Frontier AlphaTrack - User Manual

AlphaTrack
™
Quick Start Guide
Welcome to AlphaTrack, the compact motorized DAW controller!
This document includes installation instructions and basic setup information for AlphaTrack.
Note: After you complete the procedures in this Quick Start Guide, please refer to the documents on the
CD-ROM for more detailed information about using AlphaTrack with specific computer applications.
In addition to this Quick Start Guide, your AlphaTrack package should include:
• AlphaTrack control unit
• USB cable
• CD-ROM containing driver installation files and application-specific documentation
Windows 2000/XP Driver Installation
1. IMPORTANT: Make sure that your AlphaTrack
is NOT connected to your computer to begin this
installation!
2. Insert the AlphaTrack CD-ROM into your
computer’s CD-ROM drive. In a few moments,
the AlphaTrack menu will appear. (If it does not,
use Windows Explorer to navigate to the top
folder of the CD-ROM, and double-click the
“autorun.exe” file.)
3. Select “Install Driver and Plugins” from the
menu to run the automatic installer. Follow the
on-screen prompts, making sure to select any
application specific plug-ins you want to install.
(These can be added at a later time if needed).
4. When the Windows Logo warning appears,
select “Continue Anyway.”
5. Once the installer has run, connect AlphaTrack
to any available USB port on your computer
using the supplied cable. AlphaTrack will be
detected automatically, and the “New Hardware
Wizard” will appear.
6. When asked if Windows can connect to
Windows Update, select “No” and click “Next.”
7. Select “Install the software automatically” and
then click “Next.”
8. When the Windows Logo warning appears,
select “Continue Anyway.”
9. When the Wizard finishes this part of the
AlphaTrack software installation, click “Finish.”
10. After a few seconds, another “New Hardware
Wizard” will open automatically. Repeat steps
5–7 to install the AlphaTrack WDM Interface.
11. It is recommended that you restart your
computer to complete the installation process.
The AlphaTrack icon should now appear in the
Task Bar on the desktop (usually at the bottom
right of the screen).
Mac OS X (10.3.9 and later) Driver
Installation
1. IMPORTANT: Make sure that your AlphaTrack
is NOT connected to your computer during this
installation!
2. Insert the AlphaTrack CD-ROM into your
computer’s CD-ROM drive. When the
AlphaTrack disc icon appears, double-click it
and the “AlphaTrack Installer” window will open.
3. Double-click the file called “AlphaTrack Installer”
to start the installer.
4. Follow the prompts to install the driver. (Note:
you will need the computer administrator’s
password to install the AlphaTrack drivers.)
5. Restart your computer to complete the driver
installation process.
6. Connect AlphaTrack to any available USB port
on your computer.
The AlphaTrack icon should appear in the
Status Bar (usually at the top right of the
screen).
Note: For additional information about using
AlphaTrack, and updating or removing the
AlphaTrack drivers, please refer to the User’s
Guide PDF file on the AlphaTrack CD-ROM. If
you had any problems during driver installation,
please see the Troubleshooting section of the
User’s Guide PDF file on the CD-ROM.
Note: If connecting AlphaTrack via an external
USB hub shared with other devices, a powered
hub may be necessary to ensure the AlphaTrack
has sufficient power for operation.

Summary

Windows 2000;XP Driver Installation

Initial Setup and Software Installation

Guides through connecting the CD, running the installer, and selecting applications.

Hardware Wizard and Driver Confirmation

Covers the New Hardware Wizard prompts and confirming driver installation.

WDM Interface Installation and Restart

Details installing the WDM Interface and the required system restart.

Mac OS X Driver Installation

CD Insertion and Installer Launch

Instructs on inserting the CD and launching the AlphaTrack installer on Mac.

Driver Installation and System Restart

Guides through the driver installation process and the necessary restart.

Post-Installation USB Connection

Details connecting AlphaTrack to the USB port after software installation.

AlphaTrack Local Settings

LCD Display and Encoder Functions

Explains how to access and adjust LCD contrast, backlight, and sleep timeout.

Fader and Touch Sensor Calibration

Describes the calibration process for the fader and touch sensors.

Power Management and Sleep Mode

Details the device's automatic sleep mode and how to wake it up.

Control Modes

Understanding Control Modes

Explains that AlphaTrack acts as a MIDI device and can be configured for different modes.

Selecting Control Mode (Windows)

Guides on how to select control modes via the Task Bar icon in Windows.

Selecting Control Mode (Macintosh)

Guides on how to select control modes via the Status Bar icon or Manager on Mac.

Product Registration

Registration Process

Provides the URL for registering the AlphaTrack product.

Frontier AlphaTrack Specifications

General

Brand	Frontier
Model	AlphaTrack
Category	Recording Equipment
Language	English