DigiDesign Mbox 2 Pro, Getting Started Manual

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You can also select from a list of optional
items to install along with Pro Tools:
DigiTranslator DigiTranslator™ is a software op-
tion for Pro Tools that lets you convert and ex-
change OMF and AAF sequences and MXF files
directly in the Pro Tools application. This op-
tion is purchased separately.
MIDI I/O Driver The MIDI I/O Driver is required
if you are using the Digidesign MIDI I/O inter-
face.
MP3 Export Option The MP3 Export Option lets
you export MP3 files from Pro Tools. This op-
tion is purchased separately.
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Click Install.
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If prompted, enter your Administrator pass-
word and click OK to authenticate the installa-
tion.
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Follow the remaining on-screen instructions.
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When installation is complete, click Restart.
Connecting Mbox 2 Pro to the
Computer
Before launching Pro Tools LE software, con-
nect Mbox 2 Pro to your computer.
To connect Mbox 2 Pro to your computer:
1
Connect the small end of the included
Firewire cable to the FireWire port on
Mbox 2 Pro.
2
With your computer on, connect the other
end of the cable to any available FireWire port
on your computer.
Launching Pro Tools LE
When launching Pro Tools LE the first time, you
are prompted to enter an authorization code to
validate your software.
To authorize Pro Tools LE software:
1
Make sure Mbox 2 Pro is connected to your
computer and powered on.
2
Click the Pro Tools LE icon in the Dock (or
double-click the application icon in the
Pro Tools folder inside the Digidesign folder).
3
Enter the authorization code in the dialog
when prompted (making sure to type it exactly
as printed, and observing any spaces and capi-
talization), then click Validate.
Your authorization code is located on the inside
front cover of this guide.
The Pro Tools Installer disc includes addi-
tional software for your system. For more in-
formation, see “Additional Software on the
Pro Tools Installer Disc” on page 15.