High End Systems DL.3 User Manual

Dl.3 digital light with collage™ software, User manual

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DL.3 Digital Light with Collage™ Software
- Contacting High End Systems®
- Patents
- Declaration of Conformity
- Product Modification Warning
- FCC Information
- Important Safety Information
- Symbols
- Fog Machine Warning
- Packaged Media Notice:
- Warranty Information
- What You Should Know About Copyright
- Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Product Overview
- Features
- Related Products and Accessories
Chapter 2: Setup and Configuration
- Hardware Setup
- Software Setup
- Shutting Down the Fixture
  - Recommended Shutdown Options
  - Placing Fixture in Road Case
Chapter 3: The Digital Light Menu System
- Menu Panel Components
  - LCD Display Adjustment Buttons
    - LCD Display Power Button
    - LCD Display Menu Options and Selection
- Navigating the Menu
- Menu Options
- Menu Screen Descriptions
Chapter 4: DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start
- DMX Programming Overview
- Lighting Console Tips
- Wholehog III Programming Notes
- Quick Start with a Wholehog Console
Chapter 5: Tutorials
- Fixture Set-up (DL.3 and DL.2 Media Servers)
- Lesson 1: Cross Fading Between Graphic Objects
- Lesson 2 - Working with Multiple Graphic Objects
  - Apply Transparency Effects
- Lesson 3 - Girt, the Fire Breathing Lizard
- Lesson 4: 3-D Objects, Rotation, Wobbulation, and Glow.
- Lesson 5: Viewpoint
Chapter 6: Graphics Engine Overview
- Protocol Options
- Image Optimizing Controls
- Graphics Control Hierarchy
  - Graphics Engine Function Flow
- Graphics Engine Functions
  - Object Graphic Functions
  - Global Functions
- Making Graphics Effect Choices
Chapter 7: Graphic Functions: Defining Content
- Selecting Content
  - How Content is Organized
  - Selecting Content
- Content Selection Parameters
- Defining a Media File Segment
  - In Frame and Out Frame Parameters
  - Segment Selection Examples
- Defining Playback
  - Playback Mode
  - Playback Speed
Chapter 8: Graphic Functions: Rotation, Position, Scale
- Rotating a 3-D Object
- Rotation Parameters
- Scaling the Object
- Changing Object Position
Chapter 9: Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects
- Opacity
- Visual Mode
- Visual Mode Options
- Effect 1 Mode and Effect 2 Mode
Chapter 10: Graphic Functions: Synchronizing Content
- Synchronization Overview
  - Fixture Identification
  - Playback Timing
- Synchronization Parameters
  - Sync To
  - Sync Mode
Chapter 11: Global Functions
- Global Intensity
- Global Effect Mode 1 and Effect Mode 2
- Global Control
- Masking Control
- Keystone Correction Parameters
- X Ratio
- Y Ratio
- Global Viewpoint Mode
- Viewpoint Position X
- Viewpoint Position Y
- Viewpoint Position Z (Zoom)
Chapter 12: Global Functions: Collage Generator™ Effect
- Panorama Collage™ Configurations
  - Computing Collage Specifications
- Configuring the Collage Generator
  - Adjusting the Collage Array
  - Collage Setup Example
- Mapping a Collage to a Spherical Surface
  - Spherical Mapping Setup Guide
- Creating Custom Content for the Collage Generator Effect
- Collages Using Live S-Video Input
Chapter 13: Effect Mode Options Descriptions
- Effect Mode Color Options
- Geometric Effect Options
Chapter 14: Fixture Motion Functions
- Pan and Tilt
- Dimmer
- Focus
- Zoom
- MSpeed (Motor Speed)
- Control Function Options
  - Fixture Operations
  - Projector Control
    - Control Parameter Projector Options
    - Using the Internal Projector’s Menu
Chapter 15: Live Video Input and Control
- Live Video Sources
  - Internal Camera
  - Other Video Sources
- Live Video Connection Options
- Configuring the Video Input Source
  - S-Video
  - Serial Device Interface (SDI)
- Sending the Camera Feed to S-Video Camera Out
- Controlling the Internal Camera Input
Chapter 16: Content Management Application (CMA)
- Launching the CMA
- The Management Client Window
- Managing User Content
- Archiving User Content
- Cloning User Content
- Deleting Content
- DMX Summary
- Upgrading Software
- Viewing Server Configuration
  - Viewing Current Configuration of All Servers
  - Viewing Individual Fixture Configuration Values
- DL.3 and DL.2 Media Server Configuration Options
- Axon Media Server Configuration Options
Chapter 17: Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Pan and Tilt Locking
- Maintaining the Filtering System
  - Filter Warnings
  - Cleaning and Replacing Filters
    - Cleaning the Base Housing Filter
    - Replacing the Fixture Filter
- Replacing the Lamp
- Removing the Projector
- Replacing the Lens
- Replacing the Fuse
- Cleaning or Replacing the Front Window
- Replacing Motor Driver Boards
  - Fixture Head Driver Board
  - Replacing Fixture Base Driver Board
- Troubleshooting
Chapter 18: Restoring the System
- Hardware Requirements
- Performing the System Restore
Appendix A: DMX Protocol
- Media Server Software Version 1.4
Appendix B: MSpeed Conversion Table
Appendix C: Custom User Content
- Preparing Custom Content
- Encoder Selection
- Creating 3-D Objects
- Managing Custom Content
Appendix D: DL.3 Specifications
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Computer
- Projector
- Environmental
- Camera Module
- Cables and Connectors
Appendix E: Safety Information
- Appendice E: Importantes Informations Sur La Sécurité
- Anhang E: Wichtige Hinweise Für Ihre Sicherheit
- Apéndice E: Información Importante De Seguridad
- Appendice E: Importanti Informazioni Di Sicurezza
- Vigtig Sikkerhedsinformation