2-channel 24 bit, 192 kHz, AD/DA Converter Users Guide

v1.0 - October 2004

2-channel 24 bit, 192 kHz, AD/DA Converter

Users Guide

ROSETTA 200 Users Guide

APOGEE ELECTRONICS

Warnings & Copyrights

FCC warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to take whatever measures necessary to correct the interference at his own expense.

Copyright Notice

The Apogee ROSETTA 200 is a computer-based device, and as such contains and uses software in ROMs. This software, and all related documentation, including this Users Guide contain proprietary information which is protected by copyright laws. All rights are reserved. No part of the software and its related documentation may be copied, transferred, or modied. You may not modify, adapt, translate, lease, distribute, resell for prot or create derivative works based on the software and its related documentation or any part thereof without prior written consent from Apogee Electronics Corporation, U.S.A.

Software Notice

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Registration and Warranty Information
Be sure to register your ROSETTA 200, either by lling in the enclosed Registration Card or by completing the on-line registration form at our Web site: http://www.apogeedigital.com/support/. If you do so, Apogee can contact you with any update information. As enhancements and upgrades are developed, you will be contacted at the registration address. Firmware updates are free for the rst year of ownership unless otherwise stated. Please address any inquiries to your dealer or directly to Apogee at: APOGEE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, 3145 Donald Douglas Loop South, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA. TEL: (310) 915-1000, FAX: (310) 391-6262 Email: support@apogeedigital.com. Web: http://www.apogeedigital.com/ APOGEE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants this product to be free of defects in material and manufacture under normal use for a period of 12 months. The term of this warranty begins on the date of sale to the purchaser. Units returned for warranty repair to Apogee or an authorized Apogee warranty repair facility will be repaired or replaced at the manufacturers option, free of charge. ALL UNITS RETURNED TO APOGEE OR AN AUTHORIZED APOGEE REPAIR FACILITY MUST BE PREPAID, INSURED AND PROPERLY PACKAGED, PREFERABLY IN THEIR ORIGINAL BOX. Apogee reserves the right to change or improve design at any time without prior notication. Design changes are not implemented retroactively, and the incorporation of design changes into future units does not imply the availability of an upgrade to existing units. This warranty is void if Apogee determines, in its sole business judgment, the defect to be the result of abuse, neglect, alteration or attempted repair by unauthorized personnel. The warranties set forth above are in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and Apogee specically disclaims any and all implied warranty of merchantability or of tness for a particular purpose. The buyer acknowledges and agrees that in no event shall the company be held liable for any special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, or for injury, loss or damage sustained by any person or property, that may result from this product failing to operate correctly at any time. USA: Some states do not allow for the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or liability for incidental or consequential damage, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

Service Information

The ROSETTA 200 contains no user-serviceable components: refer to qualied service personnel for repair or upgrade. Your warranty will be voided if you tamper with the internal components. If you have any questions with regard to the above, please contact Apogee. In the event your ROSETTA 200 needs to be upgraded or repaired, it is necessary to contact Apogee prior to shipping, and a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number will be assigned. This number will serve as a reference for you and helps facilitate and expedite the return process. Apogee requires that shipments be pre-paid and insured unless otherwise authorized in advance. IMPORTANT: ANY SHIPMENT THAT IS NOT PRE-PAID OR IS SENT WITHOUT AN RMA NUMBER WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Declarations of Conformity
Declaration of ConformityFCC Apogee ROSETTA 200
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inteference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1. Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit from that to which the receiver is connected. 4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. NOTE: The use of non-shielded cable with this equipment is prohibited. CAUTION: Changes or modications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Apogee Electronics Corporation, 3145 Donald Douglas Loop South, Santa Monica, CA 90405. Betty Bennett, CEO.

Industry Canada Notice

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matrial brouilleur du Canada.
Declaration of Conformity CE
Apogee Electronics Corporation hereby declares that the product, the ROSETTA 200, to which this declaration relates, is in material conformity with the following standards or other normative documents: EN50081-1/EN55022; 1995 EN50082-1/IEC 801-2, 3, 4; 1992 following the provisions of: 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive 89/336/EEC EMC Directive
Declaration of Conformity Japan
Apogee Electronics Corporation hereby declares that the ROSETTA 200, to which this declaration relates, is in material conformity with the VCCI Class A standard.
Declaration of Conformity Australia
Apogee Electronics Corporation hereby declares that the ROSETTA 200 is in material conformity with AN/NZS standard requirements.

OWNERS RECORD

The serial number is located on the rear panel of the unit. We suggest you record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to it whenever you call an authorized Apogee Electronics repair facility or the manufacturer. Please be sure to return your completed warranty card immediately!
ROSETTA 200 Serial No._________________________________________________ Purchase Date__________________________________________________________ Dealer_________________________________________________________________ Phone_________________________________________________________________ Address________________________________________________________________

CAUTION:

Any changes or modications not expressly approved by APOGEE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION could void your authority to operate this equipment under the FCC rules.
Please register this unit by lling in the included registration card, or registering online at http://www.apogeedigital.com/support/register.php Please read this manual if you call for technical support, well assume that you have. There will be a quiz.

Table of Contents

Introduction....2 Signal Flow Diagram....2 Getting Started Quickly....3 Using this manual....3 Connecting Power....3 Reset....3 Quickstart....3 Navigating the Front Panel...4-7 About Secondary Parameters...4 Power Switch....4 SAMPLE RATE....4 AES FMT....4 Optical Output Format...4 SYNC....4 WC I/O....5 LOCK....5 SOURCE (to Digital Outputs)...5 SRC....5 CLEAR....5 SOFT LIMIT...5 CODA....5 PROCESS....5 AUTO SRC....5 24-BIT/16-BIT/UV22HR...5 Sample rate conversion...6 CALIBRATION...6 APTOMIZER....7 ON-OFF....7 TRIM....7 LEARN....7 METERS....7 SOURCE (to Analog Outputs)...7 SRC....7 Connections on the Rear panel...8 L-R ANALOG IN....8 L-R ANALOG OUT....8 MIDI IN/OUT....8 WORD CLOCK IN/OUT...8 WC IN TERMINATION...8 OPTICAL IN/OUT....8 S/PDIF IN/OUT...8 AES IN 1-2....8 AES OUT 1-2....8 AC IN....8 Additional Congurations...9 MIDI Firmware Update...9 Power Switch Setting...10 A/D Calibration....10

Introduction

Apogee Electronics Rosetta 200 is a two channel Analog to Digital and Digital to Analog converter that features the same premium quality signal path as its big brother - the Rosetta-800 - as well as enhanced digital functionality that makes it suitable for a wide variety of applications in the modern digital studio. The Rosetta 200 includes : 2 channels of premium 24-bit AD/DA conversion Sample rates up to 192kHz with Apogees Intelliclock 2 channels of AES, S/PDIF (coax & optical), and ADAT/SMUX I/O MIDI I/O (with optional X-FireWire card) Optional FireWire expansion card for compatibility with OS X, and Windows XP (X-FireWire card) Optional expansion card for direct connection to Pro Tools HD & Mix systems (X-HD card, X-Digi-Mix card) Soft Limit for maximum digital level without overs CODA: The APTOMIZER Level Normalizer, Sample Rate Conversion (SRC), and Apogees UV22HR for superior dither to 16-bit Full channel metering

Signal Flow Diagram

Source to Analog Outs button

To Analog Outputs

S/PDIF In
ADAT In OPTION In AES In ANALOG In

SOFT LIMIT

APTOMIZER

To S/PDIF Out

To ADAT Out Source to Digital Outs button

UV22HR

To OPTION Out To AES Out
Represents CODA processing
Basic Signal Flow Diagram (without signal) shows Rosetta 200s ability to congure two independent signal paths.

