Avid Technology S4 User manual

S4 Channel Strip Module
and EuControl 18.12

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Safety Compliance
Safety Statement
This equipment has been tested to comply with USA and Canadian safety certifications in accordance with the specifications of UL Standards: UL60950-1:2007, 2nd Edition and
canadian CAN/CSA C22.2 60950-1-07, 2nd Edition. Avid Inc. has been authorized to apply the appropriate UL and CUL mark on its compliant equipment.
Warning
Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this equipment near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other equipment (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and
a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10) Protect power cords from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the equipment.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) For products that are not rack-mountable: Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the equipment. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/equipment combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this equipment during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the equipment has been damaged in 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.
15) For products that are a Mains powered device:
The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids (such as vases) shall be placed on the equipment.
Warning! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
16) For products containing a lithium battery:
CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
17) For products with a power switch:
The main power switch is located on the back panel of S3. It should remain accessible after installation.
18) The equipment shall be used at a maximum ambient temperature of 40° C.

Contents iv
Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Module Capabilities and Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System Requirements and Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 2. S4 Channel Strip Module Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installing a Single Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 3. S4 Channel Strip Module Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Fader Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Function Select Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Knob Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Appendix A. Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Appendix B. Compliance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Environmental Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Safety Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Contents

Channel Strip Module Guidev

Introduction 1
Introduction
The Avid® S4 Channel Strip Module features eight fader strips, each with a motorized, touch-sensitive fader, a fader display OLED,
and four rotary encoders with displays, as well as central function control section with multiple switches.
Module Capabilities and Features
• Eight fader strips, each with:
• One (1) motorized 100mm faders
• One (1) high resolution 128x64 OLED display
• Mute and Solo switches
• Attention key
• Automations Switches
• Channel Select and Focus switches
• Master, Slave, and Link indicators
• Menu switch, with switches
• Track Color / Modifier keys
• Four (4) touch-sensitive, continuous, dual function encoders
(rotate and press functionality) with red, green, and blue LED
knob top, 128 x 64 pixel OLED display, and Automation indi-
cators
• In and Select switches
• Left, Right, and Back switches
• Twenty (20) function select switches
• 2x 2-pin 12V Power connectors
• 2x 1000-BaseT (Gigabit) Ethernet RJ45 connectors
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
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S4 Channel Strip Module

Introduction 2
Resources
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Support and Downloads
Contact Avid Customer Care (technical support); download software updates and the latest online manuals; browse the Compati-
bility documents for system requirements; search the online Knowledge Base or join the worldwide Avid user community on the
User Conference.
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Training and Education
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S4 Channel Strip Module Connections 3
S4 Channel Strip Module Connections
Installing a Single Module
Connectors for power and Ethernet are located on the back of the module.
The Channel Strip Module is powered by 12 V DC. The power input connectors are 2-conductor Molex.
Cat 5e Cat 5e
Ethernet
Power
Cat 5e Cat 5e
+12V
0V

Chapter 3: S4 Channel Strip Module Overview 4
Chapter 3: S4 Channel Strip Module Overview
This chapter identifies the hardware features on the Channel Strip Module.
The lower fader section has eight motorized faders, eight displays, and multiple switches and indicator LEDs. The central control
section has 20 function select switches. The upper knob section has eight columns, each consisting of four knobs with associated
display and switches.
S4 Channel Strip Module
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Chapter 3: S4 Channel Strip Module Overview 5
Fader Section
The lower section of the Channel Strip Module has eight fader strips. Each strip provides a fader with meters, Solo, Mute, and other
switches, and an OLED display.
Each strip provides the following controls and displays:
Fader and Meter
Fader
Each channel features a motorized, touch-sensitive 100mm fader. Raising the fader increases level (or other parameter); lowering
the fader decreases level.
Meter
Each channel features a dual 30-segment meter with green, yellow, and red LEDs. Meters display level, gain reduction and auto-
mation, as available on the currently focused DAW.
Fader strip
Fader and meter
Focus

Chapter 3: S4 Channel Strip Module Overview 6
Track Color Switch (Modifier and User Switches) and Attention Key
Track Color (Modifier and User) Switch Located below the meters, these switches light in different colors to match track color (if
available). The switches below strips 1–4 provide modifier key equivalents (such as Shift, Option, and Alt) as shown above each
switch. The switches below strips 5–8 are customizable User switches.
Attention Key The Attention key is located above the meters and lights red, green, or blue to indicate function and status.
Automation Punch Switches
Each strip provides two Automation Punch switches (F and M), each with Automation Status indicators. The F and M switches let
you select or punch automation, as supported on the current DAW. Automation Indicator LEDs next to each switch light green to
indicate read mode, red to indicate a write mode, or remain unlit when automation is off.
Mute and Solo Switches
Mute Mutes the channel, and lights red, green or blue to indicate function and status.
Solo Solos the channel, and lights red, green or blue to indicate function and status
Figure 1. Track Color/Modifier switch (1), and Attention key (2)
Fader Automation Punch (1) and Mute Automation Punch (2) switches
F (1) and M (2)
Mute (1) and Solo (2) switches
1
2
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Chapter 3: S4 Channel Strip Module Overview 7
Menu Switches
MENU This switch is not implemented.
DOWN (Left)
UP (Right)
Master, Slave, and Link Indicators
These switches and indicators are not implemented.
OLED
Select and Focus Switches
Select Selects the channel.
Focus Focuses the channel.
Function Select Section
The central section of the module provides 20 Function Select switches, each with LED indicator.
Functionality varies with each supported application.
Menu (1), Menu Down/Left (2) and Menu Up/Right (3) switches
Master (1) Slave (2) and Link (3) indicators
Fader strip display OLED
Select switch (1) and Focus switch (2)
Function Select switches
2 3
1
13
2
1 2
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Chapter 3: S4 Channel Strip Module Overview 8
Knob Section
The upper knob section provides eight channel strips, each with four knobs, two switches, a display, and navigation switches.
Channel Strips
Encoders (Knobs) Sections
Each channel strip provides four Encoder sections. Each Encoder section provides the following controls, displays, and indicators:
Encoder (Knob) Each encoder is a touch-sensitive, continuous, dual-function encoder (rotate and press functionality). The encoder
lights in different colors to indicate function and status.
OLED Display Each encoder display is a 128 x 64 pixel OLED display.
In and Sel (Select) Each encoder section includes In and Sel switches. In lights green when enabled; Sel lights yellow.
◄
(Left), Back, and ► (Right) Switches
At the bottom of each Knob Module strip are the ◄ (Left), Back, and ► (Right) navigation switches.
The ◄ and ► switches light yellow when available. Back lights in different colors to indicate page status.
One channel strip on the Knob Module
OLED display (1), encoder In and Sel switches (2), and Automation indicator LEDs (3)
Navigation switches
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Appendix A: Dimensions 9
Appendix A: Dimensions
S4 Channel Strip Module dimensions
16.1 mm
0.6 in
10.6 mm
4.1 in
225.1 mm
8.9 in
290.0 mm
11.4 in
59.3 mm
2.3 in
426.0 mm
16.8 in
110.9 mm
4.4 in

