Spark Plus IO Front Panel
1.
Type-C Extension
2. Tally
3. Status Indicator
1.
Supply
power supply
to the unit, by connecting the supplied power adapter to Spark’s USB-C port,
located beside the audio input connector. The unit boots as soon as power is supplied. At this point,
the 3 small LED Status Indicator lights will illuminate. (If this does not happen, check your
connections and retry.)
2.
Continue to connect one end of a network cable to Spark’s RJ-45 Ethernet port.
3.
Connect the other end of the cable to your network switch or router.
4.
Optional steps:
a.
Connect an HDMI video cable from a suitable video source to Spark’s
HDMI input connector.
b.
If you wish, connect an analog audio source to the 6.35mm stereo
audio input.
If you connected a video source in step 4 above, your Spark Plus is already
sending NDI audio and video to your local network. We’ll talk about how
to access and use it soon, but first let’s discuss how to access Spark’s
settings and features.
Hint: In ‘mission’ critical installations, it is wise to use an uninterruptable power supply (UPS).
Likewise, consider A/C “power conditioning”, especially in situations where local power is unreliable
or ‘noisy’. Surge protection is especially important in some locales. Power conditioners can reduce
wear on power supplies and other electronics, and provide a further measure of protection from
surges, spikes, lightning and high voltage
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 6