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MADRIX STELLA User Manual
[Hardware User Guide]
Date: March 2022
© 2022 inoage GmbH

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  • Page 1 MADRIX STELLA User Manual [Hardware User Guide] Date: March 2022 © 2022 inoage GmbH...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ..............12 Part 3 Using MADRIX 5 Software 1 Output [Art-Net] .

  • Page 3: Part 1 Overview

    //PART Overview...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    MADRIX STELLA is a 2-port network node with RDM support for solid-state projects. The MADRIX STELLA is a dedicated control interface for DMX512 and Art-Net or Streaming ACN that is designed for high quality and practicability in permanent LED installations.

  • Page 5: Hardware Features

    Using A 3rd-Party Controller MADRIX STELLA is a standard network node. Because of this, you can use the device with applications, consoles, desks, or controllers that are compatible with Art-Net or Streaming ACN [sACN] to distribute network data via Ethernet network.
  • Page 6 MADRIX STELLA User Manual [Part 1] Overview 2] Connecting To Power And Data See the MADRIX STELLA Technical Manual & Quick Start Guide on how to connect to power and data. » help.madrix.com 3] Device Settings Make sure to set the correct network data source and other settings according to the controller/sender you want to use.
  • Page 7 § MADRIX STELLA features automatic HTP merging from 2 Ethernet sources. [Usually, the first source will be MADRIX 5. The second source could be a console, for example.] § Data from both source will be merged together and sent out as 1 signal. This happens across all 8 output ports and by using the HTP principle.
  • Page 8 2] Make sure to activate ArtSync for Art-Net in MADRIX 5 . Learn more » Sync Mode 3] Make sure that MADRIX 5 has a different IP address in the same IP address range compared to the second source. 4] Always use Unicast Mode in MADRIX 5 to directly send data to the correct IP addresses of your MADRIX STELLA devices.
  • Page 9 [Part 1] Overview Daisy-Chain Support STELLA features 2 separate Ethernet network ports. Either one is fully functionally for IN and OUT and can be used for the data connection without using a separate network switch or router. We recommend to connect a maximum of 40 units after one another in a row, when using Art-Net in Unicast Mode or Streaming ACN Multicast at a max.
  • Page 10 4] Continue to press the reset button for 2 seconds. § 5] If successful, the status LED Power is blinking green. Initiate Poll During normal operation, quickly pressing the Reset button sends an Art-Net PollReply and a MADRIX PollReply for device discovery to the network. www.madrix.com //10...

  • Page 11: Part 2 Device Configuration

    //PART Device Configuration...

  • Page 12: Web Configuration [Ethernet]

    When connected to Ethernet network, you can easily configure MADRIX STELLA using the built-in web configuration page. You have 2 options to access the web interface. Both, STELLA and your computer, need to be in the same network. A] Using a standard web browser: §...
  • Page 13 Assign correct network settings for your PC in the Windows operating system. [Recommended default settings: IP address 10.0.0.1 / Subnet mask 255.0.0.0] [Please note: Your devices and the sender, such as the PC that runs MADRIX 5, need to have the same subnet mask!] §...
  • Page 14 MADRIX STELLA User Manual [Part 2] Device Configuration www.madrix.com //14...
  • Page 15 Art-Net universe and send it to its specified output port. Example: You can set up that STELLA #1 only listens to Art-Net universe 1 and 2, while STELLA #2 listens to Art-Net universe 3 and 4, and STELLA #3 listens to Art-Net universe 5 and 6, and so on.
  • Page 16 Enable RDM - Allows the device to receive and send Remote Device Management data on the specific port. § Disable RDM on the specific port, when using STELLA for DMX-IN. § Only enable RDM if you wish to use it. Otherwise, disable RDM to avoid any potential issues.
  • Page 17 MADRIX STELLA User Manual [Part 2] Device Configuration - That means that the first channels will be removed. The frame will be shorter. - Example, continued: Channels 1 to 100 are now removed and the frame has 412 channels in total.
  • Page 18 MADRIX STELLA User Manual [Part 2] Device Configuration § The device automatically sends values of 0 on channels that are not used. Output Intensity - Sets the brightness level of the output towards the LEDs by functioning as a dimmer.
  • Page 19 Always Send Full Frames To Network - Activates that always 512 channels will be sent out. § 512 channels are sent per frame even if the data that is received by STELLA includes less than 512 channels for this port and universe. §...
  • Page 20 MADRIX STELLA User Manual [Part 2] Device Configuration website will automatically be reloaded after a few seconds and you will automatically be redirected to the correct website and IP address.] Device Information This section displays various details about the device, including: §...

