Martin Maxedia 4 User manual

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User Manual
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Table of Contents
......................................................................................1
Set-up
................................................................................................................................... 1Maxedia Hardware
.......................................................................................................................................................... 1Unpacking
.......................................................................................................................................................... 2Packing
.......................................................................................................................................................... 2Modifications
.......................................................................................................................................................... 3Maxedia Safety Information
.......................................................................................................................................................... 4AC Power
......................................................................................................................................................... 4Pow er Supply
......................................................................................................................................................... 4Pow er Connection
......................................................................................................................................................... 4Pow er Cables
.......................................................................................................................................................... 6IO Box
......................................................................................................................................................... 8IO Box Menu
.......................................................................................................................................................... 9Maxedia Broadcast
.......................................................................................................................................................... 11Maxedia Pro
.......................................................................................................................................................... 13Maxedia Compact
.......................................................................................................................................................... 15Connecting DMX Devices
................................................................................................................................... 16Monitors
................................................................................................................................... 20Installing Software
................................................................................................................................... 22Start Maxedia
................................................................................................................................... 25Select Output Display
................................................................................................................................... 27Media Content DVDs
.......................................................................................................................................................... 27Permitted Use
.......................................................................................................................................................... 27Copyright
.......................................................................................................................................................... 28Installing Media From Maxedia DVD
......................................................................................30
Planning a Show
................................................................................................................................... 30Screens
................................................................................................................................... 31Pixelmapping
................................................................................................................................... 31Programming
................................................................................................................................... 31Media
................................................................................................................................... 31Control
......................................................................................32
Programming
................................................................................................................................... 33Layer Parameters
.......................................................................................................................................................... 33Global
......................................................................................................................................................... 33Output
......................................................................................................................................................... 33Output FX
......................................................................................................................................................... 33Media
......................................................................................................................................................... 33Speed
......................................................................................................................................................... 33Blending
......................................................................................................................................................... 34Contrast Brightness
.......................................................................................................................................................... 353D
......................................................................................................................................................... 353D Position
......................................................................................................................................................... 353D Position FX
......................................................................................................................................................... 353D Rotation
......................................................................................................................................................... 36Size
......................................................................................................................................................... 36Size FX
.......................................................................................................................................................... 37Color
......................................................................................................................................................... 37RGB

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......................................................................................................................................................... 37RGB FX
.......................................................................................................................................................... 38Effects
......................................................................................................................................................... 38Shader Media
......................................................................................................................................................... 38Shader
......................................................................................................................................... 38Reverse
......................................................................................................................................... 40Grayscale
......................................................................................................................................... 41Edge
......................................................................................................................................... 42Reverse Edge
......................................................................................................................................... 43Postarization
......................................................................................................................................... 44Separate (Shift)
......................................................................................................................................... 45Separate (Rotation)
......................................................................................................................................... 46Gaussian Blur
......................................................................................................................................... 47Zoom
......................................................................................................................................... 48Replace
......................................................................................................................................... 49Glare
......................................................................................................................................... 49Reverse Glare
......................................................................................................................................... 50Brightness - Contrast
......................................................................................................................................... 51Color Shift
......................................................................................................................................... 52Mask
......................................................................................................................................... 53RGB -> RBG
......................................................................................................................................... 54RGB -> GRB
......................................................................................................................................... 55RGB -> GBR
......................................................................................................................................... 56RGB -> BGR
......................................................................................................................................... 57RGB -> BRG
......................................................................................................................................... 58Halftone
......................................................................................................................................... 58Halftone Noise
......................................................................................................................................... 59Bloom
......................................................................................................................................... 60Glow
......................................................................................................................................... 61Radial Blur
......................................................................................................................................... 62Glare
......................................................................................................................................... 63Raster
......................................................................................................................................... 63Blur
......................................................................................................................................... 64Add
......................................................................................................................................... 65Mul
......................................................................................................................................... 66Subtract
......................................................................................................................................... 67Reverse Subtract
......................................................................................................................................... 68Max
......................................................................................................................................... 69Min
......................................................................................................................................... 70Luminance Key
......................................................................................................................................................... 71Image Effects
......................................................................................................................................... 71Tile
......................................................................................................................................... 72Dot
......................................................................................................................................... 72Mosaic
......................................................................................................................................... 73Mirror-XY
......................................................................................................................................... 73Mirror-X
......................................................................................................................................... 74Mirror-Y
......................................................................................................................................... 74Oil Paint
......................................................................................................................................... 75Ring
......................................................................................................................................... 75Cube
......................................................................................................................................... 76Cube Vision
......................................................................................................................................... 76Cut-Out
................................................................................................................................... 77Plugins
.......................................................................................................................................................... 77Video Effects
......................................................................................................................................................... 77Media Player
......................................................................................................................................................... 77Random Zoom
......................................................................................................................................................... 78Video Grid
......................................................................................................................................................... 782D Fluid
......................................................................................................................................................... 793D Flat Tunnel

