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MA Lighting Technology GmbH

Dachdeckerstr. 16

D-97297 Waldbüttelbrunn

www.malighting.de eMail: info@malighting.de

1 Introduction1 Introduction

1 Introduction

1.11.1

1.1

General InformationGeneral Information

General Information

Combining an approved concept of operation, an outstanding product design and first-class quality with a bundle of

new ideas and top technology, this new board opens the door to a fascinating world of new dimensions, offering the

opportunity to gain perfect control on extended lighting shows involving lots of channels and intelligent fixtures.

MA users will feel very familiar with grandMA from the very beginning. The basic operation modes, well known from

the Scancommander, proved to be the perfect tools to control intelligent fixtures and are now the leading standard

of the industry. Of course, there have been quite a few improvements as controlling hundreds of channels asks for

intelligent solutions on time consuming operations, but essentially, the grandMA is still an MA console  easy to

operate, yet very powerful.

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1.1.1

DisplaysDisplays

Displays

The first remarkable features of the grandMA are the contrast-rich, full color TFT touch screens integrated into a

panel with adjustable viewing angle. Optionally supported by two external monitors they allow for perfect control

and multiple visualisation of group and preset operations, interactive output displays and different ways of cue

listing.

Colors and gobos can directly be selected by labeled preset buttons and allow for a fast and accurate control, while

the encoders can be used anytime for the fine tuning. By way of presets, stored positions can quickly be adjusted to

changed arrangements.

1.1.21.1.2

1.1.2

MotorfadersMotorfaders

Motorfaders

How can a console like the grandMA with just 20 faders (10 on the grandMA light) possibly claim to control 4000

channels? Its not a trick, its motorised faders. They automatically capture the actual values as soon as you switch

over from one program library to another. Further special features are explained in the respective chapters following.

1.1.31.1.3

1.1.3

Programming features and data inputProgramming features and data input

Programming features and data input

At first, the flexibility of the grandMA may surprise, but you have always the choice to do it 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 synthesizer.

1.1.41.1.4

1.1.4

Flexible Setup configurationFlexible Setup configuration

Flexible Setup configuration

Despite the grandMAs high flexibility, you will never lose direct access and control. View Macro buttons allow to

visualise current information at anytime. Standard displays for typical Live Event, Theatre, synchronised playback or

Discotheque applications are some of the settings you can start from.

1.1.51.1.5

1.1.5

Hardware and InterfacesHardware and Interfaces

Hardware and Interfaces

The built-in Hard Disk Drive offers virtually unlimited storage capacity. The built-in flashdisk (not on the ultra-light,

on which the software is on the HDD) contains the boards software and makes the grandMA independent from any

external PC.

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1.2

General CommentsGeneral Comments

General Comments

This manual describes the complex possibilities that the grandMA has in store for you. Step by step, you will be

guided through the logical aspects of working with this console.

You will soon find out, that operating the grandMA is relatively simple in view of the vast variety of features and

options available. Once you are familiar with the basics, you will realise that you can easily go ahead and try out

new possibilities, as all procedures and operation modes are clearly structured.

Consequently, this manual starts with a general introduction, followed by basic settings within the Setup menu,

such as selecting fixtures and dimmer channels with DMX address, modifications, etc.

Chapter 3 is dedicated to the practical aspects of setting up a Show, while Chapter 4 will show you how to create and

edit Cues and Sequences. Moving on to Chapter 5, you will learn how to execute Cues, Sequences and Chasers. In

Chapter 6, you will learn how to create, save and execute effects. Chapter 7 is dedicated to the Remote Control

(abbreviated as Remote) and Timecode, while Chapter 8 explains the function of Macros and the Quikey. Chapter

9 deals with the Command Line. Saving and loading your show is described in chapter 10. Chapter 11 explains the

updating of the operational software as well as the fixture library, while chapter 13 is dedicated to the operation of

the grandMA replay unit. Chapter 14 deals with True Tracking Backup and Playback Functions and chapter 15

provides a listing of all fixtures currently available in the library.

We are convinced that you will enjoy working with the grandMA and we wish you every success for your Shows!

1.1 General Information / 1.2 General Comments