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Axon HD and Axon HD Pro Media Server User Manual
Software Release Version 1.0.2
August, 2014

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  • Page 1 Trademarks used in this text: High End Systems, and Wholehog are registered trademarks; and Collage, Collage Generator, Hog iPC, the High End Systems globe logo and the Hog logo are trademarks of High End Systems, Inc. or High End Systems Europe Ltd. Belden is a registered trademark of Belden, Inc. Microsoft, DirectX, and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 2: Contacting High End Systems

    World Wide Web: http://www.highend.com Patents This High End Systems product is protected by patents and pending patent applications. Patents owned or licensed by High End Systems include: US 4,392,187; US 4,602,321; US 4,688,161; US 4,701,833; US 4,709,311; US 4,779,176; US 4,800,474;...

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    EN 61000-4-3 A1 3V/m EN 61000-4-4 1kV/0.5kV EN 61000-4-5 2kV/1kV EN 61000-4-6 3 Vrms EN 61000-4-11 >95%-0.5p, 30%-25p,>95%-250p EN 61000-3-2 Class A EN 61000-3-3 USA, Tuesday, April 21, 2015 Kenneth Stuart Hansen, Compliance Engineer Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 4: Product Modification Warning

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

  • Page 5: Symbols

    Any Product unit or parts returned to High End Systems must be packaged in a suitable manner to ensure the protection of such Product unit or parts, and such package shall be clearly and prominently marked to indicate that the package contains returned Product units or parts and with an RMA number.

  • Page 6: What You Should Know About Copyright

    Both musical compositions and records require licensing and payment. What about High End Systems material included with Axon and DL.2 media servers? Do I have to clear that? No. High End Systems has worked to provide clearance for the content that is provided with Axon and DL.2 media servers.
  • Page 7 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. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 8 Axon HD Media Server User Manual viii...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Warranty Information..................v What You Should Know About Copyright ............vi Chapter 1: Product Overview This chapter describes features and specifications for the Axon HD, the Axon HD Pro Media Servers and the Content Management Application (CMA) software. Features ......................1 System ......................
  • Page 10 Shutting Down the Server ................16 Chapter 3: Axon HD Pro Live Video Input and Control The Axon HD Pro media server can receive and control standard or high definition live video from an external source. Live Video Sources ..................17 Serial Digital Interface (SDI) .................
  • Page 11 Media File ....................35 Defining a Media File Segment ..............35 In Frame and Out Frame Parameters.............. 35 Segment Selection Examples ................ 36 Defining Playback ..................37 Playback Mode .................... 37 Scrubbing....................37 Playback Speed ................... 38 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 12 Global Effect Mode Channels ............... 60 Global Control ..................... 67 Shutdown and Reset Options ................ 67 On-Screen Statistics ..................67 Spherical Control Statistics ................ 67 Performance Statistics ................67 Text Color ....................67 All-in-One Control Option................68 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 13 Framing Parameters ................... 76 Audio Control ....................77 Audio Out Connections ................. 77 Axon HD Pro .................... 77 Audio – Axon HD ..................77 Outputting Audio ..................78 Setting Audio on a Hog4 Console ..............78 Chapter 10: Global Functions: Collage Generator™...
  • Page 14 Intensity Key .....................112 Mask Color ....................113 Mask Color and Edge Fade Color..............114 Negative Art ....................115 Posterizer ....................116 Push to Sepia ....................117 Push to Red ....................118 RGB Add, All Pixels ..................119 RGB Add2, All Pixels ...................120 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 15 Digital MSpeed and Digital MSpeed 2 ............141 Downward Vertical Streaks ................. 142 Drop Shadow .................... 143 Edge Frame Profiles ................... 144 Framing Shutter Emulation ..............144 Faux LED....................146 Faux Tile ....................147 Film Burn/Unburn ..................148 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 16 Sinewave, Horizontal w/Y Axis Wobbulation ..........174 Sinewave, Horizontal w/Z axis Wobbulation ..........174 Sinewave, Vertical ..................175 Sinewave, Vertical w/X Axis Wobbulation............175 Sinewave, Vertical w/Y Axis Wobbulation ............175 Sinewave, Vertical w/Z Axis Wobbulation............175 Slats......................176 Vertical Slats ..................176 Horizontal Slats..................176 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 17 Synchronizing a Master Server to another Server........... 189 Chapter 13: Content Management Application (CMA) A Content Management Application (CMA) running on an Axon HD media server or a computer connected through an Ethernet network gives you remote control of content, software and configuration management functions.
  • Page 18 Verifying Software Versions .................213 Upgrading the CMA Software................213 Upgrading Server Software ................213 Viewing Server Configuration ..............215 Viewing Current Configuration of All Servers ..........215 Configuring Columns................216 Re-Order Columns ...................216 Viewing Individual Fixture Configuration Values ..........216 Axon HD Media Server User Manual xviii...
  • Page 19 Configuration Example ................224 Chapter 14: Axon HD CMA: Warp Editor User Warps are applied globally to modify the Axon HD output display shape. This chapter describes the Warp Editor and includes a step by step example for creating a custom warp graphic object.
  • Page 20 Protocol Viewer on Axon Desktop..............249 Chapter 16: Restoring the System You can perform a system restore on a DL.3, Axon, or DL.2 Server with your System Restore CD. Hardware Requirements ................251 Performing the System Restore ..............251 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 21: Chapter 1: Product Overview

    Axon HD is a rack mounted unit housing a Digital Media Server. The built-in 32-bit Graphics Engine software utilizes Windows 7 Embedded and DirectX application programming interface to provide extensive image control of up to three 3-D graphic objects. Two models of Axon HD are currently available.

  • Page 22: Graphics Engine

    Ethernet network. Content Management Application • Available for Windows operating systems • Communicates with other Axon HD, DLHD, DL.3, DL.3F, DL.2, Axon media servers over an Ethernet network • Uploads and downloads custom digital content to fixtures on a Ethernet link •...

  • Page 23: Related Products And Optional Accessories

    CHAPTER 1 Product Overview Related Products and Optional Accessories The following table lists related products and accessories available for the Axon HD Media Server. For more information, contact your High End Systems dealer/distributor (see Contacting High End Systems® on page ii).
  • Page 24 CHAPTER 1 Product Overview Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 25: Chapter 2: Setup And Configuration

    5. If you want to use the CMA from a remote computer or synchronize this server with other High End Systems Digital Lighting products, connect to Ethernet link. 6. Connect Axon HD media server to a DMX controller via DMX cabling or an Art-Net box on an Ethernet network.

  • Page 26: Replacing A Power Cord Cap

    RMA number. Replacing a Power Cord Cap Axon HD ships with an IEC power cord. Different locations (even within the same country) may require a different power cord cap to connect the server to a power outlet. Because of the variety of power cord caps used worldwide, High End Systems, Inc.

