Ma lighting Grandma User manual

nual

Full-Size . Light . Ultra-Light . Micro . Replay-Unit . onPC . Offline

Version 5.4 October 2004

english

MA Lighting Technology GmbH .Dachdeckerstr. 16 .D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn .www.malighting.de eMail: [email protected]

NOTE:NOTE:

NOTE:

All text marked with *, does not apply to theAll text marked with *, does not apply to the

All text marked with *, does not apply to the

grandMA MICROgrandMA MICRO

grandMA MICRO..

All buttons marked with **, are located inAll buttons marked with **, are located in

All buttons marked with **, are located in

the grandma MICRO’s COMMAND WINDOWthe grandma MICRO’s COMMAND WINDOW

the grandma MICRO’s COMMAND WINDOW

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1 Introduction1 Introduction

1 Introduction 33

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

2Setup 1818

1818

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 Show 5353

5353

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 Sequences 8484

8484

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 Chasers 103103

103103

103

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 Effects 11

11717

1717

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 Effects 128128

128128

128

7.1CreatingaLayoutforaBITMApEffect 128

7.2Creating/ChangingBitMapeffects 131

7.3StartingtheEffect 133

8 Remote Control8 Remote Control

8 Remote Control 134134

134134

134

8.1 Timecode 134

8.2 RemoteControlviaTouchboard 143

8.3 RemoteControlbyDMXIN 144

9 Macros und QUIKEYS9 Macros und QUIKEYS

9 Macros und QUIKEYS 146146

146146

146

9.1 CreatingMacros 146

9.2 AssigningandActivatingQUIKEYS 148

9.3 Agenda Menu 149

10 Command line10 Command line

10 Command line 150150

150150

150

10.1 Introduction 150

10.2 Command Overview 152

10.3 Command Reference 156

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

178178

178

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 Software 184184

184184

184

13 Utility Menu13 Utility Menu

13 Utility Menu 186186

186186

186

14 grandMA replay unit14 grandMA replay unit

14 grandMA replay unit 187187

187187

187

14.1Introduction 187

14.2 General Instructions 189

14.3SpecificationandTechnicalData 189

15 Network connections15 Network connections

15 Network connections 192192

192192

192

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 Backup 198198

198198

198

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 NSP 203203

203203

203

18 PDARemoteControl 204

FAQ 217

Service - Timetable 221

Special functions 222

Color Code 223

Index 229

ContentsContents

Contents

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1 Introduction1 Introduction

1 Introduction

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

1.1.1

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

1.1.2

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

1.1.3

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

1.1.4 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

1.1.5

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.

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

success!

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1.31.3

1.3 SpecificationsSpecifications

SpecificationsSpecifications

Specifications

1.3.11.3.1

1.3.1

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

1.3.2

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

1.3.3

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

1.3.4

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

1.3.5

Dimensions and WeightDimensions and Weight

Dimensions and Weight

grandMAgrandMA

grandMA

Width 48“, height 6“, depth 26“(1200 x 150 x 670 mm)

Weight 104 lb. (47 kg) without flightcase

grandMA lightgrandMA light

grandMA light

Width 29“, height 5“, depth 20“(730 x 120 x 510 mm)

Weight 46 lb. (21 kg) without flightcase

grandMAgrandMA

grandMA

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

grandMA

replay unitreplay unit

replay unit 

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grandMA MICROgrandMA MICRO

grandMA MICRO

Width 482mm, height 146mm, depth 438mm

Weight9.0kgwithoutflightcase

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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1.51.5

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

1.5.1

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

1.5.2

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

1.5.3

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 circumstances pressure can be exerted on the TFT displays.

1.5.41.5.4

1.5.4

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.

1.5.51.5.5

1.5.5

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

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.

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 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

1.5.6

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

1.5.7

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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1.61.6

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

requirements 

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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!

–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 the

grandMAgrandMA

grandMA

Theunitshould be serviced by qualifiedpersonnelonly, as live partsmaybeexposedwhen

openingand/or removingcoverings;besidesothers,you run theriskofsufferingan electric

shock.

