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SMPTE In. Typical MIDI Interface System Set-up - Fig. 2 MIDI Out MIDI In Modem or Printer (Mac Only) Master Keyboard Tape In Tape Out MIDI In MIDI Out Master Keyboard 2 Tape In Tape Out Tape Deck Mac Thru Host In MIDI Out MIDI In Out In C B B D MIDI In SMPTE MIDI Sound Module 1 14 MIDI Sound Module 2 Mac or PC (Serial Port on PC, Modem or Printer Port on Mac) TM BiPort 2x4s Mac/PC MIDI Interface with SMPTE MIDI In MIDI Out MIDI Sound MIDI In Module 2 1 A A MIDI Out MIDI In Master Keyboard Master Keyboard
• The tape deck Tape In (or Sync In) is connected to the BiPort 2x4s SMPTE Out. • Additional MIDI devices may be directly connected to the BiPort 2x4s MIDI In-B, MIDI Out-B, MIDI Out-C and MIDI Out-D jacks. In this example, the BiPort 2x4s provides several functions: 1) it acts as a multi-port MIDI interface between the host computer and the connected MIDI keyboards and sound modules; 2) it synchronizes the host computer to the tape recorder by converting the tape recorder’s SMPTE signal into MIDI Time Code for use by the host’s MIDI sequencer application; 3) it acts as a SMPTE striper for writing a SMPTE track to the tape recorder. While connected to the host computer, the BiPort 2x4s may be controlled by either the front panel pushbuttons or by Remote Control software running on the host computer. Before connecting each piece of equipment, it is a good idea to verify that each piece is powered down. After all connections are made, apply power to each device once again. NOTE: The BiPort 2x4s may be left attached to a computer that is turned off. However, the BiPort 2x4s should always be powered up before the computer. The BiPort-to-Host serial cable should not be connected or disconnected while either is powered up. In order for MIDI Interface mode to properly operate, there are additional steps that must be taken to configure the host computer. Each of these steps is only required once. After that the host computer will remain configured for operation. The steps in configuring the host computer for MIDI Interface mode are: • Selecting a PC or Mac host serial port and connecting to it. • Running the included diagnostic software to ensure reliable connection between the BiPort and the host computer. • Installing the provided software drivers on the host computer. • Installing the Remote Control software. • Configuring the host MIDI application(s) to use the BiPort 2x4s as its MIDI interface. Each of these steps is described in its own section that follows. BiPort to Host Connection There are two steps to physically connecting the BiPort 2x4s to your host computer: 1) selecting the host serial port, and 2) connecting the BiPort to the host with the proper cable. 15
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Page 31 and 32: SMPTE Test This selection gives you
Page 33 and 34: Menus Following are brief explanati
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Page 37 and 38: What is MIDI Time Code (MTC)? MIDI
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