OPCODE Studio 64X User Manual

Copyright ©1996 Opcode Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
This document may not, in whole or part, be copied, photo-

copied, reproduced, translated or converted to any

electronic or machine readable form without prior consent

of Opcode Systems, Inc.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Opcode Systems, Inc. warrants the Studio 64X against
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1)
year from the date of original retail purchase.

If you discover a defect, first write or call Opcode Systems,
Inc. at [phone] to obtain a Return Merchandise
Authorization Number (no service will be performed on any
product returned without prior authorization). If the product
needs to be returned to Opcode, please attach your name,
address, telephone number, a description of the problem,
and a copy of the dated bill of sale as proof of purchase.
Write the Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)
Number clearly on the outside of the package and all corre­spondence. Upon receiving the returned product, Opcode
Systems, Inc. will then, at its option, repair, replace, or
refund the purchase price of the product.

This warranty applies only to the Studio 64X; Opcode soft­ware is warranted separately.

This warranty does not apply if the product has been dam­aged by accident, abuse, misuse, or misapplication, or has
been modified without the written permission of Opcode
Systems, Inc.

All implied warranties, including implied warranties of mer­chantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited
in duration to one (1) year from the original date of retail
purchase of this product. The warranty and remedies set
forth above are exclusive and in lieu of all others, oral or
written, express or implied.

Opcode Systems, Inc. is not responsible for special, inciden­tal, or consequential damages resulting from any breach of
warranty, or under any legal theory, including lost profits,
downtime, good-will, damage to or replacement of equip­ment and property.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
implied warranties or liability for incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply
to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Except to the extent prohibited by law, all implied warran­ties made by Opcode Systems, Inc. in connection with this
manual and software are limited in duration to ninety (90)
days from the date of original purchase, and no warranties,
whether express or implied, shall apply to this product after
said period.

Opcode Systems, Inc. makes no warranty or representation,
either express or implied, with respect to the software
described in this manual. This software is sold “as is.” The
purchaser assumes the entire risk as to its quality and per­formance. Under no circumstances shall Opcode Systems,
Inc. be liable for any loss or damage, direct, consequential,
or incidental, arising out of the use or inability to use this
product.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclu­sions may not apply to you.

TRADEMARKS

Studio 64X is a trademark of Opcode Systems, Inc. IBM is a
registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corpora­tion. Other product and brand names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre­quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or tele­vision reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor­rect the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the
affected radio or television.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and
the affected receiver.

• Connect the equipment and the affected receiver to
power outlets on separate circuits.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni­cian for help.

Modifications

approved by Opcode Systems, Inc. could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment, per FCC regulations.

Shielded Cables

equipment to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.

: Changes or modifications not expressly

: Shielded cables must be used with this

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Hardware Design and Studio 64X firmware by
David Rowe.

Declaration of Conformity

We, Opcode Systems, Inc.,

3950 Fabian Way, Suite 100

Palo Alto, CA 94303 USA

[phone]

declare under our sole responsibility that the product

Opcode Studio 64X

complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

CSA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE

This Class B digital apparatus meets all the requirements of
the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les
exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du
Canada.

OMS, Studio Patches Editor, and Studio 64X
OMS Driver by Doug Wyatt.

Patchbay and Studio 64X Windows Driver by
Paul Messick.

Quality Assurance by Mark LeBlanc, Jim
Anderson, and Renan Sanchez.

Documentation by Greg Thomas.
Marketing by Butch Rovan.

Declaration Of Conformity

We, Opcode Systems, Inc., of

3950 Fabian Way, Suite 100

declare under our sole responsibility that the product

to which this declaration relates is in conformance with the

following the provisions of the 89/336/EEC Directive.

Palo Alto, CA, 25-Oct-96

Place and date of issue Authorized Signature

Palo Alto, CA 94303 USA

Studio 64X, a MIDI Interface

for IBM PC compatible computers,

following

standards:

EN55022:1987

EN50082-1:1992

IEC 801-2:1984
IEC 801-3:1984
IEC 801-4:1988

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1: Introduction 1

Studio 64X Overview.......................................................................................1

What’s Included in the Studio 64X Package ........................................1

System Requirements..............................................................................1

Studio 64X Documentation............................................................................. 2

Customer Support............................................................................................2

CHAPTER 2: Front/Rear Panels 3

Studio 64X Front Panel.................................................................................... 3

Studio 64X Rear Panel ..................................................................................... 3

Computer Connection.....................................................................................4

MIDI Connections............................................................................................ 4

CHAPTER 3: Quick Start Guide for PC 5

PC Configuration ............................................................................................. 5

Connect Hardware...................................................................................5

Run the Setup Program........................................................................... 6

Using Windows Software...............................................................................6

CHAPTER 4: Quick Start Guide for Mac 7

Macintosh Configuration................................................................................7

Connect Hardware...................................................................................7

Install and Configure OMS..................................................................... 8

Install Studio 64X Help File....................................................................8

OMS Studio Patches......................................................................................... 8

Using OMS-Compatible Applications .......................................................... 8

Using Non-OMS Applications...............................................................8

CHAPTER 5: Studio 64X Programs 9

User Programs..................................................................................................9

Default Factory Programs....................................................................... 9

Preset Programs........................................................................................ 9

Editing User Programs....................................................................................9

CHAPTER 6: Front Panel Operation 11

Selecting a Program.......................................................................................11

Initializing User Programs............................................................................11

Striping from the Front Panel....................................................................... 11

Using a Serial THRU Device ........................................................................12

Getting Started with the Studio 64X

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CHAPTER 1: Introduction

STUDIO 64X OVERVIEW

Thank you for purchasing Opcode’s
Studio 64X, a dual platform MIDI interface,
patchbay, and SMPTE processor. The
Studio 64X includes the following
capabilities:

• Compatible with notebook, laptop, and
desktop Macs or PCs;

• Serial port THRU connection (both MAC
and PC) for easy access to serial devices;

• 4 x 6 MIDI interface with support for 64
channels;

• Read and write all SMPTE formats, also
includes freewheeling and regeneration;

• Stand-alone MIDI patchbay—recall rout­ings and filterings or even stripe SMPTE
from front panel;

• 4 user programs accessible from front
panel for MIDI routing and filtering;

• 4 preset programs accessible from front
panel: PANIC, SMPTE, ALL, and TUNE;

• Front panel status LEDs for SMPTE and
MIDI IN/OUT activity;

• Software, Mac and Windows, for on­screen editing of Studio 64X user
programs;

• MME compatible driver for Windows

3.1, Windows 95, and Windows for
Workgroups;

• OMS driver for Macs, including support
for OMS Studio Patches.

What’s Included in the
Studio 64X Package

Your Opcode Studio 64X package includes:

• Studio 64X MIDI Interface

• DC power adapter

• PC serial cable, with cable adapter

• Macintosh serial cable

• PC floppy disk

• Macintosh floppy disks

• Getting Started Manual for easy setup

• Technical Support Information Sheet

• Registration card

System Requirements

To use the Studio 64X with a PC, you need:

• An IBM PC compatible with COM port;

• Windows 3.1, Windows for Work­groups, or Windows 95;

• MIDI instruments and cables.

To use the Studio 64X with a Macintosh, you
need:

• A 68020 Macintosh or faster, or a Power
Macintosh;

• System 7.0.1 or later;

• 4 MB of available RAM;

• MIDI instruments and cables.

Getting Started with the Studio 64X

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