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1. Once the firmware update process has begun DO NOT interrupt it or power off this computer or the Aurora e When the update process is complete it is important to press the Power button to shut down the Aurora AND then disconnect the Aurora from its power source Page 20 12 Specifications DiGILINK PORTS Number Type One Primary One Expansion Channels Aurora 8 16 channels at all supported sample rates Aurora 16 16 channel mode 16 channels at all supported sample rates Aurora 16 32 channel mode 32 channels at all supported sample rates CLOCK SYNCHRONIZATION Clock Sources On Aurora Compatible with DigiLink sources Internal Wordclock Wordclock X2 Wordclock X4 AES ARCHITECTURE Core FPGA based core Support for field upgrades of firmware Pro Tools Responds to the following parameters manipulated from within the Controls ProTools software Clock Source Analog and Digital I O routing Wordclock X2 and Wordclock X4 Sample Rates Identify Trim Levels Dual Wire Single Wire AES Delay Emulates 192 I O latency performance no manual delay settings Compensation required CONNECTIONS I O Ports 2 Bracket mounted DigiLink connectors Other LStream interface headers GENERAL Host Interface Lynx proprietary LSlot Interface 400 Mbps bi directional Requirements Aurora 16 Aurora 8 with Firmware Revision 14 or higher and available LSlot expansion slot Size 30 H X 5 0 W X 02. Page 6 7 Extemal Connections m Ste b E PRIMARY gc HD EXPANSION K Yet The physical connection between the Aurora LT HD and Digidesign Core Process or Accel cards is very straightforward Please note we suggest only using DigiLink interconnect cables of 18 or shorter for optimal performance The LT HD card has two connectors labeled as PRIMARY and EXPANSION similar to the Digidesign HD Interfaces The port that an interface is connected to will determine how it will be accessed within the ProTools environment See Section 9 for information about software setup considerations Connecting a single LT HD equipped Aurora to a single ProToolsIHD Core Card is simply a matter of connecting a DigiLink cable from the LT HD PRIMARY port to the ProTools Core Card DigiLink port If two Auroras will be connected to the same Core or Accel Process card the first should be connected as described above and an additional DigiLink cable should be used to connect from the EXPANSION port on the first interface to the PRIMARY port on the second It is not possible to connect more than two Aurora 16s or two Aurora 8s to a single ProToolsIHD Core or Accel Process card as there is a 32 channel limit to each card There are three possible states for integrating an Aurora into a ProToolsIHD system e Aurora 16 in 32 channel mode e Aurora 16 in 16 channel mode e Aurora 8 In 32 channel mode all analog and digital I O channels of the Aurora 16 are
3. hold down the Sync Source button for 1 2 of a second This must be done prior to launching ProTools synchroLock This LED will function normally See the Aurora manual for information To disable SynchroLock hold down the Sync Source button for 1 2 of a second prior to launching ProTools 0 TO ANALOG OUT This button will not be active LSLOT IN will be illuminated when in ProTools LockOut mode In an Auroral6 hold this button down for 1 2 second in order to toggle between 16 channel and 32 channel mode before launching ProTools TO DIGITAL OUT This button will not be active LSLOT IN will be illuminated when in ProTools LockOut mode Q IR MIDI This LED will function normally See the Aurora manual for information PEAK METERS These LEDs will function normally See the Aurora manual for information Q IR Transceiver This will function normally See the Aurora manual for information METER This button will function normally See the Aurora manual for information 4 TRIMA ODE When the meter select switch is set to analog this button normally allows the nominal trim level to be set for the analog inputs and outputs In ProTools LockOut mode this button will not be active but the Aurora will remain in whatever trim state it was in when ProTools was launched If the trim value for any analog I O is altered from within ProTools both the 4 dBu and 10 dBV LEDs will be illuminated indicating that thi
