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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Tutorials ......... 19 Startup Mode ......7 Create a Cue ......20 Language Setting ....7 Play Cues ......22 airDMX Firmware version ..7 Create a Program ....24 Reset ........7 Create an Effect ..... 26 Showfile ........8 Support ........

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions  Connections Safety instructions  This device is suitable for indoor use only.  All modifications to the device will void the warranty.  Repairs are to carry out by skilled personnel only.  Use only fuses of the same type and original parts as spare parts. ...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Due to the Option to lock any changes of the button panel, airDMX can be a easy way to give you the possibility to provide restricted control over the lights to a untrained person without any “DMX”, “Effect Light”, “Event technology”...

  • Page 5: Hardware

    Hardware  Connections Hardware Regarding the Hardware you could also take a look at the Quick Start Guide which was shipped with your airDMX. Notice that there are no serviceable parts inside the airDMX Box. Connections Antenna Connect the Antenna here.

  • Page 6: Led Signal

    Hardware  Connections LED Signal DMX:  No DMX signal output / hold Blinking  DMX signal output WiFi:  No connection / AP mode Blinking  Wi-Fi signal input  Wi-Fi client mode Signal: Full On  Signal strength / AP mode Blinking ...

  • Page 7: Software Setup

    Software Setup  Fixture Patch Software Setup Fixture Patch Fixture Setup Add fixture-block  Define the fixtures you would like to use in your show  Choose how many fixtures of the same type you have  Choose fixture type from one of the hundreds of fixtures provided with the App or choose a self-created fixture ...

  • Page 8: Sync Library

    Software Setup  Fixture Patch  Color channels Red, Green and Blue will offer you a color circle in the Fixture view (see page 11)  All channel types will choose a preset of Attributes (see below)  While the amount of available channel types is actually very limited we are working to add a lot of additional types soon.

  • Page 9: Settings

     Use a Paperclip or the SIM Tray opening tool of your iPad to push the Reset Button on the back of the airDMX Box for at least 3 seconds  All Settings saved in the box will be reset to factory defaults (SSID,...

  • Page 10: Showfile

    Software Setup  Showfile Showfile The Showfile saves all Cues and Programs, including Effects. Patched Fixtures and Custom Fixtures are saved as well. Saved Showfiles  Displays the Showfiles saved  Information about this Showfile displayed o Showfile Name o Creator of the Showfile o Date of Creation o Date of Modification o Amount of Contained Programs &...

  • Page 11: Support

    Software Setup  Support Support For Support take a look at our support website www.ehrgeiz.com/support. We are just starting a database for FAQ as well as Troubleshooting on this site. If you can’t find an answer to your question, or have any kind of suggestions for improvements, simply contact us at support@ehrgeiz.com.

  • Page 12: Function Overview

    Function Overview  Programmer Function Overview Programmer Master Dimmer / Speed -block Master Dimmer  controls the channels which are assigned to the Master Fader [React to Master Fader] (see Attributes on page 6)  The Master Dimmer always works with the highest priority, higher than programs, cues or the faders.

  • Page 13: Program And Cue Buttons

    Function Overview  Programmer  You can scroll through all 512 available DMX channels by swiping the faders from left to right, or by using the scroll-dot underneath the Channels Value names Fixture view  In standard you can see the Faders for all 512 DMX channels in the Fader-Block ...

  • Page 14: Black Box

    Function Overview  Programmer  Just repeat the procedure to save several steps to one program.  You can save up to 99 steps in one program.  Please notice that the Fade times have to be set via the [Edit] button (see Edit –...
  • Page 15 Function Overview  Programmer Copy  Copy a Cue or Program to another Button.  Push [Copy]  Push the Button you wish to Copy  [Copy] Button displays the [Paste] and the copied program / cue  Push the Button you wish to paste to ...

  • Page 16: Button Panel

    Function Overview  Button Panel Button Panel Overview The Button panel is a view, that lets you assign different Cues or Programs to simple buttons. In the button panel you have no faders and cannot edit cues or programs. You can display up to 16 buttons at once. The buttons can be equipped with colors or pictures for easier handling.
  • Page 17 Function Overview  Button Panel  Inside the Step you can add several Cues and programs from the programmer view by pushing the grey [+] inside the step.  To delete a included step, simply push it and confirm the message. ...
  • Page 18 Function Overview  Button Panel Button Behavior  Choose the way this button works when pushed. Flash  The button will only be played as long as you push it. On / Off  The button will start to play when you push it. ...

