Audio Import....unable to aacquire playback device

[hws]

When I want to import an audio file, and want to listen to it first before importing I get message that says : unable to aacquire playback device.

PTLE 7.1
002R

Any ideas?
Thanks

[spkguitar]

How are you trying to listen to it? Are you browsing with the Pro Tools Workspace? It sounds more like you are browsing in windows explorer and trying to use a program that requires the Digidesign hardware for output. All Digidesign drivers are single client drivers, so if you have Pro Tools open, the Digidesign hardware will be unavailable for other programs.

You can audition the audio through the Digidesign hardware while Pro Tools is open by using the Pro Tools Workspace. Details are in Chapter 11 of the Reference Guide.

[hws]

"You can audition the audio through the Digidesign hardware while Pro Tools is open by using the Pro Tools Workspace. Details are in Chapter 11 of the Reference Guide. "

That's exzactly what I'm doing, but everytime I go to import audio, the 1394 light on my 002R dissapears and when I browse files to import and want to audition them, It does not want to play??????????????????

[spkguitar]

Do you have the audition path setup correctly in the I/O Setup?

[hws]

Yes.

[685]

WOW....I got the very same error this morning.(PT import audio box/screen/workspace) Don't know why though. It worked great before. Maybe because I was trying to audition audio from a cd before importing it?

I was in a rush so I didnt trouble shoot anything. or maybe I'm getting lazy.

[hws]

I'm getting when I want to audition files on CD or Harddrive. When I open the Import Window the light (1394) dissappears on my 002R

[spkguitar]

OK, now we're getting more into the heart of the matter. You were pretty vague when you first described your problem.

So the light turns off and stays off when you open the import window? That seems odd (mine just blinks off and on again when opening the import window). Has your unit had the power harness replaced?

[685]

WOW... the "1394" (firewire) light does go out when I enter the Import Audio window. I have no problems importing the audio. I just can't audition it.

I have never had my power harness replaced. I my unit is about 3 years old and has been working great.

I'm using 7.1cs10.

sorry for chiming in...

[hws]

Power Harness was replaced.
I never had this problem.
I was always able to audition files.