9
Synchronizing the BR-1600CD to Another BR Series Device or MIDI Sequencer (MTC Slave)
With Version 2, the BR-1600CD can receive synchronization
messages known as “MIDI Time Code” (MTC), which allows
you to synchronize its playback timing with an external
device. In such setups, another BR Series unit (BR-8/532/
864/900CD/1180/1180CD/1200CD) or a MIDI sequencer
serves as the master while the BR-1600CD acts as a slave
device.
1. As shown in the figure, use a MIDI cable to connect the
master device to the BR-1600CD (slave).
fig.50-07
2. Set the master device and the BR-1600CD (slave) as
follows.

■When BR-1600CDs are used as both

master and slave:

* In this case, the signal from the master BR-1600CD’s
DIGITAL OUT connector can be input to the slave BR-
1600CD’s DIGITAL OUT connector.
● Master:
1) Press [UTILITY].
The Utility Menu screen will appear.
2) Move the cursor to the SYNC icon and press
[ENTER/YES].
Alternatively, you can press [F2] (SYNC) if the
SYNC icon is currently displayed.
The synchronization setting (SYNC) screen will
appear.
3) Move the cursor to “Sync Generator” and select
“MTC” using the TIME/VALUE dial.
● Slave:
Go through the same process used with the master
device, but set “MTC Type” so it matches the master
device setting, and “MTC Slave” to “ON.”

■

When using a BR Series device as the master:

● Master:
Set “Sync Generator” to “MTC.”
● Slave (BR-1600CD):
1) Press [UTILITY].
The Utility Menu screen will appear.
2) Move the cursor to the SYNC icon and press
[ENTER/YES].
Alternatively, you can press [F2] (SYNC) if the
SYNC icon is currently displayed.
The synchronization setting (SYNC) screen will
appear.
3) Move the cursor to “MTC Type” and set it using
the TIME/VALUE dial so it matches the master
device setting.
4) Move the cursor to “MTC Slave” and select “ON”
using the TIME/VALUE dial.

■

When using a MIDI sequencer as the master:

● Master:
After referring to the owner’s manual for the MIDI
sequencer, set the sequencer to transmit MTC.
* You cannot synchronize the devices if the MIDI sequencer
does not support MTC.
● Slave (BR-1600CD):
1) Press [UTILITY].
The Utility Menu screen will appear.
2) Move the cursor to the SYNC icon and press
[ENTER/YES].
Alternatively, you can press [F2] (SYNC) if the
SYNC icon is currently displayed.
The synchronization setting (SYNC) screen will
appear.
3) Move the cursor to “MTC Type” and set it using
the TIME/VALUE dial so it matches the master
device setting.
4) Move the cursor to “MTC Slave” and select “ON”
using the TIME/VALUE dial.

MTC Slave

OFF:
No MTC signals will be received.
ON:
Upon receipt of MTC, MTC type will be recognized
automatically and sync.
MIDI
OUT
MIDI
IN
BR-1600CD
Another BR Series
Master Slave
MIDI Sequencer
BR-1600CD
MIDI
OUT
MIDI
IN
MIDI
OUT
MIDI
IN