ECx Ethernet Control

Version 5.0 for VENUE | S6L Systems

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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

ECx Capabilities and Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Required Components for ECx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

System Requirements and Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Conventions Used in This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Installing and Using ECx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installing ECx Host Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installing the ECx Client Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Overview of ECx Setup and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connecting a Wireless Router or WAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting a Computer Directly to VENUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Setting IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Establishing a Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Enabling Remote Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Disconnecting ECx. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Changing the Ethernet Control Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Contents

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Chapter 1: Overview

Your VENUE | S6L system includes ECx Ethernet Control remote control host software. ECx lets you control your system re-motely over an Ethernet network from a client computer or other mobile device using compatible wired or wireless network equip-ment.

ECx Capabilities and FeaturesECx provides the following:

• Remote control of your system from a Mac or Windows client computer, or tablets or other mobile devices that support VNC (Virtual Network Computing) client software

• Exact duplication of VENUE software on the remote client computer or device

What’s Included• ECx Ethernet Control host software (installed on the S6L control surface)

Required Components for ECxThe following components are required to use ECx with your S6L system, and are not included with ECx (purchased/downloaded separately):

• A Mac or Windows client computer with wired and/or wireless networking capabilities with the qualified VNC client soft-ware installed

• A tablet or other mobile device with the qualified VNC client software installed

• For wireless communication with ECx, a router or wireless access point (WAP)

• Ethernet cable for connecting to your client computer, wireless router, or wireless access point device

• A USB flash drive with at least 80 MB of free space

System Requirements and CompatibilityThis version of ECx Ethernet Control software is for S6L systems running VENUE | Software 5.0 and higher.

Avid can only assure compatibility and provide support for hardware and software it has tested and approved. For complete system requirements and a list of qualified computers, operating systems, hard drives, and third-party devices, visit:

For wireless communications, 802.11g capable devices are recommended.

For complete system requirements and a list of qualified computers, operating systems, and third-party devices, visit www.avid.com/S6Lsupport

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ResourcesThe Avid website (www.avid.com) is your best online source for information to help you get the most out of your Avid system. The following are just a few of the services and features available.

Account Activation and Product RegistrationActivate your product to access downloads in your Avid account (or create an account if you don’t have one). Register your pur-chase online, download software, updates, documentation, and other resources.

https://www.avid.com/US/account

Support and DownloadsContact Avid Customer Success (technical support); download software updates and the latest online manuals; browse the Com-patibility documents for system requirements; search the online Knowledge Base or join the worldwide Avid user community on the User Conference.

https://www.avid.com/US/Support/index.html

For S6L system-specific support, visit:

www.avid.com/S6Lsupport

Training and EducationStudy on your own using courses available online, find out how you can learn in a classroom setting at an Avid-certified training center, or view a webinar. For example, check out the live sound webinars hosted by Robert Scovill:

https://www.avid.com/US/resources/live-sound-webinar-registration

Products and DevelopersLearn about Avid products; download demo software or learn about our Development Partners and their plug-ins, applications, and hardware.

https://www.avid.com/US/Products/index.html

ActivationYou must activate each S6L system component using the Activation Card included in each component’s shipping package. Acti-vating your product lets you receive the following:

• VENUE system software and plug-ins

• Technical support

• Software update and upgrade notices

• Hardware warranty information

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Conventions Used in This GuideAll of our guides use the following conventions to indicate touch screen gestures and key commands::

The names of selectable on-screen elements that contain text are displayed in a different font.

The names of physical switches on the S6L control surface are in displayed in bold text.

The following symbols are used to highlight important information:

When Using a Mouse with S6LFor the best experience, Avid recommends you use qualified external monitors with touchscreen capabilities for accessing the ex-ternal VENUE software screen. When discussing on-screen selections, “touch” is used. If you are using a mouse to control the ex-ternal VENUE software screen, “touch” is synonymous with “click,” “touch-and-hold” is synonymous with “right-click,” “dou-ble-tap” is synonymous with “double-click” and “touch, hold and slide” is synonymous with “click-and-drag.”

How to Use this PDF GuideThis PDF provides the following useful features:

• The Bookmarks on the left serve as a continuously visible table of contents. Click on a subject heading to jump to that page.

• Click a + symbol to expand that heading to show subheadings. Click the – symbol to collapse a subheading.

• The Table of Contents provides active links to their pages. Select the hand cursor, allow it to hover over the heading until it turns into a finger. Then click to locate to that subject and page.

