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Pro Tools |HD Native User Guide
Version 8.5
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This guide is copyrighted ©2010 by Avid Technology, Inc., (hereafter “Avid”), with all rights reserved. Under copyright laws, this guide may not be duplicated in whole or in part without the written consent of Avid.
Product features, specifications, system requirements, and availability are subject to change without notice.
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Chapter 1. Welcome to Pro Tools|HD Native . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Pro Tools|HD Native Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Pro Tools|HD Native Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Pro Tools|HD Native Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Pro Tools|HD Native Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Requirements and Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Conventions Used in This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 2. Installing Pro Tools Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing Pro Tools|HD Native Card in a Mac Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing Pro Tools|HD Native Card in a Windows Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting Audio Interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 3. Installing Pro Tools on Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installing Pro Tools HD Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Launching Pro Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Additional Software on the Pro Tools Installer Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Uninstalling Pro Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Optimizing a Mac System for Pro Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 4. Installing Pro Tools on Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Installing Pro Tools HD Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Launching Pro Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Additional Software on the Pro Tools Installer Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Uninstalling Pro Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Optimizing a Windows System for Pro Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Chapter 5. Configuring Your Pro Tools|HD Native System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Starting Up or Shutting Down Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Configuring the Pro Tools Playback Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Configuring the Pro Tools Hardware Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Configuring I/O Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Low Latency Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Configuring MIDI Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Backing Up Your System Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Appendix A. Hard Drive Configuration and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Supported Drive Formats and Drive Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Formatting Audio Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Partitioning Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Defragmenting an Audio Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Using Mac Drives on Windows Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Hard Disk Storage Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Appendix B. Configuring CoreAudio (Mac OS X Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
CoreAudio Driver Capabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Installing the CoreAudio Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
CoreAudio Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Configuring a Pro Tools|HD Audio Interface for Third-Party Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Configuring the Apple Sound Preferences or Apple Audio MIDI Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Appendix C. Configuring MIDI Setup (Mac OS X Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
MIDI Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
MIDI Patch Name Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Appendix D. Configuring ASIO (Windows Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
ASIO Driver Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Installing the ASIO Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
ASIO Driver Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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Appendix E. Configuring MIDI Studio Setup (Windows Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
MIDI Studio Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
MIDI Patch Name Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Appendix F. System Delays in Mixing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Introduction to System Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Using Delay Compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Delay Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Appendix G. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Backing Up Your Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Common Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Using DigiTest as a Diagnostic Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Performance Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Before You Call Avid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Appendix H. Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
About the Pro Tools Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
About www.avid.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Appendix I. Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Environmental Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Safety Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
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chapter 1

Welcome to Pro Tools|HD Native

Pro Tools®|HD Native provides high-definition digital audio recording, editing, signal process­ing, mixing, and I/O capabilities.
This guide covers installation and configuration of Pro Tools|HD Native hardware and Pro Tools HD software on Mac and Windows platforms.

Pro Tools|HD Native Systems

All Pro Tools|HD Native systems consist of the following:
• Pro Tools HD software
• Pro Tools|HD Native PCIe card
• Up to four of the following Pro Tools|HD au­dio interfaces:
•HD OMNI
•HD I/O
• HD MADI
• 192 I/O
• 192 Digital I/O
•96I/O
• 96i I/O
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Only one HD OMNI can be used in a single Pro Tools|HD Native system.
Additional Hardware Options
Pro Tools|HD Native systems also support the following Pro Tools hardware options:
•SYNC HD
•SYNC I/O
•PRE
• MIDI I/O
• Worksurfaces and control surfaces:
• D-Control
• D-Command
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• Command|8
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Pro Tools|HD Native Package

The Pro Tools|HD Native package includes the following:
• Pro Tools|HD Native PCIe card
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•12’ DigiLink the Pro Tools|HD Native card to an audio interface
• DigiLink Mini to DigiLink adapter cable
• Pro Tools HD Installer disc
• iLok for running Pro Tools HD software
• Activation card for Pro Tools HD software
• Registration Information Card
•This User Guide, covering installation and configuration of Pro Tools|HD Native
Mini cable for connecting
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• Pro Tools|HD Native Quick Setup, covering
PORT 1PORT 2
DigiLink Mini Port 2
DigiSerial port
DigiLink Mini Port 1
basic hardware and software installation
• Health and Safety Guide
For more information on the print, elec­tronic, and web-based resources available to help you use Pro Tools, see Appendix H, “Resources.”

