Avid Technology AvidDock, Manual

Page 1: ...AvidDock Guide Installation and Overview ...

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Page 3: ...any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the equipment the equipment has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 12 For products that are a Mains powered device The power inlet is the main disconnect device and should remain accessible Disconnect the power cord before servicing the unit Protect p...

Page 4: ...erature of the rack environment might be greater than room ambient Therefore consider installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature Tma specified by the manufacturer 2 Reduced Air Flow Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised Stage 48 airflow is fro...

Page 5: ...uControl Software 7 Updating Dock Firmware 9 Installing and Connecting Avid Control 12 Enabling EUCON in Pro Tools 13 Confirming EUCON 14 Connecting a Second Workstation 15 Connecting a Footswitch 16 Kensington Lock 16 Powering On Your System After Initial Setup 16 Troubleshooting EuControl Connections 17 Dock Surface Controls Overview 18 Tablet Stand 19 Soft Knobs 19 Soft Keys 20 Left Control 20 ...

Page 6: ...cations 24 Mechanical 24 Environmental 24 Dimensions 25 Test Mode 25 Appendix B Avid S3 Dock Link Kit 26 Installing the S3 Dock Link Kit 26 Appendix C Compliance Information 30 Environmental Compliance 30 EMC Electromagnetic Compliance 31 ...

Page 7: ...ions on how to use the Dock and other Avid media controllers to record edit and mix in Pro Tools Thanks to the EUCON protocol most steps for Pro Tools are also applicable in other EUCON aware applications from our development partners including Logic Pro X Cubase Nuendo Pyramix and more see the EUCON Application Setup pdf to learn how to set up EuControl communication with these applica tions EuCo...

Page 8: ...t is available to mechanically attach the units For more information visit S3 Dock Link System Requirements and Compatibility One Dock can be used with EuControl Software at a time In addition one Dock can be used in conjunction with The Avid Control app and up to four S1s each with an additional tablet Control app Or one Avid S3 one Artist Color and up to four Artist Mix Avid can only assure comp...

Page 9: ...ions are listed next to each switch or on the switch but in black text with a white background For example for the Rec A switch Rec track record enable is the primary function and A track Automation mode is the secondary function You can swap the primary and secondary function for this switch in Eu Control The following terminology is used to describe Dock SHIFT functions for example To enable Do ...

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Page 11: ... outlet Make sure the AC power cord is pushed all the way into the adapter 2 Connect the DC output cable from the power adapter to the DC In jack on the back panel Make sure the connector seats fully into the DC In jack you might need to rotate it to align it with the catches inside the jack Once inserted fully rotate the cable connector to lock it in place optional Connecting the Dock Installing ...

Page 12: ...sing the Dock along with an S3 you can use the S3 Dock Link kit not included to securely attach them to each other The Link kit lets you attach the Dock to either the left or right of S3 to keep the stable and aligned You can install the Link Kit at any time To learn how see Avid S3 Dock Link Kit Powering the Dock On To power the Dock on 1 Press the power switch on the back of the Dock to the on p...

Page 13: ...he on screen prompts until the Installer list is displayed as shown at right For a description of each option select it Mac or hover the mouse over it Windows only 7 Select each option you want to install To install EuControl software select S1 S3 Dock Control Artist Series If you have already installed EuControl on your primary workstation and want to install onto an additional external workstati...

Page 14: ...applications select Uninstall all applications To uninstall all User Preferences select Uninstall User Preferences your appsets will not be removed 3 Click Continue Mac or Next Windows AutoLaunch Settings You can enable or disable auto launch for EuControl WSControl and or XMON using the new AutoLaunch selector To configure AutoLaunch on Mac 1 Make sure EuControl or S6 WSControl is installed then ...

Page 15: ... All Surfaces and drop it into the My Surfaces list 4 Click Avid Dock in the My Surfaces list so it is highlighted 5 Click Update Firmware If the Update Firmware dialog indicates that the surface is up to date no further action is necessary 6 If the firmware needs to be updated follow the instructions in the Update Firmware dialog box to proceed and make sure to ob serve the following guidelines w...

Page 16: ...order the list Each media controller can be renamed by double clicking the existing name and typing a new name 3 Add Click Add to add the selected All Surfaces entry to My Surfaces This connects the selected Avid media controller to your instance of EuControl You can also click and drag an Avid media controller from All Surfaces to My Surfaces Add is disabled if all media controllers in All Surfac...

Page 17: ... displayed on that device as well as in the EuControl dialog Artist Control Banks Independently Artist Control Only This option is only available when an Artist Control is selected in the My Surfaces list When enabled each Artist Series unit can bank independently of each other In applications that support it this lets you configure one unit for dedicated control of output bus ses for example In p...

Page 18: ...can be removed if not needed If using an iPad Air use a right angle Lightning cable not included to keep the cable clear of the knobs If using an iPad Pro 10 5 inch you can order the Pro Tools Dock 10 5 iPad Pro Adapter from the Avid Store If using a larger tablet the Control app supports portrait as well as landscape display mode To keep your tablet charged connect your tablet to the USB port on ...

Page 19: ...rs settings These settings do not apply to EUCON Pro Tools scans your system until it identifies attached EUCON compatible hardware When Pro Tools finishes scanning your system your controllers are ready to use with Pro Tools 5 Proceed to Confirming EUCON Enable EUCON check box While Pro Tools is connected to a EUCON surface do not uncheck to disable and re check to enable without a complete resta...

Page 20: ...t the names of the tracks currently banked to the channel strip on the dock or to strips on S1 S3 or other Avid control surface if your system includes one are highlighted with blue green borders 4 Proceed to any of the following To connect a second workstation computer go to Connecting a Second Workstation To connect a footswitch go to Connecting a Footswitch Avid Control app Tracks view showing ...

