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MachineControl Guide 6 Pro Tools|24 MIX and Pro Tools|24 On Pro Tools|24 MIX and Pro Tools|24 systems, a Serial to 9-pin connection is required for S

Chapter 2: Installing and Configuring MachineControl 7 Pro Tools|24 MIX and Pro Tools|24 SystemsSerial Control ModeTo connect a machine for Serial mod

MachineControl Guide8Starting Up Your SystemTo ensure that the components of your Pro Tools system communicate properly with each other and your exter

Chapter 2: Installing and Configuring MachineControl 9To add an authorization to an iLok:1 Insert the iLok into an available USB port on your computer

MachineControl Guide10After you select a port, Pro Tools automatically polls the port to see what kind of machine is connected. This process is referr

Chapter 2: Installing and Configuring MachineControl 11Session Setup for MachineControl The Session Setup window provides session time code settings an

MachineControl Guide12Basic Session SettingsConfirm the following settings for each session. To configure a session for MachineControl:1 Choose Window

Chapter 2: Installing and Configuring MachineControl 13Session Start OffsetsWith Pro Tools 6 and higher, you can offset the display of incoming time co

MachineControl Guide14Additional Commands and FeaturesThe following commands are available in all MachineControl operating modes. Redefine Current Time

Chapter 3: Serial Control Mode and Transport Control 15chapter 3Serial Control Mode and Transport ControlSerial Control mode is available whenever Ma-

Copyright This guide is copyrighted ©2003 by Digidesign, a division of Avid Technology, Inc. (hereafter “Digidesign”), with all rights reserved. Unde

MachineControl Guide16Preferences for Serial Control ModePreferences are available to specify the following aspects of MachineControl behavior. Record

Chapter 3: Serial Control Mode and Transport Control 17Serial Control ModeSelecting Machines in Serial Control ModeWhen using the Digidesign SYNC I/O

MachineControl Guide18Transport = Pro ToolsIn this mode, the controls in the Transport win-dow are focused on Pro Tools playback and re-cording.◆ When

Chapter 3: Serial Control Mode and Transport Control 193 Click Play in the Transport window.If the tape in the machine is striped with time code that

MachineControl Guide20Hi-Speed ModeIn Hi-speed mode, the tape is unlaced, and all Transport buttons are dark. While cueing in this mode, only the sele

Chapter 3: Serial Control Mode and Transport Control 21Serial Time Code and SYNC I/O SettingsWhen Serial Time Code is enabled, the Pro Tools Clock Ref

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Chapter 4: Remote 9-Pin Deck Emulation Mode 23chapter 4Remote 9-Pin Deck Emulation ModeRemote 9-Pin Deck Emulation mode makes Pro Tools operate as a v

MachineControl Guide249 In the Session Setup window, Generate Using SYNC I/O (or, using USD) is automatically en-abled. This is required for Pro Tool

Chapter 4: Remote 9-Pin Deck Emulation Mode 25Remote 9-Pin Deck Emulation Mode PreferencesPro Tools provides the following preference set-tings to con

Contents iii contents Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MachineControl Guide26Recording in Remote 9-Pin Deck Emulation ModeMachineControl lets Pro Tools support Auto Edit (selection-based) and Punch-in/Punc

Chapter 4: Remote 9-Pin Deck Emulation Mode 279-Pin CommandsIn Remote 9-Pin Deck Emulation Mode, Pro Tools with MachineControl can respond to the foll

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Chapter 5: Remote Track Arming 29chapter 5Remote Track ArmingPro Tools with MachineControl provides the ability to record-arm audio, video, or time co

MachineControl Guide30Identifying Your MachineWhen you configure Pro Tools for MachineCon-trol, it automatically loads the track arming pro-file for t

Chapter 5: Remote Track Arming 31Choosing a Machine IDTo recognize your machine: Click Identify Machine. MachineControl queries the connected ma-chin

MachineControl Guide32Entering a New Byte CodeAs the Sony P2 protocol continues to expand, more manufacturers add specific byte code com-mands that ma

Chapter 5: Remote Track Arming 33To avoid accidentally recording over program material, experiment with Assemble and Insert modes on a dispensable tap

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Appendix A: MachineControl Key Commands 35appendix aMachineControl Key Commands Command Macintosh WindowsRewind Shift+< Shift+<Fast Forward Shif

MachineControl Guide iv Chapter 5. Remote Track Arming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Appendix B: Troubleshooting 37appendix bTroubleshootingInstallationProblem:MachineControl options are not available in Pro Tools. Possible Solution:Ma

MachineControl Guide38Possible Solutions:◆ Most machine controllable transports need to be placed in a “Remote” or “Ext” mode to allow them to be slav

Appendix C: Machine IDs 39appendix cMachine IDsThe following table lists the machine profiles supported in MachineControl by their Pro Tools hexadecim

MachineControl Guide4048 Track ProfilesThe following are special IDs to support 48-track arming. MachinesPro Tools0x0048 BVH-28300x0050 BVH-3000 (NTSC)

Appendix D: 9-Pin Cable Pinouts 41appendix d9-Pin Cable PinoutsSerial Control 9-Pin CableFigure 1. MachineControl Serial Control 9-Pin Cable pinout78

MachineControl Guide42Remote Deck Emulation Mode 9-Pin CableShieldingThe outside shielding of the D-Sub 9 (female) should be wired to the outside shie

Appendix D: 9-Pin Cable Pinouts 439-Pin to 9-PinThis is a standard ESBus MachineControl Cable. • All pins wired straight through. • Pins 2 and 7 are a

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Index 45Aarmingsafe (ignore) 26Assemble mode 32authorizing Aural Exciter III and Big Bottom Pro 8authorizing Virus 8auto detection 9Auto Edit 32and Re

Chapter 1: Introduction 1 chapter 1 Introduction Digidesign MachineControl™ is special purpose software for Pro Tools® TDM systems that en-ables seri

MachineControl Guide46Mmachinepre-roll 10profiles 39transport master 18Machine Chases Memory Location 16Machine Cues Intelligently 16Machine Follows E

Index 47Ttime codequick signal test 12redefine current 14track 32track arming48-track IDs 40and Remote mode 26create machine profile 30IDs 39ignore 26

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MachineControl Guide 2 Modes of Operation MachineControl supports two machine com-munication modes: Serial Control mode and Re-mote 9-Pin Deck Emulat

Chapter 1: Introduction 3 About This Guide This guide assumes:•You have installed Pro Tools and verified that it works properly•You have a thorough un

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Chapter 2: Installing and Configuring MachineControl 5 chapter 2 Installing and Configuring MachineControl Before you Begin Before you install MachineC