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1. The signals from the Aurora are routed into the digital mixer of the host card via the card s sync port This data can be routed to the record bus using the Input Source Select function within each Input Submixer The Input Source Selection buttons on the Record Play page of the LynxTWO L22 Mixer provide access to the input select function These buttons are located just above the meters for each input channel LynxTWO B 2 Mixer Record Pla an Ain2 ami am2f aint v Analog In 1 When these buttons are clicked a menu containing the 40 possible input sources will be displayed To access channels from the Aurora choose ne E sources from LStream 1 In 1 through LStream 1 In 16 With an Aurora Undefined E 8 choose sources from LStream I In 1 through LStream 1 In 8 Undefined e Undefined Sa F A eran te 3 Each Input Source is routed to either the left or right channel of a record Digital In L da device The record device number is located under the meters e g ail 34 A a Bt Record 1 Record 2 When setting up for recording in an audio editing as Sere BEZA eamin application these device numbers are used to specify the recording J LStream 2 In2 source Depth Auto v B Lstream 2 In3 Dropout 0 D LStream 2 In 24 bit Stereo team eins eer LStream 2 In 6 LStream 2 In 7 Dropout O D Stream 2In8 24 bit Stereo LStream 2 In 9 Play 1 LStream 2 In 10 LStream 2 In 11 LS2. TWO AURORA Interface Kit User Manual The LynxTWO Aurora Interface Kit requires your Aurora converter to have Firmware Version 13 or later Any Aurora shipped from Lynx Studio Technology prior to December 12 2005 will have previous firmware installed in it THE LYNXTWO AURORA INTERFACE KIT WILL NOT WORK IN ANY AURORA SHIPPED PRIOR TO DECEMBER 12 2005 UNTIL THE AURORA S FIRMWARE IS UPDATED TO VERSION 13 OR LATER Updating the Aurora firmware is a simple procedure using the AES16 Full instructions are on our website at http www lynxstudio com aurorafirmwareupdate html Once your unit has been programmed with Firmware Version 13 you can program firmware updates in the future via MIDI or Infrared If your unit needs to be updated and you do not have access to an AES16 there are two options for customers within the USA and Canada Option 1 Send the Aurora to Lynx Studio Technology in California We will update the Aurora do a full diagnostic test and ship the unit back within 24 hours of receipt via 2 Day Air Option 2 Lynx Studio Technology will loan you an AES 16 for updating the firmware in your Aurora For more information on the procedure and any questions contact support 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 Lynx Studio Technology Inc www lynxstudio com support lynxstu
3. 11 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 enforceable 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 count
4. 6 Installation Procedure Remove the AC power cord Take the top off of the Aurora 16 or Aurora 8 There are seven 1 large screws plus one small screw near the center of the front faceplate 2 Remove the LSlot Interface 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 install the LSLOT Interface Bracket z 2 z E 5 2 LSLOT EXPANSION PORT JACA AES I O 1 8 PORT A AES 1 O 9 16 PORT B 3 Mount the LStream LynxTWO Interface Bracket in the LSLOT Interface port Secure with the two mounting screws which were removed in step 2 Lynx LynxTWO LStream 9 INTERFACE LSLOT EXPANSION PORT ye Ol AES VO 1 8 PORT A AES I O 9 16 PORT B 4 Page 3 Ground your self to earth ground Carefully connect the ribbon cable from the back of the LStream LynxTWO Interface Bracket to the JP3 LStream port on the Aurora mainboard The red stripe on the ribbon cable should face the back of the Aurora The connector is designed to only fit securely with the correct orientation Take care to not force the ribbon cable connector onto the pins 30172 Connect the cable CBL LSEXT to the 14 pin D Sub port on the LStream LynxTWO Interface Bracket Tighten thumbscrews until secure Connect the other end of the CBL LSEXT to the sync port on the back of the LynxTWO L22 Tighten thumbscrews until secure Plug in and power up the Aurora
