Pinnacle Systems Pro Tools S6 Installation Manual

Pro Tools | S6 Installation Guide

For S6 M10 and S6 M40 Systems

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Part I Introduction

Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Overview of Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

System Requirements and Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Activation and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

About www.avid.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Chapter 2. Modules and Configuration Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Master Section Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Module Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Part II Frames

Chapter 3. Assembling Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Unpack the Leg Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Attaching the Back Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Attaching the Front Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Attaching the Back Corner Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Attaching the End Brackets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Leveling the Leg Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Tighten All Fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

How to Proceed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Chapter 4. Assembling Frame Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Assembling the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Attaching the Back Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Attaching the Bolster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Installing Display Module Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Installing Rear Cover Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

How to Proceed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Part III Modules

Chapter 5. Installing Power and Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Installing the Power Strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Ethernet Switch and PSU Placement per System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Installing the Ethernet Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Installing PSUs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Installing and Connecting Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Attaching the Side Covers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

How to Proceed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Chapter 6. Installing Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Installing Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Installing Display Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

How to Proceed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Chapter 7. Confirm Installation and Update Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Starting Up and Shutting Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Activate and Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Updating S6 System Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Chapter 8. Complete the Hardware Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Installing Fill Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Installing Compression Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Configuring the S6 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Part IV Appendices

Appendix A. Expanding or Disassembling S6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Removing Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Disassembling a Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Appendix B. Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Utility Test Mode for Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Module Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Appendix C. Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Environmental Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Safety Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

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Part I: Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction

Pro Tools® | S6 is a modular, ergonomically designed control surface for Avid Pro Tools® and other EUCON™-compatible DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations). S6 is flexible and scalable, letting you choose the best system for your needs. Many different configurations are possible with different numbers of faders, knobs, and displays. All systems let you place the master section in any position, left-to-right, within a frame. More fader strips, knobs-per-strip, or displays can be added later.

This guide explains how to assemble the system frame, how to install modules, and how to configure your S6 system.

Before You Begin

• Make sure your workspace is clean, dry, is well lighted, and has ample room to work.

• Make sure you have a sturdy table or other flat surface, preferably with padding to protect the hardware. (If your system includes Legs, you will use the Leg Frame instead of a table.)

• Make sure you have another person available to help lift, turn, and move the system during and after assembly.

Components and systems are heavy! Team lift, always. We recommend four people, one lifting each corner. Never attempt to move systems that are five or more chassis in width. Disassemble it first (see Appendix A, “Expanding or Disassembling S6”). Also, never move or lift a chassis (any size) by the Side Covers, Bolster, or Rear Covers (they can break). Move or lift while holding on to the metal chassis (frame) instead.

• Identify and organize the packages that make up your purchased system (see Figure 1) to simplify the assembly process. All required tools are in the Side Covers package (see “What’s Included” on page 2).

Figure 1. Packages organized before assembling an example S6 system

1– Master Module

2– Frame Components

Leg Frames, Producers Desk, and other hardware Options not shown).

3– Power and Connectivity

Includes this guide and your M10 or M40 Master Module.

Chassis kits, Side Covers, Bolster, and Rear Covers (number and type vary depending on configuration;

Power Supply Units (PSUs), Ethernet switch(es), Power Strip, and Cable Sets.

4– Modules

Automation, Fader, Process, Knob, and Display Modules (number and type vary depending on configuration).

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Overview of Installation

1 Determine module layout (“Modules and Configuration Overview” on page 5)

2 Assemble the frame

• Assemble Legs if your system includes them (“Assembling Legs” on page 13)

• Assemble the Frame Chassis kits (“Assembling Frame Chassis” on page 19)

3 Install modules

• Install the power strip, Ethernet switch(es), power supplies and cables (“Installing Power and Connectivity” on page 33)

• Install modules (“Installing Modules” on page 51)

4 Start up your system to confirm module communication, then activate your system purchase online, log into your Avid Master

Account, download and install S6 software updates (Chapter 7, “Confirm Installation and Update Software”)

5 Complete the hardware assembly (“Chapter 8, “Complete the Hardware Assembly”)

What’s Included

The Master Module package contains the following items:

• Master Module (M10 or M40)

• This guide (S6 Installation Guide), which contains the following items in the front pouch of the binder:

• Activation Card

• Registration Card

• System Restore USB Flash Drive

Do not use the System Restore drive for anything other than S6 System Restore software. Do not use this drive to store audio files or any other data or software.

