MA lighting grandMA User manual

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Full-Size . Light . Ultra-Light . Micro . Replay-Unit . onPC . Offline
Version 5.4 October 2004
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1 Introduction1 Introduction
1 Introduction1 Introduction
1 Introduction 33
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1.1GeneralInformation 3
1.2 General Comments 3
1.3Specifications 4
1.4Installation 4
1.5SafetyRequirements(Important, read carefully!)5
1.6General Safety Instructions 6
1.7LayoutandControls grandMAlight 7
1.8Replay-Unit 11
1.9General Operation 12
1.10 Quick Reference 15
2Setup2Setup
2Setup2Setup
2Setup 1818
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2.1Selecting and creatingof fixturesanddimmers 18
2.2 Menü Full Access oder Live Access 19
2.3DMXList 26
2.4 ATTRIBUTESETUP 27
2.5FIXTURETYPES 29
2.7 Function Sets 32
2.8Profiles 34
2.9DMXOutputandEthernetConfiguration 37
2.10DMXOutputWindow 41
2.11 Auto Create 41
2.12 Setup menu 43
2.13SettingsintheDEFAULTSMenu 45
2.14SettingSoundSignals 47
2.15TIME&DATEMenu 48
2.16 User Management* 49
3 Creating a Show3 Creating a Show
3 Creating a Show3 Creating a Show
3 Creating a Show 5353
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3.1 CREATINGAWINDOW 53
3.2 StoringVIEWS 56
3.3 Fixtures and Dimmer GROUPS 57
3.4 FIXTURESHEET 59
3.5 CHANNELSHEET 66
3.6 SOLO function 73
3.7 Creatingandcallingup Presets 73
3.8 Deleting Groups, Sequences, Views etc.** 77
3.9 MAtricks 78
3.10BLIND-Modus 80
4 Cues and Sequences4 Cues and Sequences
4 Cues and Sequences4 Cues and Sequences
4 Cues and Sequences 8484
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4.1Creating Cues (separate memories) 85
4.2Programming Sequences 87
4.3 Editing Sequences 91
4.4EditingChasers 97
4.5Updatings Cues 100
4.6INFO- Window 101
4.7REPORTWindow 101
5 Cues, Sequences and Chasers5 Cues, Sequences and Chasers
5 Cues, Sequences and Chasers5 Cues, Sequences and Chasers
5 Cues, Sequences and Chasers 103103
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5.1 ASSIGN menu 110
5.2SmallEXECUTORWindow 110
5.3EXECUTOR Sheet 111
5.4TRACKINGSheet 112
5.5PageAdministration 114
5.6 OFF menu (RUNNING PROGRAMS) 116
6 Effects6 Effects
6 Effects6 Effects
6 Effects 11
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6.1 EffectPool 117
6.2 EditingEffectGroups 118
6.3 Executing an Effect Group 121
6.4 CustomizinganEffect Group 122
6.5 Effect Groups in Cues 123
6.6 ViewALLRUNNINGEFFECTS menu 124
6.7 VirtualForms(EDITFORMS) 124
6.8.Modulators 126
7 BITMAP Effects7 BITMAP Effects
7 BITMAP Effects7 BITMAP Effects
7 BITMAP Effects 128128
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7.1CreatingaLayoutforaBITMApEffect 128
7.2Creating/ChangingBitMapeffects 131
7.3StartingtheEffect 133
8 Remote Control8 Remote Control
8 Remote Control8 Remote Control
8 Remote Control 134134
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8.1 Timecode 134
8.2 RemoteControlviaTouchboard 143
8.3 RemoteControlbyDMXIN 144
9 Macros und QUIKEYS9 Macros und QUIKEYS
9 Macros und QUIKEYS9 Macros und QUIKEYS
9 Macros und QUIKEYS 146146
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9.1 CreatingMacros 146
9.2 AssigningandActivatingQUIKEYS 148
9.3 Agenda Menu 149
10 Command line10 Command line
10 Command line10 Command line
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10.1 Introduction 150
10.2 Command Overview 152
10.3 Command Reference 156
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11 Saving and loading a SHOW1 Saving and loading a SHOW
1 Saving and loading a SHOW1 Saving and loading a SHOW
1 Saving and loading a SHOW 178178
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11.1 Saving the Current Show on harddisk 178
11.2 Loadinga Show from the harddisk 179
11.3 Loadinga empty Show 179
11.4 Deleting the current show 179
11.5 DeletingaShow from harddisk 179
11.6 Saving theCurrent Show on floppy disk179
11.7LoadingaShowfromFloppydisk 180
11.8LoadingaDemoShow 180
11.10 PARTIALSHOWREAD 182
