10. Computer
This function allows you to set the operating mode for the computer serial
port on the instrument's back panel. This port allows two-way communi-
cation between the RP150 and a PC without the need for a MIDI interface.
A cable to connect the instrument to your PC or Macintosh can be
obtained from your dealer.
Pressing the Page Up button shows the following display:
There are three modes which can be selected, as shown by the following
table:
Use the DATA +/– buttons to select the options available.
OFF :
all MIDI data is directed to the MIDI interface.
PC-1 :
suitable for connection to a PC with 80386, or earlier
processor.
PC-2 :
suitable for connection to a PC with 80486, Pentium or
faster processor.
Apple :
suitable for any Macintosh computer.
When you enable the Computer port for one of the transmission/reception
options, the instrument's MIDI interface will be automatically disabled for
transmission/reception.
The last Computer setting selected is memorized even after turning the
instrument off.
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OFF
Selections
OFF (default)
PC_1 (Slow)
PC_2 (Fast)
Apple
10 COMPUTER
PC_1
(Slow)
10 COMPUTER
PC_2
(Fast)
10 COMPUTER
Apple