5. Aurora 16 is connected to a LynxTWO L22 all 16 channels of VO would only be available at sample rates of 48 or 44 1 kHz Additionally users operating at 192kHz will be limited to 4 channels maximum whether they use an Aurora 8 or Aurora 16 When channel count is restricted by sample rate the active channels will be in order from channel 1 For instance when operating at 192kHz LStream channels 1 4 will be active 82 LSteam Output Routing In the Outputs page of the LynxTWO L22 Mixer application 16 output channels are available from the digital mixer Output channels 1 8 are wired to the analog outputs AES digital output loopback registers and to both LStream ports Channels 9 16 are wired only to LStream output channels This connection scheme allows any or all of the digital mixer s output channels to be routed to the outputs of an Auroral6 or all 8 channels of an Aurora 8 via the LStream interface Please note that the signals sent to host card s analog and digital outputs will be mimicked on the corresponding LStream channels if mixer outputs 1 8 are routed to the Aurora Also if an Internal Lstream device is used i e LS ADAT as well as the Aurora connected via External Lstream then output signals will be sent to both Lstream devices simultaneously Page 7 8 3 OutputChannel Source Selection O LynxTWO A Mixer Outputs Each digital mixer output channel is derived from a four input submixer The inputs t
6. and no audio applications or processes are accessing the card the selected clock source should also appear as the CURRENT CLOCK SOURCE If not either there is a problem communicating with the selected clock source or some application is currently using the Lynx drivers The sections below detail three common clock schemes 9 1 Aurora asclock master LynxIWO as clock dave Aurora connected to LynxTWO L22 via LynxTWO Aurora Interface Connections required j q Kit Aurora SYNC SOURCE INT Device Senos LynxTWO PREFERRED CLOCK SOURCE LStream 1 Sample Rate on Aurora needs to be manually set to match sample rate Considerations of audio played in computer 9 2 LynxTW asclock master Aurora as clock dave Aurora connected to LynxTWO L22 via LynxTWO Aurora Interface Connections required y q Kit Aurora SYNC SOURCE LSLOT Dorice perangs LynxTWO PREFERRED CLOCK SOURCE Internal Allow Synchrolock on Aurora to achieve full lock at system boot or Considerations when sample rate has changed before recording Page 10 9 3 Aurora and LynxTWO slave to house clock Connections required Aurora connected to LynxTWO L22 via LynxTWO Aurora Interface Kit External clock source s wordclock out connected to Aurora wordclock in Device Settings Clock Source Operating on Internal Clock Aurora SYNC SOURCE EXT LynxTWO PREFERRED C
7. that the LSLOT outputs mirror the analog outputs In either case signals will be sent to the LSLOT destination and selected Aurora outputs analog or digital simultaneously Keep this in mind when configuring your monitoring equipment This table illustrates the front panel routing possibilities ANALOG IN To route signals from the LynxTWO L22 to the Aurora analog outputs select LSLOT IN as the signal source from the TO ANALOG OUT selection button Qo ANALOG OUT AES IN To route signals from the LynxTWO L22 to the Aurora digital DO outputs select LSLOT IN as the signal source from the TO DIGITAL OUT selection button i DIGITAL OUT When routing from the front panel signals sent to the digital outputs are sent simultaneously to the LSLOT outputs To choose the signal source to be routed to the LynxTWO L22 select the appropriate source with the TO DIGITAL OUT TIRES button Note When LSLOT is chosen here signals from the D LynxTWO L22 outputs will be routed back to the pa LynxTWO L22 inputs in addition to any destinations connected To to the Aurora AES outputs Also if Analog Out is chosen as ERGS the TO LSLOT OUT choice in the Aurora Remote Control software then the TO ANALOG OUT button would be where the applicable sources would be chosen AES IN Page 6 8 Lynx Mixer Setup and Controls The Lynx Mixer is where settings for the LynxTWO L22 are established where monitor s
8. using the front panel standby switch Set the SYNC SOURCE to LSLOT Launch the Lynx Mixer If necessary save a mixer scene with the mixer in its current state Then click Mixer gt Restore Defaults NOTE In OSX click File gt Restore Defaults z Lynx Mixer TA Settings Window Restore Defaults Mixer Scene About Lynx Mixer Exit Page 4 10 Open the Lynx Mixer Adapter Window Use the RATE SELECT pulldown menu to select a sample rate that differs from the CURRENT RATE Choose any sample rate between 44100 and 192000 LynxTWO B 2 Mixer Adapter Sample Clock Digital I O Current Source Internal Digital Format faesjesu y Current Rate 44 1 kHz on y Rate Select 44100 y P SRC Ratio Unknown Digital In Rate Not Present Digital In Mode Unknown Rate Lock 32000 Preferred Clock 4100 48000 Internal Lock validity ca C Digtal Copyright Original I C External Non Audio Parity 4 f Ia Confidence Biphase Har cSCRC QCR C Video pa Trim 11 Does the SAMPLE RATE on the Aurora change accordingly If not double check the cable connections and reboot the computer If the SAMPLE RATE on the Aurora still does not respond to rate changes in the Lynx Mixer contact Lynx Technical Support 12 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 easil
