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Full-Size . Light . Ultra-Light . Micro . Replay-Unit . onPC . Offline
Version 5.4 October 2004

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  • Page 1 nual Full-Size . Light . Ultra-Light . Micro . Replay-Unit . onPC . Offline Version 5.4 October 2004...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MICRO’s COMMAND WINDOW 4.3 Editing Sequences 11.6 Saving the Current Show on floppy disk179 only only only only only..2 2 2 2 2 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    “the old fashion way”. Dealing with huge amounts of data will make you want to use improved ways of programming and even an automatic effect We are sure that you will enjoy working with the grandMA and we wish your show every synthesizer.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    : : : : : “ “ “ Width 29 , height 5 , depth 20 (730 x 120 x 510 mm) 4 4 4 4 4 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...

  • Page 5: Safety Requirements (Important, Read Carefully!)5

    – Do not block or cover the ventilation. If there is a high ambient temperature, the stress. Flightcases not provided by MA Lighting have to be designed in a way that display pannel (grandMA only) should be at least 5 cm open to ensure sufficient...

  • Page 6: General Safety Instructions

    The rated output of the units plugged into the socket should in aggregate not exceed 10 amperes. 6 6 6 6 6 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 7 Channel fader, Executor fa- age flipping The software for the grandMA light and ultra-light and the grandMA is nearly P P P P P AN / TIL AN / TIL AN / TIL...
  • Page 8 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 bar of the small EXECUTOR window above it). 9 9 9 9 9 8 8 8 8 8 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 9 The functions can be switched on/off in the Default 2.13 2.13 2.13 2.13 2.13. menu 9 9 9 9 9 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 10 Socket for console lamp Socket for console lamp Socket for console lamp Socket for console lamp always have to connect an external 12V/5W keyboard, too. 10 10 10 10 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...

  • Page 11: Replay-Unit

    COMMAND WINDOW (Micro) COMMAND WINDOW (Micro) COMMAND WINDOW (Micro) This menu contains most of the Functions of a „big“ grandMA desk. Pressing the Background -button the Command Window can temporary be removed from the screen. Commands are still waiting for completion NOTE: Working with the REPLAY UNIT the COMMAND WINDOW is very usefull.

  • Page 12: General Operation

    If the “Scroll Lock“ function is activated, all entries on the keyboard will be entered directly to the comandline (Scroll Lock LED on keyboard is lit). By pushing “Scroll Lock“ briefly, you can toggle this function ON or OFF. 12 12 12 12 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 13 When using a mouse on the Micro , you always have to connect an external keyboard, too! The most effective way of working with the grandMA is to use the touchscreen and the encoders which are located next to the respective displays. The only means to change the size of windows, work within the Tracking Sheet or edit forms , though, is the mouse (or the Trackball, if the mouse function is on).
  • Page 14 COMMAND WINDOW COMMAND WINDOW On the grand MA, grandMA light and the ultra-light, you can open the Command Window using function key F7. On the MICRO, you’ll find a dedicated COMMAND button. This window contains the most important buttons, here displayed as Softkeys;...

  • Page 15: Quick Reference

    0.1 Basics Basics Basics Basics Basics The grandMA is a highly specialised computer with up to 5 monitors. Many functions will work as you are used to from your PC or MAC. Main supply: Main supply: Main supply: Main supply: Main supply: 90–230V...
  • Page 16 CLEAR: deactivates– 3 CLEAR: deletes all values set by direct access and returns the values to their defaults or to being controlled by playback. 16 16 16 16 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 17 CREA TE LIST When storing a cue to an Executor already containing a cue, the grandMA offers the option to create a second cue and start a cue list, which may be replayed as a Chaser or sequence later on.

  • Page 18: Selecting And Creating Of Fixturesanddimmers

    Setup 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 and 2.1 Selecting, patching, creating and editing of fixtures and...

  • Page 19: Menü Full Access Oder Live Access

    2.2.2 Pressing “Create !“ will accept the settings for generating fixtures later on. 19 19 19 19 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 20 Setting the stage size Setting the stage size In the geometrical system of the grandMA (Stage window) or in the grandMA 3D, you can position objects in the three-dimensional space. It is modelled on the geometrical system used in architecture: The X/Y level is defined as base area (stage) and the height as Z axis.
  • Page 21 Axis icon shift the fixtures along the fixtures’ axes using the Encoder 21 21 21 21 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 22 Add Line: A new group can be inserted in front of the selected group. Proceed like indicated 3 pages earlier: Creating groups with Scanners/Dimmers. 22 22 22 22 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 23 In the fixtures list, you will now find the copies below the fixture. In the TYPE column, you will find „Multipatch Dummies“ for the copies. And you can position the fixtures, to use them in the Stage window or on the grandMA Note: After a Multipatch, you’ll find no DMX addresses for the dummies, as these will automatically be given the...
  • Page 24 „run“. Modifications will only be available after they have been saved. In cases like these, the HIGHLIGHT key, 24 24 24 24 among others, is very useful; if you keep the key pressed, selected lamps flashes for better identification. MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 25 Assigning colors for Dimmer channels Assigning colors for Dimmer channels In the STAGE window or for the grandMA 3D, this is where colors can be assigned for the individual Dimmer channels (color filter foils. Select one or more cells under “Color“ and press the Encoder.

