Tascam MX-2424, Owner'S Manual

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[59] TL-Bus
These connectors provide communication and sample accurate synchronization between multiple MX-2424’s and/or
a TL-Sync synchronizer. The total length of all cables connected to the TL-Bus cannot exceed 100 meters. ID
numbers must be different for each unit on the TL-Bus. Note that a unit in the middle of the bus can be off and still
sending bus communication through its connectors. Units are “daisy-chained” with these connectors from Out to In.
[61] Video Sync In/Thru
The BNC VIDEO SYNC IN connector provides the ability to lock the MX-2424 sample clock to incoming black
burst or color bars using NTSC or PAL video signals. The MX-2424 will auto-switch to the appropriate incoming
format.
The Video Thru connector passes the video signal fed to the Video Input straight through the MX-2424 so that
devices later in an equipment chain can utilize the video signal with no added delay. This connector is self-
terminating.
[62] Net
This RJ-45 connector is used for 100Mb Ethernet connection to a personal computer for the ViewNet GUI program
and network connections to the MX-2424. Software updates downloaded from the TASCAM web site can be
loaded into the MX-2424 from a personal computer via this port. See the ViewNet Operations Manual for more
detail.
[63] Fast/Wide SCSI Connector
This connector is used for connection of external storage devices to the MX-2424. (Please refer to SCSI Tips for MX
Users for more detail.)
[57] Word Clock In/Out/Thru
The Word Clock In connector allows the MX-2424 to lock to a variety of standard word clock sources. If the MX-
2424 is set to read digital clock and it is not present or there is a mismatch in the frequencies, the Sample Lock [50]
indicator will flash.
The Word Clock Out connector always outputs digital clock generated by the MX-2424.
The Word Clock Thru connector allows the incoming clock present at the Word Clock In connector to pass
through the MX-2424 without regeneration. This eliminates the slight delay caused by regenerating the incoming
clock. This connector is always active whenever digital clock is present at the Word Clock In connector.
[51] Time Code In/Out/Thru:
These are balanced ¼ inch TRS connectors.
The Time Code In connector allows the MX-2424 to synchronize playback to incoming SMPTE and derive digital
clock from that time code. The time code coming in on this connection is displayed in the LCD when <SHIFT>
[19] then OUT [31] <TC READER> is pressed on the front panel.
The Time Code Out connector outputs the time code generated by the MX-2424 including any offset when the MX-
2424 is in play or record modes.
The Time Code Thru connector will send out reshaped time code that matches the time code coming in on the IN
connector. This feature allows the creation of an offset inside the MX-2424 yet passes the time code present at the
In connector through to be read by another device.
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