Figure 1

Getting Started Quickly
USING THIS MANUAL In this manual, parameters are dened as the characteristics of operation, such as CLOCK SOURCE or AES format, and are capitalized in this manner : CLOCK SOURCE. Values are dened as the choices available for each parameter for example, the parameter CLOCK SOURCE has the values INTernal,WC and INPUT Values are italicized in this manner: S/PDIF. Settings are dened as the entire set of parameters and values. When physical controls such as buttons or switches are referred to in the text, they are highlighted in this manner: DOWN.

CONNECTING POWER

The Rosetta 200 accepts an AC input of 90 to 264 volts AC at a frequency of 47 to 440 hz. Thus, the unit may be connected to virtually any AC power outlet found worldwide without concern for voltage settings or fuse ratings.
To reset the Rosetta 200, power up the unit while holding down the SAMPLE RATE button. This provides a quick method to return to factory default settings (including CAL levels).

QUICKSTART

To quickly get started using the Rosetta 200, please follow these steps: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Connect the AC input and press the POWER button. On the rear panel, connect an analog signal source to the Analog Inputs, connect a digital device to the appropriate digital I/O (ADAT is used in this example), and connect the Analog Outputs to a monitoring system. Set SAMPLE RATE to 44.1. Set the SOURCE (to Digital Outputs) to Analog. Set the SOURCE (to Analog Outputs) to ADAT.
Navigating the Front Panel
About Secondary Parameters - Most front panel buttons control both a primary and secondary parameter; as indicated by the two labels under each button. Secondary parameters are usually accessed by pressing and holding the corresponding button. 1) Power Switch The POWER Switch may be congured to operate in two distinct modes : 1) the unit powers up immediately when power is applied to the AC input (for example, when the unit is installed in a rack with a Master power switch); 2) the POWER switch must be pressed to turn the unit on. See page 10 for POWER switch conguration details. The LED adjacent to the POWER switch indicates that the unit is receiving a proper AC input, and is in Standby mode. The LED extinguishes when the unit is powered on. 2) SAMPLE RATE - This parameter determines the sample rate of the unit, either by selecting an internally clocked rate between 44.1kHz and 192kHz or by locking to an EXTernal clock source as selected by the SYNC parameter. When EXT is selected, the 44.1-192 LEDs display the sample rate of the external source. AES FMT (AES Format) At sample rates between 88.2 and 192 kHz, the Rosetta 200s AES I/O may be congured for either Single or Double wire operation. To determine the current AES format, press and hold SAMPLE RATE; Double wire format is indicated by the illumination of the 3 DW LEDs above the SYNC and SOURCE buttons. To change the AES format, rst press and hold SAMPLE RATE and then press SYNC to toggle DW on or off. When clocking to the AES input, the AES format is determined by the format of the SYNC value selected (either AES or AES + DW). Optical Output Format At sample rates between 44.1 and 96 kHz, the Optical Output format may be set to either ADAT (S/MUX) or S/PDIF. To determine the current Optical Output format, press and hold SAMPLE RATE; the format is indicated by the optical format LED lit above the SYNC and SOURCE buttons. To change the Optical format, rst press and hold SAMPLE RATE and then press SOURCE (to Digital Outputs) to toggle between ADAT (S/MUX) and S/P OPT. By selecting one Optical format as a SOURCE (to Digital Outputs) and setting Optical Output to the other format, its possible to convert between ADAT (S/MUX) and S/PDIF Optical formats. SYNC When SAMPLE RATE is set to EXT, the SYNC parameter determines the units clock source. S/P COAX clock is derived from the S/PDIF In coaxial connector S/P OPT clock is derived from the Optical In connector; the input signal is assumed to be S/PDIF format. ADAT clock is derived from the Optical In connector; the input signal is assumed to be ADAT format, thus the resultant sample rate will be in the 44.1-48kHz range. ADAT + S/MUX clock is derived from the Optical In connector; the input signal is assumed to be S/MUX format, thus the resultant sample rate will be in the 88.2-96kHz range. OPTION clock is derived from the connected option card input (e.g. X-FireWire) AES clock is derived from the AES In 1 connector. AES + DW clock is derived from the AES 1 In connector; the input signal is assumed to be Double wide format, thus the resultant sample rate will be in the 88.2-192kHz range. WC clock is derived from the Word Clock In connector.

