MADRIX NEO – Quick Start Guide & User Manual - LTT
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1. go to the menu Preferences gt Device Manager and select the tab DMX Devices Select your interface and activate Enable and Input in the Settings section Press Apply In the next step configure your NEO to control MADRIX remotely under Preferences gt Device Manager gt DMX Input Choose an entry in the list Universe 1 to 8 select your DMX IN Device and activate Remote Then choose one of the input protocols in the section Remote Control and press Apply Close the window with Ok Description Of LED Codes The following table describes the codes of the status LED COLOR STATUS RN Sending or receiving DMX data et wane OaD The interface works correctly fading between Connected to USB Drivers installed correctly red green The interface works No DMX data is sent Connected to USB No drivers installed orange Please reinstall software and drivers or try using a different USB port Hardware ERROR Please contact your dealer red 3 Pin Or 5 Pin XLR Connector Layout The images below outline the general pin layout of 5 pin or 3 pin XLR ports 5 Pin Description 3 Pin Shield Ground DMX DMX Spare Spare oI Aa wr Support And MADRIX Help And Manual For more information you can open the MADRIX Help and Manual the software user guide by pressing F1 on your keyboard while using the MADRIX soft2. lines cables at all times Do not remove any parts from the unit including the plug ground pin or connect to an ungrounded circuit Beware that the interface works with electrical power Only use the device in dry environments indoor use Do not use the interface in humid environments and avoid contact with water or any other liquids Turn off the power if you are not using the device for a long time There are no user serviceable parts inside the interface Repair service lies only within the responsibilities of the manufacturer If the interface appears to be defective please contact your dealer After expiration of the warranty period you may contact your supplier or the manufacturer to have the unit repaired against payment of an individual service fee The interface has two ports Only connect devices cables and connectors to the USB port and XLR plug using connectors of the same type as the port Do not use inapplicable equipment This device should be operated by professionals The device is not designed to be used by non professionals or children End Of Life This electrical device needs to be disposed of properly Do not throw the device into normal trash when the end of life has been reached mmm Please recycle packing material whenever possible CE And RoHS Declaration Of Conformity C RoHS The device complies with the requirements set forth in the council Directive of the law of the Member States relating to electrom
3. MADRIX NEO Quick Start Guide amp User Manual 4 Edition Last Update March 2011 Thank You for Purchasing MADRIX NEO Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using the MADRIX NEO Make sure that you fully understand all information This MADRIX NEO quick start guide is available in English The MADRIX software and its user manuals are also available in English Made in Germany Imprint inoage GmbH Fetscherplatz 5 01307 Dresden Germany Managing Directors Christian Hertel Sebastian Pinzer Sebastian Wissmann HR B 29795 http www madrix com info madrix com Phone 49 351 482 056 30 Fax 49 391 482 056 31 Copyright Information And Disclaimer 2011 inoage GmbH All Rights Reserved Information in this manual is subject to change at any time and without prior notice Reproduction adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohibited inoage GmbH does not grant guarantee on validity for a particular reason the marketability or other properties of the product There is no way to assert a claim to inoage GmbH neither in the legal way nor in other ways inoage GmbH is not responsible for damages including all disadvantages that are not just limited to the loss of sales but that are caused due to the use of the product due to the loss of serviceability of the product due to misuse happenings circumstances or actions that inoage GmbH does not have influence on no ma
4. agnetic compatibility 2004 108 EC the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC and the Directive on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment 2002 95 EC RoHS The compliance with these three Directives has been evaluated in accordance to the following standards EN 59011 1998 A1 2000 A2 2003 EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A3 2003 EN 61000 4 2 2001 EN 61000 4 3 2001 EN 61000 4 4 2001 and EN 61000 4 6 2001 FCC Declaration Of Conformity Fe The device has passed the following tests of compliance FCC 2003 Title 47 Part 15 class A Radio frequency devices This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Usage In general this device is designed to be operated as a hardware control interface to be set up between a computer and various types of controllable lights via DMX512 USB to DMX Do not use the interface for any other deviant purpose The device can be connected to and disconnected from the computer during use and without a reboot Hot Swapping amp Plug and Play Up to 60 interfaces can be connected to a USB host controller and used at the same time while maintaining a stable and high frame rate Frame Rate Stability Ac
5. an Please read the chapter Description Of LED Codes in this quick start guide Can repair the MADRIX NEO myself No Do not attempt any repairs Any attempt will void your warranty Please contact your dealer if the device seems to be defective What can I do if my interface does not work anymore during the warranty period Please contact your dealer
