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© High End Systems, Inc. 2005, All Rights Reserved
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DL.2 User Manual
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June, 2006

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  • Page 1 Trademarks used in this text: High End Systems, WholeHog III, Catalyst, the Catalyst Logo, and LithoPatterns are registered trademarks; and 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.

  • Page 2: Contacting High End Systems

    ® Contacting High End Systems Sales Department High End Systems, Inc. 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin, TX 78758 USA voice: 512.836.2242 fax: 512.837.5290 Toll Free: 800.890.8989 Customer Service High End Systems, Inc. 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin, TX 78758 USA voice: 800.890.8989...

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN45104 Manufacturer’s name: High End Systems, Inc. Distributor’s name: High End Systems, Inc. Distributor’s address: 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin, Texas 78758 USA Declares that the product Product Name: DL.2 Product Number: All...

  • Page 4: Product Modification Warning

    Umständen gegen die diesbezüglichen Sicherheitsnormen verstoßen. Avvertenza Sulla Modifica Del Prodotto I prodotti di High End Systems sono stati progettati e fabbricati per soddisfare i requisiti delle normative di sicurezza statunitensi ed internazionali. Qualsiasi modifica al prodotto potrebbe pregiudicare la sicurezza e rendere il prodotto non conforme agli standard di sicurezza pertinenti.

  • Page 5: Symbols

    • 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 6: Patents

    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 7: What You Should Know About Copyright

    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 8 Since price is content-sensitive, the best thing to do is to contact a clearinghouse like Suzy Vaughan Associates and let them find out for you. viii DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Warranty Information ..................v Patents ...................... 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 ..............17 Placing Fixture in Road Case ................ 17 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 ................19 LCD Display Adjustment Buttons ..............
  • Page 11 Reset Screen ..................... 33 Chapter 4: DMX Programming Basics If you are new to DMX programing, this chapter will give you a brief overview and tips on programming DL.2 fixtures with Wholehog consoles from High End Systems. DMX Programming Overview ..............35 DMX512 Links ....................
  • Page 12 Z Position ....................61 Chapter 8: Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects You can adjust opacity and apply a variety of color mixing and geometric effects to each individual Graphic Object. Opacity ....................... 63 Visual Mode ....................64 DL.2 User Manual...
  • Page 13 X Ratio ......................88 Y Ratio ......................88 Global Viewpoint Mode ................89 Perspective View, Spherical Coordinates ............89 Perspective View, Cartesian Coordinates ............89 Orthogonal View, Cartesian Coordinates ............89 Viewpoint Position X ................... 90 DL.2 User Manual xiii...
  • Page 14 RGB Swap to BRG ..................102 RGB Swap to GBR ..................102 RGB Swap to GRB ..................102 RGB Swap to RBG ..................103 Scan Line ....................103 Solarize 1 ....................103 Solarize 2 ....................104 Solarize 3 ....................104 Solarize 4 ....................104 Solid Color RGB ..................105 DL.2 User Manual...
  • Page 15 Texture Ripple, Vertical ................115 Tiling ...................... 116 Transparent Wipes..................117 Chapter 12: Fixture Motion Functions This chapter describes mechanical control for the DL.2 fixture with it’s internal projector. Pan and Tilt ....................119 Dimmer ..................... 119 Focus ......................119 Zoom ......................
  • Page 16 Chapter 13: 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. Live Video Sources ..................123 Internal Camera ..................123...
  • Page 17 Valid DMX Values .................. 134 Moving User Content Files and Folders ............135 Downloading Content from a DL.2 Fixture to Your Local Drive ......136 Uploading Content from Your Local Drive to a DL.2 Fixture ......136 Moving Files Between Fixtures ..............137 Archiving User Content ................
  • Page 18 General Troubleshooting Suggestions ............160 Frequently Asked Questions ................162 Chapter 16: Restoring the System There are two types of system restore that you can perform on the DL.2 with your DL.2 System Restore CD: a “full” system restore or a “partial” system restore.
  • Page 19 Appendice E: Importantes Informations Sur La Sécurité ......... 228 Anhang E: Wichtige Hinweise Für Ihre Sicherheit .......... 229 Apéndice E: Información Importante De Seguridad ........230 Appendice E: Importanti Informazioni Di Sicurezza ........231 Vigtig Sikkerhedsinformation ..............231 DL.2 User Manual...
  • Page 20 DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 21: 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 22: Graphics Engine

    • 35 Global parameters provide graphic controls to the composite image created by up to 3 media streams — Collage Generator combines output of the same file from multiple DL.2 fixtures into a smooth panorama array. — Intensity overlays the opacity control to provide system-wide intensity level —...

  • Page 23: Related Products And Optional Accessories

    • Mounting system provides multiple orientation options 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.)
  • Page 24 CHAPTER 1 Product Overview DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Chapter 2: Setup And Configuration

    Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. The factory cannot accept any goods shipped without an RMA number. Pan and Tilt Locking The DL.2 fixture ships with pan and tilt latches locked. You can unlock/adjust these latches to stabilize the fixture for mounting. Tilt Lock Pan Lock DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 26: Attaching A Power Cord Cap

    Setup and Configuration 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. Different locations (even within the same country) may require a different power cord cap to connect the fixture to a power outlet.
  • Page 27 CHAPTER 2 Setup and Configuration • 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. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the fixture and voiding the warranty, do not physically connect to the RGBHV and VGA inputs at the same time.

  • Page 28: 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 29: 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 30: Linking Dl.2 Fixtures

    Linking DL.2 Fixtures DL.2 fixtures can be linked with other fixtures on a standard DMX512 link using XLR cabling and then controlled by a DMX desk. The number of fixtures on a link will be determined by the combined number of channels required by all the fixtures. The DMX channel range of a DL.2 fixture is determined by the protocol mode you choose.

  • Page 31: Setting Up An Ethernet Fixture Link

    Cable and Connector Specifications on page 225. 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 ethernet, this network can also serve as the link for DMX control.

