TC Electronic System 6000 Basic Operation

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance

with the manufacturer's instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade
or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused

for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is

required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.

Warning

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.

• This apparatus must be earthed.

• Use a three wire grounding type line cord like the one
supplied with the product.

• Be advised that different operating voltages require the use of
different types of line cord and attachment plugs.

• Check the voltage in your area and use the correct type. See
table below:

• This equipment should be installed near the socket outlet
and disconnection of the device should be easily accessible.

• Do not install in a confined space.

• Do not open the unit - risk of electric shock inside.

Caution:

• You are cautioned that any change or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

• Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation
openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths,
curtains, etc.

Service

• There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

• All service must be performed by qualified personnel.

EMC / EMI

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B Digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installations.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.

The user may find the following booklet, prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission, helpful:
"How to identify and Resolve Radio/TV interference Problems."
This booklet is available from the US. Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-000-0034-4.

For the customers in Canada:

This Class B Digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet
appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les
exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Voltage Line plug according to

standard.

110-125V UL817 and CSA C22.2 no 42.

220-230V CEE 7 page VII, SR section

107-2-D1/IEC 83 page C4.

240V BS 1363 of 1984.

Specification for 13A fused
plugs and switched and
unswitched socket outlets.

The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.

Licenses

If you have purchased any of the optional software
Licenses or the TC Icon Software Editor, then read
the License Agreements in the Appendix section
prior to use.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TC Electronic, Sindalsvej 34, DK-8240 Risskov
[e-mail]

S6000 Quick Guide English Rev 1.01
Prod No: 606101622

Introduction

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Icon Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Preset Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

TC Icon Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Getting Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Operation

Library

Recall Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

The Recall Wizard & Algorithm Filter . . . . . . . . .8

Store Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Bank Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Delete page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Frame

Frame Routing page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

SMPTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

External MIDI Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Error indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

I/O

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

DSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Slot A, B & C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Balanced/Unbalanced operation . . . . . . . . . . .21

Filters on ADA 24/96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

AES-8 card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Engine Edit Pages

Engine Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Fader USer Group Assign Key . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Parameter Value - Fine adjust . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Icon settings

User interface Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Sticky Clip - Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Icon Colour Scheme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Auto - SMPTE

Auto Edit Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Modify Edit/Insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Hardware

Front & Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

CPU Front & Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Updating Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

System 6000 in a LAN - Local Area Network . .29

System 6000 in a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Installing the TC Icon Software Editor . . . . . . .32

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GETTING STARTED

Introduction

This is a Quick Guide on how to setup and operate a
System 6000. For detailed instructions and full presentation
of the algorithms please refer to the complete manual. The
complete manual is available in English and can be
downloaded via www.tcelectronic.com

A Basic System 6000 consists of a Mainframe, a Remote
CPU and TC Icon and this type of setup is the basis for this
Quick Guide. The Remote CPU and the TC Icon Remote
are to be viewed as one item as the one unit Remote CPU
is a necessity for using the TC Icon Remote.

Instead of controlling the System 6000 with the TC Icon
hardware version the system can also be controlled using a
TC Icon Software Editor which operates equally well on
PC and Mac computers. The usage of a computer with the
TC Icon Software Editor or the usage of several
Mainframes or Hardware Icons in a system requires HUB.
Read all about the installation of the Software Editor in the
appendix TC Icon Sof

tware Editor.

The Basic Setup

Getting Started

• Connect the supplied “25 pin D-SUB to XLR” to the
“Eight Channel to XLR I/O” connection on the DSP card
rear panel. The DSP card is located in the Mainframe.
These are your Audio audio In/Out connections.

• Make appropriate audio connections.
Channel distribution is marked on the XLR connectors.

• Connect the Mainframe to the Remote CPU using a
cross-coupled ethernet (CAT-5) cable (supplied).

• Connect the TC Icon to the Remote CPU using the
supplied 36 pin multi-cable.

A standard setup requires the usage of a cross­coupled ethernet cable (supplied).

However, when several Mainframes and/or TC Icons
or PC/Mac Editors are to be connected at the same time a
HUB must be used. When using a HUB you must

use non-

cross-coupled ethernet cables.

• Power up both The Remote CPU and the Mainframe.

• The TC Icon Setup page appears.

• Press the Assign key. The TC Icon will then scan the

System and find the connected Mainframe.

• When the Mainframe is detected, assign the

frame to one of the eight shortcut keys in the right side of
the display, by pressing one of the eight keys to the right.
Any key will do.

When several Mainframes are connected this page serves
as a convenient organizer for the entire system.

• Go to the Select page (top-tab), and you will see a

screen similar to the one below depending on number of
connected units and in which locations you have
assigned them.

• Press the large Mainframe key.

• TC Icon now retrieves data from the Mainframe.

• When ready you will see the Frame - Routing

display (see next page), and you are ready to operate
the Mainframe.

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BASIC THE TC ICON ELEMENTS

Operating Levels - Preset Types

We differentiate between 3 levels of presets:
Scene, Routing and Engine.

• SCENE

This is the most extensive selection you can make. It
includes all four Engine algorithms as well as Physical
and virtual Engine connections. A Scene recall can be
compared to a “total recall.”

• ROUTING

Handles all I/O Routings, including all physical
I/O connections to the Engine I/O’s. No algorithm
(Engine) settings are recalled/stored with this selection.
A Routing preset holds all parameters displayed on the
Frame-Routing page.

• ENGINE

Handles the current algorithm in the selected Engine.
A single preset can be loaded to each of the four
Engines.

Parameter Values and Fader Groups

In the bottom of the display, Fader assignments and values
will always reflect the last modified Engine. Most
parameters can be controlled via the 6 Faders. As some

algorithms hold numerous parameters and we
operate with 6 Faders the preset parameters are
organized in Fader Groups. To scroll between the
Fader Groups use the Group selectors.

Parameter value - Fine Adjust

Any parameter value can be adjusted in two accuracies.
A Normal and a Fine Adjust - mode. To switch between the
two modes press the Value Fields above the faders.

As shown in the illustration the Fine Adjust
mode will be indicated with two triangles in
the value field.

Fader 6
Any parameter can always be assigned to Fader 6 by
pressing the parameter. Detailed explanation will follow in
the next sections.

User Fader Group - Custom Group
A User Fader group where you can assign parameters to
all 6 faders can also be created and saved along with the
preset. The User Fader group is selected by pressing the
Fader Group selectors.

Before moving on to Getting Sound a few words on:

Basic TC Icon operation

Navigating the TC Icon is easy when a few basic elements
are explained. The Icon Link key in the upper left corner
allows you to navigate between two pages/modes.

On the Select/Setup pages you handle overall System
settings that are NOT specific for individual Mainframes.
It is also from here you access a specific Mainframe.
The “Auto Page” deals with SMPTE automation.

Via the Operating Pages you operate a specific
mainframe.

Example - Operating pages

Structure

The core element of System 6000 is the 4 Engine
structure. This structure enables you to run up to four
powerful algorithms/ presets simultaneously.
Each Engine is capable of utilizing up to 8 Inputs and 8
Outputs, depending on the selected algorithm/preset.
Up to 16 physical Input and 16 physical Output channels
can be routed in the most flexible way.

Resources

The powerful and flexible DSP distribution structure lets
you run up to 4 Engine presets at the same time using any
available algorithms.

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BASIC TC ICON ELEMENTS

Getting sound

We assume that you have connected audio to the
Mainframe.
If not already there - enter the Frame/Routing page by
pressing the upper Frame tab and the Routing tab.