Navigating the Front Panel 7

continued

WC I/O (Word Clock I/O Ratio) This parameter determines the ratio between the Word Clock Input/Output frequency and the units sample rate. To set the ratio between a Word Clock Input and the unit sample rate (when locked to WC): 1 Connect a word clock signal to the Word Clock In, set SAMPLE RATE to EXT, and set SYNC to WC. Verify that both the Wide and Narrow Lock LEDs light. 2 While holding down the SYNC button, press the SAMPLE RATE button to toggle to the desired sample rate range. To set the ratio between the Word Clock Output frequency and the units sample rate (when locked to all other internal or external clock sources). 1 Select the desired sample rate or external clock source. 2 While holding down the SYNC button, press the SAMPLE RATE button to toggle to the desired word clock output frequency range. LOCK These LEDs indicate the Lock status of the Rosetta 200s clock. Two levels of lock precision are displayed, Wide and Narrow. When both Wide and Narrow are lit, the Rosetta 200 has locked to the selected CLOCK SOURCE in such a way as to ensure the highest quality conversion. If only the Wide LED lights, the stability of the clock source is questionable, and the source should be veried. SOURCE (to Digital Outputs) This parameter selects the input source that is routed to ALL digital outputs. To employ the Rosetta 200s A/D converters, set this parameter to Analog. SRC (Sample Rate Conversion) When a digital source has been selected, press and hold SOURCE (to Digital Outputs) to engage SRC. Please see AUTO SRC (below) for more detailed information.
10) CLEAR - This button clears the meters OUCH (OVER) LEDs 11) SOFT LIMIT Press and hold CLEAR to engage SOFT LIMIT on both analog inputs. Soft Limit is an analog process that rounds transient peaks 4 dBFs and above with attack and release times that may be considered instantaneous. As with any peak reduction device working at such fast time constants, Soft Limit is most effective with signals whose peak information is greater than its average (or RMS) information, such as drums, plucked instruments and dynamic mixes. Soft Limit may not be the appropriate choice for limiting signals whose crest factor (peak to RMS ratio) is low, such as bass or organ. 12) CODA The CODA Audio Finishing Module is comprised of three processes : SRC (Sample Rate Conversion), UV22HR and APTOMIZER. 13) PROCESS This parameter toggles AUTO SRC on and off and sets digital output resolution to 24 or 16bit/UV22HR AUTO SRC (Sample Rate Conversion) When AUTO SRC is engaged, sample rate conversion is automatically applied to digital inputs when needed. If a selected digital input is detected to be nonsynchronous with the units clock, sample rate conversion is automatically applied to the input and the corresponding SRC LED lights. 24-BIT/16-BIT/UV22HR When the unit sample rate is set to a range of 44.1-48k, the bit resolution of all digital outputs may be set to either 24-Bit or 16-Bit/UV22HR. When 16-Bit/UV22HR is selected, Apogees proprietary dither signal, UV22HR, is employed to encode 24-bit resolution in a 16-bit signal. Please note: AUTO SRC will be available in a future software upgrade.

Navigating the Front Panel -
Sample Rate Conversion - As the number of digital audio sample rates increases, the necessity for high quality conversion between these rates grows. For the rst time on an Apogee product, sample rate conversion is offered on the Rosetta 200. To employ sample rate conversion: 1 Connect the source to one of the Rosetta 200s digital inputs and set SOURCE (to Digital Outputs) to the appropriate setting. 2 Connect the destination to a Rosetta 200 digital output. 3 Select the desired output sample rate 4 Press and hold the SOURCE (to Digital Outputs) button until the SRC LED lights. 5 Keep in mind that SRC may be applied to one digital input only. To get a better sense of SRCs function, here are a few examples where it might be employed: 96k/24 bit to CD (44.1kHz 16 bit) Perhaps the most common application of SRC is the conversion of high sample rate audio to the Compact Disc rate of 44.1kHz. By using SRC in conjunction with Apogees UV22 bit resolution reduction algorithm, CD transfers retain the quality and resolution of the original high sample rate/ bit depth audio. Follow these steps to convert a 96k, 24 bit AES digital input to a 44.1kHz, 16 bit digital output. 1 Connect the 96kHz signal to AES Input 1, connect the appropriate digital output to the destination machine. 2 Set SAMPLE RATE to 44.Set SOURCE (to Digital Outputs) to AES; set SOURCE (to Analog Outputs) to AES to monitor the converted signa via the analog outputs. 4 Press and Hold SOURCE (to Digital Outputs) and verify that the SRC LED next to each SOURCE button is lit 5 Press PROCESS to select 16 bit/UV22HR 6 The signal routed to all digital outputs is now 44.1kHz 16-bit. Monitoring or transferring from non-synchronous digital sources quickly To monitor or transfer from nonsynchronous digital sources such as DAT machines, CD players and synth modules with digital outputs, usually its necessary to lock the entire digital system to that source, potentially degrading clock quality and often disrupting work ow. When AUTO SRC is engaged, its possible to set either SOURCE path to a non-synchronous input without modifying the Rosetta 200s sample rate or clock source. For example, if the Rosetta 200 is the clock master of a digital system running at 96kHz, its possible to input signals from a 48kHz synth without clocking to that input or changing sample rate.
14) CALIBRATION Press and hold the PROCESS button to engage CAL mode. The following buttons are used to change parameters in CAL mode: Once in CAL mode, press PROCESS to set the channel(s) to calibrate, as indicated by the blinking Ouch LED. Its possible to calibrate each channel individually or both A/D or D/A channels simultaneously. Press + (CLEAR) to raise the calibration level of the selected channel(s), press (SOURCE to Digital Outputs) to lower the calibration level. In calibration mode, the LED meters display a zoomed-in range of digital levels between 20 and 10 dBFs, as shown in Figure 7 (pg 10); each column of LEDs now corresponds to a 1 dB change in level. To aid in precise calibration, a single LED lights ONLY when the corresponding channels actual level is within +/-.1dB of the specied level, otherwise adjacent LEDs light to show that the actual level is between two specied levels. For example, if a tone connected to the analog inputs results in a digital level of -16.4 dBFs, both the -16 and -17 LEDs will light. When the actual level is within plus or minus.1 dB of for example, -12 dBFs, ONLY the -12 LED will light. Please note that when the Rosetta 200 is reset, it is calibrated to the default level of +4 dBu = -16 dBFs (+/- 0.2 dB).

Follow these steps to calibrate the Rosetta 200: 1 Before entering CAL mode, set both SOURCE (to Digital Outputs) and SOURCE (to Analog Outputs) to Analog. 2 Connect a 1 kHz tone at the desired analog reference level (usually +4 dBu) to both Analog inputs, and connect an analog meter (voltmeter or analog VU meter) to the Analog outputs. 3 Engage CAL mode by pressing and holding PROCESS. 4 Select the A/D channel(s) to calibrate, and press the + (CLEAR) or (SOURCE to Digital Outputs) buttons until the desired digital reference level is displayed on the corresponding LED bargraph. When only one LED (per channel) is lit, the A/D is calibrated to within +-.1 db of the specied level. 5 Select the D/A channel(s) to calibrate, and press the + (CLEAR) or (SOURCE to Digital Inputs)
15) APTOMIZER A new Apogee technology developed for the Rosetta 200, APTOMIZER sets A/D and D/A calibration levels by detecting peak level information at the A/D converter and adjusting both analog inputs and outputs for the optimal setting. Think of APTOMIZER as an alert assistant who constantly re-calibrates the unit based on the input received (even if alert assistant is an oxymoron). ON-OFF turns APTOMIZER On or Off. Note that when APTOMIZER is turned Off, calibration levels return to the last manually adjusted values. TRIM Once the Rosetta 200 has determined an optimal calibration level in LEARN mode, its possible to trim this level using the (SOURCE) and + (CLEAR) buttons. Each button push modies calibration levels.1 dB. LEARN Press and hold the APTOMIZER button to engage LEARN mode. While in LEARN mode, the A/D calibration level is dynamically adjusted so that the highest peak detected at the analog inputs results in a digital level of -.5 dBFs. To preserve unity gain through the unit (i.e. what goes in is what comes out), the D/A calibration level is adjusted simultaneously. APTOMIZER and Soft Limit When LEARN mode is engaged, the A/D calibration level drops to its lowest gain value in order to comfortably accept input peaks up to +24 dBu. To avoid misdetection of peaks, Soft Limit is disengaged when LEARN mode is engaged. If using Soft Limit, its suggested to check calibration levels once LEARN mode is disengaged, and modify if necessary with the TRIM buttons ( (SOURCE) and + (CLEAR)). When engaging LEARN mode, please note that previously detected calibration values set by APTOMIZER are lost. 16) METERS These bargraphs display the digital level of both SOURCE selections. When the Rosetta 200 is congured as an A/D D/A (i.e SOURCE (to Digital Outputs) is set to Analog and SOURCE (to Analog Outputs) is set to a digital source), the ANALOG bargraph displays the analog input after A/D conversion while the DIGITAL bargraph displays the digital input before D/A conversion. 17) SOURCE (to Analog Outputs) This parameter selects the input source that is routed to the Analog outputs. When a digital input is selected, the Rosetta 200s D/A converters are employed to convert the selected input to digital. 18) SRC (Sample Rate Conversion) When a digital source has been selected, press and hold SOURCE (to Analog Outputs) to engage SRC.

