High End Systems AXON User Manual

High end systems media server with collage software user manual

Table of Contents

Quick Links

Download this manual

AXON

Media Server

with Collage™ Software

User Manual

Information and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice. High End Systems, Inc.

assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.

Trademarks used in this text: High End Systems, WholeHog III, Catalyst, the Catalyst Logo, and LithoPatterns

are registered trademarks; and Collage, Collage Generator, Hog iPC, the High End Systems globe logo and the

Hog logo are trademarks of High End Systems, Inc. or High End Systems Europe Ltd. Belden is a registered

trademark of Belden, Inc. Microsoft, DirectX, and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Super HAD and Sony are registered

trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Art-Net is a

registered trademark of Artistic License Corporation. Lightwave 3-D is a registered trademark of Newtek. Mac

OS is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. registered in the U.S. and in other countries.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the

marks and names or their products. High End Systems disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and

trade names owned by others.

Axon Media Server User Manual

p/n 60600268

Software Release Version 1.4

May, 2008

Table of Contents

Troubleshooting

Summary of Contents for High End Systems AXON

Page 1: Media Server
Collage, Collage Generator, Hog iPC, the High End Systems globe logo and the Hog logo are trademarks of High End Systems, Inc. or High End Systems Europe Ltd. Belden is a registered trademark of Belden, Inc. Microsoft, DirectX, and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Page 2: Contacting High End Systems
World Wide Web: http://www.highend.com Patents This High End Systems product is protected by patents and pending patent applications. Patents owned or licensed by High End Systems include: US 4,392,187; US 4,602,321; US 4,688,161; US 4,701,833; US 4,709,311; US 4,779,176; US 4,800,474;...
Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity
EN 61000-4-11 >95%-0.5p, 30%-25p,>95%-250p EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 USA, Tuesday, May 13, 2008 Kenneth Stuart Hansen, Compliance Engineer Axon Media Server User Manual Declaration of Conformity 73/23/EEC, as amended by 93/68/EEC 89/336/EEC, as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC EN 60598-1: 1997 EN 60598-2-17;...
Page 4: Product Modification Warning
Umständen gegen die diesbezüglichen Sicherheitsnormen verstoßen. Avvertenza Sulla Modifica Del Prodotto I prodotti di High End Systems sono stati progettati e fabbricati per soddisfare i requisiti delle normative di sicurezza statunitensi ed internazionali. Qualsiasi modifica al prodotto potrebbe pregiudicare la sicurezza e rendere il prodotto non conforme agli standard di sicurezza pertinenti.
Page 5: Symbols
Any Product unit or parts returned to High End Systems must be packaged in a suitable manner to ensure the protection of such Product unit or parts, and such package shall be clearly and prominently marked to indicate that the package contains returned Product units or parts and with an RMA number.
Page 6: What You Should Know About Copyright
What about High End Systems material included with Axon and DL.2 media servers? Do I have to clear that? No. High End Systems has worked to provide clearance for the content that is provided with Axon and DL.2 media servers. Any materials you received directly from HES with the purchase of a new media server have already been properly licensed for your use in shows and presentations.
Page 7 Content clearinghouses are typically less expensive to work with and have well established industry relations that can result in cost savings. High End Systems uses and highly recommends Suzy Vaughan Associates. Suzy Vaughan Associates has 20 years of experience in clearing clips, talent, and music for use in any number of venues.
Page 8 Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Packaged Media Notice:... v Warranty Information... v What You Should Know About Copyright ... vi Chapter 1: Product Overview This chapter describes features and specifications for the Axon Media Server and the Content Management Application (CMA) software. Features ... 1 System ... 1 Graphics Engine ...
Page 10 Verifying and Uploading Software ... 12 Configuring Axon... 13 Shutting Down the Server ... 14 Chapter 3: Live Video Input and Control The Axon media server can receive and control live video from an external source. Live Video Sources ... 15 Hardware Set-up ... 15 S-Video...
Page 11 Apply a Global Solarize Effect ... 33 Adjust Global Viewpoint Mode ... 33 Chapter 6: Graphics Engine Overview DL.3, DL.2, and Axon Media servers all use the same graphic engine software to control content selection, playback, and 3-D Object and Global manipulation. Protocol Options ... 35 Image Optimizing Controls ...
Page 12 Z Rotation ... 51 Scaling the Object ... 52 X Scale ... 52 Y Scale ... 53 Z Scale ... 54 Changing Object Position ... 55 X Position ... 55 Y Position ... 56 Z Position ... 57 Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 13 Chapter 10: Graphic Functions: Synchronizing Content After designating a master fixture, you can synchronize the content of other Axon or DL.3 fixtures to any Object on the master in terms of playback time, rotation or both. Synchronization Overview ... 85 Fixture Identification ...
Page 14 Chapter 12: Global Functions: Collage Generator™ Effect Using the Collage™ Generator effect option lets you configure multiple media server outputs to display a single image in arrays up to 8 x 8. Panorama Collage™ Configurations ... 104 Computing Collage Specifications...104 Example...104...
Page 15 DotP and Resample... 125 Edge Fade Color ... 125 Glow... 126 Glow Color Cycle ... 126 Intensity Key ... 126 Mask Color ... 127 Mask Color and Edge Fade Color ... 127 RGB Add, All Pixels ... 127 Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 16 Framing ...140 Framing Shutter Emulation ...140 Fuzzifier ...142 Gaussian Blur ...142 Horizontal Mirror ...143 Image Scale and Rotate ...143 Magnifying Lens ...144 Magnifying Lens 2 ...144 Mattes ...145 Pan and Scan...147 Picture in Picture ...147 Pixelate...148 Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 17 This chapter includes information on maintaining filters, and some basic troubleshooting procedures. Maintaining the Filtering System ... 159 Cleaning and Replacing Filters ... 159 General Troubleshooting ... 160 LED Functionality... 160 Restarting Axon... 160 Protocol Viewer on Axon Desktop... 161 Axon Media Server User Manual xvii...
Page 18 Chapter 15: Content Management Application (CMA) A Content Management Application (CMA) running on an Axon media server or a computer connected through an Ethernet network gives you remote control of content, software and configuration management functions. Launching the CMA ... 164 Installing the CMA on Your Computer ...164...
Page 19 Self Tests ... 188 Configuration Example ... 189 Chapter 16: Restoring the System You can perform a system restore on the Axon or DL.2 Server with your System Restore CD. Hardware Requirements ... 191 Performing the System Restore ... 191...
Page 20 Appendix A: DMX Protocol DL.3 and DL.2 Digital Lights and Axon Media Servers utilize the same DMX protocol except that DL.3 and DL.2 fixtures include channels for motion and camera control. This table describes the Standard, Dual and Single Protocol.
Page 21: Chapter 1: Product Overview
This chapter describes features and specifications for the Axon Media Server and the Content Management Application (CMA) software. Axon is a rack mounted unit housing the same media server found in the DL.3 and DL.2 Digital Light fixtures from High End Systems. The built-in 32-bit Graphics Engine software utilizes Windows XP Embedded and DirectX application programming interface to provide extensive image control of up to three 3-D graphic objects.
Page 22: Graphics Engine
Content Management Application • Available for Windows and Mac operating systems • Communicates with other Axon, DL.3, and DL.2 media servers over an Ethernet network • Uploads and downloads custom digital content to DL.2 fixtures • Configures Axon, DL.3, and DL.2 media servers •...
Page 23: Related Products And Optional Accessories
Related Products and Optional Accessories The following table lists related products and accessories available for the Axon Media Server. For more information, contact your High End Systems dealer/distributor (see Contacting High End Systems® on page ii). Part Description Wholehog 3 lighting console...
Page 24 CHAPTER 1 Product Overview Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 25: Chapter 2: Setup And Configuration
DMX linking. Software setup includes launching the Content Management Application (CMA) and setting configuration options. Hardware Setup The following steps make up the hardware setup for Axon and are described in this section 1. Unpack Axon Media Server 2. Install power cord cap if necessary for your location 3.
Page 26: Replacing A Power Cord Cap
RMA number. Replacing a Power Cord Cap Axon ships with an IEC power cord. Different locations (even within the same country) may require a different power cord cap to connect the server to a power outlet. Because of the variety of power cord caps used worldwide, High End Systems, Inc.
Page 27: Hardware Connections
• 5-pin DMX Data In and Data Out (see Setting up a Standard DMX Link on page 8 for more information) • Ethernet to connect to other Axon and DL.2 units and your computer running the Content Management Application (CMA) software on a fixture link (see Using an Ethernet Link on page •...
Page 28: Linking Axon
Setting up a Standard DMX Link You can link Axon to fixtures on a standard DMX512 link using XLR cabling. The number of fixtures on a link is determined by the combined number of channels required by all the fixtures. The DMX channel range is determined by the protocol mode you choose.
Page 29: Linking Configurations
Linking Configurations The following diagrams show configuration options for linking Axon media servers and DL.2 fixtures to each other via Ethernet. The laptop shown is optional since the CMA can be accessed directly on any Axon server on the link.
Page 30: Powering On The Axon Server
Replacing a Power Cord Cap To power on Axon, connect it to an appropriately-rated power source. If the media server doesn’t start, check that the manual power switch behind the right door on the front panel is ON.
Page 31: Software Setup
3. Configure the Axon server DMX source, DMX protocol, and DMX Start Channel. The Axon Desktop Upon starting, the CMA monitor will display the Axon Desktop. Buttons on the desktop let you: • Launch CMA software • Launch DMX View that displays the current DMX control setting for all the channels on this media server •...
Page 32: Launching The Content Management Application (Cma)
Management Application (CMA) on page 189. Verifying and Uploading Software The latest Axon software and CMA software are always available at the High End Systems website, (www.highend.com/support). You can view the software version currently installed on your Axon unit through the CMA’s All Servers view.
Page 33: Configuring Axon
To view configuration information for a individual server, click on All Servers in the left pane of the CMA window and select the + to view all the servers on the fixture network. Select a server in the left pane to view its configuration information in the right pane.
Page 34: Shutting Down The Server
• Single Protocol valid start channel = 1–440 Shutting Down the Server 1. A DMX controller can shut down the server remotely with the shutdown option of the Global Control channel (see Shutdown and Reset Options on page 92). 2. Manually turn the unit off with the power switch located behind the right door on the front panel.
Page 35: Chapter 3: Live Video Input And Control
The Axon graphics engine can enhance and manipulate live video from a source connected via the S-Video or the SDI input port. After making the appropriate hardware connection, you will need to configure the Axon graphics engine to identify a video input source through the Content Management Application.
