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  • Page 1 Quick Manual...

  • Page 2: Intended Use

    Intended Use The grandMA3 consoles control all kinds of lighting genres such as conventional, moving lights, LEDs, video, and media via DMX signal or within a network environment. All grandMA3 components, despite different hardware solutions, use the same software. All components are fully integrable into the network environment.

  • Page 3: Symbols And Warning Labels

    Safety Symbols and Warning Labels Warning – Danger area Caution– Risk of electric shock Risk of Electric Shock The device is to be serviced by qualified personnel only as live parts may be exposed when opening and/or removing coverings. Touching live parts may cause electric shock.

  • Page 4: Lithium Ion Battery

    Dispose of as hazardous waste. Follow the applicable regulations. For more information see Disposal. Recycle battery Declaration of conformity For more information see Conformity. Operating voltage ON/OFF Lithium Ion Battery...
  • Page 5 Warning Safety instructions for the built-in lithium ion battery: The grandMA3 full-size, grandMA3 light and their CRV versions have a rechargeable lithium ion battery (LiFePo4) for an uninterrupted power supply (UPS); Only use batteries approved by MA Lighting Technology GmbH;...
  • Page 6 This class A device can cause radio frequency interference in a domestic environment; This device is intended for professional use only and is not suitable for residential use. MA Lighting Technology GmbH does not bear the damage which may occur due to inobservance of the safety instructions.

  • Page 7: General Safety Instructions

    Avoid Risks Caused by Electric Current Defective device or defective power cable can cause severe or fatal injury due to electrical shock. Follow the safety instructions to avoid the risks caused by electric current. Do not use a defective power cable; Do not open screwed down covers from the housing;...
  • Page 8 Do not insert any objects into the ventilation holes of the device as these could get in contact with live parts or could cause short circuits, fire and/or an electric shock; Do not place any objects on the power cable. Protect it from being walked on or pinched, particularly at the connector and where the cables exit the device;...
  • Page 9 Contact us for any questions about your MA product. MA Lighting and its extensive distributor network offer an unparalleled technical support. Call on our expertise for help with any problem, no matter if it is about operation, software features, software installations or trouble shooting.

  • Page 10: Central Support

    If you are in need of further assistance or manufacturer support, please fill out an email request on www.malighting.com in Training and Support. Your request will automatically be send to support@malighting.com (in English or German). This email service is monitored during MA Lighting's regular business hours in Germany from 8.30 am until 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Emergency Hotline In any case of a show critical emergency please contact the MA Lighting support hotline.
  • Page 11 Important: Important: Be careful when moving or lifting a grandMA3 console, otherwise you may injure your back or other parts of your body. The grandMA3 console must be protected from environmental factors such as physical shocks and vibration during transportation;...
  • Page 12 The user is responsible for securely fastening the products for transport and for following the manufacturer´s safety instructions when transporting the device; Noncompliance of the safety instructions can result in personal injury or material damage; Do not place the grandMA3 console on unstable surfaces; Do not place any objects on top of the grandMA3 console.
  • Page 13 Limitations Temperature Operation: 0 °C up to 40 °C / 32 °F up to 104 °F Caution: -Temperatures that exceed or fall below the range of those stated in this Quick Manual can cause maloperation of displays and other components. -Higher temperatures can stress the cooling system of the device and destroy hardware components.
  • Page 14 Environment​ Follow all safety instructions; Only use the device within its operating limits; Only use the device indoors; Air must be free of dust and any hazardous or explosive substances; Avoid jolting; This device is not protected against splash water. Do not use it near water; Do not use the device in rain or moisture;...

