Euphonix TT007 User manual

Euphonix TT007
Machine Control Hub for System 5
and CS Series Consoles
Operation Manual
Document Revision: 2.0
Release Date: February, 2002
TT007 Version: 4
Part Number: 840-05044-03
Euphonix Inc.
220 Portage Ave.
Palo Alto, California 94306
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Table of Contents
List of Figures .........................................................................................................................v
List of Tables ......................................................................................................................... vi
Chapter 1: Overview..........................................................................................................7
1.1 Introduction..................................................................................................7
1.2 Navigating the Front Panel ..........................................................................8
Chapter 2: TT007 Menu Modes..................................................................................11
2.1 Port Mode Menu ........................................................................................11
2.1.1 Machine Menu ...............................................................................12
2.1.2 TimeLine Lynx Network Support..................................................14
2.1.3 Connecting Controllers to the TT007 ............................................15
2.2 Sync Mode Menu.......................................................................................16
2.3 Utility Mode Menu ....................................................................................17
2.4 Presets Mode Menu ...................................................................................19
2.5 Transport Mode Menu ...............................................................................21
Chapter 3: Configurations ...........................................................................................23
3.1 Euphonix as Master Machine ....................................................................23
3.1.1 LTC ................................................................................................23
3.1.2 Serial ..............................................................................................24
3.1.3 MIDI...............................................................................................24
3.1.4 LTC/Serial/MIDI ...........................................................................25
3.2 Euphonix As Slave Machine......................................................................25
3.2.1 Serial ..............................................................................................25
3.2.2 Large Network (Serial/MIDI/LTC) ...............................................26
3.3 TcR as Master with Serial Control ............................................................27
3.4 LynxNET as Master...................................................................................28

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Appendix 29
A.1 Frequently Asked Questions......................................................................29
A.2 Explanation of Controllers.........................................................................30
A.2.1 Examples of Devices, Controllers, and Emulators ........................31
A.3 MIDI Operation with Pro Tools.................................................................34
A.3.1 OMS MIDI Setup...........................................................................34
A.3.2 Pro Tools as Master........................................................................35
A.3.3 Pro Tools as Controller ..................................................................36
A.4 9-Pin Operation with ProTools ..................................................................37
A.4.1 OMS Setup.....................................................................................37
A.4.2 ProTools (9-pin Remote) as a Serial Master or Slave....................37
A.5 Operation with a 3324, 3348, or 3348HR..................................................39
A.6 Cable Pinouts .............................................................................................41

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List of Figures
1-1 TT007 front and rear panels.................................................................................................7
1-2 Front panel with Port Assignments Display ........................................................................8
1-3 TT007 Menu Modes ............................................................................................................9
2-1 Port Assignments for Time Lynx Network........................................................................14
2-2 Front panel usage ...............................................................................................................17
2-3 TT007 preset examples ......................................................................................................20
3-1 LTC Master parameter setting and configuration..............................................................23
3-2 Video machine slaved to Euphonix console ......................................................................24
3-3 Audio Workstation slaved to Euphonix console................................................................24
3-4 Audio Workstation, video deck, and hard-disk recorder slaved to Euphonix console......25
3-5 Euphonix console slaved to video machine.......................................................................25
3-6 Euphonix console slaved in a large network .....................................................................26
3-7 TcR as Master ....................................................................................................................27
3-8 LynxNet as Master.............................................................................................................28
A-1 TT007 as controller............................................................................................................31
A-2 TT007 as device ................................................................................................................32
A-3 TT007 as secondary controller .........................................................................................32
A-4 TT007 as multiple controller hub ......................................................................................33
A-5 OMS MIDI Setup...............................................................................................................34
A-6 OMS Studio Setup and MIDI Device Info dialogs............................................................34
A-7 Synchronization tab in the Pro Tools Peripherals dialog...................................................35
A-8 MIDI Controllers tab in the Pro Tools Peripherals dialog.................................................36
A-9 Pro Tools Transport Controls ............................................................................................36
A-10 Machine Control tab in the Pro Tools Peripherals dialog..................................................37
A-11 Pro Tools Remote Mode 9-pin cable .................................................................................38
A-12 Cable pinout diagrams .......................................................................................................41

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List of Tables
2-1 Port Modes...................................................................................................................... 12
2-2 Sync Modes..................................................................................................................... 16
2-3 Function and LCD symbols for front panel keys ........................................................... 21
A-1 Devices and Controllers.................................................................................................. 31

