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High End Systems DL.2 User Manual (334 pages)

Digital Light with Collage Software

Brand: High End Systems | Category: Light Fixture | Size: 16 MB

User Manual
1
Contacting High End Systems
2
Patents
2
Declaration of Conformity
3
Product Modification Warning
4
FCC Information
4
Important Safety Information
4
Symbols
5
Fog Machine Warning
5
Packaged Media Notice
5
Warranty Information
6
What You Should Know about Copyright
7
Table of Contents
9
Chapter 1: Product Overview

23
- Features
  
  23
  - System
    23
  - Graphics Engine
    24
  - Content Management Application
    25
  - Hardware
    25
- Related Products and Accessories
  
  26
Chapter 2: Setup and Configuration

27
- Hardware Setup
  
  27
  - Unpacking the Fixture
    27
  - Hardware Components
    28
    
    Connection Ports
    28
    
    Pan and Tilt Locking
    29
  - Attaching a Power Cord Cap
    29
    
    Installing a Line Cord Cap - U.K. Only
    29
    
    Vatic Fitter Heads Information - Danmark
    29
  - Mounting the Fixture
    30
    
    Fog Machine Warning
    30
    
    Mounting the Fixture Upright
    31
    
    Truss Mounting
    31
  - Linking DL.3 Fixtures
    32
    
    Setting up a Standard DMX Link
    32
    
    Setting up an Ethernet Fixture Link
    33
    
    Linking Configurations
    33
  - Powering on the Fixture
    34
    
    Homing the Fixture
    35
    
    The DL.3 Menu Display Panel
    35
- Software Setup
  
  36
- Shutting down the Fixture
  
  41
  - Recommended Shutdown Options
    41
  - Placing Fixture in Road Case
    41
Chapter 3: The Digital Light Menu System

43
- Menu Panel Components
  
  43
  - LCD Display Adjustment Buttons
    44
    
    LCD Display Power Button
    44
    
    LCD Display Menu Options and Selection
    44
- Navigating the Menu
  
  45
- Menu Options
  
  46
- Menu Screen Descriptions
  
  49
  - DMX Tab
    49
    
    Dmx_Control Screen
    49
    
    Dmx_Protocol Tab
    50
    
    Dmx_Protocol_Motion Screen
    50
    
    Dmx_Protocol _Global Screen
    50
    
    Dmx_Protocol _Obj Screens
    50
    
    Dmx_Raw Screen
    51
  - Set Tab
    52
    
    Set_Fixture Screen
    52
    
    Set_Projector Screen
    53
  - File Tab
    55
  - Test Tab
    56
    
    Test_Home Screen
    56
    
    Test_Self Test Screen
    56
  - Info Tab
    57
    
    Info_Hours
    57
    
    Info_Version Screen
    57
    
    Info_Status Tab
    57
  - Reset Screen
    58
Chapter 4: DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start

59
- DMX Programming Overview
  
  59
  - DMX512 Links
    59
  - 8-Bit Vs. 16-Bit DMX Parameters
    59
  - Determining a DMX Start Channel
    60
  - Protocol Levels
    61
    
    DL.3 and DL.2 Protocol Levels
    61
    
    Axon Protocol Levels
    62
- Lighting Console Tips
  
  63
- Wholehog III Programming Notes
  
  64
  - Play Speed
    64
  - Mask Strobe
    64
  - Play Modes (Opacity)
    64
  - Cmy
    64
  - Control Channel Functions
    64
- Quick Start with a Wholehog Console
  
  65
Chapter 5: Tutorials

67
Appendix A: "DMX Protocol" on Page A-237 Has a Detailed Listing of All the Parameters for Axon

77
Chapter 6: Graphics Engine Overview

77
- Protocol Options
  
  77
- Image Optimizing Controls
  
  77
- Graphics Control Hierarchy
  
  78
  - Graphics Engine Function Flow
    79
- Graphics Engine Functions
  
  80
  - Object Graphic Functions
    80
  - Global Functions
    80
- Making Graphics Effect Choices
  
  80
Chapter 7: Graphic Functions: Defining Content

81
- Selecting Content
  
  81
  - How Content Is Organized
    81
- Content Selection Parameters
  
  82
  - Object
    82
  - Media Folder
    83
    
    Media Folder Descriptions
    83
  - Media File
    84
- Defining a Media File Segment
  