Frame - Routing

The Routing page is the patch-bay of the System 6000
Mainframe. All routings of physical Inputs/Outputs as well
as internal routing between the Engines are setup here.
The understanding of this page is therefore essential to
operating the System 6000.

Routing Inputs

• Press the Route key to select route operation.

• Press ENGINE 1 to 4 to select the Engine you
wish to route.

• Select a physical Input or another Engine's Output using
Fader 1 - try it!

• Select Engine Input using Fader 2

• Select an Engine Output using Fader 5

• Select Physical Output using Fader 6

With correct audio connections and a signal present on the
Inputs you should no have audio through the system.

Read more about the Routing possibilities in the Routing
chapter.

UI - Icon Views - PC Editor Only!

On the Icon Setup page two sub-pages are available for
controlling the TC Icon appearance.

Fader appearance

Three options are available. Changes will take place next
time you open the TC Icon.

Faders at bottom

Fader at right side

No faders

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LIBRARY RECALL PAGES

Fader
Group
Selector

Recalling presets

This section describes how to recall/load the various preset
types available in System 6000.

To access the Recall functions press:

Library (top tab), Recall (side tab) and Scene, Routing or
Engine 1-4 depending on the level of Recall you wish to

make.

Page 5 of this manual describes the difference between
Recall, Scenes and presets.

On the Library Recall page the following banks are
available for recall operations.

Scene

Gives access to the following preset banks:

• ROM (Presets #0-49)

• User (Presets #0-49)

Routing

Gives access to the following preset banks:

• ROM (Presets #0-49)

• User (Presets #0-49)

Engine 1-4

Gives access to the following preset banks:

• ROM (Banks #0-13 with 100 presets in each bank.)

• User (Presets #0-99)

Recalling step by step

• Press the RECALL tab to select the Recall page.

• Now select the level of: Scene, Routing or Engine 1-4.

• Select which bank you wish to recall from: Factory or
User. If a System 6000 formatted PCMCIA card is
inserted in the Mainframe card-banks will be available
and displayed below the User banks.

• Select presets pressing:
Bank, Decade (=tens) and preset number.
(grayed out numbers indicates that the Decade is empty)

• Press the Recall key to recall/load the preset.

When trying to load an algorithm that requires more
DSP power than currently is free, a Pop-up display
will ask to load the “Empty Engine” preset into an
Engine of your choice. The “Empty Engine” preset is
located as preset 00 in the F1: Reverb Music bank.

Wizard

Recall Wizard to assist you in selecting presets for your
application. See next page.

Algorithm Filter

As described on the next page, an Algorithm filter is
available on the Engine recall pages. With this filter you
can narrow down your preset recall options by selecting
specific filter categories.

The Algo Filter key indicates when the filter is
active/inactive. When the filter is active you can
only recall the presets defined via the algorithm filters.

Operation Level Tabs Bank Selectors

Function
Select
Tabs

Library, Frame and Engine selectors

Parameter Fader
values present in
the last modified
Engine.

Wizard

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SEARCH WIZARD & ALGORITHM FILTER

Introduction

To easily find the perfect preset for your application among
the vast amount of presets available in the System 6000,
we have added a Search-Wizard function. Basically the
Wizard allows you to set up a few criteria and thereby
narrow down the pool of presets to select from. All Reverb
Factory presets are marked with Wizard category-tags.
When storing User presets you can assign a Wizard
category tag yourself to each preset. To further narrow
down your selection you can use the Algorithm Filter. Via
this filter you can select categories or specific algorithms to
select from. Finally you can search on preset names that
includes specific words such as “Hall or Cathedral”.

The Wizard is of course 100% non-destructive and
you can at any time press Reset to cancel all Wizard
settings and obtain full access to all presets.

The Wizard

To access; press the Wizard tab on the Wizard “main-page”.

Mode

Enable Wizard

Press to enable the Wizard.

Wizard Category

Select which main categories you would like to select
presets from. Options are: Music-Reverb or Film-Reverb.

Show Factory - Show User

Select whether you wish to be able to recall from either
Factory or User preset banks or from both.

Engine Output Format

Press Output Format to activate the Output format filter.
Then specify which Output format the presets you are
searching for should have.
Options are Mono/Stereo or Multichannel or both.

Now go to the Type page and select Wizard tags.

(see next page)

Press Wizard to
enter Wizard
functions

Press Reset to
reset all Wizard
settings

Press Algo to enter
Algorithm Filter

Preset Name Filter

Search function on
presets names

Preset Name Filter

• Press and a keyboard will pop up.

• Enter any relevant keyword (e.g. “arena”) - and only
presets with names containing “arena” will be listed.

The hierarchy of the Algorithm Filter and Wizard:

Wizard

Preset Name Filter

Algorithm Filter

1

2

3

Applies for all preset
types

Applies specifically for
Reverb presets

Search “Main-page”

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THE WIZARD & ALGORITHM FILTER

Type

This is where you make the most detailed selection of
presets to choose from.

• Specify from which types of presets you would like to
recall. Types vary depending on the selected Wizard
Category selected on the Mode page.

• Pressing the top field in each column will select or
deselect the entire column.

• Now press OK and and you will return to the Wizard
“main-page” (see below).

On this page you will now have an overview of your
Wizard, Name and Algo Filter selections.

You can at any time press Reset to cancel all
Wizard settings and obtain full access to all presets.

Algorithm Filter

To access; press the Algo tab on the Wizard “main-page”.

Operation

• Press one or more of the six Category Filter keys for an
application specific selection of preset types.

• Use the Slider and the Select key in the Algorithm Filter
section to select or de-select individual Algorithms.

• Press OK to exit.

Whether you now wish to do a standard preset recall from
the Factory/User recall pages; or use the Wizard function
to further narrow down the selection, you can only see and
recall presets matching the Algorithm Filter settings.
Example: You wish to select between various Surround
presets but only in 5.1.

Overview of selections via
Wizard, preset name Filter
and Algorithm Filter

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LIBRARY - STORE

Parameter Fader
values present in
the last modified
Engine.

Library Store

- Scene, Routing or Engine presets

On the Store page the following banks are available for
store operations.

Scene

Allows you to store in the following bank.

• User (Preset #0-49)

Routing

Allows you to store in the following bank.

• User (Preset #0-49)

Engine 1-4

Allows you to store in the following bank.

• User (Preset #0-99)

Storing a Preset

• Press the Store tab and select Scene, Routing or
Engine 1-4.

• Use the “Slider” to select a preset location.

• Press the Store key to store the preset.

How to rename a Scene, Routing or Engine preset

• Press the Name field. A keyboard appears.
(See next page)

• Type in the new name.

• Press Enter.

The preset is not stored when the keyboard Enter
key is pressed. Only the name is entered.
To store you MUST press the red Store key.

Fader assignments in the bottom of the display will
always reflect the last modified Engine. The Engine
Fader Group selector in the lower left corner
indicates the Engine in use.

Wizard

• Press to enter the Wizard page.

Via the Mode and Type pages you can add preset tags to
user presets. When recalling presets using the Wizard;
these are the tags used.
For further instruction on the Wizard please read pages 8
and 9 of this chapter.

Operation Level Tabs Library, Frame and Engine selectors

Fader
Group
Selector

Function
Select
Tabs

Press to add
Wizard tags to
presets.

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BANK COPY - NAMING DISPLAY - DELETING PRESETS

Naming Presets

All user preset types - Scene, Routing or Engine level
can be renamed.

Basic operation

• Press the Name field. A keyboard will pop up.

• Type in the new name.

• Press Enter.

The preset

is not stored when the keyboards Enter
key is pressed. Only the name is entered.
To store you MUST press the red Store key on the
Store page.

