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DL.2 Digital Light
with Collage™ Software
User Manual
© High End Systems, Inc. 2006, All Rights Reserved
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.
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DL.2 User Manual
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Software Release Version 1.3.3
June, 2007
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  • Page 1 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

    512.836.2242 fax: Toll Free: 800.890.8989 Customer Service High End Systems, Inc. 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin, TX 78758 USA voice: 800.890.8989 fax: toll free: 800.890.8989 email: support@highend.com World Wide Web: http://www.highend.com ® 512.837.5290 512.834.9195 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 3: Patents

    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; US 4,962,687; US 4,972,306; US 4,980,806; US 5,010,459; US 5,031,078; US 5,073,847; US 5,078,039; US 5,186,536; US 5,209,560;...

  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    89/336/EEC, as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC EN 60598-1: 1997 EN 60598-2-17; 1990 A1-A3: 1998 A13: 1999 Class A Class A Class A Class A Class A 4/8kV 3V/m 1kV/0.5kV 2kV/1kV 3 Vrms >95%-0.5p, 30%-25p,>95%-250p Class A DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 5: 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 6: Symbols

    • Do not situate DL.2 fixtures in areas of high fog density such as directly in front of a fog machine or mineral oil hazer.

  • Page 7: What You Should Know About Copyright

    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 8 What about High End Systems material included with the DL.2 fixture? Do I have to clear that? No. High End Systems has worked to provide clearance for the content that is provided with the DL.2 fixture. Any materials you received directly from HES with the purchase of a new DL.2 fixture have already been properly licensed for your use in shows and presentations.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Packaged Media Notice: ... vi Warranty Information ... vi What You Should Know About Copyright ...vii Chapter 1: Product Overview This chapter describes the features and specifications of the DL.2 fixture and the Content Management Application software. Features ... 1 System ... 1 Graphics Engine ...
  • Page 10 Recommended Shutdown Options ... 19 Placing Fixture in Road Case ... 19 Chapter 3: The DL.2 Menu System You can use the DL.2 fixture’s Menu System to configure the fixture, review diagnostic feedback, and view content information. Menu Panel Components ... 21 LCD Display Adjustment Buttons ...
  • Page 11 If you are new to DMX programing, this chapter will give you a brief overview on programming Axon and DL.2 media servers followed by a example of using a Wholehog console to patch and display output from an Axon or DL.2 media server. DMX Programming Overview ... 37 DMX512 Links ...
  • Page 12 Apply a Global Solarize Effect ... 53 Adjust Global Viewpoint Mode ... 53 Chapter 6: Graphics Engine Overview DL.2 fixture’s and Axon Media servers both use the same graphic engine software to control content selection, playback, and 3-D Object and Global manipulation.
  • Page 13 Drop Shadow ... 84 Exposure Control ... 85 Faux LED ... 86 Faux Tile ... 87 Film Roll ... 88 Fire Gradient ... 88 Fuzzifier ... 89 Gray maker 1 ... 90 Gray maker 2 ... 91 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual xiii...
  • Page 14 Chapter 10: Graphic Functions: Synchronizing Content After designating a master fixture, you can synchronize the content of other Axon or DL.2 fixtures to any Object on the master in terms of playback time, rotation or both. Synchronization Overview ... 105 Fixture Identification ...105...
  • Page 15 Effect Mode Color Options ... 140 All or Nothing ... 140 Background Color ... 140 Background Color Cycle ... 140 Chromakey ... 141 Chromakey Coarse ... 141 Chromakey Fine ... 141 Chromakey Medium ... 141 Modifier Parameters ... 141 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...
  • Page 16 RGB Swap to RBG ...151 Scan Line ...151 Solarize ...152 Solarize 1 ...152 Solarize 2 ...152 Solarize 3 ...152 Solarize 4 ...152 Solid Color RGB ...152 Geometric Effect Options ... 153 Cartoon Edge ...153 Collage Generator ...153 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...
  • Page 17 Sinewave, Horizontal w/Z-axis Wobbulation ... 170 Sinewave, Vertical ... 170 Sinewave, Vertical w/X-axis Wobbulation ... 170 Sinewave, Vertical w/Y-axis Wobbulation ... 170 Sinewave, Vertical w/Z-axis Wobbulation ... 170 Slats ... 171 Vertical Slats ... 171 Horizontal Slats ... 171 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual xvii...
  • Page 18 Using the Internal Projector’s Menu ...182 Chapter 15: Live Video Input and Control The DL.2 graphics engine can receive video from an external source or its own integrated digital video camera equipped with an infared illuminator to provide a direct digital video feed option.
  • Page 19 Creating a Local Archive ... 199 For CMA Running Windows XP ... 199 For CMA Running Mac OS 10.4 ... 200 Creating Content Backup Archive ... 200 Deploying a Content Archive ... 200 Cloning User Content ... 201 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...
  • Page 20 Button Shortcut Commands ...219 Status Message Menu Display ...219 Button Action ...220 Inactivity Timer ...220 Supported Error/Warning Messages ...220 System State LEDs ...221 Board LED States ...222 General Troubleshooting Suggestions ...222 Frequently Asked Questions ...224 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...
  • Page 21 Chapter 18: Restoring the System You can perform a system restore on the Axon or DL.2 Server with your System Restore CD. Hardware Requirements ... 225 Performing the System Restore ... 225 Appendix A: DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol DL.2 fixtures and Axon Media Servers utilize the same DMX protocol except that DL.2 fixtures include channels for motion and camera control.
  • Page 22 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 23: Chapter 1: Product Overview

    3-D graphic objects. DL.2 fixtures use DMX512 protocol to control hardware functions like pan, tilt, and zoom, as well as media control functions including loading images and movies and mapping them onto 3-D graphical objects.

  • Page 24: Graphics Engine

    Content Management Application • Available for Windows and Mac operating systems • Communicates with other Axon and DL.2 media servers over an Ethernet network • Uploads and downloads custom digital content to DL.2 fixtures • Configures Axon and DL.2 media servers •...

  • Page 25: Hardware

    • Infrared illuminator allows video capture even in blackout settings • Remote video input and output switching let you select live video from external source including another DL.2 fixture's camera feed. • Full color display and menu functions • Powered by a 3.2GHZ Pentium 4 HT processor with an ATI X850XT Graphics Processor •...

  • Page 26: Related Products And Optional Accessories

    Product Overview Related Products and Optional Accessories The following table lists related products and accessories available for the DL.2 fixture. For more information, contact your High End Systems dealer/distributor (see Contacting High End Systems® on page ii.) Part Description Replacement lamp...

  • Page 27: Chapter 2: Setup And Configuration

    3. Mount the fixture upright or suspended from a standard truss. 4. Connect to an Ethernet network linked to a computer or an Axon media server running CMA software, and any other DL.2 or Axon units you wish to control via the CMA.

  • Page 28: Hardware Components

    • Two USB ports for connecting peripheral drives to assist with troubleshooting • RGBHV, VGA and S-Video In options for video input. • Camera Out provides S-Video output from the internal camera to another DL.2 fixture or other external video output device.

  • Page 29: Pan And Tilt Locking

    Attaching a Power Cord Cap The DL.2 fixture ships with an SJT power cord. Use the information in this section to replace the power cord cap for locations with another electrical standard. Because of the variety of power cord caps used worldwide, High End Systems, Inc. cannot make specific recommendations for the power cord cap.

  • Page 30: Mounting The Fixture

    When used in a closed or fixed environment where fog or haze is used, we recommend at least a weekly check. • Do not situate DL.2 in areas of high fog density such as directly in front of a fog machine or mineral oil hazer.

