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VERSION: 1.8

Weights and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

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Page 1 JCD Manual VERSION: 1.8 Copyright © 2014 - 2017 Dynamic Projection Institute GmbH. All rights reserved. http://www.dynamicprojection.com Copyright © 2014 - 2017 Dynamic Projection Institute GmbH. All rights reserved. http://www.dynamicprojection.com Weights and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
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Sysinfo & Log Updating JCD DMX Fixture/ Head/ Personality 19 – 21 Copyright © 2014 - 2017 Dynamic Projection Institute GmbH. All rights reserved. http://www.dynamicprojection.com Weights and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. Version 1.8...
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for having chosen a JCD unit. If you follow the instructions given in this manual, we are sure you will enjoy this device for a long period of time. For your own safety, please read this user manual carefully before you initially start-up.
Page 4: Warnings And Safety
* The JCD is not designed to be powered from a USB port on other Industry canada class a emissions compliance connected equipment, if this is attempted it may malfunction.
Page 5: Jcd Control Unit
JCD Control Unit 1.2GHz Quad-Core 64bit control unit with max. power 12 W. JCD Control Unit with internal WiFi accesspoint 802.11 b / g / n Micro USB power socket Network connector USB 2.0 connectors USB to RS232 adapter USB 2.0 powered adapter for serial speeds up to 128000 Baud...
Page 6: Physical Setup
DO NOT update a working system unless necessary DO NOT use old or outdated browsers to access the web interface – JCD has been tested with Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox – other browsers will probably work but your mileage may vary)
Page 7: Network Access
Communication with the control unit is possible via both Ethernet and Wi-Fi. The device acts as a Wi-Fi hotspot, you should be able to find a network named “JCD-xxxxxxxx” with “xxxxxxxx” being a combination of numbers and letters. The exact SSID as well as the WPA key can be found on a sticker on the control unit itself.
Page 8: Web Interface
Once you have established network access, enter the default IP address (192.168.1.1 for Wi-Fi; 2.0.0.20 for Ethernet) in a browser of your choice. The JCD splash screen should appear, click on the logo to enter the web interface. The web interface is divided into several tabs: “Welcome &...
Page 9: Jcd Status
“IDLE” . If you unplug the USB to RS232 converter again, the status will switch back to “ERROR” instead. If you encounter the “FAIL ” status, please contact Dynamic Projection Institute and attach the information from the “Sysinfo” section on the “Sysinfo &...
Page 10: Jcd Configuration - Projector
JCD Configuration - Projector In order to be able to interact with the projector, JCD needs to be configured with the serial connection settings. Switch to the “System Setup & Calibration” tab and open the “JCD Config” section. The system is able to detect these settings automatically, click on the “Press to start autodetection... ” button to start the detection.
Page 11: Jcd Configuration - Expert Configuration
JCD from other networks, enter the IP address of the local network router into the “JCD LAN gateway” field – by default, this is empty. In case of an actual IP address change, JCD will need to be restarted. A message will inform you about the restart, which will take a few seconds to finish.
Page 12: Lense Calibration
“Zoom Advance” button to increase the zoom by one step towards the maximum. Keep advancing the zoom step by step, until there is no further movement visible, and press the “Zoom Calibration Save” button. JCD will now again reset the zoom and the determined number of steps are saved and displayed above the buttons.
Page 13: Focus & Zoom Control
Focus & Zoom Control After JCD has been configured and calibrated, the lens focus and zoom can now be controlled using the “Focus & Zoom Control” tab. To adjust the lens zoom or focus, move and release the “Zoom” and “Focus” sliders. While the lens Is moving, the status will change to “BUSY”...
Page 14: Lense Memory
To delete all previously saved lens positions, use the “Clear Memory” button – again, a confirmation is required. Copyright © 2014 - 2017 Dynamic Projection Institute GmbH. All rights reserved. http://www.dynamicprojection.com Weights and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
Page 15: Basic System Control
Basic System Control The „Basic System Control“ tab features a list of buttons which represent commands that can be sent directly to JCD or the projector. Certain commands may accept numeric arguments, in which case there will be an input box next to the command button.
Page 16: Artnet/Dmx512 Control
“JCD Configuration – Network” section for further information. JCD can also be used together with an ArtNet/DMX512 controller connected via either Wi-Fi or Ethernet. All “Basic System Control” commands as well as a special combined “Absolute Focus and Zoom” control mode are available.
Page 17: Sysinfo & Log
Sysinfo & Log The „Sysinfo & Log“ tab contains internal information about the current state of JCD as well as the ArtNet/DMX log. To open it, click on „ArtNet/DMX Log“ directly above the „Sysinfo“ section. The log shows information about all incoming ArtNet/DMX data on the selected network interface. (see the network configuration section for further information) Only the last 50 log entries are available.
Page 18: Updating Jcd
Remove the drive safely and plug it into one of the USB ports on the control unit, the update will then automatically start. Please wait around a minute for the update to finish. After the update has finished, the “JCD VERSION” section on the “Sysinfo &...
Page 19: Dmx Fixture/ Head/ Personality
High Byte Value * Channel number is relative to DMX Offset! Copyright © 2014 - 2017 Dynamic Projection Institute GmbH. All rights reserved. http://www.dynamicprojection.com Weights and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. Version 1.8...
Page 20 High Byte Value * Channel number is relative to DMX Offset! Copyright © 2014 - 2017 Dynamic Projection Institute GmbH. All rights reserved. http://www.dynamicprojection.com Weights and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. Version 1.8...
Page 21 RESERVED RESERVED * Channel number is relative to DMX Offset! Copyright © 2014 - 2017 Dynamic Projection Institute GmbH. All rights reserved. http://www.dynamicprojection.com Weights and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. Version 1.8...
Page 22 Every information is subject to change without prior notice Copyright (c) 2017 by Dynamic Projection Institute Herstellungs und Vertriebs GmbH, Vienna, Austria Certifications only valid for the bare Raspberry Pi device. Copyright © 2014 - 2017 Dynamic Projection Institute GmbH. All rights reserved. http://www.dynamicprojection.com Weights and dimensions shown are approximate.

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