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High End Systems DL.2 user manual Maintenance and Troubleshooting

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Deleting Content	202
DMX Summary	202
Upgrading Software	202
Verifying Software Versions	202
Upgrading the CMA Software	203
Upgrading Server Software	203
Viewing and Editing Server Configuration	204
Viewing Fixture Configuration Values	205
Editing Configuration Values	205
Configuration Example	206
Configuration Options	207
DL.2 Configuration Options	207
Axon Configuration Options	210

Chapter 17: Maintenance and Troubleshooting

This chapter includes information on replacing parts, cleaning the fixture, and some basic troubleshooting procedures.

Pan and Tilt Locking	211
Maintaining the Filtering System	212
Filter Warnings	212
Cleaning and Replacing Filters	212
Cleaning the Base Housing Filter	213
Replacing the Fixture Filter	213
Cleaning the Internal Projector Filter	214
Replacing the Lamp	215
Replacing the Fuse	216
Cleaning or Replacing the Front Window	216
Replacing Motor Driver Boards	217
Fixture Head Driver Board	218
Replacing Fixture Base Driver Board	218
Troubleshooting	219
Button Shortcut Commands	219
Status Message Menu Display	219
Button Action	220
Inactivity Timer	220
Supported Error/Warning Messages	220
System State LEDs	221
Board LED States	222
General Troubleshooting Suggestions	222
Frequently Asked Questions	224

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High End Systems DL.2 user manual Maintenance and Troubleshooting