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Differences to theDifferences to the

Differences to the

grandMAgrandMA

grandMA

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

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: will bring up small Executor

windows for the EXECUTOR

FADERS.

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 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

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 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

1.7.11.7.1

1.7.1

Layout and ControlsLayout and Controls

Layout and Controls

grandMAgrandMA

grandMA

lightlight

light

grandMAultra-light: Items 77

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Layout and ControlsLayout and Controls

Layout and Controls

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grandMA

1TFT-DisplayTFT-Display

TFT-DisplayTFT-Display

TFT-Display Touchscreen

2VieVie

VieVie

View/w/

w/w/

w/Macro keysMacro keys

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 key

(recognisable by the green title

barofthesmallEXECUTORwindowaboveit).

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Select keySelect key

Select key to address the Master Sequenz

11 KeysKeys

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.

Thefunctions can be switchedon/offintheDefault

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mouse and an Trackerballhowever,

canbeconnectedontherearofthe

unit.

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1.7.2

Layout and ControlsLayout and Controls

Layout and Controls

MicroMicro

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

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: will bring up small

Executor windows

for the EXECUTOR

FADERS.

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.

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COMMAND WINDOW (Micro)COMMAND WINDOW (Micro)

COMMAND WINDOW (Micro)

Thismenu contains most of the Functions of a „big“grandMAdesk.

PressingtheBackground-button the Command Window can temporaryberemovedfrom the screen. Commands

arestillwaiting for completion

NOTE: WorkingwiththeREPLAY UNIT the COMMAND WINDOW is very usefull. Start COMMAND WINDOW F7-

fuctionkeyon the external keyboard.

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1.8

Replay-UnitReplay-Unit

Replay-Unit

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1.9 General Operation

Touch screenTouch screen

Touch screen

– Keys can directly be selected.

– In charts, individual cells can be selected. By using the Lasso function on the touch screen, you can also select

several cells.

–Youcansimultaneouslyselectindividual,but also several Fixtures or Channels by clicking anddraggingwiththe

mouse on touch screen.

–Directly activating title barsofwindowsoropeningoptions for the individualwindowbytouchingthecornericon.

Encoder on the right of the DisplayEncoder on the right of the Display

Encoder on the right of the Display

–In the active window,the focus(coloured frame) or a highlightedcell (red/blue background) can be moved

upwards or downwards.BypressingtheEncoder when turningit,youcanmovethe focus totheleftortothe right.

– If a pulldown menu is opened, you can use the Encoder to scroll through the list. When you reach the desired

value, you can select it by a pressing the Encoder.

–If in a chart, a cellisselectedwithavalueora time, you can openanentrywindowbypressingtheEncoder.Inthis

window, you canalso use the Encoder to adjust the value, pressing theEncoder again willaccept the newvalue.

–If a Fixture or aChannel is selected (coloured frame),you can open the optionsby shortly pressing the Encoder.

Encoder below the TFT DisplayEncoder below the TFT Display

Encoder below the TFT Display

Thecurrentlychosenfunctionis displayed above the appropriate Encoder.

Thecurrentlysetvaluefor thelastactivated lamp is displayed below the respective function.Thevaluesdisplayed

(percent,decimal, ...) do always referto the active window (e.g.: Fixture- or Channel-Sheet).

Usetheencoderto modify the values of thisfunction.If you press the Encoder whileturningit,you can modify its

sensitivity (default setting

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item 6).

-By pressing the respectivebutton,youcanselectthenext function (in thiscaseGobo1).Pressingonthearrow will

open a menu in which all functions are displayed and can be selected directly.

-Pressing on “Align Off“allowsyoutoselecttheindividualAlignfunctions. Pressing on the arrow willopenamenu

in which the respective function can be selected directly.

-Defaultsetting is “Values“;by pressing the button shortly, you can switch to “Fades“ and, pressing thebutton

again, to “Delays“. Pressing on the arrow will open a menu in which the respective function can be selected

directly.

grandMAgrandMA

grandMA

Hardware keyboard orHardware keyboard or

Hardware keyboard or

grandMAgrandMA

grandMA

light, ultra-light and Micro Soft-light, ultra-light and Micro Soft-

light, ultra-light and Micro Soft-

(TOUCH) Keyboard(TOUCH) Keyboard

(TOUCH) Keyboard

–Views, Groups, Presets, Sequences, Effect groups, Formsor Macros can directly be named within the respective

pool.

