Specifications

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Serial Control Mode and Transport Control
Serial Control mode is available whenever Ma-
chineControl is connected using the Serial Con-
trol cable. For more information about connect-
ing and configuring Pro Tools for Serial Control
mode, see Chapter 2, “Installing and Configur-
ing MachineControl.”
When connected for Serial Control mode, Ma-
chineControl enables all Pro Tools track arm-
ing, synchronization, and transport features, as
available on your system. Serial Control mode
also supports 9-Pin serial time code (see “Serial
Time Code” on page 20). Some features require
a SYNC I/O or USD, as noted throughout this
chapter.
Online and Offline Operation
Pro Tools can remotely control, or be controlled
by, any enabled external source or device. That
device is selected using the Transport Master se-
lector in the Pro Tools Transport window.
To trigger Pro Tools playback or recording from
an external source, or to generate time code, the
Pro Tools Transport needs to be online. There are
four ways to put the Pro Tools Transport online:
• Click the Online button in the Transport win-
dow.
• Choose Operation > Online.
• Press Control+J (Windows) or Command+J
(Macintosh).
• Press Alt+Spacebar (Windows) or Option+Spa-
cebar (Macintosh).
The Online button in the Transport window in-
dicates online status. It flashes while enabled
and waiting for synchronization, and stays lit
when lock is achieved.
Track arming is explained in Chapter 4,
“Remote 9-Pin Deck Emulation Mode.”
Transport controls
Online button
Transport Master and machine Online selectors