12 Update Software12 Update Software
12 Update Software12 Update Software
12 Update Software 184184
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13 Utility Menu13 Utility Menu
13 Utility Menu13 Utility Menu
13 Utility Menu 186186
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14 grandMA replay unit14 grandMA replay unit
14 grandMA replay unit14 grandMA replay unit
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14.1Introduction 187
14.2 General Instructions 189
14.3SpecificationandTechnicalData 189
15 Network connections15 Network connections
15 Network connections15 Network connections
15 Network connections 192192
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15.2PreparingaSession 192
15.3Creating a Session 194
15.4 Full Tracking 195
15.5 Multi User 195
15.6 Playback 195
15.7 Worlds (Welten) 196
15.8RemoteNetworkMonitor 197
16 Full Tracking Backup16 Full Tracking Backup
16 Full Tracking Backup16 Full Tracking Backup
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16.1 Why using a backup system? 198
16.2 grandMAwith show backup 198
16.3 SettingupaNetwork System 199
16.4 Network Backup system 200
17 Channel expansion with NSP17 Channel expansion with NSP
17 Channel expansion with NSP17 Channel expansion with NSP
17 Channel expansion with NSP 203203
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18 PDARemoteControl 204
FAQ 217
Service - Timetable 221
Special functions 222
Color Code 223
Index 229
ContentsContents
ContentsContents
Contents

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1 Introduction1 Introduction
1 Introduction
1.11.1
1.11.1
1.1 General InformationGeneral Information
General InformationGeneral Information
General Information
Combininganapprovedconceptofoperation,anoutstandingproductdesignand
first-class quality with a host of new ideas and the latest technology, this new
consoleofferulitmatecontrolonlargershows.ThegrangMArangecombinesthe
bestinmechanicaldesignwithaflexibleand powerful software platform.
MAuserswillfeelveryfamiliarwith grandMA from the very beginning. The basic
operationmodes,wellknownfromtheScancommanderhavebeenwellprovenin
thefieldaspowerfultoolsforthecontrolofintelligentfixturesandmany are now
thestandard of the industry.Ofcourse,therehave been quiteafewimprovements
as controlling hundreds of channels requires intelligent solutions to time
consumingoperations,butessentially,thegrandMAisstillanMAconsole – easy
tooperate,yetverypowerful.
1.1.11.1.1
1.1.11.1.1
1.1.1
DisplaysDisplays
DisplaysDisplays
Displays
The first remarkable feature of the grandMA are the contrast-rich, full color TFT
touch screens integrated into a panel with adjustable viewing angle. Optionally
supportedare twoexternalmonitors.They allowforclearand precisecontrolalong
with multiple visual represenations of group and preset operations, interactive
outputdisplaysanddifferentwaysofcuelisting.
Colorsand goboscandirectlybeselectedbylabeled presetkeysandallow forafast
andaccuratecontrol,whiletheencoders can be used anytime for finetuning.By
wayof presets, storedpositionscanquicklybeadjusted to changedarrangements.
1.1.21.1.2
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1.1.2
MotorfadersMotorfaders
MotorfadersMotorfaders
Motorfaders
Howcanaconsole like the grandMAwith just20faders(10onthegrandMAlight
andMicro)possiblyclaim to control 4000 and more channels? It’snotatrick,it’s
motorised faders. They automatically capture the actual values as soon as you
switch over from one program library to another. Further special features are
explainedintherespectivechaptersfollowing.
1.1.31.1.3
1.1.31.1.3
1.1.3
Programming features and data inputProgramming features and data input
Programming features and data inputProgramming features and data input
Programming features and data input
At first, the flexibility of the grandMA may surprise, but you have always the
choiceto do it“theoldfashionway”.Dealing with hugeamountsofdatawillmake
you want to use improved ways of programming and even an automatic effect
synthesizer.