• Health & Safety Guide

Tools

The following tools are required for assembly of the S6 frame and are included in the Side Covers package:

• Hex M2.5

• Hex M3

• Hex M4

• Hex M5

• Hex M6

• Phillips screwdriver #1 (long)

• Phillip screw driver #2

• Small flat screw driver

Legs

The following tools are included with the Leg Set package (not all systems include Legs):

• One open end wrench (13 mm)

Though not required, we also recommend using a level (not included) to help level the Leg Frame.

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Additional Required Components

The following items are required to use S6 and must be purchased separately:

• USB Flash drive to use when transferring and installing S6 system software updates

• Workstation running Pro Tools or other EUCON-compatible digital audio workstation (see www.Avid.com/compatibility)

Optional

The following items are recommended and can be purchased separately:

• UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply), power conditioner/timer, or other power management system

• USB computer keyboard and mouse/trackball (the Master Module provides a touchscreen keyboard, but you might prefer to

use a dedicated keyboard/mouse/trackball for some administrative or troubleshooting tasks)

System Requirements and Compatibility

Avid can only assure compatibility and provide support for hardware and software it has tested and approved.

For complete system requirements and a list of qualified computers, operating systems, hard drives, and third-party devices, visit:

www.avid.com/compatibility

Activation and Registration

Review the enclosed Activation Card and Registration Information Card and follow the instructions to Activate (required) and Register (optional, but highly recommended). These cards are located in the pouch at the front of this guide.

Activate S6 System Software Immediately

As soon as you have assembled your S6 system and confirmed a successful hardware installation, activate your S6 system software on-line. Use the alphanumeric code on the included S6 System Software Activation Card to activate and download all S6 system software and documentation.

Be sure to Activate your purchase using the enclosed Activation card so you can receive software updates directly in your Avid account. Check your Avid account for system software updates, Workstation software, and monitor control software (XMON EUCON software, and Studio Monitor Pro).

Registering

By registering, you become eligible to receive the following:

• Technical support information

• Software update and upgrade notices

• Hardware warranty information

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About This Guide

This guide explains how to assemble your Avid S6 system.

Conventions Used in This Guide

All of our guides use the following conventions to indicate menu choices and key commands:

Convention Action

File > Save Choose Save from the File menu

Control+N Hold down the Control key and press the N key

Control-click Hold down the Control key and click the mouse button

Right-click Click with the right mouse button

The names of Commands, Options, and Settings that appear on-screen are in a different font.

The names of switches and keys on the control surface are shown in bold (such as

Select).

The following symbols are used to highlight important information:

User Tips are helpful hints for getting the most from your system.

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 this guide and other Avid guides.

About www.avid.com

The Avid website (www.avid.com) is your best online source for information to help you get the most out of your Avid system. The following are just a few of the services and features available.

Product Registration and Activation

Support and Downloads

Contact Avid Customer Success (technical support); download software updates and the latest online manuals; browse the Compatibility documents for system requirements; search the online Knowledge Base or join the worldwide Avid community on the 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 Avid training center.

Products and Developers

Learn about Avid products; download demo software or learn about our Development Partners and their

plug-ins, applications, and hardware.

News and Events

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Chapter 2: Modules and Configuration Overview

This chapter identifies each of the S6 modules, and tells you how and where they can be arranged within a system. Use this information to determine your module layout before proceeding with the assembly.

There are two primary types of modules in a system, Master modules and Channel modules.

Master Section Modules

The S6 Master Module and S6 Automation Module are often installed in the same chassis to form a master section.