  • Page 27: Hardware Connections

    • DMX Adaptor for 5-pin DMX Data In and Data Out (see Setting up a Standard DMX Link on page 9 for more information) • Ethernet/Artnet to connect to other Axon HD, Axon, DL.3 and DL.2 units and your computer for accessing the CMA application (see Using an Ethernet Link on page 9).

  • Page 28: Axon Hd Pro

    • DMX Adaptor for 5-pin DMX Data In and Data Out (see Setting up a Standard DMX Link on page 9 for more information) • Ethernet/Artnet to connect to other Axon HD, Axon, DL.3 and DL.2 units and your computer for accessing the CMA application (see Using an Ethernet Link on page 9).

  • Page 29: Linking Axon Hd

    Setting up a Standard DMX Link You can link the Axon HD server to fixtures on a standard DMX512 link using XLR cabling. The number of fixtures on a link is determined by the combined number of channels required by all the devices.

  • Page 30: Linking Configurations

    Setup and Configuration Linking Configurations The following diagrams show configuration options for linking Axon HD, Axon, DL.3 and DL.2 media servers to each other via Ethernet. The laptop shown is optional since the CMA can be accessed directly on any Axon HD server on the link.

  • Page 31: Powering On The Axon Hd Server

    Replacing a Power Cord Cap To power on Axon HD, connect it to an appropriately-rated power source. If the media server doesn’t start, check that the manual power switch behind the right door on the front panel is ON.

  • Page 32: Software Setup

    Display Output DVI port and that another output device is connected to the Server Output DVI port. If only one port is connected, it defaults to media server output and the CMA screen will not be displayed. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 33: Launching The Content Management Application (Cma)

    Application (CMA) on page 249. Verifying and Uploading Software The latest Axon software and CMA software are always available at the High End Systems website, (www.highend.com/support). You can view the software version currently installed on your Axon unit in the CMA’s All Servers view.

  • Page 34: Configuring Axon Media Servers

    To view configuration information for an individual server, click on All Servers in the left pane of the CMA window and select the + to view all the servers on the fixture network. Select a server in the left pane to view its configuration information in the right pane. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 35 Start Channel NOTE: DL.2 fixtures and original Axon servers can control up to four Graphic objects. For more information, see Determining a DMX Start Channel on page 21 and Protocol Options on page 27 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 36: Shutting Down The Server

    2. Manually turn the unit off with the power switch located behind the right door on the front panel. If you choose to shut down with the power switch, you will need to manually turn it back on the next time you boot up the server. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 37: Chapter 3: Axon Hd Pro Live Video Input And Control

    SDI-HD input card. After making the appropriate hardware connection, you can verify that a video input source was detected by checking the Axon graphics engine using the Content Management Application. You can configure your Axon HD Pro media server to support multiple SDI inputs. DMX IN DMX OUT USB 2.0...

  • Page 38: Serial Digital Interface (Sdi)

    After installing the card, verify the format through the CMA, either locally on the Axon or remotely from another CMA computer. The Axon HD Pro supports live video capture via the BNC connectors on the rear of the server. The connectors support multiple formats and frame rates. The technical details of the various formats supported have been embedded in the HD/SD-SDI stream, and there is no need for user configuration at this time.

  • Page 39: Accessing Live Video Feed In The Graphics Engine

    CHAPTER 3 Axon HD Pro Live Video Input and Control Accessing Live Video Feed in the Graphics Engine Setting the Media Folder parameter on one of the Graphic Object layers to a DMX value of 255 will allow you to access input from video capture cards installed on your Axon unit.
  • Page 40 CHAPTER 3 Axon HD Pro Live Video Input and Control Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 41: Chapter 4: Dmx Programming Basics And Quick Start

    If you are new to DMX programing, this chapter gives you a brief overview on programming DLHD, DL.3, Axon HD, and Axon media servers and an example of using a Wholehog console to patch and display output from a media server.

  • Page 42: Digital Lighting Products

    Select the protocol level in the fixture’s onboard menu system for DLHD, DL.3 and DL.2 fixtures or through the CMA for Axon HD, Axon and any Digital Light server (see Viewing Server Configuration on page 276). For a table of channels for Axon HD media server protocol, download the Protocol document from the High End Systems website at http://www.highend.com/...

  • Page 43: Lighting Console Tips

    Lighting Console Tips Lighting consoles differ in many aspects and it is important to understand how your console operates with Axon HD, Axon, DL.3, and DL.2 media servers. Fixture Libraries Many sophisticated lighting consoles utilize pre-made fixture libraries. A fixture library consists of profiles for various types of lighting fixtures and devices.

  • Page 44: Wholehog Programming Notes

    Many of the control channel functions in the motion “fixture” only operate if the dimmer changes from >0 to 0 at the same time or just after a change is made to the control channel. For more detailed description, see Control Channel Functions on page 24. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 45: Quick Start With A Wholehog Console

    If you are having trouble viewing output, double check that all default setting are being sent to the fixture. If you are using a different control board, please ensure that all DMX channels patched for the fixture match the default values. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 46 CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 47: Chapter 5: Graphics Engine Overview

    Object and Global manipulation. Protocol Options The Axon HD, Axon HD Pro media servers as well as the DLHD Digital light use the latest HD Protocol for control. This protocol version allows for control of up to 10 graphic layers per output on the Axon HD and HD Pro Servers and up to 9 graphic layers on the DLHD.

  • Page 48: Graphics Engine Function Flow

    Global Effect 3 Global Functions Global Effect 4 are then applied to the composite-object image Collage Mask Keystone Correction Framing Shutters Warp Selection Audio Balance Global Intensity Graphics Engine outputs final image to projector Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 49: Graphics Engine Functions

    Because you have control of many parameters, there are sometimes several ways to accomplish the same look. Which solution you choose depends, to a large extent, on the transition to other effects you want to achieve. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 50 CHAPTER 5 Graphics Engine Overview Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 51: Chapter 6: Graphic Functions: Defining Content

    1. Open the mechanical iris on the projector by setting its Dimmer parameter to full (100%). 2. Set the Global Intensity parameter to full (100%). 3. Set the Object opacity to full (100%) 4. Adjust the Object, Media Folder, and Media File parameters to greater than zero Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 52: Content Selection Parameters

    They are the default values built into the Wholehog libraries for High End Systems consoles. 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.

  • Page 53: Media Folder

    The following table describes the Stock Content folders available on DL.3, DL.2 and Axon servers. NOTE: Media folders with DMX Values of 27-35 are only available as stock content on DL.3 fixtures and Axon Version 2 servers. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 54: Media Folder Descriptions

    Digital animations, promotional InLight Digital video loops, promotional HES_Lithopatterns_1 High End Systems Lithopattern® images HES_Lithopatterns_2 More images from High End Systems Lithopattern library HES_Logos High End Systems® Axon and DL.2™ logos HES_Hi_Res Variety of high resolution video backgrounds NASA_Images Space images from the Hubble telescope...