9. LOCK SOURCE LStream 1 Considerations In this case the Aurora would receive house clock through its wordclock input and the Lynx WO would receive clock through the Aurora via the LStream connection Allow Synchrolock on Aurora to achieve full lock at system boot or when sample rate has changed before recording Page 11 10Support We are devoted to making your experience with the LynxTWO Aurora Interface Kit trouble free and productive If the operational sections of this manual did not help resolve your questions several support options are available to you 10 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 Foru
10. d s analog and digital outputs and or to Loopback channels The Output Select control on the LStream page of the LynxTWO L22 Mixer has two settings 9 16 1 8 Maps mixer output channels 9 16 to LStream output channels 1 8 AND maps i g mixer output channels 1 8 to LStream output channels 9 16 this is the default setting 1 8 9 16 Maps mixer output channels 1 8 to LStream output channels 1 8 AND maps pa mixer output channels 9 16 to LStream output channels 9 16 Typically the default setting is easiest to work with if you are using an Aurora 8 or just the first 8 channels of an Aurora 16 In this case Lynx Mixer Output channels 1 8 would be used for some combination of on board I O and Mixer channels 9 16 would be used for the Aurora If you are using all 16 channels of an Aurora 8 at 44 1 48 kHz it may be easier to use the 1 8 9 16 option In this case the numbering of the output channels of the LynxTWO L22 mixer corresponds to the Aurora output channel numbering When Lynx Mixer output channels 1 8 are also used for LStream outputs signals are sent to both the LStream device i e the Aurora and to the relevant onboard outputs i e Analog Out 1 Digital Out R etc simultaneously If outputs from both devices are connected to monitoring equipment one would potentially be hearing audio from both outputs simultaneously The monitoring signal path should be configured to avoid this Page 8 8 5 LSteam Input Routing
11. dio com LynxTWO Aurora Interface Kit User Manual Table of Contents Lr A paonnslea AE ROEE A e TEETE SATa S AEAN e R s ei 1 A CREAR 1 3 BELO VOB ts AN A iia 1 3 1 Conti iii ads 1 3 2 Operation Requirements 2 4 Nomenelature sed in this MAR 2 D gt A n ai 2 6 Installation Procede dotados 3 T A rora ROUNE id is 6 8 Lynx Mixer SECU and Controls senan a E E E ENS 7 8 1 EStreami Interface to the Host Lynx TWO E R N 7 82 LCStream Output Routing ti anre iaa 7 8 3 Output Channel Source Selectors tnet delas aeS 8 8 4 Stream Output Channel Group MA oa 8 8 5 eS re aman R OWNS A a T 9 e EE STO E E E E E E E N E E E E 10 9 1 Aurora as clock master LynxTWO as clock slave ooooonoccninocaconocaconcccnoncccnnnacconnnccnnnononnnonononcnconnccnnnnos 10 9 2 LynxTWO as clock master Aurora as clock SlaVe oonoconinicininicinoncccnonccononcnonnnaconnnononnnnnononcnronncnnnnnos 10 9 3 Aurora and Lynx TWO slave to house Cia Ween eae a Wancie upheavals 11 10 SUP POE ia alii aldea pandeo 12 10 1 Eynx Website Support RESOULCES acerina aes KE aS Eo EEEa e E a ees 12 102 Telephone Support snae iii 12 10 3 Registering your LynxTWO Aurora Interface Kit ooooonncccnnnccononcccnoncccnonnnonnnnnonnnnnononcncnnnonononcncnncnnnnnos 12 10 4 Retur Rolas diia 12 11 Warranty intorna E NE R deh Ne ache E ees nets le 13 1 Intoduction Thank you for purchasing the LynxTWO Aurora Interface Kit We are proud to provide you with a reliable
12. er and LynxTWO L22 interface For additional information please refer to the Aurora owner s manual 3 1 Contents Verify that you received the following in the LynxTWO Aurora Interface Kit shipping carton e 6 foot CBL LSEXT cable LStream Interface bracket and ribbon cable Warranty Registration Card User Manual 3 2 Operation Requirements Using the LynxTWO Aurora Interface kit requires a fully functional LynxTWO or L22 installed into a Windows 2000 XP PC or OSX Macintosh Although the Aurora will work with a LynxTWO or L22 that has older drivers and firmware it is advisable to update the firmware and drivers for the card prior to integrating the Aurora to insure that you have access to the fullest feature set and compatibility possible Current drivers and firmware are available at http www lynxstudio com download html If this is a new installation verify that the LynxTWO or L22 can record and play audio using its onboard I O before attempting integration of the Aurora It is critical that the Aurora used has firmware revision 13 or greater before installing and configuring the LynxTWO Aurora Interface Kit To determine what firmware revision your Aurora has press the TRIM and POWER buttons at the same time with the power to the Aurora on If the LED flashes over number 13 or above with an Aurora 16 or number 7 or above for an Aurora 8 then your unit is compatible with the LynxTWO Aurora Interface Kit If pressing Po
