Specifications

Chapter 2: Configuring and Connecting 13
Connecting Peripherals
Connecting a Monitor
A DVI connector is provided on the E3 engine to connect a
DVI-D compatible video monitor (not included).
To connect a monitor:
 Plug a DVI-D compatible monitor cable from the DVI connec-
tor on the back panel of the E3 engine to your DVI monitor.
Connecting a USB Keyboard and Mouse
There are two USB 2.0 ports on the back of the S3 control surface
to connect a USB keyboard and trackball/mouse.
To connect a USB keyboard and trackball/mouse:
 Plug the keyboard and trackball/mouse into the USB ports on
the back of the S3 control surface.
Connecting the S3L System
After connecting power and peripherals, make audio network
connections between S3L system components. You can also
make audio network connections to Pro Tools, and to a router or
client computer for remote control of your S3L system using ECx
Ethernet Control.
• For connecting a single-Stage 16 system see “Connecting a
Single-Stage 16 System” on page 14.
• For connecting a multiple-Stage 16 system, see “Connect-
ing a Multiple-Stage 16 System” on page 15.
S3L Network Connections Overview
The S3L system has two discrete networks, the AVB audio net-
work and the ECx Ethernet Control network. The AVB audio net-
work connects all S3L system components and Pro Tools. The
ECx network connects a client computer or other device (directly
or via network equipment) to S3L to enable remote control of
your system.
S3L System AVB Audio Network Connections
Direct connections are required for all AVB audio network con-
nections between S3L system components, and between the S3
control surface and Pro Tools.
S3L System Components
Connections are required between the S3 control surface and the
E3 engine, and between the E3 engine and all Stage 16 boxes.
Pro Tools
You can connect a qualified computer running a compatible ver-
sion of Pro Tools software to the S3 control surface for recording
and playback I/O and for VENUE Link data communication. For
more information on installing and using Pro Tools, see
Chapter 25, “Pro Tools Recording and Playback.”
ECx Ethernet Control Connections
You can connect a network router, hub, switch, or a client com-
puter directly to the
ECx port on the E3 engine and control the
S3L system remotely. ECx host and client software must be in-
stalled to enable ECx. For more information on installing and us-
ing ECx, see Chapter 31, “ECx Ethernet Control.”
E3 engine back panel DVI monitor port
VGA monitors are not compatible with the S3L system.
S3 control surface back panel USB ports
Use these USB ports for mouse and keyboard connections
only. Connect USB data storage devices and iLoks to avail-
able USB ports on the E3 engine.
When performing a system update or system restore, the
keyboard and mouse must be connected to the E3 engine.
See “Using the System Restore Software” on page 296.
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ECx
Do not connect network equipment such as routers, hubs
and switches to any S3L system Network ports.
Use only the required audio network cables to make audio
network connections between S3L system components and
Pro Tools. See “Audio Network Connections” on page 5.