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

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

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ..............74 Part 3 MADRIX 5 Software 1 Using MADRIX 5 .

  • Page 3: Part 1 General

    //PART General...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 1] General General Topics Of This Chapter § Introduction § Hardware Features § Web Links Introduction This topic includes: § Overview § Stand-Alone Playback & Central Hub Overview www.madrix.com...

  • Page 5: Hardware Features

    [Part 1] General The advanced lighting-control recorder and stand-alone playback unit. The MADRIX AURA is the central stand-alone controller for simple recording and large-scale pixel mapping. It redefines what is possible in a compact control unit with exceptional performance. 3 versions are available: §...
  • Page 6 Find it in your product box or download it from » help.madrix.com Using A 3rd-Party Controller MADRIX AURA is a standard network node for Art-Net or Streaming ACN. You can use the device with any compatible application, console, or controller. Daisy-Chain Support §...
  • Page 7 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 1] General Plays Current Cue Please note: § Make sure that MADRIX AURA is the only sender in the network when When Paused playing back scenes. Short [You will run into issues if the original...
  • Page 8 Power and/or USB first. Short Increases Intensity By 10 % Up To 100 % Medium Increases Intensity Slowly [MADRIX logo blinks if maximum Long Increases Intensity Quickly has been reached.] Short Decreases Intensity By 10 % Down To 0 %...
  • Page 9 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 1] General Medium Decreases Speed Slowly [MADRIX logo blinks if minimum has been reached.] Long Decreases Speed Quickly For 3 Seconds Resets Speed To 100 % Special Commands § Technical support might ask you to perform the following commands.
  • Page 10 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 1] General USB not connected. Green USB connection established. STATUS STATUS LED SD CARD No SD card inserted. Green SD card inserted. STATUS STATUS LED ETHERNET Ethernet not connected. Green Ethernet connection established. STATUS STATUS LEDS ETHERNET PORTS No network connected.
  • Page 11 Min./max. intensity/speed reached or Highlight Device active. Recording Note: MADRIX AURA will be recording blank scenes [DMX value = 0 = black] even if no data is received. This behavior is necessary to ensure synchronicity between devices regarding Master-Slave Synchronization. If you record 5 scenes with multiple devices, but one unit only recorded 3 scenes because no data has reached it during two scenes, the cue lists of the devices would not match and the synchronization would fail.
  • Page 12 Reset Via USB [MADRIX 5 Device Updater / MADRIX 5 AURA Updater] § Connect MADRIX AURA to power. [Please see more information in the MADRIX AURA Technical Manual & Quick Start Guide!] § Connect MADRIX AURA to your computer over USB.

  • Page 13: Web Links

    It supports SD, SDHC, or SDXC cards (tested up to 64 GB). Attention: § Format SD cards for usage with MADRIX AURA with FAT32 File System and 32 kilobytes Allocation Unit Size. You can use the special function provided on the device's website. Learn more » Special Commands §...
  • Page 14 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 1] General § Drivers » www.madrix.com/support/download § User Guides [Online And Downloadable PDF] » help.madrix.com § Hardware Technical Manuals / Quick Start Guides [Downloadable PDF] » help.madrix.com § Online Forum » www.madrix.com/support/forum § Software Release Notes »...

  • Page 15: Part 2 Web Configuration

    //PART Web Configuration...
  • Page 16 When connected to Ethernet network, you can easily configure MADRIX AURA using the built-in web configuration. How To Access You have 2 options to access the web interface. Both, MADRIX AURA and your computer, need to be in the same network.
  • Page 17 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration [Please note: Your devices and the sender, such as the PC that runs MADRIX 5, need to have the same subnet mask!] § Go to the menu Tools > MADRIX Device Configuration...

  • Page 18: Control - Live Control

    MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration Topics Of This Chapter The following sections are explained in this chapter: § Control - Live Control § Scenes - Scene Files § Cue List - Cue List Editor § Timers - Timer Settings §...
  • Page 19 [No SD Card, SD Card Full, SD Card Protected]. § Make sure that MADRIX AURA is the only sender in the network when playing back scenes. [You will run into issues if the original sender from which the device recorded its data from is still sending to the same universes.]...
  • Page 20 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration Time : Shows the duration of the cue in HH:MM:SS [Hours:Minutes:Seconds]. Loop : Shows the current loop number [as you can set cues to repeat and play several times in the Cue List Editor].
  • Page 21 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration Intensity Sets the main brightness of the output. Valid values range from 0 to 255 [in the DMX range] or from 0 % to 100 % [in percent] depending on your device settings. The default value is 255.