  • Page 32: Powering On The Fixture

    For more information, see Attaching a Power Cord Cap on page 6. To power on the DL.2 fixture, simply connect it to an appropriately-rated power source. It is very important that you shutdown and disconnect power to the fixture before performing certain procedures discussed in this manual.

  • Page 33: Viewing The Display Panel

    Setup and Configuration Viewing the 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 144 DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Software Setup

    CMA’s All Servers view, (see Verifying Software Versions on page 141). To upgrade the fixture software, first download the file from the website to your computer. Then use the CMA to upload it to your DL.2 fixtures, (see Upgrading DL.2 Fixture Software on page 142).

  • Page 35: 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 36: 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 14: Content Management Application (CMA) on page 127. 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 37: Shutting Down The Fixture

    (see Fixture Operations on page 120). 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 144), or the fixture’s menu system,...
  • Page 38 CHAPTER 2 Setup and Configuration 4. Place the DL.2 1. Place Top over the fixture first fixture in its provided road case for shipping. 2. Bring sides of case together and latch DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 28) or remotely through the configuration options in the CMA (see Editing Configuration Values on page 144).

  • Page 41: Navigating The Menu

    CHAPTER 3 The DL.2 Menu System Navigating the Menu Select any tab by pressing the corresponding button to the side of the display. The tab label will be bold when selected. Use the left and right arrow keys on the navigation buttons to move to a different screen.

  • Page 42: Dl.2 Menu Options

    CHAPTER 3 The DL.2 Menu System DL.2 Menu Options The menu display consists of a set of top-level tabbed screens and their associated subtabs. Main Sub-Tabs/ Fields Options Function/Notes Screens Controls DMX512 Sets DMX as fixture communication source Source Set Universe field from 0-16 [Art-Net protocol]...
  • Page 43 CHAPTER 3 The DL.2 Menu System Main Sub-Tabs/ Fields Options Function/Notes Screens Controls NTSC_M NTSC_MJ PAL_B PAL_D PAL_G PAL_H PAL_I PAL_M External Fixture PAL_N Identifies the SVideo format used for video input. SVideo SECAM_B SECAM_D SECAM_G SECAM_H SECAM_K SECAM_K1 SECAM_L...
  • Page 44 CHAPTER 3 The DL.2 Menu System Main Sub-Tabs/ Fields Options Function/Notes Screens Controls Displays fixture base housing’s current, minimum Reset and maximum temperature. Pressing Reset reverts all settings to the current temperature Temp Displays current, minimum and maximum Head Reset temperature of fixture head.

  • Page 45: 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 35. 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 46: 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 DMX Protocol on page 169. DMX_Protocol_Motion Screen...

  • Page 47: Dmx_Raw Screen

    CHAPTER 3 The DL.2 Menu System DMX_Raw Screen You can view the DMX values of all fixtures on the link. The Raw Tab displays every DMX value for Channels 001–512 in lines of eight DMX values each per screen. The Offset number at the beginning of each line indicates the first DMX channel with a value displayed on that line.

  • Page 48: Set Tab

    CHAPTER 3 The DL.2 Menu System Set Tab Set_Fixture Screen The Fixture tab provides options for selecting or changing fixture movement, dimming the mechanical iris, and controlling the LCD display black level and orientation. Movement Options Set the Pan Invert option On to invert the direction of the pan motor.

  • Page 49: Set_Projector Screen

    • 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 50: File Screen

    Projector tab to their factory default BLUE_BACKGROUND settings. For more information, refer to the Projector R_CODE User Manual that shipped with your DL.2 fixture. File Screen The File screen displays information about the currently selected content file. Use this screen to preview content —...

  • Page 51: 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 120) or through the Content Management Application, (see Editing Configuration Values on page 144).

  • Page 52: Info Tab

    CHAPTER 3 The DL.2 Menu System Info Tab The Info tab displays current fixture information such as hardware and software versions, sensor status, total fixture and lamp hours, DMX errors, and Status values. You can also reset Lamp and Fixture hours.

  • Page 53: 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 User Manual...
  • Page 54 CHAPTER 3 The DL.2 Menu System DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 55: Chapter 4: Dmx Programming Basics

    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 56: Lighting Consoles

    The Graphic fixture type controls each graphic object functions such as opacity, object, media, etc. The DL.2 protocol allows for 1, 2, or 3 graphic objects, and the Axon media server is a DL.2 fixture without the motion fixture type.

  • Page 57: 16-Bit Dmx

    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 11: Effect Mode Options Descriptions on page 91.
  • Page 58 CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Basics DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Chapter 5: Graphics Engine Overview

    Video Lighting Content. Working in the DL.2 3-D Environment DL.2 fixtures provide individual and composite graphical control for up to three 3-D Objects. You can control the “footprint” of the fixture on a DMX link by choosing to implement only the number of 3-D objects your application requires.

  • Page 60: Graphic Engine Function Flow

    Global Functions G lobal Effect 2 are then applied to the composite-object image. M ask Edge Fade K eystone C orrection G lobal View point G lobal Intensity Graphics Engine outputs final image to DL.2 fixture’s internal projector DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 61: Graphics Engine Functions

    Which solution you choose depends, to a large extent, on the transition to other effects you want to achieve. DL.2 User Manual...
  • Page 62 CHAPTER 5 Graphics Engine Overview DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 63: Selecting Content

    0 for the 3-D Object, Media Folder, and Media File parameters. The selected media file will be mapped onto the selected 3-D object. To output an image from a DL.2 fixture: 1. Open the mechanical iris by setting the Dimmer parameter to full (100%) 2.

  • Page 64: Content Selection Parameters

    Object The Object parameter selects the 3-dimensional object component of an image. Object files are the 3-D object shapes used to build a total image. The DL.2 graphics engine supports a combined total of 255 stock and user-created object files.