  • Page 21: Part 3 Using Madrix 5 Software

    //PART Using MADRIX 5 Software...
  • Page 22 The MADRIX STELLA works great in combination with the MADRIX 5 Software. MADRIX 5 Software License § The MADRIX 5 Software license is not included and sold separately. A MADRIX 5 KEY is necessary if you want to use output. §...

  • Page 23: Output [Art-Net]

    MADRIX STELLA User Manual [Part 3] Using MADRIX 5 Software § DMX-IN Via Ethernet Network [Art-Net Remote] § DMX-IN Via Ethernet Network [Streaming ACN / sACN] § DMX-IN Via USB Notes § DMX 1 can be configured as either DMX-IN or DMX-OUT.
  • Page 24 DMX-OUT Via Ethernet Network [Art-Net] You can connect the STELLA over Ethernet network to the network card of your computer that runs the MADRIX 5 Software. Data is distributed to the STELLA over network cabling [Ethernet] and sent to the two ports [DMX 1 and DMX 2].
  • Page 25 [Via factory default settings, MADRIX STELLA devices will have an IP address in the 10.x.x.x network range, such as 10.78.0.86, for example]. [Please note: Your devices and the sender, such as the PC that runs MADRIX 5, need to have the same subnet mask!] §...
  • Page 26 MADRIX STELLA User Manual [Part 3] Using MADRIX 5 Software 3] Fixture Patching In MADRIX 5 § Start the MADRIX 5 Software. § Configure the virtual LED matrix using the Matrix Generator or Patch Editor. 4] Activating Art-Net § Go to the menu Preferences > Device Manager... > Art-Net [Keyboard shortcut: F4 >...
  • Page 27 One entry will be created for each input universe and output universe.] 6] Activating Devices Each of your MADRIX STELLA devices and its ports need to be activated. By default, they are still deactivated. www.madrix.com...
  • Page 28 MADRIX STELLA User Manual [Part 3] Using MADRIX 5 Software § Go to the menu Preferences > Device Manager... > DMX Devices [Keyboard shortcut: F4] § Select your devices and their ports in the list. § Right Mouse Click on the column State to set from Off to On [indicated by green light].
  • Page 29 [Part 3] Using MADRIX 5 Software § [In the screenshot above, one STELLA is connected. If more devices are connected, please use the different IP addresses of different devices to identify them in the Device Manager.] 7] Configuration Of DMX Output §...
  • Page 30 Optimized and Full - Per DMX512 standard, MADRIX 5 only sends the number of DMX channels that is configured [optimized frames]. For example, if you are using 312 DMX channels on a DMX universe, only 312 DMX channels will be sent with every single frame on this universe.
  • Page 31 Large LED projects require dependable data distribution. The MADRIX 5 Software and STELLA hardware allow you to fully synchronize data output for all output DMX ports and even across multiple STELLA devices to get an optimal image on the LEDs.
  • Page 32 It is very important to set up the correct settings of your devices! Broadcast Mode Or Unicast Mode MADRIX 5 can send Art-Net data in 2 ways to your Art-Net devices: § Broadcast Mode - Means that every packet sent from a single transmitter will be received by all recipients in the network.
  • Page 33 Regarding sending ArtAddress commands to nodes, make sure that your nodes fully support this Art-Net feature. You will also get notified by a message box. Confirm the message with OK or abort via Cancel. § MADRIX LUNA, MADRIX NEBULA, MADRIX PLEXUS, MADRIX STELLA, MADRIX ORION, and MADRIX AURA support ArtAddress. §...

