26
GUIDED TOUR
Operation
1Set the HOST SELECTHOST SELECT
HOST SELECTHOST SELECT
HOST SELECT switch to MacMac
MacMac
Mac.
2Connect the MU50 to the host computer, as shown in the illus-
tration above. Use a standard Macintosh cable (8-pin Mini DIN
on both ends; see page 31).
3Turn on the the host computer, then the MU50.
4Start up your music software, and set up the appropriate options
on the software for operation with the MU50.
The options you may have to set include:
MIDI Interface Type
Standard MIDI Interface
Clock
1 MHz
Other options and settings may have to be made as well. Refer to the own-
er’s manual of your particular music software for more information.
IBM PC and Clones
Follow these instructions if you have an IBM PC/AT or compatible computer
not equipped with an external MIDI interface. Connect the TO HOST termi-
nal on the MU50 to one of the computer’s serial ports, COM 1 or COM 2.
Serial Port
IBM PC/AT or Compatible Computer
NOTE
Your music software must be able to recognize the TO HOSTTO HOST
TO HOSTTO HOST
TO HO ST connection. Consult your
Yamaha dealer for more details. If your software is not compatible, you can still use the
MU50 by installing a MIDI interface (internal card or external) to the computer.