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 Table of Contents
 Live Video Input and Control
 Tutorials
 Graphic Functions Defining Content
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 Graphic Functions Opacity and Effects
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 Global Functions
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 Effect Mode Options Descriptions
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 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
 Content Management Application CMA
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 Restoring the System
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 Appendix a DMX Protocol
 System
Features
Chapter Product Overview
 Content Management Application
Graphics Engine
 Related Products and Optional Accessories
Part Description
 Product Overview
 Unpacking the Axon Media Server
Chapter Setup and Configuration
Hardware Setup
 Vatic Fitter Heads Information Danmark
Replacing a Power Cord Cap
Installing a Line Cord Cap U.K. Only
 Hardware Connections
Mounting the Server
 Linking Axon
Setting up a Standard DMX Link
Using an Ethernet Link
 Linking Configurations
 Powering On the Axon Server
 Software Setup
Axon Desktop
 Launching the Content Management Application CMA
Verifying and Uploading Software
 Configuring Axon
 Shutting Down the Server
 Hardware Set-up
Chapter Live Video Input and Control
Live Video Sources
 Accessing Live Video Feed in the Graphics Engine
Video
 Chapter DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start
DMX Programming Overview
DMX512 Links
Bit vs -bit DMX Parameters
 Determining a DMX Start Channel
Single Protocol
 Description Obj
Protocol Levels
DL.3 and DL.2 Protocol Levels
 Axon Protocol Levels
Chan Description Obj
 Lighting Console Tips
Fixture Libraries
Patching Digital Light Fixtures and Axon Media Servers
DMX Output Displays
 Wholehog III Programming Notes
Play Speed
Mask Strobe
Play Modes Opacity
 Quick Start with a Wholehog Console
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 Chapter Tutorials
Fixture Set-up DL.3 and DL.2 Media Servers
 Lesson 1 Cross Fading Between Graphic Objects
Define Graphic Object
Add the DL.2 logo as Graphic Object
Create Crossfade Cues
 Lesson 2 Working with Multiple Graphic Objects
Apply Transparency Effects
 Lesson 3 Girt, the Fire Breathing Lizard
 Define Graphic Object
 Lesson 4 3-D Objects, Rotation, Wobbulation, and Glow
 Adjust this effect with the Modifier parameters
 Lesson 5 Viewpoint
 Adjust Global Viewpoint Mode
Apply a Global Solarize Effect
 Tutorials
 Image Optimizing Controls
Chapter Graphics Engine Overview
Protocol Options
 Graphics Control Hierarchy
 Graphics Engine Function Flow
 Graphics Engine Functions
Making Graphics Effect Choices
Object Graphic Functions
Global Functions
 Chapter Graphic Functions Defining Content
Selecting Content
How Content is Organized
Selecting Content
 Content Selection Parameters
Object
 Media Folder Descriptions
Media Folder Name Content Description
Media Folder
 Nature themed high resolution images
Media File
 Segment Selection Examples
Defining a Media File Segment
Frame and Out Frame Parameters
 Defining Playback
Playback Mode
Playback Mode Description
 Playback Speed
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 Chapter Graphic Functions Rotation, Position, Scale
Rotating a 3-D Object
 Counter-clockwise Clockwise
 Function
Rotation Parameters
Rotation
 Value
 Fast to slow
 Scaling the Object
Scale
 Scale
 Scale
 Changing Object Position
Position
 Object 1 Y Position DMX value =
 Object 1 Z Position DMX value =
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 Chapter Graphic Functions Opacity and Effects
Opacity
 Name Description
Visual Mode
Visual Mode Option Adjustments
 Faux LED
Pan
 Color to B/W
Visual Mode Options
Content Optimization
 Chroma Shift
 Visual Mode Parameter DMX value =
Drop Shadow
 Exposure Control
 Faux LED
 Faux Tile
 Film Roll
Fire Gradient
 Fuzzifier
 Gray maker
 Original Content
 Invert Black and White, Keep Color
 Negative Art
 Pan and Scan
 Pixelate
 Posterizer
 Push to Red
 Push to Sepia
 Zoom Blur
ShakeNBake
Texture Mixing
 Effect 1 Mode and Effect 2 Mode
 RGB, Invert
RGB, Invert and Swap to GBR
RGB, Invert and Swap to BRG
Edge Detect Color
 RGB swap to BGR
RGB swap to RBG
RGB swap to GRB
Colorize Gray Scale maps pixel intensity
 Spherical Mapping Adjustment
Sinewave, Circular with x-axis wobbulation
Sinewave, Circular with y-axis wobbulation
Sinewave, Circular with z-axis wobbulation
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 Chapter Graphic Functions Synchronizing Content
Synchronization Overview
Fixture Identification
Playback Timing
 Sync Mode
Synchronization Parameters
Sync To
DMX Value Option
 Chapter Global Functions
Global Intensity
 Global Effect Mode 1 and Effect Mode
 Effect Mode
 Colorize Gray Scale maps pixel intensity to color
 Gaussian Blur Sample Number of Filter
 Shutdown and Reset Options
Global Control
Four-in-One Control Option
Effect Hierarchy
 On-Screen Frame Statistics
DMX Value In-1 Display