  • Page 26: Dmx List

    In both of these menus you can patch fixtures. And you can define standard settings for each fixtur press SETUP press FULL ACCES 26 26 26 26 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...

  • Page 27: Attribute Setup

    The new name will now be displayed in the respective Preset window or in the Fixture window. 27 27 27 27 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 28 Select the position in the Attributes table by clicking on it. In this Preset group, the Attribute will now be moved into this Feature 28 28 28 28 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 29 - Name: Name of the fixture from the Library. By selecting it, you can change the name directly using the keyboard. - Shortname: Here, you can enter an abbreviation or short name. 29 29 29 29 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 30 - Decimal Values: To display the table values as percentages. By pressing the button, you can switch between decimal and hexadecimal representation. 30 30 30 30 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 31 - The settings for P Offset, T Offset, BeamAngle, Power, Lumen and Weight will only be needed for the visualization in the Stage window or on the grandMA 3D and can be adjusted, if need be. In the New column, click on the Attribute cell and open the Select Attribute window by pressing on the Encoder (right to the Display).
  • Page 32 In this menu, you can create or adjust so-called Channel Values (names) for the individual functions (e.g. GOBO). These names will then be displayed in the Fixture Sheet instead of the number value. Furthermore, you can assign 32 32 32 32 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 33 - Visualize: Here, you can define what else is to be displayed in the Fixture, Stage-Sheet or grandMA 3D. You can visualise either graphics (for Gobos) and colors or data plus units (e.g.: degrees for PAN/TILT or RPM for Gobo rotation).
  • Page 34 DMX channel. In the Profile column, elect the cell for the fixture or DMX channel, and press the Encoder. The Select Profile menu 34 34 34 34 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 35 Clicking on a desired point in the diagram will bring up cross-wires. Above the diagram, the value of the current position is displayed. The value after IN is the set value on the grandMA, the one after OUT is the DMX value that will be put out.

  • Page 36: Fixture Types

    DELETE IMAGE FROM DISK to delete the bitmap from the chosen folder The bitmaps and folders for those bitmaps will be permanently deleted can not be „oopsed“ again 36 36 36 36 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...

  • Page 37: Dmx Output And Ethernet Configuration

    DMX Output and Ethernet Configuration There are 4 DMX output sockets on the rear of the grandMA. These sockets can be assigned to any of the DMX universes A to H. It is also possible to output the same universe on more than one output socket.
  • Page 38 DMX IN can be used to merge the signals of a second console with those of the grandMAs (MERGE) and pipe them to the stage on the same line. If channels from the grandMA and of the second console are triggered in this connection, the higher value will be sent (HTP).
  • Page 39 If PathPort Ethernet-DMX converter s are connected, they will be looked for when you call up this menu, and they are displayed in the table (only, if the first 3 digits of the IP address of grandMA and PathPort Ethernet-DMX...
  • Page 40 Save button, the changes are transferred to the converter. By pressing the X X X X X button, you close the menu 40 40 40 40 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...

  • Page 41: Dmx Output Window

    Display, you can select them and the display switches to Yes. When creating Presets, these will only be 41 41 41 41 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 42 Pressing the left Take Selection button will display the fixtures in the left table (From Fixtures...). 42 42 42 42 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 43 Command Line. This is the easier way to use shows created on the grandMA on smaller consoles. - By setting the soft key „Executor Layout“ to „Wide“, a grandMA light, ultralight oder RPU will use the same executor numbering as the „big brother“ grandMA does. Therefore the first button executor has number 21.

  • Page 44: Setup Menu

    With this key, the grandMA’s internal speaker be switched on or off (not available on older grandMAs). To set the sensitivity of trackball and the encoders to coarse, fine or extra fine (16bit resolution). With the PUSH key, you can set the Encoder’s sensitivity when holding it down and turning.

  • Page 45: Settings In The Defaults Menu

    Default AT: Here, enter the percentage value that the selected fixtures or dimmers are to take when the 2x AT 45 45 45 45 command is used. Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 46 - Trackball button on (LED is on) - Trackball controls Pan and Tilt 46 46 46 46 - Trackball button off (LED is off) - Trackball has no function MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...

  • Page 47: Setting Sound Signals

    When you switch the Auto Stop key to OFF, the Chaser or effect will continue with the latest BPM value 47 47 47 47 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...

  • Page 48: Time & Date Menu

    GPS-Info menu. In this menu, you can modify the settings for a NMEA GPS receiver connected to the serial port. This receiver will then determine the position of the grandMA. This can be especially useful e.g. on ships cruising on the oceans. For best satellite reception, check for an unhindered view to the sky when setting up your equipment.

  • Page 49: User Management

    Due to the fact, that the grand master fader is not motorised, master dimming may jump to an unwanted level upon deactivation of desk lock. So have a look at it before you deactivate the desk lock! For the grandMA ultra- light this is also valid for all faders.
  • Page 50 - The user will disappear. If he was the only one to use a certain user profile, this profile will also be deleted. 50 50 50 50 Please note, that you can not delete yourself from the list. MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 51 - Along with all other functions, User Management and Update of Desk Software are enabled. Some grandMA operators may find it helpful to create an user with playback rights only, for their own personal use. After they have finished programming, they log in as this playback user, so they can be sure that they will not change anything in their newly completed show data ( of course they should save their show before they log in as playback user!).
  • Page 52 - Go to the Tools menu. - Look at the title bar of the window. It says “Tools Menue , current user is … 52 52 52 52 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...

