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Ross Video Limited SMC-9901 Serial to MIDI Converter User Manual RS-422 SERIAL SMC-9901 Serial to MIDI Converter MICRO OPTO MIDI OUT MIDI OUT MIDI...
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SMC-9901 • Serial to MIDI Converter User Manual Ross Part Number: 9901DR-004 • Document Issue: 1 • • Release Date: January 16, 2009. Printed in Canada. The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice or obligation.
Product may require specific equipment, and/or installation procedures to be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements. Notices have been included in this publication to call attention to these specific requirements. Symbol Meanings Protective Earth — This symbol identifies a Protective Earth (PE) terminal, which is provided for connection of the supply system’s protective earth (green or green/yellow) conductor.
Follow all instructions. The safe operation of this product requires that a protective earth connection be provided. A grounding conductor in the equipment's supply cord provides this protective earth. To reduce the risk of electrical shock to the operator and service personnel, this ground conductor must be connected to an earthed ground.
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If the module does not appear to be working properly, please contact Technical Support using the numbers listed under the “Contact Us” section on the last page of this manual. All RossGear GearLite products are covered by a generous 3-year warranty and will be repaired without charge for materials or labor within this period.
Environmental Information The equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment. To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the extraction of natural resources, Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate take-back systems.
MIDI-enabled Audio Mixer from a Ross Video Synergy or Vision switcher. The SMC-9901 provides a single DB-9 connector for 38,400 baud serial RS-422 communication, one 5-pin DIN connector for MIDI in, and two 5-pin DIN connectors for MIDI out.
If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly. Mounting and Installation The SMC-9901 Serial to MIDI Converter can be mounted in any convenient location. However, to ensure long life for this product, observe the following precautions and operating requirements: •...
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Surface Mount Strips The included VELCRO® brand surface mount strips allow the GearLite module and power supply to be affixed to a permanent location during use and easily removed for adjustments. Carefully consider the installation location before proceeding; the adhesive is very aggressive and is not easily removed. The adhesive will cure fully in 24 hours.
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Installing the Flat Metal Plate Use the following procedure to install the flat metal plate: Remove the 2 screws from the bottom of the chassis. Install the Flat Metal Plate onto the bottom of the chassis (Figure 3) using the screws removed in Step (1.). SERIAL NUMBER LABEL FLAT METAL PLATE...
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BPM-9000 The BPM-9000 Angle Mounting Bracket (Figure 4) allows a single GearLite module to be installed in positions not possible with the flat metal plate. The bracket has a 90° angle. Mounting screws are not provided by Ross Video. Figure 4 BPM-9000 90° Mounting Bracket...
Setup and Operation Cable Connections Connect the RS-422 serial, MIDI in, and MIDI out cables to the SMC-9901 according to the designations indicated on the chassis label (Figure 5). It is not necessary to terminate unused outputs. RS-422 SERIAL SMC-9901...
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Connecting an Audio Mixer to a Ross Video Switcher The SMC-9901 Serial to MIDI Converter can be used to allow control of an Audio Mixer from a Ross Video switcher. The Interface Cable and MIDI Cables are not provided by Ross Video.
— Use of improper adaptors may damage the SMC-9901 and will void the warranty. User Controls The SMC-9901 has status indicator LEDs on the front edge (Figure 7) and rear edge (Figure 8) of the chassis. MIDI OUT STATUS MIDI IN STATUS...
Status LEDs The front and rear edges of the SMC-9901 have status LEDs that display the status of power, MIDI input or output activity, as well as RS-422 serial. Refer to the following table (Table 2) for a description of these LEDs.
Service Information Warranty and Repair Policy The RossGear SMC-9901 is warranted to be free of any defect with respect to performance, quality, reliability, and workmanship for a period of THREE (3) years from the date of delivery to the customer. In the event that your RossGear...
BPM-9000, 90° Angle Mounting Bracket (90° angle metal mounting bracket for rack and desk installation) Your SMC-9901 Serial to MIDI Converter is part of the GearLite line of the RossGEAR family of products. Ross Video Limited offers a full line of...
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Contact Us Contact our friendly and professional support representatives for the following: • Name and address of your local dealer • Product information and pricing • Technical support • Upcoming trade show information General Business Office 613 • 652 • 4886 and Technical Support PHONE After Hours Emergency...
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