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Setup and Console Configuration
When used on DMX-only lighting systems, Cognito should require little or no
configuration to start controlling lights. On Ethernet-based networks, some changes
may be required to match an existing network, or to incorporate the wireless access
point needed to utilize the neato™ iOS app.
SETUP allows certain defaults to be changed to personalize the console to match an
operator’s style or preferences.
To reach Setup, with the console powered, press the Power Button once, then touch the
Setup icon. A list of options will appear on the left side of the screen, including System,
Network, Network DMX, neato, Wall Station, Upgrade, Software and Showfile.
System Preferences
System preferences are divided into General, Astronomical and Advanced sections,
along with the following options:
Calibrate Screen
During factory calibration, Cognito’s touch screen is optimized for normal service and
operation. If you are having touch screen issues, such as lack of responsiveness or
incorrect selection, please contact Tech Support. If you are directed to perform a screen
recalibration, simply touch the Calibrate Screen icon, then touch the Calibrate icon to
start the process. It is very important that nothing touches the screen during
recalibration. Cognito will reboot to finish the process.
Set Time
Allows you to manually set the date and time on the console. Touch the upper half of
the screen (background will turn red), then use the encoder wheels to set the date.
Touch the bottom half of the screen (background will turn red) and use the encoder
wheels to set the time. Changing the time zone (see below) will change the time
accordingly. Daylight savings time is applied automatically, if applicable to the chosen
time zone.
Get Time
Allows Cognito to retrieve the current time from an Internet-based clock service. Only
works if the console is connected to the Internet. Changing the time zone (see below)
will change the time accordingly. Daylight savings time is applied automatically, if
applicable to the chosen time zone.
General
Continent
Select from a list of geographic areas and coordinated universal time (UTC) zones. The
selection here affects which Regions are made available in the next selection.
Region
Choose from a list of zones, regions or cities, dependent on the Continent selection.
The selection sets the time zone Cognito uses when displaying time, either as set by the
user or as retrieved from an Internet time service. The Region also determines whether
or not Cognito will apply Daylight Savings Time as required.