  • Page 22: Scenes - Scene Files

    MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration Scenes - Scene Files This topic includes: § Overview § Scene File List § Scene File Details Overview The Scenes section shows all available scenes and their individual details. Scene File List Deletes the currently selected file from the SD card.
  • Page 23 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration Attention: § If you delete a file here that is linked to the cue list, any scene in the cue list that uses this file will not properly work anymore, because the file will not be selected as source [Scene File] anymore.
  • Page 24 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration File Name Shows the name of the currently selected scene. And allows you to change the name of the scene file. Attention: § If you rename a file here that is linked to the cue list, any scene in the cue list that uses this file will not properly work anymore, because the file will not be selected as source [Scene File] anymore and be left empty.

  • Page 25: Cue List - Cue List Editor

    Shows the version number of the recording process with which the file was created. Version Data Format Shows if the file was created for MADRIX AURA 2 [2 Universes], MADRIX AURA 8 [8 Universes], or MADRIX AURA 32 [32 Universes].
  • Page 26 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration Cue List Scenes § Shows all scenes that are included in the cue list. Plays back the cue list starting with the currently selected cue. Control Buttons Stops the cue list and playback.
  • Page 27 None allows you to configure a cue list without the need to have scene files already available. § If set to None, playback will stop at this point and MADRIX AURA will report back Error -1 (File Error), which means the file has not been found. A cue list will show a warning sign for your information.

  • Page 28: Timers - Timer Settings

    MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration Intensity Sets the individual output brightness for this cue. Valid values range from 0 % to 100 %. The default value is 100. Repeat Allows you to set how many times a cue should be repeated and in this way looped. Endless will loop it indefinitely.
  • Page 29 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration § Timer Event List § Timer Event Settings § Timer Event Settings § Timer Event Start Date § Timer Event Start Time § Timer Event Validity § Timer Event Action Overview The Timers section allows you to create time-controlled shows and add various time-based triggers.
  • Page 30 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration Removes the currently selected timer event. Removes all timer events from the list. Saves all changes to the SD card. Shows that the configuration has been modified and that there are unsaved changes.
  • Page 31 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration Timer Event Settings Name Allows you to change the label of the timer. Status Allows you to set the timer Active or Inactive. Type Defines which kind of timer it is. Once - Triggers the timer only one time.
  • Page 32 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration Monthly - Triggers the timer once per month. Yearly - Triggers the timer once per year. Timer Event Start Date Date - Available for Type Once and Cycle. Defines the day in YYYY-MM-DD [Year-Month- Day].
  • Page 33 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration Timer Event Validity Valid From Defines a time interval —together with Valid Until— in which the timer will be triggered. This sets the starting point in YYYY-MM-DD [Year-Month-Day] and HH:MM:SS (Hours:Minutes:Seconds). §...

  • Page 34: Recording - Network Recording Settings

    MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration Intensity - Changes the master brightness. Enter the level from 0 to 100 with the help of Value. Speed Scaled - Changes the master tempo. Enter the level from 1 to 1000 with the help of Value.
  • Page 35 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration Port Lists the available ports of your device. § MADRIX AURA 2 offers 2 universes. www.madrix.com //35...

  • Page 36: Playback - Network Playback Settings

    Defines which universe is recorded for the specific port. § By default, ports 1 - 2 are assigned to universes 1 - 2 for MADRIX AURA 2. § By default, ports 1 - 8 are assigned to universes 1 - 8 for MADRIX AURA 8.
  • Page 37 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration Overview The Playback section defines how data is sent over Ethernet network as output. www.madrix.com //37...
  • Page 38 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration Port Lists the available ports of your device. www.madrix.com //38...
  • Page 39 Unicast - Sets the port to Unicast. Enter the specific IP address in the field to the right [NNN.NNN.NNN.NNN]. Broadcast Mode - Means that every Art-Net packet sent from a single transmitter will be received by all recipients in the network. MADRIX AURA will send data to all devices in the network. §...
  • Page 40 Defines which universe is sent on the specific port. § By default, ports 1 - 2 are assigned to universes 1 - 2 for MADRIX AURA 2. § By default, ports 1 - 8 are assigned to universes 1 - 8 for MADRIX AURA 8.

