Digidesign Digi 002, Digi 002 RACK User manual
Getting Started with
Digi 002 & Digi 002 Rack
Version 6.7 for LE Systems on Windows or Macintosh
Digidesign
2001 Junipero Serra Boulevard
Daly City, CA 94014-3886 USA
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Copyright
This guide is copyrighted ©2004 by Digidesign, a division of
Avid Technology, Inc. (hereafter “Digidesign”), with all rights
reserved. Under copyright laws, this guide may not be
duplicated in whole or in part without the written consent of
Digidesign.
DIGIDESIGN, AVID and PRO TOOLS are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Digidesign and/or Avid Technology,
Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
Product features, specifications, system requirements, and
availability are subject to change without notice.
PN 910614040-00 REV A 9/04
Communications & Safety Regulation Information
Compliance Statement
The model Digi 002 complies with the following standards
regulating interference and EMC:
• FCC Part 15 Class B
• EN55022
• EN55024
• AS/NZS 3548 Class B
• CISPR 22 Class B
Radio and Television Interference
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We Digidesign,
3401-A Hillview Avenue
Palo Alto, California 94304-1348, USA
650-842-7900
declare under our sole responsibility that the product
Digi 002
complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
and correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or locate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Any modifications to the unit, unless expressly approved by
Digidesign, could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
Canadian Compliance Statement:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES003
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada
Australian Compliance
European Compliance
Safety Statement
This equipment has been tested to comply with USA and
Canadian safety certification in accordance with the
specification of UL Standards : UL1419 and Canadian CAN
C22.2NO.1-98, IEC60950. Digidesign Inc., has been
authorized to apply the appropriate UL & CUL mark on its
compliant equipment.
Warning!
Important Safety Instructions
When using electric or electronic equipment, basic precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
• Read all instructions before using this equipment.
• To avoid the risk of shock, keep this equipment away from
rain water, and other moisture. Do not use this equipment
if it is wet.
• The equipment should only be connected to the correct
rating power supply as indicated on the product.
• Do not attempt to service the equipment. There are no
user-serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to
authorized Digidesign personnel.
• Any attempt to service the equipment will expose you to a
risk of electric shock, and will void the manufacturer’s
warranty.
• The product should be connected only to the correct power
supply as indicated on the product.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacture’s instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers,stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than other, A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
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Chapter 1. Welcome to Digi 002 and Digi 002 Rack
Digi 002 and Digi 002 Rack Packages
Digi 002 and Digi 002 Rack Features
Pro Tools LE Capabilities
System Requirements
Digidesign Registration
About the Pro Tools Guides
About www.digidesign.com
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Chapter 2. Windows Configuration
Installation Overview
Testing Digi 002
Windows System Settings
Connecting Digi 002 or Digi 002 Rack to the Computer
Connecting FireWire Drives
Installing Pro Tools LE
Optional Software on the Pro Tools Installer CD-ROM
Launching Pro Tools LE
Configuring Pro Tools LE
Hard Drive Configuration and Maintenance
Removing Pro Tools on Windows XP
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Chapter 3. Macintosh Configuration
Installation Overview
Testing Digi 002
Apple System Settings for Mac OS X
Installing Pro Tools LE
Optional Software on the Pro Tools Installer CD-ROM
Connecting Digi 002 or Digi 002 Rack to the Computer
Connecting FireWire Drives
Launching Pro Tools LE
Configuring Pro Tools LE
Hard Drive Configuration and Maintenance
Removing Pro Tools on Mac OS X
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Chapter 4. Digi 002 Top Panel
Digi 002 Operating Modes
The Digi 002 Top Panel
Fader Section
Console/Channel View Section
Transport and Navigation Controls
Mic/Line/Instrument Input Controls
Monitor Section
Keyboard Modifier Switches
Status Indicators and Display Controls
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Chapter 5. The Digi 002 Rack Front Panel
Mic/Line/Instrument Input Controls
Monitor Controls
Status Indicators
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Chapter 6. Digi 002 and Digi 002 Rack Back Panels
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Chapter 7. Connecting Your Studio
Connecting Digi 002 or Digi 002 Rack to a Computer
Monitoring Audio
Connecting Audio Sources to Digi 002 or Digi 002 Rack
Using External Effects Devices
Monitoring and Recording from Alternate Sources
Mirroring the Main Outputs
Connecting a Recorder for Mixdowns
MIDI Connections
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Chapter 8. Working with Pro Tools LE
Session Basics
Transport Controls
Tracks
Regions Lists
Navigating in a Session
Importing Audio
Basic Recording
Editing
Mixing
Plug-Ins
Mix Automation
Final Mixdown
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Chapter 9. Using Digi 002 as a Stand-Alone Mixer
Overview
Entering Stand-Alone Mode
Digital Audio Connections in Stand-Alone Mode
Views in Stand-Alone Mode
Working with Effects
Working with Sends
Storing Snapshots
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Appendix A. Windows System Optimizations
Troubleshooting
Advanced Settings
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Appendix B. Digidesign ASIO Driver (Windows Only)
Introduction
Compatible Software
Installing the ASIO Driver
Removing the ASIO Driver
Configuring ASIO Driver Settings
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Appendix C. Digidesign WaveDriver (Windows Only)
Introduction
Compatibility
Installing the WaveDriver
Removing the WaveDriver
Configuring WaveDriver for QuickTime Player (Required for Using iTunes)
Configuring WaveDriver for Windows Media Player and Other Third-Party WaveDriver Programs
Adding Third Party Applications to the WaveDriver Opt-In List
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Appendix D. Digidesign CoreAudio Driver (Macintosh Only)
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
What are the Limitations of the Digidesign CoreAudio Driver? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Installing the Digidesign CoreAudio Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Removing the CoreAudio Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Configuring the Digidesign CoreAudio Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
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Appendix E. Configuring Midi Studio Setup (Windows Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
MIDI Studio Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Patch Name Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Appendix F. Configuring AMS (Mac OS X Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Audio MIDI Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Patch Name Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Appendix G. Digi 002 Stand-Alone Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
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chapter 1
Welcome to Digi 002 and Digi 002 Rack
Welcome to Digi 002 and Digi 002 Rack, Digidesign’s cross-platform Pro Tools workstations
for music, sound design, and multimedia production.