  • Page 65: Media Folder

    Media File parameter. Media Folder DMX values are assigned as follows: • DMX values from 1-38 select from the stock Media collections that shipped with your DL.2 fixture. • A DMX value of 39 is reserved for a Setup and Test folder.

  • Page 66: Media Folder Descriptions

    Graphic Functions: Defining Content Media Folder Descriptions Media Folder Name Content Description Value HES Core Media Files Premier High End Systems video loop collection Digital still images and animations, designed specifically for aerial HES_Digital_Aerials_1 effects HES_Oils Digitally simulated psychedelic oil projection loops...

  • Page 67: Media File

    Custom files. This parameter selects media files from within the folder defined by the Media Folder parameter. For a reference of media files available as stock content with your DL.2 fixture, go to the link for the Stock Content Guide on http://www.highend.com/support/digital_lighting/...

  • Page 68: Segment Selection Examples

    Plays media segment from In Frame setting to Out Frame Play forward if opacity > 0 setting, looping continuously. Plays only when the content opacity value is greater than zero. DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 69: Playback Speed

    Scrubbing displays the selected frame of the composite output of the DL.2 fixture. While scrubbing the In Frame, the frame selected by the In Frame coarse and fine channels will be displayed.
  • Page 70 CHAPTER 6 Graphic Functions: Defining Content DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 71: Chapter 7: Graphic Functions: Rotation, Position, Scale

    Y Rotation produces a left-to-right flip. Z Rotation causes a circular motion. X Rotation Y Rotation Z Rotation Rotates image Rotates image Rotates image about the x axis about the y axis about the z axis DL.2 User Manual...
  • Page 72 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 User Manual...

  • Page 73: Rotation Parameters

    Continuous rotation stop 76–100 Continuous variable-speed clockwise image rotation around X-axis (slow to fast) Tip: Using this parameter you can turn one object through another. X-axis Rotation Applied to Object 2 Original Object 1 and Object 2 DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 74: Y Rotation

    Continuous rotation stop 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 Y-axis rotation applied to Object 2 DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 75: Z Rotation

    (see Global Viewpoint Mode on page 89). Tip: Using this parameter you can turn one object around another Z-axis Rotation Applied to Object 2 Original Object 1 and Object 2 DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 76: Scaling The Object

    255 (100%). Default DMX Value: 128 (50%) = Normal Scale Original Object 1 and Object 2 Object 2 X-Scale DMX value = 165 All Scale DMX values = 128 (50%) Scaled 3 times in X direction DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 77: Y Scale

    255 (100%). 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 User Manual...

  • Page 78: Z Scale

    255 (100%). 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 User Manual...

  • Page 79: Changing Object Position

    Default DMX Value: 32768 (50%) = object centered in frame Object 1: X Position DMX value = 32022 Original Object 1 and Object 2 All Position DMX values = 32768 (50%) Object 1: X Position DMX value = 33561 DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 80: Y Position

    Default DMX Value: 32768 (50%) = object centered in frame Object 1: Y Position DMX value = 32255 Original Object 1 and Object 2 All Position DMX values = 32768 (50%) Object 1: Y Position DMX value = 33269 DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 81: 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 User Manual...
  • Page 82 CHAPTER 7 Graphic Functions: Rotation, Position, Scale DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 83: Chapter 8: Graphic Functions: Opacity And Effects

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

  • Page 84: Visual Mode

    Maps original color intensity levels to a Fire Gradient image to red- Not Used red-to-yellow gradient. yellow gradient Subtract red to Negative Art Reverses image color Scales color Subtract Green Exposure Expand/Contrast Alternate content optimization option. Adjusts color shift Control Color DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 85: Content Optimization

    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 86: Push To Sepia

    Visual Mode Modifier2 DMX value = 255 (100%) Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 2 Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 2 Visual Mode Modifier1 DMX value = 190 (75%) Visual Mode Modifier2 DMX value = 255 (100%) DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 87: Push To Red

    Visual Mode Modifier2 DMX value = 255 (100%) Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 3 Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 3 Visual Mode Modifier1 DMX value = 190 (75%) Visual Mode Modifier2 DMX value = 255 (100%) DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 88: Gray Maker 1

    Visual Mode Modifier1 DMX value =128 (50%) Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 4 Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 4 Visual Mode Modifier1 DMX value = 190 (75%) Visual Mode Modifier2 DMX value = 255 (100%) DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 89: Gray Maker 2

    255 (100%) = maximum contrast. Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 4 Original Content Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 4 Visual Mode Modifier1 DMX value = 90 (33.3%) Visual Mode Modifier2 DMX value = 175 (77%) DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 90: Posterizer

    Visual Mode Modifier2 DMX value = 255 (100%) Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 6 Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 6 Visual Mode Modifier1 DMX value = 190 (75%) Visual Mode Modifier2 DMX value = 255 (100%) DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 91: Color To B/W

    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 Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 8 Original Content Visual Mode Modifier 1 DMX value = 255 (100%) DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 92: Negative Art

    Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 9 Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 9 Modifier 1 DMX value = 0 Modifier 1 DMX value = 255 (100%) Modifier 2 DMX value = 128 (50%) Modifier 2 DMX value = 128 (50%) DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 93: 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 User Manual...

  • Page 94: Effect 1 Mode And Effect 2 Mode

    = 255, else color = 0 Green Blue RGB, Solid color Green to Blue to Red to Cyan RGB, Invert Magenta Yellow Red to Green to Blue to RGB, Invert and Swap to GBR Magenta Yellow Cyan DL.2 User Manual...
  • Page 95 Cartoon Edge creates variable outline around Reduces Enhances detection picture elements Color Contrast sensitivity Moves Green Moves Blue Color DeConverge offsets pixels from original Moves Red Pixels down Pixels down position pixels up and right and left DL.2 User Manual...
  • Page 96 Amplitude Frequency Phase Sinewave, Vertical with y-axis wobbulation Amplitude Frequency Phase Sinewave, Vertical with z-axis wobbulation Glow applies glow effect to 3-D object Green Blue Red cycle Green cycle Blue cycle Glow Color Cycle speed speed speed DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 97: Synchronization Parameters

    • Any Sync Mode value above 15 (16-255) defaults back to 0 • Every parameter that you have set to affect the Sync To object will now effect the object you have synchronized with it. • Setting an object to sync to itself will have no effect. DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 98: Playback Timing

    In Frame point before completing its entire sequence. Sync To The Sync To parameter allows you to synchronize multiple DL.2 servers with one DL.2 server as long as they are all on one network. The default applies to every server on the network.