1.1.41.1.4
1.1.41.1.4
1.1.4 Flexible Setup configurationFlexible Setup configuration
Flexible Setup configurationFlexible Setup configuration
Flexible Setup configuration
BecauseofthegrandMA’sflexibility, youwillneverlosedirectaccessandcontrol.View
Macro keys allow to visualise current information at anytime. User profiles allow for
differingwindow configurations toberecalledfromprevious showstotalyortheconsole
for the particular type of show, Live Event, theater, Synchronised playback, nightclub,
industrial,etc.
1.1.51.1.5
1.1.51.1.5
1.1.5
Hardware and InterfacesHardware and Interfaces
Hardware and InterfacesHardware and Interfaces
Hardware and Interfaces
The built-in Hard Disk Drive offers virtually unlimited storage capacity. The built-in
flashdisk (not on the ultra-light, on which the software is on the HDD) contains the
board’ssoftwareandmakesthegrandMAindependentfromanyexternalPC.
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1.21.2
1.2 General CommentsGeneral Comments
General CommentsGeneral Comments
General Comments
This manual describes the possibilities that thegrandMA has in store for you. Step by
step,youwillbeguidedthrough the logical aspects of working with thisconsole.
Youwill soonfindout,thatoperating thegrandMAis simpleandstraightforwardin view
of the vast variety of features and options available. Once you are familiar with the
basics, you will realise that you can easily try out new fuctions, as all procedures and
operationalmodesareclearlystructured.
Consequently,thismanualstartswithageneralintroduction,followedbybasicsettings
within the Setup menu, such as selecting fixtures and dimmer channels with DMX
address,modifications,etc.
Chapter3 is dedicated tothepracticalaspectsofsettingupa Show, while Chapter 4will
showyouhowtocreateandeditCuesandSequences.Movingon to Chapter 5, you will
learnhowto execute Cues, SequencesandChasers. In Chapter 6,you will learn how to
create, store and execute effects, chapter 7 with creating bitmap effects, Chapter 8 is
dedicatedto theRemoteControl(abbreviatedas “Remote”)andTimecode,whileChapter
9explainsthefunctionofMacros and the Quikey.Chapter10deals with the Command
Line. Saving and loading your show is described in chapter 11. Chapter 12 explains the
updating of the operational software as well as the fixture library, while chapter 14 is
dedicated to the operation of the grandMA replay unit. Chapter 15 deals with True
Tracking Backup and Playback Functions, the options in a network environment, in
chapter 16 Full-Tracking Backup, in chapter 17 how to use the Remote Control with
PocketPCs, in chapter 18 you’ll find notes on the 3D Visualizer. Different usage of the
MICROis marked by * or**, and you can havea reference manual for theMICRO, too.
Wearesure that you will enjoy workingwiththegrandMAandwe wish your show every
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1.31.3
1.3 SpecificationsSpecifications
SpecificationsSpecifications
Specifications
1.3.11.3.1
1.3.11.3.1
1.3.1
CapacitiesCapacities
CapacitiesCapacities
Capacities
2048controlparameters(HTPor LTP) with 8 or 16bitresolution, (optional)also
available with 4096 channels (ultra-Light:1024) With NSPs expandable to 16
384 parameters.(on the Micro, only 1024 channels are possible)
Virtuallyunlimitednumber of presets, memories, cuelistsandeffects
1.3.21.3.2
1.3.21.3.2
1.3.2
ErgonomicsErgonomics
ErgonomicsErgonomics
Ergonomics
fullcolourTFT touch screens with a wideangleofviewand2external(oneonthe
ultra-light)monitors (optional)
encodersfordisplaysetting,5master encoders for data entry
20 (10) motor faders and extra silent GO+ and GO– Buttons (10 non-motorized
Fadersontheultra-lightandMicro)
Numerickeypadplusstandardkeyboardand mouse (only with grandMA)
Trackball
1.3.31.3.3
1.3.31.3.3
1.3.3
General user functionsGeneral user functions
General user functionsGeneral user functions
General user functions
Constantaccesstosingle units or groups
FixturelibrarywithupdatessuppliedviatheInternet
Selectiveprogrammingforfreecombinationofmemoriesandeffects
Free switching between stage-orientated movements and DMX control in
combinationwith3-D.
