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Contents 1. Safety Notes.............................................................................................................................. 5 2. Introduction............................................................................................................................... 6 3. Features.................................................................................................................................... 7 4. Installation & Activation Guide..................................
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1. Safety Notes To reduce the risk of electrical shocks, fire, and related hazards: ●● Do not remove screws, cover, or cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. ●● Do not expose this device to rain, moisture or spillover of liquid of any kind. ●● Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the device, do not use it. Unplug it from the power source.
2. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Antelope Audio LiveClock. For over a decade now Antelope Audio has been dominating the market of studio master clocks thanks to the company’s ground breaking Acoustically Focused Clocking (AFC) technology. Combining digital precision with our signature analog-like sound, Antelope’s renowned clocking technology proved to be also extremely beneficial to the live show environment.
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4. Installation & Activation Guide 1. Connect the DC power source on the rear panel. 2. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on your computer and to the device. 3. Navigate to www.antelopeaudio.com/en/support/downloads and then select LiveClock. 4. Download the LiveClock launcher. 5. Start the application (if you are on a PC install the launcher). The launcher will automatically download the software control panel. 6. You will be greeted by an activation screen. Enter your information and click Done. 7.
5. Front Panel Explained 1 2 3 4 1. Word Clock, Atomic, Oven, Rate Lock indicators. When lit indicating which clock source the LiveClock is currently locked to and if the Rate Lock is activated. 2. Sample Rate Display Indicates the current sample rate of the LiveClock. 3. Sample Rate increase or decrease touch buttons Touch to increase or decrease the sample rate of the master clock. 4. Rate Lock touch button.
6. Rear Panel Explained 1 2 3 5 6 7 4 1. DC Power Connection For use with Antelope’s DC power supply only. 2. USB 2.0 Type-B Connector USB interface for LiveClock control via Antelope Audio Software Control Panel. 3. WC Input BNC connector used to receive Word Clock reference. 4. Atomic Clock Input BNC connector allowing the LiveClock to reference from an Atomic Clock such as Antelope Audio’s 10M and 10MX for increased Oscillator accuracy. 5. WC Outputs Four Word Clock Outputs with BNC connector. 6.
7. Software Control Panel 1 2 3 4 5 9 6 7 8 1. Device S/N Shows which device is controlled. If you have multiple devices connected to your PC/ MAC computer (or different computers wired in the same Local Area Network) you can select which one to control. 2. Calibration Mode Enters the calibration mode. Ensure atomic signal is fed to the Atomic Input, the Atomic Clock is warmed up and the LiveClock Atomic Clock Indicator is lit. 1. Click on calibration and the device will enter calibration mode 2.
3. Repeat the procedure as many times as necessary so that the number becomes as close as possible to Zero and relatively stable (number may have small deviations in a few seconds). To exit Calibration mode press the X button. 3. Panel Lock Indicator When the panel is locked the device will not accept commands from neither its front panel interface nor the Control Panel thus preventing accidental setting changes during session or Live events.
4. Info Displays various information about the device, including serial number and allows to update the firmware. The Administration button allows quick self-help and diagnostics of server-related issues and also server features control.
8. Technical Specifications Clocking System: 4th generation Acoustically Focused Clocking 64-bit DDS Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator Clock Stability: <+/- 0.02 ppm, oven controlled at 64.5°C/148.1°F Clock Aging: < 1 ppm per year Clock Calibration: <+/- 0.001 ppm Atomic Clock Input: 10 MHz Sample Rates Generated: 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.
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10. Antelope Audio Support Resources Antelope Audio offers a range of services and support resources for your Antelope hardware, firmware and software control panels. FAQ Several categories of frequently asked questions are available on the website: http://www.antelopeaudio.com/en/support Telephone Support Phone line is for general inquiries and technical support: +1 734 418 8661 Hours of Operation: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (EST) Help Desk A ticketing system ensures a 24-hour response time: www.antelopeaudio.
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