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. Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4
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14.2 General Instructions
14.2 General Instructions
14.2 General Instructions
14.2 General Instructions
14.2 General Instructions
14.2.1
14.2.1
14.2.1
14.2.1
14.2.1 Differences between Replay Unit and the
Differences between Replay Unit and the
Differences between Replay Unit and the
Differences between Replay Unit and the
Differences between Replay Unit and the
grandMA
grandMA
grandMA
grandMA
grandMA or
or
or
or
or
grandMA
grandMA
grandMA
grandMA
grandMA light
light
light
light
light
The Software is identical for all of the units. However tow 1 external monitor
can be connected. The UPS Functions as well as the 2048/4096 channels are
also fully supported as on the grandMA or grandMA light.
Connectors for external keyboard, mouse and monitor are located on the rear of
the unit (these are not included as standard).
Encoder, Trackerball, Wheel, more than 5 Executor Faders and 5 Executor But-
tons as well as quite a few other keys on the grandMA and grandMA light are
not available with this unit. Nevertheless most of the functions (except for the
executors) can be reached and activated using the mouse and tow external
monitor.
14.2.2
14.2.2
14.2.2
14.2.2
14.2.2 Working with Mouse, Keyboard and Monitor
Working with Mouse, Keyboard and Monitor
Working with Mouse, Keyboard and Monitor
Working with Mouse, Keyboard and Monitor
Working with Mouse, Keyboard and Monitor
With these tools almost all functions of the grandMA can be operated on this
unit. The 3 keys of the mouse will take on the functions of the keys on the
console. All required keys (such as CUE, COPY, NEXT, a.s.o.) have to be set up as
“Quikeys” in advance (
9.2
9.2
9.2
9.2
9.2
Assigning and Activating QUIKEYS), so that they
can be operated via the mouse. Values within the fixture or channel sheets can
be modified with the middle mouse key. A Command Field will appear on the
monitor when clicking on those fields above the (non-existing) encoders. You
can operate this Command Field with the mouse also.
14.2.3
14.2.3
14.2.3
14.2.3
14.2.3 Working in Stand Alone Mode (Playback)
Working in Stand Alone Mode (Playback)
Working in Stand Alone Mode (Playback)
Working in Stand Alone Mode (Playback)
Working in Stand Alone Mode (Playback)
This means working with the Replay Unit without the use of external mouse,
keyboard and monitor. In this mode you can only activate Playback via the
existing elements on the front of the unit. Please note, that you will only have
5 Executor Faders and 5 Executor Buttons available. These Executors
correspond with the first 5 Executors on the grandMA and grandMA light. There
is no access to any of the other Executors. This becomes particularly important
when programming the show on the grandMA but “running” the show
afterwards on the Replay Unit.
14.3 Specification and Technical Data
14.3 Specification and Technical Data
14.3 Specification and Technical Data
14.3 Specification and Technical Data
14.3 Specification and Technical Data
14.3.1
14.3.1
14.3.1
14.3.1
14.3.1 Integrated Harddisk and Diskdrive
Integrated Harddisk and Diskdrive
Integrated Harddisk and Diskdrive
Integrated Harddisk and Diskdrive
Integrated Harddisk and Diskdrive
The harddisk does not only save a backup for the operating system, but leaves
enough space for countless shows with hundreds of sequences. Shows can
also be saved on disk for archive purposes or transfering to other grandMA
consoles. The floppy disk drive also allows you to update the software, which
can be downloaded from the MA Homepage (www.malighting.de) on the
internet.
14.3.2
14.3.2
14.3.2
14.3.2
14.3.2 Ethernet and other Options
Ethernet and other Options
Ethernet and other Options
Ethernet and other Options
Ethernet and other Options
In addition to the 4 DMX output ports the hardware of the grandMA replay unit is designed to
transmit larger numbers of channels via Ethernet. ESTA is currently working on a standard
protocol for this form of transmission, which will guarantee a compatibility between units of dif-
ferent manufacturers, similar to the DMX norm. In addition to DMX input, Sound, SMPTE
timecode, it offers a printer port and a RS232 interface (only for GPS-receiver) and a USP-Port
(not active) for faster communication with any kinds of peripheral units.
14.3.3
14.3.3
14.3.3
14.3.3
14.3.3 System Maintenance and Software Updates
System Maintenance and Software Updates
System Maintenance and Software Updates
System Maintenance and Software Updates
System Maintenance and Software Updates
The software of the grandMA family is in a process of constant expansion and improvement. Due
to the control via menus and display softkeys it is possible to realise the feedback of our
customers and technical advances in our software updates. The hardware is only the basis and
offers sufficient capacity to guarantee that its owner will always participate in the fascinating
technical developments.
14.3.4
14.3.4
14.3.4
14.3.4
14.3.4 PPPPPeripherals
eripherals
eripherals
eripherals
eripherals
Peripheral units, such as a wireless remote control, are still in the development process. A 3D
visualisation software is available.
14.3.5 Capacity:
14.3.5 Capacity:
14.3.5 Capacity:
14.3.5 Capacity:
14.3.5 Capacity:
– grandMA replay unit controls 2048 parameter, 4096 parameteras option via ethernet
(dimmers and attributes of 8 or 16 bit) with softpatch to 4096 DMX addresses.Up to 16384
parameter with NSPs.
– A freely configurable monitor offers flexible operation and precise adaptation to any individual
working mode.
– Playback works on the basis of dipless crossfade either in Tracking or Non-Tracking mode.
– The internal harddisk allows for virtually unlimited storage capacity of presets, memories, cues
and effects.
14.3.6 Front P
14.3.6 Front P
14.3.6 Front P
14.3.6 Front P
14.3.6 Front Panel Layout
anel Layout
anel Layout
anel Layout
anel Layout
– 5 Faders as Executor-, Effect or Group-Faders, each with 3 directly assigned buttons.
– 5 Executor Buttons for direct retrieval of Sequences, Chases and other functions.
14.3.7 Setup Menu and Start Configuration
14.3.7 Setup Menu and Start Configuration
14.3.7 Setup Menu and Start Configuration
14.3.7 Setup Menu and Start Configuration
14.3.7 Setup Menu and Start Configuration
– Basic configuration available on harddisk.
– Fixture library with more than 280 multifunctional fixtures.
– All fixtures and channels can be named individually.
– Free Softpatch with MIN, MAX and INVERT of all four DMX lines.
– Definition of new fixture types on screen.
