User Manual

Troubleshooting
MIDI Problems
12-4
The input to the audio system is set
for low impedance instead of high
impedance.
Set the volume of the audio or mixer to the
lowest level, change the impedance setting,
and then slowly turn up the volume of the
audio system or mixer.
The input trim to the audio system or
mixer is set too low.
Slowly turn up the trim.
MIDI Problems
If you are experiencing problems sending MIDI to an external module, check if one of the
following might be the issue:
The MIDI cable is not securely
plugged in at both ends.
Securely plug in the MIDI cable at both ends.
The MIDI connections are wrong. To send MIDI, plug the MIDI cable into the
SP5’s MIDI Out port and into the module’s
MIDI In port.
The MIDI cable is defective. Obtain and securely connect a new MIDI
cable.
The MIDI transmit channel does not
match that of the receiving device.
Change the channel on either the SP5 or on
the device such that the channels match.
If there are problems with the internal sound module receiving MIDI from an external
device like a computer sequencer, check if one of the following might be the issue:
The MIDI transmit channel of
transmitting device does not match
that of the receiving Program or
Zone on the SP5.
Change the channel on either the SP5 or on
the computer such that the channels match.
The MIDI cable is not securely
plugged in at both ends.
Securely plug in the MIDI cable at both ends.
The MIDI connections are wrong. To receive MIDI, plug the MIDI cable into
the SP5’s MIDI In port and into the module’s
MIDI Out port.