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Protocol Translator
2. From the Setup menu, invoke the Options window. Here, we will tell the PT3 its identity with respect to the MIDI
interface and the AXlink bus.
The default MIDI channel is 1. Channel 1 is probably
acceptable, though you should select a different channel
if you are aware of any conflicts. If you are simply testing
the PT3 with a musical keyboard, you needn’t worry
about conflicts.
The AXlink device number setting has no effect if AMX-
compatible equipment is not connected.
Once you are satisfied with the MIDI channel selection,
click OK.
3. From the Setup menu, invoke the Device
List window. This is where we tell the PT3
what LecNet devices are connected. For this
tutorial, it is assumed that a single AM8
mixer will be connected at LecNet address
128. If you don’t plan to connect an AM8
mixer, or if your AM8 uses a different LecNet
address, you may substitute your information
where applicable.
If your LecNet devices are connected now,
you may use the Probe LecNet button to
automatically detect your LecNet gear and
populate the list box. If your LecNet devices are not currently connected, you will need to click New, then enter the
LecNet ID (device type) and address of each LecNet device you wish to use with the PT3. The LecNet ID is simply
the name of the product, such as AM8 or MM8. A device’s LecNet address can be changed at any time with the
LecNet Master Pro software. If you are unsure of the address of any LecNet device, you may use the Probe LecNet
button on the Device List window, or the LecNet Master Pro software, to detect it.
If you are following the tutorial exactly, make your device list window look like the one pictured here, with a single AM8
located at address 128.
When you are finished with the device list, click OK.
4. From the main window’s Action Map frame, click
New... to invoke the Edit LecNet Action Map Entry
window. Change the settings to translate MIDI note 60
(middle C) to the AM8’s Auto/Direct Remote action, as
shown.
Each AM8 input may be configured as either Auto (active
only when signal present) or Direct (always active).
When invoked, the Auto/Direct Remote action will
instruct the AM8 that the Auto vs. Direct status of each
AM8 input shall be selected by LecNet commands, not by
the dipswitches on the rear panel.
If more than one LecNet device appears in the device list,
you will need to select the proper device first, then the
action, as only actions pertaining to the selected device
appear in the action list.
When the Edit LecNet Action Map Entry window is filled
in as shown, click OK. A summary of the new translation should appear in the main window’s action map, as shown
in the figure for step 7.
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