MADRIX USB SMPTE User manual

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Key Features
This input device allows you to effortlessly use SMPTE time code
for time synchronization across multiple devices.
Data is received via the 3-pin, female XLR connector.
The device can simply be connected to any USB 2.0 port.
Example of use: Cue List
Thank you for purchasing MADRIXUSB SMPTE!
Please read this guide carefully and thoroughly before using MADRIX USB SMPTE.
Make sure that you fully understand all information.
Technical Specifications
Power Supply DC 5 V, 500 mA, Power over USB
Power Consumption ~ 50 mA during normal operation
USB USB 2.0, type A plug, Plug and Play,
2 m cable
Plug 3-pin, XLR, female, NEUTRIK
Weight 110 g
Operating Temp. 10 °C to 50 °C
Storage Temp. -10 °C to 70 °C
Relative Humidity 5 % to 80 %, non-condensing
(Operating / Storage)
IP Rating IP20
Certificates CE, RoHS
Package Contents
1x MADRIX USB SMPTE
1x Quick start guide
MADRIX USB SMPTE
Quick Start Guide & Technical Manual
Copyright Information And Disclaimer
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Information is subject to change at any time and without prior notice.
Errors and omissions excepted. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation
without prior written permission is prohibited. inoage GmbH does not grant
guarantee on validity for a particular reason, the marketability, or other
properties of the product. There is no way to assert a claim to inoage
GmbH, neither in the legal way nor in other ways. inoage GmbH is not
responsible for damages, including all disadvantages that are not just limited
to the loss of sales, but that are caused due to the use of the product,
due to the loss of serviceability of the product, due to misuse, happenings,
circumstances, or actions that inoage GmbH does not have influence on,
no matter if the damages as well as consequential damages are direct or
indirect; whether they are special damages or others, nor if the damage is
caused by the owner of the warranty or a third person.
6th Edition – July 2017
Limited Warranty
Two years of limited manufacturer’s warranty are granted
to the purchaser of this product. Warranty applies to
constructional fault, material defect, or incorrect assembly
the manufacturer has caused or is to be held responsible
for. Warranty will be void if the interface is opened, modified,
damaged through inappropriate handling and wrong usage,
damaged through overvoltage, or damaged through any
other cause.
End-Of-Life
This electrical device and its accessories need
to be disposed of properly. Do not throw the
device into normal trash or household waste.
Please recycle packaging material whenever possible.
Please note: Check the package contents and the
condition of the interface after unpacking! Contact your
supplier if something is missing or damaged. Do not use
the device if it seems to be damaged!
Software Requirements
MADRIX I/O requires MADRIX 3.
Please update at least to MADRIX 3.4.

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1] Connect your device.
2] Enable drivers in MADRIX.
3] Use the Cue List.
1] Connect Your Device
Connect your SMPTE time code source to the 3-pin, female XLR connector of MADRIX USB SMPTE.
Make sure that your SMPTE time code source is sending data.
Connect your MADRIX USB SMPTE to a free USB 2.0 port of your computer.
Make sure that Windows recognizes the device.
Windows will automatically install the drivers for the device.
2] Enable Drivers In MADRIX
In MADRIX, go to ‘Preferences’ > ‘Options...’ > ‘Devices USB’.
Activate ‘MADRIX USB SMPTE‘.
Click ‘Apply’ and ‘OK’.
3] Use The Cue List
The Cue List is the feature in MADRIX to work with Time Code.
In MADRIX, go to ‘Window’ > ‘Cue List...‘.
Or press ‘F7‘.
Or click ‘Programmer’ > ‘Cue List...’ on the user interface.
Or click ‘Cue List’ on the user interface.
Select the Time Code source ‘SMPTE’.
Select the required ‘Time Code Format’.
MADRIX will automatically start receiving external Time Code.
The Time Code format is ‘HH:MM:SS:FF’ [hours:minutes:seconds:frames].
Example: 10 o’clock and 20 minutes, 30 seconds, and 10 frames will be shown as ‘10:20:30:10‘.
Configure the column ‘Time Code‘ for your Cue List entries.
Add or edit more Cue List entries according to your requirements.
Step-By-Step Configuration
Support
In case of further questions concerning handling of MADRIX I/O or
technical problems, please read the MADRIX Help And Manual first,
contact your dealer, or have a look at the website www.madrix.com
You can also directly contact [email protected]
Imprint
inoage GmbH
Wiener Straße 56
01219 Dresden
Germany
Web www.madrix.com
E-mail [email protected]
Phone [phone]
MADRIX USB SMPTE
Quick Start Guide & Technical Manual