Global Effect2, 241 | High End Systems DL.2 specs

					APPENDIX		A
				DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol

Channel #		Function	Description	Value		Default
DL.2	Axon	Function	Description	dec.	%	dec.	%
DL.2	Axon			dec.	%	dec.	%
27	6	Global	Pan and Scale. Mod1 = horizontal position,	255	100	0	0
27	6	Effect 2	Mod2 = vertical position, Mod3 = Zoom	255	100	0	0
		Effect 2	Mod2 = vertical position, Mod3 = Zoom
28	7	Global Effect2	These Modifier parameters adjust the option	0-255	0-100
28	7	Modifier 1	selected in Channel 27 for DL.2 fixtures or	0-255	0-100
		Modifier 1	Channel 3 for Axon Media Servers.
			Channel 3 for Axon Media Servers.
29	8	Global Effect2	The type of adjustment and the default value	0-255	0-100	NA	NA
29	8	Modifier 2	depends on the particular effect.	0-255	0-100	NA	NA
		Modifier 2	For more about Modifier functionality, see Global


30	9	Global Effect2	Effect Mode 1 and Effect Mode 2 on page	0-255	0-100
30	9	Modifier 3	108, and specific effect options listed	0-255	0-100
		Modifier 3	alphabetically in Chapter 13.
			alphabetically in Chapter 13.

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DL.2 specifications

The High End Systems DL.2 is a cutting-edge digital lighting fixture designed to meet the demands of modern entertainment environments, including concerts, theaters, and corporate events. It merges traditional lighting with advanced video projection capabilities, creating an innovative solution for designers and technicians.

One of the standout features of the DL.2 is its ability to project high-quality video and graphics alongside traditional lighting effects. This opens up a wide plethora of creative possibilities, allowing artists to enhance their performances with dynamic visuals that can react in real-time to the music or atmosphere. The high-resolution projector integrated within the DL.2 delivers vibrant colors and sharp images, ensuring that visual effects are not only captivating but also professional-grade.

The DL.2 utilizes a powerful operating system that supports advanced programming and control features. It is compatible with the well-known Hog 3 control system, allowing for seamless integration into existing setups. Users can also take advantage of DMX and Artnet protocols, providing extensive networking capabilities. This flexibility makes it an ideal choice for a variety of venues and applications, ranging from intimate settings to large-scale productions.

Another characteristic that sets the DL.2 apart is its robust build quality. Designed for rigorous use, the fixture is constructed to withstand the rigors of touring and live events. The rugged casing protects the internal components, ensuring longevity and reliability in diverse environments. Furthermore, the DL.2 is equipped with efficient cooling systems, allowing it to operate for extended periods without overheating, which is crucial for live performances.

In terms of visual effects, the DL.2 offers a plethora of built-in video content, making it easy for operators to create stunning shows without the need for extensive preparation. Additionally, users can upload custom content via USB drives, utilizing the DL.2's capabilities to showcase personalized graphics or videos that fit specific themes or branding.

The versatility of the DL.2 makes it an invaluable tool for lighting designers and visual artists. Whether used for lighting enhancement, dynamic video projections, or a combination of both, the High End Systems DL.2 stands out as an innovative fixture that continues to shape the landscape of modern entertainment technology. Its integration of light and video in one package presents endless opportunities for creativity and expression in live performances.

