Lynx Studio LynxONE User Manual
Installation and Users Guide
Lynx Studio Technology, Inc.
support@lynxstudio.com
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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................. 4
Before you begin ................................................................................................ 4
Manual Conventions........................................................................................... 5
W arranty Registration......................................................................................... 5
Windows 95/98® Installation.................................................................................. 6
Running Setup .................................................................................................... 6
Installing the LynxONE...................................................................................... 6
Restarting Y our Computer .................................................................................. 6
Windows NT® Installation ..................................................................................... 7
Installing the LynxONE...................................................................................... 7
Running Setup .................................................................................................... 7
External Connections .............................................................................................. 8
Analog Audio...................................................................................................... 8
Digital Audio ...................................................................................................... 9
MIDI Connections .............................................................................................. 9
Clock Input and Output ...................................................................................... 9
Header Connectors ............................................................................................. 9
Using Y our LynxONE............................................................................................ 10
The LynxONE Mixer........................................................................................ 10
Quick Audio Test.............................................................................................. 12
Mixer Reference..................................................................................................... 13
Mixer Menu ...................................................................................................... 13
Settings Menu ................................................................................................... 13
Controls ............................................................................................................ 14
Working with Third Party Applications.............................................................. 17
Compatibility .................................................................................................... 17
LynxONE Devices............................................................................................ 17
Audio I/O Selection.......................................................................................... 18
MIDI I/O Selection........................................................................................... 18
Controlling Audio Bit Depth ............................................................................ 18
Digital Input Recording and Monitoring Issues ............................................... 18
Simultaneous Device and Four-track Operation............................................... 19
Configuring Multiple LynxONE’s........................................................................ 20
Adapter ID’s in a Multiple Card System .......................................................... 20
Selection of Master and Slave Clocks .............................................................. 20
Cable Connections............................................................................................ 21
Mixer Settings .................................................................................................. 21
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 22
Support ................................................................................................................... 25
Appendix................................................................................................................. 26
Specifications ................................................................................................... 26
XLR Connector W iring and Adapters .............................................................. 28
Connector Pinouts ............................................................................................ 31
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Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the LynxONE™! We are proud to provide you with a reliable,
professional quality product for your digital audio and MIDI needs. This Installation
and Users Guide provides basic information to help you get started.
Before you begin
Before you begin the installation of your LynxONE card, we recommend that you read
through the Installation and Users Guide to acquire an overview of the installation
procedure and use of the LynxONE. Y ou should have a working knowledge of W indows
and general PC concepts. Additionally, refer to your computer ’s documentation for
any special instructions regarding the installation of expansion cards and peripheral
equipment.
Contents
Verify that you received the following in the LynxONE shipping carton:
• LynxONE PCI Card in cushioned antistatic bag
• LynxONE Audio Cable (6 foot cable with XLR connectors)
• LynxONE MIDI/Clock Cable (2 foot cable with DIN and BNC connectors)
• LynxONE Installation and Users Guide
• Setup Disk for W indows
• W arranty Registration card
Optional Equipment
The following equipment may be required depending on the configuration of your
system and the type of devices the LynxONE is connected to:
• Lynx Internal Clock Cable (available from Lynx)
• XLR to TRS or XLR to RCA adapter cables
System Requirements
Verify that your computer meets or exceeds either of the following configurations:
Minimum System
• A 90MHz Pentium-class or Alpha processor.
• VGA display and adapter.
• 16MB of RAM.
• Windows 95/98/98SE, Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000
• 1 Empty PCI Slot
Recommended System
• A 166MHz Pentium-class or Alpha processor.
• S-VGA display and adapter.
• 32MB of RAM.
• Windows 95/98/98SE, Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000
• 1 Empty PCI Slot
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Introduction
Manual Conventions
This manual uses the following typographic conventions:
• Underlined text denotes characters that are to be typed using the keyboard.
• ALL UPPER CASE text denotes the names of specific connectors.
• First Character Upper Case text denotes LynxONE Mixer control names or
menu options.
• Italic text denotes emphasis or a warning.
• Phrases, such as Start > Programs > L ynx Studio T echnology , use the greater
than (“>”) sign to separate multiple menu options or icon names that are
selected with a keyboard or mouse action.
Warranty Registration
We are committed to providing you with the best service possible. To help us serve
you better, please be sure to register your L ynxONE using one of the following methods:
1. Fill out and mail the Warranty Registration Card included with your LynxONE.
2. Use the Online Registration W izard. T o start the wizard, click on S tart > Programs
> Lynx Studio Technology > Online Registration Wizard. If you do not have an
internet connection on the computer you installed your LynxONE in, simply copy
the REGISTER.EXE program from the C:\Program Files\Lynx S tudio T echnology
folder to a computer with an internet connection and run REGISTER.EXE from
there.