– Cue names can be adjusted in the EDIT menu, in the Tracking or EXECUTOR Sheet.

Ifthe “Scroll Lock“functionisactivated,allentries on the keyboardwillbeentereddirectlyto the comandline(Scroll

LockLED on keyboardis lit). By pushing “ScrollLock“ briefly,you cantoggle this function ON or OFF.

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grandMA

Mouse orMouse or

Mouse or

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grandMA

light and ultra-light and Micro-Trackballlight and ultra-light and Micro-Trackball

light and ultra-light and Micro-Trackball

When using a mouse on the

Micro

, you always have to connect an external keyboard, too!

Themosteffective way of workingwith the grandMA is to usethe touchscreen and the encoderswhich are located

nexttothe respective displays. The only means to change the size ofwindows,workwithintheTrackingSheetoredit

forms , though, is the mouse (or the Trackball, if the mouse function is on).

With the left key:With the left key:

With the left key:

– Keys can directly be selected,

– Individual cells in charts can be selected,

– Several cells in charts can be selected simultaneously by clicking, holding and dragging them,

– Fixtures or Channels can be selected,

–Titlebarsofwindowscanbe activated or options for the individualwindowcandirectlybecalledup.

With the middle key:With the middle key:

With the middle key:

– The values of selected Fixtures or Channels can be adjusted.

With the right key:With the right key:

With the right key:

–Theoptionsfor this window can beopenedby clicking on the titlebar,

– The options can be opened by clicking on an individual Fixture or Channel.

OOPS Function*OOPS Function*

OOPS Function*

By pressing the OOPS key, you can undo (step back) the last 20 operations.

Holdingthe OOPS key opensawindowshowingthe10last entriesontherightTFTdisplay.PressingtheUNDOkeywill

cancel the first entry on top of the list.

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OOPS Function Options

Note: Please, switch off the Oops function in loud environments, as otherwise, the built-in harddisk may not

function properly.

Entry window/Calculator

Openby pressing onone of the 4 Encoders below the displayor clicking onthe Buttons above the Encoders.

Or:Or:

Or:

Clickinto a cell(indicatedbytheFocus- colored frameand/orbluebackground)andpress on theEncoderontheright

sideofthedisplay.

In this window, you can enter values or times and recalculate them.

Presetscan be called up for the selected Fixtures or Channels.

IfintheExecutor Sheet or in the EDITmenu,a trigger call or time isselected,youcan open this window bypressing

theEncoderontheright side of the Display.

IfFixtures or Channelsareselected,thiswindowcan be opened bypressingtherespectivekeys for this functionabove

theEncoder.

Thetitlebarofthiswindowwilldisplaytheselectedfunction.Intheupper cell,thecurrent valuewillbe displayed.

Usingthe touch screen, thenumber pad orturning the encoder on the right ofthe display youcan enter a different

value or time, and accept it by pressing the OK key.

Leftof the numbers, thefollowingkeysaredisplayed:H(for hours), M (forminutes),S(forseconds)andF (for frames).

With these keys, you can directly enter times, if necessary.

or:or:

or:

Ifafunctionis selected, keys for Clear,Deactivateand the individual presets are displayedinthelower part. If you

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pressCLEAR,thevaluesof the selected Fixtures or Channelswillbedeleted.If you press DEACTIVATE, the active

valuesof the selectedFixtures or Channelswill be deleted.

Ifyou select a Preset, it will be displayed in the upper bar,and youcan select it pressing the OK key.

Entriescan be deleted using the OOPS-key.

SOFT (TOUCH) KeyboardSOFT (TOUCH) Keyboard

SOFT (TOUCH) Keyboard

Onthe grandMAlight and ultra-light and Micro youcancallit up by pressing the KEYBOARDkey.

Intheupperleft cell, the entered text willbedisplayed.

Using the touch screen, you can select individual keys.

