Specifications

Chapter 2: Installing MachineControl 5
chapter 2
Installing MachineControl
Before you Begin
Before you install MachineControl, make sure
that you have already connected and verified
operation of your Pro Tools system.
If you are using a SYNC I/O, refer to its guide to
make sure your equipment is installed and oper-
ating correctly.
Cables and Connections
MachineControl requires its own connections
between Pro Tools hardware, the computer, and
external machines. Connections differ depend-
ing on your Pro Tools audio interface, operating
system, and on which of the two Machine-
Control operational modes you want to use:
Serial Deck Control mode or Remote 9-Pin Deck
Emulation mode.
Cables
MachineControl comes with the following ca-
bles and adapters, depending on your computer
platform:
Windows Systems
Serial Deck Control Cable RS-232 to RS-422 ca-
ble, for serial time code and all other Machine-
Control functions.
Turnaround Adapter 9-pin adapter, used with RS-
232 to RS-422 cable, for Remote 9-Pin Deck Em-
ulation.
Macintosh Systems
Serial Deck Control Cable Male 8-pin mini-DIN
to male 9-pin cable, for Deck Control.
Remote Deck Emulation Mode Cable Male 8-pin
mini-DIN to female 9-pin cable, required for Re-
mote 9-Pin Deck Emulation.
Do not substitute 9-pin or serial adaptors
for either MachineControl cable. Each cable
is specifically wired for one operation mode.