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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
DMX512 Links
Chapter DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start
DMX Programming Overview
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
Patching Digital Light Fixtures and Axon Media Servers
Lighting Console Tips
Fixture Libraries
DMX Output Displays
Mask Strobe
Wholehog III Programming Notes
Play Speed
Play Modes Opacity
Quick Start with a Wholehog Console
Chapter
Chapter Tutorials
Fixture Set-up DL.3 and DL.2 Media Servers
Add the DL.2 logo as Graphic Object
Lesson 1 Cross Fading Between Graphic Objects
Define 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
Object Graphic Functions
Graphics Engine Functions
Making Graphics Effect Choices
Global Functions
How Content is Organized
Chapter Graphic Functions Defining Content
Selecting Content
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
Chapter
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 =
Chapter
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 and Swap to BRG
RGB, Invert
RGB, Invert and Swap to GBR
Edge Detect Color
RGB swap to GRB
RGB swap to BGR
RGB swap to RBG
Colorize Gray Scale maps pixel intensity
Sinewave, Circular with y-axis wobbulation
Spherical Mapping Adjustment
Sinewave, Circular with x-axis wobbulation
Sinewave, Circular with z-axis wobbulation
Chapter
Fixture Identification
Chapter Graphic Functions Synchronizing Content
Synchronization Overview
Playback Timing
Sync To
Sync Mode
Synchronization Parameters
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
Four-in-One Control Option
Shutdown and Reset Options
Global Control
Effect Hierarchy
On-Screen Frame Statistics
DMX Value In-1 Display
Mask Shapes
Masking Control
Mask Shape Select and Strobing
Strobing Mask Shapes
Mask Size
Mask Edge Fade
Image Edge Fade
Keystone Correction Parameters
Left Y
Default DMX Value 128 50% = no adjustment
Ratio
Perspective View, Cartesian Coordinates
Global Viewpoint Mode
Perspective View, Spherical Coordinates
Orthogonal View, Cartesian Coordinates
Viewpoint Position Z Zoom
Viewpoint Position
Viewpoint Position Y
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Chapter Global Functions Collage Generator Effect
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Example
Panorama Collage Configurations
Computing Collage Specifications
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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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Before You Begin
Spherical Mapping Setup Guide
Mapping a Collage to a Spherical Surface
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
Background Color
Effect Mode Color Options
All or Nothing
Background Color Cycle
Chromakey Fine
Chromakey
Chromakey Coarse
Chromakey Medium
Chromakey Fine, Inverse
Chromakey, Inverse
Chromakey Coarse, Inverse
Chromakey Medium, Inverse
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CMY Add All Pixels
CMY Add Non-black Pixels
Colorize Gray Scale
Color Cycle
Color DeConverge
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DotP and Resample
Color to Alpha
Color to Alpha, Inverted
Edge Fade Color
Intensity Key
Glow
Glow Color Cycle
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RGB Add, All Pixels
Mask Color
Mask Color and Edge Fade Color
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RGB Invert
RGB Add2, All Pixels
RGB Add to Non-black Pixels
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RGB Scale
RGB Invert and Swap to BRG
RGB Invert and Swap to GBR
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RGB Swap to GBR
RGB Swap to BGR
RGB Swap to BRG
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Scan Line
RGB Swap to GRB
RGB Swap to RBG
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Solarize
Solarize
Solid Color RGB
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Collage Generator
Geometric Effect Options
Cartoon Edge
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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 w/Y-axis Wobbulation
Sinewave, Circular
Sinewave, Circular w/X-axis Wobbulation
Sinewave, Circular w/Z-axis Wobbulation
Sinewave, Horizontal
Sinewave, Vertical
Horizontal Slats
Slats
Vertical Slats
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Spherical Mapping, Outside
Modifier Parameter Adjustments
Spherical Mapping
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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Maintaining the Filtering System
Chapter Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Cleaning and Replacing Filters
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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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Custom User Content
Client Window Content Organization
Preloaded Stock Content
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Media Files
3D Object Files
Viewing Folders
Viewing Server Configuration Data
Viewing Content
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Viewing Files
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Assigning DMX Values to User Content
Managing User Content
Naming and Deleting User Content Files and Folders
Assigning DMX Values Automatically
Valid DMX Values
Editing User Content DMX Values
Content Type
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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
Creating a Local Archive
Archiving User Content
Using Local Archives to Prepare Content Offline
For CMA Running Windows XP
For CMA Running Mac OS
Creating Content Backup Archive
Deploying a Content Archive
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Cloning User Content
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Deleting Content
DMX Summary
Upgrading the CMA Software
Upgrading Software
Verifying Software Versions
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
Display Settings
Projector Settings
Fixture Settings
Fixture Tab
Home/Reset
Test/Reset Tab
Projector Diagnostics
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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Hardware Requirements
Performing the System Restore
Chapter Restoring the System
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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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Axon Dec
Graphic 2 Scaling
Graphic 2 Position
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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
Encoder Selection
Appendix B Custom User Content
Preparing Custom Content
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Managing Custom Content
Creating 3-D Objects
Computer
Appendix C Axon Media Server Specifications
Mechanical
Operation
Video Connectors
Environmental Specifications
Cable and Connector Specifications
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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