Lynx Aurora User Manual - Lynx Studio Technology, Inc.
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1. MASTERING ANALOG TO DIGITAL DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERTER User Manual Addendum November 2012 Version 5 Firmware and Feature Update Lynx Studio Technology Inc www lynxstudio com support lynxstudio com Updated December 1 2012 1 Hilo Ammware 5 Features 1 1 Meters The All I O Meter Screen now shows the active USB channels Hilo can be toggled between USB 8 channel mode the default or 16 channel mode 8 channel mode is appropriate for most users supports sample rates up to 192 kHz and also DSD operation 16 channel mode is most beneficial for users requiring more USB channels particularly when using Hilo s ADAT I O In 16 channel mode the highest supported sample rate is 96 kHz 8 channel and 16 channel mode can be toggled from the Tools menu Inputs Digi USB Play Outputs Line Mon Phs AES SPDF SPDF USB Record Out Line Mon Phs AES SPDF SPDF Out Coax Opt Inputs Digi USB Play Outputs USB Record Coax Opt 1 2 Home Menu USB 8 Channel Mode Hilo Default For use with USB at sample rates up to 192 kHz and for DSD playback USB 16 Channel Mode For 16 USB input and output channels at sample rates up to 96 kHz Ideal for using the ADAT optical I O on Hilo Note If you are in 16 channel mode and turn DSD playback on Hilo will automatically prompt you to switch to 8 channel mode to access the high sample rates required for DSD playback 1 2 1 Sync Source2. Sync Source Sync 2 Source Internal Word Clock Digital In ADAT In 1 2 2 Output Mix Routing Page 1 2 2 1 Solo Button nputs USB Play 1 amp 2 34 Input Single Tap Source Enable T When the LT USB is NOT connected to the computer the Sync Source may be changed to one of the following four choices e Internal Clock driven by the Hilo s crystal oscillator e Word Clock Clock derived from the WORD CLOCK input e Digital Clock derived from the active digital input e ADAT In Clock derived from the ADAT input Once an ADAT signal is detected on the Optical Input Hilo automatically switches the Optical input from S PDIF to ADAT In this mode the additional ADAT inputs will appear as available channels on the output mix routing page meter source selection and the test tone page Please note that Word Clock 2 and Word Clock 4 are not available in version 5 firmware The new Solo button allows any active input channel to be isolated This allows very rapid comparison of sources A B switching and a convenient way for troubleshooting audio anomalies Simply press the Solo button and it will engage and turn green with the word Solo blinking In this state press any input source button and you will hear that audio exclusively Pressing any other input source will instantly switch to the alternate source When done tapping the Solo button returns Hilo to the previous state where m
3. allows you to back out of this command if you wish There are times when calibrating the touchscreen is necessary for optimum performance However if this setting was selected unintentionally now you can overrule the request and return to the Display Menu page Hilo contains firmware that is field programmable via the USB bus These updates improve performance and enhance functionality of Hilo In some cases the touch screen functions and appearance may change dramatically from firmware updates Additionally the LT USB card installed into Hilo has its own firmware There are also updates for this card available that similarly can improve functionality and expand the feature set Fortunately both can be updated from the same downloadable application for Windows or Mac OS X Here are the steps to insure that your Hilo is up to date and in top form 1 Make sure that your Hilo has a valid USB connection to the computer Windows users will need to make sure that current drivers are installed 2 Visit www lynxstudio com and click Support gt Downloads 3 Select your OPERATING SYSTEM from the list Hilo as the PRODUCT and All Types for FILE TYPE Click Search 4 Download the Hilo Firmware Updater Double Click to launch it 5 Follow the prompts Windows Users need to accept the EULA until you reach the Hilo Firmware Update screen Verify that the New Firmware Version is higher than the Current Firmware
4. Version If so click Update Hilo Firmware Update lt Select Unit to Update Hilo connected via Hilo Virtual MIDI Out ne Serial Number 3112022101 Manufacture Date Jan 08 2012 PCB Revision B Current Firmware Version 3 New Firmware Version 4 Current Firmware Date Feb 27 2012 New Firmware Date Apr 03 2012 PROM to Program 2 This program will update the firmware on the selected device Once the firmware update process has begun DO NOT interrupt it or power off this computer or the Hilo o I I 6 The Hilo LCD screen will display a warning screen that reads Do not turn off the computer or the Hilo during the firmware updater process There is also a progress bar 7 When the Update is complete you will be instructed to power down Hilo Turn off the front panel standby switch Then turn off the rear panel power switch Wait three seconds then power Hilo back up e Hilo Firmware Update EE Select Unit to Update Serial Number 3112022101 Manufacture Date Jan 08 2012 PCB Revision B Current Firmware Version 3 New Firmware Version 4 Current Firmware Date Feb 27 2012 New Firmware Date Apr 03 2012 PROM to Program 2 Congratulations The firmware has been successfully updated on the Hilo To complete this process you must POWER OFF the Hilo using the main power switch on the back of the unit 8 Now we need to update the LT USB card inside o
