Solid State Logic XLogic Delta LINK MADI HD User Manual

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MADI Interface for Digidesign®HD Systems

Installation and User Guide

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Safety and Installation Considerations 1

1. Introduction 3

XLogic Delta-Link MADI HD 3

Reading conventions 4

2. Overview 5

Front panel 5

Rear panel 6

3. Installation 8

4. Synchronization 10

Pro Tools®HD card 10

Delta-Link MADI HD 10

WordClock / FrameClock 11

High Speed and SMUX modes 12

5. Sample Rates and I/O Mapping 12

I/O mapping and Sample Rate range 13

6. Pro Tools®Software 17

General information 17

Remote control of Delta-Link MADI HD settings 19

Known issues 21

7. Troubleshooting 24

System Resources 24

Technical support 24

8. Specifications 26

Safety and Installation Considerations

This section contains definitions, warnings, and practical information to ensure a safe working environment.

Please take time to read this section before installing or using this unit. Please do not dispose of these instructions.

General Safety

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• There are no user-adjustments, or user-serviceable items, inside this apparatus. Do not remove the covers of this apparatus; doing so will invalidate your warranty.

• Adjustments or alterations to this apparatus may affect the performance such that safety and/or international compliance standards may no longer be met.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in these Installation Instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Power Safety

• This apparatus is fitted with a universal power supply, approved and certified for operation in this apparatus. There are no user-replaceable fuses.

• A power cord is supplied with this unit. Alternative power cords may be used if rated

2.5A or above and fitted with a 3-pin IEC320 connector and a 3-core cable.

• This apparatus must be connected to an earthed mains outlet. The earth core of the power cord must always connect to the mains supply ground – the earth core forms the safety earth and should not be removed for any reason.

• If an extension power cable or adaptor is used, ensure that the total power rating of the power cable and/or adaptor is not exceeded.

• An external disconnect device is required for this apparatus; a detachable power cord – as used for this apparatus – is a suitable disconnect device.

• An external over-current protection device is required to protect the power wiring to this apparatus. In certain countries this function is supplied by use of a fused plug.

• All power wiring should be installed according to local wiring regulations.

• The mains outlet used for this apparatus should be located nearby and be easily accessible.

• Unplug this apparatus during an electrical storm or when unused for long periods of time.

Installation Notes

• When installing this apparatus, either fix it into a standard 19" rack or place the apparatus on a secure level surface.

• Ensure that no strain is placed on the cables connecting to this apparatus. Ensure also that such cables are not placed where they can be stepped on, pulled or tripped over.

• Do not operate this apparatus whilst it is covered or boxed in any way.

• Do not operate this unit with the covers removed.

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1. Introduction

XLogic Delta-Link MADI HD

Congratulations on your purchase of the XLogic Delta-Link MADI HD! Please be assured that it will provide you with many years of reliable service while delivering the pristine audio quality you expect from any Solid State Logic product.

The Delta-Link MADI HD is an elegantly styled, 1U high, rack mountable unit. The front panel design is reminiscent of the rest of the XLogic Alpha-Link range… rather understated in this case: since the unit is controlled from the computer, the only front panel controls are the power switch, the power LED and a lock indicator LED.

Using Delta-Link MADI HD you can hook-up a standalone, MADI compatible multi channel I/O and format conversion unit

to a Pro Tools

HD core or Pro Tools®HD Accel card(s). Solid State Logic has a number of such I/O units:

• XLogic Alpha-Link MADI-SX (64 MADI I/O, 12 stereo/24 mono AES/EBU I/O, 24 balanced analogue I/O).

• XLogic Alpha-Link MADI-AX (64 MADI I/O, 24 ADAT I/O, 24 balanced analogue I/O).

The Delta-Link MADI HD is also suitable for applications where Pro Tools

audio hardware is used with third party software

packages (e.g. Logic Pro 7).

IMPORTANT: Please register your XLogic Delta-Link MADI HD on our website. This will ensure that you receive notification of future updates and other important information, and that your guarantee is registered. Registration will also make you eligible for technical support.

The Solid State Logic home page is at: http://www.solidstatelogic.com

From there you can go to the Support page, which includes links to the Product Registration and Download pages. You can also visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) area for any questions you might have or to contact tech support.

Reading conventions

Software menus

Where appropriate, to indicate a “path” under a Solid State Logic or Pro Tools®software menu, the following format will be used; menu: Header|Submenu 1|Submenu 2|Submenu 3|Item.

Screenshots

The appearance of SSL or Pro Tools®software on your computer screen may be different from the screenshots in this manual. This could be because you are using a different operating system or operating system version or because you are using different display settings, etc.

2. Overview

Front panel

Power switch Lock LED Power LED

Power switch

This switch is used to power the unit up or down.

Power LED

This LED is lit when the Delta-Link MADI HD is switched on.

Lock LED

This LED indicates that a WordClock signal is received:

• It is lit when the Delta-Link MADI HD is receiving a stable signal at the required sample rate.

• It flashes slowly when the Delta-Link MADI HD is receiving a stable signal at an incorrect sample rate.

• It flashes quickly when the Delta-Link MADI HD is receiving no signal, an unstable signal, or a signal at a sample rate

that falls outside the acceptable boundaries.

(See Section 5.)

Rear panel

Primary Port A Primary Port B USB Port Mains connector

MADI Port A output (left) MADI Port B output (left) WordClock input and input (right) and input (right)

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