Kenton SYNC-5 - Manual (Page 2)

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Description
The SYNC-5 has one DIN Sync Input and five DIN Sync output ports to enable you
to connect several DIN Sync devices to one DIN Sync controlling device, without the
usual problems encountered when daisy-chaining devices.
The SYNC-5 outputs are all short circuit proof and each output can drive at least 2
sync inputs if required (however you’ll need splitter cable). The SYNC-5s active
circuitry also restores the quality of signals received at the DIN Sync Input for
optimum performance.
The SYNC-5 is powered by a mains adaptor (supplied), so it doesn’t need periodic
battery changes to keep it working, enabling you to “fit and forget”.
Connecting
Ensure that the power adaptor is plugged in, and the ACTIVE LED on the SYNC-5 is
on. Connect the DIN Sync output of your sequencer or drum machine to the DIN
Sync Input of the SYNC-5 and connect one or more of the DIN Sync Out ports of the
SYNC-5 to the DIN Sync inputs of the devices you want to synchronise.
Operation
The ‘active’ LED will be lit when the unit is powered on. When sync is applied, the
LED will flash with the sync pulses at low tempos, however at higher tempos the
flash will become too fast to see and the LED will just appear to be on, but at a
slightly lower brightness. If a ‘start’ signal is present but no sync, the LED will go out.
Although intended primarily for use with Roland equipment (24 clocks per quarter
note), the SYNC-5 can also be used with Korg equipment (48 clocks per quarter
note) although it cannot convert between the two.
The DIN Sync outputs of the SYNC-5 give approximately +5 volts when high which is
enough to drive all DIN Sync Inputs. The DIN Sync Input of the SYNC-5 will accept
any voltage up to +15 volts so can be connected to the output of any DIN Sync
equipment without any problem.
All 4 signal pins are connected between input and output although in most
applications only Stop/Start (pin1) and Clock (pin3) are used. The ground connection
(pin 2) is always used.
For your reference DIN Sync connectors are wired as follows:
Pin
1 – Stop / Start
3 – Clock
4 – Reset & Start (may differ on some devices)
5 – Fill In (may differ on some devices)
2 – Ground
If looking at the solder terminals of a DIN plug with the pins arranged in a semicircle
at the bottom (like a smile) then the pin numbers going left to right are 3,5,2,4,1.