Digi 002 and Digi 002 Rack Packages
The Digi 002 and Digi 002 Rack packages include the following:
• Digi 002 or Digi 002 Rack unit (depending on
which product you have purchased)
• Installer CD-ROMs containing Pro Tools LE
software, DigiRack RTAS (Real-Time AudioSuite) and AudioSuite plug-ins, and electronic
PDF guides
• Getting Started with Digi 002 & Digi 002 Rack
Guide, covering installation, configuration,
and basic tutorials for Digi 002 and
Digi 002 Rack
• FireWire cable for connecting the Digi 002 or
Digi 002 Rack to a computer
• AC power cable
• Digidesign Registration card
Digi 002 and Digi 002 Rack Features
Audio and MIDI Features
(Digi 002 and Digi 002 Rack)
The Digi 002 and Digi 002 Rack units provide
the following input and output capacity:
•8 analog audio inputs (4 with mic preamps),
with A/D converters supporting up to 24-bit,
96 kHz audio
• 48V phantom power on mic preamps, switchable in channel pairs
• –10 dBV input pair for direct monitoring of
tape or CD input sources
• Eight analog audio outputs, with D/A converters supporting up to 24-bit, 96 kHz audio
• Monitor Output pair (+4 dBu) mirrors
Main Outputs 1–2 with dedicated volume
control for direct connection to powered
speakers
• Alternate Main Output pair (–10 dBV) mirrors Main Outputs 1–2 for direct output to
–10 dBV devices.
• Stereo headphone output with level control
• Optical connectors for 8 channels of
ADAT I/O (up to 48 kHz) or 2 channels of Optical S/PDIF I/O (up to 96 kHz)
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• RCA connectors for 2 channels of S/PDIF digital I/O supporting up to 24-bit, 96 kHz audio
•1 MIDI In port and 2 MIDI Out ports, providing up to 16 channels of MIDI input and up to
32 channels of MIDI output
• Footswitch jack for punching in and out
while recording
Control Surface Features
(Digi 002 Only)
Digi 002 provides an integrated control surface
for software control that includes the following:
• Eight touch-sensitive moving faders and dedicated solo, mute and channel select/record
arm controls
• Eight multi-function rotary encoders for operating pan, send, and plug-in controls
•Transport and navigation controls
•Ten scribble strips for channel information
display
Stand-Alone Mixing Features
(Digi 002 Only)
Digi 002 can be used as a stand-alone 8-channel
digital mixer with the following features:
•8 analog inputs (4 with mic preamps), with
dedicated volume, pan, solo and mute controls
• Dedicated three-band EQ available on input
channels 1–8
• Dedicated Compressor/Limiter available on
input channels 1–4
• Built-in high-quality Reverb and Delay
• Four sends on each input channel:
• Sends 1–2 dedicated to internal Delay and
Reverb effects
• Sends 3–4 for integrating external effects
• Stereo outputs with dedicated Master Fader
controls, including:
• Main Output pair (+4 dBu fixed signal)
• Monitor Output pair (+4 dBu) mirrors
Main Outputs 1–2 with dedicated volume
control for direct connection to powered
speakers
• Alternate Main Output pair (–10 dBV) mirrors Main Outputs 1–2 for direct output to
–10 dBV devices
•Stereo headphone output with level control
•Ten scribble strips for pan/volume and effects
control, send levels, and track names
• Channel metering available using rotary encoder LED rings (in Meter mode)
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Pro Tools LE Capabilities
System Requirements
Pro Tools LE software provides the following capabilities with Digi 002 and Digi 002 Rack:
•Record and play back up to 32 mono digital
audio tracks, depending on your computer’s
capabilities.
• Sessions can include up to 128 audio tracks
(with 32 voiceable tracks maximum),
256 MIDI tracks, 128 Auxiliary Input tracks,
and 64 Master Fader tracks.
• 16-bit or 24-bit audio resolution, at sample
rates up to 96 kHz
• Nonlinear, random-access editing and mix automation
• Audio processing with up to five RTAS
plug-ins per track, depending on your computer’s capabilities
• Up to five inserts and five sends per track
• Up to 16 internal mix busses
Pro Tools LE uses your computer’s CPU to
mix and process audio tracks (host processing). Computers with faster clock speeds
yield higher track counts and more plug-in
processing.
Digi 002 and Digi 002 Rack can be used with a
Digidesign-qualified Windows or Macintosh
computer running Pro Tools LE software.
For complete system requirements, visit the
compatibility page of the Digidesign Web site
(www.Digidesign.com/compato).
Compatibility Information
Digidesign can only assure compatibility and
provide support for hardware and software it
has tested and approved.
For a list of Digidesign-qualified computers, operating systems, hard drives, and third-party devices, refer to the latest compatibility information on the Digidesign Web site
(www.digidesign.com/compato).
MIDI Requirements
USB MIDI interfaces work effectively with
Pro Tools systems on Windows or Macintosh.
Serial MIDI interfaces are supported on Windows systems only.
Only USB MIDI interfaces are compatible
with Pro Tools systems for Mac OS X. Modem-to-serial port adapters and serial MIDI
devices are not supported.