Connections on the Rear Panel

1) 2) 3)

L-R ANALOG IN These female XLR connectors accept balanced analog line inputs, and are adjustable for a maximum level between +2 and +26 dBu. L-R ANALOG OUT These male XLR connectors provide balanced analog line outputs, and are adjustable a maximum level between +2 and +26 dBu. MIDI IN - This 5-pin DIN connector is used to update the Rosetta 200s rmware, as described on page 9. When an X-FireWire Option card has been installed, MIDI input is routed to a connected computer via FireWire. MIDI OUT When an X-FireWire card is installed, this 5-pin DIN connector outputs MIDI from a connected computer. WORD CLOCK IN This BNC connector accepts a TTL Logic clock signal.
WORD CLOCK IN, Termination Switch
Terminated switch position Unterminated switch position

Figure 3

5) 6) 7) 8) 9)
WC IN TERMINATION This pushbutton switch determines the termination status of the Word Clock In, as depicted in Figure 1. WORD CLOCK OUT This BNC connector provides a TTL Logic clock signal output. OPTICAL IN This Toslink connector accepts ADAT, S/MUX and S/PDIF format optical inputs. OPTICAL OUT - This Toslink connector provides ADAT, S/MUX and S/PDIF format optical outputs.
10) OPTION SLOT This slot accepts X-DigiMix, X-HD and X-FireWire Option cards, which provide additional digital I/O formats. 11) S/PDIF IN This coaxial connector accepts S/PDIF format inputs. 12) S/PDIF OUT - This coaxial connector provides S/PDIF format outputs. 13) AES IN 1-2 These female XLR connectors accepts AES Single and Double Wire format input.; when AES Single Wire format is employed, use AES IN 1. 14) AES OUT 1-2 - These female XLR connectors provide AES Single and Double Wire format output.; when AES Single Wire format is employed, both outputs are identical. 15) AC IN

Additional Congurations

Figure 4

MIDI Firmware Update

To allow the greatest exibility in the eld, Apogee now employs a rmware update method using stardard Midi protocol. Youll need the following items to update the rmware of your Apogee device: ApogeeUpdater program, available from Apogees website New rmware le, also available from our website Macintosh OSX 10.2 or higher or Windows XP computer USB Midi interface, compatible with OS used. Please note that Midi interfaces with proprietary latency-reducing modes do not properly transmit System Exclusive data such as this rmware update. Ensure that such modes are turned off before attempting to update rmware. USB Midi Interfaces such as the Edirol PC-300, where proprietary modes may not be turned off, are not compatible with this rmware update method.

To determine the version of rmware installed in the ROSETTA 200, press the SOURCE (to Digital Outputs) button while powering on the unit. Install both the ApogeeUpdater and the new rmware le onto a computer equipped with a USB Midi Interface. Its assumed that all drivers necessary for the proper test and operation of the Midi MIDI updater Interface have been installed. Connect the ROSETTA 200s Midi Update Connector to an output of the Midi Interface. On the ROSETTA 200, press the SOURCE (to Analog Outputs) button while powering up the Apogee device; once the device has booted, release the SOURCE (to Analog Outputs) button. When the signal level LEDs begin to dance, the unit is ready to Figure 5 receive data. Open the ApogeeUpdater application, and click on OPEN FILE. In the Navigation window which appears, navigate to the new rmware le, select it, and click on OPEN. Click on DOWNLOAD TO UNIT. The complete update process takes 8 minutes; after about 1 minute, data transfer should begin. Once the download has reached 100%, wait for the unit to re-boot and the front panel to return to a normal operating state. Before proceeding, reset the unit by pressing SAMPLE RATE while powering up the unit.
Additional Congurations Power Switch Setting

JUMPER P3

(as seen from front)

DESCRIPTION

When AC power is applied to the input, the unit does not power up immediately; to power on the unit,the POWER button must be pressed. When AC power is applied to the input, Rosetta 200 powers on immediately; nevertheless, the POWER switch is functional.

Figure 6

Figure 7

A/D Calibration

for example: -16.4 dBfs

-20 -19

-17 -16

-15 -14

-13 -12

for example: -12 dBfs

dBfs (CAL mode only)
Features and Specications
2 channels of premium 24-bit AD/DA conversion Sample rates up to 192kHz with Apogees Intelliclock 2 channels of AES, S/PDIF (coax & optical), and ADAT/SMUX I/O, MIDI I/O Optional FireWire expansion card for compatibility with OS X, and Windows XP (X-FireWire card) Optional expansion card for direct connection to Pro Tools HD & Mix systems (X-HD card, X-Digi-Mix card) Soft Limit for maximum digital level without overs CODA: The APTOMIZER Level Normalizer, Sample Rate Conversion (SRC), and Apogees UV22HR for superior dither to 16-bit Full channel metering
INPUTS: Analog In 1-2: Balanced, XLR connectors AES in: x 2, transformer balanced, XLR connectors S/ PDIF In: Toslink and Coax ADAT/SMUX In: Toslink WC In: BNC 75 ohm OUTPUTS: Analog Out 1-2: Balanced, XLR connector. AES Out: x 2, transformer balanced, XLR connector S/ PDIF Out: Toslink and Coax ADAT/SMUX Out: Toslink WC Out: BNC 75 ohm
SPECS: Sample rates: 44.1 - 48k, 88.2 - 96k, 176.4 - 192k (+/-10%); Frequency response: 10 - 20k (+/- 0.2 dB) at 44.1k Analog max levels: adjustable between +2 dBu and +26 dBu Dynamic range: 114 dB A weighted (AD + DA) THD+N: -105 dB (AD), -103 dB (DA) Power: 90-250 VAC, 50-60Hz, 45Watt

