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CHAPTER 11

Echo Software

Updating Fixture Software

Complete Fixture Software Update

To upgrade SHOWPIX or StudioPix fixture firmware, you will need to download the latest version of Echo software from the website to your computer. When you download Echo, it will contain the latest SHOWPIX and StudioPix fixture software for upgrading fixtures on your DMX link.

Note: Any stock content updates will also be contained in each new version of Echo software, (see Updating Stock Content on page 82).

If there is a SHOWPIX or StudioPix fixture software update to download from the website, run the installer and it will automatically load into the Echo application on your hard drive. The next time you launch Echo, the latest fixture software will be available to upgrade fixtures on the link.

The latest software can always be found on the High End Systems website on the SHOWPIX or StudioPix support page (http://www.highend.com/support/LED).

To update fixtures:

1.Under the Device Menu, select Upgrade Devices. A Software Upgrade Wizard will prompt you to select which fixtures on the link you want to upgrade. All units are listed by their Unique ID.

2.The next screen lets you choose a fixture type (SHOWPIX or StudioPix).

3.Click in the check box beside each fixture you want to upgrade.

4. Click Finish to automatically upgrade those devices.

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Contents StudioPix Pixelation Luminaire Patents Contacting High End SystemsIii Declaration of ConformityProduct Modification Warning FCC Information Important Safety InformationWarranty Information SymbolsPage Table of Contents Viii Menu SystemFixture Control Global Control Image Graphics Control Xii Echo SoftwareXiii 100Xiv System FeaturesChapter Product Overview Operation Graphics EnginePart Description Part Number Related Products and AccessoriesConstruction Echo SoftwareMounting Information SpecificationsMechanical Specifications Electrical/Light Source Specifications Product Overview Unpacking the Fixture Chapter Setup and ConfigurationInstalling a Power Cord Cap Mounting the Fixture Upright Installing a Line Cord Cap U.K. OnlyMounting the Fixture Vatic Fitter Heads Information DanmarkClamp Safety CableMounting Procedure Truss MountingLinking StudioPix Fixtures Cable ConnectorsConnecting to the Link Powering On the FixtureStudioPix Protocol Mode DMX Channel Range Setting the DMX Start ChannelShutting Down the Fixture Chapter Navigating the Menu System Chapter Menu SystemDescription StudioPix Menu MapLevel Example Meaning Setting Factory Defaults FactStudioPix Menu Options Set Menu SETInverting Tilt T/IN Changing the Display Output DsplInverting Pan P/IN Data Loss Dlos Mode Menu ModeSetting Protocol Option Prot Swapping Pan and Tilt SwapConstruct Self-Test Description Test Menu TestHoming the Fixture Home Performing Self Tests SelfViewing the Current Software Version VER Viewing the Electronic Housing Temperature BaseViewing the Current Fixture Head Temperature Head Information Menu InfoViewing the Unique Fixture ID Uniq Viewing DMX Data for the Link DataBit vs -bit DMX Parameters Chapter DMX Programming Basics and Quick StartDMX Programming Overview DMX512 LinksStudioPix Determining a DMX Start ChannelDMX Channel Range Last Valid Start Protocol Description ModeMotion Control Global Control Image Control Showpix and StudioPix Protocol ModesStandard Protocol Standard Protocol Table for Showpix and StudioPixChan # Description RGB Reduced ProtocolRGB Reduced Protocol Table for Showpix and StudioPix Description Chan # Pixel Mapping ProtocolShowpix Pixel Mapping Table Fixture Control LED ControlStudioPix Pixel Mapping Table Chan Description Extended ProtocolShowpix and StudioPix Fixtures Extended Protocol Table Motion Control Image Control LED Control Chan DescriptionFixture Libraries Reduced ModePixel Mapping Mode Lighting Console TipsPlay Modes Intensity Enhanced ModeWholehog Programming Notes DMX Output DisplaysQuick Start with a Wholehog Console MSpeed Motor Speed Chapter Fixture ControlPan and Tilt Option MacrosControl Function Options Control DescriptionColor Parameters Chapter Color ControlColor Function Parameter Black and White Inverted Color Function DescriptionsAdd Color to Black Black and WhiteRainbow Color Cycle Color CycleCompress to Maximum RGB Add, All Pixels Random ColorReplace Background Color RGB Add non-black pixelsRGB Invert RGB Invert & Swap to BRGRGB Invert & Swap to GBR RGB Swap to GBR RGB Swap to BGRRGB Swap to BRG Scale RGB Swap to GRBRGB Swap to RBG Solarize Transparent ColorSolarize Color Background ColorStrobe Option Description Chapter Global ControlDim StrobeRotate ScaleGlobal Effects Name Description Adjustments ValueDampening Global TransitionGlobal Control Normal Fade Chapter Global Control TransitionsTransition Types Opacity TransitionsFade Through Black Reveal Transitions Pattern Transition Mode ParameterOverlay Transitions Transition DescriptionDMX Image B from full to black for half the range Transparency with Reveal Transitions Transition ParameterTransitions and Color Transparency Transparency with Opacity TransitionsTransparency with Overlay Transition Media Folder Defining ContentChapter Image Graphics Control Media Folder Descriptions Content DescriptionMedia File DMX Scratch FramePlayback Speed Playback ModePlayback Mode Description Rotation DMX = RotationScale Parameter Position Parameter Changing Image PositionDescription Transition Speed Function Transition ModeImage Transition Transition SpeedPixel Mapping Effect FunctionChapter Color Palette Range Chapter Effect DescriptionsBrightness and Contrast Bar ScanFilters Curtain ScanFlip Mirror Shake Pan and Tilt SyncModifier 2 Not Used DMX Value Effect Function OptionTarget Scan Chapter Echo Software Echo SetupHardware Setup Installing Echo SoftwareEcho Software Echo User InterfaceViewing Single Device Device WindowViewing All Devices Stock Content Library Content OrganizationViewing Content Folder Options Managing Content on the Local DrivePackage Options File Options Updating Stock Content Managing Fixture ContentUploading User Content to a Fixture Cloning Device Content Deleting All User ContentChapter Video file formats Video codecs Image formats Creating User ContentPreparing Content for Echo Conversion Creating a Package and FolderChapter Frame Playback Converting Your ContentSample Mask Contrast/Brightness Aspect RatioCutoff Mode/Luminance Luminance /Distance WeightLuminance Cutoff Color Exporting a Preview Transporting User ContentExporting and Importing a User Content Package Updating Fixture Software Complete Fixture Software UpdateFixture Software Component Update Chapter Echo Software Sec Appendix a MSpeed Conversion TableTime Value Dec Hex Appendix B Important Safety Information 100 Appendice B Importantes Informations Sur La SécuritéWarnung Zum Schutz Vor Verletzungen Anhang B Wichtige Hinweise Für Ihre SicherheitWarnung Zum Schutz Vor Brandgefahr Warnung Zum Schutz Gegen Gefährliche Körperströme102 Apéndice B Información Importante De SeguridadAdvertencia Para Protección Continua Contra Incendios Avvertenza Per Non Ferire Ad Altre Persone Appendice B Importanti Informazioni Di SicurezzaAvvertenza Per Prevenire Incendi Avvertenza Per Prevenire Le Scosse Elettriche104 Vigtig Sikkerhedsinformation