Pro Tools|HD Native Capabilities

Pro Tools|HD Native on Mac or Windows pro­vides the following capabilities:
• Up to a total of 192 voiced audio tracks (up to 256 viewable audio tracks), 160 Auxil­iary Input tracks, 64 Master Fader tracks, 128 VCA Master tracks, 256 MIDI tracks, 128 Instrument tracks, and 64 video tracks per session
• 16-bit or 24-bit audio resolution, at sample rates up to 192 kHz
• Low Latency Monitoring
• Up to 7.1 surround mixing capability
• Non-destructive, random-access editing and mix automation
• Automatic Delay Compensation
• Support for host-based audio processing plug-ins with up to 10 RTAS plug-ins per track, depending on your computer’s capa­bilities
• Up to 10 hardware inserts per track
• Up to 10 sends per track
• Up to 128 internal mix busses
Audio Recording and Playback Capabilities
Pro Tools|HD Native provides recording and playback of 24-bit or 16-bit audio files up to the following voiced–track counts:
• Up to 192 tracks at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz
• Up to 96 tracks at 88.2 kHz or 96 kHz
• Up to 32 tracks at 176.4 kHz or 192 kHz

Pro Tools|HD Native Hardware Overview

This section describes each hardware compo­nent of a Pro Tools|HD Native system.
Pro Tools|HD Native PCIe Card
The Pro Tools|HD Native PCIe card supports up to 64 channels of I/O for direct-to-disk recording and playback (up to 192 tracks with Pro Tools HD software), and supports up to 24-bit and up to 192 kHz sessions. Additionally, the on-board FPGA provides processing power for mixer con­figurations and low latency monitoring with Pro Tools.
Pro Tools|HD Native PCIe card
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DigiLink Mini Ports The Pro Tools|HD Native PCIe card includes two DigiLink Mini ports for connecting up to 32 channels of audio input and output each to your Pro Tools system.
DigiSerial Port The DigiSerial port on the Pro Tools|HD Native PCIe card is for connecting a SYNC peripheral. This connector is an 8-pin mini-DIN.
The DigiSerial port on a Pro Tools|HD Na­tive PCIe card does not support Machine­Control connections.
Audio Interfaces
To record and play audio with Pro Tools HD, you must have at least one Pro Tools|HD audio interface connected to the Pro Tools|HD Native card. Pro Tools|HD Native systems support up to 4 Pro Tools|HD audio interfaces for up to 64 si­multaneous channels of input and output.
Pro Tools does not support legacy Pro Tools|24 MIX as the 888|24 or 882|20).
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HD OMNI Features
HD OMNI provides up to 8 discrete channels of Pro Tools input and output, with 4-segment LED meters for input or output (selectable).
Analog I/O
• 24-bit analog-to-digital (A/D) and digital-to­analog (D/A) converters, with support for sample rates up to 192 kHz
• 2 high-quality Mic/DI preamps (Channels 1–2)
• 2 combined XLR and 1/4-inch TRS front panel inputs for microphone and instrument level input
• 2 XLR back panel microphone inputs
• 2 1/4-inch TRS Send and 2 1/4-inch TRS Re­turn back panel jacks for hardware inserts on channels 1 and 2
• 4 analog TRS line level back panel inputs (Channels 1–4)
HD OMNI provides multiple analog input connections, but only provides up to four channels of simultaneous analog input for Pro Tools.
HD OMNI is a professional digital audio inter­face designed for use with Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools|HD Native systems. HD OMNI pro­vides a compact preamp, monitoring, and I/O solution for music production and recording, and post production studios.
Only one HD OMNI can be used in a single Pro Tools|HD Native system.
• Soft Clip and Curv limiting circuits to protect against clipping on analog input.
• 8 channels of analog back panel output using a DB-25 breakout cable (sold separately) with variable output gain
• 2 channels of analog back panel output using TRS (Mirrors channels 1–2 or 7–8 on DB-25 connector)
• Front panel stereo 1/4” headphone jack
Digital I/O
• 8 channels of AES/EBU output (up to 192 kHz Single Wire) using a DB-25 breakout cable (sold separately)
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• 2 channels of AES/EBU XLR input (up to 192 kHz Single Wire)
• 2 channels of S/PDIF RCA input and output (up to 192 kHz)
• 8 channels of ADAT TOSLINK input and out­put
• Support for ADAT S/MUX Optical for sample rates of 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, and 192 kHz.
• Support for two channels of S/PDIF Optical with sample rates of up to 96 kHz.
• Real-time sample rate conversion (SRC) on Digital Inputs 1–2 of either AES/EBU, S/PDIF, or Optical (S/PDIF)
SRC is not supported with ADAT S/MUX.
HD I/O
HD I/O is a multichannel digital audio interface designed for use with Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools|HD Native systems. HD I/O features extremely high quality 24-bit analog-to-digital (A/D) and digital-to-analog (D/A) converters, and supports sample rates of up to 192 kHz.
HD I/O comes in three standard configurations:
• 8 x 8 x 8 (8 analog in, 8 analog out, and 8 digital in and out)
• 16 x 16 analog in and out
• 16 x 16 digital in and out
You can also add or remove HD I/O Analog Ex­pansion cards (ADC and DAC) and HD I/O Dig­ital Expansion cards for custom configurations.
Monitoring
• An additional stereo “CUE” output path in Pro Tools for headphone monitoring from the front panel headphone jack
• Front panel Control Room (MAIN/ALT) and Headphone monitoring volume control
• Flexible monitoring with fold-down from all stereo and surround formats (up to 7.1 sur­round)
• Input mixer for low latency direct monitoring of a variety of incoming signals (configured in the Pro Tools Hardware Setup)
Synchronization
• Loop Sync input and output for connecting additional Pro Tools|HD interfaces and pe­ripherals
• External Clock input and output for synchro­nizing HD OMNI with external Word Clock devices.
For more information about HD OMNI, see the HD OMNI Guide.
HD I/O Features
HD I/O provides up to 16 discrete channels of Pro Tools input and output, with 4-segment LED meters for input and output.
Analog I/O
• Up to sixteen channels of 24-bit D/A and A/D converters for superior analog input and out­put at sample rates of 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz,
88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, and 192 kHz with Analog In and Analog Out HD I/O cards
• Soft Clip and Curv limiting circuits to protect against clipping on analog input.
Digital I/O
• Up to sixteen channels of 24-bit digital I/O, using AES/EBU, TDIF DB-25, or Optical at sample rates of 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, and 192 kHz with a Digital HD I/O card
• Real-time sample rate conversion on digital inputs with a Digital I/O card (up to sixteen channels of AES/EBU, Optical, or TDIF)
