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Euphonix MC Pro Installation Manual

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Euphonix Media Application Controller
Multiple Workstation Installation Guide
Euphonix, Inc.
220 Portage Ave.
Palo Alto, California 94306
Phone: 650-855-0400
Fax:
650-855-0410
Web:
http://www.euphonix.com
e-mail: info@euphonix.com
Document Revision: C
Software Version: 1.4.1
Part Number: 840-10050-04
Release Date: April 2009

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  • Page 1 Euphonix Media Application Controller Multiple Workstation Installation Guide Document Revision: C Software Version: 1.4.1 Part Number: 840-10050-04 Release Date: April 2009 Euphonix, Inc. 220 Portage Ave. Palo Alto, California 94306 Phone: 650-855-0400 Fax: 650-855-0410 Web: http://www.euphonix.com e-mail: info@euphonix.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Media Application Controller Multiple Workstation Install Guide Table of Contents Chapter 1: Hardware Connections and MC Client Setup ......5 Connect the MC..................5 Network Configuration................6 1.2.1 MC Standalone................6 1.2.2 System 5-MC ................6 EuCon Software Installation..............6 Workstation Connection and Control............10 Display Switching ...................12 Ready to Proceed..................12 Chapter 2: Nuendo–PC and Mac ................13...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Hardware Connections And Mc Client Setup

    Media Application Controller Multiple DAW Install Guide Chapter 1: Hardware Connections and MC Client Setup Schematics and parts are listed for each DAW setup in Appendix A: DAW Parts List and Schematics. Connect the MC 1. Unpack the MC from its packaging and select a place to put it. The MC should go on a hard flat surface in order to allow proper vent i lation.

  • Page 6: Network Configuration

    EuCon Software Installation Follow these instructions to install the EuCon Software on each workstation: 1. Insert the Euphonix MC Software Installation CD in your workstation’s CD/ DVD drive. 2. In Mac OS X, double-click the CD icon on the desktop, and double-click the EuConWS package.
  • Page 7 To change them, click Back until the desired setup option appears. 9. Click Install. The Wizard installs the selected components to your workstation. 10. The windows installer may ask you about two Euphonix drivers: Euphonix V ir- tual MIDI Driver and Euphonix Virtual Keyboard. Click Continue Anyway.
  • Page 8 Media Application Controller Multiple DAW Install Guide Hardware Connections and MC Client Setup Figure 1-2 New Driver prompt Windows will detect the new hardware. Do not press anything.
  • Page 9 Media Application Controller Multiple DAW Install Guide Hardware Connections and MC Client Setup Figure 1-3 Found New Hardware dialog 11. Click Finish to exit the Wizard. 12. Repeat these steps for each workstation. NOTE: When first running the MC Client, the Windows Firewall may ask whether to block or unblock MC Client and EuCon Discovery from accessing the Internet or local area network.

  • Page 10: Workstation Connection And Control

    Media Application Controller Multiple DAW Install Guide Hardware Connections and MC Client Setup Workstation Connection and Control 1. To connect the MC to your workstations, make sure the MC Client is running on all workstations, and then press the Strip Control Setup key on the right side of the MC.
  • Page 11 Media Application Controller Multiple DAW Install Guide Hardware Connections and MC Client Setup Figure 1-5 Workstation Touchscreen 2. Touch the desired Workstation key on the left of the Touchscreen. These buttons map to the physical Workstation keys on the upper right of the Workstation Figure 1-6 Workstation keys 3.

  • Page 12: Display Switching

    Media Application Controller Multiple DAW Install Guide Hardware Connections and MC Client Setup Display Switching The MC uses the Ontrack ADU-200 relay device to control a KVM (keyboard/video/ mouse) switch with an RJ-45 port, such as the Gefen eX-Tend-It series. To implement this functionality: Connect the video outputs of your workstations to the KVM inputs.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2: Nuendo-Pc And Mac

    To enable Nuendo to work with the MC, you must obtain a Nuendo EuCon Adapter li- cense from Euphonix and download it to your Nuendo USB protection device (dongle): 1. Close all open applications. Make sure your Syncrosoft USB dongle is plugged into your Nuendo workstation.
  • Page 14 Media Application Controller Multiple Workstation Install Guide Nuendo–PC and Mac 3. Select EuCon from the drop-down list. The EuCon device is added and the MC surface immediately updates with the Nuendo default Application Set to reflect the open Nuendo project. For the System 5-MC, the MC auto-assigns the Nuendo channels to the CM408T strips, beginning with channel 1 on the first CM408T’s leftmost strip.