The previous accessed display will always be present
beneath the keyboard. Current Fader values will be
displayed and faders can be used to adjust parameter
values.

Library - Delete

It is possible to “clean up” the User bank by deleting
individual presets via the Delete page.

Deleting a Preset

• Press Delete (side tab) and select level by pressing
Scene, Routing or Engine.

• Select the preset to delete using the on-screen “Slider”

• Press the Delete key to delete the preset.

Library - Bank

Via the Library Archive page you can copy Scene,
Routing and Engine banks to and from a 3.5” disk or a
PCMCIA card.

Basic Operation

Recalling/Storing to and from a 3.5” floppy or a PCMCIA
card is handled as a complete User bank transferal.

• Press Scene, Routing or Engine to select preset bank
type.

• Select “from” and “to” depending on your choice.

• Press Copy.

Scene/Routing/Engine Banks

T

o/From Bank
Banks can be Scene, Routing, Engine, or Card banks if
these are present on a PCMCIA card placed in the
Mainframe front panel.

T

o/From disk
File banks can be Scene, Routing or Engine Banks located
on a 3.5” disk present in the Mainframe.

Copy

Press to activate copy function between the selected
Banks.

Rename

Press to rename selected bank via the Naming display.

Clear

Press to clear the selected Bank. You will be asked to
confirm your choice to avoid unintended deletion.

FRAME

Frame - Routing

Introduction

The Routing page is the patch-bay of the System 6000
Mainframe. All routings of physical Inputs/Outputs as well
as internal routing between the Engines are setup here.
The understanding of this page is therefore essential to
operating the System 6000.

To access the Routing Page:

• Press Frame (upper tab)

• Press Routing (side tab)

• Press Route to enable routing facilities

This is the p

age where you:

• Have the overall view of all I/O’s

• Route physical Inputs to Engine Inputs

• Route Engine Outputs to physical Outputs

• Access Input and Output meters

Routing Inputs

• Press the Route key to select route operation.

• Press ENGINE 1 to 4 to select the Engine you
wish to route.

• Select a physical Input or another Engine's Output using

Fader 1

• Select Engine Input using Fader 2

Routing Outputs

• Press the Route key to select Route operation.

• Press Engine 1 to 4 to select the Engine you wish to
route

• Select an Engine Output using Fader 5

• Select Physical Output using Fader 6

The I/O possibilities are as follows

• It is possible to connect any physical Input to several
Engine Inputs (up to 32), however, it is not possible to
connect more than one physical Input to the same
Engine Input.

• It is possible to connect all Engine Outputs (up to 32) to
one single physical Output.

• It is possible to connect an Engine Output to the Inputs
of the three other Engines.

To distribute a single Output of an Engine to
several physical Outputs:

• Route the Engine Output to a physical Output.

• Route the same Engine Output through a passive
channel of an algorithm loaded in another Engine.
E.g. channels 7 and 8 of the Toolbox-5.1.

When routing an Engine Output to an Engine Input
with the M5000 frame and no TC Icon, the Engine
Input channel number must match the Engine
Output number from where the signal originates.
E.g. Output channel 1 from Engine 1 to Input
channel 1 on Engine 2, 3 or 4.

Engine Processing Delay

Processing delay between the routed Engines
behave as if they were external devices.

Internal overload LEDs and Reset Clip key

Each Engine is is constantly monitored for internal
overload. The small dot in the right side of the oval Engine
key indicates when internal overload occurs. In this
situation it is advisable to reduce the Input level of
algorithm loaded in that particular Engine.
If the “Sticky Clip” function is enabled on the Setup
Security page (accessed by pressing the TC Icon symbol in
upper left corner of the display), the LED will keep lit until

Reset Clip on the Frame Routing page is pressed.

Labels

The Input/Output fields can show either meters or the
labels/names on the Input/Output channels. To switch
between the two modes press “Labels”.

Renaming Physical Inputs and Outputs

Input and Output channels can be labeled individually. This
is a global renaming process and is accessed by pressing

System (side tab) followed by I/O and Labels.

Meters

Engine I/O Meters

Engine I/O meters are shown at the left and right of the
large E 1-4 buttons in the middle of the display. The
number of meters shown will always reflect the number of
I/O channels in the loaded algorithm.

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FRAME - SYSTEM - MAIN

Clock

Clock Mode

To be able to successfully clock your system you must
select between two basic ranges of Sample Rates. We call
these ranges Normal and Double mode. Double mode
covers Sample Rates 88.2 and 96kHz, Normal mode
covers 32, 44.1 and 48kHz. If incorrect mode is selected
when trying to lock, no lock status can be obtained.

Normal Rate:
32, 44.1 or 48kHz are supported.

When Internal mode is selected 44.1 or 48kHz are
supported

Double Rate:

88.2 or 96kHz are supported.

Clock Master

Select the Clock source for the complete Mainframe,
including all Engines and all I/O’s.

Select between:
Internal, Wordclock, AES 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 or 7-8.
A lock up to an external source will take approx. 7 sec.

It is not necessary to have the Physical Input

routed to an Engine Input to have the clock accepted.

Internal Clock Rate

The internal Clock Rate can be set to 44.1 or 48kHz when
Clock Mode is set to Normal and 88.2 or 96kHz when
Clock Mode is set to Double.

Locked Clock Rate

The Clock Rate to which the Mainframe is currently locked.
If the incoming Sample Rate is +/- 0.2% away from 32,

44.1, 48, 88.2 or 96kHz the Sample Rate will be shown
with an added "!" to indicate that the Sample Rate is
inaccurate.

Detected Sample Rate

This is a read-only parameter indicating the actual incoming
Sample Rate. The tolerance of this detection is +/- 10Hz.
An incoming Sample Rate of 44.056kHz will be detected as
approx. 44.06kHz and the system indicates the Locked
Clock Rate 44.100kHz.
The system will lock to and reject jitter at any Sample Rate
between:

• 30 - 34kHz

• 42.5 - 45.5kHz

• 46.5 - 48.5kHz

• 85 - 91kHz

• 93 - 97kHz

Sample Slip

Monitors the Clock status of the incoming AES/EBU
Inputs and indicates whether the incoming Clock is in sync
with the mainframe Clock settings. Three states of
incoming clock can be indicated.

Locked
The Input is in Sync with the Mainframe.

Sample Slip
The Input is out of sync with the Mainframe. Check that
there is only one

Master Clock source in your setup.

Not

Available

Indicates no connection available.

Frame - E1 to E4

This page holds the User group parameters for all four
Engines. Selecting User group parameters is done from the
Engine pages. Values can be altered from both the Engine
Edit pages and the page displayed above. Press the
parameter you wish to assign to the Fader located below.

Bank Mode

The Bank mode settings determine the destination bank of
the received program change on the specified MIDI
channels.

Normal mode:
This mode requires that the external sending MIDI device
can send both Controller 0 and 32 in addition to MIDI
program changes. This is an essential feature to recall
presets from a device holding more than 128 preset
location. (see table in next column for details)

Factory and User mode:
These modes will force any incoming program change to
access either Factory or User banks directly and are
typically used if your sending MIDI device cannot send
Controllers 0 and 32 as described above.

Normal mode

In Normal mode all banks can be accessed for program
changes. Bank selection is done via Ctrl 0 (MSB) and
Ctrl 32 (LSB):

• Controller 0 must be set to 0 in all cases.

• Controller 32 value must match the bank number you
wish to address according to the table below.