Page 36: S-Video
You will need to configure the Axon graphics engine to identify a video input source through the Content Management Application. The Axon media server can accept SDI In, manipulate it, and then output it via the VGA/DVI on the video card. Note the following when using the SDI video input and output option: •...
Page 37: Chapter 4: Dmx Programming Basics And Quick Start
If you are new to DMX programing, this chapter will give you a brief overview on programming DL.3, DL.2, and Axon media servers followed by a example of using a Wholehog console to patch and display output from a media server.
Page 38: Determining A Dmx Start Channel
Dual Protocol Single Protocol DL.3, DL.2 and Axon media servers all provide individual and composite graphical control for up to three 3-D Objects. You can control the “footprint” of the fixture on a DMX link by choosing to implement only the number of 3-D objects your application requires.
Page 39: Protocol Levels
Camera Shutter White balance Camera Orientation Camera Effects Red Gain Blue Gain Blue Gain Axon Media Server User Manual DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start Global Control Description Obj 1 Obj 2 Obj 3 Global Intensity Global Effect 1 Global Effect 1 Modifier 1...
Page 40: Axon Protocol Levels
Effect 1 Modifier 3 Effect Mode 2 Effect 2 Modifier 1 Effect 2 Modifier 2 Effect 2 Modifier 3 X-axis rotation Y -axis rotation Z-sxis rotation Scale X Scale Y Scale Z X Position Y Position Z Position Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 41: Lighting Console Tips
1, 2, or 3 graphic objects. An Axon media server had no motion control but utilizes the same Global and Graphic fixture types. In the Fixture Schedule or Add Fixtures window of Wholehog software, you would add 1 motion, 1 global, and 3 graphic “fixtures”...
Page 42: Wholehog Iii Programming Notes
Many of the control channel functions in the motion “fixture” only operate if the dimmer changes from >0 to 0 at the same time or just after a change is made to the control channel. See the DL.2 protocol for specific information. Contact High End Systems customer service for specific information regarding DL.3 protocol.
Page 43: Quick Start With A Wholehog Console
1, where user number 1 is the motion, 2 is the global, and 3-5 the graphic fixture types. Axon media servers will have user number 1-4 where user number one is global and 2-4 the graphic fixture types. Patch the motion first, the global second, and the graphic fixture types last.
Page 44 CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 45: Chapter 5: Tutorials
The GRAPHIC fixture type controls each graphic object’s functions such as opacity, object, media, etc. DL.3, DL.2 and Axon protocol allows for 1, 2, or 3 graphic objects. Axon Media servers do not use the MOTION fixture type and require 1 GLOBAL and 1-3 GRAPHIC fixture types.
Page 46: Lesson 1: Cross Fading Between Graphic Objects
8. Now clear out all information in your console's programmer and play through the cues you just recorded. You will see GRAPHIC OBJECT 1 crossfade to GRAPHIC OBJECT 3 and then crossfade to GRAPHIC OBJECT 2. Graphic Object 1 Graphic Object 2 Graphic Object 3 Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 47: Lesson 2 - Working With Multiple Graphic Objects
3. Select the Chromakey Medium option (DMX = 27). The DL.2 logo “floats” on a water background. 4. Select Invert Chroma Fine option (DMX value = 29). Now the Graphic Object 1 content shows through the logo. 5. Record this look to your console. Axon Media Server User Manual Tutorials...
Page 48: Lesson 3 - Girt, The Fire Breathing Lizard
37 pixels (DMX = 33530). 11. Set the Y Position parameter to a real world value of 13 pixels (DMX = 33042). 12. Set the Z Rotation parameter to a real world value of -25° (DMX = 33042). Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 49: Define Graphic Object 3
19. Set the X Position parameter to a value of 20 pixels. (DMX = 33177) 20. Set the Y Position parameter to a value of 8 pixels. (DMX = 33932) 21. Record this look into your lighting console. Axon Media Server User Manual Tutorials...
Page 50: Lesson 4: 3-D Objects, Rotation, Wobbulation, And Glow
14. Change the X Rotation parameter to 28° (DMX = 33405) 15. Change the Y Rotation parameter to 36° (DMX = 33577) 16. Open the Effect Mode 1 parameter and set DMX = 66 (Circular Sinewave Z-axis Wobbulation). Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 51: Adjust This Effect With The Modifier Parameters
DMX = 86 (34%) to adjust wobbulation rate. 19. Set the Effect Mode 1 Modifier 3 parameter to DMX = 114 (45%) to adjust offset. NOTE: Modifier parameters make different adjustments depending on the effect you choose. Axon Media Server User Manual Tutorials...
Page 52: Lesson 5: Viewpoint
14. Change the Object parameter to DMX = 44 (star bevel 4) 15. Set the Z Position parameter to 40 pixels (DMX = 33592), the Y Position parameter to -13 pixels (DMX = 32493), and the X Position parameter to 30 pixels (DMX = 33372) Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 53: Apply A Global Solarize Effect
23. Set Viewpoint Position Z parameter to 116° (DMX = 43354). 24. Record this into your console and play back the cues you have created to observe how viewpoint changes the perspective on the graphic objects. Axon Media Server User Manual Tutorials...
Page 54 CHAPTER 5 Tutorials Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 55: Chapter 6: Graphics Engine Overview
3-D objects you need. Select the protocol level in the fixture’s onboard menu system for DL.3 and DL.2 fixtures or through the CMA for both fixture and Axon media servers (see Viewing Server Configuration on page 182).
Page 56: Graphics Control Hierarchy
It is especially important to keep this in mind when applying graphical effects. At the lowest level, Graphic effects are applied to an individual 3-D Graphic Object. Any Global effects applied affect each object in the combined Object image. Finally, motion effects control the projection of the composite image. Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 57: Graphics Engine Function Flow
Effect 1 Effect 2 Global Functions are then applied to the composite-object image. Graphics Engine outputs final image to projector Axon Media Server User Manual Graphics Engine Overview O bject C ontent O pacity Playback Visual M ode Visual M ode...
Page 58: Graphics Engine Functions
Which solution you choose depends, to a large extent, on the transition to other effects you want to achieve. Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 59: Chapter 7: Graphic Functions: Defining Content
Selecting Content How Content is Organized Every DL.3, DL.2 and Axon media server has a file system that holds the movies, images, and 3-D the server uses. These files, folders, and their associated DMX values are collectively known as the “Content” on the media server.
Page 60: Content Selection Parameters
User-created object files must be assigned a unique DMX value from 150-255. For a reference of 3-D object files available as stock content with your media server and infor- mation on how to create your own object files, go to the link for the Stock Object Guide for the DL.3, DL.2 and Axon products on http://www.highend.com/support/digital_lighting/.
Page 61: Media Folder
• DMX value = 255 is reserved for live video input. Default DMX Value = 1 (HES Core Media files) The following table describes the Stock Content folders available on DL.3, DL.2 and Axon servers. NOTE: Media folders with DMX Values of 27-35 are only available as stock content on DL.3 fixtures...
Page 62: Media File
Custom files. This parameter selects media files from within the folder defined by the Media Folder parameter. For a reference of media files available as stock content with your media server, go to the link for the Stock Content Guide for DL.3, DL.2 and Axon products on support/digital_lighting/.
Page 63: Defining A Media File Segment
Out Frame. When you create a segment in this way, you may notice a jump as playback skips from the end of the file to the beginning. Axon Media Server User Manual Graphic Functions: Defining Content Example 1 In Frame...
Page 64: Defining Playback
Scrub In Frame with statistics Scrub Out Frame with statistics Scrubbing displays the selected frame of the composite output of the media server. While scrubbing the In Frame, the frame selected by the In Frame coarse and fine channels will be displayed.
Page 65: Playback Speed
A DMX value of 0 or 128 (50%) plays back media files at the original recorded speed. DMX values from 1 to 127 plays the media file back at an increasing speed, from slowest to the original recorded speed. Values from 129-255 set playback speed from faster than normal to fastest speed. Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 66 CHAPTER 7 Graphic Functions: Defining Content Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 67: Chapter 8: Graphic Functions: Rotation, Position, Scale
Y Rotation produces a left-to-right flip. Z Rotation causes a circular motion. X Rotation Rotates image about the x axis Axon Media Server User Manual Y Rotation Rotates image about the y axis Z Rotation...
Page 68 When the DMX value for a rotation parameter is greater than the 720° limit in either direction, the object begins rotating continuously. Additional adjustment to the DMX values increases the speed of continuous rotation. Counter-clockwise Clockwise Indexed Rotation Indexed Rotation Continuous Rotation Continuous Rotation 720-0 0-720 100% Rotation Speed Rotation Speed Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 69: Rotation Parameters
Continuous variable-speed clockwise image rotation around X-axis (slow to fast) Tip: Using this parameter you can turn one object through another. Original Object 1 and Object 2 Axon Media Server User Manual Graphic Functions: Rotation, Position, Scale Function X-axis Rotation Applied to Object 2...
Page 70: Y Rotation
76–100 Continuous variable-speed clockwise image rotation around Y-axis (slow to fast) Tip: Using this parameter you can turn one object through another Original Object 1 and Object 2 Function Y-axis rotation applied to Object 2 Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 71: Z Rotation
(see Global Viewpoint Mode on page 100). Tip: Using this parameter you can turn one object around another Original Object 1 and Object 2 Axon Media Server User Manual Graphic Functions: Rotation, Position, Scale Function Z-axis Rotation Applied to Object 2...
Page 72: Scaling The Object
255 (100%). Default DMX Value: 128 (50%) = Normal Scale Original Object 1 and Object 2 All Scale DMX values = 128 (50%) Object 2 X-Scale DMX value = 165 Scaled 3 times in X direction Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 73: Y Scale
Default DMX Value: 128 (50%) = Normal Scale Original Object 1 and Object 2 Object 2 Y-Scale parameter DMX value = 165 All Scale parameters DMX values = 128 (50%) Scaled 3 times in Y direction Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 74: Z Scale
Default DMX Value: 128 (50%) = Normal Scale Original Object 1 and Object 2 Object 2 Z-Scale parameter DMX value = 223 All Scale parameters DMX values = 128 (50%) Scaled 7.5 times in Z direction Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 75: Changing Object Position
Default DMX Value: 32768 (50%) = object centered in frame Original Object 1 and Object 2 All Position DMX values = 32768 (50%) Object 1: X Position DMX value = 33561 Axon Media Server User Manual Graphic Functions: Rotation, Position, Scale Object 1: X Position DMX value = 32022...
Page 76: Y Position
Default DMX Value: 32768 (50%) = object centered in frame Object 1: Y Position DMX value = 32255 Original Object 1 and Object 2 All Position DMX values = 32768 (50%) Object 1: Y Position DMX value = 33269 Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 77: Z Position
Object 1: Z Position DMX value = 31884 Original Object 1 and Object 2 All Position DMX values = 32768 (50%) Object 1: Z Position DMX value = 33144 Object 1: Z Position DMX value = 32822 Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 78 CHAPTER 8 Graphic Functions: Rotation, Position, Scale Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 79: Chapter 9: Graphic Functions: Opacity And Effects
