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High End Systems Axon HD manual available for free PDF download: User Manual
High End Systems Axon HD User Manual (268 pages)
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Table of Contents
Contacting High End Systems
2
Patents
2
Declaration of Conformity
3
FCC Information
4
Important Safety Information
4
Product Modification Warning
4
Symbols
5
Warranty Information
5
What You Should Know about Copyright
6
Table of Contents
9
Chapter 1: Product Overview
21
Features
21
System
21
Graphics Engine
22
Content Management Application
22
Related Products and Optional Accessories
23
Chapter 2: Setup and Configuration
25
Hardware Setup
25
Unpacking the Axon HD Media Server
25
Replacing a Power Cord Cap
26
Installing a Line Cord Cap - U.K. Only
26
Vatic Fitter Heads Information - Danmark
26
Hardware Connections
27
Axon HD
27
Axon HD Pro
28
Mounting the Server
28
Linking Axon HD
29
Setting up a Standard DMX Link
29
Using an Ethernet Link
29
Linking Configurations
30
Powering on the Axon HD Server
31
Software Setup
32
The Axon Desktop
32
Launching the Content Management Application (CMA)
33
Verifying and Uploading Software
33
Configuring Axon Media Servers
34
Shutting down the Server
36
Chapter 3: Axon HD Pro Live Video Input and Control
37
Definition Live Video from an External Source
37
Live Video Sources
37
Serial Digital Interface (SDI)
38
High Definition SDI
38
Selecting HD-SDI Format
38
Accessing Live Video Feed in the Graphics Engine
39
Chapter 4: DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start
41
DMX Programming Overview
41
DMX512 Links
41
8-Bit Vs. 16-Bit DMX Parameters
41
Determining a DMX Start Channel
41
Overview
41
Digital Lighting Products
42
Lighting Console Tips
43
DMX Output Display Formats
43
Fixture Libraries
43
Patching Digital Light Fixtures and Axon Media Servers
43
Wholehog Programming Notes
44
Cmy
44
Control Channel Functions
44
Mask Strobe
44
Play Modes (Opacity)
44
Play Speed
44
Quick Start with a Wholehog Console
45
Chapter 5: Graphics Engine Overview
47
Protocol Options
47
Image Optimizing Controls
47
Graphics Control Hierarchy
47
Graphics Engine Function Flow
48
Graphics Engine Functions
49
Object Graphic Functions
49
Global Functions
49
Making Graphics Effect Choices
49
Chapter 6: Graphic Functions: Defining Content
51
Each Graphic Object's Content Is Composed of a 3-D Object Overlaid with a
51
Content Overview
51
Selecting Content
51
Content Selection Parameters
52
Object
52
Media Folder
53
Media Folder Descriptions
54
Media File
55
Defining a Media File Segment
55
In Frame and out Frame Parameters
55
Segment Selection Examples
56
Defining Playback
57
Playback Mode
57
Scrubbing
57
Playback Speed
58
Chapter 7: Graphic Functions: Rotation, Position, Scale
59
You Can Independently Control each Graphic Object's Rotation Direction and
59
Rotating a 3-D Object
59
Rotation Parameters
61
Rotation
61
Y Rotation
62
Z Rotation
62
Scaling the Object
64
Scale
64
Y Scale
64
Z Scale
65
Changing Object Position
66
Position
66
Y Position
67
Z Position
68
Chapter 8: Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects
69
Effects to each Individual Graphic Object
69
Opacity
69
Effect Mode Parameters
70
Chapter 9: Global Functions
77
Global Intensity
77
Global Effect Mode Channels
78
Global Control
85
Shutdown and Reset Options
85
On-Screen Statistics
85
Performance Statistics
85
Spherical Control Statistics
85
Text Color
85
All-In-One Control Option
86
Mask Shape Select and Strobing
88
Mask Shapes
88
Strobing Mask Shapes
88
Masking Control
88
Mask Size
89
Mask Edge Fade
90
Image Edge Fade
91
Keystone Correction Parameters
92
Keystone X Ratio
93
Keystone y Ratio
93
Framing Parameters
94
Audio Control
95
Audio out Connections
95
Audio - Axon HD
95
Axon HD Pro
95
Outputting Audio
96
Setting Audio on a Hog4 Console
96
Chapter 10: Global Functions: Collage Generator
97
Collage Overview
97
Collage Parameters
98
Collage Type
98
Collage Configuration Selection
100
Collage Cell Selection
100
Collage Blending Adjustment
101
Alignment Pattern Control
102
Variable Edge Blending
102
Collage Setup Example
103
Creating Custom Content for the Collage Generator Effect
104
Collages Using Live S-Video and SDI Input
105
Chapter 11 : Effect Mode Options Descriptions
108
Effect Mode Color Options
108
All or Nothing
108
Background Color
109
Background Color Cycle
109
Cmy
110
CMY Add All Pixels
111
CMY Add Non-Black Pixels
112
Color Cycle
113
Color Deconverge
113
Colorize Gray Scale
114
Color to Alpha
115
Color to Alpha, Inverted
116
Color to B/W
117
Dotp and Resample
117
Edge Detect Black and White
118
Edge Detect Black and White 2
119
Edge Detect Color
120
Edge Detect Color 2
121
Edge Fade Color
122
Exposure Control
123
Fire Gradient
123
Glow
124
Glow Color Cycle
125
Gray Maker 1
126
Gray Maker 2
127
HS Effect Mode Options
128
HS to Gray
128
HS Selected to Transparent
129
HS to Transparent
129
Intensity Key
130
Mask Color
131
Mask Color and Edge Fade Color
132
