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Phone +49 5251 688865-30 - [email protected] - www.malighting.com

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3.1. Transition from grandMA video to MA VPU

 

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This information conforms to grandMA video users changing to MA VPU.

As a user of a grandMA video dongle version (either on MA mediaPC or self designed media server) you will

encounter most likely the following situation: grandMA video software is installed on a computer (self designed

or mediaPC) with some content likely the MA original content plus additional custom-made content. Mainly this

will be any QuickTime coded content. The grandMA video software might be also installed on additional

computers like laptops to use it as pre-visualization or control suite stations without any dongles in use.

Now, you can choose from one of the following options:

1.  Leave everything as it is. You can stay with the grandMA video software and your known content. Please

be aware that the grandMA video software as known today will not be further developed nor be

implemented in future grandMA software releases. The grandMA video software will only work with

grandMA 'series 1’ software 6.121 or lower.

2.  Update your MA mediaPC or media server to MA VPU software and benefit from the features of MA VPU

plus

Performance increased tremendously - at least 4+ layer of 1080p are possible with 60fps.

The VPU is more integrated into the network than grandMA video ever was

Effects are added per layer and per output - each of them can handle 4 effects at the same time.

Colorkeying is built in now - even with a tolerance value for smooth transitions.

3D keystone is possible by adding a 3D model on the output layer

Much easier Fixture handling by only 3 fixture types - the output fixture includes keystone, master,

softedge and so on…

The VPU is able to run either with grandMA 'series 1’ or grandMA2 - safe investment. The VPU software

comes with a new decoder to ensure best content results. That means - however - that new content is

needed and the new one is based on MPEG-2! Attention: All custom-made content needs to be rendered

into MPEG-2. All old show-files are obsolete due to the fact that the new fixture types are not equal to the

grandMA video fixture types!

Launching the MA Video Processing Units (VPU) there is no more split between software and hardware. The

dongles are discontinued - only the full package including dedicated hardware is available, the dongle is “built-in”.

For sure, everybody who invested into dongles will benefit of the new VPU functionality by installing the latest

VPU release software.

With the MA VPUs there is no “open” operating system with any kind of default driver - they are all improved to

serve the best result for the VPU. Also the decoder has changed for best performance results. That means -

however - that new content is needed and the new one is based on MPEG-2. With any MA VPU there is some

Gigabyte of content pre-installed.

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grandMA2 User Manual - Functions and Features
Version 3.4 – 2018-07-25
English

Summary of Contents for MA VPU

Page 1: ...Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 2: ...ures Transition from grandMA video to MA VPU Teaser Mode Comparison VPU plus VPU basic VPU light Main Features Installation and Maintenance Startup Software update Update of Fixture Types Backup Access VPU via Network Version of grandMA desk or grandMA onPC off line IP Addresses EDID Manager CITP MSEX Protocol Communication with the grandMA Desk Series Connection with the grandMA desk Connection w...

Page 3: ... 14 158 Predefined Constellation Several MA VPU applications in one grandMA show Quickstart with grandMA2 Program surface Internal Touch Screen VPU plus Internal Screen VPU light Menu Bar File View Render Help Toolbar Status Bar Preview Multi Preview Content Editor Content Image Pool I Pool Content Text Ticker Content Eff1 Type Eff4 Type Content 3D Objects Content Mask Warper Warper Fullscreen Vie...

Page 4: ...Mapper Editor VPU Pixel Mapper Grid View Console VPU Pixel Mapper View Creation of customized 3D Objects Content Specifications Rovi Total CodeStudio for converting your content into MPEG2 Hap Content Converter Warnings Keyboard Shortcuts FAQ and Troubleshooting Supplement MA Lighting Intended use Data Symbols and warning labels LIMITATIONS Transport General Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY IN...

Page 5: ...2 ensures the highest frame and DMX synchronicity Horizontal and vertical softedge blending as well as keystone correction help to scale videos to any size And there is more to it than that The MA VPU offers a convenient functionality of 3D keystoning and enables the user to fit content to any 3D objects regardless of size and shape Furthermore playback speed can be adjusted with the help of smoot...

Page 6: ... Lighting and its extensive distributor network offer an unparalleled technical service Call on our expertise for help with any problem no matter if it is regarding operation software features software installations or trouble shooting Please send an email in English or German to the tech support with your contact details and the technical question See the email address of the technical support in...

Page 7: ...space type SSD Graphic card 3D with hardware acceleration and 512 MB Vertex Shader Version 3 0 or greater Pixel Shader Version 3 0 or greater 3 GB graphic RAM Resolution 1024 x 768 or higher 1920 x 1080 Network card 100BASE TX 1000BASE T 1000BASE T IBM compatible PC or notebook is necessary Additional requirements for the use of certain features To use the online help and to download the latest ve...

Page 8: ...t Safety EN 55103 1 2009 Electromagnetic Compatibility EN 55103 2 2009 Electromagnetic Compatibility 2014 30 EG Electromagnetic Compatibility 2011 65 EU RoHS II 2014 35 EU Low Voltage Directive This device is a state of the art technology However residual risks cannot be ruled out To avoid risks follow the safety instructions MA Lighting does not cover damages which can be result of an inobservanc...

Page 9: ...ffers the possibility of choosing any three dimensional object as a surface for video or still images Cubes cylinders spheres extruded logos or any other three dimensional shape can be textured with complimentary images or videos The position and orientation of these three dimensional objects are fully controllable from the grandMA console You could start with a cube rotating and progress to a thr...

Page 10: ...d into the network than grandMA video ever was Effects are added per layer and per output each of them can handle 4 effects at the same time Colorkeying is built in now even with a tolerance value for smooth transitions 3D keystone is possible by adding a 3D model on the output layer Much easier Fixture handling by only 3 fixture types the output fixture includes keystone master softedge and so on...

Page 11: ...bout it If you use the VPU software with an external dongle old grandMA video you will have the same performance like a MA VPU plus in other words there are no restrictions Major changes in a rough overview Decoder and codec has changed From QuickTime to MPEG 2 You need to buy it with the VPU it is included Old shows are obsolete Old content needs to be re rendered New fixture types for VPU We hop...

Page 12: ...picture They are defined to be able to run several resolutions like full HD for example That influences also the bitrate which can vary from approx 3 to over 80 Mbit s As higher the bitrate as more workload for the CPU RAM so on Codec is short for compressor decompressor a piece of software that is able to decode and encode a certain format By this definition a DirectShow filter is not a codec 12o...

Page 13: ...ependent from VPU hardware The Pixel Mapper then only works within MA Net not with Art Net or sACN and can be mapped on the parameters of the selected session If one of the above limitations is not met a water mark is displayed Teaser Mode status messages are displayed in a docking frame dialog named Teaser Status that is displayed by default If the user disabled the docking frame or the Teaser St...

Page 14: ...x Power Up switch front panel x x x SDI IN 2 2 powerCON IN back panel x x x powerCON OUT back panel x x Menu button front panel x RJ45 etherCON Gigabit network connector back panel 2 2 2 XLR male balanced transformer isolated audio outputs at studio level back panel 2 2 2 S PDIF Cinch Connector Digital Audio OUT 1 USB Ports front panel 2 x USB 2 0 2 x USB 2 0 2 x USB 2 0 USB Ports back panel 2 x U...

Page 15: ...ne hand a minimum of setup and configuration is required due to bi directional communication between the console and the MA VPU On the other hand the grandMA console allows for direct access to the server and previews the content as thumbnails in the preset The MA VPU enables a console operator to control and alter videos still images and three dimensional objects in real time from a grandMA light...

Page 16: ...alighting de You should have administration rights to install the program To work with grandMA VPU without administration rights you have to arrange the administration rights by the administrator on the installation path e g C Program Files MA Lighting Technologies grandMA VPU Software For Dongle Users only Please extract the downloaded file into a temporary folder and run the Setup MAVPU_vn n n n...

Page 17: ...al start after the installation or the update of the MA VPU application the end user license agreement is shown The MA VPU application will not start until the end user license agreement is confirmed If you are using a MA VPU plus the end user license agreement is shown at the internal touch display Important If you are using a MA VPU basic or MA VPU light the end user license agreement is shown a...

Page 18: ...n the touchscreen to open a dialog to select the wanted update file Navigate to the wanted folder and select the file Click OK to proceed After the installation is finished the VPU software will restart and the new version is automatically starting afterwards Check the version number in the VPU itself to make sure that the installation was successful 18of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Main Features Ins...

Page 19: ...be stored on Drive D of the internal hard disk or on any external USB storage device that holds enough space to store your data You should start Acronis from the Acronis Startup Recovery Manager This means that you should restart the machine and press F11 during boot 19of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Main Features Installation and Maintenance Software update Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 20: ...following steps Attention Take care to select the right Layer types VPU Camera VPU Layer etc If the type doesn t fit the show will be damaged Connect the VPU to the desk and start the session Do a backup of the Function Blocks on the VPU Select the Content Editor and Export Function Blocks for the VPU Layer and the Camera Layer Desk Import the new Fixture Types On the desk or onPC Select Setup Pat...

