Wheatstone Corporation E-6 User manual

E-6 Digital Control Surface
TECHNICAL MANUAL
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, thisThis is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, thisThis is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference, in which case, theproduct may cause radio interference, in which case, the
product may cause radio interference, in which case, theproduct may cause radio interference, in which case, the
product may cause radio interference, in which case, the
user may be required to take appropriate measures.user may be required to take appropriate measures.
user may be required to take appropriate measures.user may be required to take appropriate measures.
user may be required to take appropriate measures.
This equipment must be installed and wired properly in order to assure
compliance with FCC regulations.
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Wheatstone could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.Wheatstone could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
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Oct 2012
Attention!
Important Safety Instructions
PSE-1 Power Supply
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. This equipment must be installed and operated in a dry location free from dripping or
splashing liquids. No objects lled with liquid (such as beverage containers and the like)
shall be placed on or near the unit.
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 ap‑
paratus (including ampliers) 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 t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power‑supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into an apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
14. DISCONNECTING DEVICE FROM MAINS – Main power cord plug is the disconnect‑
ing device. The power plug of an installed unit must remain readily accessible/operable
at all times.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
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Attention!
Consignes De Sécurité Importantes
PSE-1 Alimentation
1. Lire ces instructions.
2. Conserver ces instructions.
3. Observer tous les avertissements.
4. Suivre toutes les instructions.
5. Ce matériel doit être installé et utilisé dans un endroit sec à l'abri d'éclaboussures de liquides
ou de gouttes. Aucun objet rempli de liquides tel que breuvages ou autres, ne doit être
placé sur le dessus ou à côté de cet appareil.
6. Nettoyer uniquement avec un linge sec.
7. Nepas bloquer lesouvertures de ventilation.Installerd'après les instructionsdumanufacturier.
8. Ne pas installer près de sources de chaleur tels que des radiateurs, registres de chaleur,
poêles ou autres appareils (incluant les amplicateurs) pouvant de la chaleur.
9. Ne pas contourner le dispositif de sécurité de la che polarisée ou de mise à la terre. Une
che polarisée a deux lames dont une plus large que l'autre. Une che de terre a deux
lames et une troisième broche de mise à la terre. La lame large ou la troisième broche est
fournie pour votre sécurité. Si la che fournie ne rentre pas dans votre prise, consultez un
électricien pour le remplacement de la prise obsolète.
10. Protéger le cordon d'alimentation en évitant qu'il ne soit piétiné ou écrasé notamment au
niveau des ches et le point de sortie de l'appareil.
11. N'utiliser que les xations et accessoires spéciés par le fabricant.
12. Débrancher cet appareil pendant les orages ou lorsqu'il n'est pas utilisé pendant de longues
périodes de temps.
13. Coner toute réparation à un personnel qualié. Une réparation est nécessaire lorsque
l'appareil a été endommagé de quelque façon que ce, soit tel que : le cordon d'alimentation
ou la che est endommagée, du liquide a été renversé ou des objets sont tombés dans
l'appareil ou celuici a été exposé à la pluie ou à l'humidité ou ne fonctionne pas normalement
ou s'il est tombé.
14. DÉBRANCHEMENT DE L'APPAREIL DU SECTEUR – Le cordon d'alimentation prin-
cipal est le dispositif de déconnexion. Le cordon d'alimentation d'une unité installée doit
rester facilement accessible / utilisable à tout moment.
ATTENTION!
Pour réduire le risque d'incendie ou de choc électrique,
ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l'humidité.
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IMPORTANT!
Cleaning the Acrylic Surface
An acrylic surface is a beautiful, lustrous material that is outstanding in
durability and break resistance. With proper care, it will retain its attractive
appearanceformanyyearstocome.Thiscareshouldincludeprecautionsagainst
scratchingorcontactwithobjectsofhightemperaturethatmightmarthesurface.
A few simple precautions will preserve the beauty of the acrylic.
• FIRST be sure the surface to be cleaned is powered off.
• NEVER spray or pour any liquid directly onto the surface.
• TO AVOID scratching these surfaces, use a soft brush or cloth to gently
brushawayanylargerdirtparticles.Alternatelythelargerparticlescanbeblown
from the surface with the use of canned air.
