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DMX_Protocol Tab ...................................................................................... 31
DMX_Protocol_Motion Screen .................................................................... 31
DMX_Protocol _Global Screen ................................................................... 31
DMX_Protocol _Obj Screens ...................................................................... 31
DMX_Raw Screen .................................................................................... 32
Set Tab ..................................................................................................... 33
Set_Fixture Screen .................................................................................. 33
Set_Projector Screen ............................................................................... 34
Set_I/O Screen ....................................................................................... 35
File Tab ..................................................................................................... 36
Info Tab .................................................................................................... 37
Info_Hours ............................................................................................. 37
Info_Version Screen ................................................................................ 37
Info_Status Tab ...................................................................................... 38
Info_Hardware Tab .................................................................................. 38
Test Tab .................................................................................................... 39
Test_Home Screen .................................................................................. 39
Test_Self Test Screen .............................................................................. 39
Reset Screen ............................................................................................. 40
Chapter 4: DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start
If you are new to DMX programing, this chapter gives you a brief overview on
programming DL.3, DL.2, and Axon media servers and an example of using a
Wholehog console to patch and display output from a media server.
DMX Programming Overview ...................................................................... 41
DMX512 Links ............................................................................................ 41
8-bit vs. 16-bit DMX Parameters ................................................................... 41
Determining a DMX Start Channel ................................................................. 42
Overview ................................................................................................ 42
Digital Lighting Products ........................................................................... 42
Lighting Console Tips .................................................................................. 43
Fixture Libraries ......................................................................................... 43
Patching Digital Light Fixtures and Axon Media Servers .................................... 43
DMX Output Displays .................................................................................. 44
Wholehog Programming Notes .................................................................... 44
Play Speed ................................................................................................ 44
Mask Strobe .............................................................................................. 44
Play Modes (Opacity) .................................................................................. 44
CMY .......................................................................................................... 44
Control Channel Functions ........................................................................... 44
Quick Start with a Wholehog Console ......................................................... 45
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