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• Support for S/MUX Optical for sample rates of
88.2 kHz and higher
• Support for 2 channels of S/PDIF Optical (en­closed) with sample rates of up to 96 kHz
• 2 channels of AES/EBU I/O (enclosed) with support for sample rates up to 192 kHz
• 2 channels of 24-bit-capable S/PDIF I/O (en­closed) with support for sample rates up to 192 kHz
Synchronization
• Loop Sync input and output for connecting additional Pro Tools|HD interfaces and pe­ripherals
• External Clock input and output for synchro­nizing HD I/O with external Word Clock de­vices
Expandability
• Optional addition of I/O cards to expand ana­log or digital I/O
• Simultaneous use of multiple Pro Tools|HD audio interfaces to further expand system in­put and output (for more information see the
Expanded Systems Guide)
For more information about HD I/O, see the HD I/O Guide.
HD MADI
HD MADI is a 64-channel, digital audio inter­face designed for use with Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools|HD Native systems. HD MADI sup­ports the Multichannel Audio Digital Interface (MADI) format and sample rates of up to 192 kHz. HD MADI provides simplified connec­tivity between your Pro Tools|HD or Pro Tools|HD Native system and MADI-compat­ible audio equipment, such as routers, digital mixing consoles, and converters.
To use the full channel capacity of HD MADI, only a single HD MADI can be con­nected to a Pro Tools|HD Native card using two DigiLink Mini cables. No additional I/O may be used with this configuration.
HD MADI Features
• 2 MADI Optical and Coaxial inputs and 2 MADI Optical and Coaxial outputs for up to 64 discrete channels of digital input and out­put (32 channels per DigiLink Mini port)
• Supports sample rates of 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz,
88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, and 192 kHz
• 24- or 16-bit resolution
• Sample Rate Conversion (SRC) on input or output
• Front panel clock and SRC indicators
• Front panel signal present LEDs for input and output
• BNC Word Clock I/O for synchronizing HD MADI with external 1x Word Clock
• BNC Loop Sync I/O for synchronizing HD MADI with additional Pro Tools|HD audio in­terfaces and peripherals (such as HD I/O, HD OMNI, or SYNC HD)
• Dedicated BNC Word Clock input and XLR AES/EBU input (clock input only) for external MADI synchronization (when using SRC on output)
• Clock support for the following formats: In­ternal, Loop Sync, Word Clock, AES/EBU, and MADI
• Varispeed modes (supports both 64- and 56­channel standards)
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For more information about HD MADI, see the HD MADI Guide.
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192 I/O Audio Interface
192 I/O is a multichannel digital audio interface designed for use with Pro Tools|HD systems. 192 I/O features high quality 24-bit analog-to­digital (A/D) and digital-to-analog (D/A) con­verters, and supports sample rates of up to 192 kHz.
You can also add or remove analog cards (ADC and DAC) and digital cards for custom configu­rations.
• External Clock In and Out receive or send 1x Wor d cloc k.
For more information, see the 192 I/O Guide.
192 Digital I/O Audio Interface
192 Digital I/O is a multichannel digital audio interface designed for use with Pro Tools|HD systems, and supports sample rates of up to 192 kHz.
A DigiLink to DigiLink Mini adapter cable is required to connect 192 I/O to the Pro Tools|HD Native card.
192 I/O Features
• Supports sample rates up to 192 kHz.
• Supports both analog and digital connections, including AES/EBU, S/PDIF, TDIF, and ADAT Optical:
• Digital (Digital I/O Card): 8 channels, DB­25 (AES/EBU and TDIF), or one pair of Lightpipe (ADAT Optical) connectors. Ex­pandable up to 16 of channels digital I/O with the addition of the 192 Digital expan­sion card.
• Analog: 8 channels, DB-25 (balanced) con­nectors, inputs selectable between +4 dBu or –10 dBV, outputs +4 dBu only. Expand­able up to 16 analog inputs or 16 outputs using an optional 192 AD or 192 DA ex­pansion card, respectively.
• Digital (Enclosure): 2 channels, XLR (AES/EBU) connectors; 2 channels RCA (S/PDIF) connectors.
• Optical (Enclosure): 8 channels, one pair of Lightpipe (ADAT Optical) connectors (swit­chable to 2 channels, S/PDIF).
• Loop Sync In and Out for connecting Pro Tools|HD interfaces and peripherals
A DigiLink to DigiLink Mini adapter cable is required to connect 192 Digital I/O to the Pro Tools|HD Native card.
192 Digital I/O Features
• Supports sample rates up to 192 kHz.
• Supports digital connections, including AES/EBU, S/PDIF, TDIF, and ADAT Optical:
• Digital (2 Digital I/O Cards): 16 channels, DB-25 (AES/EBU and TDIF), or two pairs of Lightpipe (ADAT Optical) connectors.
• Digital (Enclosure): 2 channels, XLR (AES/EBU) connectors; 2 channels RCA (S/PDIF) connectors.
• Optical (Enclosure): 8 channels, one pair of Lightpipe (ADAT Optical) connectors (se­lectable to 2 channels, S/PDIF).
• Loop Sync In and Out for connecting Pro Tools|HD interfaces and peripherals.
• External Clock In and Out receive or send 1x Wor d cloc k.
For more information, see the 192 Digital I/O Guide.
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96 I/O Audio Interface
96 I/O is a multichannel digital audio interface designed for use with Pro Tools|HD systems. 96 I/O features high quality 24-bit analog-to­digital (A/D) and digital-to-analog (D/A) con­verters, and supports sample rates of up to 96 kHz.
A DigiLink to DigiLink Mini adapter cable is required to connect 96 I/O to the Pro Tools|HD Native card.
96 I/O Features
• Supports sample rates up to 96 kHz.
• Supports analog and digital connections, in­cluding AES/EBU, S/PDIF, and ADAT optical:
• Analog: 8 channels, 1/4-inch TRS (balanced or unbalanced) connectors, +4 dBu or –10 dBV.
• Digital: 2 channels, XLR (AES/EBU) con­nectors; 2 channels, RCA (S/PDIF) connec­tors.
• Optical: 8 channels, one pair of Lightpipe (ADAT Optical) connectors (switchable to 2 channels, S/PDIF).
• External Clock In and Out receive or send 1x Word clock.
96i I/O Features
• Supports sample rates up to 96 kHz.
• 16 discrete channels of input, and 2 channels of output, with 4-segment LED meters on each channel. Audio inputs and outputs in­clude:
• 16 channels of 24-bit, 96-kHz capable ana­log input, with adjustable input sensitivity.
• 2 channels of 24-bit, 96-kHz capable analog output, with selectable operating level.
• 2 channels of 24-bit, 96 kHz-capable digital S/PDIF RCA input and output.
• Loop Sync In and Out for connecting Pro Tools|HD interfaces and peripherals.
• External Clock In and Out receive or send 1x Wor d cloc k.
For more information, see the 96i I/O Guide.