6. ant to install A description is given for each item Please make sure to select MADRIX and Interface Driver which are the most important components for operating the MADRIX NEO Please click Next The next section called Destination Folder allows you to select the location on your hard drive where the software will be installed Please choose a location and then click Install The installation process may take a few minutes When the Complete window appears click Next Afterwards click Finish to complete the installation process 2 Connecting The MADRIX NEO To Your PC Now please use the provided USB cable to connect the MADRIX NEO to a free USB 2 0 port of your computer If the MADRIX NEO driver has been installed properly the LED will now fade between red and green Start the MADRIX software if not yet done You can check your NEO setup within the MADRIX software Go to the menu Preferences gt Device Manager and select the tab DMX Devices Now press Rescan For Devices The NEO interface will appear ready in the list DYI Devices DMX Input Art Net MIDI Audio Input Visualizer verse OUTTN mst PPS MADRIX NEO NEOO001 9b l 8185 10733 Using The MADRIX NEO As DMX IN Interface You can use this interface to send or receive DMX data via MADRIX If you want to use DMX IN please use a Male to Male 3 pin or 5 pin XLR Gender Changer Then
7. oftware And Drivers Insert the CD that comes with the MADRIX NEO into the CD ROM drive of your operational computer The MADRIX software setup will launch automatically Follow the on screen installation instructions as described below DO NOT CONNECT THE MADRIX NEO TO YOUR COMPUTER BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE MADRIX Setu Welcome to the MADRIX Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through the installation of MADRIX Itis recommended that you close all other applications before starting Setup This will make it possible to update relevant system files without having to reboot your Please click Next to start the installation You may end the process at any time by clicking Cancel The License Agreement will appear lt outlines the terms you are agreeing to when you install the software You must accept these terms in order to continue Please click I Agree Choose Components Choose which features of MADRIX you want to install SMADRIX Check the components you want to install and uncheck the components you don t want to install Click Next to continue l 3 Description Select components to install ii ERE Installs the MADRIX Desktop shortcut application and all Examples necessary files C MADRIX KEY Driver Interface Driver Visualizer Driver F WinPcap Driver Space required 61 6MB The next window offers the chance to select which components and which drivers you w
8. tive USB 2 0 ports are required in this case Technical Details Power Supply OV DC 500mA Power over USB USB USB 2 0 type B plug DMX512 512 DMX channels input or output Plug 5 pin female XLR NEUTRIK Case Metal enclosure Dimensions 78 mm x 59 mm x 35 mm length by width by height Weight 100 g PLEASE ALWAYS CONNECT EVERY NEO TO AN ACTIVE USB 2 0 PORT OR USE AN USB 2 0 HUB WITH ITS OWN POWER SUPPLY System Requirements Dual core processor with at least 2 0 GHz 1024 MB RAM 200 MB free harddisk space screen resolution of 1024 x 768 and one free USB 2 0 port A sound card is optional required for Sound2Light and Music2Light To access the full range of features it is recommended to install the MADRIX software provided with the NEO Software updates are free of charge for the purchaser of this product for MADRIX 2 x versions The latest MADRIX software including drivers and the latest quick start guide are available online at http www madrix com PLEASE INSTALL THE SOFTWARE AND DRIVERS FROM THE CD BEFORE YOU CONNECT THE MADRIX NEO TO YOUR PC Supported Operating Systems The MADRIX NEO comes with software and drivers for the following Operating systems The MADRIX software is officially compatible with Windows 7 Windows XP requires Service Pack 1 SP1 Compatible with Microsoft Windows XP Vista 7 k Compatible with 32 bit and 64 bit AV Tate ey cw 1 Installing The S
9. tter if the damages as well as consequential damages are direct or indirect whether they are special damages or others nor if the damage is caused by the owner of the guarantee or third persons Trademark Credits Microsoft Windows are U S registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other products mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies MADRIX is a registered trademark Package Contents 1x MADRIX NEO DMX512 interface 1x USB cable 1x CD ROM with MADRIX software and driver 1x Quick start guide Please check the package contents and the interface after unpacking Please look for broken pins cracks in the case or if you can hear loose parts inside the device etc Contact your supplier if something is missing or damaged Do not use the device if it seems to be damaged Safety Instructions And Warranty Two years of warranty are granted to the purchaser of this product Warranty applies to constructional fault material defect or incorrect assembly the manufacturer has caused or is to be held responsible for Warranty will be void if the interface is opened modified damaged through inappropriate handling and wrong usage damaged through electric current or damaged through any other cause Please follow the instructions to avoid mishandling damage to the device or personal damage It is recommended to always use an opto isolator opto coupler splitter Avoid voltage on the DMX
10. ware Separate documentation files are automatically installed with the software as well In case of further questions concerning handling of the NEO or technical problems please read the MADRIX Help and Manual first contact your dealer or have a look at the website http www madrix com You can also contact info madrix com directly Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Do need a MADRIX NEO and a MADRIX KEY No The MADRIX software license for 512 DMX channels data output is already included The MADRIX KEY is not necessary for operating the MADRIX NEO However you may connect both to your computer to use their output features together Is it possible to use more than one MADRIX NEO Yes Up to 60 NEOs can be connected to a USB host controller and used at the same time Please connect every NEO to an active USB 2 0 port or use an USB 2 0 hub with a power supply Does the NEO work in stand alone mode No The NEO needs to be connected to a personal computer Can use a mobile computer instead of a desktop computer Yes Mobile computers such as laptops notebooks may be used to run the MADRIX software Please pay attention to the system requirements Can use other software apart from MADRIX to control lights No The recommended software is MADRIX Can I use this interface to control lasers moving heads or scanners No The software is not designed for such an application What does the blinking LED me
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