Radial Engineering MR5 Manuel utilisateur
Radial Engineering Ltd.
1588 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam BC V3C 5M5
Tel: 604-942-1001 • Fax: 604-942-1010 • Email: [email protected]
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 Conguration 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 conguration 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 [email protected] 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 amplier JR5
input on Radial device.
5. GUITARS: XLR jack to connect to instrument
JR5 input on Radial device.
6. DIP SWITCHES: Congure MIDI channel setup.
7. SAVE / RESET: Save MIDI conguration 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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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 conguration 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 conguration 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 specic 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 congurations upon power-
up 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.
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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 ampliers on the JX44. Program changes are reserved for amplier selection only, which allows for custom congurations
with multiple ampliers on devices like the JX44. The following chart shows which instruments and ampliers 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 amplier 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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