3. 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.
Locating the Serial Number of Your LynxONE
To register your LynxONE, you must supply its serial number. The serial number is
located on a label attached to the back of the card and on the shipping carton. You can
also determine the serial number of your card by selecting About Mixer in the Mixer
menu of the LynxONE Mixer . When registering with the Online Registration W izard,
the serial number will be automatically entered.
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Installation
Windows 95/98/98SE® Installation
The procedure for installing the LynxONE in Windows 95/98/98SE requires that the
LynxONE Setup Program be run before you install your L ynxONE inside your computer .
This program will install the required driver files needed for the Windows Plug-andPlay configuration manager to recognize the LynxONE as a new device and will install
the LynxONE Mixer application.
Running Setup
1. With your computer running Windows 95 or Windows 98, insert the 3½” floppy
supplied with your LynxONE into your computer’ s floppy disk drive.
2. Select “Start” from your system menu, then “Run…”.
3. Type A:\SETUP.EXE into the Run window and select the OK button.
4. The “LynxONE Windows 95 Driver Installation Wizard” will appear.
5. After reading the instructions on the screen, press “Continue”.
6. The Driver Installation W izard will copy all of the files needed to the appropriate
directories.
7. When the “Installation Complete” message appears, read the instructions on the
screen, then press “Shutdown”.
Installing the LynxONE
1. Turn OFF the power to your computer system and disconnect the power cords.
2. Touch a metal plate on your computer system to ground yourself and discharge
any static electricity.
3. Remove the cover from your computer system case. You should refer to your
computer system documentation for any special instructions on installing expansion
cards and peripheral equipment.
4. Find an empty PCI slot in your computer.
5. Unscrew and remove the slot cover from your selected PCI slot.
6. Remove your LynxONE from its static bag and gently insert it into the selected
PCI slot. Press it down firmly so that the contacts are securely seated in the slot.
7. Secure the LynxONE card with the screw removed from the slot cover.
8. Replace the computer system case and plug in your computer.
9. Connect the Audio and MIDI/Clock cables to the LynxONE. See the External
Connections section for more information.
Restarting Your Computer
1. Turn on your computer and start Windows 95 or Windows 98.
2. After the Windows logo splash screen is complete, the Plug-and-Play configuration
manager will display a “Found New Hardware” message.
3. Windows will ask where the driver is located. You should enter:
C:\Windows\System
Then click on “OK”.
4. Depending on your hardware setup, Windows may need to restart before
proceeding.
5. Please read the “Release Notes” in the startup menu “Lynx Studio Technology”
group.
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Installation
Windows NT® Installation
The procedure for installing the LynxONE in Windows NT requires that you install
your LynxONE inside your computer before the L ynxONE Setup Program is run. This
program will install all the required driver files and the LynxONE Mixer application as
well as configure your system to recognize the LynxONE.
Installing the LynxONE
1. Turn OFF the power to your computer system and disconnect the power cords.
2. Touch a metal plate on your computer system to ground yourself and discharge
any static electricity.
3. Remove the cover from your computer system case. You should refer to your
computer system documentation for any special instructions on installing expansion
cards and peripheral equipment.
4. Find an empty PCI slot in your computer.
5. Unscrew and remove the slot cover from your selected PCI slot.
6. Remove your LynxONE from its static bag and gently insert it into the selected
PCI slot. Press it down firmly so that the contacts are securely seated in the slot.
7. Secure the LynxONE card with the screw removed from the slot cover.
8. Replace the computer system case and plug in your computer.
9. Connect the Audio and MIDI/Clock cables to the LynxONE. See the External
Connections section for more information.
Running Setup
1. With Windows NT running, insert the 3½” floppy supplied with your LynxONE
into your computer’s floppy disk drive.
2. Select “Start” from your system menu, then “Run…”.
3. If your computer has a DEC Alpha processor, type
A:\SETUPA.EXE
into the Run window and select the OK button. If your computer has a Intel
processor, type
A:\SETUP.EXE
into the Run window and select the OK button.
4. The “LynxONE Windows NT Driver Installation Wizard” will appear.
5. After reading the instructions on the screen, press “Continue”.
6. The Driver Installation W izard will copy all of the files needed to the appropriate
directories.
