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6408 216th Street SW 

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 Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043  USA

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 +1.425.778.7728  

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 +1.425.778.7727 

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www.SymetrixAudio.com

Item No. 53-0023

GENx192 Studio Master Clock 

User’s Guide

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Summary of Contents for GENx192

Page 1: ...GENx192 Studio Master Clock User s Guide...

Page 2: ...6408 216th Street SW Mountlake Terrace WA 98043 USA T 1 425 778 7728 F 1 425 778 7727 www SymetrixAudio com 2 User s Guide Safety...

Page 3: ...on openings Install only in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that pr...

Page 4: ...at sample rates of up to 192 kHz The outputs are divided into two groups each having independent control over sample rate The GENx192 can also synchronize to and re distribute external word clock or...

Page 5: ...x However when an external clock is used the switch can act as either a multiplier or divider depending on the rate of the external clock For example with an external 96 kHz clock the GENx192 generate...

Page 6: ...or CMOS level word clock signals from 28 to 216 kHz TERM Switch Push Button Toggle Switch Enables or defeats Word Clock input termination Green TERM LED beneath the switch indicates proper Word Clock...

Page 7: ...y of the four GENx192 AES outputs and the male end into your destination device s AES input Repeat as necessary to connect additional devices NOTE Be sure that the designated AES input of your destina...

Page 8: ...l base rate of either 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz based upon the desired final output rate For example select 48 if you want 48 kHz 96 kHz or 192 kHz Select 44 1 if you want 44 1 kHz 88 2 kHz or 176 4 kHz Both...

Page 9: ...the amount of aperiodicity in a clock signal and is generally measured in nanoseconds ns or 10 9 s For example a jitter free 50 kHz clock has exactly one clock cycle every 20 s 10 6 s If the period o...

Page 10: ...lways use the correct cabling recommended for each type of clock signal Improper cabling can lead to several of the problems described previously such as clock signal degradation and jitter The longer...

Page 11: ...parallel chain Clock Distribution Serial In serial clock distribution clocks are chained from the output of one device to the input of another Serial distribution has several drawbacks and should be...

Page 12: ...lly lower clock voltage and one or more of the units may fail to lock to the clock Interfacing to Analog Systems Even today where the significant majority of recording and playback systems are digital...

Page 13: ...neral use EN 55103 1 Electromagnetic compatibility Generic emission standard Part 1 Residential commercial and light industry EN 55103 2 Electromagnetic compatibility Generic immunity standard Part 1...

Page 14: ...personal computer Said software is specifically excluded from this warranty Limitation of Liability The total liability of Symetrix on any claim whether in contract tort including negligence or otherw...

Page 15: ...15 GENx192 Studio Master Clock...

Page 16: ...tional purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation Symetrix assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products Under copyright laws no part...

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