Mantra Mini
Quick Start Guide
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4.3
Programming Mantra Mini with the Editor
The computer or tablet running the Mantra Editor can be
connected to the Mantra Mini by either Wi-Fi or by Ethernet.
LSC recommends that your first connection to the Mantra Mini
is via Wi-Fi because this is the quickest method of connection.
The lighting cues to be played back by the Mantra Mini are
saved in a show file that is saved in the Mantra Mini. Show
files can also be saved in the Mantra Editor (the computer
running the Mantra Editor) for back-up or off-line editing.
When loading or saving show files,
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Select “View Local” to access the Mantra Editor
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Select “View Remote” to access the Mantra Mini
The Mantra Editor takes control of the Mantra Mini output
whenever you,
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Save a show file to the Mantra Mini
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Load a show file from the Mantra Mini
The Mantra Editor is then used to control the lighting fixtures
allowing you to see their output, create the desired lighting
looks and to record those looks as lighting cues in the show.
The cues can be checked (and edited if necessary) by playing
them back using the Mantra Editor. The Mantra Editor is then
used to program how the Mantra Mini will playback the cues.
Playback can be performed by either the “scheduler” in Mantra
Mini or by isolated inputs (contact closures), or OSC, UDP or
TCP network commands.
When programming is completed, the Mantra Editor program
is closed and after a brief pause, the Mantra Mini automatically
resets and takes back control of its output.