System Requirements and Compatibility

Pro Tools|HD Native can be used with a quali­fied Mac or Windows computer running Pro Tools HD software.
For more information, see the 96 I/O Guide.
96i I/O Audio Interface
96i I/O is a multichannel digital audio interface designed for use with Pro Tools|HD systems. 96i I/O features high quality 24-bit analog-to­digital (A/D) and digital-to-analog (D/A) con­verters, and supports sample rates of up to 96 kHz.
A DigiLink to DigiLink Mini adapter cable is required to connect 96i I/O to the Pro Tools|HD Native card.
A DVD drive is required to use the Pro Tools In­staller disc.
Avid can only assure compatibility and provide support for hardware and software it has tested and approved.
For complete system requirements and a list of qualified computers, operating systems, hard drives, and third-party devices, refer to the latest information on our website:
www.avid.com/compatibility
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MIDI Requirements
USB MIDI interfaces (such as the M-Audio MIDI-SPORT series) and USB MIDI controllers (such as the M-Audio Axiom Pro series) work ef­fectively with Pro Tools systems on Windows or Mac.

Conventions Used in This Guide

All Pro Tools guides use the following conven­tions to indicate menu choices and key com­mands:
For a list of supported MIDI interfaces and con­trollers, refer to our website (www.avid.com).
Hard Drive Requirements
For optimal audio recording and playback, Pro Tools|HD Native systems require one or more qualified hard drives.
Initialize your hard drives with the Disk Utility application included with Apple System soft­ware (Mac) or using Windows Disk Manage­ment (Windows).
For general hard drive maintenance and configuration information, see Appendix A, “Hard Drive Configuration and Mainte­nance.”

Registration

Review the enclosed Registration Information Card and follow the instructions on it to quickly register your purchase online. This is one of the most important steps you can take as a new user. Registering your purchase is the only way you can be eligible to receive:
• Information regarding technical support
• Future upgrade offers
• Limited warranty on hardware
Convention Action
File > Save Choose Save 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 Click with the right
mouse button
The names of Commands, Options, and Settings that appear on-screen are in a different font.
The following symbols are used to highlight im­portant information:
User Tips are helpful hints for getting the most from your Pro Tools system.
Important Notices include information that could affect your Pro Tools session data or the performance of your Pro Tools system.
Shortcuts show you useful keyboard or mouse shortcuts.
Cross References point to related sections in the Pro Tools Guides.
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PCIe slot 1 (video card)
PCIe slot 2
PCIe slot 3
PCIe slot 4 (hidden)
SATA drive trays and drives

Installing Pro Tools Hardware

This chapter provides information on installing and connecting the Pro Tools|HD Native card and Pro Tools|HD audio interfaces. Install your Pro Tools|HD hardware before installing Pro Tools HD software.
To install Pro Tools|HD hardware, first install the Pro Tools|HD Native card. Once the card is installed, connect Pro Tools|HD audio inter­faces.

