Aphex Systems 1788a instruction manual Power Unit, 1 I/O Located Here, Bank Selector, Midi Jacks

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R/C Manual

3. 1788A-R HADRWARE REMOTE

 

 

release. This transmits a dump to the other unit (the clone).

The original unit will begin sending it’s parametric and label data to the receiving unit. When the transfer is complete, the clone will update itself to the new parameters and the panel indicators will align accordingly. The updated unit is now a clone of the original presets. Incidentals like the 1788A-R’s display brightness won’t be transferred.

Figure 3-3. Connecting Two 1788A-R’s for Cloning

3.5 POWER UNIT

The 1788A-R is a two-piece assembly with a Control Unit and a Power Unit. The power unit can be separated by a short distance if the Control Unit is to be desk mounted. When the 1788A-R is rack mounted, the Power Unit should be bolted directly onto the back of the Control Unit.

Figure 3-4. 1788A-R Power Unit

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1.Bank Selector: Assigns the 1788A-R to one of 8 NET Number Banks.

2.Interconnect: Connects to the 1788A-R Control Unit. Uses standard straight-thru 25-pin D-Sub printer cable.

3.RS-232 Port: Used only for downloading firmware into the unit. Not used for remote control.

4.Lan Connector: 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port connects to LAN.

5.Power Input: 85-265V~/50-60Hz.

6.Power Switch

7.MIDI Interface: Used for indirect MIDI control.

3.5.1 I/O Located Here

The Power Unit contains not only the power supply, but also the Ethernet and MIDI interface connectors and the bank assignment selector.

3.5.2 Bank Selector

Each 1788A-R is assigned to a bank of NET numbers by a switch located on the rear of the Power Unit. The switch position is indicated by an adjacent LED numeric readout.

Table 3-4. Bank Definitions

Bank No.

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Net Nos.

1-16

17-32

33-48

48-64

65-80

81-96

97-112

113-128

3.5.3 MIDI Jacks

MIDI IN, OUT and THRU are supported.

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Contents Manual Contents Control Language Midi SysEx R/C Interface ConnectorsC Overview R/C InterfacesIndirect Midi Control Ethernet LANConcept of Banks & Constellations Computer R/C Hardware R/CMassive Grouping & Control Preset ManagementAbout Presets Wide System ViewHardware Recall Software PresetsManagement Extents Constellation and Bank Capture/RecallWRAP-UP Determining Channel & Device Numbers Channel & Device Using MidiProcedure for Setting The Numbers Direct Midi ControlUnderstanding Ch, Dev and Net Offsets Setting Up The ControllerControlling Multiple 1788A’s ConnectionsBroad Commands & Presets Learning a PresetLimitation Indirect Midi Control Examples Indirect Midi ControlControl Assertion Hardware Hook-upDaisy-Chained 1788A-R’s Preset Recall StrategyExpanding the SysEx String 4 1788A-R’s Odd Midi I.DMultiple Midi Controllers Synchronizing ProcedureParametric Codes & Values Reference DataGeneral Hexadecimal Conversion Table Useful Conversion TablesSysEx F0 00 00 38 01 00 01 00 01 2D F7 Example Midi Control ExamplesSysEx F0 00 00 38 00 00 00 00 01 2D F7 Example SysEx F0 00 00 38 01 00 00 05 04 01 F7 ExampleSummary It’s easier to it see this way1788A-R Hadrware Remote PurposeFront Panel Controls Changing the Holdover Time Status LED’sComm LED’s Clip/Limit LED’sTest Tone Buttons Putting Up a Test ToneSecondary Functions Snapshots Preset Manager Panel Control/Display Panel Taking ControlEditing Mismatch ErrorsEdit Mode How to Take a Live SnapshotHow to Edit Editing ToolsEscaping From Edits Midi Jacks Power Unit1 I/O Located Here Bank SelectorInstallation Initial Sync More about Using the 1788A-RSetting Up The Midi Channel Assigning a BankMultiple Select Group Behavior Coexisting with a Software R/CNetworking Speed Hubs & SwitchesBuilding a Proper Network Standard PartsTypical Network Diagrams Router as Base Suitable HardwareRouter As Dhcp Server Only
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