  • Page 55: Media File

    • Begin or end a media file at any point other than the default • Start or stop on a specific image • You need to shorten the media file to a specific length Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 56: Segment Selection Examples

    Out Frame. When you create a segment in this way, you may notice a jump as playback skips from the end of the file File File Start to the beginning. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 57: Defining Playback

    Remember that the In Frame and Out Frame parameters are defined as a DMX value mapped to the percentage of the media file length, not a specific frame. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 58: Playback Speed

    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. NOTE: DMX Values 1-127 utilize frame blending to provide a smooth playback motion at slow speeds. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 59: 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 about the X axis about the Y axis the Z axis Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 60 = 102, you can use the Effect Modifier parameters to locate the image in a virtual three dimensional space. Applying the Rotation parameters then cause the image to orbit around the selected axis from that location, see Prerotation Translation on page 165. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 61: Rotation Parameters

    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. Original Object 1 and Object 2 X-axis Rotation Applied to Object 2 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 62: Y Rotation

    The Z Rotation parameter rotates or indexes the selected Graphic Object around the Z axis with 16-bit precision. You can index the rotation or set a continuous rotation creating a circular spin at variable speeds. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 63 (see Global Viewpoint Mode on page 130). Tip: Using this parameter you can turn one object around another Z-axis Rotation Applied to Object 2 Original Object 1 and Object 2 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 64: Scaling The Object

    The Y Scale parameter uses two channels to scale the selected 3-D object along the Y axis, either expanding it or making it smaller. Use it when you want to size the object’s vertical component. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 65: Z Scale

    Default DMX Value: 32768 (50%) = Normal Scale Original Object 1 and Object 2 Object 2 Z-Scale parameter DMX value = 223 All Scale DMX values = 32768 (50%) Scaled 7.5 times in Z direction Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 66: 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 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 67: Y Position

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

  • Page 68: Z Position

    Object 1: Z Position DMX value = 31884 Original Object 1 and Object 2 All Position DMX values = 32768 (50%) Object 1: Z Position DMX value = 33144 Object 1: Z Position DMX value = 32822 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 69: 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 =255 (100%) Graphic Object 2 Intensity DMX =179 (70%) Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 70: Effect Mode Parameters

    Color Cycle cycles colors with DMX value Green Blue controlling cycle speed. All or Nothing sets color values > mod value = Green Blue 255 and all other color values = 0 Solid color RGB Green Blue Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 71 Lens center convex lens that magnifies a portion of the Lens size on X axis on Y axis texture. Cartoon Edge creates variable outline around Enhances Edge detection Reduces Color picture elements Contrast sensitivity Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 72 Shadow behind the graphic object shadow size shadow size opacity Zoom Blur zooms into a position on the Horizontal Vertical Zoom image with a multi-image blurring effect position center position center in and out Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 73 Distance Comparison Scaler Film Burn/Unburn creates burn pattern over Burn Through Film Burn image Rate Blackening Pattern Push to Sepia Film Noise creates an “aged” film look Noise Rate Noise Level add Jitter Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 74 Black & White. Mod1 = comparison, Mod2 = Comparison not used, Mod3 = not used. Used Used Fire Gradient. Mod1= fade from original image Fade Image to to converted image, Mod2 = not used, Mod3 = Converted Used Used not used. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 75 142. Defaults to 0 otherwise. Special value used with global spherical mapping effect 142. Defaults to 0 otherwise. Pan and Scale zooms in and pans across a Horizontal Vertical Zoom in still image position position and out Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 76 CHAPTER 8 Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 77: Chapter 9: 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%) Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 78: Global Effect Mode Channels

    Green Blue Color Cycle cycles colors with DMX value Green Blue controlling cycle speed. All or Nothing sets color values > mod value = Green Blue 255 and all other color values = 0 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 79 Pixel Twist swirls a portion of the texture on X axis on Y axis amount of twist Subpicture Subpicture Picture-in-picture duplicates the texture and Subpicture center center size overlays it on the original on Xaxis on Yaxis Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 80 Vertical roll Scales speed speed Image horizontally or vertically Pixelate divides the image into rectangles using Sets amount of Scales Scales Pixelation horizontally vertically the center pixel color of each “box” as it’s color Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 81 HS to Gray retains selected hue and saturation, Saturation Tolerance and turns everything else gray. Coordinate Coordinate HS to Transparent retains selected hue and Saturation saturation, and turns everything else Tolerance Coordinate Coordinate transparent. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 82 Detected Edge 104 Edge Detect2Color. Distance Compare Scaler Keystone Framing 105 Digital Mspeed. 2 Speed Speed Used Color Fade to 106 Sepia Tones. Saturation Sepia Used Color Fade to 107 Red Tones. Saturation Used Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 83 Adjusts Sets Vertical Sets Horizontal Correction Center Center corrects shape projecting on curved surface Curve Correction, Outside Sphere corrects Adjusts Sets Vertical Sets Horizontal Correction Center Center shape projecting on a sphere’s outside surface Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 84 142. Defaults to 0 otherwise. Modifier used with global spherical mapping effect 142. Defaults to 0 otherwise. Pan and Scale zooms in and pans across a Horizontal Vertical Zoom in still image. position position and out Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 85: Global Control

    When the Global Control parameter is set at a DMX Value of 255, the Global Control Modifier parameter lets you choose the text color that will best display over your selected image: DMX Value Color Gray Blue Green Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 86: All-In-One Control Option

    Displays the seventh effect (if any) applied to any defined Graphic Object Displays the eighth effect (if any) applied to any defined Graphic Object Displays the ninth effect (if any) applied to any defined Graphic Object Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 87 Graphic Object 4 Graphic Object 1 Graphic Object 5 Graphic Object 6 Graphic Object 8 Graphic Object 7 Graphic Object 9 Composite Image displaying the object with graphic Spherical Effect effects applied Collage Effect Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 88: Mask Shape Select And Strobing

    Mask Oval Iris closing from inside out color, (see Global Effect Mode Oscillating iris closing from outside in Channels on page 58, and Mask Animated dynamic Iris Color on page 111). Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 89: 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%) Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 90: Mask Edge Fade

    = 0 to a maximum strobe speed at a DMX value = 255 (100%), NOTE: A Global Effect Mode parameter option lets you define a Mask Edge Fade color, (see page 58). Original Image Mask with Edge Fade applied Mask applied without Edge Fade Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 91: Image Edge Fade

    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 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 92: Keystone Correction Parameters

    Other Keystone parameter DMX values = 255 NOTE: DL.3 fixtures have vertical lens shift capability that provides additional keystone control. Engage lens shift with your DMX console in the Control Parameter of the Motion Control fixture type. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 93: Keystone X Ratio

    255 (100%) = no compression. Y Ratio DMX value = 255 (100%) DMX value settings above the midpoint of the range expands the image vertically from 128 = no expansion to 255 (100%) = maximum expansion. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 94: Framing Parameters

    Adjusting framing x values across 255 (100%) clips the image from the selected x corner position horizontally toward the image. Adjusting keystone y values toward 255 (100%) clips the image from the selected y corner position vertically across the image. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 95: Audio Control

    Axon HD Pro Axon HD Pro supports audio output via the 1.5mm jack on the rear of the server. There are mul- tiple jacks. The green jack labeled Line Out is the correct jack to use. In addition to the other analog 1.5mm jacks there is an optical SPDIF jack that may be supported in future releases.

