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NSI NCM 7216 Operation Manual

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NCM 7216 / 7232 Console
OPERATIONS MANUAL
Leviton Mfg.
NSI Corporation
P.O. Box 2210
Tualatin, OR 97062
Technical Service Phone 800-864-2502
WWW.NSICORP.COM

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  • Page 1 NCM 7216 / 7232 Console OPERATIONS MANUAL Leviton Mfg. NSI Corporation P.O. Box 2210 Tualatin, OR 97062 Technical Service Phone 800-864-2502 WWW.NSICORP.COM...
  • Page 2 NCM 7216 / 7232 MEMORY LIGHTING CONTROLLER OPERATION MANUAL Software Revision 1.44 and above Document Revised: 3/1/91 Copyright 1991 Leviton Mfg. NSI Corporation P.O. Box 2210 Tualatin, OR Technical Service Phone 800-864-2502 WWW.NSICORP.COM...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    NCM 7216 / 7232 Software Revision 1.44 and above Introduction Welcome ............... 03...
  • Page 4 NCM 7216 / 7232 Software Revision 1.44 and above Memory Scene Buttons ..............19 Memory Scene Select .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    NCM 7216 / 7232 Introduction Software Revision 1.44 and above Welcome Introduction Welcome You are entering a new era of microprocessor controlled stage lighting technology. The powerful NSI Micro-Plex designs involve the electrical marriage of microprocessor technology and digitally controlled multiplexing. The result is a control package with the flexiblity for a variety of innovative applications.

  • Page 6: Installation\Setup

    NCM 7216 / 7232 Installation\Setup Software Revision 1.44 and above Power Supply Requirements Installation\Setup Power Supply Requirements The NCM 72 SERIES requires a source of 15 volts DC (600 ma) in order to operate satisfactorily, When used with NSI dimming equipment, power is provided through the Micro-plex microphone cord.

  • Page 7: Quick Operation Guide

    NCM 7216 / 7232 Software Revision 1.44 and above It Is Advisable To Read Your Owners Manual Completely In Order To Fully Understand The capabilities of your new NSI 72 series console. However, if you need to operate the unit immediately, it can be quickly configured as a two scene controller by following these steps.

  • Page 8: Basic Operation Guide

    NCM 7216 / 7232 Software Revision 1.44 and above The 72 SERIES console may be placed in a "two-scene" operating mode which simulates the operation of simple manual lighting controllers. This operating mode is recommended for learning basic operation of the 72 SERIES. It is also useful for times when an operator is unfamiliar with the advanced features of the console and would feel more comfortable with two-scene control constantly available.

  • Page 9: Two Scene Operation

    NCM 7216 / 7232 Software Revision 1.44 and above The following instructions will guide you through the simple procedures for basic creation and and execution of lighting cues. NOTE: This section assumes that the console is in the "TWO-SCENE" operating mode as outlined above.

  • Page 10: Blackout Button

    NCM 7216 / 7232 Software Revision 1.44 and above The BLACK-OUT button on the NCM 72 Series consoles allows for a convenient method to cause all functions to gradually fade out or instantly go to black. The BLACK-OUT button is "touch sensitive" in that a light tap will cause all lights to fade out at a setting determined by the fade rate control.

  • Page 11: Memory Scenes

    SCENE buttons. Whether the first half or second half of the page is available is dependent upon the setting of the SCENE SELECT button. For Example; The NCM 7216 has 8 pages of 16 scenes each. Either scenes 1 - 8 or scenes 9 - 16 can be made available. The NCM 7232 has 8 pages of 32 scenes each.
  • Page 12 NCM 7216 / 7232 Software Revision 1.44 and above Repeat the above steps several times using different settings of the SCENE A controls and different MEMORY SCENE buttons. After several Memory Scenes have been programmed, repeat just step #6 above several times to show that scenes remain in memory.