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......................................................................................................................................................... 803D Dome
......................................................................................................................................................... 802D Particles
......................................................................................................................................................... 81Sound
.......................................................................................................................................................... 812D Effects
......................................................................................................................................................... 812D Smoke
......................................................................................................................................................... 822D Plasma
......................................................................................................................................................... 832D Text
......................................................................................................................................................... 83ASCII Text
......................................................................................................................................................... 85Text Animation
......................................................................................................................................................... 85Output Delay
......................................................................................................................................................... 863D Wire Cube
......................................................................................................................................................... 87Rain
......................................................................................................................................................... 88Multi-Shape
.......................................................................................................................................................... 893D Effects
......................................................................................................................................................... 893D Ocean
......................................................................................................................................................... 903D Tunnel
......................................................................................................................................................... 913D Landscape
......................................................................................................................................................... 923D Ribbons
......................................................................................................................................................... 933D Spikes
......................................................................................................................................................... 943D Object
......................................................................................................................................................... 953D Blob
......................................................................................................................................................... 963D Knot
......................................................................................................................................................... 963D Grid
......................................................................................................................................................... 973D Layer
.......................................................................................................................................................... 98Sound Effects
......................................................................................................................................................... 98Sound Bars
......................................................................................................................................................... 99Sound Balls
......................................................................................................................................................... 100Sound Lines 1
......................................................................................................................................................... 101Sound Lines 2
......................................................................................................................................................... 102Sound Circle
.......................................................................................................................................................... 103Matrix
......................................................................................................................................................... 103Matrix Fire
......................................................................................................................................................... 104Matrix Radar
......................................................................................................................................................... 104Matrix Circle
......................................................................................................................................................... 104Matrix Ellips
......................................................................................................................................................... 105Matrix Lines
......................................................................................................................................................... 105Matrix Square
......................................................................................................................................................... 105Matrix Weave
......................................................................................................................................................... 105Matrix Wheel
......................................................................................................................................................... 105Matrix Shape
......................................................................................................................................................... 105Matrix Sw irl
......................................................................................................................................................... 105Matrix Arrow
......................................................................................................................................................... 105Matrix Fill 1
......................................................................................................................................................... 106Matrix Fill 2
................................................................................................................................... 106Blending
................................................................................................................................... 106Recording Cues
................................................................................................................................... 107Media Formats
.......................................................................................................................................................... 107Video Formats
......................................................................................................................................................... 107Overview
......................................................................................................................................................... 109General Codec Settings
......................................................................................................................................................... 111H.264/AVC Encoding settings (Recommended Codec)
......................................................................................................................................................... 111MPEG2 Encoding Settings
......................................................................................................................................................... 112DV Encoding Settings
......................................................................................................................................................... 112BlackMagic Encoding Settings
......................................................................................................................................................... 113Cineform Encoding Settings
.......................................................................................................................................................... 113Third Party Encoder Packages
......................................................................................................................................................... 113Encoding Packages for PC

