Creative 0404 owner manual Smpte Modes of Operation, Host Mode, External Mode, Flywheel Modes

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Mode (fps)

Sets the transmitted frame rate when striping SMPTE.

 

 

SMPTE Striping

Edit this field to set the start time in hours:minutes:seconds:frames for

 

striping SMPTE.

 

 

Stripe Button

Initiates SMPTE Time Code generation at the SMPTE output beginning at

 

the time set in the striping display.

 

 

Stop Button

Stops SMPTE striping. This button also stops SMPTE when One-Time Jam

 

Sync has been initiated.

 

 

Flywheel Mode

Selects one of the four Flywheel modes. See the descriptions below.

 

 

Output Level

Sets the SMPTE output level from -10dBV (consumer) to +4dBu (pro).

 

 

FLY/JAM Frames

If flywheel mode is on and a dropout is detected this is the number of fly-

 

wheel frames that will be output before the sync card stops and chases.

 

 

Word Clock

Turns word clock termination on or off. Except in special cases, this con-

Termination

trol should normally be left on. See “Word Clock In/Out”.

 

 

SMPTE/MTC

This control selects the source of the SMPTE output jack. The choices are:

Output Source

Host MTC or the SMPTE Input jack (to regenerate SMPTE).

 

 

SMPTE Modes of Operation

Host Mode

The host computer is the source of synchronization. MTC messages are sent to the Sync Daughter Card from the computer application and converted into SMPTE. MTC is also output from the MIDI port on the Sync Daughter Card.

External Mode

SMPTE messages from SMPTE In are converted to MTC (quarter-frame messages) and sent to the host application. This happens automatically whenever LTC is received at the SMPTE input jack. Clean SMPTE data is also transmitted from SMPTE Out if “SMPTE (Regenerate)” is set.

Flywheel Mode

If the incoming SMPTE data is corrupted or missing frames, MTC code will continue to be output if “Flywheel mode” is enabled. The flywheel modes are described below.

Flywheel Modes

Off

Upon any dropout, MTC stops and the Sync card monitors the input for

 

valid code. If valid code is again received, it chases and relocks.

 

 

Fixed 0-127

Upon any dropout, MTC continues outputting Quarter-frame messages

 

at the same rate (flywheeling). When a dropout is detected, this is the

 

number of frames that will be output before the Sync card stops output-

 

ting MTC and monitors the input for valid code. If valid code is again

 

received, it chases and relocks.

 

 

Continuous

Upon any dropout, MTC continues outputting Quarter-frame messages

 

at the same rate (flywheeling). The Sync card monitors the input for valid

 

code and continues flywheeling until valid code is received, then relocks.

 

 

1-Time Jam Sync

Upon any dropout, MTC continues outputting Quarter-frame messages

 

at the same rate (flywheeling) without monitoring the SMPTE input until

 

the Stop button is pressed.

 

 