Page 21: ...CON applications restart You must also manually relaunch your DAW Go to System Preferences EUCON Mac or Control Panel EUCON Windows click the Network Interface selector and choose the port used for your EUCON network connection such as Ethernet 1 6 On the secondary workstation do each of the following Go to System Preferences EUCON Mac or Control Panel EUCON Windows Make sure the Network Interface...

Page 22: ...ootswitch see the Using EuControl Surfaces pdf Kensington Lock The Dock provides a Kensington Lock to secure your unit Powering On Your System After Initial Setup After the initial installation and setup it is recommended to power up system components in the following order 1 Router or switch if any It is strongly recommended that your router or switch should always be turned on and booted before ...

Page 23: ... configuration Wi Fi When using the Control app standalone not in conjunction with another Avid media controller Ethernet When using the Control app in the following configurations Your workstation computer is connected directly to an Avid media controller such as S3 Your workstation computer is connected to a router or switch Your configuration includes a second workstation with EUCON Workstation...

Page 24: ...rizontal Touchstrip 7 Transport 8 Channel Strip 9 Control Room Monitor 10 Surface SHIFT SHIFT Loop Rec Write to Capture Punch Match Auto Preview Suspend Preview Punch 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Rec Mode Mark Out Scroll V User 1 User 2 Control Room 60 40 30 20 10 5 0 6 12 Monitor Nudge Nudge BACK P P ROLL SHIFT USER Scroll H Mark In Do to All Workstation All Sel Start End Punch Next Preview Capture Clip Shutt...

Page 25: ...l view The Soft Knobs are dual function encoders that can be rotated to select and adjust values and pressed to toggle certain functions Working with different knobsets from the Soft Knobs requires just a few simple steps 1 Select or attention a track or select a function or parameter For example on the iPad use Channel view to attention a specific track and function Or from an S3 press a Channel ...

Page 26: ...s in Touch automation modes the Read and Touch switch LEDs on the Dock are lit You can instead have switch LEDs only indicate automation mode for the cur rently attentioned track using the Dock Automation Mode Buttons Follow Atten tioned Channel setting in EuControl Settings Secondary switch functions accessed by enabling the ALT switch provide advanced automation commands including Preview Punch ...

Page 27: ...just clip gain as determined by the Wheel mode switches in the Right Control and Vertical Touchstrip section Below the Wheel is a horizontal continuous Touchstrip with four zones la beled 1 2 3 and 4 from left to right By default these zones are assigned to the following functions For information on how you can customize the touchstrip see Using EuControl Surfaces pdf Touchstrip vertical primary a...

Page 28: ...s motorized so it reflects changes made in the application such as automation It is also touch sensitive which some applications use for au tomation When the Select by Touch General preference is selected in the General tab of EuControl Settings ap plication touching a fader selects that track in the application and attentions it on that strip This is the same as pressing the fader Sel switch Hold...

Page 29: ...lications The Monitoring page in the Pro Tools Control app lets you assign and manage monitor controls The Monitoring page supports any hardware or soft ware application with a EUCON Monitor such as Pro Tools MTRX Avid XMON Studio Monitor Pro 2 as well as Nuendo Cu base and Pyramix Main Level and Cut mute are also supported in Pro Tools without MTRX or XMON requires Pro Tools 18 7 or higher when y...

Page 30: ...s height at back 359 x 352 x 138 mm Weight 4 17 lbs 1 89 kg Power Requirements 2 5 A Ethernet Port 1000 BaseT Gigabit Ethernet RJ 45 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 Cont...

Page 31: ...through their color range Press any switch and you will see all LEDs change to the Yellow White range Test the touch sensitivity of the knobs Tapping a knob will switch the LEDs to the Yellow White color range Rotate the top left knob to change the speed of the fader cycle Touching the fader will cause it to stop cycling Note that not every LED will light up with certain colors For example in the ...

Page 32: ...nstalling the Link Kit requires the following additional items that are not included in the kit 1 Phillips screwdriver A padded surface large enough to be able to place the S3 face down Two blocks to set the S3 on during installation Both blocks should be at least 1 inch wide 1 inch tall and 8 inches long Getting Started To begin unpack the contents of the Link Kit and then prepare the S3 for inst...

Page 33: ...cer Plates To install the S3 Spacer Plates 1 Take one of the Spacer Plates and remove its adhesive backing 2 Making sure the adhesive backing is oriented towards the S3 align the holes in the Spacer Plate with the two fasteners on the underside of the S3 and attach the Spacer Plate to the left or right of the S3 as shown below Two Spacer Plates are included so that you can attach one to both the l...

Page 34: ... screws indicated below as appropriate for which side you want the Dock 2 Attach the Foot Bracket to the S3 by orienting it as shown below Place the hole in the Foot Bracket over the foot of the S3 as shown below then align the bracket with the receiver holes for the screws you removed previously Secure the Foot Bracket to the S3 using the included M3 x 12mm fasteners Figure 4 Removing screws from...

Page 35: ...k to the S3 With the Foot Bracket and Link Bracket attached to the S3 you are ready to turn the S3 back over and attach the Dock To attach the Dock to S3 1 Turn the S3 over so it is once again facing up 2 Bring the Dock next to the S3 on the side where you installed the Link Kit and line up the front foot of the Dock with the re ceiving hole on the Foot Bracket 3 Set the Dock down so its front foo...

Page 36: ...e natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more infor mation about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city recycling office or the dealer from whom you purchased the product Proposition 65 Warning This product can expose you to chemicals including Pb and Pb compounds which is kno...

Page 37: ... 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 res idential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio fre quency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructi...

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