ETC Cobalt User Manual

Setup Guide

This setup guide provides identification of the inputs and outputs on the Cobalt 10 and Cobalt 20 control desks as
well as provides important information regarding initial setup and use. See the reverse side for specific information
regarding the Cobalt 10 control desk.

For information about specific control desk features, operation, configuration and servicing, please reference the
built-in help system provided in the Cobalt operating software. Alternatively, you can download an electronic PDF of
the Cobalt User Manual from www.etcconnect.com or purchase a printed Cobalt User Manual, ordered separately
from ETC Customer Service.

USB Port

Keyboard Tray

DMX512A /
RDM ports

Desk Lamp

Desk Lamp Controls

MIDI Ports
(1x In, 1x Out)

Remote Trigger

Dual-Mode
Display Port
Outputs*

Phone Remote

Make sure to keep the vents clear of any obstructions.

Audio Line Out

USB Ports

(Audio Line In reserved
for future development)

Ethernet IEEE 802.3af
(compatible power
sourcing ports)

Switched Outlets

Hard Power Switch
(I = on, O = off)

IEC Power Input

Desk Lamp

* Cobalt ships with three ‘active’ Display Port-to-DVI adapters. If ‘passive’ adapters
are used, only two may be used at a single time. A third adapter must be an ‘active’
adapter. Displays using an ‘active’ adapter have a max resolution of 1920x1200.

For information about MIDI and Remote Trigger, please see the current Cobalt
User Manual / Help System.

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Rev B 2014-06

Before servicing Cobalt, you must switch off the power on the rear panel and
disconnect the power cord completely.

The USB ports cannot be used for charging devices such as cell phones.

For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type and
rating of fuse.

Pour ne pas compromettre la protection contre les risques d’incendie, remplacer
par un fusible de même type et de mêmes caractéristiques nominales.

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Setup Guide

This setup guide provides identification of the inputs and outputs on the Cobalt 10 and Cobalt 20
control desks as well as provides important information regarding initial setup and use. See the
reverse side for specific information regarding the Cobalt 20 control desk.

For information about specific control desk features, operation, configuration and servicing, please
reference the built-in help system provided in the Cobalt operating software. Alternatively, you can
download an electronic PDF of the Cobalt User Manual from www.etcconnect.com or purchase a printed
Cobalt User Manual, ordered separately from ETC Customer Service.

Make sure to keep the vents clear of any obstructions.

USB Port

Hard Power Switch
(I = on, O = off)

IEC Power Input

Desk Lamp

Desk Lamp Controls

DMX512A /
RDM ports

MIDI Ports
(1x In, 1x Out)

Remote Trigger

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Information Technology Equipment

Phone Remote

2.0A

Dual-Mode
Display Port
Outputs*

USB Ports

Audio Line Out
(Audio Line In reserved
for future development)

Desk Lamp

Ethernet IEEE 802.3af
(compatible power
sourcing ports)

* Cobalt ships with three ‘active’ Display Port-to-DVI adapters. If ‘passive’ adapters
are used, only two may be used at a single time. A third adapter must be an ‘active’
adapter. Displays using an ‘active’ adapter have a max resolution of 1920x1200.

For information about MIDI and Remote Trigger, please see the current Cobalt
User Manual / Help System.

Before servicing Cobalt, you must switch off the power on the rear panel and
disconnect the power cord completely.

The USB ports cannot be used for charging devices such as cell phones.

For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type and
rating of fuse.

Pour ne pas compromettre la protection contre les risques d’incendie, remplacer
par un fusible de même type et de mêmes caractéristiques nominales.

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