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Word Clock In/Out
Word Clock In Receives (1x sample rate) Word
Clock, for clock reference purposes only. Word
Clock is often used with external digital con-
soles and digital tape machines.
Word Clock Out Outputs 1x sample rate Word
Clock information (for Word-clock capable pe-
ripherals) or 256x Slave Clock information (for
Legacy peripherals). This port is configured us-
ing the SYNC Setup software utility on Windows
(Word Clock Out), or the controls on the front
panel of the SYNC HD.
9-Pin Out 1 and 2
For Digidesign MachineControl-enabled sys-
tems, these two ports connect directly to exter-
nal 9-pin transports, and provide limited Serial
Deck control capability.
For best performance on Windows systems, use
the COM ports on the Windows computer.
For best performance on Mac systems, use a Key-
span USA28XG USB serial adapter.
Loop Sync In/Out
Loop Sync is the clock signal used to synchro-
nize Pro Tools|HD interfaces.
Loop Sync In
Receives Loop Sync from any
Pro Tools|HD interface.
Loop Sync Out
Provides Loop Sync. This port
connects to the primary Pro Tools|HD interface.
AC Power
The SYNC HD accepts a standard power cable
and is auto voltage-selecting (100V to 240V).
SYNC Setup Software Utility
(Windows Only)
This section reviews the SYNC Setup controls
and displays included with the SYNC Setup soft-
ware utility.
SYNC Setup Dialog Controls and
Displays
SYNC Setup Software Utility Help
„
Right-click anywhere in the SYNC Setup dia-
log and select Help, or press the F1 key.
See the MachineControl Guide for more
information.
For SYNC Setup software utility requirements,
see “Software Installation” on page 12.
SYNC Setup dialog (SYNC Setup software utility)