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High End Systems DL.2 user manual Contacting High End Systems

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Contacting High End Systems®

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High End Systems DL.2 user manual Contacting High End Systems

Contents

DL.2 Digital Light With Collage Software Contacting High End Systems Patents IiiDeclaration of Conformity Product Modification Warning Symbols Returning an Item Under Warranty for Repair ViiViii Do I need any other permissions to use this material?Table of Contentsii DL.2 Menu System DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start Graphics Engine Overview XiiXiii Defining a Media File SegmentXiv Invert Black and White, Keep ColorGlobal Functions Collage Generator Effect 153 XviXvii Fixture Motion Functions XviiiContent Management Application CMA XixMaintenance and Troubleshooting Restoring the System XxiXxii System FeaturesChapter Product Overview Content Management Application Graphics EngineHardware Related Products and Optional Accessories Part DescriptionUnpacking the Fixture Chapter Setup and ConfigurationHardware Setup Hardware Components Connection PortsPan and Tilt Locking Attaching a Power Cord CapInstalling a Line Cord Cap U.K. Only Vatic Fitter Heads Information DanmarkMounting the Fixture Fog Machine WarningMounting the Fixture Upright Truss MountingSetting up a Standard DMX Link Linking DL.2 FixturesSetting up an Ethernet Fixture Link Linking ConfigurationsPowering On the Fixture Homing the Fixture DL.2 Menu Display PanelSoftware Setup Verifying and Upgrading Fixture and CMA Software Major.Minor.BuildConfiguring DL.2 Fixtures Setup Configuration Using the Menu SystemSetup Configuration Using the CMA Viewing Output DMX Control SetupPatching the DL.2 Fixture to a Wholehog Console Placing Fixture in Road Case Shutting Down the FixtureRecommended Shutdown Options Bring sides of case together and latch Chapter DL.2 Menu System Menu Panel ComponentsMenu Menu Select LCD Power Display LED LCD Display Adjustment ButtonsLCD Display Power Button LCD Display Menu Options and SelectionNavigating the Menu Tab Select ButtonsDL.2 Menu Options DMXMain Troubleshooting DMXControl Screen Menu Screen DescriptionsDMX Tab DMXProtocol Global Screen DMXProtocol TabDMXProtocolMotion Screen DMXProtocol Obj ScreensDMXRaw Screen Set Tab SetFixture ScreenRestoring Factory Defaults SetProjector ScreenProjector Menu Default Command File ScreenTestSelf Test Screen Test TabTestHome Screen InfoVersion Screen Info TabInfoHours InfoStatus TabReset Screen Chapter DMX512 Links Chapter DMX Programming Basics and Quick StartDMX Programming Overview Bit vs -bit DMX ParametersDetermining a DMX Start Channel Protocol DMX Channel Range Selection Axon DL.2DL.2 Protocol Levels Description ObjAxon Protocol Levels Chan Description Obj 1 Obj 2 ObjPatching DL.2 Fixtures and Axon Media Servers Lighting Console TipsFixture Libraries DMX Output DisplaysMask Strobe Wholehog III Programming NotesPlay Speed Play Modes OpacityQuick Start Axon and DL.2 Control with a Wholehog Console Chapter Chapter Tutorials Fixture Set-up DL.2 Media ServersAdd the DL.2 logo as Graphic Object Lesson 1 Cross Fading Between Graphic ObjectsDefine Graphic Object Create Crossfade CuesLesson 2 Working with Multiple Graphic Objects Apply Transparency EffectsLesson 3 Girt, the Fire Breathing Lizard Define Graphic Object Lesson 4 3-D Objects, Rotation, Wobbulation, and Glow Adjust this effect with the Modifer parameters Lesson 5 Viewpoint Adjust Global Viewpoint Mode Apply a Global Solarize EffectTutorials Image Optimizing Controls Chapter Graphics Engine OverviewAxon Protocol Options Graphics Control Hierarchy Graphics Engine Function Flow Object Graphic Functions Graphics Engine FunctionsMaking Graphics Effect Choices Global FunctionsHow Content is Organized Chapter Graphic Functions Defining ContentSelecting Content Selecting ContentContent Selection Parameters ObjectMedia Folder Descriptions Media Folder Name Content DescriptionMedia Folder Media File Segment Selection Examples Defining a Media File SegmentFrame and Out Frame Parameters Defining Playback Playback ModePlayback Mode Description Playback Speed Chapter Chapter Graphic Functions Rotation, Position, Scale Rotating a 3-D ObjectCounter-clockwise Clockwise Function Rotation ParametersRotation Value Fast to slow Scaling the Object ScaleScale Scale Changing Object Position PositionObject 1 Y Position DMX