Leviton-NSI MC 7000 Series User Guide
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1. Page 10 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Check List Channel Level LED s do not respond 1 Check to see if the 1 x 16 1 x 32 1 x 48 mode is selected Since all channels cannot be viewed the LED s are disabled in this mode Chase functions do not work Make sure a rate has been established with the Tap Sync button The rate is indicated by the flashing LED located directly above the Tap Sync button Lights on stage do not operate even though Channel Level LED s do Check that the Master slide control is not set at its minimum position and the Blackout LED is not ON Scene X or Scene Y slide controls have no effect on channel levels Make sure that the X or Y Crossfader is not in its minimum position Stage lights are ON but will not respond or respond erratically Make sure the dimmer packs are programmed correctly Dimmer packs programmed for channels higher that 32 16 will not respond to the controller Check for a bad control cable by replacing it The dimmer pack may be defective If the microphone cable is in excess of 100 feet heavier gauge 18 ga cable or an additional power supply located at the console may be necessary because of power loses over the length of the cable Erratic operation when a particular fade is up Defective fader Channel comes ON when adjacent fader is up Defective fader Page 11 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY2. channels 9 16 17 32 25 48 or scenes 1 8 1 16 1 24 depending upon the consoles current operating mode The overall intensity of the scene created is controlled with the Y Crossfader 4 Bump Buttons These 8 16 24 buttons are used to bring an individual or group of channels depending upon console operating mode to full intensity 5 Program Button This button is used to program the Scene Masters the 2 Chases and the Flash Scenes Programming is active when the Program LED is lit Page 4 Y NSI DIVISION y MEMORY LIGHTING CONTROLLER CROSSFADERS MASTER x Y LE e e e O TAPSYNC CHS1 CHS2 BLACKOUT MI BUMP BUTTONS 13 6 Mode Button 7 Tap Sync 8 Chase 1 9 Chase 2 10 X Crossfader 11 Y Crossfader 12 Master 13 Blackout Rear Panel This button sequences the console through the 3 operating modes The lit LED indicates the current mode Repeatedly tapping this button establishes the chase rate This button toggles Chase 1 on and off indicated by the LED This button toggles Chase 2 on and off indicated by the LED This slide control is used to proportionally vary the intensity of Scene X This slide control is used to proportionally vary the intensity of Scene Y This slide control is used to proportionally vary the overall console intensities to stage except those from the Bump buttons This button is used to kill all output to stage except from the Bump buttons The
3. 8 Channels 1 8 Channels 1 8 32 Steps x 8 Chan Channels 1 8 8x8 Mode Channels 1 8 Mem Scenes 1 8 Channels 1 8 32 Steps x 8 Chan Channels 1 8 1x 16 Mode Channels 1 8 Channels 9 16 Prog tor Ch 1 16 32 Steps x 16 Chan No Function Table 2 MC 7016 Mode Chart SCENE X SCENE Y BUMPS CHASES CHANNEL LEDS 2x16 Mode Channels 1 16 Channels 1 16 Channels 1 16 32 Steps x 16 Chan Channels 1 16 16 x 16 Mode Channels 1 16 Mem Scenes 1 16 Channels 1 16 32 Steps x 16 Chan Channels 1 16 1x32 Mode Channels 1 16 Channels 17 32 Prog for Ch 1 32 32 Steps x 32 Chan No Function Table 3 MC 7024 Mode Chart SCENE X SCENE Y BUMPS CHASES CHANNEL LEDS 2 x 24 Mode Channels 1 24 Channels 1 24 Channels 1 24 32 Steps x 24 Chan Channels 1 24 24 x 24 Mode Channels 1 24 Mem Scenes 1 24 Channels 1 24 32 Steps x 24 Chan Channels 1 24 1x48 Mode Channels 1 24 Channels 25 48 Prog for Ch 1 48 32 Steps x 48 Chan No Function Page 6 Bump Buttons Along the bottom edge of the console are 8 16 24 momentary push buttons These buttons are used to bump each individual channel to full intensity regardless of the Blackout button or the setting of the Master control When in the 1 x 16 1 x 32 1 x 48 mode each button no longer controls only one channel but can be programmed to control any combination of chann
4. AND EXCLUSIONS Leviton warrants to the original consumer purchaser and not for the benefit of anyone else that this product at the time of its sale by Leviton is free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal and proper use for two years from the purchase date Leviton s only obligation is to correct such defects by repair or replacement at its option if within such two year period the product is returned prepaid with proof of purchase date and a description of the problem to Leviton Manufacturing Co Inc Att Service Department 20497 SW Teton Ave Tualatin Oregon 97062 All products returned to Leviton NSI must have factory authorization for return prior to shipping The purchaser is responsible for completing and mailing to Leviton within 15 days of purchase the warranty registration card enclosed with each product This warranty excludes and there is disclaimed liability for labor for removal of this product or reinstallation This warranty is void if this product is installed improperly or in an improper environment overloaded misused opened abused or altered in any manner or is not used under normal operating conditions or not in accordance with any labels or instructions There are no other or implied warranties of any kind including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose but if any implied warranty is required by the applicable jurisdiction the duration of any such implied warranty including merchant
