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SYNC HD Guide 8
Serial Connections for the SYNC Setup
Software Utility
(Windows Only)
Any system using the optional SYNC Setup soft-
ware utility requires a serial connection from
the SYNC HD to a supported Windows com-
puter. (For compatibility information, see “Sys-
tem Requirements” on page 3.)
To connect the SYNC HD to a Windows computer
for the SYNC Setup software utility:
1
Purchase or make the required 9-pin to 8-pin
cable. For wiring details, see “” on page 90.
2
Make sure power is off on all equipment.
3
Connect the SYNC HD Host Serial port to an
available serial or COM port on your computer.
4
Restore power to the SYNC HD, and restart
your computer.
Clock for Pro Tools
Audio Interfaces
The SYNC HD must be connected to all
Pro Tools|HD interfaces in the Loop Sync chain.
Connecting Loop Sync for Pro Tools|HD
Systems
The SYNC HD supports Loop Sync, and can
serve as Loop Sync Master. Loop Sync is a dedi-
cated clock loop for synchronizing multiple
Pro Tools|HD interfaces. Loop Sync should only
be used to connect multiple Pro Tools|HD inter-
faces.
To connect the SYNC HD to Pro Tools|HD
interfaces:
1
Using a BNC cable, connect the Loop Sync
Out of the SYNC HD to the Loop Sync In of your
primary Pro Tools|HD audio interface.
2
Using a second BNC cable, connect the
SYNC HD Loop Sync In to the Loop Sync Out of
your Pro Tools|HD interface.
When using more than one Pro Tools|HD audio
interface, make the SYNC HD the first and last
unit in the Loop Sync chain.
The SYNC Setup software utility will
not control the SYNC HD through the
DigiSerial port.
Loop Sync connections between a SYNC HD and 96 I/O
Loop Sync in an expanded Pro Tools|HD system
MTC OUT HOST SERIAL
AC 100-240V, 50-60HZ, .5A 30W
VIDEO REF
9-PIN OUT 2
9-PIN OUT 1
WORD CLOCK (1x,256x)
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LOOP SYNC
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BI-PHASE / TACH / GPI / PILOT
SERIAL NUMBER
964530300294856
Loop Sync SYNC HD
96 I/O Interface
MTC OUT HOST SERIAL
AC 100-240V, 50-60HZ, .5A 30W
VIDEO REF
9-PIN OUT 2
9-PIN OUT 1
WORD CLOCK (1x,256x)
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LOOP SYNC
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SERIAL NUMBER
964530300294856
SYNC HD
HD Interfaces