7. When the “Installation Complete” message appears, read the instructions on the
screen, then press “Close”.
8. Please read the “Release Notes” in the startup menu “Lynx Studio Technology”
group.
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External Connections
External Connections
The LynxONE includes two break-out cables that provide connections for external
equipment. The six-foot Audio Cable provides XLR connectors for analog and digital
audio signals. The two-foot MIDI/Clock Cable provides 5-pin DIN connectors for the
two MIDI ports and female BNC connectors for clock input and output.
T wo bracket mounted D-connectors provide connection ports for the break-out cables:
the Audio Port is a 25-pin female D-connector and the MIDI/Clock port is a highdensity 15-pin female D-connector.
Header
CLOCK IN
Port
Audio
Port
MIDI/Clock
Port
Referring to figure above, locate the Audio Port and the MIDI/Clock Port on the
mounting bracket of the LynxONE. Insert the Audio Cable into the Audio Port and
tighten the thumb screws on the cable shell. Insert the MIDI/Clock Cable into the
MIDI/Clock Port and tighten the thumb screws on the cable shell.
Head er
CLOCK OUT
Port
Use of both cables is not a requirement. If you will be using only the audio capabilities
of the LynxONE, for example, there is no reason to connect the MIDI/Clock cable.
Analog Audio
The XLR connectors on the Audio Cable, labeled LEFT IN, LEFT OUT, RIGHT IN,
and RIGHT OUT, are used to connect balanced and unbalanced analog equipment to
the two analog inputs and outputs of the LynxONE. Make connections to professional
consoles and other balanced equipment directly with these connectors. Connect to
balanced equipment with ¼” TRS jacks using XLR-to-TRS adapters such as the L ynx
CBL-XF2TM18 (female XLR) and the Lynx CBL-XM2TM18 (male XLR). Connect
to unbalanced consumer devices with RCA jacks using XLR-to-RCA adapters such as
the Lynx CBL-XF2RM18 (female XLR) and the L ynx CBL-XM2RM18 (male XLR).
Adapters with line transformers are not required. Refer to the “XLR Connector Wiring
and Adapters” section for information regarding XLR adapter construction.
The nominal analog signal levels are compatible with either professional or consumer
equipment. Use the Trim control on the LynxONE Mixer application to select +4dBu
for balanced professional devices or –10dBV for balanced or unbalanced consumer
devices. The Trim control affects both inputs and outputs.
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External Connections
Please note that with 16 dB of headroom, the L ynxONE’s analog outputs ar e capable
of delivering +20 dBu signal levels. It is important to verify that the equipment you
are driving is capable of handling these signal levels in order to prevent clipping or
possible damage.
Digital Audio
The XLR connectors on the Audio Cable, labeled DIGITAL IN and DIGITAL OUT
are used for AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital audio connections. Connect AES/EBU
devices directly and select AES/EBU Digital Format in the L ynxONE mixer application.
Connect to S/PDIF devices using XLR-to-RCA adapters such as the Lynx CBLXF2RM18 (female XLR) and the Lynx CBL-XM2RM18 (male XLR). Select S/P DIF
Digital Format in the LynxONE mixer application. Refer to the “XLR Connector Wiring
and Adapters” section for information regarding XLR adapter construction.
MIDI Connections
The 5-pin DIN connectors on the MIDI/Clock Cable are used to connect to the
LynxONE’s two MIDI ports. The MIDI IN 1 and MIDI OUT 1 connectors provide
connections for MIDI port 1. The MIDI IN 2 and MIDI OUT 2 connectors provide
connections for MIDI port 2. Use standard shielded MIDI cables to connect to external
MIDI equipment.
Clock Input and Output
The BNC connectors on the MIDI/Clock Cable, labeled CLOCK IN and CLOCK
OUT are used to synchronize the L ynxONE with external equipment. The connectors
support TTL level signals and should be connected with 75-ohm coaxial cable. Connect
the CLOCK IN connector to the clock output of an external device and select External
as the Sample Clock Source in the LynxONE mixer. Adjust the clock Reference to
match the incoming clock type.
CLOCK OUT is a word clock that tracks the sample rate of the LynxONE. Connect
this output to the word clock input of an external device.
Header Connectors
The Header connectors labeled CLOCK IN and CLOCK OUT are used to synchronize
the LynxONE with internal equipment located inside your computer. For systems
containing multiple LynxONE’ s, these connectors are utilized to synchronize the sample
clocks of each card. The connectors support TTL level signals and should be connected
using the Lynx Internal Clock Cable or similar 75-ohm coaxial cable.