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 PortsAttaching a Power Cord Cap Installing a Line Cord Cap U.K. OnlyPan and Tilt Locking 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 ComponentsLCD Display Adjustment Buttons LCD Display Power ButtonMenu Menu Select LCD Power Display LED LCD Display Menu Options and SelectionNavigating the Menu Tab Select ButtonsDL.2 Menu Options DMXMain Troubleshooting DMXControl Screen Menu Screen DescriptionsDMX Tab DMXProtocol Tab DMXProtocolMotion ScreenDMXProtocol Global Screen DMXProtocol Obj ScreensDMXRaw Screen Set Tab SetFixture ScreenRestoring Factory Defaults SetProjector ScreenProjector Menu Default Command File ScreenTestSelf Test Screen Test TabTestHome Screen Info Tab InfoHoursInfoVersion Screen InfoStatus TabReset Screen Chapter Chapter DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start DMX Programming OverviewDMX512 Links 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 ObjLighting Console Tips Fixture LibrariesPatching DL.2 Fixtures and Axon Media Servers DMX Output DisplaysWholehog III Programming Notes Play SpeedMask Strobe Play Modes OpacityQuick Start Axon and DL.2 Control with a Wholehog Console Chapter Chapter Tutorials Fixture Set-up DL.2 Media ServersLesson 1 Cross Fading Between Graphic Objects Define Graphic ObjectAdd the DL.2 logo as 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 Graphics Engine Functions Making Graphics Effect ChoicesObject Graphic Functions Global FunctionsChapter Graphic Functions Defining Content Selecting ContentHow Content is Organized 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 RGB, Invert and Swap to GBRRGB, Invert and Swap to BRG Edge Detect ColorRGB swap to BGR RGB swap to RBGRGB swap to GRB Colorize Gray Scale maps pixel intensitySpherical Mapping Adjustment Sinewave, Circular with x-axis wobbulationSinewave, Circular with y-axis wobbulation Sinewave, Circular with z-axis wobbulation104 Chapter Graphic Functions Synchronizing Content Synchronization OverviewFixture Identification Playback TimingSync Mode Synchronization ParametersSync To Option107 Chapter Global FunctionsGlobal Intensity Global Effect Mode 1 and Effect Mode 108Effect Mode 109Image Scale and Rotate Scales and rotates 110111 Shutdown and Reset Options Global ControlFour-in-One Control Option Effect Hierarchy113 On-Screen Frame StatisticsDMX Value In-1 Display Masking Control Mask Shape Select and StrobingMask Shapes Strobing Mask ShapesMask Size 115Mask Edge Fade 116Image Edge Fade 117Keystone Correction Parameters 118Ratio 119Global Viewpoint Mode Perspective View, Spherical CoordinatesPerspective View, Cartesian Coordinates Orthogonal View, Cartesian CoordinatesViewpoint Position Viewpoint Position YViewpoint Position Z Zoom 121122 Chapter Global Functions Collage Generator Effect 123Panorama Collage Configurations Computing Collage SpecificationsExample 124Central Panorama Collage Specifications DL.2Units 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 133Spherical Mapping Setup Guide Mapping a Collage to a Spherical SurfaceBefore You Begin 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 EffectEffect Mode Color Options All or NothingBackground Color Background Color CycleChromakey Chromakey CoarseChromakey Fine Chromakey MediumChromakey , Inverse Chromakey Coarse, InverseChromakey Fine, Inverse Chromakey Medium, Inverse143 CMY Add All PixelsCMY Add Non-black Pixels Color Cycle Color DeConvergeColorize Gray Scale 144Color to Alpha Color to Alpha, InvertedDotP and Resample Edge Fade ColorGlow Glow Color CycleIntensity Key 146Mask Color Mask Color and Edge Fade ColorRGB Add, All Pixels 147RGB Add2, All Pixels RGB Add to Non-black PixelsRGB Invert 148RGB Invert and Swap to BRG RGB Invert and Swap to GBRRGB Scale 149RGB Swap to BGR RGB Swap to BRGRGB Swap to GBR 150RGB Swap to GRB RGB Swap to RBGScan Line 151Solarize Solid Color RGBSolarize 152Geometric Effect Options Cartoon EdgeCollage Generator 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 Sinewave, Circular w/X-axis WobbulationSinewave, Circular w/Y-axis Wobbulation Sinewave, Circular w/Z-axis WobbulationSinewave, Horizontal Sinewave, VerticalSlats Vertical SlatsHorizontal Slats 171Modifier Parameter Adjustments Spherical MappingSpherical Mapping, Outside Spherical Mapping, InsideTIP 173Set Modifier 2 to a DMX Value = 174175 Texture Ripple, Asymmetrical CircularTexture Ripple, Circular 176 Texture Ripple, HorizontalTexture Ripple, Vertical Tiling Transparent WipesModifier 3 Wipe Option 177Zoom Blur 178Chapter Fixture Motion Functions Pan and TiltDimmer FocusMSpeed Motor Speed Control Function OptionsFixture Operations Control Option Description181 Projector ControlControl Parameter Projector Options Using the Internal Projector’s Menu 182Chapter Live Video Input and Control Live Video SourcesInternal Camera Other Video Sources184 Configuring the Video Input SourceLive Video Connection Options Sending the Camera Feed to Camera Out Controlling the Internal Camera InputCamera Zoom Camera FocusWhite Balance Mode Camera ShutterOrientation 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 191Viewing Server Configuration Data Preloaded Stock ContentCustom User Content Media Files 3D Object FilesViewing Content Viewing FoldersViewing Files 193194 Managing User ContentNaming and Deleting User Content Files and Folders Assigning DMX Values to User Content Editing User Content DMX ValuesAssigning DMX Values Automatically 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 198Archiving User Content Using Local Archives to Prepare Content OfflineCreating a Local Archive For CMA Running Windows XPCreating Content Backup Archive Deploying a Content ArchiveFor CMA Running Mac OS 200Cloning User Content 201Deleting Content DMX SummaryUpgrading Software 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 Cleaning and Replacing Filters Maintaining the Filtering SystemFilter Warnings 212Cleaning the Base Housing Filter Replacing the Fixture FilterTilt lock 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 Troubleshooting Button Shortcut CommandsStatus Message Menu Display 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 224Performing the System Restore Chapter Restoring the SystemHardware Requirements 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 Appendix B MSpeed Conversion Table Time ValueSec Dec Sec288 Dec HexHex Sec Dec Appendix C Custom User Content Preparing Custom ContentEncoder Selection 289290 Managing Custom ContentCreating 3-D Objects Appendix D DL.2 Specifications MechanicalElectrical Specifications Projector SpecificationsCamera Module Specification Environmental SpecificationsCable and Connector Specifications Video ConnectorsPeripheral/Network 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