0 to make a defined image visible. Graphic Object 1 Intensity DMX = 255 (100%) Graphic Object 2 Intensity DMX = 255 (100%) Axon Media Server User Manual Graphic Object 1 Intensity DMX = 255 (100%) Graphic Object 2 Intensity DMX = 179 (70%)
Page 80: Visual Mode
Adjustments Modifier 2 Not Used Adjusts Contrast Adjusts Saturation Adjusts Saturation Adjusts brightness Adjusts contrast Adjusts Contrast Not Used Not Used Subtract red to Subtract Green Adjusts Color color shift Sets White Comparison Level Level Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 81 Shift component colors ShakeNBake Introduces a random vibration effect Zooms in and pans across a still image Horizontal position Vertical position and Scan Axon Media Server User Manual Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects Description Modifier 1 Selects the Source Graphic...
Page 82: Visual Mode Options
Content Optimization Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 1 Stock content provided by High End Systems on your DL.3 fixture has been optimized for lighting applications. This option lets you make the same adjustments for User content or camera input. Content Optimization adjusts the image Black level and Contrast to optimize the projected image for your performance environment.
Page 83: Chroma Shift
255 (100%). Original Content Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 21 Axon Media Server User Manual Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects Visual Mode Modifier 1 DMX value = 105...
Page 84: Drop Shadow
255 (100%) Original Content Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 19 Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 19 Visual Mode Modifier 1 DMX value = 0 Visual Mode Modifier 2 DMX value = 255 Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 85: Exposure Control
Modifier 2: from 0 = least contrast through 255 (100%) = maximum contrast. At a DMX value of 128 (50%) there is no adjustment. Tip: All the factory content provided has been optimized already. This parameter is especially useful for optimizing user content or camera capture. Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 86: Faux Led
DMX value of 255 (100%). Original Content Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 16 Modifier 1 = 204, Modifier 2 = 16 Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 16 Modifier 1 = 4, Modifier 2 = 76 Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 87: Faux Tile
Original Content Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 17 Modifier 1 = 255 (100%), Modifier 2 = 138 Axon Media Server User Manual Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 17 Modifier 1 = 255 (100%), Modifier 2 = 0...
Page 88: Film Roll
Modifier 1: Maps the image color values from no adjustment at a value of 0 to all red to yellow tones at a value of 255 (100%). Modifier 2: Not Used Original Content Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 8 Visual Mode Modifier Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 89: Fuzzifier
Modifier 2: The default DMX value of 0 = no adjustment. Increasing DMX values blur the image vertically to a maximum at a DMX value of 255 (100%). Original Content Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 18 Axon Media Server User Manual Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects Visual Mode Modifier 1 DMX value = 255 (100%)
Page 90: Gray Maker 1
Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 4 Visual Mode Modifier1 DMX value = 190 (75%) Visual Mode Modifier2 DMX value = 255 (100%) Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 4 Visual Mode Modifier1 DMX value =128 (50%) Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 91: Gray Maker 2
Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 4 Visual Mode Modifier1 DMX value = 90 (33.3%) Visual Mode Modifier2 DMX value = 175 (77%) Axon Media Server User Manual Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 4...
Page 92: Invert Black And White, Keep Color
255 (100%) = converting more of the image from black to white. Modifier 2: Adjusts the comparison level of white for inversion from a DMX value of 0= inverting only absolute white to 255 (100%) = converting more of the image from white to black. Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 93: Negative Art
Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 9 Modifier 1 DMX value = 0 Modifier 2 DMX value = 128 (50%) Axon Media Server User Manual Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 9 Modifier 1 DMX value = 0...
Page 94: Pan And Scan
Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 255 Modifier 1 DMX value = 128 Modifier 2 DMX value = 128 Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 9 Modifier 1 DMX value = 255 Modifier 2 DMX value = 255 Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 95: Pixelate
Modifier 2: Not Used Original Content Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 15 Axon Media Server User Manual Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects Visual Mode Modifier 1 DMX value = 128...
Page 96: Posterizer
Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 6 Visual Mode Modifier1 DMX value = 190 (75%) Visual Mode Modifier2 DMX value = 255 (100%) Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 6 Visual Mode Modifier2 DMX value = 255 (100% Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 97: Push To Red
Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 3 Visual Mode Modifier1 DMX value = 190 (75%) Visual Mode Modifier2 DMX value = 255 (100%) Axon Media Server User Manual Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 3...
Page 98: Push To Sepia
Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 2 Visual Mode Modifier1 DMX value = 190 (75%) Visual Mode Modifier2 DMX value = 255 (100%) Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 2 Visual Mode Modifier2 DMX value = 255 (100 Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 99: Shakenbake
Modifier 2: Selects the vertical center of the zoom point. Original Content Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 20 Axon Media Server User Manual Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects Visual Mode Modifier 1 DMX value = 158 Visual Mode Modifier 2 DMX value = 168...
Page 100: Effect 1 Mode And Effect 2 Mode
Red to Blue Green to Red Red to Green Green to Blue Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Axon Media Server User Manual Modifier 3 Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue Blue Blue to Green Blue to Red Blue Blue...
Page 101 Magnifying lens 2 applies spherical overlay that magnifies a portion of the texture. Cartoon Edge creates variable outline around picture elements Color DeConverge offsets pixels from original position Axon Media Server User Manual Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects Adjustments Modifier 1 Modifier 2 Green to...
Page 102 LED size Spacing Tile size Spacing Horizontal Vertical distance distance Horizontal Vertical shadow shadow size size Axon Media Server User Manual Modifier 3 Not Used Blue to Red Blue to Green Blue Controls fading Controls Transparency Controls raindrop rate...
Page 103 Gaussian Blur Sharpen enhances image detail Spherical Mapping Adjustment 1 Spherical Mapping Adjustment 2 Pan and Scan Zooms in and pans across a still image Axon Media Server User Manual Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects Adjustments Modifier 1 Modifier 2 Horizontal...
Page 104 CHAPTER 9 Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 105: Chapter 10: Graphic Functions: Synchronizing Content
Fixture Identification A fixture ID default of 1 is assigned to every DL.2 and Axon server on your Ethernet fixture network. For synchronization to work, you will need to assign each DL.2 and Axon server a Unique Fixture ID from 1 to 255 using the CMA (see DL.3 and DL.2 Media Server...
Page 106: Synchronization Parameters
Synchronization Parameters Sync To You use the Sync To parameter to identify the Media Server you want a Graphic Object output to Synchronize with. You can synchronize any graphic object output on one server to any other graphic object output on another server.
Page 107: Global Intensity
0 for a defined image to be visible. Graphic Object 1 Intensity DMX = 255 (100%) Graphic Object 2 Intensity DMX = 179 (70%) Axon Media Server User Manual Graphic Object 1 Intensity DMX = 255 (100%) Graphic Object 2 Intensity DMX = 255 (100%)
Page 108: Global Effect Mode 1 And Effect Mode 2
Green Green From Red From Green to to Cyan Magenta Red to Green Green to Blue Red to Blue Green to Red Axon Media Server User Manual Modifier 3 Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue Blue Blue to Red Blue Blue...
Page 109 Horizontal Mirror creates a mirror effect RGB Swap to BGR redefines component color RGB Swap to RBG redefines component color RGB Swap to GRB redefines component color Axon Media Server User Manual Global Functions Adjustments Modifier 1 Modifier 2...
Page 110 Shake Number Vertical of Slats Displacement Number Horizontal of Slats Displacement Vertical Start Streak Position Angle Axon Media Server User Manual Modifier 3 Controls fading Controls Transparency Controls raindrop rate Blue Blue to alpha Inverted Blue to alpha Crossfade Between...
Page 111 Mattes apply provided mattes over image Collage Generator 360 adds right and left edge blending to enable 360 degree panoramas Pan and Scale Zooms in and pans across a still image Axon Media Server User Manual Global Functions Adjustments Modifier 1 Modifier 2...
Page 112: Global Control
Global Control Modifier parameter controls the text color. Shutdown and Reset Options When the Global Intensity parameter is set to 0, you can Shutdown Axon (DMX Value = 120- 130) or Reset the internal Graphics Engine for either DL.3, Axon or DL.2 media servers (DMX Value = 145-149).
Page 113: On-Screen Frame Statistics
When the Global Control parameter is set at a DMX Value of 255, the Global Control Modifier channel lets you choose the text color that will best display over your selected image: DMX Value Color Gray Blue Green Axon Media Server User Manual 4-in-1 Display Graphic Object 2 Texture Effect 1 Final Composite Image...
Page 114: Masking Control
Vertical diamonds 1 Vertical diamonds 2 Horizontal diamonds 1 Horizontal diamonds 2 Pinwheel Oval Iris closing from outside in Oval Iris closing from inside out Oscillating iris closing from outside in Animated dynamic Iris Mask Shapes Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 115: Mask Size
Tip: Crossfading the Mask Size parameter can create unique fades to and from video black. Mask Select value of 0 Mask Size DMX value = 128 (50%) Axon Media Server User Manual Mask Select DMX value = 0 Mask Size DMX value = 255 (100%)
Page 116: Mask Edge Fade
When a Mask Select parameter value of Note: A Global Effect Mode parameter option lets you define a Mask Edge Fade color on page 127. Original Image Mask with Edge Fade applied Mask applied without Edge Fade Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 117: Image Edge Fade
Adjust each side separately for edge fade from 0 = no fade to 255 (100%) = opaque. Original Content 100% Left Edge Fade Axon Media Server User Manual 100% Top Edge Fade 100% Top, Bottom, Left, Right Edge Fade Global Functions...
Page 118: Keystone Correction Parameters
Bottom Left Y Bottom Left X Original Content Keystone Top Right Y DMX value = 170 All other Keystone parameter DMX values = 255 Top Right X Right Y Bottom Right Y Bottom Right X Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 119: Ratio
DMX value settings above the midpoint of the range expands the image vertically from no expansion at a value of 128 to maximum expansion at a value of 255. Axon Media Server User Manual Global Functions X Ratio DMX value = 255 (100%)
Page 120: Global Viewpoint Mode
This Viewpoint mode creates a 3-D space without perspective. Viewpoint are located in terms of rectangular X, Y and Z positions describing a location in this space. In this case, the composite image is always flat. Output displayed with global viewpoint shown at left. Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 121: Viewpoint Position X
