Yamaha YDP-223 Owner's Manual - Page 45
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ENGLISH About MIDI MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard format for data transmission/reception. It enables the transfer of performance data and commands between MIDI devices and personal computers. Using MIDI, you can control a connected MIDI device from the YDP223, or control the YDP-223 from a connected MIDI device or computer. MIDI connectors MIDI THRU OUT IN Mac MIDI PC-1 PC-2 HOST SELECT MIDI [IN]: Receives MIDI data. MIDI [OUT]: Transmits MIDI data. MIDI [THRU]: Transmits data received at the MIDI [IN] connector as it is. MIDI cables Prepare dedicated MIDI cables. [TO HOST] connector Use this connector to connect the YDP-223 to a computer. Mac MIDI PC-1 PC-2 TO HOST HOST SELECT TIP MIDI performance data and commands are transferred in the form of numeric values. TIP Since MIDI data that can be transmitted or received varies depending on the type of MIDI device, check the "MIDI Implementation Chart" to find out what MIDI data and commands your devices can transmit or receive. The YDP-223's MIDI Implementation Chart appears on page 65. NOTE When you are using the MIDI connectors, set the [HOST SELECT] switch to "MIDI" (page 50). NOTE When you are using the [TO HOST] connector, set the [HOST SELECT] switch, according to the type of computer you are using (page 50). TIP You can also obtain detailed information about MIDI from various music books and other publications. YDP-223 About MIDI 45