• USE a soft, clean lint free cloth or micro fiber cloth and clean lukewarm
water to clean the surface. For stubborn dirt and stains use a mild, nonabrasive
soap and water mixture with the gentle cleaning cloth. Use only light pressure
when cleaning. Avoid rubbing dirt or grit into the surface. Turn the cloth often
andreplacewithacleanclothfrequently.Drybyblottinggentlywithaclean,dry
cloth.
• AVOID using kleenex, paper towels, sponges or other coarse shop towels,
as these materials may contain abrasives that can scratch acrylic surface.
• DO NOT USE ketones, aromatics, esters, halogens, window cleaning
sprays, alcohol, kitchen scouring compounds, or solvents (such as acetone,
benzene, gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, or thinners).
Caution! Donotuseammoniabasedcleaningsolutionsastheycancausethe
surface to yellow, and became brittle and eventually cause structural damage to
the acrylic surface.
Wheatstonewillnotbeliablefordamageresultingfromimpropercleaning
and maintenance.
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CONTENTS
E-6 Technical Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction....................................................................................1-2
Control Surface Placement...........................................................1-3
Power Supply.................................................................................1-4
Failsafe Dual Redundant Supply................................................................................1-4
Energizing...................................................................................................................1-5
I/O Connections.............................................................................1-5
Getting Started...............................................................................1-6
Log-In..............................................................................................1-7
Tabbed Navigation.........................................................................1-7
Surface Software Version .............................................................1-8
Controls and Functions ................................................................2-2
A/B Button - Source Switching ...................................................................................2-2
A/B Button - Select Mode ...........................................................................................2-2
Input Tab Display ........................................................................................................2-3
Source Window ..........................................................................................................2-3
Programmable Button Windows.................................................................................2-4
Fader Mode Controls and Indicators ..........................................................................2-5
Pan .............................................................................................................................2-5
Phase .........................................................................................................................2-5
AUX Sends.................................................................................................................2-5
Other Physical Switches and LED’s ...........................................................................2-6
Program Assign .....................................................................................................2-6
MXM Assign LEDs.................................................................................................2-6
LED Readout.........................................................................................................2-6
CUE Switch ...........................................................................................................2-6
TB BUS- Switch.....................................................................................................2-6
Bus-Minus / Direct Outputs....................................................................................2-6
Fader .....................................................................................................................2-7
Channel ON Switch ...............................................................................................2-7
Channel OFF Switch .............................................................................................2-7
Channel Status Buttons Display............................................................................2-7
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Chapter 1 - General Information
Chapter 2 - Input Panel (IPE-6)

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Controls and Functions ................................................................3-3
PAN Control................................................................................................................3-3
INPUT SOURCE Knob ...............................................................................................3-3
AUX Busses................................................................................................................3-5
Multi-Function Aux Knobs.....................................................................................3-6
TB (Talkback) .........................................................................................................3-6
MXM ASSIGN Switches .............................................................................................3-7
MXM Master Controls ................................................................................................3-7
MXM Talkback ............................................................................................................3-9
CUE Knob...................................................................................................................3-9
Monitor Speaker Controls .........................................................................................3-10
Speaker Muting ....................................................................................................3-10
Speaker Level Controls ........................................................................................3-10
Source Select Switches .......................................................................................3-10
Programming External Source Switches..............................................................3-11
Control Room Section..........................................................................................3-11
Headphone Section..............................................................................................3-11
Headphone Mode Switches.................................................................................3-11
Studio Section......................................................................................................3-12
Talkback to Studio................................................................................................3-12
E-6 Monitor Options.............................................................................................3-12
Events........................................................................................................................3-13
Enter Button ..............................................................................................................3-14
Help Button ...............................................................................................................3-14
Control Modes - User Permissions ...........................................................................3-15
View/Proc Button ......................................................................................................3-16
Presets Tab Functions ...............................................................................................3-17
Copy a Preset From Channel ...............................................................................3-17
Load a Preset .......................................................................................................3-17
Switched Meters .......................................................................................................3-18
Route.........................................................................................................................3-19
Timer Section ............................................................................................................3-20
Time of Day Clock .....................................................................................................3-20
Programmable Buttons .............................................................................................3-21
VDIP Settings ............................................................................................................3-23
Machine Logic...........................................................................................................3-25
EQ Controls ...............................................................................................................3-26
Filter......................................................................................................................3-27
