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2. Starting the MDC-X for the first time
• MDC-X: The MDC-X Media Server is a state of the art combination of hardware and software (MDC
Control Software) to control the Mirror Head Out of the box, our system is ready-to-use.It is an indus-
try approved highly optimized Linux Operating System. Commercial campaigns or corporate commu-
nication tasks can individually and creatively be assembled into shows using the MDC-X Media Server.
With the MDC-X Media Server, content can easily and readily be transferred to the Mirror Head for
projection, no matter where the input comes from. Built- in functions include: show automatization, a
time scheduler, remote control options and many more.
• MDC: MDC Control Software offers key features such as: Media manipulation, geometric corrections,
seamless transformations, Show Presets and DMX / Art-Net control. Images and videos can easily be
arranged on screen using projection maps. Youcan create perfectly designed perspective projection
mappings, picture-in-picture presentations and animations or just do simple cropping and alignment
using their own media content. The show engine is controlled by a Timeline and/or Presets. Remote
show control is also possible using OSC or DMX.
• MDC-Touch: MDC-Touch allows to remotely (MDC-Touch network license required!) control the MDC-X
Media Server using any device that has a browser (e.g. smartphones, tablets or desktop computers).
No installation of any software or application is needed. With one click, customers can start and stop
shows as well as playlists. You can have previews of all media content with thumbnails. Turning a pro-
jector on and off can also be done using the MDC-Touch. The local access to MDC-Touch through the
desktop is always available.
After you have connected the MDC-X to all devices please turn on the projector and the Mirror Head unit. When the
Mirror Head unit finished calibrating itself and the mirror is in the home position turn on the MDC-X by pressing the
Power button at the front; the desktop of the MDC-X will show up after a few seconds. During the start the display will
flicker, this is normal because of the detection of the output screens.
NOTE: If you dont have a main screen connected you can still use the MDC-X by accessing it with a remote desktop
software like VNC or NoMachine. (see section Remote Connection). For first time users we recommend a physical
main screen.
The main programs on the desktop are:
2.1 MDC Launcher
This program is the main control to start programming MDC projects. Here you can select templates, projects, control
various system features and run the MDC program.
