MC 24/48 REFERENCE MANUAL An Alphabetical Listing of Topics for Quick Answers
REFERENCE MANUAL NSI CORPORATION MC 24/48 Version 1.
REFERENCE MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS -Numbers & Symbols[.
REFERENCE MANUAL 19 19 Hand Held Remote [HELP] -I- 19 -J- 19 -K- 19 -L(LEVELS) (LINEAR) [LINK] 20 20 20 20 -M[M1]-[M8] (MACRO) Midi Control [MINUS] (MINUTE) (MORE) (MP #) 21 21 21 22 22 22 22 -N(NAME) Network Remote Number of Channels Number of Dimmers Number of Effect Steps Number of Groups Number of Macros Number of Playback Cue Rows Number of Submaster pages 23 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 -OOVERTEMP LED 27 -P[PART] [PATCH] [PLAYBACK] (PORT) (PORT #) [PREVIEW] (PRINT) Printer type [PROFILE] (P
REFERENCE MANUAL 32 32 33 33 34 34 34 34 35 -R[RECORD CUE] [RECORD GROUP] [RECORD SUB] Reference by name (RELALL) (RENUM) (RESTOR) (RT CLK) -S[S1]-[S8] Secondary Video (SELALL) (SELCUE) (SELEFF) (SELGRP) (SELSUB) [SETUP] Show Name Single Scene/Two Scene [STAGE] [SUB] (SUBP #) (SYSTEM) 35 35 35 36 36 36 37 37 37 38 38 38 39 39 35 -T[THRU] [TIME] [TRACK SHEET] 39 40 40 -U(UNCOMP) 41 -V(VIDEO#) 41 -WWorklight Level 41 39 41 41 41 -X- 42 -Y- 42 -Z- 42 NSI CORPORATION MC 24/48 Version 1.
REFERENCE MANUAL -Numbers & Symbols[.] Decimal Point Location: Data keypad Use the Decimal Point [.] hard key to insert up to nine additional cues between whole number cues by assigning them decimal values. You can use decimal values in cue, effect, delay, or follow times. You can also use the decimal point as a character in a name. (1 TO 1) Location: [S6] in PATCH Use the (1 TO 1) soft key to set a "unity patch" where channel 1 controls dimmer 1, channel 2 controls dimmer 2.
REFERENCE MANUAL [AND] Location: Hard key, Data Key Pad Use the [AND] hard key to make a channel list, or to make a split time, split delay or split profile. When the [AND] key is entered as the first keystroke in the Command Line in the Effects display, channels are added to an existing step.
REFERENCE MANUAL [BLIND] Location: Right side of console face above Grand Master The key reserved for future function. -C(C/D) Location: [S3] in PLAYBACK alternate value (A/B) The upper portion of the PLACKBACK display shows the most recent list of cues. To the far left appears a small "A/B", "C/D" or "A/D". This denotes the last executed cue. If you do not see the "C/D" next to a cue, pressing the (C/D) soft key will scroll the cue display to show what cue is being displays from the C/D playback fader.
REFERENCE MANUAL Channel Location: n/a A channel is a control that is assigned a number in the Patch display. In most displays, when a number is entered first into the Command Line, channels are automatically addressed (there is no Channel key). In this case, the console inserts the word "Channel" into the Command Line. You can assign the total number of channels for a particular show in the Setup display. Reducing the number of channels in the Setup display will not change the patch assignments.
REFERENCE MANUAL Three Tracking modes are available in most displays under the (Q MODE) soft key. Pressing the (Q MODE) soft key toggles between the three track modes, Tracking, Cue Only, and Cleanup. You can think of Cleanup mode as "true cue only" mode. This mode displays all non-zero levels as hard levels, and all zeros, including actual hard zeros, as blank spaces. When you operate in Cleanup mode exclusively, the concept of tracking levels does not apply.
REFERENCE MANUAL In the PATCH display, the (CLEAR) soft key brings up to the display a menu of Patch Table items that may be cleared. The user is allowing to selective "clear" individual patch tables or all patch Tables. RELATED T OPICS: (1 TO 1) in PATCH (COMPRS) Location: [S3] in PATCH alternate value (UNCOMP) The (COMPRS) soft key in the Patch Display is an alternate action key and is used to compress the display so that un-used dimmers are not shown.
