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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General instructions 

 

To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture, direct 
sunlight or excessive heat from sources such as radiators or spotlights. No user serviceable parts are in-
side. Repair and maintenance must be carried out by qualified personnel authorized by MUTEC GmbH! 
The unit has been designed for operation in a standard domestic environment. Do NOT expose the unit 
and its accessories to rain, moisture, direct sunlight or excessive heat produced by such heat sources as 
radiators or spotlights! The free flow of air inside and around the unit must always be ensured.

Initial operation

 

Prior to the initial operation of the unit, the appliance, its accessories and packaging must be 
inspected for any signs of physical damage that may have occurred during transit. If the unit has 
been damaged mechanically or if liquids have been spilled inside the enclosure, the appliance may 
not be connected to the mains or must be disconnected from the mains immediately! If the unit is 
damaged, please do NOT return it to MUTEC GmbH, but notify your dealer and the shipping com-
pany immediately, otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be granted.

If the device is left in a low-temperature environment for a long time and then is moved to a room-
temperature environment, condensation may occur on the inside and the exterior. To avoid short- 
circuits and flashovers, be sure to wait one or two hours before putting the device into operation.

Power supply

 

The device contains a self-adapting wide-range power supply supporting the majority of global stan-
dard line voltages within a range of 90…250 V, with no need for making adjustments. Make sure that 
your line-voltage source provides a supply voltage within the specified range. In addition, make sure 
that the device is properly grounded via the local electric installation.

Please use the enclosed power cord (see packaging) to connect the unit to the mains. Switch the 
unit off before you attempt to connect it to the mains. Connect the power cord to the unit, then 
to a standard 3-pin mains outlet. To draw the power cord, never pull on the cable but on the mains 
plug!

The unit must be grounded during operation!
For information on the power-inlet wiring, refer to the »Wiring of connectors« section in the 
appendix. Disconnect the device from the mains when not using it for an extended period!

This symbol, an exclamation mark inside a triangle, 
alerts you to important operating or safety instructions 
in this manual.

This symbol, a flash of lightning inside a triangle, alerts 
you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage 
inside the enclosure - voltage that may be sufficient to 
constitute a risk of shock.

Declaration of Conformity

 

We herewith confirm that the product complies with the European 
Commission’s standards on electromagnetic compatibility.

Interference emission:    

EN 55103-1:1996 

Resistance to interference:  

EN 55103-2:1996

Presupposed as operation condition is that all clock outputs are con-
nected with high-quality and good shielded BNC 75 ohms cable.

!

C A U T I O N

R I S K   O F

ELECTRICAL SHOCK!

!

WARRANTY REGULATIONS

§1 Warranty

 

MUTEC GmbH warrants the flawless performance of this product to the original buyer for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. If any failure occurs within 
the specified warranty period that is caused by defects in material and/or workmanship, MUTEC GmbH shall either repair or replace the product free of charge within 90 
days. The purchaser is not entitled to claim an inspection of the device free of charge during the warranty period. If the warranty claim proves to be justified, the product 
will be returned freight prepaid by MUTEC GmbH within Germany. Outside Germany, the product will be returned with the additional international freight charges payable 
by the customer. Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded.

§2 Warranty transferability

 

This warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer who bought the product from a MUTEC GmbH specialized dealer or distributor, and is not transferable to anyone 
who may subsequently purchase this product. No other person (retail dealer, distributor, etc.) shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of MUTEC GmbH.

§3 Waranty regulations

 

The return of the completed registration card, or online registration on one of the websites specified below, is a condition of warranty. Failing to register the device before 
returning it for repair will void the extended warranty.

The serial number on the returned device must match the one stated on the registration card or entered during online registration. Otherwise, the device will be 
returned to the sender at the sender’s expense. 
Any returned device must be accompanied by a detailed error description and a copy of the original sales receipt issued by a MUTEC dealer or distributor. 
The device must be returned free of shipping expenses and in the original package, if possible; otherwise, the sender has to provide comparably protective packaging. 
The sender is fully responsible for any damage or loss of the product when shipping it to MUTEC GmbH. 

§4 Limitation of warranty

 

Damages caused by the following conditions are not covered by this warranty:

Damages caused by every kind of normal wear and tear (e.g. displays, LEDs, potentiometers, faders, switches, buttons, connecting elements, printed labels, cover 
glasses, cover prints, and similar parts). 
Functional failure of the product caused by improper installation (please observe CMOS components handling instructions!), neglect or misuse of  

 

the product, e.g. failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in the user or service manuals. 
Damage caused by any form of external mechanical impact or modification. 
Damage caused by the user’s failure to connect and operate the unit in compliance with local safety regulations. 
Damage caused by force majeure (fire, explosion, flood, lightning, war, vandalism, etc.). 
Any consequential damages or defects in products from other manufacturers and any arising costs from impairment or loss of productions or any other forms of events.

