MA lighting grandMA3 User manual

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1. Master section
2. Dual encoder section
3. Power key
4. Command section
5. Level wheel
6. Executor buttons 1&2
7. Executor faders
8. Executor buttons 3&4
9. Executor knobs
Connect and Power Up the Device
1. Unpack the device.
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Quick Start

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2. Remove the packaging and cushioning material.
3. Place the device indoors on a stable surface.
4. Connect external monitors to the console using a native DisplayPort connector.
5. Start the grandMA3 onPC command wing XT:
-Insert the IEC connector into the corresponding jack.
-Connect the power plug.
-Turn on the power switch:
-Set the power switch to position I .
-The power switch lights up in red.
-Press the power key on the front panel.
-The device starts booting.
Turn off the grandMA3 onPC command wing XT
Important:
Do not press the power key to turn off the device. Only if a hard shutdown is necessary, press and hold the
power key for more than 3 seconds.
To turn off the grandMA3 onPC command wing XT:
-Tap the icon at the top of the control bar to begin the shutdown procedure for the console or the onPC application or
shutdown the onPC software by the shutdown keyword .
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-A warning pop-up appears:
-Tap OK .
-Shutdown the Windows system.
-The grandMA3 onPC command wing XT powers down.
Important:
Do not switch off the grandMA3 onPC command wing XT too early.
Make sure that you wait until Windows has completely shutdown.
All LEDs on the grandMA3 onPC command wing XT must have turned off.
-Set the power switch to position O .
-Show data is only saved in the grandMA3 onPC software.
-For updates use the grandMA3 onPC software.
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Important:
You can disconnect the grandMA3 onPC command wing XT using the grandMA3 onPC software. The DMX
output will then be interrupted immediately.
Different Combinations
Device Connected To Parameters
grandMA3 onPC command wing XT + PC/laptop 4 096
grandMA3 onPC command wing XT + PC/laptop + grandMA3 onPC 8/4/2Port Node 4 096
grandMA3 onPC command wing XT + PC/laptop + grandMA3 processing unit M/L/XL 4 096
Important:
Independent of the devices connected to the grandMA3 onPC software, the number of parameters can only
reach a maximum of 4 096.
For more information see: Expand the Amount of Parameters topic.
To learn more about the update process, read the Update grandMA3 onPC windows hardware topic in the online user manual.
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