  • Page 99: Chapter 10: Global Functions

    Graphic Object 2 Intensity DMX = 255 (100%) than 0 for a defined image to be visible. Graphic Object 1 Intensity DMX = 255 (100%) Global Intensity DMX = 128 (50%) Graphic Object 2 Intensity DMX = 179 (70%) DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 100: Global Effect Mode 1 And Effect Mode 2

    From Green to From Blue to RGB, Invert and Swap to GBR Inverted Red Inverted Green Inverted Blue From Green to From Red to From Blue to Inverted RGB, Invert and Swap to BRG Inverted Red Inverted Blue Green DL.2 User Manual...
  • Page 101 Magnifying Lens applies spherical overlay X lens center Y lens center Lens size that magnifies a portion of the texture Magnifying Lens 2 applies spherical overlay X lens center Y lens center Lens size that magnifies a portion of the texture. DL.2 User Manual...
  • Page 102 Selects Array Adjusts Edge portion of the output to create multi-fixture of image to Type blending panorama displays. display These options are listed alphabetically with additional detail in Chapter 11: Effect Mode Options Descriptions on page 91 . DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 103: Masking Control

    Rectangle closing from inside out without fading intensity. Checkerboard, variation 1 Mask Shapes Checkerboard, variation 2 The DL.2 graphics engine currently Radial wipe, variation 1 provides 30 mask shapes including Radial wipe, variation 2 circular, rectangular, and oval masks Radial wipe, variation 3...

  • Page 104: Mask Size

    Mask Select DMX value = 0 Mask Size DMX value = 255 (100%) Mask Select value of 0 Mask Select DMX value = 1 Mask Size DMX value = 128 (50%) Mask Size DMX value = 126 (50%) DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 105: 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 98. Original Image Mask with Edge Fade applied Mask applied without Edge Fade DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 106: Image Edge Fade

    Default DMX Value: 0 = all edges are sharp and hard. Adjust each side separately for edge fade from 0 = no fade to 255 (100%) = opaque. Original Content 100% Top Edge Fade 100% Left Edge Fade 100% Top, Bottom, Left, Right Edge Fade DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 107: Keystone Correction Parameters

    Global Functions Keystone Correction Parameters When an image is output from a Top Left X Top Right X DL.2 fixture at an angle the image may appear skewed. Eight Keystone parameters adjust the Left Y Right Y image shape and compensate for this effect.

  • Page 108: Ratio

    128. Y Ratio DMX value = 255 (100%) 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 User Manual...

  • Page 109: Global Viewpoint Mode

    This Viewpoint mode creates a 3-D space with a perspective view of a 3-D space. Viewpoints are located in terms of X, Y and Z positions located on a sphere surrounding the image. Global Viewpoint set with X, Y, and Z DL.2 output displayed with global positions all equal to zero. viewpoint shown at left.

  • Page 110: 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 User Manual...

  • Page 111: Chapter 11: Effect Mode Options Descriptions

    → → → Magenta Green Yellow Blue Cyan → → → Yellow Green Cyan Blue Magenta → → → Blue Green Green Blue → → → Green Blue Blue Green → → → Green Green Blue Blue DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 112: Effect Mode Color Options

    0 = fastest change speed. 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. DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 113: Chromakey Coarse, 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. DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 114: Chromakey Medium

    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. DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 115: Cmy Add All Pixels

    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 User Manual...

  • Page 116: Color Deconverge

    Modifier 1: Selects from color schemes along a range of values from 0 – 255. 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. DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 117: Edge Fade 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 User Manual...

  • Page 118: Intensity Key

    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 User Manual...

  • Page 119: Rgb Add, All Pixels

    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 User Manual...

  • Page 120: Rgb Add To Non-Black Pixels

    Modifier 2: Transitions the green component from no adjustment at a value of 0 to cyan at a value of 255 (100%) Modifier 3: Transitions the blue component from no adjustment at a value of 0 to magenta at a value of 255 (100%) DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 121: Rgb Invert And Swap To Gbr

    Modifier 1: Transitions red color component to blue from 0 = no color change to 255 (100%) = green Modifier 2: No change to green color component Modifier 3: Transitions blue color component to green from 0 = no color change to 255 (100%) = red DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 122: Rgb Swap To Brg

    Modifier 1: Transitions red color component to green from 0 = no color change to 255 (100%) = green Modifier 2: Transitions green color component to red from 0 = no color change to 255 (100%) = blue Modifier 3: No change to blue color component DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 123: Rgb Swap To Rbg

    Blue color values below the threshold are converted to magenta. Modifier 3: Increases green color component from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum green saturation. Green color values below the threshold are converted to yellow. DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 124: Solarize 2

    Blue color values above the threshold are eliminated. Modifier 3: Increases green color component from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum green saturation. Green color values above the threshold are eliminated. DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 125: Solid Color Rgb

    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. DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 126: Geometric Effect Options

    DMX console. You can display either stock or custom content. The native aspect ratio of one DL.2 fixture's output is 4:3. Some of the arrays configured in conjunction with the collage generator will output a dif-ferent overall aspect ratio. The following table shows suggested configuration specifications.