  85
  - In Frame and out Frame Parameters
    85
  - Segment Selection Examples
    85
- Defining Playback
  
  86
  - Playback Mode
    86
  - Playback Speed
    87
Chapter 8: Graphic Functions: Rotation, Position, Scale

89
- Rotating a 3-D Object
  
  89
- Rotation Parameters
  
  91
  - Rotation
    91
  - Y Rotation
    92
  - Z Rotation
    93
- Scaling the Object
  
  94
  - Scale
    94
  - Y Scale
    95
  - Z Scale
    96
- Changing Object Position
  
  97
  - Position
    97
  - Y Position
    98
  - Z Position
    99
Chapter 9: Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects

101
- Opacity
  
  101
- Visual Mode
  
  102
- Visual Mode Options
  
  104
  - Color to B/W
    104
  - Content Optimization
    104
  - Chroma Shift
    105
  - Drop Shadow
    106
  - Exposure Control
    107
  - Faux LED
    108
  - Faux Tile
    109
  - Film Roll
    110
  - Fire Gradient
    110
  - Fuzzifier
    111
  - Gray Maker 1
    112
  - Gray Maker 2
    113
  - Invert Black and White, Keep Color
    114
  - Negative Art
    115
  - Pan and Scan
    116
  - Pixelate
    117
  - Posterizer
    118
  - Push to Red
    119
  - Push to Sepia
    120
  - Shakenbake
    121
  - Texture Mixing
    121
  - Zoom Blur
    121
- Effect 1 Mode and Effect 2 Mode
  
  122
Chapter 10: Graphic Functions: Synchronizing Content

127
- Synchronization Overview
  
  127
  - Fixture Identification
    127
  - Playback Timing
    127
- Synchronization Parameters
  
  128
  - Sync to
    128
  - Sync Mode
    128
Chapter 11: Global Functions

129
- Global Intensity
  
  129
- Global Effect Mode 1 and Effect Mode 2
  
  130
- Global Control
  
  134
  - Shutdown and Reset Options
    134
  - Four-In-One Control Option
    134
  - On-Screen Frame Statistics
    135
- Masking Control
  
  136
  - Mask Shape Select and Strobing
    136
    
    Mask Shapes
    136
    
    Strobing Mask Shapes
    136
  - Mask Size
    137
  - Mask Edge Fade
    138
  - Image Edge Fade
    139
- Keystone Correction Parameters
  
  140
- Ratio
  
  141
- Y Ratio
  
  141
- Global Viewpoint Mode
  
  142
- Viewpoint Position X
  
  143
- Viewpoint Position y
  
  143
- Viewpoint Position Z (Zoom)
  
  143
Chapter 12: Global Functions: Collage Generator™ Effect

145
- Panorama Collage™ Configurations
  
  146
  - Computing Collage Specifications
    146
    
    Example
    146
    
    Central Panorama Collage Specifications
    147
    
    Horizontal Panorama Collage Specifications
    148
    
    Vertical Panoramas Collage Specifications
    150
- Configuring the Collage Generator
  
  153
  - Adjusting the Collage Array
    153
  - Collage Setup Example
    155
- Mapping a Collage to a Spherical Surface
  
  156
  - Spherical Mapping Setup Guide
    156
    
    Before You Begin
    156
    
    Mapping Two Outputs to a Sphere
    156
    
    Spherical Mapping Tips
    158
- Creating Custom Content for the Collage Generator Effect
  
  159
- Collages Using Live S-Video Input
  
  159
Chapter 13: Effect Mode Options Descriptions

161
- Effect Mode Color Options
  
  162
  - All or Nothing
    162
  - Background Color
    162
  - Background Color Cycle
    162
  - Chromakey
    163
    