Ctrl 32 value 0 - F1: Reverb A (Music Stereo)
Ctrl 32 value 1 - F2: Reverb B (Music Stereo)
Ctrl 32 value 2 - F3: Reverb (Music Surround)
Ctrl 32 value 3 - F4: Reserved
Ctrl 32 value 4 - F5: Reverb A (Film Stereo)
Ctrl 32 value 5 - F6: Reverb B (Film Stereo)
Ctrl 32 value 6 - F7: Reserved
Ctrl 32 value 7 - F8: Reverb (Film Surround)
Ctrl 32 value 8 - F9: Reserved
Ctrl 32 value 9 - F10: Mastering
Ctrl 32 value 10 - F11: Reserved
Ctrl 32 value 11 - F12: Pitch & Delay
Ctrl 32 value 12 - F13: Reserved
Ctrl 32 value 13 - F14: M5000 Presets

Ctrl 32 value 32 - User bank

Ctrl 32 value 64 - Card Bank 1
Ctrl 32 value 65 - Card Bank 2
Ctrl 32 value 66 - Card Bank 3

- - - - -

Ctrl 32 value 73 - Card Bank 10

Example:
You wish to recall preset 10 from the Reverb (Music
Surround) bank. According to the table above:

• Set Ctrl 0 to “0” and Ctrl 32 to “2” and send program
change no 10.

SysEx Device ID

Range: 0 to 126
Select SysEx ID for the Mainframe.

FRAME - SYSTEM - MAIN

MIDI Setup Page

Introduction

MIDI Channels

To recall presets for Scene, Routing and Engines 1 to 4
you must first setup individual MIDI channels for these
categories.
In the example above we have setup MIDI channels 1 to 4
for Engines 1 to 4 respectively; channel 5 to access Scene
presets and channel 6 to access Routing presets.

SMPTE

Basic Operation

• Press parameter to select and use Fader 6 to set value.

Reader Enabled

On/Off switch for the System 6000 SMPTE Reader.

Frame Rate

Range: 24 FPS, 25 FPS, 29.97 FPS,
30 Drop FPS, 30 FPS.

Running Status

The small field in the top left corner of the numeric display
will state “Running” when SMPTE clock is running.

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MIDI Control Page

On MIDI Control Page the following options are
available:

Read Program Change

Select whether the Frame should read incoming program
changes or not.

Send Program Change

Select whether the Frame should send program changes to
MIDI out when presets are recalled via TC Icon.

Read Control Change

Select whether the Frame should Read Control Changes
messages.

Send Control Change

Options here are Single (7 bit) or Double (14 bit) precision.

Read SysEx - Send SysEx

These two parameters determine whether the Frame
should read and send SysEx.

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Single precision:

FADER 1 MIDI CC 70 Sound Controller 1
FADER 2 MIDI CC 71 Sound Controller 2
FADER 3 MIDI CC 72 Sound Controller 3
FADER 4 MIDI CC 73 Sound Controller 4
FADER 5 MIDI CC 74 Sound Controller 5
FADER 6 MIDI CC 75 Sound Controller 6

Double precision, LSB:

(Note that both LSB and MSB must be sent for double precision)
FADER 1 MIDICC 48 General Purpose Controller #1
FADER 2 MIDICC 49 General Purpose Controller #2
FADER 3 MIDICC 50 General Purpose Controller #3
FADER 4 MIDICC 51 General Purpose Controller #4
FADER 5 MIDICC 52 Undefined
FADER 6 MIDICC 53 Undefined

Double precision, MSB

(Note that both LSB and MSB must be sent for double precision)
FADER 1 MIDICC 16 General Purpose Controller #1
FADER 2 MIDICC 17 General Purpose Controller #2
FADER 3 MIDICC 18 General Purpose Controller #3
FADER 4 MIDICC 19 General Purpose Controller #4
FADER 5 MIDICC 20 Undefined
FADER 6 MIDICC 21 Undefined

External MIDI Control - of Fader Parameters

All fader assignable parameters can be remote controlled via MIDI Control Change Messages. To be able to control Faders
you must create a dedicated Fader User Group holding these parameters. Page 22 in this manual section explains how to
create User Fader Groups. Fader Groups are explained on page 5.

Single Precision - Double Precision

We support both single (7bit) and double precision (14 bit) Controller Data, but you should notice that best resolution is
achieved using 14 bit Controller Data. By controlling parameters with Single precision you will be able to control in 128
steps for a complete parameter range. For most applications this will be quite fine and this is also the precision most
external controllers and especially sequencers support. This is called 7 bit precision.
However, System 6000 supports the 14 bit precision standard that has a considerably higher resolution: 128x128=16384
steps.

To achieve this resolution via an external fader control the external controlling device must be able to handle two
controllers at the same time on the same MIDI channel. The scheme below shows which controllers to assign to which
Faders for both Single Precision and Double Precision situations.

MSB value indicates the actual double parameter change. So sending a LSB will not change
the value, but only cache this value for later use when receiving the MSB part.
The LSB must therefore be sent before the MSB.

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Setting up

Make sure to select MIDI channel settings corresponding to
the channels your external controller is using for each
Engine. This is setup in the MIDI Setup page.

A few things to take into consideration when using the TC
Icon Faders to record automation into your sequencer:
Make sure that the record enabled MIDI track does not
echo back the MIDI Input to the System 6000. Otherwise
the System 6000 will receive double MIDI CC values, which
creates a MIDI loop and un-smooth automation data.

The following example explains how to avoid this on a
Protools System. If you are using other systems you should
look for similar features or use the feature introduced in
System 6000 Software version 2.5 (see below):

Example

• In DigiDesign Protools in the MIDI menu you disable MIDI
THRU. This way when the track is record enabled, the
incoming events are not echoed to the Output.

• In case your sequencer or MIDI data recorder does not
offer the possibility to mute the track while recording the
System 6000 can easily solve this problem for you.

The controls used are called Read/Send-Control/Program
Changes, and determines whether you want to send, or
receive MIDI Control Change/Program Changes.
These features are especially helpful, in case you are
using the ICON faders to record the MIDI CC data to your
external application.

How to record/playback MIDI data into/from DigiDesign
Protools 5.x ?

Recording

• On the TC Icon go to the Frame/System/Main/MIDI page,
and set up the Send/Receive parameters as follows:

Send CC : ON
Receive CC : OFF

• Make sure that in the Protools MIDI menu, the MIDI
THRU function is disabled to avoid a MIDI loop while in
recording mode (as explained in the previous column).

• Make sure you have your MIDI Input devices correctly
configured in Protools.

• Create new MIDI Track

• Set the MIDI Output channel of that track in the Mixer
window

• Add New MIDI controllers, and choose the right
Controller numbers from the list (see next page)

• Record the MIDI automation data using the Icon faders
or external MIDI faders/knobs

Playing Back

• On the TC Icon go to the Frame/System/Main/MIDI page,
and set up the Send/Receive parameters as follows:

Send CC : OFF
Receive CC : ON

• Play back

For more info on MIDI recording in Protools, please
refer to your Protools Manual and Digidesign.

See previous page for overview of Single and Double
precision controller numbers.

FRAME SYSTEM MAIN

Net

Software versions

Current installed software versions.

Network Identifier

Press the field “Network Identifier” to enter a name for the
Mainframe. This is the global TC network name for the
frame. By giving the frame a specific name it will be easier
to identify the frame when hooked up in a network with
several frames.

Error Indication

If “no Lock” is acheived or “Sample Slip” situations occur
this will be indicated via the small red dot in top of the
Frame Tab.
Press the Frame Tab and you will be guided to the exact
page where you can correct or compensate for these
situations. Simply press the “red” tabs.