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5. 75 D EMI FCC and CE Certifications Shipping Weight 1 pound Page 21 We are devoted to making your experience with the LT HD trouble free and productive If the troubleshooting and operational sections of this manual did not help resolve your questions several support options are available to you 13 1 Lynx Website Support Resources Logging on to http www lynxstudio com support html will provide several options for resolving your support issues Support Ticket For direct attention from the Lynx Technical Support Staff registered users can submit a support ticket online that details their problem and steps they ve taken to resolve it Most Support Ticket submissions are responded to within 24 hours Frequently Asked Questions An extensive catalog of FAQs derived directly from our most common tech support inquiries Our FAQ section is updated regularly and designed to allow users to find the answers to their most common questions quickly Firmware and Driver Downloads A library of current firmware and driver files are available for download and installation Check back regularly to insure that your Aurora is up to date Lynx Support Forum An online Lynx users support forum provides a venue for customers to post questions and issues and receive responses from other users as well as Lynx technical administrators Searching previous posts is often an excellent way to uncover valuable information about Aurora operation and tro
6. available simultaneously Since each DigiLink port is capable of 32 channels maximum in 32 channel mode it would not be possible to connect a second interface to the LT HD expansion port The Channel Mode for the Aurora can be toggled from the front panel by pressing the TO ANALOG OUT button for 1 2 second The correct mode should be set prior to launching the ProTools software In 32 channel mode the Aurora 16 will appear as two Digidesign 192 I O interfaces Each instance will present 8 channels of Analog I O and 8 channels of Digital I O both of which can be used simultaneously Combined this allows 32 channels of input and output to be available 16 analog 16 digital In 16 channel mode each Aurora 16 will appear as a single 192 I O interface In this mode 16 channels of Analog I O and 8 channels of Digital I O will be presented to the ProTools software Page 7 Of these 24 possible I O channels only 16 can be used at one time One could use 8 channels of analog 8 channels of digital 14 channels of analog 2 channels of digital etc This is the default state for an Aurora 16 If two Aurora 16s will be connected to a single HD Core Accel Process card both will need to be in 16 channel mode in order to for the both units to be available to the ProTools software This configuration is recommended for those who need more than 16 channels of AD DA conversion Please Note Analog Output channels 9 16 are not available at sample
7. rates above 48kHz in 16 channel mode These outputs use the ADAT Out 1 8 devices in the ProTools Hardware Setup page which are sample rate limited by the software Aurora 8 s will always operate in 16 channel mode where 8 analog and 8 digital I O channels are available simultaneously If more than 32 channels of I O is required then additional Digidesign Accel or Process cards will be required Possible combinations that can be connected to a single DigiLink port are two Aurora 16s one Aurora 16 and one Aurora 8 or two Aurora 8s In multiple interface configurations use the Primary and Expansion ports to connect all the units in series Keep in mind that each Aurora used in this fashion needs to be equipped with an LT HD card It is also possible to connect LT HD equipped Auroras in series with Digidesign or other third party HD compatible interfaces In this case daisy chain the interfaces in the same fashion as described for multiple Auroras keeping in mind the 32 channel per HD card limitation In this context LT HD Auroras can be connected to the expansion port of the Digidesign other interface or the Digidesign other interface can be connected to the LT HD Aurora s expansion port 8 Clock Settings In any audio system with more than one digital device it is ideal for one master clock to provide synchronization to all connected devices There are several options for configuring the Aurora to send or receive clock within a
8. states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you e A product that is used for rental purposes To Get Warranty Service To obtain warranty service the purchaser must first call or email Lynx at the email address or telephone number printed in Section 12 to obtain a Return Authorization Number and instructions concerning where to return the unit for service All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem All authorized returns must be sent to Lynx or an authorized Lynx repair facility postage prepaid insured and properly packaged Proof of purchase must be presented in the form of a bill of sale canceled check or some other positive proof that the product is within the warranty period Lynx reserves the right to update any unit returned for repair Lynx reserves the right to change or improve design of the product at any time without prior notice Lynx Studio Technology Aurora and the Aurora Logo are trademarks of Lynx Studio Technology Inc All other product or company names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Digidesign ProTools ProToolslHD are trademarks of Digidesign a division of Avid Technologies Inc LT HD User Manual August 21 2006 Copyright 1998 2006 Lynx Studio Technology Inc All rights reserved Page 23
