Chapter 3. Installation Overview; Installing The 96 I/O - DigiDesign 96 I/O Manual

chapter 3
Installation Overview
This chapter provides basic instructions for in-
stalling a 96 I/O, and configuring its operating
levels.
See the Getting Started with HD Guide for
complete system installation and configura-
tion instructions .
If you are adding the 96 I/O to an existing
system, see the Expanded Systems Guide .

Installing the 96 I/O

All installations require the following AC Power
and DigiLink connections. Expanded systems
also require Loop Sync connections.
Before You Begin
Turn off your computer, hardware interfaces,
monitoring system, hard drives, and periph-
erals. Making connections while power is on
can damage your system.
Power Connection
To connect AC power to the 96 I/O:
Using the AC power cable included with the
96 I/O, connect the 96 I/O to a standard AC
power receptacle. The 96 I/O is auto power-se-
lecting (100V to 240V), and will work automat-
ically when plugged into an AC power
receptacle in any country.
DigiLink Cable Connections
DigiLink cable connections differ depending on
whether the 96 I/O is the only audio interface in
the system, or if it is being added as an expan-
sion I/O to an existing Pr Tools|HD system.
The DigiLink cable provided with the 96 I/O is
18 inches long. You can purchase optional Digi-
Link cables of differing lengths (12 inches, or
25-, 50-, or 100-feet), depending on the needs of
your studio configuration.
To connect the 96 I/O as the only interface in a
new Pro Tools system:
Connect one end of the included DigiLink ca-
1
ble to the Primary port on the 96 I/O.
Connect the other end of the DigiLink cable
2
to the DigiLink port on the HD Core card.
See the Getting Started with HD Guide for
complete system installation instructions .
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