Yamaha CBX-D5 User Manual
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Chapter 11 : TO HOST connection
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Chapter 11 : TO HOST connection
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Chapter 11 : TO HOST connection
PC-1
This mode is for use with an NEC PC-9801 type computer. The PC-9801 is a very popular
computer in Japan. The specifications are the same as those for “PC-2” mode except for
the baud rate. See “CBX-D5 Specifications” on page 37.
computer in Japan. The specifications are the same as those for “PC-2” mode except for
the baud rate. See “CBX-D5 Specifications” on page 37.
PC-2
This mode is for use with an IBM PC/AT compatible, PS/1, or PS/2 type computer that
does not have a MIDI interface card installed. The CBX-D5 can be connected directly to
the computers serial (RS-232C) port.
does not have a MIDI interface card installed. The CBX-D5 can be connected directly to
the computers serial (RS-232C) port.
The music software used must be able support the CBX-D5’s “TO HOST” connection.
Please consult your Yamaha dealer for more details. If your software does not support the
“TO HOST” connection, the CBX-D5 can still be connected to this type of computer by
installing a MIDI interface card in the computer or by using an external MIDI interface.
Please consult your Yamaha dealer for more details. If your software does not support the
“TO HOST” connection, the CBX-D5 can still be connected to this type of computer by
installing a MIDI interface card in the computer or by using an external MIDI interface.
1)
Connect the CBX-D5’s “TO HOST” connector to one of the computer’s serial ports
using the “PC-2” connecting cable shown on page 33.
using the “PC-2” connecting cable shown on page 33.
2)
Set the CBX-D5’s “HOST SELECT” switch to PC-2.
3)
Switch on the computer and the CBX-D5.
4)
Start the computer music software.
The table below explains how the MIDI signals are handled in PC-2 mode. MIDI data is
carried to and from the computer via the “TO HOST” connection.
carried to and from the computer via the “TO HOST” connection.
Connection
Function
Details
TO HOST
RECEIVE
MIDI data is input, processed, then fed to
the MIDI OUT port.
the MIDI OUT port.
Synchronized. Data format: 8 bit, 1 stop
bit, no parity.
bit, no parity.
SEND
MIDI data received at the MIDI IN port is
output.
output.
When the CBX-D5 is transmitting its Bulk
Dump data to the host computer, data
from the MIDI IN port is not sent to the host
computer. Any MIDI data received while a
Bulk Dump is in progress will be ignored.
Dump data to the host computer, data
from the MIDI IN port is not sent to the host
computer. Any MIDI data received while a
Bulk Dump is in progress will be ignored.
MIDI IN
MIDI data received is output to the TO
HOST SEND.
HOST SEND.
The CBX-D5 does not respond to the MIDI
data appearing at the MIDI IN port, but to
the MIDI data from TO HOST RECEIVE.
data appearing at the MIDI IN port, but to
the MIDI data from TO HOST RECEIVE.
MIDI OUT
MIDI data received at the TO HOST
RECEIVE is output.
RECEIVE is output.
MIDI THRU
MIDI data appearing at the MIDI IN port is
fed directly to the MIDI THRU.
fed directly to the MIDI THRU.
MIDI
THRU
ON
SERIAL
PORT
PORT
TO HOST
MIDI OUT
OTHER MIDI
DEVICES
CBX-D5
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
HARD
DISK
SCSI
SCSI
SCSI
CARD
CARD