  • Page 13: Chases

    NCM 7216 / 7232 Software Revision 1.44 and above The following steps demonstrates programming and recalling of memory scenes from different memory pages: Program a memory scene using any method discuss previously. Hold down the PAGE button and tap the SCENE SELECT button until the LCD indicates AUTO page 2.
  • Page 14 NCM 7216 / 7232 Software Revision 1.44 and above The following procedure demonstrates programming and activating a normal chase as well as a operating the other chase functions. Press the B/O button to clear any active console functions. Press the CHASE SELECT button and the LCD will prompt for the chase number.
  • Page 15 NCM 7216 / 7232 Software Revision 1.44 and above The following procedure demonstrates programming and activating a scene chase. This procedure requires that several memory scenes be programmed. If you have not yet done this, go back to the section on memory scenes and program some scenes.

  • Page 16: Auxiliary Submasters

    NCM 7216 / 7232 Software Revision 1.44 and above (This feature is present on NCM 7232 only). The auxiliary submasters can be programmed with scene levels and / or chases. The slide controls vary the overall intensity of the channel levels programmed into the submasters. These levels will add to the other submasters levels and any other levels from other console functions which are currently active.

  • Page 17: Scene Master Operating Mode

    NCM 7216 / 7232 Software Revision 1.44 and above Software release 1.43 and after have added a new operational mode to the current Two Scene and Standard modes, called the Scene Master mode. This new mode causes the X-crossfader to be permanently loaded with Scene A and the Y-crossfader to be permanently loaded with Submaster Group B.

  • Page 18: 72 Series Reference Guide

    NCM 7216 / 7232 72 Series Reference Guide Software Revision 1.44 and above Slide Controls 72 Series Reference Guide Slide Controls Grand Master This slider continuously controls the output level of the console to the dimmers. The led Control display of stage levels is not affected.

  • Page 19: Chase Rate

    NCM 7216 / 7232 Software Revision 1.44 and above Chase Rate: This slider controls the rate at which the a selected chase will sequence unless C14ASE SYNC is used to establish the chase rate. When the chase rate control is at the minimum position, the chase will stop and can be manually sequenced with the CHASE button.

  • Page 20: Clearing Manual Crossfaders

    NCM 7216 / 7232 Software Revision 1.44 and above Clearing Manual Crossfaders: The manual crossfaders may be cleared by first pressing the LOAD button of the appropriate crossfader to clear, and then by pressing the B/O button. If the crossfader was not set at minimum( X : fully down, y : fully up ), and the master level control is set above minimum, the LED above the LOAD button will start flashing quickly.

  • Page 21: Memory Scene Buttons

    Pushbuttons Memory Scene Buttons: The memory scene buttons correspond to either scenes 1 - 16 (NCM 7216: 1 - 8) or scenes 17 - 32 (NCM 7216: 9 - 16) of the current memory page displayed in the LCD, depending upon the mode of the SCENE SELECT button.

  • Page 22: Chase Select

    NCM 7216 / 7232 Software Revision 1.44 and above Chase Select: The 72 Series consoles have the capacity for 16 programmable chases comprised of the following. 8 Standard Chases which can be programmed for 32 steps each. Each step consists of any combination of all of the control channels, either full on or full off.

  • Page 23: Pile-On Scenes

    NCM 7216 / 7232 72 Series Reference Guide Software Revision 1.44 and above Pushbuttons AUDIO PROGRAMMING: To program channels to be affected by audio level when the AUDIO button is activated: Use the SCENE A slide control to select the channels and move the other SCENE A controls fully down. Then press the SCENE A PROGRAM button followed by the AUDIO button.

  • Page 24: Configuration

    NCM 7216 / 7232 Software Revision 1.44 and above To activate the configuration mode tap the CONFIG MODE button until the LCD display indicates the configuration mode. Now, a specific configuration function can be selected by tapping the appropriate MEMORY SCENE button as fisted below: MEMORY SCENE button #1: SCENE SPLIT Tapping this button will cause the LCD display to prompt for a Scene Split.