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......................................................................................................................................................... 114Encoding Packages for MAC
.......................................................................................................................................................... 114Image Formats
.......................................................................................................................................................... 1143D Object Format
.......................................................................................................................................................... 114Text File Format
......................................................................................116
Layout
................................................................................................................................... 116Menu
.......................................................................................................................................................... 116File
......................................................................................................................................................... 116Show
......................................................................................................................................................... 118Screen Layout
......................................................................................................................................... 119Custom Screen Layout
.......................................................................................................................................................... 124DMX
......................................................................................................................................................... 124DMX Addresses
......................................................................................................................................................... 126DMX Devices
......................................................................................................................................................... 127Pixelmapping
......................................................................................................................................................... 131Pixelmapping Settings
.......................................................................................................................................................... 132Video
......................................................................................................................................................... 132Output Displays
......................................................................................................................................................... 133Performance and Quality
......................................................................................................................................................... 134Video-In Devices
......................................................................................................................................... 135Configuration
......................................................................................................................................... 135BlackMagic Decklink Control
......................................................................................................................................................... 139Edge Blending
.......................................................................................................................................................... 146Sound
.......................................................................................................................................................... 148System
......................................................................................................................................................... 148Netw ork
......................................................................................................................................................... 149General
......................................................................................................................................................... 150Tools
......................................................................................................................................................... 152Plugins
.......................................................................................................................................................... 153About
................................................................................................................................... 154Media Library
................................................................................................................................... 158Main Screens
.......................................................................................................................................................... 158CueByCue Mixer
......................................................................................................................................................... 159Output Mixer
......................................................................................................................................................... 160Transitions
.......................................................................................................................................................... 161A-B Mixer
.......................................................................................................................................................... 162Cue Programmer
......................................................................................................................................................... 162Plugins
......................................................................................................................................................... 163Media Groups
......................................................................................................................................................... 163Media Selection
......................................................................................................................................................... 164Layers
......................................................................................................................................................... 164Direct Access
......................................................................................................................................................... 165Layer Parameters
.......................................................................................................................................................... 166Output Adjust
......................................................................................................................................................... 166Color Adjustment
......................................................................................................................................................... 167KeyStoning
......................................................................................................................................................... 168Mask Adjustment
......................................................................................................................................................... 169Mask Selection
.......................................................................................................................................................... 170Pixelmapping Layout
......................................................................................................................................................... 171Layout
......................................................................................................................................................... 172Fixtures
......................................................................................................................................................... 172Settings
......................................................................................................................................................... 176Saved Layouts
.......................................................................................................................................................... 177Pixelmapping Dim Groups
......................................................................................................................................................... 178DMX-Out Settings
......................................................................................................................................................... 178DMX Master
......................................................................................................................................................... 179DMX Dim Group Manager

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......................................................................................................................................................... 179Fixture Groups
......................................................................................................................................................... 180Dim Groups
.......................................................................................................................................................... 180DMX Viewer
.......................................................................................................................................................... 181Networking
......................................................................................................................................................... 182Netw ork Synchronization
......................................................................................................................................................... 183Netw ork Settings
.......................................................................................................................................................... 184Cue Directory
.......................................................................................................................................................... 185Single Monitor View
.......................................................................................................................................................... 186Engine 1 Engine 2
......................................................................................187
Play Back Cues
................................................................................................................................... 187Manual Play Back
................................................................................................................................... 187Console Control
.......................................................................................................................................................... 188Maxedia Base
.......................................................................................................................................................... 189Maxedia Output Adjustment
.......................................................................................................................................................... 190Maxeda Layer Adjustment
.......................................................................................................................................................... 192Maxedia Top Layer
.......................................................................................................................................................... 193Maxedia Pixelmap Group
.......................................................................................................................................................... 193Maxedia Pixelmap Master
......................................................................................194
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................................................................................................................................... 194Shift in Layer
................................................................................................................................... 194Framing Options
................................................................................................................................... 194Framing Shift
................................................................................................................................... 194Framing Rotation
................................................................................................................................... 194Saturation
................................................................................................................................... 194Low RGB
................................................................................................................................... 195Mid RGB
................................................................................................................................... 195High RGB

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Set-up
Maxedia Hardware
There are three versions of Maxedia available: Maxedia Broadcast, Maxedia Professional, and
Maxedia Compact. Each version has different hardware and some different software restrictions.
Below is a table summarizing the hardware differences and restrictions.
Product
Maxedia Broadcast
Maxedia Professional
Maxedia Compact
Outputs
3
2
2
DMX In
Yes
Yes
Yes
ArtNet In
Yes
Yes
No
DMX Out
Yes
Yes
Yes
ArtNet Out
Yes
Yes
Yes
A/B Layers
20
20
6
Top Layers
4
4
1
HD Playback
Yes
Yes
No
Video Capture
SD-SDI
Composite
Composite
Unpacking

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The Maxedia Broadcast and Maxedia Pro Flightcase versions must be unpacked for operation. The
flight case should rest on it's wooden skids. Remove both front and rear lids.
Both front and rear lids must be removed for operation to ensure proper air circulation for
computer cooling to avoid hardware damage due to over-heating.
Packing
To pack the Flightcase for transport:
Disconnect power to IO Box.
Disconnect all cables from the front of the IO Box.
Disconnect any cables from computer other than connections to IO Box and keyboard.
Replace front and rear lids.
Old style Flightcases with wheels on the rear lid can be rolled on wheels but should always
rest on it's wooden skids.
New style Flightcases can ride on their wheels.
Modifications
The Maxedia software is carefully designed to match the operating system. Do not install any
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Maxedia to operate.
Do not modify the system in any way, as this may make it impossible to provide service on the
Maxedia!
Maxedia Safety Information
This product presents risks of lethal or severe injury due to electric shock. Read this manual before
powering or installing the Maxedia, follow safety precautions listed below and observe all warnings in
this manual and printed on the Maxedia.
Always ground (earth) the Maxedia electrically.
Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical codes and has both
overload and ground-fault protection.
Do not expose the Maxedia to rain or moisture.
Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician.
Do not modify the Maxedia or install other than genuine Martin parts.
Do not lift or carry the Maxedia Flightcase alone.

