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Table of contents
New in the Manual
Introduction
Intended Use
System Requirements dot2 onPC
Installation of dot2 onPC
What are...
System colors
Command History Colors
Executor Colors
Value colors
Background
What is the programmer
What are groups
What are presets
What is tracking
What are cues
What are executors
What are chasers
What are effects
What are preview and blind
What is network in dot2
What is IPv6
What is the DMX Tester
How to...
Turn the console on and off
How to update the console
How to add and patch fixtures
How to save and load your show
How to use the command line
How to use Encoders in the onPC
How to work with groups
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How to work with presets
How to work with cues
How to work with chasers
How to work with effects
How to connect wings, nodes, 3D and onPC
How to use external input triggers
Use MIDI and MIDI Show Control (MSC)
How to use the external screen
Use Web Remote
How to reset the console
Keys
Align key
At key
Backup key
Blind key
Black Out key
Clear key
Copy key
Cue key
Delete key
DMX key
. [dot] key
Down key
Edit key
Effect key
Encoder key
Esc key
Exec (Executor) key
[Executor Flash] key
[Executor Go] key
Fix key
Fixture key
Flash key
Full key
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Go- key
Go- (Large) key
Go+ key
Go+ (Large) key
GoFastBack or <<< key
GoFastForward or >>> key
Goto key
Group key
Help key
Highlt (Highlight) key
Label key
If key
MA key
Macro key
Magic key
[Minus] - key
Move key
Next key
[Numeric keys]
Off key
On key
Oops key
Page key
Page+ key
Page- key
Pause key
Pause (Large) key
Please key
[Plus] + key
Preset key
Prev (Previous) key
Prvw (Preview) key
Select key
Set key
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Setup key
Speed key
Store key
Thru key
Time key
Toggle key
Tools key
Up key
Update key
View [Eye] key
Views & Windows
Control Elements
Command Line
Encoder Bar
Executor Bar
Preset Type Bar
Title Bar
View Bar
Icons Used in Views & Windows
Add New Fixtures Window
Backup Window
Beam Preset Type View
Calculator View
Calibrate Screens Window
Change Functions of Executor Window
Choose Clone Method Window
Choose Copy Method Window
Choose Delete Method Window
Choose Store Method Window
Choose Update Method Window
Clock
Color Preset Type View
Command Line View
Configure Slot Window
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Control Preset Type View
Cues View
Dimmer Preset Type View
DMX View
Edit Cue Number(s) Window
Effects View
Empty Executor Window
Enter Name for... Window
Executor Bar Window
Executor Pool View
Fixtures View
Fixture Schedule Overview Window
Focus Preset Type View
Gobo Preset Type View
Global Settings Window
Groups View
Help View
Import Fixture Type Window
Key Backlight Window
Leaving Patch & Fixture Schedule... Window
Load Show Window
Macros Pool View
Magic Speed View
MIDI Configuration
MIDI Monitor Window
MIDI Show Control Window
Network Interface Window
Network Protocols Configuration
Network Setup Window
New Show Window
Off... Window
Oops View
Page Pool View
Patch and Fixture Schedule Window
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Position Preset Type View
Presets Pools View
Remote Inputs Configuration Window
Save Show As... Window
Select DMX Address... Window
Select DMX Ports
Select Fixtures ID(s) Window
Select Fixture Type... Window
Select Function for Remote Inputs Configuration
Select Function of Executor Window
Select Language... Window
Select Session Number Window
Select Station... Window
Select Trig View
Select Type for Remote Inputs Configuration
Select View Window
Select View for External Screen Window
Select Wing... Window
Session Collision
Settings of Executor View
Setup Window
Shapers Preset Type View
Software Update via USB Window
Sound Input Configuration Window
Status and Messages Window
System Clock Window
System Information Window
Time defaults Window
Timecode Configuration Window
Tools Window
Video Preset Type View
Virtual Playbacks View
Window Settings
Wings Window
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Wings & Nodes Diagnosis Window
Commands
>>> [GoFastForward] Command
<<< [GoFastBack] Command
- [Minus] Command
+ [Plus] Command
Assign Command
At Command
Black Command
Blind Command
Call Command
Clone Command
Copy Command
Cue Command
Default Command
Delay Command
Delete Command
Dmx Command
DmxUniverse Command
Edit Command
Effect Command
Executor Command
Fade Command
Fix Command
Fixture Command
Flash Command
Full Command
FullHighlight Command
Go Command
GoBack Command
Goto Command
Group Command
Help Command
If Command
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IfOutput Command
Invert Command
Label Command
Learn Command
Macro Command
MidiNote Command
Move Command
Off Command
On Command
OutDelay Command
OutFade Command
Page Command
Park Command
Pause Command
Preset Command
PresetType Command
Preview Command
Rate Command
Record Command
Release Command
Remove Command
Replace Command
Select Command
Selection Command
SetIP Command
SnapPercent Command
Solo Command
Stomp Command
Store Command
StoreLook Command
SyncEffects Command
Temp Command
Thru Command
Toggle Command
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Top Command
Unpark Command
Update Command
View Command
Zero Command
Hints for Operating
Error Handling
CrashLogCopy Command
CrashLogDelete Command
CrashLogList Command
Error Messages
Glossary
Index
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1. New in the Manual
This is an outline of all changes that took place in the latest version compared to the previous version of the
manual.
