Specifications

Chapter 1: Introduction 1
chapter 1
Introduction
Digidesign MachineControl™ is special purpose
software for Pro Tools HD that enables serial
communication with Sony® 9-pin compatible
synchronizers, and video or audio machines.
MachineControl Version 2.0
This guide provides installation and operational
instructions for MachineControl version 2.0 for
Pro Tools systems on Windows XP or Mac OS X.
If you require documentation for other system
configurations, refer to earlier versions of this
guide, available in the Technical Documents Li-
brary page of the Digidesign Web site
(www.digidesign.com/support.docs).
• For Pro Tools systems using Mac OS 9 and
MachineControl v2.0, refer to
Machine-
Control 2.0 Guide for Pro Tools 6.0, 6.1, and
6.2.
• For Pro Tools systems that require Machi-
neControl v1.1 (such as Pro Tools|24 MIX
systems), refer to the
MachineControl 1.1
Guide for Pro Tools 5.3.1
.
MachineControl Components
Your MachineControl package includes the fol-
lowing, based on your operating system:
Windows Systems
• MachineControl Installer CD-ROM
• Serial Deck Control cable: RS-232 -RS-422
• 9-pin Turnaround adapter (for Remote 9-
pin Deck Emulation mode)
• MachineControl iLok License Card
Macintosh Systems
• MachineControl Installer CD-ROM
• Serial Deck Control cable: Male 8-pin mini-
DIN to male 9-pin cable
• Remote 9-pin Deck Emulation cable: Male
8-pin mini-DIN to female 9-pin cable
• MachineControl iLok License Card
Video captured in Pro Tools is intended
only for use in Pro Tools. It has not been
tested for import into other applications,
and may not be of standard broadcast qual-
ity. Pro Tools should not be used for laying
back picture to video masters.