  • Page 41: Channel Mask - Channel Mask Settings

    MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration § The output is always sent, independently of the Master Intensity or Channel Mask. § Highlight remains active for 20 seconds. The time frame starts again each time it is triggered. It is automatically disabled then by sending a single black frame on all 512 channels [0x00].
  • Page 42 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration www.madrix.com //42...
  • Page 43 [which then gets applied to all other ports]. 1 - 2/8/32 - Allows you to choose a specific channel mask for each port separately. [The number of ports depends on the AURA model: AURA 2, AURA 8, AURA 32.] Preset Defines how you can use Intensity Groups.
  • Page 44 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration Assign All Channels To Intensity Group 2 - Assigns all channels of the universe of the port to only one intensity group, in this case IG2. Assign All Channels To Intensity Group 3 - Assigns all channels of the universe of the port to only one intensity group, in this case IG3.
  • Page 45 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration Step 1] You can save the channel-mask file with the following web-browser command: § http://10.84.0.2/chmask.shtml?cmd=save [Whereas you need to replace 10.84.0.2 with the specific IP address of your device.] Step 2] Afterwards, you will find the following file on the SD card of the device: §...
  • Page 46 Channel Configuration as well as its version number. - Prior to firmware version 1.10, file version 1.0 was used. - With firmware version 1.10, file version 2.0 has been introduced. - With firmware version 1.10, MADRIX AURA can read both file versions. Universe §...
  • Page 47 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration Preset § Preset="None" - A preset can be set for each universe [see Presets listed and explained above for more details]: - None - 1chn, 2chn, 3chn, 4chn, 5chn, 6chn, 7chn, 8chn [e.g. 8-Channel Preset] - ag1, ag2, ag3, ag4, ag5, ag6, ag7, ag8 [e.g.
  • Page 48 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration - 32 as Fixed Value [The channel is set to a fixed value, independently of the scene.] § In order to combine several characteristics together, flags can be added up. For example, Flags="9" is the sum of and as such a combination of Flag="1"...
  • Page 49 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration <Channel Slot="9" Format="0" Flags="32" Data="127"/> <Channel Slot="10" Format="0" Flags="33" Data="16"/> <Channel Slot="11" Format="0" Flags="40" Data="130"/> <Channel Slot="12" Format="0" Flags="41" Data="32"/> <Channel Slot="13" Format="0" Flags="48" Data="133"/> <Channel Slot="14" Format="0" Flags="49" Data="64"/> <Channel Slot="15" Format="0" Flags="56" Data="136"/>...

  • Page 50: Remote - Remote Control

    Remote Port Settings § Remote Event List § Remote Event Settings Overview The Remote section includes the configuration for controlling the device remotely. You can trigger MADRIX AURA via HTTP commands and the built-in web server or use Art-Net/sACN. www.madrix.com //50...
  • Page 51 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration eDMX Remote Port Settings § Applies only to the remote control over Art-Net or Streaming ACN. § Confirm and save all changes via Set. eDMX Port 8 individual ports, i.e. universes, are available for remote control over Art-Net or Streaming ACN.
  • Page 52 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration § Automatically numbers all universes based on the first port [ascending order]. [Enter the start universe for port 1, click the button and all other ports will be numbered consecutively.] § Automatically numbers all universes based on the first port [descending order].
  • Page 53 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration Removes all remote events from the list. Saves all changes to the SD card. Shows that the configuration has been modified and that there are unsaved changes. Restores the default remote event list and removes all other list items first.
  • Page 54 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration Event Name Allows you to change the individual label of the remote event. Status Allows you to set the timer Active or Inactive. Event Type Defines the remote source. Choose from eDMX [Ethernet DMX including Art-Net and Streaming ACN], or HTTP.
  • Page 55 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration Example: Speed Scaled - Input of 256 DMX channels is mapped to 100 for medium by using 1 % speed increase for every 2 to 3 DMX values. - Input of 256 DMX channels is mapped to 1000 for coarse by using ~4 % speed increase for each 1 DMX value.
  • Page 56 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration Value Range (Fine + Coarse) - The Action is triggered in case the received value is within the value range as defined by Param. Value and Param. Value 2. Both values are inclusive, which means higher or equal to the minimum value as well as lower or equal to the maximum.
  • Page 57 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration Intensity Group 1 - 8 - Controls the intensity groups ranging from 0 to 255 [requires a value to choose which level]. Record - Starts the recording process. Speed Increment - Increases the speed ranging from 1 to 1000 in % [requires a value to choose which level].
  • Page 58 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration HTTP Event Name Allows you to change the individual label of the remote event. Status Allows you to set the timer Active or Inactive. Event Type Defines the remote source. Choose from eDMX [Ethernet DMX including Art-Net and Streaming ACN], or HTTP.
  • Page 59 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration Pause - Halts the playback. Toggle Pause - Pauses the playback or starts it again; depending on and in contrast to the current status. Stop - Stops the playback entirely. Intensity - Sets the master brightness ranging from 0 to 255 [requires a value to choose which level].
  • Page 60 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration HTTP Click on HTTP in the Remote Event List in order to call up the site available for check. Remote Only remote events that are active can be clicked upon and will be shown in the HTTP Remote Control Control Check.

