DigiTranslator™ Version 2.0 Copyright © 2006 Digidesign, a division of Avid Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. This guide may not be duplicated in whole or in part without the express written consent of Digidesign. Digidesign, Avid, and Pro Tools are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. in the US and other countries. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. Product features, specifications, system requirements, and availability are subject to change without notice. PN 9320-17769-00 REV A 02/06 contents Chapter 1. Introduction . 1 System Requirements . 1 Digidesign Registration . 1 About the Pro Tools Guides . 2 About www.digidesign.com . 3 Chapter 2. Installation and Authorization . 5 Installing DigiTranslator . 5 Authorizing DigiTranslator . 5 Removing DigiTranslator . 8 Chapter 3. AAF, MXF, and OMF Overview . 9 AAF, MXF, and OMF Overview. 9 Embedded Media and External Media . 12 Audio File Format Compatibility Issues . 14 Chapter 4. Importing AAF and OMF to Pro Tools . 15 Importing AAF or OMF Sequences into Pro Tools . 15 Import Options . 20 Importing OMF/AAF Audio Files with Mixed Sample Rates and/or Bit Depth. 24 Chapter 5. Exporting AAF, MXF, and OMF from Pro Tools . 25 Export Selected Tracks as OMF/AAF Sequences. 25 Exporting Pro Tools Tracks as MXF Audio Files . 31 Publishing Options . 35 Time Stamping . 35 Contents iii Appendix A. DigiTranslator Reference Information . 37 Translation Notes File . 37 Speed Correction for Film, NTSC Video, and PAL Video Using DigiTranslator. 39 Index . 41 iv DigiTranslator Integrated Option Guide chapter 1 Introduction DigiTranslator™ 2.0 lets Pro Tools exchange au- Support for Avid Unity™ MediaManager dio and video files, and sequences with other (Pro Tools 6.1 or 6.2 on Windows Only) AAF-, MXF-, and OMF-compatible applications (such as Avid editors). Avid Unity MediaManager 3.5 is supported only with Pro Tools 6.1 or 6.2 on Windows, in com- For extensive documentation of Avid bination with Avid Unity MediaNetwork 3.1.x workflows, visit the Avid Web site only. (www.avid.com). For detailed information on using Media- Manager with Pro Tools 6.1 or 6.2, see the System Requirements DigiTranslator 2.0 Guide for Pro Tools 6.x Systems on Windows or Macintosh, avail- For complete system requirements visit the able from the Digidesign’s Technical Docu- compatibility page of the Digidesign Web site ments Library (www.Digidesign.com/compato). (www.digidesign.com/support/docs). Compatibility Information For the latest compatibility information regard- ing Pro Tools and Avid Unity MediaManager, Digidesign can only assure compatibility and see the compatibility page of the Digidesign provide support for hardware and software it Web site (www.digidesign.com/compato). has tested and approved. For a list of Digidesign hardware systems, Digi- design-qualified computers, operating systems, Digidesign Registration and third-party devices and software, see the lat- est compatibility information on the Digidesign Refer to the registration information card in- Web site (www.digidesign.com/compato). cluded with DigiTranslator 2.0 for instructions on registering your product and information on Support for OMF Files technical support. Registered users will receive periodic software update and upgrade notices. DigiTranslator 2.0 supports OMF version 1 and 2 files. Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Conventions Used in This Guide About the Pro Tools Guides Digidesign guides use the following conven- In addition to the printed guides that came with tions to indicate menu choices and key com- your system, PDF versions of the Pro Tools mands: guides are installed automatically with : Pro Tools in the Documentation folder in the Convention Action Pro Tools folder. To view or print the PDF guides, install Acrobat Reader (included on the File > Save Choose Save from the File menu Pro Tools Installer CD-ROM). Control+N Hold down the Control key and press the N key About This Guide Control-click Hold down the Control key This guide covers DigiTranslator 2.0 with and click the mouse button Pro Tools HD and Pro Tools LE versions 7.0 and Right-click (Windows) Click with the right mouse higher only. button For versions of Pro Tools lower than 7.0 The following symbols are used to highlight im- that support DigiTranslator 2.0, refer to the portant information: compatibility pages of the Digidesign Web site (www.digidesign.com/compato) as well User Tips are helpful hints for getting the as earlier versions of this guide (available at most from your system. www.digidesign.com/support/docs). Important Notices include information that could affect your data or the performance of your system. Shortcuts show you useful keyboard or mouse shortcuts. Cross References point to related sections in other Digidesign guides. 