Page 21: ...m Select the Fixture Type for VPU Camera VPU Layer or VPU Master and click on Import In the upcoming window select the layer to import Leave the dialog with Ok The new Fixture Type appears in the overview with a used entry of 0 and can be used now 21of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Main Features Installation and Maintenance Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 22: ...oesn t fit the show will be damaged Now the unused Used entry is 0 Layers can be deleted Now you can use new functionalities of the imported layers in your VPU Do the same exchange steps for VPU Master and VPU Camera Layers V P U On the VPU import your Function Block backups Select the Content Editor and Import Function Blocks for the VPU Layer and the Camera Layer Now you can use new functionalit...

Page 23: ...rs 2 and VPU plus with serial numbers 45 are equipped with Acronis 2009 Basically the use of Acronis 2009 is the same as Acronis 2010 Machines from Serial Number 87 on operate Windows 7 They are equipped with an USB stick at the VPU backplane to start Acronis Attach this USB stick to an USB Port restart the VPU and press F12 during startup Password is 12345 Select your USB stick as boot device Acr...

Page 24: ...your own backups Do not store or delete any files in the Acronis Secure Zone This is your lifesaver whenever it gets serious The Secure Zone shall only be used to store 1 factory default file Your images can be stored on Drive D of the internal hard disk or on any external USB storage device that holds enough space to store your data You should start Acronis from the Acronis Startup Recovery Manag...

Page 25: ...to open up a Boot Menu window to enter parameters Stood in January 2010 you have to force the graphic card to do 800x600 to work correct with the internal screen on a VPU Plus Otherwise you will see graphical artefacts and not readable fonts On a VPU Basic it is not intended to put any Boot menu parameters into this line If you pressed F11 and the Boot menu window comes up Enter this complete line...

Page 26: ...at the start screen of Acronis Choose Acronis True Image home to proceed Enter this complete line also written identical only in Acronis 2010 vga 0x315 quiet and press OK You will then be at the start screen of Acronis Choose Acronis True Image home to proceed 26of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Main Features Installation and Maintenance Backup Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 27: ... on Windows 7 They are equipped with an external USB stick that you will find at the backplane of the VPU To boot from USB media press F12 during startup This leads to the boot menu The password to enter the boot menu is 12345 Select the boot device Hard Disk and then the USB flash drive as shown You will then be at the start screen of Acronis 27of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Main Features Installati...

Page 28: ...ckups Backup overview If you are restoring an image from an external memory click browse for backup to select the image from your memory In some cases the Secure Zone image is not listed here automatically You can rather click the Refresh Backups button or recall the image out of the Secure Zone again if necessary Select your drive and image and click OK 28of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Main Features...

Page 29: ...g from Acronis Secure Zone do the same as described above your Secure Zone is listed in the location tree as well Select the file and click OK Now you see the wanted image listed A right click with the mouse on the image will give you several options Choose recover to proceed 29of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Main Features Installation and Maintenance Backup Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 30: ...you will be prompted with a new window Password request Enter 12345 as the password and proceed by clicking on Ok The next option is to choose whether to restore the whole partition drive that may be stored in the file or only some files of it In our case you may only want to restore the whole disk partitions 30of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Main Features Installation and Maintenance Backup Version 3...

Page 31: ...hting com www malighting com Recovery method If your image does only contain one partition you may see a picture like this in the next step You should only choose to restore the partition not the master boot record 31of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Main Features Installation and Maintenance Backup Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 32: ...88865 30 tech support malighting com www malighting com Partition selection If you restore a complete hard disk make sure that you select the whole disk including the Acronis Secure Zone 32of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Main Features Installation and Maintenance Backup Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 33: ...he right place If you want to restore a complete disk make sure to choose the right hard disk if your VPU does have more than one hard disk drives Also check the right connection and naming of any external connected hard drive If you are unsure please contact MA Lighting to avoid any damage of your system In the next step you will see an overview of what you will restore Click on proceed and start...

Page 34: ...eckerstr 16 97297 Waldbüttelbrunn Germany Phone 49 5251 688865 30 tech support malighting com www malighting com Operation process 34of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Main Features Installation and Maintenance Backup Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 35: ...r store files in the Acronis Secure Zone Keep in mind that a FAT32 formatted USB stick or hard disk can only handle files up to 4Gbyte Otherwise you will have to reformat that device with the NTFS file system In Acronis choose the Backup option Backup option Normally you want to backup a complete partition so the next selection shall be Disk and Partition Backup Type of backup 35of 218 grandMA2 Us...

Page 36: ...t to write a backup of a single partition then select the corresponding partition without the Secure Zone If you want to do a complete System Backup also include the Acronis Secure Zone When everything has been set right choose next to proceed Backup location To write your image onto any memory you can choose the place to store Click on Browse to do so 36of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Main Features I...

Page 37: ...MM YYYY where XXX is the Type BASIC PLUS PRO SN is the Serial Number e g 0004 for number 4 Click on next to proceed In Acronis 2010 you could now directly proceed to write the image However it is necessary to choose Options to do further settings before writing the image Backup summary You have to choose Full as backup method 37of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Main Features Installation and Maintenance...

Page 38: ...e excluded in the image so do not click any of these options in the next step Excluded files Choose the maximum compression level When storing images for your own purpose or in a normal backup situation you can lower the compression level to normal to speed up the process 38of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Main Features Installation and Maintenance Backup Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 39: ...ents Archive comments VPU XXX SN activated DD MM YYYY where XXX is the Type BASIC PLUS PRO SN is the Serial Number e g 0004 for number 4 This is identical with the file name for the created backup After inserting all these information click on proceed to start the backup You should always get a positive message at the end of the process 39of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Main Features Installation and ...

Page 40: ... Waldbüttelbrunn Germany Phone 49 5251 688865 30 tech support malighting com www malighting com If not you should definitely check what went wrong 40of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Main Features Installation and Maintenance Backup Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 41: ...our storage device before you switch to the internal file browser of the VPU because otherwise it may not be listed as a possible option In the application click on the Browser tab In the browser window you can choose between two storage locations and drives You can choose your storage device hard disk partition by clicking on the dropdown menu to get a list of all available drives In our case we ...

Page 42: ...overwrite without any feedback After the copy process is finished the copy process window will close and you will be returned to the browser window To verify the copy process you can check the size of the folder on the USB device and compare this with the folder on drive D You can now disconnect the external storage device by unplugging the USB cable 42of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Main Features Ins...

Page 43: ...ows explorer window and type the IP address of your VPU as shown below A popup will show up and ask you to enter the user and password necessary to access the VPU User Benutzername MA Password Kennwort 12345 Then you can transfer data to the content or the software folder You have access to the complete partition d The default folder for content is d content The software folder is used to transfer...

Page 44: ...ersion fits to the software version of the desk or grandMA2 onPC grandMA VPU version number can be determined via Filename of the setup MAVPU_v VPU Version Splash screen appears while startup Info box Menu Help Info VPU status bar Example MAVPU_v3 0 0 n 3 0 0 GMA2 Streaming Version This number should correspond to the grandMA 2 streaming version n This number is for internal purpose 44of 218 grand...

Page 45: ...VPU and the console must have their respective IP addresses set up correctly Example for class C network grandMA console IP address 192 168 0 5 The first three sets of numbers must be the same and the last set must be different MA VPU IP address 192 168 0 10 To setup the IP address of the desk refer to the desk user s manual The default IP address of MA VPU is 127 0 0 1 the local host address of t...

Page 46: ...om 4 1 7 1 IP Address of the PC Please note if you are already part of a network please check with your network administrator before changing your IP settings IP settings can be found at START CONTROL PANEL NETWORK AND SHARING CENTER 46of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Main Features Installation and Maintenance IP Addresses Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 47: ...d needs a class A IP address beginning with 2 for example 2 2 2 2 and a subnet mask 255 0 0 0 This address can be added via the Windows control panel dialog Advanced TCP IP Settings Further information about the Art Net protocol under Artistic Licence UK Ltd www artisticlicence com 47of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Main Features Installation and Maintenance IP Addresses Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 48: ...U software cannot offer the correct resolution and refresh rates Or if a monitor is reconnected the right resolution and refresh rate has to be set again To avoid these troubles the DVI outputs of the VPU have been equipped with additional hardware An EDID Chip offers the common resolutions and refresh rates to the VPU hardware The switch near the DVI OUT connector lights blue if EDID is simulated...

Page 49: ...800 60 640 480 59 1280 1024 50 640 480 60 1280 1024 60 720 480 59 1400 1050 50 720 480 60 1400 1050 60 720 576 50 1440 900 60 800 600 50 1600 1200 50 800 600 60 1600 1200 60 1024 768 50 1680 1050 59 1024 768 60 1680 1050 60 1280 720 24 1920 1080 24 1280 720 25 1920 1080 25 1280 720 29 1920 1080 29 1280 720 30 1920 1080 30 1280 720 50 1920 1080 50 1280 720 59 1920 1080 59 1280 720 60 1920 1080 60 4...