  • Page 34: Output [Sacn]

    § AcLedLocate will enable the identification of MADRIX 5. - As long as Identify is enabled or set via protocol commands, the MADRIX 5 user interface [GUI] will repeatedly change every second from the currently selected theme to the opposite theme, either from dark to light or vice versa.
  • Page 35 DMX-OUT Over Ethernet Network [Streaming ACN / sACN] You can connect the STELLA over Ethernet network to the network card of your computer that runs the MADRIX 5 Software. Data is distributed to the device over network cabling [Ethernet] and sent to the output ports [DMX 1 and DMX 2].
  • Page 36 § ACN Device Count - Set up how many you are going to use. MADRIX STELLA requires 2 sACN devices per unit. [This is the total amount of devices. Please set the exact number of devices you are using. If the count is higher, this creates unnecessary network traffic.]...
  • Page 37 - When using Streaming ACN, your MADRIX 5 Software is one of those devices. - When you start MADRIX 5 for the first time, this ID will be generated automatically for you. From this point onwards it will be used on your PC.
  • Page 38 Right Mouse Click on the column State to set from Off to On [indicated by green light]. By default, the devices are already activated. § [In the screenshot above, one STELLA is connected. If more devices are connected, please use the different universes of different devices and the device details [i] to identify them in the Device Manager.] §...
  • Page 39 MADRIX STELLA User Manual [Part 3] Using MADRIX 5 Software 6A] Configuration Of Single Devices § Select a device in the list and click § A new window will open. Set up the following settings for your devices: www.madrix.com //39...
  • Page 40 - For example, you may have set up two MADRIX PCs. One gets a priority of 100. The second PC gets a priority of 50. If the first PC fails and only if it malfunctions, data will be automatically received from PC #2.
  • Page 41 For ACN Universe, you have now additional options for Numbering: Click the button and MADRIX 5 will automatically increase the ACN Universe number for all the selected devices [which can be seen in the DMX Devices tab of the Device Manager], starting with the value you have entered.

  • Page 42: Output [Usb]

    Optimized and Full - Per DMX512 standard, MADRIX 5 only sends the number of DMX channels that is configured [optimized frames]. For example, if you are using 312 DMX channels on a DMX universe, only 312 DMX channels will be sent with every single frame on this universe.
  • Page 43 [Part 3] Using MADRIX 5 Software You can connect the STELLA directly over USB to the computer that runs the MADRIX 5 Software. Data is distributed to the MADRIX STELLA via USB and sent to the two ports [DMX 1 and DMX 2].
  • Page 44 Go to the menu Preferences > Device Manager... > DMX Devices [Keyboard shortcut: F4] § Your STELLA devices and their two ports will appear in the list. § If your devices are not in the list, click [In the screenshot below, one STELLA is connected.] §...
  • Page 45 MADRIX STELLA User Manual [Part 3] Using MADRIX 5 Software § If your device and ports are not activated, do the following: § Select the device/port in the list. § Right Mouse Click on the column State to set from Off to On [indicated by green light].
  • Page 46 Optimized and Full - Per DMX512 standard, MADRIX 5 only sends the number of DMX channels that is configured [optimized frames]. For example, if you are using 312 DMX channels on a DMX universe, only 312 DMX channels will be sent with every single frame on this universe.

  • Page 47: Input [Art-Net]