Low and High Shelving ........................................................................................3-27
Dynamics Processing Controls .................................................................................3-28
Compressor Settings............................................................................................3-29
Expander Settings................................................................................................3-30
Save Option...............................................................................................................3-32
Optional Glass E Interface.........................................................................................3-33
Network Settings......................................................................................................3-34a
E-6 GUI Main Tab Screen Controls ...........................................................................3-35
E-6 GUI Input Tab Screen Controls...........................................................................3-36
E-6 GUI Aux/MixMinus Tab Screen Controls ............................................................3-37
E-6 GUI Presets Tab Screen Controls.......................................................................3-38
E-6 GUI Events Tab Screen Controls ........................................................................3-39
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Chapter 3 - Master Panel (MNE-6)

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CONTENTS
E-6 GUI Options Tab Screen Controls.......................................................................3-40
E-6 GUI Input Tab Screens........................................................................................3-41
E-6 GUI Options Tab Screens ...................................................................................3-42
Controls and Functions ...............................................................3a-2
Fader .........................................................................................................................3a-2
Master ON Switch......................................................................................................3a-2
Master OFF Switch....................................................................................................3a-2
Programmable Buttons..............................................................................................3a-2
Overview.........................................................................................4-2
HC-3 BIOS Settings/Format ........................................................4-2
Ethernet IP Addressing .............................................................4-2
Ethernet Interface Wiring..............................................................4-2
Mixer Link Wiring...........................................................................4-3
Internal Programming Options.....................................................4-3
Switch Settings..............................................................................4-3
SW1 Position 1 - Sample Rate...................................................................................4-3
SW1 Position 4 - CAT5 Enable................................................................................... 4-3
Hook-Ups
“ETH” RJ-45 - Main Ethernet Connector ....................................................................4-4
“CAT5” RJ-45 - Mixer Link Connector ........................................................................4-4
“HEADPHONE” - Headphone Connector...................................................................4-4
Typical Ethernet Cable ..................................................................4-5
Typical Crossover Cable...............................................................4-5
HC-3 Pinouts Drawing...................................................................4-6
IPE-6 4 Inputs Panel Switch Card
Schematic...................................................................................................................5-2
Load Sheet .................................................................................................................5-4
ONSE-6 4 Inputs Panel On/Off Switch Card
Schematic...................................................................................................................5-5
Load Sheet .................................................................................................................5-6
MNE-6 Master Panel Switch Card
Schematic...................................................................................................................5-7
Load Sheet ................................................................................................................ 5-11
All devices in the
system must be
set to the same
sample rate!
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Chapter 3a - Master Fader Panel (MST-6; optional)
Chapter 5 - Schematic and Load Sheet Drawings
Chapter 4 - Host CPU (HC-3)

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CONTENTS
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Appendices
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Appendix 3
HC-3 Host Controller Card
Schematic..................................................................................................................5-12
Load Sheet ................................................................................................................5-16
PSE-1 Power Supply
Schematic..................................................................................................................5-17
Load Sheet ................................................................................................................5-18
Control Surface Clock...................................................................A-3
Setting the Time..........................................................................................................A-3
Update Options...........................................................................................................A-3
Synchronize................................................................................................................A-3
Options Text File............................................................................A-5
Introduction.................................................................................................................A-5
Modifying The Options Text File .................................................................................A-5
A Simple Example From The File ...............................................................................A-6
A Second Example .....................................................................................................A-7
An Example File - Complete.......................................................................................A-8
Replacement Parts List................................................................A-13

GENERAL INFORMATION
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General Information
Chapter Contents
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Introduction....................................................................................1-2
Control Surface Placement...........................................................1-3
Power Supply.................................................................................1-4
Failsafe Dual Redundant Supply ................................................................................1-4
Energizing...................................................................................................................1-5
I/O Connections.............................................................................1-5
Getting Started...............................................................................1-6
Log-In..............................................................................................1-7
Tabbed Navigation ........................................................................1-7
Surface Software Version.............................................................1-8

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General Information
Introduction
Designed to integrate awlessly with the E-Series Satellite Digital Audio Network
router or WheatNet-IP Audio Over IP network, the E-6 control surfaces allow you
to easily create large - or small - platform-based systems that are exceptionally
user-friendly and exible. The E-6 control surface has major market features: event
recall, both bus-minus and mix-minus, and four aux mixes—all with dedicated talk-
back systems. The E-6 also has four monitor outputs, and standard EQ, dynamics,
panning, and mic processing on all channels (simultaneously). It supports multiple
arrays of programmable input channel and master panel switches for customized
functions like phone, intercom, salvos, or machine commands. The E-6 drives a
user-supplied VGA monitor display, via the Embedded E-6 Graphic User Interface
(GUI), providing hi-res REALTIME graphic displays, production tools, and set up
screens (security protected by multilevel pass codes). An RJ-45 Audio Transport
MIXER connector on the rear of the control surface serves as the link between the
surface and the network system in the event you have a TDM-based system.
