Metasetz Manual for TLC-4S

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TLC-8S and TLC-4S Tally Controllers & TL-2 Lights

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Run the install program from the included flash drive. After the initial installation, the Tally control software will automatically run in the background with no further user intervention.

The software will automatically configure for a standard input setup. A configuration utility is installed and can be found on the 'AddOns' menu on the TriCaster for more complex configurations.

The Tally outputs (1 through 8 for a TLC-8S or 1 through 6 for a TLC-4S) can be set to respond to any input on the TriCaster switcher. The source number on the right represents the switcher input starting with input 1 on the left of the switcher.

The maximum source number will vary depending on which TriCaster you have; 15 on the

TC 850 and 855 , 9 on the TC40, 10 on the 450 and 455 and 8 on the TC300. This covers the camera inputs, DDRs and other media players, network inputs and frame buffer.

A setting of 0 disables that particular Tally output.

The 'GPI 1' and 'GPI 2' will appear only if you have a TLC-8S and work the same way. The

GPI outputs will fire with the red tally light on the source selected. Again a setting of 0 disables that GPI. The GPI contact closure is triggered on the HD15 connector on the

TLC-8S controller. The contacts will close for approximatly 500mS, i.e 0.5 seconds.. See

Diagram B below for the pinout.

You can globally enable or disable the 'Talent' tallys using the check box provided.By default this is set to enabled.

The Save button will save the settings in the TriCaster's registry. Quit offers the option to quit without saving the settings.

Note the version number displayed if you need technical support.

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Connecting the TLC-8S or TLC-4S

Connect the TLC to a USB port on the TriCaster using the supplied USB cable. When the

TLC is receiving power the green power LED will illuminate. If you need additional USB ports for your TriCaster, we suggest using a powered hub.

The Tally lights are connected to the TLC via standard Ethernet style cable. While Ethernet style cable is used the TLC and tally lights ARE NOT Ethernet devices and connection to networking hardware can cause damage to both the tally and network hardware. To see specific information on the RJ45 pin out, see Diagram B.

Using the Intercom Pass Through Connection

The RJ-45 output jacks can pass through standard 'two wire' intercom signals (which actually involve three wires) or feed audio out to your camera position over the same cable that carries the tally signals. There are two options for this:

1. Connect a Real Intercom System

Connect an intercom belt pack or master station to the XLR on the TLC then use a TSR

1/8” (3.5mm) to XLR adapter to connect belt packs to each TL-2 .

Signals from the three pins on the XLR are sent in parallel to all of the RJ-45 jacks of the

TLC. Think a 6 or 8 way 'Y' cable. The intercom lines break out on the TL-2 tally lights light's Multi-Purpose jack using a cable as per Diagram A.

2. Feed Stereo Audio to the TL-2s for Headphones

Use a standard Stereo Phone plug to Male XLR adapter to feed stereo audio to the TL-2s via the Ethernet cable. 1/8“ (3.5mm) headphones can then be plugged into the Multi-

Purpose jack on the TL-2 lights.This can be used as a poor-man's, one way intercom system. See Diagram A for wiring information.

You may be able to use the headphone output on your mixer but if you are driving multiple headphones you may need a dedicated headphone amp to provide enough signal without distortion. The Behringer HA4700 works very well for this.

Note: You cannot plug a microphone directly into the Intercom XLR.

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Diagram A – XLR to Phone Plug Adapter

Stereo Audio: Sleeve and pin 1 are ground, ring and pin 3 are right channel while tip and pin 2 are left channel.

Intercom Adapter: Sleeve and pin 1 are common, ring and pin 3 are audio while tip and pin

2 are power.

Note: Not all commercial adapters are wired like this. The ones you want will probably be labled 'Stereo' or 'Balanced'.

Diagram B – GPI pin out on TLC

Pin 15 Common (Green)

Pin 14 GPI 1 (Blue)

Pin 13 GPI 2 (Red)

Diagram C - The RJ-45 Pin Out