Master Module

The Master Module is the primary module of the system, providing the Touchscreen, two banks of Soft Keys, a monitoring section and other controls. Each system must have one Master Module. There are two models of Master Module (M10 and M40) that are used in S6 M10 or S6 M40 systems, respectively. They share identical controls and features, the only difference are the number of other modules they each support, and the number of workstations that can be connected.

S6 M10 Systems

workstations. S6 M10 systems accommodate 8 to 24 faders per frame and are suitable for smaller configurations. Display Modules are not supported on S6 M10 systems.

S6 M40 Systems

including Display Modules. M40 systems support up to eight attached workstations.

Master Module

The S6 frame is designed to ensure adequate ventilation and cooling for the Master Module. If you are installing a Master Module in a custom (non-Avid) frame, be sure that the frame does not obstruct the Master Module fan inlet, heat sink fins or air vents. Any unit that has been installed in a custom frame will have its warranty voided if the fault is found to be due to insufficient ventilation.

These systems include an M10 Master Module that supports up to 10 other S6 modules, and up to two attached

These system include an M40 Master Module that supports up to 40 S6 channel modules and up to 64 fader strips,

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Automation Module

The Automation Module provides transport and locate controls, the Attention fader strip, Jog/Shuttle wheel, a numeric keypad, and additional Soft Keys. The Automation Module is most often installed directly below and in the same chassis as the Master Module.

Automation Module

Channel Modules

Channel modules combine to form the fader strips of the system, and include the S6 Fader Module, S6 Process Module, S6 Knob Module, and S6 Display Module. Not all configurations include each type of channel modules.

Fader Module

Each Fader Module provides eight channel faders with meters and other controls. Fader Modules are installed in the first slot of each chassis (closest to the front).

Fader Module

Process Module

Each Process Module provides eight channel strips, each with a knob, OLED displays and other controls.

Process Module

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Knob Module

Each Knob Module provides eight channel strips, each with four dual-function (rotate/press) encoders, OLED displays, and other controls. Up to two Knob Modules can be installed in the larger chassis M40 systems only.

Knob Module

Display Module

(M40 Systems Only)

Display Modules are supported on S6 M40 systems only, and are installed above channel modules. Each Display Module provides a large display that shows names, meters, waveforms, and other data for up to eight strips.

Display Module

The S6 frame is designed to ensure adequate ventilation and cooling for the Display Module. If you are installing a Display Module in a custom (non-Avid) frame, be sure that the frame does not obstruct the Display Module air vents. Any unit that has been installed in a custom frame will have its warranty voided if the fault is found to be due to insufficient ventilation.

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Module Layout

This section describes the arrangements of modules front-to-back in their chassis, and chassis left-to-right in the frame.

The first two sections show standard arrangements for Avid-configured systems. For custom configurations, see “About Custom Module Configurations” on page 10.

Front-to-Back Module Arrangements

Master section modules are usually installed together in a single chassis with the Master Module above the Automation Module. They do not have to be in the same chassis, but for simplicity this guide shows them installed together.

Slots 2 and 3

Master Module

Automation Module

Master section modules in a Frame Chassis Small

Slot 1

Channel modules are usually installed together to provide the fader strips in a system. The Fader Module is installed in slot 1, Process Module in slot 2, and Knob Module in slot 3. Frame Chassis Small support one Knob Module per chassis; Frame Chassis Large support up to two Knob Modules per chassis. M40-based systems also support Display Modules. Not all slots need to contain modules. Fill panels are available to cover unused slots.

Display Module

Knob

Module

Process

Module

Slot 4

Slot 3

Slot 2

Knob Module

Process Module

Fader

Module

Channel modules in a Frame Chassis Small (left) and a Frame Chassis Large (right)

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Slot 1

Fader Module

Left-to-Right Chassis and Module Arrangements

Channel sections and the master section modules can be arranged in any order, left-to-right. For example, in an S6 M10 16–5 system (16 faders with five knobs per strip) the master section modules can be located in three possible locations, as shown below.

