Specifications

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SERIAL PORT
An IBM PC type RS232 connector that looks like a modem or printer to a connected
computer. Connect a "9 pin" serial cable to this port to transfer information to and from
a personal computer. Do not use the "null modem" type of cable designed for file transfer
between two computers - it will not work.
With the Memory Card removed, the BUSY LED on the front panel illuminates whenever a message is received at the serial
port.
Note: If the serial port is "enabled" and MIDI is "enabled," a command received over either the serial port or the
MIDI In port causes the port not receiving the command to be ignored until the command is complete.
 See Setting Up the Serial Port on page 139.
n) FIREWIRE CONNECTORS
Two identical IEEE-1394 FireWire connectors. Typically one is connected to a PC or
Mac, and the other is available for “daisy-chain” connections to other FireWire devices or
may be left unconnected.
Note: while FireWire is specified as being “hot-swappable”, meaning that connectors may
be plugged and un-plugged with power applied, Eventide recommends that this NOT be
done, and that where possible FireWire connections be only changed when all equipment
is powered down.
o) AES11/18 input and output connector
This DB25 connector carries the input and output signals for AES/EBU signals 11 to 18.
See Connecting AES 11 thru 18 to the H8000FW on page 154.
p) WORD CLOCK INPUT AND OUTPUT JACKS
The H8000FW sends a clock signal from its word clock output which can be used to
synchronize other equipment to the H8000FW. The H8000FW can also slave to another
device’s word clock output.
q) STATUS LEDS
These two LEDs indicate the status of the FireWire subsystem. The top LED should be
lit when a FireWire cable is connected. The lower one should flash from time to time to
show activity, especially when a connected device becomes locked or unlocked. If it
flashes rapidly and continuously, a bad connected device or connection is indicated.