Installation and Setup
6
Connecting Ethernet
Depending on your configuration requirements, you can connect the Dock directly to your workstation computer (the computer
running Pro Tools or other DAW), to a router or switch that is then connected to your workstation computer, or to an S3 that is con-
nected to your workstation computer.
To connect Ethernet between the Dock and your workstation computer:
1
Connect one end of an Ethernet Crossover cable into the Ethernet port on the back panel of the Dock.
2
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an available Ethernet port on your computer, or to the computer’s Thunderbolt
port using an Ethernet-to-Thunderbolt (or Ethernet-to-USB) adapter.
Or, if your system includes a Dock and an S3 you can connect the Dock to Network port
B
on the S3, and connect S3 network
port
A
to your workstation.
3
If you want to connect the Dock to a local area network, or to connect additional Artist Series media controllers, connect the
Ethernet cable to an Ethernet router or switch, and make sure the router or switch is powered on before powering on the Dock.
Joining the Dock to S1 or S3
If you are using the Dock with S1(s) see the Avid S6 Guide.pdf for information on joining the units. If you are using the Dock along
with an S3 you can use the S3 Dock Link kit (not included) to securely attach them to each other. The Link kit lets you attach the
Dock to either the left or right of S3 to keep the stable and aligned. You can install the Link Kit at any time. To learn how, see
.
Powering the Dock On
To power the Dock on:
1
Press the power switch on the back of the Dock to the “on” position.
The fader jumps and the LEDs blink during initialization.
When the Dock is initially powered on, but not yet attached in the
My Surfaces
list in EuControl Settings, the LEDs cycle from
dim to light purple. When the Dock is attached in
My Surfaces
, the 12 switch LEDs in the center light solid purple. When attached
and an application with Soft Keys is focused, the assigned Soft Key colors are shown in the switch LEDs.
2
When the Dock is finished initializing, proceed to
.
Standard routers and switches can be used if you are using the Dock without an S1 or S3, or with an S3 but only using the S3
as a control surface. However, to use the built-in AVB audio I/O on the S3, the S3 must be connected directly to the computer
or to an AVB-compatible Ethernet switch. Visit www.avid.com/Dock-Support for information on compatible peripherals.
Ethernet port on the back panel of the Dock
The Dock cannot connect to your workstation computer using a wireless connection. A hard-wired network connection is required.