    Chromakey Coarse
    163
    
    Chromakey Fine
    163
    
    Chromakey Medium
    163
    
    Modifier Parameters
    163
  - Chromakey, Inverse
    164
    
    Chromakey Coarse, Inverse
    164
    
    Chromakey Fine, Inverse
    164
    
    Chromakey Medium, Inverse
    164
    
    Modifier Parameters
    164
  - Cmy
    165
  - CMY Add All Pixels
    165
  - CMY Add Non-Black Pixels
    165
  - Color Cycle
    166
  - Color Deconverge
    166
  - Colorize Gray Scale
    166
  - Color to Alpha
    167
  - Color to Alpha, Inverted
    167
  - Dotp and Resample
    167
  - Edge Fade Color
    167
  - Glow
    168
  - Glow Color Cycle
    168
  - Intensity Key
    168
  - Mask Color
    169
  - Mask Color and Edge Fade Color
    169
  - RGB Add, All Pixels
    169
  - RGB Add2, All Pixels
    170
  - RGB Add to Non-Black Pixels
    170
  - RGB Invert
    170
  - RGB Invert and Swap to BRG
    171
  - RGB Invert and Swap to GBR
    171
  - RGB Scale
    171
  - RGB Swap to BGR
    172
  - RGB Swap to BRG
    172
  - RGB Swap to GBR
    172
  - RGB Swap to GRB
    173
  - RGB Swap to RBG
    173
  - Scan Line
    173
  - Solarize
    174
    
    Solarize 1
    174
    
    Solarize 2
    174
    
    Solarize 3
    174
    
    Solarize 4
    174
  - Solid Color RGB
    174
Geometric Effect Options

175
- Cartoon Edge
  175
- Collage Generator
  175
- Chroma Shift
  176
- Curved Surface Support
  176
- Downward Vertical Streaks
  178
- Drop Shadow
  179
- Edge Detect Black and White
  179
- Edge Detect Color
  180
- Faux LED
  180
- Faux Tile
  181
- Film Roll
  181
- Framing
  182
  - Framing Shutter Emulation
    182
- Fuzzifier
  184
- Gaussian Blur
  184
- Horizontal Mirror
  185
- Image Scale and Rotate
  185
- Magnifying Lens
  186
- Magnifying Lens 2
  186
- Mattes
  187
- Pan and Scan
  189
- Picture in Picture
  189
- Pixelate
  190
- Pixel Twist
  190
- Raindrop
  190
- Shakenbake
  191
- Sinewave, Circular
  191
- Sinewave, Horizontal
  192
  - Sinewave, Horizontal W/X-Axis Wobbulation
    192
  - Sinewave, Horizontal W/Y-Axis Wobbulation
    192
  - Sinewave, Horizontal W/Z-Axis Wobbulation
    192
  - Sinewave, Vertical
    192
    
    Sinewave, Vertical W/X-Axis Wobbulation
    192
    
    Sinewave, Vertical W/Y-Axis Wobbulation
    192
    
    Sinewave, Vertical W/Z-Axis Wobbulation
    192
  - Slats
    193
    
    Vertical Slats
    193
    
    Horizontal Slats
    193
  - Spherical Mapping
    194
    
    Spherical Mapping, Outside
    194
    
    Spherical Mapping, Inside
    194
    
    Modifier Parameter Adjustments
    194
  - Texture Mixing
    196
  - Texture Ripple, Asymmetrical Circular
    197
  - Texture Ripple, Circular
    197
  - Texture Ripple, Horizontal
    198
  - Texture Ripple, Vertical
    198
  - Tiling
    199
  - Transparent Wipes
    199
  - Zoom Blur
    200
Chapter 14: Fixture Motion Functions

201
- Pan and Tilt
  
  201
- Dimmer
  
  201
- Focus
  
  201
- Zoom
  
  201
- Mspeed (Motor Speed)
  
  202
- Control Function Options
  
  202
  - Fixture Operations
    202
  - Projector Control
    203
    
    Control Parameter Projector Options
    203
    
    Using the Internal Projector's Menu
    204
Chapter 15: Live Video Input and Control

205
- Live Video Sources
  
  205
  - Internal Camera
    205
  - Other Video Sources
    205
- Live Video Connection Options
  
  206
- Configuring the Video Input Source
  
  206
  - S-Video
    206
  - Serial Device Interface (SDI)
    207
- Controlling the Internal Camera Input
  