9. 16 Input o N A N A N A N A Format 44 1 kHz 96 e jene 44 1 kHz 96kHz 1 ere N A z 192 kHz 176 4kHz 192kHz 176 4kHz toggles dual tessile wis 192kHz toggles SE wire On Off Ce pan When On dual wire On Off When On all Si gt When On all N A Conversion AES inputs and all AES Hp Us and AES inputs and outputs will be i re ears a outputs will be in in dual wire GEES dual wire mode mode channel veduced by14 channel count is count is Lum reduced by reduced by 1 2 After selecting which I O devices will occupy each of the 16 input and output channels available on the hardware setup page these devices can then be assigned to ProTools record and play channels and labeled from the I O Setup page Page 14 92 I O Setup Page This page within the ProTools software is where active input and output devices that are defined in the hardware setup page are assigned to record and play channels for use by tracks and busses within ProTools Click on the INPUT OUTPUT and INSERT Tabs and click default to create signal paths based on the I O defined in the Hardware Setup page Afterwards it is generally helpful to re label these paths to correspond to Aurora channels i e Aurora Analog In 2 Aurora Digital Out 3 etc or to the name of front end devices which are plugged into the Aurora i e Mic Preamps Mixer outputs etc In cases where the ProTools labels do not define
10. 2k EXT EXT 2 44 1 48 44 1 48 EXT 2 44 1 48 EXT 2 and EXT 4 clock rates are not supported in Revision 01 of the LT HD firmware Page 10 Hardware Setup Peripherals Interface 1921 0 GE Main Analog In 1 8 Analog In 9 16 Analog Out Digital innt e erar o Digital Format Analog 1 2 3 AES EBU Analog 3 4 OsiPorF Analog 5 6 O Optical 5 PDIF Analog 7 8 analog 7 8 S PDIF Format AES EBU 1 2 Digka 13 C Tascam AES EBU 3 4 Port Settings AES EBUS 6 TH eS ae ap tay d p HD Core 1 Clock Source Internal e Loop Master 192 I O 1 nesegu i2 pgtsiz i7 AES EBU 3 4 Sample Rate AES EBU 7 8 sl Digital 7 8 96 kHz Ext Clock Output Cis O Aurorag urora16 16 Aurora 16 32 channel mode channel mode 192 I O 1 192 I O 2 channels 1 8 channels 9 16 Ed All Supported All Supported All Supported N A pep icon nn e Identify Aurora Front N A panel to 3 panel to panel to illuminate illuminate illuminate SE in Analog In 1 8 Analog In 1 8 Analog In 1 8 Analog In 9 16 Ee In N A Analog In 9 16 N A N A AES EBU Ln Port A Digital In Port A Digital In Port B Digital In In 1 8 Peta 1 8 1 8 9 16 in in N A N A N A N A ORE Analog Out 1 8 Analog Out 1 8 Analog Out 1 8 Analog Out 9 16 AES EBU Cf Port A Digital Out Port A Digital Port B Digital Out 1 8 FRE
11. 9 Digital Output Monitor Source A and B mute controls Locked Out 10 Digital Input Signal Status Functional KD Sync Source Locked Out i2 Sample Rate Locked Out 3 To Analog Out Locked Out To Digital Out Locked Out 5 To LSlot Out Locked Out De Front Panel Meter Source Functional 7 Dual Wire In Locked Out Dual Wire Out Locked Out SynchroLock Locked Out e SynchroLock Status Functional Page 19 11 Updating the firmware on the LFHD Updating the firmware on the LT HD uses the same process as updating the firmware on the Aurora With Aurora Firmware updater revision 14 or above a properly installed LT HD can be selected as the device to program Instructions for downloading and running the Aurora Update program for Windows or OSX are available at http www lynxstudio com download html At the Aurora Firmware Update screen simply select the LT HD from the Select Unit to Update pulldown menu and click Update to run If the LT HD does not appear as an option here verify that the LT HD is properly installed and the Current Aurora firmware revision is 14 or higher Aurora Firmware Update Select Unit to Update Mig PETERE Es ga hye pce oe D ET ae Serial Number 2705150104 Manufacture Date Apr 09 2005 PCB Revision B Current Firmware Version 1 New Firmware Version 1 Current Firmware Date Aug 21 2006 New Firmware Date Aug 21 2006 This program will update the firmware on the selected Aurora