Example 1: S6 M10 16-5 with master section at far right

Example 2: S6 M10 16-5 with master section in the center

Example 3: S6 M10 16-5 with master section at far left

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About Custom Module Configurations

While several S6 systems are available in factory configurations that support standard module arrangements, you can customize the arrangement of modules in many different ways. After you have assembled the system you will use the Touchscreen (see Figure 2) to tell the system where you have installed which modules, choosing arrangements as available in the screens.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Figure 2. Supported arrangements of modules per chassis on an M40 system (Display Modules not shown)

1 –

None (empty chassis with Fill Panels and/or the Producers Desk option)

2 –

Master Module in slots 1 and 2

Settings > Surface > Config

3 –

Automation Module in slot 1 and Master Module in slots 2 and 3 (standard master section configuration)

4 –

Automation Module alone in slot 1

5 –

Fader Module alone in slot 1

6 –

Fader Module in slot 1, Process Module in slot 2

7 –

Fader Module in slot 1, Process Module in slot 2, Knob Module in slot 3 (standard channel configuration)

8 –

Fader Module in slot 1, Process Module in slot 2, Knob Modules (2x) in slots 3 and 4 (standard channel configuration)

M40 systems also support Display Modules, which can be installed above channel sections (but not above master sections).

The Producers Desk option consists of two chassis (Small or Large) that include a special Inlay panel that spans both chassis. The inlay provides space for you to position computer displays and a keyboard. You can also add a Fader Module to either or both chassis of the Producers Desk. If your system includes a Producers Desk option, decide whether you want to install it at the far left end, far right end, or between other chassis in the frame.

The location of the Producers Desk in the frame, as well as the presence of any Fader Modules in the Producers Desk, affects placement of the Ethernet switch(es) and PSUs. For guidelines and examples, see “If Your System Includes a Producers Desk” on page 35

For now, decide where you want your fader strips to be in relation to the master section modules, and where you want the Producers Desk (if your system includes one), then proceed to Part II, “Frames.”

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Part II: Frames

Chapter 3: Assembling Legs

This chapter explains how to assemble the Leg Frames for S6. If your system does not include a Leg Frame, proceed to Chapter 4, “Assembling Frame Chassis.”

Make sure you have at least one other person available if you need to lift, turn, or move the system during and after assembly. Components and systems are heavy! Team lift, always.

Unpack the Leg Frames

Unpack the Legs and Beams and identify the components shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1. Legs Frame components

1 – Legs

2 – Beams

3 – Back Corner Brackets

4 – End Brackets

5 – Fasteners and Tools (not shown)

Overview of Leg Frame Assembly

When assembling a Leg Frame you should start by placing one of the Beams on the floor to gauge how far apart the Legs need to be. Place the Legs parallel on the floor with proper spacing and put the first Beam across the back of the Legs, orienting it as shown in the following diagrams and securing it with the included fasteners. Do not tighten down fasteners all the way. Once the back Beam is attached to the Legs, place the other Beam across the front and secure it with fasteners (do not fully tighten the fasteners). Then attach the Back Corner Brackets and End Brackets.

To simplify assembly, do not fully tighten any fasteners until legs, beams, and brackets are put together and aligned. After all parts are assembled and aligned, start at one end and tighten all fasteners securely as instructed.

About Leg Frame Join Modules

If you are joining two Leg Frames, assemble each frame as instructed in this chapter. See the Leg Frame Join Guide to assemble the middle legs and combine the two sets of assembled Leg Frames using the Leg Frame Join Bracket. Then return to this guide to start assembling chassis.

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Attaching the Back Beam

Attaching the back Beam:

1 Place one of the Beams on the floor to determine how far apart the Legs need to be.

Have someone help hold the components while you position the Beams on the Legs and attach the fasteners.

2 Attach the back beam by doing the following (see Figure 2):

• Put the first Beam across the back of the Legs. Align the pins on the underside of the Beams with the holes in the top of the Legs. Be sure to orient the back Beam so that the pins on the top are closer to the center of the frame.

