RGB Reduced Protocol | High End Systems Pixelation Luminaire

CHAPTER 4

DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start

RGB Reduced Protocol

This protocol choice lets you utilize SHOWPIX and StudioPix fixtures as powerful wide angle washlights by providing control of motion and color mixing only.

Note: Reduced protocol provides 8-bit color control instead of the 16-bit color mixing used in the Standard Protocol

RGB Reduced Protocol Table for SHOWPIX and StudioPix

	Chan #	Description

	1	Pan

	2
	2

	3	Tilt

	4
	4

	5	Mspeed

	6	Macro

	7	Control Function

	8	Strobe

	9	Dim

	10	Red

	11	Green

	12	Blue

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High End Systems Pixelation Luminaire RGB Reduced Protocol Table for Showpix and StudioPix, Chan # Description

Contents

StudioPix Pixelation Luminaire Contacting High End Systems Patents Declaration of Conformity Iii FCC Information Important Safety Information Product Modification Warning Symbols Warranty InformationPage Table of Contents Menu System Viii Fixture Control Global Control Image Graphics Control Echo Software Xii 100 Xiii Xiv Chapter Product Overview FeaturesSystem Graphics Engine Operation Related Products and Accessories ConstructionEcho Software Part Description Part Number Mechanical Specifications SpecificationsMounting Information Electrical/Light Source Specifications Product Overview Installing a Power Cord Cap Chapter Setup and ConfigurationUnpacking the Fixture Installing a Line Cord Cap U.K. Only Mounting the FixtureVatic Fitter Heads Information Danmark Mounting the Fixture Upright Safety Cable Mounting ProcedureTruss Mounting Clamp Cable Connectors Linking StudioPix Fixtures Powering On the Fixture Connecting to the Link Setting the DMX Start Channel StudioPix Protocol Mode DMX Channel Range Shutting Down the Fixture Chapter Chapter Menu System Navigating the Menu System Level StudioPix Menu MapDescription Setting Factory Defaults Fact StudioPix Menu OptionsSet Menu SET Example Meaning Inverting Pan P/IN Changing the Display Output DsplInverting Tilt T/IN Mode Menu Mode Setting Protocol Option ProtSwapping Pan and Tilt Swap Data Loss Dlos Test Menu Test Homing the Fixture HomePerforming Self Tests Self Construct Self-Test Description Viewing the Electronic Housing Temperature Base Viewing the Current Fixture Head Temperature HeadInformation Menu Info Viewing the Current Software Version VER Viewing DMX Data for the Link Data Viewing the Unique Fixture ID Uniq Chapter DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start DMX Programming OverviewDMX512 Links Bit vs -bit DMX Parameters Determining a DMX Start Channel DMX Channel Range Last Valid Start Protocol DescriptionMode StudioPix Showpix and StudioPix Protocol Modes Standard ProtocolStandard Protocol Table for Showpix and StudioPix Motion Control Global Control Image Control RGB Reduced Protocol Table for Showpix and StudioPix RGB Reduced ProtocolChan # Description Pixel Mapping Protocol Showpix Pixel Mapping TableFixture Control LED Control Description Chan # StudioPix Pixel Mapping Table Extended Protocol Showpix and StudioPix Fixtures Extended Protocol TableMotion Control Image Control LED Control Chan Description Chan Description Reduced Mode Pixel Mapping ModeLighting Console Tips Fixture Libraries Enhanced Mode Wholehog Programming NotesDMX Output Displays Play Modes Intensity Quick Start with a Wholehog Console Pan and Tilt Chapter Fixture ControlMSpeed Motor Speed Macros Control Function OptionsControl Description Option Chapter Color Control Color Parameters Color Function Parameter Color Function Descriptions Add Color to BlackBlack and White Black and White Inverted Compress to Maximum Color CycleRainbow Color Cycle Random Color Replace Background ColorRGB Add non-black pixels RGB Add, All Pixels RGB Invert & Swap to GBR RGB Invert & Swap to BRGRGB Invert RGB Swap to BRG RGB Swap to BGRRGB Swap to GBR RGB Swap to RBG RGB Swap to GRBScale Solarize Transparent ColorSolarize Background Color Color Chapter Global Control DimStrobe Strobe Option Description Scale Rotate Name Description Adjustments Value DampeningGlobal Transition Global Effects Global Control Chapter Global Control Transitions Transition TypesOpacity Transitions Normal Fade Fade Through Black Reveal Transitions Transition Mode Parameter Overlay TransitionsTransition Description Pattern DMX Image B from full to black for half the range Transition Parameter Transitions and Color TransparencyTransparency with Opacity Transitions Transparency with Reveal Transitions Transparency with Overlay Transition Chapter Image Graphics Control Defining ContentMedia Folder Media File Content DescriptionMedia Folder Descriptions Frame DMX Scratch Playback Mode Description Playback ModePlayback Speed Rotation Rotation DMX = Scale Parameter Changing Image Position Position Parameter Transition Mode Image TransitionTransition Speed Description Transition Speed Function Effect Function Pixel Mapping Chapter Chapter Effect Descriptions Color Palette Range Bar Scan Brightness and Contrast Curtain Scan Filters Flip Mirror Pan and Tilt Sync Shake DMX Value Effect Function Option Modifier 2 Not Used Target Scan Echo Setup Hardware SetupInstalling Echo Software Chapter Echo Software Echo User Interface Echo Software Viewing All Devices Device WindowViewing Single Device Content Organization Stock Content Library Viewing Content Package Options Managing Content on the Local DriveFolder Options File Options Uploading User Content to a Fixture Managing Fixture ContentUpdating Stock Content Deleting All User Content Cloning Device Content Chapter Creating User Content Preparing Content for Echo ConversionCreating a Package and Folder Video file formats Video codecs Image formats Chapter Converting Your Content Frame Playback Sample Mask Aspect Ratio Contrast/Brightness Luminance Cutoff Luminance /Distance WeightCutoff Mode/Luminance Color Exporting and Importing a User Content Package Transporting User ContentExporting a Preview Complete Fixture Software Update Updating Fixture Software Fixture Software Component Update Chapter Echo Software Time Value Appendix a MSpeed Conversion TableSec Dec Hex Appendix B Important Safety Information Appendice B Importantes Informations Sur La Sécurité 100 Anhang B Wichtige Hinweise Für Ihre Sicherheit Warnung Zum Schutz Vor BrandgefahrWarnung Zum Schutz Gegen Gefährliche Körperströme Warnung Zum Schutz Vor Verletzungen Advertencia Para Protección Continua Contra Incendios Apéndice B Información Importante De Seguridad102 Appendice B Importanti Informazioni Di Sicurezza Avvertenza Per Prevenire IncendiAvvertenza Per Prevenire Le Scosse Elettriche Avvertenza Per Non Ferire Ad Altre Persone Vigtig Sikkerhedsinformation 104