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F keys (F1, F2, etc) do not control Pro Tools.

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In later versions of OSX, the F keys may default to controlling aspects of the operating system ans user interface (volume, brightness, etc). To change this, do the following:

1. Go to the Apple Menu->System Preferences->Keyboard.

2. In the Keyboard tab, Check the box that says "Use all F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys"

3. Close System Preferences.

The F keys should now control Pro Tools as expected.

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Connecting TT002 with Pro Tools for Serial Transport Control

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Connecting TT002 with Pro Tools for Serial Transport Control
Describes configuring Pro Tools to allow for transport control from the S5 or Fusion console

Last Updated : February 12, 2013
Products Affected : S5_Fusion, System_5, eMix

I want to control my Pro Tools transport via my System 5 transport, what do I need to check?  S5 Fusion
 
  1. In Emix
    1. System – Preferences
      1. Time Code source set to Serial
 
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  1. Must have Pro Tools Machine Control License on iLoks mounted to the Pro Tools machine
  2. Recommend having the Keyspan Serial to USB adaptor – Sold separately, driver needs to be installed on the Pro Tools machine. (Mac will require the Keyspan USA-28X; PC may work with the 19-HS)
  3. In Pro Tools
    1. System – Peripherals – Machine Control
      1. 9 Pin Remote - Deck Emulation
        1. Enable
        2. Select the Keyspan or other port that the Serial is on
        3. Machine Type select Pro Tools
 
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  1. System – Preferences – Synchronization
    1. Remote Mode
      1. Check Allow 9 Pin track Arm in Local
      2. Check Allow 9 Pin Transport in Local
 
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With these settings, you should be able to use the System 5 transport and the Pro Tools transport simultaneously to navigate through your Emix session and Pro Tools Session. If you continue to have problems, please contact Euphonix Support.

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Exception: DISK_TOO_MANY_OPEN

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This error can occur on a Mac system for multiple reasons. One reason could be that the OS is complaining that too many files are open. This is a limit that can be adjusted in the OS through the Mac Terminal.

(This issue can also be caused by the following:  http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/en_US/error_message/en263503 )


TO CHANGE:
When you get the error in a project close out of Avid Media Composer and open Mac Terminal

Type:
launchctl limit maxfiles 2048  and hit RETURN.

Then go back to the project and see if the errors continue.
Sometimes this number will need to be adjusted up or down. You can try different levels by returning to Terminal and using a different number in the command above.

This will now allow the OS to have 2048 data files open as apposed to the default 256. If you restart the system the setting resets itself.
 
The following can be performed to have the setting persist between reboots.
 
Open Terminal and type
sudo su -

You will be prompted for the Admin password for the system. Enter it and hit RETURN.

Type:
echo “limit maxfiles 2048 400000″ > /etc/launchd.conf

*The first number in this example (2048) is the "soft limit" and the second number is the "hard limit". We want to raise the soft limit.

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