BiPort Manual 12.rsp - M-Audio
BiPort Manual 12.rsp - M-Audio
BiPort Manual 12.rsp - M-Audio
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<strong>BiPort</strong> performs the following functions:<br />
• Acts as a SMPTE writer. The user may manually configure, start and<br />
stop the SMPTE writer from the <strong>BiPort</strong>’s front panel. The SMPTE signal<br />
appears at the SMPTE Out jack.<br />
• Acts as a SMPTE reader/regenerator. If the <strong>BiPort</strong> is not writing<br />
SMPTE, whenever a valid SMPTE signal appears at the <strong>BiPort</strong>’s<br />
SMPTE In, the <strong>BiPort</strong> will synchronize with and read the incoming<br />
SMPTE signal. It will also automatically regenerate SMPTE to the<br />
SMPTE Out jack.<br />
• Outputs MIDI Time Code (MTC) on MIDI Out-A. Whenever the<br />
<strong>BiPort</strong> is reading or writing SMPTE it will convert the SMPTE information<br />
to MTC. The MTC will exit the <strong>BiPort</strong> at MIDI Out-A.<br />
• Monitors MIDI In-A for SYSEX information from an external source.<br />
An external MIDI device may use SYSEX commands to configure,<br />
start and stop the SMPTE writer.<br />
• Acts as a “thru box” for Mac printer or modem operation.<br />
• All front panel buttons are active in this mode. Only MIDI ports In-A<br />
and Out-A are active.<br />
MIDI Interface Mode<br />
When connected to a PC or Mac host computer, the <strong>BiPort</strong> may be commanded<br />
into Interface Mode by that host computer by launching a MIDI<br />
application that utilizes the <strong>BiPort</strong> driver. When it does, it will indicate<br />
the host type by lighting either the “MAC” or “PC” LED on the <strong>BiPort</strong><br />
front panel (these will light in Stand-Alone mode when accessing the<br />
Remote Control software). As an interface, the <strong>BiPort</strong> 2x4s acts very similar<br />
to the Midiman Portman 4x4/S TM and other MIDI/SMPTE interfaces.<br />
In MIDI Interface mode, the <strong>BiPort</strong> performs the following functions:<br />
• Acts as a 2-input 4-output MIDI interface. Data is routed between<br />
the host and all MIDI ports simultaneously. Each port is capable of<br />
independent 16-channel MIDI operation.<br />
• Acts as a SMPTE writer. The SMPTE writer may be configured, started<br />
and stopped by either the front panel controls or by Remote<br />
Control software. The SMPTE signal appears at the SMPTE Out jack.<br />
• Acts as a SMPTE reader. Similar to Stand-Alone mode, the <strong>BiPort</strong><br />
monitors incoming signals at the SMPTE In jack and locks to it whenever<br />
valid code is detected.<br />
IMPORTANT: In order to guarantee full MIDI bandwidth on<br />
all ports and accurate SMPTE regeneration, Interface Mode<br />
does not regenerate incoming SMPTE. Only Stand-Alone<br />
Mode regenerates SMPTE.<br />
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