2 DigiTranslator Integrated Option Guide About www.digidesign.com The Digidesign Web site (www.digidesign.com) is your best online source for information to help you get the most out of your Pro Tools sys- tem. The following are just a few of the services and features available. Registration Register your purchase online. See the enclosed registration form for details. Support Contact Digidesign Technical Support or Customer Service; download software up- dates and the latest online manuals; browse the Compatibility documents for system require- ments; search the online Answerbase or join the worldwide Pro Tools community on the Digi- design User Conference. Training and Education Study on your own using courses available online or find out how you can learn in a classroom setting at a certified Pro Tools training center. Products and Developers Learn about Digidesign products; download demo software or learn about our Development Partners and their plug- ins, applications, and hardware. News and Events Get the latest news from Digi- design or sign up for a Pro Tools demo. To learn more about these and other resources available from Digidesign, visit the Digidesign Web site (www.digidesign.com). Chapter 1: Introduction 3 4 DigiTranslator Integrated Option Guide chapter 2 Installation and Authorization This key can hold over 100 licenses for all of Installing DigiTranslator your iLok-enabled software. Once an iLok is au- thorized for a given piece of software, you can To install DigiTranslator: use the iLok to authorize that software on any 1 Insert the Pro Tools Installer CD-ROM and computer. double-click the installer icon. The iLok USB Smart Key is not supplied 2 When prompted, select Custom Install, select with your plug-in or software option. You the DigiTranslator 2.0 Option, and complete the can use the one included with certain installation, following the on-screen instruc- Pro Tools systems (such as Pro Tools|HD- tions. series systems), or purchase one separately. If you purchased DigiTranslator online at the DigiStore (www.digidesign.com), authorize the Authorizing DigiTranslator plug-in by downloading licenses from iLok.com DigiTranslator is authorized using the iLok USB to an iLok. Smart Key (iLok), manufactured by PACE Anti- If you purchased a boxed version of Piracy, Inc. DigiTranslator, it comes with either an Activa- tion Code (on the included Activation Card) or an iLok License Card: •To authorize DigiTranslator using an Activa- tion Code, see “Authorizing DigiTranslator Using an Activation Code” on page 6. iLok USB Smart Key •To authorize DigiTranslator using an iLok Li- cense Card, see “Authorizing DigiTranslator The iLok is similar to a dongle, but unlike a don- Using a License Card” on page 6 gle, it is designed to securely authorize multiple software applications from a variety of software developers. Chapter 2: Installation and Authorization 5 Authorizing DigiTranslator Using Authorizing DigiTranslator Using a an Activation Code License Card To authorize DigiTranslator using an Activation License Cards are specific to each plug-in or soft- Code: ware option. You will receive the appropriate Li- cense Cards for the plug-ins or software options 1 If you do not have an existing iLok.com ac- that you purchase. License Cards have a small count, visit www.iLok.com and sign up for an punch-out plastic chip called a GSM cutout. iLok.com account. The authorization steps in this section must be 2 Transfer the license for DigiTranslator 2.0 to repeated for purchased plug-in or software op- your iLok.com account by doing the following: tion. •Visit http://secure.digidesign.com/ activation. For additional information about iLok tech- • Input your Activation Code (listed on your nology and authorizations, see the elec- Activation Card) and your iLok.com User tronic PDF of the iLok Usage Guide. ID. Your iLok.com User ID is the name you create for your iLok.com account. To authorize DigiTranslator using a License Card: 1 Insert the iLok into an available USB port on 3 Transfer the licenses from your iLok.com ac- your computer. count to your iLok USB Smart Key by doing the following: 2 Launch Pro Tools. You will be prompted to au- • Insert the iLok into an available USB port thorize any installed unauthorized plug-ins or on your computer. software options. • Go to www.iLok.com and log in. If you are already using a demo version of • Follow the on-screen instructions for trans- the plug-in or software option, launch ferring your licences to your iLok. Pro Tools before you insert the iLok, then insert the iLok into any available USB port For information about iLok technology and when prompted by Pro Tools. licenses, see the electronic PDF of the iLok Usage Guide. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions until you are prompted to insert the License Card into the 4 Launch Pro Tools. iLok. 5 If you have any installed unauthorized plug- 4 Separate the GSM cutout from the larger pro- ins or software options, you will be prompted to tective card by pulling it up and out with your authorize them.