12. A and Canada e Option 1 Send the Aurora and LT HD to Lynx Studio Technology in California We will update the Aurora install the LT HD and do a full diagnostic test within one day of receipt It will be return shipped via 2 Day Air e Option 2 Lynx Studio Technology will loan you an AES16 for updating the firmware in your Aurora For more information on the procedure and any questions contact supportQ lynxstudio com or call 949 515 8265 ext 206 If you are outside of the USA or Canada please contact your local distributor for additional firmware update options The Aurora LT HD an LT HD equipped Aurora also requires a correctly installed and configured ProToolslHD system with Digidesign Core Accel or Process card s Page 2 4 Nomenclature used in this manual The following typographic conventions are used in this manual gt ALL UPPER CASE TEXT refers to a specific parameter selection control i e SYNC SOURCE or a cable connection gt Text in quotation marks indicates a parameter selection value or menu option i e EXT gt Phrases such as Click Setups Menu gt Hardware Setup use the greater than symbol gt to indicate multiple menu options or mouse selections within a software control context 5 Wananty Registation We are committed to providing you with the best service possible To help us serve you better please be sure to register your LT HD using one of the following methods e Fill out and ma
13. IER 1 8 Out 1 8 Out 9 16 ADAT S Out 1 8 N A Analog Out 9 16 N A N A Digital N A N A N A N A Format Analog Out 9 16 will only operate at sample rates up to 48kHz In ProTools the ADAT Out port is disabled at 2X or 4X sample rates Page 11 Hardware Setup Peripherals 192 I O 1 HD Core 1 Clock Source Loop Master 192 UO 1 Sample Rate 96 kHz Interface 1921 0 Main Analog In 1 8 Analog In 9 16 Analog Out Digital Input 1 2 Analog 1 2 3 4 Analog 3 4 5 6 Analog 5 6 7 8 Analog 7 8 9 10 AES EBU 1 2 11 12 AES EBU 3 4 13 14 AES EBU 5 6 z 15 16 AES EBU 7 8 z i 414 P 1 b 41 L41L Output Digital 5 6 Y Y Digital 7 8 Digital Format AES EBU O S PDIF Optical S PDIF S PDIF Format C Tascam Port Settings o sion T 10 Ext Clock Output word Clock 48 kHz M C Identify Set To Default Aurora 16 Aurora 8 16 channel Aurora 16 32 channel mode mode 192 1 0 1 192 I O 2 channels 1 8 channels 9 16 STDIE 9 N A N A N A N A Format Pot e N A N A N A N A Settings When set to When set to When set to project rate project rate project rate EXT EXT EXT Ext Clock When set to 1 2 When set to 1 2 When set to 1 2 Output Q of project rate of projectrate of project rate N A EXT 2 EXT 2 EXT 2 When set to 1 4 When set to 1 4 When set to 1 4 of project rate of projectrate of pro
14. LEARD User Manual Please Note The LT HD requires your Aurora converter to have Firmware Version 14 or later Any Aurora shipped from Lynx Studio Technology prior to August 22 2006 will have previous firmware installed in it For information about updating the Aurora s firmware to a compatible revision see section 3 3 Operation Requirements Lynx Studio Technology Inc www lynxstudio com support lynxstudio com LT rFD User Manual Table of Contents D treien een tes eener eM deben eset d scq s Ou 1 NEN T n Me EET 1 3 Before You Begin ENEE EE 2 3 1 DOCS i ee Ee 2 3 2 Optional BOuirpmie DES coo a EEE E E EEE E e dui CEU 2 3 3 Operation Requirements ic Re RE UN aE E a SER Rea ia iaia 2 4 Nomenclature used in this manual ccs cdesensiacdeccsesdsveetecsaveds adevesecadevescianeng sass EENEG EEN 3 5 Warant EE TEE 3 5 1 Locating the Serial Number of Your LT HD eese 3 Installation Procedure uie oret M RR HEIDE egos da gees eel soo e iu eo egene sg 4 T External Connections MERERI 7 MERO EE 8 94 JE sie iiio EET M DS 9 9 1 Hardware Setup Page e IRAE NINE SAI EENEG 9 92 VO Setup Page c 15 10 Aurora Parameter e 16 LOL Front Panel EE 16 10 2 Aurora Remote Control Software vin cavecsdecsucasursuedsicecsssayersdeacesi ed sabdnesadayanvoasbeneddenseaecnee 18 11 Updating the firmware on the LIDD 20 12 OPS CNC ANON Ss eres ee 21 13 e e EE 22 13 1 Lynx Website Support Reso
15. Link port gt Up to 32 channels of AD DA conversion per ProToolsIHD Core or Accel Process card possible with two Aurora 16 s gt Aurora 16 can operate in 16 channel mode or 32 channel mode In 16 channel mode up to 16 channels of analog and digital I O can be used at one time In 32 channel mode all 16 channels of analog I O and all 16 channels of digital I O can be used simultaneously gt Aurora 8 provides 8 channels of analog I O and 8 channels of digital I O simultaneously gt Supports full channel count at sample rates up to 192 kHz Offers audio signal latency identical to that of the Digidesign 192 I O for accurate delay compensation within ProTools no manual delay adjustments required Allows HO functions and Aurora parameters to be controlled and monitored within ProTools Interfaces with HD system using standard DigiLink cables Allows daisy chaining of multiple Aurora converters and other DigiLink devices via Expansion port gt Lynx proprietary SynchroLock technology can be used to reduce jitter when Aurora is a clock slave or to provide stable low jitter clock to downstream devices gt Easily installed into Aurora Page 1 3 Before You Begin We recommend that you read through the manual to acquire an overview of the installation procedure and use of the LT HD This manual will presume a working knowledge of the Aurora converter For additional information please refer to the Aurora owner