PressingRETURNwillacceptyourentry.

COMMAND WINDOWCOMMAND WINDOW

COMMAND WINDOW

Onthe grand MA, grandMA lightandtheultra-light,youcanopenthe Command Window using functionkeyF7.On

the MICRO, you’ll find a dedicated COMMAND button. This window contains the most important buttons, here

displayedasSoftkeys; on the grand MA, granMA light and ultra-light, the buttonscanbeusedasalternativemeans

of entry, on the MICRO, you can only use the Command Window.

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0Quick ReferenceQuick Reference

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference

Quick Reference

After many years of experience we have lost our illusions about any user to be willing to read an entire manual

beforeplaying with a new toy. Buthere are some tips whichmay help you to findyour way around.

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BasicsBasics

Basics

ThegrandMA is a highly specialisedcomputerwithupto 5 monitors. Many functions willworkasyouare used to

fromyourPCorMAC.

Main supply:Main supply:

Main supply: 90–230V

The mouseThe mouse

The mouse in its drawer(grandMAonly) or trackballon the grandMAlight& grandMAultra-light,Ultralightand

Micro:

–Leftclick selects a fieldfor keyboard or encoderinput, etc.

–Right click goes toModify (opens windowswith options, sorting columns by clicking onthe headline...)

–Pressing and holding the middle mouse key changes output values (Hold and Move)

The displaysThe displays

The displays (select one by a click into empty space)

ThegrandMAoffersdifferent windows:Menuswithinformationand controlkeys,spreadsheets,keygroups, dimmer

channellistingsandfadersymbols

–Clicking and dragging using theleftmousekeyontheheadlinemoves a window,youcanalter the size byclicking

anddraggingthe left and bottom edges.

–Rightclicking with the mouse onthe headline of a windowopensoptions menu for thatwindow.

SpreadsheetsSpreadsheets

Spreadsheets (comparable to those used in Excel or Access):

– Click and drag with the left mouse key and you can select a range of cells (not on all screens possible)

– Left click on a column headline will resize or move the column

– Right click on a column headline will sort by this column

Emergency help:Emergency help:

Emergency help: Like any computer, the grandMA may crash. To resolve a crash:

1. Perform a reset by pressing CTRL-ALT-DEL or the RESET key on the backside of the unit or Power Off on the

Ultralightand Micro.

Onlyif this doesn’t help:

2. During the booting use „Delete ActShow“ to delete the current Show. 1313

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Setup and startSetup and start

Setup and start

Theeasiestwayisto use the BACKUP key and loadademo-showorstart show.Alternatively:

1. SETUP key: Will allow you to select and patch the number of dimmers and fixtures, create presets, groups and

effects.

2. Right click or touch in any empty display:

–creates,movesandresizesaFADER or CHANNEL window for dimmer control and FIXTURE,GROUPanddifferent

Presetwindows(PAN/TILT, GOBO...)for fixtures.

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Direct accessDirect access

Direct access

ThegrandMAoffers many different waysofcontrollingdimmervalues and fixtureattributes.Forspeed,wegive you

only one example for each of them.

Setting values for dimmers:Setting values for dimmers:

Setting values for dimmers:

CHANNELFADER“–“or“+“keytoggles the motorised faders to control single dimmerchannels.

– “+“ and “–“ scrolls in blocks of 20 (10 on the grandMAlight) dimmers.

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– The set fader values are shown in the dimmer display.

Channels can also be selected and modified by the mouse, wheel, encoder and the keypad.

WiththeLINKfunction(right on top of channel and fader sheets), the window will automatically scroll to show the

channels set for the faders.

Controlling Fixture attributes:Controlling Fixture attributes:

Controlling Fixture attributes:

GROUP windowGROUP window

GROUP window

Select a fixture by its key (or click on the name of a fixture in the fixture sheet).

GOBO, COLOUR ... windowGOBO, COLOUR ... window

GOBO, COLOUR ... window

Opena preset for the selected unit (if no presets are displayed, run theselected function via an encoder).

Pressingandturning the encoder allows forfinetuning

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Storing SettingsStoring Settings

Storing Settings

TheSTOREkeyofthegrandMAisveryflexible.

