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High End Systems AXON user manual Related Products and Optional Accessories, Part Description

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CHAPTER 1

Product Overview

Related Products and Optional Accessories

The following table lists related products and accessories available for the Axon Media Server. For more information, contact your High End Systems dealer/distributor (see Contacting High End Systems® on page ii).

Part Description	Part Number

Wholehog 3 lighting console	61020001

Hog iPC lighting console	74020001

Male 5-pin DMX terminator	90404039

Heavy duty 5-pin XLR cable (10’)	55050017

Heavy duty 5-pin XLR cable (25’)	55050018

Heavy duty 5-pin XLR cable (50’)	55050019

Heavy duty 5-pin XLR cable (100’)	55050020

Axon Media Server User Manual

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High End Systems AXON user manual Related Products and Optional Accessories, Part Description

Contents

Axon Patents Contacting High End SystemsIii Declaration of ConformityProduct Modification Warning FCC Information Important Safety InformationPackaged Media Notice SymbolsWarranty Information Do I need any other permissions to use this material? What You Should Know About CopyrightVii Viii Table of Contents Live Video Input and Control Tutorials Xii Graphic Functions Defining ContentXiii Graphic Functions Opacity and EffectsXiv Global FunctionsEffect Mode Options Descriptions Xvi 133Maintenance and Troubleshooting Xviii Content Management Application CMAXix Restoring the SystemAppendix a DMX Protocol System FeaturesChapter Product Overview Graphics Engine Content Management ApplicationPart Description Related Products and Optional AccessoriesProduct Overview Unpacking the Axon Media Server Chapter Setup and ConfigurationHardware Setup Vatic Fitter Heads Information Danmark Replacing a Power Cord CapInstalling a Line Cord Cap U.K. Only Mounting the Server Hardware ConnectionsLinking Axon Setting up a Standard DMX LinkUsing an Ethernet Link Linking Configurations Powering On the Axon Server Axon Desktop Software SetupVerifying and Uploading Software Launching the Content Management Application CMAConfiguring Axon Shutting Down the Server Hardware Set-up Chapter Live Video Input and ControlLive Video Sources Video Accessing Live Video Feed in the Graphics EngineBit vs -bit DMX Parameters Chapter DMX Programming Basics and Quick StartDMX Programming Overview DMX512 LinksSingle Protocol Determining a DMX Start ChannelDescription Obj Protocol LevelsDL.3 and DL.2 Protocol Levels Chan Description Obj Axon Protocol LevelsDMX Output Displays Lighting Console TipsFixture Libraries Patching Digital Light Fixtures and Axon Media ServersPlay Modes Opacity Wholehog III Programming NotesPlay Speed Mask StrobeQuick Start with a Wholehog Console Chapter Fixture Set-up DL.3 and DL.2 Media Servers Chapter TutorialsCreate Crossfade Cues Lesson 1 Cross Fading Between Graphic ObjectsDefine Graphic Object Add the DL.2 logo as Graphic ObjectApply Transparency Effects Lesson 2 Working with Multiple Graphic ObjectsLesson 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 Apply a Global Solarize Effect Adjust Global Viewpoint ModeTutorials Image Optimizing Controls Chapter Graphics Engine OverviewProtocol Options Graphics Control Hierarchy Graphics Engine Function Flow Global Functions Graphics Engine FunctionsMaking Graphics Effect Choices Object Graphic FunctionsSelecting Content Chapter Graphic Functions Defining ContentSelecting Content How Content is OrganizedObject Content Selection ParametersMedia Folder Descriptions Media Folder Name Content DescriptionMedia Folder Media File Nature themed high resolution imagesSegment Selection Examples Defining a Media File SegmentFrame and Out Frame Parameters Defining Playback Playback ModePlayback Mode Description Playback Speed Chapter Rotating a 3-D Object Chapter Graphic Functions