Light Palette
Control Console
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MIDI/SMPTE INTERFACE CARD INSTALLATION & SETUP
Overview
The Light Palette MIDI/SMPTE Interface Card (part no. 64428) is designed for installation in the rear panel of a Light Palette
Control Console. The card supports MIDI Show Control, MIDI Notes and SMPTE in and out for synchronizing cue lists and
external devices.
Note:
MIDI and SMPTE devices are not provided or sold by Strand Lighting.
BEFORE INSTALLING - PLEASE READ
: The MIDI/SMPTE Interface Card requires PALETTE OS Version 3.2 or later
to operate. If your Light Palette Console does not have v3.2 or later, please visit the Strand Lighting website
(www.strandlighting.com). After downloading and installing the new software, you can proceed with installation of the MIDI/
SMPTE Interface Card.
Installing MIDI/SMPTE Interface Card
Install the MIDI/SMPTE Interface Card in the Light Palette console rear
panel as follows:
Step 1. At MIDI/SMPTE Interface Card, check address setting on 4-
position DIP Switch (
Figure 1
). Make sure an address is set on
the card before final installation. (A maximum of two cards
may be installed.)
• All switches ON = Address 1.
• Switch 1 OFF and switches 2-4 ON = Address 2.
When using
one
MIDI/SMPTE Interface Card, set the card address to 1 (factory default setting).
When using
two
MIDI/SMPTE Interface Cards, one must be set to Address 1 and the other must be set to Address 2
(in order to communicate with them independently). It does not matter which card is in which slot.
Step 2. Remove power from Light Palette console. (Failure to do so, may result in damage to the PCB cards!)
Step 3. At console rear panel, remove blank panel from expansion slot by removing two Phillips screws (
Figure 2
).
Step 4. Open console by pushing the two buttons on each side of console and simultaneously lifting the console lid.
Figure 2: Installing MIDI/SMPTE Interface Card
4-Position DIP Switch
Figure 1: Interface Card (Top/Rear)
RJ-45
Connector
CONSOLE REAR PANEL
MIDI/SMPTE
Blank Panel
Interface Card
DMX CARD
Captive
Screw (2)
DETAIL A
Route patch cable between cards, inside of console chassis
Phillips
Screw (2)
EXPANSION SLOT
