Specifications

Chapter 1: Introduction 3
About This Guide
This guide assumes:
•You have installed Pro Tools and verified that
it works properly
•You have a thorough understanding of your
video deck, external 9-pin decks, mixer, and
other audio and video equipment
•You have an understanding of your synchro-
nization equipment and requirements
Conventions Used in This Guide
This guide uses the following conventions to in-
dicate menu choices and key commands:
The following symbols are used to highlight im-
portant information:
MachineControl and Pro Tools
Versions
This guide documents features available in
Pro Tools version 6.0 and later. Though Machi-
neControl can be used with some earlier releases
of Pro Tools software, not all features are avail-
able in each version.
The following table lists the versions of
Pro Tools supported by MachineControl, along
with the major features added in each Machine-
Control release.
Digidesign Registration
Make sure to complete and return the registra-
tion card included with MachineControl. Regis-
tered users will receive periodic software update
and upgrade notices. Refer to the registration
card for information on technical support.
Convention Action
File > Save Session Choose Save Session from
the File menu
Control+N Hold down the Control key
and press the
N
key
Control-click Hold down the Control key
and click the mouse button
Right-click (Windows) Click with the right mouse
button
User Tips are helpful hints for getting the
most from your system.
Important Notices include information that
could affect your data or the performance of
your system.
Cross References point to related sections in
other Digidesign Guides.
History of MachineControl Features in Pro Tools
Machine-
Control
Pro Tools Features Introduced
2.0 6.0 or
higher
Remote Mode Chase
LTC, Redefine Current
Time Code Location,
Track Arming Profiles
1.1 5.3.1 Support for
Pro Tools|HD and the
SYNC I/O
1.0 5.1 or
higher
9-pin Remote Deck
Emulation mode
1.0 5.0 or
higher
Support for Serial
TIme Code as posi-
tional reference
1.0 4.3 or
higher
Track Arming of
Remote Decks
1.0 4.1.1 or
higher
Original release