Euphonix MC Pro Installation Manual

Euphonix Media Application Controller

Multiple Workstation Installation Guide

Document Revision: C

Software Version: 1.4.1

Part Number: 840-10050-04

Release Date: April 2009

Euphonix, Inc.

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Media Application Controller Multiple Workstation Install Guide

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Hardware Connections and MC Client Setup .............................5

1.1 Connect the MC.........................................................................................5

1.2 Network Configuration..............................................................................6

1.2.1 MC Standalone............................................................................6

1.2.2 System 5-MC ..............................................................................6

1.3 EuCon Software Installation......................................................................6

1.4 Workstation Connection and Control......................................................10

1.5 Display Switching ...................................................................................12

1.6 Ready to Proceed.....................................................................................12

Chapter 2: Nuendo–PC and Mac ..............................................................................13

Chapter 3: Logic Pro .......................................................................................................15

Chapter 4: Pro Tools .......................................................................................................17

4.1 Workstation Configuration......................................................................17

4.2 Pro Tools Configuration..........................................................................18

Chapter 5: Pyramix ..........................................................................................................21

Chapter 6: MOTU Digital Performer 6.02....................................................... 25

Chapter 7: Support and Troubleshooting

7.1 Support ....................................................................................................26

7.2 Troubleshooting.......................................................................................26

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Appendix A:DAW Parts List and Schematics .................................................... 28

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Chapter 1: Hardware Connections and MC Client Setup

Schematics and parts are listed for each DAW setup in Appendix A: DAW Parts List
and Schematics.

1.1 Connect the MC

1. Unpack the MC from its packaging and select a place to put it. The MC should
go on a hard flat surface in order to allow proper ventilation. (System 5-MC has
its own frame for the MC and CM408T modules).

NOTE: The MC and CM408T modules require sufficient ventilation space on the bot-

tom. The MC has detachable feet for standalone users without a System 5
frame, but the CM408T modules do not. If you do not use a System 5 frame,
you MUST have at least 1 inch of clearance under the CM408T modules and
MC or damage to the units may occur.

Use Figure 1-1 as a reference to connect the MC to its components.

VGA KEYBOARD USB

VGA and
Keyboard

2. Plug the power supply into the DC In port on the right side as you look at the
rear panel.

Be careful plugging this in as the connector has easily-bent pins. When the pins
are seated, twist the ring on the connector’s side until it locks. Do not turn on
the MC yet; network configuration must be completed first.

FOOT

LANLAN DC INTALKBACK MIC

USB Talkback Mic Output LAN Headphone DC In

Figure 1-1 MC Rear Panel

Foot Switch

SWITCH HEADPHONES

WARNING: Attach power supply to the MC BEFORE plugging into AC power or the

unit may be damaged.

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1.2 Network Configuration

1.2.1 MC Standalone

Using the RJ-45 Ethernet (included) cables, connect your workstations to the LAN
ports on the Netgear RP614 router. Then connect the MC to one of the other LAN ports
on the Netgear router. Because the Netgear has four LAN ports, you must use an addi-

tional Ethernet switch if you have more than three workstations.

NOTE: You have now created a small local area network comprised of just the MC

and your workstations.

The MC ships with DHCP enabled, allowing it to automatically obtain an IP address.
The Netgear RP614 has a DHCP server and hands out IP addresses to the devices con­nected to its LAN ports (the MC and your workstations). This allows for easy plug and
play network configuration. For this reason, the Netgear router must be turned on be­fore the MC and your workstation.

1.2.2 System 5-MC

1. Connect the MC and CM408T modules to LAN ports on the SonicWALL 1260
router.

2. Connect your workstations to LAN ports on the SonicWALL.

The MC ships with DHCP enabled, allowing it to automatically obtain an IP
address. The SonicWALL ships from Euphonix with its DHCP server enabled,
such that it hands out IP addresses to the MC, CM408T modules, and your
workstations. For this reason the SonicWALL must be turned on before the
MC, CM408T modules, and your workstations.

1.3 EuCon Software Installation

Follow these instructions to install the EuCon Software on each workstation:

1. Insert the Euphonix MC Software Installation CD in your workstation’s CD/

DVD drive.

2. In Mac OS X, double-click the CD icon on the desktop, and double-click the

EuConWS package.

The Install program launches. Proceed to Step 4.

3. In Windows, if AutoRun is enabled, the setup program starts from the CD au-

tomatically. If AutoRun is not enabled:

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a. Minimize all programs.

b. Double-click My Computer on the desktop to display the drives on your

computer.

c. Double-click the CD/DVD drive.

d. Double-click the EuConWS executable file.

The Setup Wizard begins running.

4. Click Next and choose a directory to install the software.

The default Windows directory is C:\Program Files\Euphonix\EuCon.

The default Macintosh OS X directory is the Applications folder.

5. For Windows installations, click Next to customize the software components
to install. EuCon Workstation Core is automatically selected (this is the basic
software used to communicate with the MC. Select further options according
to your DAW:

a. For Nuendo workstations, select only the EuCon adapter for Nuendo and

VST plugin layouts for Nuendo options.

b. For Pyramix, select only the EuCon adapter for Pyramix option.

c. For all other DAWs, select Studio Monitor Express or Studio Monitor

Pro 2 option.

WARNING:Running Studio Monitor Express and Studio Monitor Pro 2 on the same

machine may cause conflicts and is not recommended

6. Click Next to continue.

7. Select locations for application shortcuts in the Start menu.

The default is a EuCon folder in the Start menu with shortcuts to the MC’s
applications.

8. Click Next to continue.

The Wizard now displays a summary of all options selected during the setup
process. To change them, click Back until the desired setup option appears.

9. Click Install.

The Wizard installs the selected components to your workstation.

10. The windows installer may ask you about two Euphonix drivers: Euphonix Vir­tual MIDI Driver and Euphonix Virtual Keyboard. Click Continue Anyway.

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Windows will detect the new hardware. Do not press anything.

Figure 1-2 New Driver prompt

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Figure 1-3 Found New Hardware dialog

11. Click Finish to exit the Wizard.

12. Repeat these steps for each workstation.

NOTE: When first running the MC Client, the Windows Firewall may ask whether to

block or unblock MC Client and EuCon Discovery from accessing the Internet
or local area network. Because all communication between the MC Client and
the MC occurs through the workstation’s network connection, you must select
Unblock or it will not communicate with the MC.

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