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D-Command
Version 7.3
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Copyright Radio and Television Interference This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Legal Notices digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This guide is copyrighted ©2007 by Digidesign, a division of Avid Technology, Inc. Communications Statement (hereafter “Digidesign”), with all rights reserved. Under copyright laws, this guide This equipment has been tested to comply with the limits for a Class A digital may not be duplicated in whole
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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 shock and will void the manufacturer’s warranty. SPECIAL WARNING REGARDING VENTILATION: Do not install D-Command anywhere or in any way that blocks free air flow at any time around the back panel of the unit. SPECIAL WARNING REGARDING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE: Before powering on the D-C
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Contents Part I Introduction Chapter 1. Introduction to D-Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 D-Command Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 D-Command System Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 7. Plug-in Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Plug-ins and D-Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Dynamics Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part I: Introduction
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Chapter 1: Introduction to D-Command Welcome to the D-Command™ worksurface for Digidesign® D-Command System Components ICON systems. The following components are included in a D-Command D-Command provides hands-on control of Pro Tools®, and 8-channel or 24-channel system: offers powerful options for customizing the Pro Tools mix environment. Main Unit � D-Command Main Unit �AC power cord D-Command Features �Ethernet cable The D-Command system provides controls for most Pro Tools � Ethernet
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Operational Requirements Connection Requirements Temperature and Ventilation Power Connections D-Command should be installed and operated in a cli- Each unit (D-Command Main Unit, Fader Module, and mate-controlled environment, away from heat sources, and XMON Monitor Interface) requires its own power connection. with adequate ventilation. D-Command should be operated at an ambient temperature that does not exceed 100 degrees F Make sure your power source is correctly rated for the number (3
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Mechanical Specifications 29.25 in (74.3 cm) 14.4 in (36.6 cm) 10.23 in (25.98 cm) 4.24 in 2.68 in (10.78 cm) (6.79 cm) 0.5 in 2.55 in (1.27 cm) (6.48 cm) D-Command side dimensions 29.25 in (74.3 cm) 32.3 in (82 cm) D-Command top dimensions (Main Unit) Chapter 1: Introduction to D-Command 5
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29.25 in (74.3 cm) 55.6 in (141.2 cm) D-Command top dimensions (Main Unit and Fader Module) 6 D-Command Guide
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Chapter 2: D-Command Overview D-Command Main Unit Main Unit Top Panel Talkback Microphone Main Time Scale display Meter section Miscellaneous controls Rotary Encoder section Dynamics Section Monitor Section Channel Strip Display controls Channel Strip Mode controls Soft Keys EQ Section section Session Management section Channel faders Zoom/Navigation Transport section Section Modifier keys Global Automation Mode Custom Fader Window Nudge/Bank controls controls controls Management section sectio
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Meter Display Soft Keys Section The Meter display on the D-Command Main Unit can be set to The Soft Keys section on the D-Command Main Unit provides show the output levels, or levels associated with a track or access to a wide range of Pro Tools commands directly from plug-in. See “Meter and Time Code Displays (Main Unit)” on the control surface. It also provides access to preferences and page 93. settings specific to D-Command. See “Soft Keys Section” on page 75. Main Time Scale Display an
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Main Unit Back Panel XMON Monitoring System Power switch Footswitch jack connector Ethernet connector AC Power Figure 2. D-Command Main Unit back panel connectors AC Power Ethernet Connector The AC Power connector accepts a standard AC power cable. The Ethernet connector on the back panel of the D-Command The D-Command Main Unit is auto power-selecting (100V to Main Unit provides communication to Pro Tools. See “Ether- 240V) and automatically works with a standard modular net Connections” on
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D-Command Fader Module Fader Module Top Panel Meter section Rotary Encoder section Channel Strip Mode controls Channel Strip Channel Strip Function controls Channel faders Modifier keys Figure 3. D-Command Fader Module top panel Meter Section Fader Module Back Panel The Meter section on the D-Command Fader Module can dis- AC Power play track levels, plug-in meters, and other parameters de- pending on D-Command metering preferences. The AC Power connector accepts a standard AC power cable. The
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D-Command XMON Interface D-Command monitoring is based on the XMON analog interface, which is remotely controlled from the D-Command monitoring section. XMON Front Panel Power switch Mute MIDI Receive indicator indicator Mute button Figure 4. XMON front panel Power Switch MIDI Receive Indicator The Power switch applies power to the XMON Interface. The MIDI Receive indicator shows MIDI activity between XMON and D-Command. Mute Indicator Mute Button The Mute indicator shows the mute status of
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XMON Back Panel The back panel of the XMON interface includes connectors for all external analog audio inputs and outputs for D-Command. See “Audio Connections” on page 19. Cue Inputs Main Inputs Surround Inputs Stereo Inputs Cue Outputs Main Outputs Alt Outputs Talkback/ Meter Calibration Control Surface AC Power Listenback/ Screws Utility Figure 5. XMON back panel 12 D-Command Guide
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Part II: Installation
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