For a list of supported adapters, refer to the Digidesign Web site (www.digidesign.com).
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Hard Drive Considerations
Avoid Recording to System Drives
Hard Drive Configuration and
Maintenance
It is recommended that you start with a newly
initialized audio drive. You should also periodically defragment your audio drive to ensure
continued system performance.
For a list of qualified hard drives, see our
Web site (www.digidesign.com/compato).
If you are using an ATA/IDE or FireWire hard
drive, initialize your drive with Windows Disk
Management (Windows) or the Disk Utility application included with Apple System software
(Macintosh).
Table 2. Required hard drive space for audio tracks
Number of
tracks and
length
16-bit at
44.1 kHz
16-bit at
48 kHz
24-bit at
44.1 kHz
Although Pro Tools LE will let you record to
your system drive, this is generally not recommended. Recording and playback on system
hard drives results in lower track counts and
fewer plug-ins.
Hard Disk Storage Space
Mono audio tracks recorded with 16-bit resolution at 44.1 kHz (CD-quality) require approximately 5 MB of hard disk space per minute.
The same tracks recorded with 24-bit resolution
require about 7.5 MB per minute. Recording at
higher sample rates (88.2 kHz or 96 kHz) requires about twice the hard disk space.
Table 2 lists the required disk space for certain
track numbers and track lengths, to help you estimate your hard disk usage.
24-bit at
48 kHz
16-bit at
88.2 kHz
16-bit at
96 kHz
24-bit at
88.2 kHz
24-bit at
96 kHz
1 mono track
1 minute
1 stereo track
5 minutes
1 stereo track
60 minutes
32 mono tracks
5 minutes
32 mono tracks
60 minutes
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5 MB 5.5 MB 7.5 MB 8.2 MB 10 MB 11 MB 15 MB 16.4 MB
50 MB 55 MB 75 MB 83 MB 100 MB 110 MB 150 MB 164 MB
600 MB 662 MB 900 MB 991 MB 1.2 GB 1.3 GB 1.8 GB 2 GB
800 MB 883 MB 1.2 GB 1.4 GB 1.6 GB 1.8 GB 2.4 GB 2.8 GB
9.4 GB 10.4 GB 14 GB 15.5 GB 18.8 GB 20.8 GB 28 GB 31 GB
Digidesign Registration
Complete and return the registration card included with Digi 002 or Digi 002 Rack. Registered users will receive periodic software update
and upgrade notices. Refer to the registration
card for information on technical support.
About the Pro Tools Guides
This Getting Started with Digi 002 & Digi 002 Rack
Guide explains how to install and use Digi 002
or Digi 002 Rack to record, edit, and mix audio
and MIDI tracks in Pro Tools LE.
If you are new to working with digital workstations, it is recommended that you read the following:
• Digi 002 and Digi 0023 Rack Basics Guide provides simple steps for how to get sound in and
out of your Digi 002 or Digi 002 Rack, connect a microphone or instrument, record to a
Pro Tools session, import audio from a CD,
create an audio CD from a Pro Tools session,
and other topics.
For additional information, see the following
online guides:
• Pro Tools Reference Guide explains Pro Tools LE
software in detail.
• Pro Tools Menus Guide covers all the Pro Tools
on-screen menus.
• DigiRack Plug-Ins Guide explains how to use
the RTAS and AudioSuite plug-ins included
with Pro Tools LE.
• Digidesign Plug-Ins Guide explains how to use
optional Digidesign plug-ins.
• DigiBase Guide provides details on using
Pro Tools DigiBase databasing and browsers
for data and media management.
• Keyboard Shortcuts lists keyboard shortcuts for
Pro Tools LE.
PDF versions of the Pro Tools guides are installed automatically with Pro Tools, and are accessible from the Pro Tools Help menu (Windows) or Pro Tools menu (Mac OS X). To view
or print the PDF guides, you can install Acrobat
Reader (included on the Pro Tools Installer
CD-ROM).
Printed copies of the Pro Tools LE guide set
(including the Pro Tools Reference Guide)
can be purchased separately from the
DigiStore (www.digidesign.com).
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Conventions Used in This Guide
Digidesign guides use the following conventions to indicate menu choices and key commands:
:
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
The following symbols are used to highlight important information:
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.
Shortcuts show you useful keyboard or
mouse shortcuts.
Cross References point to related sections in
other Digidesign guides.
About www.digidesign.com
The Digidesign Web site (www.digidesign.com)
is your best source for information to help you
get the most out of your Pro Tools system. The
following are just a few of the services and features available.
Support Contact Digidesign Technical Support
or Customer Service; download software updates and the latest online manuals; browse the
Compatibility documents for system requirements; search the online Answerbase; join the
worldwide Pro Tools community on the Digidesign User Conference.
Training and Education Become a certified
Pro Tools Operator or Expert; study on your
own using courses available online, or find out
how you can learn in a classroom setting at a
certified Pro Tools Training Center.
Products and Developers Learn about Digidesign
products; download demo software; learn about
our Development Partners and their plug-ins,
applications, and hardware.
News and Events Get the latest news from Digidesign; sign up for a Pro Tools demo.
To learn more about these and other resources
available from Digidesign, visit the Digidesign
Web site (www.digidesign.com).
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chapter 2
Windows Configuration
This chapter contains information for Windows
systems only. If you are installing Pro Tools on a
Macintosh computer, see Chapter 3, “Macintosh Configuration.”
Before installing this version of Pro Tools,
please refer to the Read Me information included on the Pro Tools Installer CD-ROM.
Installation Overview
Installing the Digi 002 or Digi 002 Rack on a
Windows computer includes the following
steps:
1 “Testing Digi 002” on page 7.
2 Configuring “Windows System Settings” on
page 8.