5. cene push the Cancel button at the bottom of the Pop up Recall Scene Overdub 1 Master 192 NS10 Monitor Master 88 2 Tracking Mon Voiceover Close Any Scenes that have not been used will be grayed out 1 3 2 DSD Mode Now tap the Recall button The Scenes that you have named and stored will appear in the pop up window Firmware 5 enables DSD Playback This allows Hilo to play DSD audio files received via USB AES 3 or S PDIF Hilo supports the recently adopted DoP V1 1 standard which is a method for transferring DSD audio over PCM frames Playback of DSD using this method is provided by a growing number of software vendors including Channel D and Audirvana for Macintosh and JRiver Media Player for Windows Using the DSD application of your choice connect your computer using the USB or Digital Input AES IN S PDIF COAX IN or S PDIF OPT IN Before playing make sure the DSD Mode button is set to Auto In this mode DSD audio in DoP V1 1 is automatically detected on either USB input 1 amp 2 or the selected Digital In Source If DSD is detected on both of these sources priority is given to USB input amp 2 NOTE When the DSD Mode is set to Off incoming data will be processed as standard linear PCM data always If DSD audio is received in this mode low volume noise will be played DSD Routing Upon detection of incoming DSD audio the signal is automatically routed to the Line Outputs Monitor Outputs and Headphone Ou
6. f Hilo Launch the Hilo Update application again This time from the Select Unit to Update drop down menu choose LT USB q Hilo Firmware Update Serial Number 3212012178 Manufacture Date Jan 01 2012 PCB Revision B Current Firmware Version 10 New Firmware Version 10 Current Firmware Date Sep 24 2012 New Firmware Date Sep 24 2012 This program will update the firmware on the selected device Once the firmware update process has begun DO NOT interrupt it or power off this computer or the Hilo 9 Verify that the New Firmware Version is higher than the Current Firmware Version If so click Update 10 When the updater is complete close the pop up window in your computer Again power cycle Hilo using the front panel standby switch the rear panel power switch wait three seconds then turn the unit back on q Hilo Firmware Update Serial Number 3212012178 Manufacture Date Jan 01 2012 PCB Revision B Current Firmware Version 10 Current Firmware Date Sep 24 2012 New Firmware Version 10 New Firmware Date Sep 24 2012 Congratulations The firmware has been successfully updated on the Hilo To complete this process you must POWER OFF the Hilo using the main power switch on the back of the unit 11 After programming the computer may need to reload the driver If you are prompted to do so perform an automatic driver installation when prompted Also after programming the sett
7. ings you had on the unit previously including saved scenes may need to be re established This depends on the number and type of differences between the older firmware and the newer JZ STUDIO TECHNOLOGY www lynxstudio com support lynxstudio com Updated December 1 2012 Copyright 2012 Lynx Studio Technology Inc
8. of digital clipping The chosen option is shown on the button at the bottom of the Input meters any time that input channel is selected Each input channel can be controlled and assigned independently for each output For example you can have Line In Summed sent to the Monitor Output while having Line In Stereo assigned to the Headphone Output This flexibility allows complex routing to be achieved very easily 1 2 2 3 Active Channels Shown on Output Mix Routing Page Improvements have been made that allow this page to accurately show the active inputs and outputs available in real time 1 LT bs SERRES TRES When Hilo is in 8 channel LT USB Mode USB channels 1 8 are visible and available When the Optical Out Mode is set to ADAT Out 1 8 are available Note when one wishes to use ADAT I O it would be more typical to select 16 channel mode so that the ADAT channels can be independent from the other Hilo outputs _ Also Note when the Optical Out Mode is set to ADAT Single Tap Source _ the S PDIF Optical Output is grayed out and not available However the SPDIF Coax Output is still available for use nputs sf Select Output mine Ou USB Record USE Play 77 9 amp 10 3 amp 4 11812 When the 16 channel USB Mode is engaged all 16 USB 526 13814 input and output channels are visible and available 1 amp 8 15816 Close Single Tap So nputs USE Play ADAT 1 amp 2 384 If ADAT is detected on the op
