CONSOLE DATA

KEYBOARD

PARALLEL

4

6

3

 

MOUSE

1

2

5

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Remote CPU Description

Data and Synchronization I/O

These connections are specifically pertinent to non-audio functions (or, in plain English, these aren’t audio connections!).

Connecting a Mouse, Keyboard and SVGA Monitor

The Digital 8•Bus is designed to work as a stand- alone console. However, you’ll increase your options and productivity by using a mouse, key- board, and SVGA monitor. Simply connect them to the corresponding ports on the back of the Remote CPU for access to point-and-click commands with the mouse, as well as key commands and text entry from the keyboard.

1 The Mouse Port

•Connect a PC-compatible mouse (PS/2 style).

•A two-button mouse is sufficient.

2The Keyboard

•Connect any PC-compatible keyboard (QWERTY style).

•Must have a 5-pin DIN connector. An adapter can be used for the 9-pin keyboard connector.

Note: Turn the Digital 8•Bus OFF before connecting these devices. The Digital 8•Bus must boot up with these peripheral devices connected in order for them to work properly.

3The SVGA Monitor

•A hi-density 15-pin D-Sub connector is provided to connect an SVGA monitor.

•Use at least a 17" multisync SVGA monitor ca- pable of 1024 X 768 resolution and a 72Hz refresh rate. Larger monitors provide greater viewing pleasure.

•Use of monitor provides graphic display and control of most console functions, including equalization, compression, gating, internal ef- fects, automation editing, and file management.

•The SVGA monitor can be connected without turning off the Digital 8•Bus (hot-plugable).

Other Connections

4Console Data

•A 25-pin D-sub connector connects the console to the Remote CPU using the cable supplied.

5MIDI

•MIDI card in the remote CPU uses a 9-pin D-sub connector.

•Install the supplied 9-pin to dual 5-pin adapter to facilitate connection to your MIDI network using standard MIDI cables. This could be a plastic housing adapter or a rattail 9-pin split to 5-pin I/O connection.

•MIDI IN receives MTC, program changes, and controller, note, and poly aftertouch messages.

•MIDI OUT sends MMC commands, program changes, and controller, note, and poly aftertouch messages.

•The MIDI card can be replaced with the Serial•9 card, which provides both MIDI and Sony 9-Pin communication.

D8B Manual • Chapter 2 • page 25