  • Page 53: Creating A Show

    Circular Copy function from one fixture to another. 3.9 3.9 MAtricks 53 53 53 53 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 54 Now click and drag holding the left mouse key. By moving the mouse, the window can now be resized according to your requirements. One of the most effective ways to work with the grandMA is by using the touchscreen and the encoder which is located next to each display..
  • Page 55 3.1.4 Temporary Opening of Windows* Important windows can be opened temporarily and quickly on the right Display. This function is especially useful on the grandMA light and ultra-light. Hold the List key. By additionally shortly pressing the function keys, the respective window will open and the function be switched...

  • Page 56: Creating A Window

    View P View P View Pool In the View Pool, all created Views are displayed and can be called up directly by selection. 56 56 56 56 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...

  • Page 57: Fixtures And Dimmer Groups

    Groups can be called up by: A left mouse click Direct touch on screen 57 57 57 57 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 58 Click on the position for the copied group in the GROUP window. Confirm with ENTER. The functions Move, Copy or Delete can also be used for Executors, Pages, Sequences or Effects. 58 58 58 58 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...

  • Page 59: Fixture Sheet

    When you select other fixtures or dimmer channels now, the yellow LED will no longer flash. 59 59 59 59 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 60 Comp Fixture Sheet Options As opposed to the Fixture Sheet, you can here make the following additional selections under OPTIONS / SET- TINGS: ORIENTATION: 60 60 60 60 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 61 4 x ALIGN 61 61 61 61 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 62 : o r : Click on the functions within the Preset Control Bar or directly on the parameters in the Fixture Sheet. 62 62 62 62 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 63 In this menu, all Attributes are displayed with a green (selected) or black (deselected) background. Pressing on one of the functions will select or deselect it, respectively. 63 63 63 63 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 64 The title bar will display the chosen function (Attribute). Pressing the Deactivate button will cancel the activation of this function. 64 64 64 64 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 65 - Preset and Values: The FIXTURE window will show presets or values if no presets are used. 65 65 65 65 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 66 Pressing the X key will close the Option Window. 3.2 Storing VIEWS). These settings will all be stored when VIEWS are stored (3.2 66 66 66 66 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 67 67 67 67 67 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 68 After pressing the CLEAR key for the first time, the yellow LED in this key will flash. This means that only the selection was deleted. When you select other fixtures or dimmer channels now, the yellow LED will no longer flash. 68 68 68 68 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 69 Click on dimmer key in the Group window or click on dimmer channels in the Channel or Fader Sheet. 69 69 69 69 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 70 In this menu, all Attributes are displayed with a green (selected) or black (deselected) background. Pressing on one of the functions will select or deselect it, respectively. 70 70 70 70 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...

  • Page 71: Channel Sheet

    - Values: Channels will be sorted by highest value. 71 71 71 71 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 72 With the <<< key, you can switch to the previous Dimmer channel. With the >>> key, you can switch to the next Dimmer channel. With the X key, you can close the window. 72 72 72 72 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...

  • Page 73: Solo Function

    These Pan & Tilt values are now stored in this this this this this location (STORE LED is off). 73 73 73 73 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 74 Preset. Default setting for the Fader to fade just upwards or in both directions 2.13 2.13 2.13 2.13 2.13 Set- tings in the DEFAULTS menu below the Executor Defaults Crossfade. 74 74 74 74 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 75 These settings will be ready the next time you open the Update menu. 75 75 75 75 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 76 Important: The link to Preset 1 will be kept in Preset 3, even if you delete Preset 2 after the copying 76 76 76 76 process (see graphics on the left). MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...

  • Page 77: Deleting Groups, Sequences, Views Etc

    ENTER. The complete PAGE with all EXECUTOR faders and buttons is deleted. 77 77 77 77 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...

  • Page 78: Matricks

    By shortly pressing “ < or > “ next to „Interleave Next/Prev“, you can move the selection by one position up or down. If you want to move several fixtures simultaneously, you can define this under “Groups“. 78 78 78 78 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 79 By pressing the “ > “ button, the Dimmer value of the first fixture will be moved to the next, selected fixture. When pressing “<“, the value will be copied to the last selected fixture. 79 79 79 79 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...

  • Page 80: Blind Modus

    Hold the BLIND key, until you hear the beep and the key LED goes out. After switching over, all changes made in Blind mode will immediately be active in the stage output. 80 80 80 80 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 81 When editing the effect, enter the attributes X, Y, and Y (STAGE) in the PARAMETER column. 81 81 81 81 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 82 Enter the horizontal and vertical distances of the fixtures; the resulting total value may, however, may not exceed the stage size. Confirm using the OK button 82 82 82 82 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 83 - CALCULATE FOLLOW: With this function, you can transfer the real fixtures' positions to the SETUP of the grandMA console. The STAGE view will then display the actual position of the fixtures to the stage. This light setting procedure should always be performed, if it is not clear whether or not fixture positions had been exactly defined in the SETUP eingetragen wurde.

  • Page 84: Cues And Sequences

    EXECUTOR buttons. In practical terms this means that to work with Dimmers as on a convenetional console (HTP), dimmer channels have to be assigned to the Executor Faders. 84 84 84 84 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...