1.3.41.3.4
1.3.41.3.4
1.3.4
HardwareHardware
HardwareHardware
Hardware
HardDisk Drive* , resp. CF, and 3,5“FloppyDrive
12MBflashmemoryfor self-contained operating system (not on theultra-light
andMicro)
Protectionagainstradiointerference (CE-Norm)
Inputs:MIDI,Sound,RemoteGo,SMPTE,Analogue(+10 V), DMX 512
Output:4Times DMX 512(2 on the ultra-light andMicro),MIDI,Printer,Ethernet
Full tracking backup and sync mode with second unit
1.3.51.3.5
1.3.51.3.5
1.3.5
Dimensions and WeightDimensions and Weight
Dimensions and WeightDimensions and Weight
Dimensions and Weight
grandMAgrandMA
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Width 48“, height 6“, depth 26“(1200 x 150 x 670 mm)
Weight 104 lb. (47 kg) without flightcase
grandMA lightgrandMA light
grandMA lightgrandMA light
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Width 29“, height 5“, depth 20“(730 x 120 x 510 mm)
Weight 46 lb. (21 kg) without flightcase
grandMAgrandMA
grandMAgrandMA
grandMA
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ultra-light:ultra-light:
ultra-light:
Width 29“, Height 5“, Depth 20“(635 x 157 x 490mm)
Weight 28 lb. (12.8 kg) without flightcase
grandMAgrandMA
grandMAgrandMA
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replay unitreplay unit
replay unitreplay unit
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Width 482mm, height 146mm, depth 438mm
Weight9.0kgwithoutflightcase
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1.41.4
1.4 InstallationInstallation
InstallationInstallation
Installation
90–230 Volt, 40–60 Hz via Euro plug. No switching of voltage necessary.
DMX output: Complies with USITT DMX 512 (1990) protocol. The output is opto-
insulated and exceeding RS 485 or RS 422. The pins in the 5 pin XLR plug are: Pin 1:
ground,Pin2: Data–, Pin 3:Data+(pins 4 and 5:notused)

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1.5 Safety Requirements (Important, read carefully!)Safety Requirements (Important, read carefully!)
Safety Requirements (Important, read carefully!)Safety Requirements (Important, read carefully!)
Safety Requirements (Important, read carefully!)
1.5.11.5.1
1.5.11.5.1
1.5.1
TouchscreenTouchscreen
TouchscreenTouchscreen
Touchscreen
Never use any sharp items when operating the touchscreens! Deep scratches will
damagethe screen.Duringoperation,dueto temperature fluctuations,thecalibration
of the touchscreens may change, so an adjustment may be necessary. 
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2.122.12
2.12 Settings in the Setup Menu (point 1)
1.5.21.5.2
1.5.21.5.2
1.5.2
Sockets for keyboard and mouseSockets for keyboard and mouse
Sockets for keyboard and mouseSockets for keyboard and mouse
Sockets for keyboard and mouse
These sockets are located on the rear of the unit and are very delicate; especially
duringtransport,takecarethat these parts are not exposed tomechanicstress.
1.5.31.5.3
1.5.31.5.3
1.5.3
Transportation/CaseTransportation/Case
Transportation/CaseTransportation/Case
Transportation/Case
During transport, take care that the touchscreens are not exposed to mechanical
stress. Flightcases not provided by MA Lighting have to be designed in a way that
under no circumstancesunder no circumstances
under no circumstancesunder no circumstances
under no circumstances pressure can be exerted on the TFT displays.
1.5.41.5.4
1.5.41.5.4
1.5.4
PP
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Panelanel
anelanel
anel (grandMA only)
Ifthemechanicalpartsofthedisplay panel have not been moved for a period of time
(morethan24 hours typically), you may feelastrongerresistancewhenadjustingthe
angle.This is normal and related to the mechanics of the pannel.
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1.5.5
BatteryBattery
BatteryBattery
Battery (not on the ultra-light and Micro)
Incaseofpower failure, the console offers (with fully charged battery) an emergency
backupofatleast12 minutes.Incaseof apowerfailure,theconsolewillautomatically
switch off after approximately another 3 minutes or another 12 minutes when
CONTINUE is pressed. If this occursthis occurs
this occursthis occurs
this occurs, the console will automatically save allautomatically save all
automatically save allautomatically save all
automatically save all
datadata
datadata
data.