• Using four fasteners and washers (included) per mount, secure the Beam at each end. Do not tighten down fasteners all the way until both beams and both Back Corner Brackets are in place.

(Not to scale)

Fastener

Washer Tool

Figure 2. Attaching the back Beam to the Legs (orientation of pins shown at upper left)

3 Make sure the Beam sits flat on the top of the legs as shown in Figure 3. If necessary, move the legs in or out.

Figure 3. Back view showing correct alignment of Beam on leg (at left), and incorrect alignment (middle, and right)

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M8x30 (7760-30606-00) M5 WSHR (7760-30609-00)

M4 Hex

Attaching the Front Beam

To attach the front Beam:

1 Align the pins on the underside of the Beam with the holes in the top of the Legs. Be sure to orient the front Beam so that the

pins on the top are closer to the center of the frame.

2 Using four fasteners and washers (included) per mount, attach the Beam across the front of the Legs as shown in Figure 4. Do

not tighten the fasteners fully.

Fastener

(Not to scale)

Figure 4. Attaching the front Beam to the Legs (orientation of pins shown at upper left)

Washer Tool

M8x30 (7760-30606-00) M5 WSHR (7760-30609-00)

M4 Hex

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Attaching the Back Corner Brackets

To attach the Back Corner Brackets:

1 First, attach the Back Corner Brackets to the back Beam using four fasteners and washers per bracket. Do not tighten the fas-

teners fully.

2 Attach the Back Corner Brackets to the legs as shown in Figure 5 using four more fasteners and washers (included) per bracket.

Align the pins on the brackets with the holes in the top of the Legs. Do not tighten the fasteners fully.

Fastener

Washer Tool

M5x15 (7760-30604-00) M5 WSHR (7760-30607-00)

M4 Hex

(Not to scale)

Figure 5. Attaching the Back Corner Brackets (bracket to Beam shown at upper left; bracket to leg shown at lower left)

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Attaching the End Brackets

To attach the End Brackets:

 Using four fasteners and washers per bracket, attach the Left and Right End Brackets to the Legs as shown in Figure 6. Do not

tighten the fasteners fully.

Fastener

Washer Tool

Figure 6. Attaching the right side End Bracket (left side End Bracket shown attached)

M5x15 (7760-30604-00) M5 WSHR (7760-30607-00)

M4 Hex

(Not to scale)

Leveling the Leg Frame

To level the Leg Frame:

1 Start at the back of the frame (either end) and make sure the back beam sits flat on top of the Leg as shown in Figure 3.

2 Starting at either end, place a level (not included) on the top of the leg between the beams, or across both beams directly above

the Leg as shown in Figure 7, and determine whether you need to raise or lower the back or front of the leg.

Figure 7. Side view of a level placed across front and back beams above the left leg

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3 Raise or lower the back of the leg as needed, using the 13 mm open end wrench included with the Legs (see Figure 8). When

looking down at the feet from above, turn the wrench clockwise to raise or counterclockwise to lower.

Figure 8. Back Leg Leveler

4 To raise or lower the front of the leg, use an M4 Hex to adjust the front leveling feet from above (one M4 Hex is included in the

Tool Kit found in the Side Covers package). Turn clockwise to raise, counterclockwise to lower.

Figure 9. Front leveling foot

5 Repeat for the other leg.

6 Lay the level across the front beam left-to-right (parallel with the beam) and make sure the left and right legs are the same height.

Adjust the left or right legs as necessary. Repeat for the back beam.

Tighten All Fasteners

To complete the Leg Frame assembly:

1 At the back of the frame (either end), make sure the beam sits flat on the leg and tighten the 4 fasteners that secure the beam to

the leg from underneath, then tighten the 4 fasteners of the Back Corner Bracket. Repeat for the other end of the back beam.

2 At the front of the frame (either end) make sure the front beam sits flat on the leg, then tighten the 4 fasteners that secure the

beam to the leg from underneath. Repeat for the other end of the front beam.

