Lynx Studio Technology LynxTWO Manuale utente

Installation and Users Guide

Lynx Studio Technology, Inc.

1048 Irvine Avenue # 468

Newport Beach, CA 92660-4602

www.lynxstudio.com

[email protected]

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Contents

Introduction ............................................................................................................. 4

Before you begin ................................................................................................ 4

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 .............................................................................................. 8

Analog Audio...................................................................................................... 8

Digital Audio ...................................................................................................... 9

LTC Connections ................................................................................................ 9

Sync Input and Clock Output Connectors .......................................................... 9

Header Connectors ............................................................................................. 9

Using Your LynxTWO ........................................................................................... 10

The LynxTWO Mixer ....................................................................................... 10

Quick Audio Test .............................................................................................. 12

Mixer Reference ..................................................................................................... 13

Mixer Menu ...................................................................................................... 13

Adapter Window ............................................................................................... 13

Record Window ................................................................................................ 16

Play Window .................................................................................................... 16

Outputs Window ............................................................................................... 17

Working with Third Party Applications .............................................................. 18

Compatibility .................................................................................................... 18

LynxTWO Devices ........................................................................................... 18

Controlling Audio Bit Depth ............................................................................ 18

Simultaneous Device and Multitrack Operation ............................................... 19

Configuring Multiple LynxTWO’s ...................................................................... 20

Adapter ID’s in a Multiple Card System .......................................................... 20

Selection of Master and Slave Clocks .............................................................. 20

Cable Connections ............................................................................................ 21

Mixer Settings .................................................................................................. 21

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 22

Support ................................................................................................................... 25

Appendix ................................................................................................................. 26

Specifications ................................................................................................... 26

XLR Connector Wiring and Adapters .............................................................. 28

Connector Pinouts ............................................................................................ 31

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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

Before you begin the installation of your LynxTWO card, we recommend that you

read through the Installation and Users Guide to acquire an overview of the installation

procedure and use of the LynxTWO. You should have a working knowledge of Windows

and general PC concepts. Additionally, refer to your computer’s documentation for

any special instructions regarding the installation of expansion cards and peripheral

equipment.

Contents

Verify that you received the following in the LynxTWO shipping carton:

• LynxTWO PCI Card in cushioned antistatic bag

• LynxTWO Audio Cable (six-foot cable with 8 XLR connectors)

• LynxTWO Sync Cable (two-foot cable with 4 BNC connectors and six-foot

cable with 2 XLR connectors)

• LynxTWO Installation and Users Guide

• Setup Disk for Windows

• Warranty Registration Card

Optional Equipment

The following equipment may be required depending on the configuration of your

system and the type of devices the LynxTWO is connected to:

• Lynx Internal Clock Cable (available from Lynx)

• Lynx Universal Clock Cable (available from Lynx)

• XLR to TRS or XLR to RCA adapter cables (available from Lynx)

System Requirements

Verify that your computer meets or exceeds the following configuration:

• Intel Pentium-class processor or 100% compatible

• Apple Macintosh

• 1 empty PCI Slot

• Video display with 1024x768 resolution

• 32 MB RAM

• Windows 98/ME

• Windows NT/2000

• Macintosh OS 9

Introduction

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Introduction

Manual Conventions

This manual uses the following typographic conventions:

•Underlined text denotes characters that are to be typed using the keyboard.

• ALL UPPER CASE text denotes the names of specific connectors.

• First Character Upper Case text denotes LynxTWO Mixer control names or

menu options.

•Italic text denotes emphasis or a warning.

• Phrases, such as Start > Programs > Lynx Studio Technology, use the greater

than (“>”) sign to separate multiple menu options or icon names that are

selected with a keyboard or mouse action.

Warranty Registration

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.

2. Use the Online Registration Wizard. To start the wizard, click on Start > Programs

> Lynx Studio Technology > Online Registration Wizard. If you do not have an

internet connection on the computer you installed your LynxTWO in, simply copy

the REGISTER.EXE program from the C:\Program Files\Lynx Studio Technology

folder to a computer with an internet connection and run REGISTER.EXE from

there.

3. Register on the web at:

http://www.lynxstudio.com/support.html

Once you are registered you will automatically receive notifications of new products

and upgrades.

Locating the Serial Number of Your LynxTWO

To register your LynxTWO, you must supply its serial number. The serial number is

located on a label attached to the back of the card and on the shipping carton. You can

also determine the serial number of your card by selecting About Mixer in the Mixer

menu of the LynxTWO Mixer. When registering with the Online Registration Wizard,

the serial number will be automatically entered.