5. Scene X slide controls to minimum 2 Raise Scene X slide controls 1 and 6 to maximum 3 Raise Scene X slide controls 7 and 8 to 50 4 Tap the Program button The Program LED should now be lit 5 Tap Bump button 5 Flash Scenes Since there are only 8 16 24 Bump buttons channels 9 16 17 32 25 48 cannot be accessed for bumping in the 1 x 16 1 x 32 1 x 48 mode For this reason the Bump buttons can be programmed as Flash Scenes to access the upper channels whenever in this mode Flash Scenes consist of any combination of fully on or fully off channels Flash Scenes are programmed with both Scene X and Scene Y slide controls Simply raise those sliders that are desired on to maximum and those desired off to minimum Next tap the program button to turn on the Program function Finally tap the Bump button to be programmed Once programmed the Flash Scene is ready for immediate use EXAMPLE Program Bump button 8 to flash channels 3 15 23 and 24 on a Cat No 7016 1 Lower all Scene X and Scene Y slide controls to minimum 2 Raise Scene X slide controls 3 and 15 to maximum 3 Raise Scene Y slide controls 7 23 and 8 24 to maximum 4 Tap the Program button The Program LED should now be lit 5 Tap Bump button 8 EXAMPLE Program Bump button 8 to flash channel 3 and 15 on a Cat No 7008 1 Lower all Scene X and Scene Y slide controls to minimum 2 Raise Scene X slide control 3 to maximum 3 Raise Scene Y slide
6. console is in Blackout whenever the Blackout LED is lit 1 Microplex Outputs These 2 outputs provide Leviton NSI s microphone dimmer connection via a 2 DMX512 3 AUX DC Power Male 3 pin XLR type connector Either connector may be used 1 Male 1 Female This optional output is used to provide dimmer control information to dimmers using this protocol Its 5 pin Female XLR connector conforms to the USITT standard This input jack allows a standard wall transformer rated at 15v DC at least 200 MA to provide power to the MC 7000 Series Console MICROPLEX OUTPUTS DMX 512 OUT AUX POWER IN GND es 12 15 VDC LEVITON MFG CO INC TUALATIN OR TECH SUPPORT 1 800 864 2502 Female Female Page 5 OPERATION GUIDE General The MC 7000 Series Lighting Console consists of two manual scenes mastered by two split dipless crossfaders a set of bump buttons two programmable chase effects a master control and a blackout button The console is designed to allow tailoring to your needs Three modes of operation vary the function of the Bump buttons from individual Channel Bumps to Flash Scenes and Scene Y from channels 1 8 1 16 1 24 to channels 9 16 17 32 25 48 or to Memory Scene Masters In addition two Chase Effects allow automated sequencing of lights at varying rates To give the user channel intensity feedback channel intensity LED s are provided above each of the Scene X slide control
7. control 7 15 to maximum 4 Tap the Program button The Program LED should now be lit 5 Tap Bump button 8 Page 8 Chases Each of the two Chase functions can be programmed to include any channel in any step up to a maximum of 32 steps per Chase To initiate Chase programming first tap the Program button so that the Program LED is lit Then tap the Chase button of the Chase to be programmed and the LED under the chase button should start flashing The console is now ready to program the first step of the chase Use the Scene X slide controls to indicate which channels should be on or off by either raising them to full or lowering them to minimum Once set tap the Program button again to store the step The console is now ready to program the second step of the chase Continue programming steps up to 32 until the chase is complete Tapping the Blackout button exits the chase programming Programming will be automatically exited if more than 32 steps are attempted If the console is in the 1 x 16 1 x 32 1 x 48 mode Scene Y can be used to include the channels controlled by these sliders in the Chase program Follow the same procedure explained above but include the Scene Y channels into each step programmed EXAMPLE Program a 4 step chase consisting of channels 1 4 into Chase 2 Tap the Program button The Program LED should now be lit Tap Chase button 2 Chase 2 LED should now be flashing Move all Scene X slide controls to