Repairs carried out by personnel which is not authorized from MUTEC GmbH will void the warranty. Adaptations and modifications to the device made with regard to 
national, technical, or safety regulations in a country or of the customer do not constitute a warranty claim and must be set with MUTEC GmbH in advance. 

§5 Repairs

 

To obtain warranty service, the buyer must call or write to MUTEC GmbH before returning the unit. All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem and 
the original buyer’s invoice. Devices shipped to MUTEC GmbH for repair without prior notice will be returned to the sender at the sender’s expense. In case of a functional 
failure please contact:

MUTEC Gesellschaft fuer Systementwicklung und Komponentenvertrieb mbH 
Siekeweg 6/8  •  12309 Berlin  •  Germany  •  Fon 030-746880-0  •  Fax 030-746880-99  •  [email protected]  •  www.MUTEC-net.com

MUTEC GmbH assumes no liability for any incorrect information given in this manual. Please note that 
all software/hardware product names are registered trademarks of their respective owners. No part of 
this manual may be reproduced, copied or converted to a machine-readable form or electronical media 
without a written permission of MUTEC GmbH. We reserve the right to change or improve our products 
without notice. © MUTEC  GmbH  2004 – 2013

Summary of Contents for iclock

Page 1: ...REDUNDANT MULTIPLE CLOCK SYNTHESIZER AND VIDEO REFERENCE GENERATOR VERSION 2 23...

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Page 3: ...ranty claim proves to be justified the product will be returned freight prepaid by MUTEC GmbH within Germany Outside Germany the product will be returned with the additional international freight char...

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Page 5: ...Generator 18 Configuring the Word Clock Outputs 20 Configuring the AES EBU Outputs 21 Configuring the S PDIF Outputs 23 Setting System Functions Pull Up Pull Down Varispeed etc 25 Preset Management 2...

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Page 7: ...nals This applies also to external clock frequency changes e g from 44 1kHz to 48 0kHz or reference clock changes e g from video to GPS or AES11 Even if all external references are lost iCLOCK synthes...

Page 8: ...tion of input assignment at the universal inputs SoftReLock functionality for recurring reference signals CYCLESYNC functionality for automatically re synchronization Drop out compensation of incoming...

Page 9: ...chaining devices see the Switching off the Termination of the universal Clock Inputs section in the appendix 3 ALARM OUT The iC ALARM output is optionally available item no 8005 065 Refer to the EXTE...

Page 10: ...nd B this allows for example for a simple documentation of the connected devices 10 RS485 This interface port is provided for programming the iCLOCK and updating the device firmware A software for rem...

Page 11: ...which may be located on the outside or inside of the device For devices which have no termination of the Word Clock input e g RME Hammerfall with Word Clock i o or Alesis BRC you can use an additional...

Page 12: ...nch connectors on both ends The specifications stipulate a specific cable resistance of 75 ask your retailer for a confirma tion of this value when purchasing the cables Cables for High Clock Rates Es...

Page 13: ...R M A T L E V E L T E R M O U T2 4 4 1 k W O R D C L K 2 5 V 7 5 R W C LK S F R E Q F O R M A T L E V E L T E R M O U T3 4 4 1 k W O R D C L K 2 5 V 7 5 R W C LK S F R E Q F O R M A T L E V E L T E R...

Page 14: ...ging parameter values and not for moving between menu pages 4 When the horizontal arrow has been positioned in front of the parameter to be changed pressing the up down buttons will first change to th...

Page 15: ...between two externally applied clock signals or an auto matically or manually performed change from an external to an internal clock source or vice versa When the change occurs the LOCK indicator of...

Page 16: ...ian in charge immediately The message is displayed only if the iCLOCK is equipped with a redundant power supply iCLOCKdp version item no 8015 046 OUTPUTs function Here the set clock rates of all outpu...

Page 17: ...1id compliant signals can be applied In addition S PDIF signals can be applied to this input and be used for synchronization Refer to the Synchronizable and Generatable Clock Rates section in the appe...

Page 18: ...deo signal routing The factory default is INTERN INTERN setting INTERNAL links the video generator to the internal reference clock oscilla tor An extraordinary feature of iCLOCK is that the synthesize...

Page 19: ...ignal In this mode the synthesizer synchronizes to the input video signal to pro vide the output of phase locked audio clock signals FORMAT function FORMAT This function allows for selecting the video...