16. ProToolsIHD environment ProToolslHD Interfaces and other digital devices can slave to the sample clock generated by the Aurora or the Aurora can be configured to receive clock from another interface or digital device It is also possible to have a dedicated clock source that provides clock to both the Aurora and every other digitally connected device In fact if more than two digital I O devices will be integrated into your ProToolsIHD system we strongly recommend using some form of clock distribution to insure proper clock synchronization When used with ProToolslHD there are some differences as to what clock choices are available for the Aurora and how they are labeled Section 9 1 describes which Aurora Sync Source settings are possible from within ProTools and section 10 describes how clock source choices in ProTools are interpreted by the Aurora Please see section 2 4 of the Aurora manual for general information about available clock settings and clocking considerations with the Aurora Page 8 9 ProTools Setup When an Aurora LT HD is connected to a Digidesign Core or Accel Process card it will automatically be integrated as an I O choice from within ProTools Settings for attached interfaces are managed from the Hardware and I O Setup pages within the ProTools Setup Menu 9 1 Hardware Setup Page The Hardware setup page within the ProTools software is where settings for connected interfaces are defined and displayed This pag
17. e reveals what I O choices are available allows parameters such as sync source to be set and allows the user to establish which analog or digital I O ports on connected interfaces will be available for ProTools record and play channels The Aurora will appear here as a single Digidesign 192 I O interface when the Aurora is in 16 channel mode or as 2 192 I Os when in 32 channel mode An Aurora 8 will always appear as a single 16 channel device There are important ramifications to this orientation since the Aurora offers I O choices that are not possible with a 192 I O The following chart will be a critical tool to determine how to access the analog and digital I O ports from within ProTools since the I O types available on the Aurora will not always intuitively match the defined I O ports in ProTools Please note that parameter switches can have different results depending on whether you are using an Aurora 16 in 16 channel mode an Aurora 16 in 32 channel mode or an Aurora 8 Hardware Setup Peripherals Interface 1921 0 192 IjO 1 Main Analog In 1 8 Analog In 9 16 Analog Out Digital Input mx Digital Format AES EBU nalog 3 4 OSjPDIF nalog 5 6 Optical S PDIF nalog 7 8 7j S PDIF Format igital 1 2 si C Tascam igital 3 4 zi Port Settings igital 5 6 igital 7 8 x m N m a SIS 4 nalog 1 2 M nalog 3 4 4 nalog 5 6 HD Core 1 som o C P nalog 7 8 Clock Source AES EBU 1 2 Inte
18. il the Warranty Registration Card included with your LT HD e Register on the web at http www lynxstudio com support html Once you are registered you will automatically receive notifications of new products and upgrades 5 1 Locating the Serial Numberof Your LFHD To register your LT HD you must supply its serial number The serial number is located on a label attached to the back solder side of the LT HD board and also on the shipping carton Page 3 6 Installation Procedure 1 Remove the AC power cord and take the top off of the Aurora 16 or Aurora 8 There are seven large screws plus one small screw near the center of the front faceplate 2 Remove the LSlot Expansion Port cover above the AES I O Ports by removing the two mounting screws Set these two screws aside as they will be used to secure the LT HD after installation LSLOT EXPANSION PORT HHN HSN O o TE Le AES I O 1 8 PORT A 3 Remove the screw from the Aurora circuit board that is adjacent to the JP1 connector and the white serial number barcode label Set the screw aside for reuse mR We S N 5005400147 LYNX AURORA16 LSTREAM S IE E 9534 Page 4 4 Install the standoff post included with the LT HD in this same hole WU I S N 5005400147 Ed x DE o D D x x z gt AM LSTREAM 5 Grounding yourself to the earth ground remove the LT HD from its protective static bag 6 Attach the multi pin c
