Mytek Digital Protools HD DIO Card User Manual

Mytek Protools-HD DIO Card – User Manual

Mytek Protools HD DIO Card

User Manual

ver. 1.1 / Oct 2010

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Mytek Protools-HD DIO Card – User Manual

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Mytek Protools-HD DIO Card – User Manual

Content

Content..............................................................................3

Introduction......................................................................4

Before You Begin..............................................................4

Quick Start.........................................................................5

Card Installation...............................................................7

Connecting Clock Signal Line.......................................12

Input Connection............................................................14

Signal Routing................................................................15

Launch and Configuration............................................17

Typical Configurations..................................................19

Software Update.............................................................26

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Introduction

The Mytek Protools-HD DIO Card is a physical card that plugs
into the back of the Mytek 8X192 ADDA converter.
With this card installed the Mytek 8X192 ADDA can be directly
connected to the Core, Process or Accel interface cards of
Digidesign Pro Tools HD ® systems.
The card may be installed by the user as described further in the
manual. The 8X192ADDA with the card installed will be
recognized by Protools HD® software as an emulated HD192
interface.

Before You Begin

Before connecting the DIO-HD card check if the most current
firmware (version 4.5.3 or later) is installed in the
8X192 converter. To verify the version locate the firmware chip
on the main converter board, or please contact Mytek for
additional assistance.

(If necessary contact Mytek to request appropriate firmware.)

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Quick Start

1. DIO-HD card installation

Remove the top cover from the converter, unscrew
DIOCARD1 slot plate (first slot from the right while looking
at the rear panel) and install the DIO-HD card using
provided screws. Double check that all the connector pins
match properly with the pins of the connector on the main
converter board.

2. Connecting the card to Protools HD ® system

The Pro Tools card must be connected to the Primary Port of
the DIO-HD card. A maximum of two converters (which can
be of different brands) can be connected to each Protools
card. In the case of more than one converter, the second one
should be daisy chained from the Expansion Port of the first
converter to the Primary Port of the second.

3. Connecting the clock signal

The first converter in the Pro Tools system must operate on
internal clock and is the system clock master. We
recommend always making Mytek the master as it
incorporates a superior clock generator with multiple
wordclock outputs. When a 192 I/O Digidesign interface is
connected in the slave configuration, WCK on the front
panel of Mytek converter must be set to FS/4.

4. Hardware Setup Configuration

Choose Setup > Hardware Setup and check sampling
frequency, clock signal (should be set to Internal) and
confirm Input and Output interfaces are present. Every
converter in the menu should be Set to Default

Remember to turn off
power, and disconnect
power and signal cables
while working with the top
cover removed.

Turn down the amplifier
and speakers connected to
the computer while
launching the Pro Tools
application.

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5. Routing configuration within converters

The Mytek 8X192 ADDA SOURCE TO DIGITAL OUT
defines sources of audio signals that are sent from the
converter to the ProTools system and all other digital
outputs (all digital outputs are simultaneous). SOURCE TO
ANALOG OUT defines sources of audio signals that are

transmitted to the DAC in the converter.

6. I/O signal configuration

In Setup > I/O Setup you can assign signal sources to
interfaces.

7. Input selection – start of recording

Choose preconfigured inputs and outputs in Pro Tools, test
record, and then playback of selected audio tracks.

Remember that 8x192
ADDA converter has eight
channels. Selecting
channels 9-16 as audio
sources will result in no
signal (digital silence).

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Card Installation

Only a single Protools-HD DIO Card can be installed in one
converter. A different format card can be installed in the second
slot. The HD DIO card must be installed in the DIOCARD1 slot,
which is first from the right at the converter’s rear panel.

8x192 ADDA converter’s rear panel

WARNING!

Remember to follow basic safety rules about handling of
electronic devices while opening the converter:

✔ keep your hands dry,

✔ turn off power and detach power and signal cables

while working with the top cover removed.

To install DIO-HD card:

1. Find the DIOCARD1 expansion slot at the mainboard’s
layout

2. Check if the power cord and all signal and clock lines
are disconnected.

Before you install the card
in the converter, check if
converter’s firmware
supports DIO-HD card
(version v.4.5.3 or later). If
not, contact your Mytek to
request current version.

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3. Remove top cover.

4. Locate the DIOCARD1 expansion slot on the mainboard.

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5. Unscrew cover plate of DIOCARD1 slot from the rear
panel.

6. Partially insert the card from the back of the converter.

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