MM
™
-8802 User Manual
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External Control Connections
The MM-8802 includes powerful functionality for connecting external ana-
log controls and indicators. These external devices can be completely con-
figured for various functions with the MWare
™
software. With the frame-
based MediaMatrix
®
systems, virtually any control can be assigned to these
external devices, providing a powerful method for creating intuitive user
interfaces. With the X-Frame
™
88, these controls can also be assigned to
many functions, using specific control devices that provide a virtual connec-
tion to the external device.
The connecting interface for the External Control ports is distributed on
two additional sets of Euro connectors. These connectors are arranged in
two 16-screw Euro connector blocks instead of the multiple three-screw
arrangement used for the audio connections. These connectors provide ter-
mination to the MM-8802’s Control Voltage (CV) and Logic Output ports.
There are separate connectors for the eight CV ports and the eight Logic
Output ports. The method for terminating these connectors is the same as
for the audio connectors (See page 27), however, there are only two conduc-
tors for each port instead of three.
The use of these ports is integrated with software controls contained within
the MediaMatrix system. In order to properly configure and operate exter-
nal controls using these ports, a thorough understanding of the associated
software controls is required. Also, the configuration of the software con-
trols for External Control ports is different for frame-based MediaMatrix
systems and for the X-Frame 88.
Please refer to the online help for MWare 3.1.2 or X-Frame 88 2.0 software.
There is detailed explanation of how to configure and operate these controls
within the software.
The following illustrations will show how these ports are connected in some
popular configurations.