13. inexpensive means to integrate an Aurora with a LynxTWO or L22 interface 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 LynxTWO Aurora Interface Kit uses the Lynx External LStream protocol to allow an Aurora AD DA converter to pass audio to and from a LynxTWO or L22 PCI interface installed in a Windows PC or Macintosh computer The Interface Kit includes everything necessary to facilitate this connection Prior to installing the Interface Kit verify that the LynxTWO or L22 has been properly installed into your computer per the installation instructions for that device s Users Manual and insure that you can successfully record and play audio through the card s onboard I O With that being the case installation of the LynxTWO Aurora Interface Kit is generally a quick simple operation 2 Features gt Seamless interface adds Aurora I O to existing LynxTWO or L22 systems gt Upto 16 Channels at 48kHz with Aurora 16 gt 8 Channels at 96kHz gt 4Channels at 192kHz gt Easy installation into Aurora 8 or Aurora 16 3 Before You Begin We recommend that you read through the manual to acquire an overview of the installation procedure and use of the LynxTWO Aurora Interface Kit This manual will presume a working knowledge of the Aurora convert
14. ks or registered trademarks of their respective owners LynxTWO Aurora Interface Kit User Manual January 12 2006 Copyright 1998 2006 Lynx Studio Technology Inc All rights reserved Page 13
15. m 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 product operation and troubleshooting See http www lynxstudio com forum 10 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 10 3 Registering your LynxTWO Aurora Interface Kit Lynx is committed to providing you with the best service possible To help us serve you better please be sure to register your LynxTWO Aurora Interface Kit using one of the following methods gt Fill out and mail the Warranty Registration Card included with your kit 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 10 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 12
16. o the submixer are recording and playback signals that can be selected using the Output Monitor Source select buttons These buttons reside in the Outputs page of the LynxTWO L22 Mixer just above the faders for each output channel Choose up to four sources for each output The mute button labeled M next to each Output Monitor Source button must be in the out position in order for the signal to be heard For more information consult the LynxTWO L22 User s Guide Aln1 M Ain2 M Ain3 mM Ain fm Ler jm Pmj pir m pa mf Por mf ex m 84 LSteam OutputC hamnel Group Mapping After the LynxTWO Aurora Interface kit has been installed and configured if you are using Lynx driver version 2 Build 13g or above for PC or Build 41 or above in OSX an LStream page will appear in the Lynx Mixer This window identifies the Aurora as an LStream device and allows access to an OUTPUT SELECT parameter This switch controls which Lynx mixer channels are used by connected LStream devices The mapping of the digital mixer s output channels to LStream channels can be controlled to accommodate specific I O configuration requirements The OUTPUT SELECT control allows the destination of the upper eight and lower eight mixer output channels to be altered This feature is particularly useful for re routing output channels 1 8 which are hardwired to the host car
17. ources are selected and mixed and where output levels are managed In Windows the Lynx Mixer is launched by clicking Start gt Programs gt Lynx Studio Technology gt Lynx Mixer OR by double clicking the Lynx Mixer icon in the system tray From OSX the Lynx Mixer can be launched from Applications 8 1 LSteam Interface to the Host LynxTWO L22 The Aurora communicates with the host card through Lynx s proprietary LStream interface LStream is a high speed TDM serial interface that supports up to 16 channels of bi directional 24 bit audio data with synchronization and control information The individual channels of the LStream interface are integrated into the host card s on board digital mixer This allows LStream data in this case signals from the Aurora to be freely routed and mixed with the host card s analog and digital audio I O Currently the architecture of LynxTWO L22 digital mixer supports a maximum of 16 input and 16 output channels that can be assigned as needed to the available physical I O s Controlling the digital mixer requires an understanding of the LynxTWO L22 Mixer application Please refer to the User s Guide included with the product you own for further details The number of channels supported on one LStream connection varies with sample rate as follows Sample Rate Speed ee 44 1 48 kHz Single 16 88 2 96 kHz Double 8 176 4 192 kHz Quad 4 It is important to consider that if an