When switching off the unit via built-in power switchbuilt-in power switch
built-in power switchbuilt-in power switch
built-in power switch, all current show data is
savedautomatically.
Incase of an automatic shut-down after a power failure (described above), the unit
must be running for at leastat least
at leastat least
at least 10 minutes, in order to guarantee a proper SAVE
procedure the next time the unit is switched off. By ignoring this advice theBy ignoring this advice the
By ignoring this advice theBy ignoring this advice the
By ignoring this advice the
harddisk may be be damaged.harddisk may be be damaged.
harddisk may be be damaged.harddisk may be be damaged.
harddisk may be be damaged.
Thebatteryneedsapproximately4–8hoursforafull recharge. Only then the battery
isableagaintobridgeanotherpowerfailure of up to 12 minutes.
According to manufacturer provisions, the battery has to be changed after 5after 5
after 5after 5
after 5
years at latestyears at latest
years at latestyears at latest
years at latest. Please attach a label on the unit, indicating the date of purchase,
preferablyupdatedata etc.(choosealocation,wherethisinformationcaneasilybe
seen). (This manual was printed in the year 2004.)
1.5.61.5.6
1.5.61.5.6
1.5.6
Harddisk*Harddisk*
Harddisk*Harddisk*
Harddisk*
Duringoperation,do not push or knockthe unit.
Thebuilt-innotebookharddiskissecuredby arubber-upholstery,however,mechanical
stresscanstilldamagethe unit and lead to e.g.acompletelossof data.
Please read the appropriate notes and warnings given under „Autosave“ and „Oops
Settings“, if the unit is to be used in very loud environment! Not necessary for the
MICRO,asa Compact Flash isused.
1.5.71.5.7
1.5.71.5.7
1.5.7
HousingHousing
HousingHousing
Housing
– Donotblockorcover the ventilation. If there isahighambienttemperature, the
displaypannel (grandMAonly)should be at least 5 cm open toensure sufficient
ventilation.
– Donot place any drinks on the unit.
– Donotuseexcessiveforcewhenadjustingtheviewingangleofthedisplaypanel
(grandMAonly).

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1.6 General Safety InstructionsGeneral Safety Instructions
General Safety InstructionsGeneral Safety Instructions
General Safety Instructions
1. Read all the instructions in the user’s manual, especially the safety
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2. Follow all instructions.Keep the user’s manual for later use.
3. Followall cautions and warnings indicatedonthe unit.
4. Disconnect the mains plug before cleaning the unit; don’t use any
liquidorspraycleanser. Cleanwitha dry cloth.
5. Do not use the unit near water. Do not expose it to a humid
environment.Donot spill any liquidover the unit.
6. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
longperiods of time.
7. Do not block or cover any ventilation slots in the housing - they
guaranteethereliablefunctioningof the unit and protect it against
overheating. Do not install the unit into a frame unless sufficient
ventilation is guaranteed. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Donotinsertany objects through the slots oftheunit,asthesecould
getin contact with live partsor could cause short circuits.This may
cause a fire and an electric shock.
9. Donotplacetheunitonunstablesurfaces.Itmayfallandgetdamaged.
10. The unit is provided with a safety plug. This plug can only be used
withsafetysockets.Theseprecautionsshouldbyallmeansbefollowed.
If the plug should not fit into a given socket (e.g. the case with old
sockets), the socket should be replaced by an electrician.
11. Do not ignore the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. A
groundingtype plug has two bladesandathirdgroundingprong.The
thirdprong isprovidedforyour safety.Iftheprovidedplugdoes notfit
intoyour outlet, consultanelectricianforreplacement of theobsole-
teoutlet.
12. Do not place any objects on the power cord. Protect it from being
walkedonorpinchedparticularlyatplugs andthepointwherethey
exitfromtheapparatus.
13. If using an extension cord, make sure the rated output of all units
connectedinaggregatedoesnotexceedthemaximumrated output
oftheextensioncord.Theratedoutputoftheunitspluggedinto the
socketshould in aggregate notexceed 10 amperes.
14.Ifthepowercordorthemainsplugisdamaged,letaqualifiedtechnicianreplaceitimmediately.