 Masking Control
Mask Shape Select and Strobing
Mask Shapes
Strobing Mask Shapes
 Mask Size
 Mask Edge Fade
 Image Edge Fade
 Keystone Correction Parameters
Left Y
 Default DMX Value 128 50% = no adjustment
Ratio
 Global Viewpoint Mode
Perspective View, Spherical Coordinates
Perspective View, Cartesian Coordinates
Orthogonal View, Cartesian Coordinates
 Viewpoint Position
Viewpoint Position Y
Viewpoint Position Z Zoom
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 Chapter Global Functions Collage Generator Effect
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 Panorama Collage Configurations
Computing Collage Specifications
Example
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 Central Panorama Collage Specifications
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 Horizontal Panorama Collage Specifications
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 Vertical Panoramas Collage Specifications
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Configuring the Collage Generator
Adjusting the Collage Array
 DMX Value Action
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 Collage Setup Example
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 Spherical Mapping Setup Guide
Mapping a Collage to a Spherical Surface
Before You Begin
Mapping Two Outputs to a Sphere
 Adjust output positioning on the sphere
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 Spherical Mapping Tips
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Creating Custom Content for the Collage Generator Effect
Collages Using Live S-Video Input
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Chapter Effect Mode Options Descriptions
Color Component Conversion Effect
 Effect Mode Color Options
All or Nothing
Background Color
Background Color Cycle
 Chromakey
Chromakey Coarse
Chromakey Fine
Chromakey Medium
 Chromakey, Inverse
Chromakey Coarse, Inverse
Chromakey Fine, Inverse
Chromakey Medium, Inverse
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CMY Add All Pixels
CMY Add Non-black Pixels
 Color Cycle
Color DeConverge
Colorize Gray Scale
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 Color to Alpha
Color to Alpha, Inverted
DotP and Resample
Edge Fade Color
 Glow
Glow Color Cycle
Intensity Key
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 Mask Color
Mask Color and Edge Fade Color
RGB Add, All Pixels
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 RGB Add2, All Pixels
RGB Add to Non-black Pixels
RGB Invert
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 RGB Invert and Swap to BRG
RGB Invert and Swap to GBR
RGB Scale
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 RGB Swap to BGR
RGB Swap to BRG
RGB Swap to GBR
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 RGB Swap to GRB
RGB Swap to RBG
Scan Line
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 Solarize
Solid Color RGB
Solarize
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 Geometric Effect Options
Cartoon Edge
Collage Generator
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 Curved Surface Support
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 DMX Value Surface
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 Downward Vertical Streaks
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 Edge Detect Black and White
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 Edge Detect Color
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Framing
Framing Shutter Emulation
 Modifier
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 Gaussian Blur
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Horizontal Mirror
Image Scale and Rotate
 Magnifying Lens
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Mattes
Modifier 1 Action
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 Picture in Picture
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Pixel Twist
Raindrop
 Sinewave, Circular
Sinewave, Circular w/X-axis Wobbulation
Sinewave, Circular w/Y-axis Wobbulation
Sinewave, Circular w/Z-axis Wobbulation
 Sinewave, Horizontal
Sinewave, Vertical
 Slats
Vertical Slats
Horizontal Slats
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 Modifier Parameter Adjustments
Spherical Mapping
Spherical Mapping, Outside
Spherical Mapping, Inside
 TIP
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 Set Modifier 2 to a DMX Value =
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Texture Ripple, Asymmetrical Circular
Texture Ripple, Circular
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Texture Ripple, Horizontal
Texture Ripple, Vertical
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Tiling
Transparent Wipes
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 Chapter Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Cleaning and Replacing Filters
Maintaining the Filtering System
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 Restarting Axon
General Troubleshooting
LED Functionality
 Protocol Viewer on Axon Desktop
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 Chapter Content Management Application CMA