Negative Art
133
Posterizer
134
Push to Sepia
135
Push to Red
136
RGB Add, All Pixels
137
RGB Add2, All Pixels
138
RGB Add to Non-Black Pixels
138
RGB Invert
139
RGB Invert and Swap to BRG
140
RGB Invert and Swap to GBR
141
RGB Scale
142
RGB Swap to BGR
142
RGB Swap to BRG
143
RGB Swap to GBR
144
RGB Swap to GRB
145
RGB Swap to RBG
146
Scan Line
146
Sharpen
147
Solarize
148
Solarize 2
148
Solarize 3
149
Solarize 4
149
Solid Color RGB
150
Transparent Color
150
Transparent Color Coarse
150
Transparent Color Fine
150
Transparent Color Medium
150
Transparent Color, Invert
151
Transparent Color Invert, Coarse
151
Transparent Color Invert, Fine
151
Transparent Color Invert, Medium
151
UV Effect Mode Options
152
UV to Gray
152
UV Selected to Transparent
153
UV to Transparent
153
Yxy Luminance Scaling
154
Geometric Effect Options
155
Cartoon Edge
155
Chroma Shift
156
Curved Surface Correction
157
Digital Mspeed and Digital Mspeed 2
159
Downward Vertical Streaks
160
Drop Shadow
161
Framing Shutter Emulation
162
Edge Frame Profiles
162
Faux LED
164
Faux Tile
165
Film Burn/Unburn
166
Film Noise
167
Film Roll
168
Flip
169
Fuzzifier
170
Gaussian Blur
171
Gaussian Halo
172
Horizontal Mirror
173
Image Scale and Rotate
174
Lens Grid
175
Magnifying Lens
176
Magnifying Lens 2
177
Mattes
178
Pan and Scan
180
Particle System
181
Particle System 1
181
Particle System 2
183
Particle System 3
183
Picture in Picture
184
Prerotation Translation
185
Pixelate
186
Pixel Twist
187
Prism
188
Raindrop
189
Scene Change
190
Shakenbake
191
Sinewave, Circular
192
Sinewave, Vertical
193
Slats
194
Modifier Parameter Adjustments
195
Spherical Mapping
195
Spherical Mapping, Inside
195
Spherical Mapping, Outside
195
Texture Mixing
197
Texture Ripple, Asymmetrical Circular
198
Texture Ripple, Circular
198
Texture Ripple, Horizontal
199
Texture Ripple, Vertical
199
Texture Shift
200
Tiling on
201
Transparent Wipes
202
Zoom Blur
203
Chapter 12: Synchronizing Content
205
Network Synchronization Overview
205
Network Synchronization Requirements
205
Network Synchronization Capabilities
206
Programming Synchronization
206
Sync to Parameter
206
Effect Synchronization
207
Synchronizing a Server to Itself
207
Synchronizing a Master Server to Another Server
207
Chapter 13: Content Management Application (CMA)
209
Launching the CMA
210
Installing the CMA on Your Computer
210
Launching the CMA on Axon
210
Auto Discovery
211
Fixture Identification
211
The CMA Client Window
212
Viewing Server Identification Information
213
Content Organization
214
Preloaded Stock Content
214
Custom User Content
215
Stock Media Files
215
Object Files
216
Viewing Server Configuration Data
216
Viewing Content
216
Viewing Folders
216
Viewing Files
217
Managing User Media and Object Content
219
Naming and Deleting User Content Files and Folders
219
Assigning DMX Values to User Content
219
Assigning DMX Values Automatically
219
Editing User Content DMX Values
220
Valid DMX Values
220
Moving User Content Files and Folders
221
Downloading Content from a Media Server to Your Local Drive
222
Uploading Content from Your Local Drive to a Media Server
223
CMA Interaction
224
Archiving User Content
226
Using Local Archives to Prepare Content Offline
226
Creating a Local Archive
226
Creating Content Backup Archive
227
Cloning User Content
228
Deleting Content
229
Upgrading Software
231
Verifying Software Versions
231
Upgrading the CMA Software
231
Upgrading Server Software
231
Viewing Server Configuration
233
Viewing Current Configuration of All Servers
233
Configuring Columns
234
Re-Order Columns
234
Viewing Individual Fixture Configuration Values
234
Axonhd Media Server Configuration Options
235
Server Tab
235
DMX Settings
235
Display Connectors Tab
236
Display Connectors
236
Info Tab
237
Hardware
237
Server Info
237
Version Info
237
Miscellaneous
238
Artnet and I/O Tab
239
Artnet Settings
239
Menu Display Tab
240
Menu
240
Performance
240
Configuration Example
241
Chapter 14 : Axon HD CMA: Warp Editor
243
Overview
243
Functional Operation
243
Warp Editing Screen
243
Manipulating the Mesh Display
244
Editing Fields
245
Geometry Editing Fields
245
Rectangular Grid
245
Spline Rectangular Grid
245
Sphere
246
Horizontal Cylinder
247
Vertical Cylinder
248
Cone
249
Camera Options
251
Centre of Operations
251
Rotation
251
Scale
252
Resolution
253
File Name
253
Elasticity
254
Draw Wireframe/Vertex
255
Force Warp Output/Checkerboard
256
Default Values
257
Edit Undo, History and Reset View
257
Point Size
257
Getting Started
258
Creating a New Warp
258
Chapter 15: Maintenance and Troubleshooting
261
This Chapter Includes Information on Maintaining Filters, and some Basic
261
Troubleshooting Procedures
261
Cleaning and Replacing Filters
261
Replacing Battery
261
General Troubleshooting
262
LED Functionality
262
Restarting Axon
262
Protocol Viewer on Axon Desktop
263
Chapter 16: Restoring the System
265
Hardware Requirements
265
Performing the System Restore
265
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