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Channel steering on XTL decks

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Does anyone know if channel steering is possible on the XTL series units like it is with the GM300 through the 16-pin connector, and if so, is it similar to the GM300’s BCD-encoded channel selection?
 

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Yes you can channel steer and send CH commands to XTLs, but it has to be through the SB9600 protocol using the rear J2 via a remote device such a a Motobridge RGU or a MIP5000 Digital Gateway. There are some 3rd party devices and tools out there that also can handle some SB9600 functions.
 
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