High End Systems DL1 user manual Display in Menu Locked Mode, Unlocking the Menu System

Display in Menu Locked Mode

The DL.1 fixture display panel gives access to the onboard menu system. When the menu system is in locked mode, the panel displays in large 8-character words designed to be viewed from a distance. Under normal circumstances, when the display is locked, it cycles between displaying the fixture’s software version [V##.##], the High End Systems logo, the Catalyst logo, and the fixture’s configuration type [STANDARD]. Any errors present are also displayed in an 8- character error description.

Fixture Software Version

The software version loaded on the system can vary even between units purchased at the same time. “Fixture Software Version” on page 3-3describes the procedures to ensure that all Catalyst systems on the link are running the latest software.

System Configuration Type

The configuration type identifies the fixture as either STANDARD or CAMERA (equipped with Digital Eye Technology). A Standard configuration operates on 12 DMX channels. A Camera configuration requires 20 DMX channels for control.

DMX Start Channel

The DMX Start Channel is the first channel currently assigned to that fixture in its range of channels on a DMX link. For more information on DMX Start channels, see “Setting a DMX Start Channel” on page 3-6.

Error Message Display

Errors are displayed in short 8-character form when the menu system is locked. Unlocked, menu system’s 2-line format displays more detailed information.

Unlocking the Menu System

To unlock the menu system, press and hold the Menu button until the display changes to the 2-line format. The menu system is protected against inadvertent menu changes by requiring the Menu button to be held for a few seconds before allowing entry to the menus. DMX Address Menu is the first option on the top menu level.

Exiting the Menu System

To exit the menu system, keep pressing the Menu button to back out of each menu level until the High End Systems logo appears. The word AUTOLOCK will appear briefly on the display to indicate the fixture’s software is “locking” the display. The display switches back to the large 8-character format and, after a few seconds, begins the standard display for the locked mode as described above.

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