Wheatstone Corporation E-6 User manual

E-6 Digital Control Surface
TECHNICAL MANUAL
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WHEATSTONE CORPORATION
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New Bern, North Carolina 28562
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E-6 Digital Control Surface Technical Manual - 1st EditionE-6 Digital Control Surface Technical Manual - 1st Edition
E-6 Digital Control Surface Technical Manual - 1st EditionE-6 Digital Control Surface Technical Manual - 1st Edition
E-6 Digital Control Surface Technical Manual - 1st Edition
©2007 Wheatstone Corporation
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CONTENTS
E-6 Technical Manual
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – General Information
Introduction ...................................................................................1-2
Control Surface Placement ..........................................................1-3
Power Supply ................................................................................1-4
Failsafe Dual Redundant Supply.............................................................................. 1-5
Energizing ................................................................................................................. 1-5
I/O Connections.............................................................................1-6
Getting Started ..............................................................................1-8
Surface Software Version.............................................................1-8
Chapter 2 - Input Panel (IPE-6)
Controls and Functions................................................................2-2
Input Sources............................................................................................................ 2-2
SET Button................................................................................................................ 2-2
Programmable Buttons ............................................................................................. 2-2
Channel Mode Indicator ........................................................................................... 2-3
Surround Phase System....................................................................................... 2-4
Phase........................................................................................................................ 2-5
Program Assign ........................................................................................................ 2-5
MXM Assign LED’s ................................................................................................... 2-5
LED Readout ............................................................................................................ 2-5
CUE Switch............................................................................................................... 2-5
TB BUS- Switch ........................................................................................................ 2-5
Fader......................................................................................................................... 2-6
Channel ON Switch .................................................................................................. 2-6
Channel OFF Switch................................................................................................. 2-6
Channel Status Buttons Display............................................................................... 2-6
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Chapter 3 - Master Panel (MNE-6)
Controls and Functions................................................................3-3
PAN Control.............................................................................................................. 3-3
Input Source Knob .................................................................................................... 3-3
AUX Buses................................................................................................................ 3-5
TB ........................................................................................................................... 3-6
MXM Assign.............................................................................................................. 3-6
MXM Talkback .......................................................................................................... 3-9
CUE Knob ................................................................................................................. 3-9
Headphone Mode ..................................................................................................... 3-9
Split Cue ................................................................................................................. 3-9
EQ ........................................................................................................................... 3-9
Monitors ................................................................................................................... 3-10
Control Room Section ........................................................................................... 3-10
Program Output Select ....................................................................................... 3-10
External Source Select ....................................................................................... 3-10
Mix-Minus ........................................................................................................... 3-11
AUX Sends ......................................................................................................... 3-11
Control Room Level Control ............................................................................... 3-11
Studio Section........................................................................................................ 3-12
Program Output Select ....................................................................................... 3-12
External Source Select ....................................................................................... 3-12
Mix-Minus ........................................................................................................... 3-12
AUX Sends ......................................................................................................... 3-12
TB Button ............................................................................................................ 3-12
Studio Level Control ........................................................................................... 3-12
Headphone Section ............................................................................................... 3-13
Program Output Select ....................................................................................... 3-13
External Source Select ....................................................................................... 3-13
Mix-Minus ........................................................................................................... 3-13
AUX Sends ......................................................................................................... 3-13
Headphone Level Control................................................................................... 3-13
E6 Monitor Configuration....................................................................................... 3-14
Enter Button............................................................................................................. 3-14
Help Button .............................................................................................................. 3-14
Events ...................................................................................................................... 3-15
Viewing Event Choices.......................................................................................... 3-15
Loading an Event................................................................................................... 3-15
Saving an Event..................................................................................................... 3-15
Deleting an Event .................................................................................................. 3-15
Control Modes ......................................................................................................... 3-16
View/ProcessorButton ............................................................................................ 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