  • Page 96: Outputting Audio

    Global Functions Outputting Audio Audio information encoded in the video file is processed by the Axon HD /HD Pro application. Only the Left and Right Channels encoded into the file will be processed at this time. To hear sound from the server: 1.

  • Page 97: Chapter 10: Global Functions: Collage Generator

    DMX console. You can display either stock or custom content. The Axon HD version of the Collage Generator has streamlined this process. The Collage Generator is no longer a part of Global Effects but is defined using dedicated parameters.

  • Page 98: Collage Parameters

    1024x768 from each server. In situations where you require extremely high resolution output of custom content, the Multipane Collage options’ resolution capabilities is greatly increased because the graphics Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 99 The simplest scenario is a 1x1 collage with 4 blended edges. These multiple blend options allow for unique technical scenarios, or allowing the ability to combine several collage types in a larger installation. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 100: Collage Configuration Selection

    DL fixture will display. DMX values 0 up to 127 are used to step through grid pattern you selected with the Modifier 1 channel. As you dial through Modifier 2, the selected cell in the grid is Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 101: Collage Blending Adjustment

    Standard color blend curve with increasing intensity (63 = maximum increase) 35-63 Gray scale blend curve with reduced intensity adjustment (64 = maximum reduction) 64-95 Gray scale blend curve. No adjustment Gray scale blend curve with increasing intensity (127 = maximum increase) 97-127 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 102: Alignment Pattern Control

    0% (hard edge) up to 50% of the image size. The default fixture library value has been chosen to give a 9% overlap, this starting value is adjustable based on your specific installation. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 103: Collage Setup Example

    Collage Setup Example The new Axon HD offers multiple types of blending, and this example focuses on building a standard 2x2 collage using four Axon HD media servers and a lighting console based on Hog 4 software. Setup the Collage effect: 1.

  • Page 104: Creating Custom Content For The Collage Generator Effect

    However, certain types of media such as footage of people or round objects like planets may require more sophisticated cropping and scaling to optimize display in certain aspect ratios. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 105: Collages Using Live S-Video And Sdi Input

    For example, using DL.3 Camera outputting across a 2 x 2 20-K lumen Central Panorama Col- lage, four DL.3 fixtures are assigned an output from the SDI-DMX Mixer Pro to each SDI input and a fifth DL.3 fixture is used as the source. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 106 CHAPTER 10 Global Functions: Collage Generator™ Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 107 Magenta > > > Red = Blue Green = Green Blue = > > > Red = Green = Blue Blue = Green Red = > Green Green = > Blue = > Blue Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 108: Effect Mode Color Options

    Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 125 Original Content Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 140 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 10 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 109: Background Color

    DMX Values above the midpoint increase cycle speed in a forward direction to 255 (100%) = fastest change speed. DMX values below the midpoint increase cycle speed in a backward direction to 0 = fastest change speed. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 110: Cmy

    Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 255 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 111: Cmy Add All Pixels

    Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 255 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 112: Cmy Add Non-Black Pixels

    Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 255 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 113: Color Cycle

    Modifier 3: Moves the image’s blue component down and left from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum blue saturation. Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 211 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 67 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 114: Colorize Gray Scale

    Modifier 3: Fades from original color scheme to new color scheme using selected intensity. Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 125 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 200 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 100 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 115: Color To Alpha

    Modifier 3: Increases the blue component opacity or intensity from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = full blue opacity (intensity). Original Content Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 60 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 75 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 240 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 116: Color To Alpha, Inverted

    Modifier 3: Increases the blue component opacity or intensity from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = full red and green opacity (intensity). Object 1Original Content Object 2 Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 145 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 215 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 15 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 117: Color To B/W

    Modifiers 1, Modifier 2 and Modifier 3 parameters work together to adjust the algorithm. Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 170 Original Content Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 64 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 168 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 118: Edge Detect Black And White

    Modifier 3: Adjusts comparison edge threshold from 0= no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum adjustment. Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX value = 184 Modifier 2 parameter DMX value = 114 Modifier 3 parameter DMX value = 62 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 119: Edge Detect Black And White 2

    Modifier 3: Sets the detected edge scaler, 0 - 127 = white edge on black background, 128-255 = black edge on white background. Modifier 1 parameter DMX value = 155 Original Content Modifier 2 parameter DMX value = 40 Modifier 3 parameter DMX value = 129 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 120: Edge Detect Color

    Modifier 3: Adjusts comparison edge threshold from 0= no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum adjustment Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 184 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 114 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 62 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 121: Edge Detect Color 2

    Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 128 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 128 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 120 Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 128 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 128 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 130 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 122: Edge Fade Color

    Modifier 3: Increases green color component from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum green saturation. Original Content with Edge Fade effect applied Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 143 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 100 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 25 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 123: Exposure Control

    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 Modifier 3: Not Used Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX value=255 (100%) Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 124: Glow

    Modifier 3: Increases green color component from a DMX value of 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum green saturation. Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 221 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 168 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 125: Glow Color Cycle

    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. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 126: Gray Maker 1

    Modifier 2: Adjusts the brightness of the image at the grayscale transition level selected with the Modifier 1 parameter. Modifier 3: Not Used Original Content Modifier1 parameter DMX value=128 Modifier1 parameter DMX value=190 Modifier2 parameter DMX value=255 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 127: Gray Maker 2

    Modifier 2: Adjusts contrast of the grayscale image from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum contrast Modifier 3: Not Used Modifier1 parameter DMX value=128 Original Content Modifier1 parameter DMX value=90 Modifier2 parameter DMX value=175 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 128: Hs Effect Mode Options

    Modifier 3: Adjusts the color tolerance from 0 = Effect Mode parameter = 87 minimum to 255 (100%) = maximum. Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 222 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 129: Hs Selected To Transparent

    Effect Mode Parameter = 88 Modifier 3: Adjusts the color tolerance from 0 = Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 0 minimum to 255 (100%) = maximum Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 38 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 255 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 130: Intensity Key

    129 = no transparency to 255 = full reverse transparency. Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 30 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 75 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 168 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 131: Mask Color

    Modifier 3: Increases green color component from a DMX value of 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum green saturation. Original Content Effect Mode Parameter = 128 Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 47 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 127 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 132: Mask Color And Edge Fade Color