DMX values above center move toward the maximum distance from origin in back of view target (a DMX value of 65535). DMX values below center move toward the maximum distance from origin in front of view target at a value of zero. Axon Media Server User Manual Global Functions...
Page 122 CHAPTER 11 Global Functions Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 123: Chapter 12: Global Functions: Collage Generator™ Effect
DMX console. You can display either stock or custom content. You can create a Collage™ effect using DL.3, DL.2 fixtures or Axon media servers outputting to DL.1 fixtures or other digital projectors. When using third party projectors, you will need to position output manually.
Page 124: Panorama Collage™ Configurations
You can create Collage arrays in any configuration up to 8 x 8 cells. The native aspect ratio of one DL.3, DL.2 or Axon media server output is 4:3. Some of the arrays configured in conjunction with the collage generator will output a different overall aspect ratio.
Page 125: Central Panorama Collage Specifications
6 x 6 7 x 7 8 x 8 Note: All Central Panorama Collages will have the 4:3 aspect ratio. Axon Media Server User Manual Global Functions: Collage Generator™ Effect Maximum Recommended DL.3 or DL.2 Image Resolution (W x H)
Page 126: Horizontal Panorama Collage Specifications
1328 W x 586 H 1456 W x 539 H 1568 W x 489 H 1652 W x 463 H 1152 W x 661 H 1280 W x 616 H 1376 W x 571 H Units Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 127 7 x 5 8 x 5 7 x 6 8 x 6 8 x 7 Axon Media Server User Manual Global Functions: Collage Generator™ Effect Maximum Recommended DL.3 or DL.2 Image Resolution (W x H) 1456 W x 531 H...
Page 128: Vertical Panoramas Collage Specifications
400 W x 1875 H 864 W x 894 H 752 W x 1011 H 688 W x 1139 H 624 W x 1226 H 576 W x 1311 H 544 W x 1407 H Units Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 129 4 x 6 4 x 7 4 x 8 5 x 6 5 x 7 Axon Media Server User Manual Global Functions: Collage Generator™ Effect Maximum Recommended DL.3 or DL.2 Image Resolution (W x H) 912 W x 847 H...
Page 130 Collage Generator at the High End Systems website (www.highend.com/digital_lighting/support). Maximum Recommended DL.3 or DL.2 Image Resolution (W x H) 832 W x 866 H 976 W x 795 H 912 W x 844 H 976 W x 976 H Units Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 131: Configuring The Collage Generator
5 x 2 3 x 3 2 x 5 4 x 1 5 x 3 1 x 4 3 x 5 Axon Media Server User Manual Global Functions: Collage Generator™ Effect Array Array Value (W x H) Value (W x H)
Page 132 Displays default alignment pattern with blending 208-215 Displays default alignment pattern and blend area with no blending 216-255 Displays collage selection grid over selected image/movie. Action Axon Media Server User Manual Selecting any Array Size (8 x 5) Selected cell...
Page 133: Collage Setup Example
5. On all the media servers you are configuring, increase Modifier 1 to a value between 1 and 63 to select a collage array configuration. 6. On each individual server, set Modifier 2 DMX value between 1-63 to select the grid cell that media server will project 7.
Page 134: Mapping A Collage To A Spherical Surface
Spherical Mapping Setup Guide Before You Begin Successful spherical mapping requires careful positioning of the DL.3, DL.2 units or Axon- controlled projectors you are using. Units should be mounted at equal angles from each other and the same distance from the sphere. Mounting units at the same height will minimize the tilt angle adjustments you will need to make.
Page 135 “equator”. Modifier 2 adjusts the sphere’s offset to compensate for projector head tilt. NOTE: After completing a rough adjustment, you will use these two modifier channels for the fine tuning. Axon Media Server User Manual Global Functions: Collage Generator™ Effect...
Page 136: Spherical Mapping Tips
• The longitude angle is the angle between fixtures from the vertical axis of the sphere and should be defined in your lighting plot. The plot should also give you a good idea of the latitude angle. The final values and those theoretical values should be close. Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 137: Creating Custom Content For The Collage Generator Effect
Creating Custom Content for the Collage Generator Effect There are two main steps to process HD footage into DL.3, DL.2 and Axon compliant media for use with the collage generator. First, acquire or commission High-resolution media footage or stills. In most cases, scaling and cropping of the media is a simple process.
Page 138 CHAPTER 12 Global Functions: Collage Generator™ Effect Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 139: Chapter 13: Effect Mode Options Descriptions
DMX Value → Blue → Green → Cyan → Magenta → Yellow → Blue → → Green Axon Media Server User Manual Object Effect Color Component Conversion Effect → Green Blue → Green Blue Blue → Green Magenta Blue → Green...
Page 140: Effect Mode Color Options
Modifier 2: Defines the green color component speed in the same way as Modifier 1. Modifier 3: Defines the blue color component speed in the same way as Modifier 1. Object Effect Global Effect Object Effect Global Effect Object Effect Global Effect Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 141: Chromakey
(100%) = maximum green saturation. Modifier 3: Defines the blue color component from DMX values of 0 = no blue to 255 (100%) = maximum blue saturation. Axon Media Server User Manual Effect Mode Options Descriptions Object Effect Global Effect...
Page 142: Chromakey, Inverse
Modifier 2: Defines the green color component from 0 = no green to 255 (100%) = maximum green saturation. Modifier 3: Defines the blue color component from 0 = no blue to 255 (100%) = maximum blue saturation. Object Effect Global Effect Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 143: Cmy
Modifier 2: Increases Magenta color component from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum red saturation. Modifier 3: Increases Yellow color component from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum red saturation. Axon Media Server User Manual Effect Mode Options Descriptions Object Effect Global Effect...
Page 144: Color Cycle
Modifier 2: Sets the zero point of the color intensity level from 0 = no intensity to 255 (100%) = maximum intensity. Modifier 3: Fades from original color scheme to new color scheme using selected intensity. Object Effect Global Effect Object Effect Global Effect Object Effect Global Effect Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 145: Color To Alpha
Modifier 2: Increases blue color component from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum blue saturation. Modifier 3: Increases green color component from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum green saturation. Axon Media Server User Manual Effect Mode Options Descriptions Object Effect Global Effect...
Page 146: Glow
DMX values above the midpoint of the range change all intensities outside of the selected range transparent from 129 = no transparency to 255 = full reverse transparency. Object Effect Global Effect Object Effect Global Effect Object Effect Global Effect Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 147: Mask Color
Modifier 2: Increases blue color component from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum blue saturation. Modifier 3: Increases green color component from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum green saturation. Axon Media Server User Manual Effect Mode Options Descriptions Object Effect Global Effect...
Page 148: Rgb Add2, All Pixels
255 (100%) Modifier 3: Transitions the blue component from no adjustment at a value of 0 to yellow at a value of 255 (100%) Object Effect Global Effect Object Effect Global Effect Object Effect Global Effect Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 149: Rgb Invert And Swap To Brg
Modifier 3: Scales Blue in the Media file. A DMX Value of 128 = no adjustment. DMX values below 128 (50%) reduce color value. DMX values over 128 increase color value. Axon Media Server User Manual Effect Mode Options Descriptions...
Page 150: Rgb Swap To Bgr
255 (100%) = blue Modifier 3: Transitions blue color component to red from 0 = no color change to 255 (100%) = red Object Effect Global Effect Object Effect Global Effect Object Effect Global Effect Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 151: Rgb Swap To Grb
Maps image color intensities to the colors in a single horizontal line of the selected texture. Modifier 1: Selects a line of the media file to scan Modifier 2: Adjusts the mapping transition Modifier 3: Not used Axon Media Server User Manual Effect Mode Options Descriptions Object Effect Global Effect...
Page 152: Solarize
Modifier 2: Increases green color component from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum green saturation. Modifier 3: Increases blue color component from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum blue saturation. Object Effect Global Effect Object Effect Global Effect Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 153: Geometric Effect Options
Modifier 3: Adjusts edge blending between the selected portion of the image being projected by the fixture and adjacent portions being projected by other fixtures. Axon Media Server User Manual Effect Mode Options Descriptions Object Effect...
Page 154: Chroma Shift
This Global effect option facilitates projecting onto convex or concave cylinders, angular screens, spheres, and disk shaped surfaces. You can apply this correction to any media server output including multi-fixture image panoramas created with the Collage Generator Global Effect option, (see Global Functions: Collage Generator™...
Page 155 DMX value of 255 (100%). NOTE: Modifier 3 is not used when projecting onto an inside or outside cylinder Axon Media Server User Manual Effect Mode Options Descriptions Surface Values...
Page 156: Downward Vertical Streaks
DMX value = 0 to the converted image at a DMX value of 255 (100%). Original Graphic Object media file content Object Effect Original Graphic Object media file content Modifier 1 = 170, Modifier 2 = 158, Modifier 3 = 255 Axon Media Server User Manual Global Effect...
Page 157: Drop Shadow
Modifier 2: Adjusts vertical edge search size from 0= no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum adjustment. Modifier 3: Adjusts comparison edge threshold from 0= no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum adjustment. Axon Media Server User Manual Effect Mode Options Descriptions Object Effect Global Effect...
Page 158: Edge Detect Color
Modifier 3: Adjusts the color peaking to simulate lighting at the “LED” center. A DMX value of 0 = no adjustment and flat color across the cell. As you increase the DMX value, the peaking increases to a maximum at 255 (100%). Object Effect Global Effect Object Effect Global Effect Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 159: Faux Tile
Modifier 3: Scales the image from 0 = no adjustment to maximum tiling at 255. NOTE: This option is also available as a Visual Mode adjusted with 2 Modifier parameters, (see Film Roll on page 68). Axon Media Server User Manual Effect Mode Options Descriptions Object Effect...
Page 160: Framing
This differs from Keystone Correction that modifies the image shape. Object Effect Effect Mode parameter = 133 Modifier 1 DMX = 1, Modifier 2 DMX = 251 Modifier 3 DMX = 10 Axon Media Server User Manual Global Effect...
Page 161 Graphic Object 3 texture including its first applied Effect Graphic Object 3 texture including its first two applied Effects Graphic Object 3 texture including its first three applied Effects Not Used Axon Media Server User Manual Effect Mode Options Descriptions Action Modifier 3...
Page 162: Fuzzifier
Modifier 2 = 128, Modifier 3 = 128 Object Effect Object Effect Original Content with Effect Mode = 81 Effect Mode = 81, Modifier 1 = 255, Modifier 2 = 255, Modifier 3 = 255 Axon Media Server User Manual Global Effect Global Effect...
Page 163: Horizontal Mirror
