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Operation Guide

General

The TLC 16 Lighting Console consists of a manual 16 channel latch and bump pads, and
16 programmable memories that can be static scenes or chase patterns.  The console is
designed to allow tailoring to your needs.

To give the user channel intensity feedback,  channel intensity LED’s are provided above
each of the channel bump pads.  These LED’s show relative intensities from all console
functions and are not affected by the Master control.

Configuration

The TLC 16 has several features that can be customized to your applications.  If changes
are desired, please see the section on Console Configuration.

IMPORTANT: If this is the first time you will be using the console or if you experience
any problems such as dimmers not responding or other unusual operation, the configu-
ration may have been accidentally changed.  See section on Console Configuration.

Bump pads

Above the channel latch pads are 16 momentary bump pads.  These pads are used to bump
each individual channel to full intensity regardless of the Blackout pad or the setting of the
Master control. 

Note: In Programming mode, the bump pads serve a special function and will not affect
stage lighting.

Latch pads

Below the channel bump pads are 16 toggle Latch pads.  These pads are used to latch each
individual channel to full intensity. These pads are cleared by the Blackout Pad. 

Note: In Programming mode, the bump pads serve a special function and will not affect
stage lighting.

Pattern Select
pads

The 16 Pattern Select pads are used for activating any of the 16 static scenes or chase patterns
stored in memory.  A tap of any of the Pattern Select pads will light the LED above the pad
and cause the pattern or scene stored in memory to fade in at the set fade rate.  A second
tap of the pad will cause the LED to go off and the pattern or scene will fade out at the set
fade rate.

Touching and holding down any of the Pattern Select pads will bypass the set fade rate and
cause all patterns or scenes to fade in or out instantly (after a short delay).  

Pattern Select pads operate normally in the  ‘‘kill’’ mode, whereas touching one pad will
‘‘kill’’ other patterns that are active and cause them to fade out while the selected pattern
fades in.  If the pad is held down then the fades are instant. 

Touching the Add pad will put the patterns in the ‘‘add’’ mode and all patterns will operate
independently of each other.  

The console may be configured such that the top row of patterns (1-8) may be locked into
the ‘‘add’’ mode.  See section on Configuration.

Tap Sync pad

The Tap Sync pad is used to set and synchronize the chase rate (the rate at which all patterns
will sequence) by tapping the pad several times.  The chase rate will synchronize to the time
of the last two taps.  The LED above the Tap Sync pad will flash at the new chase rate.
The chase rate may be set anytime whether or not a pattern is running.  Tap Sync will
override any previous setting of the chase rate control pads until the pads are touched again.

The Tap Sync button can also be used as a manual sequence button by changing it’s
configuration with the configuation DIP switch (see Console Configuration).

TLC 16

Operation Guide

Software Revision 1.00 version A and above

General

NSI CORPORATION

Features and Specifications may change without notice 

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Страница 1: ...TLC 16 MEMORY LIGHTING CONTROLLER Software Revision 1 00 version A and above OPERATION MANUAL...

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Страница 3: ...TLC 16 MEMORY LIGHTING CONTROLLER OPERATION MANUAL Software Revision 1 00 version A and above Document Revised 3 14 95 Copyright 1995 NSI CORPORATION Wilsonville OR...

Страница 4: ...5 Pattern Select pads 5 Tap Sync pad 5 Chase Rate Pads 6 Fade Rate Pads 6 Glide pad 6 Audio pads 6 Add pad 6 Blackout pad 7 Master Level Pads 7 Program pad 7 Programming Control Functions Patterns 8...

Страница 5: ...ings 11 MIDI Implementation 11 Note On Note Off 11 Control Changes 11 System Exclusive 11 Specifications Console Specifications 12 Trouble Shooting Checklist 13 Warranty NSI Corporation Limited Warran...

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Страница 7: ...Micro Plex technology found in all NSI products allows components of your lighting system to be interconnected by way of standard 3 conductor microphone cables or audio snakes Up to 128 individual co...

Страница 8: ...onsole to NSI dimming equipment is very simple You need only connect a single 3 conductor audio cable standard microphone cable equipped with a 3 pin XLR type connector to either of the jacks marked M...

Страница 9: ...ese pads control the sensitivity of the audio automatic gain control circuit Adjust for best effect with audio The setting is displayed as a relative number from 0 least sensitive to FL most sensitive...

Страница 10: ...standard wall transformer rated at 15v DC at least 250 MA to provide power to the TLC 16 console 4 Audio Input This jack accepts a line level audio input signal to synchronize chase and provide audio...

Страница 11: ...he 16 static scenes or chase patterns stored in memory A tap of any of the Pattern Select pads will light the LED above the pad and cause the pattern or scene stored in memory to fade in at the set fa...

Страница 12: ...e will not affect patterns that are already running Audio pad and Pads Audio chase sync may be activated by tapping the Audio pad until the LED above it lights and then by adjusting the sensitivity co...

Страница 13: ...ds For example Whenever the Master is at minimum all stage outputs will be at zero except for any resulting from a Bump pad If the Master is at 50 all stage outputs will be at only 50 of their current...

Страница 14: ...he bump pads will automatically program this step into memory Repeat step 3 until the desired number of steps is programmed 5 Tap the Blackout pad to exit from the programming mode Programming Chase U...

Страница 15: ...o mode is on by following these steps 1 Tap the Program pad until the LED above it lights If the LED does not light the memory lock is on 2 Select channels to be affected by selecting the Latch Pads t...

Страница 16: ...8 RESERVED Memory Lock The entire memory of the TLC 16 can be physically locked to prevent accidental changes to the programmed patterns or scenes This is highly recommended whenever the console is no...

Страница 17: ...ete the pattern select LED will flash At this touch the Blackout pad to leave the MIDI Setting Mode MIDI Implementation The TLC 16 will send and receive MIDI program changes according to the following...

Страница 18: ...latile EEPROM approx 10 year retention Dimmer Outputs NSI Micro plex DMX 512 Input Power 15 volts DC minimum 250ma Dimensions HxWxD 2 3 4 x 17 1 8 x 7 Weight approx 7 0 lbs Specifications TLC 16 Conso...

Страница 19: ...Console Configuration Fade rate intermittent Holding down some pads will override faderate and cause an instant fade NSI Technical Services 503 682 6228 TLC 16 Trouble Shooting Software Revision 1 00...

Страница 20: ...ption defective materials provided you have identified yourself as the original owner of the product to NSI or any authorized NSI dealer Transportation charges to and from an authorized dealer or the...

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