M-audio Biport 2x4s Bedienungsanleitung

Table of ContentsFCC Class B and CE Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . .

displays the format to the “Format” LEDs on the BiPort front panel.Automatic format detection will take between 3 and 31 frames, depend-ing on the inc

SMPTE “Format” ButtonThe “Format” button is used to select the SMPTE output format.Repeatedly pressing this button will cycle the unit through the fou

Typical Stand Alone Setup - Fig. 11MIDI Hardware SequencerMIDI Out MIDI InTape In Tape OutDACBBAMac/PC MIDI Interface with SMPTEBiPort 2x4sTMSMPTEOut

BiPort 2x4s INSTALLATIONInstallation for Stand-Alone ModeA typical stand-alone system set-up (see Fig. 1) might consist of a BiPort2x4s, a tape deck,

SMPTE In. Typical MIDI Interface System Set-up - Fig. 2Tape DeckTape InTape OutMaster Keyboard 2Master KeyboardMIDI OutMIDI InMIDI Sound Module 2MIDI

• The tape deck Tape In (or Sync In) is connected to the BiPort 2x4sSMPTE Out. • Additional MIDI devices may be directly connected to the BiPort2x4s M

Selecting a PC Host Serial PortIn order to operate as a PC MIDI Interface, the BiPort requires connec-tion to a PC serial port. PC serial ports are a

About the Serial CablesThe BiPort 2x4s ships with two cables for connecting the BiPort to a hostcomputer. One cable connects the BiPort to a standard

Next, connect a single MIDI cable from BiPort MIDI In-A to MIDI Out-A(the front two MIDI jacks) of the BiPort 2x4s. This cable will be used to“loop b

output ports. Move the connecting MIDI loopback cable to match thesetting on the diagnostic program screen and re-run the tests to makesure that all o

Installing with an Existing Studio Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Remote Control Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Test Results for Mac or PCBelow are brief descriptions of each test phase:1. Internal Hardware TestThis test verifies the BiPort-to-host connection.

• The loopback MIDI cable is incorrectly connected. Check to makesure that you have a MIDI cable connected between the BiPort MIDIIn and the BiPort M

application. On the included software diskette, Midiman supplies theWindows drivers that enable the use of the BiPort 2x4s with WindowsMIDI applicati

Windows 95 Driver Installation1. From the Windows95 Start menu, select Settings | Control Panel |Add New Hardware. 2. Press the Next> button.3. Cli

the devices under Sound, video and game controllers). TheBiPort outputs will also show up under Settings | ControlPanel | Multimedia | MIDI, as well

IMPORTANT: Only select the “Merge All” feature if yourMIDI application allows only one input to be selected at atime in its MIDI setup. The “Merge A

First Time OMS Configuration Instructions1. Insert the supplied disk entitled “BiPort 2x4s Mac Drivers.” Haveyour System Folder open, with the OMS Fo

Installing with an Existing Studio SetupIf a Studio Setup already exists using another device, or if you want tocreate a different setup for different

to create a shortcut to it that you can place on your desktop. To do this,open the Windows Explorer by Start | Programs | Windows Explorer.Under the

Click on the arrows next to each number to change them to match thestart time you want to use. Change these numbers to match your desired user bits se

FCC Class B and CE Compliance WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply withthe limits for a CLASS B digital device, pursuant to Par

Save ConfigSave the currently active SMPTE configuration. All aspects of theSMPTE settings (start time, user bits, etc.) are saved with the configura-

SMPTE TestThis selection gives you the current status of the SMPTE reader. Thispop-up dialog will tell you whether or not the BiPort is currently lock

rate for the BiPort SMPTE generator. Flywheel sets the number offrames the reader/regenerator will automatically time out on and cor-rect when receiv

MenusFollowing are brief explanations of the program menu choices.File|New SettingWhen the BiPort Remote Control is first opened, the default setting

File|Save As DefaultOpening the File menu and clicking “Save as Default” will take the cur-rent file that is open and its settings and make it the cur

Configuring Applications to Use BiPort 2x4sOnce the drivers for the BiPort 2x4s have been installed, you will need toconfigure your MIDI applications

In order to route data between the application and specific ports on theBiPort 2x4s, select (from within your application) the appropriate driversof t

What is MIDI Time Code (MTC)?MIDI Time Code (MTC) is the MIDI implementation of SMPTE. MTCwas first standardized in 1987 as a method of synchronizing

Black and white video frame rates were originally derived from the A/Cline frequency of the indigenous country (e.g. 50 Hz in Europe, 60 Hz inthe U.S.

encode these User Bits into the time code message without affecting thetime code itself.Because there are 32 User Bits available, they can be further

IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Midiman BiPort 2x4s Serial Port MIDIInterface. The BiPort 2x4s offers professional MIDI and SMPTE perfor-manc

At times, you may be given a tape with SMPTE already on it. The offsettime on the tape you receive will affect the start time that you set foryour MI

Sometimes you will be provided with a piece of source material thatalready has SMPTE on it. In that case, you are not required to recordanother SMPTE

use noise reduction when recording or playing a SMPTE sync track.8. Click on “Stop Writer” to stop the SMPTE code. You are now set tobegin recording t

Syncing to a SMPTE StripeWith a SMPTE stripe recorded on one track of your tape deck, you arenow ready to sync to tape. Set your sequencer to SMPTE/MT

Trouble-ShootingIf you are having problems using your BiPort 2x4s, it is probably a goodidea to re-read this manual and make sure you have properly in

or the driver is not installed at all. Turn back a couple of pages and fol-low the instructions for Windows Driver Installation.SOLUTION 2: The seque

Syncing Trouble-ShootingIf you are having trouble syncing to SMPTE you should check the fol-lowing:Are you using a high quality tape deck and tape? H

Make sure your sequencer is set to receive MTC on the Windows driverthat has MIDI Time Code coming over it. This driver is called “BiPort24s Sync/Stat

Lifetime Limited WarrantyMIDIMAN warrants that this product is free of defects in materials andworkmanship under normal use so long as the product is

IMPORTANT NOTE!Please thoroughly read and follow the installation instruc-tions before physically installing your BiPort 2x4s. For Macsand PCs, a fact

Package ContentsIncluded in the BiPort 2x4s package should be:• The BiPort 2x4s interface unit.• 8-pin Mini-DIN to DB-9 Serial cable for PC.• 8-pin Mi

Back Panel10. Power Connector - Accepts power from the 9 Volt DC 500 mA powersupply included with your BiPort 2x4s. If you ever need to replacethis po

BiPort performs the following functions:• Acts as a SMPTE writer. The user may manually configure, start andstop the SMPTE writer from the BiPort’s f

• Outputs MIDI Time Code (MTC) to the host. Whenever the BiPort isreading or writing SMPTE it will convert the SMPTE information toMTC. This MTC is