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Contents 0404 MU 0404 Digital Audio System Software Version Revision BTable of Contents Effects Appendix Index Introduction WelcomeSystem Includes MU Digital Audio System ComponentsOptional Sync Daughter Card Installation Setting Up the Digital Audio SystemName Description Connects Connector TypesSafety First Slots Installing the E-MU 0404 PCI CardTo install the 0404 PCI card into your computer Card Install the Sync CardSync Daughter Software Installation Installing the E-MU 0404 DriversUninstalling all Audio Drivers and Applications Windows 2000 or Windows XPInstallation Software Installation PCI Card & Interfaces E-MU 0404 PCI CardAnalog Breakout Cable Analog Output ConnectionsDigital Breakout Cable AnalogBreakout Cable Pdif Digital Audio Input & OutputMidi Sound Module Digital ConnectionsMidi Cable PdifConnecting Cables to the Sync Daughter Card Sync Daughter Card OptionPatchMix DSP Mixer PatchMix DSPOverview of the Mixer To Invoke the PatchMix DSP MixerMixer Window MonitorMain Pre Fader or Post FaderRight-Click Here MU Icon in the Windows TaskbarToolbar Session New SessionOpen Session Save SessionUsing External Clock Session SettingsSystem Settings Pdif Output Format SettingsPCI Card S/PDIF Input Input Mixer Strips To Delete a Mixer Strip Mixer Strip CreationTo Add a New Strip Multichannel Wave Files Insert Section Working with InsertsInsert Menu To Add a Send InsertTo Add a Send/Return Insert InputRecordingPlayback Asio Direct Monitor Send/ReturnInput Meter Color Indicates Meter InsertsTo Add an Asio Direct Monitor Send/Return To Set the Input Levels of a Strip To Insert a MeterMaking the Best Possible Recording Test Tone/Signal Generator Insert Trim Pot InsertManaging Your Inserts To Delete Effects from an InsertTo Bypass an Insert To Bypass All InsertsChain Aux SectionPan Fader Aux BusInput OutputPre-Fader Aux Send Post-Fader Aux SendLevel, Pan, Solo & Mute Controls Main Section TV Screen & Selectors EffectInput OutputSync/Sample Rate Indicators Auxiliary Effects & ReturnsInput Input OutputOutput Section Effects OverviewEffects Palette Effect Categories Core Effects Multi-EffectsFX Insert Chains To Select an EffectTo Edit an Effect To Delete an EffectCreating, Renaming & Deleting Categories or Presets To Create a New Preset CategoryTo Delete an Effect Category or Preset 88kHz, 96kHz, 176kHz & 192kHz OperationTo Import Core FX Presets To Export your Core FX PresetsTo Import FX Category Folders To Export your FX Category FoldersFX Edit Screen User Preset Section To Select a User PresetTo Create a New User Preset To Bypass ALLCore Effects and Effects Presets To Delete a User PresetTo Rename a User Preset To Overwrite or Save a User PresetList of Core Effects DSP Resource UsageExample Total EffectsCore Effects Descriptions Band Para EQBand Shelf EQ Low Shelf Or… High ShelfMid Band High Shelf Setting up a Parametric EQBand EQ Low-Shelf Mid 1-Band Mid 2-Band High-Shelf Auto-Wah Auto-Wah FilterCompressor VCA OutChorus Basic Controls Input Meter DistortionDistortion Flanger FlangerFreq Shifter Leveling Amp Post GainLite Reverb Early Reflections ReverberationTimeRolloff Mono Delays 100, 250, 500, 750, 1500Delay Phase Shifter LFOSpeaker Type Description RotarySpeaker Simulator Rolloff DelayStereo Delays 100, 250, 550, 750 Stereo Reverb Early Reflections Late ReverbVocal Morpher FrequencyMU PowerFX Setup Cubase LE To Setup & Use E-MU PowerFXTo Record E-MU PowerFX parameter changes in Cubase LE Automating E-MU PowerFXMU PowerFX Resource Availability MU PowerFX Compatibility Chart Application Name Compatible? Render Extra BuffersRendering Audio with E-MU PowerFX Using E-MU PowerFX with WaveLab and SoundForgeGeneral Tips for Rendering using E-MU PowerFX Tips for using Freeze Mode on Cubase LEMU VST E-Wire Wire VST plug-inDelay Compensator To Setup and use E-WireDelay Compensator Use Delay Units ParameterCubase VST or Cubasis PatchMixGrouping Tracks PowerFX Or E-WirePowerFX Delay Or E-Wire Smpte Features AppendixSync Daughter Card Supplement Smpte ConversionHost Mode External ModeFlywheel Mode Smpte Modes of OperationStripe Mode Smpte BackgroundTime Code Types of SmpteWhy use SMPTE? Avoiding Smpte problemsSmpte Subframe Resolution Frames-per-second ResolutionDuplicating Smpte time code Other Tips for using SmpteMidi Time Code MTC To Synchronize PatchMix DSP to an External Clock Source Word Clock In/OutHouse Sync Generator Digital Device Digital Mixer Adat OpticalWord Clock Termination OFF Word Clock Termination onPatchMix DSP supplies Master Clock Getting in SyncExternal Device supplies Master Clock Appearance Settings in Windows Useful InformationAES/EBU to S/PDIF Cable Adapter Digital CablesTechnical Specifications Sample Rates Bit Depth Hardware DSP Converters & OpAmpsType Level Frequency Response Dynamic Range Channel Crosstalk Input ImpedanceSync Daughter Card Dimensions & WeightPCI Card Internet References ForumsDeclaration of Conformity Trade NameModel No Responsible PartyCompliance Information Index NumericsMidi Index Midi

0404 specifications

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