[INFINIMAT] Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions of Aputure INFINIMAT (8x8,20x20) and (1x2,1x4,2x4,4x4)

1. Powering On/Off

Connect the power cable and press the power button on the Control Box to turn on/off.

1.1 Status Indicator Icons

 

2. Manual Control with the Control Box

Press the button on the Control Box to enter the corresponding interface: MENU, LIGHT MODE, or PRESET.

2.1 Light Mode

Press the "Light Mode" button to enter the menu interface, which consists of CCT, HSIC+, RGB, GEL, SOURCE, xy, FX, Zone.

2.1.1 CCT

Adjust the Color Temperature (2000K-10000K) and the Green correction level (-1.00 thru
+1.00).

2.1.2 HSIC+
Select the Color Temperature (2000K-10000K), the Green correction level (-1.00 thru
+1.00), Hue (0° -360°) and Saturation (0-100%).

2.1.3 RGB
Set the values of Red, Green and Blue colors (0-100%) to achieve the desired color; then use the Master Intensity to raise and lower the overall brightness of the fixture without changing the colors individually.

2.1.4 GEL
Select the Intensity, base Color Temperature, Gel Series and desired Gel.



2.1.5 Source
Select the light source to mimic and fine tune the color of the light by adjusting xy coordi≠ nates.

2.1.6 xy
Set the x or y coordinate value (0.0000-0.8000) and Intensity.



2.1.7 FX
Select the FX mode: Paparazzi/ Faulty Bulb II / TV II / Pulsing II / Party Lights/ Club Lights/ Color Chase/ Candle/ Welding II/ Cop Car II/ Strobe II/ Lightning II/ Fireworks/ Explosion II.

2.1.8 Zone
Select the Zone's port. Different ports can be selected for Color and Intensity changes.
By rotating the Select Wheel, you can choose the mode you need, and enter the next inter≠ face to adjust the detailed parameters; use the Back Button to switch to a different Zone.

2.2 Control Settings

Press "MENU" to access the interface of the various settings. Choose between: Light Mode, Control Settings, System Settings.

In the Control Settings, choose between: DMX Settings, CRMX Settings, Sidus BT Settings
and Ethernet Settings.

2.2.1 DMX Settings
In DMX Settings, you can choose the following options.

1) DMX Status Screen: Displays information including: DMX Address, CRMX reception strength and the DMX Profile in use.

2) DMX Address: Set the DMX address of the Control Box.

 

3) DMX Profile: Refer to the DMX Chart for details.

 

4) DMX Profile Extension:

Function Configuration: When enabled, the required channels (2 total channels) for the Fan and Dimming Curve are added after the end of the current DMX Profile's footprint; when using the Light Engine Profiles, the Fan and Dimming Curve channels (2 total channels) are added after the last Light Engine's DMX footprint.

5) DMX Loss Behavior:

• Hold Last Look - holds the last control signal when the DMX signal is lost.
• Black out - The light blacks out when the DMX signal is lost.
• Fade to Black - face to black over 60 seconds after the DMX signal is lost.
• Hold 2 mins & Fade Out - hold the last control signal for 2 minutes and fade out over 60 seconds after the DMX signal is lost.

6) DMX Smoothing: set the smoothness of DMX dimming. You can choose between OFF, Smooth, Feather and Super Smooth.

 

7) DMX Termination: Set this Control Box as the DMX connection termination point to pre≠ vent DMX signal reflection.

2.2.2 CRMX
Use the Select Wheel to turn CRMX ON/OFF and choose between TX or RX CRMX Mode.

1) In TX mode, you can click the Link option to link with any receiving (RX) device which currently does not have a link. Selecting Unlink causes all RX devices to unlink from this TX.

2) When CRMX is ON/Enabled, the fixture will listen for its previously linked Transmitter. If the fixture is currently unlinked, it will listen for a Transmitter link signal and link to any new CRMX link signal received.

Users can Unlink from previously linked Transmitters by selecting "Unlink".

3) Linking Key: Provides the ability to set up and manage the Linking Key. The initial default Linking Key is set to "00000000".



4) In RX Mode, the Linking Key for the Control Box can be set in the Linking Key Settings. Linking Key Presets are also available. Choose "Apply" to adopt the set Linking Key. Choose "Apply & Save" to adopt the set Linking Key and save it to one of the ten possible Presets.