Installing Pro Tools|HD Native Card in a Mac Pro

The PCI Express-equipped Mac Pro has three PCI Express (PCIe) slots (named slots 2, 3, and 4). The PCI Express slot numbers increase from bot- tom to top as you face the open computer case from the side. Install the Pro Tools|HD Native PCIe card into PCIe slot 2.
Figure 1. Mac Pro
Follow these instructions carefully to avoid damaging the card and its components.
Pro Tools|HD Native is supported with Mac Pro only. PowerPC Macs are not supported.
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To install the Pro Tools|HD Native card:
1 Turn off your computer and any peripherals.
Leave your computer’s power cable plugged in so that the computer is grounded.
2 Disconnect all cables attached to the com-
puter (such as hard drives, displays, and USB and FireWire devices) except for the power ca­ble.
3 Lay the computer on its side so the access
panel is facing up.
4 Open the computer case using the latch lo-
cated on the back of the computer.
5 Remove the clamp that secures the metal ac-
cess port covers to the chassis.
6 Remove the metal access port covers for the
lowest numbered PCIe slot.
Before handling the card, discharge static electricity from your clothes or body by touching a grounded metal surface, such as the power supply case inside your computer with the power cable connected.
7 Install the Pro Tools|HD Native PCIe card into
the lowest numbered slot in the computer. With the card’s PCIe connectors facing down, care­fully insert the card straight down and firmly seat the card’s PCIe connector into the PCIe slot.
Inserting the Pro Tools|HD Native card into a PCIe slot
8 Ensure that any additional cards are installed
in the proper order for your system, starting with the lowest numeric slot:
• Display card for your computer monitor
• Pro Tools|HD Native PCIe card
• Avid-approved video capture card (op­tional)
9 Reattach the clamp that secures the cards and
the slot covers to the chassis.
The card’s PCIe connectors will not seat completely until you have replaced the clamp that secures the cards and the metal access port covers to the chassis.
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Installing Pro Tools|HD Native Card in a Windows Computer

To install the Pro Tools|HD Native card:
1 Turn off your computer and any peripherals.
Leave your computer’s power cable plugged in so the computer is grounded.
2 Disconnect all cables attached to the com-
puter (such as hard drives, displays, and USB and FireWire devices) except for the power ca­ble.
3 Open the computer case.
4 Remove the metal access port cover behind
the slot you want to use by removing the screw and sliding the cover out from the access port.
Before handling any card, discharge static electricity from your clothes or body by touching a grounded metal surface, such as the power supply case inside your computer.
5 Install the Pro Tools|HD Native card in the
first available PCIe slot (typically, it will be the slot right next to the video card).
Inserting the Pro Tools|HD Native card into a PCIe slot
6 Secure the card in place with the slot access
port screw you removed earlier.
7 Ensure that any additional cards are installed
in the proper order for your system, starting with the lowest numeric slot:
• Display card for your computer monitor
• Pro Tools|HD Native card (for PCIe)
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Connecting Audio Interfaces