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Control Surface Placement
The E-6 digital audio control surface is designed for simple drop-in installation in
a counter top. Cutout dimensions (in inches) are shown in the drawings below for 6
available frame sizes.
Do not connect the E-6 control surface to its power supply (and do not connect
the power supply to the AC power line) until instructed to do so.
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33.31
17.83
E-6 16 INPUT FRAME
39.57
17.83
E-6 20 INPUT FRAME
45.83
17.83
E-6 24 INPUT FRAME
27.05
17.83
E-6 12 INPUT FRAME
20.79
17.83
E-6 8 INPUT FRAME
52.08
17.83
E-6 24 INPUT+4 FRAME
13.67
1.67
0.955
3.21 2.55
18.79 for 8 Fader Input
25.05 for 12 Fader Input
31.31 for 16 Fader Input
37.57 for 20 Fader Input
43.83 for 24 Fader Input
50.08 for 24 Fader Input+4
8 INPUT FRAME - 14.25" x 19.25"
CUTOUT DIMENSIONS
12 INPUT FRAME - 14.25" x 25.50"
16 INPUT FRAME - 14.25" x 31.75"
20 INPUT FRAME - 14.25" x 38.00"
24 INPUT FRAME - 14.25" x 44.25"
24 INPUT+4 FRAME - 14.25" x 50.50"

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Power Supply
The E-6 control surface is powered by a Wheatstone Model PSE-1
rackmount power supply. This unit occupies a single 19” wide rack space.
Convection cooled, it requires ample ventilation space above and below it.
Note the power supply (supplies) should be mounted in an equipment
rack within fteen feet of the control surface (but no closer than 3 feet).
Avoid locating any high gain equipment (such as phono preamps, tape
recorders, etc.) too near the rackmount supplies, to avoid magnetic inter-
ference into that equipment.
Once the supply is rackmounted, it
should be connected to the control surface
using the factory supplied cable. The cable
has two “D-SUB 2V2” style connectors
on it: a female connector that plugs into
either one of the control surface’s power
supply connectors, and a male connector
that plugs onto the power supply. In case
of redundancy use two PSE-1 units. If
you are using one supply, connect it to
one of the control surface connectors (it
doesn’t matter which one). If you are using
the failsafe option (two PSE-1 supplies),
connect one end of a power supply cable to either control surface power
connector and connect the other end of the cable to one of the two power
supply units. Then use the other cable to connect the second power supply
to the remaining control surface power supply connector.
Note each power supply is tted with a 3-wire grounded AC cord that
should be plugged into a “clean” AC power source, that is, an AC source
that feeds only the control room audio gear. This source should be a separate
feed from those powering lighting, air-conditioning, or any other non-audio
machinery. The third pin ground wire of the AC source should be tied to
the central system ground point.
Failsafe Dual Redundant Supply
Wheatstone failsafe power supply systems use two PSE-1 power supplies
for each piece of powered equipment. Though either is capable of running
a full load on its own, in failsafe operation both units run in tandem: if one
fails, the other takes over, assuring uninterrupted operation.
The power feed recom-
mended in the text is often
installed and referred to in
studios as an “isolated AC
ground” outlet. It is usually
orange in color.
Front view of the PSE-1
rackmount power supply
Rear view of the PSE-1
rackmount power supply
If failsafe redundant sup-
plies have been ordered,
you will be installing two
PSE-1 units.
Power Supply
End
Control Surface
End
Female Male
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In order for failsafe systems to perform as designed, always have BOTH rackmount
supplies powered up and connected to their associated equipment.