  • Page 31: Mounting The Fixture Upright

    To mount the fixture upright, place the fixture on a sturdy, stable surface that will support more than the 53.5 kg (118 lb) weight of the DL.2 fixture. If the surface is above floor height, use safety cables to secure the fixture to the surface.

  • Page 32: Linking Dl.2 Fixtures

    Linking DL.2 Fixtures DL.2 fixtures should be linked to a standard DMX512 link for control by a DMX desk as well as a Ethernet fixture link for CMA functions. Setting up a Standard DMX Link The number of fixtures on a link will be determined by the combined number of channels required by all the fixtures.

  • Page 33: Setting Up An Ethernet Fixture Link

    Cable and Connector Specifications on page 293. Setting up an Ethernet Fixture Link DL.2 fixtures utilize an Ethernet network to synchronize playback and access the CMA software for remote content management and fixture configuration. If you are using a DMX console and other automated lighting products compatible with Art-Net, this network can also serve as the link for DMX control.

  • Page 34: Powering On The Fixture

    For more information, see Attaching a Power Cord Cap on page 7. To power on the DL.2 fixture, simply connect it to an appropriately-rated power source. CAUTION: Always isolate DL.2 media servers from generators with a UPS...

  • Page 35: Homing The Fixture

    The DL.2 Menu Display Panel The DL.2 display panel gives access to the fixture’s onboard menu system. Chapter 3: The DL.2 Menu System describes the menu system configuration options in detail. Note: Most configuration features are also available through the Content Management Application (CMA), (see Viewing Fixture Configuration Values on page 205 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 36: Software Setup

    • Remotely control all menu commands • Update software Axon media servers can run the CMA directly. If you’re fixture network is linking DL.2 fixtures only, you will need to run the CMA on a computer connected to the Ethernet link you have established.

  • Page 37: Verifying And Upgrading Fixture And Cma Software

    CMA software version is noted upon installation and can be accessed after that under the File menu. The CMA All Servers view lets you view the fixture software version on all DL.2 and Axon media servers linked to it via Ethernet.

  • Page 38: Configuring Dl.2 Fixtures

    • 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 fixture on the DL.2 fixture link (required if you will be synchronizing output between fixtures).

  • Page 39: Setup Configuration Using The Cma

    The Content Management Application running on your computer and linked to DL.2 fixtures via Ethernet lets you remotely configure the DL.2 fixtures. For more information on the CMA, see Chapter 16: Content Management Application (CMA) on page 187. 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.

  • Page 40: Dmx Control Setup

    DL.2 unit in the Fixture Schedule or Add Fixtures window. An easy way to organize these items is to assign user numbers e.g, (1-5 corresponds to DL.2 #1, where user number 1 is the motion, 2 is the global, and 3-5 the graphic fixture types).

  • Page 41: Shutting Down The Fixture

    (see Fixture Operations on page 180). 2. The DL.2 fixture automatically shuts down in the event of DMX data loss. The default time is 10 min. To edit the length of time the fixture waits for a DMX input before shutting down, use the CMA (see Editing Configuration Values on page 205), or the fixture’s menu system,...
  • Page 42 CHAPTER 2 Setup and Configuration 4. Place the DL.2 fixture in its 1. Place Top over the fixture first provided road case for shipping. Bring sides of case together and latch. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 43: Chapter 3: The Dl.2 Menu System

    You can use the DL.2 fixture’s Menu System to configure the fixture, review diagnostic feedback, and view content information. The DL.2 fixture use a 5” LCD screen to display the onboard menu system. Navigation and select buttons let you move to different tab levels and options displayed on the Menu screen.

  • Page 44: Lcd Display Adjustment Buttons

    • Restore returns the screen to the factory defaults The other two buttons are used to adjust the currently selected function. Note: Display Black Level can also be controlled by the DL.2 menu system (see Set Tab on page 30) or remotely through the configuration options in the...

  • Page 45: Navigating The Menu

    Pressing <Enter> again commits the change. Pressing the <Escape> button instead of <Enter> leaves the original setting and closes the list. To return to a high tab level, press the left direction on the Navigation button. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual button to Escape...

  • Page 46: Dl.2 Menu Options

    Turns off display after a period of time Inverts menu display and navigation Turns off the display invert Auto Automatically inverts display >45° Function/Notes Note: Unless you select Off, you can adjust display intensity level. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...
  • Page 47 Mode Projector OSD Menu Zoom Override Focus Override Projector Defaults Projector Ceiling Projector Rear File DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Fields Options NTSC_M Identifies the SVideo format used for video input. NTSC_MJ PAL_B PAL_D PAL_G PAL_H PAL_I PAL_M PAL_N SECAM_B...
  • Page 48 Selecting Restart reboots the internal media server Selecting Delete erases all User Content on server Selecting Upgrade installs updates to factory content (requires connection to the CMA) Function/Notes DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 49: Menu Screen Descriptions

    • Dual Protocol = 1–381 • Single Protocol = 1–419 For more on choosing valid DL.2 start channels, see Determining a DMX Start Channel on page 38. You can assign each fixture a unique Fixture ID number from 1-255. This allows the fixture to be identified on the DL.2 ethernet fixture link for tasks like synchronizing playback between...

  • Page 50: Dmx_Protocol Tab

    The DMX parameters are grouped into general categories, each with a separate tab. For more information on individual parameters and their DMX value ranges, see Appendix A: DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol on page 229.

  • Page 51: Dmx_Raw Screen

    The Refresh Rate is the rate at which DMX is being received by the fixture. With Refresh Timer set to On, you see the raw DMX values updated instantly. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 52: Set Tab

    Preview mode displays movies and still images only. S-video and internal camera input will not be displayed in the Preview mode. — The Preview function uses substancial memory and should be turned off when rendering all three Graphic Object options to ensure high quality playback. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 53: Restoring Factory Defaults

    • Auto sets the display to invert automatically when the fixture is rotated more than 45% off the horizontal axis. This is the default setting. The Multiple SVideo Format field lets you designate which SVideo format the fixture will accept. DL.2 fixtures support multiple SVideo formats including: NTSC_M PAL_B...

  • Page 54: File Screen

    Turning Projector Defaults On will reset all the options on the Projector tab to their factory default settings. For more information, refer to the Projector User Manual that shipped with your DL.2 fixture. File Screen The File screen displays information about the currently selected content file.

  • Page 55: Test Tab

    • Calibrate Motors realigns the Pan and Tilt stepper motors after maintenance procedures. The DL.2 can also be remotely homed via a DMX controller, (see Control Function Options on page 180) or through the Content Management Application, (see Editing Configuration Values on page 205).

  • Page 56: Info Tab

    This screen displays status errors and warnings on items including: • Temperature • Filter life • Lamp life • USB and Camera Communication • USB Security For more detailed information, see Supported Error/Warning Messages on page 220. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 57: Reset Screen

    Delete User Content removes all user content on the selected fixture(s). Upgrade Factory Content lets you reinstall factory content in a recovery situation. Note: A copy of the DL.2 Factory Content can be obtained only from High End Systems customer service. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...
  • Page 58 CHAPTER 3 The DL.2 Menu System DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 59: Chapter 4: Dmx Programming Basics And Quick Start

    Most parameters of an automated light use one channel of DMX providing 256 values of control (0-255). This is known as 8-bit DMX. Although most DL.2 parameters use 8-bit DMX, several require a more accurate range of values than can be provided with a single DMX channel.

  • Page 60: Determining A Dmx Start Channel

    DL.2 fixtures or through the either DL.2 fixtures or Axon media servers (see Viewing Fixture Configuration Values on page 205). The tables that follow list the parameters included in each level of protocol for both the DL.2 fixture and the Axon media server. Protocol...

