Radial Engineering MR5 User Manual

Radial Engineering Ltd.
1588 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam BC V3C 5M5

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MIDI CONVERTER

User Guide

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MR5™ MIDI CONVERTER

Introduction ...................................................................................... 1

Features .......................................................................................... 2

Overview.......................................................................................... 3

Making Connections ..................................................................... 4-5

MIDI Setup....................................................................................... 6

OMNI Mode ..................................................................................... 6

MIDI Conguration Chart .............................................................. 7-9

Warranty ......................................................................... Back Cover

Thank you for purchasing the Radial MR5™, a useful tool that allows Radial JR5™ foot switch compatible devices to
respond to MIDI control signals.

Before using the MR5 for the rst time we suggest that you review this manual. It will explain what features and functions
can be controlled by MIDI control and program changes, along with channel selection and other conguration options.
Once you are done, if you nd yourself asking questions, please visit the FAQ page on our web site. This is where we post
questions and answers for players like yourself. Then, if you still nd yourself looking for more, we invite you to send us
an email at [e-mail] and we will do our very best to reply in short order.

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FEATURES

1. MIDI IN: Input jack for MIDI signals.

2. MIDI OUT: This jack is not currently used.

3. MIDI THRU: Thru-put for daisy chaining MIDI

signals.

4. AMPS: XLR jack to connect to amplier JR5
input on Radial device.

5. GUITARS: XLR jack to connect to instrument
JR5 input on Radial device.

6. DIP SWITCHES: Congure MIDI channel setup.

7. SAVE / RESET: Save MIDI conguration after

changing DIP switch position or reset if errors
such as stuck notes occur during a performance.

8. POWER / STATUS / MIDI LED’s: Let’s you know

the status of power and MIDI connections, and
shows when MIDI note ON/OFF signals are

present.

9. 14-GAUGE STEEL: I-Beam construction

prevents circuit board from being torqued which
could lead to part failure.

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6 7 8 9

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JR5 REMOTE

JR5 REMOTE

MR5

MIDI IN

AMP CONTROL

GUITAR CONTROL

MIDI THRU

JX44/JX42*MIDI DEVICE

*JX42 JR5 remote selects
instrument channel only

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OVERVIEW

The MR5 is a translator that takes the MIDI data output from a controller or sequencer and converts the commands to the
JR5 footswitch language. This allows any Radial device that employs the JR5 to be integrated into MIDI controlled guitar
rigs, or be used in sequenced performances.

The Radial JR5 itself employs a proprietary interface that uses
standard XLR connectors. It is important to note that the reason
the JR5, or products like the JX44 or JX42, do not employ MIDI
is that the MIDI protocol is not designed to carry power. When
developing the interface for the JR5 remote, we wanted the power
to come from the device (example JX44) so that local power
would not be required. Furthermore, the XLR is a much more
robust connector than a typical 5-pin DIN and is readily available
from any PA company. It is also extendable which means that on
larger stages, you can simply connect two or more XLR cables
in line to achieve the required cable length.

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MAkING CONNECTIONS

1. Connect the MIDI output from your MIDI

controller or pedal board to the input of the MR5
using a standard 5-pin MIDI cable. Additional
MIDI devices can be daisy chained via the
MR5’s MIDI THRU connector.

2. Connect the MR5 XLR outputs to the JR5 inputs

of the Radial JX44, JX42 or any other product
that employs a JR5 footswitch. The MR5 is
equipped with dedicated XLR outputs for both
‘Amps’ and ‘Guitars’. No power is required, as
the MR5 will derive its power from the Radial
device that you are controlling.

3. If you wish to use a JR5 footswitch in conjunction

with the MR5, simply connect one of its XLR
jacks to the MR5 and the other to the JR5 input
on your Radial device. The pedal will now be
in-line with the MR5, and your Radial device will
respond to commands from both.

MIDI CONTROLLER

MIDI CABLE

JX44

JX42

Instrument select only

MIDI XLR

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Not only can the MR5 be used to control both JX44 and the JX42, the MR5 can also be used in conjunction with the JR5 remote
control. This allows a musician to still have their stage remote and have the MR5 send control messages to the JX44 or JX42
from a midi sequencer, or MIDI control pedals, or MIDI playback, from a MIDI track from back ground orchestration software.
This allows for incredible exibility for live performances to not just replace the JR5 remote as an option, but to augment and
add extra functionality to a full JR5 - JX44 - JX42 system.

AMPGUITAR

XLR

JX44

MIDI IN

MIDI THRU

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MIDI SETUP

The MR5’s MIDI channel selection and conguration is
set via the 8 DIP switches on the side panel. It can be
setup to respond to an individual MIDI channel (1-16), or
put into OMNI mode to respond to messages sent on all
MIDI channels simultaneously. Once each switch is set to
its desired position, push the SAVE/RESET button on the
side panel to set the conguration as the changes will not
take affect until you do so. DIP switch details can be found
on the following pages.

