User`s guide

Chapter 1: Introduction 3
Machine Requirements
• Video or audio machines that are Sony 9-pin
or Videomedia® V-LAN™ compatible devices.
Certain V-LAN machines may not require a
time code reader card. Refer to your machine's
documentation for more information. For 9-
pin Remote mode, a controller compatible
with the Sony “P2” 9-Pin specification is re-
quired.
Synchronization Requirements
• A Digidesign Universal Slave Driver™ (USD) is
required to support serial time code and 9-pin
Remote mode features of Pro Tools. USD is
also the recommended synchronization pe-
ripheral for all applications.
– or –
• A Digidesign Video Slave Driver™ (VSD), plus
a standard MIDI interface capable of convert-
ing Linear Time Code (LTC) to MIDI Time
Code (MTC). This configuration does not sup-
port Remote mode.
– or –
• A compatible third-party synchronization de-
vice, capable of generating SuperClock (256x
clock), and LTC-to-MTC conversion (along
with an available serial port for it - do not use
the DigiSerial Port for any device other than a
USD). This configuration does not support Re-
mote mode or Serial Time Code.
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, or mixer.
• You have an understanding of your synchro-
nization equipment.
This guide uses the following conventions to in-
dicate menu choices and key commands:
The following symbols are used to highlight im-
portant information:
Convention Action
File > Save Session Choose Save Session
from the File menu
Control+N Hold down the Control
key and press the
N
key
Option/Alt-click Hold down the Option
(Macintosh) or Alt (Win-
dows) 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 Pro Tools session data or
the performance of your Pro Tools system.
Cross References point to related sections in
the Pro Tools Guides.