Modifier 3: Sets the rotation speed from a DMX value of 0 = static to 255 (100%) = maximum rotation speed. Tip: Try combining image rotate and object rotate for a multiple effect Axon Media Server User Manual Effect Mode Options Descriptions Object Effect...
Page 164: Magnifying Lens
(100%) = bottom edge of output. Modifier 3: Controls the size of the lens from 0=smallest to 255 (100%) = largest. Tip: Zooming in with this lens option creates an additional effect. Object Effect Global Effect Object Effect Global Effect Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 165: Mattes
Black transparent, with matte color controlled by Modifier 3 as lookup in internal color gradient map Black transparent, with matte color controlled by Modifier 3 as lookup in internal color gradient map and inverted Axon Media Server User Manual Effect Mode Options Descriptions Object Effect...
Page 166 Graphic Object 3 texture including its first two applied Effects Graphic Object 3 texture including its first three applied Effects 10 - 11 0-255 Color selected as a look up value from an internal gradient. Modifier 3 Action Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 167: Pan And Scan
Modifier 2: Controls the vertical position of the subpicture’s centerpoint from 0=top edge to 255 (100%) = bottom edge of output. Modifier 3: Controls the size of the picture from 0=smallest to 255 (100%) = largest. Axon Media Server User Manual Effect Mode Options Descriptions Object Effect...
Page 168: Pixelate
133. Modifier 3: Adjusts the raindrop creation rate from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum rate. Object Effect Global Effect Object Effect Global Effect Object Effect Global Effect Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 169: Shakenbake
Modifier 2: Adjusts the rate (frequency) of the wobble from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum rate Modifier 3: Adjusts the offset (phase) of the wobble from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum offset Axon Media Server User Manual Effect Mode Options Descriptions Object Effect Global Effect...
Page 170: Sinewave, Horizontal
Modifier 2: Adjusts the rate (frequency) of the wobble from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum rate. Modifier 3: Adjusts the offset (phase) of the wobble from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum offset. Object Effect Global Effect Object Effect Global Effect Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 171: Slats
255 = the slatted image at full opacity. Vertical Slat Option Effect Mode parameter DMX value = 62 Modifier 1 = 204, Modifier 2 =40, Modifier 3 = 255 Axon Media Server User Manual Effect Mode Options Descriptions Object Effect Original content Horizontal Slat Option...
Page 172: Spherical Mapping
Adjusting toward 0 moves the center of the adjustment down toward the bottom of the image. Values above the midrange move the bend center up to the top of the image at a DMX value of 255 (100%). Object Effect Global Effect Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 173 Graphic fixture types. The default for Effect Mode 1 is set to CMY1 as well. Effect Mode 2 Modifier channels are labeled Mod 1, Mod 2, and Mod 3. Axon Media Server User Manual Effect Mode Options Descriptions Values above the...
Page 174: Texture Mixing
Object Effect Graphic Object 1 media file content Graphic Object 2 media file content Effect Mode parameter DMX value = 51 Modifier 1 = 1, Modifier 2 = 0, Modifier 3 = 128 Axon Media Server User Manual Global Effect...
Page 175: Texture Ripple, Asymmetrical Circular
DMX Values above the midpoint increase speed in a forward direction to 255 (100%) = fastest speed. DMX values below the midpoint increase speed in a backward direction from no adjustment to 0 = fastest speed. Axon Media Server User Manual Effect Mode Options Descriptions Object Effect...
Page 176: Texture Ripple, Horizontal
DMX Values above the midpoint increase speed in a forward direction to 255 (100%) = fastest speed. DMX values below the midpoint increase speed in a backward direction from no adjustment to 0 = fastest speed. Object Effect Global Effect Object Effect Global Effect Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 177: Tiling
Modifier 3: Selects the wipe option. Each option occupies a portion of the DMX value range (see table). Axon Media Server User Manual Modifier 3: Wipe Option Value Rectangle wipes from 1-42 center out horizontally...
Page 178: Zoom Blur
255 (100%) NOTE: This option is also available as a Visual Mode adjusted with 2 Modifier parameters, (see Zoom Blur on page 79). Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 179: Chapter 14: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
• Air filters should be checked and cleaned on a regular basis. When used in a closed or fixed environment where fog or haze is used, we recommend at least a weekly check. • Do not situate Axon in areas of high fog density such as directly in front of a fog machine or mineral oil hazer.
Page 180: General Troubleshooting
You can reboot Axon by: • Clicking the Reset button on the Axon monitor desktop • Pressing the manual reset button located inside the right front cover on the Axon chassis • Disconnecting and reconnecting to power source Solution •...
Page 181: Protocol Viewer On Axon Desktop
Protocol Viewer on Axon Desktop To view the DMX settings currently selected for an Axon media server, you can access a Protocol Viewer by clicking the Launch DMX View button on the Axon Desktop. The tabs at the top of the Protocol Viewer let you switch to Global, Graphic Object 1, Graphic Object 2, or Graphic Object 3 parameter settings.
Page 182 CHAPTER 14 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 183 Chapter 15: Content Management Application (CMA) A Content Management Application (CMA) running on an Axon media server or a computer connected through an Ethernet network gives you remote control of content, software and configuration management functions. The Content Management Application software that shipped on CD with your DL.3, DL.2 or Axon media server is used to: •...
Page 184: Launching The Cma
Installing the CMA on Your Computer You can download the latest version of the application for Windows XP or Mac OS 10.4 based system from the Digital Lighting support section of the High End Systems website www.highend.com/support/digital_lighting/. A download wizard simplifies installation on your personal computer.
Page 185: Launching The Cma On Axon
Launching the CMA on Axon Axon media servers can launch the CMA locally. When you start Axon, the local monitor will display a desktop that gives you access to the CMA. NOTE: An active display device must be attached to both DVI ports before booting up the system.
Page 186: Fixture Identification
The CMA application’s Management Client Window style user interface provides views of the content and configuration of all DL.3, DL.2 and Axon servers connected to the Ethernet network. You can access options for each view from the tabs at the top of the Management Client Window.
Page 187: Viewing Server Identification Information
Viewing Server Identification Information Selecting the All Server view displays all the Digital Light fixtures and Axon servers on the fixture network. In the following example, six servers have been identified on the network. The right pane contains the following details in a table format.
Page 188: Client Window Content Organization
Preloaded Stock Content A large library of Stock Media and Stock Objects ships on every DL.3, DL.2 or Axon media server and will also be provided through upgrades from High End Systems.
Page 189: Media Files
The stock media files provided by High End Systems have been compressed and optimized for reliable and smooth playback from DL.3, DL.2 and Axon media servers. Each file and folder has an associated DMX value. These values are fixed for Stock Content but must be assigned for all user created content.
Page 190: Viewing Server Configuration Data
Content Management Application (CMA) Viewing Server Configuration Data Selecting an individual server from the list in the left pane displays all the configuration values for that server in the right pane. Selecting All Configuration displays the combined configuration values for all the servers on the network. For more information on server configuration, see Viewing Server Configuration on page 182.
Page 191: Viewing Files
• Date the file was last modified. You can access several options for displaying files in the right pane through the drop down menu or by right clicking in the right pane when files are being displayed. Axon Media Server User Manual Content Management Application (CMA)
Page 192: Managing User Content
• Delete files and folders • Control DMX value assignment to files and folders • Move files and folders between your local drive and a media server. Naming and Deleting User Content Files and Folders You can Rename any user content folder or file displayed in the right pane of the CMA window using the pull down Media Folders or 3D Objects menu or with a right click selection.
Page 193: Editing User Content Dmx Values
• Is unique from other content of it’s type except for zero The following table shows valid and reserved values for User Content. Content Type DMX Values Media Folders (media file collections) Media Files Objects Axon Media Server User Manual Description No Selection 1-40 Default Stock media 41-239 User collections 240-254...
Page 194: Moving User Content Files And Folders
Creating a Content Archive Downloading Content from a Media Server to Your Local Drive The CMA supports downloading User content files or folders from a media server to your local drive. To download a file or folder of User Content: 1.
Page 195: Uploading Content From Your Local Drive To A Media Server
You can upload User Content Media files, Media folders and 3D object files from your hard drive to a DL.3, DL.2 or Axon media server, provided they are: • A valid file format (.jpg, .gif, .png, .bmp, .avi, .mpg, .m2v for Media Files; .x for 3D Object files) •...
Page 196: Archiving User Content
Using Local Archives to Prepare Content Offline You can create a Local Archive of files stored on your harddrive to be deployed to a server at another time. This lets you work on organizing files for a specific show offline and then upload it to a server at a later date.
Page 197: For Cma Running Mac Os 10.4
1. In the Management Client Window select All Server in the left pane. 2. Select the Server with the content you want to backup in the right pane. 3. Select Create Content Archive from the Media Files or 3D Objects drop down menu or the right click popup list.
Page 198: Cloning User Content
1. In the Management Client Window select All Server in the left pane. 2. Select the Server with the content you want to clone in the right pane. 3. Select Clone Content from the Media Files or 3D Objects drop down menu or the right click popup list.
Page 199: Deleting Content
OKs/cancels the action. DMX Summary The DMX Summary lets you view all the content for a single server in a table format with the following details: • Whether the content is a User Media file/folder, a Stock Media file/folder, or a 3D Object •...
Page 200: Upgrading Software
Upgrading Server Software The server software Digital Light and Axon media servers can only be uploaded to fixtures from the CMA. You must first save the latest version of the software from the High End Systems website (www.highend.com) to your hard drive and then use the CMA to upload it to any media server on your link.
Page 201 3. Click on All Servers in the left pane of CMA Management window. 4. Right click anywhere in the CMA Window or use the Server’s pull down menu to select Upgrade Software. The Upgrade Wizard will prompt you to browse to the location where you saved a copy of latest version.
Page 202: Viewing Server Configuration
• Compare all the Configuration Items of a certain type for a group of fixtures. For example, viewing the DMX Start Channels of all the fixtures on a network. • Control monitor display settings for Axon media servers. Viewing Current Configuration of All Servers To view configuration information for all Servers on the network, select All Configurations in the left pane.