Energizing
Assuming the E-6 control surface mainframe is properly placed, and its PSE-1 power
supply (or supplies) correctly rackmounted and connected to the control surface, you
may now energize the rackmount power supply by plugging it into the AC mains. The
“GOOD” LED on the power supply front panel should light up to indicate the presence
of the voltage. The control surface’s switches will assume factory default settings.
Note: To de-energize the control surface, unplug the rackmount power supply’s
AC cord from the AC mains. Never de-energize the control surface by disconnecting
the cable that connects the control surface and power supply together.
Once you have veried proper power-up, unplug the rackmount power supply to de-
energize the control surface. You may now proceed to wire up audio and control
connections.
I/O Connections
All user wiring to and from the E-6 control surface is made via connectors located
on the control surface’s rear panel. Two 2-pin “D-SUB 2V2” style connectors at the
center of the control surface’s rear are for power supply connections. An external
stereo, line level headphone signal plugs into the female DB-9 connector, located next
to power supply connectors. This signal is routed to internal ampliers that feed the
headphone jack, located on the front right-hand side of the surface’s pan.
There are two RJ-45 connectors:
• ENET – connects to a standard Ethernet network switch.
• MIXER – connects to a specic DSP card in an E ‑Series SAT cage for TDM‑based
system conguration. This port is not used if the E‑6 is part of a WheatNet‑IP system.
A DB-15 VGA monitor connector, a PS-2 connector for keyboard, and a USB
connector for mouse (user-supplied) round out the rear panel. The photo below shows
connector locations. For all wiring pinout connections refer to Chapter 4.
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Getting Started
The E-6 control surface comes with the E-6 Embedded Graphical User Interface
(GUI) program, intended to be straightforward in use, controlling and displaying
graphics, production tools, and set up screens. All controls of the GUI’s main screen
are in xed positions, except that the FUNCTION DISPLAY area contents change ac-
cording to selected function.
Connect the user-supplied VGA monitor LCD or other display to the DB-15
“MONITOR” connector on the control surface’s rear panel, power up the surface, and
the GUI will appear on the monitor display.
The surface’s Master Panel has a built-in touch pad to control the mouse pointer on
the VGA screen for system software navigation. A user-supplied USB mouse may be
used in tandem with the touch pad.
We will also refer throughout this manual to the XPoint (for the E-Series Satellite
Digital Audio network) and Navigator (for the WheatNet-IP Audio Over IP network)
programs. These programs, which run on a user-supplied PC running Windows XP,
complement the embedded surface GUI program, providing additional programming
and control functionality. Read more about XPoint in the “Wheatstone Evolution Series
Digital Audio Network System” technical manual, or Navigator in the “WheatNet-IP
Audio Over IP Network” technical manual.
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SOURCE
CHANNELS
BUTTONS
PROGRAM METERS
FUNCTIONS TABS
FUNCTIONS DISPLAY
MONITOR
CONTROLS
ACCESS AUTHORIZATION

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Log-In
When the surface boots, it enters the log in level that was last accessed. Look
in the lower left corner of the VGA screen to see the current ACCESS AUTHO-
RIZATION level. Pressing the PASSCODE switch on the Master panel opens the
PASSCODE ACCESS window. Select a user level - Intern, Operator, Production,
or Engineering- with the mouse or touchpad, then enter a numeric pass code and
press the OK button.All default passcodes are ”111.” Please see the Master Panel -
Control Modes section of this manual for detailed information regarding passcodes.
Tabbed Navigation
The E-6 features a “tabbed” navigation architecture to easily access features
with a minimum number of mouse clicks. There are a few subtleties you need to
be familiar with to efciently get around the tabbed software screens. This section
introduces you to the tabs; detailed function information is included in the Input
and Master panel sections.
The E-6 VGA monitor is vertically divided into two halves with a METER-
ING PANE on the left side and a FUNCTION PANE on the right side. The Main
Menu Tab buttons are located across the top of the function display area. You may
access any of the Main menu Tabs by simply clicking on them. To access Input
functions, press an Input SET button and the Function Pane will jump to settings
for that input fader strip.
Notice the “Button Bar” at the bottom of the Input screen. You can access the
powerful DSP and programmable features here.
Main Tab - displays Timer/Clock, Current Event, Switched Meter, and the External
Sources for monitors.
