiSerial port on the system’s

HD Core card

• An 8-pin to 8-pin serial cable (included) to

connect the SYNC peripheral to the DigiSerial

port on a Pro Tools PCI or PCIe card

SYNC Setup Software Utility

(Windows Only)

The optional SYNC Setup software utility re-

quires the following:

A qualified Windows computer.

An available COM port or serial port on the

computer to connect to the SYNC peripheral.

(You cannot run the SYNC Setup software utility

through the DigiSerial port on Pro Tools cards.)

A non-standard 9-pin to 8-pin cable is re-

quired to connect the SYNC peripheral to a

COM port or serial port on a Windows com-

puter. Wiring instructions for making the re-

quired cable are in Appendix C, “Wiring

Diagrams and Pin Assignments.”

Compatibility Information

Avid can only assure compatibility and provide

support for hardware and software it has tested

and approved.

For complete system requirements and a list of

qualified computers, operating systems, hard

drives, and third-party devices, visit:

www.avid.com/compatibility

See “SYNC Peripheral Controls in

Pro Tools, SYNC Setup Software Utility,

and the Front Panel” on page 34.

If you use a custom serial cable between

Pro Tools and the SYNC peripheral, be sure

the cable supports hardware handshaking.

The maximum supported length for this

cable is 100 ft.

For more information, see Appendix C,

“Wiring Diagrams and Pin Assignments.”

The computer requirements for the SYNC

Setup software utility are different from the

computer requirements for Pro Tools. You

can run the SYNC Setup software utility

from slower Windows computers.

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Registration

Review the enclosed Registration Information

Card and follow the instructions on it to quickly

you become eligible to receive the following:

• Technical support information

• Software update and upgrade notices

• Hardware warranty information

About This Guide

This guide assumes:

• You understand the basics of synchroniza-

tion and time code

• You know how to operate devices that send

or receive time code, such as a video deck

• You have an understanding of the time

code requirements for your projects

This Guide covers use of the SYNC HD and the

SYNC I/O with Pro Tools version 9.0 and

higher.

Conventions Used in This Guide

All of our guides use the following conventions

to indicate menu choices and key commands:

The names of Commands, Options, and Settings

that appear on-screen are in a different font.

The following symbols are used to highlight

important information:

For versions of Pro Tools lower than 7.3,

the SYNC HD can be set to emulate a

SYNC I/O. See our website (www.avid.com)

for a version of the SYNC I/O Guide that

applies to your system.

Convention Action

File > Save Choose Save from the

File menu

Control+N Hold down the Control key

and press the N key

Control-click Hold down the Control key

and click the mouse button

Right-click Click with the right

mouse button

User Tips are helpful hints for getting the

most from your system.

Important Notices include information that

could affect your data or the performance of

your system.

Shortcuts show you useful keyboard or

mouse shortcuts.

Cross References point to related sections in

this guide and other Pro Tools guides.

Chapter 1: Introduction 5

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.

Support and Downloads Contact Avid Customer

Success (technical support); download software

updates and the latest online manuals; browse

the Compatibility documents for system re-

quirements; search the online Knowledge Base

or join the worldwide Pro Tools community on

the User Conference.

Training and Education Study on your own using

courses available online or find out how you can

learn in a classroom setting at a certified

Pro Tools training center.

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products; download demo software or learn

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