  • Page 61: Dl.2 Protocol Levels

    Camera Shutter White balance Camera Orientation Camera Effects Red Gain Blue Gain Blue Gain DL.2 Digital Light 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 62: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 63: Lighting Console Tips

    In the Fixture Schedule or Add Fixtures window of Wholehog software, you would add 1 motion, 1 global, and 3 graphic “fixtures” for each complete DL.2 unit, or 1 global, and 3 graphic “fixtures” for each complete Axon unit.

  • Page 64: Wholehog Iii Programming Notes

    The default for Effect Mode 1 is set to CMY1 as well. For some effect options, the CMY parameters will not adjust color, but will adjust the effect per the DL.2 DMX protocol. You can find a description of CMY controls functionality for each effect option in Chapter 13: Effect Mode Options Descriptions on page 139.

  • Page 65: Quick Start Axon And Dl.2 Control With A Wholehog Console

    Step 1: In the Fixture Schedule or Add Fixtures window of Wholehog software, Add 1 motion, 1 global, and 3 graphic “fixtures” for each complete DL.2 unit, or 1 global, and 3 graphic “fixtures” for each complete Axon unit.
  • Page 66 CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 67: Chapter 5: Tutorials

    Fixture Set-up (DL.2 Media Servers) If you are using a DL.2 fixture, you will first need to set up the head and the projector. If you are using the Axon Media Server, this will not be necessary and you can proceed to Lesson 1.

  • Page 68: Lesson 1: Cross Fading Between Graphic Objects

    Tutorials Lesson 1: Cross Fading Between Graphic Objects 1. On your lighting console, set MOTION fixture Dimmer parameter (for DL.2 fixtures), the GLOBAL fixture Intensity parameter, and GRAPHIC OBJECT 1 fixture Opacity parameter to 100% (DMX value = 255). Define Graphic Object 1 2.

  • Page 69: Lesson 2 - Working With Multiple Graphic Objects

    Apply Transparency Effects 2. With the GRAPHIC OBJECT 2 selected, open the Effect Mode 1 parameter. 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.

  • Page 70: Lesson 3 - Girt, The Fire Breathing Lizard

    Also, release playback of cues used in Lessons 1 and 2. You may want to start a new cuelist for this exercise. If you are using a DL.2, be sure that you have set the fixture's motion parameters up as described in the beginning of this tutorial.

  • Page 71: 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. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Tutorials...

  • Page 72: Lesson 4: 3-D Objects, Rotation, Wobbulation, And Glow

    In this lesson you will learn how to put your chosen content on a 3D object and add rotation, glow, and wobbulation. 1. Be sure that the MOTION Dimmer parameter (for DL.2 fixtures), the GLOBAL Intensity parameter, and GRAPHIC OBJECT 1 Opacity parameter are all set to 100% (DMX = 255).

  • Page 73: Adjust This Effect With The Modifer 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. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Tutorials...

  • Page 74: Lesson 5: Viewpoint

    Lesson 5: Viewpoint This lesson demonstrates the global parameters including viewpoint, and global effects. 1. Be sure that the MOTION Dimmer parameter, (for DL.2 fixtures) the GLOBAL Intensity parameter, and GRAPHIC OBJECT 1 Opacity parameter are all set to 100% (DMX = 255).

  • Page 75: 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. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Tutorials...
  • Page 76 CHAPTER 5 Tutorials DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 77: Chapter 6: Graphics Engine Overview

    Axon media servers (see Viewing Fixture Configuration Values on page 205). Appendix A: DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol on page 229 has a detailed listing of all the parameters for Axon media servers and they are discussed in more detail in the following chapters.

  • Page 78: 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. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 79: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Graphics Engine Overview O bject C ontent O pacity Playback Visual M ode Visual M ode...

  • Page 80: Graphics Engine Functions

    Which solution you choose depends, to a large extent, on the transition to other effects you want to achieve. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 81: Chapter 7: Graphic Functions: Defining Content

    Selecting Content How Content is Organized Every Axon and DL.2 media server has a file system that holds the movies, images, and 3-D objects that make up the content that the server uses. These files, folders, and their associated DMX values are collectively known as the “Content”...

  • Page 82: Content Selection Parameters

    For a reference of 3-D object files available as stock content with your media server and information on how to create your own object files, go to the link for the Stock Object Guide for the Axon or DL.2 products on http://www.highend.com/support/digital_lighting/. Default DMX Value: 1 = full screen flat surface TIP: You can select the same object file for images that will be interacting with each other.

  • Page 83: Media Folder

    • DMX Values 40–239 are reserved for assignment to Custom folders containing user Media collections • A DMX value of 255 selects the live video feed from a DL.2 integrated video camera capture or S-Video input. Default DMX Value: = 1 (HES Core Media files)

  • Page 84: Media File

    Assorted video loops Setup and Test images Reserved for HES use Available for User Content Live video input from internal camera or external device http://www.highend.com/ on page 193) or in the File Tab of a DL.2 fixture DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 85: 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. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Graphic Functions: Defining Content Example 1 In Frame...

  • Page 86: Defining Playback

    Displays frame that has been defined by the In Frame parameter with media file data overlaid on the output. Displays frame that has been defined by the Out Frame parameter with media file data overlaid on the output. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 87: 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. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...
  • Page 88 CHAPTER 7 Graphic Functions: Defining Content DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 89: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Y Rotation Rotates image about the y axis Z Rotation...
  • Page 90 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 91: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Graphic Functions: Rotation, Position, Scale Function X-axis Rotation Applied to Object 2...

  • Page 92: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 93: Z Rotation

    (see Global Viewpoint Mode on page 120). Tip: Using this parameter you can turn one object around another Original Object 1 and Object 2 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Graphic Functions: Rotation, Position, Scale Function Z-axis Rotation Applied to Object 2...

  • Page 94: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 95: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 96: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 97: Changing Object Position

    Object 1: X Position DMX value = 33561 Y Position The Y Position parameter moves your object along the y axis with 16-bit precision. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Graphic Functions: Rotation, Position, Scale Object 1: X Position DMX value = 32022...
  • Page 98 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 99: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...
  • Page 100 CHAPTER 8 Graphic Functions: Rotation, Position, Scale DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 101: 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%) DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Graphic Object 1 Intensity DMX = 255 (100%) Graphic Object 2 Intensity DMX = 179 (70%)

  • Page 102: Visual Mode

    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 Controls Crossfade DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...
  • Page 103 Shift component colors ShakeNBake Introduces a random vibration effect Zooms in and pans across a still image Horizontal position Vertical position and Scan DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects Description Modifier 1 Scales Image Sets Horizontal...

  • Page 104: Visual Mode Options

    Content Optimization Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 1 Stock content provided by High End Systems on your DL.2 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 105: Chroma Shift

    255 (100%). Original Content Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 21 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects Visual Mode Modifier 1 DMX value = 105...

  • Page 106: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 107: 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. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 108: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 109: Faux Tile

    Original Content Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 17 Modifier 1 = 255 (100%), Modifier 2 = 138 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 17 Modifier 1 = 255 (100%), Modifier 2 = 0...

  • Page 110: 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 1 DMX value = 255 (100%) DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 111: Fuzzifier

    DMX value of 255 (100%). Original Content Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 18 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects Visual Mode Modifier 1 DMX value = 255 (100%) Visual Mode Modifier 2 DMX value = 255 (100%)

  • Page 112: 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%) DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 113: Gray Maker 2

    Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 4 Visual Mode Modifier1 DMX value = 90 (33.3%) Visual Mode Modifier2 DMX value = 175 (77%) DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 4...

  • Page 114: 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. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 115: Negative Art

    Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 9 Modifier 1 DMX value = 0 Modifier 2 DMX value = 128 (50%) DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 9 Modifier 1 DMX value = 0...

