Other Connections, Sync Card, Serial 9 PIN, Ethernet

Digital X Bus

8. SYNC CARD

The Sync card provides the digital word clock in and out on a pair of BNC connectors, and SMPTE time code in and out on a pair of 1/4" jacks.

Sync data is also transmitted through the ADAT lightpipe and AES/EBU connections. The Sync card just provides another means to transmit and receive the word clock. This is particularly useful when you want the Digital X Bus to be the master clock for your digital audio system.

Time code is also provided through MIDI time code (MTC). SMPTE time code is more commonly used in motion picture and broadcast applications.

Other Connections

In addition to the cards in the card slots, there are more connections you can make on the rear panel.

9. FOOT SWITCH 1 and 2

These two 1/4" TS jacks are provided for foot- switch control of various functions. These functions are assignable in the Windows > Setup window, and include Talkback, Play/Stop, Next Marker, Previous Marker, and New Marker.

10. SERIAL 9 PIN

This DB9 connector is an RS-422 port that sup- ports the Sony® 9-Pin device protocol. It is con- ﬁgured to operate as a controller, so it should be connected to a device (DEV) that is conﬁgured to be controlled by a controller (CONT). This is used primarily to transmit tape transport commands from the Digital X Bus to a recorder.

11. MIDI IN and OUT

These standard MIDI connectors (female 5-pin DIN) can be used to send or receive MIDI Time Code (MTC) and MIDI Machine Control (MMC) when connecting to equipment with transport con- trols and a position display.

The MIDI connectors can also be used to control your DAW application when the MIDI fader bank is selected (DAW Bank).

You can turn MTC on and off in the Sync Card setup window (Windows > I/O Conﬁguration and touch the Sync card) by clicking the Generate MTC box. You can select MTC as the time code source in the same setup window by clicking the Time Code Source dropdown box and selecting MIDI (MTC).

12. ETHERNET

The Ethernet connector is reserved for future upgrades.

13. USB

The two USB ports on the Digital X Bus can be used to connect a USB equipped mouse, keyboard, or USB memory stick (USB ﬂash drive). See “More Connections” on the next page to see how to con- nect more USB devices, and a PS/2-style keyboard and mouse with a 6-pin miniDIN connector.

14. IEC Power Receptacle

There are two power receptacles on the Digital X Bus, one to provide power to the Digital X Bus and the other to connect to another device and provide power to it. These are standard 3-prong IEC power connectors. Connect the detachable linecord (in- cluded with your Digital X Bus) to the male power receptacle, and plug the other end of the linecord into an AC outlet with the correct voltage for your particular Digital X Bus.

To connect another device to the female IEC power receptacle, you need a power cord with a male IEC power connector on one end, and a female IEC power connector on the other end. These can be purchased at most electronic supply stores.