RME Audio TCO FF User Manual

Summary of TCO FF

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    User's guide tco hdsp / ff time code option for hdsp pci / fireface 800 ltc / smpte reader and generator video to word clock converter low jitter word clock regeneration.

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    Bedienungsanleitung tco 2 contents 1 introduction ............................................................... 3 2 package contents..................................................... 3 3 hardware requirements .......................................... 3 4 technical specifications 4.1 tco-ff.......

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    Bedienungsanleitung tco 3 1. Introduction thank you for choosing the tco. The time code option provides synchronisation to smpte and video in professional studio quality. Steadyclock ensures that the word clock derived from the input signals is of low jitter and therefore highly compatible. The tco ...

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    Bedienungsanleitung tco 4 4. Technical specifications 4.1 tco-ff ltc/video in • ltc in: bnc, unbalanced • level range ltc in: -25 dbu up to +12 dbu • video in: bnc unbalanced, switchable termination 75 ohm • format: pal and ntsc ltc out • bnc • output level: +4 dbu, via jumper –7 dbu • output impeda...

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    Bedienungsanleitung tco 5 5. Installing the tco-hdsp before installing the tco card, please make sure the computer is switched off and the power cable is disconnected from the mains supply. 1. Disconnect the power cord and all other cables from the computer. 2. Remove the computer's housing. Further...

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    Bedienungsanleitung tco 6 8. Fold the ribbon cable one time and plug it into socket x1105 on the motherboard, see picture below. Now you are ready to re-assemble the fireface. 9. Check that the safety-earth wire (yellow–green) is still connected to the cover. Then put the cover on and slide it into ...

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    Bedienungsanleitung tco 7 7. Operation and usage 7.1 tco-ff after installation of the tco the fireface 800 has to be updated to the latest driver and firmware version. The current files are found on the website www.Rme-audio.Com in the section downlo- ad. At the time of printing these are: http://ww...

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    Bedienungsanleitung tco 8 7.2 tco-hdsp after installation of the tco-hdsp the hdsp aes-32 has to be updated to the latest driver and firmware version. The current files are found on the website www.Rme-audio.Com in the section download. At the time of printing these are: http://www.Rme-audio.Com/dow...

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    Bedienungsanleitung tco 9 note: the mtc signal is provided via a new (virtual) midi input port. This one has to be chosen as mtc sync source in the application. 7.3 status displays the page tco includes useful status displays, providing detailed information about the incom- ing signal. Ltc in: the t...

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    Bedienungsanleitung tco 10 8. Warranty each individual tco undergoes comprehensive quality control and a complete test at imm be- fore shipping. The usage of high grade components allow us to offer a full two year warranty. We accept a copy of the sales receipt as valid warranty legitimation. If you...

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    Bedienungsanleitung tco 11 ce / fcc compliance ce this device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of the european council direc- tive on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compati- bility according to rl89/336/ewg and rl73/23/ewg. Fcc compl...

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    Bedienungsanleitung tco 12.