TC Electronic DB6, Manual

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Setting up GPI/O
30 DB6 Single / Multi / AES – Firmware version 1.30
Setting up GPI/O
Setting up GPI
To set up GPI, go to the Frame / Sys-
tem / GPI/O / GPI page. Use this page to config-
ure GPI operation.
DB6 GPI page
DB6 includes four multi-state GP inputs used to
signal…
– preset change,
– content data,
– meter functions and
– logging functions.
The famous multi-state functionality inherited
from DB4 and DB8 makes use of precise voltage
windows to define which function is selected. Er-
ror-free operation is ensured by a refined window
detection algorithm.
GPI 1: Preset Recall
GPI Preset recall introduction
DB6 has a very extensive GPI implementation. It
offers switching between up to 16 Scene Presets
using only two of its four GPI inputs. Based on
this, DB6 may be controlled during playout, or a
simple preset selection panel can be designed
with easy access to presets and/or emergency
override.
Please note that setting the GPI Preset Recall
parameter to an
even number (2, 4 or 8) will
cause DB6 to instantly recall a Scene User pre-
set of the Bank selected – even if no GP input
signal is applied.
Setting the GPI Preset Recall parameter to an
odd number (3 or 7) enables normal operation
and preset recall via Ethernet and the TC Icon
software as long as no GP input signal is ap-
plied. However, if GPI 1 is activated, the GP input
selection of preset overrides normal operation.
GPI 1 – Preset Recall
Function parameter
Use the Preset Recall Function parameter to de-
fine the scope of the Preset recall feature.
The available GPI Preset recall modes that you
can set using the Preset Recall Function param-
eter are:
Off setting
No Preset Recall using GPI.
2 Presets setting
Select one of two Presets using GPI1.
Select the Preset Bank using the Preset Recall
Scene Bank parameter.
3 Presets setting
Select one of three Presets using GPI1.
Select the Preset Bank using the Preset Recall
Scene Bank parameter.
For a description of the “Idle” state, see “Idle
state” on page 31.
4 Presets setting
Select one of four Presets using GPI1.
Select the Preset Bank using the Preset Recall
Scene Bank parameter.
7 Presets setting
Select one of seven Presets using GPI1.
Select the Preset Bank using the Preset Recall
Scene Bank parameter.
For a description of the “Idle” state, see “Idle
state” on page 31.
8 Presets setting
Select one of eight Presets using GPI1.