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FRAME - SYSTEM - I/O

Via the I/O page the following operations are handled:

• Settings for the DSP card

• Settings for up to three I/O cards

• Labeling of all physical Input and Output channels

Basic operation

If more than one mainframe is connected:

• Press the Icon symbol in the upper left corner to enter
the Select & Setup pages

• Select which mainframe you wish to setup

• Press the Icon symbol once again and and select
System - I/O as illustrated below

I/O - SETUP

The following Setup page will appear in:
Frame/System/I/O/Setup when an AES-8 card is
installed.

Analog Input - Digital Input

With an AES-8 card installed in a Mainframe, you must
select whether Input channels 9 through 16 should be
digital or analog.

When Digit

al Input is selected:

Input channels 9-16 will be the AES-8 card.

When Analog Input is selected:
Only analog Inputs are available!
If an ADA-24/96 card is installed in slot A analog Input
channels 9-10 are available.
If ADA 24/96 cards are installed in both slot A and C,
analog Input channels 9-10 and 13-14 are available.

Please note the following:

• No Inputs on the AES-8 card are available when analog
Input is selected.

• Digital Input must

be selected to activate AES-8 card
Input channels 9-16 even if no ADA 24/96 cards are
present.

• Outputs 9-16 are always available. If ADA-24/96 cards
are installed, they will output simultaneously with the
AES-8 Outputs on channel 9-10 (Slot A) and 13-14 (Slot C).

I/O - DSP

Status Bit

Status bit information can be set separately for each of the
AES Outputs.

Options are:
AES/EBU : Professional usage of Status bits.
S/PDIF : Consumer usage of Status bits.

Clock Status - Sample Slip Detection
Input 1-2, Input 3-4, Input 5-6, Input 7-8
Input 9-10, Input 11-12, Input 13-14, Input 15-16

Monitors the Clock status of the incoming AES/EBU
Inputs and indicate whether the incoming Clock is in sync
with the mainframe Clock settings. Three states of
incoming clock can be indicated.

Locked
The Input is in sync with the Mainframe.

Sync Error (Red)
The Input is or has been out of sync with the mainframe.
Press the Reset key to see if Sample Slips are still
occurring. - If so - Check that there is only one

Master
Clock source in your setup. This monitoring function is
excellent when trying to determine which connected device
is out of sync.

No Input
Indicates no connection available.

I/O - Slot A, B & C

This is where you setup card specific parameters.
Parameters are only available when a I/O Card is detected.

For the ADA 24/96 card the following parameters
can be set.

Level In

Changes the analog nominal Input level between +6dBu
and +30dBu in 6dB increments.
The analog Input level enables you to match the M6000
Input to the Output of e.g. your mixer. If the nominal
operating level on your mixer is e.g. +4dBu and you select
+12dBu on the Level In parameter you will have a
headroom of 8dB. If you set Inlevel to +16dBu the
headroom will be +12dB, and so forth.

Level Out

Changes the analog Output level between +6dBu and
+24dBu in 6dB increments.

Output Connection

Select the type of connection you are using on the Output
of the card. Select between:
Balanced or unbalanced (with signal on pin 2 or pin 3).

If you are connecting unbalanced cables to the
Outputs when Outmode is set to “Balanced”,
the Outputs will be muted/un-muted
sequentially via a goldplated short circuit
protection relay. This is intentional and will not
cause damage to any device.

Balanced/Unbalanced Operation

Unbalanced operation

Some mastering studios prefer unbalanced wiring.
Please read the following for optimum performance.
Preferably, balanced cables should be used on Inputs and
Outputs even for unbalanced setups.

Input

Pin 2 hot, pin 3 connected to reference (shield) at the
Output of upstream device.

FRAME - SYSTEM - I/O

Output, pin 2 selected

Pin 2 hot, pin 3 connected to reference (shield) at the Input
of downstream device. In this mode pin 3 acts as a
reference Input for the ADA2496 Output stage and should
not be left unterminated.

This mode will not work properly with balanced
Inputs unless wiring is compensated as described. If
wired properly, this is the optimum Output mode for
feeding unbalanced devices.

Output, pin 3 selected

Pin 3 hot, pin 2 not needed. In this mode pin 2 and pin 1
carry the same Output reference.

This works with balanced Inputs using 1:1 wiring,
but balanced mode should be selected when driving
a balanced Input.

Filters

When operating the mainframe in normal Sample Rates
(32 - 48kHz) you can select different down- and
up-sampling filter types. The AD and DA conversions are
always performed in high-sample domain (88.2 to 96kHz).
Afterwards the digital down- and up-sampling is performed
in the digital domain using a local DSP on the ADA24/96
card. Select filter type according to the source material you
are working on.

Filters

Chose between - Linear, Natural, Vintage, Bright and
Standard (Std).

"Linear" filter

These filters are linear-phase and non-aliasing (the stop­band starts below the Nyquist frequency). The pass-band
response is extremely smooth and non-equiripple,
extending beyond 20kHz. With the "Linear" filters you'll
have a hard time discriminating between the sound of the
conversion chain and direct analog, even at 44.1kHz!

"Natural" filter

Based on the "Linear" filter class, but with a carefully
adjusted non-linear phase response, these filters obtain an
almost "better-than-live" reproduction of space while
retaining crystal-clear imaging and absolute tonal neutrality.
The "Natural" filters too are non-aliasing.

"Vintage" filter

Based on the "Natural" filters, here we've added a bit of
warmth and roundness to the treble by introducing a
smoother "tube like" roll-off. This filter would be an
exceptionally good choice when mastering material that
seems too hard in the high-end frequencies.
These filters too are non-aliasing and non-linear phase.

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Please note the following:

• No Inputs on the AES-8 card are available when analog

Input is selected.

• Digital Input must

be selected to activate AES-8 card
Input channels 9-16 even if no ADA 24/96 cards are
present.

• Outputs 9-16 are always available. If ADA-24/96 cards
are installed, they will output simultaneously with the
AES-8 Outputs on channel 9-10 (Slot A) and 13-14 (Slot C).

I/O - Labels

All physical Inputs and Outputs can be named/renamed.
Enter the Titles page by pressing the tabs System and
Titles. Press any of the 16 Inputs/Outputs and the Naming
display will pop up. Enter adequate name for the
Input/Output and press Enter.
The names will be displayed on the Frame-Routing page.

The I/O Labels are global and not affected by
preset changes.

Licenses

The System 6000 holds numerous algorithms as a part of
the standard package. Various additional algorithms are
available. These algorithms require purchasing of Licenses.
and expands the Reverb 6000

to a System 6000.
The License types and their status (active/inactive )
available with the installed software are listed under
“License Type”. (see above)

To try out one or more of the licenses a time limited Demo
Key can be achieved by contacting TC Electronic.
Press the Get Demo Key and follow the instructions.

"Bright" filter

These filters are something entirely different: Ultra-short
impulse response, linear phase and quite a bit of deliberate
aliasing produces a "digital" and slightly aggressive sound
adding plenty of top-end life to e.g. Rock and Techno
recordings, or giving you the feeling of air you need when
you are mastering a somewhat dark sounding source
material.

"Standard" filter

This filter emulates the response of typical mid-end
converters: Equiripple half-band filters that are precisely
6dB down at the Nyquist frequency.

These filters are available in 44.1 and 48kHz.

Softclip

The Softclip algorithm runs in the 96kHz domain right after
the AD conversion before the down-sampling filter.

AES-8 Card

Slot B with an AES-8 card installed

The following Setup page will appear in:
Frame/System/I/O/Setup when an AES-8 card is
installed.

Analog Input - Digital Input

With an AES-8 card installed in a Mainframe, you must
select whether Input channels 9 through 16 should be
digital or analog.

When Digit

al Input is selected:

Input channels 9-16 will be the AES-8 card.