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AC Power
For protection from electric shock, the Maxedia must be grounded (earthed). The AC mains
supply must be fitted with a current overload circuit breaker or fuse and ground-fault (earth-fault)
device.
The Maxedia accepts 100 - 240 VAC nominal, 50/60 Hz. Do not operate the Maxedia on supply
voltages outside this range. The Maxedia IO Box has a primary fuse that is rated 6.3 A, 250 V slow-
blow, high capacity. Disconnect the device from power before changing the fuse. Replace only with a
T 6.3 AH 250 V fuse.
No user-serviceable parts inside.
To apply power, set the power switch to the Iposition.
Power Supply
The Maxedia comes with an auto-sensing, auto-ranging switch-mode power supply. Manual
adjustments to the main voltage and frequency are not necessary as the Maxedia automatically
adapts.
Power Connection
For protection from electric shock, the Maxedia must be grounded (earthed). The AC mains
supply must be fitted with a current overload circuit breaker or fuse and ground-fault (earth-fault)
device.
Connect the Maxedia directly to AC power. Do not connect it to a dimmer system. Doing so may
damage the system.
The Maxedia IO Box's 3 AC power output connectors provide a total of 6.3 A maximum. The voltage
at these connectors is the same as the voltage applied to the AC power input connector. Use the
power output connectors only to connect low-power devices such as the 19" Maxedia computer,
external monitors and ethernet switches.
Power Cables
A power cable without a power connector is suppled. Only replace this cable with one of the following
types:SVT, 18 AWG x 3 - 16 AWG x 3
SJT, 18 AWG x 3 - 14 AWG x 3
H05VV-F, 3G 0.75 - 1.5
4V-75, 250/440 V, 3G 0.75 - 1.0
227 IEC53 (RVV), 300/500 V, 3G 0.75 - 1.5
A 3-prong power plug with live, neutral and ground (earth) pins rated 250 VAC, 10 A minimum must be
installed on the power cable following the plug manufacturer's instructions. Use a power plug of the
approved type for your region. For example:
USA: NEMA 5-15 A
Europe: CEE or Schuko
United Kingdom: UK BSI 13 A
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The table below shows some possible pin identification schemes. If pins are not clearly identified, or
if you have any doubts about proper installation, consult a qualified electrician.
Wire color
Pin
Symbol
Screw (USA)
Brown
Live
L
Yellow or brass
Blue
Neutral
N
Silver
Yellow/green
Ground
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IO Box
Most connections to your Maxedia Broadcast or Maxedia Pro are made through the IO Box. Two
monitors must be connected before powering on the Maxedia. If you are using a VGA monitor use
the included DVI to VGA adaptor to connect the VGA monitor through the DVI port on the front of the
IO Box. The USB cable for the User Interface touch screen should be connected to the USB port at
the left side of the IO Box.
The Power switch on the IO Box controls the IO Box it's self, the Maxedia and any other components
receiving power from the back of the IO Box.
The Camera section of the IO Box has inputs to capture Composite Video (CVBS IN) and Digital
Video (SDI IN). Each of these has a corresponding output that sends a loop of the incoming signal
(CVBS OUT and SDI OUT). The Digital Video input (SDI IN) is only active on Broadcast machines
with a Black Magic Decklink SDI capture card.
The Maxedia section contains connections for the output of the Maxedia engine. A DVI or VGA
monitor should be connected to the DVI Out port. The composite video (CVBS) and S-Video out will
both be active if TV is selected in the windows display driver as an active display.
The touch screen monitor being used for the Graphic User Interface should be connected to the GUI
DVI OUT port.
The Network section has a Firewire connection (IEEE-1394), 2 USB 1.0 ports, and 3 ethernet
connectors. The Remote port is used to network multiple Maxedia to sync media, cues, and
synchronize output timing. The EtherDMX IN port is used to receive DMX control from an Artnet
lighting console. the EtherDMX OUT port is used to send Pixelmapping information to lighting fixtures
in the rig.
There are 2 Serial interface connections RS422 and RS232.