Ifthe STORE key is flashing, you can switch it off with asecond press or use ESCAPE.

Example:Example:

Example: Select some fixtures and set the color wheel

–STORE+oneof the buttons above or belowanEXECUTORfader (make sure you have toggledbackfrom

CHANNELtoEXECUTOR):Stores the color setting as a cue on that Executor.

–STORE+ oneofthebuttons of an EXECUTORfader, where a cuewasalreadystored, gives you the optionto

overwrite, merge information or create a second cue.

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–STORE + a cell in the GROUP window: Stores the chosen Fixtures as a new group (enter a namevia keyboard)

–STORE+ any cell inthe preset COLOUR window:Stores the values asa color preset (enternamevia keyboard)

–STORE + one ofthe VIEW keyson the right handside of thedisplays: Stores the layoutof the screen,the mouse

position, etc. as a view (enter a name ...)

WithSTORE + VIEW keyyou can storescreens individually or all console wide.

In the ASSIGN menu, you can enter names sequences of cues.

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Selecting and activating channelsSelecting and activating channels

Selecting and activating channels, fixtures and functions, fixtures and functions

, fixtures and functions, fixtures and functions

, fixtures and functions

SelectingandActivatinghavedifferent meanings and are important termsandconceptswhen working with the

grandMA.

Selectedfixtures orchannels are what you are currently working with, you can tell what is selected by their

names in fixture / channel sheet being yellow. Active values determine which channels and parameters are to

bestored in the nextcue and will be controlled by thiscue later on. Valueswith a darkred backround will be

storedin the next cue, values with abright red backgroundare currently under your control and willalso be

storedin the next cue. Channels not active when thecue is stored will not be affected by theplayingback of this

cue. Selectedfixturesorchannels are automatically deselected if asettingwasaltered and new fixtures selected

(asingle press of the CLEAR key willdo the same).

Changingtheselection:

–Any channel or function, being controlled in Direct Access mode, is automatically marked as selected.

–Pressing the CLEARkey several times, deletes the whole selection.

1st CLEAR:deselects – 2nd CLEAR: deactivates– 3rd CLEAR:deletes all values setby direct access andreturns the

valuestotheirdefaultsortobeingcontrolledby playback.

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–Selecting a channel,fixture or functionmultiple times can be used to modify an activation

1st selects – 2nd activates all parameters – 3rd deactivates all parameters

ByholdingtheSTOREkeyandselecting ALL, the activation will be ignored and thecompleteconsoleoutputstored

as a cue.

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Timing – Fade times (FADE) and Delays (DELATiming – Fade times (FADE) and Delays (DELA

Timing – Fade times (FADE) and Delays (DELAY)Y)

Y)Y)

ThegrandMA offers two different ways of storing time settings for acue:

1.BASIC X-FADE and SNAPDELAY

WithSTORE,abasicfadetime can be set for alltypicalfaderchannels,whereasSNAP DELAY will only work for

channels marked as snap channels in the Patch menu.

2.TIMEkeyfor individual durations per channel

WithTIME,thestatuswindowscan be switched to the FADE orDELAYlayer, where individual fade anddelaytimes

can be set for each channel. These durations will be stored in the cues and will overrule any basic duration.

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CREACREA

CREATE LISTTE LIST

TE LISTTE LIST

TE LIST

Whenstoringa cue to an Executoralready containing a cue, thegrandMAofferstheoption to create a secondcue

and start a cue list, which may be replayed as a Chaser or sequence later on.

Inthe ASSIGN menu,you can presetthe Cue listas tracking or non-tracking, respectively.

TRACKING CUELISTTRACKING CUELIST

TRACKING CUELIST (typically for moving light control or theatre applications):

When working with a tracking cuelist it only makes sense to store values that have changed. On playback, the

grandMAwillhold a parametersvalue until itis given a new value by subsequentcues.

NON-TRACKING CUELISTNON-TRACKING CUELIST

NON-TRACKING CUELIST

With a non tracking cuelist, all values to be playback have to be stored in each respective cue, as all values not

storedwithin a cue,will be switched off (“0”or default).