19. ional Aurora channels Aurora channels 5 8 Ch 2 4 and Similarly for 5 8 Ch 2 4 and 13 16 Ch 2 4 Ch 6 8 are non channels 9 16 Ch 9 Ch 6 8 are non and Ch 6 8 are functional and Ch 13 are the functional non functional active controls Soft Clip N A N A N A N A A 4 dBu SE SE A 44 dBu A 44 dBu default B 2 10 tuno EE default B 2 10 default B 10 Analog dBV Same yi dBV Same dBV Same S Analog In Trims Out functionality as functionality as functionality as active channels are 1 Output the Analog In the Analog In the Analog In 5 9 and 13 Note Trims Trims active Trims active Trims active in this mode trims channels are 1 channels are 1 channels are 1 and 5 can not be set for and 5 and 5 Analog outputs 9 16 Aurora trims are activated in banks of 4 channels Therefore only channels 1 5 9 and 13 in the ProTools software will be responded to by the Aurora Page 13 Hardware Setup Peripherals Interface 1921 0 ee Main Analog In 1 8 Analog In 9 16 Analog Out Digital Input Format 14 SR Conversion 15 3 AESJEBU 1 8 _ ch 1 2 O ADAT 1 8 LlCh 3 4 HD Core 1 O TDIF 1 8 h s 6 ch 7 8 Clock Source Loop Master 192 I O 1 Sample Rate 1dentify Aurorag Aurora 16 16 Aurora 16 32 channel mode channel mode 192 1 0 1 192 VO 2 channels 1 8 channels 9
20. ive The LED for the sync source which has been selected from within ProTools will illuminate When the ProTools software is first launched the Aurora will be set to Internal automatically From that point forward whatever sync source is selected from the Hardware Setup within ProTools will become active whenever the software is launched In this context the applicable choices are INT Clock derived from the on board crystal oscillator EXT Clock signal from WORD CLOCK input EXT 2 Clock signal from WORD CLOCK input running at half the desired sample rate When ProTools is set for the clock to operate at L of the target sample rate both the EXT and EXT 2 LEDs will illuminate indicating EXT 4 operation please note EXT 2 and EXT 4 operation are not support with LT HD firmware revision 01 AES A Clock signal from the AES I O Port A Digital Input Clock is derived from the first valid AES EBU channel AURORA 8 Clock signal from the AES inputs 1 4 Page 16 AES B This is not a possible setting when using an Aurora 16 with ProTools If the Aurora is to slave to an AES signal the clock source should be connected to AES I O 1 8 Port A AURORA 8 Clock signal from the AES inputs 5 8 LSLOT Not applicable when used with the LT HD If no clock signal is available for the SYNC SOURCE selected the LED for the selected source will flash and the Aurora will operate from its internal clock To disable SynchroLock
21. ject rate EXT 2 EXT EXT 2 EXT EXT 2 EXT EXT 2 and EXT 4 clock rates are not supported in Revision 01 of the LT HD firmware Page 12 Hardware Setup Peripherals 192 1 0 1 HD Core 1 Clock Source Internal Sample Rate C Identify Loop Master 192 I O 1 Interface 1921 0 Main Analog In 1 8 Analog In 9 16 Analog Out Digital Reference Level Input Trims Soft a Chi 4dBu O 10dBV 9a OB O Ch2 S 4dBu 10 dE GA OB O Ch3 44dBu 10 dey a OB a Ch4 4 4dBu O 10 dBV a OB Fi Ch5 4dBu O 10 dev Qa OB O Che 4dBu 10 dE a OB F Ch 4du O 10 dey a OB TT Ch8 4dBu O 10dBv 9a OB L Set To Default Aurora 16 16 Aurora 8 Aurora 16 32 channel mode channel mode 192 YO 1 192 I O 2 channels 1 8 channels 9 16 Analog In equae Qo N A N A N A N A A 4 dBu default A 4 dBu B 10dBV Ch 1 A 4 dBu A 4 dBu default B 2 10 will alter the trims default B 10 default B 10 dBV Ch 1 will for Aurora channels dBV Ch 1 will dBV Ch 1 will alter the trims for 1 4 Ch 5 will alter alter the trims for alter the trims for Analog In Aurora channels the trims for Aurora Aurora channels Aurora channels Input 1 4 Ch 5 will channels 5 8 Ch 2 4 1 4 Ch 5 will 9 12 Ch 5 will Trims alter the trims for and Ch 6 8 are non alter the trims for alter the trims for Aurora channels funct
22. onnector on the back edge of the LT HD to the LSlot connector JP1 on the Aurora mainboard When the LT HD connector pins appear to be lined up correctly with the Aurora LSlot connector press gently until the connector snaps into place In some cases the board may need to be gently flexed for the LSlot connector pins to line up correctly with JP1 on the Aurora mainboard Use caution to insure that the pins line up as shown Incorrect installation could damage the unit Page 5 7 Secure LT HD with three screws one on the standoff and two from the back panel of Aurora Keep screws loose until LT HD is properly aligned then tighten snugly but do not overtighten INC COPYRIGHT 2 TE mH T EC 31111 L P SG ALA DIR LYNX AURORA16 npa S Sr e ES iyi r seth der sang k m E LILILIII x L LIE i PRIMARY Se al EXPANSION AES I O 1 8 PORT A Plug in and power up the Aurora using the front panel standby switch If the green LED on the LT HD lights up proceed to step 9 If the LED does not light unplug the Aurora and re mount the LT HD making sure that it is securely attached Then plug in and power up again If the green LED still does not light contact Lynx Customer Support 949 515 8265 X206 Remove the power cord from Aurora and reinstall the Aurora top panel using the eight screws Do not over tighten the small screw near the center of the front faceplate as it is easily damaged