REFERENCE MANUAL You can use the [CUE] hard key to create, select or edit a cue. When you create a new cue, it has a manual time and no other cue attributes, unless you specify them. & EXAMPLE: To select an existing cue or create a new cue (if the cue does not already exist): [CUE] [#] [ENTER] In the example above, this command does not record the current stage levels; it simply creates a new cue as it would in the Preview display.
REFERENCE MANUAL -D[DELAY] You can use the [DELAY] hard key to assign a delay time to a cue, to a split "up" or "down" time, or to a cue part. The delay indicates the amount of time after pressing the GO button that the fade delays before starting, after which the fade executes. The Delay column appears in the Cuesheet and Playback displays.
REFERENCE MANUAL [DEVICE] Location: Display keypad, bottom row. Use this button to activate the Device Display. The Device display is arranged to allow the user to see and adjust the traits of Moving Lights and Automated Lighting Devices. [DEVICE] Location: Data key pad, second row. Use this button to activate the LCD Display to adjust settings for a selected Automated Device.
REFERENCE MANUAL parked level for the dimmer under direct control. A Direct Dimmer Control window opens in the lower left corner of the display, showing the dimmer number and its current level. The dimmer level is always under control of the wheel while the window is open. Any new command dismisses the window and returns control of the dimmer to the channel that is patched to it. @ & NOTE: Direct Dimmer Control overrides any proportional levels or parked dimmer status.
REFERENCE MANUAL either DMX-512 or CMS 3. @ [ENTER] press to confirm selection. NOTE: If you need to use a dimmer protocol other than DMX512 or CMX, (such as AMX or analog control) there are a number of commercially available protocol converters. These can be rented or purchased from theatrical equipment suppliers or from NSI. For more information, call NSI Corporation Customer Service at (800) 864-2502.
REFERENCE MANUAL You can use the Effect hard key on the Data Entry Keypad to assign or delete an effect from a cue, load an effect to a Submaster, or create a channel list from an effect. (The Effect key on the Data Entry keypad is different from the Select Effect (SELEFF) soft key.
REFERENCE MANUAL Setup menu item 2 provides a way to specify a disk file name for the show in current memory. This name is different from that of the "Show Name" and must follow MS-Dos naming conventions of a maximum of 11 letters. These will appear as "xxxxxxxx.xxx" if the disk directory were viewed on a PC. & EXAMPLE: To assign a Show Name to a show in the Setup display: 1. Press [2] on the data keypad. 2.
REFERENCE MANUAL [GROUP] [#] [AT] [#] [ENTER] (Sets the group channels to their proportional levels, scaled by the specified level, except in the Effect display.) & EXAMPLE: To select a channel list from a group in absolute, non-proportional, levels in the Stage, Preview, Submaster, Group, Effect and Tracksheet displays: [GROUP] [#] [ENTER] [AT] [#] [ENTER] (Sets all group channels to the specified level) -HHand Held Remote Location: n/a The MC 24/48 control console accepts input from a Hand Held remote.
REFERENCE MANUAL -L(LEVELS) Location: [S4] in STAGE and PATCH In the STAGE display, pressing the (LEVELS) soft key will change the display to show the output levels of the dimmers. In place of the White and Gray channel numbers are RED dimmer numbers and the current output levels. Additionally, it is possible to address a dimmer or groups of dimmers directly from this screen. & EXAMPLE: To access Direct Dimmer Control in the Stage LEVELS sub display: [DIMMER] [#] [ENTER] (Use the wheel to set the level.
REFERENCE MANUAL Location: Data keypad You can use the [LINK] hard key to assign links to cues. Links allow cues to execute out of numeric sequence. The link cue attribute is available in the Stage, Preview, and Cuesheet displays. & EXAMPLE: To make cue 200 execute after cue 17: [CUE] [17] [LINK] [200] [ENTER] & (Cues 18 and up do not execute.) EXAMPLE: To assign a link to a cue in the Stage, Preview and Cuesheet displays: [CUE] [#] [LINK] [#] [ENTER] -M[M1]-[M8] Location: Display keypad, middle row.
