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Users Manual grandMA Version 3.0
13 Layout and Controls grandMA replay unit
13.3 Specification and Technical Data13.3 Specification and Technical Data
13.3 Specification and Technical Data13.3 Specification and Technical Data
13.3 Specification and Technical Data
13.3.113.3.1
13.3.113.3.1
13.3.1
Integrated Harddisk and DiskdriveIntegrated Harddisk and Diskdrive
Integrated Harddisk and DiskdriveIntegrated Harddisk and Diskdrive
Integrated Harddisk and Diskdrive
The harddisk does not only save a backup for the operating system, but leaves enough space for countless
lightshows with hundreds of cue lists. Programmes can also be saved on disk for archive purposes or transfer of
shows to other consoles. It also enables a fast updating of the software, which can be downloaded from the MA
Homepage (www.malighting.de) on the internet.
13.3.213.3.2
13.3.213.3.2
13.3.2
Ethernet and other OptionsEthernet and other Options
Ethernet and other OptionsEthernet and other Options
Ethernet and other Options
In addition to the 4 DMX output ports the hardware of the grandMA replay unit is designed to transmit bigger
numbers of channels via Ethernet. ESTA is currently working on a standard protocol for this form of transmission,
which will guarantee a compatibility between units of different manufacturers, similar to the DMX norm. In
addition to DMX input, Sound, SMPTE timecode, it offers a printer port and a RS232 interface for faster
communication with any kinds of peripheral units.
13.3.313.3.3
13.3.313.3.3
13.3.3
System Maintenance and Software UpdatesSystem Maintenance and Software Updates
System Maintenance and Software UpdatesSystem Maintenance and Software Updates
System Maintenance and Software Updates
The software of the grandMA family is in a process of constant expansion and improvement. Due to the control
via menus and display softkeys it is possible to realise the feedback of our customers and technical advances in
our software updates. The hardware is only the basis and offers sufficient capacity to guarantee that its owner
will always participate in the fascinating technical developments.
13.3.413.3.4
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13.3.4
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In order not to unnecessarily reduce the speed of the grandMA electronics, we left out the graphic show
simulation on the display on purpose; this effect can be easily realised with all currently available peripherals.
Other peripheral units, such as a wireless remote control, are still in the development process.
13.3.5 Capacity:13.3.5 Capacity:
13.3.5 Capacity:13.3.5 Capacity:
13.3.5 Capacity:
 grandMA replay unit controls 2048 channels, 4096 channels as option via ethernet (dimmers and attributes
of 8 or 16 bit) with softpatch to 4096 DMX addresses.
 A freely configurable monitor offers flexible operation and precise adaptation to any individual working
mode.
 Playback works on the basis of dipless crossfade either in Tracking or Non-Tracking mode.
 The internal harddisk stands for virtually unlimited storage capacity of presets, memories, cues and effects.