  • Page 85: Creating Cues (Separate Memories)

    Pressing the CLEAR key: once - will delete the selection, twice – will delete the active values and reset all values then. 85 85 85 85 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 86 Show of another console. You can also call up individual Cues on other consoles, if the SETUP and the patched channels on the grandma are identical, and store a new Cue on the grandMA. You can set the DMX-IN in the TOOL menu / DMX&NSP configuration / Local DMX Input. The incoming DMX has to be merged with the DMX line, on which the fixtures of the imported Show were patched.

  • Page 87: Programming Sequences

    Store the first Cue (first step of a sequence) either on an EXECUTOR fader or an EXECUTOR button. 4.1 Creating Cues 87 87 87 87 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 88 Example: A new Cue is to be included between Cue 3 and Cue 4. This new Cue will be named for example Cue no. 3.1(numbers between 3.001 and 3.999 are possible).This way, 999 Cues can be included between two Cues. 88 88 88 88 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 89 If you select one of these cues, it will be loaded. This cue will be displayed as next (red blinking background) in 89 89 89 89 the small executor window above the executor. Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 90 Cue) Insert the functions LOCK / UNLOCK as Quikeys 90 90 90 90 Press LOCK or UNLOCK and choose the sequence in the sequence pool MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...

  • Page 91: Editing Sequences

    - NO.: Number of the Effect - NAME: Name of the Effect 91 91 91 91 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 92 For modifying further Cues, select the respective Cue one by one (will be displayed on a green background). Repeat all steps as described with first cue. 92 92 92 92 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 93 „linear“. You can choose from 43 paths, 16 of which are pre-defined, and 16 that you can assign self- 93 93 93 93 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 94 (including last Cue) Pressing the THRU kKey on the keypad will move the Cues from...to (including last Cue) (including last Cue) (including last Cue). 94 94 94 94 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...

  • Page 95: Copying Cues

    Will copy the values of the step before into the step after, but only to a position having no value; 95 95 95 95 this wouldn’t be . Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 96 Example: When you enter „5“ in the TIMED cell, the loop will be executed for 5 seconds. When you enter „5“ in the COUNT cell, the loop will be repeated five times, before the Sequence will be continued normally.d. 96 96 96 96 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...

  • Page 97: Editing Chasers

    - LOOPDELAY: The length of time or the number of occurences of a LOOP will be displayed - LINK: The Command Line Command to be triggered will be displayed 97 97 97 97 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 98 Chaser steps Above the encoders on the right screen, playback soft keys and the name of the chase are displayed. The functions 98 98 98 98 MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 99 4.3.5 Moving Cues 4.3.6 4.3.6 4.3.6 4.3.6 4.3.6 Deleting and renumbering Cues 99 99 99 99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...

  • Page 100: Updatings Cues

    Pressing the Save as default button will save the (pre) sets as default settings (e.g.: Only original contents or Add new contents). The next time you open the Update menu, these settings will be available. MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...

  • Page 101: Info - Window

    With each „REPORT“ command, the previously active contents of the REPORT index will be deleted to be replaced by the chosen files. Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 102 - the report for sequence 1 will appear on the right display; the Cue values are arranged in columns, the parameters of individual fixtures in rows. Use the Encoder to scroll down, if not all rows are visible on the display. MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...

  • Page 103: Cues, Sequences And Chasers

    Push the executor button, where the name of the sequence should be changed. A window appears, where you can now enter the new name. Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 104 - Pause: A running cue or a Chaser will be temporarily stopped. To continue use GO+ or GO–. - On: Reasserts the priority of the Executor making it the latest action thus overriding other executors which were MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 105 Pressing the “Load from default“ key will load the stored default settings and use them for this Executor. Pressing the “Apply to all Exec“ will overwrite all Fader or Button Executors. The prerequisite is, however, an Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 106 LTP Dimmers key pressed: When playing back this sequence, dimmer channels programmed into this sequence LTP Dimmers LTP Dimmers will override all other (LTP Dimmer) instances of these channels being played back, regardless of level. They will MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 107 Pressing the SAVE AS DEFAULT key will save the current settings as default settings. Pressing the LOAD FROM DEFAULT key will load the saved default settings and use them for this Executor. Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 108 Fader. Pressing the ALL FULL key in the title bar will set all group masters to 100%. Pressing the CLOSE key will close this window. MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 109 FUNCTION press EFFECT use the Encoder to select the effect and confirm by pressing on the Encoder Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...

  • Page 110: Small Executor Window

    The Outfade time of the last Cue will be displayed by a blue bar in the upper cell. The Infade time of the cue will be displayed in the second cell. The next Cue will be displayed in the next cell below. MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...

  • Page 111: Executor Sheet

    Controls (items 9 and 10)) If you press the AUTO SCROLL key, the Sheet will be automatically moved upwards/downwards when working with larger Sequences. Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...

  • Page 112: Tracking Sheet

    To modify presets, must make a middle mouse click on the preset. A window will open where you can enter values or load other presets direclty. MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 113 With BLOCK, tracking values (magenta) can be converted into “stored values”. Theses values will be displayed in red. - UNBLOCK: Converts blocked / stored values to tracking values (magenta). Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...

  • Page 114: Page Administration

    The keys are indicated by symbols in the respective PAGE keys. If there is a green square, a Sequence, a Group or a Special Master is allocated to this Executor Button. If this square is yellow, the Sequence or Chaser is active. MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 115 If there are programmed Macros or Timecode Shows, in which the moved or deleted Pages were to be used, these assignments may no longer work! Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...

