Patching Spot Numbers; Assigning Output Addresses - Compulite Spark User Manual

21-4 The Mix Output Menu

Patching spot numbers

Spot numbers are the numbers by which the editor accesses moving lights. Device types
are patched to spot numbers. One spot or a range of spots may be patched at the same
time.
The default assignments are Yoke for 6p spots, Intellabeam for 12p spots, and Cyberlight
for 22p spots.
Important! When patching devices to spot numbers be careful not to assign a device that
does not fit that spot number. Example: Your console is configured for 4 x 6p spots, 4 x
12p spots, and 4 x 22p spots. Therefore spot numbers 1 – 4 are 6p size, spot numbers 5- 8
are 12p size, and spot numbers 9 – 12 are 22p size. Do not assign Goldenscan HPE to
spots numbers 1 – 4. Goldenscan HPE uses 12 DMX channels and must, according to this
example, be assigned to spot numbers 5 -–8. If you assign them to spot numbers 1 – 6
there are not enough DMX channels allocated to operate all of the parameters. If you
assign them to spot numbers 9 – 12, you are "wasting" DMX channels because this device
does not need the amount of DMX channels allocated to 22p spots.
Keypresses
1. Press F2 Select Device
2. Use the arrow keys (F2 and
F3) to highlight the desired
device
3. Press F4 Select Spot #
4. Enter the spot number on
the numeric keypad.
5. Press F2 Thru Spot # or
press [→] and enter the last
spot number of the range.
6. Press F1 Store
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Note
It is not permitted to assign more than 24 High-End spots.

Assigning output addresses

After assigning devices to spot numbers, it is necessary to set up the output addresses.
The local DMX address on each moving light must correspond to the number that
appears in the OUT row in the assignment table. Plan ahead and set the local DMX
addresses on the devices before they are hung in an inaccessible location!
The DMX Address function (F1) offers these options:
•
F1 Default space
•
F2 Select Spot
•
F5 Auto set up - where the system accesses the definition data and sets up the DMX
address accordingly.
Spark
Results/Comments
The prompt line shows the type device that has
been selected and prompts for the spot number
for assignment.
The device's label appears above the spot
number in the assignment table.