Sound Devices SL-6 Users Manual
®
SL-6
Powering and Wireless System for the 688
User Guide
Legal Notices
Manual Conventions
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Symbol Description
>
+
i
⚠
This symbol is used to show the order
in which you select menu commands
and sub-options, such as: Main Menu
> Audio indicates you press the Menu
button for the Main Menu, then scroll to
and select Audio by pushing the Control
Knob.
A plus sign is used to show button or
keystroke combinations.
For instance, Ctrl+V means to hold the
Control key down and press the V key
simultaneously. This also applies to
other controls, such as switches and
encoders. For instance, MIC+HP turn
means to slide and hold the MIC/TONE
switch left while turning the Headphone
(HP) encoder. METERS+SELECT means
to hold the METERS button down as you
press the SELECT encoder.
A note provides information and important related recommendations. The
text for notes also appears italicized in
a dierent color.
A cautionary warning about a specic
action that could cause harm to you,
the device, or cause you to lose data.
Follow the guidelines in this document
or on the unit itself when handling electrical equipment. The text for cautionary notes also appears in a dierent
color, bold and italicized.
FCC Notice
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
FCC Part 15.19(a)(3)
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SL-6 User Guide • Rev 4-C • November, 2018
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Revision History
This table provides the revision history of this guide.
Rev# Date Firmware
Version
1-A June 2015 2.00 Initial Ocial Publication
1-B, 1-C Aug 2015 2.00 Added & revised section on “Automatic Receiver Output Setup”
3-A April 2016 3.00 Added information on new RF scanning and frequency assign-
3-B June 2016 3.10 Added new information on turning o power to individual Rx
4-A Feb 2017 4.50 Added “Receiver Details Screen - Example C” section detailing
4-B July 2018 4.53 Added “Receiver Details Screen - Example A” section detailing
4-C Nov 2018 4.54 Added new A10 User Groups feature to “Receiver Details Screen
Description
on page 19.
ment feature.
slots.
Also added interactive links to new Demo Videos for some
features, such as RF scanning and IR Sync.
new support for the Sennheiser EK-6042 two-channel wireless
receiver.
new support for the Audio Limited A10-RX dual diversity
wireless receiver and also instructions for attaching SL-6 to 688
(previously doc’d in discontinued Quick Start Guide)
- Example A” section
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SL-6 User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
SL-6 Powering and Wireless System
Attaching SL-6 to 688 .............................7
Front Panel .....................................8
Right Panel ......................................9
Left Panel ......................................10
Powering with the SL-6 ..........................10
Power Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
SL-6 DC Outputs ..............................12
SL-6 Power Settings ...........................12
Turning Off Power to Rx Slots .....................13
Using Antenna Distribution .......................13
Antenna Bias Power ...........................14
Radio Frequency (RF) Filter .....................14
SL-6 Specifications
Powering ......................................29
Antenna Distribution ............................30
Physical ........................................30
Using Wireless Receivers .........................15
Selecting a Wireless Source .....................15
Accessing the Receiver Overview Screen ..........16
Unislot Receivers ................................17
Using SuperSlot Receivers ........................17
Automatic Receiver Output Setup ...............19
Receiver Details Screen - Example A .............19
Receiver Details Screen - Example B ..............22
Receiver Details Screen - Example C ..............24
Receiver Details Screen - Example D .............25
Scanning for Radio Frequencies ...................26
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SL-6 Powering and Wireless System
The SL-6 oers built-in NP-1 battery
powering for the 688 mixer, slot
receivers, plus four additional DC
outputs for external peripherals, as well
as built-in antenna distribution.
Using Sound Devices’ SuperSlot™
interconnection standard, the SL-6
oers all powering, monitoring, audio
interconnection and control needed for
SuperSlot-compatible receivers. Its RF
scan feature provides quick coordination
and conguration of SuperSlot RX.
Attaching SL-6 to 688
Topics in this section include:
Attaching SL-6 to 688
Front Panel
Right Panel
Left Panel
Powering with the SL-6
Turning Off Power to Rx Slots
Using Antenna Distribution
Using Wireless Receivers
Unislot Receivers
Using SuperSlot Receivers
Automatic Receiver Output Setup
Receiver Details Screen - Example A
Receiver Details Screen - Example B
Receiver Details Screen - Example C
Receiver Details Screen - Example D
Scanning for Radio Frequencies
The SL-6 attaches to the top panel of the 688. Tools needed to attach the
accessory to your mixer include a small Phillips® (cross-head) screwdriver and a
at tool, such as a jeweler’s screwdriver.