• All cross references in blue are active links. Click to follow the reference.

• Select Find from the Edit menu to search for a subject.

• When viewing this PDF on an iPad, it is recommended that you open the file using iBooks to take advantage of active links within the document. When viewing the PDF in Safari, touch the screen, then touch Open in “iBooks”

Convention Action

Touch Touch an element on-screen briefly and immediately release your finger. Used to activate a function or toggle a parameter value.

Swipe Touch an area on-screen and drag left/right/up/down. Used to scroll ele-ments, where available.

Touch, Hold, and Drag/Slide On the external VENUE software screen, touch and hold a parameter, then slide your finger to adjust parameters on-screen, or to drag elements.

Touch-and-Hold On the external VENUE software screen, touching an element on-screen and holding your finger there lets you access pop-up menu option, where available.

Double-Tap Quickly tap an on-screen element such as a name field to edit its name

Options > System On the external VENUE software screen, touch Options, then touch the System tab to display the System page.

Shift-touch/Ctrl-touch/Alt-touch On the In the external VENUE software screen, press and hold Shift (or other keyboard modifier) on the keyboard, then touch an on-screen param-eter.

User Tips are helpful hints for getting the most from your system.

Important Notices include information that could affect your data or the performance of your system.

Shortcuts show you useful keyboard or mouse shortcuts.

Cross References point to related sections in this guide and other VENUE guides.

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Chapter 2: Installing and Using ECx

To use ECx Ethernet Control, you must do the following:

• Install the ECx host software on your S6L control surface.

• Install ECx client software on your remote computer or mobile device.

If you need to uninstall the ECx host software from your S6L control surface, see Uninstalling ECx Host Software. If you need to re-install the ECx host software (after a System Restore or an Update), see Reinstalling ECx Host Software.

After you install the host and client software, see Overview of ECx Setup and Configuration for information on setting up your S6L control surface and client computer for remote operation.

Installing ECx Host SoftwareECx Ethernet Control host software is installed on your S6L control surface, enabling an S6L system to communicate with a com-puter running the remote client software. This section also shows how to uninstall and reinstall ECx host software.

Installing from a USB Drive

1 Ensure 80MB of free space is available on the USB drive.

2 Download the VENUE ECx installer from your Avid account and extract the file to your desktop.

3 Inside the extracted folder, locate the ECx Ethernet Control Software folder and copy the entire folder to the top (root) level of your USB drive.

4 Insert the USB drive into an available USB port on your S6L control surface.

5 Place the system into Config Mode.

6 On the external VENUE software screen, go to the Options > System page.

7 Select Update.

8 Do one of the following:

• Select Install.

– or –

• If more than one software installer is located on the USB drive, select Next to select the ECx Ethernet Control Software in-staller, and then select Install.

VENUE software restarts, and ECx is ready for use.

9 Proceed to Installing the ECx Client Software.

ECx host software is available in your Avid Account. ECx client software is available at the links provided in this document where relevant.

When you perform an Update or a System Restore of your VENUE software, you must reinstall the ECx host software. See Reinstalling ECx Host Software.

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Uninstalling ECx Host SoftwareECx host software can be uninstalled from the VENUE software screen.

To uninstall ECx host software from VENUE:

1 Insert the USB drive into an available USB port on your S6L control surface.

2 Place the system into Config Mode.

3 On the external VENUE software screen, go to the Options > System page.

4 Select Update.

5 Do one of the following:

• Select Install.

– or –

• If more than one software installer is located on the USB drive, select Next to select the ECx Ethernet Control Software in-staller, and then select Install.

6 Select Uninstall. The ECx host software is uninstalled, and the software automatically restarts.

Reinstalling ECx Host SoftwareECx Ethernet Control host software must be reinstalled on your system after restoring or updating your system software.

Installing the ECx Client SoftwareAfter installing the host software on your S6L control surface, install the ECx VNC client software on the computer or mobile de-vice you want to use to control your system remotely. You can install the client software on your computer directly after down-loading the client software.

You can obtain the qualified client software for your client computer’s operating system at the following locations:

• If you are using a Mac, visit http://sourceforge.net/projects/chicken/files/?source=navbar and download Chicken 2.1.1, the qualified VNC client application for ECx on Mac. Refer to the software’s instructions for installation.

• If you are using Windows, visit http://www.uvnc.com/downloads/ultravnc.html and download Ultra VNC 1.2.0.6, the qualified VNC client application for ECx on Windows. Refer to the software’s instructions for installation.

For instructions on installing and configuring VNC client software for mobile devices, refer to the software’s instructions. For iPad, iTeleport 6.2.9 is qualified for use with ECx.

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Overview of ECx Setup and ConfigurationYou can control your S6L system (the “host”) with a remote computer (the “client”) using standard VNC (Virtual Network Com-puting) protocol over TCP/IP, allowing remote access to your system via a wired or wireless Ethernet-based network. This chapter covers the steps for configuring and using ECx.

For a wireless network, the steps include:

Connecting a wireless router or a wireless access point (WAP) device to the S6L control surface.

Setting the IP addresses of your S6L system and your client computer manually or automatically.

Establishing a connection between your wireless router and the client computer.

Enabling remote operation of your S6L system.

For a wired network, the steps include:

Connecting the remote client computer directly to your S6L control surface using an Ethernet cable.

Setting the IP addresses of your S6L system and your client computer manually.

Enabling remote operation of your S6L system.

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Connecting a Wireless Router or WAP Standard wireless routers or WAP devices can be connected to the ECx port on your S6L control surface for wireless remote control of your system.

Before connecting a wireless router or WAP, you should configure the SSID (network name) of the networking equipment so that its wireless network can be easily identified on the client computer. You can specify any unique network name for the device, such as “ECx.”

To configure the SSID and any network security features of your wireless router or WAP, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.

To connect a wireless router or WAP device to your S6L control surface:

1 Connect one end of a standard Ethernet cable to the ECx port on your S6L control surface.

2 Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the router or WAP.

3 Proceed to Setting IP Addresses Automatically

Connecting a Computer Directly to VENUEIf you are establishing a fixed remote control station and do not need a mobile connection, you can connect the remote computer directly to the ECx port on your S6L control surface using an Ethernet cable.

To connect a computer directly to your S6L control surface:

1 Connect one end of a standard Ethernet cable to the ECx port on your S6L control surface, and the other end to the Ethernet port (or Thunderbolt port using an Ethernet to Thunderbolt adapter) on the client computer.

2 Proceed to Setting IP Addresses Manually.

For security reasons, you may be able to configure your wireless router or WAP device to not broadcast its SSID (creating a “hidden” network). Instructions for connecting to such networks are contained in this chapter. However, if you need to config-ure a hidden network, refer to the router or WAP device manufacturer’s instructions.

ECx port on the back panel of the S6L control surface

Only use the port labeled “ECx” on the S6L control surface for ECx connections. Do not use the ports labeled “Network” for ECx connections.

For S6L systems, only use the port labeled ECx on the S6L control surface for ECx connections. Do not use the Network ports for ECx connections.

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Setting IP AddressesDo one of the following to set the IP addresses for ECx on the S6L system and on your client computer, depending on the config-uration of your network:

If you are using a wireless router that includes a DHCP server function, proceed to Setting IP Addresses Automatically.

– or –

If you are connecting a computer directly to your S6L control surface, proceed to Setting IP Addresses Manually.

Setting IP Addresses AutomaticallyIf you are using a router that includes a DHCP server function, set the IP addresses in VENUE and the client computer automati-cally using DHCP.

Setting the VENUE IP Address Automatically

To set the IP address in VENUE automatically:

1 On the external VENUE software screen, go to the Options > Interaction tab

2 In the Ethernet Control section, under IP Address select Automatically.

3 Wait until an IP address is assigned, as indicated in the Address field. This may take time (up to two minutes). If no DHCP server is found, an IP address is self-assigned.

4 Select Enable Remote Control to activate the ECx host in VENUE. Your system’s status will be displayed as “Waiting for con-nection.”

5 Go to one of the following, depending on your client computer’s operating system:

• Setting the Mac Client IP Address Automatically

• Setting the Windows Client IP Address Automatically

IP configuration changes can take up to two minutes to become effective. After making changes, be sure to allow sufficient time for the system to assign IP addresses and establish communication between all the components.

If network communication is not established after allowing sufficient time for IP addressing, verify that you are using the correct cable types, have correctly connected the system, and have working cables.

Configuring Ethernet Control in VENUE

Make a note of the assigned IP address. You will need to enter it into the VNC client software.

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Setting the Mac Client IP Address Automatically

After setting the IP address in VENUE using DHCP, you need to do the same on your Mac client computer.

To automatically set the IP address on a Mac:

1 Under the Apple menu, choose System Preferences and choose Network from the System Preferences window.

2 For wireless connections, do the following:

• Choose Wi-Fi from the network connections services list.

• Click the Advanced button, then click the TCP/IP tab.

• Choose Using DHCP from the Configure IPv4 menu.

• Click OK.

• Proceed to Establishing a Wireless Connection on a Mac Client.

3 For wired connections, do of the following:

• Choose Ethernet from the network connections services list (or Thunderbolt Bridge if connecting via the Thunderbolt port).

• Choose Using DHCP from the Configure IPv4 menu.

• Click OK.

• Proceed to Enabling Remote Operation.

Airport Network Advanced window

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Setting the Windows Client IP Address Automatically

After setting the IP address in VENUE using DHCP, you need to do the same for your Windows client computer.

To automatically set the IP address on Windows:

1 Open the Control Panel and go to the Network and Sharing Center.

2 In the left pane of the Network and Sharing Center window, click Change adapter settings.

3 Do one of the following:

• For wireless connections, right-click Wireless Network Connections and choose Properties.

– or –

• For wired connections, right-click Local Area Connection and choose Properties.

4 In the Connection Properties window, double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

5 In the Internet Protocol Properties window, select “Obtain an Address Automatically.”

6 Click OK to close the Internet Protocol properties window.

7 Click OK to close the Network Connection Properties window.

8 Do one of the following:

• For wireless connections, proceed to Establishing a Wireleless Connection on a Windows Client.

– or –

• For wired connections, proceed to Enabling Remote Operation.

Local Area Connection Properties window

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window

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Setting IP Addresses ManuallySet the IP addresses in VENUE and the client computer manually if you are connecting a computer directly to your S6L control sur-face, or if you are using a wireless router or WAP device that does not include a DHCP server function.

Setting the VENUE IP Address Manually

To manually set the IP address in VENUE:

1 On the external VENUE software screen, go to the Options > Interaction tab

2 In the Ethernet Control section, under IP Address select Manual and enter the following: into the available fields

• IP address: 10.0.0.1

• Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

• Default Gateway: 10.0.0.1

3 Select Apply.

4 Select Enable Remote Control to activate the VENUE ECx host.

5 Go to Setting the Mac Client IP Address Manually.

Setting an IP address manually

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Setting the Mac Client IP Address Manually

After manually setting the IP address in VENUE, you need to set the IP address of your Mac client computer.

To manually set the IP address on a Mac:

1 Under the Apple menu, choose System Preferences, then choose Network from the System Preferences window.

2 Do one of the following:

• For wired connections, choose Ethernet (or Thunderbolt Bridge if connecting via the Thunderbolt port) from the network connections services list.

– or –

• For wireless connections, choose Wi-Fi from the network connections services list.

3 Choose Manually from the Configure menu.

4 Enter the following:

• IP address: 10.0.0.2

• Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

• Router: (none required)

5 Click Apply.

6 Do one of the following depending on the configuration of your network:

• If you are using a wireless network, go to Establishing a Wireless Connection.

– or –

• If you are using a wired network, go to Enabling Remote Operation.

Network Preferences window

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Setting the Windows Client IP Address Manually

After manually setting the IP address in VENUE, you need to set the IP address of your Windows client computer.

To manually set the IP address on Windows:

1 In the Start menu, click the Start button and choose Control Panel.

2 In the Control Panel search box, type “network” and choose Network and Sharing Center.

3 In the left pane of the Network and Sharing Center window, click Change adapter settings.

4 Do one of the following:

• For wired connections, right-click Local Area Connection and choose Properties.

– or –

• For wireless connections, right-click Wireless Network Connections and choose Properties.

5 In the Connection Properties window, double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

6 In the Internet Protocol Properties window, select “Use the following IP Address” and enter the following:

• IP address: 10.0.0.2

• Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

• Default Gateway: (none required)

7 Click OK to close the Internet Protocol properties window.

8 Click OK to close the Network Connection Properties window.

9 Do one of the following depending on the configuration of your network:

• If you are using a wireless network, go to Establishing a Wireless Connection.

– or –

• If you are using a wired network, go to Enabling Remote Operation.

Local Area Connection Properties window

Internet Protocol Properties window

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Establishing a Wireless ConnectionOnce IP addresses are set, you can establish a connection from the client computer to the wireless network. These instructions show how to establish wireless connections to routers or WAPs that may or may not be broadcasting their SSIDs.

