User`s guide

Chapter 2: Installation 7
Example Setup
The following is one possible MachineControl
installation on a Macintosh G4 computer:
• MachineControl Serial Control cable con-
nected to a Keyspan 28X, Port 1.
• MachineControl Remote mode cable con-
nected to a Keyspan 28X, Port 2.
• The Serial Control cable and Remote mode ca-
ble are connected to their respective ports on
the machine.
• MIDI interface connected to a Stealth serial
connector.
Connecting the Machine
MachineControl serial connection can be made
using one or both of the two serial-to-9pin ca-
bles. Determine which cable you want to use be-
fore proceeding (see “9-pin Cables” on page 5
for descriptions of the two cables and modes).
In addition, be sure to determine the best serial
port for MachineControl. For additional infor-
mation about serial ports and connections, see
“Ports and MachineControl” on page 6.
Machine Connection for
Remote Mode
To connect a machine for Pro Tools Remote mode:
■ Connect the Remote mode 9-Pin Cable (fe-
male 9-pin) to the 9-pin output of the machine.
Machine Connection for
Serial Mode
To connect a machine for standard Serial Control
mode
■ For all other Macintosh installations (stan-
dard Serial Control mode), connect the Serial
Control Cable (male 9-pin) to the 9-pin input
on the machine.
Serial Connection for All Modes
To connect to a Macintosh G3 or G4:
■ Connect the serial end of your Machine-
Control cable to the computer, or Pro Tools:
• If the DigiSerial Port is being used for the USD,
connect the MachineControl cable to an
available port on a supported serial port adap-
tor. (See “G3 and G4 Computers” on page 6
for more information.)
• If you are not using a USD, connect the other
end to the DigiSerial Port on your Pro Tools
MIX or d24 card.
To connect to a Macintosh 9500 or 9600:
■ Connect the serial end of your Machine-
Control cable to the computer, or to Pro Tools:
• If you are using a USD, use the computer Mo-
dem or Printer port, whichever is available.
(See “Selecting a Port” on page 6 for more in-
formation.)
• If you are not using a USD, connect the other
end to the DigiSerial Port.
Do not attempt to use adapters (such as 9-
pin male/female adapters) as a substitute
for the specific MachineControl cable you
plan to use. Each cable is especially wired
and supports only Remote mode, or Serial
Control mode.