To Host Connection; Midi - Yamaha CBX-D5 Operating Manual

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11 TO HOST connection

As well as the standard MIDI IN, OUT, and THRU connections, the CBX-D5 also has a
"TO HOST" connection. This allows direct connection to computers that do not have a
built-in or external MIDI interface.
The CBX-D5 has four interface modes for connecting to a controlling computer: MIDI,
Mac, PC-1, and PC-2. These interface modes are explained below.

MIDI

This mode is for use with a computer that has a MIDI interface. That is, a computer with
a built-in MIDI interface, such as the Atari ST, STE, and TT range of computers, an Apple
Macintosh computer with an external MIDI interface unit, or a PC-9801 or IBM PC/AT
compatible type computer fitted with a MIDI interface. Most MIDI music software can be
used with this type of connection.
The "HOST SELECT" switch should be set to MIDI.
The connecting MIDI cable should be of the type described in the "TO HOST computer
connecting cables" on page 33.
The table below explains how the MIDI signals are handled in MIDI mode.
OTHER MIDI
DEVICES
MIDI IN
Connection
RECEIVE No function.
TO HOST
SEND No function.
MIDI IN MIDI data is input and processed.
MIDI OUT System Exclusive data is output.
MIDI THRU Data appearing at the MIDI IN port is fed directly to the MIDI THRU port.
NOTE: Depending on the application software used, it is possible that the HOST
function on the CBX-D5 (the function that allows you to make a MIDI
connection to a host computer without a MIDI interface) may not work.
HARD
DISK
SCSI
SCSI
CBX-D5
MIDI THRU MIDI IN
Function
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT