Euphonix MC Transport User manual

USER GUIDE
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In the interest of continued product development, Euphonix reserves the right to make improvements to this
manual and the product it describes at any time, without notice or obligation.
MC Mix, MC Control, MC Transport, MC Pro, System 5-MC, and EuCon are trademarks of Euphonix, Inc.
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Communications and Safety Regulation Information
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment gener-
ates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip-
ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter-
mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or locate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by Euphonix, Inc., could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
Always use a shielded Ethernet cable to connect to your MC Transport, such as the one supplied in
with the unit.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We Euphonix, Inc.,
1330 West Middlefield Road
Mountain View, CA, 94043 USA
[phone]
declare under our sole responsibility that the product
MC Transport
complies(y) with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.

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European Union
Australia
Japan
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock
to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the product.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with a dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) This product must be connected to an AC power source that provides a safety earthing
connection. This unit is provided with a power supply cord set appropriate for your
area. Do not modify or defeat the safety earthing feature of the power cord.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, conve-
nience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
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13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the appa-
ratus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15) WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
16) Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment.
17) To completely disconnect this equipment from the AC Mains, disconnect the power
supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.
18) The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
19) Operator Accessible Fuse (UK only):
Caution: For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type
and rating of fuse.
Attention: Pour ne pas compromettre la protection contre les risques d’incendie,
remplacer par un fusible de même type et de même caractéristiques
nominales.

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Table of Contents
List of Figures ........................................................................................................ xi
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Artist Media Controllers................................. 13
Chapter 2: Installation and Setup ..................................................................... 15
2.1 Unpacking and Elevating the MC Transport................................. 15
2.2 Installation................................................................................. 16
Chapter 3: Common Tasks.................................................................................. 20
3.1 Show Key ................................................................................... 20
3.2 Jog Wheel................................................................................... 20
3.3 Transport Keys ........................................................................... 21
Chapter 4: MC Transport Operation .................................................................. 23
4.1 POWER Key ................................................................................ 24
4.2 Show Key ................................................................................... 24
4.2.1 Locking the Show Key .................................................... 25
4.3 Soft Keys.................................................................................... 25
4.4 Transport Keys ........................................................................... 25
4.5 Numeric Keypad ......................................................................... 26
4.6 Jog Wheel and Shuttle Ring ........................................................ 27
4.6.1 Jog Wheel ...................................................................... 27
4.6.2 Shuttle Ring................................................................... 28
4.7 Application/Workstation Key...................................................... 28
4.8 Shift Key .................................................................................... 29
4.8.1 Locking the Shift Key ..................................................... 29

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Chapter 5: EuControl........................................................................................... 31
5.1 Surfaces..................................................................................... 32
5.2 Workstations.............................................................................. 35
5.3 General ...................................................................................... 37
5.3.1 Wheel Sensitivity........................................................... 37
5.4 Preferences................................................................................ 38
5.4.1 MC Mix and MC Transport display screen dim time ......... 38
5.5 Assign........................................................................................ 39
5.5.1 Lock to application ........................................................ 39
5.6 Layouts ...................................................................................... 40
5.7 Soft Keys.................................................................................... 40
Chapter 6: Soft Keys ........................................................................................... 41
6.1 Save .......................................................................................... 42
6.2 Revert ........................................................................................ 42
6.3 Restore ...................................................................................... 42
6.4 Section ...................................................................................... 42
6.5 Shift........................................................................................... 42
6.6 Soft Key Label ............................................................................ 43
6.7 Layout........................................................................................ 43
6.8 Icon ........................................................................................... 43
6.9 Font ........................................................................................... 43
6.10 Color.......................................................................................... 43
6.11 Clear .......................................................................................... 43

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6.12 Command...................................................................................44
6.12.1 Add ...............................................................................44
6.12.2 Delete ........................................................................... 44
6.12.3 Repeat........................................................................... 45
6.13 Command Types......................................................................... 46
6.13.1 Key................................................................................ 46
6.13.2 EuCon............................................................................ 47
6.13.3 Wheel Commands .......................................................... 48

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List of Figures
1-1 Artist Series media controllers ........................................................................ 13
2-1 Foldout leg with locking metal clip (left); riser bracket (right) ......................... 16
2-2 Menu bar with EuControl icon ......................................................................... 16
2-3 Connecting the power supply ......................................................................... 17
2-4 Ethernet cable and rear panel jack .................................................................. 17
2-5 MC Transport connected to router (left) and directly to computer (right) ......... 18
2-6 Surfaces tab ................................................................................................... 19
3-1 Soft Keys and Show key ................................................................................. 20
3-2 Default factory Transport Key assignments for video applications ................... 21
3-3 Default factory Transport Key assignments for audio applications ................... 21
4-1 MC Transport controls .................................................................................... 23
4-2 Show key ....................................................................................................... 24
4-3 Soft Keys ........................................................................................................ 25
4-4 Transport Keys ............................................................................................... 26
4-5 Numeric Keypad ............................................................................................. 26
4-6 Jog Wheel and Shuttle Ring ............................................................................ 27
4-7 Application/Workstation key .......................................................................... 28
5-1 Selecting EuControl Settings from the taskbar ................................................ 31
5-2 Surfaces tab ................................................................................................... 32
5-3 Workstations tab ............................................................................................ 35
5-4 General tab .................................................................................................... 37
5-5 Preferences tab .............................................................................................. 38
5-6 Assign tab ...................................................................................................... 39
6-1 Soft Keys tab .................................................................................................. 41
6-2 Section popup menu ...................................................................................... 42
6-3 Command Editor ............................................................................................ 44
6-4 Selecting a command type from the Add menu ............................................... 44