  • Page 116: Off Menu (Running Programs)

    (compare with EVERTHING OFF) - EXECUTOR all executors are switched off - EFFECT all running effects are switched off - MACRO all running macros are switched off MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...

  • Page 117: Effects

    PAN/TILT function. If a form is to be created or modified, press the NEW or EDIT key to open the EDIT FORMS menu. 6.7 6.7 Creating and storing virtual forms Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...

  • Page 118: Editing Effect Groups

    Effect. If the Effect Group has been started, the Fixtures and Dimmers will be displayed on the Form mimic at the bottom left of the display. - PWM: Pulse width modulation. The pulse width can be defined as follows: Press the EFFECT SETUP key once MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 119 Table Table, previous page). - From: The starting point for the automatic modification in terms of percentage. Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 120 180° from the middle onto the last Fixture/Dimmer. Before modifying the wing value, select the Effect first. Press the WINGS key once (green background). Now, the MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...

  • Page 121: Executing An Effect Group

    Use the SPEED encoder to set the speed for the whole Effect Group. If you use the Encoder to increase the SOFTNESS value, the Effect will be faded in and out more softly. SOFTNESS Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...

  • Page 122: Customizing An Effect Group

    Group will automatically be started at the same speed and position. - One Shot: If this key is pressed (dark background), the Effect Group will only be executed for one complete run and will be deactivated. MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...

  • Page 123: Effect Groups In Cues

    Cue. You can modify the cells Name, Intens, Speed, F, Soft and Fade directly by a right mouse click. Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...

  • Page 124: View All Running Effects Menu

    Press the PREDEFINES key once. A window will open, where several prepared Forms will be displayed. Select one of these Forms; this Form will now be displayed on the the black window. MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 125 * cos(3 * x) * pi/2 (cos(x) * abs(x) + 1) / pow(x;2) (cos(0.5 * x) * abs(x) + 0.5) / 2 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...

  • Page 126: Modulators

    Encoder, confirm by pressing on the Encoder, or select the menu by pressing on the text button. MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 127 All fixtures involved are marked by a red bar; all settings taken from the effect, have a dark violet background in the modulators (all changed modulators have a violet background). Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...

  • Page 128: Bitmap Effects

    Calculator; after entering the values, confirm with ENTER. The menu will now show the selected grid where you can place your fixtures. Transferring fixtures into the layout MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 129 Cue. You can delete all changes by pressing CLEAR 3 times. Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 130 CLEAR 3 times. Press „X“ to leave the SETUP menu. leave the LAYOUT VIEW menu using OPTIONS and DELETE WINDOW. MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...

  • Page 131: Creating / Changing Bitmap Effects

    - ROTATION: here, enter the bitmap position - WIDTH: here, enter the bitmap width - HEIGHT: here, enter the bitmap height Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 132 - MASTER FADE here, you can set the time to fade out and fade in the effect after start and stop enter a name for the BITMAP EFFECT in the LABEL line and confirm with ENTER. MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...

  • Page 133: Starting The Effect

    As is the case with the effects, you can modify the speed while the effect is running WARNING! If you open the BITMAP WIZARD in the EDIT menu, the effect will stay active! Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...

  • Page 134: Remote Control

    On the grandMA, the EXTERNAL LTC Timecode can be connected via a jack socket and the MTC via Midi IN on the rear of the unit.
  • Page 135 EDIT TIMECODE X ENTER . Brings up the timecode editor and the timecode control bar for timecode show X. There is no hardware key for TIMECODE on the grandMA, but you can enter this in the command line or into a macro by using the text keyboard.
  • Page 136 With the event encoder (second) in the bar: - Whenever you select a new event , time will jump to the exact time of that event. MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 137 A TRACK has a specific function. At the moment, only EXECUTOR TRACKS EXECUTOR TRACKS it is conceivable to have tracks implimented for submasters, global speeds etc., too. This way, one track would Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 138 For an executor track, the first subtrack is always the executor command subtrack. This functionality only affects the display. “Hidden“ subtracks are always played back. MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 139 For chaser, the editor never predicts GOTOs, instead it uses conventional Gos. The editor is also assumes, that you only want to switch the chase on, and then off again, regardless of how many steps the chase has. Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 140 Please be aware that if you have chosen the DELETE mouse tool, this tool stays active. So wherever you click with the mouse – it will be deleted. If you switch on “always reset mouse tool” in the options menu, the risk of MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 141 - Click with the middle mouse key on an event and keep the mouse key pressed. - Drag the mouse vertically with middle mouse key pressed. The value of the fader event will now follow. Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 142 - You can jump into the middle of a crossfade, or run backwards into a crossfade, and it will be correctly initialised. (This will happen quite often when using external time code!) MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...

  • Page 143: Remote Control Via Touchboard

    Remote Control via Touchboard Remote Control via Touchboard Remote Control via Touchboard On the rear of the grandMA, there is a 25-pin SUB-D socket (DC REMOTE CONTROL) to connect a standard Touchboard with up to 16 channels. PIN 1 ... 16:...

  • Page 144: Remote Control By Dmx In

    Remote Control by DMX IN DMX IN can be used to MERGE the signals of a second control board with those of the grandMA and transmit them to the stage via the same data line. If, during this process, channels from the grandMA and from the second control board are mixed up, only the higher value will be transmitted.
  • Page 145 Remote Control by MIDI On the rear of the grandMA, you will find the MIDI IN, MIDI THRU and MIDI OUT sockets. Assigned commands can be called up using e.g. an external MIDI keyboard or sequencer. Devices like these can be plugged into the Midi IN socket.

