The TL-Sync is a stand-alone, high-quality, multi-purpose Synchronizer and Clock Generator for use in a wide variety of configurations and situations. Providing multiple Sony 9-Pin ports, MMC, TL-Bus and TimeLine Lynx Bus, the TL-Sync can lock to a wide variety of digital clock and positional references while simultaneously generating multiple SMPTE/EBU time codes and digital clocks, MIDI time code, Super Clock (Digidesign), Word, AES clock and other high frequency clock signals.

• Four 9-pin serial ports.

• One multi-purpose RS-422 / RS-232 port.

• MIDI.

• TL-Bus port links together up to 32 TL-Sync’s for large systems.

• Virtual Machine operation simplifies 9-pin and MMC control from DAW's and Consoles.

• Virtual Track mapping scheme makes individual machine tracks accessible to external control.

• Digital Clock and Frame Rate gearbox.

• Two independent, isochronous digital clock rate generators.

• Four simultaneously active digital clock or oversample outputs sourced from either generator.

• Two timecode generators, cross-frame synchronized.

• Independent LTC/MTC Reader.

• Biphase, ADR Beeps, and GPIs for Post Production.

• TimeLine Lynx Bus port for Lynx and KCU connections.

• The TL-Sync implements an internal Virtual Machine which responds to machine commands and can act as a master for the synchronization system.

• Virtual Machine operation simplifies 9-pin and MMC control from DAW's and Consoles by presenting a complex set of synchronized machines as a single entity.

• The Virtual Machine has a system of 112 Virtual Tracks into which the tracks of individual machines may be mapped, again providing simpler external control.

• For chase synchronization the Virtual Machine itself may in turn be slaved to external timecode (LTC or MTC).

• When multiple TL-Sync’s are linked together using the TL-Bus their Virtual Machines merge together to form a single unified Virtual Machine.

• Two low-jitter, independent, isochronous digital clock rate generators, "A" and "B".

• All pull-down and pull-up rates supported, including 24:25 and 25:24 ratios.

• Four simultaneously active digital clock or oversample outputs sourced from either generator.

• Oversample selections: 2x, 4x, 64x, 128x and 256x ("Super Clock")

• System digital clock rate "A" may be locked to:
  – Internal crystal
  – Wordclock In
  – AES/EBU In
  – LTC In
  – Video (NTSC, PAL, Tri-Level)
  – Lynx Bus

• Two timecode generators (TCG), "A" and "B".
  – synchronous cross-framing operations at all standard frame rates
  – TCG "A" may be referenced to Video

• All digital clocks and timecodes synchronous/isochronous with each other.

• The LTC Input may provide either or both of the system rate and the master sync position reference, and need not be the same timecode type or rate as TCG’s "A" or "B".

• When multiple TL-Sync’s are connected with the TL-Bus, the "A" rate and "A" timecode type is shared by all units, while the "B" rate and timecode type may be set independently at each TL-Sync.

• Front Panel.

• P2 In.

• MMC In.

• Console or Workstation In (console adaptation software modules TBA).

• Parallel GPI Inputs.

• Tascam RC-2424.

• TimeLine KCU (via Lynx Bus).

• All controls can operate in parallel and at the same time.

• P2 Out:
  – machine types detected and loaded in traditional fashion
  – NTSC, PAL
  – 24P support
  – machine parameters may be hand-modified and stored

• MMC Out.

• TL-Bus, in addition to linking TL-Sync’s, may be used to directly control Tascam MX-2424’s.

• Lynx Bus to TimeLine Lynx and Lynx-2 Time Code Modules.

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• 5 multi-purpose ports, assignable as follows:

• IN/OUT/THRU connectors.

• MTC Out, selectable timecode stream.

• MMC Control In (from Workstation or Console).

• MMC Control Out (to external machine or Workstation).

• GPI output pins may each be mapped to one of the following tally functions:

• Connector: 1/4" phone.

• Analog Output.

• 1KHz gated tone.

• Selectable Beep count, spacing, and advance.

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• Numeric entry

• Timecode Math functions

• Comprehensive set of Timecode Registers, with Capture, Store and Recall capability:
  IN POINT
  OUT POINT
  LENGTH (distance from IN to OUT)
  OFFSET (per machine)
  ERROR (lock deviation)
  MASTER REFERENCE POINT
  SLAVE SYNC POINT (for offset calculations)
  LYNX SYNC POINT (for TimeLine Lynx Bus operations)
  Biphase TIME (for setting current position)
  MEMORY – up to 256 registers
  GPI Trigger Points use MEMORY registers if not tied to IN/OUT
  PREROLL duration
  POSTROLL duration
  LAST Play Time (maintained internally)
  ROLLBACK length
  LIMITS (start and end)
  CAPTURE REACTION TIME
  BEEP SPACING
  BEEP ADVANCE

• View timecode and setup for any machine in the system, including the TL-Sync Virtual Machine.

• Simple navigation through list of attached machines, with dedicated keys for the TL-Sync and the current synchronization Master.

• To change synchronization Master, select the intended machine and press NEW MASTER.

• Standard transport keys control either the internal Virtual Machine or any attached machine.

• Full system Record and Rehearse/Preview capability.

• ONLINE key connects machine to synchronization system.

• LOOP key.

• LCD displays timecode, feet and frames, registers, and setup menus for the "current" machine.

• Extensive Status Array shows condition of all ports, timecodes, and audio clocks.

• Simple "flat" menu systems allow all aspects of the TL-Sync to be controlled.

• The TL-Sync Menu sets up all system parameters.

• Separate specialized menus are provided for individual machines attached to the system.