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Playback buttons and fadersPlayback buttons and faders

Playback buttons and faders

–Themotorfadersallowto work on different pages simultaneously.WithOFF, playback of cues loadedonto

executorscanbestopped.

– With the ASSIGN + EXECUTOR buttons, you can define, which sequences with which functions are to be

playbackedonexecutors.

– The 12 function keys can be used for any Playback (OFF - EXECUTOR1).

Tocall up acuewith a fader,it has to beactivated via GO+, TOPor ON.

WatchoutfortheGRANDMASTER-or simply switch it off in theSetupmenu.

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SETUP menu on the MICRO

NOTE:

All text marked with *, does not apply to the

grandMA MICRO.

All buttons marked with **, are located in the

grandma MICRO’s COMMAND WINDOW only.

2SetupSetup

SetupSetup

Setup

The Setup menü is displayed only on the right screen (grandMa). In case of a failure of these screen press F3 to

display the menues of this screen on an external screen.*

2.1 Selecting, patching, creating and editing of fixtures and2.1 Selecting, patching, creating and editing of fixtures and

2.1 Selecting, patching, creating and editing of fixtures and

dimmers, Stage Setup (Edit Show)dimmers, Stage Setup (Edit Show)

dimmers, Stage Setup (Edit Show)

 press SETUP

FIXTURE SCHEDULE

Full Access

In the Full Access menu, you can define the number of Scanner and Dimmer channels and assign DMX

addresses.Furthermore,thestagecanbeadapted and Scanners and Dimmers be positionedaccordingly.

Only in the Full Access menu can you modify the complete Show. If using the console in the Multi User mode,

you can access this menu only from a console.

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2.2 All Access

WhenadaptingaShow, acopywill be used; the modifications willonlybeavailable when they are saved.

Accessingthis menu will take a few seconds, as all Fixtures (approx. 300) will be loaded from the hard disk.

Live AccessLive Access

Live Access

Therearecertainlimitationswhen it comes to modifying a Show. These modifications will beexecuted

immediatelyimmediately

immediately. In the Multi User mode, the Show data can be adapted by multiple users simultaneously. In the

Live Access menu, you can e.g. assign DMX addresses. Furthermore, the stage can be adapted and Scanners and

Dimmersbepositionedaccordingly.Additionally,adaptationscanbe made in the Attribute Setup.

Itisnotpossible,tosign on or delete new lamps intheShow.

The PDA remote control does have the status of Live Access only.

AUTO CREATEAUTO CREATE

AUTO CREATE

In this menu, you can e.g. have presets automatically created for all your fixtures and dimmers, aslong as those

presetsarealreadycontainedin the internal library.Premade Effects and Groups for eachFixtureorDimmer

channel can also be created. 2.12.1

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1 Creating presets, effects and groups automatically

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2.2 Menü Full Access oder Live Access

 press Fixture Layer

Here, you can create Scanner and Dimmer groups.

Thesegroups can be modified later without anyproblems, e.g.: increasenumber, change thelamp type etc.

Additionally, you have an overview over the number of all signed-on lamps and their ID numbers for Channel and

Fixture.e.

2.2.1 Creating groups with Scanners/Dimmers (Fixture Layer)2.2.1 Creating groups with Scanners/Dimmers (Fixture Layer)

2.2.1 Creating groups with Scanners/Dimmers (Fixture Layer)

 Press the “Add Line“ key (Fixture Layer must be active, i.e. header dark blue).

Awindow will open, where you can enter a namefor the group and must confirm this action.

Now,the“CreateNewFixtures or Channels“ window will open. When opened for the first time,only“FromLibrary“

willbedisplayedhereand is already selected (indicated by itsbluebackground).

Whenselecting“FromLibrary“,the library window will open:

By turning the Encoder, you can only choose a lamp type (blue bar).

 Pressing the Encoder willaccept the chosenlamp type andclose the window.

- Toloada lamp type from floppy,press the “Floppy“ button. Now,theScannerspresent on the floppy will be

displayedandcanbeselected and loaded.