8. minimum Raise Scene X slider 1 to maximum Tap Program button Lower Scene X slider 1 to minimum and raise 2 to maximum Tap Program button ONOOKR WD Lower Scene X slider 2 to minimum and raise 3 to maximum 9 Tap Program button 10 Lower Scene X slider 3 to minimum and raise 4 to maximum 11 Tap Program button 12 Tap the Blackout button EXAMPLE Program a 4 step chase consisting of channels 9 12 into Chase 2 on a MC 7008 Tap the Mode button until the LED below 1 x 16 is lit Tap the Program button The Program LED should now be lit Tap Chase button 2 Chase 2 LED should now be flashing Move all Scene X and Scene Y slide controls to minimum Raise Scene Y slider 1 9 to maximum Tap Program button Lower Scene Y slider 1 9 to minimum and raise 2 10 to maximum ONOOA WD Tap Program button 9 Lower Scene Y slider 2 10 to minimum and raise 3 11 to maximum 10 Tap Program button 11 Lower Scene Y slider 3 11 to minimum and raise 4 12 to maximum 12 Tap Program button 13 Tap the Blackout button Page 9 EXAMPLE Program a 4 step chase consisting of channels 17 20 into Chase 1 of a MC 7016 Tap the Mode button until the LED next to 1 x 32 is lit Tap the Program button The Program LED should now be lit Tap Chase button 1 Chase 1 LED should now be flashing Move all Scene X and Scene Y slide controls to minimum Raise Scene Y slider 1 17 to maximum Tap Progr
9. 1 Building a Connected World PK 93130 00 01 1A Table of Contents INTOU CON a ees ccd denne r aaa aaa e aeaa Ana ENGE cdaudreseeneee 3 Welcome viii A A EE 3 Spec eses 3 Installation Setup ic 3 Power Supply Requirement 2 cs cccsecceseeeeseeeeseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeneeeeneeeesseeeeseeeneeeeeee 3 Dimmer Equipment Connection ccccsseceecseesseeseeseeeseeeseesseeseneseeeseesseeseeesseeseeseenes 4 OVEOMVICW ici A A A a 4 AA A A NO 4 Rear Panel A aS aA Eaa daa aaO basta edna Caa aaea REUL Aaaa Eoaea 5 Operation Guide iii i 6 General ii A A adea Eaa iaaa 6 Operation Modes wiccccccecssesscsssecessssccesseseesectesserensevascecsvssescessecsesenerssacesbeteecasdsocresasesdeeres 6 Bump Button lt lt 0 a did 7 e AAAAAME QKgE iaeaea eaae r areae arae a eaaa e aae nae inoia SAE Eana Haaa eaaa seene 7 CASES anau O NN 7 Master unica ii AA A Concecives sindsetacilvesteeassceavedine 7 Blak OUt iii A A AAA AAA AE AG 7 Programming Control FUNCTIONS ccsccsesseesessseeseeeseneeeeseeeeseeseesseeeseesseeeseesenssensneeeeentees 8 General cccc5c 0 ea ee ete ee eae ac ee A 8 SCONE Masters ic sseccisciesscasessessecvsnscescnesentsvesssenceevencesceceessaesoeventeetseccenserseevencersesesdstavaneess 8 Flash Scenes dis 8 Chases 2 A A A A A te eae ee 9 Optional DMX512 Installation ccseccssscseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeseeeeseeeeseeeeseeeeeseeeeseeenseeeeeeees 10 METAL A o A AT 10 A O O AO 11
10. INTRODUCTION Welcome Thank you for your decision to purchase a Leviton NSI product The powerful Leviton NSI Microplex design involves the electrical marriage of microprocessor technology and digitally controlled multiplexing The result is a control package with the flexibility for a variety of applications The Leviton NSI MC 7000 Series Lighting Consoles feature an advanced microprocessor based design containing many benefits found in today s personal computers This technology provides for the option of adding programmable Memory Scene Masters and Chase effects to the simplicity of a familiar two scene console The Leviton NSI Microplex technology found in all Leviton 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 control signals may be transmitted to dimmer packs through a single microphone cable and the returned phantom power eliminates the need for AC power cords on Leviton NSI controllers This makes the remote placement of the MC 7000 Series Lighting Console easy and convenient Throughout this manual specifications are listed for the MC 7008 followed by specifications for the MC 7016 in parenthesis and MC 7024 in brackets The Leviton NSI MC 7000 Series Lighting Console represents our continuing commitment of leading the industry in defining technological advances for stage lighting SPECIFICATIONS Contr
11. ability and fitness for a particular purpose is limited to two years Leviton is not liable for incidental indirect special or consequential damages including without limitation damage to or loss of use of any equipment lost sales or profits or delay or failure to perform this warranty obligation The remedies provided herein are the exclusive remedies under this warranty whether based on contract tort or otherwise For Technical Assistance Call 1 800 864 2502 www nsicorp com www leviton com 1 LEVITON NSI DIVISION Building a Connected World PK 93130 00 01 1A