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6-5 Repeat dialog ................................................................................................. 45
6-6 Key Command dialog ...................................................................................... 46
6-7 Creating a command in the Soft Keys tab ........................................................ 47
6-8 Soft Key Wheel dialog .................................................................................... 48
6-9 Jog Wheel command editor ............................................................................. 49
6-10 Soft Keys dialog ............................................................................................. 50
6-11 Soft Key Command Editor configured for Custom Wheel Command ................. 50
6-12 Function popup menu with arrow keys selected .............................................. 51
6-13 Soft Keys dialog ............................................................................................. 51
6-14 Soft Key Command Editor configured for Assignable Knob .............................. 52
6-15 Function popup menu with Assignable Knob selected ..................................... 52

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INTRODUCTION TO THE ARTIST MEDIA
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Chapter 1: Introduction to the Artist Media
Controllers
The MC Control, MC Mix, and MC Transport comprise the Artist Series family of
media controllers. They use a 100 Mbs Ethernet EuCon connection to control
audio/video applications running on a workstation computer. EuCon is a high-
speed communication protocol and enables control of virtually every application
feature.
Each Artist media controller can run as a standalone device. Up to four MC Mixes
can be used with an optional MC Control and/or MC Transport to create a larger
control surface. The Artist media controllers borrow many features from the
Euphonix MC Pro and System 5-MC.
Figure 1-1 Artist Series media controllers
The MC Transport supports two types of applications:
•EuCon-aware applications (i.e., Cubase, Logic Pro, Final Cut Pro) are written
to directly support the EuCon protocol. They provide the highest level of
integration, high-resolution controls, and high-speed connectivity.
•Non-EuCon-aware applications that support Mackie Control or HUI (i.e., Pro
Tools, Live, Reason) can control many functions but are less integrated than
EuCon-aware applications.
The MC Transport can provide some functionality over non-EuCon-aware appli-
cations that do not support HUI or Mackie Control by sending out keystroke
commands over EuCon.
EuControl Software
The EuControl software application is responsible for finding, linking, and
communicating with all Artist media controllers on the network. EuControl must
be installed on the workstation computer that runs the applications before using
the Artist media controllers.

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How to Use the PDF
The Acrobat PDF version of this manual can be a valuable online help learning
tool while using the MC. These are some useful features of the PDF:
• The Bookmarks on the left serve as a continuously visible table of contents.
Click on a subject heading to jump to that page. Click a +symbol to expand
that heading to show subheadings. Click the - symbol to collapse a sub-
heading.
• The manual’s table of contents and list of figures are active links to their
pages. Select the hand cursor, allow it to hover over the heading until it
turns into a finger. Then click to locate to that subject and page.
• All cross references are active links. Allow the hand cursor to hover over the
reference until it turns into a finger and click to follow the reference.
• Use the left and right arrow keys on the bottom bar to go back and forth
between views. This is a great way to follow a cross reference and return to
the page from which you were reading.
• Select the Find item from the Edit menu (Ctrl-F) to search for a subject. This
can be used as an “index on the fly.”
• Use the magnifying glass tool or the zoom edit box on the top bar to zoom
in/out. This is helpful when examining a complex graphic or setting the text
size for easy reading online.
Acrobat Reader version 6 or later is required to open the PDF. This can be down-
loaded for free from:
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

