Appendix B: Avid S3 Dock Link Kit
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Turn the S3 over and slowly set it face down on a padded surface, being careful not to let the unit drop (this could damage the
encoders and faders). The following is recommended:
• When turning the S3 over, orient it so that its back panel (with ports and connectors) is closest to you. If the front (with head-
phone level control) is closest to you, the left and right sides will be reversed relative to when the unit is facing up.
• We strongly recommend using blocks placed at both ends of the unit when facing down, similar to the figure below, to prevent
the unit from resting on its encoders and faders.
Installing the Spacer Plates
To install the S3 Spacer Plates:
1
Take one of the Spacer Plates and remove its adhesive backing.
2
Making sure the adhesive backing is oriented towards the S3, align the holes in the Spacer Plate with the two fasteners on the
underside of the S3, and attach the Spacer Plate to the left or right of the S3 as shown below.
Two Spacer Plates are included so that you can attach one to both the left and right sides of S3 to simplify re-arranging the units.
Contents of the S3 Dock Link Kit
Number
Item
1
Link Plate
2
Spacer Plates (2x) with adhesive backing
3
Foot Bracket
not shown
Fasteners (2x Phillips, M3 x 12mm, flat head)
Instead of blocks, you can also use the foam packing included in the original S3 package.
Figure 2. Placing the S3 on blocks to protect the encoders and faders
Figure 3. Spacer Plates installed on both the left and right sides