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differ significantly from the colors obtained in Extended Color Mode. Multiple fixtures in the same
installation should normally all be set to either Extended or Calibrated Color Mode in order to ensure
the most consistent color behavior
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VIDEO TRACKING
optimizes performance if the MAC Aura XIP is used with a video source.
In normal use, the fixture processes the signal it receives, tracking (or smoothing out) changes in values
in order to ensure smooth fading between colors and/or intensities. This signal processing takes fractions
of a second and is normally invisible, but if the fixture is used to display video the processing can interfere
with video response times. If you enable video tracking, the fixture does not ‘smooth out’ input but instead
snaps instantly when a value changes.
If you enable video tracking, some lack of smoothness may be visible when dimming slowly via DMX at
low intensity levels.
For best results, we recommend that you enable video tracking when using video as a source and disable
it (the default setting) during DMX control.
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DMX RESET
lets you reduce the risk of accidentally sending a reset command via DMX that might cause
an unwanted blackout and/or unwanted light output in the middle of a show, for example, that will take
several seconds to recover from.
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EFFECT SHORTCUT
determines whether the virtual color wheel takes the shortest virtual path between
two positions (shortcuts enabled), crossing the open position if necessary, or always avoids the open
position (shortcuts disabled).
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COOLING MODE
lets you select between five cooling fan options:
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CONSTANT FAN FULL
optimizes cooling fan operation for the lowest possible temperature by setting
cooling fans to run constantly at full speed. Light output intensity is kept at its maximum, as the LEDs
operate at the coolest temperature possible.
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CONSTANT FAN MEDIUM
sets cooling fans to run constantly at medium speed. Light output intensity
is reduced if necessary to prevent the fixture from exceeding its maximum operating temperature during
medium speed fan operation.
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CONSTANT FAN LOW
sets cooling fans to run constantly at low speed. Light output intensity is
reduced if necessary to prevent the fixture from exceeding its maximum operating temperature during
low speed fan operation.
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CONSTANT FAN ULOW
(ULTRALOW) optimizes cooling fan operation for the lowest possible noise by
setting cooling fans to run constantly at ultra-low speed. Light output intensity is reduced if necessary to
prevent the fixture from exceeding its maximum operating temperature during ultra-low speed fan
operation.
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REGULATED FANS
adjusts cooling fan operation to balance the fixture’s noise and light output
characteristics. Cooling fans are set to the lowest speed possible and then increased as fixture
operating temperature rises. If the fixture reaches maximum operating temperature and full-speed fan
operation is not enough to control fixture temperature, light output intensity is limited to keep the fixture
within its operating temperature range.
Because the MAC Aura XIP adjusts the maximum possible output intensity level as a function of fixture
temperature, the choice of cooling mode will affect the maximum intensity level available. The exact level
will vary depending on factors such as ambient temperature, airflow in the installation etc., but to give an
approximate indication, you can expect to obtain the following intensity levels in the fixture’s different
cooling modes relative to the CONSTANT FAN FULL mode:
- REGULATED FANS: 93%
- CONSTANT FAN ULOW: 88%
- CONSTANT FAN LOW: 93%
- CONSTANT FAN MEDIUM: 96%
- CONSTANT FAN FULL: 100%
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DISPLAY
offers the following options for the LCD display:
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DISPLAY SLEEP
sets the fixture display to black out a certain period after the last key press on the
fixture’s control panel. If ERROR MODE (see below) is set to NORMAL, the display will light up again if
the fixtures detects and error.
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DISPLAY INTENSITY
lets you adjust the brightness of the display backlighting by setting the intensity
to a level from 10% to 100%.
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DISPLAY ROTATION
rotates the display manually through 180° so that it can be read easily no matter
how the fixture is oriented.
