Sony MDM-X4 Mk2 - MIDI Synchronization Using MTC; Setup and Connections; Offsetting MTC Output; Matching Locate Points

Synchronization with MIDI Equipment (Mk2)
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MIDI Synchronization Using
MTC
The following explains how to achieve synchronization
with a MIC (MIDI Time Code) compatible sequencer
(etc.).
For these operations, this unit will output the sync
signals.
Make
sure
the
syne
setting
of
your
sequencer
is
on external syne.
Note
Certain sequencers (etc) may not start simply by Inputting
the MTC (MIDI Time Code). In such cases, press PLAY (ete)
on
the
respective
equipment
so
it
will
be
ready
to
receive
the
external
syne
signal
before
vou
start
the
MDM-\4
MA2.
Refer
to
the
operating
instructions
supplied
with
your
other
equipment for details regarding its operation
Connections
Use
a
MIDI
cable
to
connect
this
unit
to
a
MIDI
compatible sequencer (etc.).
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Setup
1
Set
this
units
“SYNC”
system
setting
to
MTC.
See
“Changing
a
Setting”
(page
18
of
the
main
“Operating
Instructions”)
and
“Syne
mode
setting
(Svnc)"
(page
3
of
this
booklet)
for
details.
2
Set the
sequencer
to
accept
external
MTC
synchronization.
This
enables
plavback
of
MIDI
song
data
Refer
to
the
operating
instructions
supplied
with
vour
sequencer
as
well.
3 Start plavback from this unit.
The
sequencer
starts
plaving
in
synchronization
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 display forward to the amount
of offset vou want to add.
2 Press MARK.
3 Hold down SHIFT and press OUT.
Note
Offset time can only be added when the unit is outputting
the sy nc signal.
Although the master unit's counter displav and disc time
positions are not be etfected, the output MTC signal contains
the added offset.
(Example)
It vou set à 7000 MIN 10 SEC 00 FRM” offset in the
counter displav of the master unit:
When
vou
start
plaving
the
song
from
the
beginning
(on
the
master
unit),
the
time
code
to
be
output
starts
at
23
Hours 59 Minutes 50 seconds 00 Frames. 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
A
—————————————
(10 seconds late)
Sync song —A
If
the
master
side
is
ahead
of
the
syne
side,
switch
discs
between the master and sync units.
To check the offset setting
When
vou
hold
down
SHIFT
and
press
OUT,
the
offset
time
is
displaved
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
above.
Ejecting
the
disc
also
cancels
the
offset.