Atom Operator Manual
Utilities
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13.0 UTILITIES
13.1 Reset
The Ato
m
provides two different types of reset function. SYSTEM reset and TOTAL reset.
System Reset
In the unlikely event that the Atom fails to respond to your keystrokes or fader movements, the operating
system may be reset so that the software may initialise and recommence normal operation. Performing a
system reset will
not
affect any of the recorded memory or settings, except that the Atom resumes operation
in PRESET mode.
There are two way of performing a SYSTEM RESET;
1. Switch off the power to the Ato
m
(on the rear panel) and wait for a few seconds. Press [FUNCTION] and
whilst holding it down, switch the power back on, then release the key.
2. Press and hold [FUNCTION], tap S/A (RESET), release [FUNCTION].
The display asks “System Reset ?”. Press [YES]. The Atom should now perform normally.
Total Reset
Total Reset will
ERASE
all the recorded memory from the Atom
and
reset the operating system. All Scenes,
Chases and Patches are erased. Total reset also selects PRESET mode and the fixed “1 to 1 patch”.
To perform a TOTAL reset, press and hold [FUNCTION], tap S/A (RESET), release [FUNCTION].
The display asks “System Reset ?”. Press [NO].
The display asks “Total Reset ?”. Press [YES].
The display asks “Do it ?”. Press [YES].
13.2 Invert Yellow Preset Master
The operation of the Yellow Preset master may be inverted so that its output is at maximum when the fader is
at the bottom of its travel. This allows crossfades between the Red and Yellow preset masters (or Yellow
preset master and Grab master) to be performed with the fader knobs side by side held with one hand.
To invert the operation of the Yellow Preset master, locate the DIP switch on the rear of the Atom. Switch 1
must be in the ON (up) position for inverted operation.
13.3 Print
The print function allows the memory contents of the Atom to be printed on a serial printer or displayed on a
Personal Computer where they may also be saved in a file and printed.
You may choose to print the Scenes, the Chases, the Patch, or All memory (scenes, chases and patch).
Connecting A Serial Printer
Connect a serial printer to the Atom’s RS232C Port with a standard RS232 cable (available from most
computer stores).
Referring to the printers documentation, setup the serial printer to receive data with the following parameters;
9600 Baud
8 bits
1 stop bit
No parity
Connecting A Computer
Connect a computer’s serial (COM) port to the Atom’s RS232C Port with a standard RS232 cable (available
from most computer stores).
You must run a communications program on the computer to receive the data from the Atom. Suitable
communications programs include Microsoft Windows “Terminal” , or “Telix” , or you may use your favourite
communications program.
Setup your communications program to receive data with the following parameters;
9600 Baud
8 bits
1 stop bit
No parity
For example, if you are using “Microsoft Windows, Terminal” .
From the “
Settings
” menu, choose “
Communications
”. The Communications dialog box appears.
Select the options as;
Connector
, Select the COM port to which the Atom is connected
.
Baud Rate,
9600
Data Bits,
8
Stop Bits,
1
Parity,
None
Flow Control,
Hardware
Printing
Setup the printer or computer as described above, then;