  • Page 61: Settings - Device Settings

    MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration Action Example: [Which is selected in the Remote Event Settings] § Play Link Example: [By adding a special string in front of each command] § remote.cgi? § remote.cgi?Play Assigning A Value: [By adding =VALUE to the command] §...
  • Page 62 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration § Website § Startup § Date And Time § Location § Network Time Protocol § Backup § Logfile § Web Panel Access Control § Special Commands Overview The Settings section defines important device settings.
  • Page 63 Is an identifier for devices that enables network communication. When using network protocols, it needs to be unique and set up for each individual sender or recipient in the network. Your MADRIX AURA already has set a valid IP address by default [for example, 10.84.0.10].
  • Page 64 [Part 2] Web Configuration ArtRdm Activates [On] or deactivates [Off] ArtRdm to be able to reply to RDM requests by an RDM controller [for example, MADRIX RADAR] over Art-Net with status and sensor data. MADRIX AURA mainly provides data regarding: §...
  • Page 65 You can manage large projects simply by connecting several MADRIX AURA devices to the same network. § You can also use MADRIX AURA 2, 8, or 32 together in any combination. § In addition, the entire group can automatically be synchronized across all DMX universes for flawless and uninterrupted playback.
  • Page 66 #1 as Master and universes 33 to 64 for AURA #2 as Slave]. 5] Simply record data [scenes] simultaneously on all devices. The Network Record function of MADRIX 5 makes this incredibly easy [Learn more » ]. When using other...
  • Page 67 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration regarding playback and cue list, intensity, intensity groups, and speed. Slave Defines which parameters are synchronized. This means that Slaves react to changes made or Follows triggered on the Master device. Set to On for each parameter that should be synchronized [Intensity, Intensity Groups, Speed].
  • Page 68 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration DMX - Shows values regarding the Intensity in the DMX range from 0 to 255 under Control - View Live Control. Intensity In % - Shows values regarding the Intensity as percentage in the range from 0 to 100 % under Control - Live Control.
  • Page 69 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration Date And Time Date - Sets the current date. Correct settings are extremely important for the cue list and Date And timers. Time Time - Sets the current time. Correct settings are extremely important for the cue list and Settings timers.
  • Page 70 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration Latitude - Defines the geographical location of the device; together with Longitude. This Location information needs to be correct and is required to calculate the corresponding sunrise and Settings sunset times. Longitude - Defines the geographical location of the device; together with Latitude. This information needs to be correct and is required to calculate the corresponding sunrise and sunset times.
  • Page 71 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration 1] Make sure the connection to your NTP server is working. 2] The NTP server can be in your local network [recommended], or it could be external, in which case the network gateway needs to work correctly [which might require a DNS].
  • Page 72 Logfile Logging Activates [On] or deactivates [Off] automatically writing system messages into logfiles on the SD card. These are always helpful in case of sending requests to the MADRIX technical-support team. The default setting is On. Learn more » View Logfile File Count Defines the maximum number of logfiles that will be created before starting to delete older files.
  • Page 73 [Part 2] Web Configuration Web Panel Access Control Access Allows you to restrict access to the MADRIX AURA web configuration by requiring a login with Control username and password if set to On. Otherwise, the device's web configuration can be accessed without any login credentials [Off].