REFERENCE MANUAL [MINUS] Location: Data keypad Use the [MINUS] hard key to subtract channels from within a list of channels, or to subtract channels from an existing effect step. You can use the [MINUS] key in the Command Line to subtract items from the command. You can also use the [MINUS] key at the beginning of a record command to prevent recording specified channels.
REFERENCE MANUAL The (MP #) soft keys is used to select which page of Macros are active on the [M1] - [M8] Macro keys. Each page of macros contains 8 recordable macros. & EXAMPLE: To change the from macro page 1 to macro page 2: 1. (MP 1) command line responds "Macro Page" 2.
REFERENCE MANUAL 2. @ [200] [ENTER] NOTE: The number of channels may be changed without clearing memory. If you reduce the number of channels or dimmers, and restore them later, the previous patch assignments will be remembered. If you increase the number of channels or dimmers in a show that was read from disk, any previously assigned Non-Dim or Parked dimmers will be remembered, but patch assignments will not be remembered. See Chapter 5, Setting Up The ft Patch.
REFERENCE MANUAL @ NOTE: Increasing the number of Effect Steps will affect the remaining number of Cues, Groups and Submaster pages. F ADVANCED T OPICS: Refer to Chapter 15 Effects for addition information on the operation of and programming of Effects. Number of Groups Location: Setup display, menu item #11. The MC 24/48 control console is capable of holding up to 500 Groups. A Group is a recorded sequence of channels and levels, similar to a cue but without timing information.
@ 1. Press [9] [ENTER] 2. Press [#] [ENTER] REFERENCE MANUAL selects Number of Macros menu item enter number of Macros. Valid 0 to 500* *depending on configuration NOTE: Increasing the number of macros will affect the remaining number of Cues, Groups and Submaster pages. F ADVANCED T OPICS: Refer to Chapter 21 Macros for addition information on the operation of and programming of Macros. Number of Playback Cue Rows Location: Setup display menu item #6.
REFERENCE MANUAL -OOVERTEMP LED Location: Indicator, Right Console Face, above [BLACKOUT] Hard key The red OVERTEMP LED illuminates when a dimmer rack is close to automatically turning itself off due to an obstructed air flow. This feature only works when the console is connected to a Colortran Dimmer Rack.
REFERENCE MANUAL EXAMPLE: To patch a channel to a dimmer in the Patch display: [#] [AT] [# list] [ENTER] EXAMPLE: To patch by dimmer in the Patch display: [DIMMER] [# list] [AT] [#] [ENTER] EXAMPLE: To remove a single dimmer from the currently selected channel: [MINUS] [DIMMER] [#] [ENTER] EXAMPLE: To assign a proportional level to a dimmer when patching: [#] [AT] [#] (DIM LEVEL) [#] [ENTER] RELATED T OPICS: [DIMMER] (LEVEL) [PROFILE] (PROFIL) [PLAYBACK] Location: Display keypad, bottom row.
REFERENCE MANUAL especially useful with automated devices and when using a number or portable dimmer packs where starting addresses are important. The value of this soft key changes to (LINEAR). (PORT #) Location: [S1] in PATCH values Port A, Port B or Port C The (PORT #) soft key is designed to move the Patch Display to the first dimmer from the selected Port. Whether using the "Port" or "Linear" numbering, the key will shift the display.
REFERENCE MANUAL The MC 24/48 control console is capable of sending information to one of two types of printers. This feature will allow users to print show information to hard copy. The two printer types are HP Laser Jet and Epson LX series. Consult your printer manual for compatibility requirements. & EXAMPLE: To define the printer output: 1. Press [16] [ENTER] selects Printer type menu item 2.
REFERENCE MANUAL (Assigns profile to current dimmer.
REFERENCE MANUAL through" into the following cues. If you want to stop the change from tracking through beyond a certain cue, assign that cue the Cleanup attribute. If you create a cue blind in the Preview, Cuesheet, Playback, or Tracksheet displays while in Tracking mode, the cue will have the same levels as the preceding cue. Cue Only mode: In Cue Only mode, cues are recorded live exactly as they are in Tracking mode.
