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Quick Start Guide
Leap Frog 48/96 Operating Manual – Issue 3 Page 21
Leap Frog 48/96 Quick Start Guide
Welcome to the Leap Frog 48/96 Quick Start Guide. This chapter is intended to get you
started using your new Leap Frog desk – for full information, please see the relevant
chapters of this User Manual.
Getting Started
Before you power up the desk, it is essential to attach all the peripherals you will be using.
The desk has support for USB peripherals such as a Keyboard and Mouse and a VGA
monitor (or touch screen). In addition, you should connect the DMX or Ethernet cables for
controlling your lighting rig.
These must be connected before powering up, as subsequent connection could result in
software or hardware malfunctions.
Once you have connected all the peripherals you require, power on the desk using the
switch on the rear panel. If you see no immediate response, check that the power switch
is set to ON, and that the IEC lead is firmly attached to the external power supply. The
desk will boot up and you will be presented with the desk software.
Controlling Dimmers
The default setup for the desk gives you control of dimmers 1 to 48 (DMX addresses 1 to
48 on Universe 1) on the generic preset faders 1 to 48 (1 to 96 on the Leap Frog 96).
This can be defined differently, but for now we will assume you’re working with the default
settings. Check that the GRAND MASTER fader is at the top (100%) and that the A and B
MASTER faders are also at the top. The LED in the PRESET CONTROL button should be
lit in “A Faders B Stored”, indicating that the A MASTER is controlling the level of the
Preset Faders. Moving the Preset Faders will bring their channels on, and you will see the
result on stage.
You will also see the results in the Program Window (see later in this guide). You can
bring the A MASTER fader down at any time to inhibit the level of the Preset faders.