  • Page 127: Horizontal Panorama Collage

    Modifier 2: Selects which portion of the grid a particular DL2 will display. DMX values 0-15 step through grid pattern selected by the Modifier 1 parameter. DMX values 16-255 default to the upper left corner of the grid. DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 128: Edge Detect Black And White

    128-160 Displays the DL.2 output in its cropped state but without edge blending applied. Displays the DL.2 output in its cropped state without edge blending but covering the full 161-191 output of the projector.

  • Page 129: Horizontal Mirror

    Modifier 2: Controls the vertical position of the lens’ centerpoint from 0=top edge to 255 (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. DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 130: Pixel Twist

    Modifier 2: Sets the random number generator seed number. This lets you create a repeatable random sequence that will synchronize correctly when using the collage generator option, see page 106. Modifier 3: Adjusts the raindrop creation rate from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum rate. DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 131: Sinewave, Circular W/X-Axis Wobbulation

    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 User Manual...

  • Page 132: Sinewave, Horizontal W/X-Axis Wobbulation

    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 User Manual...

  • Page 133: Sinewave, Vertical W/X-Axis Wobbulation

    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 User Manual...

  • Page 134: 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 User Manual...

  • Page 135: 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. DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 136: Tiling

    Values below the midpoint size a single image to 0 = maximum image magnifica- tion. Values above the midpoint increase number of images displayed to 255 (100%) = maxi- mum. Modifier 3: Not Used NOTE: The Tiling effect implemented on Effect 1 overrides tiling on Effect 2. DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 137: Transparent Wipes

    Modifier 1: Adjusts the area of the wipe from the smallest at a value of 0 to the largest at a value of 255 (100%). 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. DL.2 User Manual...
  • Page 138 CHAPTER 11 Effect Mode Options Descriptions DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 139: Chapter 12: 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 120).

  • Page 140: Mspeed (Motor Speed)

    Manually turns the Lamp OFF 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 DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 141: Projector Control

    (see DMX_Control Screen on page 25). RGBHV is the 225-228 Graphics Engine to Projector factory default. Input from S-Video In Before using DMX to change DL.2 inputs, you must enable the 229-232 (camera to Camera Out) to Projector Input by DMX option in the menu system (see...

  • Page 142: 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 User Manual...

  • Page 143: A Direct Digital Video Feed Option

    DMX console (see Controlling the Internal Camera Input on page 125). 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 144: Live Video Connection Options

    CHAPTER 13 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. VGA input to the projector RGBHV input option...

  • Page 145: Sending The Camera Feed To Camera Out

    End) DMX value = 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 146: 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 147: Chapter 14: Content Management Application (Cma)

    Overview. Before you launch the CMA, set up your Ethernet network and link all DL.2 fixtures you want to access from the CMA. See Linking DL.2 Fixtures on page 10 for more information on configuring a fixture network.

  • Page 148: Upgrading Cma Software To A Newer Version

    The CMA application’s Management Client Window uses a simplified Windows Explorer style user interface with views of the content and configuration of all DL.2 servers connected to the ethernet network. You can access options for each view from the drop down menu at the top of the Management Client Window or with a right-click in the right pane.

  • Page 149: Viewing Server Identification Information

    Content Management Application (CMA) Viewing Server Identification Information Selecting the All Server view displays all the DL.2 servers on the fixture network. In the following example, four servers have been identified on the network. The right pane contains the following details in a table format.

  • Page 150: Client Window Content Organization

    Preloaded Stock Content A large library of Stock Media and Stock Objects ships with every DL.2 fixture 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 151: 3D Object Files

    See the Assigning DMX Values to User Content on page 133 for more information. 3D Object Files Object files are the 3-D object component files used to build a graphic image. DL.2 protocol supports a combined total of 255 object files displayed in Stock Objects and User Objects folders.

  • Page 152: Viewing Folders

    • Date the file was last modified. You can access several options for displaying files in the right pane through the drop down menu or by right clicking in the right pane when files are being displayed. DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 153: Managing User Content

    • Delete files and folders • Control DMX value assignment to files and folders • Move files and folders between your local drive and a DL.2 fixture server. Naming and Deleting User Content Files and Folders You can Rename any user content folder or file displayed in the right pane of the CMA window using the pull down Media Folders or 3D Objects menu or with a right click selection.

  • Page 154: Editing User Content Dmx Values

    No Selection 1-40 Default Stock media Media Folders 41-239 User collections (media file collections) 240-254 Reserved Internal Camera video feed No Selection Media Files 1-255 Media files No selection 1-149 Objects Stock 3D Objects 150-255 User 3D Objects DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 155: Moving User Content Files And Folders

    • Drag and Drop • Copy and Paste commands • Cloning transfers the User Content files and their DMX value assignments from one DL.2 server to other server(s) on the fixture network. • Creating a Content Archive •...

  • Page 156: Downloading Content From A Dl.2 Fixture To Your Local Drive

    Content Management Application (CMA) Downloading Content from a DL.2 Fixture to Your Local Drive The CMA supports downloading User content files or folders from a DL.2 fixture to your local drive. To download a file or folder of User Content: 1.

  • Page 157: 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 User Manual...

  • Page 158: Archiving User Content

    An Archive/Image is a compressed file used to store media files, folders and object files along with valid identification DMX values. This Content Archive is used to backup User Content that can be restored to any DL.2 server. Using Local Archives to Prepare Content Offline You can create a Local Archive of files stored on your harddrive to be deployed to a server at another time.

  • Page 159: For Cma Running Mac Os 10.4

    Deploying a Content Archive 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 140). DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 160: 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 User Manual...

  • Page 161: Deleting Content

    XP Embedded operating system, and fixture firmware on the system. Verifying Software Versions Running the latest version of both the CMA Client software and the DL.2 Server software will ensure that you will get the best performance from the fixtures on your network.

