Owner`s manual

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Synchronizing external MIDI sequencers and rhythm machines
Rev0.02
The synchronization setting screen will appear.
fig.50-06d
4. Move the cursor to “Sync Gen.” and select “MIDI
CLK” using the TIME/VALUE dial.
Sync Gen. (Sync Generator):
This parameter sets the type of synchronization signal
that will be output via the MIDI OUT port. When you
intend to perform synchronized operation of an external
MIDI device using a synchronization signal, ensure that
one of the following types of signal is selected for
transmission.
OFF:
No synchronization signal will be transmitted.
MTC:
MTC (MIDI Time Code) will be transmitted.
MIDI CLK:
MIDI timing clock signals will be transmitted based on
the rhythm tempo.
5. Press [EXIT/NO] several times to return to the top
screen.
6. Start playback on the BR-1200CD.
As playback starts, the MIDI sequencer will also start to
play in sync.
7. If you wish to store the settings, save the current song
(p. 70).
Synchronizing a MIDI sequencer
to the playback time using MTC
The term MIDI Time Code (MTC) refers to a type of time-
synchronization message that is output every frame in order
to allow MIDI sequencers to be synchronized. Since MTC is
based on time and not tempo, it allows extremely precise
synchronization to be achieved. Although this technique is
most often used with video equipment and the like, a large
number of MIDI sequencers are also MTC compatible.
1. First of all, set up the external MIDI sequencer to
operate based on received MTC signals.
For more information regarding setting methods for the
MIDI sequencer, refer to its user’s manual.
2. Using a MIDI cable, connect the BR-1200CD to the
MIDI sequencer as shown in the following diagram.
fig.50-07
3. Press [UTILITY].
The Utility Menu screen will appear.
fig.12-12d
4. Move the cursor to the SYNC icon and press [ENTER/
YES].
Alternatively, you can press [F3] (SYNC) if the SYNC icon
is currently displayed.
MIDI Sequencer
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN