System Parameters; Operator Definable Parameters - Compulite Spark User Manual

System Parameters

General system configuration options are also found in the System Parameters menu,
menu 8.
The upper System Parameters display shows the system type, Spark, and control capacity
configuration, which includes:
•
The current show file (if any). The display includes the show file number, text,
date and time of recording.
•
The current software version
•
Current remaining memory in %
•
The diskette capacity
•
The number of spots controlled
•
Number of channels and dimmers controlled
•
Number of scrollers controlled

Operator definable parameters

The lower part of the display shows parameters whose default may be operator defined.
Some of the items are toggles and some require a numeric entry.
To redefine these parameters:
Keypresses
1. Use the arrow keys (F2, F3, F4) to
move the cursor and highlight the
required item.
2. Press F1 Enter
The definable parameters are:
Item
Default memory time
Default fade time
Sensitivity of trackball
Midi i/o chan
Midi sync out channel
G.M. Blackout
Results/Comments
A prompt, such as Set Parameter To: is
displayed.
What it does
The default fade time that is automatically assigned to
memories. The Default Memory Time is referenced when
fading grp assignments using the Go Controller function.
The time it will take the stage output to fade out RESET has
been pressed.
Determine the amount of trackball movement required to
affect a response. Three settings are available. Setting 1
(coarse resolution) moves a large amount for very little
trackball movement. Setting 3 (fine resolution) will move the
spot a small distance with much trackball movement.
Assign the MIDI channel where Spark receives/transmits
instructions if the optional MIDI hardware is installed.
Assign the channel that transmits for MIDI synch.
Enable or disable the General Master blackout key.
System Parameters 19-7
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