Contents

DL.2 Digital Light With Collage Software Contacting High End Systems Iii Patents Declaration of Conformity Product Modification Warning Symbols Vii Returning an Item Under Warranty for Repair Do I need any other permissions to use this material? Viii Table of Contentsii DL.2 Menu System DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start Xii Graphics Engine Overview Defining a Media File Segment Xiii Invert Black and White, Keep Color Xiv Global Functions Collage Generator Effect Xvi 153 Xvii Xviii Fixture Motion Functions Xix Content Management Application CMA Maintenance and Troubleshooting Xxi Restoring the System Xxii System FeaturesChapter Product Overview Graphics Engine Content Management Application Hardware Part Description Related Products and Optional Accessories Unpacking the Fixture Chapter Setup and ConfigurationHardware Setup Connection Ports Hardware Components Vatic Fitter Heads Information Danmark Attaching a Power Cord CapInstalling a Line Cord Cap U.K. Only Pan and Tilt Locking Fog Machine Warning Mounting the Fixture Truss Mounting Mounting the Fixture Upright Linking DL.2 Fixtures Setting up a Standard DMX Link Linking Configurations Setting up an Ethernet Fixture Link Powering On the Fixture DL.2 Menu Display Panel Homing the Fixture Software Setup Major.Minor.Build Verifying and Upgrading Fixture and CMA Software Setup Configuration Using the Menu System Configuring DL.2 Fixtures Setup 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 Menu Panel Components Chapter DL.2 Menu System LCD Display Menu Options and Selection LCD Display Adjustment ButtonsLCD Display Power Button Menu Menu Select LCD Power Display LED Tab Select Buttons Navigating the Menu DMX DL.2 Menu Options Main Troubleshooting DMXControl Screen Menu Screen DescriptionsDMX Tab DMXProtocol Obj Screens DMXProtocol TabDMXProtocolMotion Screen DMXProtocol Global Screen DMXRaw Screen SetFixture Screen Set Tab SetProjector Screen Restoring Factory Defaults File Screen Projector Menu Default Command TestSelf Test Screen Test TabTestHome Screen InfoStatus Tab Info TabInfoHours InfoVersion Screen Reset Screen Chapter Bit vs -bit DMX Parameters Chapter DMX Programming Basics and Quick StartDMX Programming Overview DMX512 Links Protocol DMX Channel Range Selection Axon DL.2 Determining a DMX Start Channel Description Obj DL.2 Protocol Levels Chan Description Obj 1 Obj 2 Obj Axon Protocol Levels DMX Output Displays Lighting Console TipsFixture Libraries Patching DL.2 Fixtures and Axon Media Servers Play Modes Opacity Wholehog III Programming NotesPlay Speed Mask Strobe Quick Start Axon and DL.2 Control with a Wholehog Console Chapter Fixture Set-up DL.2 Media Servers Chapter Tutorials Create Crossfade Cues Lesson 1 Cross Fading Between Graphic ObjectsDefine Graphic Object Add the DL.2 logo as Graphic Object Apply Transparency Effects Lesson 2 Working with Multiple Graphic Objects Lesson 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 Apply a Global Solarize Effect Adjust Global Viewpoint Mode Tutorials Image Optimizing Controls Chapter Graphics Engine OverviewAxon Protocol Options Graphics Control Hierarchy Graphics Engine Function Flow Global Functions Graphics Engine FunctionsMaking Graphics Effect Choices Object Graphic Functions Selecting Content Chapter Graphic Functions Defining ContentSelecting Content How Content is Organized Object Content Selection Parameters Media 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 Rotating a 3-D Object Chapter Graphic Functions Rotation, Position, Scale Counter-clockwise Clockwise Function Rotation ParametersRotation Value Fast to slow Scale Scaling the Object Scale Scale Position Changing Object Position Object 1 Y Position DMX value = Object 1 Z Position DMX value = Chapter Opacity Chapter Graphic Functions Opacity and Effects Name Description Visual ModeVisual Mode Option Adjustments Pan Faux LED Color to B/W Visual Mode OptionsContent Optimization Chroma Shift Drop Shadow Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = Exposure Control Faux LED Faux Tile Fire Gradient Film Roll Fuzzifier 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 Edge