value = Object 1 Z Position DMX value = Chapter Chapter Graphic Functions Opacity and Effects OpacityName Description Visual ModeVisual Mode Option Adjustments Faux LED PanColor to B/W Visual Mode OptionsContent Optimization Chroma Shift Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = Drop ShadowExposure Control Faux LED Faux Tile Film Roll Fire GradientFuzzifier Gray maker Gray maker 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 RGB, Invert and Swap to BRG RGB, InvertRGB, Invert and Swap to GBR Edge Detect ColorRGB swap to GRB RGB swap to BGRRGB swap to RBG Colorize Gray Scale maps pixel intensitySinewave, Circular with y-axis wobbulation Spherical Mapping AdjustmentSinewave, Circular with x-axis wobbulation Sinewave, Circular with z-axis wobbulation104 Fixture Identification Chapter Graphic Functions Synchronizing ContentSynchronization Overview Playback TimingSync To Sync ModeSynchronization Parameters Option107 Chapter Global FunctionsGlobal Intensity Global Effect Mode 1 and Effect Mode 108Effect Mode 109Image Scale and Rotate Scales and rotates 110111 Four-in-One Control Option Shutdown and Reset OptionsGlobal Control Effect Hierarchy113 On-Screen Frame StatisticsDMX Value In-1 Display Mask Shapes Masking ControlMask Shape Select and Strobing Strobing Mask ShapesMask Size 115Mask Edge Fade 116Image Edge Fade 117Keystone Correction Parameters 118Ratio 119Perspective View, Cartesian Coordinates Global Viewpoint ModePerspective View, Spherical Coordinates Orthogonal View, Cartesian CoordinatesViewpoint Position Z Zoom Viewpoint PositionViewpoint Position Y 121122 Chapter Global Functions Collage Generator Effect 123Example Panorama Collage ConfigurationsComputing Collage Specifications 124Units Central Panorama Collage SpecificationsDL.2 125Horizontal Panorama Collage Specifications 126127 Vertical Panoramas Collage Specifications 128129 130 131 Configuring the Collage GeneratorAdjusting the Collage Array DMX Value Action 132Collage Setup Example 133Before You Begin Spherical Mapping Setup GuideMapping a Collage to a Spherical Surface Mapping Two Outputs to a SphereAdjust output positioning on the sphere 135Spherical Mapping Tips 136137 Creating Custom Content for the Collage Generator EffectCollages Using Live S-Video Input 138 Chapter Effect Mode Options Descriptions Object Effect Global EffectBackground Color Effect Mode Color OptionsAll or Nothing Background Color CycleChromakey Fine ChromakeyChromakey Coarse Chromakey MediumChromakey Fine, Inverse Chromakey , InverseChromakey Coarse, Inverse Chromakey Medium, Inverse143 CMY Add All PixelsCMY Add Non-black Pixels Colorize Gray Scale Color CycleColor DeConverge 144DotP and Resample Color to AlphaColor to Alpha, Inverted Edge Fade ColorIntensity Key GlowGlow Color Cycle 146RGB Add, All Pixels Mask ColorMask Color and Edge Fade Color 147RGB Invert RGB Add2, All PixelsRGB Add to Non-black Pixels 148RGB Scale RGB Invert and Swap to BRGRGB Invert and Swap to GBR 149RGB Swap to GBR RGB Swap to BGRRGB Swap to BRG 150Scan Line RGB Swap to GRBRGB Swap to RBG 151Solarize SolarizeSolid Color RGB 152Collage Generator Geometric Effect OptionsCartoon Edge 153Curved Surface Support 154DMX Value Surface 155Downward Vertical Streaks 156Edge Detect Black and White 157Edge Detect Color 158Faux Tile 159160 FramingFraming Shutter Emulation Modifier 161Gaussian Blur 162163 Horizontal MirrorImage Scale and Rotate Magnifying Lens 164165 MattesModifier 1 Action Modifier 166Picture in Picture 167168 Pixel TwistRaindrop Sinewave, Circular w/Y-axis Wobbulation Sinewave, CircularSinewave, Circular w/X-axis Wobbulation Sinewave, Circular w/Z-axis WobbulationSinewave, Horizontal Sinewave, VerticalHorizontal Slats SlatsVertical Slats 171Spherical Mapping, Outside Modifier Parameter AdjustmentsSpherical Mapping Spherical Mapping, InsideTIP 173Set Modifier 2 to a DMX Value = 174175 Texture Ripple, Asymmetrical CircularTexture Ripple, Circular 176 Texture Ripple, HorizontalTexture Ripple, Vertical Modifier 3 Wipe Option TilingTransparent Wipes 177Zoom Blur 178Dimmer Chapter Fixture Motion FunctionsPan and Tilt FocusFixture Operations MSpeed Motor SpeedControl Function Options Control Option Description181 Projector ControlControl Parameter Projector Options Using the Internal Projector’s Menu 182Internal Camera Chapter Live Video Input and ControlLive Video Sources Other Video Sources184 Configuring the Video Input SourceLive Video Connection Options Camera Zoom Sending the Camera Feed