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General Features
Count Up or Down.
The system can be programmed to run timer profiles that count up or
down.
Colour Changes.
The system can be programmed to change the colour of the remote
displays at predetermined times during a timer profile. This provides a means of emphasising
elapsed or remaining times. The remote displays can change from red, to amber and green
for elapsed times (count up mode) or green, amber and red for remaining times (count down
mode).
Note: The twin LED separator between the hours and minutes digits on the remote displays
is coloured red when the digits are either amber or green, and green when the digits turn red.
Intelligent Lamp Option.
In addition to the numerical remote displays, tri-coloured
‘Intelligent lamps’ can be used to simply display the pre-programmed colour changes to
further emphasise stages of the elapsed or remaining time. The lamps will change colour in
the same was as the numerical remote displays, according to the programming of the profile
that is running.
Flash Mode.
At any time the remote displays and/or intelligent lamps can be made to flash to
further emphasise the elapsed or remaining time. The flash feature can be used while
displaying real time in clock mode also.
Pause Mode.
At any time while either a timer profile is running or the system is in clock
display mode, the remote displays can be extinguished by selecting ‘Pause’ from the main
menu. This will also pause the timer profile which can then be resumed by taking the system
out of pause mode. Pausing the system when in clock mode only extinguishes the remote
displays. The real-time clock continues to run at all times.
Programming ‘On the Fly’.
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is designed so that an operator can program or
edit timer profiles at any time while another timer profile is running or the system is in clock
display mode. This allows for easy adjustments to the timing of an event whenever required.
Main Menu Shortcut.
Pressing the ‘Esc’ button on the keypad when in any other menu
returns the user directly to the Main menu. This provides for rapid response to situations
during an event that may require the pausing of a timer profile that is running at the time.
Operating Instructions
Unpacking and Connections.
Unpack the main unit and place on a flat surface within easy
reach of the operator. Adjust the angle of the main unit by loosening the bracket securing
fasteners on each side of the main unit and re-tightening once the most comfortable angle is
achieved.
Unpack and position the remote displays where they can be viewed by the presenter and
connect these to the main unit using standard 3-pin XLR (mic) cables.