  • Page 146: Macros Und Quikeys

    The SELECT window will open – select which MACRO you would like to assign. Now the Macro has been assigned to the VIEW key and can be activated at any time. MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 147 Macro will be executed without delay times. You can leave the menu with the CLOSE key. Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...

  • Page 148: Assigning And Activating Quikeys

    If the fixture only has 360 degrees of movment it will return to its original position. – Pressing 3x: The head will be returned to the original position. When MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...

  • Page 149: Agenda Menu

    The table will show all created events. By clicking with the mouse or the encoder you can select and edit specific events Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...

  • Page 150: Command Line

    Quikeys Quikeys On some grandMA consoles, particularly the grandMA replay unit, you may not find all of the described hard keys. In spite of this small disadvantage, you can create a QUIKEY pool window on the screen and arrange the missing functions there. Then simply use these “soft keys”...
  • Page 151 Edit the command line if you want c) Press ENTER. The command line will be executed. Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...

  • Page 152: Command Overview

    DEF_PAUSE DEF_P Yellow Pause Pause for default executor DELAY DELA 2 x TIME Enter delay mode or give delay time DELETE DELETE Delete <destination> DMX address MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 153 If (logical AND for selections) IFOUTPUT If Output, create selection from output INFO Exe-key Info - Window Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 154 Select <executor> , select default executor SEQU SEQU Sequence (Cuelist) STORE STORE Store SWOP CONSOLE Swop executor SWOP_OFF SWOP_O CONSOLE End of swop TEMP TEMP Temporary run executor MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 155 View, contents of one or multiple screens VIEWBTN VIEWB 2 x VIEW Viewbutton, hardkey beside screens Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...

  • Page 156: Command Reference

    Have a look at an object without stage output. STORE Store data into an object. UPDATE Update data of active object. Active objects create stage output. MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 157 M e a n i n g ALL_CHASES All executors assigned as chasers. ALL_SEQUENCES All executors assigned as sequence. Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 158 SMPTE or MIDI signals. TOUCH_BTN A Remote triggered by hardwired analogue 0/10 V inputs. VIEW Stores a display arrangement. VIEWBTN A physical button that can call views and macros. MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 159 Select even devices inside current selection. NEXT Select next device inside current selection. Select odd devices inside current selection. Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 160 An exception to this are the keywords CHANNEL and FIXTURE. If they are the default keywords, operational keywords will use CUE as the default keyword ! If CHANNEL is the default keyword. STORE 5 ENTER will do STORE CUE 5 ! MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 161 ALL is clearing any sub-selection made with ODD EVEN NEXT and PREVOIUS. - CHANNEL/FIXTURE/GROUP/SEQU/CUE/EXEC/PRESET/EFFECT Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 162 Keep AT pressed. After half a second the AT filter menu will appear. Change the filtering while you keep AT pressed. If the source objects are CHANNEL, FIXTURE or GROUP, the operation will be a MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 163 Compatible destination object Compatible destination object Source object types Source object types Compatible destination object Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 164 With executing keywords and executors With executing keywords and executors With executing keywords and executors With executing keywords and executors With executing keywords and executors MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 165 Deleting an object that is assigned to an executor will also delete the executor. Using EXEC in this command will always link the remote to the middle executor button. Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 166 X ASSIGN Assign an effect to an executor PRESET X.Y ENTER or hit key in COPY Copy one effect to another MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 167 (Executing keyword) (Executor List) FADE X.X ENTER exec Y of page Q The execution command is performed on all listed executors with a fade overwrite Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 168 FADER (list of faders) AT (value list) [ENTER] deactivate all feature values in programmer and deselect fixture. PAUSE PARK all features of fixture. UNPARK all features of fixture. MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 169 Unpark devices. PRESET X (Preset Type) Unpark all channels of current selection of that preset type. Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 170 All devices which have the preset 1.1 active on stage will become selected. Very nice for selecting all fixtures that have a “blue star” currently on stage. MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 171 Fixtures 1 through 5 are already selected. LOAD LOAD LOAD LOAD LOAD Classification Classification Classification Classification Classification : executing keyword Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 172 X must be in the range from 1 to 72. If you have selected 10 fixtures and the say ODD ODD, only the 1 and 9 fixture in this MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 173 As target for all execution commands. As target for all execution commands. PAGE Does On on all its executors. Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 174 In an assign command b) In an assign command b) In an assign command, this function can be put on an executor button (see ASSIGN). MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 175 CHANNEL 1 THRU 10 AT 0 THRU FULL ENTER CHANNEL 1 THRU 10 AT 0 THRU FULL ENTER CHANNEL 1 THRU 10 AT 0 THRU FULL ENTER Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 176 ASSIGN A view can be assigned to a VIEWBTN MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 177 MOVE Move one view button to another STORE STORE a view and assign it to the view button. Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...

  • Page 178: Saving And Loading A Show

    - SAVE Show Enumerate; SAVE Show Enumerate; SAVE Show Enumerate; the Show is saved immediately and a consecutive number will be added to the current name. MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...

  • Page 179: Loading A Empty Show

    All data necessary for the SHOW can be saved on to floppy disk (even all Fixtures to be used in the show and all users with all settings for this show). Thus, you can transfer the whole show to another grandMA console or for archive storage.

