Videomancer Manual

Reference documentation for the Videomancer performance video instrument. Every section here is complete technical reference — use the sidebar to jump between topics.

For a curated path through the material (quick-start, learning sequence, deep-dive picks) visit the [Videomancer Learn page](/instruments/videomancer/learn). This page is the manual’s table of contents, not the product landing.

Note

Pre-release firmware

Firmware 1.x.x is currently pre-release — the current stable release is 0.1.8. Pre-release firmware unlocks new programs and [LZX Connect](/connect) compatibility. [Downloads](/instruments/videomancer/downloads) has firmware files for manual BOOT button installs. If already on 1.x.x, LZX Connect handles updates — enable Show pre-releases in settings to see pre-release builds.

== Manual sections

[Quick Start Guide](/instruments/videomancer/manual/quick-start) — connect, power on, and explore your first program.
[User Manual](/instruments/videomancer/manual/user-manual) — complete reference for controls, connections, menus, and system settings.
[Modulation Operators](/instruments/videomancer/manual/modulation-operators) — full catalog of the 39 modulation operator types.
[Program Guides](/instruments/videomancer/manual/programs) — in-depth walkthroughs for each built-in effect program.
[Fault Codes Reference](/instruments/videomancer/manual/fault-codes-reference) — diagnostic codes displayed on the LCD and how to resolve them.
[Serial Command Guide](/instruments/videomancer/manual/serial-command-guide) — USB serial interface for program management, presets, and MIDI monitoring.
[Downloads](/instruments/videomancer/downloads) — firmware files, program library archives, and manual update instructions.
[LZX Connect Guide](/docs/guides/lzx-connect) — guided firmware updates and program library management for firmware 1.x.x.