Due to on-going development Apogee reserves the right to change all information and specications without notice.
ROSETTA 200 USERS GUIDE - v1.0 - SEPTEMBER 2004
Text conceived and delivered by: Roger Robindore Graphics and product illustration by: Sean McArthur

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APOGEE ELECTRONICS

Introduction
The Symphony 32 system is a cost effective and flexible way to connect Apogee hardware interfaces to Apple Mac Pro and G5 computers. Using SBus, a powerful digital audio network may be created between Symphony 64 and Symphony 32-equipped Macs. Symphony 32 Features Up to 96 channels of 24-bit 192 kHz I/O Extremely low system latency Supports Apogee Rosetta 800, Rosetta 200, AD-16X and DA-16X hardware Simple, one cable interface between Apple Macintosh computers and Apogee hardware Compatible with any CoreAudio application Apogee VBus - virtual routing within a CoreAudio application or between multiple applications. Apogee SBus - 32 channel, 192 kHz digital audio network between Apple Macintosh computers. Symphony 32 drivers and software must be updated to February 2009 versions (or later) for Sbus unctionality. f System Components Symphony 32 PCIe card A compatible Apogee hardware interface equipped with an X-Symphony option card PC-32 cables between interfaces and to the Apple Mac Pro Apogee Maestro routing and low latency mixer application System Requirements Apple Mac Pro Intel or PPC G5 processor running OS X Leopard 10.5 or greater. Minimum 2 GB of memory, 4 GB recommended. Apogee Rosetta 800, Rosetta 200, AD-16X, or DA-16X interface equipped with an X-Symphony option card (the X-Symphony card must be updated to version 2.7 firmware or later). Please see pages 28-31 for supported Apogee hardware combinations. Important Compatibility Information Symphony 64 and Symphony32 cards and drivers may not be installed on the same computer X-Symphony option cards must be updated to version 2.7 firmware or later.
Symphony 32 PCI card Users Guide

Setting On-board Jumpers

Before installing Symphony PCI cards into your Mac, its necessary to assign a unique ID for each card using the block of jumpers indicated in figure 1. 1. Remove the Symphony card from its anti-static bag, paying careful attention to not touch the on-board components or the gold connector pins. 2. Set jumpers on each card according to the PCI slot used, as described in figure 2.
Installing Symphony PCI Cards
1. As a safety precaution, unplug the computers AC cable. 2. To avoid electrostatic damage to the Symphony card, it is recommended that a grounded anti-static wrist strap be used when installing the card. 3. Remove the Macs side cover (and air deflector, if installing the card in a G5). 4.Remove the screw(s) securing the port access cover(s) of the required PCI slots and set them aside for later use. Remove the port access cover(s). 5.After verifying jumper settings of the PCI card, align the card edge connector with the desired PCI slot and press the card firmly into place until the gold pins of the edge connector are just visible. Be sure to insert the end of the card without the connector into the appropriate card guide. If the card does not slide into place with minimal effort, remove the card, check alignment and check for foreign objects. Dont force the card into place. 6.Re-install the access cover screw to secure the Symphony PCI card. 7.If multiple Symphony cards have been installed, connect the supplied ribbon cable between each PCI card as shown below, making sure to align the key on the ribbon cable connector to the slot on the PCI card socket. If only two Symphony cards are installed, use the connector on each end of the ribbon connector. 8.Re-install the Macs side panel (and air deflector, if applicable)

FIGURE 1

Jumper location

FIGURE 2

Symphony Card First Card Second Card
PCI Slot to use Lowest number slot available Adjacent to First Card
Jumper Block no jumpers (from the factory a jumper is installed on 1 pin only)

Third Card

Adjacent to Second Card
Installation of Symphony PCI-E card
Multiple Symphony cards connected by ribbon cable

PC32 Connections

It is possible to connect Apogee AD16X, DA16X, Rosetta 800 and Rosetta 200 interfaces to Symphony PCI cards in a wide array of configurations, for a total of 32 channels of simultaneous input and output per PCI card. Please consult the Interface Connections Chart on pages 28-31 for a complete list of all the possible combinations of Apogee interfaces that may be connected per PCI card. The Interface Connections Chart depicts important aspects of each possible combination, including:
Word Clock Connection on Apogee Interfaces
In the Symphony system the first interface serves as the clock master to the entire system, and may be set to Internal or External clock in Apogees Maestro application. All remaining interfaces must receive a word clock signal synchronous with the first interfaces clock source, whether Internal or External. When a Symphony system is booted, the first interface will switch to the clock source specified in Maestro (Internal or External) while the remaining interfaces will switch automatically to their external word clock source. The two most common ways to accomplish the necessary word clock connections are depicted below.
1) The order in which interfaces should be connected. As shown in the example below of an AD16X and DA16X in Standard routing, the computer should be connected to the AD16Xs Main port, and the AD16Xs Thru port connected to the DA16Xs Main port. 2) The connection between the interfacess I/O and the Symphony drivers I/O. As shown in the example below, the AD16Xs 16 analog inputs are connected to Symphony inputs 1-16, and Symphony outputs 1-16 are connected to the DA16Xs analog outputs. In this example, Symphony I/O 17-32 are unused, though they still appear in your software I/O list. Regardless of the Apogee hardware used, PC 32 cables should be connected as shown below, where the Symphony PCI card is connected to the first units X-Symphony Main port, the first units Thru port is connected to the second units Main port, and so on until all interfaces are connected.
Using a Master Clock (such as Apogees Big Ben)

INTERFACE SET

AD-16X & DA-16X

From Computer

CHANNELS IN USE

1-16 INPUT OUTPUT

AD-16X #1 DA-16X #1

M T M T

1 Connect a word clock cable between outputs of the master clock and each interfaces word clock input, and terminate the input with a 75 ohm load. 2 Start your Mac, open the Maestro app, and set Clock Source Select for the first interface to External. All remaining interfaces should switch to their external word clock source. 3 If interfaces arent displayed in Maestro, select Tools > Reset Symphony Clocking and click on External Clock. 4 When opening CoreAudio applications, ensure that the master clock is running at the same sample rate as the session youre opening.
Big Ben Interface 1 Interface 2 Interface 3 Interface 4
Clocking to the first interface
(Symphony PCI card installed in computer)
(X-Symphony Cards installed in Apogee converters)
1 Install BNC T connectors on the word clock Interface 1 inputs of the second, third and fourth interfaces (if present). Connect a word clock cable from Interface 2 the first interfaces word clock output to the BNC T connector on the next interface, from Interface 3 that interface to the next, until all the word clock inputs have been chained together, as Interface 4 shown in figure 2. Terminate the word clock input of the last interface with a 75 ohm load. 2 Start your Mac, open the Maestro app, and set Clock Source Select for the first interface to Internal. All remaining interfaces should switch to their external word clock source. 3 When opening CoreAudio applications, the first interface should switch to the same sample rate as the session youre opening, and all remaining interfaces should follow.
Word Clock Connections - Multiple Symphony PCI Cards
Regardless of the number of Symphony PCI cards to which hardware interfaces are connected, each hardware interface must receive a synchronous word clock. For example in the system shown below, the first two interfaces are connected to one Symphony PCI card and the second two interfaces are connected to a second PCI card, but all four interfaces are connected to the same clock source.