Connect the CLOCK IN connector to the clock output of an internal device and select
Header as the clock source in the LynxONE mixer. Adjust the clock Reference to
match the incoming clock type.
The signal on the CLOCK OUT header is a word clock that tracks the sample rate of
the LynxONE. Connect this output to the word clock input of an internal device or
another LynxONE.
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Using Your LynxONE
Using Your LynxONE
With the LynxONE and its drivers properly installed in your computer, you can begin
to use its capabilities with any third party audio or MIDI application running under
Windows. In order for these applications to access the LynxONE you must select one
of the LynxONE audio or MIDI devices in an application’s configuration menu for
audio, wave or MIDI devices. Refer to the “Working with Third Party Applications”
section for more information regarding device selection.
Prior to audio recording or playback, you should also use the LynxONE Mixer
application to adjust the Trim and Digital Format to match the equipment connected to
your LynxONE. Failure to do so may result in improper operation or damage to
external equipment.
The LynxONE Mixer
The LynxONE Mixer , which is installed during setup, provides software control of the
features of the LynxONE and a visual indication of audio signal level during recording
and playback.
It can be used dynamically to change operational settings of the LynxONE, but in most
cases once the settings are configured for a particular studio installation they require
no adjustment.
Starting the Mixer
After installation, the LynxONE Mixer icon , will appear on the W indows task bar
in the lower right corner of your screen. By double clicking on this icon with your left
mouse button, the LynxONE Mixer will launch. Alternatively , a single click with your
right mouse button on this icon will open a menu that provides access to basic mixer
controls and an “Open Mixer” selection that will also start the mixer.
If the icon does not appear on the Windows task bar, the LynxONE mixer can be
started be selecting Start > Programs > L ynx S tudio Technology > Mixer.
General Operation
If you are simply recording and playing digital audio without synchronizing to an external
clock source, you can begin using the LynxONE by simply setting the analog Trim
level and/or the Digital Format if required. Input monitoring can be enabled by selecting
the desired Monitor Source and then clicking the Monitor buttons on the Analog and/
or Digital Out panels.
Typically, it is convenient to keep the Mixer running on your Windows desktop to
monitor signal levels or to allow instant access to Mixer controls requiring dynamic
changes. The Mixer can be forced to appear on top of other applications by selecting
the “Always On T op” option in the Settings pull-down menu.
For further information about the LynxONE Mixer controls refer to the “LynxONE
Mixer Reference” section for a complete description.
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Using Your LynxONE
Mixer Configuration Recall
The state of the Mixer settings are saved each time W indows is shut down. The stored
settings are automatically recalled the next time W indows is restated.
Clock Source Requirements
A valid clock source signal must be connected to the appropriate LynxONE clock
connector when the Sample Clock Source is set to either Digital, External, or Header.
If a signal is not present, the sample clock generator will run very slow or erratically .
Symptoms of this condition include audio files that sound either fast, slow or garbled.
When a valid clock source is present, the frequency and type of clock signal must
match the Sample Clock Reference setting selected in the Mixer. The frequency of
word clock sources, chosen by setting the Sample Clock Source/Reference to either
Digital/Auto, External/Word, or Header/Word, must match the sample rate specified
when recording new files or the sample rate associated with a previously recorded file
during playback. For example, if a 44.1 kHz word clock is connected to the external
clock input, the Sample Clock Source/Reference must be set to External/W ord and the
sample rate must be set to 44.1 kHz when a new file is being recorded in an application.
Failure to do so will result in files being recorded at the wrong sample rate.
Volume Faders and Signal Quality
The faders in the LynxONE Mixer perform digital attenuation on audio signals in the
digital domain. On the input side, the attenuation is applied to the digitized signals
from the A/D converters. Similarly, output attenuation occurs just prior to the D/A
converters.
As with any digital signal processing function, the digital attenuation calculations used
by the LynxONE can introduce arithmetic errors that can add small amounts of noise
to signals. To insure the highest signal quality it is highly recommended that the
faders be left in their maximum position during critical recording and playback. In
this position, no attenuation calculations are performed.
Mono Recording and Playback Operation
When recording a file in mono, the LynxONE will provide an audio signal that is sum
the left and right inputs. Please note that this may cause an overload condition
(clipping). T o record a single input only , turn the volume up for the desired input, and
turn the volume down for the input to be muted.
When playing back a file in mono, the LynxONE will send the signal to both the left
and right outputs. To force playback on a single output, turn up the volume for the
desired output, and turn down the volume for the output to be muted.
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