Serial Transport Connection; Serial Editor Connection; Parallel Transport; Parallel Tracks - Tascam MMP-16 Owner's Manual

Serial Transport Connection

The TRANSPORT connection uses the industry-standard RS-422 Sony 9-pin P2 protocol (Ampex VPR-3
is also supported) for controlling external serial transports such as audio or videotape machines. It is
intended for transport control of a single external device. This port will send out the appropriate transport
commands when the transport functions of the MMP are engaged through the front panel or via the MM-
RC Remote controller. Use Setup Menu 000 (Control Mode) to set the MMP to control external devices
via the Serial Transport connection. A video reference source is required for this type of operation.

Serial Editor Connection

The EDITOR connection uses the industry-standard RS-422 Sony 9-pin P2 protocol. The Editor
connection allows for controlling the MMP-16's transport functions from a standard Video editor
controller or other external device. Use Setup Menu 000 (Control Mode) to set the MMP for control via
the Editor connection. A video reference source is required for this type of operation.

Parallel Transport

The PARALLEL TRANSPORT connector allows use of remote control devices that operate by sending
messages via parallel signals for the motion control keys. There are +12 volts available to drive switch
lamps in conjunction with the tally outputs that are available for each key. The pinout diagram for the
Parallel transport connector is given in Appendix D: Cable Information.

Parallel Tracks

Since there are no audio inputs on the MMP-16, the PARALLEL TRACKS connector has no function in
the current software release. The Parallel tracks connector may be used in future releases of the MMP-16.
Keyboard Operation (wit
The optional MM-RC (Remote Control unit) has a keyboard connector located on the rear panel which
accepts a standard PC-AT style keyboard. The purpose of the keyboard is to facilitate selecting menu
items while in the Setup Mode and to make it easier to name Projects and Tracks. There is no way to
connect a keyboard directly to the MMR or MMP – this must be done using the MM-RC.
Note: The internal software of the MM-RC will be automatically updated when an MMR-8 or MMP-16 is
booted with version 1.25 software while attached to the MM-RC. Be sure the power switch of the MM-RC
is on while the MMR/MMP unit is started so the unit can sense the presence of the remote.
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