  207
  - Camera Zoom
    207
  - Camera Focus
    208
  - IR Illuminator
    208
  - Camera Shutter
    208
  - White Balance Mode
    208
  - Orientation
    208
  - Camera Effects
    208
- Sending the Camera Feed to S-Video Camera out
  
  207
Chapter 16: Content Management Application (CMA)

209
- Launching the CMA
  
  210
  - Installing the CMA on Your Computer
    210
  - Launching the CMA on Axon
    211
  - Auto Discovery
    211
  - Fixture Identification
    212
- The Management Client Window
  
  212
  - Viewing Server Identification Information
    213
  - Client Window Content Organization
    214
    
    Preloaded Stock Content
    214
    
    Custom User Content
    214
    
    Media Files
    215
    
    3D Object Files
    215
  - Viewing Server Configuration Data
    216
  - Viewing Content
    216
    
    Viewing Folders
    216
    
    Viewing Files
    217
- Managing User Content
  
  218
- Archiving User Content
  
  222
  - Using Local Archives to Prepare Content Offline
    222
  - Creating a Local Archive
    222
    
    For CMA Running Windows XP
    222
    
    For CMA Running Mac os 10.4
    223
  - Creating Content Backup Archive
    223
  - Deploying a Content Archive
    223
- Cloning User Content
  
  224
- Deleting Content
  
  225
- DMX Summary
  
  225
- Upgrading Software
  
  226
  - Verifying Software Versions
    226
  - Upgrading the CMA Software
    226
  - Upgrading Server Software
    226
- Viewing Server Configuration
  
  228
  - Viewing Current Configuration of All Servers
    228
  - Viewing Individual Fixture Configuration Values
    229
- DL.3 and DL.2 Media Server Configuration Options
  
  230
  - Server Tab
    230
    
    DMX Settings
    230
    
    Fixture Info
    230
    
    Version Info
    230
    
    Misc
    230
  - Fixture Tab
    231
    
    Projector Settings
    231
    
    Fixture Settings
    231
    
    Display Settings
    231
    
    Projector Diagnostics
    232
  - Lamp Tab
    232
  - Test/Reset Tab
    232
    
    Home/Reset
    232
    
    Self Tests
    232
- Axon Media Server Configuration Options
  
  233
  - Server Tab
    233
    
    DMX Settings
    233
    
    Fixture Info
    233
    
    Version Info
    233
    
    Misc
    233
  - Display Settings Tab
    234
    
    Graphics Output Display Settings
    234
    
    Local CMA Display Settings
    234
    
    Self Tests
    234
  - Configuration Example
    235
Chapter 17: Maintenance and Troubleshooting

237
- Pan and Tilt Locking
  
  237
- Maintaining the Filtering System
  
  238
  - Filter Warnings
    238
  - Cleaning and Replacing Filters
    238
    
    Cleaning the Base Housing Filter
    239
    
    Replacing the Fixture Filter
    239
- Replacing the Lamp
  
  241
- Removing the Projector
  
  242
- Replacing the Lens
  
  243
- Replacing the Fuse
  
  245
- Cleaning or Replacing the Front Window
  
  245
- Replacing Motor Driver Boards
  
  246
  - Fixture Head Driver Board
    246
  - Replacing Fixture Base Driver Board
    247
- Troubleshooting
  
  248
  - Button Shortcut Commands
    248
  - Filter Service
    248
  - Status Message Menu Display
    248
    
    Button Action
    249
    
    Inactivity Timer
    249
    
    Supported Error/Warning Messages
    249
  - System State Leds
    250
  - Board LED States
    251
  - General Troubleshooting Suggestions
    251
  - Frequently Asked Questions
    253

High End Systems DL.2 User Manual (322 pages)

Digital Light with Collage Software

Brand: High End Systems | Category: Light Fixture | Size: 14 MB

Contacting High End Systems
2
Patents
3
Declaration of Conformity
4
FCC Information
5
Important Safety Information
5
Product Modification Warning
5
Fog Machine Warning
6
Packaged Media Notice
6
Symbols
6
Warranty Information
6
What You Should Know about Copyright
7
Table of Contents
9
Chapter 1: Product Overview

23
- Features
  
  23
  - System
    23
  - Graphics Engine
    24
  - Content Management Application
    24
  - Hardware
    25
- Related Products and Optional Accessories
  
