Avid Technology Pro Tools SYNC X - Machinecontrol Connections; Synchronization and Timecode Connections to Machines, Decks, and Other Devices

Chapter 4: Installing Pro Tools | Sync X
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When using Sync X with Pro Tools | MTRX and other Pro Tools audio interfaces (such as HD I/O), synchronize MTRX to Sync X using
Word Clock and use Loop Sync for all other Pro Tools audio interfaces.
MachineControl Connections
Pro Tools | Sync X supports limited Serial Deck Control with Pro Tools | HDX or HD Native and MachineControl.
Serial Deck Control Mode
For Serial Deck Control
(Non-Linear Decks Only)
Pro Tools | Sync X provides a single 9-PIN port to control a remote deck using MachineControl.
To make connections for limited serial deck control:
 Connect a standard 9-pin cable (sold separately) from the 9-PIN port on Sync X to the 9-pin input of the external deck.
Synchronization and Timecode Connections to Machines, Decks, and Other
Devices
The following sections describe connections required for different applications.
Connecting a Video Reference Source
To resolve Pro Tools | Sync X to external video reference:
 Connect the external video reference (such as Tri-Level or Black Burst) signal to the VIDEO REF IN port on Sync X.
Connecting LTC
Pro Tools | Sync X provides LTC input and output ports.
To input LTC to Sync X:
 Using an XLR cable, connect the LTC signal from your machine, synchronizer, or other source to the LTC IN port on Sync X.
To output LTC from Sync X:
 Using an XLR cable, connect the LTC OUT port on Sync X to your external device.
Connecting Word Clock Devices
Pro Tools | Sync X has Word Clock input and six Work Clock outputs, which can be used simultaneously. Use the WC IN port when
you want Sync X to synchronize to Word Clock from an external master clock, such as Pro Tools | MTRX or other digital device. Use
the
WORD CLOCK OUT 1–6 ports on Sync X when you want external devices (such as Pro Tools | MTRX) to synchronize to Word
Clock from Sync X.
Pro Tools audio interfaces each have their own Word Clock inputs, which provide additional clock options and flexibility. Refer to the
documentation of each specific audio interface for details on its Word Clock features.
For more information on Pro Tools | MTRX, refer to the MTRX Operation Guide.pdf.
For more information on MachineControl connections and operation, refer to the MachineControl chapter of the Pro Tools
Reference Guide.
Due to performance limitations, this configuration should be used primarily with non-linear decks.
For more information on timecode applications, see Additional Synchronization Information.