  • Page 162: Upgrading The Cma Software

    Upgrading DL.2 Fixture Software DL.2 fixture software can only be uploaded to fixtures from the CMA. You must first save the latest version of the DL.2 fixture software from the High End Systems website (www.highend.com) to your hard drive and then use the CMA to upload it to the fixtures on your link.

  • Page 163: Viewing And Editing Fixture Configuration

    Content Management Application (CMA) 6. Click in the box to the left of the server name to select a server(s) for upgrading. 7. Click Next to continue upgrade. The DL.2 will reboot after the upgrading the software. Mac OS X: Upgrading Software To upgrade multiple servers, select multiple fixtures from the All Servers list.

  • Page 164: Viewing Fixture Configuration Values

    To view configuration information for all Servers on the network, select All Configurations in the left pane. The right pane now displays configuration values for all the DL.2 servers on the fixture link in a sortable table. Click in the column heading to sort by that column’s values. A + symbol appears in the “sort by”...
  • Page 165 Auto automatically inverts display when fixture is turned more than 90 degrees vertically. Off turns off display. Touching any button turns it back on. Dim lowers the brightness level Display Level Bright = full brightness level Preview = displays currently selected content DL.2 User Manual...
  • Page 166 Read only Temperature Mainboard Maximum Read only Temperature Mainboard Minimum Read only Temperature Mainboard Temperature Reset Pressing Reset restores value to Current Temperature Model Read only On Inverts pan positioning Pan Invert Off reverts to default position DL.2 User Manual...
  • Page 167 On swaps pan and tilt positioning Pan/Tilt Swap Off reverts to default positioning On access the Projector menu Projector Control Menu Off reverts to DL.2 menu Projector Defaults Selecting this option automatically restores projector defaults Projector Focus Value 0-255 External accepts input from an external video source...
  • Page 168 CHAPTER 14 Content Management Application (CMA) DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 169: Chapter 15: 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 170: 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 171: Cleaning The Base Housing Filter

    Inspect the filters: 5. Lift the prefilter away from the filter bracket 6. Remove the two philips pan screws securing the filter bracket and lift the filter unit off the fixture. DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 172: Cleaning The Internal Projector Filter

    2. Rotate and lock the fixture head in the or 90° tilt position. 3. Unlatch and remove the rear bezel. 4. Loosen two quarter-turn screws to remove the bottom cover and locate the filter removal tool mounted on the chassis. DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 173: Replacing The Lamp

    Optional Accessories on page 3. handle 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. Lamp assembly screws DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 174: 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: Fuse 1. Disconnect power to the fixture. If the fixture has been operating, allow the fixture to cool before handling.

  • Page 175: 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 176: 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 occures. DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 177: 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 178: Button Action

    (the Blue side should be facing Camera Communication The system is unable to CAMERA COMM ERROR out). Error communicate with the Camera. Use the camera’s zoom buttons to check that the camera has power. DL.2 User Manual...
  • Page 179 The PC failed to initialize USB USB port USB INIT ERROR communication with the box Contact High End Communication Error card. Systems Customer Support USB failed to pass the hardware USB port Security Error USB SECURE ERROR security test. DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 180: System State Leds

    Internal computer is receiving power Power Steady Fixture’s Motion Control system is receiving power 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...
  • Page 181 • Check the Fixture filters (see page 151). 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 182: 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 183: Chapter 16: Restoring The System

    Chapter 16: Restoring the System There are two types of system restore that you can perform on the DL.2 with your DL.2 System Restore CD: a “full” system restore or a “partial” system restore. A Full System restore should only be done in the event of complete drive failure.

  • Page 184: Full System Restore

    As such, the partial system restore option exists as a convenience for users who are trying to restore their fixture's OS and application, but who need to preserve the content or settings on the DL.2 fixture. This type of restore also takes less time than a full restore. Note: Because this method does not completely erase the DL.2 hard drive,...

  • Page 185: Performing The System Restore

    USB ports on the DL.2. If necessary, you may need to use a USB hub, although this should only be a requirement if you wish to use a mouse. 3. Power on or reboot the DL.2. When you see “Hit any key to boot from CD…”, press a key on your keyboard.
  • Page 186 7. 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. 8. When this part of the restore is completed, the DL.2 will automatically restart. DL.2 User Manual...
  • Page 187 Remove your “DL.2 System Restore CD” and insert the first “DL.2 Stock content DVD”. 11. Navigate in the DL.2 menu to the Rst tab. Select the 'Upgrade Content' button. You will see the filenames scroll by as the content is copied to the fixture. Wait until you see the “Upgrade Successful”...
  • Page 188 CHAPTER 16 Restoring the System DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 189: Appendix A: Dl.2 Dmx Protocol

