Specifications

Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration 13
SYNC Peripherals with SYNC
Setup Software Utility
(Windows Only)
When using a SYNC peripheral in Standalone
mode, it can be controlled remotely using the
SYNC Setup software utility. Updates to this
utility can be downloaded from www.avid.com.
To install the SYNC Setup software utility on
Windows:
1 Make sure the SYNC peripheral is connected to
a serial or COM port on your computer. See “Se-
rial Connections in Standalone Mode for the
SYNC Setup Software Utility” on page 8.
2 Insert the installer disc containing the latest
SYNC Setup software, or navigate to its location
if you downloaded an update.
3 Launch the installer and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Emulating a SYNC I/O
(SYNC HD Only)
 If you are using a SYNC HD with Pro Tools 7.4
or higher, Pro Tools will automatically recognize
the SYNC HD.
 If you are using a SYNC HD with Pro Tools
version 7.3 or lower, set the SYNC HD to emulate
a SYNC I/O.
To set a SYNC HD to emulate a SYNC I/O:
1 Press Set, and use the Up and Down switches to
display “Device ID” (dEuicE id).
2 Press Set. The LED Timecode Display shows
the current Device ID for the unit: “SYNC HD”
(SYncHD) or “SYNCI/O” (SYncIO).
3 Press the Up or Down switches to toggle the
Device ID to read “SYNC I/O” (SYnc IO).
4 Press Set.