After every software update the manual will be updated as well.
Topic Description
Update the console Update your console via Linux USB stick.
Speed The key Speed can be used to create five Special Masters.
Executor Bar Enabled executors with more than 1 cue are now displayed in two
lines.
Global Settings It is possible to control the desk via web remote.
Magic Speeds There are four Master Speeds now.
Network Protocols
Configuration
Art-Net and sACN inputs and outputs are now individually
assignable to the dot2 universes.
SetIP The command SetIP now also changes the IP address of the web
remote.
Settings of Executor The playbacks have an additional priority called the Super Priority
(!).
Settings of Executor New icon. The Super Priority (!) is indicated by an exclamation
mark in the fixture view.
Effects It is possible to enable Groups and Blocks in the effect encoder
bar.
Select Function of
Executor
It is possible to switch one or both of the 100 mm faders to magic
speed masters.
Fixtures You can now toggle between names of presets, channel sets and
values.
Fixtures Additional button in the fixture view on the right.
Use external input
triggers DMX-in can be used via Art-Net and sACN.
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2. Introduction
MA Lighting embodies an extraordinary approach towards professional lighting control and enjoys an enviable
reputation for quality and reliability. Now MA presents a new compact series of lighting control solutions – the
dot2 range.
Designed for small and mid-sized projects and installations, dot2 offers advanced functionality without
confusing options.
Intuitive operation is the core of the dot2 philosophy and with all connectivity onboard, the dot2 range is suitable
for most theater, touring, corporate, television and education lighting environments.
Discover the free dot2 onPC software and the free dot2 3D visualization software. Test it for yourself!
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2.1. Intended Use
The dot2 is a console intended for control of all kinds of lighting genres such as conventional, moving lights,
LEDs, video and other media via DMX signal.
Every other use is not intended and could follow personal injury and damage to property.
MA Lighting does not cover damages which can result of a not intended use of the console.
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2.2. System Requirements dot2 onPC
If you want to run the dot2 onPC on your PC, here´s what it take.
Minimum Recommended
Operating system
Windows® 7
Windows® 8
Windows® 8.1
Windows® 10
all with admin rights
Processor CPU Dual Core 2.4 GHz or
faster with SSE2 support
RAM 2 GB 4 GB
Hard disk 32 GB available space type SSD
Graphic card
Any graphic card with
hardware acceleration and
512 MB
Resolution 1920 x 1080 Full HD
Network card 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T 1000BASE-T
IBM® compatible PC or notebook necessary.
Additional requirements to use certain features:
To use Art-Net with a dot2 onPC and Windows® 8 or Windows® 8.1, it is necessary to start the application as
administrator.
To change settings like the system clock, you need admin rights on your Windows® system.
To use the online help manual, you need internet access.
We recommend that you visit your PC manufacturer´s website for info about updated drivers and hardware
compatibility.
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2.3. Installation of dot2 onPC
For running the dot2 onPC software, it is necessary to copy and install the program files on your PC.
The installation is possible in every root directory or in the standard directory "C:\ProgramData\MA Lighting
Technologies\dot2".
To make sure that there are no troubles with the installation, deactivate your safety software.
1. Download the installation file from www.ma-dot2.com .
2. Start the file with a double click.
The installation program opens. You get detailed hints and information regarding the installation.
Watch out for the suggested directory and change it if you want to.
The installation directory is not changeable in the dot2 onPC.
After confirmation, the program files will be copied into the selected directory.
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3. What are...
In this section we'll try to answer some of the questions about the different elements in the dot2.
It's meant to help you understand the concept of the different terms used throughout the manual and the
console.
For more "hands on" description you could have a look at the How to... pages.
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3.1. System colors
After some actions, the dot2 gives you directly feedback in color form.
The following examples will explain it.
Gray Color
Figure 1: Gray color
Gray color indicates a not selected object. It is the default color.
Yellow Color
Figure 2: Yellow color
Yellow color indicates a selected object, e.g. fixture or group.
Red Color
Figure 3: Red color
Red color indicates that this value comes from the programmer and you can store it, e.g. preset type bar or
fixtures sheet view.
Purple Color
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Figure 4: Purple color
Purple color indicates a running effect in the fixtures view or in the title bar of the preset types if the low or high
values are visible for effects. In the preset pools it indicates a stored effect.
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3.1.1. Command History Colors
The command history colors are visible in the command line view.
Green
Green indicates, that this is a command or a short cut of a command.
Yellow
Yellow indicates, that this is an error message.
White
White indicates, that is default command text.
Related Links
Command Line View
Control Elements - Command Line
How to use the Command Line?
Commands
Error Messages
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3.1.2. Executor Colors
These executor colors are visible in the executor bar, in the executor bar window, and in the change functions of
executor window.
If an executor is in its neutral position, the executor color is in a darker shade.
For more information about executors, refer to What are executors?
Olive Green
Olive green executor indicates, that this is an executor with a cue list on it.
Blue
Blue executor indicates, that this is an executor with a chaser on it.
Brown
Brown executor indicates, that this is an executor with a group master on it.
Grass Green
Grass green indicates, that this is an executor with a special master on it.
Big Stripes
Big stripes indicates, that this is an auto fixed executor.
Small Stripes
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