User guide

Chapter 5: Making Studio Connections 41
Connecting SMPTE
Synchronization Devices
If you intend to synchronize Pro Tools to exter-
nal devices with SMPTE, your system must be
connected properly. For details on SMPTE and
synchronization, see the Pro Tools Reference
Guide or the SYNC HD Guide.
SYNC Peripherals
SYNC peripherals provide all the functions and
connections needed to synchronize to a variety
of devices with Pro Tools|HD.
SYNC peripherals support all Pro Tools sample
rates, and synchronize to most major time code
and clock reference standards used in audio,
video, film, and multimedia production.
SYNC peripherals integrate into the Loop Sync
configuration of a Pro Tools|HD system, offering
extremely fast lockup, near-sample accurate syn-
chronization, and an exceptionally low-jitter
clock. These features provide professional per-
formance and maximum audio fidelity under a
wide range of synchronization conditions.
Connecting Ethernet Work
Surfaces
If you are using a direct Ethernet connection
(rather than across a network) to a Pro Tools
Work Surface—such as D-Control
®
,
D-Command
®
, or C|24
™
—the TCP/IP address
must be set manually. The default manual set-
tings work in most cases. Do not use DHCP
unless your computer is connected to a network
that provides DHCP services.
For more information, refer to the SYNC HD
Guide.