Operating Manual MA VPU V 6.0
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1 What is MA VPU ?
MA VPU, the Video Processing Unit is a media server, for both still and moving images, that
is fully integrated into the grandMA lighting control system.
A solution for controlling, live-accessing and altering video, still images and 3D-
objects in real-time
All videos, still images and 3D-objects can be scaled, positioned, tiled, colored and
manipulated directly from any grandMA console
Several 3D Video Layers with full effects capabilities for high-resolution projections
(e.g. 1920 x 1080 pixels, Note: VPU Basic max resolution is HD 1280 x 720)
Several Cameras for Shaper, Iris, FX Effects, Scaling, Camera Positions, Keystone,
Softedge and 3D Objects
One Master for Shaper and Iris effects PC remote control functions
Straightforward set-up and configuration that utilizes bi-directional communication
with the grandMA console; MA VPU is an integrated part of the grandMA network
session
Instant live-access to any kind of image, 3D-object or video including content-
preview in your presets
Video In feature to fade in live videos
Synchronization of videos via MA network
Blind Programming support
Pixelmapper to control several LED walls via Artnet
EDID Manager can simulate an output device if nothing is connected
Warper mode to warp or straighten the projection
1.1 Main Features
MA VPU is the Video Processing Unit for the grandMA range of lighting control consoles. It
uses a Windows PC to facilitate the control of video and still images directly from any
grandMA console and runs on readily available PC hardware. As fully integrated part of the
grandMA network system, MA VPU is not just triggered via DMX. This has many
advantages. On the one hand a minimum of setup and configuration is required due to bi-
directional communication between the console and the MA VPU. On the other hand the
grandMA console allows for direct access to the server and previews the content as
thumbnails in the preset.
The MA VPU enables a console operator to control and alter videos, still images and three-
dimensional objects in real-time from a grandMA lighting console. Three-dimensional objects
can be textured with video clips or animated images. Videos, still images and three-
dimensional objects can be manipulated in multiple ways and in the same intuitive manner as
a lighting fixture is manipulated from the grandMA console.
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