RME Audio Fireface TCO User Manual
User's Guide
TCO HDSP / FF
Time Code Option
for HDSP / HDSPe / Fireface 800
LTC / SMPTE Reader and Generator
Video to Word Clock Converter
Low Jitter Word Clock Regeneration
Contents
1 Introduction...............................................................3
2 Package Contents.....................................................3
3 Hardware Requirements ..........................................3
4 Technical Specifications
4.1 TCO-FF..................................................................4
4.2 TCO-HDSP............................................................4
5 Installing the TCO-HDSP..........................................5
6 Installing the TCO-FF................................................5
7 Operation and Usage
7.1 TCO-FF..................................................................7
7.2 TCO-HDSP............................................................8
7.3 Notes on using the HDSPe PCI.............................9
8 Warranty...................................................................10
9 Appendix..................................................................10
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1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing the TCO. The Time Code Option provides synchronisation to SMPTE
and video in professional studio quality. SteadyClock ensures that the word clock derived from
the input signals is of low jitter and therefore highly compatible. The TCO supports all standard
formats and conversions of these, turning it into a highly useful tool within the studio environment.
2. Package Contents
Please check your TCO component's package to include each of the following:
TCO-FF
• TCO board with fixed ribbon cable
• 1 set of screws
• User's guide
TCO-HDSP
• TCO
• 1 ribbon cable
• User's guide
3. Hardware Requirements
The TCOs can be operated with the following hardware:
TCO-FF: Fireface 800
TCO-HDSP: HDSP AES-32 and the complete HDSPe* series
Current state:
TCO-HDSP: Under Windows XP the TCO-HDSP provides the SMPTE position as APP (ASIO
Positioning Protocol) and as MTC Sync. The LTC output only works when the used software
supports the output of timecode via ASIO.
Under Mac OS X the TCO-HDSP provides the SMPTE position as MTC Sync. At this time the
LTC output is non-functional.
TCO-FF: Under Windows XP the TCO-FF provides the SMPTE position as APP (ASIO Positioning Protocol) and as MTC Sync.
Under Mac OS X the TCO-FF provides the SMPTE position as MTC Sync.
The LTC output of the TCO-FF is non-functional under both Windows and Mac OS X.
*Details on how to use the HDSPe PCI Multiface / Digiface see page 9.
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4. Technical Specifications
4.1 TCO-FF
LTC/Video In
• LTC In: BNC, unbalanced
• Level range LTC In: -25 dBu up to +12 dBu
• Video In: BNC unbalanced, switchable termination 75 Ohm
• Format: PAL and NTSC
LTC Out
• BNC
• Output level: +4 dBu, via jumper –7 dBu
• Output impedance: 220 Ohm
• Power supply via ribbon cable, 5 V DC, 100 mA
• Dimensions (WxD): 100 x 75 mm
4.2 TCO-HDSP
LTC In
• BNC, unbalanced
• Level range: -25 dBu up to +12 dBu
Video In (Word Clock In)
• BNC, switchable termination 75 Ohm
• Format: PAL and NTSC
Word Clock In (Video In)
• BNC, switchable termination 75 Ohm
• Transformer coupled, galvanically isolated input
• Not affected by DC-offsets within the network
• Signal Adaptation Circuit: signal refresh through auto-center and hysteresis
• Overvoltage protection
• Level range: 1.0 Vpp – 5.6 Vpp
• Lock Range: 28 kHz – 200 kHz
• Jitter when synced to input signal: < 1 ns
• Jitter suppression: > 30 dB (2.4 kHz)
LTC Out
• BNC
• Output level: +4 dBu, via jumper –7 dBu
• Output impedance: 220 Ohm
Word Clock Out
• BNC
• Max. output voltage: 5 Vpp
• Output voltage @ 75 Ohm termination: 4.0 Vpp
• Output impedance: 10 Ohm
• Frequency range: 28 kHz – 52 kHz
• Power supply via ribbon cable, 5 V DC, 100 mA
• Standard bracket, dimensions PCB (WxD): 98 x 75 mm
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