Page 50: ...by the VPU software Currently 30 fps are shared for all outputs 1 output 30 fps 2 outputs 15 fps each 3 outputs 10 fps each and all layers share 15 fps 1 layer 15 fps each 10 layers 1 5 fps each 20 layers 0 7 fps each If the complete traffic on the network adapter reaches 30MBit then the VPU will start to limit it output of CITP even more CITP connection is not possible when running CITP sender an...

Page 51: ... the outgoing fps CITP Preview Additionally the status bar in the bottom of the GUI reflects the CITP status In the docking frame a CITP Status window can be opened to monitor the CITP local and global setting and to see the outgoing streams information CITP Information At the desk a CITP Video window can be created via Create Basic Window Other CITP Video Viewer The Window looks like this 51of 21...

Page 52: ...elbrunn Germany Phone 49 5251 688865 30 tech support malighting com www malighting com CITP Video Viewer If the Show Mode is enabled CITP is automatically disabled 52of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Main Features Installation and Maintenance Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 53: ...th the grandMA Desk Series You can connect the VPU to The grandma desk see Connection with the grandMA desk The grandma onPC see Connection with the grandma onPC Notice that MA VPU fixtures Layer Camera Master need a valid DMX patch in order to communicate with MA VPU 53of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Communication with the grandMA Desk Series Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 54: ...ctors or via a network switch grandMA II Console RJ 45 Cable or Switch grandMA VPU PC If you use a network with a switch connect the PC with a regular patch network cable to the switch Connect the cable to the desk Start the desk and load a video show Start the grandMA application and join the session or invite the video application from the desk The application connects to the desk and receives t...

Page 55: ... or grandMA onPC off line Start the grandMA2 onPC and load a show Backup Load Show Start a new session at the grandMA2 onPC Setup MA Network Control Create Session Start the MA VPU application Invite the VPU to your session Setup MA Network Configuration Press Add and choose your MA VPU Right click on the cell Session Member to invite the MA VPU Choose a Fixture Layer A detailed example can be fou...

Page 56: ...if a new session is founded by the MA VPU all data in the desk will be overwritten If more than one console visualizer or onPC editor is connected to the network the connections to the equipment will have to be properly assigned The communication between consoles visualizer VPU applications and onPC editors takes place in sessions A session has only one founder This is e g the master On connection...

Page 57: ...active the VPU can be invited to a session Settings MA Net IP Use this listbox to choose an IP address for network communication If there is more than one IP available e g multiple network cards installed select the IP address which is linked to the grandMA desk sACN Art Net IP Use this listbox to select an IP address for the Art Net communication of the Pixel Mapper receive data only Session ID E...

Page 58: ...nagement This section describes how data is managed by the desk and MA VPU If they are connected in a MA network session the desk gets the master and the video application becomes the slave of a session Data changed within the video application is transferred to the desk and vice versa 58of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Data Management Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 59: ...Master slave The MA console or onPC is always the master of a session If the MA VPU is started as standalone it is not in a session If a desk is connected and a session is started within the desk the VPU becomes the slave So the synchronization of desk and video data is guaranteed 59of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Data Management Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 60: ...Each layer has its own magazine containing emitting 3D objects Each layer has its own magazine containing videos images and masks The number of 3D video layers can vary in dependence of the complexity of your show You can patch up to 32 layers If the grandMA VPU is invited in a session by the desk layers behave similar to a fixture All layers have access to the same content pool The application re...

Page 61: ...mbH Dachdeckerstr 16 97297 Waldbüttelbrunn Germany Phone 49 5251 688865 30 tech support malighting com www malighting com MA VPU Principle function diagram 61of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Data Management Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 62: ... VPU station an own Fixture Layer is created This Layer accepts several Video Layers These Video Layers can be combined to meet your requirements In the following example the Fixture Layer with the name VPU contains 1 Master Fixture 6 Video Layers and 2 Camera Fixtures known as former VPU Output fixture Layers for a show can be arranged for your requirements on the desk You can find them in the fi...

Page 63: ...d videos The content can be shown on several outputs of the graphics card or the pixel mapper A MA VPU application can contain several 3D Video Layers for images and videos You can patch up to 32 layers to be more flexible in programming Please note that you can not run video clips on all these layers at the same time due to performance reasons Master 63of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Data Management ...

Page 64: ...VPU application can contain only one Master Layer This layer represents a total view on all other layers It serves the shapers iris and scaling for all outputs A control channel offers for example remote controlled PC shut down Switch into Fullscreen View Camera Layer former Output Layer 64of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Data Management Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 65: ...ign a Camera to an Output This was Softedge ID in grandMA video Remember Before this version the amount of Outputs Camera to patch into your show was limited by the amount of real DVI Outputs So maximum 2 So when having a show with 6 monitors used as panoramic screens one big screen composed of 6 screens you needed to have 3 Fixture Layers VPU in your show each consisting of Layers Master and 2 Ou...

Page 66: ...o and layer 2 takes layer 1 as reference the video has only to be decoded for layer 1 Layer 2 can be used to set effects To use the Layer Reference use the layer fixture and select Layer Reference as content The related channel sets are located at the I pool standard folder If you want to add them to another folder look for a free channel set and select Insert for Layer References via right mouse ...

Page 67: ...ayed on a Camera that is only visible on a DVI Ouput Example for 2 Virtual Outputs What is it good for The user can create output display arrangements where each single arrangement is controlled by a Camera So each single arrangement layer can be modified via the softedge keystone and splitscreen parameters of each Camera This comes in handy if an LED controller grabs certain areas out of the disp...

Page 68: ...2 meters It actually matters only for the visualization inside the Pixelmapper and has no influence to the final output Next step is to create inside the area TripleHead2Go Digital three Virtual Outputs each with a resolution of 1280x720 Next is the assignment of IDs for the Virtual Outputs column Virt Out e g 1 3 and for the cameras column Camera e g 1 3 When a Virtual Output ID was entered the e...

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Page 70: ...finally range over all three displays will be played back using e g Layer 1 with a resolution of e g 3712x720 Layer 1 will be parameterized in a way using a MA Lighting console or onPC that it is only visible for Camera 1 2 and 3 which are already linked with the corresponding Virtual Outputs 70of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Data Management Virtual Outputs Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 71: ...adjusted from the console or onPC software Example for Camera 1 which is assigned to left part of the image Provided Softedge is adjusted correctly the Camera Layer display of the VPU looks now like this Inside the Multipreview the Virtual Outputs are displayed in the following way Layer 2 3 and 4 referring to the figure below are the carrier to apply the content of the virtual Outputs 1 3 via 71o...

Page 72: ...g com the channelsets Virtual Input 1 3 Layer 2 receives its input from the virtual Output 1 via the virtual Input 1 Respectively Layer 3 receives its input virtual Output 2 via the virtual Input 2 Analog the same is true for Layer 4 and virtual Output 3 72of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Data Management Virtual Outputs Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

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Page 74: ...one 49 5251 688865 30 tech support malighting com www malighting com Layer 2 3 and 4 are parameterized to be only visible by Camera 4 Camera 4 is assigned to the physical DVI output of the VPU 74of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Data Management Virtual Outputs Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 75: ...ech support malighting com www malighting com The position of Layer 2 and 4 can be shifted by using the VPosX parameter The Multipreview display of the Layer 2 4 The actual output at the DVI connector is shown below 75of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Data Management Virtual Outputs Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 76: ...ting com www malighting com The TripleHead2Go splits this signal into three independent single pictures When send to three projectors and taken the soft edged overlap into account the complete images on the canvas looks like one big 76of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Data Management Virtual Outputs Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 77: ...n be higher and thus the number of possibilities Virtual Outputs can be used in many more applications They might be used as an effect e g mapping a cube on top of a complete scene consisting of several layers or exceeding the limit of applying just four effects at the same time When rendering those into a virtual output and use the next four with the final output 77of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Dat...

Page 78: ... 6 Predefined Constellation If a MA VPU application is started and a new show is created via File New Show the application starts a show that contains two Fixture Layers with the following configuration Video Layer Camera Master Description NewShow 6 4 1 Is created via File New 78of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Data Management Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 79: ...ng MA VPU with the same fixture layer name will grab what they need out of the data stream and show the same show with the same content Several Video fixtures configured in the desk can be selected in the MA VPU application via a drop down menu in the status bar or directly via the touch screen Example with one connected MA VPU with a grandMA2 console via Setup Patch Fixture Schedule Patch Fixture...

Page 80: ...g a show Start the grandMA2 onPC Press Backup select the tab Demoshows Load Show In the upcoming dialog select the vpu demo show show gz Tap Check all then tap Load Show The show will be loaded On the Display you see an overview of the layers and the fixture sheet You can configure the layout via the buttons on the right Connecting the VPU to a session 80of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Quickstart with...

