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Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Module Capabilities and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System Requirements and Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About www.avid.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 2. S6 Automation Module Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Connecting a Single Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 3. S6 Automation Module Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Top Panel Controls and Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Appendix A. Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Environmental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Appendix B. Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Environmental Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Safety Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
S6 Automation Module iii
Chapter 1: Introduction
The Avid® S6 Automation Module is the transport and automation master section module. It provides switches for time code and
transport operations, a Jog wheel, a numeric keypad, two banks of Soft Keys, and a fader strip.
Automation Module
Module Capabilities and Features
• 1 (one) fader strip
• 1 (one) Jog/Shuttle Wheel with Wheel mode switches
• Transport switches
• Numeric Keypad
• 2 (two) banks of Soft Key, each with high resolution TFT display
• Setup switch
• Timecode and Locate display and controls
• 2-pin 12V Power
• 1000-BaseT (Gigabit) Ethernet RJ45 connector
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
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Chapter 1: Introduction 2
Chapter 2: S6 Automation Module Connections
Power
Gigabit Ethernet RJ45
+12V
0V
Connecting a Single Module
Connectors for power and Ethernet are located along the side of the module.
The Automation Module is powered by 12 V DC. The power input connector is a 2-conductor Molex.
Chapter 2: S6 Automation Module Connections 3
Chapter 3: S6 Automation Module Overview
This chapter identifies the hardware features on the Automation Module.
Automation Module
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Top Panel Controls and Displays
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Automation Module
Main Sections
1. Attention Track Fader
2. Soft Keys
3. Jog Wheel
4. Locate Controls
5. Timecode Display
6. Transport Controls
7. Numeric Keypad
8. Setup
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1. Attention Track Fader
The Attention Fader provides a fader strip with dual LED meters, controls and displays.
Channel Fader and Meters
Track Color/Modifier Switc h
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Attention Key
Automation Punch
The Attention Track provides two Automation Punch switches F and M, each with two Automation Indicator LEDs.
Mute and Solo Switches
OLED (Display)
Menu Switches
Menu switches include Menu Left, Menu, and Menu Down.
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Master , Slave, and Link Indicators
Select and Swap
Select
Selects the currently attentioned track or adds it to the current selection.
Swap
This control is not implemented.
2. Soft Keys
The Automation Module provides two, 12-key Soft Key banks, each with three additional Soft Keys below, and its own high resolution TFT display. Each display is surrounded by two columns of switches for selecting assigned Soft Keys.
The keys across the bottom default to navigating to display different banks of Soft Keys. Switch functions appear along the bottom
of each Soft Key display, directly above each corresponding switch.
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3. Jog Wheel with Mode Switches
The Jog Wheel can be assigned to many functions by enabling one of the Jog Wheel Mode switches. An LED ring surrounding the
Jog Wheel indicates wheel position and other values, depending on the current function of the wheel. The
right of the Mode Switches lets you access the
Shift (secondary) function of any Jog Wheel Mode switch.
The Jog Wheel provides the following switches that determine the function of the wheel (as available on the current DAW).
Jog
Shuttle
Trim
Function / –
Move Selection / +
Scroll Horizontal / Zoom Horizontal
Scroll Vertical / Zoom Vertical
Shift
Shift key at the lower
4. Locate Controls
5. Timecode Display
Above the Locate Controls is the two-row Timecode display.
6. Transport
The following switches are provided in the Transport section:
||◄ (RTZ), |◄ (previous), ►| (next), BACK+ ►, RMODE, LOC
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• BACK, ◄◄ (REW), ►► (FWD), STOP, PLAY, REC, LOOP
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7. Numeric Keypad
8. Setup
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Appendix A: Specifications
Mechanical
Avid S6 Automation Module Mechanical Specifications
Parameter Specification
Dimensions (L x W x D)
Weight 5.02 lbs (2.28 kg)
Power Requirements 12 VDC, 1.5 A
Ethernet Ports (2) 1000-BaseT (Gigabit) Ethernet RJ-45
8.9 x 11.6 x 2.4 inches (+ 0.7 inches including knobs)
224 x 294 x 60 mm (+ 17mm including knobs)
Environmental
Avid S6 Automation Module Environmental Specifications
Parameter Specification Limit Units Condition/Comment
Storage Temperature –18 to +60 deg C deg C 0 to +140 deg F
Operating Temperature +4 to +40 deg C deg C +40 to +104 deg F
Storage humidity range 5 to 95 % Non-condensing
Operating Humidity Range 20 to 80 % Non-condensing
Continuous Vibration (Storage
only: non-powered transportation)
1 g RMS Random spectrum
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Dimensions
225mm
8.9in
290mm
11.4in
59mm
2.3in
11mm
0.4in
70mm
2.8in
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Appendix B: Compliance Information
Environmental Compliance
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dealer from whom you purchased the product.
Proposition 65 Warning
This product contains chemicals, including lea d, known to the S tate of Califo rnia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Perchlorate Notice
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Material – special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardous waste/perchlorate.”
Recycling Notice
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EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance)
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Avid declares that this product complies with the following standards regulating emissions and immunity:
• FCC Part 15 Class B
• EN 55022 Class B
• AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class B
• CISPR 22 Class B
• EN 55103-1, Class E2 and E3
• EN 55103-2, Class E2 and E3
FCC Compliance for United States
Communication Statement
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 generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
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Australian Compliance
Canadian Compliance
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CE Compliance
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EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.
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Safety Compliance
Safety Statement
This equipment has been tested to comply with USA and Canadian safety certification in accordance with the specifications of UL
Standards: UL 60065 7th Ed., 2007-12-11, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60065-03, 1st Ed, 2006-04 +A1:2006, EN 60065:2002 + A1:2006
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Avid Technology Inc., has been authorized to apply the appropriate NRTL mark on its compliant equipment.
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