Input Tab - displays interactive Source & Programmable button windows, Mode,
Pan, and Aux Send settings for the selected channel. Note you must press an
Input fader’s SET button to show the settings for that channel, or click on a
CHANNELSTATUS button in the lower left side of the VGAto access any fader.
Input Button Bar - click on Source, EQ, Dynamics, VDip, Load, and Save to ac-
cess these features, described Later.
Aux/MixMinus Tab - displays controls for the four Aux Master outputs and the
Mix-Minus Outputs.
Presets Tab - the E-6 includes the ability to save, copy, and paste individual EQ,
dynamics, and even whole channel strip settings. Settings for each category are
stored as Presets. The Preset Pane allows you to manage and apply presets to
Sources and faders.
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Events Tab - the E-6 can store a “snapshot” of the entire control surface in a le called
an EVENT. The Event Pane is divided into two sections. The Event Recall section
lets you recall previously saved Events. The Event Editor is a manager for creating,
editing, and deleting Events. Optional permissions let you limit access to Event
Recall and Event Editor functions.
Options Tab - a wide variety of programmable options are found here to customize
the E-6 for your application.
Note: Each Tab is described in detail in subsequent manual sections.
Surface Software Version
In the event that you need to consult the
factory about the E-6 control surface, you
may need to have the surface software version
number available. Click the Wheatstone logo
on the top of the start-up screen to display the
“INFORMATION” form, which shows technical
information about the surface’s software version
and connection status to its companion rack MT
link, Ethernet link, and automation interface.
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Input Panel (IPE-6)
Chapter Contents
Controls and Functions............................................................. 2-2
A/B Button - Source Switching ............................................................................... 2-2
A/B Button - Select Mode ....................................................................................... 2-2
Input Tab Display.................................................................................................... 2-3
Source Window....................................................................................................... 2-4
Programmable Button Windows ............................................................................. 2-4
Fader Mode Controls and Indicators ...................................................................... 2-5
Pan.......................................................................................................................... 2-5
Phase...................................................................................................................... 2-5
AUX Sends ............................................................................................................. 2-5
Other Physical Switches and LEDs........................................................................ 2-6
Program Assign ................................................................................................. 2-6
MXM Assign LEDs............................................................................................. 2-6
LED Readout ..................................................................................................... 2-6
CUE Switch........................................................................................................ 2-6
TB BUS- Switch ................................................................................................. 2-6
Bus-Minus / Direct Outputs ............................................................................... 2-6
Fader.................................................................................................................. 2-7
Channel ON Switch ........................................................................................... 2-7
Channel OFF Switch ......................................................................................... 2-7
Channel Status Buttons Display........................................................................ 2-7
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Input Panel (IPE-6)
Controls and Functions
Each input panel of the E-6 digital audio control surface has four identical strips
representing four input channels. You control how each channel is set up by pressing
physicalswitchesonthesurfaceandconfiguringsoftwaresettingsthroughtheInputTab.
A/B Button - Source Switching
The A/B button located at the top of each
faderstripprovidestwodifferentfunctions.The
firstuseoftheA/Bbuttonisasasourceselector
for the fader strip.
Each fader can be programmed to quickly
switch between two different sources, desig-
natedas theA sourceand theB source.A quick
press of the A/B button switches that fader
between its A and B sources. The SOURCE
display for that fader indicates the name of the
sourcecurrentlyselected.Thus,ifAiscurrently
selected, its name is shown, and tapping A/B
changes the source to the B source, and at the
same time shows the new name in the display.
If you have the A source currently selected
andhavenosourceprogrammedastheBsource,
then a quick tap on the A/B button will switch
off the A source to that fader, and the display
will say NOSOURCE. If both A and B are
programmed for the same source, tapping the
A/B button will have no real effect.
NotethatAandBdesignationsarearbitrary,
inthesensethattheoperatorwillnotknowifthe
current source is A or B, but will know only the
nameof thecurrentlyselected source,which is,
after all, the important piece of information.
A/B Button - Select Mode
Aside from the A/B button, the fader strip
has several other controls. Channel on and off,
fader level, cueing, talkback, and output assign
can all be done from the fader strip, and these
functions are addressed in more detail below.
However, there are other functions we may
want to adjust for each fader. These additional
functions are controlled from the master panel.
But how does the master panel know which
fader it’s adjusting?
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