Specifications

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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, or 256x Slave Clock, to pro-
vide clock to Legacy peripherals and Word
clock-capable devices. This port is configured
using the SYNC I/O Setup software utility on
Windows (Word Clock Out), or the controls on
the front panel of the SYNC I/O.
9-Pin Out 1 and 2
For Digidesign MachineControl-enabled sys-
tems, these two ports connect directly to exter-
nal 9-pin transport devices.
For best performance on Windows systems, use
the COM ports on the Windows computer.
For best performance on Macintosh systems, use
a Keyspan USA28x USB serial adapter.
Loop Sync In/Out
Loop Sync is the clock signal used to synchro-
nize Pro Tools|HD-series audio interfaces.
Loop Sync In Receives Loop Sync from any HD-
series audio interface.
Loop Sync Out Provides Loop Sync. This port
connects to the primary HD-series audio inter-
face.
AC Power In
SYNC I/O accepts a standard power cable and is
auto power-selecting (100V to 240V).
SYNC I/O Setup Software
Utility
(Windows Only)
This section reviews the SYNC Setup controls
and displays included with the SYNC I/O Setup
software utility.
SYNC Setup Window Controls and
Displays
SYNC I/O Setup Software Utility Help
■ Right-click anywhere in the SYNC Setup win-
dow and select Help, or press the F1 key.
See the MachineControl Guide for more in-
formation.
For SYNC I/O Setup software utility re-
quirements, see “Software Installation” on
page 13.
SYNC Setup window (SYNC I/O Setup software utility)