Page 81: ...lighting com Connecting the VPU to a session Now we will invite the VPU to the session To start a session press Setup and tap MA Network Control In the upcoming dialog tap Create Session The session will start Press Setup and tap MA Network Configuration 81of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Quickstart with grandMA2 Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 82: ...s the screen encoder The entry will change to Yes and the VPU will join the session After that choose the Layer entry and press the screen encoder Choose the fixture layer VPU A 2 Hint If the VPU does not join check the VPU IP address and software version It is displayed in the VPU status bar e g In this case the desk IP is 172 16 7 191 and the VPU IP is 172 16 7 152 Console and VPU must be in the...

Page 83: ... the Smart view all settings of the VPU Layer are displayed as buttons Select the Images attribute and you get an overview of all images of the selected I Pool Tap an image button and the appropriate image is displayed on the VPU output screen Desk Image button VPU output Hiding the VPU GUI To hide the GUI of the MA VPU you can either press Shift Enter at the keyboard of the VPU station or use the...

Page 84: ...yback of a video file Press the Clear button select layer 1 again select the attribute I Pool and tap the channel set HD_25 Select the attribute Images Now the Smart View offers a choice of video loops in HD quality with 25 frames Select a video of your choice tap the feature VPlayer and select the attribute Playmode Now you can choose how to play the video e g as a loop select Loop 84of 218 grand...

Page 85: ...gram an empty show will be opened or if connected with a desk or onPC the show will be loaded The surface should look like this As already known from other applications the program surface is divided into several parts Program Surface Menu Bar Toolbar Preview Multi Preview Content Editor Browser Warper Pixel Mapper 85of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Program surface Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 86: ...many Phone 49 5251 688865 30 tech support malighting com www malighting com Overview window for example shows images and videos of the channel functions or the LED panels in the Pixel Mapper Status bar 86of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Program surface Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 87: ... 30 tech support malighting com www malighting com 9 1 Internal Touch Screen VPU plus Only MA VPU plus The touch screen offers a direct access to important VPU functions and shows which content is send actually to the outputs 87of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Program surface Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 88: ...pe and VPU software version Also the session ID the name of the show and the state of the DVI and pixel mapper output is shown The lower part shows the IP addresses of the MA Net and the pixel mapper network adapters Lock Unlock the touch screen buttons Switch between the output preview and system monitor information 88of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Program surface Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 89: ...e operated directly Indicates the status of the MA Net see Connection States Opens settings dialog Display Network Main Global VPU Settings Video In Content Editor Browser as described in File Settings Opens the Setup dialog New Show Load Show Save Show Save Show as Update Software Enable Pixel Mapper Enable DVI Select the fixture layer 89of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Program surface Version 3 4 201...

Page 90: ...1 MA Net The actual IP Address ART Net The actual pixel mapper IP Address Network grandMA1 or grandMA2 possible Session The number of the session this MA VPU is part of Fixture Layer The selected fixture layer DVI green active red not active Pixelmapper green active red not active OUT 1 2 3 blue Output is active EDID is active green Output is active black Offline this output is not active fps fram...

Page 91: ...49 5251 688865 30 tech support malighting com www malighting com 9 3 Menu Bar Like in several other Windows applications you can store and recall files and adjust the settings of the program File View Render Help 91of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Program surface Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 92: ... Opens a dialog to set the screenshot parameters Settings Opens the Settings dialog Within this dialog you can set Display settings Network settings Main settings e g FOH feature Global VPU Settings Video In settings Take a screenshot Enter a path where the screenshot is stored Screenshot Parameter With the button Take a screenshot a screenshot is made with the settings above The GUI is not displa...

Page 93: ... Setup MA Network Configuration Tab VPU Select the VPU and press the button Take a Screenshot Settings Display Set the display properties Display Settings Output Up to 4 monitor outputs are supported Camera Each output can display a different camera GUI Select the output for the GUI Graphical User Interface EDID State of EDID Manager see EDID Manager Monitor Name of the physical interface card 93o...

Page 94: ...onfiguration Tab VPU Edit Display Global Monitor Identification Shows an overlay to identify each output Fullscreen GUI Indicates if the Graphical User Interface is displayed Activate all Monitors Activates all outputs of the graphic card Test Image Outputs one of ten selectable test images related to the connected outputs ratio and resolution These images can be used to adjust the output geometry...

Page 95: ...vite Disabled Green background selected station Red background version is not compatible The different states in the network are described in detail in chapter Connection You can select the role of the VPU for the content distribution like Receiver or Distributor A click on the button Start Distribution will start the distribution process Change MA sACN Art Net IP 95of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Pro...

Page 96: ...c IP address Settings Main Within this dialog you can select the FOH features If this button is checked an additional buttons appears at the toolbar The button Blind preserves the blind programming preview No Output if Standalone If no desk is connected the output is suppressed Frame Blending Frame interpolation allows smoother motion when you slow down or speed up a layer Show Mode This mode avoi...

Page 97: ...e performance The lower the rate the better the performance Anti Alias This filters are useful for Warper and Keysone projections Examples none no Anti Alias filter Multi Sampling Super Sampling Note Multi and Super Sampling costs performance Content Redirection If your content has moved to another location you can redirect the search folder e g from drive D to drive E The redirection is indicated...

Page 98: ... background If new content is inserted after the program start this parameter has to be set Copy bandwidth Sets the copy bandwidth for the content distribution The distribution of new content stresses the network so reduce this value if you have too much network load Slot 0 1 default content Set the default image of the first slot to black or white This affects only new created Function Blocks Glo...

Page 99: ...576i PAL 720x576 i interlaced p progressive Resolution Select SDI input resolution Signal Interlaced or progressive Interlacing see list below Reinit Reinitializes the SDI input Show Graph Shows a performance graph Frame Blend Use Frame Blending to enhance the quality of time altered motion Interlacing Formats Here you can define how images are handled within the application Since grandMA VPU does...

Page 100: ...ting one device this will be assigned to the Video In source and is available for MA VPU Start Stop D Additional options to restart drivers in case of synchronization faults Video in Device Device If a Capture Device with a driver is installed its property dialog will be opened after the selection of this button In this dialog the device specific properties of the manufacturer can be managed The f...

Page 101: ... grapic card CITP Information Window Opens a window that shows the CITP Information see CITP MSEX Protocol Teaser Mode Opens a window that offers information about the restrictions of the Teaser Mode Thumbnail distribution Shows information about the thumbnail distribution Hap converter Shows the Hap Codec converter window see Hap Converter Start in Black If this option is enabled the GUI Graphica...

Page 102: ... the star or removed by clicking the x So now it is possible to keep dialogs open for monitoring reasons and close all dialogs by one click and open exactly the same views by only one click You can scroll in this frame and the preview or multi preview will be down scaled when Docking Frame is opened 102of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Program surface Menu Bar Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 103: ...taneously not with dongle version DVI Enable the output signal to DVI Digital Visual Interface output Pixel Mapper Pixel Mapper output will be enabled and video output will be transformed into DMX values Finally output via ethernet adaptor e g Art Net to RGB CMY devices fixtures Enable the Pixel Mapper see also chapter Pixel Mapper 103of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Program surface Menu Bar Version 3 ...

Page 104: ...hting com www malighting com 9 3 4 Help Release Notes Opens the release notes document Info Shows the about box with the current version number In the lower part of the box you can find the license information and the Dongle Serial Number 104of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Program surface Menu Bar Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 105: ...wed and fullscreen is relevant Therefore you can use the Alt Enter key Show Mode This mode avoids interruptions of the running show caused by manual operations of a user Also non essential functionality is reduced or disabled to increase the performance It can be set by a channel in the Master fixture or this button The following actions are performed GUI is disabled Thumbnails are not distributed...

Page 106: ...he FOH Features in the Options dialog is enabled You can take or reject the Blind Preview from the desk by selecting the appropriate check buttons If the Blind Preview is active the button gets blue Channels Only enabled if Multi Preview tab is selected Toggle the Channel controls in the Multi Preview Reset Windows Resets the window layout of the Multi Preview to the standard Store Alignment Store...

Page 107: ... show file Shows the status of the dongle Used IP address for MA Net Shows the render settings states DVI output and Pixel Mapper Inviting of the VPU can be enabled or disabled Shows all existing users e g administrator guest Some features e g the blind functionality need the assignment to a user Shows the used fixture layer You can switch the fixture layer via this drop down menu Assign a VPU cam...

Page 108: ...ing com 9 6 Preview This view offers a preview of the resulting output video If you enter the tab MA VPU receives the commands from the desk and shows the resulting output but in opposite to the fullscreen view the menus the toolbar and the status bar are also active 108of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Program surface Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 109: ...put If additional outputs are enabled via the menu entry File Settings Display the outputs for the additional displays are presented too The size and position of the single windows can be changed via the left mouse button You can reset or store the arrangement via the buttons in the toolbar Reset Windows Restets the window layout of the Multi Preview to the standard Store Alignment Stores the alig...