When Analog Input is selected:
Only analog Inputs are available!
If an ADA-24/96 card is installed in slot A, analog Input
channels 9-10 are available.
If ADA 24/96 cards are installed in both slot A and C,
analog Input channels 9-10 and 13-14 are available.

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ENGINE - EDIT PAGE

Fader Group
Parameters/
Value fields

Output
Meters

Display
function
indicator

Input
Meters

Library Frame and Engine SelectorsName of the currently

recalled preset

Fader
Group
Selector

Parameter
Pages

Link key

Fine Adjust
Mode

The Engine 1-4 Edit Pages

This is where you edit algorithm parameters.Parameters in
several algorithms are distributed on different pages. As
illustrated above the MD 5.1 has 6 pages: Main, Setup,
Expander, Compressor, Limiter and Output. Depending of
the quantity of parameters represented in the groups one
or more groups will be displayed.

Basic operation

• Press E1 to E4 to select Engine. Parameters for the
recalled algorithms are instantly available for editing.

• Select a parameter group. In the example above - a MD

5.1 algorithm - the groups are Main, Setup,
Expander, Compressor, Limiter and Output.

• All parameters are assigned to the Fader Groups. Select
Fader Group using the Fader Group selector.

Any parameter can further be assigned to Fader 6 at any time .

Fader User Group - Assign key

By pressing the Fader Group Selector Up key you enter
the User group. In this group you can assign any
parameter to any Fader. The User Fader group is stored
with a preset.

• Press the Link key.

• Select the Fader you wish to link a parameter to, by
pressing the field just above the fader.

• Press the parameter you wish to link to the selected
fader.

Bypass

The Bypass key will respond in different ways depending
on the recalled algorithm. See specific algorithm description.
In some algorithms the Bypass will work as a mute
function.

Naming a Preset

• Press the Name field. A keyboard will pop up.
(See the “Naming display” section).

• Type in the new name.

• Press Enter.

Parameter value - Fine Adjust

Any parameter value can be adjusted in two accuracies.
A Normal and a Fine Adjust - mode. To switch between the
two modes press the Value Fields above the faders.
As shown in the illustration the Fine Adjust mode will be
indicated with two triangles in the value field.

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ICON SETUP

Icon User Interface

Go to the Select & Setup pages pressing the TC Icon
key in the upper left corner.
Press SETUP (upper tab) and UI (side tab) to enter the
setup page for the TC Icon display.

TC Icon Display Parameters

In this display you setup various parameters regarding the
appearance of the display as well as the Fader Touch
Sensitivity.

Display Brightness

Adjust the brightness of the display using either the Arrow
cursors or simply drag the “Adjust handle”.

Show Mouse Cursor

Press to show mouse/pointer position.

Calibrate Display Touch

For optimal performance the Touch Screen will at times
need to be calibrated. Press and follow instructions to
Calibrate the Touch Screen.

Fader Sensitivity

To avoid accidental movement of the faders they are
sensitive to humidity and will only respond when touched
by your skin.

Enable Fader

Touch

Enables touch sensitivity of the Faders.

AC/DC Sensitivity
Sets the Faders sensitivity to AC and DC. Adjust these
handles to achieve optimal performance in your
environment.

Icon Color Scheme

Color Scheme

Select the Color scheme of your choice. Depending on the
surrounding light conditions different schemes may be
more appropriate than others.

Sticky Clip

Meter Clip Indicators

If the Sticky Clip function is activated the Internal Overload
LED on the Frame Routing page will stay lit once activated
until Reset Clip on the Frame Routing page is pressed.

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SMPTE

Auto Edit Page

In the Auto Edit page all automation Events are listed and
handled.

Keep

Press to save the Event List locally on the Icon. It is possible
to save one Event List on the Icon Remote CPU. Additional
cue-lists can be stored and recalled on floppy disks on the
Mainframe.
The Keep key will turn red as soon as any editing of the list
has taken place, indicating that you must press Keep to
save the list.
This key corresponds/is the same, as the Keep key located
on the File page. (see description at the following page)

Write

When enabled any program change is written to the
SMPTE Event List. This can be. e.g Engine, Routing or
Scene recalls.

Read

When enabled the Event list will be executed according to
incoming SMPTE clock. Read and Write functions can be
activated simultaneously.

General Read and Write status is given in the

Icon Tab in the left corner.

Save

Press to save the Event list. The Save key will turn red as
soon as any editing of the list has taken place, indicating
that you must press to save the list.
This key corresponds/is the same, as the Save key located
on the file page. (see next page)

Be aware that until Save is pressed edited SMPTE
information is not yet stored in the Event list. For
convenient indication the Save key will be red as
soon as any alteration of the current Event list is
present.

Cursor

The triangular cursor always indicates the current clock
position in relation to the Event List.

Event Parameters

For each Event the following parameters are available.

Time - indicates the SMPTE time at which the Event

takes place.

Device - indicates on which Device Mainframe the

Event is taking place. Device numbers 1-8,
corresponds to the Device position at the
Select page.

Event - states the occurring Event at the given time.

Modify

Press this key to access Event parameters for the currently
selected Event. (see further description below)

Insert

Press to insert an Event (see further description below)

Delete

Press to delete the selected Event.

Modify/Insert - Edit

Event Settings

Operation

• To access Event settings press Modify in the Edit page.

• Setup all parameters for the Event you are about to
Modify or Insert.

• Press OK to confirm.

Time

The time where the Event being Modified or Inserted
is taking place.

Step/Adjust

Range: Frame, 1 Second, 10 Seconds, 1 min.,
10 min. or 1 hour.
Use the Step parameter to select Adjust range and the
Adjust parameter to increase/decrease the time.

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SMPTE

Device

This parameter selects which Mainframe connected to the
LAN you are working on. Device numbers 1-8, corresponds
to the Device position at the Select page.

Preset Type

Selects whether the preset Event you are working on is a
Scene, Routing, Engine or a System preset.

Bank

Select the bank related to the preset you are about to
setup/recall via SMPTE.

Preset

Select the preset from the selected bank.

File

Current List

Keep

Press to save the Event List locally on the Icon. It is possible
to save one Event List on the Icon. Additional cue-lists can
be stored and recalled on floppy disks on the Mainframe.
The Keep key will turn red as soon as any editing of the list
has taken place, indicating that you must press to save the
list.
This key corresponds/is the same, as the Keep key located
on the Edit page. (see previous page)

Revert

This “Undo” function allows you to revert to the last saved
SMPTE Event list. This is the List that is stored locally on
the TC Icon.

Clear

Press Clear to delete the entire SMPTE Event list present
in the TC Icon.

Remote device disk drive

Event lists can easily be organized and saved to a Floppy
disk in the Mainframe.
Mainframe selection is done in the Auto Edit page.

Get List

Press to get a list of all SMPTE Event lists stored on the
floppy disk located in the Mainframe.

New

Press New to create and name a new Event list in the
floppy disk in the Mainframe.

Save

Press to save the current Event list to the disk.

Load

Press to load Event list from disk.

Delete

Press to delete selected Event preset from the
Event Preset list.

Options

Automation Timecode Options

Master Sync Device

Select which of the Mainframes connected on the LAN you
wish to act as Master Clock.

Start Of Daytime

Range: 23:00:00:.00 or 00:00:00:00
If the SMPTE time code present on your tape media or film
does not start exactly at the beginning of the tape the
23:00:00:00 setting would be a good choice to keep
chronological order in the Event List.

MAIN FRAME - FRONT & REAR PANEL

POWER ON

MAINFRAME/SYSTEM 6000

FLOPPYDRIVE

POWER

PC CARD

System 6000 Mainframe Front

Power Key

Switches power On/Off.

