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CHAPTER 18

Restoring the System

9. When this part of the restore is completed, the media server will automatically restart.

10.After allowing a few minutes for the media server to reconfigure, the upgrade is complete, you may remove all your external USB devices.

NOTE: If you encounter an error, press the Return to Main Menu button and start the recovery process again. An error on the second attempt may indicate a hard drive failure or damaged DVD. In that case, contact High End Systems Technical Support at www.highend.com..

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High End Systems DL.2 user manual 228

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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 Chapter Product Overview FeaturesSystem Content Management Application Graphics EngineHardware Related Products and Optional Accessories Part DescriptionHardware Setup Chapter Setup and ConfigurationUnpacking the Fixture 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 Patching the DL.2 Fixture to a Wholehog Console DMX Control SetupViewing Output Recommended Shutdown Options Shutting Down the FixturePlacing Fixture in Road Case 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 DMX Tab Menu Screen DescriptionsDMXControl Screen DMXProtocol Global Screen DMXProtocol TabDMXProtocolMotion Screen DMXProtocol Obj ScreensDMXRaw Screen Set Tab SetFixture ScreenRestoring Factory Defaults SetProjector ScreenProjector Menu Default Command File ScreenTestHome Screen Test TabTestSelf Test 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 Axon Protocol Options Chapter Graphics Engine OverviewImage Optimizing Controls 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 Media Folder Name Content DescriptionMedia Folder Descriptions Media File Frame and Out Frame Parameters Defining a Media File SegmentSegment Selection Examples Playback Mode Description Playback ModeDefining Playback Playback Speed Chapter Chapter Graphic Functions Rotation, Position, Scale Rotating a 3-D ObjectCounter-clockwise Clockwise Rotation Rotation ParametersFunction 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 OpacityVisual Mode Option Adjustments Visual ModeName Description Faux LED PanContent Optimization Visual Mode OptionsColor to B/W 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 Texture Mixing ShakeNBakeZoom Blur 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 OptionGlobal Intensity Chapter Global Functions107 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 HierarchyDMX Value In-1 Display On-Screen Frame Statistics113 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 Adjusting the Collage Array Configuring the Collage Generator131 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 136Collages Using Live S-Video Input Creating Custom Content for the Collage Generator Effect137 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, InverseCMY Add Non-black Pixels CMY Add All Pixels143 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 159Framing Shutter Emulation Framing160 Modifier 161Gaussian Blur 162Image Scale and Rotate Horizontal Mirror163 Magnifying Lens 164Modifier 1 Action Mattes165 Modifier 166Picture in Picture 167Raindrop Pixel Twist168 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 = 174Texture Ripple, Circular Texture Ripple, Asymmetrical Circular175 Texture Ripple, Vertical Texture Ripple, Horizontal176 Modifier 3 Wipe Option TilingTransparent Wipes 177Zoom Blur 178Dimmer Chapter Fixture Motion FunctionsPan and Tilt FocusFixture Operations MSpeed Motor SpeedControl Function Options Control Option DescriptionControl Parameter Projector Options Projector Control181 Using the Internal Projector’s Menu 182Internal Camera Chapter Live Video Input and ControlLive Video Sources Other Video SourcesLive Video Connection Options Configuring the Video Input Source184 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 187Launching the CMA Installing the CMA on Your Computer188 Auto Discovery Launching the CMA on Axon189 Viewing Server Identification Information Management Client Window190 Client Window Content Organization 191Custom User Content Media Files Viewing Server Configuration DataPreloaded Stock Content 3D Object FilesViewing Files Viewing ContentViewing Folders 193Naming and Deleting User Content Files and Folders Managing User Content194 Assigning DMX Values Automatically Assigning DMX Values to User ContentEditing User Content DMX Values Valid DMX ValuesContent Type Moving User Content Files and Folders196 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 VersionsUpgrading Server Software Upgrading the CMA Software203 Viewing and Editing Server Configuration 204Editing Configuration Values Viewing Fixture Configuration Values205 Configuration Example 206Configuration Options DL.2 Configuration Options255 DMX512 or Art-Net208 Off Read only 209Configuration Item Axon Configuration Options210 Pan and Tilt Locking Chapter Maintenance and Troubleshooting211 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 215Replacing the Fuse Cleaning or Replacing the Front Window216 Replacing Motor Driver Boards 217Replacing Fixture Base Driver Board Fixture Head Driver Board218 Status Message Menu Display TroubleshootingButton Shortcut Commands 219Supported Error/Warning Messages Inactivity TimerButton Action Name Color State Description System State LEDs221 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 Control Function Channel # DL.2 Axon Function Description230 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 241Mask Select Global Mask242 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 PositionGraphic 2 Functions Standard, Dual Graphic 2 Content Definition259 Graphic 2 Effects Graphic 2 Synchronization260 Channel # DL.2 Axon Function Description 261Effect 262Effect Mode 263264 Modifier 265266 267 Effect 268Modifier 269Graphic 2 Rotation 270Graphic 2 Position Graphic 2 Scaling271 Graphic 3 Function Standard Protocol Graphic 3 Content Definition272 Graphic 3 Effects Graphic 3 Synchronization273 Channel # DL.2 Axon Function Description 274Effect Mode 275276 Effect 277Modifier 278279 280 Effect 281282 Function Description Value Default 283Graphic 3 Rotation 284Graphic 3 Position Graphic 3 Scaling285 286 Sec Dec Appendix B MSpeed Conversion TableTime Value SecHex Sec Dec Dec Hex288 Encoder Selection Appendix C Custom User ContentPreparing Custom Content 289Creating 3-D Objects Managing Custom Content290 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 298Vigtig Sikkerhedsinformation Appendice E Importanti Informazioni Di Sicurezza299 300