23. orceable only by the original retail purchaser To be protected by this warranty the purchaser must complete and return the enclosed warranty card or register online within 14 days of purchase What Is Covered Warranty coverage beings the day you buy your product For one year thereafter Lynx shall at its sole and absolute option either repair or replace free of charge any product that proves to be defective on inspection by Lynx or its authorized service representative In all cases disputes concerning this warranty shall be resolved as prescribed by law All parts including repaired and replaced parts are covered only for the original warranty period When the warranty on the product expires the warranty on all replaced and repaired parts also expires What Is Excluded You warranty does not cover e Labor charges for installation or setup of the product e Product repair and or part replacement because of misuse accident unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Lynx e A product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any country other than the country for which it was designed manufactured approved and or authorized or repair of products damaged by these modifications e Incidental or consequential damages result from the product damage to property damage based on inconvenience or on loss of use of the product and to the extent permitted by law damages for personal injury Some
24. rnal Y AES EBU 3 4 Loop Master 192 Lo 1 AES EBU 5 6 AES EBU 1 2 7 Digtal1 2_ Sample Rate a Ext Clock Output word Clock 48 kHz X C Identify Set To Default Page 9 Aurora 16 16 Aurora 16 32 channel Aurora 8 channel mode mode 16 active channels at a 16 active channels time at a time 32 active channels at a time Notes 8 analog inputs 16 analog inputs 16 analog inputs 8 analog 16 analog outputs 16 analog outputs outputs 8 digital 16 digital inputs outputs 6 digital inputs outputs inputs outputs Peripherals 192 041 192 1 0 1 reet d E S a Clock Sources ey INT INT INT N A Internal Clock Source AES EBU N A N A N A N A INT Clock Source AES A AES A AES A N A AES EBU 1 2 channels 1 4 channels 1 8 channels 1 8 Clock Source AES A AES A AES A N A AES EBU 3 4 channels 1 4 channels 1 8 channels 1 8 Clock Source AES B AES A AES A N A AES EBU 5 6 channels 5 8 channels 1 8 channels 1 8 Clock Source AES B AES A AES A N A AES EBU 7 8 channels 5 8 channels 1 8 channels 1 8 Clock Source ADAT 1 8 N A N A N A N A TDIF 1 8 N A N A N A N A Optical ADAT N A N A N A N A Wordclock 44 1k 48k EXT EXT EXT N A Wordclock EXT 88 2 96 EXT 88 2 96 or EXT 88 2 96 88 2k 96k REA TI Ext 44 1148 SERIE Na 44 1 48 f 44 1 48 pan EXT 176 4 192 e or Wordelock 176 4 192 of EXT EXT 2 EXT N A 176 4 2k 19
25. s manual 3 1 Contents Verify that you received the following in the LT HD shipping carton e LT HD card in cushioned antistatic bag e Warranty Registration Card e User Manual e Standoff Post 3 2 Optional Equipment DigiLink cables available from Digidesign are required for connection to ProTools HD cards 3 3 Operation Requirements The LT HD requires your Aurora converter to have Firmware Version 14 or later This should be verified prior to installing and configuring the LT HD card To determine what firmware revision your Aurora has press the TRIM and POWER buttons at the same time with the power to the Aurora off If the LED flashes over number 14 or above with an Aurora 16 or number 8 for an Aurora 8 then your unit is compatible with the LT HD If pressing Power and Trim does not cause any LEDs to flash or causes a number below 14 for an Aurora 16 or below 8 for an Aurora 8 then your unit needs to be updated Updating the Aurora firmware to version 14 requires a Lynx AES16 PCI audio interface If your Aurora has firmware version 13 it can also be updated by a Windows PC or OSX Macintosh via MIDI or by a Windows PC via Infrared The Aurora firmware updater program is available for download from the Lynx website at Support Latest Driver Download If your unit requires an AES 16 to update because it has rev 12 or earlier and you do not have access to one there are two options for customers within the US
26. s parameter is being controlled remotely When the METER select is set to Digital this control allows configuration of the AES EBU digital I O In ProTools LockOut mode the button will not be active but the LEDs will reflect the dual wire state for the digital inputs and outputs Q POWER This button will function normally See the Aurora manual for information Page 17 10 2 Aurora Remote Conthol Software The Aurora Remote Control software can operate on an OSX or Windows PC computer via a Lynx AES16 audio interface or MIDI It can also operate on a Windows PC computer via IR As is the case with the front panel controls parameter selection is limited when the Aurora is operating in ProTools LockOut mode In this mode some parameters will be locked out and not alterable and others will function normally This holds true for all of the controls detailed in Section 10 1 as well as for functions that are only accessible from the Aurora Remote Control software This chart documents the behavior of the Remote Control software features while in ProTools LockOut mode Lynx Aurora Remote Control Mixer Analog O Digtal Up amp Settings ig ur OB s MI ea ed ee ed ed ee ee 88 8 BR 1 H E H E DPE H E H E E e EE ER 3 10 d dg u 5 16 EYSEYIS S Se S 3 ub En 3 u 5 16 Trim 4dBu 1 Trim 4dBu Trim 4dBu Tim 4dBu Trim 4dBu 2 outce A Analog Output Monitor Source B os os osf o