Page 203: Viewing Individual Fixture Configuration Values
To view configuration information for a individual server, click on All Servers in the left pane of the CMA window and select the + to view all the servers on the fixture network. Select a server in the left pane to view its configuration information in the right pane. Configuration information is grouped under tabs in the right pane.
Page 204: Dl.3 And Dl.2 Media Server Configuration Options
Content Management Application (CMA) DL.3 and DL.2 Media Server Configuration Options DL.3 and DL.2 fixtures include configuration options for the internal projector, the lamp, the menu display and motion features. The four tabs are labeled Server, Fixture, Lamp, and Test/Reset. Server Tab...
Page 205: Fixture Tab
Display Settings Configuration Item Display Invert Display Level Display Opacity Axon Media Server User Manual Content Management Application (CMA) Configuration Value Options External accepts input from an external video source Internal accepts input from the graphics engine Yes allows projector input to be switched via DMX No disables projector input switching via DMX On accesses the projector menu to rotate the image 180°...
Page 206: Projector Diagnostics
On tests Pan and Tilt mechanical functionality Off stops self test On tests Iris mechanical functionality Off stops self test On tests focus mechanical functionality Off stops self test On tests Zoom mechanical functionality Off stops self test Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 207: Axon Media Server Configuration Options
Axon Media Server Configuration Options Axon media server configuration options are grouped under a Server tab and a Display Settings tab. Server Tab DMX Settings Configuration Item DMX Start Channel DMX Source Art-Net Subnet Art-Net Universe DMX Protocol Fixture Info...
Page 208: Display Settings Tab
Self Tests Configuration Item Video Pattern Configuration Value Options Options in the drop-down lists are automatically populated by the Axon software for the specific display device attached. Configuration Value Options Options in the drop-down lists are automatically populated by the Axon software for the specific display device attached.
Page 209: Configuration Example
• Identify the DMX Source for the fixture • Select the Protocol type to determine the DMX channel range this fixture will utilize • Select a Fixture Number to identify this Axon on the Ethernet link (required if you will be synchronizing output between fixtures).
Page 210 DMX Channel Range Protocol Selection Axon Standard Protocol Dual Protocol Single Protocol For more information on selecting a valid start channel, see Determining a DMX Start Channel on page 18. Last Valid Start Channel DL.3/DL.2 Axon DL.3/DL.2 Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 211: Chapter 16: Restoring The System
2. Power on or reboot the media server. The System Restore menu will display on the Axon monitor or the Menu Screen on DL.3 and DL.2 fixtures.
Page 212 Restoring the System 3. When the fixture boots and the High End Systems logo is seen, press F8 (Asus) or F10 (Intel) to enter the boot menu for the respective motherboard. 4. Select the appropriate boot device and when you see “Hit any key to boot from CD…”, press a key on your keyboard.
Page 213 CHAPTER 16 Restoring the System 8. Allow the restore to run. This will take between 10-30 minutes depending on the speed of your USB drive. Status will be displayed throughout the restore. Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 214 Restoring the System 9. When this part of the restore is completed, the media server will automatically restart. 10. After allowing a few minutes for the media server to reconfigure, the upgrade is complete, you may remove all your external USB devices.
Page 215 Appendix A: DMX Protocol DL.3 and DL.2 Digital Lights and Axon Media Servers utilize the same DMX protocol except that DL.3 and DL.2 fixtures include channels for motion and camera control. This table describes the Standard, Dual and Single Protocol.
Page 216 185-188 189-192 193-196 197-200 201-204 205-208 209-212 Active 213-216 Commands 217-220 221-224 225-228 229-232 233-236 This feature is 237-240 This feature is available 241-244 This feature 245-248 This 249-252 253-255 99-100 Axon Media Server User Manual Value Default dec. dec.
Page 217 Freeze Frame ON, B&W ON Red gain adjustment (Requires White Balance Red Gain Mode = 128-191) Blue Gain adjustment (Requires White Balance Blue Gain Mode = 128-191) Axon Media Server User Manual Description 65535 0-511 65535 64-127 128-255 50-100 64-95...
Page 218 RGB Invert & Swap to GBR. Mod1 = red to inverted green, Mod2 = green to inverted blue, Mod3 = blue to inverted red Description Global Functions Global Effects Value Default dec. dec. 0-255 0-100 Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 219 Color DeConverge Mod1= Moves red up, Mod2 = Moves green down and right, Mod3 = Moves blue down and left Horizontal Mirror, Mod1 = mirror center, Mod2 and Mod3 not used Axon Media Server User Manual Description DMX Protocol Value Default dec.
Page 220 Chroma Shift. Mod1 = horizontal shift, Mod2 = vertical shift, Mod3 = Scale ShakeNBake. Mod1 = horizontal shake, Mod2 = vertical shake, Mod3 = Scale Slats, Vertical. Mod1 = number, Mod2 = displacement, Mod3 = fade Description Axon Media Server User Manual Value Default dec. dec.
Page 221 Mod2=grid portion displayed, Mod3=edge blend Spherical mapping, Outside. Mod1=logitude angle, Mod2=latitude angle, Mod3-center latitude. Spherical mapping, Inside. Mod1=logitude angle, Mod2=latitude angle, Mod3-center latitude. Mattes. Mod1=Mode, Mod2=Matte Select, Mod3=texture source Axon Media Server User Manual Description 64-79 83-127 DMX Protocol Value Default dec.
Page 222 These Modifier parameters adjust the option Global Effect 1 selected in Channel 23 for DL.2 fixtures or Modifier 1 Channel 2 for Axon Media Servers. The type of adjustment and the default value Global Effect 1 depends on the particular effect.
Page 223 RGB Invert & Swap to BRG. Mod1 = red to inverted blue, Mod2 = green to inverted red, Mod3 = blue to inverted green Edge Detect Color. Mod1 =horizontal size, Mod2 = vertical search size, Mod3 =comparison threshold Axon Media Server User Manual Description DMX Protocol Value Default dec.
Page 224 Horizontal Mirror, Mod1 = mirror center, Mod2 and Mod3 not used RGB Swap to BGR Mod1 = red, Mod2 = green, Mod3 = blue RGB Swap to RBG Mod1 = red, Mod2 = green, Mod3 = blue Description Axon Media Server User Manual Value Default dec. dec.
Page 225 Slats, Vertical. Mod1 = number, Mod2 = displacement, Mod3 = fade Slats, Horizontal. Mod1 = number, Mod2 = displacement, Mod3 = fade Reserved. Defaults to effect mode = 0 Axon Media Server User Manual Description 64-79 DMX Protocol Value Default dec.
Page 226 Spherical Mapping, Outside. Mod1=logitude angle, Mod2=latitude angle, Mod3-center latitude. Spherical Mapping, Inside. Mod1=logitude angle, Mod2=latitude angle, Mod3-center latitude. Mattes. Mod1=Mode, Mod2=Matte Select, Mod3=texture source Reserved. Defaults to effect 0 Description 83-127 145-254 Axon Media Server User Manual Value Default dec. dec.
Page 227 These Modifier parameters adjust the option Global Effect 2 selected in Channel 27 for DL.2 fixtures or Modifier 1 Channel 3 for Axon Media Servers. The type of adjustment and the default value Global Effect 2 depends on the particular effect.
Page 228 Strobing Masks Periodic strobe, round “iris” mask closing from outside in. Round iris closing from inside out Rectangle closing from outside in Rectangle closing from inside out Description Global Mask Axon Media Server User Manual Value Default dec. dec. 31-127...
Page 229 Fade, Bottom hard edge (0) to maximum fade (255) Adjusts the image’s left edge diffusion from hard Image Edge Fade, Left edge (0) to maximum fade (255) Axon Media Server User Manual Description Global Image Edge Fade DMX Protocol Value Default dec.
Page 230 0-255 0-100 0-255 0-100 0-255 0-100 0-255 0-100 0-255 0-100 0-255 0-100 0-255 0-100 0-255 0-100 0-255 0-100 0-255 0-100 12-255 32768 32768 50 65535 32768 32768 50 65535 30260 49 32768 65535 Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 231 Channel # Function DL.3 Axon DL.2 No control selected. Safe Reserved Axon Shutdown when Intensity = 0 (80) Reserved Reset when Intensity = 0 (80) Reserved Global Spherical Control Statistics (Global Control Control * Modifier Parameter selects text color) Four-in-one displays each layers output and combined output in a 2 x 2 array.
Page 232 Scrub (Display) the selected Out Frame Scrub (Display) the selected In Frame with statistics Scrub (Display) the selected Out Frame with statistics Reserved Description Graphic 1 Functions Graphic 1 Content Definition SDI available with DL.3 and Axon Value Default dec. dec. 0-255 0-100 2-149 151-255...
Page 233 Mod2 controls saturation. Gray maker. Mod1 compresses colors to shades of gray. Mod2 adjusts contrast Gray maker2. Always gray. Mod1 = brightness, Mod2 = contrast Axon Media Server User Manual Description Graphic 1 Synchronization Graphic 1 Effects DMX Protocol...
Page 234 Pan and Scan. Mod1 = horizontal position, Mod2 = vertical position Adjusts option selected in Channel 69 for DL.2 Visual Mode fixtures or Channel 46 for Axon Media Servers. Modifier 1 The type of adjustment and the default value depends on the particular visual mode option.
Page 235 Mod1 = red to inverted blue, Mod2 = green to inverted red, Mod3 = blue to inverted green Edge Detect Color. Mod1=horizontal size, Mod2 = vertical search size, Mod3=comparison threshold Axon Media Server User Manual Description DMX Protocol Value Default dec.
Page 236 Horizontal Mirror, Mod1 = mirror center, Mod2 and Mod3 not used RGB Swap to BGR Mod1 = red, Mod2 = green, Mod3 = blue RGB Swap to RBG Mod1 = red, Mod2 = green, Mod3 = blue Description Axon Media Server User Manual Value Default dec. dec.
Page 237 Chroma Shift. Mod1 = horizontal shift, Mod2 = vertical shift, Mod3 = Scale ShakeNBake. Mod1 = horizontal shake, Mod2 = vertical shake, Mod3 = Scale Slats, Vertical. Mod1 = number, Mod2 = displacement, Mod3 = fade Axon Media Server User Manual Description DMX Protocol Value Default dec.
Page 238 Mod3=horizontal size adjustment. (Defaults to 0 and is ignored unless Spherical Mapping is selected as a Global Effect option) Pan and Scan. Mod1 = horizontal position, Mod2 = vertical position, Mod3 = Zoom Description 75-79 83-252 Axon Media Server User Manual Value Default dec. dec.
Page 239 These Modifier parameters adjust the option Effect Mode 1 selected in Channel 72 for DL.2 fixtures or Modifier 1 Channel 51 for Axon Media Servers. The type of adjustment and the default value depends on the particular effect. Effect Mode 1...
Page 240 RGB Invert & Swap to BRG Mod1 = red to inverted blue, Mod2 = green to inverted red, Mod3 = blue to inverted green Edge Detect Color. Mod1=horizontal size, Mod2= vertical search size, Mod3=comparison threshold Description Axon Media Server User Manual Value Default dec. dec.
Page 241 Mod3 not used RGB Swap to BGR Mod1 = red, Mod2 = green, Mod3 = blue RGB Swap to RBG Mod1 = red, Mod2 = green, Mod3 = blue Axon Media Server User Manual Description DMX Protocol Value Default dec.
Page 242 Chroma Shift. Mod1 = horizontal shift, Mod2 = vertical shift, Mod3 = Scale ShakeNBake. Mod1 = horizontal shake, Mod2 = vertical shake, Mod3 = Scale Slats, Vertical. Mod1 = number, Mod2 = displacement, Mod3 = fade Description Axon Media Server User Manual Value Default dec. dec.
Page 243 Mod3=horizontal size adjustment. (Defaults to 0 and is ignored unless Spherical Mapping is selected as a Global Effect option) Pan and Scan. Mod1 = horizontal position, Mod2 = vertical position, Mod3 = Zoom Axon Media Server User Manual Description 75-79 83-252 DMX Protocol...
Page 244 These Modifier parameters adjust the option Effect Mode 2 selected in Channel 76 for DL.2 fixtures or Modifier 1 Channel 55 for Axon Media Servers. The type of adjustment and the default value depends on the particular effect. Effect Mode 2...
