Otari MX-5050 Mini Pro

Service training binder · Part 6 · scan pages 53-58

Interfaces, Error Codes & Workshop Form

Parallel I/O Connector Pin Assignments↑ TOP

NoDescriptionLevelIn/OutFunction
1RECORD SWLowInRECORD switch
2PLAY SWLowInPLAY switch
3STOP SWLowInSTOP switch
4FF SWLowInF. Fwd switch
5REW SWLowInRewind switch
6Lifter DefeatLowInLifter Defeat
72nd FUNC SWLowIn2nd Function Sw
8
9Shut OffLowOutSafety Sw Tally
10REC TallyLowOutRecord tally
11PLAY TallyLowOutPlay tally
12STOP TallyLowOutStop tally
13FF TallyLowOutF.Fwd tally
14REW TallyLowOutRewind Tally
152nd FUNC TallyLowOut2nd Func Tally
16Signal Ground
17Tach OutOutTach Pulse1
18Rev/FwdH/LOutTape Direction*
199.6 kHz OutOutCapstan Clk out
20Capstan Clk INInSpeed Control2
21Speed AH/LOutTape Speed3
22Speed BH/LOutTape Speed3
23Pitch EnableLowInExternal Pitch Cont Enable
24Pitch TallyLowOutExternal Pitch Control Tally
25Rec ReadyLowOutRec Ready Tally
26
27
28Speed Ref Volt.0-15VInFast Wind Speed Control Voltage
29Speed Ref EnableLowInFast Wind Speed Control Enable
30TC CueLowInTC Track Repro Enable
31
32REHEARSELowInRehearse Switch
33+5 VDC Regulated+/- 10%OutMax 150 mA
34Aux PowerOutUnregulated
35Aux PowerOut24-40V 500mA Max
36Power Ground
37Power Ground

NOTES:↑ TOP

1: Tach Pulse Rate (Pulses per Second)

SpeedSMPTEEBU
7.5 ips6050
15 ips120100
30 ips240200

2: Capstan Speed Control - 9.600 kHz = rated speed

3: Tape Speed A and Tape Speed B

SpeedSpeed ASpeed B
7.5 ipsLowHigh
15 ipsHighLow
30 ipsHighHigh

*: Direction - Forward = Low

Mating Connector: 37 pin D-type Male

Output Signals (Tallies):

  • Output Type - Open Collector
  • Vol 0 - 0.5 V
  • Iol 20 mA max.
  • Vil TTL Level
  • Leakage Current - 20 uA
  • Pull Up - 10 kOhm terminated to + 5V
  • Voh (high level) - + 30 V max

Input Signal (Switch Commands):

  • Fan-In = 1.5
  • Vil = 0 - 0.5 V (-2.4 mA)
  • Vih = 2.5 - 5.25 V (60 uA)

Maximum Cable Length: 10 meters (32 feet)

Input Command Pulse Width : 100 mSec minimum

Tach Pulse Width: 100 uSec

Capstan Clock Duty Cycle: 40 - 60%

Analog vs Digital↑ TOP

Analog Tape RecorderDigital Tape Recorder
many adjustment pointsAdjustmentsfewer adjustment points
narrowDynamic Rangewide
highTape Compativility low
warm and ritch Sound Qualityneutral or natural (hi-fi)
Reverse Play, 50 Vari PitchSpecial Functionsna

ERROR LIST (TRANSPORT ERROR)↑ TOP

ERROR LIST (TRANSPORT ERROR)MX-80MX-70MX-55MTR-100
ROM CHECK SUM00000000
RAM READ/WRITE01010101
BACK UP RAM02
POWER SUPPLY
WATCH DOG TIMERCPU ErrCPU Err03
PPI (8255)02 0402 040204 - 09
PPI (8254)
TIMER IC (I-0112) READ04
CAPSTAN LOCK
TAPE DIRECTION
REC KOLD 16
FADER I/O MIS CONNECT
FADER I/O NO CONNECT
INTERNAL SERIAL EMERGENCY
SLAVE CPU N COMMUNICATION (TIME OUT)70 72
TAPE SPEED NO SELECT
TAPE SPEED SELECT
AUTO ALIGNMENT
ALIGNMENT DATA
OVER REPEAT AREA2020OP ERR 1
REPEAT ENTRY (SAME POINT)2121OP ERR 2
REPEAT ENTRY (POINT NOTHING)
REPEAT POINT UNDEFINE
MULTI CUE POINT CLEAR
CANNOT DISPLAY MODE0505
PCA NOT INSTALLED05
REHEARSE, B.REC, B.ERASEOP ERR 3

ERROR LIST (SERIAL)↑ TOP

ERROR LIST (SERIAL)MX-80MX-70MX-55MTR-100
INITIAL COMMUNICATION90
RET. MESSAGE TIME OUT91
UNDEFINED MESSAGE RECEAVED 92
"NAK" RECEAVED 94
UNDEFINED "STX"99
PARITY95
OVER RUN96
FRAMING97
TXD BUFFER FULL (NOTE: UART ERROR)98
CHECK SUM93

Serial Interface ESbus↑ TOP

ESbus is a serial interface bus based upon EBU (European Broadcasting Union) standard Tech 3245-E "Remote Control Systems for Television Production Equipment", and ratified by SMPTE (Society of Motion Pictures and Television Engineers) of USA.

Hardware: RS-422A

Baud Rate: 38.4 kHz

D-sub 9 pin (female) connector

Commands of Otàri Serial Control Protocol↑ TOP

  • A. System service commands
  • B. Transport control commands
  • C. Locator commands
  • D. Tape speed commands
  • E. Synchronizer commands
  • F. Timer commands
  • G. Amplifier control commands
  • H. Time code generator commands

System Example — an ESbus controller and up to 32 tributaries⤢ zoomSystem Example — an ESbus controller and up to 32 tributaries

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