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Contents
1 Introduction .............................................................................................. 10
1.1 Conventions Used in this Manual ............................................................................. 10
1.2 Mantra Lite Overview ................................................................................................ 10
1.3 Latest Features......................................................................................................... 11
1.4 Expansion Wings ...................................................................................................... 11
1.5 USB to DMX Node .................................................................................................... 12
1.6 Quick Start Guide ..................................................................................................... 12
1.7 Sample Show ........................................................................................................... 12
1.8 Visualiser .................................................................................................................. 13
1.9 Training Videos......................................................................................................... 13
1.10 Models ...................................................................................................................... 14
1.11 Accessories .............................................................................................................. 14
2 Getting Connected ................................................................................... 15
2.1 Rear Panel Layout .................................................................................................... 15
2.2 Mains Input ............................................................................................................... 15
2.3 Switching On ............................................................................................................ 15
2.4 Switching Off ............................................................................................................ 15
2.5 DMX 512 Output Connector...................................................................................... 15
2.6 USB Connectors ....................................................................................................... 15
2.7 Ethernet Network Connector..................................................................................... 16
2.8 Kensington Lock Slot ................................................................................................ 16
2.9 Fuse ......................................................................................................................... 16
3 Help and Undo .......................................................................................... 17
3.1 Help .......................................................................................................................... 17
3.1.1 Languages......................................................................................................... 17
3.2 Undo ......................................................................................................................... 17
4 Patching Fixtures ..................................................................................... 18
4.1 Overview .................................................................................................................. 18
4.2 Patching a fixture ...................................................................................................... 18
4.3 Patching Multiple Fixtures in One Operation ............................................................. 20
4.4 Multi-Patch. Patching Multiple Fixtures to the Same Fader ....................................... 20
4.5 Patching Compound Fixtures .................................................................................... 21
4.6 View Patch ............................................................................................................... 22
4.7 Un-Patching a Fixture(s) ........................................................................................... 22
4.8 Un-patch a Multi-Patched Fixture ............................................................................. 23
4.9 Save Patch ............................................................................................................... 24
4.10 Home Values ............................................................................................................ 24
4.11 Fixture Editor ............................................................................................................ 24