MADRIX® NEO – Quick Start Guide & User Manual 4th Edition, Last Update: March 2011 Thank You for Purchasing MADRIX® NEO Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using the MADRIX® NEO. Make sure that you fully understand all information. This MADRIX® NEO quick start guide is available in English. The MADRIX® software and its user manuals are also available in English.
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Safety Instructions And Warranty Two years of warranty are granted to the purchaser of this product. Warranty applies to constructional fault, material defect, or incorrect assembly the manufacturer has caused or is to be held responsible for. Warranty will be void if the interface is opened, modified, damaged through inappropriate handling and wrong usage, damaged through electric current or damaged through any other cause.
CE And RoHS Declaration Of Conformity The device complies with the requirements set forth in the council Directive of the law of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility (2004/108/EC), the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC), and the Directive on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (2002/95/EC) (RoHS).
Technical Details Power Supply: USB: DMX512: Plug: Case: Dimensions: Weight: 5V DC, 500mA, Power over USB USB 2.0, type B plug 512 DMX channels input or output 5-pin, female, XLR, NEUTRIK Metal enclosure 78 mm x 59 mm x 35 mm (length by width by height) 100 g PLEASE ALWAYS CONNECT EVERY NEO TO AN ACTIVE USB 2.0 PORT OR USE AN USB 2.0 HUB WITH ITS OWN POWER SUPPLY. System Requirements Dual-core processor with at least 2.
1. Installing The Software And Drivers Insert the CD that comes with the MADRIX® NEO into the CD-ROM drive of your operational computer. The MADRIX® software setup will launch automatically. Follow the on-screen installation instructions as described below. DO NOT CONNECT THE MADRIX® NEO TO YOUR COMPUTER BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE. Please click 'Next' to start the installation. You may end the process at any time by clicking ‘Cancel’. The 'License Agreement' will appear.
The next window offers the chance to select which components and which drivers you want to install. A description is given for each item. Please make sure to select ‘MADRIX’ and ‘Interface Driver’, which are the most important components for operating the MADRIX® NEO. Please click 'Next'. The next section called 'Destination Folder' allows you to select the location on your hard drive where the software will be installed. Please choose a location and then click 'Install'.
2. Connecting The MADRIX® NEO To Your PC Now, please use the provided USB cable to connect the MADRIX® NEO to a free USB 2.0 port of your computer. If the MADRIX® NEO driver has been installed properly, the LED will now fade between red and green. Start the MADRIX® software (if not yet done). You can check your NEO setup within the MADRIX® software. Go to the menu 'Preferences' 'Device Manager' and select the tab 'DMX Devices'. Now, press ‘Rescan For Devices’.
Description Of LED Codes The following table describes the codes of the status LED. COLOR red + blinking green fading between red + green orange red STATUS Sending or receiving DMX data. → The interface works correctly. Connected to USB; Drivers installed correctly. → The interface works. No DMX data is sent. Connected to USB; No drivers installed. → Please reinstall software and drivers or try using a different USB port. Hardware ERROR → Please contact your dealer.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Do I need a MADRIX® NEO and a MADRIX® KEY? No. The MADRIX® software license for 512 DMX channels data output is already included. The MADRIX® KEY is not necessary for operating the MADRIX® NEO. However, you may connect both to your computer to use their output features together. Is it possible to use more than one MADRIX® NEO? Yes. Up to 60 NEOs can be connected to a USB host controller and used at the same time. Please connect every NEO to an active USB 2.