    DMX-IN Via Ethernet Network [Art-Net Remote] You can connect MADRIX STELLA over Ethernet network to the network card of your computer that runs the MADRIX 5 Software. Data is sent to the STELLA via a port and from the STELLA to MADRIX 5 via Ethernet network.
  • Page 48 [Via factory default settings, MADRIX STELLA devices will have an IP address in the 10.x.x.x network range, such as 10.78.0.86, for example]. [Please note: Your devices and the sender, such as the PC that runs MADRIX 5, need to have the same subnet mask!] §...
  • Page 49 MADRIX 5 can automatically add your MADRIX STELLA devices. § Click [MADRIX 5 will automatically search the network for connected MADRIX STELLA devices. Devices that are found will appear in the list. One entry will be created in the list for each STELLA device.] www.madrix.com //49...
  • Page 50 MADRIX STELLA User Manual [Part 3] Using MADRIX 5 Software 5] Configuration Of Art-Net Input § Select your STELLA device in the list with one of its inputs. www.madrix.com //50...
  • Page 51 § Universe Port IN - By default, MADRIX STELLA sends DMX-IN data to universe 256 for Port 1 and to universe 255 for Port 2. You can change these settings in the Web Configuration or MADRIX Device Configuration window if required.
  • Page 52 MADRIX STELLA User Manual [Part 3] Using MADRIX 5 Software § [You can also activate Receive Broadcast Mode. In this mode, MADRIX 5 will receive any DMX data that is sent in the network on this particular Art-Net universe.] §...
  • Page 53 MADRIX STELLA User Manual [Part 3] Using MADRIX 5 Software § If required, change the frame time. - Right Mouse Click on the column ms / FPS and and a number. - The higher the frame time [in milliseconds], the lower the frame rate will be [in Frames Per Second].
  • Page 54 Choose your DMX-IN Device in the section Device. Select the Art-Net input device via its IP address. § Art-Net input is now activated. MADRIX 5 can already receive DMX data. § Now, choose how to use incoming data as explained below.
  • Page 55 If you want to monitor incoming signals, select your DMX universe/DMX device in the list and click Mapping § Use Mapping, if you want to route incoming DMX signals through MADRIX 5 to your output [DMX-Thru]. § First, select your device in the list.
  • Page 56 MADRIX 5 already controls. Use HTP and MADRIX 5 will compare incoming values with the DMX data it sends to the DMX output. As a result, MADRIX 5 will only use the highest of both values on a particular channel and send it to the output.
  • Page 57 MADRIX STELLA User Manual [Part 3] Using MADRIX 5 Software www.madrix.com //57...
  • Page 58 DMX Watcher - Opens the DMX Watcher to monitor your DMX output or input. Trigger § Use Trigger, if you want to use incoming signals for the MADRIX 5 TRI Effects. § First, select your device in the list. §...
  • Page 59 [Part 3] Using MADRIX 5 Software Port - Defines the port [Port 1 - 8] that is assigned to this DMX-IN Device. MADRIX 5 allows you to send trigger signals from up to 8 different devices [8 ports] and assign a MADRIX 5 TRI Effect the corresponding port.

  • Page 60: Input [Sacn]

    You can connect MADRIX STELLA over Ethernet network to the network card of your computer that runs the MADRIX 5 Software. Data is sent to the STELLA via a port and from the STELLA to the MADRIX 5 via Ethernet network.
  • Page 61 Set up the corresponding settings in the » Configuration Using A Web Browser 2] Windows Network Settings § MADRIX 5 automatically sets up Streaming ACN network settings for you. § You only need a computer with a network card and a valid IP address. §...
  • Page 62 - When using Streaming ACN, your MADRIX 5 Software is one of those devices. - When you start MADRIX 5 for the first time, this ID will be generated automatically for you. From this point onwards it will be used on your PC.
  • Page 63 Right Mouse Click on the column OUT / IN to set to IN for data input if you wish to receive incoming data through this device. § In DMX-IN mode, you will not be able to select the ACN protocol. MADRIX 5 will automatically select the correct protocol version. §...
  • Page 64 Therefore, interfaces may be able to retrieve this name and can be configured to receive data from this source. - If you are using the default name MADRIX U:X, the universe will automatically be displayed in the name [represented by X: 1, 2, 3, etc.].
  • Page 65 MADRIX STELLA User Manual [Part 3] Using MADRIX 5 Software 6] Enable DMX-IN § Go to the menu Preferences > Device Manager... > DMX Input § Select your preferred DMX Universe in the list. [By default, DMX universe 1 to 8 are listed. If you wish to increase the number of DMX-IN universes, you can change the setting under menu Preferences >...
  • Page 66 If you want to monitor incoming signals, select your DMX universe/DMX device in the list and click Mapping § Use Mapping, if you want to route incoming DMX signals through MADRIX 5 to your output [DMX-Thru]. § First, select your device in the list.
  • Page 67 MADRIX 5 already controls. Use HTP and MADRIX 5 will compare incoming values with the DMX data it sends to the DMX output. As a result, MADRIX 5 will only use the highest of both values on a particular channel and send it to the output.
  • Page 68 Select one of the built-in protocols in the section Remote Control as explained below or create your own remote configuration. Open - Loads a previously saved MADRIX 5 DMX Remote Configuration file [of the file type *.mdrx]. Protocols - Choose from a pre-configured protocol [configuration].
  • Page 69 DMX Watcher - Opens the DMX Watcher to monitor your DMX output or input. Trigger § Use Trigger, if you want to use incoming signals for the MADRIX 5 TRI Effects. § First, select your device in the list. §...