  • Page 116: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 117: Pixelate

    Modifier 2: Not Used Original Content Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 15 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects Visual Mode Modifier 1 DMX value = 128...

  • Page 118: 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%) DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 119: Push To Red

    Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 3 Visual Mode Modifier1 DMX value = 190 (75%) Visual Mode Modifier2 DMX value = 255 (100%) DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 3...

  • Page 120: 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%) DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 121: Shakenbake

    Modifier 2: Selects the vertical center of the zoom point. Original Content Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 20 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects Visual Mode Modifier 1 DMX value = 158 Visual Mode Modifier 2 DMX value = 168...

  • Page 122: Effect 1 Mode And Effect 2 Mode

    Red to Green Green to Blue Red to Blue Green to Red Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Modifier 3 Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue Blue Blue to Red Blue to Green Blue Blue...
  • Page 123 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects Adjustments Modifier 1 Modifier 2 Green to...
  • Page 124 Horizontal Vertical shadow shadow size size Horizontal Vertical position position center center Horizontal Vertical shift shift DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Modifier 3 Not Used Blue to Red Blue to Green Blue Controls fading Controls Transparency Controls raindrop rate...
  • Page 125 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects Adjustments Modifier 1 Modifier 2 Horizontal...
  • Page 126 CHAPTER 9 Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 127: Chapter 10: Graphic Functions: Synchronizing Content

    “synced” fixtures and the “master” fixture must be set to the same values. 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 Viewing and Editing Server Configuration on page 204) or through the onboard Menu System (DL.2 fixtures).

  • Page 128: Synchronization Parameters

    Synchronize to Graphic Object 3 movie time and rotation 3 Synchronize to Graphic Object 1 movie time and reverse rotation 1 Synchronize to Graphic Object 2 movie time and reverse rotation 2 Synchronize to Graphic Object 3 movie time and reverse rotation 3 Option DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 129: Chapter 11: Global Functions

    0 for a defined image to be visible. Graphic Object 1 Intensity DMX = 255 (100%) Graphic Object 2 Intensity DMX = 179 (70%) DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Graphic Object 1 Intensity DMX = 255 (100%) Graphic Object 2 Intensity DMX = 255 (100%)

  • Page 130: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Modifier 3 Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue Blue Blue to Red Blue Blue...
  • Page 131 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Global Functions Adjustments Modifier 1 Modifier 2...
  • Page 132 Vertical of Slats Displacement Number Horizontal of Slats Displacement Vertical Start Streak Position Angle Normal to Streak DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Modifier 3 Controls fading Controls Transparency Controls raindrop rate Blue Blue to alpha Inverted Blue to alpha Crossfade...
  • Page 133 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Global Functions Adjustments Modifier 1 Modifier 2...

  • Page 134: Global Control

    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 Axon or DL.2 media servers (DMX Value = 145-149). Four-in-One Control Option The Four-in-One control option maps the media file content of each of the graphics objects and the combined output to a four quadrant grid.

  • Page 135: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual 4-in-1 Display Graphic Object 2 Texture Effect 1 Final Composite Image...

  • Page 136: Masking Control

    Pinwheel Oval Iris closing from outside in Oval Iris closing from inside out Oscillating iris closing from outside in Animated dynamic Iris Mask Color on page 108, and on page 147). Mask Shapes Global Effect DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 137: 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%) DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Mask Select DMX value = 0 Mask Size DMX value = 255 (100%)

  • Page 138: 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 147. Original Image Mask with Edge Fade applied Mask applied without Edge Fade DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 139: Image Edge Fade

    Adjust each side separately for edge fade from 0 = no fade to 255 (100%) = opaque. Original Content 100% Left Edge Fade DL.2 Digital Light User Manual 100% Top Edge Fade 100% Top, Bottom, Left, Right Edge Fade Global Functions...

  • Page 140: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 141: 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. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Global Functions X Ratio DMX value = 255 (100%)

  • Page 142: 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. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 143: 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. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Global Functions...
  • Page 144 CHAPTER 11 Global Functions DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 145: Using The Collage™ Generator Effect Option Lets You Configure Multiple Media Server Outputs To Display A Single Image In Arrays Up To 8 X

    DMX console. You can display either stock or custom content. You can create a Collage™ effect using 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 146: Panorama Collage™ Configurations

    You can create Collage arrays in any configuration up to 8 x 8 cells. The native aspect ratio of one 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 147: Central Panorama Collage Specifications

    5 x 5 6 x 6 7 x 7 8 x 8 Note: All Central Panorama Collages will have the 4:3 aspect ratio. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Global Functions: Collage Generator™ Effect Maximum Recommended DL.2 Image Resolution (W x H)

  • Page 148: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...
  • Page 149 6 x 5 7 x 5 8 x 5 7 x 6 8 x 6 8 x 7 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Global Functions: Collage Generator™ Effect Maximum Recommended DL.2 Image Resolution (W x H) Units 1456 W x 531 H...

  • Page 150: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...
  • Page 151 4 x 5 4 x 6 4 x 7 4 x 8 5 x 6 5 x 7 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Global Functions: Collage Generator™ Effect Maximum Recommended DL.2 Image Resolution (W x H) Units 912 W x 847 H...
  • Page 152 Collage Generator at the High End Systems website (www.highend.com). Maximum Recommended DL.2 Image Resolution (W x H) Units 832 W x 866 H 976 W x 795 H 912 W x 844 H 976 W x 976 H DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 153: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Global Functions: Collage Generator™ Effect Array Array Value (W x H) Value (W x H)
  • Page 154 Displays default alignment pattern in rectangular area without blend area 200-207 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Array Size (8 x 5) Selected cell...

  • Page 155: Collage Setup Example

    128-159 (without edge blending) to put the media server output into their cropped collaged state. The choice between the two values will depend on your preference for aligning the images. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Global Functions: Collage Generator™ Effect on page 134.

  • Page 156: Mapping A Collage To A Spherical Surface

    Spherical Mapping Setup Guide Before You Begin Successful spherical mapping requires careful positioning of the 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 157 “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. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Global Functions: Collage Generator™ Effect...

  • Page 158: Spherical Mapping Tips

    Go back through steps 1 through 11. Remember that pan and tilt adjustments are also available when using the DL.2 fixture. Now you have a rough adjustment of the spherical mapping effect. From this point, finely adjust all the parameters until you bring the output to the desired shape.

  • Page 159: Creating Custom Content For The Collage Generator Effect

    Once the master file/s are created, you will need high-definition encoder software. HES suggest Expert-HD for PC, www.pixeltools.com. For more information on creating DL.2 content, see Custom User Content on page 289 or go to www.highend.com/support/digital_lighting. Collages Using Live S-Video Input Axon and DL.2 media servers can create collage arrays using S-Video input.
  • Page 160 CHAPTER 12 Global Functions: Collage Generator™ Effect DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 161: Chapter 13: Effect Mode Options Descriptions

    GreenGreen Æ BlueGreen Æ CyanGreen Æ MagentaGreen Æ YellowGreen Æ BlueGreen Æ RedGreen Æ GreenGreen DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Object Effect Color Component Conversion Effect Æ Æ Blue Blue Æ Æ RedBlue Green Æ Æ MagentaBlue Yellow Æ Æ...

  • Page 162: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 163: 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. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Effect Mode Options Descriptions Object Effect Global Effect...

  • Page 164: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 165: 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. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Effect Mode Options Descriptions Object Effect Global Effect...

  • Page 166: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 167: 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. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Effect Mode Options Descriptions Object Effect Global Effect...

  • Page 168: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 169: 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. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Effect Mode Options Descriptions Object Effect Global Effect...

