Using The Mmp Editor Port (Sony P-2 Protocol); Menu 400: Editor Device - Tascam MMP-16 Owner's Manual

Using the MMP Editor Port (Sony P-2 protocol)

The MMP-16 may be controlled from a video editor or other serial controller that is capable of controlling
machines using Sony P-2 protocol. This is done by connecting the edit controller to the 9-pin Editor port
on the rear panel of the MMP-16.
To use the 9-pin Editor port, set menu 000 (Control Mode) to Editor. Once these steps have been
completed, place the MMP online (press the ONLINE button on the front panel transport section). Basic
transport control of the MMP is now possible.
Note: To insure proper operation in the Editor mode, a video black burst reference signal must be
present at the VIDEO IN connector on the back of the MMP, regardless of the menu setting for system
reference.

Menu 400: Editor Device

The 400 menu (Editor Device) is used to configure the MMP for control by external devices and allows a
choice of three different "personalities" for the MMP to emulate in its remote 9-pin serial operation. To
set Menu 400 (Editor Device) to the desired machine, go to menu 400 and press the TRIM key. The LCD
will display the following message:
There are three possible settings for configuring the MMP serial operation:
TASCAM MMP-16
This is the default setting.
Sony PCM-7030
Emulates operation of this two-channel Sony DAT machine.
Sony BVU-950
Emulates operation of this ¾" Sony video deck.
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* Sony BVU-950
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