3.5” floppy disc slot

For storing presets and event-lists and for loading software­upgrades.

System 6000 Mainframe Rear

I/O Slot A

I/O Slot B/AES-8

DSP Slot

I/O Slot C

DSP and I/O Slots A, B and C

These slots are used for I/O cards ADA 24/96 and AES-8.
Slots must be filled consecutively in alphabetic order.
The System 6000 DSP card fits the DSP slot only. When
I/O cards are mounted, dip switches on the cards must be
set accordingly.
An AES-8 card should be installed in “I/O Slot B/AES-8”
only. If you Mainframe rear panel carries a label saying
BUS updated you can install the AES-8 card yourself ­Please refer to the full manual.
If your Mainframe serial number is below 285580 and no
“BUS-updated label” is present on the rear-panel, a
Mainframe hardware update performed by an authorized
TC Service center is necessary before installation.

For further information cont

act:

TC Headquarters : [e-mail]

[phone]

US Customer : [e-mail]

001 805 373 1828

Power In

100-230V AC. 50/60Hz - auto-select.

SMPTE

1/4” connection for SMPTE sync. Input.

Ethernet/LAN

Connection for external control devices e.g. the TC Icon.
The type is 32 bit PCI Ethernet interface fully compliant
with IEE 802.3u 10/100 Mbps CSMA/CD standards.

The connector type is a 100Base-T RJ-45 (CN13)

Ground Lift

Use this standard chassis ground lift if you encounter
problems with hum.

MIDI In, Thru and Out

5 pin DIN connectors.

Remote

This connection is for service and test purposes only.

GPI

General Purpose Input. Connect a TC Master Fader or a
tip-to-ground switch. Applications vary depending on the
specific algorithm.

Rackmounting Advice

• The Mainframe 6000 should not be placed in an
environment with a temperature exceeding 50 degrees
celsius.

• Do not cover the ventilation openings on the sides of the
frame.

The cooling fan is activated according to the
temperature inside.

PCMCIA slot

For future software facilities and handling of additional
preset banks.

Power On LED

During start-up this LED is red. When the unit is ready for
use, the LED will turn green.

BUS updated - label

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REMOTE CPU - FRONT/REAR PANEL

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REMOTE CPU/SYSTEM 6000

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Remote CPU front panel

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KEYBOARD

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Remote CPU rear panel

Ethernet/LAN
connection

PS-2 connection
for PC keyboard
and mouse

Connection
for TC Icon

2 x USB
Type A
Standard
Connectors

Option Plate

Power In
100 - 240V

Connection for
extra VGA monitor

Power Key

Switches power On/Off.

Power On LED

The LED will turn green when power is on.

Ethernet Connection

32 bit PCI Ethernet interface fully compliant with IEE

802.3u 10/100 Mbps CSMA/CD standards.
The connector type is a 100Base-T RJ-45 (CN13)

Connection for PC keyboard or mouse

A standard PS2 Y-splitter must always be used when
connecting a PS2-mouse, a keyboard or both.
This cable is not supplied with the unit.

Connection for TC Icon

36 pin multi-cable connection for TC Icon.

TC Connection Cable.

Use the special TC Icon cable supplied with the
unit ONLY !

USB Connection

USB connection for future options.

Monitor

By connecting a monitor via this standard 15 pin D-Sub
you can have the exact same picture as displayed on the
TC Icon, running in parallel with the Icon. Color depth is 24
bit with a screen resolution of 640 x 480 pixels at 60Hz.

Option Plate

For future upgrade options.

Power

Connect 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz auto-select.

Rackmounting Advice

• The CPU unit should not be placed in an environment
with a temperature exceeding 50 degrees celsius.

• Do not cover the ventilation openings on the back of the
Remote CPU.

The cooling fan is activated according to the
temperature inside.

UPDATING SYSTEM 6000 SOFTWARE

The System 6000 is a constantly evolving platform and
updating software is a standard procedure keeping the
system up-to-date. Upgrading is easily done following
the procedures below.

Getting the newest software

Visit our site at www.tcelectronic.com, select Reverb 6000
(System 6000 basic version). You may also contact your
local dealer to get the latest software.

There are four types of software in the System 6000.

#1 Frame software
#2 DSP software
#3 Software for the TC Icon
#4 Ethernet software

There is no specific software for the Remote CPU as the
TC Icon and the Remote CPU are to be viewed as one
inseparable unit.

It is important to upgrade the software in the correct
order: First #1 Frame software, then #2 DSP
software, then #3 TC Icon software, then #4
Ethernet software and then the AES-8 card software.
The AES-8 card software should only

be upgraded
if a newer AES-8 software version than the one you
are currently using is available.

Updating Frame Software

• Power OFF the M6000

• Insert floppy-disk #1 "Frame application" into M6000.
The disk must NOT be write-protected.

• Power ON M6000

• Wait approximately 2 minutes while the software is copied.

• When the LED on the right side of the M6000 turns
constantly green, and the floppy-drive has stopped,
remove the floppy-disk.

While uploading software, the power LED will flash
between green and orange. This is normal. If the LED
flashes in red, please upload the software once again.

A result file called Resboot.txt will be saved on the disk,
and list the result of the operation. This file can be opened
with Microsoft Notepad on a standard PC.

Updating DSP Software

• Power OFF both the Mainframe 6000 and the Remote
CPU.

• Insert floppy-disk #2 "DSP application" into M6000.
The disk must NOT be write-protected.

• Power on the Mainframe.

• Wait approximately 2 minutes while the software is copied.

• When the LED on the right side of the Mainframe turns
constantly green, and the floppy-drive has stopped,
remove the floppy-disk

While uploading software, the power LED will flash
between green and orange. This is normal. If the LED
flashes in red, please upload the software once again.
A result file called Rs<serial no>.txt will be saved on the
disk, and list the result of the operation. This file can be
opened with Microsoft Notepad on a standard PC.

Updating TC Icon Software

• Power ON the Remote CPU (The M6000 should already
be powered ON, if not, remove any floppy disk and
power ON the M6000 as well).

• Insert floppy-disk #3 "TC Icon application" in M6000.

• Access the SETUP / UPDATE page on TC Icon.

• Press the DETECT button in the big oval box.

• Press the big round button labeled: UPDATE FROM
M6000 when it appears.

• Wait until the TC Icon automatically restarts.

Updating Ethernet Software

• Power OFF the M6000.

• Insert floppy-disk #4 "Ethernet application" into M6000.
The disk must NOT be write-protected.

• Power ON M6000.

• Wait approximately 2 minutes while the software is copied.

• When the LED on the right side of the M6000 turns
constantly green, and the floppy-drive has stopped,
remove the floppy-disk.

While uploading software, the power LED will flash
between green and orange. This is normal. If the LED
flashes in red, please upload the software once again.

A result file called Resboot.txt will be saved on the disk,
and list the result of the operation. This file can be opened
with Microsoft Notepad on a standard PC.

To verify correct update-procedure has taken
place, check the software version numbers both
before

and af

ter an update. These version numbers

are located on the Frame/System/Main/Net page.

Loading the TC Icon software is also possible via LAN
(Local Area Network).

To setup your system 6000 in a network and update via
LAN, please refer to the following pages.
It is not

possible to update the Mainframe-software via

ethernet.

Updating Software via the M5000 Faceplate.

Follow the exact same procedures as for the M6000.

AES-8 Card Software

The AES-8 card is loaded with the latest software version
when you receive the card. If you need to upgrade this
software at any time follow these instructions:

• Download the latest software from www.tcelectronic.com
Follow the instructions

• Power OFF both the Mainframe and the Remote CPU

• Insert the AES-8 floppy-disk into the Mainframe

• Power On the Mainframe

• Wait while the software is loaded.

