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Provides necessary information regarding product safety, installation, and operation of the Mbox Director.
Lists other PRG manuals and relevant ANSI/Artistic Licence specifications for further information.
Describes Mbox Director as a software application for controlling Mbox media servers.
Emphasizes the requirement for matching Mbox Director and Mbox server software versions.
Explains that Mbox Director communicates using Art-Net messages to Mbox network IP addresses.
Defines key terms like 'Fixture' and 'Server' as used in the Mbox Director interface.
Step-by-step guide to install the Mbox Director application on a Mac computer.
Details network setup required for Mbox Director to detect and communicate with Mbox servers.
Explains the Mbox Daemon application which enables remote feedback from Mbox servers.
Describes how to change Mbox output modes and utilize dual output features.
Steps to add Mbox servers (fixtures) to Mbox Director for control.
Describes the main Mbox Director window layout and its various sections.
Explains using the cursor, menus, and hot-keys for performing operations in Mbox Director.
Comprehensive list of keyboard shortcuts for various Mbox Director functions.
Provides important notes and explanations for specific keyboard shortcuts.
Configuration options for general Mbox Director settings like network and display.
Settings for the Media Picker window, including HUD and follow updates options.
Configuration of MIDI preferences for timecode reception and trigger setup.
Enables and configures Open Sound Control for controlling Mbox Director via external apps.
Customizes programmable shortcuts for sending OSC-style messages.
Configures Art-Net or sACN triggers for scene playback based on incoming values.
Window for selecting media content for layers, displaying textures, effects, and more.
Process of generating and refreshing media thumbnails in the Media Picker.
How to view real-time feedback of Mbox Director scene content in the server window.
Setting up Mbox in Fullscreen mode when Mbox Director is on the same computer.
How to keep windows on top of others by clicking the pin icon.
Robust system for undoing and redoing edits to scenes, parameters, and timelines.
Provides a basic guide to get Mbox Director and Mbox server operational.
Explains the concept of show files and scenes organized for playback.
Details how to create, open, and save show files on the Mac hard drive.
How to switch control between multiple Mbox servers displayed as icons.
Modifying parameters that affect all active layers on a selected server.
Adding media content and parameters to individual layers on an Mbox server.
Explains color-coded dots indicating parameter changes from defaults.
Steps to select layers and add/adjust content and parameters.
Defining pre-programmed events (scenes) with master and layer settings.
Details on adding, deleting, updating, and configuring scenes in the Scene List.
Procedures for adding new scenes or removing existing ones from the Scene List.
How to manually update scenes or use 'Auto Apply Edits' for immediate saving.
Editing multiple scenes simultaneously for efficiency.
Saving changes made to one scene to multiple other scenes.
Organizing scenes into groups using labeled separators for quick access.
Using the Find feature to locate scenes by name or number in the Scene List.
Using drag-and-drop for duplicating layers or copying parameter settings.
Steps to create exact copies of layers on the same server.
Applying parameter settings from one layer to another using drag-and-drop.
Easily adding existing layers to different scenes using drag-and-drop.
Storing specific parameters, groups, or layers into a scene.
Selecting and editing multiple layers concurrently.
Applying a single value to a parameter across multiple selected layers.
Adjusting relative parameter values across multiple selected layers using the V key.
Applying a fan effect to parameters across multiple layers using the F key.
Copying layers and their parameters between different Mbox servers.
Explains how scenes are played back using manual control, timecode, or triggers.
How to play back scenes individually by manually selecting them.
Using autofollow times for scene sequencing when timecode is unavailable.
How to create and manage loops by linking two scenes together.
Creating loops using a combination of timecode and autofollow times.
Understanding the timeline graphic for scene playback control, including playhead and clock.
Details on how to use zoom controls for the timeline view to adjust detail.
Configuring scenes for playback using timecode entries.
Selecting internal or external sources (SMPTE/MIDI) for timecode input.
Setting the display FPS for accurate timeline representation.
Step-by-step guide for playing scenes using external SMPTE timecode.
Enabling and configuring scene playback based on a 24-hour clock or sunset/sunrise.
Methods for changing the timeline position by scrubbing or entering new time values.
Synchronizing layer playback between servers for coordinated timing.
Editing timecode entries directly in the timeline or Scene List.
Accessing timeline controls and scene manipulation options via a pop-up menu.
Handling scenes that overlap in time within the timeline.
Adjusting audio playback volume using the master volume slider.
Using MIDI triggers (Show Control, Control Change, Note) for scene playback.
Configuring MIDI preferences for external timecode and trigger setup.
Configuring output settings on a console for trigger control of Mbox Director.
Mapping MIDI controls to buttons, knobs, and faders of a third-party MIDI device.
Storing and recalling specific parameters for building scenes.
Basic instructions for storing and recalling presets.
Options for editing presets, including 'Preset View Mode'.
Differentiates between removing a preset reference and deleting preset data.
Explains color-coded indicators for preset usage and status.
Storing and recalling parameter settings using the Palette feature.
Instructions for storing parameter settings into a palette.
Steps to apply stored palette values to parameters.
Procedures for removing palettes from the palette window.
Storing and recalling server layer groups for editing.
Steps to store layers into a group for later recall.
Steps to label a group for identification.
Steps to apply stored group settings to layers.
Procedures for removing groups.
Dragging parameters between layers on different servers with mixed selections.
Setting up hotkeys for quick group recall via keyboard commands.
Explains parameter display modes: Value, Delay, and Time.
How to use color-coded dots to reset parameter values to defaults.
Applying sine curves to timed moves using Ease In/Out.
Making edits without outputting to Mbox, similar to preview mode.
Isolating or turning off layers using Hide and Solo buttons.
Accessing context-sensitive menus by right-clicking in different areas.
Merging Art-Net/sACN commands from an external console with Mbox output.
Controlling external projectors using Serial-Over-Ethernet protocol.
Troubleshooting network issues with Mbox Director.
Warning and advice regarding DHCP network usage for Mbox servers.
How to resolve 'IP Address Changed' errors by reconfiguring network settings.
Troubleshooting 'No Reply' errors indicating connection loss to Mbox servers.
Troubleshooting 'Receive Only' errors due to network settings preventing replies.
Troubleshooting Passthrough universe or stale errors in Art-Net/sACN control.
Identifying and resolving errors related to Art-Net triggers.
Reference for Open Sound Control (OSC) path syntax for controlling parameters.
Explains Ethernet protocols and network configuration basics for Mbox.
Details on subnet masking for proper Mbox network communication.
Explains the interaction of IP addresses and subnet masks for network addressing.
Describes broadcast, subnet broadcast, unicast, and multicast communication types.
Overview of Art-Net, sACN, and KiNET protocols used with Mbox.
General| Brand | PRG |
|---|---|
| Model | MBOX DIRECTOR |
| Category | Control Systems |
| Language | English |
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