To attach the SL-6:
1. Turn the mixer o and disconnect power supply and batteries. Do not connect the SL-6 with mixer on or power sources connected.
2. Remove the disposable protective cover over the multi-pin header from
the top panel of the mixer, using a small at tool. (A jeweler’s screwdriver
works well.) The protective cover is attached with adhesive.
3. Remove the right and left screws from the front corners of the mixer and
the two rear screws along the back right edge of the mixer’s top panel.
i Keep all four screws; you will need to reuse them to attach the SL-6.
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Antenna Distribution lead (B) Antenna Distribution lead (A)Antenna Distribution lead (A)
Antenna Connector BReceiver Slot 2 Receiver Slot 3Receiver Slot 1
Antenna Connector A
Antenna Distribution lead (B)
Left Front
Screw
Hole
Rear Screw Holes
Right Front
Screw Hole
Rear Screws
Left Screw
Right Screw
Multi-pin Header
(Covered)
4. Connect the supplied ribbon cable to the multi-pin header on the SL-6.
5. With the mixer positioned on a at, stable surface, hold the SL-6 in hand,
and connect the other end of the ribbon cable to the mixer.
6. Insert the excess ribbon cable into the cavity behind the header on the
SL-6 while lowering the SL-6 into position, aligning the screw holes on both
devices. Ensure the ribbon cable is fully within the cavity and not pinched
between the SL-6 and mixer.
7. Using a screwdriver, drive the four screws through the SL-6 and into the
mixer—two into the rear locations along the back right edge of the top panel and two others into the right and left front corners.
Front Panel
The front panel of the SL-6 has the following features:
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Feature Description
Coaxial DC Outputs
(12 V)
Coaxial DC Outputs
(12 V Isolated)
Hirose 4-pin DC Input
USB Charging Port
Power only (5V DC)
Receiver Slots Each slot accepts one (single- or dual-channel) SuperSlot or unislot
Antenna Distribution
leads
Antenna Connectors BNC connectors are used for attaching external antennas to the SL-6
Right Panel
The right panel of the SL-6 has the following features:
SL-6 POWERING AND WIRELESS SYSTEM
receiver. The connection provides power to the receiver and connects
the receiver’s audio output directly to the 688.
SMA connectors with right-angle adapters are used to connect receivers to the SL-6 antenna distribution system.
antenna distribution system.
i Use BNC to SMA adapters, included with the SL-6, for antennas with
SMA connectors.
Feature Description
Hirose 4-pin DC Input Hirose 4-pin DC input for powering the SL-6 and 688. Power must
be attached to this connector or an NP-1 battery must be inserted to
power the SL-6 and 688.
Coaxial DC Outputs
(12 V Isolated)
Coaxial DC Outputs
(12 V)
USB Charging Port Standard USB 5 V DC output that draws from the active SL-6 power
Isolated 12 V DC outputs that draw from the active SL-6 power
source (Hirose 4-pin or NP-1). Each output is on by default but can be
switched o from the POWER section of the Main menu.
12 V DC outputs that draw from the active SL-6 power source (Hirose
4-pin or NP-1). Each output is on by default but can be switched o
from the POWER section of the Main menu.
source (Hirose 4-pin or NP-1).
i The USB port on the SL-6 is designed for charging only, not for data
transfer.
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NP-1 battery compartment
Metal retainer tab
Left Panel
The left panel of the SL-6 provides the NP-1 battery compartment, which accepts NP-1 batteries (14 V, Li-ion or NiMH).
To insert an NP-1 battery:
1. Pull the retainer tab out until it clicks. It will stop when protruding about 1
2. Place the end of the NP-1 battery with the metal contacts into the battery
inch from the unit.
compartment with contacts facing down.
3. Push the NP-1 battery into the battery compartment until the retainer tab
securely snaps over the end of the battery.
Powering with the SL-6
The SL-6 features two power inputs: NP-1 battery and external DC. The SL-6,
its attached receivers, the 688 (and CL-6, if connected), and any devices powered from the SL-6 DC outputs require one of these power sources to operate.
When both SL-6 power sources are depleted or disconnected, the SL-6 PowerSafe™ battery will keep the SL-6 and attached devices powered for 10 seconds
while recording is stopped. If any power source is attached to the 688’s external
DC input, or if internal AA batteries are present, the 688 (and CL-6, if attached)
will continue to operate using those power sources.
i Power sources connected directly to the 688 (external DC or the internal AA bat-
teries) will not power the SL-6 or any attached peripheral devices.
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