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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

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User’s Guide

Basic Setup: Front Panel

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 Lock and Rate Indicator LEDs

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 Sync Source Selector

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 A Outputs Sample Rate Multiplier

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 B Outputs Sample Rate Multiplier

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 Power On/Off

A/D D/A Converter

WORD IN

WORD IN

Digital Recorder

WORD IN

Digital Mixer

WORD IN

Digital Effects

Device

AES OUT

House Sync

(optional)

A/D D/A Converter

WORD IN

WORD IN

Digital Recorder

WORD IN

Digital Mixer

WORD IN

Digital Effects

Device

AES OUT

House Sync

(optional)

Basic Setup - Illustration

This illustration details the connections of a typical master clock setup 
in a visual format. In this setup, analog audio is handled by an external 
A/D and D/A converter such as a Lucid 88192. After the converter, 
all audio is digital between a digital multitrack recording device and a 
digital mixer. All devices sync to a dedicated word clock provided by 
the GENx192.
The GENx192’s user interface consists of three simple multi-position 
selector knobs. Follow the guidelines below to setup the GENx192 for 
use in the example shown above.

A.   Power on.

B.   Select the SYNC SOURCE and set the SYNC RATE:

1.   Turn the SYNC SOURCE knob to select the internal 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 the green 
LOCK LED and the 44.1 or 48 green RATE LED rate will light.

2.   Turn the A OUTPUTS knob to select the desired final output rate. This 

is a multiple (1x, 2x or 4x) of the base selected in step one. 

3.   Repeat step 2 for B OUTPUTS if necessary.

If you’re connecting the GENx192 to an external sync source then 

proceed as follows:

A.   Power on.

B.   Select the SYNC SOURCE and set the SYNC RATE:

1. Turn the SYNC SOURCE knob to AES or WORD. If a valid AES or WORD 

input is present then the LOCK LED will light. A flashing LOCK LED 
indicates that the selected SYNC SOURCE is either not present, out of 
range, or unusable. A RATE LED will flash when the external clock rate 
falls within ± 6.0% of the indicated RATE. A RATE LED will light solid 
when the external clock rate falls within ± 0.2% of the  
indicated RATE.

2. Turn the A OUTPUTS knob to select the desired final output rate. 

3. Repeat step 2 for B OUTPUTS if necessary.

Note:

 Should the external sync source become disconnected or 

interrupted in some way, the GENx192 will switch to an internal clock 
that is closest to the external clock rate. The GENx192 will continue to 
output sync at the closest internal rate until it is once again able to lock 
to a valid external source.

Содержание GENx192

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 15: ...15 GENx192 Studio Master Clock...

Страница 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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