Detect Color RGB, InvertRGB, Invert and Swap to GBR RGB, Invert and Swap to BRG Colorize Gray Scale maps pixel intensity RGB swap to BGRRGB swap to RBG RGB swap to GRB Sinewave, Circular with z-axis wobbulation Spherical Mapping AdjustmentSinewave, Circular with x-axis wobbulation Sinewave, Circular with y-axis wobbulation 104 Playback Timing Chapter Graphic Functions Synchronizing ContentSynchronization Overview Fixture Identification Option Sync ModeSynchronization Parameters Sync To 107 Chapter Global FunctionsGlobal Intensity 108 Global Effect Mode 1 and Effect Mode 109 Effect Mode 110 111 Effect Hierarchy Shutdown and Reset OptionsGlobal Control Four-in-One Control Option 113 On-Screen Frame StatisticsDMX Value In-1 Display Strobing Mask Shapes Masking ControlMask Shape Select and Strobing Mask Shapes 115 Mask Size 116 Mask Edge Fade 117 Image Edge Fade 118 Keystone Correction Parameters 119 Ratio Orthogonal View, Cartesian Coordinates Global Viewpoint ModePerspective View, Spherical Coordinates Perspective View, Cartesian Coordinates 121 Viewpoint PositionViewpoint Position Y Viewpoint Position Z Zoom 122 123 Chapter Global Functions Collage Generator Effect 124 Panorama Collage ConfigurationsComputing Collage Specifications Example 125 Central Panorama Collage SpecificationsDL.2 Units 126 Horizontal Panorama Collage Specifications 127 128 Vertical Panoramas Collage Specifications 129 130 131 Configuring the Collage GeneratorAdjusting the Collage Array 132 DMX Value Action 133 Collage Setup Example Mapping Two Outputs to a Sphere Spherical Mapping Setup GuideMapping a Collage to a Spherical Surface Before You Begin 135 Adjust output positioning on the sphere 136 Spherical Mapping Tips 137 Creating Custom Content for the Collage Generator EffectCollages Using Live S-Video Input 138 Object Effect Global Effect Chapter Effect Mode Options Descriptions Background Color Cycle Effect Mode Color OptionsAll or Nothing Background Color Chromakey Medium ChromakeyChromakey Coarse Chromakey Fine Chromakey Medium, Inverse Chromakey , InverseChromakey Coarse, Inverse Chromakey Fine, Inverse 143 CMY Add All PixelsCMY Add Non-black Pixels 144 Color CycleColor DeConverge Colorize Gray Scale Edge Fade Color Color to AlphaColor to Alpha, Inverted DotP and Resample 146 GlowGlow Color Cycle Intensity Key 147 Mask ColorMask Color and Edge Fade Color RGB Add, All Pixels 148 RGB Add2, All PixelsRGB Add to Non-black Pixels RGB Invert 149 RGB Invert and Swap to BRGRGB Invert and Swap to GBR RGB Scale 150 RGB Swap to BGRRGB Swap to BRG RGB Swap to GBR 151 RGB Swap to GRBRGB Swap to RBG Scan Line 152 SolarizeSolid Color RGB Solarize 153 Geometric Effect OptionsCartoon Edge Collage Generator 154 Curved Surface Support 155 DMX Value Surface 156 Downward Vertical Streaks 157 Edge Detect Black and White 158 Edge Detect Color 159 160 FramingFraming Shutter Emulation 161 Modifier 162 Gaussian Blur 163 Horizontal MirrorImage Scale and Rotate 164 Magnifying Lens 165 MattesModifier 1 Action 166 167 Picture in Picture 168 Pixel TwistRaindrop Sinewave, Circular w/Z-axis Wobbulation Sinewave, CircularSinewave, Circular w/X-axis Wobbulation Sinewave, Circular w/Y-axis Wobbulation Sinewave, Vertical Sinewave, Horizontal 171 SlatsVertical Slats Horizontal Slats Spherical Mapping, Inside Modifier Parameter AdjustmentsSpherical Mapping Spherical Mapping, Outside 173 TIP 174 Set Modifier 2 to a DMX Value = 175 Texture Ripple, Asymmetrical CircularTexture Ripple, Circular 176 Texture Ripple, HorizontalTexture Ripple, Vertical 177 TilingTransparent Wipes Modifier 3 Wipe Option 178 Focus Chapter Fixture Motion FunctionsPan and Tilt Dimmer Control Option Description MSpeed Motor SpeedControl Function Options Fixture Operations 181 Projector ControlControl Parameter Projector Options 182 Using the Internal Projector’s Menu Other Video Sources Chapter Live Video Input and ControlLive Video Sources Internal Camera 184 Configuring the Video Input SourceLive Video Connection Options Camera Focus Sending the Camera Feed to Camera OutControlling the Internal Camera Input Camera Zoom Camera Effects White Balance ModeCamera Shutter Orientation 187 Chapter