    (100%) = maximum green saturation. Original Content Original Content with Mask Color and Edge Fade Color effect applied Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 89 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 112 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 133: Negative Art

    Modifier 1: Adjusts the color level from full at a DMX value of 0 to the lowest level at a DMX value of 255. Modifier 2: Default of 128 = no adjustment. Moving toward a DMX value = 0 subtracts Red. Moving toward a DMX value = 255 subtracts Green. Modifier 3: Not Used. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 134: Posterizer

    Modifier 2: Adjust the image contrast from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum contrast. Modifier 3: Not Used Modifier 2 parameter DMX value=255 Original Content Modifier1 parameter DMX value=190 Modifier2 parameter DMX value=255 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 135: Push To Sepia

    Modifier 2: Adjusts color saturation from no adjustment at a DMX value = 0 to full saturation at a value of 255 (100%) Modifier 3: Not Used Modifier1parameter DMX value=255 Original Content Modifier1 parameter DMX value=190 Modifier2 parameter DMX value=255 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 136: Push To Red

    Modifier 2: Adjusts color saturation from no adjustment at a DMX value = 0 to full saturation at a value of 255 (100%) Modifier 3: Not Used Modifier1 parameter DMX value=255 Original Content Modifier1 parameter DMX value=190 Modifier2 parameter DMX value=255 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 137: Rgb Add, All Pixels

    Modifier 3: Increases green color component from a DMX value of 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum green saturation. Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 56 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 122 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 138: Rgb Add2, All Pixels

    Modifier 3: Increases green color component from a DMX value of 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum green saturation. Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 114 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 185 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 255 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 139: Rgb Invert

    Modifier 3: Transitions the blue component from no adjustment at a DMX value = 0 to yellow at a value of 255 (100%) Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 34 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 203 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 140: Rgb Invert And Swap To Brg

    Modifier 3: Transitions the blue component from no adjustment at a value of 0 to magenta at a value of 255 (100%). Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 34 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 203 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 141: Rgb Invert And Swap To Gbr

    Modifier 3: Transitions the blue component from no adjustment at DMX value = 0 to cyan at a value = 255 (100%) Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 34 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 203 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 142: Rgb Scale

    Modifier 3: Transitions blue color component to green from 0 = no color change to 255 (100%) = red Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 192 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 255 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 143: Rgb Swap To Brg

    Modifier 3: Transitions blue color component to green from 0 = no color change to 255 (100%) = green Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 192 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 255 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 144: Rgb Swap To Gbr

    Modifier 3: Transitions blue color component to red from 0 = no color change to 255 (100%) = red Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 255 Original Content Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 192 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 255 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 145: Rgb Swap To Grb

    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 Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 192 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 255 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 146: Rgb Swap To Rbg

    Maps image color intensities to the colors in a single horizontal line of the selected texture. Modifier 1: Selects a line of the media file to scan Modifier 2: Adjusts the mapping transition Modifier 3: Not used Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 147: Sharpen

    Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 128 Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 128 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 30 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 30 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 128 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 148: Solarize

    Effect Mode parameter DMX value = 9 Original Content Original Content with Effect Mode = 9 Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 170 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 137 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 232 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 149: Solarize 3

    Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 212 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 208 Solarize 3 Effect Mode parameter DMX value = 11 Solarize 4 Effect Mode parameter DMX value = 12 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 150: Solid Color Rgb

    The Transparent Color Fine parameter selects a color range ±15% either side of the defined value. Transparent Color Medium Effect Mode parameter DMX value = 27 The Transparent Color Medium parameter selects a color range ±25% either side of the defined value. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 151: Transparent Color, Invert

    The Transparent Color Invert, Medium effect selects a color range ±25% either side of the defined value. Transparent Color Invert, Fine Effect Mode parameter DMX value = 29 The Transparent Color Invert, Fine effect selects a color range ±15% either side of the defined value. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 152: Uv Effect Mode Options

    0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum. Modifier 3: Adjusts the color tolerance from 0 = minimum to 255 (100%) = maximum. Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 229 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 101 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 153: Uv Selected To Transparent

    0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum. Modifier 3: Adjusts the color tolerance from 0 = minimum to 255 (100%) = maximum. Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 229 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 101 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 154: Yxy Luminance Scaling

    0 = minimum. Values above the midpoint scale the y chrominance component up to a maximum at a value of 255 (100%). Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 250 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 128 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 128 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 155: Geometric Effect Options

    Modifier 3: Adjusts ion sensitivity from 0= no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum adjustment. Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX value = 255 Modifier 2 parameter DMX value = 82 Modifier 2 parameter DMX value = 115 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 156: Chroma Shift

    255 (100%). Modifier 3: Not Used Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX value = 105 Modifier 2 parameter DMX value = 148 Modifier 2 parameter DMX value = 0 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 157: Curved Surface Correction

    Vertical Inside Corner (opening toward projector) Vertical Outside Corner (opening away from projector) Sphere Convex Disk (opening away from projector) Curved Horizontal Convex Cylinder (opening toward projector) Curved Horizontal Concave Cylinder (opening away from projector) Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 158 DMX value of 255 (100%). NOTE: Modifier 3 is not used when projecting onto an inside or outside cylinder Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 159: Digital Mspeed And Digital Mspeed 2

    Crossfade times increase from 0 = slowest to 255 = fastest. Modifier 3 : applies MSpeed to position values. When DMX = 0, no MSpeed is applied, and traditional crossfading can be used. Crossfade times increase from 0 = slowest to 255 = fastest. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 160: Downward Vertical Streaks

    Modifier 3: When Modifier 1 has a DMX value > 0, Modifier 3 lets you fade from 0 = the original image to 255 (100%) = the converted image. Modifier 1 parameter DMX value = 170 Original content Modifier 2 parameter DMX value = 158 Modifier 3 parameter DMX value = 255 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 161: Drop Shadow

    Tip: To ensure that the shadow remains black and is unaffected by other graphic effects, apply it as the last effect selected for an image. Modifier 1 parameter DMX value= 0 Original Content Modifier 2 parameter DMX value=255 Modifier 3 parameter DMX value=0 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 162: Framing Shutter Emulation

    Fade parameter has been set to a DMX value = 100. NOTE: This technique is useful when your are running Version 1 Protocol. Version 2 Protocol provides a much better solution for this situation with eight Framing Shutter channels. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 163 Graphic Object 3 texture without applied Effects 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 NA Not Used Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 164: Faux Led

    = no adjustment and flat color across the cell. As you increase the DMX value, the peaking increases to a maximum at 255 (100%). Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 202 Original Content Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 16 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 167 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 165: Faux Tile

    As you increase the DMX value, the peaking increases to a maximum at 255 (100%). Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 188 Original Content Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 139 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 255 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 166: Film Burn/Unburn

    255 (100%) = the largest blackened area. Modifier 3: Each DMX value selects one of 255 burn patterns. Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 152 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 234 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 211 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 167: Film Noise

