MIDI and SMPTE can be connected through the optional MIDI / SMPTE adapter to support Midi Show Control, Midi Notes and SMPTE in and out for synchronizing cue lists and external devices:
Up to two external interfaces can be supported as well as four internal SMPTE clocks and the Media Player Time Code.
See the Install Guide that came with your MIDI/SMPTE Interface for details on installing the interface.
MIDI connects using the industry standard MIDI connector (DIN 5)
SMPTE connects using a balance line level signal through standard XLR connectors.
A potentiometer is provided to attenuate the incoming SMPTE level.
The LEDs on the back of the unit give you status:
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COM LED Green Flash => no Midi/SMPTE Red Flash => transmit SMPTE Green/Red => Receive SMPTE |
Status LED No LED => no power Solid Green => Power, CPU not running Amber/Green slow => heartbeat, no communication to console Amber/Green fast => connected to console |
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