software that enables you to configure and control your MIDISPORT 8x8/s
SMPTE functions directly from your computer, as well as the diagnostic test for
basic MIDISPORT functionality using the Macintosh serial port connection. The
diagnostic test for Macintosh is contained within the Remote Control software.
To install the MIDISPORT 8x8/s Remote Control & Diagnostic application onto
your Macintosh, first insert the disk entitled “MIDISPORT 8x8/s Drivers
Software” into your disk drive. When the disk icon appears, double click on it.
Next, locate the file “MIDISPORT Remote”, click on it and drag it onto your hard
drive. Double clicking on the MIDISPORT Remote application from your hard
drive will then open the MIDISPORT 8x8/s Remote Control.
Open the Select Menu, then click Diagnostics. This will bring up the
MIDISPORT diagnostic test for Macintosh computers. The Diagnostic test page
will show you the Device Port that the MIDISPORT is connected to, the
“Loopback:” test that will be performed with a dropdown menu to select other
configurations (the default is Out 1 to In 1), plus a “Passes” list that allows you
to select how many times the diagnostic will run (the default is 1 pass).
To perform this test you must create a MIDI “loopback” by taking one MIDI
cable and plugging one end into Input-1, and the other end into Output-1. Also,
a single standard male to male phone cable must be plugged in-between the
SMPTE In and Out on the MIDISPORT’s back panel. Once this has been done,
click the “Run Tests” button. This will perform a series of 5 tests. Refer to these
pages and the troubleshooting guide if your unit fails any of these tests.
To test the functionality of other MIDI ports on the MIDISPORT, pull down the
“Loopback:” menu and select another configuration, e.g. Out 2 to In 2. You will
now need to plug your loopback MIDI cable from Input 2 to Output 2 (in this
case). Once again, click Run Tests.
Test Results for Mac or PC
Below are brief descriptions of each test phase:
1. Internal Hardware Test
This test verifies the MIDISPORT-to-host connection. If the connection is
working properly, the test will display “PASS” and return the MIDISPORT’s
internal firmware revision number. Write this revision number down in case
you ever need to contact Midiman Tech Support.
If your MIDISPORT fails this test, it could mean a bad MIDISPORT or other
hardware failure, but most often it means one of a few very specific things:
• You have selected the incorrect port settings in the diagnostic program.
• MIDISPORT power is not properly connected.
• Your serial cable is not compatible or is defective.
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