  • Page 70: Input [Usb]

    MADRIX STELLA User Manual [Part 3] Using MADRIX 5 Software Value Range - Defines the range of incoming DMX values that can be used as trigger signal. - The minimum and default value is 1. - The maximum and default value is 512.
  • Page 71 [Part 3] Using MADRIX 5 Software DMX-IN Via USB You can connect the STELLA directly via USB to the computer that runs the MADRIX 5 Software. Data is sent to the STELLA via a port and from the STELLA to MADRIX 5 via USB.
  • Page 72 Go to the menu Preferences > Device Manager... > DMX Devices [Keyboard shortcut: F4] § Your STELLA devices and their two ports will appear in the list. § If your devices are not in the list, click [In the screenshot below, one STELLA is connected.] www.madrix.com...
  • Page 73 MADRIX STELLA User Manual [Part 3] Using MADRIX 5 Software § Select the required port in the list. § Right Mouse Click on the column OUT / IN to set to IN for data input. § If required, change the frame time.
  • Page 74 [By default, DMX universe 1 to 8 are listed. If you wish to increase the number of DMX-IN universes, you can change the setting under menu Preferences > Options... > Performance] § Choose your DMX-IN Device in the section Device. Select MADRIX STELLA www.madrix.com //74...
  • Page 75 You can now use this data, for example for Scripts and Macros. § If you want to monitor incoming signals, select your DMX universe/DMX device in the list and click Mapping § Use Mapping, if you want to route incoming DMX signals through MADRIX 5 to your output [DMX-Thru]. www.madrix.com //75...
  • Page 76 MADRIX 5 already controls. Use HTP and MADRIX 5 will compare incoming values with the DMX data it sends to the DMX output. As a result, MADRIX 5 will only use the highest of both values on a particular channel and send it to the output.
  • Page 77 Select one of the built-in protocols in the section Remote Control as explained below or create your own remote configuration. Open - Loads a previously saved MADRIX 5 DMX Remote Configuration file [of the file type *.mdrx]. Protocols - Choose from a pre-configured protocol [configuration].
  • Page 78 DMX Watcher - Opens the DMX Watcher to monitor your DMX output or input. Trigger § Use Trigger, if you want to use incoming signals for the MADRIX 5 TRI Effects. § First, select your device in the list. §...
  • Page 79 [Part 3] Using MADRIX 5 Software Port - Defines the port [Port 1 - 8] that is assigned to this DMX-IN Device. MADRIX 5 allows you to send trigger signals from up to 8 different devices [8 ports] and assign a MADRIX 5 TRI Effect the corresponding port.

  • Page 80: Part 4 Technical Support

    //PART Technical Support...

