System Parameters
Spark
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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 Results/Comments
1. Use the arrow keys (F2, F3, F4) to
move the cursor and highlight the
required item.
2. Press F1 Enter
A prompt, such as Set
Parameter To:
is
displayed.
The definable parameters are:
Item What it does
Default memory time
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.
Default fade time
The time it will take the stage output to fade out RESET has
been pressed.
Sensitivity of trackball
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.
Midi i/o chan
Assign the MIDI channel where Spark receives/transmits
instructions if the optional MIDI hardware is installed.
Midi sync out channel
Assign the channel that transmits for MIDI synch.
G.M. Blackout
Enable or disable the General Master blackout key.