Antelope Audio OCXHD Users Manual

Owner’s Manual

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Contents

1. Safety Notes 5

2. Introduction 6

3. Features 7

4. Activation Guide 8

5. Front Panel Explained 8

6. Rear Panel Explained 10

7. Software Control Panel 12

8. Technical Specications 14

9. Antelope Audio Support Resources 15

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1. Safety Notes

To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, re, and related hazards:

● Do not remove screws, cover, or cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualied service personnel.

● Do not expose this device to rain, moisture or spillover of liquid of any kind.

● Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the device, do not use it. Switch off
the device and then unplug it from the power source. Do not operate the device again
until the foreign object is removed or the liquid has completely dried and its residues fully
cleaned up. If in doubt, please consult the manufacturer.

● Do not handle the power cables with wet hands!

● Make sure the device is switched off when plugging/unplugging it to/from the power
source.

● Avoid placing things on the cabinet or using the device in a narrow and poorly
ventilated place which could affect its operation or the operation of other closely located
components. Do not block any ventilation openings.

● If anything goes wrong, turn off the device rst and then unplug the power. Do not
attempt to repair the device yourself: consult authorized service personnel or your dealer.

● Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other apparatus

(including ampliers) that produce heat.

● Do not use harsh chemicals to clean your unit. Clean only with specialized cleaners for
electronics equipment.

● Connect all your devices before powering your unit.

● This unit is connected via its power cord to the mains safety earth. Never operate the
unit without this earth connection.

● AC power supply cable should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or
squeezed by items placed upon or against it.

● To completely turn off the device, unplug the power cable rst from the outlet and then
from the rear panel of the unit.

● Your unit should not experience shocks greater than the specied in the technical

specications.

● The device is designed to operate in a temperate environment, with a correct Operating
Temperature of:
0-50 °C, 32-122 °F

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2. Introduction

OCX HD raises the bar yet again, delivering sample rate support of up to 768 kHz, Antelope’s best-

in-class 4th generation Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) jitter management algorithm and oven-

controlled crystal oscillator. OCX HD Master Clock offers a great variety of clocking options – 10

congurable in pairs Word Clock outputs on BNC, four AES/EBU outputs and two more on S/PDIF.

This vast assortment of connectivity make the OCX HD the most versatile audio master clock on
the market, while proven advanced proprietary clocking technology delivers the most musical and
reliable audio sync generation on the market.

Additionally, OCX HD offers two word clock inputs and a video sync input, which can resolve to a
huge variety of SD and HD formats, as well as clock distribution with gearboxing, and pull-up and
pull-down rates, as featured in the triple clock powerhouse, Trinity Master Clock. A 10 MHz input
allows for syncing with Antelope’s newest atomic clock – 10MX.

Antelope’s newest master clock benets from exible rmware update functionality, as featured in all
new generation Antelope products, allowing for fast and easy rmware updates on the user-friendly
software control panel, available for both OS X and Windows. The desktop app provides convenient
remote control to simplify project workow. The device is also easily congurable from an elegant

front panel, which will add a futuristic aesthetic to any gear rack.

Enjoy working with the new OCX HD

All the best,

The Antelope Team

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