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Appendix B: Compliance Information
Environmental Compliance
Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the European
Union
This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be
disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your
waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recy-
cling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and re-
cycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural
resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health
and the environment. For more information 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 known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more
information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Perchlorate Notice
This product may contain a lithium coin battery. The State of California requires the
following disclosure statement: “Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap-
ply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardous waste/perchlorate.”
Recycling Notice
EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance)
Avid declares that this product complies with the following standards regulating
emissions and immunity:
• FCC Part 15 Class B
• CAN ICES-003 Class B
• EN 55032 Class B
• AS/NZS CISPR 32 Class B
• CISPR 32 Class B
• EN 61000-3-2
• EN 61000-3-3
• EN 55103-2, Class E2 and E3
• EN55024
FCC Compliance for United States
Australian Compliance
Canada ICES-003 Compliance
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interfer-
ence-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règle-
ment sur le material brouilleur du Canada.
Korea Class B EMC Compliance
이 기기는 가정용 (B 급) 전자파적합기기로서 주 로 가정에서 사용하는 것을 목적
으로 하며 , 모 든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다 .
CE Compliance
(EMC, Safety and RoHS)
Avid is authorized to apply the CE (Conformite Europenne) mark on this compliant
equipment thereby declaring conformity to EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, Low Volt-
age Directive 2014/35/EU and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EC.
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WARNING
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 res-
idential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip-
ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or locate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any modifications to the unit, unless expressly approved by Avid, could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.

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Safety Compliance
This equipment has been tested to comply with safety certifications in accordance
with: UL 60065: 2015, 8th Ed., CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60065:16, EN
60065:2015-A1/A11:2017, IEC 60065:2014.
Avid Technology Inc., has been authorized to apply the appropriate NRTL mark on
its compliant equipment.
Power Safety Input Rating
Warning
Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this equipment near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufac-
turer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other equipment (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10) Protect power cords from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the equipment.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) For products that are not rack-mountable: Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the equipment. When
a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/equipment combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this equipment during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the equipment has been damaged in 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.
15) For products that are a Mains powered device:
The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled
with liquids (such as vases) shall be placed on the equipment.
Warning! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment
to rain or moisture.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polar-
ized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has
two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are pro-
vided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
16) For products containing a lithium battery:
CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type.
17) For products with a power switch:
It should remain accessible after installation.
18) The equipment shall be used at a maximum ambient temperature of 40° C.
19) This unit is provided with a power supply cord set suitable for 120V AC input
only (for U.S.A.and Canada). For other than U.S.A. and Canada, a qualified per-
son must provide for use with this unit, an appropriate, approved power supply
cord set which is in compliance with the end use country requirements and has a
minimum cross-sectional area of 1.0mm2.
20) For products with more than one power cord:
CAUTION: This unit has more than one power supply cord. Disconnect two power
supply cords before servicing to avoid electrical shock.
ATTENTION: Cet appareil comporte plus d’un cordon d’alimentation. Afin de
prévenir les chocs électriques, débrancher les deux cordons d’alimentation avant
de faire le dépannage.
21) For products with an operator-accessible fuse:
CAUTION: For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same
type and rating of fuse.
ATTENTION: Pour ne pas compromettre la protection contre les risques d’in-
cendie, remplacer par un fusible de même type et de même caractéristiques nom-
inales.
Avid S4/S6 Power Ratings per Module
Name Model Number Power Rating
Automation Module 9100-65496 12Vdc, 1.5A
Channel Strip Module 9100-74073 12Vdc, 6.9A
Display Module 9100-65500 12Vdc, 1.8A
Fader Module 9100-65444 12Vdc, 5.0A
Knob Module 9100-65443 12Vdc, 1.8A
Master Joystick Module 9100-65757 12Vdc, 0.7A
Master Module M10 9100-65497 12Vdc, 6.7A
Master Module M40 9100-65508 12Vdc, 6.7A
Master Module Universal 9100-74069 12Vdc, 6.7A
Master Post Module 9100-65765 12Vdc, 0.8A
Process Module 9100-65445 12Vdc, 1.3A

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