elektraLite CP1 - Manual (Page 4)

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Elektralite
SYSTEM SETUP
After unpacking the CP-1, plug in the external power supply and turn on the power switch on the front panel. The display
should light up and display the product name along with the current software revision. If the display does not light up
consult the troubleshooting chapter in this manual.
DMX512
The Clay Paky instruments are connected to the CP-1 via the DMX512 jack on the rear panel. You can attach any of the
Clay Paky products including both the 6 channel Golden Scans and the 4 channel Miniscans or Silverados. The CP-1
can control up to 8 instruments using 48 DMX512 channels. If you are connecting more than 8 instruments, some will
have to share channels and will operate in unison. You must set the address switches on the instruments regardless
of the instrument type to the following addresses: (consult your particular instrument’s instructions on how to set the
channel addresses using the dipswitches).
Instrument Start Address
1 1
2 7
3 13
4 19
5 25
6 31
7 37
8 43
You must next program the CP-1 to tell it which type of instrument is connected at the particular address. To do this
press “Enter”, “Scene”, “998”, “Enter”. The display will read:
INSTRUMENT TYPE
INST 1 GOLD SCAN
To program the instrument type for each of the 8 instruments, first select the instrument number “1-8” using the
numbered keyswitches. Next use the “ + “ or”-” key to select the instrument type, either Golden or Mini Scan, (Silverados
are the same as Mini Scans). You must do this for all 8 instruments. The selections will be stored in battery backed
memory so you won’t have to set them again until you change your system. To exit this display, press any other control
switch.
AUDIO IN
Connect the audio input to a line level output from a mixing console or an audio preamp. Do not connect this to a power
amp or any speaker level source. The input is ground isolated so you should not create any hum in your audio system
when this is connected. Consult the chapter on chases as to how this input is used.
MIDI IN/OUT
If you are using MIDI with the CP-1, connect the MIDI out on the CP-1 to the MIDI in on your computer interface,
sequencer, or data storage device. Connect the MIDI out on the CP-1 to the MIDI in on the other device. Read the
chapter on MIDI for more information.