  26
Chapter 2: Setup and Configuration

27
- Application (CMA) and Configuring the Fixture for DMX Control
  27
- Hardware Setup
  
  27
  - Unpacking the Fixture
    27
  - Hardware Components
    28
    
    Connection Ports
    28
    
    Pan and Tilt Locking
    29
  - Attaching a Power Cord Cap
    29
    
    Installing a Line Cord Cap - U.K. Only
    29
    
    Vatic Fitter Heads Information - Danmark
    29
  - Mounting the Fixture
    30
    
    Fog Machine Warning
    30
    
    Mounting the Fixture Upright
    31
    
    Truss Mounting
    31
  - Linking DL.2 Fixtures
    32
    
    Setting up a Standard DMX Link
    32
    
    Linking Configurations
    33
    
    Setting up an Ethernet Fixture Link
    33
  - Powering on the Fixture
    34
    
    Homing the Fixture
    35
    
    The DL.2 Menu Display Panel
    35
- Software Setup
  
  36
- Shutting down the Fixture
  
  41
  - Recommended Shutdown Options
    41
  - Placing Fixture in Road Case
    41
Chapter 3: The DL.2 Menu System

43
- Menu Panel Components
  
  43
  - LCD Display Adjustment Buttons
    44
    
    LCD Display Menu Options and Selection
    44
    
    LCD Display Power Button
    44
- Navigating the Menu
  
  45
- DL.2 Menu Options
  
  46
- Menu Screen Descriptions
  
  49
  - DMX Tab
    49
    
    Dmx_Control Screen
    49
    
    Dmx_Protocol Tab
    50
    
    Dmx_Protocol _Global Screen
    50
    
    Dmx_Protocol _Obj Screens
    50
    
    Dmx_Protocol_Motion Screen
    50
    
    Dmx_Raw Screen
    51
  - Set Tab
    52
    
    Display Options
    52
    
    Set_Fixture Screen
    52
    
    Timeout Options
    52
    
    Restoring Factory Defaults
    53
    
    Set_Projector Screen
    53
  - File Screen
    54
  - Test Tab
    55
    
    Test_Home Screen
    55
    
    Test_Self Test Screen
    55
  - Info Tab
    56
    
    Info_Hours
    56
    
    Info_Status Tab
    56
    
    Info_Version Screen
    56
  - Reset Screen
    57
Chapter 4: DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start

59
- DMX Programming Overview
  
  59
  - DMX512 Links
    59
  - 8-Bit Vs. 16-Bit DMX Parameters
    59
  - Determining a DMX Start Channel
    60
  - DL.2 Protocol Levels
    61
  - Axon Protocol Levels
    62
- Lighting Console Tips
  
  63
- Wholehog III Programming Notes
  
  64
  - Play Speed
    64
  - Mask Strobe
    64
  - Play Modes (Opacity)
    64
  - Cmy
    64
  - Control Channel Functions
    64
- Quick Start Axon and DL.2 Control with a Wholehog Console
  
  65
Chapter 5: Tutorials

67
Chapter 6: Graphics Engine Overview

77
Chapter 7: Graphic Functions: Defining Content

81
- Each Graphic Object's Content Is Composed of a 3-D Object Overlaid with a
  81
- Selecting Content
  
  81
  - How Content Is Organized
    81
- Content Selection Parameters
  
  82
  - Object
    82
  - Media Folder
    83
    
    Media Folder Descriptions
    83
  - Media File
    84
- Defining a Media File Segment
  
  85
  - In Frame and out Frame Parameters
    85
  - Segment Selection Examples
    85
- Defining Playback
  
  86
  - Playback Mode
    86
  - Playback Speed
    87
Chapter 8: Graphic Functions: Rotation, Position, Scale

89
- You Can Independently Control each Graphic Object's Rotation Direction and
  89
- Rotating a 3-D Object
  
  89
- Rotation Parameters
  
  91
  - Rotation
    91
  - Y Rotation
    92
  - Z Rotation
    93
- Scaling the Object
  
  94
  - Scale
    94
  - Y Scale
    95
  - Z Scale
    96
- Changing Object Position
  
  97
  - Position
    97
  - Y Position
    97
  - Z Position
    99
Chapter 9: Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects

101
- Opacity
  
  101
- Visual Mode
  
  102
- Visual Mode Options
  
  104
  - Color to B/W
    104
  - Content Optimization
    104
  - Chroma Shift
    105
  - Drop Shadow
    106
  - Exposure Control
    107
  - Faux LED
    108
  - Faux Tile
    109
  - Film Roll
    110
  - Fire Gradient
    110
  - Fuzzifier
    111
  - Gray Maker 1
    112
  - Gray Maker 2
    113
  - Invert Black and White, Keep Color
    114
  - Negative Art
    115
  - Pan and Scan
    116
  - Pixelate
    117
  - Posterizer
    118
  - Push to Red
    119
  - Push to Sepia
    120
  - Shakenbake
    121
  - Texture Mixing
    121
  - Zoom Blur
    121
- Effect 1 Mode and Effect 2 Mode
  
  122
Chapter 10: Graphic Functions: Synchronizing Content

127
- Synchronization Overview
  
  127
  - Fixture Identification
    127
  - Playback Timing
    127
- Synchronization Parameters
  
  128
  - Sync to
    128
  - Sync Mode
    128
Chapter 11: Global Functions

129
- Global Intensity
  
  129
- Global Effect Mode 1 and Effect Mode 2
  
  130
- Global Control
  
  134
  - Shutdown and Reset Options
    134
  - Four-In-One Control Option
    134
  - On-Screen Frame Statistics
    135
- Masking Control
  
  136
  - Mask Shape Select and Strobing
    136
    
    Mask Shapes
    136
    
    Strobing Mask Shapes
    136
  - Mask Size
    137
  - Mask Edge Fade
    138
  - Image Edge Fade
    139
- Keystone Correction Parameters
  
  140
- Y Ratio
  
  141
- Ratio
  
  141
- Global Viewpoint Mode
  
  142
- Viewpoint Position X
  
  143
- Viewpoint Position y
  
  143
- Viewpoint Position Z (Zoom)
  
  143
  - Using the Collage™ Generator Effect Option Lets You Configure Multiple Media Server Outputs to Display a Single Image in Arrays up to 8 X
    145
Chapter 12: Global Functions: Collage Generator™ Effect

145
- Panorama Collage™ Configurations
  
  146
  - Computing Collage Specifications
    146
    
    Example
    146
    
    Central Panorama Collage Specifications
    147
    
    Horizontal Panorama Collage Specifications
    148
    
    Vertical Panoramas Collage Specifications
    150
- Configuring the Collage Generator
  
  153
  - Adjusting the Collage Array
    153
  - Collage Setup Example
    155
- Mapping a Collage to a Spherical Surface
  
  156
  - Spherical Mapping Setup Guide
    156
    
    Before You Begin
    156
    
    Mapping Two Outputs to a Sphere
    156
    
    Spherical Mapping Tips
    158
- Creating Custom Content for the Collage Generator Effect
  
  159
- Collages Using Live S-Video Input
  
  159
Chapter 13: Effect Mode Options Descriptions

161
- Effect Mode Color Options
  
  162
  - All or Nothing
    162
  - Background Color
    162
  - Background Color Cycle
    162
  - Chromakey
    163
    
    Chromakey Coarse
    163
    
    Chromakey Fine
    163
    
    Chromakey Medium
    163
    
    Modifier Parameters
    163
  - Chromakey , Inverse
    164
    
    Chromakey Coarse, Inverse
    164
    
    Chromakey Fine, Inverse
    164
    
    Chromakey Medium, Inverse
    164
    
    Modifier Parameters
    164
  - Cmy
    165
  - CMY Add All Pixels
    165
  - CMY Add Non-Black Pixels
    165
  - Color Cycle
    166
  - Color Deconverge
    166
  - Colorize Gray Scale
    166
  - Color to Alpha
    167
  - Color to Alpha, Inverted
    167
  - Dotp and Resample
    167
  - Edge Fade Color
    167
  - Glow
    168
  - Glow Color Cycle
    168
  - Intensity Key
    168
  - Mask Color
    169
  - Mask Color and Edge Fade Color
    169
  - RGB Add, All Pixels
    169
  - RGB Add2, All Pixels
    170
  - RGB Add to Non-Black Pixels
    170
  - RGB Invert
    170
  - RGB Invert and Swap to BRG
    171
  - RGB Invert and Swap to GBR
    171
  - RGB Scale
    171
  - RGB Swap to BGR
    172
  - RGB Swap to BRG
    172
  - RGB Swap to GBR
    172
  - RGB Swap to GRB
    173
  - RGB Swap to RBG
    173
  - Scan Line
    173
  - Solarize
    174
    
