Rosendahl nanosyncs HD - Manual (Page 11)

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MTC to LTC:
Midi Time Code (MTC) can be generated by most DAW software.
When the nanosyncs HD is receiving MTC from DAW software it will
trigger start the internal LTC time code generator accordingly.
This means a new detected MTC signal sets the LTC generator to
the corresponding position and starts the generator.
Your DAW hardware must be slaved to the nanosyncs HD audio
clocks and the nanosyncs HD audio reference must be set to
FOLLOW VIDEO to make sure the DAW audio hardware and the
LTC generator are running at the same speed.
The MMC/MTC to LTC LED (column L14) indicates LTC generation.
29.97 and 23.98 non drop frame rates are not defined in MTC but
when you set the HD FPS frame rate (column 5) to -0.1% rates the
internal LTC time code generator will output pull down rates
accordingly.
Example:
A digital audio workstation (DAW) is slaved to the nanosyncs HD
word clocks. The nanosyncs HD audio reference is set to FOLLOW
VIDEO. The nanosyncs HD is used as a studio master clock.
An audio mixing console requires LTC time code for its automating.
The DAW sends MTC to the nanosyncs HD and the LTC generator
output feeds the audio mixing console.
11. Configuration Protection
To avoid unwanted changes in the nanosyncs HD setup (by
interested visitors for example) it is possible to protect the
configuration.
In the protected mode all keys are disabled.
LED CONFIG.PROTECT (L14) indicates active protection mode.
To enable or disable protection mode hold both MENU keys (S2) +
(S3) down for about 6 seconds.
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12 . Firmware Update
The firmware version installed in your nanosyncs HD is displayed
every time the unit is switched on.
After the LED test (all LEDs on for about 1 second) the currently
installed firmware version is shown on the first two leftmost LED
columns for about 1 second in the format "n.m".
First column reflects version digit "n", the second column is version
digit "m".
Example:
Version 2.0 is indicated by 2
nd LED "EXT. NTSC" in column 1 and a
blanked LED column 2.
To update the firmware you need a PC running Windows-XP or Vista.
Visit www.nanosyncs.com and download the newest nanosyncs HD
firmware file (NFXXXX.DAT) and the nanoSETUP software for
Windows XP.
Make a USB connection from your computer to the nanosyncs HD
using the supplied USB A-B cable.
Now start the software "nanoSETUP". The serial number and
firmware version of the connected nanosyncs HD unit(s) are
displayed.
(1) Select the update window under "Options -> Firmwareupdate".
(2) Load a valid firmware file NFXXXX.DAT.
The program indicates the date and the version of the firmware.
(3) Press the "Program" button to start the update.
The upload process is indicated by all LEDs on during the erase
process and fast flashing LEDs during the programming operation.
This process takes about one minute and is indicated by a progress
bargraph in the software display.