3 “Connecting Digi 002 or Digi 002 Rack to the
Computer” on page 10.
When connecting Digi 002 to your computer the first time, your computer should
be off. If your computer is on, power it
down.
4 “Installing Pro Tools LE” on page 11.
5 “Configuring Pro Tools LE” on page 15.
6 Making audio and MIDI connections to the
Digi 002 or Digi 002 Rack. (See Chapter 7,
“Connecting Your Studio.”)
Testing Digi 002
(Digi 002 Only)
Before you install Pro Tools LE software or connect Digi 002 to your computer for the first
time, you should power up the unit to be sure it
is working correctly.
When connecting Digi 002 to your computer the first time, your computer should
be off. If your computer is on, power it
down.
To set up and test the Digi 002:
1 Plug the Digi 002 into a standard AC recepta-
cle, using the AC power cable included with the
unit.
Digi 002 is auto power-selecting (100V to 240V)
and will work automatically when plugged into
an AC power receptacle in any country.
2 Power on the Digi 002 unit by turning on the
power switch on the back panel. After a short
power-up sequence, the Channel Scribble Strips
on the unit show “Digi 002 Standby,” and the
Standalone switch flashes to indicate Standby
mode.
3 Press the Standalone switch in the upper right
of the top panel of Digi 002. The Channel Scribble Strips on the unit will show “Enter Standalone Mode?”
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4 Press the Channel Select switch under “Yes” to
enter Stand-alone mode. The Channel Scribble
Strips on the unit will show the default names of
the channel inputs, “In1” through “In8.”
5 To return Digi 002 to Standby mode, press the
Standalone switch a second time. The Channel
Scribble Strips on the unit will show “Exit
Standalone Mode?”
6 Press the Channel Select switch under “Yes” to
return to Standby mode.
Disable Hyper-Threading
For Pentium IV computers with Hyper-Threading, disable Hyper-Threading in the BIOS.
Refer to your computer’s documentation for
steps on how to enter your computer’s BIOS and
disable Hyper-Threading.
Enable DMA
Enabling your computer's DMA (Direct Memory
Access) frees up CPU bandwidth so your computer can do other Pro Tools tasks.
Windows System Settings
Configure your Window system settings, as follows:
Required Settings These instructions must be
followed before installing Pro Tools.
Recommended Configuration These instructions
should be followed to optimize your system’s
capabilities, or to let older computers run
Pro Tools LE.
If problems occur after configuring all required and required settings, see
Appendix A, “Windows System Optimizations (Windows Only” for information on
troubleshooting and configuring advanced
settings.
Required Settings
To ensure optimum performance with
Pro Tools LE, configure the following Control
Panel settings for your version of Windows XP.
In most cases the DMA option will already be set
correctly, as Windows XP detects and activates
DMA mode by default.
Enable DMA for any IDE hard drives:
1 Choose Start > Control Panel.
2 Launch System.
3 Click the Hardware tab.
4 Under Device Manager, choose Device Man-
ager.
5 In the Device Manager window, double-click
IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers, then double-click
the Primary IDE Channel for your IDE hard
drive.
6 Click the Advanced Settings tab.
7 For each device, set the Transfer Mode to
“DMA if available,” and click OK.
In most cases, this will already be set correctly as
Windows XP will detect and activate DMA
mode by default.
8 Repeat steps 5–7 for any additional IDE Chan-
nels.
9 Close the Computer Management window.
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Disable System Standby and Power Management
Completing Required Windows System Settings
When using Pro Tools, the Windows System
Standby power scheme must be set to Always
On. This helps prevent long record or playback
passes from stopping due to system resources
powering down.
To configure Windows Power Management:
1 Choose Start > Control Panel.
2 Launch Power Options.
3 Click the Power Schemes tab.
4 From the Power Schemes pop-up menu, select
Always On.
5 Click OK.
This sets System Standby, System Hibernate,
and “Turn off hard disks” to Never.
Disable ClearType Font Smoothing
When using Pro Tools, the Effects “Clear Type”
setting must be disabled.
To disable ClearType font smoothing:
1 Choose Start > Control Panel.
2 Launch Display.
3 Click the Appearance tab.
When finished updating required Windows system settings, restart your computer.
Recommended Configuration
Pro Tools LE can also be affected by other software and hardware drivers installed on your
computer. For best possible performance, it is
recommended (but not required) that you:
•Avoid running other Windows programs at
the same time as Pro Tools LE.
•Turn off any software utilities that run in
the background, such as Windows Messenger, calendars, and disk maintenance programs.
•Turn off any non-essential USB devices
while using Digi 002 or Digi 002 Rack.
• If your video display card supports it, enable Bus Mastering in the manufacturer’s
Control Panel.
• Disable any networking cards (other than
any 1394 “FireWire” card that you might
use to connect an external drive to your
system).
For information on disabling networking
cards, see “Disabling Network Cards” on
page 111.
4 Click Effects.
5 Deselect “Use the following methods to
smooth edges of screen fonts.”
6 Click OK to save your settings and close the
Effects dialog.
7 Click OK.
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Connecting Digi 002 or Digi 002 Rack to the Computer
Before installing Pro Tools LE software and the
Digi 002 or Digi 002 Rack software, you need to
connect Digi 002 or Digi 002 Rack to the computer.
When connecting Digi 002 or
Digi 002 Rack to your computer the first
time, your computer should be off. If your
computer is on, power it down.
To connect the Digi 002 or Digi 002 Rack to your
computer:
1 Plug the Digi 002 or Digi 002 Rack into a stan-
dard AC receptacle, using the AC power cable
included with the unit.
Digi 002 and Digi 002 Rack are auto power-selecting (100V to 240V) and will work automatically when plugged into an AC power receptacle
in any country.