Page 245 Rotates the object clockwise around Z-axis in adjustment) steps to 720 degrees absolute Continuous rotation stop Continuous variable-speed clockwise object rotation around Z axis (slow to fast) Axon Media Server User Manual Description Graphic 1 Rotation DMX Protocol Value Default dec.
Page 246 1-49 129-254 51-99 1-127 1-49 129-254 51-99 1-127 1-49 129-254 51-99 0-36767 0-49 32768 32768 50 36769- 51-100 65535 0-36767 0-49 32768 32768 50 36769- 51-100 65535 0-36767 0-49 32768 32768 50 36769- 51-100 65535 Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 247 Scrub (Display) the selected Out Frame with statistics Reserved Axon Media Server User Manual Description Graphic 2 Functions (Standard, Dual) Graphic 2 Content Definition SDI available with DL.3 and Axon DMX Protocol Value Default dec. dec. 0-255 0-100 2-149...
Page 248 Gray maker2. Always gray. Mod1 = brightness, Mod2 = contrast Posterizer. Mod1 reduces color detail. Mod2 adjusts contrast. Description Graphic 2 Synchronization Graphic 2 Effects Value Default dec. dec. 1-127 1-49 129-255 51-100 16- 255 . . . Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 249 Pan and Scan. Mod1 = horizontal position, Mod2 = vertical position Adjusts option selected in Channel 107 for DL.2 Visual Mode fixtures or Channel 86 for Axon Media Servers. Modifier 1 The type of adjustment and the default value depends on the particular visual mode option.
Page 250 RGB Invert & Swap to BRG Mod1 = red to inverted blue, Mod2 = green to inverted red, Mod3 = blue to inverted green Edge Detect Color. Mod1=horizontal size, Mod2= vertical search size, Mod3=comparison threshold Description Axon Media Server User Manual Value Default dec. dec.
Page 251 Mod3 not used RGB Swap to BGR Mod1 = red, Mod2 = green, Mod3 = blue RGB Swap to RBG Mod1 = red, Mod2 = green, Mod3 = blue Axon Media Server User Manual Description DMX Protocol Value Default dec.
Page 252 Chroma Shift. Mod1 = horizontal shift, Mod2 = vertical shift, Mod3 = Scale ShakeNBake. Mod1 = horizontal shake, Mod2 = vertical shift, Mod3 = Scale Slats, Vertical. Mod1 = number, Mod2 = displacement, Mod3 = fade Description Axon Media Server User Manual Value Default dec. dec.
Page 253 Mod3=horizontal size adjustment. (Defaults to 0 and is ignored unless Spherical Mapping is selected as a Global Effect option) Pan and Scan. Mod1 = horizontal position, Mod2 = vertical position, Mod3 = Zoom Axon Media Server User Manual Description 75-79 83-252 DMX Protocol...
Page 254 These Modifier parameters adjust the option Effect Mode 1 selected in Channel 110 for DL.2 fixtures or Modifier 1 Channel 89 for Axon Media Servers. The type of adjustment and the default value depends on the particular effect. Effect Mode 1...
Page 255 Mod3 = blue to inverted green Edge Detect Color. Mod1=horizontal size, Mod2 = vertical search size, Mod3=comparison threshold Edge Detect B/W Mod1=horizontal size, Mod2 = vertical search size, Mod3=comparison threshold Axon Media Server User Manual Description DMX Protocol Value Default dec.
Page 256 Horizontal Mirror, Mod1 = mirror center, Mod2 and Mod3 not used RGB Swap to RBG Mod1 = red, Mod2 = green, Mod3 = blue RGB Swap to GRB Mod1 = red, Mod2 = green, Mod3 = blue Description Axon Media Server User Manual Value Default dec. dec.
Page 257 ShakeNBake. Mod1 = horizontal shake, Mod2 = vertical shift, Mod3 = Scale Slats, Vertical. Mod1 = number, Mod2 = displacement, Mod3 = fade Slats, Horizontal. Mod1 = number, Mod2 = displacement, Mod3 = fade Axon Media Server User Manual Description DMX Protocol Value Default dec.
Page 258 Mod3=horizontal size adjustment. (Defaults to 0 and is ignored unless Spherical Mapping is selected as a Global Effect option) Pan and Scan. Mod1 = horizontal position, Mod2 = vertical position, Mod3 = Zoom Description 75-79 83-252 Axon Media Server User Manual Value Default dec. dec.
Page 259 These Modifier parameters adjust the option Effect Mode 2 selected in Channel 114 for DL.2 fixtures or Modifier 1 Channel 93 for Axon Media Servers. The type of adjustment and the default value depends on the particular effect. Effect Mode 2...
Page 260 49154- 76-100 65535 0-24 16382 16383 16384- 26-49 32767 32768 32768 50 32769- 51-74 49151 49152 49154- 76-100 65535 0-24 16382 16383 16384- 26-49 32767 32768 32768 50 32769- 51-74 49151 49152 49154- 76-100 65535 Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 261 Moves object nearer from center of display Centers object along Z axis in display Z-Position Moves object back along Z axis at center of display Axon Media Server User Manual Description Graphic 2 Scaling Graphic 2 Position DMX Protocol Value Default dec.
Page 262 Scrub (Display) the selected In Frame with statistics Scrub (Display) the selected Out Frame with statistics Reserved Description Graphic 3 Function (Standard Protocol) Graphic 3 Content Definition SDI available with DL.3 and Axon Value Default dec. dec. 0-255 0-100 2-149 151-255...
Page 263 Mod2 controls saturation. Gray maker. Mod1 compresses colors to shades of gray. Mod2 adjusts contrast Gray maker2. Always gray. Mod1 = brightness, Mod2 = contrast Axon Media Server User Manual Description Graphic 3 Synchronization Graphic 3 Effects DMX Protocol...
Page 264 Pan and Scan. Mod1 = horizontal position, Mod2 = vertical position Adjusts option selected in Channel 145 for DL.2 Visual Mode fixtures or Channel 124 for Axon Media Servers. 146 125 Modifier 1 The type of adjustment and the default value depends on the particular visual mode option.
Page 265 Mod1 = red to inverted blue, Mod2 = green to inverted red, Mod3 = blue to inverted green Edge Detect Color. Mod1=horizontal size, Mod2 = vertical search size, Mod3=comparison threshold Axon Media Server User Manual Description DMX Protocol Value Default dec.
Page 266 Horizontal Mirror, Mod1 = mirror center, Mod2 and Mod3 not used RGB Swap to BGR Mod1 = red, Mod2 = green, Mod3 = blue RGB Swap to RBG Mod1 = red, Mod2 = green, Mod3 = blue Description Axon Media Server User Manual Value Default dec. dec.
Page 267 Chroma Shift. Mod1 = horizontal shift, Mod2 = vertical shift, Mod3 = Scale ShakeNBake. Mod1 = horizontal shake, Mod2 = vertical shift, Mod3 = Scale Slats, Vertical. Mod1 = number, Mod2 = displacement, Mod3 = fade Axon Media Server User Manual Description DMX Protocol Value Default dec.
Page 268 Mod3=horizontal size adjustment. (Defaults to 0 and is ignored unless Spherical Mapping is selected as a Global Effect option) Pan and Scan. Mod1 = horizontal position, Mod2 = vertical position, Mod3 = Zoom Description 75-79 83-252 Axon Media Server User Manual Value Default dec. dec.
Page 269 Effect Mode 1 selected in Channel 148 for DL.2 fixtures or 149 128 Modifier 1 Channel 127 for Axon Media Servers. The type of adjustment and the default value depends on the particular effect. Effect Mode 1 NOTE: Setting the Graphic Effect Mode DMX=...
Page 270 RGB Invert & Swap to BRG Mod1 = red to inverted blue, Mod2 = green to inverted red, Mod3 = blue to inverted green Edge Detect ColorMod1=horizontal size, Mod2 = vertical search size, Mod3=comparison threshold Description Axon Media Server User Manual Value Default dec. dec.
Page 271 Mod3 not used RGB Swap to BGR Mod1 = red, Mod2 = green, Mod3 = blue RGB Swap to RBG Mod1 = red, Mod2 = green, Mod3 = blue Axon Media Server User Manual Description DMX Protocol Value Default dec.
Page 272 Chroma Shift. Mod1 = horizontal shift, Mod2 = vertical shift, Mod3 = Scale ShakeNBake. Mod1 = horizontal shake, Mod2 = vertical shift, Mod3 = Scale Slats, Vertical. Mod1 = number, Mod2 = displacement, Mod3 = fade Description Axon Media Server User Manual Value Default dec. dec.
Page 273 Mod3=horizontal size adjustment. (Defaults to 0 and is ignored unless Spherical Mapping is selected as a Global Effect option) Pan and Scan. Mod1 = horizontal position, Mod2 = vertical position, Mod3 = Zoom Axon Media Server User Manual Description 75-79 83-252 DMX Protocol...
Page 274 Effect Mode 2 selected in Channel 153 for DL.2 fixtures or 153 132 Modifier 1 Channel 131 for Axon Media Servers. The type of adjustment and the default value depends on the particular effect. Effect Mode 2 NOTE: Setting the Graphic Effect Mode DMX=...
Page 275 Rotates the object clockwise around Z-axis in adjustment) steps to 720 degrees absolute Continuous rotation stop Continuous variable-speed clockwise object rotation around Z axis (slow to fast) Axon Media Server User Manual Description Graphic 3 Rotation DMX Protocol Value Default dec.
Page 276 1-49 129-254 51-99 1-127 1-49 129-254 51-99 1-127 1-49 129-254 51-99 0-36767 0-49 32768 32768 50 36769- 51-100 65535 0-36767 0-49 32768 32768 50 36769- 51-100 65535 0-36767 0-49 32768 32768 50 36769- 51-100 65535 Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 277: Appendix B: Custom User Content
DL.3 graphics engine software. Preparing Custom Content For the highest quality rendering and playback on a DL.3 fixture or Axon media server, use the following steps: 1. Commission or Design High Quality (Visually Clean or Never-Compressed) Video, at least 640 x 480 in Photo jpeg 98%-100% or Animation Non Compressed (best) format.
Page 278: Creating 3-D Objects
• Delete files and folders • Control DMX value assignment to files and folders • Move files and folders between your local drive and a DL.3 fixture server • Move files between networked DL.3 fixtures Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 279: Appendix C: Axon Media Server Specifications
Local Video Output allows viewing of CMA for Content Management and Configuration editing. Connection: DVI with VGA Adapter Operation Control Options: DMX512, Art-Net Compliances: CE Video Connectors: : VGA—HD15, DVI, S-Video—mini-DIN Axon Media Server User Manual AXON 480mm (18.89") 528mm (20.78")
Page 280: Environmental Specifications
Peripheral/Network Connectors: 6 USB ports, Ethernet DMX Connectors: 5-pin male and female XLR connectors Environmental Tolerances: Ambient Operating Temperature Range: 5°–35° C (40°–95° F) Software Upgrades: Download software and upgrades from the High End Systems web site (www.highend.com) Environmental Specifications Maximum ambient temperature (Ta): 35°...
Page 281 Pin 4 Secondary data– • Pin 5 Secondary data+ Terminator: 5-pin male XLR connector with a 120 Ohm terminating resistor fitted between pins 2 and 3. Axon Media Server User Manual Grounding lug (inside XLR shell) XLR shell positive positive...
Page 282 APPENDIX C Axon Media Server Specifications Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 283: Appendix D: Safety Information
Class I equipment. This equipment must be earthed. Equipment suitable for dry locations only. Do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. Refer servicing to qualified personnel; no user serviceable parts inside. Axon Media Server User Manual , or coloured green or...
Page 284: Appendice E: Importantes Informations Sur La Sécurité
À l'intérieur de l'équipement il n'y a pas de pièces remplaçables par l' utilisateur. Confiez l'entretien à un personnel qualifié. Equipement de Classe I. Cet équipement doit être mis à la terre. Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 285: Anhang E: Wichtige Hinweise Für Ihre Sicherheit
Diese Geräte sind nur zum Einbau in trockenen Lagen bestimmt und müssen vor Regen und Feuchtigkeit geschützt werden. Servicearbeiten sollten nur von Fachpersonal ausgeführt werden. Das Gerät enthält keine wartungsbedürftigen Teile. Dieses Gerät gehört zur Klasse I. Dieses Gerät muß geerdet werden. Axon Media Server User Manual Safety Information...
Page 286: Apéndice E: Información Importante De Seguridad
Este equipo esta disenado para usarce en lugares secos no lo exponga a la lluvia o humedad. Derive el servicio de reparación de este equipo al personal calificado. El interior no contiene repuestos que puedan ser reparados por el usuario. Equipo de Clase I. Este equipo debe conectarse a tierra. Axon Media Server User Manual...
Page 287: Appendice E: Importanti Informazioni Di Sicurezza
Questa apparecchiatura e' da collegarsi ad un circuito con una protezione da sovraccarico massima di 20 ampere. Vigtig Sikkerhedsinformation Advarsel: Beskyttelse mod elektrisk chock. VIGTIGT! LEDEREN MED GUL/GROEN ISOLATION MAA KUN TILSLUTTES KLEMME MAERKET ELLER Axon Media Server User Manual Safety Information...
Page 288 APPENDIX D Safety Information Axon Media Server User Manual...