Page 110: ... below allow watching the values for each channel in the layer The horizontal bar in each control indicates the setting from 0 100 Changing values are highlighted Please note that these are no programmer values but all changes from the default values are indicated this way You can toggle the controls with the Channels button in the toolbar 110of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Program surface Version 3 4...

Page 111: ... e g videos images and 3D objects VPU Layer Images 3D Objects and Eff Type VPU Camera Images Eff Type and 3D Objects Content Redirection If your content has moved to another location you can redirect the search folder e g from drive D to drive E The redirection is indicated by a button in the toolbar and can be switched on or off Content Distribution A click on the Content distribution button will...

Page 112: ...d to the Channel Sets of the desk and can be accessed from there To insert images and videos click with the right mouse button somewhere in the I Pool Folder or Channel Functions field and navigate in the upcoming dialog to the folder where the images and videos are located It is not recommended to use an external drive for the content we recommend to copy the files to the content drive D After th...

Page 113: ...ton Data of the items like size framerate and length are shown in a grid If an item is selected its preview is shown in the preview window at the lower left side of the screen Multiple items can be selected if you hold down the Ctrl key while selecting items or use the mouse as a lasso Hotkeys Ctrl x c v Cut Copy Paste and delete are allowed 113of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Program surface Content E...

Page 114: ...is indicated by a yellow speaker icon If the clip is selected you can see a preview in the left corner below If a clip does not fulfill the content specifications this will be indicated by a red marked text If the content fullfills the specifications of the Hap Converter you can use the Hap Converter to convert the content to a valid format which can be played back 114of 218 grandMA2 User Manual P...

Page 115: ...er Reference This allows any Layer to take the output of another layer as input This saves performance because a video must not be decoded twice Note Only the video itself is feed into the other layer not the changes in color or effects etc To assign a new folder to a Channel Function click with the left mouse button into a line 115of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Program surface Content Editor Version...

Page 116: ...cting the entry a browser window appears where you can navigate to the folder containing the videos After the selection of the folder its name is taken as a name for the Channel Function as shown in this example Test Images You can change the name via the context menu with the right mouse button 116of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Program surface Content Editor Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 117: ...m into the next free slots These images can be used to adjust the output geometry and colors Note To get the 1 1 pixel correct display of the test pattern make sure to use the Native Object only Export and Import Function Blocks With this function it is easy to change Fixture Types of old shows without losing content information or manually inserting it again 1 Export Function Blocks 117of 218 gra...

Page 118: ...ldbüttelbrunn Germany Phone 49 5251 688865 30 tech support malighting com www malighting com 2 Exchange Fixture Type 3 Import Function Block again 4 The show can go on 118of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Program surface Content Editor Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 119: ...that it is available on all VPUs in the session in the same location as any other content Content Enter the text to be displayed in the ticker Font Choose the font types that are included Fontsize Choose the size of the displayed text Already created Text Ticker items can be adjusted by using the option edit in the context menu To display the Text Ticker item on screen simply select it via the IPo...

Page 120: ...ighting com The animation can be edited via the grandMA2 command line incl import and export The animations are based on keyframes They can be adjusted or new frames can be added They are located in the PixelMapperContainer Videocompositioncontainer 120of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Program surface Content Editor Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 121: ...Content Editor The effect engine is based on the Direct3D standard Effects are defined within fx files An effect file is a text file with an fx extension It defines how something is to be rendered It includes state information along with vertex and shader declarations The shader code is written in HLSL High Level Shading Language The following example shows the assignment of a sepia effect to a te...

Page 122: ...es New effect files can be added as Channel Set via the context menu in the Effect Type view with the right mouse button Examples Despite Ocean and Water effect others only use 1 parameter 1 Encoder Wheel Water Par1 Circulation Par2 Intensity Par3 Speed Ocean Par1 Amplitude Par2 Wavecount x Par3 Wavecount y 122of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Program surface Content Editor Version 3 4 2018 07 25 Englis...

Page 123: ...ideos The file format is DirectX with the file extension x see Creation of customized 3D Objects Items can be edited changed or deleted via the context menu of the right mouse button Data of the items like name and size are shown in a grid To assign a new item insert a Channel Set via click with the right mouse button 3D object definitions If you use objects with the extension r like Plane r x the...

Page 124: ...e but leads to the loss of nativity Output x scales to full output resolution and ignores ratio Scaling Rotation and Position Z not possible as this is a 2 dimensional object with defined size defined by output resolution OutputR x scales to full output resolution and keeps image ratio Letterbox Scaling Rotation and Position Z not possible as this is a 2 dimensional object with defined size define...

Page 125: ...ages with the camera E g If you want to coat laminate a region where noting is projected you can build a mask to coat the regions This regions remain black in the projection Example Mask made of 3 layers Greyscale mask Using of the mask within the camera Resulting output The brightness of a pixel determines the transparency 125of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Program surface Content Editor Version 3 4 ...

Page 126: ...jects Content editor mask channel function You can insert the images in the common way as you insert the content Then select the camera and select the preset type Video feature VObj attribute Mask Here all inserted masks are shown Select the mask Mask attribute at the smart view A screenshot can be directly inserted as mask Therefore the parameter has to be selected as option in the screenshot par...

Page 127: ...www malighting com Screenshot parameter With the function Invert the mask can be inverted Inverted mask Masks should be created in the same resolution as the used output If the resolution is not the same the mask will be crushed or stretched 127of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Program surface Content Editor Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

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Page 129: ...ech support malighting com www malighting com 9 9 Warper The Warper enables you to warp or straighten out the image output on a bended area stretch shrink and rotate selected parts of the image and cut out parts of the projection 129of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Program surface Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 130: ...le dragging the image into the right position of the projection screen Editing the warper objects can be done on the VPU machine simultaneously in the Warper Window and the Warper Fullscreen View Or the VPU is remote controlled by another VPU PC that is connected via MA Net In both cases the warped output can be checked in real time VPU with image output Laptop to operate the Warper 130of 218 gran...

Page 131: ...dit dialog of the warper 3D object at the warper editor The default mode is Stretched which is also the behavior of prior versions of the MA VPU When using a warper object on a camera the mode 3D is not supported and behaves like Stretched Using the warper object on a layer o Stretched The warper object is stretched to fit the output and ignores the ratio of the warper 3D object This mode does not...

Page 132: ...utput This mode does only support positioning on the x and y axis Positioning in this mode moves the object without interpolating pixels so the mesh stays pixel accurate As orthogonal mode is a 2 dimensional mode it is the most pixel accurate one of the three modes Using a warper object on a camera o Stretched The warper object is stretched to fit the output 3D functionality like positioning rotat...

Page 133: ...w malighting com The center of the object matches the center of the output The object can be positioned with the PosX and PosY attribute of the cameras 3D Key feature Orthogonal mode is also the most pixel accurate one when using the object on a camera 133of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Program surface Warper Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 134: ...e the warper object is used on a layer and shall grab the third full HD space from the texture using the UV mapping For this case the UV mapping is U from 3841 to 5760 of 7680 and V from 1 to 1080 of 1080 The UV parameters are based on pixels and are scaled to one If you have a texture with a resolution of full HD enter the parameters from 1 to 1920 All position parameters of the warper are pixel ...

Page 135: ...fer to the ori upper left corner Name Enter a name for the m Width Height Position X Y with Add it is placed to the po If the mesh is edited later the e center of the mesh in X Y coo object in pixel A mesh can have a maximum 16384 x 16384 Please note that using very hi meshes does cost performanc Maximum Size of Submesh Til Warper meshes with a low gri be rendered with a higher sub reduce artifact...

Page 136: ...s the grid resolution Use improve the performance if yo mesh Resolution X Y the mesh The maximum resolution of th 128 The grid divides the mesh into manipulated U From To V From To original image is mapped on t If the U and V values are highe resolution of the image the im the VImg Split effect in the lay 136of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Program surface Warper Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 137: ...lf A mesh now can also be rotat using the arrow keys Vertex data of a mesh can be numerically The vertex positio UV coordinates can be modifi To edit a vertex change to the select a vertex Then click Edit Vertex at the related keyboard short cut is Editing of vertex data requires field of UV mapping and verte conversion from pixel to texel Meshes can be edited always via a doubleclick into the gra...

Page 138: ...alighting com This Warper 3D Object is tiled upper left upper right lower left lower right Placement of the 4 meshes The output image can be plac The coordinates of the output described via the U V coordin 0 0 of the U V coordinates is corner of the image 138of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Program surface Warper Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 139: ...his example shows a Bezier function This example shows a Linear function You can switch between the functions via the right mouse click context menu Grid Mode inner points and faces can be edited The Grid Mode offers a more detailed adjustment of the output frame The grid is a uniform distribution of the mesh into rectangles 4 points in the grid describe a face The mesh is tiled into a grid with a...

