Specifications

Chapter 4: Connecting D-Command 15
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.
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 Connections
Each D-Command unit communicates with Pro Tools using
Ethernet. An Ethernet cable is included with each D-Com-
mand unit.
A 10-BaseT Ethernet hub (not included) is required to connect
multiple D-Command units to the host computer.
To connect a single D-Command unit:
■ Connect one end of the supplied crossover Ethernet cable to
the port on the back of the D-Command unit, and the other
end to the Ethernet port on the computer.
To connect multiple D-Command units:
1 Install the Ethernet hub according to its instructions, apply
power to it, and verify that it is functioning properly.
2 Connect the Ethernet hub to the Ethernet port on your
computer.
3 For each D-Command unit, connect one end of the supplied
Ethernet cable to a port on the Ethernet hub, and the other
end to the Ethernet port on the back of the unit. Do not use
any port labelled for LAN connections.
Figure 5. D-Command Main Unit back panel connectors
Footswitch jack
Ethernet connector
XMON Monitoring System connector
Connection sequence to the Ethernet hub does not mat-
ter, because the order of the units can be configured
from within Pro Tools.