High End Systems Pixelation Luminaire Chapter Echo Software, Echo Setup, Hardware Setup

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Echo Software

You can use Echo software to convert, organize, and transport user content to SHOWPIX and StudioPix fixtures as well as upload content and fixture software to units on a DMX link.

Echo software communicates with SHOWPIX and StudioPix fixtures using a USB upload module or a Wholehog single USB DMX widget to:

•Convert custom media files to a format

•Organize content for management and transport

•Upload and download content to or from fixtures

•Upgrade devices on the link with updated stock content and fixture software

Echo Setup

Hardware Setup

Echo software requires a computer running Windows XP, with Service Pack 2 or 3 installed and an internet connection to download the software.

For uploading content or fixture software to a SHOWPIX fixture on a DMX link, you will need a USB upload module or a Wholehog single USB DMX widget.

Installing Echo Software

The latest version of Echo software is available from the High End Systems website at

(http://www.highend.com/support/Echo/EchoSoftware.asp). After downloading Echo to your computer, a standard Windows install wizard will prompt you through the installation process.

Launching Echo

When you start up Echo, the software automatically initiates a Fixture Discovery process to locate all SHOWPIX, StudioPix, and SHOWGUN fixtures along with any other RDM devices connected to the same DMX link. A status bar along the bottom of the Echo window tracks the fixture discovery.

Note: This will not happen unless a widget and fixtures are attached.

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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 EngineConstruction Related Products and AccessoriesEcho Software Part Description Part NumberMounting Information SpecificationsMechanical Specifications Electrical/Light Source Specifications Product Overview Unpacking the Fixture Chapter Setup and ConfigurationInstalling a Power Cord Cap Mounting the Fixture Installing a Line Cord Cap U.K. OnlyVatic Fitter Heads Information Danmark Mounting the Fixture UprightMounting Procedure Safety CableTruss Mounting ClampLinking 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 StudioPix Menu Options Setting Factory Defaults FactSet Menu SET Example MeaningInverting Tilt T/IN Changing the Display Output DsplInverting Pan P/IN Setting Protocol Option Prot Mode Menu ModeSwapping Pan and Tilt Swap Data Loss DlosHoming the Fixture Home Test Menu TestPerforming Self Tests Self Construct Self-Test DescriptionViewing the Current Fixture Head Temperature Head Viewing the Electronic Housing Temperature BaseInformation Menu Info Viewing the Current Software Version VERViewing the Unique Fixture ID Uniq Viewing DMX Data for the Link DataDMX Programming Overview Chapter DMX Programming Basics and Quick StartDMX512 Links Bit vs -bit DMX ParametersDMX Channel Range Last Valid Start Protocol Description Determining a DMX Start ChannelMode StudioPixStandard Protocol Showpix and StudioPix Protocol ModesStandard Protocol Table for Showpix and StudioPix Motion Control Global Control Image ControlChan # Description RGB Reduced ProtocolRGB Reduced Protocol Table for Showpix and StudioPix Showpix Pixel Mapping Table Pixel Mapping ProtocolFixture Control LED Control Description Chan #StudioPix Pixel Mapping Table Showpix and StudioPix Fixtures Extended Protocol Table Extended ProtocolMotion Control Image Control LED Control Chan Description Chan DescriptionPixel Mapping Mode Reduced ModeLighting Console Tips Fixture LibrariesWholehog Programming Notes Enhanced ModeDMX Output Displays Play Modes IntensityQuick Start with a Wholehog Console MSpeed Motor Speed Chapter Fixture ControlPan and Tilt Control Function Options MacrosControl Description OptionColor Parameters Chapter Color ControlColor Function Parameter Add Color to Black Color Function DescriptionsBlack and White Black and White InvertedRainbow Color Cycle Color CycleCompress to Maximum Replace Background Color Random ColorRGB Add non-black pixels RGB Add, All 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 ColorDim Chapter Global ControlStrobe Strobe Option DescriptionRotate ScaleDampening Name Description Adjustments ValueGlobal Transition Global EffectsGlobal Control Transition Types Chapter Global Control TransitionsOpacity Transitions Normal FadeFade Through Black Reveal Transitions Overlay Transitions Transition Mode ParameterTransition Description PatternDMX Image B from full to black for half the range Transitions and Color Transparency Transition ParameterTransparency with Opacity Transitions Transparency with Reveal 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 PositionImage Transition Transition ModeTransition Speed Description Transition Speed FunctionPixel 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 Hardware Setup Echo SetupInstalling Echo Software Chapter 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 Preparing Content for Echo Conversion Creating User ContentCreating a Package and Folder Video file formats Video codecs Image formatsChapter 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 Brandgefahr Anhang B Wichtige Hinweise Für Ihre SicherheitWarnung Zum Schutz Gegen Gefährliche Körperströme Warnung Zum Schutz Vor Verletzungen102 Apéndice B Información Importante De SeguridadAdvertencia Para Protección Continua Contra Incendios Avvertenza Per Prevenire Incendi Appendice B Importanti Informazioni Di SicurezzaAvvertenza Per Prevenire Le Scosse Elettriche Avvertenza Per Non Ferire Ad Altre Persone104 Vigtig Sikkerhedsinformation