27. the Aurora I O type used i e ADAT Out 1 8 Aurora Analog Out 9 16 labels can be created here for clarification Page 15 10 Aurora Parameter Controls Since the Aurora with an LT HD installed is intended to be accessed and identified as a Digidesign 192 I O all routing and system settings that are applicable for ProTools sessions should be initiated from within ProTools There is no mechanism for parameter changes initiated from the interface device to be communicated and correctly displayed within the ProTools software When the ProTools software is launched and correctly identifies the Aurora as a 192 I O the Aurora will enter a ProTools LockOut state where some controls can only be initiated from within the ProTools software When the ProTools software is closed the Aurora will return to its former state and allow manipulation from the front panel or from the Aurora Remote Control software 10 1 Front Panel Controls When in the ProTools LockOut state the Aurora front panel will reflect the following edel E KC RS e Co own m TO TO Cc SAMPLE RATE SYNC SOURCE ANALOG OUT DIGITAL OUT AURORA 16 METER TRIM EXSSENISI D SAMPLE RATE This button will not be active The current operating sample rate will be indicated by the corresponding LED When the sample rate is changed from within ProTools the display will update to show the current rate SYNC SOURCE This button will not be act
28. ubleshooting See http www lynxstudio com forum 13 2 Telephone Support Telephone support is available by calling 1 949 515 8265 extension 206 from 9AM to 5PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday excluding United States Holidays 13 3 Registering your Lt Lynx is committed to providing you with the best service possible To help us serve you better please be sure to register your LT HD using one of the following methods Fill out and mail the Warranty Registration Card included with your LT HD gt Register on the web at http www lynxstudio com support html Once you are registered you will automatically receive notifications of new products and upgrades 13 4 Retum Policy If you have a unit that you suspect is defective or is malfunctioning contact Lynx technical support via one of the means described above for diagnosis If the technician determines that the unit is faulty they will issue an RMA number so you can send the unit in for repair Units received without a valid RMA number will be refused All RMA numbers are valid for 30 days from the date of issue Page 22 14 Wananty Information One year Free Labor One year Parts Exchange This product must be returned to the factory for repair Who Is Covered You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service A sales receipt or other document showing when and where you purchased the product is consider proof of purchase This warranty is enf
29. urces seessseessesssesssereeseessstesstsseessereseeetssressresseesset 22 13 2 Telephone SUDDOEL gege ee e 22 15 3 Recisterme vour LT HD EE 22 13 4 R eturm Dolo dedo ain steve e aa c Mo tse 22 14 WY ACEATIGY Ta FORMAL GM Tn 23 Please note This is a preliminary user manual If you would like to receive the completed version of this manual when it is available send an email request with your name address and the serial number of your Aurora to sales lynxstudio com 1 introduction Thank you for purchasing the LT HDTM We are proud to provide you with a reliable professional quality product for your digital audio requirements This manual provides basic information to help you get started Additional information is available via our web site and email support Please refer to the support section at the end of this manual for support contact information The LT HD is a 32 channel LSlot interface that is designed to allow the Aurora professional audio AD DA converters to be used with Digidesign ProToolsIHD Recording Systems The LT HD allows direct connection with ProToolsIHD Core Accel and Process cards An LT HD equipped Aurora emulates a Digidesign 192 I O interface making integration simple and allowing for accurate delay compensation within ProTools software Multiple LT HD equipped Auroras can be used to achieve the desired channel count within a ProToolsIHD system 2 Features gt One Primary and one Expansion Digi
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