Sony® MDS-B4P

This setup information applies to the Sony® MDS-B4P.

Cable Connections

The device connects to the switcher over an RS-232 serial connection to a DB9 port on the switcher and a DB9 port on the device.

Table 1. Switcher to MDS-B4P Cable Connections
Acuity™ (Remote Port) MDS-B4P (PS232C Port)
2 (Tx) 2 (Rx)
3 (Rx) 3 (Tx)
5 (GND) 5 (GND)

Switcher Setup

The switcher must be set up to communicate with the audio server using either serial or ethernet protocols.

To Set Up Communications

  1. Press HOME > Setup > Installation > Com Setup
  2. Press Type and use the Com Port knob to select the remote port that you want to set up for the device.
  3. Use the Device knob to select Audio Server.
  4. Press Select Device and use the Device knob to select MiniDisc.
  5. Press Com Type and use the Type knob to select RS-232.
  6. Press Com Settings and use the Baud and Parity knobs to select 9600 (Baud) and NONE (Parity).
  7. Press Extra Options and use the Option and Value knobs to set the device parameters.
    Option Value
    MiniDisc Type Select the model of MiniDisc you are connecting to.
  8. Press HOME > Confirm.

Device Setup

The device must be set up to communicate with the switcher using the same serial or ethernet communications as you set the switcher up to use.

Note: This information in this procedure is provided as a guide and is based on the current version of hardware and software that was available at the time of testing. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, refer to the documentation that came with your device.
Note: The audio server interface can only support up to 20 lists of 60 audio cuts each.