Akai RMD-V3104U User Manual

MVP MANUAL

CHAPTER 7. MVP MANUAL

1. INTRODUCTION

The multi video processor (hereafter referred to as MVP below) is equipped with a serial interface conforming to
RS-232C standards which can be connected to computers.
This manual is required when connecting the MVP to the external computer and controlling adjustments and
performance.

This manual describes the methods of using the RS-232C interface, command protocols, and basic functions
and commands of the MVP.

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2. CONNECTION WITH MVP EXTERNAL COMPUTER

• Refer to Chapter 4.(P.105) “External Control by MPJ RS-232C” for how to adjust the MPJ.

¶ Use a RS-232C straight cable.
¶ Refer to the following diagram for connections.

¶ MVP RS-232C Settings

Baud rate : 2400, 4800 , 9600, 19200
Bit number : 7, 8
Parity : NON , ODD, EVEN
Stop bit : 1 , 2

: Setting at shipment

This setting can be changed using the DIP switches on the panel.
Refer to “Chapter 2.(P.19) MVP panel 7 Baud rate switch”.

<MVP RS-232C Pin Layout>

Signal name

MVP MANUAL

1

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Connection with External Computer

<External Computer Side> <Video Processor Side>

FG 1 1 FG
TxD 2 2 RxD
RxD 3 3 TxD
RTS 4 4 CTSl
CTS 5 5 RTSl
DSR 6 6 DSRl
SG 7 7 SG

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Straight RS-232C IN

FG Frame Ground
Tx Trandmitted Data
Rx Received Data
RTS Requenst to Send
CTS Clear to Send
DSR Data Set Ready
SG Signal Ground

*

* Pins 4, 5 and 6 are short-circuited inside.

Pins not shown in the diagram are NC.

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