Page 140: ...Useful to manipulate the output in real time It is like the Fullscreen View but the grid and selected points are visible and can be manipulated in real time Switches the control on or off The manipulation of the selected points can be done via this control Only active in Grid Mode Select single points in the grid Multiselection of points can be done while holding the Ctrl button down or dragging t...

Page 141: ...d via the control symbol Therefore the control must be switched on and the mesh has to be switched into the Grid Mode To delete faces use the context menu Delete selected Faces via right click on the preview Move the selection Rotate the selection Scale the selection To increase or decrease the mouse resolution hold the Shift or the Ctrl button Undo or redo the last action 141of 218 grandMA2 User ...

Page 142: ...ects have been created in another show To use them the channel functions have to be updated first Warning Switching back from Grid to Bezier Mode forces a recreation of the 3D vertex data a new 3D Object is build The manually changes of the points are lost because they are converted into vertex data This is always announced via a warning dialog 142of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Program surface Warper...

Page 143: ...ith the File Browser you can import content from external hard drives or USB devices into the VPU or move content to drive D or wherever by a simply drag drop You can delete and rename files or folders and create new folders Restriction You cannot drag drop on touch screen without using a mouse 143of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Program surface Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 144: ...ween different layers the dimmer controls the transparency of an object If the dimmer is 0 the object is transparent and the projection is invisible If the dimmer is full the object is opaque and you can only see the front layer front Z position MixColor R G B Color 0 0 0 Tint the output with the RGB Red Green Blue color mixer HSBC Hue shift Saturation Brightness Contrast HSBC 50 50 50 50 Set Hue ...

Page 145: ... size which is NOT scaling and then create a soft edge by using the soft parameter for the respective side of the layer This makes the layer underneath shine through see picture Borders also can be changed via the special dialog in the desk Therefore select the layer select the feature Border and press the button Special Dialog at the desk VObj 3D Objects cross Select an 2D or 3D object on which s...

Page 146: ...e projection object in X Y and Z direction VRot X Y Z X 50 Y 50 Z 50 Animate continuous rotation of the object around the X Y and Z axis VScale X Y Z X 50 Y 50 Z 50 Scale the dimensions of the object in X Y Z direction VImg Split X Split Y Split X 0 Split Y 0 Split the image or video in X and Y VImg Offset X Offset Y Offset X 0 Offset Y 0 Offset of the image or video VImg X Y X 50 Y 50 Animate con...

Page 147: ...Play Ignore Dimmer Loop Ignore Dimmer Loop Index Ignore Dimmer Play Index Ignore Dimmer Pause Ignore Dimmer These modes start pause the video and keep on playing reguardless if the dimmer is on or zero VPlayer Speed modify the playback speed VPlayer Begin Set an inpoint VPlayer End Set an outpoint VPlayer Index Select a frame index VEffect 1 4 Eff Type Eff part Eff Type 0 Several effects based on ...

Page 148: ...n Fullscreen Mode Windowed Windowed Mode Enter PM Start Pixel Mapper Leave PM Leave Pixel Mapper Enter SMode Enters the Show Mode Leave SMode Leaves the Show Mode Shapers Shaper 1A 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B 4A 4B 1A 0 1B 0 2A 0 2B 0 3A 0 3B 0 4A 0 4B 0 1A 30 1B 0 2A 30 2B 0 3A 30 3B 0 4A 30 4B 0 With the beam shapers the resulting image can be masked variable with four shapers each with 2 channels A and B Wi...

Page 149: ...B ColBoost 50 50 50 ColBoost 50 50 100 Manipulate the intensity of red green or blue color of the image seperately Beam Iris Iris Iris 10 Iris 80 Open or close the Iris Shapers Shaper1 1A 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B 4A 4B 1A 0 1B 0 2A 0 2B 0 3A 0 3B 0 4A 0 4B 0 1A 30 1B 0 2A 30 2B 0 3A 30 3B 0 4A 30 4B 0 With the beam shapers the resulting image can be masked variable with four shapers each with 2 channels A a...

Page 150: ...lications can be connected together to project a huge image If the camera position moves the perspective changes Take a cube rotate it a bit and then move the camera You can see that the perspective changes you can see that the world s center is still the centre of your monitor VCamRot X Y Z Rotate the camera around its own centerpoint VEffect 1 4 Eff Type Eff part Eff Type 0 Eff Type Sepia Severa...

Page 151: ...ipulated in X and Y direction Softedge 1A 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B 4A 4B 1A 0 1B 0 2A 0 2B 0 3A 0 3B 0 4A 0 4B 0 1A 0 1B 0 2A 50 2B 0 3A 0 3B 0 4A 0 4B 0 If several projectors should show one common image the borders must be cross faded For every border one channel for the position and one channel for the dispensation of the black wedge exist This example shows a soft edging for the left border of the image...

Page 152: ...malighting com 11 Order of Effect Execution Effects are executed in the following range top down Texture Color Color Key Effects SW or Sepia or stuff like that RGB Values Red Green Blue Color Boost Saturation Contrast Brightness Dimmer Alpha Blendmode 152of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Order of Effect Execution Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 153: ...s this technique for videos and images This is realized via four controllable grayscales gray wedges at the borders of the image Position and distribution of the grayscale are controlled by the grandMA desk with each two attributes Left tile Right tile Projector 1 Projector 2 Softedge controlling of the left image with shaper 4A 4B Softedge controlling of the right image with shaper 2A 2B Projecti...

Page 154: ...On the desk you can use the special dialog to edit the values for the softedge values Selecting the Softedge attribute of the camera fixture will enable the Special Dialog button All values can be entered in a graphical way with a preview in this special dialog Special Dialog Softedge 154of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Softedging Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 155: ...d This effect is called keystoning Original image Distorted projection tilt upward This effect can be minimized by using the keystone correction Keystone correction recalculates the image that it is shown right angled independent of the position of the projector Therefore the pixels must be compressed and the image is made smaller Important The keystone correction always causes a compression of th...

Page 156: ...zontal and vertical direction Attributes keystone X and Y are for the distribution of the picture content in X and Y direction The resulting output image for this distorted layer looks like the image beside Hint On the desk you can use the special dialog to edit the values for the keystone values Selecting the keystone feature of a camera fixture will enable the special dialog button All values ca...

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Page 158: ...VPU as well So if the positions are set up in the grandMA2 Stage View the setup of the Pixel Mapper can be linked to grandMA2 console Hint The output of the Pixel Mapper can be routed as a virtual input of a layer LED Panels are defined similar to dimmer or multi function spots via fixture types in the desk fixture library The following example shows a test image mapped on a 20 x 20 LED wall Test ...

Page 159: ...pport malighting com www malighting com 14 1 VPU Pixel Mapper Graphical View This view presents the graphical LED wall arrangement and allows a comfortable editing and controlling of the used fixtures VPU Pixel Mapper Editor Graphical View 159of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Pixel Mapper Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 160: ...s via right mouse click It is possible to move fixtures by mouse as well as the arrow keys of the keyboard Move M Move selected panel via keyboard Zoom Z Zoom the render window to fit Zoom with the mouse wheel or with the rubber band via pressed left mouse button Delete Delete the selected LED panel Undo Undo the last action Prev Select the previous panel Next Select the next panel Highlight Highl...

Page 161: ...used any combination can be done and each axis can be inverted This is used to transfer the position from the 3D stage view environment into the 2D footprint in the VPU This process is comparable to the option take Camera in the Layout View but with fixed positions Area Output Area Output The general output of MA VPU is done via Ethernet protocols like Art Net instead of the graphic card of the PC...

Page 162: ...sed for this output Delay To each graphic output or Pixel Mapper output a delay can be assigned The value accords to the refresh rate of the output not of the video clip For each output of the pixel mapper a delay from up to 8 30 Seconds can be set refresh rate for DMX signal is 30 s Protocol Choose between Art Net sACN or MA Net2 protocol sACN is comparable to Art Net but allows the multicast opt...

Page 163: ...universe is not changed by the operator data will be sent as patched in the desk If a start universe is defined here the lowest patched universe of the corresponding Pixel Mapper output will be used Other patched universes gear to this start universe Example 4 LED panels are patched to universe 11 12 13 and 20 and the sACN start universe is set to 1 Then control data are sent on universe 1 2 3 and...

Page 164: ...hting com www malighting com Same principle with Art Net In this case with Art Net specific entries of the start universe If the user sets the Original button DMX data will be send again as patched in the desk Options 164of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Pixel Mapper VPU Pixel Mapper Graphical View Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 165: ...ottom Right or Center Render Panel Outlines Marks the panel borders LED Outlines Marks the LED borders DMX Addresses Shows the universe DMX start addresses of each panel Name Display the fixture name of each panel LEDs Preview content for each LED Background Select the transparency If the part of the output area is not equipped with a panel the background image is indicated transparent Statistic S...