    Solarize 1
    174
    
    Solarize 2
    174
    
    Solarize 3
    174
    
    Solarize 4
    174
  - Solid Color RGB
    174
Geometric Effect Options

175
- Cartoon Edge
  175
- Collage Generator
  175
- Chroma Shift
  176
- Curved Surface Support
  176
- Downward Vertical Streaks
  178
- Drop Shadow
  179
- Edge Detect Black and White
  179
- Edge Detect Color
  180
- Faux LED
  180
- Faux Tile
  181
- Film Roll
  181
- Framing
  182
  - Framing Shutter Emulation
    182
- Fuzzifier
  184
- Gaussian Blur
  184
- Horizontal Mirror
  185
- Image Scale and Rotate
  185
- Magnifying Lens
  186
- Magnifying Lens 2
  186
- Mattes
  187
- Pan and Scan
  189
- Picture in Picture
  189
- Pixelate
  190
- Pixel Twist
  190
- Raindrop
  190
- Shakenbake
  191
- Sinewave, Circular
  191
- Sinewave, Horizontal
  192
- Sinewave, Vertical
  192
- Slats
  193
  - Vertical Slats
    193
  - Horizontal Slats
    193
    
    Modifier Parameter Adjustments
    194
    
    Spherical Mapping
    194
    
    Spherical Mapping, Inside
    194
    
    Spherical Mapping, Outside
    194
    
    Texture Mixing
    196
    
    Texture Ripple, Asymmetrical Circular
    197
    
    Texture Ripple, Circular
    197
    
    Texture Ripple, Horizontal
    198
    
    Texture Ripple, Vertical
    198
    
    Tiling
    199
    
    Transparent Wipes
    199
    
    Zoom Blur
    200
Chapter 14: Fixture Motion Functions

201
- Pan and Tilt
  
  201
- Dimmer
  
  201
- Focus
  
  201
- Zoom
  
  201
- Mspeed (Motor Speed)
  
  202
- Control Function Options
  
  202
  - Fixture Operations
    202
  - Projector Control
    203
    
    Control Parameter Projector Options
    203
    
    Using the Internal Projector's Menu
    204
Chapter 15: Live Video Input and Control

205
- Live Video Sources
  
  205
  - Internal Camera
    205
  - Other Video Sources
    205
- Live Video Connection Options
  
  206
- Configuring the Video Input Source
  
  206
- Sending the Camera Feed to Camera out
  
  207
- Controlling the Internal Camera Input
  
  207
  - Camera Zoom
    207
  - Camera Focus
    207
  - IR Illuminator
    207
  - Camera Shutter
    208
  - White Balance Mode
    208
  - Orientation
    208
  - Camera Effects
    208
Chapter 16: Content Management Application (CMA)

209
- Launching the CMA
  
  210
  - Installing the CMA on Your Computer
    210
  - Launching the CMA on Axon
    211
  - Auto Discovery
    211
  - Fixture Identification
    212
- The Management Client Window
  
  212
  - Viewing Server Identification Information
    212
  - Client Window Content Organization
    213
    
    3D Object Files
    214
    
    Custom User Content
    214
    
    Media Files
    214
    
    Preloaded Stock Content
    214
  - Viewing Server Configuration Data
    214
  - Viewing Content
    215
    
    Viewing Files
    215
    
    Viewing Folders
    215
- Managing User Content
  
  216
- Archiving User Content
  
  221
  - Using Local Archives to Prepare Content Offline
    221
  - Creating a Local Archive
    221
    
    For CMA Running Windows XP
    221
    
    For CMA Running Mac os 10.4
    222
  - Creating Content Backup Archive
    222
  - Deploying a Content Archive
    222
- Cloning User Content
  