  • Page 74: 2.10 Information - Device Information

    MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration Special Commands None - Does not execute a function. Execute Reboot System - Restarts the device completely. [The website will automatically be Function reloaded after 15 seconds.] Reset To Factory Default Settings - Restores the original settings of the device. [Since...
  • Page 75 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration Service Functions View Logfile Shows a new Logfile view including the last 30 entries of the logfile for technical support; beginning with the latest entry. Refreshes the list of entries. Downloads the selected logfile. Make sure to select the correct logfile first from the drop- down list.
  • Page 76 LED Status Indicators [ArtAddress] Device Help Online Help Opens » where you can find user guides and technical manuals. help.madrix.com Device Information Model Shows if the device is a MADRIX AURA 2, MADRIX AURA 8, or MADRIX AURA 32. www.madrix.com //76...
  • Page 77 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration Serial Shows the individual and unique number of the device. Number Firmware Shows the current version of the device's firmware. Bootloader Shows the current version of the device's bootloader. Hardware Shows the hardware revision of the device.
  • Page 78 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 2] Web Configuration Uptime Shows how much time has passed since the last startup after a power cycle or system reboot [HH:MM:SS]. Temperatur Show the ambient temperature the device currently measures in its case. Voltage Shows the currently measured voltages for Power and System, which includes USB, processor, and network switch.

  • Page 79: Part 3 Madrix 5 Software

    //PART MADRIX 5 Software...

  • Page 80: Using Madrix 5

    This chapter explains a variety of features. For more information, see the MADRIX 5 User Guide. MADRIX 5 Software License In order to record data (effects and visuals) from MADRIX 5, a MADRIX 5 software license is required (sold separately)! www.madrix.com...
  • Page 81 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 3] MADRIX 5 Software MADRIX 5 Patch In MADRIX 5, configure your virtual LED matrix with the help of the Matrix Generator or Patch Editor to define the correct resolution for your record. MADRIX 5 Options Overview Before recording to MADRIX AURA, make sure to set up the correct settings in the MADRIX 5 Options.
  • Page 82 FPS - Choose the required frequency with which records are recorded [in Frames Per Second]. D - Restores the default settings. The default value is 33.3 FPS. MADRIX Record These options are not relevant for a Network Record, and thus for MADRIX AURA. For more information, see the MADRIX 5 user manual. www.madrix.com...
  • Page 83 By starting a Network Record, MADRIX AURA will automatically start the recording process, when you start recording in MADRIX 5 [as explained above]. § Depending on your Group settings, the record will be started for all connected MADRIX AURA or only for the devices in a specific sync group. §...
  • Page 84 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 3] MADRIX 5 Software Main Output Recording Overview You can find the Main Output Recording directly on the main user interface. As the name implies, you will record everything from your Main Output. This will include any crossfades, effect changes, brightness changes, etc.
  • Page 85 - Frame Count - Shows the total number of single frames that has been recorded and created. - Key Frame Count - Shows the total number of frames that differ from each other. The MADRIX 5 Software will automatically optimize the file size of records if recorded frames are identical. Hence, the total number of frames can be different to the number of recorded key frames.
  • Page 86 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 3] MADRIX 5 Software Context Menu § Right Mouse Click - Click REC in order to call up the context menu. - Set Duration... - Allows you to set a specific time that the record should last [HH:MM:SS].
  • Page 87 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 3] MADRIX 5 Software Important Note § Make sure to create a Cue List first. Otherwise, Cue List Recording is not available to you. § All cues need to have a Duration. How To Record §...
  • Page 88 - Frame Count - Shows the total number of single frames that has been recorded and created. - Key Frame Count - Shows the total number of frames that differ from each other. The MADRIX 5 Software will automatically optimize the file size of records if recorded frames are identical. Hence, the total number of frames can be different to the number of recorded key frames.