18. ry 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 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 trademar
19. tream 2 In 12 LStream 2 In 13 LStream 2 In 14 LStream 2 In 15 LStream 2 In 16 Page 9 9 Clock Settings In any system with more than one digital device there should be only one master clock providing synchronization to all connected devices With an Aurora connected to a LynxTWO via external LStream it is possible for either the Aurora or the LynxTWO L22 to be the clock master It is also possible to have a separate clock source that provides clock to both the Aurora and the LynxTWO L22 The essential thing is that all devices synchronize to a single source Please consult the Aurora and Lynx TWO user manuals for information about available clock settings with each device If the Aurora or LynxTWO L22 is to be the clock masters in your studio other digital devices will also need to be synchronized to them Slave devices can receive clock via the Aurora s wordclock or digital outputs Since the CBL LSEXT cable connects to the sync port of the LynxTWO L22 its wordclock and digital outputs are not available as clock sources to other devices For the Aurora the clock source can be established from the front panel using the SYNC SOURCE parameter button or from the Digital I O amp Settings page of the Aurora Remote Control software For the LynxTWO L22 the clock source is established from the Adapter window of the Lynx Mixer The desired clock source is selected from the PREFERRED CLOCK SOURCE section If the chosen clock source is valid
20. wer and Trim does not cause any LEDs to flash then your unit needs to be updated Updating the Aurora firmware to version 13 requires a Lynx AES16 card Once a unit has been programmed with version 13 future updates can be applied via MIDI or InfraRed If you do not own or have access to an AES16 card please contact Lynx technical support department to arrange for your Aurora to be returned to Lynx for programming or to have an AES 16 sent to you for on site programming 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 Start gt Programs gt Lynx Studio Technology use the greater than symbol gt to indicate multiple menu options or mouse selections within a software control context 5 Wananty Registration We are committed to providing you with the best service possible To help us serve you better please be sure to register your LynxTWO Aurora Interface Kit using one of the following methods e Fill out and mail the Warranty Registration Card included with your kit 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 Page 2
21. y damaged Page 5 7 Aurora Routing After installation the Aurora will need to be configured to send and receive signals from the LynxTWO L22 Signals from the Aurora analog or digital inputs can be delivered to the LStream inputs of the LynxTWO L22 and signals from the Lynx WO L22s can be routed to the Aurora outputs In Section 8 we will look at the Lynx Mixer LStream device assignments and routings With the LStream Lynx TWO Interface Bracket installed into the Aurora signals routed to the Aurora s LSLOT inputs and outputs will be delivered to and from the LynxTWO L22 This routing can be established globally from the Aurora front panel or on a per channel basis from the Aurora Remote Control Software The Aurora Remote Control Software can be used with a PC or Macintosh computer equipped with a Lynx AES16 MIDI Interface or Infrared transceiver For more information please consult the Aurora Remote Control manual With front panel routing all available channels of the input source selected 16 for Aurora 16 8 for Aurora 8 will be mapped to directly corresponding Aurora output channels i e In 1 to Out 1 In 2 to Out 2 etc In its default state the Aurora sends signals routed to its digital outputs to the LSLOT outputs as well This means that whatever signal source you want to be delivered to the LynxTWO L22 should be routed to the Aurora digital outputs With the Aurora Remote Control software this orientation can be changed so
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