Wheatstone G-6 User manual

G-6 Digital Control Surface
TECHNICAL MANUAL
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G-6 Digital Control Surface Technical Manual - 1st EditionG-6 Digital Control Surface Technical Manual - 1st Edition
G-6 Digital Control Surface Technical Manual - 1st EditionG-6 Digital Control Surface Technical Manual - 1st Edition
G-6 Digital Control Surface Technical Manual - 1st Edition
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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.
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This is Class A product. In a domestic environment,This is Class A product. In a domestic environment,
This is Class A product. In a domestic environment,This is Class A product. In a domestic environment,
This is Class A product. In a domestic environment,
this product may cause radio interference, in which case,this product may cause radio interference, in which case,
this product may cause radio interference, in which case,this product may cause radio interference, in which case,
this product may cause radio interference, in which case,
the user may be required to take appropriate measures.the user may be required to take appropriate measures.
the user may be required to take appropriate measures.the user may be required to take appropriate measures.
the user may be required to take appropriate measures.
This equipment must be installed and wired properly in order to assure
compliance with FCC regulations.
Caution!Caution!
Caution!Caution!
Caution! Any modifications not expressly approved in writing byAny modifications not expressly approved in writing by
Any modifications not expressly approved in writing byAny modifications not expressly approved in writing by
Any modifications not expressly approved in writing by
Wheatstone could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.Wheatstone could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Wheatstone could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.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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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
G-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
The Insulation Displacement Connector System ..................................................... 1-6
Wiring Procedure - Double Connection to One Pin.................................................. 1-8
Chapter 2 - Input Panel (IS-G6)
Controls and Functions................................................................2-2
Input Sources............................................................................................................ 2-2
SET Button................................................................................................................ 2-2
AUX........................................................................................................................... 2-2
Mode Selector Indicator............................................................................................ 2-3
Pan/Balance Knob .................................................................................................... 2-3
Main Bus Assign ....................................................................................................... 2-3
MXM Displays........................................................................................................... 2-3
CUE Switch............................................................................................................... 2-3
Fader......................................................................................................................... 2-3
ON/OFF Switches..................................................................................................... 2-4
Chapter 3 - Control Panel (EFS-G6)
Controls and Functions................................................................3-2
Monitors .................................................................................................................... 3-2
Control Room Section ......................................................................................... 3-2
Studio Section...................................................................................................... 3-3
Headphone Section ............................................................................................. 3-4
Talkback .............................................................................................................. 3-4
CUE Section ............................................................................................................. 3-4
Switched Meters Section .......................................................................................... 3-4
AUX Master Outputs................................................................................................. 3-5
Mode Select Section................................................................................................. 3-5
MXM Assign.............................................................................................................. 3-5
MXM Talkback .......................................................................................................... 3-5
Timer Section............................................................................................................ 3-6

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CONTENTS
Event Controller Section........................................................................................... 3-6
Storing an Event .................................................................................................. 3-6
Taking an Event................................................................................................... 3-7
Undoing an Event ................................................................................................ 3-7
Modifying the Currently Selected Event .............................................................. 3-7
Deleting an Event ................................................................................................ 3-7
Previewing an Event............................................................................................ 3-7
Event Default Button............................................................................................ 3-8
Establishing the Default Setting .......................................................................... 3-8
Naming an Event ................................................................................................. 3-8
Control Modes .......................................................................................................... 3-9
Programmable Buttons ............................................................................................ 3-10
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
“CUE SPKR/HDPN” - Cue Speaker/Headphone Connector.................................... 4-4
Typical Ethernet Cable .................................................................4-5
Typical Crossover Cable ..............................................................4-5
HC-3 Pinouts Drawing ..................................................................4-6
Chapter 5 - Meterbridge and Clock
Overview ........................................................................................5-2
Control Surface Clock ..................................................................5-3
Setting the Time........................................................................................................ 5-3
Update Options......................................................................................................... 5-3
Synchronize .............................................................................................................. 5-3
Battery Backup ......................................................................................................... 5-4
Surface Software Version.............................................................5-4

