Table Of Contents - High End Systems CATALYST Series User Manual

Table of Contents

Contacting High End Systems® ........................................................................................ii
Important Safety Information .......................................................................................... iv
Warning Labels ................................................................................................................. iv
Introduction ....................................................................................................... v
Catalyst Software Versions ............................................................................................... v
This Manual ....................................................................................................................... vi
Chapter 1: System Overview ...........................................................................1
Selecting Media for Playback ............................................................................................ 2
Working with Layers .......................................................................................................... 2
Software Security ............................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 2: QuickStart ......................................................................................3
Media Server Setup ............................................................................................................ 3
Unpacking the Roadcase ............................................................................................... 3
Inspecting Your Catalyst Media Server ........................................................................ 3
Setting up the Server Rack ............................................................................................ 4
Hardware Connections ...................................................................................................... 5
Connecting Preview Monitors and Outputs ................................................................. 5
Catalyst Pro Dual Output Versions ........................................................................... 5
Catalyst DV Single Output Versions ......................................................................... 6
Connecting the Media Server to a DMX-512 Link ....................................................... 6
Catalyst Software Application Setup ................................................................................ 7
Configuring the Catalyst Software ................................................................................ 8
Choose Output Options .............................................................................................. 8
Set DMX Start Channels for Layers ......................................................................... 8
Projecting Images Using Full Screen Mode ................................................................. 9
System Shutdown .............................................................................................................. 9
Chapter 3: Tutorials ........................................................................................11
Lesson 1: Still Logo on Moving Background ................................................................. 11
Set up Layer 1 ............................................................................................................... 11
Add the Logo ................................................................................................................. 12
Turn Layer 2 Background Transparent ...................................................................... 12
Lesson 2: Crossfading Between Layers .......................................................................... 13
Set Up First Cue ........................................................................................................... 13
Setup the Second Cue and Playback .......................................................................... 14
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