DigiDesign Mbox 2 Academic, Getting Started Manual

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Chapter 4: Mac Configuration 23
Installing Pro Tools Academic
After the Apple System software settings are con-
figured, you are ready to install
Pro Tools Academic.
To install Pro Tools Academic 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 privi-
leges in Mac OS X, refer to your Apple Mac OS X
documentation.
2
Insert the Pro Tools Academic Installer disc in
your CD/DVD drive.
3
On the Installer disc, locate and open the
Pro Tools with Hardware Installer folder.
4
Double-click the Pro Tools Academic with HW
Setup icon.
5
Follow the on-screen instructions to continue
and accept installation.
6
Select the install location. For maximum reli-
ability, install Pro Tools on your startup drive.
7
Click Continue.
8
Select the Pro Tools application for installa-
tion.
9
You can also select from a list of optional
items to install along with Pro Tools:
MP3 Export Option
The MP3 Export Option lets
you export MP3 files from Pro Tools. This op-
tion is purchased separately.
10
Click Install.
11
If prompted, enter your Administrator pass-
word and click OK to authenticate the installa-
tion.
12
Follow the remaining on-screen instructions.
13
When installation is complete, click Restart.
The Pro Tools Installer disc includes addi-
tional software for your system. For more
information, see “Additional Software on
the Pro Tools Installer Disc” on page 24.
Connecting Mbox 2 Academic
to the Computer
Before launching Pro Tools Academic software,
connect Mbox 2 Academic to your computer.
To connect Mbox 2 Academic to your computer:
1
Connect the small end of the included USB ca-
ble to the USB port on Mbox 2 Academic.
2
With your computer on, connect the other
end of the USB cable to any available USB port
on your computer.
If the USB LED on the front panel of the
Mbox 2 Academic does not illuminate after
installation, try unplugging the USB cable
from the Mbox 2 Academic USB port, and
plugging it back in. If the USB LED still
does not illuminate, shut down the com-
puter, disconnect Mbox 2 Academic and
start the computer. Once the computer has
fully restarted, reconnect Mbox 2 Aca-
demic.
Mbox 2 Academic may not function prop-
erly if connected to a USB hub. If you need
to use a hub for other USB peripherals, con-
nect the hub to a separate USB port; Mbox 2
Academic must be connected to a dedicated
port on the computer in order to function
properly.
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