to Camera OutControlling the Internal Camera Input Camera FocusOrientation White Balance ModeCamera Shutter Camera EffectsChapter Content Management Application CMA 187188 Installing the CMA on Your ComputerLaunching the CMA 189 Launching the CMA on AxonAuto Discovery 190 Management Client WindowViewing Server Identification Information Client Window Content Organization 191Custom User Content Media Files Viewing Server Configuration DataPreloaded Stock Content 3D Object FilesViewing Files Viewing ContentViewing Folders 193194 Managing User ContentNaming and Deleting User Content Files and Folders Assigning DMX Values Automatically Assigning DMX Values to User ContentEditing User Content DMX Values Valid DMX Values196 Moving User Content Files and FoldersContent Type Downloading Content from a Media Server to Your Local Drive Uploading Content from Your Local Drive to a Media ServerMoving Files Between Fixtures 198Creating a Local Archive Archiving User ContentUsing Local Archives to Prepare Content Offline For CMA Running Windows XPFor CMA Running Mac OS Creating Content Backup ArchiveDeploying a Content Archive 200Cloning User Content 201Upgrading Software Deleting ContentDMX Summary Verifying Software Versions203 Upgrading the CMA SoftwareUpgrading Server Software Viewing and Editing Server Configuration 204205 Viewing Fixture Configuration ValuesEditing Configuration Values Configuration Example 206Configuration Options DL.2 Configuration Options208 DMX512 or Art-Net255 Off Read only 209210 Axon Configuration OptionsConfiguration Item 211 Chapter Maintenance and TroubleshootingPan and Tilt Locking Filter Warnings Cleaning and Replacing FiltersMaintaining the Filtering System 212Tilt lock Cleaning the Base Housing FilterReplacing the Fixture Filter 213Cleaning the Internal Projector Filter 214Replacing the Lamp 215216 Cleaning or Replacing the Front WindowReplacing the Fuse Replacing Motor Driver Boards 217218 Fixture Head Driver BoardReplacing Fixture Base Driver Board Status Message Menu Display TroubleshootingButton Shortcut Commands 219Button Action Inactivity TimerSupported Error/Warning Messages 221 System State LEDsName Color State Description General Troubleshooting Suggestions Board LED StatesAdjustment Buttons on 223Frequently Asked Questions 224Hardware Requirements Performing the System RestoreChapter Restoring the System 225226 227 228 Appendix a DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol 230 Channel # DL.2 Axon Function DescriptionControl Function Internal Camera Functions DL.2 fixtures only Global Functions Standard, Dual, Single Protocol Global EffectsDec Global Effect 233234 235 Global Effect1 236237 238 239 240 Global Effect2 241242 Global MaskMask Select Global Image Edge Fade Global Keystone Correction Global ViewpointGlobal 245Graphic 1 Content Definition Graphic 1 Functions Standard, Dual, Single ProtocolGraphic 1 Synchronization Graphic 1 EffectsChannel # DL.2 Axon Function Description 248Dec Effect Mode 249250 Mode 1 overrides tiling on Effect Mode 251Modifier 252Dec Effect Mode 253254 Dec Modifier 256Graphic 1 Rotation Graphic 1 Scaling Graphic 1 Position259 Graphic 2 Content DefinitionGraphic 2 Functions Standard, Dual 260 Graphic 2 SynchronizationGraphic 2 Effects Channel # DL.2 Axon Function Description 261Effect 262Effect Mode 263264 Modifier 265266 267 Effect 268Modifier 269Graphic 2 Rotation 270271 Graphic 2 ScalingGraphic 2 Position 272 Graphic 3 Content DefinitionGraphic 3 Function Standard Protocol 273 Graphic 3 SynchronizationGraphic 3 Effects Channel # DL.2 Axon Function Description 274Effect Mode 275276 Effect 277Modifier 278279 280 Effect 281282 Function Description Value Default 283Graphic 3 Rotation 284285 Graphic 3 ScalingGraphic 3 Position 286 Sec Dec Appendix B MSpeed Conversion TableTime Value Sec288 Dec HexHex Sec Dec Encoder Selection Appendix C Custom User ContentPreparing Custom Content 289290 Managing Custom ContentCreating 3-D Objects Appendix D DL.2 Specifications MechanicalCamera Module Specification Electrical SpecificationsProjector Specifications Environmental SpecificationsPeripheral/Network Connectors Cable and Connector SpecificationsVideo Connectors DMX and RS-485 Projector Link294 Appendix E Safety Information 295Appendice E Importantes Informations Sur La Sécurité 296Anhang E Wichtige Hinweise Für Ihre Sicherheit 297Apéndice E Información Importante De Seguridad 298299 Appendice E Importanti Informazioni Di SicurezzaVigtig Sikkerhedsinformation 300