9. ou to adjust the level in 0 5 dB increments Multiple outputs can receive the test tone simultaneously Inputs Meters are shown to allow monitoring of any signal being received by the Hilo 1 4 1 Backlight Backlight Bright Intensity Dim Timeout 5 Minutes Close The new Backlight button allows the user to adjust Hilo s appearance by using the onscreen faders or Rotary control You can now e Adjust Hilo s brightness intensity in a range of 5 to 100 in 1 increments ideal for adapting to a variety of ambient light conditions e Enable and adjust the new Screen Dim function Auto Dim can be activated between 15 seconds to 5 minutes or set to Never e The Dim Intensity determines the brightness level when Dim is active It can be set for as low as 0 screen off up to the default state of full brightness If the screen goes completely dark Hilo will return to the established Brightness Intensity by touching the screen moving or pressing the Rotary Control or pressing the front panel Power Switch 14 2 Analog VU Reference 14 3 Calibrate Touchscreen Waming Page Are you sure you wish to calibrate the touchscreen 15 Frmware Updates Now you can calibrate the Analog meters to set the 0 VU level Using the fader on screen or the Rotary Knob the 0 VU mark on the meters can be calibrated between 3dBFS and 24dBES With a touch screen it is easy to engage the wrong function by mistake This screen
10. tical input the ADAT inputs are visible and available Input Stereo Off Single Tap Source Enable 1 3 Tools Menu Hilo scenes store routing clocking settings level controls sample rate conversion settings and more into an instantly recall able scene The Save Scene button on the Tools page is where this occurs Now you have the ability to name the scenes Once you have a set up that you want to save press the SAVE SCENE button Save Scene Overdub 1 Master 192 NS10 Monitor Master 88 2 Select Scene 1 to 6 for storage Tracking Mon The new QWERTY keyboard screen will come up and you can name the scene using up to 13 characters Save Scene As Voiceover Clear Input the Scene name using your fingers or some pointed non abrasive pointer such as pencil eraser pen end or even a chop stick To clear the entire name tap ry PS T Tab q w e r f Cap a ls d the Clear button To backspace and clear one letter at a time tap the Back button Tapping the Cap button will aix capitalize the letters but keep the row of numbers Tapping Shift capitalizes the letters and changes the numbers to commonly used symbols Tap the Save button when finished yu i shift z X Shift Cancel You have now stored your scene name routing level meter sample rate sync source trim digital source audio settings UI options and optical mode information If you do not want to Save a s
11. tput Routing to the remaining outputs of Hilo is not affected The LSlot channel mode must be When switching into DSD Mode to Auto if Hilo is in etd al ha pnan e rae parmani 16 channel LT USB mode then a warning screen will Please exit any audio application As DSD 176 4KH on the computer before proceeding appeal DE eee SAM tae Ora nee available only in USB 8 channel mode this screen will Are you sure you wish to proceed prompt you to switch to 8 channel LT USB mode a Tap Yes and Hilo will automatically reset to LT USB 8 channel mode and be ready for DSD playback While DSD is playing any page that has level meters will show a DSD logo instead of the meters As soon as DSD playback is stopped the level meter page will return Direct Stream Digital 5 1 3 3 Test Tone function Intended for system testing and calibration Hilo s new Test Tone provides a 1 kHz audio signal which can be sent to any output or combination of outputs The tone level can be controlled in 0 5 dB increments from a new dedicated screen For reference the same screen also shows the input levels coming into Hilo nput Meter Tame USB Play Off 14 Display Menu Using the menu button on the Output side here selected as Line Out choose the output to which you want to send the test tone Use the On Off button to engage disengage the test tone The initial level 1s set at 40 dBu The fader and front panel rotary control allow y
12. ultiple input sources can stream to an output simultaneously 1 2 2 2 Stereo Mono Options for Input Channels nputs Digital In Solo USB Play j tered Single Tap Source Enable gt nputs Line In Digital In Solo USB Play Mode Stereo Left Right sum i Stereo Single Tap Source Enable 0 nputs Line In Digital In Solo USB Play Single Tap Source Enable Input Off Input Off Input Off In the Output Mix Routing Page The default state for each input source is stereo with two channels of input streaming through a two channel output There are 4 different options for routing an input signal to an output These selections pertain to the operation of a specific input source routed to a specific output The setting is not global and must be set for each output that is being used Select the Output channel that you wish to listen to then press the desired input source in this example Line In Then tap the Stereo button under the input meters You can now choose between e Stereo default e Left audio from the Left input channel in this case Line In Left streaming to both output channels e Right the Right input channel streaming to both output channels e Sum combining both the Left and Right inputs into one Mono stream which is sent to both the Left and Right outputs equally The summed signal is automatically attenuated by 3dB in order to reduce the possibility
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