2 Power on the unit by toggling the power
switch on the back panel (Digi 002), or pressing
the power switch on the front panel (Digi 002
Rack). After a short power-up sequence the Sample Rate LED and Monitor Mute switch illuminate to indicate the unit is on.
4 Plug one end of the FireWire cable into one of
the ports marked “1394” on the back panel of
the Digi 002 or Digi 002 Rack. Either port will
work.
FireWire ports
Digi 002 & Digi 002 Rack FireWire ports (back panel)
5 Do one of the following, depending on your
system configuration:
• Plug the other end of the FireWire cable
into an available FireWire port on your
computer.
• Plug the other end of the cable into an
available FireWire port on a FireWire hard
drive connected to your computer. (See
“Connecting FireWire Drives” on page 10.)
Connecting FireWire Drives
Connect FireWire hard drives directly to a
FireWire port on your computer. Do not connect a FireWire hard drive to the second
FireWire port on the back panel of Digi 002 or
Digi 002 Rack because the FireWire ports do not
pass audio data when the unit is powered off.
3 Locate the FireWire cable that came with your
unit.
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To connect a FireWire hard drive:
■ If your computer has more than one FireWire
port, connect the FireWire hard drive to one
FireWire port on the computer, and connect
Digi 002 or Digi 002 Rack to another FireWire
port on the computer.
– or –
■ If your computer has only one FireWire port,
connect the FireWire hard drive directly to your
computer and then connect Digi 002 or
Digi 002 Rack to an available FireWire port on
the drive.
While it is possible to connect a FireWire
hard drive to an available port on Digi 002
or Digi 002 Rack, if the unit is powered off,
any mounted FireWire drives will lose their
data connection with the computer. This
may result in hard drive errors or data loss.
4-Pin FireWire Cable
Digi 002 and Digi 002 Rack include a 6-pin to 6pin FireWire cable. Some Windows laptops include a 4-pin FireWire port. To use Digi 002 or
Digi 002 Rack with these computers, a 4-pin to
6-pin cable is required. Purchase this cable
(model #CS625) through your authorized Digidesign dealer or online through the DigiStore
(www.digidesign.com).
Installing Pro Tools LE
To install Pro Tools LE on Windows:
1 Make sure you have configured all the re-
quired Windows system settings, and rebooted
your computer. See“Windows System Settings”
on page 8 for more information.
2 Start up Windows, logging in with Adminis-
trator privileges. If you do not have Administrator privileges or do not know how to set them
up, see your Windows User’s Guide.
3 Wait for the Found New Hardware Wizard di-
alog to appear and leave it open (do not press
Next).
4 Insert the Pro Tools Installer CD-ROM for
Windows in your CD-ROM drive. Locate and
open the Pro Tools Installer folder, and doubleclick the Setup icon.
5 Click Next to begin installation.
This cable can also be purchased at computer supply stores. Maximum supported
cable length for FireWire (IEEE-1394) is
14 feet (4.3 meters).
Connecting Other FireWire Devices to Digi 002 or Digi 002 Rack
The second FireWire port on the Digi 002 or
Digi 002 Rack unit is available for daisy-chaining FireWire devices such as digital cameras or
digital video recorders. Even when it is powered
off, Digi 002 or Digi 002 Rack supplies power
from the computer through its FireWire ports,
letting you recharge batteries in other FireWire
devices.
6 Select the components you want to install and
click Next.
If you get a warning dialog about the driver
not passing Windows Logo testing, click
Continue Anyway.
7 Wait for the installer to finish installing all
software components, drivers, and PACE System
files before proceeding to the next step.
8 Click Quit when prompted to install Quick-
Time. If required, you can install QuickTime
later (see “Installing QuickTime” on page 12).
9 Restart your computer.
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MIDI Studio Setup
(Optional)
If you plan to use any MIDI devices with Pro Tools, configure your MIDI setup with MIDI Studio Setup. See Appendix E, “Configuring Midi Studio Setup (Windows Only)” for details.
Installing QuickTime
(Optional)
QuickTime 6.5 or later is required for Pro Tools
LE if you plan to include movie files in your sessions. QuickTime is available as a free download
from the Apple Web site (www.apple.com).
Optional Software on the Pro Tools Installer CD-ROM
Your Pro Tools Installer CD-ROM includes several software options.
Digidesign ASIO Driver
The Digidesign ASIO (Audio Sound Input Output) Driver is a single-client multichannel
sound driver that allows third-party audio programs that support the ASIO standard to record
and play back through Digidesign hardware.
Digidesign ASIO Driver is automatically installed when you install Pro Tools.
For detailed information on configuring the
Digidesign ASIO Driver, see Appendix B,
“Digidesign ASIO Driver (Windows Only).”
To use Digidesign ASIO Driver without
Pro Tools, use the stand-alone version of
the Digidesign ASIO Driver. The standalone version of Digidesign ASIO Driver is
available on the Digidesign Web site
(www.digidesign.com)
Digidesign WaveDriver
The Digidesign WaveDriver is a single-client,
multichannel sound driver that allows thirdparty audio programs that support the
WaveDriver MME (Multimedia Extensions)
standard to play back through Digidesign hardware.
Digidesign WaveDriver is automatically installed when you install Pro Tools.
For detailed information on configuring the
Digidesign WaveDriver, see Appendix C,
“Digidesign WaveDriver (Windows
Only).”
To use Digidesign WaveDriver without
Pro Tools, use the stand-alone version of
the Digidesign WaveDriver. The standalone version of Digidesign WaveDriver is
available on the Digidesign Web site
(www.digidesign.com)
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Pro Tools Demo Session
The Pro Tools LE Installer CD includes a demo
session that you can use to verify that your system is working.
