High End Systems DL.2 user manual DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start

Test Tab	33
Test_Home Screen	33
Test_Self Test Screen	33
Info Tab	34
Info_Hours	34
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Reset Screen	35

Chapter 4: DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start

If you are new to DMX programing, this chapter will give you a brief overview on programming Axon and DL.2 media servers followed by a example of using a Wholehog console to patch and display output from an Axon or DL.2 media server.

DMX Programming Overview	37
DMX512 Links	37
8-bit vs. 16-bit DMX Parameters	37
Determining a DMX Start Channel	38
DL.2 Protocol Levels	39
Axon Protocol Levels	40
Lighting Console Tips	41
Fixture Libraries:	41
Patching DL.2 Fixtures and Axon Media Servers	41
DMX Output Displays	41
Wholehog III Programming Notes	42
Play Speed	42
Mask Strobe	42
Play Modes (Opacity)	42
CMY	42
Control Channel Functions	42
Quick Start Axon and DL.2 Control with a Wholehog Console	43

Chapter 5: Tutorials

Five simple lessons get you started programming DL.2 and Axon media servers with a Wholehog 3 or other DMX console.

Fixture Set-up (DL.2 Media Servers)	45
Lesson 1: Cross Fading Between Graphic Objects	46
Define Graphic Object 1	46
Add the DL.2 logo as Graphic Object 2	46
Define Graphic Object 3	46
Create Crossfade Cues	46
Lesson 2 - Working with Multiple Graphic Objects	47
Apply Transparency Effects	47
DL.2 Digital Light User Manual	xi