Each Pro Tools|HD audio interface provides sev­eral different input and output options. For ex­ample, HD OMNI supplies up to 8 channels of input and output to your Pro Tools system, HD I/O supplies up to 16 channels of input and output, and HD MADI provides up to 64 chan­nels. Audio interfaces can be connected directly to the Pro Tools|HD Native card, or through the Expansion ports on other Pro Tools|HD audio interfaces.
At least one Pro Tools|HD audio interface must be connected to the Pro Tools|HD Core card for Pro Tools to launch.
The Pro Tools|HD Native card supports up to 64 channels of audio input and output. To get a full 64 channels of I/O, you can connect up to four 16-channel Pro Tools|HD audio interfaces to the Pro Tools|HD Native card. Two of the interfaces connect directly to DigiLink Mini Ports 1 and 2, and the other 2 interfaces connect to the Expan­sion ports on those Pro Tools|HD audio inter­faces.
You can also get a full 64 channels of I/O with HD MADI connected to the Pro Tools|HD Na­tive card using 2 DigiLink Mini cables. However, HD MADI will be the only audio interface in the system.
Refer to the HD OMNI Guide, HD I/O Guide,
HD MADI Guide, 192 I/O Guide, 192 Digital I/O Guide, 96 I/O Guide, or 96i I/O Guide for specific
details regarding:
• Front and back panel connectors and indi­cators
• Installation of optional expansion I/O cards (HD I/O and 192 I/O only)
Pro Tools|HD Native supports up to a maximum combination of up to four total of the following audio interfaces:
•HDOMNI (only one HD OMNI is sup­ported in a single Pro Tools|HD Native system)
•HD I/O
• HD MADI
•192I/O
•192DigitalI/O
•96I/O
•96iI/O
For an example of connecting multiple Pro Tools|HD audio interfaces, see Figure 2 on page 13.
Pro Tools|HD audio interfaces need room at their sides to maintain proper air flow for cooling. Do not block the sides of the unit or disconnect the internal fan. If the units are rack-mounted in a case, remove the case lids or doors before operating the system. Failure to do so can result in the units over­heating very quickly, which can perma­nently damage sensitive components.
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To connect Pro Tools audio interfaces:
Pro Tools|HD Native card
12-foot DigiLink
18-inch DigiLink Mini cable
Loop Sync cables
Mini cable
1 If you are using a single Pro Tools|HD audio
interface (such as HD OMNI), connect the Pri­mary Port to DigiLink Mini Port 1 on the Pro Tools|HD Native card with the included Di­giLink Mini cable. You must attach at least one Pro Tools|HD audio interface to your system in order for Pro Tools to launch.
2 Connect an additional Pro Tools audio inter-
face by doing one of the following:
• Connect the Primary Port of the secondary interface to the Expansion Port of the pri­mary interface with an additional DigiLink Mini (or DigiLink Mini to DigiLink cable).
– or –
• Connect the Primary Port of the secondary interface to DigiLink Mini Port 2 on the Pro Tools|HD Native card.
3 Make the necessary Loop Sync connections.
Connecting Loop Sync
If you are using two (or more) Pro Tools audio interfaces or a SYNC peripheral, Loop Sync must be connected to maintain proper clock among the devices.
To make Loop Sync connections:
1 Connect the Loop Sync Out of each interface
to the Loop Sync In of the next interface with the BNC cables included in your I/O packaging.
2 Connect the Loop Sync Out of the last inter-
fa ce to the L oop S ync I n of t he pr imar y inte rfa ce or SYNC peripheral.
Figure 2. Making DigiLink Mini and Loop Sync connections
PORT 1PORT 2
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Installing Pro Tools on Mac

This chapter contains information for Mac sys­tems only. If you are installing Pro Tools on a Windows computer, see Chapter 4, “Installing Pro Tools on Windows.”
Before installing this version of Pro Tools, refer to the Read Me information included on the Pro Tools Installer disc.

Installing Pro Tools HD Software

After all Pro Tools|HD Native hardware is in­stalled and connected, install Pro Tools HD soft­ware.
Do not install or operate Pro Tools while logged in as a root-level user. File permis­sions of a root-level user make it possible to perform actions that may conflict with Pro Tools file management tasks.
To install Pro Tools HD software:
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 OS X doc­umentation.
3 On the Installer disc, locate and double-click
the Install Pro Tools HD.mpkg file.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed
with installation.
5 Click Continue each time you are prompted.
6 At the Installation Type page, do one of the
following:
• To install all Pro Tools application files and included plug-in suites (and associated content), leave the default Installation op­tions selected and click Continue.
– or –
• Select (or deselect) a custom configuration of Installation options (see “Installation Options” on page 16) and click Continue.
7 Click Install.
8 If prompted, enter your Administrator pass-
word and click OK to accept the installation.
9 Click Continue.
10 When installation is complete, click Restart.
2 Insert the Pro Tools HD Installer disc in your
DVD drive.
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Installation Options
Pro Tools HD Options
To install a subset of Pro Tools software and plug-ins (and associated content), click the re­veal triangle for the Pro Tools HD 8.5 option in the installer, and deselect any of the following options that you do not want installed.
Application Files (Required for Pro Tools) Installs the Pro Tools application and supporting library files needed to run Pro Tools. This option also installs the CoreAudio Driver. This option must be selected to install Pro Tools.
Free Plug-Ins Installs free plug-ins including DigiRack Eleven Free, TL Utilities, and the D-Fi and Maxim plug-ins. For more information, see the Audio Plug-Ins Guide.
Pro Tools Utilities Installs Calibration Mode Templates for Pro Tools|HD Native systems, Dig­iTest™, and firmware updaters for SYNC I/O and SYNC HD.
Pro Tools Creative Collection Options
™
plug-ins, free Bomb Factory plug-ins,
Virtual Instrument content is very large and may take up to 20 minutes to install. During this time, the progress bar may not appear to move but your software is still installing. Do not terminate your installation.
Additional Options
The Pro Tools installer provides the following additional options to install along with Pro Tools software and plug-ins.
CoreAudio Driver This option installs the Core­Audio Driver, which lets you use Pro Tools au­dio interfaces with third-party applications that support the CoreAudio standard. (For informa­tion on configuring the CoreAudio Driver, see Appendix B, “Configuring CoreAudio (Mac OS X Only).”)
Avid Video Engine The Avid Video Engine is re­quired to use Pro Tools with Avid video periph­erals such as the Avid Mojo
MIDI I/O Driver The MIDI I/O Driver is required if you are using the MIDI I/O interface.
®
SDI.
Select any of the Pro Tools Creative Collection options you want installed. For more informa­tion, see the Audio Plug-Ins Guide.
Effect Plug-Ins Installs 6 free virtual instrument plug-ins from Avid’s AIR group.
Virtual Instruments Installs 20 free effects plug-ins from Avid’s AIR group.
Virtual Instrument Content Installs sample con­tent for AIR virtual instruments.
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Authorizing Pro Tools HD Software

