opcode studio 4 Manual Do Utilizador

 

This jack receives SMPTE timecode from 
a tape deck or other SMPTE source. The 
Studio 4 converts the SMPTE input into 
the MIDI format specified by the Stripe 
SMPTE window (see Chapter 10).

 

This jack outputs SMPTE timecode gen-
erated (or regenerated) by the Studio 4. 
This jack is normally connected to the line 
input of a tape deck. You may set the 
SMPTE output level in the Stripe SMPTE 
window (See Chapter 10).

 

The Studio 4 does not implement the tra-
ditional Macintosh MIDI interface 
concept of a “Printer port” and a “Modem 
port”. Older interfaces have a limit of 32 
addressable MIDI channels; 16 on the 
Printer port and 16 on the Modem port. 
Each Studio 4, however, can address up to 
128 separate MIDI channels spread 
across its two serial inputs. These input 
ports are labeled “A” and “B”. The inputs 
(with the little Macintosh icons) connect 
to the Macintosh using standard 8-pin 
mini-DIN cables (supplied by Opcode 
with the Studio 4).

You may connect the Studio 4 “A” port to 
either the Macintosh Modem port or 
Printer port. You may connect the 
Studio 4 “B” port to the Modem port, the 
Printer port or to another Studio 4 to form 
a network. You can also connect two Mac-
intosh computers to one or two Studio 4’s 

(See “Computer Connections” in 
Chapter 3).

You cannot use the “A” port for network-
ing. As a matter of convention, you may 
wish to connect “A” to the Modem port, 
leaving the “B” port free for connecting 
the Macintosh’s Printer port, another 
Macintosh or another Studio 4.

Attach external peripherals (such as a 
printer or modem) to the “A THRU” and/
or “B THRU” ports on the Studio 4. You 
can use these peripherals without discon-
necting the Studio 4 from the Macintosh. 
Simply use the corresponding front panel 
Thru switch to route data arriving at one 
of the Studio 4 computer ports to its corre-
sponding THRU port (see “Thru 
Switches” earlier in this chapter, and 
“Computer Connections” in Chapter 3).

 

Connect these eight ports to the MIDI IN 
ports of your MIDI devices. Each port has 
dual numbers that correspond to the posi-
tion of the 1-8/9-16 switch on the front 
panel.

MIDI output ports 7/15 and 8/16 are 
duplicated on the front panel. If you con-
nect devices to both a front panel MIDI 
output and its corresponding rear panel 
output, MIDI data is sent to both devices.

 

Connect these six ports to the MIDI OUT 
ports of your MIDI devices. Each port has 
dual numbers that correspond to the posi-