    Appendix A: DL.2 DMX Protocol This table describes the Standard, Dual and Single Protocol for DL.2 fixtures. Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Motion and Camera Control (Standard, Dual, Single Protocol) Movement Functions Pan Course Moves projector head from 0° to 400°...
  • Page 190 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Home Pan/Tilt (20) 160-168 Reserved Home Focus/Zoom/Iris (20) 170-178 Reserved Using the Projector’s Menu System Projector Menu 180-184 Projector Up arrow 185-188 Projector Down arrow 189-192 Projector Left arrow...
  • Page 191 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Auto Exposure = Full Auto 0-63 0-25 Auto Exposure = Shutter Priority, 64-95 26-38 Shutter Speed = 30 Auto Exposure = Shutter Priority, 96-126 39-49 Shutter Speed = 15...
  • Page 192 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Global Functions (Standard, Dual, Single Protocol) Global Selects intensity level for the composite image 0-255 0-100 Intensity Global Effects Off, no effects selection CMY simulates CMY by subtracting RGB.
  • Page 193 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. RGB Invert & Swap to GBR. Mod1 = red to inverted green, Mod2 = green to inverted blue, Mod3 = blue to inverted red RGB Invert & Swap to BRG. Mod1 = red to...
  • Page 194 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Magnifying lens 2, Mod1= x lens center, Mod2 = y lens center, Mod3 = lens size Cartoon Edge Mod1 = Edge Color, Mod2= Contrast, Mod3= Edge detection sensitivity...
  • Page 195 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. These Modifier parameters adjust the selected Global Effect 1 0-255 0-100 Global Effect 1 parameter option from no Modifier 1 adjustment at a DMX value of 0 to maximum...
  • Page 196 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. RGB Invert Mod1 = red to inverted red, Mod2 = green to inverted green, Mod3 = blue to inverted blue RGB Invert & Swap to GBR. Mod1 = red to...
  • Page 197 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Picture-in-picture, Mod1= x subpicture center, Mod2 = y subpicture center, Mod3= subpicture size Magnifying lens, Mod1 = x lens center, Mod2 =y lens center, Mod3 lens size...
  • Page 198 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Reserved. Defaults to effect 0 Collage. Mod1= grid style selection, Mod2=grid Global portion displayed, Mod3=edge blend adjustment Effect 2 Reserved. Defaults to effect 0 135-255 These Modifier parameters adjust the selected...
  • Page 199 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Oval Iris closing from inside out Oscillating iris closing from outside in Artistic Iris Reserved for other installed masks, defaults to 0 31-127 Strobing Masks Periodic strobe, round “iris” mask closing from outside in.
  • Page 200 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Adjusts mask size from fully closed to open 0-255 0-100 Mask Size Hard edge to faded edge when Mask Select = 0- Mask Edge 127. Strobe rate control from Fastest to slowest...
  • Page 201 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Global Viewpoint Perspective View, Spherical Coordinates Look at point: center of universe Look at point: graphic 1 Look at point: graphic 2 Look at point: graphic 3...
  • Page 202 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Graphic 1 Functions (Standard, Dual, Single Protocol) Selects transparency level from completely 0-255 0-100 Opacity transparent (0) to opaque (255) Graphic 1 Content Definition No selection First Stock 3-D Object (flat plane)
  • Page 203 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Normal Speed Slow speeds from slowest toward normal 1-127 1-49 Play Speed Normal Speed Faster than Normal to Fastest 129-255 51-100 Graphic 1 Synchronization No selection Sync playback time to object 1...
  • Page 204 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Gray maker2. Always gray. Mod1 = brightness, Mod2 = contrast Posterizer. Mod1 reduces color detail. Mod2 adjusts contrast. Color to Black & White. Mod1 fades color RGB @0 to B/W @50% to white @100%.
  • Page 205 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Solarize 4 (if color value > DMX, set color to 0) Mod1 = red, Mod2 = green, Mod3 = blue. DotP and Resample Mod1, Mod2 and Mod3 control resampling.
  • Page 206 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Chromakey Inverse, Coarse. Select key color using Mod1 = red, Mod2 = green, Mod3 = blue Scan Line: Mod1 selects scan line as texture, Mod2 fades from original image to converted...
  • Page 207 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Scale RGB. Mod1= scale red, Mod2=scale green, Mod3=scale blue. Maximum of Mod1, Mod2 and Mod3 sets overall color range Tiling On (Scaler of 128 = 1 to 1) Note: Tiling on...
  • Page 208 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. 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 209 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. 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 Texture Ripple, Horizontal...
  • Page 210 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Cartoon Edge Mod1 = Edge Color, Mod2= Contrast, Mod3= Edge detection sensitivity Color DeConverge Mod1= Moves red up, Mod2 = Moves green down and right, Mod3 = Moves blue down and left...
  • Page 211 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Sinewave, Vertical with Y-axis Wobbulation Mod1 = size, Mod2 = rate, Mod3 = offset Sinewave, Vertical with Z-axis Wobbulation Mod1 = size, Mod2 = rate, Mod3 = offset...
  • Page 212 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Continuous variable-speed counterclockwise 0-24 object rotation around Z axis (fast to slow) 16382 Continuous rotation stop 16383 Rotates the object counterclockwise around Z- 16384- 26-49 Z-axis axis in steps to -720 degrees absolute...
  • Page 213 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Graphic 1 Position Moves object left from center of display 0-36767 0-49 Centers object along X axis in display 32768 32768 50 X-Position 36769- Moves object right from center of display...
  • Page 214 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Graphic 2 Functions (Standard, Dual) Selects transparency level from completely 0-255 0-100 Opacity transparent (0) to opaque (255) Graphic 2 Content Definition No selection First Stock 3-D Object (flat plane)
  • Page 215 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Normal Speed Slow speeds from slowest toward normal 1-127 1-49 104 Play Speed Normal Speed Faster than Normal to Fastest 129-255 51-100 Graphic 2 Synchronization No selection...
  • Page 216 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Gray maker2. Always gray. Mod1 = brightness, Mod2 = contrast Posterizer. Mod1 reduces color detail. Mod2 adjusts contrast. Color to Black & White. Mod1 fades color RGB @0 to B/W @50% to white @100%.
  • Page 217 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Solarize 4 (if color value > DMX, set color to 0) Mod1 = red, Mod2 = green, Mod3 = blue. DotP and Resample Mod1, Mod2 and Mod3 control resampling.
  • Page 218 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Chromakey Inverse, Coarse. Select key color using Mod1 = red, Mod2 = green, Mod3 = blue Scan Line: Mod1 selects scan line as texture, Mod2 fades from original image to converted...
  • Page 219 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Scale RGB. Mod1= scale red, Mod2=scale green, Mod3=scale blue. Maximum of Mod1, Mod2 and Mod3 sets overall color range Tiling On (Scaler of 128 = 1 to 1) Note: Tiling on...
  • Page 220 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. 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 221 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. 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 Texture Ripple, Horizontal...
  • Page 222 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Cartoon Edge Mod1 = Edge Color, Mod2= Contrast, Mod3= Edge detection sensitivity Color DeConverge Mod1= Moves red up, Mod2 = Moves green down and right, Mod3 = Moves blue down and left...
  • Page 223 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Sinewave, Vertical with Y-axis Wobbulation Mod1 = size, Mod2 = rate, Mod3 = offset Sinewave, Vertical with Z-axis Wobbulation Mod1 = size, Mod2 = rate, Mod3 = offset...
  • Page 224 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Continuous variable-speed counterclockwise 0-24 object rotation around Z axis (fast to slow) 16382 Continuous rotation stop 16383 Rotates the object counterclockwise around Z- 16384- 26-49 Z-axis axis in steps to -720 degrees absolute...
  • Page 225 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Graphic 2 Position Moves object left from center of display 0-36767 0-49 Centers object along X axis in display 32768 32768 50 X-Position 36769- Moves object right from center of display...
  • Page 226 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Graphic 3 Function (Standard Protocol) Selects transparency level from completely 133 Opacity 0-255 0-100 transparent (0) to opaque (255) Graphic 3 Content Definition No selection First Stock 3-D Object (flat plane)
  • Page 227 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Normal Speed Slow speeds from slowest toward normal 1-127 1-49 142 Play Speed Normal Speed Faster than Normal to Fastest 129-255 51-100 Graphic 3 Synchronization No selection...
  • Page 228 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Gray maker2. Always gray. Mod1 = brightness, Mod2 = contrast Posterizer. Mod1 reduces color detail. Mod2 adjusts contrast. Color to Black & White. Mod1 fades color RGB @0 to B/W @50% to white @100%.
  • Page 229 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Solarize 4 (if color value > DMX, set color to 0) Mod1 = red, Mod2 = green, Mod3 = blue. DotP and Resample Mod1, Mod2 and Mod3 control resampling.
  • Page 230 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Chromakey Inverse, Coarse. Select key color using Mod1 = red, Mod2 = green, Mod3 = blue Scan Line: Mod1 selects scan line as texture, Mod2 fades from original image to converted...
  • Page 231 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Scale RGB. Mod1= scale red, Mod2=scale green, Mod3=scale blue. Maximum of Mod1, Mod2 and Mod3 sets overall color range Tiling On (Scaler of 128 = 1 to 1) Note: Tiling on...
  • Page 232 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. 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 233 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. 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 Texture Ripple, Horizontal...
  • Page 234 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Cartoon Edge Mod1 = Edge Color, Mod2= Contrast, Mod3= Edge detection sensitivity Color DeConverge Mod1= Moves red up, Mod2 = Moves green down and right, Mod3 = Moves blue down and left...
  • Page 235 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Sinewave, Vertical with Y-axis Wobbulation Mod1 = size, Mod2 = rate, Mod3 = offset Sinewave, Vertical with Z-axis Wobbulation Mod1 = size, Mod2 = rate, Mod3 = offset...
  • Page 236 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Continuous variable-speed counterclockwise 0-24 object rotation around Z axis (fast to slow) 16382 Continuous rotation stop 16383 Rotates the object counterclockwise around Z- 16384- 26-49 Z-axis axis in steps to -720 degrees absolute...
  • Page 237 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol Chan Value Value Default Function Description dec. dec. Graphic 3 Position Moves object left from center of display 0-36767 0-49 Centers object along X axis in display 32768 32768 50 X-Position 36769- Moves object right from center of display...
  • Page 238 APPENDIX A DL.2 DMX Protocol DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 239: Appendix B: Mspeed Conversion Table