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Dynamics Processing Controls............................................................................. 3-26
Using the Embedded E-6 GUI ............................................................................ 3-26
EQ Settings......................................................................................................... 3-27
Filter ................................................................................................................. 3-27
Low and High Shelving.................................................................................... 3-27
Compressor Settings .......................................................................................... 3-28
Expander Settings .............................................................................................. 3-29
Side Bar .............................................................................................................. 3-31
Save Buttons ................................................................................................... 3-31
Presets............................................................................................................. 3-31
Source and Destination Displays .................................................................... 3-32
Optional Glass E Interface.................................................................................... 3-33
Chapter 4 - Host CPU (HC-3)
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
SW2 - CPU Reset................................................................................................... 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
Chapter 5 - Schematic and Load Sheet Drawings
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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HC-3 Host Controller Card
Schematic ............................................................................................................. 5-12
Load Sheet............................................................................................................ 5-16
PSU-1 Power Supply
Schematic ............................................................................................................. 5-17
Load Sheet............................................................................................................ 5-18
Appendices
Appendix 1
Control Surface Clock ...............................................................A-3
Setting the Time......................................................................................................A-3
Update Options.......................................................................................................A-3
Synchronize ............................................................................................................A-3
Battery Backup .......................................................................................................A-4
Appendix 2
Options Text File ........................................................................A-6
Introduction .............................................................................................................A-6
Modifying The Options Text File.............................................................................A-6
A Simple Example From The File...........................................................................A-7
A Second Example .................................................................................................A-8
An Example File - Complete...................................................................................A-9
Appendix 3
Replacement Parts List ...........................................................A-13

GENERAL INFORMATION
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General Information
Chapter Contents
Introduction ................................................................................ 1-2
Control Surface Placement ....................................................... 1-3
Power Supply ............................................................................. 1-4
Failsafe Dual Redundant Supply............................................................................ 1-5
Energizing ............................................................................................................... 1-5
I/O Connections.......................................................................... 1-6
Getting Started ........................................................................... 1-8
Surface Software Version.......................................................... 1-8
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G E N E R A L I NFORMATION
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General Information
Introduction
Designed to integrate flawlessly with the E-series Satellite digital audio network
router, the E-6 control surfaces allow you to easily create large- or small- platform-
based systems that are exceptionally user-friendly and flexible. The E-6 control
surface has major market features: event recall, both bus-minus and mix-minus, and
four aux mixes—all with dedicated talkback 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.

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Control Surface Placement
The E-6 digital audio control surface is designed for simple drop-in installation
in a countertop. Cutout dimensions (in inches) are shown in the drawings below for
5 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.
33.31
17.83
13.67
1.67
0.955
3.21 2.55
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
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
8 INPUT FRAME - 14.17" x 19.19"
CUTOUT DIMENSIONS
12 INPUT FRAME - 14.17" x 25.45"
16 INPUT FRAME - 14.17" x 31.71"
20 INPUT FRAME - 14.17" x 37.97"
24 INPUT FRAME - 14.17" x 44.23"

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Power Supply
The E-6 control surface is powered by a Wheatstone Model PSU-1
rackmount power supply. This unit occupies two 19” wide rack spaces
(total height 3-1/2”). Convection cooled, it requires ample ventilation
space above and below it.
Note the power supply (supplies)
should be mounted in an equipment
rack within fifteen feet of the control
surface (but no closer than 3 feet).
Avoid locating any high gain equip-
ment (such as phono preamps, tape
recorders, etc.) too near the rackmount
supplies, to avoid magnetic interfer-
ence 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 different
types of connectors on it: a 5-pin fe-
male connector that connects to the
control surface’s power supply con-
nector, and an 8-pin male connector
that plugs into the power supply. The
control surface’s two power supply
connectors are located at the rear of the
control surface, in the middle of the
meterbridge bottom pan. If you are
using one supply, connect it to one of
8
7
6
5
PIN
1
2
3
4
PIN
8-pin Connector
Male
5-pin Connector
Female
Power Supply EndConsole End
4
3
2
1
5
RED, YEL
BLU, BLK
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
PS Cable Pinout
RED
YEL
BLU
BLK
N/C
+V in
-V in
Power Supply
End
Control Surface
End
Front view of the PSU-1
rackmount power supply
Rear view of the PSU-1
rackmount power supply
If failsafe redundant sup-
plies have been ordered,
you will be installing two
PSU-1 units.