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SMPTE Test

This selection gives you the current status of the SMPTE reader. This

pop-up dialog will tell you whether or not the BiPort is currently locked

to SMPTE and what the incoming SMPTE format is. This feature is very

handy if you are experiencing SMPTE synchronization problems. If

unable to lock onto an incoming SMPTE signal from this dialog box, you

should check your SMPTE connections and SMPTE source.

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About

The usual information: what the program is, what version, who wrote it,

Remote Control Mac Installation

Included with your BiPort 2x4s is Remote Control and Diagnostic soft-

ware that enables you to configure and control your BiPort 2x4s SMPTE

functions directly from your computer, as well as a diagnostic test for

basic BiPort functionality. This software enables you to set User Bits,

frame format, flywheel, and write start time (offset), as well as start and

stop SMPTE writing. Different Remote Control software settings may

be saved to disk as a “Setting” and recalled or reloaded at a later time.

To install the BiPort 2x4s Remote Control & Diagnostic application onto

your Macintosh, first insert the disk entitled “BiPort 2x4s Mac Drivers &

Remote Control Software” into your floppy disk drive. When the disk

icon appears, double click on it. Next, locate the file “BiPort Remote”,

click on it and drag it onto your hard drive. Double clicking on the

BiPort Remote application from your hard drive will then open the

BiPort 2x4s Remote Control.

Remote Control Operation

If you haven’t worked with SMPTE/MTC sync before, we suggest that

you read the section of the BiPort manual entitled “SMPTE/MIDI Time

Code Tutorial” beginning on page 28.

The primary screen of the BiPort Remote Control Software gives you

complete control over all of the SMPTE sync functions of the interface.

The controls are fairly self-explanatory. Format sets the SMPTE frame