Before installing the demo session to your
audio drive, make sure the drive is configured as described in “Formatting an Audio
Drive” on page 18.
To install the demo session:
1 Insert the Pro Tools LE Installer CD in your
CD-ROM drive. Locate and double-click
Setup.exe, in D (CD-ROM drive):\Additional
Files\Pro Tools LE Demo Session Installer.
2 Set the install location to your audio drive and
click Install.
3 When installation is complete, click OK.
MacOpener
MacOpener 6.0.5 and higher lets you mount
HFS/HFS+ drives on a Windows-based Pro Tools
system, as a Transfer drive.
Transfer drives can be used for storage, but
not for playback or recording.
The MacDrive utility can be used instead of
MacOpener. For more information about
MacDrive, visit the Mediafour Web site
(www.mediafour.com).
To share Pro Tools sessions between Macintosh
and Windows systems, select the “Enforce
Mac/PC Compatibility” option when creating
the session, or when saving a session copy to a
Windows audio drive formatted using NTFS or
FAT32.
Avoid using MacOpener on HFS-formatted
drives. It is recommended that you use MacOpener on NTFS or FAT32 drives instead.
To move material from HFS-formatted
drives to NTFS or FAT32 drives, use the
Save Session Copy In command in
Pro Tools.
While SDII files can be exported or converted on import, they cannot be used
within Pro Tools sessions on Windows.
To install and configure the MacOpener demo
included with Pro Tools:
1 Insert the Pro Tools Installer CD into your CD-
ROM drive.
2 Locate and double-click the MacOpener in-
staller file in the MacOpener Demo folder located at D (CD-ROM drive):\Additional
Files\MacOpener Demo Installer. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the MacOpener. After installation is complete, restart your computer.
3 Choose Start > Programs > MacOpener >
MacOpener Driver Preferences.
4 Verify that the MacOpener Driver is enabled.
Under Driver Settings, select
“Enable MacOpener Driver.”
5 Under Extension Mapping, select “Do not add
the PC extension to the Mac file name.”
6 Click OK to quit the MacOpener Driver Pref-
erences.
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7 Choose Start > Programs > MacOpener >
Mac Lic.exe. When installation is complete,
close the installer.
All formatting and maintenance of
HFS/HFS+ drives should be carried out
when the drive is connected to a Macintosh.
For more information about MacOpener
and its performance limitations, see the
Pro Tools Reference Guide.
Launching Pro Tools LE
When launching Pro Tools LE the first time, you
are prompted to enter an authorization code to
validate your software.
With new Digi 002 and Digi 002 Rack
systems, the authorization code is located
on the inside cover of the
with Digi 002 & Digi 002 Rack Guide
With software upgrades, the authorization
code is located on the inside cover of the
Upgrading Guide.
Getting Started
.
To authorize Pro Tools LE software:
1 Double-click the Pro Tools LE shortcut on
your desktop (or the application in the Pro Tools
folder inside the Digidesign folder).
If you get a warning dialog about updating
the Digi 002 or Digi 002 Rack firmware,
follow the on-screen instructions to perform
the firmware update. See “Updating
Digi 002 or Digi 002 Rack Firmware” on
page 14.
2 Enter the authorization code in the dialog
(making sure to type it exactly as printed, and
observing any spaces and capitalization), then
click Validate.
Updating Digi 002 or Digi 002 Rack Firmware
When you launch Pro Tools software, it automatically checks the version of the unit’s firmware, and prompts you to update it if a newer
version is available.
If you update your unit’s firmware, let the update complete before disconnecting or turning
off your system.
When the download and reprogramming process is complete, you may get a message that
Pro Tools cannot communicate with Digi 002 or
Digi 002 Rack. In this case, wait up to 30 seconds. If the message does not go away, disconnect then reconnect Digi 002 or Digi 002 Rack
and click OK.
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Configuring Pro Tools LE
Pro Tools System Settings
Pro Tools LE lets you adjust the performance of
your system by changing system settings that affect its capacity for processing, playback, and recording
In most cases, the default settings for your system provide optimum performance, but you
may want to adjust them to accommodate large
or processing-intensive Pro Tools sessions.
Hardware Buffer Size
To change the Hardware Buffer Size:
1 Choose Setups > Playback Engine.
Playback Engine dialog (Digi 002 shown)
2 From the H/W Buffer Size pop-up menu, select
the audio buffer size, in samples.
The Hardware Buffer Size (H/W Buffer Size) controls the size of the hardware cache used to handle host processing tasks such as Real-Time AudioSuite (RTAS) plug-ins.
◆ Lower Hardware Buffer Size settings reduce
monitoring latency, and are useful when you are
recording live input.
◆ Higher Hardware Buffer Size settings allow for
more audio processing and effects, and are useful when you are mixing and using more RTAS
plug-ins.
In addition to causing slower screen response and monitoring latency, higher
Hardware Buffer Size settings can affect the
accuracy of plug-in automation, mute data,
and timing for MIDI tracks.
3 Click OK.
CPU Usage Limit
The CPU Usage Limit controls the percentage of
CPU resources allocated to Pro Tools host processing tasks such as Real-Time AudioSuite
(RTAS) plug-ins.
◆ Lower CPU usage settings reduce how much
Pro Tools processing affects other CPU-intensive
tasks (such as screen redraws), and limit the
amount of processor resources available for
Pro Tools tasks. They are useful when you are experiencing slow system response, or when running other applications at the same time as
Pro Tools.
◆ Higher CPU Usage Limit settings allocate
more processing power to Pro Tools, and are
useful for playing back large sessions or using
more real-time plug-ins.
Increasing the CPU Usage Limit may slow
down screen response on slower computers.
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The maximum CPU Usage Limit is 85 percent
for single-processor computers, and 99 percent
for multi-processor computers. (The 99 percent
setting dedicates one entire processor to
Pro Tools.)
To change the CPU Usage Limit:
1 Choose Setups > Playback Engine.
2 From the CPU Usage Limit pop-up menu, se-
lect the percentage of CPU processing you want
to allocate to Pro Tools.
3 Click OK.
DAE Playback Buffer Size
The DAE Playback Buffer Size determines the
amount of memory DAE uses to manage disk
buffers, which affects system performance.
◆ Lower DAE Playback Buffer Size settings can
improve playback and recording initiation
speed. However, a lower setting can make it difficult for slower hard drives to play or record
tracks reliably.
◆ Higher DAE Playback Buffer Size settings can
allow for a higher density of edits in a session.
However, a higher setting can cause a time lag to
occur before playback or recording begins. It can
also cause a time lag to occur when you are editing during playback.
Pro Tools Hardware Settings
Using the Hardware Setup dialog, you can select
the default sample rate and clock source for your
system, and configure the digital inputs for your
system.
Default Sample Rate
The Sample Rate setting appears as the default
sample rate when you create a new session.
(This setting is available in the Hardware Setup
dialog only when no session is open.)
You can change the sample rate when creating a new Pro Tools session by selecting a
different sample rate in the New Session dialog. (Refer to
for details.)
To change the default Sample Rate:
1 Make sure that no Pro Tools session is open.
2 Choose Setups > Hardware Setup.
the Pro Tools Reference Guide
To change the DAE Playback Buffer Size:
1 Choose Setups > Playback Engine.
2 From the DAE Playback Buffer pop-up menu,
select a buffer size.
3 Click OK.
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Hardware Setup dialog (Digi 002 shown)
3 Select the sample rate from the Sample Rate
pop-up menu.
4 Click OK.
Clock Source
Using the Hardware Setup dialog, you can select
the clock source for the system. If you are recording directly into Pro Tools, you will usually
use the Internal setting. If you are transferring
material from an external digital device, select
the corresponding clock source. (See “Recording
a Digital Source” on page 17.)
3 Make sure the correct digital input option is
selected for your setup. When you select RCA
S/PDIF, the Optical ports are available for standard ADAT Optical (or “Lightpipe”) input.
When you select Optical S/PDIF, the RCA digital
input connector is inactive.
You can use only one pair of S/PDIF inputs
(either RCA or Optical) at a time.
To select the clock source:
1 Choose Setups > Hardware Setup.
2 Choose the clock source from the Clock
Source pop-up menu.
3 Click OK.
Your digital input device must be connected
and turned on for Pro Tools to synchronize
to it. If your input device is not turned on,
leave the Clock Source set to Internal.
Recording a Digital Source
If you are recording from an optical or S/PDIF
device, you will need to select a Clock Source. In
most cases, you will synchronize the Pro Tools
clock to the external device.
To configure Pro Tools LE for a digital source:
1 Connect an ADAT or Optical S/PDIF format
device to the Optical In connector, or an RCA
S/PDIF format device to the RCA S/PDIF In connector on the back of the Digi 002.
2 Choose Setups > Hardware Setup.
4 From the Clock Source pop-up menu, select
Internal if you are synchronizing the external
device to Digi 002 or Digi 002 Rack. If you are
synchronizing the Pro Tools clock to the external device, select ADAT, RCA (S/PDIF) or Optical
(S/PDIF), depending on where you connected
your digital device.
Your digital input device must be connected
and powered on. If your input device is not
powered on, leave the Clock Source set to
Internal.
Configuring I/O Setup
Using the I/O Setup dialog, you can label
Pro Tools LE input, output, insert, and bus sig-
nal paths. The I/O Setup dialog provides a graphical representation of the inputs, outputs, and
signal routing of the Digi 002 and
Digi 002 Rack.
Pro Tools LE has default I/O Setup settings that
will get you started. Use the I/O Setup dialog
only if you want to rename the default I/O
paths.
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To rename I/O paths in I/O Setup:
1 Choose Setups > I/O Setup.
I/O Setup dialog, Input tab (Digi 002 shown)
2 Click the Input, Output, Insert, or Bus tab to
display the corresponding paths.
3 To change the name of a path or subpath,
double-click directly on the Path Name, type a
new name for the path, and press Return.
4 Click OK.
Refer to the Pro Tools Reference Guide (or
choose Help > Pro Tools Reference Guide)
for more information on renaming I/O
paths.
After configuring Pro Tools LE and your
system, you should save an image of your
system using Norton Ghost. Norton Ghost
lets you save and recall known good configurations of your system and settings, which
can help you recover if you encounter any
problems in the future.
For more information on Ghost, visit the Symantec Web site (www.symantec.com)
Hard Drive Configuration and
Maintenance
Formatting an Audio Drive
On Windows, it is recommended that you start
with newly formatted drives dedicated for audio. For optimum performance, audio drives
should be formatted with the FAT32 or NTFS file
system.
To format and configure an audio drive:
1 Right-click My Computer and choose Man-
age.
2 Under Storage, choose Disk Management.
3 In the Disk Management window, right-click
the hard drive you will use for audio and choose
Format.
4 For optimal disk performance, select 32K from
the Allocation unit size pull-down. This increases how efficiently audio data is written to
and read from the drive.
5 Make sure the Quick Format option is dese-
lected, then click Start, and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Pro Tools only supports Basic drive Types.
6 When formatting is complete, close the For-
mat window.
Audio Drives and Disk Cleanup
The process of recording, editing, and deleting
tracks and sessions can quickly decrease overall
drive performance. It is suggested that you regularly use Disk Cleanup (or an equivalent utility)
to asses the condition of drives and, if necessary,
delete temporary files and other unused data.
