Analog audio, Synchronization and control, Midi – Teac X-48MKII User Manual

Page 15: Time code, Footswitch, Remote (sony 9-pin), Video reference (tri level sync), 3 – setup

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TASCAM X-48MKII

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THRU

This connector passes the Word Clock signal

present at the Word Clock IN through without

adding any delay. This allows additional devices

to be locked in a daisy-chain fashion in configu-

rations where there is no way to directly distrib-

ute clock from a single source.

Analog Audio

The IF-AN24X provides 24 channels of balanced analog

inputs and 24 channels of balanced analog outputs.

The X-48MKII can be configured to one of five possible

operating reference levels by applying the appropriate

software settings. Please refer to ‘Analog I/O Operating

Level’ (page 20) for details.
The analog DB-25 pinout is pictured below:

1

14

25

13

CAUTION

Use only DB25 cables specified by the manufacturer as

“Analog” cables. Many cables look the same on

the outside.

Synchronization and Control

This section will deal with the physical connections

needed in various synchronized applications. For details

about the appropriate software settings, please refer to

the ‘Synchronization’ section (page 35).

MIDI

There are two MIDI connectors on the rear of the

X-48MKII. These are used for MIDI Machine Control (MMC)

and MIDI Time Code (MTC).

IN

This connector receives MTC, which the

X-48MKII can chase, or MMC, which the

X-48MKII can respond to. The front panel MIDI

LED will illuminate when valid MIDI signals are

present at this connector.

OUT

This connector outputs MTC any time the

transport is in motion. That MTC output follows

the frame rate and output options set for LTC

output. MIDI machine control (MMC) open loop

and closed loop are supported.

Time Code

There are two 1/4” TRS connectors on the rear of the

X-48MKII, used for sending and receiving time code (LTC).

These connectors are balanced to allow for long cable

runs with minimal interference. Please refer to pages 37-

40 for details on time code options.

Footswitch

A momentary footswitch may be connected to this 1/4”

TS connector for hands free play, stop, and punch-in/out

operation.

NOTE

To operate correctly, a footswitch must be connected

before the X-48MKII is powered on.

Remote (Sony 9-Pin)

This is also known as “P2” or “Sony P2” or “RS-422”. Various

recording consoles and video controllers support this

protocol for transport control and track record enable.

This requires a specifically constructed cable. If in doubt,

pre-made RS-422 cables are readily available.

Pin No.

Controlling end

Non-controlling end

1

GND

GND

2

RX–

TX–

3

TX+

RX+

4

TX common

RX common

5

Spare (NC)

Spare (NC)

6

RX common

TX common

7

RX+

TX+

8

TX–

RX–

9

GND

GND

Video Reference (Tri Level Sync)

IN

When the X-48MKII is used in a film/video post

production environment, it may be necessary

to resolve a consistent sample range with the

time code edge. A video reference (blackburst)

signal applied to this connector makes this

possible. Please refer to page 19 for details on

configuring the use of signals present at this

connector.

Tri Level Sync is the video reference signal used for High

Definition Video. This connector automatically senses the

type of signal present.

THRU

The video reference signal present at the IN

connector is passed through out this

connector without additional processing delay.

This allows for daisy-chaining another device,

after the X-48MKII, which requires a video refer-

ence signal.

3 – Setup

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