Mackie D8B v5.1 User Manual
D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 25
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CONSOLE DATA
KEYBOARD
Remote CPU Description
Data and Synchronization I/O
These connections are specifically pertinent to
non-audio functions (or, in plain English, these
aren’t audio connections!).
non-audio functions (or, in plain English, these
aren’t audio connections!).
Connecting a Mouse, Keyboard and
SVGA Monitor
The Digital 8•Bus is designed to work as a stand-
alone console. However, you’ll increase your
options and productivity by using a mouse, key-
board, and SVGA monitor. Simply connect them to
the corresponding ports on the back of the Remote
CPU for access to point-and-click commands with
the mouse, as well as key commands and text entry
from the keyboard.
alone console. However, you’ll increase your
options and productivity by using a mouse, key-
board, and SVGA monitor. Simply connect them to
the corresponding ports on the back of the Remote
CPU for access to point-and-click commands with
the mouse, as well as key commands and text entry
from the keyboard.
1
The Mouse Port
• Connect a PC-compatible mouse (PS/2 style).
• A two-button mouse is sufficient.
2
The Keyboard
• Connect any PC-compatible keyboard
(QWERTY style).
• Must have a 5-pin DIN connector. An adapter
can be used for the 9-pin keyboard connector.
Note
: Turn the Digital 8•Bus OFF
before connecting these devices. The
Digital 8•Bus must boot up with these
peripheral devices connected in order
for them to work properly.
Digital 8•Bus must boot up with these
peripheral devices connected in order
for them to work properly.
3
The SVGA Monitor
• A hi-density 15-pin D-Sub connector is provided
to connect an SVGA monitor.
• Use at least a 17" multisync SVGA monitor ca-
pable of 1024 X 768 resolution and a 72Hz
refresh rate. Larger monitors provide greater
viewing pleasure.
refresh rate. Larger monitors provide greater
viewing pleasure.
• Use of monitor provides graphic display and
control of most console functions, including
equalization, compression, gating, internal ef-
fects, automation editing, and file management.
equalization, compression, gating, internal ef-
fects, automation editing, and file management.
• The SVGA monitor can be connected without
turning off the Digital 8•Bus (hot-plugable).
Other Connections
4
Console Data
• A 25-pin D-sub connector connects the console
to the Remote CPU using the cable supplied.
5
MIDI
• MIDI card in the remote CPU uses a 9-pin
D-sub connector.
• Install the supplied 9-pin to dual 5-pin adapter
to facilitate connection to your MIDI network
using standard MIDI cables. This could be a
plastic housing adapter or a rattail 9-pin split
to 5-pin I/O connection.
using standard MIDI cables. This could be a
plastic housing adapter or a rattail 9-pin split
to 5-pin I/O connection.
• MIDI IN receives MTC, program changes, and
controller, note, and poly aftertouch messages.
• MIDI OUT sends MMC commands, program
changes, and controller, note, and poly
aftertouch messages.
aftertouch messages.
• The MIDI card can be replaced with the Serial•9
card, which provides both MIDI and Sony 9-Pin
communication.
communication.
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