Page 20: ...FIELD RATE 48Hz PAL FR setting PAL VIDEO FRAME RATE 25Hz PAL FI setting PAL VIDEO FIELD RATE 50Hz NTSC FRBW setting NTSC VIDEO FRAME RATE 30Hz NTSC FIBW setting NTSC VIDEO FIELD RATE 60Hz 20 NTSC FRC...

Page 21: ...MC conditions in the studio EMC electromagnetic compatibility Due to the internal signal phase corrections the synthesizer can re lock temporarily when switching AES EBU clock frequencies This does no...

Page 22: ...te 2 bits 3 4 and 5 of the clear frame signal of the selected AES EBU output pair The factory default is 24BITs 16BITs 18BITs 20BITs 24BITs setting One of four word lengths between 16 and 24Bits are a...

Page 23: ...TRIBUTION This setting allows for forwarding an input S P DIF or AES3 11 signal to the S P DIF output pair using a hardware bypass As no adjustments can be made in this mode the other functions and pa...

Page 24: ...g the reference status stored in the channel status bits byte 3 bits 4 5 of the clear frame signal of the selected S P DIF output pair The factory default is LEVEL 3 LEVEL 3 setting With the LEVEL 3 v...

Page 25: ...well as by instabilities of the synthesizer signal caused by clock source deviation Entering varispeed values and moving the cursor 0 ENTER Enable the varispeed function by pressing the up down cursor...

Page 26: ...nd a subsequently selected clock source can be selected here FREEZE function FREEZE This function allows for blocking the four cursor buttons This is convenient for protecting the iCLOCK from unauthor...

Page 27: ...common If a function is edited on any AES menu page any changes will be applied to the same function on the other AES menu page or output The factory default is SINGLE SINGLE setting SINGLE allows for...

Page 28: ...ersion 1 ON 2 N A one active power supply iCLOCK dp 1 ON 2 ON two active power supplies OK setting The respective power supply is active N A setting NOT AVALABLE This message shows that the respective...

Page 29: ...n menus OPERATION and NAME Only after this step the choosed setting will be activated GO SURE setting GO enables the setting which is choosed within the function menus OPERA TION and NAME When the ENT...

Page 30: ...nce more will load the selected preset and reboot the system The number of the selected preset 01 08 will be displayed under NUMBER and the GO parameter will appear If no user input occurs while SHURE...

Page 31: ...elect one of the PRESET01 08 memories by their preset number or name using the up down keys and confirm by pressing the ENTER key Press the ENTER key twice to switch to the PRESET function Press any u...

Page 32: ...ANHANG ANHANG ANHANG 88 32...

Page 33: ...internally or by an external source Doing this the powerful synthesis process enables additio nally as an outstanding feature the use of the pull up down and varispeed functions simultaneously Thus an...

Page 34: ...3 in same procedure Note If a reference slot is set to NO REF the sys tem skips this slot and synchronizes the next activated slot or the internal video reference generator The system will be locked a...

Page 35: ...LOCKdp ALARM OUT 3 Loss of the internal reference oscillator Every of the above mentioned operating conditions activate also the red front panel LED ALARM set The relays are normalled when the describ...

Page 36: ...tions work faultlessly If a disturbance occurs the according relay faills instantly The output contacts supply a max switching power of 30W with 30V 1A DC AC peak The type of the used relays is called...

Page 37: ...x128 4096 0 5644 8 6144 0 x256 8192 0 11289 6 12288 0 x512 16384 0 22579 2 24576 0 PILOT TONE Clock Rates Type PAL SECAM Hz NTSC Hz Film Hz Color Frame Rate 25 29 97 24 Color Field Rate 50 59 94 48 Bl...

Page 38: ...ot 3 b conductor cold AES EBU XLR Output AES EBU XLR Input S P DIF Cinch Input Output 1 Audio signal 2 Audio ground 1 2 2 1 AES11 CLOCK RATES Dividers Factors Basic Clock 32 0kHz Basic Clock 44 1kHz B...

Page 39: ...transfering the video signal of the internal video reference generator simultaneously Two Jumpers are put on two 2 pin sockets J16 and J17 Removing the jumpers from the 2 pin sockets will split up th...

Page 40: ...ble in pairs Output levels 2 5V p p 75 output impedance 75 3 5V p p 75 output impedance 22 Generatable clock rates 36 audio clock rates 2 DSD clock rates 6 pilot tone clock rates 4 GPS atomic clock ra...

Page 41: ...Remote controlling of whole system none standard software updating programming power supply Type Internal switching power supply Input voltage 90V 260V automatic adjustment 47Hz 440Hz Power consumpti...

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