Configuring Logic Pro 8

Open Logic Pro 8 and choose Logic Pro > Preferences > Audio. In the Preferences window, select the Devices tab, then the CoreAudio tab. Select Symphony 32 in the Device drop down menu. Set I/O Buffer Size to 64. If you encounter clicks and pops, choose a higher buffer setting. If not checked, check the Enabled box. Click on Apply Changes.

iTunes 1.From your Macs Menu bar Apple menu, open the System Preferences window, and click on the Sound icon; in the Sound Preferences window, click on the Output tab and select Apogee Symphony. 2.Open iTunes, select an audio file, and initiate playback; signal is routed to outputs 1-2 of the first connected Apogee interface.
Installing the Symphony Core Audio Driver
Symphony Core Audio drivers must be installed on the computer to interface Symphony PCI hardware to Core Audio compatible software. This driver may be found on the Apogee Software CD included with the Symphony PCI card. More driver information may be found at Apogees website here: http://support.apogeedigital.com/index.php/symphony-32/downloads To install the driver: 1.Insert the CD into your Macs optical disc drive. 2.Double click on the Symphony Software Installer icon. 3.Follow the instructions provided by the installer program. 4.Re-start your Mac after installation is complete. Important note: Sleep settings Due to the processor intensive nature of computer-based digital audio systems, its required that OSXs Sleep functions be disabled. 1. Under the Apple menu, open the System Preferences window and click on the Energy Saver icon. In the Energy Saver window, set both computer and display sleep sliders to Never and uncheck the hard disk sleep box. 2. On a G5 : Under the Options tab, set Processor Performance to Highest. 6
Connecting Symphony 32 and Symphony 64 with SBus
Using SBus, its possible to connect a Symphony 32-equipped Mac to a second Mac equipped with a Symphony 64 system, following the steps described below. For a complete description of SBus and Symphony 64, please consult the Symphony 64 Users Guide. Make PC-32 Connections When interconnecting a Symphony 64 and 32 card via Sbus, connections must be made as shown in figure 1 at right. An Apogee hardware interface must be connected to port 1 of the Symphony 64 card, and the Symphony 32 card must be connected to the Symphony 64s port 2. The connection of multiple Symphony 32 cards via Sbus is not supported. Set Symphony Source On the Symphony 32 system, open Maestro and set Symphony Source to Symphony Card 1 (Chs 1-32). On the Symphony 64 System, open Maestro and set Symphony Source to Symphony Card 1, Ports 1-2 (Chs 1-64). If the Maestro Control panel is greyed out, the setting may be made in the OS X utility Audio MIDI Setup. Set Software Sample Rate Set the sample rate of both Macs to the same frequency. This may be done by opening a DAW session or by opening Audio MIDI Setup, setting Properties For to Symphony 32, and setting Format to the desired sample rate. Verify in Maestro Open Maestro on both Macs and verify that all hardware and SBus connections have been detected correctly. To check for SBus connections, open the Maestro Control window and choose Symphony:Symphony in the Interface drop down menu. The Mac to Mac icon shown in figure 2 should appear.

Figure 2 Figure 1

Choose Symphony 32 Input and Output Labels To facilitate the assignment of SBus I/O, its recommended to choose Maestro's default input and output labels in your DAW software. To do this in Logic: Choose Options > Audio > I/O Labels Option-click the first label in the Provided by Driver column
When Maestros default labels are used in your DAW, assigning one Macs outputs to a second Macs inputs is as easy as setting output in one session to Sbus 1-2 and input in the second session to Sbus 1-2. If your DAW software doesnt accept Maestros default labels, the list below indicates how signals are routed between Apogee hardware interfaces, Symphony 64 I/O and Symphony 32 I/O. Apogee hardware interface inputs 1-32 Symphony 64 outputs 1-32 Symphony 64 inputs 33-64 (Sbus) Symphony 64 outputs 33-64 (Sbus) > > > > Symphony 64 inputs 1-32 Apogee hardware interface outputs 1-32 Symphony 32 outputs 1-32 (Sbus) Symphony 32 inputs 1-32 (Sbus)

Maestro Control Window

Settings Pane
Apogees Maestro software provides control, routing and low latency mixing functionality for the Symphony 32 system. The application consists of two windows, Maestro Control and Maestro Mixer. Interface Drop Down Menu The Interface drop down menu, found in the upper left corner of each Maestro window, is used to select the Apogee interface whose settings are displayed in the Maestro window. Details of the Interface drop down menu are shown below:
Unit number Unit model and Routing (AD-DA-16X)
Identify Unit This feature is disabled when interfaces connected via Symphony PCIe are selected. Clock Source Select (This setting is duplicated in Audio MIDI Setup as Clock Source) - This drop down menu is used to set the clock source of the first hardware interface connected to the Master PCI card. When set to Internal, the selected interface derives clock from an internal crystal; when set to External, clock source selection varies with each Apogee interface, as described below. Rosetta 800/200 When set to External, the specific source (ADAT/SMUX, AES or WC input) must be manually selected on the Rosettas front panel. AD-16X When set to External, the AD-16X accepts clock from its Word Clock input. DA-16X When set to External, the specific source (WC or Input) must be manually selected on the DA-16Xs front panel. If any other interface but the first is selected in the Interface drop down menu, this setting will be greyed out. Symphony Source (This setting is duplicated in Audio MIDI Setup as Source) - This drop down menu selects PCIe cards to be enabled for use. Cards that have a PC-32 connection to hardware interfaces or another Mac should be enabled, while unconnected cards should NOT be enabled. For space considerations, the cards are numbered 1 to 3 in the Symphony Source drop down menu. Figure 1 indicates the number assigned to each card. If only Card 1 is in use, set Symphony Source to PCI Card 1 (CHANNELS 1-32) If cards 1 and 2 are in use, set Symphony Source to PCI Cards 1-2 (CHANNELS 1-64) If cards 1,2 and 3 are in use, set Symphony Source to PCI Cards 1-3, (CHANNELS 1-96) If an unconnected card is enabled, no interfaces will appear in Maestro. Make sure that all enabled cards have a PC-32 connection to an interface or another Symphony-equipped Mac.