  • Page 15: Quick Start

    Quick Start grandMA3 connectors grandMA3 full-size back panel 1. Desk light 2. powerCON TRUE1 3. Power switch 4.-10. DMX 11. DisplayPort 4 12. MIDI In 13. MIDI Out 14. DisplayPort 5 15. LTC / SMPTE In 16. USB 3.0 17. Audio Remote In 18.
  • Page 16 20. Ethernet 1 21. Ethernet 2 22. Ethernet 3 23. S/PDIF Out 24. 3x USB 2.0 Turn on the console 1. Unpack the device. 2. Remove the packaging, cushioning material, and the dust cover. 3. Place the device indoors on a stable surface. 4.
  • Page 17 5. Start the grandMA3 console: -Insert powerCON TRUE1 into the corresponding jack. -Connect the main power plug. -Turn on the power switch: -Set it to position I. -The power switch lights up in red. -Press the power button on the front panel.
  • Page 18 Turn off the console To turn off the grandMA3 console: -Press the power button on the front panel. -A warning pop-up appears. Shut down the grandMA3 console -Tap -The grandMA3 console powers down. -Set the power switch to position O.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    / or removing coverings. Touching live parts may cause electric shock. Wa rning: Wa rning: The grandMA3 full-size, the grandMA3 light, and their CRV versions have an air intake filter on the back. Do not wash the filter. Clean it using a vacuum cleaner only.
  • Page 20 Disconnect power supply before cleaning; Clean the surface using dry cloth only; Clean the wrist rest using a damp cloth only; Do not use liquid cleanser or compressed air; Do not use solvent; Check if the ventilation holes are blocked; Depending on the environment, we recommend to professionally clean the device once a year.
  • Page 21 Disposal According to the directive 2011/65 EU (RoHS) the device was produced in the European Union, and is hence to be disposed of as stated in the directive. If the device is used within the European Union, follow the directive WEEE 2012/19/EU. If the device is used outside the European Union, the corresponding country´s waste disposal regulations apply.

