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2.3 CONTROL CONNECTION
The AI-2 control connections are used to connect an external
controller. Connectors are provided for a video editor or similar
controller, the TimeLine Lynx-2 or Micro Lynx synchronizers, and
MIDI. These inputs are used to control connected ADATs through
the AI-2. The reader input can also be considered a control source
when the AI-2 is operating in time code chase mode.
2.3A EDITOR
The EDITOR connector is a 9-pin D type socket. The editor
connector conforms to the standard RS422 configuration and
operates asynchronously at a standard transmission rate of 38.4
Kbits per second. The editor port communications are Sony serial
protocol. Connect a 9-pin RS422 cable from an editor port to this
socket when it is required to control the AI-2 from a video editor.
The AI-2 emulates the SONY PCM-7030 digital audio tape
recorder, for best results select this device driver in the editor.
2.3B LYNX-2/MICRO LYNX
The LYNX-2/MICRO LYNX connector is a 25-pin D type socket.
The Lynx-2/Micro Lynx connector is an integral synchronizer
connector that contains RS422 communications, time code and a
system frame reference. Connect a TimeLine ADAT interface cable
from the Lynx-2 or Micro Lynx transport connector to this socket
when it is required to synchronize ADATs in a TimeLine machine
control system.
2.3C MIDI IN
The MIDI IN connector is a 5-pin din socket. The MIDI input is used
for MIDI Machine Control (MMC), external MIDI commands to the
AI-2, and feed through commands to the BRC, when connected.
Connect a MIDI cable to this socket when it is required to control
the AI-2 from an external MIDI device or controller.
