ELM Video MTC-HH Operation Manual

MTC-HH & MTC-PCB
Operations Guide
Midi Time Code Reader / Analyzer
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The MTC is a fully input isolated Midi Time Code (MTC) signal analyzer and is part of a modular
system for quick, easy and CUSTOM configuration. The MTC module receives midi time code and
any (FX) clock messages from a computer or any midi instruments or device that sends MTC,
decodes and displays the MTC in a clock format. By entering the "HOLD" mode, the last few
messages can be viewed and scrolled through for analyzing.
Whether your a programmer, engineer, musician, or show control operator, this device and module
system is ideal. The MTC filters all messages except MTC and FX messages. In conjunctions with
other M series modules all midi messages can be viewed and analyzed. The MTC has flexibility with
power switch jumper settings so each module can be independent or powered by one unit. The MTC
has 2 receive modes of operation:
FX - All messages that begin with hexadecimal " F " and followed by a data byte of " X " is a System
Common Message or System Real-Time Message. The MTC only responds to these messages, which
consists of;
SYSTEM COMMON MESSAGES: System Exclusive (F0), MTC (F1), Song Position Pointer (F2), Song
Select (F3), Undefined (F4, F5, F9, and FD), Tune Request (F6), End of System Exclusive (F7), and
SYSTEM REAL-TIME MESSAGES: Timing Clock (F8), Start (FA), Continue (FB), Stop (FC), Active Sensing
(FE), and Reset (FF). Note that Reset (FF) does NOT reset the module.
See the web sight 'Midi Manufacturers Association' for more information about MIDI messages.
http://www.midi.org/
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DECODE MODE
In the Decode mode the display shows the MTC (F1) messages in a clock format. Other messages
that pertain to MTC are also decoded and displayed: Full Message, User Bit, and Midi Cueing. These
messages are embedded in a System Exclusive message and are decoded and displayed if the
criteria is met within the message, if it is not met by the number of bytes within the message not
matching the message will return as a standard System Exclusive message for analysis.
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