Installing Software For Command|8 - DigiDesign Command 8 Manual

Connecting AC Power
Connect power using the included power sup-
ply cable. Command|8 is not powered through
its USB connection.
The Command|8 power supply is available
in three configurations (90– 120v for Japan
and USA, 220–230 Europe, and 220 for
UK); if travelling or ordering a replacement
unit, be sure to specify the country in which
you plan to use Command|8.
To connect power to Command|8:
Make sure the power switch is in the Off posi-
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tion (down).
Connect the threaded end of the included
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power supply cable to the Power socket on the
Command|8 rear panel. Use two hands, one to
insert and guide the plug in the socket, and the
other to ensure that the ring threads smoothly
and seats securely on the socket.
Only use the included power supply cable to
connect Command|8 power. Additional
power supplies are available from your
Digidesign dealer. Use of any other cable or
power supply may damage your unit.
Plug the power supply into an available AC
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power outlet.
The Command|8 analog output section au-
tomatically mutes during power-up and
power-down.
Connecting USB
Command|8 communicates with Pro Tools
through a USB connection to the host com-
puter. Command|8 does not require a powered
USB connection. All power is supplied through
its AC connection.
To connect USB:
Start up your computer, logging in as Admin-
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istrator.
Make sure Command|8 is powered on (see
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"Connecting AC Power" on page 9 for more in-
formation).
Connect one end of the included USB cable to
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the USB port on the rear panel of Command|8.
Connect the other end of the USB cable to an
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available USB port on your computer.
When prompted to install software, see the
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appropriate Windows or Macintosh installation
instructions that follow.
Installing Software for
Command|8
Command|8 software is included on your
Pro Tools Installer CD-ROM, and this software is
required to use Command|8 with Pro Tools.
On Macintosh systems that only intend to
use Command|8 in standalone mode, no
software installation is required (Com-
mand|8 does not require a custom driver on
Macintosh systems using standalone
mode).
Chapter 2: Installing and Configuring Command|8 9