Input Pane

The Input pane serves to connect hardware inputs to software inputs, as shown in figure 2. The following controls are found in the Input pane: Interface Menu These controls, found at the top of the Input, Output and Mixer panes, are identical to those found in the Maestro Control window described on page 36. Matrix The settings in these drop down menus define how software inputs are formatted in the routing grid: Mono - software inputs are formatted as Mono signal paths. Stereo - software inputs are formatted as Stereo signal paths. Off - the signal path is deactivated. Input This column displays the software inputs available for routing. Software input names may be modified by clicking on the triangle to the left of the Matrix to reveal a text entry box. For these names to appear in your audio applications I/O list, its necessary to specify this in the audio application. For example, in Logic choose Options > Audio > I/O Labels and option-click on the first entry in the Provided by Driver column Hardware In This row displays the hardware inputs available for routing. Mixer A In, Mixer B In Its possible to route the output of either the A or B mixer (found in the Mixer pane) back into the software application. For example, when hardware synths are connected to the hardware inputs of an Apogee interface, its possible to mix these synths using the Maestro mixer and record the mix in your software application by assigning either the Mixer A In or Mixer B In to a software path.

Figure 2

Output Pane
The Output routing pane is functionally similar to the Input pane, but used to make connections between software and hardware outputs, as depicted below. Software outputs are displayed to the left of the grid and hardware outputs are displayed across the top of the grid.
Output Signal path: Logic> Maestro> Ensemble
11. Matrix The settings in these drop down menus define how software outputs are formatted in the routing grid: Mono - Software outputs are formatted as Mono signal paths. Stereo - Software outputs are formatted as Stereo signal paths. Off - the signal path is deactivated. 1a (Hardware Input) Direct - this setting, unique to the Output pane, provides a signal path to route hardware inputs directly to hardware outputs. For example, its possible to route AD-16X analog inputs directly to DA-16X analog outputs. This configuration is shown in the lower routing page example shown at right. 22. Output This column displays the software outputs available for routing. Software output names may be modified by clicking on the triangle to the left of the Matrix to reveal a text entry box. For these names to appear in your audio applications I/O list, its necessary to specify this in the audio application. When the Mixer output is routed to hardware outputs (using the To Hardware drop down), the label Mixer A (or Mixer B) appears in this column. 3 3.Hardware Out - This row displays the hardware outputs available for routing.

Working with the Input, Output and Mixer Panes
While configuration of the Input and Output panes is quite intuitive, there are a few details to be aware of: 1 One Hardware Input, Multiple Software Inputs - In the Input pane it is possible to route one hardware input to multiple software inputs simply by clicking down the desired hardware input column and across the desired software inputs, as shown at right. For the recording situation where one microphone is routed to several software tracks (say, when recording backing vocals), the necessary changes are accomplished more quickly in the Input routing pane than in your software application. 2 One Software Output, Multiple Hardware Outputs - In the Output pane it is possible to route one software output to multiple hardware outputs by holding down the Control key while clicking across the desired software output row and under the desired hardware outputs, as shown at right. AD-16X (Standard Routing) - When an AD-16X in Standard routing mode is selected in the Interface menu, the Output pane is blank, reflecting the fact that there are no signal paths from software outputs to AD-16X outputs while it is set to Standard routing. DA-16X (Standard Routing) - Likewise, when a DA-16X is selected, the Input pane is blank; there are no signal paths from DA-16X inputs to software inputs while the interface is set to Standard routing. AD-16X (Advanced Routing) - When the AD-16X is set in Advanced routing, the Input pane is used to route the AD-16Xs analog inputs to software inputs, and the Output pane is used to route software outputs to the AD-16Xs AES and ADAT/SMUX outputs. DA-16X (Advanced Routing) - When the DA-16X is set in Advanced routing, the Input pane is used to route the DA-16Xs AES or ADAT/SMUX digital inputs (as selected on the units front panel) to software inputs, and the Output pane is used to route software outputs to the DA-16Xs analog outputs.

Maestro Mixer

An Overview
Before describing the functions of Maestros Mixer pane, a bit of background information concerning latency and computer-based digital recording setups will help to better understand these Mixer functions. When recording with most computer-based digital audio applications, the delay between the input and output of the recording system often disturbs the timing of the musicians who are performing. This delay, known at latency, means that the musician hears the notes he produces a few milliseconds after having produced them. As anyone who has spoken on a phone call with echo knows, relatively short delays can confuse the timing of any conversation, spoken or musical. To illustrate the effect of latency, figure A depicts the typical signal path of a vocal overdub session. A vocalist sings into a microphone, which is routed to an analog to digital converter, then to the audio software application for recording. In the software application, the vocalists live signal is mixed with the playback of previously recorded tracks, routed to a digital to analog converter, and finally to the vocalists headphones. A slight delay accumulates at each conversion stage, while a much greater amount of delay occurs through the software application, resulting in the vocalist hearing his performance in the headphones a few milliseconds later.

File > Open Choose this menu item to navigate to a previously saved Maestro configuration file and open it. File > Open Recent Choose this menu item to re-open a recently opened Maestro configuration file. File > Close Window Choose this menu item to close the active, or up-front, window. File > Save Choose this menu item to save the current settings of all windows. File > Save As Choose this menu item to save the current settings of all windows as a newly named file.

Tools:

Tools > Maestro Control Choosing this menu item opens the Maestro Control window. Tools > Maestro Mixer Choosing this menu item opens the Routing/Mixer window. Tools > Reset Symphony Clocking In certain instances Apogee interfaces cant be detected until the clock setting of the first interface has been reset. Choosing Reset Symphony Clocking allows the reset of clock source on the first interface to Internal or External. Tools > Refresh Connections Choosing this menu item re-scans computer connections for connected Apogee hardware. Tools > Reset Mixer Maestro mixers may be reset with this menu item; choose Reset Displayed to reset the mixer displayed in the Maestro Mixer window; choose Reset All to reset all mixers. Tools > Reset Routing Choosing this menu item resets the Input and Output panes to a pass through configuration, where hardware and software I/O are connected on a one to one basis.

Window:

Window > Minimize Choosing this menu item minimizes the up-front window to the OS Dock. Window > Zoom Choosing this menu item maximizes the size of the active Maestro window. Window > Bring All to Front Choosing this menu item places all Maestro windows in front of other applications windows.
Interface Connections Chart: Standard Routing
The following chart depicts all possible configurations of Apogee interfaces that may be connected per Symphony PCI card. Under Channels in Use, the mapping of the interfaces I/O to the Symphony drivers I/O is indicated. Please note that AD and DA16X possible configurations change based on the whether interfaces are in Standard or Advanced Routing.

