Monitoring in 003 Standby Mode?

[bentropy]

Hello,
I'm not able to monitor instruments plugged into 003's inputs through the monitors I have plugged into "Main Monitor" unless I'm using my computer, running Protools or a 3rd-party app. I don't know if I'm stupidly missing something, or if there's a malfunction, or if this capability doesn't exist on the 003.

Previously, I'd assumed this problem was related to"mixer mode" being dropped in the upgrade from 002 to 003. This seemed ridiculous and annoying, so finally I checked the manual and web. All the manual says is "In Standby mode, the Monitor section and MIDI I/O ports are available, without having to power on the computer." (pp 31) So, can I have signals coming into the inputs and audible at the monitors? It sounds like 'yes' since 'the monitor section is available'.

Basically, I want to be able to play instruments through my monitors without having to turn on my computer and set up a Protools/Ableton session, and without rerouting the 003 back and forth to a separate mixer/monitor. Seems so basic!

Any guidance?
thanks,
Ben

[pennard]

Ben,
I didn't know the answer to this so I went and tested it. Yes the manual does say exactly what you said it should do. However I tried all sorts of combinations and it didn't work on my 003 either.
Are we both wrong?
Peter

[easyb]

Not in front of the 003 now, but I'm afraid that only the two Aux In signals can be monitored, by pressing the AltCR switch.

Easyb