  • Page 25: Maximum Number Of Dimmers

    NCM 7216 / 7232 72 Series Reference Guide Software Revision 1.44 and above Configuration MEMORY SCENE button #8: INSTALLATION PARAMETERS This button causes the console to enter the installation mode. The parame I ters which makes the 72 series console unique to a particular installation are stored here. When done setting these parameters be sure to press the B/O key to save the new settings in non-volatile memory.

  • Page 26: Expansion Mode

    NCM 7216 / 7232 Software Revision 1.44 and above The USITT AMX-192 and DMX-512 multiplex signals can be selected for interface to dimmer systems which utilize this type of interface. If these signals are selected then the dimmer output will be available at the MPX 5 pin din jack. A proper adapter win need to be constructed to adapt this output to the type of connector required.

  • Page 27: Power Up Init

    NCM 7216 / 7232 Software Revision 1.44 and above Power Up Init: This function can be used to store the COMPLETE console configuration in non-volatile memory. This includes all of the parameters set in Configuration modes #1 - #7. Installation parameters are stored in non-volatile memory automatically, and will not be affected by this function.

  • Page 28: Console Operation With Midi

    NCM 7216 / 7232 Software Revision 1.44 and above Console Operation With MIDI: Using the NCM 72 Series console with a MIDI sequencer provides a completely automated lighting show. Since the MIDI data is in the same format as synthesizers, the NCM 72 Series takes full advantage of overdubbing, editing, and auto-correcting features of your sequencer to produce very elaborate and complex lighting sequences.
  • Page 29 NCM 7216 / 7232 MIDI Implementation Software Revision 1.44 and above Console Recording And Playback to changes of that control. While this will cause no harm, this may use up sequencer memory rapidly. All main "wash" and flood light changes should be recorded first. You can record all flood light changes in one pass, or work on them a few channels at a time by using the "overdub capabilities of your sequencer.

  • Page 30: Midi Implementation

    NCM 7216 / 7232 Software Revision 1.44 and above COMMAND HEX CODE DATA Note On 1001nnnn N = Midi Channel Assignment 1-16 (0-15) Okkkkkkk K = Lighting Channel No. (32 - 95) 0vvvvvvv V = Lighting Channel Intensity (0 - 127)

  • Page 31: Events That Trigger Midi Transmission

    NCM 7216 / 7232 Software Revision 1.44 and above Event Transmitted Commands Autofades Faderate Control Change: Bxh (x= Midi Chan.) Control Number: 01h (modwheel) Rel. Faderate: Lighting Note On Cmd: Intensity Light Chan No.: 20h - 3fh (ch 1 - 32)

  • Page 32: Midi Commands Received

    NCM 7216 / 7232 Software Revision 1.44 and above Command Hex Code Data Note On 1001nnnn N = Midi Channel Assignment 1-16 (0-15) Okkkkkkk K = Lighting Channel No. (32 - 95) 0vvvvvvvv V = Lighting Channel Intensity (0 - 127)

  • Page 33: Note Cmds Accepted

    NCM 7216 / 7232 Software Revision 1.44 and above (DIRECT DIMMER ACCESS OFF) Note No. Note Val. Note On 32 - 63 1-127 Note On 32 - 63 Note Off 32 - 63 0 - 127 Note On 64 - 95...

  • Page 34: Specifications

    NCM 7216 / 7232 Software Revision 1.44 and above Control Channels 7216: 16, 7232: 32 Dimmers Scenes 7216: 128, 7232: 256 Chases 16 on/off chases, 16 scene chases, 32 steps, programmable. Memory Non-volatile EEPROM and Battery SRAM. (10 year retention)

  • Page 35: Trouble Shooting

    NCM 7216 / 7232 Software Revision 1.44 and above Checklist A control channel brings up the LED on the console but the dimmer channel is the wrong one. Lights on stage do not come on at all even though Channel Level LED's do.

  • Page 36: Warranty

    NCM 7216 / 7232 Warranty Software Revision 1.44 and above NSI Corporation Limited Warranty Warranty NSI Corporation Limited Warranty NSI Corporation warrants new electronics products to be free from defective materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase to the original owner when purchased from an authorized NSI deader.

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