Rotation, Position, ScaleCounter-clockwise Clockwise Function Rotation ParametersRotation Value Fast to slow Scale Scaling the ObjectScale Scale Position Changing Object PositionObject 1 Y Position DMX value = Object 1 Z Position DMX value = Chapter Opacity Chapter Graphic Functions Opacity and EffectsName Description Visual ModeVisual Mode Option Adjustments Pan Faux LEDColor to B/W Visual Mode OptionsContent Optimization Chroma Shift Drop Shadow Visual Mode Parameter DMX value =Exposure Control Faux LED Faux Tile Fire Gradient Film RollFuzzifier 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 ShakeNBakeTexture Mixing Effect 1 Mode and Effect 2 Mode Edge Detect Color RGB, InvertRGB, Invert and Swap to GBR RGB, Invert and Swap to BRGColorize Gray Scale maps pixel intensity RGB swap to BGRRGB swap to RBG RGB swap to GRBSinewave, Circular with z-axis wobbulation Spherical Mapping AdjustmentSinewave, Circular with x-axis wobbulation Sinewave, Circular with y-axis wobbulationChapter Playback Timing Chapter Graphic Functions Synchronizing ContentSynchronization Overview Fixture IdentificationDMX Value Option Sync ModeSynchronization Parameters Sync ToGlobal Intensity Chapter Global FunctionsGlobal Effect Mode 1 and Effect Mode Effect Mode Colorize Gray Scale maps pixel intensity to color Gaussian Blur Sample Number of Filter Effect Hierarchy Shutdown and Reset OptionsGlobal Control Four-in-One Control OptionDMX Value In-1 Display On-Screen Frame StatisticsStrobing Mask Shapes Masking ControlMask Shape Select and Strobing Mask ShapesMask Size Mask Edge Fade Image Edge Fade Left Y Keystone Correction ParametersRatio Default DMX Value 128 50% = no adjustmentOrthogonal View, Cartesian Coordinates Global Viewpoint ModePerspective View, Spherical Coordinates Perspective View, Cartesian Coordinates101 Viewpoint PositionViewpoint Position Y Viewpoint Position Z Zoom102 103 Chapter Global Functions Collage Generator Effect104 Panorama Collage ConfigurationsComputing Collage Specifications Example105 Central Panorama Collage Specifications106 Horizontal Panorama Collage Specifications107 108 Vertical Panoramas Collage Specifications109 110 111 Configuring the Collage GeneratorAdjusting the Collage Array 112 DMX Value Action113 Collage Setup ExampleMapping Two Outputs to a Sphere Spherical Mapping Setup GuideMapping a Collage to a Spherical Surface Before You Begin115 Adjust output positioning on the sphere116 Spherical Mapping Tips117 Creating Custom Content for the Collage Generator EffectCollages Using Live S-Video Input 118 119 Chapter Effect Mode Options DescriptionsColor Component Conversion Effect Background Color Cycle Effect Mode Color OptionsAll or Nothing Background ColorChromakey Medium ChromakeyChromakey Coarse Chromakey FineChromakey Medium, Inverse Chromakey, InverseChromakey Coarse, Inverse Chromakey Fine, Inverse123 CMY Add All PixelsCMY Add Non-black Pixels 124 Color CycleColor DeConverge Colorize Gray ScaleEdge Fade Color Color to AlphaColor to Alpha, Inverted DotP and Resample126 GlowGlow Color Cycle Intensity Key127 Mask ColorMask Color and Edge Fade Color RGB Add, All Pixels128 RGB Add2, All PixelsRGB Add to Non-black Pixels RGB Invert129 RGB Invert and Swap to BRGRGB Invert and Swap to GBR RGB Scale130 RGB Swap to BGRRGB Swap to BRG RGB Swap to GBR131 RGB Swap to GRBRGB Swap to RBG Scan Line132 SolarizeSolid Color RGB Solarize133 Geometric Effect OptionsCartoon Edge Collage Generator134 Curved Surface Support135 DMX Value Surface136 Downward Vertical Streaks137 Edge Detect Black and White138 Edge Detect Color139 140 FramingFraming Shutter Emulation 141 Modifier142 Gaussian Blur143 Horizontal MirrorImage Scale and Rotate 144 Magnifying Lens145 MattesModifier 1 Action 146 147 Picture in Picture148 Pixel TwistRaindrop Sinewave, Circular w/Z-axis Wobbulation Sinewave, CircularSinewave, Circular w/X-axis Wobbulation Sinewave, Circular w/Y-axis WobbulationSinewave, Vertical Sinewave, Horizontal151 