Page 166: ...d with an orange background Patch collisions are indicated and marked red You can use common functions like Multiselection select first row while pressing Shift and select last row still hold Shift all rows inbetween are selected Select or deselect several rows by pressing Ctrl Press F2 for editing a value and all selected values will take over the new value Selecting multiple values can also be d...

Page 167: ...o use the functionality in combination with a VPU this external PC has to be in a session with the VPU or the same showfile that you just edited It has to be uploaded to the VPU afterwards Create an Excel sheet or Tab separated txt file that fits the options in the VPU change all cells to the desired values Excel Spreadsheet Copy these settings to the clipboard by pressing CTRL C only values shall...

Page 168: ...X in the Excel Sheet and copy that into the clipboard then set the marker in the cell from where you want to change the values and you paste this information into the VPU software only these values will be overwritten So selected copy paste is possible as well Hint If no real keyboard is connected you can use the on screen keyboard to enter values into the grid Therefore do a right mouse click int...

Page 169: ...leted and edited as known from the VPU To store fixtures and channels into an existing Pixel Mapper Output select them press Store and click into the area of your chosen output If fixtures or channels have been selected you can also use Channel store PM 1 2 axis X Z to store into Area 1 Output 2 with the Axis X Z All parameters of each Pixel Mapper Area Output can be controlled by the command line...

Page 170: ... fixtures VPU Pixel Mapper View Grid View The grid mode shows all the options of each panel the abstraction of fixtures and channels in the Pixel Mapper Editor in a tabular view Values can also be edited here too To send the data via MA Net2 select the protocol in the options of the Output and enable the Pixel Mapper Main Render flag A maximum of 256 universes can be send and all 3 protocols share...

Page 171: ... formats for 3D objects x DirectX file format 3ds Format for drawing 3 dimensional objects will be supported in future Note the following regulations The orientation of the object should fit Normals have to be organized correctly UV coordinates for the textures have to be setup correctly The following example shows the creation of a cylinder with the Cinema 4D Copyright by MAXON Computer GmbH soft...

Page 172: ... Phone 49 5251 688865 30 tech support malighting com www malighting com Make the object editable Select not used polygons and delete them Set the visibility of normals on Copy the object 172of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Creation of customized 3D Objects Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 173: ...ting com www malighting com and reverse the normals of the copy Select both cylinder objects and connect them to one new cylinder The old cylinder objects can be deleted Now you can see two objects with normals in both directions 173of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Creation of customized 3D Objects Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 174: ...ighting com Check the orientation of the resulting object Insert a new material for the texturing Assign an image to the texture and the material to the object Adjust the texture mapping parameter Assign the UV coordinates for the texture mapping 174of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Creation of customized 3D Objects Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 175: ...3D format Objects created in this way can be added to the Channel Set via the context menu in the 3D Objects view with the right mouse button Note At the export options of newer releases of Cinema4D you need to switch off Save Templates in order to make the 3D object visible at the VPU 175of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Creation of customized 3D Objects Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 176: ...ion video mpg mpeg m2v mpv 4 Pixel aspect ratio 1 1 1 Please note that VBR is also possible but prevents frame exact playback from first to last frame We strongly recommend CBR Please also note that the bit rate heavily depends on the resolution of your video clip and on the content itself e g lots of signal changes Using variable bit rate VBR causes loop problems so please use constant bit rate C...

Page 177: ...oss of quality The less signal changes and information the video sequence contains the more you might go down with the bit rate without necessarily having visible artefacts Compression artefacts Loss of edge clarity tone fuzziness blocking contouring artefacts Recommended bit rates Resolution 4 3 16 9 Bit rate PAL 720x576 10 20 Mbps NTSC 720x480 10 20 Mbps VGA 640x480 10 20 Mbps SVGA 800x600 10 20...

Page 178: ...diting systems and compositing tools such as Avid Composer Adobe Premiere Pro Adobe After Effects Final Cut Pro do also feature high quality MPEG 2 encoding tools that are very versatile and produce MPEG 2 conform content However you have to test this content with the VPU for correct and stable performance before doing a production with this content If you do not know the origin and quality of the...

Page 179: ... and Windows It creates a Hap video file inside a mov container 1 Link https github com Vidvox hap qt codec releases Important We strongly recommend to use the Hap for Quicktime Codec Version 8 Video files created with other versions of the Hap for Quicktime Codec maybe can t be played back HAP for Quicktime Video requirements Supported formats Hap1 HapQ HapAlpha Frame rate 24 fps 25fps 29 97 fps ...

Page 180: ... but less compared to MPEG 2 less hard disk load HapQ Best quality lower compression bigger files less CPU load higher hard disk load HapAlpha Hap1 with support of alpha channel Video content requirements for images Images Image format File extension Bitmap BMP Portable Network Graphics PNG Graphics Interchange Format GIF Joint Photographic Experts Group JPEG JPG TGA Uncompressed images have to be...

Page 181: ...load section for the Rovi TotalCode Studio software that does cover the most impotant applications It is labelled MA_VPU_Rovi_TotalCode_Studio_Presets_V mps Please note that this is not pre installed on the VPU How to use Presets in Rovi TotalCode Studio MA Lighting provides the most imortant presets to convert video and audio content in Rovi TotalCode Studio These presets cover the most important...

Page 182: ... means Resolution XGA 800x600 Pixel Frame Rate 30fps progressive Bitrate 15 Mega Bit per Second Stream Type Program Stream Use of the MA Presets in Rovi TotalCode Studio 1 Start Rovi TotalCode Studio 2 Click on Tools Preset Manager or Press F6 on your keyboard 3 Import the file MA_VPU_Rovi_TotalCode_Studio_Presets_V_2_5 182of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Content Specifications Version 3 4 2018 07 25 E...

Page 183: ...rstr 16 97297 Waldbüttelbrunn Germany Phone 49 5251 688865 30 tech support malighting com www malighting com 4 All presets are now listed in the Preset Manager 183of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Content Specifications Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 184: ...5 30 tech support malighting com www malighting com 5 Open Media load the video file you want to transcode from your hard drive 6 Drag the File Container of that file in the lower output part to assign it the encoder 184of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Content Specifications Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 185: ...97 Waldbüttelbrunn Germany Phone 49 5251 688865 30 tech support malighting com www malighting com 7 Select the corresponding Preset that fits the original file properties 185of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Content Specifications Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 186: ...ing com www malighting com 8 Check if the settings are coresponding to your input format and that they match your wanted output format If necessarry adjust the resolution or framerate 9 Set name and location of the Output File transcoded clip 186of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Content Specifications Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 187: ...ly encode videos This will be the batch converter and the watch folder We will now go deeper into the batch converter The watch folder is explained in the Tocalcode Studio manual Batch conversion in Roi Total Code 1 If you have already imported and assigned a video to be transcoded as described before you can add this job to a queue Simply press the add to batch job list button 187of 218 grandMA2 ...

Page 188: ...d entries in the batch list can be selected and edited again in the main window of the application by using a right click on the entry and then selecting Edit Settings 3 When all settings are adjusted use the function Update Job in the Batch Window to update the batch list entry 188of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Content Specifications Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 189: ...ttelbrunn Germany Phone 49 5251 688865 30 tech support malighting com www malighting com 4 When all files are set into the batch list press the Start button to activate the process 189of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Content Specifications Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 190: ...code video frames Hap passes compressed image data directly to the graphics card to perform hardware accelerated decompression of movies during playback By shifting this burden from your CPU to the GPU Hap makes it both possible to use more movies and work at higher resolutions than typical CPU bound codecs There are three different Hap codecs to choose from Hap 1 offers the lowest data rates for ...

Page 191: ...sed The upper part describes the settings of the Hap converter Workflow Browse to the source directory Select the files to be converted to Hap codec in the lower part Multiselection is possible Press Start conversion button You can also convert video clips that are part of your show Select the channel sets at the content editor and press the Start conversion button Hap Coversion Options 191of 218 ...

Page 192: ... inside an avi container is selected the format of the Hap clip e g Hap Q will maintained unchanged Hap 1 offers the lowest data rates for playing back the most clips at a time Hap Alpha is similar to Hap with support for transparency Hap Q offers improved image quality at a higher data rate You can change the resolution of the converted video To keep the aspect ratio select the Keep Ratio button ...

Page 193: ... malighting com www malighting com After starting the conversion job the selected files occur in the jobque If the content is dropped into the image list and the conversion starts a progress bar informs about the status of conversion 193of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Content Specifications Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 194: ...oss of awareness Altered vision Involuntary movements Disorientation TO REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF A SEIZURE WHEN WORKING WITH THE PROGRAM 1 Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible 2 Use the smallest available screen 3 Do not work if you are tired or need sleep 4 Work in a well lit room 5 Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour REPETITIVE MOTION INJURIES WARNING Working with the application ...