12. am button Lower Scene Y slider 1 17 to minimum and raise 2 18 to maximum Tap Program button 9 Lower Scene Y slider 2 18 to minimum and raise 3 19 to maximum 10 Tap Program button 11 Lower Scene Y slider 3 19 to minimum and raise 4 20 to maximum 12 Tap Program button 13 Tap the Blackout button If the Chase is active when programming is initiated the Chase will halt during programming and resume with the new programming when completed If the Chase was not active it will not be running when programming is complete OPTIONAL DMX512 INSTALLATION Instructions Following are the instructions for field installation of the DMX512 option OPT 07512 01 REMOVE COVER PLATE 1 Remove screws from bottom AND INSTALL CONNECTOR of console and remove bottom cover 2 Remove 2 screws and remove DMX512 option cover plate NOTCH OF DIMPLE 3 Insert DMX512 connector into ii opening and install hardware ES aii provided 4 Connect cable from DMX512 connector to 5 pin connection TR as shown caer 5 Install 3695 IC into 8 pin socket as shown be sure to observe the location of the notch or dimple Be sure legs go in straight and not bent 5 PIN CONNECTOR 6 Replace bottom cover of unit BOTTOM VIEW E BACK OF PC BOARD EXPOSED Note DMX512 will activate WITH BOTTOM OF UNIT REMOVED automatically Microplex and DMX512 are transmitted concurrently and both may be used at the same time
13. dard microphone cable equipped with a 3 pin XLR type connector to either of the jacks marked MICROPLEX on the rear apron of the console It doesn t matter which jack is used two jacks are provided for convenience Connect the other end of the cable to the Leviton NSI dimming equipment Female Microplex Male Microplex XRL Pin Configuration XRL Pin Configuration 1 Common 1 Common 15 vde 3 MPX Data 3 MPX Data If the console is equipped with the DMX512 option connection to the dimming equipment is provided through the 5 pin XLR type connector located on the rear apron of the console This connector adheres to the USITT standard on DMX512 and will support up to 32 16 dimmer channels with one 3 wire cable Since remote power is not provided on this connector the power supply included with the DMX512 option must be used Female DMX512 XLR Pin Configuration 1 Common 2 DMX Data DMX Data OVERVIEW Front Panel 1 Channel Levels These 8 16 24 LED s show the current intensity of each of the console control channels The LED s are inactive whenever the console is in the single scene mode 2 Scene X These 8 16 24 slide controls are used to control the intensities of channels 1 8 1 16 1 32 The overall intensity of the scene created is controlled with the X Crossfader 3 Scene Y These 8 16 24 slide controls are used to control the intensities of channels 1 8 1 8 1 24
14. e Bump buttons Blackout is active whenever the Blackout LED is lit Page 7 PROGRAMMING CONTROL FUNCTIONS General The functions that can be programmed on the MC 7000 Series Lighting Console are the two Chases the Scene Masters in the 8 x 8 16 x 16 24 x 24 mode and the Flash Scenes in the 1 x 16 1 x 32 1 x 48 mode To initiate programming first tap the Program button This will light the Program LED indicating that the program mode is active Then tap the function button to be programmed All programming is stored in non volatile memory which retains information for at least 10 years even when power is removed Scene Masters When in the 8 x 8 16 x 16 24 x 24 mode the Scene Masters can be programmed for later recall First create the desired scene on Scene X Neither the level of the Master or the X Crossfader or the state of the Blackout function have any effect on the programmed levels from Scene X Once the scene is satisfactory enter the program mode by tapping the Program button Then tap the Bump button under the Scene Y slide control that is to be used as the Scene Master The Scene Master is now programmed and the Program mode is automatically released Once programmed the Scene Master is ready for immediate use To playback the scene use the Y fader associated with the bump button used to program that scene master EXAMPLE Program the fifth Scene Master with channels 1 and 6 at full and 7 and 8 at 50 1 Lower all
15. els This makes each button a Flash Scene The console is shipped from the factory so that Bump button 1 is programmed for only channel 1 Bump button 2 for channel 2 and so on This gives the impression that there is no functionality change from mode to mode on the bump buttons The Bump buttons are also used in programming Flash Scenes and Scene Masters Crossfaders The two Manual Crossfaders are always tied to Scene X and Scene Y These fade controls allow crossfading between Scene X and Scene Y with the X Crossfader controlling Scene X and the Y Crossfader controlling Scene Y The X Crossfader is at its maximum in the fully up position while the Y Crossfader is at its maximum in the fully down position This configuration allows easy dipless crossfading providing both crossfaders are moved together If the crossfaders are not kept in the same position split crossfading effects can be accomplished Chases Two Chase effects are provided on the MC 7000 Series Lighting Console Each can be activated at any time by simply pressing its associated button A Chase is active whenever the LED above its Chase button is lit Each Chase has a maximum of 32 steps and each step can have any combination of channels When programming in the 2 x 8 2 x 16 2 x 24 and the 8 x 8 16 x 16 24 x 24 modes each step has 8 16 24 channels of control when in the 1 x 16 1 x 32 1 x 48 mode each step has 16 32 48 channels of control Once a Chase is pr