5) When the fixture is connected to a CRMX Transmitter, the Control Box will display the connection status in the DMX Status Screen.



2.2.3 Sidus BT Settings
1) Enable/Disable Sidus Bluetooth.

2) Use Sidus BT Reset to allow the Control Box to connect with a new controller. If Sidus BT fails to reset, a "Reset Failed" warning will pop up before returning to the Sidus BT Reset display.

 

2.2.4 Ethernet Settings
1) You can view the IP and set control protocol (Art-Net/sACN) here.

2) IP Mode DHCP: The fixture will automatically receive an IP address from the DHCP server. In Auto Set IP mode, you cannot edit the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway IP Address.

3) IP Mode Static: Manually set the IP address, Subnet Mask and the Gateway IP address.

4) Universe: Set the Universe of Art-Net and sACN.

5) DMX Address: Set the DMX Address.



2.2.5 Dimming Curve
The following Dimming Curves are available: Linear, Logarithmic, S-Curve and Exponential.



2.2.6 Output Settings
1) Constant Output: The lamp's brightness is kept consistent throughout the color temperature range.
2) Max Output: The lamp's brightness is prioritized throughout the color temperature range.

 

2.2.7 Lead/Follow Mode
In this interface, set the fixture as either the Leader or the Follower (Leader/"OFPl The Leader automatically sends its settings to the Follower fixtures for synchronization.    Batch upgrades of the firmware from a USB drive in the Leader's port is also possible.

 

2.2.8 Fan Mode
Rotate the Select Wheel to choose between Smart/High/Medium/Silent/OMX Controlled modes and press the wheel to select. If the high-temperature symbol appears in the Control Box display, please change the fan mode to "Smart" or "High" as instructed below. If the internal temperature of the fixture reaches the temperature threshold, the fixture will power off due to over-temperature protection.

Smart: able to work in -20°C through 45°C; the lamp will automatically adjust the fan speed according to different ambient temperatures.
High: able to work in -20°C through 45°C; fan will maintain its highest speed. In High-Speed Mode, the fan uses the High Fan setting.
Medium: Capable of working in -20°C through 35°; the fan uses a medium speed.
Silent: able to work in -20°C through 45°C; the maximum output power of the fixture will be limited. In this mode, the fan produces the least amount of noise.
DMX Controlled: fan speed is controlled by the DMX signal. See the DMX Chart for specifics.

 

2.2.9 Studio Mode
Press Select to turn ON/OFF Studio Mode. When the studio mode is ON , the fixture will power on when connected to live power. When studio mode is OFF, press the power button to power on the fixture.

2.2.10 Screensaver
Select the Screensaver time and display behavior.

2.2.11 Language
Select English or Chinese and press the Select Wheel to choose.

2.2.12 Product Info
The Firmware Version, SN, Sidus BT ID, Hardware Version and Operating status, can all be checked in the Product Info interface.
1) Firmware Version: Display the Firmware Version of the Control Box and Lamp Head.
2) SN: SN Code.
3) Sidus BT ID.
4) Hardware Version: Display the hardware versions of the Control Box and Lamp Head.
5) Operating status: Display the Temperature, Fixture Run Time and Error Code.

 

2.2.13 Update Firmware
You can upgrade the firmware by inserting a USB flash drive with the latest firmware on its root drive into the USB-A port of the Control Box. The current firmware version is also listed in this interface.

2.2.14 Factory Reset
Select ''YES" if you wish to Factory Reset the fixture. Select "NO" to cancel.

You can choose Pixel Order Check, Reset CRMX, Reset Sidus BT or Default Language.

You may also press the Menu button for 5 seconds for a Factory Reset shortcut to appear.

Factory Settings:

Light Mode: CCT

Intensity: 50%

CCT:5600K
Language: English

Fan Mode: Smart
Dimming Curve: Linear

Studio Mode: OFF

Control System: Bluetooth enabled, CRMX disabled

DMX: Channel 001

DMX Loss Behavior: Hold Last Look

DMX Termination: Off

Sidus BT: ON

CRMX: OFF

2.3 Presets

10 Light Mode Presets can be saved. Choose your settings within the CCT, HSIC+, RGB, XY, Source or Gel light modes. Then press the PRESET button to open the Preset interface.
Select the Preset number to open, replace or delete the Preset.