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Chapter 1: Overview
1.1 Introduction
The TT007 is an optional rack-mount device that provides machine control for all Eu-
phonix consoles. The TT007 allows the console to become the single, centralized ma-
chine control hub within any studio. Virtually every machine, in or out of the control
room, can be remotely controlled from the console at the press of a button. The flexi-
bility gained from the addition of the TT007 is unprecedented. These are a few of the
many features that can be seamlessly implemented with the TT007:
• Entire machine networks can be configured and set into motion directly from
the console.
• user nameable, instantly accessible locate points
• automatic transport cycling
• jogging and variable shuttle
• control tape decks, DAWs, and other synchronizers
All timecode formats and frame rates are supported, including MIDI Time Code (MTC)
and external video sync. MIDI Machine Control (MMC), the TimeLine Lynx™ net-
work, and Sony 9-pin (P2) protocols work right “out of the box” to insure that starting
to work with the TT007 is quick and easy. Three MIDI and three serial machine ports
are available. The TT007 also has a built-in timecode generator and LTC reader.
Figure 1-1 TT007 front and rear panels
The TT007’s front panel is very easy to master. Dedicated Port buttons instantly access
individual assignments for each machine control Port. Any Port can be defined as a
master, controller, or slave. A single master acts as the synchronization source for all
machines in the network.
T C R
TT007
S1 PC S3S2
M3M2M1
V
I
T C G
098
5
4
3
76
2
1
E NTER D OWN
E XIT U P N EXT
>>
P REV
<< 0>
Port keys Menu keys
S 2 S 3
VIDEO
IN SYNC OUT TC WINDOW S 1
I
N O UT
I N O UT
IN SYNC OUT TC WINDOW
S 2 S 3S 1
RS422
S 4
S 4
MIDI M1
TT007
Serial Ports (S 1-3)
Video In
Video Out/Thru Expansion Port
S1s S2 S3 -- Vi- 30:S TG 00:50:02:06
M1s M2c M3 TR TG P:01 M2 00:50:02.06
LCD Display
Timecode
Readouts
Transport Status Icon
Data Wheel
Timecode
Format
Preset #
AC I NPUT 100 V TO 260 V
50 TO 60 H Z
TG O UT
TR I N
I N I N O UT O UT
I N I N O UT O UT
M 2 M 3
TR I
N
TG O UT
T I MECODE
O
I
Timecode Generator
(TG Out)
Timecode Reader
(TR In)
MIDI Ports (M 1-3)

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The transport controls of the master machine can drive the network but the TT007 is
unique in its ability to accept transport commands from additional control surfaces and
relay those commands to the master machine. Any controller device in the studio (Sys-
tem 5, CS3000/CS2000, DAW, Sequencer, etc.) defined as a controller (and on-line)
has direct access to the master machine. This gives the engineer new freedom to issue
commands from the most convenient place in the studio at any given moment: Hit Play
on the sequencer, turn around and press Stop on the workstation to make an edit, then
pull forward and hit Play on the console to continue the mix!
The built-in SMPTE/EBU generator can supply the master timecode source when random
access machine control is desired, or for machines unable to generate their own time-
code. Two readouts on the front panel LCD display incoming timecode from any se-
lected Port. Additionally, a video burn-in window can be set to display one of the eight
available timecode sources. The burn-in window can be superimposed on a video monitor
by simply passing a composite video signal through the TT007 video reference input.
The TT007 stores 50, user-defined presets that are instantly recalled when needed. The
presets store customized machine control configurations including Port configurations,
timecode formats, sync preferences, and window displays.
The transport controls on the TT007 are similar to most tape machines: Play, Stop, Fast
Forward and Rewind are all clearly marked on the front panel. Transport mode allows
control of any one of the seven ports or the timecode generator from the transport keys
and the front panel Data Wheel.
1.2 Navigating the Front Panel
Navigating the TT007’s front panel and menu system is easy after you familiarize
yourself with a few basics. The front panel has two rows of green buttons. The first
10 are dedicated Port Keys. The last six are Menu/Transport keys: they move through
the menu tree and change parameter values and then act as transport buttons when in
Transport Mode.
Figure 1-2 Front panel with Port Assignments Display
T C R
TT007
S1 PC
S3S2
M3M2M1
V
I
T C G
098
5
4
3
76
2
1
E NTER D OWN
E XIT U P
S1s S2 S3 -- Vi- 30:S TG 00:50:02:06
M1s M2c M3 TR TG P:01 M2 00:50:02.06
N EXT
>>
P REV
<< 0>
Port Keys
Menu Keys
Port Assignments Display
(Default Screen)

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When the TT007 boots up, the first screen visible is the Port Assignments Display, which
is the default screen. Press the EXIT key from this screen to display the TT007’s ROM
version number. Press the EXIT key one or more times from any other display (depend-
ing on the depth within the menu system) to restore the Port Assignments Display.
The Port Assignments Display shows the status of all ports, as well as the current
SMPTE/EBU frame rate and synchronization reference. The two timecode readouts on
the right remain visible at all times regardless of the current mode or menu level. The
Port name to the left of each timecode window identifies its source. A single character
at the far right of the LCD display shows the current transport status (Play / Stop / Rew
/ FF / Shuttle) for the displayed Port.
From the Port Assignments Display, press the Enter key to select the Menu mode.
Figure 1-3 TT007 Menu Modes
The PREV and NEXT keys scroll through the list of menus. Press ENTER to confirm
the current selection and display that mode’s menus. Press EXIT to return to the Port
Assignments Display. The UP and DOWN keys light when they can select parameter
settings. In general, the PREV and NEXT keys scroll through parameters and lists and
the UP and DOWN keys select a specific value for the parameter. The PREV/NEXT
and UP/DOWN keys light in each context to guide you through the selection process.
The Data Wheel performs the same function as the currently lit keys: Rotate the Data
Wheel counterclockwise for PREV or DOWN and clockwise for NEXT or UP.
Chapter 2: TT007 Menu Modes discusses the five mode menus in detail.
Chapter 3: Configurations discusses common TT007 configurations.
Port Assignments Display
(Default Screen)
Port Mode Menu Sync Mode Menu Utility Mode Menu Presets Mode Menu Transport Mode Menu