16. ogrammed it will remain with the same number of channels it was programmed in regardless of mode during playback This can add expanded channel capabilities to the other two modes For example a 7016 chase could be programmed in the 1 x 32 mode to control only channels 17 32 for special effects and then the console could be run in the 16 x 16 mode to make memory scenes available and the Bump buttons could be used to create area and special lighting on channels 1 16 The Chase Rate is set by repeatedly tapping the Tap Sync button at the rate desired The Chases will continue to run at the rate of the last two taps until another set of taps is seen This allows easy synchronization with music or other timed events Master The Master slide control provides proportional level control over all console functions to stage with the exception of the Bump buttons For example whenever the Master slide control is at minimum all stage outputs will be at zero except for any resulting from a Bump button if the Master is at 50 all stage outputs will be at only 50 of their current console settings except for any resulting from a Bump button and if the Master is at full all stage outputs will follow the console settings Blackout The Blackout button is used to disable all outputs to stage with the exception of those resulting from a Bump button This provides for quick dousing of stage levels or for creating solo effects when used in conjunction with th
17. ol Channels 8 16 16 32 24 48 Dimmers 16 32 48 Scene Masters memory 8 16 24 Chases 2 32 steps maximum each Memory Non volatile EEPROM approx 10 year retention Dimmer Outputs Leviton NSI Microplex DMX512 optional Input Power 12 15 Volts DC minimum 200mA Dimensions HxWxD 2 3 4 x 10 5 8 x 9 2 3 4 x 16 5 8 x 9 2 3 4 x 22 5 8 x 9 Weight approx 3 25 lbs 5 0 Ibs 6 75 lbs INSTALLATION SETUP Power Supply Requirements The MC 7000 Series Lighting Console requires a source of 12 15 volts DC at least 200 MA to operate satisfactorily When used with Leviton NSI dimming equipment power is provided through the Microplex microphone cord connection system when connected to the dimmers If the console is equipped with the optional DMX512 output and used with DMX512 controlled dimmers or if the microphone cable length exceeds 100 feet the external power supply jack can be used to apply power to the console Use the power supply provided with the DMX512 option or call your dealer for assistance in obtaining a proper supply Make sure that the plug on any power supply not supplied through Leviton NSI is configured so that the center connector is positive Page 3 Dimmer Equipment Connection Connecting the MC 7000 Series Lighting Console to Leviton NSI dimming equipment is very simple You need only connect a single 3 conductor audio cable stan
18. s These LED s show relative intensities from all console functions and are not affected by the Master control or the Blackout button except single scene mode Operation Modes The MC 7000 Series Lighting Console has three operating modes the 2 x 8 2 x 16 2 x 24 mode the 8 x 8 16 x 16 24 x 24 mode and the 1 x 16 1 x 32 1 x 48 mode These modes are selected with the Mode button The lit LED indicates the current mode In standard 2 x 8 2 x 16 2 x 24 mode Scene Y controls the intensity of channels 1 8 1 16 1 24 along with Scene X giving the console two scene capability between the scenes In 8 x 8 16 x 16 24 x 24 mode Scene Y becomes a bank of Scene Masters which can be programmed by the user Each Scene Master has level control of all channels and operates in a pile on fashion giving greatest level precedence In the 1 x 16 1 x 32 1 x 48 mode Scene Y becomes channels 9 16 17 32 25 48 joining with Scene X to give the console twice the control channels on one scene Also in this mode the bump buttons no longer control individual channels but control Flash Scenes which can be programmed by the user Each scene can have any combination of channels so that they can be flashed to maximum intensity at any time Programming either of the Chases while in this mode extends each step to 16 32 24 channels Table 1 MC 7008 Mode Chart SCENE X SCENE Y BUMPS CHASES CHANNEL LEDS 2x8Mode Channels 1
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