  223
- Deleting Content
  
  224
- DMX Summary
  
  224
- Upgrading Software
  
  224
  - Verifying Software Versions
    224
  - Upgrading the CMA Software
    225
  - Upgrading Server Software
    225
- Viewing and Editing Server Configuration
  
  226
  - Viewing Fixture Configuration Values
    227
  - Editing Configuration Values
    227
  - Configuration Example
    228
  - Configuration Options
    229
    
    DL.2 Configuration Options
    229
    
    Axon Configuration Options
    232
Chapter 17: Maintenance and Troubleshooting

233
- Pan and Tilt Locking
  
  233
- Maintaining the Filtering System
  
  234
  - Filter Warnings
    234
  - Cleaning and Replacing Filters
    234
    
    Cleaning the Base Housing Filter
    235
    
    Replacing the Fixture Filter
    235
    
    Cleaning the Internal Projector Filter
    236
- Replacing the Lamp
  
  237
- Replacing the Fuse
  
  238
- Cleaning or Replacing the Front Window
  
  238
- Replacing Motor Driver Boards
  
  239
  - Fixture Head Driver Board
    240
  - Replacing Fixture Base Driver Board
    240
- Troubleshooting
  
  241
  - Button Shortcut Commands
    241
  - Status Message Menu Display
    241
    
    Button Action
    242
    
    Inactivity Timer
    242
    
    Supported Error/Warning Messages
    242
  - System State Leds
    243
  - Board LED States
    244
  - General Troubleshooting Suggestions
    244
  - Frequently Asked Questions
    246
  - Restoring the System
    247
Chapter 18 : Restoring the System

247
- Hardware Requirements
  
  247
- Performing the System Restore
  
  247

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Product Overview

Features

Related Products and Accessories

Chapter 2: Setup and Configuration

Hardware Setup

Software Setup

Shutting down the Fixture

Chapter 3: The Digital Light Menu System

Menu Panel Components

Navigating the Menu

Menu Options

Menu Screen Descriptions

Chapter 4: DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start

DMX Programming Overview

Lighting Console Tips

Wholehog III Programming Notes

Quick Start with a Wholehog Console

Chapter 5: Tutorials

Fixture Set-Up (DL.3 and DL.2 Media Servers)

Lesson 1: Cross Fading between Graphic Objects

Lesson 2 - Working with Multiple Graphic Objects

Lesson 3 - Girt, the Fire Breathing Lizard

Lesson 4: 3-D Objects, Rotation, Wobbulation, and Glow

Lesson 5: Viewpoint

Appendix A: "DMX Protocol" on Page A-237 Has a Detailed Listing of All the Parameters for Axon

Chapter 6: Graphics Engine Overview

Protocol Options

Image Optimizing Controls

Graphics Control Hierarchy

Graphics Engine Functions

Making Graphics Effect Choices

Chapter 7: Graphic Functions: Defining Content

Selecting Content

Content Selection Parameters

Defining a Media File Segment

Defining Playback

Chapter 8: Graphic Functions: Rotation, Position, Scale

Rotating a 3-D Object

Rotation Parameters

Scaling the Object

Changing Object Position

Chapter 9: Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects

Opacity

Visual Mode

Visual Mode Options

Effect 1 Mode and Effect 2 Mode

Chapter 10: Graphic Functions: Synchronizing Content

Synchronization Overview

Synchronization Parameters

Chapter 11: Global Functions

Global Intensity

Global Effect Mode 1 and Effect Mode 2

Global Control

Masking Control

Keystone Correction Parameters

Ratio

Y Ratio

Global Viewpoint Mode

Viewpoint Position X

Viewpoint Position y

Viewpoint Position Z (Zoom)

Chapter 12: Global Functions: Collage Generator™ Effect

Panorama Collage™ Configurations

Configuring the Collage Generator

Mapping a Collage to a Spherical Surface

Creating Custom Content for the Collage Generator Effect

Collages Using Live S-Video Input

Chapter 13: Effect Mode Options Descriptions

Effect Mode Color Options

Geometric Effect Options

Chapter 14: Fixture Motion Functions

Pan and Tilt

Dimmer

Focus

Zoom

Mspeed (Motor Speed)

Control Function Options