3 Make sure the End Brackets are aligned correctly with the top of the Beams, then fully tighten the bracket fasteners to the beams.

How to Proceed

When your Leg Frames are assembled, proceed to Chapter 4, “Assembling Frame Chassis.”

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Chapter 4: Assembling Frame Chassis

This chapter explains how to assemble the chassis and attach them to each other to form the frame of your S6 system.

As recommended in Chapter 1, identify all Frame component kits (Chassis kits, Side Covers, Bolster, and Rear Panel kits) as shown in Figure 10.

Figure 10. Frame component packages for an example M10 16-5 system (left-to-right, Chassis Kits, Side Covers, Bolster, and Rear Covers)

Assembly and installation instructions for the Producers Desk are noted throughout this guide.

Before You Begin

Do the following:

1 Locate and open the Side Covers package and remove the included Frame Toolkit (labeled 7020-38627-00).

2 Locate and unpack all Frame Chassis components and place them near the work area.

3 Identify each component (see Figure 11), then note whether your Frame Chassis are Large or Small. Some steps in the assembly

process vary depending on the depth (Large or Small) of your Frame Chassis, as noted in these instructions.

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Frame Chassis Kit Components

Frame Chassis Kits are either Large (extended depth) or Small (reduced depth). The contents of both kits are the same.

Figure 11. Frame Chassis kit components (Cable Harnesses not shown)

1 – Chassis (See Figure 12)

2 – Back Foot

3 – Tie-down Bracket for PSU

4 – T-strip

5 – Display Module Filler

6 – Cable Harnesses (not shown)

7 – Fasteners: Phillips and Hex fasteners (not shown)

3 5

Figure 12. Chassis parts

A – Chassis Bottom Plate

B – Back Tie Plate

C – Side Wall

D – Front Tie Plate

E – Cable Harnesses (Ethernet/Power)

Producers Desk Components

The Producers Desk option adds two chassis, one “standard” chassis (Small or Large) and one special Inlay Chassis (Small or Large).

• The standard chassis kit is identical to the chassis shown in Figure 11 and Figure 12.

• The Inlay Chassis kit is nearly identical, except for its special cutaway Side Wall and two-piece T-strip.

Other components of the Producers Desk include the Inlay Module panel, Fill Panels, Rear Covers and Compression Panels, Cable Sets, and fasteners. Instructions for these components appear throughout this guide when relevant. For now, locate the Inlay Chassis kit, then decide where you want to place the Producers Desk in the system relative to channel and master sections. (For guidelines and examples, see “If Your System Includes a Producers Desk” on page 35.)

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Assembling the Chassis

If you have not already done so, unpack all Frame Chassis and fasteners and arrange them next to each other on your work surface. The Chassis kits also include tie-down brackets (for PSUs), a T-Strip, and Display Module Fillers. Set these aside for now.

Figure 13. Four Frame Chassis Small

Attaching the End Side Wall

To attach the end Side Wall:

1 From the S6 Side Covers package, unpack the included Side Wall.

Figure 14. End Side Wall

2 Attach the Side Wall to the Chassis Bottom Plate of the right-most chassis using three #1 Phillips screws (included in each chas-

sis package). The right edge of the Chassis Bottom Plate sits on top of the left edge of the Side Wall as shown in Figure 15.

Fastener

Tool

Figure 15. Securing the end Side Wall to the Chassis Bottom Plate, top view (at left) and front view (lower right)

M3x6 SEMS (7760-30025-01) #1 Phillips

(Not to scale)

• If your system includes a Producers Desk and you want to install it at the far right end of the frame, attach the end Side Wall to the special Inlay Chassis as shown in Figure 16. For all other positions, assembly is identical to standard chassis;. Just remember that the Inlay chassis cannot be the left-most chassis, it must have at least one chassis attached to its left.

Set the other #1 Phillips fasteners aside for now; you will use these later to secure the switch and/or PSU tie-down brackets.

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