JLCooper EclipseMXL User Manual
ECLIPSE
Motorized Fader Control Surface
MXL
Users Manual
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Eclipse MXL is a trademark of JLCooper Electronics. All other brand names
are the property of their respective owners.
Eclipse MXL User’s Manual, First Edition (October 18, 2012)
Part Number 932132
© 2012 JLCooper Electronics, 142 Arena Street, El Segundo, CA 90245 USA
(310) 322-9990 (310) 335-0110 www.jlcooper.com
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................... 4
Installation ..................................................................................... 5
Unpacking ................................................................................... 5
Setup ............................................................................................ 5
Using Standalone with a Host Application ................................. 6
Configuring the the Eclipse MX Standalone ............................... 6
Connecting the Eclipse MX Standalone ...................................... 7
Configuring the Ethernet Interface ............................................. 8
Configuring the Host Application ............................................. 15
Care and Service ......................................................................... 16
RoHS Statement of Compliance ................................................ 17
Declaration of Conformity ......................................................... 18
JLCooper Electronics Factory Warranty ................................. 19
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Introduction
The Eclipse MXL is an audio level control panel with 8 touch
sensitive, motorized faders, 8 graphic LCD pushbutton switches
and 24 illuminated pushbuttons. The Eclipse MXL is a standalone
controller for use with a computer based application.
The unit connects to the host computer via the Expansion Slot.
The unit is powered from the supplied 12 volt power adapter.
Note: The Expansion and MIDI Ports are not used in this version of the
product. Do not connect any cables to these ports.
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Installation
Unpacking
When you receive your Eclipse MXL, you should receive the
following items:
Eclipse MXL
This Users Manual
Power Supply
Power Cord
Expansion cable
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http://www.jlcooper.com
This will allow us to notify you of important updates and changes
to software or features.
Setup
The compact design of the Eclipse MXL makes it easy to locate
wherever you need it. The Eclipse MXL must be setup up in a
location that does not experience vibration, excessive humidity,
dust or temperature extremes.
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Using Standalone with a Host Application
Mode
Faders
Switch 4
Switch 3
Switch 2
Switch 1
Avid
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On (Down)
Off (Up)
Off (Up)
Off (Up)
In this mode of operation, the Eclipse MXL will be used as a
standalone unit to control a host application.
Configuring the the Eclipse MXL
Before connecting the Eclipse MXL to the host computer, the unit
must be configured to operate in the proper mode. The operational
mode of the Eclipse MXL is set by the DIP switches on the rear of
the unit.
Note: Other applications may also use the Eclipse MXL as a controller,
please consult the documentation of your application for configuration
information.
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Note: The DIP Switches are read when the unit is powered on. If the
states of the DIP Switches are changed, you must power cycle the
Eclipse MXL before the changes take effect.
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