    38.65 2.66 15.56 39.44 2.86 16.06 39.44v 3.07 16.57 40.23 3.29 17.09 41.04 3.52 17.61 41.85 3.76 18.14 42.68 4.00 18.68 43.50 4.25 19.23 44.34 4.52 19.79 45.19 4.78 20.36 46.04 5.06 20.93 46.90 5.34 21.51 47.77 DL.2 User Manual...
  • Page 240 152.57 236.84 85.59 154.14 238.79 86.77 155.71 240.75 87.95 157.30 242.72 89.14 158.89 244.70 90.34 160.49 246.68 91.55 162.09 248.68 92.76 163.71 250.68 93.98 165.33 246.68 95.21 166.96 248.68 96.45 168.60 250.68 97.70 170.25 252.68 98.95 171.91 DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 241: Creating Video Media Files

    Custom User Content There are several considerations to keep in mind when creating custom content to control with the DL.2 graphics engine software. Read the following specifications and recommendations before creating custom content. If a file is not DL2 compatible, it may load but not appear as output. The CMA thumbnail view of content will note incompatible files with an X.

  • Page 242: Managing Custom Content

    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 243: Mechanical

    11.9 in 509 mm 20.1 in 746 mm 595 mm 29.4 in 23.4 in 594 mm 191 mm 23.4 in 7.5 in 236 mm 9.3 in 16 mm 521 mm 517 mm .6 in 20.5 in 20.4 in DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 244: 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 User Manual...

  • Page 245: Cable And Connector Specifications

    Pin 1 Ground • Pin 2 Data– • Pin 3 Data+ • 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 User Manual...
  • Page 246 APPENDIX D DL.2 Specifications DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 247: Appendix E: Safety Information

    L or coloured red. Class I equipment. This equipment must be earthed. Equipment suitable for dry locations only. Do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. Refer servicing to qualified personnel; no user serviceable parts inside. DL.2 User Manual...

  • Page 248: Appendice E: Importantes Informations Sur La Sécurité

    Cet équipement doit être uniquement utilisé dans des endroits secs. Ne pas l'exposer à la pluie ou l'humidité. 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 User Manual...

  • Page 249: 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 User Manual...

  • Page 250: 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 User Manual...

  • Page 251: Appendice E: Importanti Informazioni Di Sicurezza

    Mantenere una distanza minima di 1.0 metri (3.28 piedi) dagli oggetti accesi. 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 User Manual...
  • Page 252 APPENDIX E Safety Information DL.2 User Manual...

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