Configuring in Service Tools
Spark
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The spot configuration depends on the type of moving lights you are using.
Example: Your rig has 8 yokes, that require 6 DMX channels, and 8 Studio Color lights
that require 16 DMX channels. Configure the system for 8 spots up to 6 parameters and 8
spots up to 22 parameters.
Keypresses Results/Comments
1. Access Service Tools.
2. If necessary, enter the passcode.
3. Press F3 Config System
The configuration options are displayed.
4. Press F3
A pull down list is displayed.
5. Select the item that you want to
modify, using F2 Down / F3 Up
6. Enter the number of channels,
scrollers, etc.
7. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to complete
the configuration.
8. Press F6 Enter & Exit.
Confirmation is requested. If you have made
a configuration error an error message is
displayed. Correct the error and store again.
9. Press F6 Store Configuration to
confirm.
Changing the maximum General Master level
The General Master Maximum Level allows you to choose the maximum level of the
general master. It can be set at 100% or 200%.
When this item is highlighted, F1 Toggle becomes active. Toggle to select the maximum
level of the general master and store the selection.
Special functions
Special Functions is selection F4. This area is used to define general parameters of the
system. See the list of the NOVRAM toggles below. Spares are reserved for future use.
Use the arrows for selection and F1 to toggle the assignment.
Bit Function Toggles Description
A - 0 Spare No
B - 0 Printer Time-out Long Some printers work well with this bit set at
long. Others work with this bit set to short.
C - 0 Master/Slave Disable not used for Spark
D - 0 Backup System No not used for Spark
E - 1 Printer Type Graphics Use the setting that is appropriate to your
printer.
F - 0 Spare No