  • Page 170: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 171: 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. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Effect Mode Options Descriptions...

  • Page 172: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 173: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Effect Mode Options Descriptions Object Effect Global Effect...

  • Page 174: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 175: 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. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Effect Mode Options Descriptions Object Effect...

  • Page 176: Chroma Shift

    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™ Effect on page 123). Chroma Shift on page 83). Object Effect Global Effect Object Effect Global Effect DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...
  • Page 177 DMX value of 255 (100%). NOTE: Modifier 3 is not used when projecting onto an inside or outside cylinder DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Effect Mode Options Descriptions Surface Values...

  • Page 178: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Global Effect...

  • Page 179: 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. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Drop Shadow on page 84). Effect Mode Options Descriptions...

  • Page 180: Edge Detect Color

    = no adjustment and flat color across the cell. As you increase the DMX value, the peaking increases to a maximum at 255 (100%). Faux LED on page 86). Object Effect Global Effect Object Effect Global Effect DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 181: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Faux Tile on page 87).

  • Page 182: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Global Effect...
  • Page 183 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Effect Mode Options Descriptions Action Modifier 3...

  • Page 184: Fuzzifier

    Fuzzifier on page 89). Original Content with Effect Mode = 81 Effect Mode = 81, Modifier 1 = 255, Modifier 2 = 255, Modifier 3 = 255 Object Effect Global Effect Object Effect Global Effect DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 185: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Effect Mode Options Descriptions Object Effect...

  • Page 186: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 187: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Effect Mode Options Descriptions Object Effect...
  • Page 188 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 189: 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. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Pan and Scan on page 94).

  • Page 190: Pixelate

    153. Modifier 3: Adjusts the raindrop creation rate from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum rate. ShakeNBake on page 99). Object Effect Global Effect Object Effect Global Effect Object Effect Global Effect DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 191: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual ShakeNBake on page 99). Effect Mode Options Descriptions...

  • Page 192: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 193: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Effect Mode Options Descriptions Object Effect Original content Horizontal Slat Option...

  • Page 194: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...
  • Page 195 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. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Effect Mode Options Descriptions Values above the...

  • Page 196: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Global Effect...

  • Page 197: 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. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Effect Mode Options Descriptions Texture Mixing...

  • Page 198: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 199: Tiling

    Modifier 2: Selects the center of a wipe effect’s separation Modifier 3: Selects the wipe option. Each option occupies a portion of the DMX value range (see table). DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Modifier 3: Wipe Option Value Rectangle wipes from center out horizontally 1-42...

  • Page 200: Zoom Blur

    255 (100%) NOTE: This option is also available as a Visual Mode adjusted with 2 Modifier Zoom Blur parameters, (see on page 99). DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 201: Chapter 14: Fixture Motion Functions

    Pan and Tilt The DL.2 fixture has a 400° pan range and a 240° tilt range. Two DMX channels for Pan and two for Tilt provide 16-bit position adjustment to a fraction of a degree. MSpeed values can control the timing of pan and tilt motion for DL.2 fixtures, (see MSpeed (Motor Speed) on page 180).

  • Page 202: Mspeed (Motor Speed)

    120-130 Shuts down the fixture 145-149 Resets the Graphics Engine 150-155 Resets the Camera functions 160-168 Homes only the Pan and Tilt functions 170-178 Homes only the Focus, Zoom, and Dimmer components Control Option Description DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 203: Projector Control

    (see DMX_Control Screen on page 27). RGBHV is the factory default. Before using DMX to change DL.2 inputs, you must enable the Projector Input by DMX option in the menu system (see Set_Projector Screen on page 31) or through the CMA (see Viewing Fixture Configuration Values on page 205).Once...

  • Page 204: Using The Internal Projector's Menu

    Projector Floor Orientation, Projector Ceiling Orientation, Projector Front Projection and Projector Rear Projection commands map to the Projector’s menu control buttons. 6. Use the projector’s on-screen display as discussed in the projector’s user manual that shipped with your DL.2 fixture. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 205: Chapter 15: Live Video Input And Control

    DMX console (see Controlling the Internal Camera Input on page 185). Other Video Sources A DL.2 fixture can also project other live video sources connected to the DL.2 fixture’s RGBHV, VGA, or S-Video input ports. With S-Video input, the live video can be further enhanced and manipulated by the DL.2's graphics engine.

  • Page 206: Live Video Connection Options

    Live Video Input and Control Live Video Connection Options The DL.2 fixture has video connectors for RGBHV, VGA and S-Video on its rear panel, as shown in the following figure. USB 1 USB 2 100-120 V; 50-60Hz; 7A 200-240 V;...

  • Page 207: Sending The Camera Feed To Camera Out

    = 65535. IR Illuminator The DL.2 fixture is equipped with an illuminator that can output infrared (IR) light. The IR Illuminator parameter controls both the IR illuminator output and the camera’s infrared sensing option. DMX values = 0 – 63 turn the illuminator off and set the camera to sense the visible light spectrum.

  • Page 208: Camera Shutter

    Live Video Input and Control Camera Shutter The DL.2 fixture’s internal camera can create slow-motion and choppy-frame effects using the camera shutter options. The Camera Shutter parameter controls the camera shutter providing six steps of frame rate control from 1 to 30 frames/second. DMX values = 0 – 63 set Full Auto Exposure and is the suggested default option.

  • Page 209: Chapter 16: Content Management Application (Cma)

    • Configure units for use in a DMX environment • Update software for multiple units Both DL.2 fixtures and Axon media servers can be accessed remotely by the CMA if they are connected to the same Ethernet network. DMX Universe 1...

  • Page 210: Launching The Cma

    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 211: Launching The Cma On Axon

    User content onto DVD/CD. Auto Discovery When a DL.2 fixture or Axon media server is connected to a network, it sends out “Discovery” messages. These messages are received by other servers on the link as well as the CMA DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 212: Fixture Identification

    The right pane contains the following details in a table format. • Server ID number defaults to 1, but can be configured in the CMA or in the DL.2 fixture’s Menu system •...

  • Page 213: Client Window Content Organization

    • Model identifies the media server as either DL.2 or Axon NOTE: Clicking in a column heading sorts the table according to the values in that column. In the All Server view, the drop down menu or a right click on a server in the right pane gives you the these options: •...

  • Page 214: Preloaded Stock Content

    Content Management Application (CMA) Preloaded Stock Content A large library of Stock Media and Stock Objects ships on every DL.2 or Axon media server and will also be provided through upgrades from High End Systems. This content is read-only. You won’t be able to download, edit the DMX values or remove these files from the fixture.

  • Page 215: Viewing Content

    • DMX is the currently assigned DMX value for the folder. This value can be auto-assigned and edited for User content. See Assigning DMX Values to User Content on page 195. • Size of file in kilobytes • Date the file was last modified. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Content Management Application (CMA)

  • Page 216: Managing User Content

    You can Delete 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. NOTE: You cannot Delete a movie if the media server is playing it. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 217: Assigning Dmx Values To User Content

    • From 0-255 • Is not one of the reserved values for that type of content • Is unique from other content of it’s type except for zero DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Content Management Application (CMA) You can...