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Windows 95/98/ME® Installation

The procedure for installing the LynxTWO in Windows 95/98/ME requires that the

LynxTWO Setup Program be run before you install your LynxTWO inside your

computer. This program will install the required driver files needed for the Windows

Plug-and-Play configuration manager to recognize the LynxTWO as a new device and

will install the LynxTWO Mixer application.

Running Setup

1. With your computer running Windows 95/98/ME, insert the 3½” floppy supplied

with your LynxTWO into your computer’s floppy disk drive.

2. Select “Start” from your system menu, then “Run…”.

3. Type A:\SETUP.EXE into the Run window and select the OK button.

4. The “LynxTWO Windows 95 Driver Installation Wizard” will appear.

5. After reading the instructions on the screen, press “Continue”.

6. The Driver Installation Wizard will copy all of the files needed to the appropriate

directories.

7. When the “Installation Complete” message appears, read the instructions on the

screen, then press “Shutdown”.

Installing the LynxTWO

1. Turn OFF the power to your computer system and disconnect the power cords.

2. Touch a metal plate on your computer system to ground yourself and discharge

any static electricity.

3. Remove the cover from your computer system case. You should refer to your

computer system documentation for any special instructions on installing expansion

cards and peripheral equipment.

4. Find an empty PCI slot in your computer.

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.

7. Secure the LynxTWO card with the screw removed from the slot cover.

8. Replace the computer system case and plug in your computer.

9. Connect the L2Audio and L2Sync cables to the LynxTWO. See the External

Connections section for more information.

Restarting Your Computer

1. Turn on your computer and start Windows.

2. After the Windows logo splash screen is complete, the Plug-and-Play configuration

manager will display a “Found New Hardware” message.

3. Windows will ask where the driver is located. You should enter:

C:\Windows\System

Then click on “OK”.

4. Depending on your hardware setup, Windows may need to restart before

proceeding.

5. Please read the “Release Notes” in the startup menu “Lynx Studio Technology”

group.

Installation

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Windows NT® Installation

The procedure for installing the LynxTWO in Windows NT requires that you install

your LynxTWO inside your computer before the LynxTWO Setup Program is run.

This program will install all the required driver files and the LynxTWO Mixer application

as well as configure your system to recognize the LynxTWO.

Installing the LynxTWO

1. Turn OFF the power to your computer system and disconnect the power cords.

2. Touch a metal plate on your computer system to ground yourself and discharge

any static electricity.

3. Remove the cover from your computer system case. You should refer to your

computer system documentation for any special instructions on installing expansion

cards and peripheral equipment.

4. Find an empty PCI slot in your computer.

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.

7. Secure the LynxTWO card with the screw removed from the slot cover.

8. Replace the computer system case and plug in your computer.

9. Connect the L2Audio and L2Sync cables to the LynxTWO. See the External

Connections section for more information.

Running Setup

1. With Windows NT running, insert the 3½” floppy supplied with your LynxTWO

into your computer’s floppy disk drive.

2. Select “Start” from your system menu, then “Run…”.

3. Type A:\SETUP.EXE into the Run window and select the OK button.

4. The “LynxTWO Windows NT Driver Installation Wizard” will appear.

5. After reading the instructions on the screen, press “Continue”.

6. The Driver Installation Wizard will copy all of the files needed to the appropriate

directories.

7. When the “Installation Complete” message appears, read the instructions on the

screen, then press “Close”.

8. Please read the “Release Notes” in the startup menu “Lynx Studio Technology”

group.

Installation

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External Connections

The LynxTWO includes two break-out cables that provide connections for external

equipment. The L2Audio cable provides XLR connectors for analog audio signals.

The L2Sync cable provides XLR connectors for digital audio signals and female BNC

connectors for clock input and output.

Two bracket mounted D-connectors provide connection ports for the break-out cables:

the L2Audio Port is a 25-pin female D-connector and the L2Sync port is a high-density

15-pin female D-connector.

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.

Use of both cables is not a requirement. If you will be using only the analog audio

capabilities of the LynxTWO, for example, there is no reason to connect the L2Sync

cable.

Analog Audio

The XLR connectors on the Audio Cable, labeled IN 1, IN 2, IN 3, IN 4, OUT 1, OUT

2, OUT 3 and OUT 4, are used to connect balanced and unbalanced analog equipment

to the analog inputs and outputs of the LynxTWO. Make connections to professional

consoles and other balanced equipment directly with these connectors. Connect to

balanced equipment with ¼” TRS jacks using XLR-to-TRS adapters such as the Lynx

CBL-XF2TM18 (female XLR) and the Lynx CBL-XM2TM18 (male XLR). Connect

to unbalanced consumer devices with RCA jacks using XLR-to-RCA adapters such as

the Lynx CBL-XF2RM18 (female XLR) and the Lynx CBL-XM2RM18 (male XLR).