Establishing a Wireless Connection on a Mac Client

To establish a wireless connection on a Mac:

1 Under the Apple menu, choose System Preferences and choose Network from the System Preferences window.

2 Choose Wi-Fi from the network connections services list.

3 If you have chosen to broadcast the SSID of your router or WAP, do the following:

• From the Network Name pop-up menu, choose your network.

• Enter a valid password when prompted and click OK.

4 If you have chosen to not broadcast the SSID of your router or WAP, do the following:

• In the Network Name pop-up menu, choose Join Other Network.

• In the Network Name field, type in the SSID of your network,

• Choose the network security type used by the router or WAP from the Security pop-up menu.

• Enter the network password, and click Join.

5 Go to Enabling Remote Operation.

Configuring a wireless connection on the Mac

To configure the security features on your wireless router or WAP device, see your device’s documentation.

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Establishing a Wireleless Connection on a Windows Client

To connect to a network that is broadcasting its SSID on Windows:

1 Open the Connect to a Network window by clicking the network icon in the notification area.

2 In the list of available networks, choose your network and click Connect.

3 Go to Enabling Remote Operation.

To connect to a network that is not broadcasting its SSID on Windows:

1 In the Start menu, click the Start button and choose Control Panel.

2 In the search box, type “network” and choose Network and Sharing Center.

3 Click Set up a new connection or network.

4 Choose Manually connect to a wireless network and click Next.

5 In the Network name field, enter the SSID of the wireless router or WAP device connected to VENUE ECx.

6 Choose the Security type and the Encryption type from the pop-up menus for the router or WAP device, and enter the Security key (password).

7 Click Next. The SSID for the router connected to VENUE ECx should appear in the list of available wireless networks.

8 In the list of available wireless networks in the notification area, choose your network and click Connect.

9 Go to Enabling Remote Operation.

Choose “Set up a new connection or network”

Choose “Manually connect to a wireless network”

Manual wireless connection options

To configure the security features on your wireless router or WAP device, see your device’s documentation.

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Enabling Remote OperationIn order to enable remote operation of your S6L system, you need to have obtained valid IP addresses in VENUE and on your client computer. If you are using a wireless network, you also need to have established a network connections between the wireless router or WAP device that is connected to your S6L control surface and your client computer or mobile device.

Enabling Remote Operation on a Mac Client

To enable remote operation on Mac:

1 Go to the Applications folder, locate Chicken, and double-click it to launch it.

2 In the Host field, enter the IP address of your S6L system, as it appears in the Address field of the Ethernet Control section of the Options > Interaction page.

For example, if the IP address of your S6L system is 192.168.2.2, enter “192.168.2.2”.

3 In the password field, enter the password as set on the Options > Interaction page in VENUE (the default password is “pass-word”) and click Connect.

4 Click Connect.

The client launches and displays the VENUE software screen. You can then view and operate all on-screen controls from the client computer.

If you have trouble connecting using a router, try connecting the computer directly to the S6L control surface. If you can con-nect, reset your router to its default settings and reconnect using the router.

Chicken of the VNC window

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Enabling Remote Operation on a Windows Client

To enable remote operation on Windows:

1 Double-click the “ECx Ethernet Control (UltraVNC Viewer)” icon on your desktop (or go to Start Menu > Programs > Ul-traVNC > Run UltraVNC Viewer) to launch the UltraVNC Viewer application.

2 In the VNC Server field, enter the IP address of the your S6L control surface as it appears in the Ethernet Control section of the Options > Interaction page.

3 Click Connect.

4 Enter the password when prompted (the default password in VENUE is “password”) and click Connect.

The client launches and displays the VENUE software screen. You can then view and operate all on-screen controls from the client computer.

Disconnecting ECxTo disconnect ECx:

1 Quit the ECx client application.

2 In VENUE, de-select Enable in the Ethernet Control section of the Options > Interaction page.

Changing the Ethernet Control PasswordYou can change the password that users need to enter to control your system remotely.

To change the Ethernet Control password:

1 In the Ethernet Control section of the Options > Interaction page, double-click the Password field.

2 Enter a new password and press Enter.

UltraVNC Viewer window

By default, the VENUE Ethernet Control password is “password” (all lowercase).

Make a note of the new password and your system’s IP address, as you will need to enter it into the client software.

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