  • Page 15: Chapter 3: Logic Pro

    See the MC Operation Manual to learn about the MC’s application sets, touch- screens, and any other information. • Check the Euphonix website (www.euphonix.com) for technical bulletins, product support notices, and new software releases. • Please register your MC by filling out the online registration form at www.eu-...
  • Page 16 Media Application Controller Multiple Workstation Install Guide Logic Pro...

  • Page 17: Chapter 4: Pro Tools

    The Euphonix Preferences pane opens. Figure 4-1 Euphonix Preferences pane 3. Open a Finder window and na v igate to the folder containing the HUI or Mackie Control application(s) you wish to use. Drag the application(s) into the Euphonix Preferences pane.

  • Page 18: Pro Tools Configuration

    (the limit with HUI applications). Keep track of which application uses which ports in order to configure them properly. 6. Close the Euphonix Preferences pane. Wh en prompted, restart your Macintosh. Connect the MC to the Macintosh.
  • Page 19 5. Configure each controller to have the input and output MIDI ports set for Pro- Tools in the Euphonix Prefer ences Pane. Click on the Receive From and Send To drop-down menus, hover over Predefined, then select from the Euphonix MIDI ports.
  • Page 20 Media Application Controller Multiple Workstation Install Guide Pro Tools...

  • Page 21: Chapter 5: Pyramix

    Media Application Controller Multiple Workstation Install Guide Chapter 5: Pyramix (v6.1.3) To enable the use of the M C with Pyramix, the EuCon adapter for Pyramix checkbox must be selected during the MC Client software installation (see page 7). Then add the MC as an installed controller in Pyramix: 1.
  • Page 22 Media Application Controller Multiple Workstation Install Guide Pyramix Figure 5-1 Pyramix Settings 4. Click Controller. The right pane shows any inst a lled controllers. However, at this point the pane is empty unless other interface controllers have been installed previously.
  • Page 23 If EuCon is not in the drop-down menu, it is probably because the MC Client is not running. Check that the MC Client menu tray icon is present. If not, launch the MC Client using the shortcuts in the Start menu or the Euphonix folder.
  • Page 24 Media Application Controller Multiple Workstation Install Guide Pyramix Leave the Station ID at its default setting of 1 unless you have multiple con- trollers, in which case simply increment the setting (i.e., if two controllers are installed, set the Station ID = 3 for the MC). 11.

  • Page 25: Chapter 6: Motu Digital Performer 6.02

    Media Application Controller Multiple Workstation Install Guide Chapter 6: MOTU Digital Performer 6.02 6.1 Configuration 1. In DP 6, goto: Setup > Control Surfaces 2. Press + 3. Select EuCon from the dropdown menu Figure 11-16 DP6 - Add Control Surface NOTE: “Listen to Control Surfaces in Background”...

  • Page 26: Chapter 7: Support And Troubleshooting

    The MC is a professional control surface e n gineered with industrial-grade components, and it should operate reliably in your studio setup. It is, however, a complex device and issues can arise due to environmental or other factors. Euphonix provides a one year warranty on the MC and CM408T modules.
  • Page 27 Media Application Controller Multiple Workstation Install Guide Support and Troubleshooting Common Issues and Solutions My MC does not turn on. Make sure the MC’s power connector is securely connected. Push on it lightly to seat it, twist the outer ring to lock it onto the MC , and make sure the transformer is plugged into the wall.

  • Page 28: Appendix A:daw Parts List And Schematics

    The following diagrams illustrate how to us e the supplied parts to interconnect the MC with the supported DAWs. System 5 MC (32 Fader shown) DESCRIPTION Euphonix 32 Fader System 5 MC Sonic Wall Pro 1260 DHCP Router/Ethernet Switch Apple 20" Cinema Display Euphonix USB Relay Box (included with Euphonix packout)
  • Page 29 Media Application Controller Multiple Workstation Install Guide Euphonix EUCON License Studio Monitor Pro V1.0 LAN PORTS LAN PORTS Designer Title EUPHONIX S5-MC 32 FADER Drafter MULTI DAW INTERCONNECT EUPHONIX INC. Apprvl Scale Revisions 220 Portage Ave. NONE This drawing represents original...

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