  • Page 218: Moving User Content Files And Folders

    • Deploying a Content Archive Description No Selection 1-40 Default Stock media 41-239 User collections Reserved Internal Camera video feed No Selection 1-255 Media files No selection 1-149 Stock 3D Objects User 3D Objects Reserved? DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 219: Downloading Content From A Media Server To Your Local Drive

    You can upload User Content Media files, Media folders and 3D object files from your hard drive to an Axon or DL.2 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 220: Moving Files Between Fixtures

    The CMA can transfer both individual files or entire folders between fixtures. The DMX values assigned to the files are transferred along with the files themselves. You can also simultaneously transfer files from one fixture to a group of fixtures. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 221: Archiving User Content

    You can add single files or multiple files. To add multiple files, hold down shift and select multiple media files with your mouse. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Content Management Application (CMA)

  • Page 222: For Cma Running Mac Os 10.4

    Deploying the Content Archive you created restores the user content to a fixture. To replicate this content to other fixtures on the link, use the Clone Content feature (see Cloning User Content on page 201). DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 223: Cloning User Content

    A Clone Content Wizard lets you select one or more servers on the fixture network as the destination for the cloned content. The cloning process erases all destination server(s) user content and replaces it with the selected server’s user content. Stock content is unaffected. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Content Management Application (CMA)

  • Page 224: Deleting Content

    To verify the CMA version, select About from the Help drop down menu. The media server software version is displayed for each server on the network in the All Servers view. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 225: Upgrading The Cma Software

    Upgrading Server Software The server software for DL.2 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 226: Viewing And Editing Server Configuration

    Fixture ID, various Projector settings, DMX Start Channel, etc. can be modified (configured). All of these settings are also available for DL.2 fixtures through the onboard menu system. The CMA also has some additional configuration features that let you: •...

  • Page 227: Viewing Fixture Configuration Values

    A right-click on a item will popup a list including Refresh, Edit or Reset. You can also double-click an item to bring up the edit dialog box. The Edit dialog box lets you choose between available options for that item. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Content Management Application (CMA)

  • Page 228: Configuration Example

    Content Management Application (CMA) Configuration Example Before programming a DL.2 fixture or the Axon media server from a DMX512 console, you need • Identify the DMX Source for the fixture • Select the Protocol type to determine the DMX channel range this fixture will utilize •...

  • Page 229: Configuration Options

    38. Configuration Options Available configuration values will depend on whether you’re viewing an Axon or a DL.2 media server. The following table shows the configuration values available for viewing and/or editing. NOTE: Read Only options are for information display only and cannot be edited.
  • Page 230 Press Home to start automatic mechanical reset for Iris, Zoom and Focus function Press Home to start automatic mechanical reset for all motion functions. Press Home to start automatic mechanical reset for Pan and Tilt function Read Only Pressing Reset restores Lamp hours to 0 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...
  • Page 231 Self Test Zoom Reboot Software Version Start Channel External SVideo Format Tilt Invert Unique Number DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Content Management Application (CMA) Configuration Value Options Read only Read only Read only Pressing Reset restores value to Current Temperature...

  • Page 232: Axon Configuration Options

    Quality combinations for the Graphic Engine output. Select from a list of Screen Resolution/Refresh Rate/and Color Quality combinations for the local monitor output. Select from 0, 90, 180 and 270 degrees rotation of the Graphic Engine output. PAL_D PAL_M SECAM_G SECAM_L DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 233: Chapter 17: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Pan and Tilt Locking The DL.2 fixture is equipped with mechanical pan and tilt locking latches to stabilize the fixture for shipping or servicing. There is a single pan lock position and three tilt lock positions.

  • Page 234: Maintaining The Filtering System

    When used in a closed or fixed environment where fog or haze is used, we recommend at least a weekly check. • Do not situate DL.2 in areas of high fog density such as directly in front of a fog machine or mineral oil hazer.

  • Page 235: Cleaning The Base Housing Filter

    HEPA filter. 8. A dirty prefitler can cause an early Service Filter warning. If the prefilter looks dirty, clean it with water. Thoroughly dry the prefilter before proceeding. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Pre-filter Tilt lock Pull base housing filter away...

  • Page 236: Cleaning The Internal Projector Filter

    8. Replace completely dry filters in slot. The filters are keyed for positioning. Make sure that both filters are fully inserted. Place HEPA filter with gasket against plenum Gasket Filter Removal Tool Projector Filters Loosen screws to remove tool DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 237: Replacing The Lamp

    7. Seat the assembly and tighten the two lamp assembly screws. 8. Close the lamp cover and tighten the two lap cover screws. 9. Reconnect to power. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Maintenance and Troubleshooting Lamp cover screws Lamp Assembly...

  • Page 238: Replacing The Fuse

    Equipment surfaces may reach temperatures up to 130° C (266° F). Allow the fixture to cool before handling. The DL.2 has one user-serviceable fuse which controls mains voltage to the fixture. To replace a fuse: 1. Disconnect power to the fixture. If the fixture has been operating, allow the fixture to cool before handling.

  • Page 239: Replacing Motor Driver Boards

    130° C (266° F). Allow the fixture to cool before handling. The DL.2 fixture is designed with two motor driver boards: 1. The board that controls the motors for the tilt, focus, zoom, and iris functions as well as fans is located in the fixture head.

  • Page 240: Fixture Head Driver Board

    8. Ensure that the fixture is on a solid surface. Select Calibrate Motors through the Test_Home menu screen and leave the fixture undisturbed for 10 minutes while calibration occurs. Gasket DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 241: Troubleshooting

    Large Format Error/Warning Message Display Status Message Menu Display The DL.2 fixture menu displays error/warning information in two ways. The first is the large block format that can be viewed from a distance when the menu is idle. When there is more than one message, the large format display cycles through the messages.

  • Page 242: Button Action

    To return to normal operation, power cycle or perform a HOME ALL The system is unable to communicate with the Camera. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Notes This message will end when the fixture has reached the recom-mended...

  • Page 243: System State Leds

    Slowly Drive Amber Blinking Server Blue Steady Power Steady DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Message Detail Filter needs Servicing. Replace Filter NOW. Filter needs Servicing. Replace Filter SOON. The Lamp has exceeded it’s rated life and must be replaced now.

  • Page 244: Board Led States

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Board LED States LEDs located on DL.2 fixture boards indicate how the unit is functioning. The following Table lists LED States, and problems they may indicate. Location LED # State Steady Orange Red, Green or OFF Fixture...
  • Page 245 Image is blurry, out of focus, or colors are unnatural • Is the DL.2 mounted less than 1.4 meters to an object? If so, move the DL.2 farther away to enable it to focus properly. • Make sure the DL.2 is not operating near fog machines, hazers, or mineral oil hazers (see Fog Machine Warning on page 8).

  • Page 246: Frequently Asked Questions

    Ethernet Cat 5 limit is 100 meters. For longer distances use a router that takes fiber input to Cat 5 output as for typical Ethernet distribution. What is the longest length High End Systems has tested for camera video distribution? High End has tested up to 1000 feet of quality Cat 5 without noticing degradation of signal.

  • Page 247: Restoring The System

    1. Plug your USB CD or DVD drive, keyboard, and mouse (optional) into one of the external USB ports on the media server. On DL.2 fixtures, you may need to use a USB hub, although this should only be a requirement if you wish to use a mouse.
  • Page 248 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 249 CHAPTER 18 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. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...
  • Page 250 NOTE: If you encounter an error, press the Return to Main Menu button and start the recovery process again. An error on the second attempt may indicate a hard drive failure or damaged DVD. In that case, contact High End Systems Technical Support at www.highend.com.. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 251: Appendix A: Dl.2 And Axon Dmx Protocol

