Sony MDM-X4 Mk2 Operating Instructions Manual page 4

Synchronization with MiDi Equipment (Mk2)
MIDI Synchronization Using
MTC
The following explains how to achie\ e sx nchronization
v\'ith a MTC (MIDI Time Code) compatible sequencer
(etc.).
bor tliese operations, this unit \\ ill output the svnc
signals. Make sure the s\'nc setting of \ inir sequencer is
on external s\ nc.
Note
C crtain sequencers (etc.) ma\ not start siniplv bv inputting
the MIC (MIDI Time Code). In such cases, press I'L.A'i (etc.)
on the respectn e equipirient so it will be readv to receice the
external s\ nc signal before vou start the MDM-\4 \lk2.
Refer tci the tiperating instructions svippliect with \ our rather
equipment lor details regarding its operation.
Connections
Use n MIDI cable to connect this unit to a Mlldl
compatible sequencer (etc.).
MDM-X4 Mk2 (this unit)
MIDI MIDI
OUT IN
MIDI signal
Sequencer
(etc.)
Setup
1
Set this unit's "S\'\C" sestom setting to .MTC.
See "Changing a Setting" (page IS of the main
"Operating Instructions") and "Svnc mode setting
(Sync)" (page 3 of this booklet) for details.
2
Set the sequencer to accept external .MTC
synchronization.
This enables playback of MIDI song data.
Refer to the operating instructions supipHed with
your sequencer as well.
3
Start playback from this unit.
The secqucncer starts playing in svnehronization
with this unit.
Adding offset to the MTC output
1
While the disc is in stop mode, turn the jog dial to
move the counter displax' forward to the amount
tT offset \'ou w ant to acid.
2
Press M.ARK.
3
Hold down SHIFT and press OUT.
Note
chisel time ean onU be addeii when the unit is outputting
tire s\ ne signal.
-Mthough the master unit's counter disphw and disc lime
piisitums are not he effected, the output MTC signal contains
the added offset.
(Example)
If yiHi set a 'tittit Ml\ It) SF.C t)t) FRM" tTfset in the
counter disp)a\' (>f the master unit:
When yrui start playing the song from the beginning (cin
the master unit), the time code to be output starts at 2.3
Hours .3h .Minutes .4(1 seconds 00 Frame.s, After 10
seconds the time code changes to zero and the synchro
unit starts.
Matching the "A" points
(when the song on master side is late)
Master song -_
(10 seconds late)
Sync song — __
If tlu' master side is ahead of the svnc side, switch discs
betw een the master and svnc units.
To check the offset setting
When \ ou hold down SHIFT and press OUT, the offset
lime is displayed and that position is located.
To cancel the offset setting
Use the jog dial (etc.) to set the time in the counter
display to zero, then perform steps 2 and 3 abov e.
Ejecting the disc also cancels the offset.