Instruction manual

Introduction
Solution & Solution XL Operating Manual – Issue 1.0 Page 7
SMPTE/MIDI/CAN
The desk provides SMPTE, MIDI and CAN connections as an optional
upgrade card, which can be used to trigger memories with SMPTE or MIDI
timecode triggers, or via ChilliNet.
Remote
The desk provides an optional remote control interface via six (6) contact
closure inputs. These can be added via the optional SMPTE/MIDI/CAN
upgrade card.
Ethernet
The desk has an Ethernet port capable of supporting Art-Net. In addition to
Art-Net outputs, this allows smart phones and tablet PCs to be used as
remotes.
USB Ports
The desk has four USB ports, which may be used for saving and loading show
files, loading user fixture types and performing software upgrades. The USB
ports on the desk support keyboard, mouse, external touch screens, memory
sticks, USB CDRW drives, USB floppy disk drives and desk lights.
Mouse and External Keyboard
The desk provides a USB mouse interface to allow you to move quickly
around the monitor screen, select fields, choose options etc.
The desk provides a USB interface to a standard PC keyboard, to allow text
and numeric data to be entered.
Video Output
The desk provides the interface for one external monitor display (XGA). It is
highly recommended that the desk is operated with a monitor display
connected, as important information is displayed here.
DMX Output
Data is output on DMX channels 1 – 512 on four DMX universes as standard.
The DMX output sockets on the rear panel of the desk default to outputting
universes 1 to 4. Universes 1 to 4 can also be output via Ethernet using either
Art-Net or sACN, see the chapter on Ethernet Options later for further details.