Forconvenientlylocalizingscanners(fixtures),thelistcanbesortedbyname,manufactureror date. Example: Sort

alphabetically:Makea right mouse clickonNAME. Clicking once willsortthe list A–Z, onthesecond click Z–A.

or:or:

or:

Youcanusea search filter: Select the manufacturercolumnonthe side of “Filter“, and enterthefirstcharacter of

amanufacturer. Now,onlythemodels produced by this manufacturer willbedisplayed.t.

On www.ma-share.net , you will find a forum to setup and download self-created or altered Fixtures.

Channel Start Id:

 Here, you can set the first ID number of the Dimmers. These are then displayed in the Channel and Fader

Sheet. The Dimmer channel of Scanners could also be used in the Channel and Fader Sheet. In order to do so, you

wouldhaveto assign “Channel-IDs“forthe Scanners first.

Fixture Start Id:

 Here, you can set the first ID for the Scanners. These are then displayed in the Fixture Sheet.

Dimmerchannels can also be used in the Fixture Sheet. In order to do so, you wouldhave to assign “Fixture IDs“

for the Dimmer channels first. .

Qty (Quantity):

 Finally, you have to set the number of selected fixtures under „Quantity“ (numeric keypad or keyboard

Autopatch:

 displays the next available DMX-channel; in positionONthischannel will be used after presing CREATE; in

position OFF (default) any other available channel can be used.

2.2.22.2.2

2.2.2

 Pressing“Create !“ willacceptthesettingsfor generating fixtures later on.

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2.2.2 Patching Scanners/Dimmersatching Scanners/Dimmers

atching Scanners/Dimmersatching Scanners/Dimmers

atching Scanners/Dimmers

InThelowerpart of the window shows theScanners/Dimmersoftheselected

 Select a fixture in the “Patch“ column (blue background).

Ifallfixtures of these “FixtureLayers“ are to bepatchedone after the other, you canselectall of them togetherby

clickingon the column title (in this case PATCH). Now,all fixturesare displayed on a bluebackground.

Pressingthe Encoder will open this menu:

Below“DirectPatch“,thefirstfree

DMXchannel is displayed.

 First, you have to set the DMX output (e.g.: A, B, ...), then the (first) DMX channel.

 Finally, press the “Patch!“ key. That’s all.

or:or:

or:

All free channels are displayed in the right column. By turning the Encoder, all invisible channels can be displayed

and selected. Pressing the Encoder will accept the channel.

IftheTESTOUTPUT button is pressed (green background),theselectedDMX output channel is setto100%.This

acceleratesthelocalizing of a patched channelinthe stage setup.

Thisfunction will onlyaffectfixtures,whoseDMX signal isdirectlyoutputbytheconsole. Consoles inSlaveoperation

orfixtures,whosesignals are output over the MA-Net,cannotexecutethis function.

Now, the selected and patched fixturescanbeipositionedina3Dstage display.

 Leave menu with X .

 pressSave to savethe modified settings

 Don´t Save willdiscard the modifications

with Cancel you stay in this menu.

2.2.3 P2.2.3 P

2.2.3 Position of fixturesosition of fixtures

osition of fixturesosition of fixtures

osition of fixtures

Intheupperrightpartofthe window, you’ll find asimplifiedrepresentationofthestagethat can be used to

positionthefixtures.SettingswillalsobetakenoverontothegrandMA3D.

Ifthispartofthe window is active (titlebar“Stage“isdisplayed in dark blue), you canmodifythestage view by

turningorturning plus simultaneously pressingthe Encoder.

Setting the stage sizeSetting the stage size

Setting the stage size

InthegeometricalsystemofthegrandMA(Stagewindow)orinthegrandMA3D,youcanposition objects in the

three-dimensionalspace.

Itismodelled on the geometricalsystem used in architecture:The X/Y level is definedas base area (stage)and the

heightas Z axis.

Toadjustthestagesize,

press Stage Setup .

 Clickonthevalues and enter a value intheentrywindow.(thevaluesdoalways refer to the centre ofthestage)

 By turning or turning and simultaneously pressing the Encoder, you can change the stage views.

 Close menu with X .

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