System Requirements And Compatibility; Digidesign Registration; About This Guide - DigiDesign MachineControl Manual

System Requirements and
Compatibility
MachineControl requires the following:
Digidesign-qualified Pro Tools|HD system,
running on a Digidesign-qualified Windows or
Mac computer.
Compatibility Information
Digidesign can only assure compatibility and
provide support for hardware and software it has
tested and approved.
For a list of Digidesign-qualified computers,
operating systems, hard drives, third-party
devices, and all the latest compatibility
information, visit the Digidesign website
(www.digidesign.com/compatibility).
Serial Deck Control Mode
Requirements
For Tighter Lockups
For Serial Deck Control, use of a Digidesign
SYNC peripheral is recommended.
For near sample accurate Serial Deck Control,
a SYNC peripheral is required.
If you are not using a SYNC peripheral with
Pro Tools, some features of MachineControl can
be used by connecting the deck to the DigiSerial
port on a Pro Tools Core card.
See "Connecting Machines for
Serial Control Mode" on page 6.
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Remote 9-Pin Deck Emulation
Requirements
A SYNC peripheral is required when running
MachineControl 9-Pin Remote Deck Emulation
mode, as it provides frame-accurate LTC.
Remote 9-Pin Deck Emulation does not work
via the serial ports on a SYNC peripheral or
via the DigiSerial ports on the Pro Tools HD
card. Instead, you must connect the remote
controller to your Pro Tools system using one
of the following methods:
See "Connecting Machines for Remote 9-
Pin Deck Emulation Mode" on page 7.

Digidesign Registration

Review the enclosed Digidesign Registration
Information Card and follow the instructions
on it to quickly register your purchase online.
Registering your purchase is the only way you
can be eligible to receive complimentary techni-
cal support and future upgrade offers. This is
one of the most important steps you can take as
a new user.

About This Guide

This guide assumes:
• You have installed Pro Tools and verified
that it works properly.
• You have a thorough understanding of
your video deck, external 9-pin decks,
mixer, and other audio and video
equipment.
• You have an understanding of your syn-
chronization equipment and
requirements.