  • Page 89: Madrix Device Configuration

    § Overview Overview You can access information and settings of the web configuration page also in MADRIX 5 using the MADRIX Device Configuration window. [For MADRIX AURA, only the Device Name, IP address, and Subnet Mask can be changed here.] §...
  • Page 90 Enables remote access to the web configuration as explained above. MADRIX AURA needs to be connected via Ethernet [network connection required]. First, connect your computer and the MADRIX AURA to one and the same network. Second, select your MADRIX AURA in the list. Third, click this button. A web browser opens automatically.
  • Page 91 [Part 3] MADRIX 5 Software § Exports the MADRIX AURA Device Settings to an external file [of the file type *.madx]. Use this option to easily store all device settings in a file. Simply enter a name in the window that opens and click 'Save'.

  • Page 92: Part 4 Technical Support

    //PART Technical Support...

  • Page 93: Firmware Updates

    You can update the device in different ways. Important Information § Note: Make a backup before updating (or downgrading) the firmware of your MADRIX AURA devices! [In this way, you can reload your settings after updating. New firmware versions may introduce new features, which requires a reset of all parameters.
  • Page 94 9] Disconnect MADRIX AURA from Power and USB. Afterwards, connect it again. MADRIX 5 AURA Updater Overview MADRIX 5 AURA Updater is a separate tool only for MADRIX AURA. It is integrated into the MADRIX 5 Device Updater. It requires the connection over USB. www.madrix.com...
  • Page 95 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 4] Technical Support Usage MADRIX 5 AURA Updater can be used for several, specific tasks. § Updates the firmware of all AURA devices that connected to the computer via USB. First, select the correct firmware in the list...
  • Page 96 Where To Find The MADRIX 5 Device Updater The MADRIX 5 AURA Updater is included in the MADRIX 5 installation as part of the MADRIX 5 Device Updater. After installing MADRIX 5, you can find a link in the Windows Start menu: §...
  • Page 97 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 4] Technical Support The original, executable program can be found in the MADRIX 5 installation directory: § C:\Program Files\MADRIX5 Available Firmware Updates Version Highlights AURA Firmware § Initial firmware release. 1.00 MADRIX Version Release Date...
  • Page 98 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 4] Technical Support § New timers are now set to Inactive and Action > None by default to prevent any triggering before the timer is configured correctly (#6360). § It is now possible to create custom, user-defined channel masks (#5974).
  • Page 99 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 4] Technical Support § Fixed an issue that played large scene files backwards very slowly instead of smoothly (#6304). § Fixed an issue that only allowed to play back *.dxd files, and excluded *.DXD files (#6353).
  • Page 100 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 4] Technical Support § It is now shown with the help of a red save icon if a configuration has been modified and that there are unsaved changes for the Cue List, Timers, and Remote Control (#6233).
  • Page 101 (#6679, #6680). MADRIX Version § Fixed a critical issue that could halt the device when changing the IP address with MADRIX 5.4 help of the MADRIX Device Configuration window (#6706). Release Date December 2020 AURA Firmware § Added support for hardware version/model 1.6 (#6418, #6657).
  • Page 102 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 4] Technical Support AURA Firmware § The Uptime of the device is now shown under Information > Status Information 1.07.7398 (#7312). § Improved the timing of sending an Art-Net PollReply when a network cable is...
  • Page 103 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 4] Technical Support § Fixed an issue that incorrectly updated the device-configuration file on the SD card when selecting the Playback tab, although no changes were made to the configuration (#7842). § Fixed an issue that prevented playback after changing the write-protection state of...

  • Page 104: Tips And Tricks

    Preferences > Options... > Performance > Suspend DMX Output On Output Value 0 - In this way, you can test the recorded scenes directly using MADRIX AURA, when both senders are in the same network by setting the Master to 0 in MADRIX 5 after recording.
  • Page 105 Information > Device Information > Hardware] may run into compatibility issues in rare cases when connecting over USB 3.0 to update the device firmware via the MADRIX 5 Device Updater / MADRIX 5 AURA Updater. In case of problems, try the firmware update over Art-Net instead.

  • Page 106: Part 5 Legal

    //PART Legal...

  • Page 107: Imprint And Copyright

    MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 5] 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 108 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 5] 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: www.madrix.com E-mail: info@madrix.com...
  • Page 109 MADRIX AURA User Manual [Part 5] 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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