Configuring The System For Smpte; Configuring The Smpte/Dmx Input Connector - Compulite Spark User Manual

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Configuring the system for SMPTE

Configuring the system for SMPTE
SMPTE can be transmitted from an external SMPTE generator directly to the console. In
this case the SMPTE generator plugs directly into the PL connector on the back panel. This
leaves the SMPTE/DMX Input connector free to receive DMX Input.
The internal SMPTE is always Enabled.

Configuring the SMPTE/DMX Input connector.

NOVRAM bit O - SMPTE External defines the SMPTE/DMX In connector.
Toggle to 1 (Enabled) to use the connector for external SMPTE communication.
Toggle to 0 (Disabled) to use the connector for DMX Input. Important! When using DMX
Input bit M - DMX Input. Must be Enabled.
If you are using an SMPTE Converter, it must be plugged in at the SMPTE/DMX Input
converter. The Compulite SMPTE converter receives SMPTE input and transmits DMX
512 (on four channels – hours, minutes, seconds, frames) to the lighting desk.
The converter works to industry standard: 24 frames per second of audiotape, 30 or 50
frames per second for VTR, in drop or non-drop mode. The SMPTE converter
automatically identifies the type of transmission it is receiving, making any further
adjustments unnecessary.
Keypresses
1. Go to Service Tools.
2. Press F3 Config Sys.
3. Enter the password.
4. Press F4 Special Functions.
5. Move the cursor to O – SMPTE
External
6. Press F1 Toggle
7. Press F6 Enter & Exit
8. Press F6 Store Configuration
9. Turn the console off and switch
back on.
10. Press F1 Cold Start
Spark
Results/Comments
The Special Functions NOVRAM bits are
displayed.
Important! When SMPTE is enabled, bit M
for DMX Input must be disabled.
The main Config Sys menu is displayed.