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Installing the CMA on Your Computer
Launching the CMA
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Launching the CMA on Axon
Auto Discovery
 Management Client Window
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 Viewing Server Identification Information
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 Client Window Content Organization
Preloaded Stock Content
Custom User Content
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Media Files
3D Object Files
 Viewing Server Configuration Data
Viewing Content
Viewing Folders
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 Viewing Files
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 Managing User Content
Naming and Deleting User Content Files and Folders
Assigning DMX Values to User Content
Assigning DMX Values Automatically
 Editing User Content DMX Values
Content Type
Valid DMX Values
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 Moving User Content Files and Folders
Downloading Content from a Media Server to Your Local Drive
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Uploading Content from Your Local Drive to a Media Server
Moving Files Between Fixtures
 Archiving User Content
Using Local Archives to Prepare Content Offline
Creating a Local Archive
For CMA Running Windows XP
 Creating Content Backup Archive
Deploying a Content Archive
For CMA Running Mac OS
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 Cloning User Content
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Deleting Content
DMX Summary
 Upgrading Software
Verifying Software Versions
Upgrading the CMA Software
Upgrading Server Software
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Viewing Server Configuration
Viewing Current Configuration of All Servers
 Viewing Individual Fixture Configuration Values
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 DL.3 and DL.2 Media Server Configuration Options
Server Tab
 Projector Settings
Fixture Settings
Display Settings
Fixture Tab
 Test/Reset Tab
Projector Diagnostics
Home/Reset
Lamp Tab
 Axon Media Server Configuration Options
 Local CMA Display Settings
Display Settings Tab
Graphics Output Display Settings
 Configuration Example
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 Single Protocol 440
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 Performing the System Restore
Chapter Restoring the System
Hardware Requirements
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 Appendix a DMX Protocol
 Using the Projector’s Menu System
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 Internal Camera Functions DL.2 fixtures only
 Global Functions Standard, Dual, Single Protocol
Global Effects
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 Global Effect
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Global Mask
Mask Select
 Global Image Edge Fade
 Global Keystone Correction
Global Viewpoint
 Four-in-one Combined Quadrant Channel 55 =
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 Graphic 1 Content Definition
Graphic 1 Functions Standard, Dual, Single Protocol
 Graphic 1 Synchronization
Graphic 1 Effects
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 Mode 1 overrides tiling on Effect Mode
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 Graphic 1 Rotation
 Graphic 1 Scaling
Graphic 1 Position
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Graphic 2 Content Definition
Graphic 2 Functions Standard, Dual
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Graphic 2 Synchronization
Graphic 2 Effects
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 Graphic 2 Rotation
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 Graphic 2 Scaling
Graphic 2 Position
Axon Dec
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Graphic 3 Content Definition
Graphic 3 Function Standard Protocol
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Graphic 3 Synchronization
Graphic 3 Effects
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 Graphic 3 Rotation
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Graphic 3 Scaling
Graphic 3 Position
 Appendix B Custom User Content
Preparing Custom Content
Encoder Selection
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Managing Custom Content
Creating 3-D Objects
 Appendix C Axon Media Server Specifications
Mechanical
Computer
Operation
 Environmental Specifications
Cable and Connector Specifications
Video Connectors
Peripheral/Network Connectors
 Nominal impedance 100-140 Ohm
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 Appendix D Safety Information
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 Appendice E Importantes Informations Sur La Sécurité
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 Anhang E Wichtige Hinweise Für Ihre Sicherheit
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 Apéndice E Información Importante De Seguridad
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Appendice E Importanti Informazioni Di Sicurezza
Vigtig Sikkerhedsinformation
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