  • Page 19: Effect Engine

    Effect Engine Overview We gave the airDMX an Effect-Engine to make it easier for the user to program bigger setups automated for example generate “simple” movings of Scanner or Movinghead Effects. Even if the Effects look quite easy and the usage of the Effect Engine is simple, the programming is quite difficult while there are a lot of cases that have to be considered.
  • Page 20 Function Overview  Effect Engine Speed  Choose how fast the Effect is performed Size  Choose the size of the Effect between the min. and max. values Number of Colors  Choose the how many colors the effect should perform Color Buttons ...

  • Page 21: Tutorials

    In this section we would like to give you a step by step guidance how to work with the most common areas of application of the airDMX App. For the following Tutorials we will use a basic setup with 2 Ehrgeiz Helios 7 in Compressed RGB Mode patched to address 1 & 11.

  • Page 22: Create A Cue

    Tutorials  Create a Cue Create a Cue Set the Faders of the channels until you see the result you would like to have. Touched Faders will be marked red. Remember, that you should also touch faders which you want to save, even if they are at a value of 0.
  • Page 23 Tutorials  Create a Cue Push Edit and the Cue we just saved. Insert Fade and Hold Times as you wish. You could also Edit the channels here. Congratulations, You saved your first Cue. Remember to untouch the Faders after the programming if you do not need them to be blocked against other changes.

  • Page 24: Play Cues

    Tutorials  Play Cues Play Cues Push the Cue button Find the playing Cue in the Black Box (see page 12) Push additional Cues to recall them. Sometimes the Cues contain the Same Faders. In this case the Latest (LTP) or Highest (HTP) Value Take Priority.
  • Page 25 Tutorials  Play Cues Cue 2 Cue 3 And here is the result: Cue 1 is not active anymore (red). Cue 2 is partially active. Cue 3 is active completely.

  • Page 26: Create A Program

    Tutorials  Create a Program Create a Program Set the Faders of the channels until you see the result you would like to have. Touched Faders will be marked red. Remember, that you should also touch faders which you want to save, even if they are at a value of 0.
  • Page 27 Tutorials  Create a Program Select one or multiple steps. Insert Fade and Hold Times as well as a name for each step as you wish. Choose how often the Program will play. You could also Edit the channels for each Step here (only one step should be marked).

  • Page 28: Create An Effect

    Tutorials  Create an Effect Create an Effect Before you can create an Effect you have to Align the devices which should perform that effect in a Custom Group. How to do this? Take a look at Fixture view on page 11. Push the Effect button on the Programmer view.
  • Page 29 Tutorials  Create an Effect The Effect will start to play automatically for 30 seconds to give you an preview Push Save Effect Select an Program Button to save this Effect to. The Button Color will turn to yellow. There will be an [FX] mark on the Button so you are able to recognize that this button has an Effect aligned.
  • Page 30 Tutorials  Create an Effect...

  • Page 31: Appendix

    Appendix  Functions Appendix Functions Software  Firmware update via Update cable  Free download at the AppStore  DMX In / Out: eventCON®  Create and manage easily new  Power In / Out: eventCON® devices  2 x Omega brackets ...

  • Page 32: Firmware Update

    Password: airdmx  Click on [Choose file] and select the provided binary file  Push the [Upload] button to finish.  Reboot airDMX normally (first boot will take longer), and use airDMX regularly.  Remember to set the IP address on your Laptop / MAC / PC back to...

  • Page 33: For Your Notes

    Appendix  For your notes For your notes...
  • Page 34 Appendix  For your notes...
  • Page 35 Appendix  For your notes...
  • Page 36 Ehrgeiz Lichttechnik GmbH Im Stöckmädle 2 D- 76307 Karlsbad - Germany Tel.: +49 7248 947 90 10 Fax: +49 7248 947 90 12 Web: www.ehrgeiz.com...

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