Midi Connectors And The To Host Connector - Yamaha AW4416 Operation Manual

Chapter15—MIDI
MIDI connectors and the TO HOST
connector
The AW4416 provides the following connectors used to convey MIDI messages.
MIDI IN connector
MIDI messages such as program change, MMC, and MTC are received at this
connector.
MIDI OUT/THRU connector
By changing the setting of an internal parameter, this connector can function
either as a MIDI OUT connector or a MIDI THRU connector. When used as a
MIDI OUT connector, it will transmit MIDI messages such as program change,
MMC, and MIDI Clock. When used as a MIDI THRU connector, it will re-transmit
the messages received at the MIDI IN connector without change.
MTC OUT connector
This is a dedicated output connector for MTC.
TO HOST connector
A separately sold cable can be used to connect this to the serial port of your com-
puter, allowing MIDI messages to be exchanged directly between the AW4416
and your computer. In order to use this connector, you will need to set the MIDI
port setting to "TO HOST PC1," "TO HOST PC 2," or "TO HOST MAC," depend-
ing on the computer you are using (
• The TO HOST connector cannot be used simultaneously with the MIDI IN
• MTC cannot be transmitted via the TO HOST connector. If you need to trans-
• Regardless of the port setting, the OUT/THRU connector will function as
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— Operation Guide
MTC OUT
connector and MIDI OUT/THRU connector.
mit MTC to your computer, use the MTC OUT connector.
THRU if MIDI THRU is selected.
MIDI
OUT/ THRU IN
TO HOST
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