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Vortex
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About the Vortex
Getting started
Water and Temperature
Rigging and Accessories
Controls
Connectivity
Camera Sync
Maintenance
Power
Specifications
SpaceX
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Creamsource Knowledge Base
Vortex
General
Vortex
Downloads
Firmware Versions
FAQ
About the Vortex
Getting started
Water and Temperature
Rigging and Accessories
Controls
Connectivity
Camera Sync
Maintenance
Power
Specifications
SpaceX
FAQ
Downloads
Firmware Versions
Micro
FAQ
Downloads
Firmware History
Accessories
LNX
Legacy Products
Firmware Tools
Mini / Doppio
Sky
Vortex
Information and FAQ on the Vortex Series
Downloads
Vortex Product Brochure and Datasheets
Vortex DMX Tables
GDTF Files for Vortex Series
Vortex 3D and 2D CAD
IES and LDT Photometric Files for Vortex Series
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Firmware Versions
CreamOS Firmware V3.0.0
CreamOS Firmware V2.5.1
CreamOS Firmware v2.0.1
CreamOS Firmware v2.0.0
CreamOS Firmware v1.3.1
CreamOS Firmware v1.3.0
CreamOS Firmware v1.2.1
CreamOS Firmware v1.2.0
CreamOS Firmware v1.1.5
CreamOS Firmware v1.1.4
CreamOS Firmware v1.1.2
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FAQ
USB Power Delivery on Vortex
How to control Vortex with Bluetooth, using Luminair App
How to upload Calibration File to Vortex
Is Camera Sync (FrameSync) required for shooting flicker-free High Speed on Creamsource lights?
Hardware required for FrameSync and Flash Frames Effects
What happens when the Fan Mode is set to Auto, Quiet, Medium, High or Pause on Vortex?
48V DC Power Requirements and Limits
Which battery systems will work with Vortex?
AC Surge Protection
How to remove TimoTwo CRMX BLE Pin Code
USB drives compatible with Vortex
Vortex DC connector pinout and connector type
Matching colour spaces on Vortex for IBL
Updating TimoTwo Firmware using CRMX Toolbox
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About the Vortex
Overview
Part Numbers
Warning and Safety Information
Compliance Notes
Getting started
What’s in the Box
Water and Temperature
Water and Connectors
Temperature
Rigging and Accessories
Yoke Assembly
Rigging without the yoke
Filter Rails
Installing a Dome
Installing a Honeycomb
Installing a Diffuser
New "Lenses" vs. Old "Diffusers"
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Controls
Introducing CreamOS
Changing the language on Vortex
On-board Keypad and Display
Display dark-out when on DMX
CreamOS Home Screen
CreamOS Colour Mode
CreamOS Effects
Notifications Tray / Status Bar
User Presets
Storing a User Preset
Restoring a User Preset
Clearing a User Presets
Clear All User Presets
Menu Functions
RGBW Colour Space
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Connectivity
Best Of Class Connectivity
Wired DMX Control
Wireless DMX Control with CRMX
Streaming ACN (sACN)
DMX Control Channel
CreamTwist Remote
Control multiple Vortex fixtures together
Firmware Updates Via USB
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Camera Sync
Syncing to Cameras (FrameSync)
Setting up Camera Syncing with Sync/Genlock Input using the Flashbandit
Setting up Camera Syncing with Sync/Genlock Output using the Accessory BNC Cable
Syncing Multiple Units
Calibrate Sync
Shooting While Calibrated
External Effects Triggering
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Maintenance
Vortex Fuse
Replace Fan on Vortex Series
Power
Running from Batteries
Setting Battery and AC Power Limits
Pinout for DC Power connector on Vortex4/8
Specifications
Specs for the Accessory Port Pinout
Specs for the Vortex8
Specs for the Vortex4
Warranty