TL - 2448 LIGHTING CONTROL CONSOLE OWNERS MANUAL Revision 0.6 12/27/2007 www.lightronics.com Lightronics Inc.
Page 2 of 18 TL - 2448 LIGHTING CONTROLLER OWNERS MANUAL Version 0.
Page 3 of 18 TL - 2448 LIGHTING CONTROLLER OWNERS MANUAL Version 0.6 12/27/2007 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The TL-2448 is a multi-application lighting control console. The unit provides both LMX-128 (multiplex) and DMX512 output protocols simultaneously. This console will store 600 conventional scenes which can be cued with control of fade times. The cue list may hold up to 600 scenes. There are 2 patch pages for reassigning output channels. Thirty six chase sequences may be created and stored by the operator.
Page 4 of 18 TL - 2448 LIGHTING CONTROLLER Version 0.
Page 5 of 18 TL - 2448 LIGHTING CONTROLLER OWNERS MANUAL Version 0.6 12/27/2007 THE LCD DISPLAY The LCD display is used to show the current status of various functions. During normal operation it indicates the current scene bank number, the current and next cue number , and the current chase number including the current chase step number. This is called the STATUS DISPLAY. The LCD is also a menu system which will be described in detail further on in this manual.
Page 6 of 18 TL - 2448 LIGHTING CONTROLLER OWNERS MANUAL Version 0.6 12/27/2007 SETUP AND PRELIMINARY OPERATION CONSOLE RESET The TL-2448 may be cleared or reset using the menu system. It is recommended that the reset procedure be used anytime you begin to set the board up for a new application. This is also a good idea when having operational difficulties since it will configure the unit to a known set of conditions.
Page 7 of 18 TL - 2448 LIGHTING CONTROLLER OWNERS MANUAL Version 0.6 12/27/2007 Enter a dimmer channel number on the keypad and push . The number you entered now appears on the left side of the lower row as a dimmer channel selection. Now enter a console channel number as a two digit number on the keypad and push #. This number now appears on the right side of the lower display row and is assigned to the dimmer channel shown on the left.
Page 8 of 18 TL - 2448 LIGHTING CONTROLLER OWNERS MANUAL Version 0.6 12/27/2007 SCENE RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Scenes in the TL-2448 are organized into 50 banks of 12 scenes each. You can create and store scenes using either the 2 x 24 mode or the 1 x 48 mode. All scenes are capable of recording all 48 channels. Scene banks are selected by the SUBMASTER BANK button. The current bank is shown on the LCD STATUS DISPLAY.
Page 9 of 18 TL - 2448 LIGHTING CONTROLLER OWNERS MANUAL Version 0.6 12/27/2007 CHASE RECORDING Chase steps consist of scenes which have been previously recorded. When you record a chase step you are telling the TL-2448 to recall a specific scene from a specific bank. A chase must be active before it can be programmed from the chaser menu. You can do this from the normal STATUS DISPLAY. Enter the chase number on the keypad and push .
Page 10 of 18 TL - 2448 LIGHTING CONTROLLER OWNERS MANUAL Version 0.6 12/27/2007 CHASE PLAYBACK The current chase pattern number and step number are always shown on the STATUS DISPLAY lower left. The first 12 chase patterns can be quickly activated by pushing the CHASE SELECT button. The LED indicators under the submaster faders will flash. Push a submaster momentary button to activate any of the 12 chase patterns. To activate ANY chase pattern: Enter its number on the keypad – then push the key.
Page 11 of 18 TL - 2448 LIGHTING CONTROLLER Version 0.6 OWNERS MANUAL 12/27/2007 VIEWING AND EDITING THE CUE LIST You can look at and change the current cue assignments from the Q-EDIT menu which is accessed by selecting it from the main menu. The menu is shown here. Q001 CS01-1 MS01-01 FO001 FI001 NextItem The cue number will be shown flashing in the upper left menu corner. The rest of the menu will show the settings for that cue.
Page 12 of 18 TL - 2448 LIGHTING CONTROLLER OWNERS MANUAL Version 0.6 12/27/2007 There is a cue number 0 which is not programmable. This cue contains a blackout. You can invoke this cue during normal operation by using the keypad as described above. CONTROLLING MOVING LIGHTS The TL-2448 Console has a dedicated set of functions to control moving lights. Moving light fixtures and conventional lighting may be operated simultaneously.
Page 13 of 18 TL - 2448 LIGHTING CONTROLLER OWNERS MANUAL Version 0.6 3. 12/27/2007 To change the assigned console channel, enter a valid console channel number and push the # key. If you enter a 2 digit number 1 - 48 (or 99, for the house master) then your entry will be accepted as a conventional lighting channel. If you enter a 4 digit number then the entry will be assigned as a moving light fixture and channel.
Page 14 of 18 TL - 2448 LIGHTING CONTROLLER Version 0.
Page 15 of 18 TL - 2448 LIGHTING CONTROLLER OWNERS MANUAL Version 0.6 12/27/2007 ACTIVATING MOVING LIGHT SCENES Once a scene has been recorded - it may be activated manually from the SUBMASTER momentary buttons. It may be also entered into the CUE list and may be used as a chase step. MANUAL SCENE ACTIVATION 1. Push MOVING LIGHT SCENES to enable activation. Note that the display now shows the current scene bank for moving lights. 2.
Page 16 of 18 TL - 2448 LIGHTING CONTROLLER OWNERS MANUAL Version 0.6 12/27/2007 OPERATION A small pushbutton (Link Control Button) and a LED (Link Status Indicator) are located on the rear edge of the console. The button controls all wireless operation. The LED indicates wireless status.
Page 17 of 18 TL - 2448 LIGHTING CONTROLLER Version 0.6 OWNERS MANUAL 12/27/2007 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OWNER MAINTENANCE The best way to prolong the life of your TL - 2448 is to keep it dry, cool, clean and COVERED when not in use. The unit exterior may be cleaned using a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent/water mixture or a mild sprayon type cleaner. DO NOT SPRAY ANY LIQUID directly on the unit. DO NOT IMMERSE the unit in any liquid or allow liquid to get into the controls.
WARRANTY All Lightronics products are warranted for a period of TWO/FIVE YEARS from the date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty is subject to the following restrictions and conditions: A) If service is required, you may be asked to provide proof of purchase from an authorized Lightronics dealer.