  • Page 81: Firmware Updates

    MADRIX STELLA User Manual [Part 4] Technical Support Technical Support Topics Of This Chapter § Firmware Updates Firmware Updates This topic includes: § Overview § Available Firmware Updates Overview It is highly recommended to update the firmware should a new firmware version become available.
  • Page 82 Sensor data: Devices can now report back which voltage is used for Power [Voltage MADRIX Version Power]. MADRIX 3.6d § Sensor data: For STELLA models V1.1 and higher, devices can now report back the ambient temperature [Temperature]. Release Date § Fixed an issue that could make the device become unresponsive under certain...
  • Page 83 § During normal operation, pressing the Reset button now sends an Art-Net PollReply Release Date [e.g., Device Manager] and a MADRIX PollReply [MADRIX Device Configuration]. February 2019 § Changed the Art-Net PollReply to assign a separate BindIdx to each universe.
  • Page 84 MADRIX STELLA User Manual [Part 4] Technical Support § STELLA Firmware Fixed minor issues. 2.03.7291 MADRIX Version MADRIX 5.4 Release Date December 2020 § STELLA Firmware Web configuration page: Fixed an incorrect IP address shown for sACN Multicast 2.04.7304 Mode (#6562).
  • Page 85 MADRIX STELLA User Manual [Part 4] Technical Support § Fixed an issue that stilled showed the previous IP address when setting a new IP address via ArtIpProg over Art-Net (#7347). § Fixed an issue that did not consistently initiate a PollReply when changing settings using the web configuration page (#7689).

  • Page 86: Part 5 General

    //PART General...

  • Page 87: Glossary

    Glossary MADRIX 5 makes it possible to control numerous LED fixtures, also of different kinds, and to position them according to your needs in nearly any form or shape. This could be LED walls, arch shapes, ceilings, stripes, tiles, dance floors, etc.
  • Page 88 DVI is another way to output a video signal for your LEDs. Certain LED products use this type of communication. MADRIX 5 features 2 DVI outputs, which are 1-to-1 output windows. You can then send the DVI outputs to any www.madrix.com...
  • Page 89 Input MADRIX 5 can send data out, but at the same time data can be sent to the software. That means data is sent to the MADRIX PC through various means [mostly USB or network]. MADRIX 5 can then be controlled remotely by you, or you can merge or use incoming signals, etc.
  • Page 90 MIDI is short for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, a well-known technical standard that provides standardized ways for equipment to communicate. In case of MADRIX 5, MIDI can be used for MIDI Time Code, MIDI notes, or other MIDI hardware, such as DJ/VJ controllers.
  • Page 91 Virtual LED Matrix MADRIX 5 needs to know how your LED installation looks like and which fixtures you want to use. [You can use the Matrix Generator or the Patch for this task.] In the end you will have configured the virtual LED matrix with its total pixel count in X, Y, and Z set up as the Matrix Size as well as the position and location of each pixel or fixture.

  • Page 92: Pc Power Management

    Voxel Voxel is short for volumetric pixel. In addition to its pixel mapping features [2D], MADRIX 5 can control 3D LED matrices, which is called voxel mapping. Lighting effects are correctly mapped to each voxel of a 3D LED matrix.
  • Page 93 Especially for notebooks, we recommend to activate the High performance power plan. Activate High Performance This setting will make sure that your notebook or laptop will have all its potential performance available for MADRIX 5. § In Windows 10, select Start > Windows System > Control Panel > Power Options, and change the power plan to High performance [You might need to click on Show additional plans].
  • Page 94 MADRIX STELLA User Manual [Part 5] General How To Change USB Power Settings § In Windows 10, select Start > Windows System > Control Panel > Power Options > Change plan settings www.madrix.com //94...
  • Page 95 MADRIX STELLA User Manual [Part 5] General § Click Change advanced power settings www.madrix.com //95...

  • Page 96: Tips [Microsoft Windows / Networks / Usb]