  • Page 180: Loading A Demo Show

    11.8 Loading a Demo Show press BACKUP press Demo Show. press LOAD Show. select the desired show using the Encoder, and load it by pressing on the Encoder. MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 181 Stay Stay Stay Stay button, before deleting a Show, the Delete menu will not close automatically. Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...

  • Page 182: Partial Show Read

    VIEW; you can select fixtures in all views. - with ALL, all fixtures of the current Show (on the left) and of the imported Show (on the right) are displayed. MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 183 - the text note „has changed. It is newer“ in green: This element is newer than that having the same name in the current show. (the creation date of this element is added in brackets) Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...

  • Page 184: Update Software

    A: , press OK and your update disks will be created. Do not update the grandMA right before running a show! Updating the software is a serious thing. MA Lighting can not always guarantee that your old show will play back correctly after an update !
  • Page 185 Proceed very carefully! This operation may be carried out by qualified grandMA users only. Futhermore, this operation requires an impeccable network not overloaded at this moment. IN NO CASE MAY THE CONSOLES HAVE THE SAME IP NUMBERS –...
  • Page 186 You will see a list with all shows in all system versions existing on this to a crash or some other error. For the grandMA light and ultra-light you MUST harddisk. By pressing one of the displayed keys (a, b, c...) the respective shows will be...

  • Page 187: Grandma Replay Unit

    Three Executor Buttons are available for each Executor Fader (as on the grandMA). These 15 Executor Fader But- tons correspond with the Fader Buttons no. 1 to 5 on the grandMA. Fader Button no. 6 to 20 (Fader Button no. 6 to 10 on the grandMA light) are not available.
  • Page 188 There are 5 Executor Buttons (no. 6 to 10) available (as on the grandMA). These buttons correspond with the Executor Buttons no. 21 to 25 on the grandMA. Buttons no. 26 to 40 (no. 16 to 20 on the grandMA light) are not available.

  • Page 189: General Instructions

    The Software is identical for all of the units. However tow 1 external monitor In addition to the 4 DMX output ports the hardware of the grandMA replay unit is designed to can be connected. The UPS Functions as well as the 2048/4096 channels are transmit larger numbers of channels via Ethernet.
  • Page 190 – Go button mode / Auto Timed / Sound. – 4 DMX 512/1990 Output Lines via 5-pin XLR Sockets. – DMX Input with 5-pin XLR Socket and DMX Thru. MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 191 14.3.22 Weight and Dimensions - Robust Steel Housing (485 x 430 x 140 mm). - Weight: 24,25 lb. (11 kg Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...

  • Page 192: Network Connections

    “unit“ for any grandMA, grandMA light, grandMA ultra-light, grandMA RPU, grandMA- Offline, and grandMA 3D, as they are all equipped with the same software options and only differ in their hardware (Offline and 3D, however, cannot create any DMX). The PDA remote control is not a unit in the above sense, and will not be explained.

  • Page 193: Preparing A Session

    The right table will only show the units of the selected session (also grandMA-Offline and grandMA 3D). If a unit is displayed with a red background, it is not enabled for network connections. above, item: Allow Invitations.

  • Page 194: Creating A Session

    If there are more the 2 unit: If there are more the 2 unit: e.g.: 1st unit grandMA (priority “Normal“), 2nd unit grandMA light (priority “Normal“), 3rd unit grandMA RPU (priority “Low“). When the Master fails, the 2nd unit (grandMA light) will automatically become the Master, die RPU will remain Slave.

  • Page 195: Full Tracking

    X or after approx.. 4 Seconds automatically: Connection with session (see picture: session GMedi of desk with IP 192.168.177.113) will be re-established (only when session master is available) Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 196 This special function only serves synchronizing two different Worlds (Playback). And this function has to be switched on in a Playback session, if the Playback commands are to be transferred. MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...

  • Page 197: Remote Network Monitor

    WithENABLE / DISABLE REMOTES you can reject or enable a remote connection to your desk. Pressing Disable Remotes does not interrupt the actual connection with a remote - press Disconnect Remote first. Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...

  • Page 198: Full Tracking Backup

    Why using a backup system? Anytime the grandMA or another member of the grandMA family is running a show it already provides a maximum level of stability in operation based on its unique hardware concept and the built-in UPS power supply.

  • Page 199: Setting Up A Network System

    Editor must be seen as “weakest” part of the EtherNet chain therefore it may only be operated as slave console. You may use this setup with a PC as slave to easily transfer show file data to other grandMA consoles (whatever type they are), especially when they are used on a distributed network.

  • Page 200: Network Backup System

    Nevertheless as 10 Base-2 systems are very easy to configure and they do not require additional networking nodes or hubs they might be used to easily link two or more grandMA consoles. As the built-in EtherNet card of the grandMA console autosenses the used connection media there is no need to configure the console’s hardware at any time.
  • Page 201 For a simple peer-to-peer connection between two consoles a “crossed” 4-wire cable MUST be used. “Crossed” cable to be used for 10 Base-T peer-to-peer connections Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 202 Master/slave configuration with 10/100 Base-T Switch and ArtNet DMX-Node When deciding for a Switch, please make sure that its Cache is as big as possible. MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 203 PROCESSOR* With a NSP, grandMA consoles (except MICRO) can be extended to 32.768 channels / 16.384 parameters. The console can be connected to up to 16 NSP, so that you can control 32.768 channels. This way, you save cable metres and can bridge greater distances easily.