Pro Tools software is authorized using the iLok USB Smart Key (iLok) from PACE Anti-Piracy. Your Pro Tools|HD Native system includes an iLok and Activation Code (on the included Acti­vation Card) for Pro Tools software.
To authorize Pro Tools HD software using an Activation Code:
1 If you do not have an iLok.com account, visit
www.iLok.com and sign up for an account.
2 Transfer the license for your software to your
iLok.com account by doing the following:
• Visit www.avid.com/activation.
– and –
• Input your Activation Code (listed on your Activation Card) and your iLok.com User ID. Your iLok.com User ID is the name you create for your iLok.com account.
3 Transfer the license from your iLok.com ac-
count to your iLok USB Smart Key by doing the following:
• Insert the iLok into an available USB port on your computer.
• Go to www.iLok.com and log in.
• Follow the on-screen instructions for trans­ferring your license to your iLok.
For more information, visit the iLok website (www.iLok.com).

Launching Pro Tools

To use Pro Tools, you must always have an in­serted iLok with an authorization for Pro Tools.
To launch Pro Tools HD software:
1 Make sure your Pro Tools hardware is powered
on.
2 Insert your Pro Tools HD authorized iLok into
any available USB port on your computer.
Do not remove the iLok during Pro Tools launch or use.
3 Do one of the following:
• Click the Pro Tools icon in the Dock.
– or –
• Locate and double-click the Pro Tools ap­plication on your hard drive.
4 Use the Quick Start dialog to do one of the fol-
lowing:
• Create a new session from a template.
• Create a new blank session.
• Open a session.
For more information on the Quick Start dialog and session templates, see the Pro Tools Reference Guide (Help > Pro Tools Reference Guide).

Additional Software on the Pro Tools Installer Disc

The Pro Tools Installer disc provides additional software for your system, including third-party applications and plug-ins, audio drivers (for playing other audio applications through your Pro Tools hardware) and a Pro Tools demo ses­sion.
Refer to your Pro Tools Installer disc for additional software and installers.
Third-Party Applications and Plug-Ins
Your Pro Tools package also includes free appli­cations and plug-ins from Avid and Avid Third Party developers. Once you have completed in­stalling Pro Tools, you can install these sepa­rately.
Installers are located on your Pro Tools Installer disc in the Additional Files/3rd Party Content folder.
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Pro Tools Demo Session
The Pro Tools Installer disc includes a demo ses­sion that you can use to verify that your system is working. The demo session for Pro Tools is named Meant To Be.
Before installing the demo session to your audio drive, make sure the drive is config­ured as described in “Formatting Audio Drives” on page 42.
To install the demo session:
1 Insert the Pro Tools Installer disc into your
DVD drive.
2 On the installer disc, in the Additional Files
folder, locate and open the Pro Tools Demo Ses­sion Installer folder.
3 Double-click the Demo Session Setup.pkg file.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed
with installation.
5 When prompted, select your audio drive as
the install location and click Continue to begin the install.
6 Click Install.
7 When installation is complete, click Close.
The demo session can be opened by double­clicking the Meant To Be.ptf file found in the Pro Tools Demo Session folder.

Uninstalling Pro Tools

If you need to uninstall Pro Tools software from your computer, use the Uninstaller application.
To remove Pro Tools from your computer:
1 Make sure you are logged in as an Administra-
tor for the account where Pro Tools is installed.
2 Go to Applications/Digidesign/Pro Tools/
Pro Tools Utilities and double-click the “Uninstall Pro Tools” file.
3 Click Continue to proceed with the uninstall.
4 Choose the type of uninstall you want to per-
form:
Safe Uninstall Leaves certain plug-ins and sys­tem files needed for compatibility with some Avid products.
Clean Uninstall Removes all Pro Tools files, in­cluding system files, Pro Tools plug-ins, and MIDI patch names.
5 Click Uninstall.
6 Enter your Administrator password and click
OK.
7 Click Finish to close the Installer window.
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Optimizing a Mac System for Pro Tools

