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Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction

SYNC HD Features

Details the features of SYNC HD, including supported sources and outputs, and integration with Pro Tools.

System Requirements and Compatibility

SYNC HD with Pro Tools

Lists requirements for using SYNC HD with Pro Tools, including hardware and cables.

Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration

Hardware Connections

Details the primary hardware connections for the SYNC HD, including power and interface connections.

Serial Connections

Explains the serial connection between SYNC HD and Pro Tools systems for communication.

MachineControl

Covers SYNC HD's limited Serial Deck Control and 9-Pin Remote Deck Emulation modes.

Synchronization and Timecode Connections to Machines, Decks, and Other Devices

Connecting Word Clock Devices

Connecting AES;EBU Devices

Connecting MIDI Timecode Devices

Software Installation

Updating SYNC HD Firmware

Instructions for updating the SYNC HD firmware using the Avid DigiTest application.

Configuring a SYNC HD from Pro Tools

Configuring a SYNC HD in the Session Setup Window

Video Ref Format

MachineControl Configuration

Troubleshooting

Lost Communication

Troubleshooting steps for lost communication between Pro Tools and SYNC HD.

Synchronization Accuracy

Tips for resolving drift or inaccurate synchronization issues between devices.

Chapter 3: Pro Tools | SYNC HD Hardware

Pro Tools | SYNC HD Front Panel

Overview of the SYNC HD front panel controls and displays.

Controls and Displays

Detailed description of the front panel controls and displays on the SYNC HD.

Clock Reference Switch and LEDs

Explains the function of the Clock Reference switch and associated LEDs.

Positional Reference Switch

Describes how to select the positional reference source using the front panel switch.

Generator;Parameter Controls

Pro Tools | SYNC HD Back Panel

Bi-Phase;Tach;GPI;Pilot

Describes the accessory port for Bi-Phase, Tach, GPI, and Pilot signals.

Video Reference

Details the Video Ref input for receiving video signals for clock reference.

Host Serial Port

Explains the bidirectional Host Serial port for connecting to a computer.

LTC In;Out

AES;EBU In;Out

Word Clock In;Out

Loop Sync In;Out

Chapter 4: Using Pro Tools | SYNC HD

From Pro Tools

Accessing SYNC HD controls via Pro Tools Session Setup or Peripherals dialog.

From the SYNC HD Front Panel

Accessing SYNC HD controls via the front panel in Standalone mode.

SYNC HD Controls in Pro Tools and the Front Panel

Table comparing controls available in Pro Tools vs. the SYNC HD front panel.

Front Panel Generator;Parameter Switches

Set

Explains the three primary functions of the Set switch.

Down and Up

Describes using the Down and Up switches to scroll through parameters and values.

Run;Stop;Clear;Esc

Details the functions of the Run/Stop/Clear/Esc switch in different modes.

Edit Mode

Clock References and Options

Configuring SYNC HD to use Word Clock or AES;EBU and Video Reference

Digital Clock (AES;EBU or Word Clock) Options

LTC and Clock Reference

Adjusting LTC Output Level;Gain

Servo Gain

Bi-Phase;Tach and Clock Reference

Variable Speed Override (VSO)

Details how to fine-tune speed and pitch using SYNC HD's internal clock.

Linear Time Code (LTC)

Auto LTC;VITC Positional Reference

Serial Timecode

Bi-Phase;Tach

Bi-Phase;Tach Starting Frame

Setting the starting frame address for Bi-Phase/Tach positional reference.

Bi-Phase;Tach Signal

Configuring the direction for Bi-Phase/Tach input signals.

Bi-Phase;Tach Pulses Per Frame (PPF)

Bi-Phase;Tach Input Signal

Compensating for Timecode Offsets

Generating & Regenerating Timecode

Generator Preset Mode

VITC Generation;Regeneration

Set Generator Start Time

Digital Clock Reference

Base Clock

VITC Insertion

VITC Read Lines

VITC Generate Lines

Window Dub;Burn

Freewheel Length;Duration

LTC Output Level;Gain

Bi-Phase;Tach Pulses Per Frame

Video Format;System

HD Video Format (SYNC HD Only)

Using Fader Start

Calibrating the SYNC HD Oscillator

Managing and Selecting Video Inputs (SD Video Rates Only)

Using Video Inputs with VITC and the Character Generator

Chapter 6: Additional Synchronization Information

LTC Signals

Auto-Switch LTC;VITC

Digital Clock Signal Types

Bi-Phase;Tach signals

VSO (Variable Speed Override)

Burn-in Window

Rear Panel Connectors

Video (Ref) In

AES;EBU In

AES;EBU Out

Word Clock In

Word Clock Out

Loop Sync In

Loop Sync Out

Bi-phase;Tach; GPI;Pilot

(GPI In)

(GPI Out (TTL))

(GPI (Relay))

Host Serial

Chapter 8: Wiring Diagrams and Pin Assignments

Bi-Phase;GPI;Pilot Pin Diagram

Bi-phase;Tach OptoCoupler Input

GPI Relay Outputs

GPI (TTL);MTC Outputs

GPI (opto) Inputs

Connector Pin Assignments

Bi-phase;Tach;GPI;Pilot Port (Accessory Port) Connector Pin Assignments

SYNC HD Cable Pin Assignments

Bi-phase;Tach;GPI;Pilot Port Interfacing Notes

Video and Clock Reference

Pilot Tone

Positional Reference and Options

Freewheel Duration

VITC and Positional Reference

Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction

SYNC HD Features

Details the features of SYNC HD, including supported sources and outputs, and integration with Pro Tools.

System Requirements and Compatibility

SYNC HD with Pro Tools

Lists requirements for using SYNC HD with Pro Tools, including hardware and cables.

Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration

Hardware Connections

Details the primary hardware connections for the SYNC HD, including power and interface connections.

Serial Connections

Explains the serial connection between SYNC HD and Pro Tools systems for communication.

MachineControl

Covers SYNC HD's limited Serial Deck Control and 9-Pin Remote Deck Emulation modes.

Synchronization and Timecode Connections to Machines, Decks, and Other Devices

Connecting Word Clock Devices

Connecting AES;EBU Devices

Connecting MIDI Timecode Devices

Software Installation

Updating SYNC HD Firmware

Instructions for updating the SYNC HD firmware using the Avid DigiTest application.

Configuring a SYNC HD from Pro Tools

Configuring a SYNC HD in the Session Setup Window

Video Ref Format

MachineControl Configuration

Troubleshooting

Lost Communication

Troubleshooting steps for lost communication between Pro Tools and SYNC HD.

Synchronization Accuracy

Tips for resolving drift or inaccurate synchronization issues between devices.

Chapter 3: Pro Tools | SYNC HD Hardware

Pro Tools | SYNC HD Front Panel

Overview of the SYNC HD front panel controls and displays.

Controls and Displays

Detailed description of the front panel controls and displays on the SYNC HD.

Clock Reference Switch and LEDs

Explains the function of the Clock Reference switch and associated LEDs.

Positional Reference Switch

Describes how to select the positional reference source using the front panel switch.

Generator;Parameter Controls

Pro Tools | SYNC HD Back Panel

Bi-Phase;Tach;GPI;Pilot

Describes the accessory port for Bi-Phase, Tach, GPI, and Pilot signals.

Video Reference

Details the Video Ref input for receiving video signals for clock reference.

Host Serial Port

Explains the bidirectional Host Serial port for connecting to a computer.

LTC In;Out

AES;EBU In;Out

Word Clock In;Out

Loop Sync In;Out

Chapter 4: Using Pro Tools | SYNC HD

From Pro Tools

Accessing SYNC HD controls via Pro Tools Session Setup or Peripherals dialog.

From the SYNC HD Front Panel

Accessing SYNC HD controls via the front panel in Standalone mode.

SYNC HD Controls in Pro Tools and the Front Panel

Table comparing controls available in Pro Tools vs. the SYNC HD front panel.

Front Panel Generator;Parameter Switches

Set

Explains the three primary functions of the Set switch.

Down and Up

Describes using the Down and Up switches to scroll through parameters and values.

Run;Stop;Clear;Esc

Details the functions of the Run/Stop/Clear/Esc switch in different modes.

Edit Mode

Clock References and Options

Configuring SYNC HD to use Word Clock or AES;EBU and Video Reference

Digital Clock (AES;EBU or Word Clock) Options

LTC and Clock Reference

Adjusting LTC Output Level;Gain

Servo Gain

Bi-Phase;Tach and Clock Reference

Variable Speed Override (VSO)

Details how to fine-tune speed and pitch using SYNC HD's internal clock.

Linear Time Code (LTC)

Auto LTC;VITC Positional Reference

Serial Timecode

Bi-Phase;Tach

Bi-Phase;Tach Starting Frame

Setting the starting frame address for Bi-Phase/Tach positional reference.

Bi-Phase;Tach Signal

Configuring the direction for Bi-Phase/Tach input signals.

Bi-Phase;Tach Pulses Per Frame (PPF)

Bi-Phase;Tach Input Signal

Compensating for Timecode Offsets

Generating & Regenerating Timecode

Generator Preset Mode

VITC Generation;Regeneration

Set Generator Start Time

Digital Clock Reference

Base Clock

VITC Insertion

VITC Read Lines

VITC Generate Lines

Window Dub;Burn

Freewheel Length;Duration

LTC Output Level;Gain

Bi-Phase;Tach Pulses Per Frame

Video Format;System

HD Video Format (SYNC HD Only)

Using Fader Start

Calibrating the SYNC HD Oscillator

Managing and Selecting Video Inputs (SD Video Rates Only)

Using Video Inputs with VITC and the Character Generator

Chapter 6: Additional Synchronization Information

LTC Signals

Auto-Switch LTC;VITC

Digital Clock Signal Types

Bi-Phase;Tach signals

VSO (Variable Speed Override)

Burn-in Window

Rear Panel Connectors

Video (Ref) In

AES;EBU In

AES;EBU Out

Word Clock In

Word Clock Out

Loop Sync In

Loop Sync Out

Bi-phase;Tach; GPI;Pilot

(GPI In)

(GPI Out (TTL))

(GPI (Relay))

Host Serial

Chapter 8: Wiring Diagrams and Pin Assignments

Bi-Phase;GPI;Pilot Pin Diagram

Bi-phase;Tach OptoCoupler Input

GPI Relay Outputs

GPI (TTL);MTC Outputs

GPI (opto) Inputs

Connector Pin Assignments

Bi-phase;Tach;GPI;Pilot Port (Accessory Port) Connector Pin Assignments

SYNC HD Cable Pin Assignments

Bi-phase;Tach;GPI;Pilot Port Interfacing Notes

Video and Clock Reference

Pilot Tone

Positional Reference and Options

Freewheel Duration

VITC and Positional Reference

Avid Technology Pro Tools SYNC HD Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sample Rate Support44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
Frame Rates23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 29.97 DF, 30, 30 DF fps
Sync ModesLTC, VITC, Word Clock
ClockingYes
Clock Reference InputsWord Clock, Video, LTC
Clock Reference OutputsWord Clock
ConnectivityLTC, word clock
Time Code SupportLTC, VITC
CompatibilityPro Tools HD
Dimensions1U rackmount

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