Chapter 2: Operating Instructions; Pro Tools - Euphonix FC727 Operation Manual

Euphonix FC727 Format Converter Users Manual

Chapter 2: Operating Instructions

This chapter provides operating instructions to connect third-party devices supported
by the FC727/726.
2.1

Pro Tools

1. Shut down the computer running Pro Tools and the FC727.
2. Attach the Pro Tools adapters to the DB-50 connectors on the rear panel of the
FC727 for the desired channels.
3. Connect the Euphonix device, such as the System 5 or R-1, to the FORMAT B
BNC jacks using the MADI and AES sync cables.
4. Connect the Pro Tools computer to the FC727 with the cables that came with Pro
Tools just as you would an 888-24 or other Digidesign I/O unit.
5. Turn the MADI switch on the FC727 front panel to OFF (center position).
6. Apply power to the FC727 and verify that the PRO TOOLS LED is dimly lit on
the FC727's front panel.
7. Turn on the Pro Tools computer and launch Pro Tools.
8. From Pro Tools, choose Setups->Hardware.
The Hardware Setup dialog box opens.
9. Set the Interface to 888-24 I/O unit because the FC727 emulates the Digidesign
888-24.
10. Press the Other Options button to open a dialog to set the FC727's sample rate.
11. Select Digital from the Sync Mode popup.
For normal operation, slave the Pro Tools computer to the Euphonix MADI format
to prevent sample rate conversion.
For Pro Tools to use a different clock source than the Euphonix format (i.e.,
Euphonix runs at 96 kHz, which Pro Tools does not support), set the Sync Mode
to Internal and the Sample Rate popup to either 44.1 or 48 kHz.
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