• When the LED on the right side of the M6000 turns
constantly green, and the floppy-drive has stopped,
remove the floppy-disk

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SYSTEM 6000 IN A LOCAL AREA NETWORK

Introduction

If your setup is a standard System 6000 with a
Mainframe and a TC Icon and no other units
connected you do not need to dive into this section.

The System 6000 standard setup with a Mainframe and a
TC Icon is a “point to point Local Area Network” (LAN)
because there are only 2 items connected. This setup is
connected using the supplied Ethernet cable. Please note
that the cable type this setup is cross-coupled.
This is the most simple LAN setup possible. As soon as
several mainframes, TC Icons and/or a computer are
hooked up on the network a HUB (not supplied) must be
used. In this type of scenario standard ethernet cables (not
cross-coupled) must be used.
The following section will explain a few important basic
terms regarding network setups such as TCP/IP and
Subnet Mask. Basic knowledge of these issues is
necessary as soon as your setup consists of more than two
items.
Please note that a working TCP/IP protocol must be
installed on your computer before attempting to hook up
the computer on the network.

Subnet Mask - TCP/IP address

Win 95/98/2000/NT

Subnet Mask

The Subnet Mask is a number that defines a group of
computers (or Icons/Mainframes) connected to the network.
All units in the group must have the same Subnet Mask.
Further the first three groups of digits in the TCP/IP
address must also be the same.
The System 6000 Subnet Mask is by default 255.255.255.0
and therefore the Subnet Mask on all other units/computers
must be set accordingly.

The System 6000 Subnet Mask can be altered, to
match your network Subnet Mask if this differs from
the standard 255.255.255.0. Please see the section:

Setting Subnet Mask on the System 6000.

To find the TCP/IP address and the Subnet Mask settings
on your computer running Windows:
Go to Control Panel, Network, Configuration, double click
on TCP/IP and you will see the following (or similar
depending on you operating system).

TCP/IP address

The TCP/IP address is unique to each unit connected in
the network. Two units must therefore never have the same
IP address. However, the variation must be on the last
three digits for the units in the Subnet to see each other.

The TC Icon default address is : 192.168.1.125
The M6000 default address is : 192.168.1.126

If your computers IP address (or any in the network) is one
of the above you have two options. Either to alter the
computer’s IP address or to alter the IP address of the TC
Icon and the Mainframe. Please see the sections:

Setting the TCP/IP address on the Mainframe.
Setting the TCP/IP address on the TC Icon.

Mac

• Go to “Control Panel - TCP/IP”

• Set Subnet Mask. Subnet Mask must be identical to the
Subnet Mask used on System 6000. Default Subnet
Mask setting on System 6000 is 255.255.255.0

• Set TCP/IP address. The first three numbers separated
by “.” must be identical. The last three digits must be
unique for each unit in the network.

The TC Icon default address is : 192.168.1.125
The M6000 default address is : 192.168.1.126

Illustration (MacOS 9.2)

Illustration (MacOS X)

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Setting the Subnet Mask of the Mainframe 6000 via the
TC Icon

• Go to the Setup Select pages.

• Select the Main Frame on which you wish to change
Subnet Mask.

• Press Subnet Mask key and type in the desired Subnet
Mask.

Setting the Subnet Mask of the TC Icon

Be aware that the Subnet Mask for all connected
devices must be the same. Since all Subnet Masks
can be set via the TC Icon the last Subnet Mask to
set must be the TC Icon Subnet Mask.

Go to the Setup Select pages.

• Select Setup - Net.

• Press the Subnet Mask key and type in the desired
Subnet Mask.

• Press Enter to exit.

The Subnet Mask for the TC Icon is now set.

Setting the TCP/IP address of the TC Icon

Go to the Setup Select pages.

• Select Setup - Net.

• Press the IP Address field and type in the desired
IP Address.

• Press Enter to exit.

The TCP/IP address for the TC Icon is now set.

Setting the TCP/IP address of the Mainframe

• Go to the page:
Frame - System - Main - Net ID page.

• Press the field: Mainframe TCP/IP address.
The Naming display appears.

• Enter the TCP/IP and press ENTER.

The Subnet Mask for the Mainframe is now set.

SETTING SUBNET MASK AND TCP/IP

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SYSTEM 6000 IN A NETWORK

This section is merely to illustrate how several System
6000 frames/TC Icons can be hooked up in a network.

When more than one System 6000 mainframe or TC Icons
are connected a 100 MB HUB or switch must be used.

When a HUB or switch is used you must use standard
Ethernet cables. NOT cross-coupled. A Cross-coupled
cable is only used when the System consist of a single TC
Icon and a single Mainframe and no HUB.

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INSTALLING THE TC ICON SOFTWARE EDITOR

The TC Icon Software Editor for PC and Mac is a fully
operational software version of the TC Icon Remote for
the System 6000. The software is free to download for
evaluation BUT to actually operate a System 6000 via
the Editor a license for each connected mainframe
must be purchased from TC Electronic.

To achieve the TC Icon Software Editor

• Download software directly from www.tcelectronic.com

• Call your local dealer

• Call TC Electronic headquarters
[phone]
or USA: 8053731828

To purchase a Mainframe License for the TC Icon
Software Editor

• Purchase directly via www.tc-now.com

• Call your local dealer

• Call TC Electronic headquarters
[phone]
or USA: 805 3731828

Installation - PC

System Requirements

• Pentium 233MHz or better

• 32MB RAM

• Windows 95, 98, or 2000

• WinZip installed

Updating/installing the TC Icon Software Editor

Your computer probably holds the required MS Installer
program and you only need download the:

TC Icon Software Editor - PC version

This is a “.msi” file type and the size of this file is
approx. 775kB

• Close all other programs than your web browser and
access www.tcelectronic.com

• Access: Download, Software updates
Press TC Icon Sof

tware Editor for PC to download

• Click Finish in the Setup Wizard

• Click Close

A TC Icon shortcut will appear both on the desktop and in
the Start menu.

Previous versions of the TC Icon Editor will
appear in the Control Panel Add/Remove menu.
To retrieve these shortcuts you must reinstall the
TC Icon Editor software.

Installation including the Windows MS Installer

If during the process described above you have discovered
that the required MS Installer program is NOT already on
you computer you should download the:

TC Icon Software Editor (PC only)
+Windows Installer

This file includes both the Microsoft Installer Service as
well as the TC Icon Software Editor
The size of this file is approx. 3.5MB

• Close all other programs than your web browser and
access www.tcelectronic.com

• Select Support

• In the Support Menu on the left side, choose "System
6000" from the "Software" drop-down menu.

• Enter your Login data and proceed to download the:
“PC Upgrade” - application. You can either open the file
directly or download it and then open it.

• Run the application.

• Follow the on-screen instructions and click "Finish" when
the Setup Wizard has installed the Editor.

A TC Icon shortcut will appear both on the desktop and in
the Start menu.

Installation - Mac

System Requirements

• Apple G3 or G4

• MacOS 9.2 or higher / OS X

• Minimum of 64MB RAM

• Stuffit Expander installed

Installation

• Close all other programs than your web browser and
access www.tcelectronic.com

• Select Support.

• In the Support Menu on the left side, choose "System
6000" from the "Software" drop-down menu.

• Enter your Login data and press “Click here to read the
comprehensive guide for Mac users”.

• Follow the instructions.

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MISCELLANEOUS

The Complete manual

Following additional information can be found in the
complete English manual:

• Detailed description of the System 6000 Algorithms

• Technical specifications

• In Depth information