SlatsVertical Slats Horizontal SlatsSpherical Mapping, Inside Modifier Parameter AdjustmentsSpherical Mapping Spherical Mapping, Outside153 TIP154 Set Modifier 2 to a DMX Value =155 Texture Ripple, Asymmetrical CircularTexture Ripple, Circular 156 Texture Ripple, HorizontalTexture Ripple, Vertical 157 TilingTransparent Wipes 158 159 Chapter Maintenance and TroubleshootingCleaning and Replacing Filters Maintaining the Filtering SystemRestarting Axon General TroubleshootingLED Functionality 161 Protocol Viewer on Axon Desktop162 163 Chapter Content Management Application CMA164 Installing the CMA on Your ComputerLaunching the CMA 165 Launching the CMA on AxonAuto Discovery 166 Management Client Window167 Viewing Server Identification Information168 Client Window Content OrganizationPreloaded Stock Content Custom User Content169 Media Files3D Object Files 170 Viewing Server Configuration DataViewing Content Viewing Folders171 Viewing FilesAssigning DMX Values Automatically Managing User ContentNaming and Deleting User Content Files and Folders Assigning DMX Values to User Content173 Editing User Content DMX ValuesContent Type Valid DMX ValuesDownloading Content from a Media Server to Your Local Drive Moving User Content Files and Folders175 Uploading Content from Your Local Drive to a Media ServerMoving Files Between Fixtures For CMA Running Windows XP Archiving User ContentUsing Local Archives to Prepare Content Offline Creating a Local Archive177 Creating Content Backup ArchiveDeploying a Content Archive For CMA Running Mac OS178 Cloning User Content179 Deleting ContentDMX Summary Upgrading Server Software Upgrading SoftwareVerifying Software Versions Upgrading the CMA Software181 182 Viewing Server ConfigurationViewing Current Configuration of All Servers 183 Viewing Individual Fixture Configuration ValuesServer Tab DL.3 and DL.2 Media Server Configuration OptionsFixture Tab Projector SettingsFixture Settings Display SettingsLamp Tab Test/Reset TabProjector Diagnostics Home/ResetAxon Media Server Configuration Options Local CMA Display Settings Display Settings TabGraphics Output Display Settings 189 Configuration Example190 Single Protocol 440191 Performing the System RestoreChapter Restoring the System Hardware Requirements192 193 194 Appendix a DMX Protocol 196 Using the Projector’s Menu SystemInternal Camera Functions DL.2 fixtures only Global Effects Global Functions Standard, Dual, Single Protocol199 200 201 202 Global Effect203 204 205 206 207 208 Global MaskMask Select Global Image Edge Fade Global Viewpoint Global Keystone Correction211 Four-in-one Combined Quadrant Channel 55 =Graphic 1 Functions Standard, Dual, Single Protocol Graphic 1 Content DefinitionGraphic 1 Effects Graphic 1 Synchronization214 215 216 217 Mode 1 overrides tiling on Effect Mode218 219 220 221 222 223 224 Graphic 1 Rotation Graphic 1 Position Graphic 1 Scaling227 Graphic 2 Content DefinitionGraphic 2 Functions Standard, Dual 228 Graphic 2 SynchronizationGraphic 2 Effects 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 Graphic 2 Rotation241 Graphic 2 ScalingGraphic 2 Position Axon Dec242 Graphic 3 Content DefinitionGraphic 3 Function Standard Protocol 243 Graphic 3 SynchronizationGraphic 3 Effects 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 Graphic 3 Rotation 256 Graphic 3 ScalingGraphic 3 Position 257 Appendix B Custom User ContentPreparing Custom Content Encoder Selection258 Managing Custom ContentCreating 3-D Objects Operation Appendix C Axon Media Server SpecificationsMechanical ComputerPeripheral/Network Connectors Environmental SpecificationsCable and Connector Specifications Video Connectors261 Nominal impedance 100-140 Ohm262 263 Appendix D Safety Information264 Appendice E Importantes Informations Sur La Sécurité265 Anhang E Wichtige Hinweise Für Ihre Sicherheit266 Apéndice E Información Importante De Seguridad267 Appendice E Importanti Informazioni Di SicurezzaVigtig Sikkerhedsinformation 268