High End Systems Pixelation Luminaire user manual Fixture Software Component Update

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CHAPTER 11

Echo Software

Fixture Software Component Update

If the fixture software become corrupted, Echo will discover not discover the fixture as a SHOWPIX or a StudioPix device. Instead the fixture’s Graphics and Motion components will display separately.

To restore the fixture software in this case, you will need to download the fixture software.zip file from the SHOWPIX or StudioPix support page (http://www.highend.com/support/LED) and extract the files it contains to your hard drive.

The following example shows the steps used upgrade separate software components for a SHOWPIX fixture. You can apply the same steps for a StudioPix fixture:

1.Under the Device Menu, select Upgrade Devices. SHOWPIX Motion and SHOWPIX Graphics components are discovered separately. Select the SHOWPIX Graphics fixture component under Devices.

2.An update wizard will prompt you to select from a drop down menu. Select SHOWPIX Graphics and click Next to continue.

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Contents StudioPix Pixelation Luminaire Contacting High End Systems PatentsDeclaration of Conformity IiiFCC Information Important Safety Information Product Modification WarningSymbols Warranty InformationPage Table of Contents Menu System ViiiFixture Control Global Control Image Graphics Control Echo Software Xii100 XiiiXiv Features Chapter Product OverviewSystem Graphics Engine OperationRelated Products and Accessories ConstructionEcho Software Part Description Part NumberSpecifications Mechanical SpecificationsMounting Information Electrical/Light Source Specifications Product Overview Chapter Setup and Configuration Installing a Power Cord CapUnpacking the Fixture Installing a Line Cord Cap U.K. Only Mounting the FixtureVatic Fitter Heads Information Danmark Mounting the Fixture UprightSafety Cable Mounting ProcedureTruss Mounting ClampCable Connectors Linking StudioPix FixturesPowering On the Fixture Connecting to the LinkSetting the DMX Start Channel StudioPix Protocol Mode DMX Channel RangeShutting Down the Fixture Chapter Chapter Menu System Navigating the Menu SystemStudioPix Menu Map LevelDescription Setting Factory Defaults Fact StudioPix Menu OptionsSet Menu SET Example MeaningChanging the Display Output Dspl Inverting Pan P/INInverting Tilt T/IN Mode Menu Mode Setting Protocol Option ProtSwapping Pan and Tilt Swap Data Loss DlosTest Menu Test Homing the Fixture HomePerforming Self Tests Self Construct Self-Test DescriptionViewing the Electronic Housing Temperature Base Viewing the Current Fixture Head Temperature HeadInformation Menu Info Viewing the Current Software Version VERViewing DMX Data for the Link Data Viewing the Unique Fixture ID UniqChapter DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start DMX Programming OverviewDMX512 Links Bit vs -bit DMX ParametersDetermining a DMX Start Channel DMX Channel Range Last Valid Start Protocol DescriptionMode StudioPixShowpix and StudioPix Protocol Modes Standard ProtocolStandard Protocol Table for Showpix and StudioPix Motion Control Global Control Image ControlRGB Reduced Protocol RGB Reduced Protocol Table for Showpix and StudioPixChan # Description Pixel Mapping Protocol Showpix Pixel Mapping TableFixture Control LED Control Description Chan #StudioPix Pixel Mapping Table Extended Protocol Showpix and StudioPix Fixtures Extended Protocol TableMotion Control Image Control LED Control Chan Description Chan DescriptionReduced Mode Pixel Mapping ModeLighting Console Tips Fixture LibrariesEnhanced Mode Wholehog Programming NotesDMX Output Displays Play Modes IntensityQuick Start with a Wholehog Console Chapter Fixture Control Pan and TiltMSpeed Motor Speed Macros Control Function OptionsControl Description OptionChapter Color Control Color ParametersColor Function Parameter Color Function Descriptions Add Color to BlackBlack and White Black and White InvertedColor Cycle Compress to MaximumRainbow Color Cycle Random Color Replace Background ColorRGB Add non-black pixels RGB Add, All PixelsRGB Invert & Swap to BRG RGB Invert & Swap to GBRRGB Invert RGB Swap to BGR RGB Swap to BRGRGB Swap to GBR RGB Swap to GRB RGB Swap to RBGScale Transparent Color SolarizeSolarize Background Color ColorChapter Global Control DimStrobe Strobe Option DescriptionScale RotateName Description Adjustments Value DampeningGlobal Transition Global EffectsGlobal Control Chapter Global Control Transitions Transition TypesOpacity Transitions Normal FadeFade Through Black Reveal Transitions Transition Mode Parameter Overlay TransitionsTransition Description PatternDMX Image B from full to black for half the range Transition Parameter Transitions and Color TransparencyTransparency with Opacity Transitions Transparency with Reveal TransitionsTransparency with Overlay Transition Defining Content Chapter Image Graphics ControlMedia Folder Content Description Media FileMedia Folder Descriptions Frame DMX ScratchPlayback Mode Playback Mode DescriptionPlayback Speed Rotation Rotation DMX =Scale Parameter Changing Image Position Position ParameterTransition Mode Image TransitionTransition Speed Description Transition Speed FunctionEffect Function Pixel MappingChapter Chapter Effect Descriptions Color Palette RangeBar Scan Brightness and ContrastCurtain Scan FiltersFlip Mirror Pan and Tilt Sync ShakeDMX Value Effect Function Option Modifier 2 Not UsedTarget Scan Echo Setup Hardware SetupInstalling Echo Software Chapter Echo SoftwareEcho User Interface Echo SoftwareDevice Window Viewing All DevicesViewing Single Device Content Organization Stock Content LibraryViewing Content Managing Content on the Local Drive Package OptionsFolder Options File Options Managing Fixture Content Uploading User Content to a FixtureUpdating Stock Content Deleting All User Content Cloning Device ContentChapter Creating User Content Preparing Content for Echo ConversionCreating a Package and Folder Video file formats Video codecs Image formatsChapter Converting Your Content Frame PlaybackSample Mask Aspect Ratio Contrast/BrightnessLuminance /Distance Weight Luminance CutoffCutoff Mode/Luminance Color Transporting User Content Exporting and Importing a User Content PackageExporting a Preview Complete Fixture Software Update Updating Fixture SoftwareFixture Software Component Update Chapter Echo Software Appendix a MSpeed Conversion Table Time ValueSec Dec Hex Appendix B Important Safety Information Appendice B Importantes Informations Sur La Sécurité 100Anhang B Wichtige Hinweise Für Ihre Sicherheit Warnung Zum Schutz Vor BrandgefahrWarnung Zum Schutz Gegen Gefährliche Körperströme Warnung Zum Schutz Vor VerletzungenApéndice B Información Importante De Seguridad Advertencia Para Protección Continua Contra Incendios102 Appendice B Importanti Informazioni Di Sicurezza Avvertenza Per Prevenire IncendiAvvertenza Per Prevenire Le Scosse Elettriche Avvertenza Per Non Ferire Ad Altre PersoneVigtig Sikkerhedsinformation 104