Instruction manual

Introduction
Page 10 Leap Frog 48/96 Operating Manual – Issue 3
Audio Input
The desk has an audio input, which may be used to trigger chases with bass drives.
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.
Ethernet
The desk has an Ethernet port capable of supporting Artnet. In addition to Artnet outputs,
this allows Palmtop computers (PDAs) 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 and 2 but
may be configured to be any combination of universes 1 to 4. Universes 1 to 4 can be
output via Artnet, see the chapter on Ethernet Options later for further details.