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Chapter 2: Installation and Setup
Euphonix is dedicated to making your MC Transport experience enjoyable and trou-
ble-free so we will periodically update the following software and documentation:
•EuControl: This software runs your MC Transport and communicates to your
audio/video application. Always download the new version if prompted to do
so after launching EuControl.
•MC Transport User Guide (PDF): This is the complete user guide for your MC
Transport.
•EuCon Application Setup Guide (PDF): The MC Transport supports many ap-
plications, each with a slightly different setup procedure. This document in-
cludes supplementary instructions for each application.
Before proceeding, download the latest versions from:
www.euphonix.com/artist/support
2.1 Unpacking and Elevating the MC Transport
Unpack your MC Transport, power supply, installation CD, Ethernet crossover
cable, and riser brackets.
The MC Transport can be elevated or angled using small foldout legs on the
bottom of the unit or elevated and angled by attaching the larger riser brackets.
Since both methods require turning the MC Transport over, it is easier to do this
before attaching any cables. Turn it over and place it on a soft surface.
Pull out all four of the small foldout legs to moderately elevate the unit; pull out
only the back two to angle the unit towards you. Pull out the metal clips from the
same area as the legs and move them until they snap into the legs (Figure 2-1
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Figure 2-1 Foldout leg with locking metal clip (left); riser bracket (right)
Two larger, detached riser brackets elevate and angle the unit more than the foldout
legs. Use moderate force to snap them into the bottom panel (Figure 2-1 right).
NOTE: To remove the riser brackets, see the MC Transport User Guide.
2.2 Installation
1. If you downloaded the latest software from the web, double-click the installer.
Otherwise, insert the installation CD into your Macintosh.
NOTE: Be sure to eject the installation CD in your Mac if you downloaded the latest
software from the web.
2. Follow the instructions to install the software.
If prompted to download the most current version of EuControl, follow the
onscreen instructions.
EuControl will launch automatically and is running when this icon appears
in your menu bar.
Figure 2-2 Menu bar with EuControl icon
3. Shut down your Macintosh.
Foldout
leg Riser
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Locking
clip
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4. Connect the DC output cable from the power supply to DC In on the left side
of the MC Transport’s rear panel (Figure 2-3).
Figure 2-3 Connecting the power supply
5. Plug one end of the Ethernet crossover cable into the Ethernet jack (labeled
with ) on the rear panel of the MC Transport (Figure 2-4).
Figure 2-4 Ethernet cable and rear panel jack
6. Plug the other end of the Ethernet crossover cable into an open Ethernet
jack on your computer, router, or Ethernet switch (Figure 2-5).
An Ethernet router or switch is required to connect additional Artist media
controllers or to a local area network. Note that connecting directly to the
computer (Figure 2-5-right) may require removing your Internet cable.
If you have a Mac with two Ethernet ports, use Ethernet 1, not Ethernet 2.
DC In 15 V
DC output
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Figure 2-5 MC Transport connected to router (left) and directly to computer (right)
7. Turn on your router (if applicable), then turn on your Mac and wait until it
finishes starting up.
8. Press and release the POWER switch on your MC Transport.
Look at the top-right of your screen and wait up to 60 seconds. A green icon
in the menu bar indicates correct installation.
If you did not see the green icon, see Troubleshooting on page 18.
9. Launch your application and open a project.
MC Transport supports Final Cut Pro, Logic, Cubase, Digital Performer, Pro
Tools and many other applications. See www.euphonix.com/artist/ for a com-
plete list.
10. Set up your application to work with the MC Transport by referring to the
EuCon Application Setup Guide that you downloaded at the beginning of
this section.
Troubleshooting
If you did not see the green icon in step 8 above, try one of the following:
1. Shut down the MC Transport and the Mac and repeat steps 7 and 8 from the
previous section.
2. If your Mac is pre-2002 and you are using an Ethernet router or switch, you
need to purchase a normal straight-through Ethernet cable (instead of the
crossover Ethernet cable supplied) from a computer store.
3. See www.euphonix.com/artist/support for the most current troubleshooting
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Updating Firmware
If you downloaded the latest software from the web, you may need to update the
firmware on your Artist media controllers.
1. Click the green icon in the menu bar and select EuControl Settings.
2. Select the Surfaces tab in EuControl (see Figure 2-6).
3. Select each Artist media controller in the My Surfaces list (shift-click to select
multiple devices).
4. Press Update Firmware to update their firmware. If a dialog displays a mes-
sage that the firmware is up to date, no further action is necessary.
Figure 2-6 Surfaces tab
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Chapter 3: Common Tasks
If you completed the steps in Chapter 2: Installation and Setup, you are ready to
start learning about your MC Transport. We recommend performing these simple
tutorials of common tasks in the order presented. A labeled drawing of the MC
Transport is included on the inside front cover of this Guide.
3.1 Show Key
Various functions can be assigned to MC Transport keys. The Show key allows
browsing the key assignments:
1. Press and hold the Show key.
Figure 3-1 Soft Keys and Show key
2. Press another key.
The key’s function is shown on the MC Transport's display (see inside front
cover) and in EuControl.
See Chapter 6: Soft Keys to learn how to assign functions to keys.
3.2 Jog Wheel
1. Press and hold the Show key and then press the leftmost Soft Key (see
Figure 3-1).
Jog should be shown on the display. If not, the application does not support
the jog function.
2. Release the Show key and the leftmost Soft Key.
3. Press the leftmost Soft Key, and turn the Jog wheel to move through the
project’s timeline.
The leftmost Soft Key lights up to show that the Jog wheel is controlling the
Jog function.
Show Key
Soft Keys