NSI MIDI 616, Operation Manual

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MEMORY
The four MEMORY buttons (1-4) are used for storing channel intensity levels for later recall much like
a calculator's memory. MEMORY buttons can be programmed “on the fly” without affecting the lights
on stage or the fade in progress.
To program a MEMORY button, simply adjust the channel level slide controls to the desired settings.
By tapping the PROGRAM button, followed by the proper MEMORY button, the current slide control
settings will be stored in that memory.
When needed, the light intensity levels stored in a memory location can be recalled by pressing the
proper MEMORY button alone. A tap of the button will initiate a gradual fade of the lights to the new
settings, while a “push and hold” action will cause instant changes. The green LED above the
MEMORY button will light when it is active.
TECHNICAL NOTE
MIDI Information
When any of the above buttons are tapped (GO, BACK, or MEMORY), the current Fade Rate control
setting is sent out the MIDI port followed by “note-on” commands for the lighting levels affected
(ONLY). A Fade Rate of 0 and the above commands are sent again 0.2 seconds later if the button is held
down (see MIDI data).
FLASH
FLASH buttons are used for storing momentary full intensity increases in lighting channel levels.
FLASH buttons, like MEMORY buttons, can be programmed “on the fly” without affecting any current
lighting levels in effect.
To program a FLASH button, set the channel level controls of the channels to be flashed at full
Intensity, and the channel level controls of the channels not being flashed at minimum intensity. Tap the
PROGRAM button, followed by the proper FLASH button. The next time that FLASH button is
depressed the programmed channels will instantly come to full intensity and remain at full as long as
that FLASH button is depressed.
TECHNICAL NOTE
MIDI Information
When a FLASH button is depressed, special “note-on” commands for the lighting control channels
selected (ONLY) are sent out the MIDI port. Releasing a FLASH button will generate matching “note-
off” commands which are also sent out through the MIDI port.