AD-16X & DA-16X 1-16

Interface Connections Chart: Standard Routing (continued)
AD-16X & DA-16X continued
AD-16X #1 DA-16X #1 ROSETTA 800 #1

M T M T M T

AD-16X #1
AD-16X: Analog In AD-16X: Digital Out

INPUT OUTPUT

ROSETTA 800 #1

AD-16X #1 AD-16X #2

DA-16X #1

ROSETTA 800 #2

DA-16X #2

AD-16X #2 DA-16X #2

M T M T M T M T

ROSETTA 800 1-16

Interface Connections Chart: Advanced Routing
DA-16X: Digital In DA-16X: Analog Out

ROSETTA 800 #3

ROSETTA 800 #4
AD-16X, DA-16X & ROSETTA 800
1-16 INPUT OUTPUT 1-16 INPUT OUTPUT
DA-16X: Digital In DA-16X: Analog Out AD-16X: Analog In AD-16X: Digital Out

Troubleshooting

To quickly troubleshoot your Symphony system, open Maestro software and verify that all hardware interfaces are correctly detected in the Interface drop down menu. If some or all interfaces arent detected, please consult the symptoms and solutions described below.
Symptom - Hardware interfaces arent locking to word clock. Solution - Check that the PCIe card port is enabled in the Symphony Source drop down menu (Maestro Control window). Check the PC-32 connection at the PCIe card and at the X-Symphony connector. Check the word clock cable and master clock source. Symptom - Because my Symphony system isnt correctly configured, no controls appear in the Maestro Control window. How can I make settings to correct the issue if they dont appear in Maestro? Solution - The Clock Source Select and Symphony Source settings are duplicated in the OS X utility Audio MIDI Setup. Open Audio MIDI Setup (found in Applications > Utilities) and set Properties For to Symphony 32. The settings Clock Source and Source will then become accessible. Symptom - I see the following error message on my Mac screen: No hardware has been detected on Symphony card(s) x. Solution - If no hardware is indeed connected to the specified card and port, disable the card with the Sym phony Source setting. If an interface is connected but not detected, check the PC-32 connections and verify that the interface is locked and running at the desired sample rate. Symptom - I see the following error message on my Mac screen:The sample rate of hardware connected to Symphony card(s) x doesnt match the Core Audio rate. Solution - This message is displayed when the sample rate of hardware doesnt match the sample rate displayed in Audio MIDI Setup. This error message is most likely to occur when hardware is clocked to an external clock or an SBus connection has been made on the specified card. Verify that the external clock source is running at the same sample rate as the computer. If the error message occurs on a card/port with an SBus connection, verify that both computers are running at the same sample rate. Symptom - see the following error message on my Mac screen:A bus error has occurred on Symphony card(s) I x. Solution - This error message indicates that system synchronization has been briefly lost. Carefully check that all PC-32 connections are completely and firmly inserted. Check that all hardware clock cables have no intermittant connections by phsically shaking them. Check that the PCI cards are completely and firmly inserted, and that the PCI bracket is installed. If two cards are installed, check the ribbon cable that connects the cards. Finally, verify that all hardware interfaces are clocked to one master clock source. Symptom - My Maestro configuration (mixer or routing) resets when I re-start the Mac or change sample rate. Solution - To load your Maestro configuration automatically when starting your Mac: 1) create the desired Maestro configuration and save it 2) drag the saved file icon into the Dock 3) Control-click the icon, and check the Open at Login item.

1 X-Symphony circuit board 1 X-Symphony Coverplate 2 aluminium standoffs 1 plastic standoff 1 Remove the top cover of the host interface. 2 Remove the Option Card coverplate, and set aside the screws for later use. 3 Remove the two interface circuit board screws indicated at left, and set them aside for later use 4 Install the two aluminium standoffs in the threaded holes vacated by the screws. 5 On the X-Symphony card, install the plastic standoff in the hole adjacent to the multi-pin motherboard connector. 6 Insert the Port connector end of the X-Symphony card through the host unit back panel, and carefully place the multi-pin motherboard connector in the mating connector found on the host interface motherboard. 7 After verifying the alignment of the multi-pin and the mating connectors, firmly press down on the X-Symphony card, over the connector, until the pins are completely seated in the mating connector. 8 Re-install the circuit board screws from Step 3 in the locations indicated below. 9 Install the X-Symphony Coverplate, and secure it to the host inteface using two screws from Step 2. 10 Replace the top cover of the host interface.

Industry Canada Notice

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matrial brouilleur du Canada.
Declaration of Conformity CE
Apogee Electronics Corporation hereby declares that the product, the Symphony PCI card, to which this declaration relates, is in material conformity with the following standards or other normative documents: EN 55022-1:1998 EN 55024-2:1998
Declaration of Conformity Japan
Apogee Electronics Corporation hereby declares that the Symphony PCI card, to which this declaration relates, is in material conformity with the VCCI Class A standard.
Declaration of Conformity Australia
Apogee Electronics Corporation hereby declares that the Symphony PCI card is in material conformity with AN/NZS standard requirements.

Warnings

FCC warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to take whatever measures necessary to correct the interference at his own expense. Copyright Notice The Apogee Symphony PCI card is a computer-based device, and as such contains and uses software in ROMs. This software, and all related documentation, including this Users Guide contain proprietary information which is protected by copyright laws. All rights are reserved. No part of the software and its related documentation may be copied, transferred, or modified. You may not modify, adapt, translate, lease, distribute, resell for profit or create derivative works based on the software and its related documentation or any part thereof without prior written consent from Apogee Electronics Corporation, U.S.A.

OWNERS RECORD

The serial number is located on the rear panel of the unit. We suggest you record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to it whenever you call an authorized Apogee Electronics repair facility or the manufacturer. Please be sure to return your completed warranty card immediately! Symphony PCI card Serial No._____________________________________________ Purchase Date__________________________________________________________ Dealer_________________________________________________________________ Phone_________________________________________________________________ Address________________________________________________________________ CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by APOGEE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION could void your authority to operate this equipment under the FCC rules.

Service Information

The Symphony PCI card contains no user-serviceable components: refer to qualified service personnel for repair or upgrade. Your warranty will be voided if you tamper with the internal components. If you have any questions with regard to the above, please contact Apogee. In the event your Symphony PCI card needs to be upgraded or repaired, it is necessary to contact Apogee prior to shipping, and a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number will be assigned. This number will serve as a reference for you and helps facilitate and expedite the return process. Apogee requires that shipments be prepaid and insured unless otherwise authorized in advance. IMPORTANT: ANY SHIPMENT THAT IS NOT PRE-PAID OR IS SENT WITHOUT AN RMA NUMBER WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Please register this unit by filling in the included registration card, or registering online at http://www.apogeedigital.com/support/register.php Please read this manual if you call for technical support, well assume that you have. There will be a quiz.
Symphony PCI card USERS GUIDE - February 2009
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