    MADRIX STELLA User Manual [Part 5] General § Especially the USB settings are important. Disable the suspend settings! § Change any other settings that might interrupt the operation as required. Tips [Microsoft Windows / Networks / USB] This topic includes: §...
  • Page 97 - To circumvent such issues, you can run the MADRIX Software as administrative computer user, the so-called administrator. - Perform a right mouse click on the MADRIX.exe [or a shortcut to the MADRIX 5 Software] and choose Run as administrator - Note: You need to have access to the administrator account (i.e., password).
  • Page 98 But this can lead to problems, when data that should go through is automatically blocked. MADRIX 5 will automatically set the correct firewall settings for you during the installation process. Please follow the steps below if this Windows message appears when you start the MADRIX 5 Software for the first time.
  • Page 99 Not selecting both options can cause problems with network communication. Resetting The Settings If you have already chosen the wrong options MADRIX 5, you can delete the settings and choose again. § In Windows 10, go to Start > Windows System > Control Panel > Windows Defender Firewall >...
  • Page 100 MADRIX STELLA User Manual [Part 5] General § Select and delete any entries relating to MADRIX 5 [e.g., madrix.exe, MADRIX - music makes the light, MADRIX - LIGHTING CONTROL]. § With your next start of MADRIX 5, select both options as described above.
  • Page 101 Configuration Of Network Settings When working with network-based products and MADRIX 5 [for example, Art-Net, KiNET, sACN, etc.], you will have to set up the IP address of your network card in Windows. Learn how to set it up here.
  • Page 102 MADRIX STELLA User Manual [Part 5] General www.madrix.com //102...
  • Page 103 MADRIX STELLA User Manual [Part 5] General www.madrix.com //103...
  • Page 104 - [Make also sure to close the Local Area Connection Settings with OK and close the Local Area Connection Status window with Close.] § Restart the MADRIX 5 Software if you have changed any network settings! Learn more below. www.madrix.com...
  • Page 105 Using Several Devices In A Network Usually, you will use at least 2 devices in a network [for example, 1 MADRIX PC and 1 Art-Net node or 1 MADRIX PC and 1 console]. As explained above, you will need to configure various network settings not only for your MADRIX PC but also for the other devices.
  • Page 106 MADRIX STELLA User Manual [Part 5] General www.madrix.com //106...
  • Page 107 MADRIX STELLA User Manual [Part 5] General § 2] Press Alt on your keyboard. - A menu appears at the top, which is otherwise hidden. § 3] Go to Advanced > Advanced Settings... - A new window opens. www.madrix.com //107...
  • Page 108 MADRIX 5. § to make backup copies of your show files from time to time [MADRIX 5 Setup files] § to make backup copies to different or external storage mediums [e.g., USB stick/thumbdrive].
  • Page 109 According to the requirements of Windows, MADRIX 5 will behave in the following way: § MADRIX 5 will be closed instantly, when you trigger a Restart or Shut Down of Windows. § If you have not saved any changes yet, you may be provided the chance and a short time frame [30 seconds] to react and save your progress before the MADRIX 5 Software is forcefully closed by Windows itself.
  • Page 110 [German shortcut: Strg + Alt + Entf] § A new window opens [Task Manager]. § Go to Performance § You can now monitor the CPU Usage as well as the Memory usage. § MADRIX 5 has its own monitoring tools. www.madrix.com //110...

  • Page 111: Web Links

    MADRIX STELLA User Manual [Part 5] General Web Links This topic includes: § Overview Overview You can find a selection of useful internet links here: § MADRIX Website » www.madrix.com § Drivers » www.madrix.com/support/download § User Guides [Online And Downloadable PDF] »...

  • Page 112: Part 6 Legal

    //PART Legal...

  • Page 113: Imprint And Copyright

    MADRIX STELLA User Manual [Part 6] Legal Legal This topic includes: § Introduction § Topics Of This Chapter Introduction Legal includes all legal documents and information, including copyright and more. Topics Of This Chapter § Imprint And Copyright Imprint And Copyright This topic includes: §...
  • Page 114 MADRIX STELLA User Manual [Part 6] Legal Company And Address inoage GmbH Wiener Straße 56 01219 Dresden Germany Managing Directors: Christian Hertel, Sebastian Pinzer, Sebastian Wissmann Phone: +49 351 862 6869 0 Fax: +49 351 862 6869 68 Web: »...
  • Page 115 MADRIX STELLA User Manual [Part 6] Legal Under no circumstances does inoage GmbH take on the responsibility for liabilities for faults for losses in sales volume or profits, that occur through the usage of the product, through the serviceability, through abuse, happenings, circumstances or actions, that we have no influence on.

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