  • Page 204: Pda Remote Control

    18 PDA-Remote Control Introduction The PocketPC is the ideal complement to our grandMA console. It combines the functionality of a console with the mobility of a compact organiser. It serves to remotely control the major operations and must be used together with the console.
  • Page 205 Log in with a user name and password (has to be registered in the console)it is not possible to log in as an administrator)On the grandMA-MICRO (without user management), the login will be skipped and the user be logged in with administrator rights.
  • Page 206 Using more than one remotes can cause bad screen display (parts of the menue are missing). Press REFRESH SCREEN to actuate = finest = fine = coarse the screen.. MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 207 Current IPs: shows the actual IP-address of this pocketPC close the menu with Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 208 Select Fixture (in COMMAND) and „blind“ (i.e. without displaying the values), modiy the parameters long: STORE OPTIONS short: Select the parameter long: Calculator Modify the current parameter MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 209 After confirming with ENTER, the COMMAND 2 menu will be called up automatically short: choose the Feature long: Pull down menu of the Features Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 210 - with feature PAN/TILT change values in PAN and TILT - with other features change values of the right neighboured parameter press: to the next parameter (e.g. Color1, Color 2...) MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 211 Dimmers for marked name (frame around the name blinks) press: OPTIONS will be displayed Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 212 IS SOLO: has the SOLO function, i.e. all fixtures not selected will be set to the dimmer value 0 (except they were set to NO MASTER in SETUP) NORMAL: The HIGHLIGHT button has the normal Highlight function. MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 213 Macros can only be started or stopped. Creating or modifying macros has to be performed on the console. Use the cursor to scroll in the Sheet, if only some of multiple macros are displayed. Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 214 12 masters; if more masters are created, scroll to the next page with also 12 masters MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 215 Preset button jump to the next Preset area press: OPTIONS will be displayed Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 216 DMX512 and analogue inputs and outputs must be shielded and the shielding must be connected to the earthing resp. to the housing of the corresponding plug. Dipl. Ing. Michael Adenau MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 217 PAN setting, moving head, the figures do not correspond or or the fixture cannot be triggered. Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 218 STAGE window). priority. When loading a show from floppy that had World assigned correctly? been created on another console, no fixtures will appear. MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 219 „empty“; or a group master moves, although it was not why fader 14 will be moved, disregarding the program switched on. for this fader. Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 220 2 DMX universes could be output. MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...

  • Page 221: Service - Timetable

    For your order, please have the serial number of the device at hand. Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...

  • Page 222: Special Functions

    To switch off all touch screens, if e.g. a screen is blocked by a failure so that you can make no entries.After switching off, you can only proceed using the mouse. MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...

  • Page 223: Color Code

    Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 224 When scrolling through the pages, fixed sequences can cover other sequences on the same position - this will not affect the operation as such. After resetting the fixed sequence, sequences that had „disappeared“ can be reloaded from the pool. MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 225 Yellow bar shows the position of the group master if the yellow bar is on yero, only the black background can be seen Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 226 Colors used for the SEQUENCE POOL Colors used for the SEQUENCE POOL Yellow key symbol sequence is locked and cannot be edited blue frame sequenz is selected MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...
  • Page 227 Blue button (in the ALL RUNNING EFFEKTS menu) Temporary Effect group, will be deleted after switch-off, if not saved before Circulating white dot the effect is running Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 . Operating Manual grandMA Version 5.4 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99 Hotline: +49 5251 688865-99...
  • Page 228 Colors of the Screen Display in the SEQUENCE POOL yellow key symbol the sequence is saved and cannot be edited. blue frame the sequence has been selected. MA Lighting Technology GmbH . Dachdeckerstr. 16 . D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn . www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de...

  • Page 229: Index

    Index 144, 145 BOUNCE 98, 122 Clone 42 Cue, merging a 87 Dimmer, creating a 18 AT 162, 163 BPM 46, 47, 98, 122 CLOSE 108 Cue, moving a 94 Dimmer, editing a 18 Attribut 30 Break 30 COLOR CODE 224, 225 Cue Only 95, 113 Dimmer Group, calling up a Attribute 27...
  • Page 230 FLASH_DOWN 169 7, 13, 110, 186 IFOUTPUT 170, 171 Effect Group, assigning a EXECUTOR BUTTON for the screen display Flashdisc 3 grandMA replay unit 187 Illumination 44 84, 105 223, 224, 227 Flightcase 5 grandMA ultra-light Import Effect 43 Effect Group, customizing...
  • Page 231 LAYER TO DISPLAY 65, 71 MASK im CompFixture Sheet MOVE IN BLACK 91 OOPS 13, 173 Playback-Tasten zuordnen PULSE WIDTH 119 LEARN 105, 171 MSC (Midi Show Control) OOPS settings 45 PUSH 44 LI. DEL 91, 98 MASTER 104 Oops Settings 5 Plug-In Card 37 PWM 117 Library 18...
  • Page 232 RUNNING EFFECTS 124 SETUP 18, 148 TIME 17, 63, 70, 89 UNPRESS 176 Virtual Form, two-dimensi- Setup Menu, Settings in the SPEED Time, automatically UPDATE onal 124 92, 98, 104, 121, 122 according to set 93 99, 123, 148, 176 Visualize 33 SETUP-Mode im STAGE- Speed Group 109, 122...

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