To ensure optimum performance with Pro Tools, configure your computer first.
Before configuring your computer, make sure you are logged in as an Administrator for the ac­count where you want to install Pro Tools. For details on Administrator privileges in Mac OS X, see your Apple OS X documentation.
Do not use the Mac OS X automatic Software Update feature, as it may upgrade your system to a version of Mac OS that has not yet been qualified for Pro Tools. For details on qualified versions of Mac OS, see the latest compatibility information on our website (www.avid.com).
5 Deselect “Put the hard disk(s) to sleep when pos-
sible” option.
6 When you are done, choose System Prefer-
ences > Quit System Preferences.
Disable or Reassign Mac Keyboard Shortcuts Used by Pro Tools
To have the full complement of Pro Tools key­board shortcuts, you need to disable or reassign any conflicting Mac OS X Keyboard Shortcuts in the Apple System Preferences.
To disable or reassign Mac keyboard shortcuts used by Pro Tools:
1 From the Apple menu, choose System Prefer-
ences.
2 Click Keyboard.
Turning Off Software Update
To turn off the Software Update feature:
1 Choose System Preferences from the Apple
menu.
2 Click Software Update.
3 Click the Scheduled Check tab.
4 Deselect Check for Updates.
5 When you are done, choose System Prefer-
ences > Quit System Preferences.
Turning Off Energy Saver
To turn off the Energy Saver feature:
1 Choose System Preferences from the Apple
menu.
2 Click Energy Saver.
3 Set the Computer Sleep setting to Never.
4 Set the Display Sleep setting to Never.
3 Click the Keyboard Shortcuts tab.
4 Disable or reassign the following:
• Under “Dashboard & Dock”
• “Turn Dock Hiding On/Off”
• “Dashboard”
• Under “Exposé and Spaces”
•“All windows”
• “Application windows”
•“Desktop”
• Under “Keyboard & Text Input”
• “Move focus to the window drawer”
• Under “Spotlight”
• “Show Spotlight search field”
• “Show Spotlight window”
• Under “Application Shortcuts”
• “Show Help menu”
For a complete list of Pro Tools keyboard shortcuts, see the Keyboard Shortcuts Guide (Help > Keyboard Shortcuts).
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Reassign Spaces Keyboard Shortcuts
Disabling Spotlight Indexing
If you want to use Spaces, you should reassign the Spaces keyboard shortcuts to avoid conflicts with important Pro Tools keyboard shortcuts. You can reassign Spaces keyboard shortcuts to use a combination of modifier keys (Com­mand+Option+Control+Shift) in addition to the default Spaces keyboard shortcut assign­ments to avoid these conflicts.
To reassign Spaces keyboard shortcuts to use modifier key combinations that do not conflict with Pro Tools keyboard shortcuts:
1 Choose System Preferences from the Apple
menu and click Exposé & Spaces.
2 Click the Spaces tab.
3 Ensure that Enable Spaces is selected.
4 Press and hold Command+Option+Con-
trol+Shift and select “Control+Option+Shift+Com­mand+F8” from the “To activate Spaces” pop-up
menu.
5 Press and hold Command+Option+Con-
trol+Shift and select “Control+Option+Shift+Com­mand+Arrow Keys” from the “To switch between spaces” pop-up menu.
6 Press and hold Command+Option+Con-
trol+Shift and select “Control+Option+Shift+Com­mand+Number Keys” from the “To switch directly to a space” pop-up menu.
The Mac OS X Spotlight feature automatically indexes files and folders on local hard drives in the background. In most cases, this is not a con­cern for normal Pro Tools operation. However, if Spotlight starts indexing drives while record­ing in a Pro Tools session with high track counts for an extended period of time, it can adversely affect Pro Tools system performance. You may want to disable Spotlight indexing for all local drives before using Pro Tools for big recording projects.
Disabling Spotlight indexing also disables the Find function in Mac OS X.
To disable Spotlight indexing:
1 Choose System Preferences from the Apple
menu and click Spotlight.
2 In the Spotlight window, click the Privacy tab.
3 To prevent indexing of a drive, drag its icon
from the desktop into the list.
Enabling Journaling for Audio Drives
To yield higher performance from audio drives, enable journaling.
To enable journaling:
1 Launch the Disk Utility application, located in
Applications/Utilities.
2 Select the volume in the left column of the
Disk Utility window.
3 Select Enable Journaling in the toolbar.
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chapter 4

Installing Pro Tools on Windows

This chapter contains information for Windows systems only. If you are installing Pro Tools on a Mac computer, see Chapter 3, “Installing Pro Tools on Mac.”
Before installing this version of Pro Tools, refer to the Read Me information included on the Pro Tools Installer disc.

Installing Pro Tools HD Software

After all Pro Tools|HD Native hardware is in­stalled and connected, install Pro Tools soft­ware.
To install Pro Tools HD software:
1 Start Windows, logging in with Administrator
privileges. For details on Administrator privi­leges, refer to your Windows documentation.
2 Wait for the Found New Hardware Wizard di-
alog to appear and leave it open: Do not click Next.
3 Insert the Pro Tools HD Installer disc in your
DVD drive and do on of the following:
• If Windows AutoRun is enabled, a mini-browser appears. Select Install Pro Tools to begin your installation.
– or –
• If Windows AutoRun is disabled, locate and double-click Setup.exe. on the Installer disc.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed
with installation and click Next when prompted.
5 At the Select Features page, do one of the fol-
lowing:
• To install all Pro Tools application files and free plug-in suites (and associated content), leave the default Installation options se­lected and click Continue.
– or –
• Select (or deselect) a custom configuration of Installation options (see “Installation Options” on page 22) and click Continue.
6 Click Next.
7 Click Install.
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