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To use Disk Cleanup:
1 Choose Start > Control Panel.
2 Launch Administrative Tools.
3 Double-click Computer Management.
4 Double-click Storage.
5 Double-click Disk Management.
6 Select the desired volume in the list, then
choose File > Options.
Disk Cleanup determines how performance is
being affected by drive condition, and lets you
review and delete temporary and other unnecessary files from the selected volume. For more information on using Disk Cleanup, see your Windows XP documentation.
Avoid Recording to System Drives
Although Pro Tools will let you record to your
system drive, this is generally not recommended. Recording and playback on system
hard drives results in lower track counts and
fewer plug-ins. You should record to system
drives only when necessary (for example, if your
computer system has just one hard drive).
Removing Pro Tools on Windows XP
If you need to remove Pro Tools LE from your
computer use the Add or Remove Programs
command.
Defragmenting an Audio Drive
Periodically defragment audio drives to maintain
system performance.
To defragment an audio drive:
1 Right-click My Computer and choose Man-
age.
2 Under Storage, choose Disk Defragmenter.
3 In the Disk Defragmenter window, choose the
drive you want to defragment
4 Click the Defragment button and follow the
on-screen instructions.
5 When defragmenting is complete, close the
Computer Management Window.
To remove Pro Tools from your computer:
1 Choose Start > Control Panel.
2 Launch Add or Remove Programs.
3 From the Currently installed programs list, se-
lect Digidesign Pro Tools LE.
4 Click the Change/Remove button.
5 Follow the onscreen instructions to remove
Pro Tools.
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Macintosh Configuration
This chapter contains information for Macintosh systems only. If you are installing Pro Tools
on a Windows computer, see Chapter 2, “Windows Configuration.”
Before installing this version of Pro Tools,
please refer to the Read Me information included on the Pro Tools Installer CD-ROM.
Installation Overview
Installation of the Digi 002 or Digi 002 Rack on
a Macintosh includes the following steps:
1 “Testing Digi 002” on page 21.
2 Configuring “Apple System Settings for
Mac OS X” on page 22
3 “Installing Pro Tools LE” on page 22.
4 “Connecting Digi 002 or Digi 002 Rack to the
Computer” on page 24.
Testing Digi 002
(Digi 002 Only)
Before you install Pro Tools LE software or connect Digi 002 to your computer for the first
time, you should power up the unit to be sure it
is working correctly.
To set up and test the Digi 002:
1 Plug the Digi 002 into a standard AC recepta-
cle, using the AC power cable included with the
unit.
Digi 002 is auto power-selecting (100V to 240V)
and will work automatically when plugged into
an AC power receptacle in any country.
When connecting Digi 002 to your computer the first time, your computer should
be off. If your computer is on, power it
down.
When connecting Digi 002 to your computer the first time, your computer should
be off. If your computer is on, power it
down.
5 “Configuring Pro Tools LE” on page 26.
6 Making audio and MIDI connections to the
Digi 002. (See Chapter 7, “Connecting Your Studio.”)
2 Power on the Digi 002 unit by turning on the
power switch on the back panel. After a short
power-up sequence, the Channel Scribble Strips
on the unit show “Digi 002 Standby,” and the
Standalone switch flashes to indicate Standby
mode.
3 Press the Standalone switch in the upper right
of the top panel of Digi 002. The Channel Scribble Strips on the unit show “Enter Standalone
Mode?”
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4 Press the Channel Select switch under “Yes” to
enter Stand-alone mode. The Channel Scribble
Strips on the unit will show the default names of
the channel inputs, “In1” through “In8.”
5 To return Digi 002 to Standby mode, press the
Standalone switch a second time. The Channel
Scribble Strips on the unit will show “Exit
Standalone Mode?”
6 Press the Channel Select switch under “Yes” to
return to Standby mode.
5 Deselect “Automatically check for updates
when you have a network connection.”
6 Close the Software Update dialog box.
7 Proceed to “Installing Pro Tools LE” on
page 22.
Installing Pro Tools LE
After the Apple System software settings are configured, you are ready to install Pro Tools LE.
Apple System Settings for Mac OS X
To ensure optimum performance with
Pro Tools LE, configure the following settings
before you install Pro Tools software.
Do not use the Mac OS X automatic Software Update feature, as it may install components that have not yet been qualified for
Pro Tools. For details on qualified versions
of Mac OS, refer to the latest compatibility
information on the Digidesign Web site
(www.digidesign.com).
To configure Mac OS X for Pro Tools LE:
1 Make sure you are logged into an administra-
tor account where you want to install
Pro Tools LE. For details on Administrator privileges in Mac OS X, refer to your Mac OS X documentation.
2 Choose System Preferences from the Apple
Menu and click Energy Saver.
3 Click the Sleep tab and turn off the Energy
Saver feature by setting the sleep feature to
Never.
To install Pro Tools LE on Mac OS X:
1 Make sure you are logged in as an Administra-
tor for the account where you want to install
Pro Tools. For details on Administrator privileges in Mac OS X, refer to your Apple Mac OS X
documentation.
2 Insert the Pro Tools LE Installer CD-ROM in
your CD-ROM drive. Double-click “Install
Pro Tools LE.”
3 Enter your Administrator password and click
OK to authenticate the installation.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to continue
and accept installation.
5 In the Installer window, make sure the Install
Location is on your Start-up hard drive.
6 In the Installer window, choose Custom In-
stall from the pop-up menu, and click Install.
7 Follow the remaining on-screen instructions
to install Pro Tools.
8 When installation is complete, click Restart.
4 Return to the System Preferences and click
Software Update.
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