15. Onlyusepowercordswhichare marked as safety-proof.
16.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
hasbeen damaged in anyway, such aspower-supplycordorplugis damaged, liquid hasbeen
spilledor objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture,doesnotoperatenormally,orhasbeendropped.Besidesothers,youruntheriskof
suffering an electric shock.
17.All service work should be exclusively performed by qualified service technicians.
18.Donot useany high-power walkie-talkies orcellularphones near the unit.
19.If one of the following conditions occurs, please disconnect the mains plug andplease disconnect the mains plug and
please disconnect the mains plug andplease disconnect the mains plug and
please disconnect the mains plug and
call your dealer or technical support!call your dealer or technical support!
call your dealer or technical support!call your dealer or technical support!
call your dealer or technical support!
–Powercordormainsplugisdamagedorworn.
–Liquidpenetratedtheunit.
–Theunitwasexposedto rain or high ambient humidity.
– Theunit doesnotfunctionproperly,evenwhen followingalltheinstructions inthemanual.
Onlymanipulatethe controls as stated in the manual, wrongsettingsonthecontrolsmay
damagetheunit.
–Theunit fell and the housingwas damaged.
Pleasenote that thisconsoleisbasedon complexsoftwareandasyou probably knowfrom
yourowncomputerexperience, software crashes can occur onoccasion.Butbe assured,
thatwewilldoourbest to keep them rare exceptions.
Electric shock warning on the rear of theElectric shock warning on the rear of the
Electric shock warning on the rear of theElectric shock warning on the rear of the
Electric shock warning on the rear of the
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Theunitshould be serviced by qualifiedpersonnelonly, as live partsmaybeexposedwhen
openingand/or removingcoverings;besidesothers,you run theriskofsufferingan electric
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Differences to theDifferences to the
Differences to the
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ThesoftwareforthegrandMAlightand ultra-light and the grandMA is nearly
identical.
Theproductwillnotbedelivered with a hardware keyboard and an external
mouse.An additional external keyboardand a mouse,however, can be
connected on the rear of the unit.
UsingtheKEYBOARDkey on the TFT display,a Soft Keyboard can be brought up
thatcanbeoperatedvia the touch screen. The SoftKeyboardwill only appear,if
entriesarepossible.
Ifthetrackballis switched to mouse function(LEDinthe PAN / TILT key isoff),
youcanperformmousefunctionsusingthetrackballortheLEFT-MIDDLE-RIGHT
keys.Thereare some limitations for the MICRO.
1Power switchPower switch
Power switchPower switch
Power switch
2Blackout keyBlackout key
Blackout keyBlackout key
Blackout key for Dimmer channels
3Grand MasterGrand Master
Grand MasterGrand Master
Grand Master for Dimmer channels
4TFT DisplayTFT Display
TFT DisplayTFT Display
TFT Display touch screen
5VieVie
VieVie
View/w/
w/w/
w/Macro keysMacro keys
Macro keysMacro keys
Macro keys
6EncoderEncoder
EncoderEncoder
Encoder for moving / scrolling the respective
windowcontents
7Viewpool keyViewpool key
Viewpool keyViewpool key
Viewpool key for opening a window on the
TFT display with all the created VIEWS in the
show. These canthen be recalledup directly by
selectingtherequiredview.
8Background keyBackground key
Background keyBackground key
Background key - If on the TFT display, Views
are being overlayed by a menu (ASSIGN, EDIT,
….),youcanusethiskeytobring up or hide the
menu.
9Keyboard keyKeyboard key
Keyboard keyKeyboard key
Keyboard key to bring up the Soft Keyboard
ontheTFTdisplay.
10 Manual setting of timeManual setting of time
Manual setting of timeManual setting of time
Manual setting of time for Presets
11 EncoderEncoder
EncoderEncoder
Encoder for setting the attribute values (e.g.
Gobo,Pan/Tilt,times,etc.)
12 KeysKeys
KeysKeys
KeystodirectlyexecutefunctionslikeGo+,Go-
,etc. for arbitrary executors,locking executors,
SELECTkey
13 PP
PP
Page flippingage flipping
age flippingage flipping
age flipping for Channel fader, Executor fa-
derandExecutorbuttons
14 Playback buttonsPlayback buttons
Playback buttonsPlayback buttons
Playback buttons can also be defined as e.g.
