Lightronics TL - 2448 Owner's Manual

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TL - 2448
LIGHTING CONTROL CONSOLE

OWNERS MANUAL

Revision 0.6
12/27/2007
www.lightronics.com
Lightronics Inc.
509 Central Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23454
757 486 3588

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  • Page 1: Owners Manual

    TL - 2448 LIGHTING CONTROL CONSOLE OWNERS MANUAL Revision 0.6 12/27/2007 www.lightronics.com Lightronics Inc. 509 Central Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23454 757 486 3588...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Page 2 of 18 TL - 2448 LIGHTING CONTROLLER OWNERS MANUAL Version 0.6 12/27/2007 TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION CHASE PLAYBACK DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT USING CUE LISTS INSTALLATION CUE LIST RECORDING POWER REQUIREMENTS INITIAL CUE LIST ASSIGNMENTS SIGNAL CONNECTIONS VIEWING AND EDITING THE CUE LIST...
  • Page 3: Product Description

    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 DMX- 512 output protocols simultaneously. This console will store 600 conventional scenes which can be cued with control of fade times.
  • Page 4: Controls And Indicators

    Page 4 of 18 TL - 2448 LIGHTING CONTROLLER OWNERS MANUAL Version 0.6 12/27/2007 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS X Faders Controls intensity of channels 1 - 24 Controls intensity of channels 1 – 24. Controls intensity of channels 25 – Y Faders...
  • Page 5: The Lcd Display

    The menu system controls the features and configuration settings for the TL-2448. It is activated by pushing the MENU button on the keypad. The TL - 2448 menu structure below. Each of the main menu choices leads to a more detailed submenu to control that specific feature. To activate a menu, use the keys to move between the selections on the main menu.
  • Page 6: Setup And Preliminary Operations

    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: To Copy A Patch Page

    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 #.
  • Page 8: Scene Recording And Playback

    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.
  • Page 9: Chase Recording

    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.
  • Page 10: Chase Playback

    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.
  • Page 11: Viewing And Editing The Cue List

    Page 11 of 18 TL - 2448 LIGHTING CONTROLLER OWNERS MANUAL Version 0.6 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.
  • Page 12: Controlling Moving Lights

    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.
  • Page 13: Creating Moving Light Scenes

    Page 13 of 18 TL - 2448 LIGHTING CONTROLLER OWNERS MANUAL Version 0.6 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.
  • Page 14: Applying Scene Fade Controls

    Page 14 of 18 TL - 2448 LIGHTING CONTROLLER OWNERS MANUAL Version 0.6 12/27/2007 MLIGHT Control Scene Fade Time EXIT FADE RATE Control Channel Configuration CONFIG DEFAULT FADE CONFIG FADE RATE Control Default ML Fixt/Chan 01-01 ML Scene Fade 00-00...
  • Page 15: Activating Moving Light Scenes

    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.
  • Page 16 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: 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 spray- on type cleaner.
  • Page 18: Warranty

    A) If service is required, you may be asked to provide proof of purchase from an authorized Lightronics dealer. B) The FIVE YEAR WARRANTY is only valid if the warranty card is returned to Lightronics accompanied with a copy of the original receipt of purchase within 30 DAYS of the purchase date, if not then the TWO YEAR WARRANTY applies.

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