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C O N T E N T S
Chapter 6 - Schematic and Load Sheet Drawings
IP-6 4 Inputs Panel Switch Card
Schematic ...............................................................................................................6-2
Load Sheet .............................................................................................................6-5
ONS-5 4 Inputs Panel On/Off Switch Card
Schematic ...............................................................................................................6-6
Load Sheet .............................................................................................................6-7
MN-6 Control Panel Switch Card
Schematic ...............................................................................................................6-8
Load Sheet ...........................................................................................................6-11
HC-3 Host Controller Card
Schematic .............................................................................................................6-12
Load Sheet ...........................................................................................................6-16
VUR-3 Right VU Card
Schematic .............................................................................................................6-17
Load Sheet ...........................................................................................................6-19
VUE-3 Extender VU Card
Schematic .............................................................................................................6-20
Load Sheet ...........................................................................................................6-21
32VC5-5 +5V DC to DC Convertor Card
Schematic .............................................................................................................6-22
Load Sheet ...........................................................................................................6-23
PSU-1 Power Supply
Schematic .............................................................................................................6-24
Load Sheet ...........................................................................................................6-25
Appendices
Appendix 1
Options Text File ........................................................................A-3
Introduction .............................................................................................................A-3
Modifying The Options Text File.............................................................................A-3
A Sample Example From The File .........................................................................A-4
A Second Example .................................................................................................A-5
An Example File - Complete...................................................................................A-6
Appendix 2
Replacement Parts List ...........................................................A-11
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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
The Insulation Displacement Connector System ................................................... 1-6
Wiring Procedure - Double Connection to One Pin................................................ 1-8

GENERAL INFORMATION
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General Information
Introduction
The G-6 Digital Control Surface is a member of the line of Wheatstone’s
intercompatibleG-series controlsurfaces.Aboveeachfader isan8-characterdot
matrix source display, a cue switch, eight mix-minus assignment displays, four
stereo bus assigns, two AUX encoders, and a source select encoder. It’s got four
monitor outputs (each with source displays), automatic telephone support, an
event recall system (with security function), and an array of user-programmable
switches. Designed to integrate flawlessly with the Wheatstone BRIDGE digital
audio network router, the G-6 control surface allows you to easily create large or
small platform-based systems that are exceptionally user-friendly and flexible.
WheatstoneBRIDGEnetworkcageshouseallI/Oportsandenginecards,andmay
be wired in tandem within a single equipment room or interconnected to separate
remote locations by means of CAT-5 cables to provide single wire studio
integration schemes.
Once configurated, the system operates entirely independently of external
computers. Configuration itself is intuitive and carried out onsite by means of
user-friendly graphic interfaces provided by Wheatstone desktop software. The
G-6system alsotakes fulladvantage ofWheatstone’s exclusiveVDip configura-
tion software, so that studio functions (like mutes, fader and timer starts, tallies,
etc.) are easily accomplished right at your desktop. Once completed, all settings
are retained in non-volatile storage, allowing the entire system to run indepen-
dently. Ethernet protocol is built in, providing interface with automation, sched-
uling, and hardware controllers as you require.

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Control Surface Placement
The G-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 the six available frame sizes.
Do not connect the G-6 control surface to its power supply (and do not
connect the power supply to the AC power line) until instructed to do so.
12 FADER INPUT 16 FADER INPUT
20 FADER INPUT 24 FADER INPUT
26.800 33.060
39.320 45.580
4 FADER INPUT
0.750
14.280
0.750
0.750 0.7500.750 0.750
8 FADER INPUT
20.540
0.750 0.750
0.750 0.750 0.750 0.750
NOMINAL COUNTER THICKNESS 1-1/2"
4 FADER 12.875" WIDE CUTOUT
8 FADER 19.125" WIDE CUTOUT
12 FADER 25.500" WIDE CUTOUT
16 FADER 31.750" WIDE CUTOUT
20 FADER 38.000" WIDE CUTOUT
24 FADER 44.250" WIDE CUTOUT
20.125" FRONT TO BACK CUTOUT
0.885
22.703
5.158
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