NSI MIDI 616, Operation Manual

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Control Functions
Channel Levels
Light intensity for each of the 16 control channels of the MIDI 616 can be preset using the 16 slide
controls. Adjustment of these controls increases or decreases light Intensities to desired levels for
storage in memory display on stage.
Master Level
Overall light intensity is controlled using the Master Level slide control. While this control usually
remains at maximum, all light levels be increased or decreased proportionately its adjustment. This
control does not affect the brightness of the preview LEDs, and it does not affect the preheat level of the
dimmers.
Chase Rate
The Chase Rate controls adjusts the rate at which the lights will chase. The red LED above the CHASE
button will flash at the selected chase rate whenever Chase is active. When the Chase Rate control is off,
the chase LED will be steadily lit (no flicker), and the CHASE button changes to manual mode for
tapping through the sequence by hand.
Fade-Rate
The Fade Rate control adjusts the rate at which most functions of the MIDI 616 fade in and out. The
minimum, fully down position of the slide control will cause instant changes of the scenes, etc., while a
maximum setting of the slide control will produce fades in excess of 30 seconds. The yellow LED
labeled “CROSSFADE ACTIVE” will be illuminated when a fade is In progress.
In Configuration Mode 3, this control also controls the preheat level control.