Content Management Application CMA 188 Installing the CMA on Your ComputerLaunching the CMA 189 Launching the CMA on AxonAuto Discovery 190 Management Client WindowViewing Server Identification Information 191 Client Window Content Organization 3D Object Files Viewing Server Configuration DataPreloaded Stock Content Custom User Content Media Files 193 Viewing ContentViewing Folders Viewing Files 194 Managing User ContentNaming and Deleting User Content Files and Folders Valid DMX Values Assigning DMX Values to User ContentEditing User Content DMX Values Assigning DMX Values Automatically 196 Moving User Content Files and FoldersContent Type Uploading Content from Your Local Drive to a Media Server Downloading Content from a Media Server to Your Local Drive 198 Moving Files Between Fixtures For CMA Running Windows XP Archiving User ContentUsing Local Archives to Prepare Content Offline Creating a Local Archive 200 Creating Content Backup ArchiveDeploying a Content Archive For CMA Running Mac OS 201 Cloning User Content Verifying Software Versions Deleting ContentDMX Summary Upgrading Software 203 Upgrading the CMA SoftwareUpgrading Server Software 204 Viewing and Editing Server Configuration 205 Viewing Fixture Configuration ValuesEditing Configuration Values 206 Configuration Example DL.2 Configuration Options Configuration Options 208 DMX512 or Art-Net255 Read only 209 Off 210 Axon Configuration OptionsConfiguration Item 211 Chapter Maintenance and TroubleshootingPan and Tilt Locking 212 Cleaning and Replacing FiltersMaintaining the Filtering System Filter Warnings 213 Cleaning the Base Housing FilterReplacing the Fixture Filter Tilt lock 214 Cleaning the Internal Projector Filter 215 Replacing the Lamp 216 Cleaning or Replacing the Front WindowReplacing the Fuse 217 Replacing Motor Driver Boards 218 Fixture Head Driver BoardReplacing Fixture Base Driver Board 219 TroubleshootingButton Shortcut Commands Status Message Menu Display Button Action Inactivity TimerSupported Error/Warning Messages 221 System State LEDsName Color State Description Board LED States General Troubleshooting Suggestions 223 Adjustment Buttons on 224 Frequently Asked Questions 225 Performing the System RestoreChapter Restoring the System Hardware Requirements 226 227 228 Appendix a DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol 230 Channel # DL.2 Axon Function DescriptionControl Function Internal Camera Functions DL.2 fixtures only Global Effects Global Functions Standard, Dual, Single Protocol 233 Dec Global Effect 234 235 236 Global Effect1 237 238 239 240 241 Global Effect2 242 Global MaskMask Select Global Image Edge Fade Global Viewpoint Global Keystone Correction 245 Graphic 1 Functions Standard, Dual, Single Protocol Graphic 1 Content Definition Graphic 1 Effects Graphic 1 Synchronization 248 249 Dec Effect Mode 250 251 Mode 1 overrides tiling on Effect Mode 252 253 254 Dec 256 Graphic 1 Rotation Graphic 1 Position Graphic 1 Scaling 259 Graphic 2 Content DefinitionGraphic 2 Functions Standard, Dual 260 Graphic 2 SynchronizationGraphic 2 Effects 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 Graphic 2 Rotation 271 Graphic 2 ScalingGraphic 2 Position 272 Graphic 3 Content DefinitionGraphic 3 Function Standard Protocol 273 Graphic 3 SynchronizationGraphic 3 Effects 274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 Graphic 3 Rotation 285 Graphic 3 ScalingGraphic 3 Position 286 Sec Appendix B MSpeed Conversion TableTime Value Sec Dec 288 Dec HexHex Sec Dec 289 Appendix C Custom User ContentPreparing Custom Content Encoder Selection 290 Managing Custom ContentCreating 3-D Objects Mechanical Appendix D DL.2 Specifications Environmental Specifications Electrical SpecificationsProjector Specifications Camera Module Specification DMX and RS-485 Projector Link Cable and Connector SpecificationsVideo Connectors Peripheral/Network Connectors 294 295 Appendix E Safety Information 296 Appendice E Importantes Informations Sur La Sécurité 297 Anhang E Wichtige Hinweise Für Ihre Sicherheit 298 Apéndice E Información Importante De Seguridad 299 Appendice E Importanti Informazioni Di SicurezzaVigtig Sikkerhedsinformation 300