Chapter 1: Introduction
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• Output and Generation:
• Video Reference Generator (four outputs)
• Video Reference Out (two outputs)
• Loop Sync (base rate of 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz)
• Word Clock (six outputs)
•AES3
• AES3id
• LTC (Linear Time Code)
• MTC (MIDI Time Code)
• 9-Pin MachineControl
™
• Other Features:
• Large front panel OLED displays for timecode, device settings, and reference status
• Integrated control of Sync X from Pro Tools
• 9-pin Sony P-2 protocol port, for Deck Control with MachineControl-enabled systems
• GPIO for play, stop, record, and fader start commands
System Requirements and 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, storage solutions, peripherals, and third-party
devices, visit www.avid.com/compatibility.
For Pro Tools | Sync X–specific system requirements, FAQ, and video, visit avid.com/syncx-support.
Pro Tools | Sync X with Pro Tools | Ultimate
To use Pro Tools | Sync X with Pro Tools | Ultimate, the following is required:
• An Avid-qualified Pro Tools | HDX or HD Native system
• An 8-pin to 8-pin serial cable (included) to connect the Sync X Host serial port to the primary HDX card or HD Native device serial
port
Conventions Used in Pro Tools Documentation
Pro Tools documentation uses the following conventions to indicate menu choices, keyboard commands, and mouse commands:
:
The names of Commands, Options, and Settings that appear on-screen are in a different font.
The names of physical switches on Pro Tools | Carbon are in displayed
in bold text.
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