High End Systems Pixelation Luminaire

CHAPTER 2

Setup and Configuration

14 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual

Contents

Main i StudioPix Pixelation Luminaire User Manual Contacting High End Systems Patents Declaration of Conformity iv StudioPix Pixelation Luminaire User Manual Product Modification Warning FCC Information Important Safety Information Symbols Warranty Information Page Table of Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview Chapter 2: Setup and Configuration Chapter 3: The Menu System Chapter 4: DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start Chapter 5: Fixture Control Chapter 6: Color Control Chapter 7: Global Control Chapter 8: Global Control: Transitions Chapter 9: Image Graphics Control Chapter 10: Effect Descriptions Chapter 11: Echo Software Page Page Chapter 1 Product Overview Features System Graphics Engine Operation Construction Echo Software Related Products and Accessories Specifications Mechanical Specifications Mounting Information Electrical/Light Source Specifications Operation Page Chapter 2 Setup and Configuration Unpacking the Fixture Installing a Power Cord Cap Installing a Line Cord Cap - U.K. Only Vatic Fitter Heads Information - Danmark Mounting the Fixture Mounting the Fixture Upright Truss Mounting Safety Cable Clamp Mounting Procedure Linking StudioPix Fixtures Cable Connectors Male XLR Connector Female XLR Connector Connecting to the Link Powering On the Fixture Setting the DMX Start Channel Page Page Chapter 3 The Menu System Navigating the Menu System StudioPix M enu Map StudioPix Men u Options Address Menu (AddR) Set Menu (SET) Setting Factory Defaults (FACT) Changing the Display Output (DSPL) Inverting Pan (P/IN) Inverting Tilt (T/IN) Swapping Pan and Tilt (SWAP) Data Loss (DLOS) Mode Menu (MODE) Setting Protocol Option (PROT) Test Menu (TEST) Homing the Fixture (HOME) Performing Self Tests (SELF) Information Menu (INFO) Viewing the Current Software Version (VER) Viewing the Electronic Housing Temperature (BASE) Viewing the Current Fixture Head Temperature (HEAD) Viewing the Current Fixture Hours (F/HR) Viewing DMX Data for the Link (DATA) Viewing the Unique Fixture ID (UNIQ) Chapter 4 DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start DMX Programming Overview DMX512 Links 8-bit vs. 16-bit DMX Parameters Determining a DMX Start Channel SHOWPIX and StudioPix Protocol Modes Standard Protocol Standard Protocol Table for SHOWPIX and StudioPix RGB Reduced Protocol RGB Reduced Protocol Table for SHOWPIX and StudioPix Pixel Mapping Protocol SHOWPIX Pixel Mapping Table StudioPix Pixel Mapping Table Extended Protocol SHOWPIX and StudioPix Fixtures Extended Protocol Table Lighting Console Tips Fixture Libraries: Patching SHOWPIX and StudioPix Fixtures Using the Standard Protocol Patching SHOWPIX and StudioPix Fixtures in Other Protocol Modes Reduced Mode Wholehog Programming Notes Play Modes (Intensity) CMY Custom Wheel Sets Quick Start with a Wholehog Console Chapter 5 Fixture Control Pan and Tilt MSpeed (Motor Speed) Macros Control Function Options Chapter 6 Color Control Color Parameters Color Function Parameter NOTE: Choosing a Color Function may change the functionality of the Red, Green and Blue channels. Color Function Descriptions Add Color to Black Black and White Black and White Inverted CMY Color Cycle Compress to Maximum Rainbow Color Cycle Random Color Replace Background Color RGB Add non-black pixels RGB Add, All Pixels RGB Invert & Swap to BRG RGB Invert & Swap to GBR RGB Invert RGB Swap to BGR RGB Swap to BRG RGB Swap to GBR RGB Swap to GRB RGB Swap to RBG Scale Solarize Solarize 1 Transparent Color Background Color Chapter 7 Global Control Dim Strobe Scale Indexed Rotation Rotate Continuous Clockwise Rotation Continuous Counterclockwise Dampening Global Transition Global Effects Page Chapter 8 Global Control: Transitions Tran sit ion Type s Opacity Transitions Normal Fade Fade Through Black Reveal Transitions Overlay Transitions Tran sit ion Mod e Pa ram ete r Page Page Tran sit ion Par ame ter Transitions and Color Transparency Transparency with Opacity Transitions Transparency with Reveal Transitions Transparency with Overlay Transition Chapter 9 Image Graphics Control Defining Content Media Folder Media Folder Descriptions Media File Frame DMX Scratch Playback Mode Playback Speed Rotation Rotation DMX = 0 Scale Parameter Scale DMX = 65 (25%) Scale DMX = 127 (50%) Scale DMX = 255 (100%) Note: At some scales, no image may be produced Changing Image Position X Position Parameter Y Position Parameter Image Transition Transition Mode Transition Speed Effect Function Pixel Mapping Page Chapter 10 Effect Descriptions Background Color Bar Scan Brightness and Contrast Curtain Scan Filters Flip Mirror Pan and Tilt Sync Shake Strobe Tar get Sca n Chapter 11 Echo Software Echo Setup Note: This will not happen unless a widget and fixtures are attached. Hardware Setup Installing Echo Software The Echo User Interface Device Window Viewing All Devices Viewing Single Device NOTE: You can access certain configuration values through the onboard Menu System. Content Organization Note: Stock Content cannot be edited. Stock Content Library Viewing Content Managing Content on the Local Drive Package Options Folder Options File Options Managing Fixture Content Uploading User Content to a Fixture Updating Stock Content Deleting All User Content Cloning Device Content Page Creating User Content Preparing Content for Echo Conversion Creating a Package and Folder Page Converting Your Content Frame Playback Sample Mask Aspect Ratio Contrast/Brightness Luminance /Distance Weight Luminance Cutoff Cutoff Mode/Luminance Color Transporting User Content Exporting and Importing a User Content Package Exporting a Preview Updating Fixture Software Complete Fixture Software Update Fixture Software Component Update Page Page A ppendix A: M Speed Conversion Table Page Appendix B: Important Safety Information Warning: For Continued Protection Against Fire Warning: For Continued Protection Against Electric Shock Warning: For Continued Protection Against Injury To Persons Appendice B: Importantes Informations Sur La Scurit Mise En Garde: Pour Une Protection Permanente Contre Les Incendies Mise En Garde: Pour Une Protection Permanente Contre Les Chocs lectriques Mise En Garde: Pour Une Protection Permanente Contre Les Blessures Corporelles Anhang B: Wichtige Hinweise Fr Ihre Sicherheit Warnung: Zum Schutz Vor Brandgefahr Warnung: Zum Schutz Gegen Gefhrliche Krperstrme Warnung: Zum Schutz Vor Verletzungen Apndice B: Informacin Importante De Seguridad Advertencia: Para Proteccin Continua Contra Incendios Advertencia: Para La Proteccin Continua Contra Electrocuciones Advertencia: Para Proteccin Continua Contra Lesiones Corporales Appendice B: Importanti Informazioni Di Sicurezza Avvertenza: Per Prevenire Incendi Avvertenza: Per Prevenire Le Scosse Elettriche Avvertenza: Per Non Ferire Ad Altre Persone