High End Systems AXON User Manual

Chapter 1: Product Overview

Features

Related Products and Optional Accessories

Chapter 2: Setup and Configuration

Hardware Setup

Software Setup

Shutting down the Server

Chapter 3: Live Video Input and Control

Live Video Sources

Accessing Live Video Feed in the Graphics Engine

Chapter 4: DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start

DMX Programming Overview

Lighting Console Tips

Wholehog III Programming Notes

Quick Start with a Wholehog Console

Chapter 5: Tutorials

Fixture Set-Up (DL.3 and DL.2 Media Servers)

Lesson 1: Cross Fading between Graphic Objects

Lesson 2 - Working with Multiple Graphic Objects

Lesson 3 - Girt, the Fire Breathing Lizard

Lesson 4: 3-D Objects, Rotation, Wobbulation, and Glow

Lesson 5: Viewpoint

Chapter 6: Graphics Engine Overview

Protocol Options

Image Optimizing Controls

Graphics Control Hierarchy

Graphics Engine Functions

Making Graphics Effect Choices

Chapter 7: Graphic Functions: Defining Content

Selecting Content

Content Selection Parameters

Defining a Media File Segment

Defining Playback

Chapter 8: Graphic Functions: Rotation, Position, Scale

Rotating a 3-D Object

Rotation Parameters

Scaling the Object

Changing Object Position

Chapter 9: Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects

Opacity

Visual Mode

Visual Mode Options

Effect 1 Mode and Effect 2 Mode

Chapter 10: Graphic Functions: Synchronizing Content

Synchronization Overview

Synchronization Parameters

Chapter 11 : Global Functions

Global Intensity

Global Effect Mode 1 and Effect Mode 2

Global Control

Masking Control

Keystone Correction Parameters

Ratio

Y Ratio

Global Viewpoint Mode

Viewpoint Position X

Viewpoint Position y

Viewpoint Position Z (Zoom)

Chapter 12: Global Functions: Collage Generator™ Effect

Panorama Collage™ Configurations

Configuring the Collage Generator

Mapping a Collage to a Spherical Surface

Creating Custom Content for the Collage Generator Effect

Collages Using Live S-Video Input

Chapter 13: Effect Mode Options Descriptions

Effect Mode Color Options

Geometric Effect Options

Quick Links

Media Server

Troubleshooting

Related Manuals for High End Systems AXON

Summary of Contents for High End Systems AXON