Go, Go-, Pause, Flash, etc..
15 Executor fadersExecutor faders
Executor fadersExecutor faders
Executor faders can also be defined e.g. as
Master,SwapMaster,X-Fader,etc..
16 List keysList keys
List keysList keys
List keys
Faders:Faders:
Faders:Faders:
Faders: will bring up small Executor
windows for the EXECUTOR
FADERS.
Buttons:Buttons:
Buttons:Buttons:
Buttons: will bring up small Executor
windows for the EXECUTOR
BUTTONS.
17 Go+, Go–, Pause buttonGo+, Go–, Pause button
Go+, Go–, Pause buttonGo+, Go–, Pause button
Go+, Go–, Pause button – Will only
effect the default sequence. A default
sequence can be assigned by using the
Select keySelect key
Select keySelect key
Select key (indicated by the green title
barinthesmallEXECUTORwindowdisplayed
above).
18 Executor buttonsExecutor buttons
Executor buttonsExecutor buttons
Executor buttons can also be defined
as e.g. Go, Go-, Pause, Flash, etc..
19 Manual setting of timesManual setting of times
Manual setting of timesManual setting of times
Manual setting of times for Executor
buttons
20 ChoosingChoosing
ChoosingChoosing
Choosing Groups, Executors, etc. in
combinationusingthenumeric keypad
21 Numeric keypadNumeric keypad
Numeric keypadNumeric keypad
Numeric keypad
22 Intensity wheel*Intensity wheel*
Intensity wheel*Intensity wheel*
Intensity wheel*
23 Cursor keysCursor keys
Cursor keysCursor keys
Cursor keysNEXT,PREV.GroupwiseCalling
upofscannerordimmerchannelsoneafter
theother.
24 PP
PP
PAN / TILAN / TIL
AN / TILAN / TIL
AN / TILT keyT key
T keyT key
T key,,
,,
, changing over the
functionofthetrackballtomousefunctions
(LEDoff)ortoPan/Tiltfunctions(LEDon)
Left / Middle / Right keyLeft / Middle / Right key
Left / Middle / Right keyLeft / Middle / Right key
Left / Middle / Right key for Mouse
functions
25 TrackballTrackball
TrackballTrackball
Trackball for Mouse or Pan/Tilt functions
26 Socket for console lampSocket for console lamp
Socket for console lampSocket for console lamp
Socket for console lamp 12V/5W
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Layout and ControlsLayout and Controls
Layout and Controls
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TFT-DisplayTFT-Display
TFT-Display Touchscreen
2VieVie
VieVie
View/w/
w/w/
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Macro keysMacro keys
Macro keys
3EncodersEncoders
EncodersEncoders
Encoders – To move/scroll the respective window
contents
4EncodersEncoders
EncodersEncoders
Encoders – To set the attribute values such as Gobo,
Pan/Tilt,timesetc.
5Manual Time SettingManual Time Setting
Manual Time SettingManual Time Setting
Manual Time Setting for Presets
6Yellow KnobYellow Knob
Yellow KnobYellow Knob
Yellow Knob - To adjust the Touchscreen
Panel
7Playback buttonsPlayback buttons
Playback buttonsPlayback buttons
Playback buttons – Can be defined as Go+, Go-,
Pause, Flash etc.
8Executor fadersExecutor faders
Executor fadersExecutor faders
Executor faders – Can be defined as Master, Swap
Master,X-Faderetc.
9Go+, Go–, Pause buttonsGo+, Go–, Pause buttons
Go+, Go–, Pause buttonsGo+, Go–, Pause buttons
Go+, Go–, Pause buttons – Only effective for the
defaultsequence.Thedefaultsequencecan be assigned
using the
Select keySelect key
Select keySelect key
Select key (recognisable by the green title
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Select keySelect key
Select key to address the Master Sequenz
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KeysKeys
Keys – To directly process Go+, Go– etc. for any
Executor,ortolockExecutors
12 Page change-overPage change-over
Page change-overPage change-over
Page change-over – For Channel faders,
Executor faders and Executor keys
13 Executor buttonsExecutor buttons
Executor buttonsExecutor buttons
Executor buttons can be defined e.g. as Go+,
Go–, Pause, Flash etc..
