GPI Output connector, Pin remote connector

B. GPI OUTPUT connector

•Connector: DIN-5 pin

•The following table shows the pin assignment for event outputs.

Pin-1	GND

Pin-2	EVENT 1	Outputs an event at Cue point 1.

Pin-3	EVENT 0	Outputs an event at Cue point 0.

Pin-4	EVENT 2	Outputs an event at Cue point 2.

Pin-5	EVENT 3	Outputs an event at Cue point 3.

Each event signal is output by a 60 msec width, low level pulse during recording/playback.

11.9-pin remote connector

12.15-pin remote connector

These connectors are used for controlling the unit from external devices.

The 9-pin and 15-pin remote connectors are tied in parallel so you can use either of them depending on the controller's hardware.

The 15-pin connector can supply the DC 12 V power, so you can use it with a controller that requires the power supply via the remote connector.

The hardware of these connectors conforms to the RS-422A, which can be selected in the Setup mode.

5 1

9P-REMOTE

9 6

15P-REMOTE

15 9

•Connector: 9-pin, D-sub connector (female)/9P-

REMOTE

15-pin, D-sub connector (female)/15P-REMOTE

•Protocol: Conformed to Sony 9-pin protocol.

Pin No	Controller Out	D-sub 9P	D-sub 15P
Pin No	DATA OUT	DATA IN	DATA IN
	DATA OUT	DATA IN	DATA IN

1	Frame Ground	Frame Ground	Frame Ground

2	Receive A	Transmit A	Transmit A

3	Transmit B	Receive B	Receive B

4	Transmit Common	Receive Common	Receive Common

5	Spare	Spare	Spare

6	Receive Common	Transmit Common	Transmit Common

7	Receive B	Transmit B	Transmit B

8	Transmit A	Receive A	Receive A

9	Frame Ground	Frame Ground	Frame Ground

10			NC

11			NC

12			NC

13			NC

14			NC

15			+12V

A and B in the table above are defined as follows.

	B	+			A<B -> “1” (Mark)
T			R		A<B -> “1” (Mark)
T		-	R	B<A -> “0” (Space)
				B<A -> “0” (Space)
	A
	A

Use a straight cable.

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Fostex DV40 manual GPI Output connector, Pin remote connector

Models: DV40

B. GPI OUTPUT connector

11.9-pin remote connector

REMOTE

DATA OUT

DV40 specifications