OMNI Mode

OMNI Mode allows the MR5 to respond to control and
program changes on any MIDI channel (1-16). Setting
the MR5 to a specic channel is particularly useful when
linking multiple MIDI devices as they can all be set to only
respond to changes on their assigned channel. Some MIDI
equipment will default to OMNI mode when rst switched
on, so it is important to check congurations upon power­up and re-select the channel on your device if necessary.

LED

The side panel is equipped with LED indicators to show you
the status of the MR5. The power LED indicates that the
MR5 is receiving power from your Radial device from the
JR5 connection. The STATUS LED illuminates when a midi
signal is being transmitted to the MR5. The MIDI indicator
shows when a midi device is connected to the MR5.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Select OMNI mode by setting DIP
5 in the up position

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DIP switches 1-4:

These four switches select which MIDI channel (1-16) the MR5 will respond to. The guide below shows which position each
switch should be in for each corresponding channel.

DIP # 1 2 3 4

Midi Ch 1 UP UP UP UP

Midi Ch 2 DOWN UP UP UP

Midi Ch 3 UP DOWN UP UP

Midi Ch 4 UP UP DOWN UP

Midi Ch 5 UP UP UP DOWN

Midi Ch 6 UP DOWN UP DOWN

Midi Ch 7 DOWN UP DOWN UP

Midi Ch 8 DOWN DOWN UP UP

Midi Ch 9 UP UP DOWN DOWN

Midi Ch 10 UP DOWN DOWN UP

Midi Ch 11 DOWN UP UP DOWN

Midi Ch 12 DOWN DOWN UP DOWN

Midi Ch 13 DOWN UP DOWN DOWN

Midi Ch 14 UP DOWN DOWN DOWN

Midi Ch 15 DOWN DOWN DOWN UP

Midi Ch 16 DOWN DOWN DOWN DOWN

DIP switch 5:

This switch is used to select OMNI mode. When in the UP position, Omni mode is OFF and the MR5 will only respond to MIDI
messages on the channel selected with switches 1-4. When in the DOWN position, Omni mode is ON and the MR5 will respond
to MIDI messages sent on all channels.

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DIP # 6 7

Amp PC DOWN UP

Amp CC UP DOWN

Amp PC and CC DOWN DOWN

GUITAR 1 GUITAR 2 GUITAR 3 GUITAR 4 Amp Out 1 Amp Out 2 Amp Out 3 Amp Out 4

CC 88 off 0..63/on 64..127 ON

CC 89 ON

CC 90 ON

CC 91 ON

CC 92 ON

CC 93 ON

CC 94 ON

CC 95 ON

MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART (CONT. NEXT PAGE)

The MR5 is setup to respond to both MIDI Control Changes and Program changes. Control changes can select both guitars and
individual ampliers on the JX44. Program changes are reserved for amplier selection only, which allows for custom congurations
with multiple ampliers on devices like the JX44. The following chart shows which instruments and ampliers will be activated
when the MR5 sees various Control and Program changes sent by your MIDI pedal board or sequencer:

DIP switches 6-7:

The amplier switching capability of the MR5 can be selected using MIDI Control
Changes, Program Changes, or both. Switches 6 and 7 select how the MR5 will
respond to these messages.

DIP switch 8:

No current function

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GUITAR 1 GUITAR 2 GUITAR 3 GUITAR 4 Amp Out 1 Amp Out 2 Amp Out 3 Amp Out 4

Program C1 ON

Program C2 ON

Program C3 ON

Program C4 ON

Program C5 ON ON

Program C6 ON ON ON

Program C7 ALL AMPS ON

Program C8 ON ON

Program C9 ON ON ON

Program C10 ON ON ON

Program C11 ON ON ON

Program C12 ON ON

Program C13 ON ON

Program C14 ON ON

Program C15 ON ON

Program C16 ALL AMPS OFF

Program C17 (Mute) ALL MUTE ON

Program C18 (unmute) ALL MUTE OFF

Radial Engineering Ltd.
1588 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam BC V3C 5M5

Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • Email: [e-mail]

RADIAL ENGINEERING LTD. (“Radial”) warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and will remedy
any such defects free of charge according to the terms of this warranty. Radial will repair or replace (at its option) any defective
component(s) of this product (excluding nish and wear and tear on components under normal use) for a period of three (3) years
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and you must assume the risk of loss or damage. A copy of the original invoice showing date of purchase and the dealer name must
accompany any request for work to be performed under this limited and transferable warranty. This warranty shall not apply if the
product has been damaged due to abuse, misuse, misapplication, accident or as a result of service or modication by any other than
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