    Modifier 3: Reduces the noise level from 0 = maximum noise to 255 (100%) = no noise. Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 157 Original Content Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 94 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 26 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 168: Film Roll

    0. Values above the midpoint scroll up, increasing in speed to 255 (100%). Modifier 3: Scales the image from 0 = no adjustment to maximum tiling at 255. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 169: Flip

    Modifier 3: Not used Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 128 Original content Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 128 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 128 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 170: Fuzzifier

    Modifier 3: Adjusts the decay level of the blurred edge from 0 = no adjustment to maximum full decay at 255. Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX =255 (100%) Modifier 2 parameter DMX =255 (100%) Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 0 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 171: Gaussian Blur

    Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 255, Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 128, Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 128 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 128 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 172: Gaussian Halo

    Modifier 3: Applies a range of curve shapes from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum adjustment. Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 193, Original Content Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 255 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 173: Horizontal Mirror

    Modifier 2: Not Used Original Content Modifier 3: Not Used Effect Mode parameter DMX = 40 Effect Mode parameter DMX = 40 Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 134 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 174: Image Scale And Rotate

    Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 255, Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 81 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 128 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 175: Lens Grid

    Modifier 3: Controls the number of the lens from DMX values of 0 = many to 255 (100%) = single lens. Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 12 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 112 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 33 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 176: Magnifying Lens

    Modifier 3: Controls the size of the lens from 0 = smallest to 255 (100%) = largest. Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 107 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 143 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 61 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 177: Magnifying Lens 2

    Modifier 3: Controls the size of the lens from 0=smallest to 255 (100%) = largest. Tip: Zooming in with this lens effect creates an additional effect. Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 107 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 143 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 61 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 178: Mattes

    Black transparent, with matte color controlled by Modifier 3 as lookup in internal color gradient map Black transparent, with matte color controlled by Modifier 3 as lookup in internal color gradient map and inverted Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 179 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. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 180: Pan And Scan

    “room” left on the image to move. In most cases the first application of this effect will be the only one to have an effect. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 181: Particle System

    RandomAtRightAndBottom, RandomStaticOutsideRectangl RandomAtBottomAndLeft, RandomStaticOnRectangle RandomAtLeftAndTop RandomStaticInsideCircle RandomAtTopRightBottomLeft RandomStaticOutsideCircle SequentialTopToBottom RandomStaticOnCircle Modifier 2: Adjusts the trailing of each particle as it moves across the image from 0 = shortest trail to 255 (100%) = longest. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 182 Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 33 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 0 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 183: Particle System 2

    129 = slowest to 255 (100%) = fastest. Values below the midpoint rotate clockwise from 0 = fastest to 127 = slowest. Modifier 3: Sets the particle lifetime from 0 = shortest to 255 (100%) = longest Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 184: Picture In Picture

    Modifier 3: Controls the size of the picture from 0=smallest to 255 (100%) = largest. Original Content Modifier parameter 1 DMX value = 176 Modifier parameter 2 DMX value = 76 Modifier parameter 3 DMX value =133 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 185: Prerotation Translation

    Modifier 2: Controls the vertical position of the subpicture’s centerpoint from 0=top edge to 255 (100%) = bottom edge of output. Modifier 3: Controls the size of the picture from 0=smallest to 255 (100%) = largest. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 186: Pixelate

    Modifier 3: Reduces the box size vertically to centerpoint from 0= no reduction to 255 (100%) = full reduction. At that point, the image becomes a series of vertical bands. Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 93 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 7 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 0 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 187: Pixel Twist

    128 (50%) = smallest area to 255 (100%)= largest twist area moving clockwise. Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 134 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 106 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 193 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 188: Prism

    0 = fastest to 127 = slowest rotation. Values above the midpoint rotate counterclockwise from 129 = fastest to 255 = slowest rotation. Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 107 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 155 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 189: Raindrop

    Modifier 3: Adjusts the raindrop creation rate from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum rate. Original Content Modifier parameter 1 DMX value = 255 Modifier parameter 2 DMX value = 255 Modifier parameter 3 DMX value = 185 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 190: Scene Change

    RGB values. DMX 255 = the darkest output RGB values. Object 2 Original Content Object 1 Original Content Modifier parameter 1 DMX value = 0 Modifier parameter 2 DMX value = 255 Modifier parameter 3 DMX value = 185 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 191: Shakenbake

    Modifier 3: Adjusts how much the image is allowed to move from a minimum at a DMX value of 0 to a maximum at a DMX value of 255 (100%). Tip: To get the maximum effect, set a high value for Modifier 3 and low values for Modifiers 1 and 2. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 192: Sinewave, Circular

    Modifier 2: Adjusts the rate (frequency) of the wobble from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum rate. Modifier 3: Adjusts the offset (phase) of the wobble from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum offset. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 193: Sinewave, Vertical

    Modifier 2: Adjusts the rate (frequency) of the wobble from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum rate. Modifier 3: Adjusts the offset (phase) of the wobble from 0 = no adjustment to 255 (100%) = maximum offset. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 194: Slats

    Effect Mode parameter DMX value = 63 Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 204 Modifier 1 parameter DMX =204 Modifier 2 parameter DMX =40 Modifier 2 parameter DMX =40 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 255 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 195: Spherical Mapping

    Modifier 1: Controls the vertical offset of the projector. A value of 128 = no adjustment. to maximum at 255 (100%). Values below the midpoint compress the grid toward the “equator”. Values above the midpoint stretch the horizontal grid lines away from the “equator”. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 196 Effect Mode 1 Modifier parameters for both the Global and Graphic fixture types. The default for Effect Mode 1 is set to CMY1 as well. Modifier channels for Effect Modes 2 and 3 are labeled Mod 1, Mod 2, and Mod 3. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 197: Texture Mixing

    If Modifier 3 is set to 255, the output will Modifier 1 parameter DMX =1 appear to stall or freeze on an image. Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 0 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 128 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 198: Texture Ripple, Asymmetrical Circular

    DMX Values above the midpoint increase speed in a forward direction to 255 (100%) = fastest speed. DMX values below the midpoint increase speed in a backward direction from no adjustment to 0 = fastest speed. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 199: 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. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 200: Texture Shift

    170 = a minimum shift. Green and blue color values (yellow) shift from a 171 = maximum to 255 = a minimum shift. Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 24 Original Content Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 184 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 18 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 201: Tiling On

    NOTE: The Tiling effect implemented on Effect 1 overrides tiling on both Effect 2 and Effect 3. Original Content Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 251 Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 255 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 97 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 202: Transparent Wipes

    Modifier 3: Selects the wipe option. Each option occupies a Cross shape wipes from portion of the DMX value range center out 171-212 (see table at right). Box shape wipes from edges outward 212-255 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 203: Zoom Blur

    0 = maximum image size. Values above the midpoint zoom away from the image centerpoint to 255 = a minimum image size. Modifier 1 parameter DMX = 128 Original Content Modifier 2 parameter DMX = 128 Modifier 3 parameter DMX = 255 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 204 CHAPTER 11 Effect Mode Options Descriptions Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 205: Chapter 12: Synchronizing Content

    Synchronizing Content After designating a master fixture, you can synchronize the content of other DLHD, Axon HD, Axon, DL.3, or DL.2 fixtures to any Graphic Object on the master in terms of playback time, rotation or both. Network Synchronization Overview Network Synchronization allows for certain functions of DL.3, DL.2 or Axon media servers to...