Page 195: ...Ctrl V Paste Del Delete Warper Ctrl Enter Toggle Warper GUI Ctrl Z Undo Ctrl Y Redo Del Delete faces M Move R Rotate S Scale Shift or Ctrl Increase or decrease the resolution while mouse movement U UV Mode V Edit Vertex Pixel Mapper Arrow Key If a panel is selected in the Graphical View it can be moved Arrow Key Ctrl Move panel by 1 10 grid Ctrl C Copy Ctrl V Paste Right mouse in grid cell Opens o...

Page 196: ...ermany Phone 49 5251 688865 30 tech support malighting com www malighting com 19 FAQ and Troubleshooting If you have any problems with the application you can refer to the MA share VPU Forum 196of 218 grandMA2 User Manual FAQ and Troubleshooting Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 197: ...chdeckerstr 16 97297 Waldbüttelbrunn Germany Phone 49 5251 688865 30 tech support malighting com www malighting com 20 Supplement MA Lighting blank page 197of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Supplement MA Lighting Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 198: ...versions of the MA VPU are available to suit all needs MA VPU plus MA VPU basic and MA VPU light With a huge amount of functions features and effects together with any console of the grandMA family these will be the most innovative tool available to control visual effects independent of the type of fixtures needing control Video processing unit Manufacturer MA Lighting Technology GmbH Dachdeckerst...

Page 199: ... 15 9 403mm only the casing x 3 5 88 1mm 2 Rack units Rack mount space x 16 4 416mm incl handle Weight 6 1 kg 13 5 pounds screen protector only for transport Voltage 230 V 50Hz 120 V 60 Hz USA Canada No switching necessary Cable type Only adequately protected cables may be used min Ø 3 x 1 0mm Power supply cable and connector not included ex works Socket type Power In PowerCon blue by NEUTRIK AG L...

Page 200: ...ting com www malighting com Important The total current power consumption of the units connected in series must not exceed the maximum of the power source Rated Power Consumption VPU plus max 400 VA VPU basic max 300 VA VPU light max 200 VA 200of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Supplement MA Lighting Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 201: ...ne 49 5251 688865 30 tech support malighting com www malighting com 20 3 Symbols and warning labels I 0 Warning Danger Area Warning Danger of electric shock Supply voltage ON OFF Alternating current AC 201of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Supplement MA Lighting Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 202: ...bject to conditions of failure class 2 Following items are acceptable and no reason to worry ITEMS ACCEPTABLE COUNTS Permanent bright dots max 2 minimum distance between bright dots 15mm 2 dots adjacent permanent bright max 1 Permanent dark dots max 5 minimum distance between dark dots 15mm 2 dots adjacent permanent dark max 1 Total bright and dark dots max 5 202of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Supplem...

Page 203: ...h as cranes fork lifts wagons etc The user is responsible for securely fastening the products to or on the means of transport and for observing the safety regulations of the manufacturer of the means of transport Noncompliance can result in personal injury or material damage Use original MA Case for transport and storage or comparable transport device If the front of the VPU cannot be protected wi...

Page 204: ...it from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs and the point where they exit from the apparatus If using an extension cord make sure the rated output of all units connected in aggregate does not exceed the maximum rated output of the extension cord The rated output of the units plugged into the socket should in aggregate not exceed 10 amperes If the power cord or the mains plug is damage...

Page 205: ...rmally or has been dropped Besides others you run the risk of suffering an electric shock If one of the following conditions occurs please disconnect the mains plug and call your dealer or technical support Power cord or mains plug is damaged or worn Liquid penetrated the unit The unit was exposed to rain or high ambient humidity The unit does not function properly even when following all the inst...

Page 206: ...g walked on or pinched particulary ar plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exist from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when used for long period of time Refer all servicing to qualified...

Page 207: ...alighting com 20 8 Electric shock warning on the rear of the grandMA The unit should be serviced by qualified personnel only as live parts may be exposed when opening and or removing coverings besides others you run the risk of suffering an electric shock 207of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Supplement MA Lighting Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 208: ...n destroy hardware components Humidity Operation 20 80 relative humidity no condensation Storage 10 80 relative humidity no condensation Environment Follow all the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Use the apparatus only within the environment operating limits Use the apparatus only indoor Air must be free of dust and hazardous and explosive substances Avoid vibrating support and extreme loud environm...

Page 209: ...he front 3 Mains Input blue 120 230 V 50 60 Hz no switching of voltage necessary Cable not included ex works 4 Mains Output grey 120 230 V 50 60 Hz no switching of voltage necessary Cable not included ex works 5 2 x Ethernet for connecting MA consoles grandMA onPC 6 SDI In 1 2 option 7 2 x USB 3 0 2 more USB 2 0 at the front panel and 1 more USB 2 0 at the back panel 8 Audio OUT left right 9 eSATA...

Page 210: ...IF Digital audio output Audio OUT balanced Left Right Ground On Off eSATA port for connecting extern drive Use only cable with max length 0 5 m Do not disconnect drive when at work Mains switch ON OFF In standby mode switch on I the AC power voltage is present within the instrument even if the apparatus switched off by the push button on the front Mains Input blue 120 230 V 50 60 Hz no switching o...

Page 211: ... standby mode or in operation depending on the position of the ON STANDBY key at the front panel Note The AC power switch may remain ON continuously Switching to OFF is only required when the instrument must be completely removed from the AC power source Position O OFF The 0 position implies an all pole disconnection of the instrument from the AC power source Standby switch ON STANDBY button on th...

Page 212: ...tion I Set the apparatus to operating mode by pressing the ON STANDBY button on the front panel Switching Off the Instrument In order to switch off the apparatus tap Shutdown at the interal display of a MA VPU Plus or go to File Exit at the GUI of the MA VPU In this standby mode the AC power voltage is present within the instrument For longer non use switch the power switch to 0 Cleaning The VPU d...

Page 213: ...m www malighting com 20 13 Maintenance Electric shock warning The unit should be serviced by qualified personnel only as live parts may be exposed when opening and or removing coverings besides others you run the risk of suffering an electric shock 213of 218 grandMA2 User Manual Supplement MA Lighting Version 3 4 2018 07 25 English ...

Page 214: ...eclares that the product Product category Control unit Name of product Video Processing Unit VPU complies with the following product specifications Safety EN60065 EN60950 1 EMV EMC EN55103 1 E1 EN55103 2 E2 Additional information DMX512 Ethernet USB Malink DVI LTC Audio IN Midi and analogue inputs must be shielded and the shielding must be connected to the earthing resp to the housing of the corre...

Page 215: ...t 4 1 4 6 bar 9 5 Basic Operation 9 9 2 CITP MSEX Protocol 4 1 9 coating 9 8 5 CodeStudio MPEG2 16 1 Communication with the grandMA Desk Series 5 Comparison 3 3 Conformity 20 14 Connect 20 10 20 11 Connection 5 1 5 2 Connection States 5 3 Console 14 3 Content 9 8 1 9 8 2 9 8 3 9 8 4 Content Distribution 9 3 1 Content Editor 9 8 Content Specifications 16 Converter 16 2 Creation 15 customized 15 Dat...

Page 216: ...een 9 9 1 Functions 3 10 General 20 6 grandMA 20 8 grandMA desk 5 1 grandMA2 8 Graphical View 14 1 Grid 14 2 Handling backups with the VPU 4 1 4 1 Hap 16 2 HAP 16 Hap1 16 HAPAlpha 16 HapQ 16 Help 9 3 4 Image Pool 9 8 1 IMPORTANT 20 7 Installation 4 1 Instructions 20 6 INSTRUCTIONS 20 7 Int 1 Intended 20 1 Internal Screen VPU light 9 2 Internal Touch Screen VPU plus 9 1 Intro 1 Introduction 1 IP Ad...

Page 217: ...1 Menu Bar 9 3 Menu File screenshot 9 3 1 Multi Preview 9 7 Objects 9 8 4 15 of 11 15 Off 20 12 On 20 12 onPC software 5 2 Order 11 Pixel Mapper 14 14 2 Pixelmapper 14 1 1 14 1 2 14 3 plus 20 10 Predefined Constellation 6 6 Preview 9 6 Principle function diagram 6 2 Program surface 9 Quickstart 8 20 10 20 11 Render 9 3 3 Restoring with Acronis 4 1 4 4 Rovi 16 1 Safety 2 20 6 20 9 SAFETY 20 7 Servi...

Page 218: ... Teaser 3 2 Technical support 1 1 Text 9 8 2 Ticker 9 8 2 Toolbar 9 4 14 1 1 Transition 3 1 Transport 20 5 TripleHead2Go 6 5 1 Troubleshooting 19 Type 9 8 3 Types 4 1 3 Update 4 1 2 use 20 1 Version of grandMA desk or grandMA onPC off line 4 1 6 view 9 3 2 View 14 2 14 3 Virtual Output 6 5 1 Virtual Outputs 6 5 VPU 14 2 14 3 20 10 20 11 VPU basic 3 3 VPU light 3 3 VPU Plus 3 3 warning 20 3 20 8 Wa...

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