D-Command Connections; Power Connections; Ethernet Connections; Chapter 4. Connecting D-Command - DigiDesign D-Command Manual

Chapter 4: Connecting D-Command

D-Command Connections

D-Command units require power and Ethernet connections to operate with Pro Tools. An optional footswitch connection is also
available on the Main Unit. The connectors on the back panel of the D-Command Main Unit are shown in Figure 5.
Be sure to make all connections with your D-Command units and computer turned off.
Footswitch jack
Figure 5. D-Command Main Unit back panel connectors

Power Connections

Each D-Command unit (Main Unit and Fader Module) and
the XMON Monitor Interface requires its own power connec-
tion. D-Command Main Units, Fader Modules, and XMON In-
terfaces are auto power-selecting (100V to 240V) and automat-
ically work with a standard modular power cord when
connected to an AC receptacle in any country. A power cable
is provided with each D-Command unit and the XMON
interface.
To make D-Command power connections:
For each D-Command unit and the XMON Interface, con-
nect the included AC power cord the unit and to a power
source.
Ethernet connector

Ethernet Connections

Each D-Command unit communicates with Pro Tools using
Ethernet. An Ethernet cable is included with each D-Com-
mand unit.
If you are connecting only one D-Command unit to your computer:
Connect one end of the supplied Ethernet cable to the
1
Ethernet port on the back panel of D-Command.
Connect the other end of the cable to the appropriate Ether-
2
net port on the computer.
If you are connecting more than one D-Command unit to your
computer:
Install an Ethernet hub (not included) according to its in-
1
structions, apply power to it, and verify that it is functioning
properly.
Connect the Ethernet hub to the Ethernet port on your
2
computer.
For each D-Command unit, connect one end of the supplied
3
Ethernet cable to a port on the Ethernet hub (do not use any
port labeled for LAN connection), and connect the other end
of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the
unit.
XMON Monitoring System connector
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