  • Page 206: Network Synchronization Capabilities

    Object 1 to Graphic Object 3, etc., as long as all of the appropriate parameters are set correctly. NOTE: Unlike the Sync To parameter, Sync Mode does function on all graphic object layers and must be set in order for Synchronization to function correctly on that particular layer. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 207: Effect Synchronization

    A single server in each collage can act as that collage's master, and then those masters can be synchronized together to ensure all collages are in sync. A master server should not be set to sync to one of its own slave servers, however, as this can cause problems with playback. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 208 CHAPTER 12 Synchronizing Content Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 209: Chapter 13: Content Management Application (Cma)

    The CMA software that shipped on removable media with your Axon HD media server is used to: • Upload and download custom digital content to digital light fixtures • Configure units to use in a DMX environment •...

  • Page 210: Launching The Cma

    Installing the CMA on Your Computer You can download the latest version of the application 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. The following are the recommended software requirements for running the CMA: •...

  • Page 211: Auto Discovery

    Local Drives including any connected USB drives, the CD/DVD drive as well as other Axon HD, Axon, DL.3 and DL.2 media servers connected to the same Ethernet network. NOTE: The AxonHD server supports an onboard DVD drive you can use for copying content into an Axon HD Server as well as burning User content onto DVD/CD.

  • Page 212: The Cma Client Window

    A Status Bar at the bottom of the page, indicates the number of files or folders in a selected folder in the left pane, as well as free space on the local computer hard drive and its IP address. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 213: Viewing Server Identification Information

    • IP Address is assigned to that unit by the router or Auto IP • Software Version Number • Model identifies the media server as a DL.3, DL.2 , Axon, Axon HD NOTE: Clicking in a column heading sorts the table according to the values in that column.

  • Page 214: Content Organization

    A large library of Stock Media and Stock Objects ships on every AxonHD and AxonHD Pro 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: Custom User Content

    NOTE: AxonHD media servers support .jpg formatted using RGB color. CMYK color files are not currently supported. The stock media files provided by High End Systems have been compressed and optimized for reliable and smooth playback from AxonHD media servers. Each file and folder has an associated DMX value.

  • Page 216: Object Files

    Object files are the 3-D object component files used to build a graphic image. User Warps are .obj files created using the Warp Editor. Axon HD protocol supports a combined total of 255 object files displayed in Stock Objects, User Objects and User Warps folders. As with Stock Media files, the Stock Objects have a fixed DMX value and cannot be edited.

  • Page 217: Viewing Files

    • Size of file in kilobytes • Width in pixels • Height in pixels • Frame Count • Frame Rate in frames per second • Movie Length in hr.min.sec • Date the file was last modified Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 218 Content Management Application (CMA) You can access several options for displaying files in the right pane through the drop down menu or by right clicking in the right pane when files are being displayed. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 219: Managing User Media And Object Content

    2. Select AutoSet DMX from either the Media Files folder or Objects drop down menu or the right click popup list. The CMA will assign a valid DMX value to the file or the folder. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 220: Editing User Content Dmx Values

    No Selection (media file collections) 1-55 Default Stock media 56-239 User collections 240-254 Reserved Internal Camera video feed Media Files No Selection 1-255 Media files Objects No selection 1-149 Stock Objects 150-255 User Objects Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 221: Moving User Content Files And Folders

    Clone Preserves DMX values and Replaces any previous User Deploying a Content Content on destination drive Archive Creating a Content Archive Yes Saves assigned DMX values when creating archive from content on a fixture Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 222: Downloading Content From A Media Server To Your Local Drive

    3. Select Copy from the Media Files or Objects drop down menu or the right click popup list. 4. Browse to the destination on your hard drive; then select Paste from the Media Files or Objects drop down menu or the right click popup list. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 223: Uploading Content From Your Local Drive To A Media Server

    MPEG2 encoding standard. When an error is found, the CMA will not allow this content to be loaded on to a server at all. A dialog will describe the issue, and after dismissing the dialog, you will find the specific file has not been loaded onto the server. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 224: Cma Interaction

    After the process has finished, the dialog will indicate the number of issues that it found and a listing of the affected files. After viewing the list, click on the Dismiss button to continue working with CMA. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 225 They will show up highlighted in yellow when viewed in the “Details” view in the CMA to indicate to the user that this file is problematic. Double-clicking on the highlighted file will bring up another dialog describing the identified file error. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 226: Archiving User Content

    7. Click Browse to navigate to where you want to save and name your archive. 8. Click Next. Your archive will then be created. NOTES: The Remove Media and Remove Object buttons can be used to remove media files and objects from the wizard when creating the archive. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 227: Creating Content Backup 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 208). Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 228: Cloning User Content

    A Clone Content Wizard lets you select one or more servers on the fixture network as the destination for 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. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 229: Deleting Content

    1. Select All Servers from the left pane of the CMA Client Window. 2. Select a Server in the right pane 3. Select DMX Summary from the drop down menu or the right-click popup list. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 230 CHAPTER 13 Content Management Application (CMA) 4. Press the Create Table button on the screen to build the summary table. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 231: Upgrading Software

    The server software for Digital Lights 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 232 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 server will reboot after upgrading the software. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 233: Viewing Server Configuration

    • The Fixture ID from 1-255 • The Fixture Name you have assigned • The IP Address • Model type • The DMX Start Channel currently assigned to each server • The current lamp hours for each server Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 234: Configuring Columns

    CMA window and select the + to view all the servers on the fixture network. Select a server in the left pane to view its configuration information in the right pane. Configuration information is grouped under tabs in the right pane. Fields are provided for all editable configuration values. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 235: Axonhd Media Server Configuration Options

    DMX Settings Configuration Item Configuration Value Options DMX Start Channel 1-512 Identify DMX Source DMX512 or Art-Net DMX Protocol Sets graphic objects from 1-10 Fixture ID 1-255 Fixture ID Warp Editor Off or On Number Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 236: Display Connectors Tab

    1 displays graphic object with texture for the number of graphic layers you have defined 2 alternates between an alignment grid and a color calibration screen Media Folder Current Selected Media File Current Selected Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 237: Info Tab

    Version Info Configuration Item Configuration Value Options Software Read only WES7 Read only Firmware Read only Hardware Configuration Item Configuration Value Options All CPU Read Only displays current hardware configuration Motherboard Video Adapter 1 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 238: Miscellaneous