The DMX-512 section has connectors to receive and send a single universe of DMX via 5-pin. You
can specify which universe to output in the DMX Devices Menu .
The Audio section has XLR connectors for stereo audio capture and output, as well as digital surround
sound output (SPDIF)
The IO Box should be connected to the Maxedia with the included cable bundle.
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IO Box Menu
The Menu on the IO Box allows you access to few functions of the Maxedia without accessing the
User Interface. This is most helpful when you are using Duel Output from a Maxedia Pro.
- The Menu button can be used for opening new menus and for returning to a previous menu.
- The two Arrow buttons can be used for moving through a menu.
- The Enter button can be used for opening menus and executing commands.
1. Test Images (allows you to select the test images available through the Color Adjustment
window on the Output Adjust screen)
1.1 Normal
1.2 Color Bar
1.3 Luminance Bar
1.4 Alignment
1.5 Video 1 in
1.6 Video 2 in
2. DMX-In (allows you to view and adjust the DMX addresses that some functions in the Maxedia will
respond to)
2.1 Set DMX-Base Address
2.2 Set DMX Output Adjustment Address
2.3 Set DMX Layer Address
2.4 Set Number of Layers
2.5 Select DMX Protocol (DMX In/Artnet)
2.6 DMX Base Universe
2.7 DMX Output Adjustment Universe
2.8 DMX Layer Universe
2.9 DMX Base Active (On/Off)
2.10 DMX Output Adjustment Active (On/Off)
2.11 DMX Layer Active (On/Off)
3. Global Settings
3.1 Set Boxname
3.2 Set Auto Scroll (On/Off) (if set to On the display will scroll thru the current settings when
the menu is not active)
4. Defaults
4.1 Save Userdefault
4.2 Load Userdefault
4.3 Load MFGDefaults
5. Diagnostics
5.1 DMX Viewer
5.2 Connection Test
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Maxedia Broadcast
Using the included cable bundle, connect the Maxedia Broadcast to the IO Box as follows:
1. Power Cable
2. Firewire IEEE1394
3. Keyboard USB
4. USB (to IO Box)
5. Remote Network
6. Audio In
7. Audio Out
8. Ether DMX1 (In)
9. Ether DMX2 (Out)
10. GUI (DVI)
11. Maxedia (DVI) - This is the Maxedia Out 1 - connected thru the IO Box.
12. Maxedia (DVI) - This is the Maxedia Out 2 - If you are using duel output, connect the
second output monitor directly to the Maxedia here.
13. S-Video Out - If you are using S-Video an S-Video monitor for Maxedia Out 1
14. S-Video Out - If you are using duel output and using an S-Video monitor for the Maxedia
Out 2 15. Black Magic Deck link connector - The Black Magic cable Bundle connects here
Connect the BNC Male connector labeled 7 Y IN (from deck) to the Camera CVBS
connector on the back of IO Box
Connect the BNC male connector labeled 15 SDI IN (from deck) to the Camera SDI
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Maxedia Pro
Using the included cable bundle, connect the Maxedia Pro with a 1 VGA and 1 DVI video card to the
IO Box as follows:
1. Power Cable
2. PS2 Touchpad - Green connector
3. PS2 Keyboard - Purple connector
4. Firewire IEEE1394
5. USB (to IO Box)
6. SPDIF Out
7. Audio In
8. Audio Out
9. Remote Network
10. Ether DMX1 (In)
11. Ether DMX2 (Out)
12. GUI (VGA)
13. Maxedia (DVI)
14. S-Video Out
15. CVBS In
Using the included cable bundle, connect the Maxedia Pro with a duel DVI video card to the IO Box
as follows:
1. Power Cable
2. PS2 Touchpad - Green connector
3. PS2 Keyboard - Purple connector

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4. Firewire IEEE1394
5. USB (to IO Box)
6. SPDIF Out
7. Audio In
8. Audio Out
9. Remote Network
10. Ether DMX1 (In)
11. Ether DMX2 (Out)
12. GUI (DVI)
13. Maxedia (DVI)
14. S-Video Out
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Maxedia Compact
Maxedia Compact Rackmount systems connections:
1. Power Cable
2. PS2 Mouse
3. PS2 Keyboard
4. Artnet - EtherDMX control from lighting console
5. Remote network - Syncing cues and content with other Maxedia
6. DMX A
7. DMX B
8. Audio Line Out
9. GUI (DVI) - User Interface monitor
10. Maxedia Output (DVI) - Output monitor
11. CVBS / S-Video Output - S-Video TV for Maxedia Output
12. CVBS Input - Composite video capture
13. Motherboard VGA - DO NOT USE
14. Motherboard DVI - DO NOT USE