REFERENCE MANUAL Use the [RECORD CUE] hard key to record the current "look" on stage as a cue. If the indicated cue already exists, an Overwrite Warning message appears and requests confirmation before overwriting the previously recorded cue. You must press the [ENTER] key a second time to confirm, or press the [CLEAR] key to cancel the command. The Track mode may be selected any time before the [ENTER] key is selected.
REFERENCE MANUAL Reference by name Location: Setup display, menu item #18. (This item is reserve for implementation of future feature) (RELALL) Location: [S3] in DEVICE Use the (RELALL) soft key to release all Device Traits. When traits are released they do not record into Cues, Groups or Submasters. (RENUM) Location: [S3] in PREVIEW, CUESHEET and TRACKSHEET Use the (RENUM) soft key to renumber an existing cue with a new number. Valid Cue numbers are .1 to 999.
REFERENCE MANUAL & EXAMPLE: To toggle a channel's last two assigned levels in the Stage, Preview, or Tracksheet displays: 1. [# list] [AT] [#] [ENTER] 2. (RESTOR) [ENTER] (Displays channel levels set before last level setting command.) 3. (RESTOR) [ENTER] (Toggles back to the new levels set by the last command.) (RT CLK) Location: [S3] in level II of SETUP (This item is reserve for implementation of future feature) -S[S1]-[S8] Location: Display keypad, top row.
REFERENCE MANUAL Use the (SELALL) soft key in the DEVICE display to select ALL traits of ALL devices for recording. (SELCUE) Location: [S2] in PREVIEW, CUESHEET, and TRACKSHEET When in the PREVIEW, CUESHEET or TRACKSHEET displays the (SELCUE) soft key allows the user to change which cue is active for editing. (SELEFF) Location: [S5] in STAGE, PREVIEW When entering the PREVIEW display, or when changing modes in the PREVIEW display, use the (SELEFF) soft key to select an Effect to preview.
REFERENCE MANUAL (SELSUB) Location: [S4] in PREVIEW When entering the PREVIEW display, or when changing modes in the PREVIEW display, use the (SELSUB) soft key to select a Submaster to preview. & EXAMPLE: To select a Submaster to edit in PREVIEW display: (SELSUB) [#] [ENTER] [SETUP] Location: Display keypad, bottom row. Use the [SETUP] hard key to change the current video monitor to the Setup display.
REFERENCE MANUAL Single Scene/Two Scene Location: Setup Display menu item #21. All models of the MC 24/48 control console except the model 600 have manual channel sliders. These sliders are arranged in two row of 24, 48 or 72 slider each. In Single Scene mode each slider represent a control channel. In two scene mode, the channels of the top row are duplicated on the second row and the A/B playback fader serves as a split-fader to operate the scenes.
REFERENCE MANUAL & EXAMPLE: To create a channel list of proportional levels of a Submaster in the Stage, Preview and Tracksheet displays: [SUB] [#] [AT] [#] [ENTER] & EXAMPLE: To create a channel list from a Submaster at the absolute (non-proportional) levels in the Stage, Preview, Submaster, Group and Tracksheet displays: [SUB] [#] [ENTER] [AT] [#] [ENTER] (SUBP #) Location: [S6] in STAGE, PREVIEW and PLAYBACK Use the (SUBP #) soft key to change the currently assigned Submaster page.
REFERENCE MANUAL [#] [THRU] [#] [AT] [ENTER] [TIME] Location: Data keypad Use the [TIME] hard key in the Stage, Preview, Cue Sheet, Tracksheet displays to create or edit the time fade parameters of a recorded cue. [TRACK SHEET] Location: Display keypad, bottom row. Use the [TRACK SHEET] hard key to show the Track Sheet display on the currently selected monitor. The purpose of the Tracksheet display is to allow the channel levels of a number of cues or cue parts to be compared, created and edited.
REFERENCE MANUAL -U(UNCOMP) Location: [S3] in PATCH alternate value (COMPRS) The (UNCOMP) soft key in the Patch Display is an alternate action key and is used to uncompress the display so that all dimmers are shown.
1. Press [12] [ENTER] REFERENCE MANUAL selects Worklight Level menu item 2. Press [#] [ENTER] enter the desire level. Valid 0 to 100 -X- -Y- -Z- NSI CORPORATION MC 24/48 Version 1.