    CHAPTER 13 Content Management Application (CMA) Miscellaneous Configuration Item Configuration Value Options Fixture Defaults On restores fixture defaults Off displays whenever defaults has been changed Reboot Server Check Reboot to restart the internal graphics engine Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 239: Artnet And I/O Tab

    CHAPTER 13 Content Management Application (CMA) ArtNet and I/O Tab ArtNet Settings Configuration Item Configuration Value Options Art-Net Subnet 0-16 Art-Net Universe 0-16 Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 240: Menu Display Tab

    Performance Configuration Item Configuration Value Options CPU Utilization Gauges display available resources remaining. This can help with balancing additional layers with the capabilities for the hardware Available Memory configuration of this device. Disk Queue Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 241: Configuration Example

    CMA window and select the + to view all the servers on the fixture network. Select a server in the left pane to view its configuration information in the right pane. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 242 4. Edit the DMX Start Channel by entering a valid Start Channel for the protocol type you have chosen. For more information on selecting a valid start channel, see Determining a DMX Start Channel on page 21. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 243: Overview

    Using the CMA Warp Editor Overview The Warp Editor feature lets you adjust Axon HD, Axon HD Pro, DLHD or MMS100 output to match complex projection surfaces. These forms allow the projection to match irregular surfaces or quickly produce interesting creative results.

  • Page 244: Manipulating The Mesh Display

    • Select one or more control points by holding down the left mouse button and dragging over the points you want to manipulate. The selection will 'Latch' to the control point • De-select the point when you are finished editing it, using the Right Mouse Button. Axon HD CMA Warp Editor...

  • Page 245: Editing Fields

    Then click New to create the mesh. Note: Once you click New, the number of Control Points and Grid Resolution cannot be changed until you create another Spline Rectangular Grid. Axon HD CMA Warp Editor...

  • Page 246: Sphere

    Centre [x] [y] [z] Latitude (Deg) Start 65.00 End 115.00 Longitude (Deg) Start 75.00 End 105.00 Note: Once you click New, the Curved Geometry options cannot be changed unless you click Reset and start a new Sphere mesh. Axon HD CMA Warp Editor...

  • Page 247: Horizontal Cylinder

    Horizontal Cylinder: default geometry Horizontal Cylinder: Centre [x],[y],[z] Latitude (Deg) Start 70.00 105.00 Note: Once you click New, the Curved Geometry options cannot be changed unless you click Reset and start a new Cylinder mesh. Axon HD CMA Warp Editor...

  • Page 248: Vertical Cylinder

    Vertical Cylinder: Default Geometry Vertical Cylinder: Centre [x],[y],[z] Longitude (Deg) Start 75.00 105.00 Note: Once you click New, the Curved Geometry options cannot be changed unless you click Reset and start a new Cylinder mesh. Axon HD CMA Warp Editor...

  • Page 249: Cone

    Reset and start a new Cone mesh. Once you have selected the Geometry and click on New, the mesh being edited will be included in the display with control points indicated as black dots. Axon HD CMA Warp Editor...
  • Page 250 This current file will be automatically assigned a name in the File Name field that will be maintained throughout the editing sessional and can be renamed by the user outside of the editing mode. File Name Axon HD CMA Warp Editor...

  • Page 251: Camera Options

    .01 to 359. Then you can press the corresponding button to increase or decrease the rotation for X, Y or Z Rectangular Grid with control point selected. Rectangular Grid with selection rotated 60.00 in the Y- direction. Axon HD CMA Warp Editor...

  • Page 252: Scale

    Scale of the selection incrementally by clicking the Scale + and Scale - buttons. Rectangular Grid with control point selected. Rectangular Grid Scale - in equal increments of x and y = 2. The z axis remains at 1. Axon HD CMA Warp Editor...

  • Page 253: Resolution

    Geometry selection. File Name The File Name field contains a drop down list of all existing warps on the selected server. When you create a new warp, it’s automatically assigned name is added to this field. Axon HD CMA Warp Editor...

  • Page 254: Elasticity

    Edit will be applied to the files, if you re-export, the file will be over written. Continous Update (Mouse) If selected, mouse movements will be seen when editing the warp map. Force Output must be checked, and the corresponding map must be choosen. Axon HD CMA Warp Editor...

  • Page 255: Draw Wireframe/Vertex

    By default, both the Wireframe (the gridlines connecting control points on the warp) and the Vertex (all of the control points on the warp) are visible. You have the option to deselect and hide either or both the wireframe and vertex. Axon HD CMA Warp Editor...

  • Page 256: Force Warp Output/Checkerboard

    The map is updated when you let go of the mouse button after dragging, ie. on mouse-up unless continous update is selected. The Checkerboard is a test pattern view that can be selected for in Small, Medium, or Large format to aid in creating your warp. Axon HD CMA Warp Editor...

  • Page 257: Edit Undo, History And Reset View

    Default Values Clicking the Reset button will default the grid to the original rotation and scale values. Point Size You can Decrease or Increase the control point size on your grid by clicking these buttons. Axon HD CMA Warp Editor...

  • Page 258: Getting Started

    7. Check Force output 1 to view the output in the warp you have just created. 8. To Recall the warp from the control board, use the assigned DMX value. The DMX value can be entered in Warp which is available in the slot tool bar. Axon HD CMA Warp Editor...
  • Page 259 Axon HD CMA Warp Editor...
  • Page 260 Axon HD CMA Warp Editor...

  • Page 261: Chapter 15: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries accouding to the instructions. AVERTISSEMENT: Risque d'explosion si la batterie est remplacée par un type incorrect. Jetez les piles usagées accouding les instructions. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 262: General Troubleshooting

    You can reboot Axon by: • Clicking the Reset button on the Axon monitor desktop • Pressing the manual reset button located inside the right front cover on the Axon chassis • Disconnecting and reconnecting to power source Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 263: Protocol Viewer On Axon Desktop

    Viewer by clicking the Launch DMX View button on the Axon Desktop. The tabs at the top of the Protocol Viewer let you switch to Global, or any Graphic Object to view the parameter settings. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 264 CHAPTER 15 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

  • Page 265: Chapter 16: Restoring The System

    2. Power on or reboot the media server. The System Restore menu will display on the Axon monitor or the Menu Screen on DL.3 and DL.2 fixtures. 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.
  • Page 266 6. Using the <Tab> key on your keyboard or using your mouse, select the system restore option or Exit to cancel the operation. 7. The next page will ask you to confirm your selection. Press 'Confirm' and the restore will begin. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 267 CHAPTER 16 Restoring the System 8. Allow the restore to run. This will take between 10-30 minutes depending on the speed of your USB drive. Status will be displayed throughout the restore. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...
  • Page 268 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.. Axon HD Media Server User Manual...

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