  • Page 22: Technical Data

    Technical Data Important: The grandMA3 full-size, grandMA3 light and their CRV versions have a built-in uninterruptible power supply (UPS). For more information on UPS see Safety. Important: -Only use adequately protected power cables (min. Ø = 3 x 1.0 mm²).
  • Page 23 – front panel Technical Data Parameters 12,288 Operating voltage AC 100 - 240 V; 50/60 Hz Net weight 44 kg / 98 lbs Power max. 300 VA Dimensions (folded and closed keyboard drawer) 1,256 x 539 x 181 mm / 50 x 22 x 8 inches (width x depth x height) 1,256 x 584 x 409 (max.
  • Page 24 Outputs grandMA3 full-size grandMA3 full-size – back panel Number Connector powerCON TRUE1* etherCON/RJ45 DMX512-A Out (5pin XLR female) DMX512-A In (5pin XLR male) MIDI In (5pin DIN female) MIDI Out (5pin DIN female) LTC – Linear Time Code In (3pin XLR female) Audio In (3pin XLR female) GPI –...
  • Page 25 CRV grandMA3 full-size CRV – front panel Technical Data Parameters 12,288 Operating voltage AC 100 - 240 V; 50/60 Hz Net weight 33 kg / 73 lbs Power max. 300 VA Dimensions (closed keyboard drawer) 1,213 x 539 x 169 mm / 48 x 22 x 7 inches (width x depth x height)
  • Page 26 Outputs grandMA3 full-size CRV grandMA3 full-size CRV – back panel Number Connector powerCON TRUE1* etherCON/RJ45 DMX512-A Out (5pin XLR female) DMX512-A In (5pin XLR male) MIDI In (5pin DIN female) MIDI Out (5pin DIN female) LTC – Linear Time Code In (3pin XLR female) Audio In (3pin XLR female) GPI –...
  • Page 27 – front panel Technical Data Parameters 8,192 Operating voltage AC 100 - 240 V; 50/60 Hz Net weight 33 kg / 73 lbs Power max. 300 VA Dimensions (folded and closed keyboard drawer) 854 x 539 x 181 mm / 34 x 22 x 8 inches (width x depth x height) 854 x 584 x 409 (max.
  • Page 28 Outputs grandMA3 light grandMA3 light – back panel Number Connector powerCON TRUE1* etherCON/RJ45 DMX-512-A Out (5pin XLR female) DMX-512-A In (5pin XLR male) MIDI In (5pin DIN female) MIDI Out (5pin DIN female) LTC – Linear Time Code In (3pin XLR female) Audio In (3pin XLR female) GPI –...
  • Page 29 CRV grandMA3 light CRV – front panel Technical Data Parameters 8,192 Operating voltage AC 100 - 240 V; 50/60 Hz Net weight 25 kg / 56 lbs Power max. 300 VA Dimensions (closed keyboard drawer) 811 x 539 x 169 mm / 32 x 22 x 7 inches (width x depth x height)
  • Page 30 Outputs grandMA3 light CRV grandMA3 light CRV – back panel Number Connector powerCON TRUE1* etherCON/RJ45 DMX-512-A Out (5pin XLR female) DMX-512-A In (5pin XLR male) MIDI In (5pin DIN female) MIDI Out (5pin DIN female) LTC – Linear Time Code In (3pin XLR female) Audio In (3pin XLR female) GPI –...
  • Page 31 XT grandMA3 compact XT – front panel Technical Data Parameters 4,096 Operating voltage 100 - 240 V; 50/60 Hz Net weight 20 kg / 45 lbs Power max. 250 VA Dimensions (folded) 845 x 429 x 160 mm / 34 x 17 x 7 inches (width x depth x height) Dimensions (unfolded) 845 x 563 x 325 (max.
  • Page 32 Outputs grandMA3 compact XT grandMA3 compact XT – back panel Number Connector powerCON TRUE1* etherCON/RJ45 DMX-512-A Out (5pin XLR female) 1 x DMX-512-A In (5pin XLR male) 1 x MIDI In (5pin DIN female) 1 x MIDI Out (5pin DIN female) LTC –...
  • Page 33 – front panel Technical Data Parameters 4,096 Operating voltage AC 100 - 240 V; 50 / 60 Hz Net weight 16 kg / 36 lbs Power max. 250 VA Dimensions (folded) 661 x 429 x 160 mm / 26 x 17 x 7 inches (width x depth x height) Dimensions (unfolded) 661 x 563 x 325 (max.
  • Page 34 Outputs grandMA3 compact grandMA3 compact – back panel Number Connector powerCON TRUE1* etherCON/RJ45 DMX-512-A Out (5pin XLR female) DMX-512-A In (5pin XLR male) MIDI In (5pin DIN female) MIDI Out (5pin DIN female) LTC – Linear Time Code In (3pin XLR female) Audio In (3pin XLR female) GPI –...
  • Page 35 – front panel Technical Data Parameters 4,096 Operating voltage 100 - 240 V; 50 /60 Hz Net weight 6 kg / 14 lbs Power max. 200 VA Dimensions 482 x 372 x 87 mm / 19 x 15 x 4 inches (width x depth x height)
  • Page 36 Outputs grandMA3 replay unit grandMA3 replay unit – back panel Number Connector powerCON TRUE1* etherCON/RJ45 DMX512-A Out (5pin XLR female) DMX512-A In (5pin XLR male) MIDI In (5pin DIN female) MIDI Out (5pin DIN female) LTC – Linear Time Code In (3pin XLR female) Audio In (3pin XLR female) GPI –...
  • Page 37 – front panel Technical Data Parameters Operating voltage AC 100 - 240 V; 50/60 Hz Net weight 11 kg / 25 lbs Power max. 75 VA Dimensions 409 x 537 x 169 mm / 17 x 22 x 7 inches (width x depth x height)
  • Page 38 Outputs grandMA3 extension grandMA3 extension – back panel Number Connector powerCON TRUE1* etherCON/RJ45 LED desk light (4pin XLR female) *registered Trademark of Neutrik AG, Liechtenstein...

  • Page 39: Display Conditions

    Display Conditions The screens of grandMA3 series are subject to pixel fault class II (ISO 13406-2 ). The table below shows the maximum number of allowed defects per 1 million pixels. Pixel fault Maximum number of faults per 1 million pixels 2 (minimum distance between bright dots ≥...

  • Page 40: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    Conformity EU Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: MA Lighting Technology GmbH Dachdeckerstraße 16 97297 Waldbüttelbrunn GERMANY declares that the products Name of product: grandMA3 full-size grandMA3 full-size CRV grandMA3 light grandMA3 light CRV grandMA3 compact XT grandMA3 compact grandMA3 replay unit...
  • Page 41 EMC: 2014/30/EU (electromagnetic compatibility) EN55032:2016-02 (Class A) EN61000-3-2 EN55035:2018-04 RoHS: 2011/65/EU (RoHS II) EN50581:2012 WEEE-Reg.-NR. DE 14150988 Additional information: All data lines and signal lines must be shielded and the shielding must be connected to the grounding or the housing of the connector. Waldbüttelbrunn, August 17, 2018 Dipl.-Ing.

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