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Receiving MIDI Timecode
MIDI timecode input is achieved through the MIDI In connector on the Auxiliary Input panel. This connector passes
signal to a MIDI/USB adapter, and from there into the Mac computer.
Figure 4-3: Auxiliary Input Panel (v3.4)
Setup for Timecode Input
The TC Reader application is used to set the preferences for incoming timecode. TC Reader contains a Timecode
Reader window for this purpose. The preferences include the source type, output options, auto-start preference, and
start/end time values. The Timecode Reader window also provides buttons for start, pause and resume control.
To toggle the Timecode Reader window on and off, press [  T] on the keyboard.
+ Source – choose the appropriate source for timecode: Generator, Audio In Left, Audio In Right, or MTC (MIDI
timecode).
+ Output – Local (internal routing only), or an active Ethernet port (for sending timecode over the network to Mbox
servers).
+ Auto-Start – enabling this will cause timecode be active as soon as the Remote application launches. Depending
on the source setting, the application will immediately begin generating or listening for external timecode.
+ Start – starts generating code from Start Time value if generator is selected, or will start listening for external code
if not.
+ Pause – pauses/resumes generating internal code or listening for external code (toggle action).
+ Start – specifies a time where the internal generator will start.
+ End – specifies a time where the internal generator will loop back to the start time.
Note: The Timecode Reader window does not have to be visible to function. If timecode is being received, it will be
shown at the top-right of the Remote main window.
Guidelines:
+ Since TC Reader can retransmit the timecode data via Ethernet, a timecode source can be connected to one
Mbox server and then retransmitted to any other networked servers. The servers must be networked together
using a compatible network setup.
+ When using a timecode input, multiple layers on one Mbox server or layers on multiple servers can respond to the
same timecode, but need not have any other layer properties set the same (except the Timecode Sync playmode,
of course).
BALANCED AUDIO OUT
RIGHT
MIDI IN
(COMPOSITE)
Y IN SDI IN R - Y IN B - Y IN
ETHERNET LEFT
MIDI OUT
SMPTE IN
MIDI
In
MIDI
Out