Adapters with line transformers are not required. Refer to the “XLR Connector Wiring

and Adapters” section for information regarding XLR adapter construction.

The nominal analog signal levels are compatible with either professional or consumer

equipment. Use the Trim controls on the LynxTWO Mixer application to select +4dBu

for balanced professional devices or –10dBV for balanced or unbalanced consumer

devices.

External Connections

Heade

LStream 2

Port

Heade

CLOCK IN

Port

Heade

CLOCK OUT

Port

L2Audio Por

L2Sync Port

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Please note that with 16 dB of headroom, the LynxTWO’s analog outputs are capable

of delivering +20 dBu signal levels. It is important to verify that the equipment you

are driving is capable of handling these signal levels in order to prevent clipping or

possible damage.

Digital Audio

The XLR connectors on the L2Sync Cable, labeled DIGITAL IN and DIGITAL OUT

are used for AES/EBU and S/P DIF digital audio connections. Connect AES/EBU

devices directly and select AES/EBU Digital Format in the LynxTWO mixer application.

Connect to S/P DIF devices using XLR-to-RCA adapters such as the Lynx CBL-

XF2RM18 (female XLR) and the Lynx CBL-XM2RM18 (male XLR). Select S/P DIF

Digital Format in the LynxTWO mixer application. Refer to the “XLR Connector Wiring

and Adapters” section for information regarding XLR adapter construction.

LTC Connections

Two BNC connectors on the L2Sync Cable, labeled LTC IN and LTC OUT are used to

connect to the LynxTWO’s LTC reader and generator.

Sync Input and Clock Output Connectors

Two BNC connectors on the L2Sync Cable, labeled SYNC IN and CLOCK OUT are

used to synchronize the LynxTWO with external equipment. The connectors support

TTL or Composite Video level signals and should be connected with 75-ohm coaxial

cable. Connect the SYNC IN connector to the clock output or video output of an external

device and select 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.

Header Connectors

The Header connectors labeled CLOCK IN and CLOCK OUT are used to synchronize

the LynxTWO with equipment located inside your computer. For systems containing

multiple LynxTWO’s, these connectors are utilized to synchronize the sample clocks

of each card. The connectors support TTL level signals and should be connected using

the Lynx Internal Clock Cable, Lynx Universal Clock Cable or similar 75-ohm coaxial

cable.

Connect the CLOCK IN connector to the clock output of an internal device and select

Header as the clock source in the LynxTWO mixer. Adjust the clock Reference to

match the incoming clock type.

The signal on the CLOCK OUT header is a word clock that tracks the sample rate of

the LynxTWO. Connect this output to the word clock input of an internal device or

another LynxTWO.

External Connections

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Using Your LynxTWO

With the LynxTWO and its drivers properly installed in your computer, you can begin

to use its capabilities with any third party audio application running under Windows or

ASIO compliant applications under Macintosh OS. In order for these applications to

access the LynxTWO you must select one of the LynxTWO audio devices in an

application’s configuration menu for audio or wave. Refer to the “Working with Third

Party Applications” section for more information regarding device selection.

Prior to audio recording or playback, you should also use the LynxTWO Mixer

application to adjust the Trim and Digital Format to match the equipment connected to

your LynxTWO. Failure to do so may result in improper operation or damage to

external equipment.

The LynxTWO Mixer

The LynxTWO Mixer, which is installed during setup, provides software control of the

features of the LynxTWO and a visual indication of audio signal level during recording

and playback.

It can be used dynamically to change operational settings of the LynxTWO, but in

most cases once the settings are configured for a particular studio installation they

require no adjustment.

Starting the Mixer

After installation, the LynxTWO Mixer icon , will appear on the Windows task

bar in the lower right corner of your screen. By double clicking on this icon with your

left mouse button, the LynxTWO Mixer will launch. Alternatively, a single click with

your right mouse button on this icon will open a menu that provides access to basic

mixer controls and an “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.

General Operation

If you are simply recording and playing digital audio without synchronizing to an external

clock source, you can begin using the LynxTWO by simply setting the analog Trim

level and/or the Digital Format if required. Input monitoring can be enabled by selecting

the desired Monitor Source and then clicking the Monitor buttons on the Analog and/

or Digital Out panels.

Typically, it is convenient to keep the Mixer running on your Windows desktop to

monitor signal levels or to allow instant access to Mixer controls requiring dynamic

changes. The Mixer can be forced to appear on top of other applications by selecting

the “Always On Top” option in the Settings pull-down menu.

For further information about the LynxTWO Mixer controls refer to the “LynxTWO

Mixer Reference” section for a complete description.

Using Your LynxTWO

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