    Appendix A: DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol DL.2 fixtures and Axon Media Servers utilize the same DMX protocol except that DL.2 fixtures include channels for motion and camera control. This table describes the Standard, Dual and Single Protocol for DL.2 fixtures and Axon Media Servers.
  • Page 252 DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Channel # Function DL.2 Axon Lamp OFF (80) Reserved Shutdown (80) Reserved Graphics System Reset (80) Camera Reset Home Pan/Tilt (20) Reserved Home Focus/Zoom/Iris (20) Reserved Using the Projector’s Menu System Projector Menu Projector Up arrow...
  • Page 253 Channel # Function DL.2 Axon Internal Camera Functions (DL.2 fixtures only) Camera Zoom Zoom position Focus position. Camera Focus Manual Focus from In (Far End) to Out (Near End) Camera’s IR sensing off, illuminator off Infrared Camera’s IR sensing on, illuminator off Illuminator Camera’s IR sensing on, illuminator scaled across...
  • Page 254 DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Channel # Function DL.2 Axon (Standard, Dual, Single Protocol) Global Selects intensity level for the composite image Intensity Off, no effects selection CMY simulates CMY by subtracting RGB. Reduces color values. Mod1 = cyan, Mod2 = magenta, Mod3 = yellow CMY adds to all pixels.
  • Page 255 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 DL2 Digital Light User Manual DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Description dec. Value Default...
  • Page 256 DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Channel # Function DL.2 Axon RGB Swap to BGR Mod1 = red, Mod2 = green, Mod3 = blue RGB Swap to RBG Mod1 = red, Mod2 = green, Mod3 = blue RGB Swap to GRB...
  • Page 257 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 DL2 Digital Light User Manual DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Description dec. 64-79 83-127 Value Default...
  • Page 258 Mod2 = vertical position, Mod3 = Zoom 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 259 Mod2 = green to inverted red, Mod3 = blue to inverted green Edge Detect Color. Mod1 =horizontal size, Mod2 = vertical search size, Mod3 =comparison threshold DL2 Digital Light User Manual DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Description dec. Value Default dec.
  • Page 260 DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Channel # Function DL.2 Axon Edge Detect B/W. Mod1=horizontal size, Mod2 = vertical search size, Mod3=comparison threshold Texture Ripple, Horizontal Mod1 = size, Mod2 = rate, Mod3 = offset Texture Ripple, Vertical Mod1 = size, Mod2 = rate, Mod3 = offset...
  • Page 261 Slats, Vertical. Mod1 = number, Mod2 = displacement, Mod3 = fade Slats, Horizontal. Mod1 = number, Mod2 = displacement, Mod3 = fade Reserved. Defaults to effect mode = 0 DL2 Digital Light User Manual DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Description dec. 64-79 Value Default...
  • Page 262 DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Channel # Function DL.2 Axon Downward Vertical Streaks. Mod1 = start position, Mod2 = streak angle, Mod3 = fade Gaussian Blur. Mod1 = sample distance, Mod2 = filter pass number, Mod3 = curve shape Sharpen. Mod1 = sample distance, Mod2 = filter pass number, Mod3 = sharpen scale Reserved.
  • Page 263 Mod2 = vertical position, Mod3 = Zoom Effect 2 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 264 DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Channel # Function DL.2 Axon Static Masks Round iris closing from outside in Round iris closing from inside out Rectangle closing from outside in Rectangle closing from inside out Checkerboard, variation 1 Checkerboard, variation 2...
  • Page 265 Image Edge Adjusts the image’s left edge diffusion from hard edge (0) to maximum fade (255) Fade, Left DL2 Digital Light User Manual Description Global Image Edge Fade DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Value Default dec. dec. 159-255 0-255 0-100...
  • Page 266 DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Channel # Function DL.2 Axon Top Left X Move top left corner x value to center Top Left Y Move top left corner y value to center Top Right X Move top right corner x value to center...
  • Page 267 Reserved On-screen Frame Statistics (Channel 55 = 255) Text color = gray Text color = red Text color = blue Text color = green DL2 Digital Light User Manual DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Description dec. 1-119 120-130 131-144 145-149...
  • Page 268 DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Channel # Function DL.2 Axon (Standard, Dual, Single Protocol) Selects transparency level from completely Opacity transparent (0) to opaque (255) No selection First Stock 3-D Object (flat plane) 3-D Object File Additional Stock 3-D Objects...
  • Page 269 0 to B/W @ 50% to white @100%. Mod2= not used. Fire Gradient, Mod1fades original to converted Mod2 not used, reserved. DL2 Digital Light User Manual Description Graphic 1 Synchronization Graphic 1 Effects DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Value Default dec. dec. 16- 255 . . .
  • Page 270 Reserved (Defaults to 0) 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 271 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 DL2 Digital Light User Manual DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Description dec. Value Default dec.
  • Page 272 DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Channel # Function DL.2 Axon Texture Ripple, Horizontal Mod1 = size, Mod2 = rate, Mod3 = offset Texture Ripple, Vertical Mod1 = size, Mod2 = rate, Mod3 = offset Texture Ripple, Circular Mod1 = size, Mod2 = rate, Mod3 = offset...
  • Page 273 Slats, Horizontal. Mod1 = number, Mod2 = displacement, Mod3 = fade Sinewave, Circular with Y-axis Wobbulation Mod1 = size, Mod2 = rate, Mod3 = offset DL2 Digital Light User Manual DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Description dec. Value Default dec.
  • Page 274 Mod2 = vertical position, Mod3 = Zoom 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.
  • Page 275 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 DL2 Digital Light User Manual DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Description dec. Value Default dec.
  • Page 276 DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Channel # Function DL.2 Axon Texture Ripple, Horizontal Mod1 = size, Mod2 = rate, Mod3 = offset Texture Ripple, Vertical Mod1 = size, Mod2 = rate, Mod3 = offset Texture Ripple, Circular Mod1 = size, Mod2 = rate, Mod3 = offset...
  • Page 277 Slats, Horizontal. Mod1 = number, Mod2 = displacement, Mod3 = fade Sinewave, Circular with Y-axis Wobbulation Mod1 = size, Mod2 = rate, Mod3 = offset DL2 Digital Light User Manual DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Description dec. Value Default dec.
  • Page 278 Mod2 = vertical position, Mod3 = Zoom 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.
  • Page 279 720 degrees absolute Continuous rotation stop Continuous variable-speed clockwise object rotation around Z axis (slow to fast) DL2 Digital Light User Manual Description Graphic 1 Rotation DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Value Default dec. dec. 0-24 16382 16383...
  • Page 280 DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Channel # Function DL.2 Axon Minimum object size along X axis (1:10) Increases object size along X axis from minimum to actual size Scale X Actual size along X axis (1:1) Increases object size along X axis from actual to...
  • Page 281 Slow speeds from slowest toward normal Play Speed Normal Speed Faster than Normal to Fastest DL2 Digital Light User Manual Description Graphic 2 Functions (Standard, Dual) Graphic 2 Content Definition DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Value Default dec. dec. 0-255 0-100 2-149 151-255...
  • Page 282 DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Channel # Function DL.2 Axon No selection Sync to Graphic 1 movie time Sync to Graphic 2 movie time Sync to Graphic 3 movie time Sync to Object rotation 1 Sync to Object rotation 2...
  • Page 283 Reserved (Defaults to 0) 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 284 DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Channel # Function DL.2 Axon Off, no effects selection CMY simulates CMY by subtracting RGB (reduces color values) Mod1 = cyan, Mod2 = magenta, Mod3 = yellow CMY Add to All Pixels increases color values.
  • Page 285 RGB Swap to RBG Mod1 = red, Mod2 = green, Mod3 = blue RGB Swap to GRB Mod1 = red, Mod2 = green, Mod3 = blue DL2 Digital Light User Manual DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Description dec. Value Default...
  • Page 286 DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Channel # Function DL.2 Axon Colorize Gray Scale maps pixel intensity to color: Mod1 = Color Scheme selection, Mod2 = Zero intensity point in color scheme, Mod3 = Fading Intensity key turns pixels of selected intensity...
  • Page 287 Mod2 = vertical position, Mod3 = Zoom 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.
  • Page 288 DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Channel # Function DL.2 Axon Off, no effects selection CMY simulates CMY by subtracting RGB (reduces color values) Mod1 = cyan, Mod2 = magenta, Mod3 = yellow CMY Add to All Pixels increases color values.
  • Page 289 RGB Swap to RBG Mod1 = red, Mod2 = green, Mod3 = blue RGB Swap to GRB Mod1 = red, Mod2 = green, Mod3 = blue DL2 Digital Light User Manual DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Description dec. Value Default...
  • Page 290 DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Channel # Function DL.2 Axon Colorize Gray Scale maps pixel intensity to color: Mod1 = Color Scheme selection, Mod2 = Zero intensity point in color scheme, Mod3 = Fading Intensity key turns pixels of selected intensity...
  • Page 291 Mod2 = vertical position, Mod3 = Zoom 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.
  • Page 292 DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Channel # Function DL.2 Axon Continuous variable-speed counterclockwise object rotation around X-axis (fast to slow) Continuous rotation stop X-axis Rotates the object counterclockwise around X- Rotation axis in steps to -720 degrees absolute 0° rotation around X-axis...
  • Page 293 Centers object along Z axis in display Z-Position Moves object back along Z axis at center of display DL2 Digital Light User Manual Description Graphic 2 Scaling Graphic 2 Position DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Value Default dec. dec. 1-127 1-49 129-254 51-99...
  • Page 294 DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Channel # Function DL.2 Axon Selects transparency level from completely 133 112 Opacity transparent (0) to opaque (255) No selection First Stock 3-D Object (flat plane) 134 113 3-D Object File Additional Stock 3-D Objects...
  • Page 295 @0 to B/W @50% to white @100%. Mod2= not used. Fire Gradient, Mod1fades original to converted Mod2 not used, reserved. DL2 Digital Light User Manual Description Graphic 3 Synchronization Graphic 3 Effects DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Value Default dec. dec. 16- 255 . . .
  • Page 296 ShakeNBake. Mod1 = horizontal shake, Mod2 = vertical shift Reserved (Defaults to 0) 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 297 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 DL2 Digital Light User Manual DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Description dec. Value Default dec.
  • Page 298 DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Channel # Function DL.2 Axon Texture Ripple, Horizontal Mod1 = size, Mod2 = rate, Mod3 = offset Texture Ripple, Vertical Mod1 = size, Mod2 = rate, Mod3 = offset Texture Ripple, Circular Mod1 = size, Mod2 = rate, Mod3 = offset...
  • Page 299 Slats, Horizontal. Mod1 = number, Mod2 = displacement, Mod3 = fade Sinewave, Circular with Y-axis Wobbulation Mod1 = size, Mod2 = rate, Mod3 = offset DL2 Digital Light User Manual DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Description dec. Value Default dec.
  • Page 300 Pan and Scan. Mod1 = horizontal position, Mod2 = vertical position, Mod3 = Zoom These Modifier parameters adjust the option Effect Mode 1 selected in Channel 148 for DL.2 fixtures or 149 128 Modifier 1 Channel 127 for Axon Media Servers.
  • Page 301 Mod3 = blue to inverted green Edge Detect ColorMod1=horizontal size, Mod2 = vertical search size, Mod3=comparison threshold Edge Detect B/W Mod1=horizontal size, Mod2 = vertical search size, Mod3=comparison threshold DL2 Digital Light User Manual DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Description dec. Value Default dec.
  • Page 302 DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Channel # Function DL.2 Axon Texture Ripple, Horizontal Mod1 = size, Mod2 = rate, Mod3 = offset Texture Ripple, Vertical Mod1 = size, Mod2 = rate, Mod3 = offset Texture Ripple, Circular Mod1 = size, Mod2 = rate, Mod3 = offset...
  • Page 303 Slats, Horizontal. Mod1 = number, Mod2 = displacement, Mod3 = fade Sinewave, Circular with Y-axis Wobbulation Mod1 = size, Mod2 = rate, Mod3 = offset DL2 Digital Light User Manual DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Description dec. Value Default dec.
  • Page 304 DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Channel # Function DL.2 Axon Sinewave, Circular with Y-axis Wobbulation Mod1 = size, Mod2 = rate, Mod3 = offset Sinewave, Circular with Z-axis Wobbulation Mod1 = size, Mod2 = rate, Mod3 = offset Sinewave, Horizontal with X-axis Wobbulation...
  • Page 305 Channel # Function DL.2 Axon These Modifier parameters adjust the option 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.
  • Page 306 DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Channel # Function DL.2 Axon Continuous variable-speed counterclockwise object rotation around X-axis (fast to slow) Continuous rotation stop X-axis Rotates the object counterclockwise around X- Rotation axis in steps to -720 degrees absolute 0° rotation around X-axis...
  • Page 307 Centers object along Z axis in display Z-Position Moves object back along Z axis at center of display DL2 Digital Light User Manual Description Graphic 3 Scaling Graphic 3 Position DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol Value Default dec. dec. 1-127 1-49 129-254 51-99...
  • Page 308 APPENDIX A DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol DL2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 309: Mspeed Conversion Table