15 Select –Select –
Select –Select –
Select – Cues, Groups, Executors etc. in
combinationwithnumerickeypad
14 Manual TimingManual Timing
Manual TimingManual Timing
Manual Timing – Setting for Executor-Buttons
16 Blind, Freeze, Clear keysBlind, Freeze, Clear keys
Blind, Freeze, Clear keysBlind, Freeze, Clear keys
Blind, Freeze, Clear keys
17 Blackout keyBlackout key
Blackout keyBlackout key
Blackout key for Dimmer channels
18 Grand MasterGrand Master
Grand MasterGrand Master
Grand Master for Dimmer channels
19 Numeric keypadNumeric keypad
Numeric keypadNumeric keypad
Numeric keypad
20 Intensity wheelIntensity wheel
Intensity wheelIntensity wheel
Intensity wheel
21 Cursor keysCursor keys
Cursor keysCursor keys
Cursor keys NEXT, PREV. Choosing Fixtures or
Channelsone by one within Groups.
22 TrackballTrackball
TrackballTrackball
Trackball for Pan/Tilt- or mouse function
23 Trackball ONTrackball ON
Trackball ONTrackball ON
Trackball ON If the LED in the key is on, the
trackballcan be used tomodifythePAN/TILTvalue;
if the LED is off, you can use the mouse cursor
arrow; if the LED blinks, the mouse function can
also be controlled using the PREV/SET/NEXT keys.
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Layout and ControlsLayout and Controls
Layout and Controls
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1Power switchPower switch
Power switchPower switch
Power switch
2Blackout keyBlackout key
Blackout keyBlackout key
Blackout key for Dimmer
channels
3Grand MasterGrand Master
Grand MasterGrand Master
Grand Master for Dimmer
channels
4TFT DisplayTFT Display
TFT DisplayTFT Display
TFT Display touch screen
5VieVie
VieVie
View/w/
w/w/
w/Macro keysMacro keys
Macro keysMacro keys
Macro keys
6EncoderEncoder
EncoderEncoder
Encoderformoving/scrollingthe
respectivewindowcontents
.
8Background keyBackground key
Background keyBackground key
Background key - If on the TFT
display, Views arebeingoverlayed
bya menu (ASSIGN, EDIT,….), you
canusethiskeytobringuporhide
the menu.
9Keyboard keyKeyboard key
Keyboard keyKeyboard key
Keyboard key to bring up the
SoftKeyboardontheTFTdisplay.
10 MA keyMA key
MA keyMA key
MA key - without function
11 COMMAND keyCOMMAND key
COMMAND keyCOMMAND key
COMMAND key to bring up the
Command menu
12 Manual Time SettingManual Time Setting
Manual Time SettingManual Time Setting
Manual Time Setting for
Presets
13 EncodersEncoders
EncodersEncoders
Encoders – To set the attribute
valuessuchasGobo,Pan/Tilt,times
etc.
14 KeysKeys
KeysKeys
Keys – To directly process Go+,
Go– etc. for any Executor, or to
lockExecutors
15 Page change-overPage change-over
Page change-overPage change-over
Page change-over – For
Channelfaders,Executorfaders
and Executor keys
16 Playback buttonsPlayback buttons
Playback buttonsPlayback buttons
Playback buttons – Can be
definedasGo+, Go-, Pause, Flash
etc.
17 Executor fadersExecutor faders
Executor fadersExecutor faders
Executor faders – Can be
definedasMaster,SwapMaster,
X-Faderetc
18 List keysList keys
List keysList keys
List keys
Faders:Faders:
Faders:Faders:
Faders: will bring up small
Executor windows
for the EXECUTOR
FADERS.
Buttons:Buttons:
Buttons:Buttons:
Buttons: will bring up small
Executor windows
for the EXECUTOR
BUTTONS.
19 Executor buttonsExecutor buttons
Executor buttonsExecutor buttons
Executor buttons can also be
defined as e.g. Go, Go-, Pause,
Flash, etc..
20 Manual setting of timesManual setting of times
Manual setting of timesManual setting of times
Manual setting of times for
Executorbuttons
21 Socket for console lampSocket for console lamp
Socket for console lampSocket for console lamp
Socket for console lamp
12V/5W
NOTE: When using a mouse, you
always have to connect an external
keyboard, too.