    1.45 1.60 1.75 1.92 2.09 2.27 2.46 2.66 2.86 3.07 3.29 3.52 3.76 4.00 4.25 4.52 4.78 5.06 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Time Value Value Value (sec.) (dec.) (hex) 5.34 5.64 5.94 6.25 6.56 6.89 7.22 7.56 7.91 8.27 8.63...
  • Page 310 194.16 195.92 197.70 199.48 201.28 203.08 204.88 206.70 208.52 210.36 212.19 214.04 215.90 217.76 219.63 221.51 223.40 225.30 227.20 229.11 231.03 232.96 234.90 236.84 238.79 240.75 242.72 244.70 246.68 248.68 250.68 246.68 248.68 250.68 252.68 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 311: Custom User Content

    DL.2 graphics engine software. Preparing Custom Content For the highest quality rendering and playback on a DL.2 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 312: Creating 3-D Objects

    Managing Custom Content The Content Management Application running on your own computer as a client to DL.2 media servers via Ethernet manages any User Content you create. All Stock and User content can be viewed and refreshed but the CMA client gives you additional control over other aspects of your custom content.

  • Page 313: Mechanical

    Road Case Dimensions: 699 mm x 724 mm x 1080 mm (27.5 in x 28.5 in x 42.5 in) Weight (Fixture + Roadcase): 107.5 kg ( 254 mm 10.0 in 595 mm 23.4 in 517 mm 20.4 in DL.2 Digital Light User Manual 237 lbs) 911 mm 35.9 in 254 mm 10.0 in 509 mm 20.1 in 746 mm 29.4 in...

  • Page 314: Electrical Specifications

    Auto focus Range: 29 mm – 800 mm Picture Elements: 380K pixels {768 (H) x 582 (V)} Minimum working distance: 29 mm (WIDE end, 800 mm (TELE end) Environmental Specifications Maximum ambient temperature (Ta): 35° C (95° F) DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 315: Cable And Connector Specifications

    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. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Grounding lug (inside XLR shell) XLR shell positive positive...
  • Page 316 APPENDIX D DL.2 Specifications DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 317: Safety Information

    Appendix E: Safety Information Warning: For Continued Protection Against Fire, this equipment is designed for connection to branch circuit with a maximum overload protection of 20 A. Warning: For Continued Protection Against Electric Shock If this equipment was received without a line cord plug, attach the appropriate line cord plug according to the following code: •...

  • Page 318: Appendix E: Safety Information 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. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 319: 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. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Safety Information...

  • Page 320: 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. DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

  • Page 321: 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 DL.2 Digital Light User Manual Safety Information...
  • Page 322 APPENDIX E Safety Information DL.2 Digital Light User Manual...

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