High End Systems DL.2 - Manual (Page 11)

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Test Tab .................................................................................................... 33
Test_Home Screen .................................................................................. 33
Test_Self Test Screen .............................................................................. 33
Info Tab .................................................................................................... 34
Info_Hours ............................................................................................. 34
Info_Version Screen ................................................................................ 34
Info_Status Tab ...................................................................................... 34
Reset Screen ............................................................................................. 35
Chapter 4: DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start
If you are new to DMX programing, this chapter will give you a brief overview on
programming Axon and DL.2 media servers followed by a example of using a
Wholehog console to patch and display output from an Axon or DL.2 media server.
DMX Programming Overview ...................................................................... 37
DMX512 Links ............................................................................................ 37
8-bit vs. 16-bit DMX Parameters ................................................................... 37
Determining a DMX Start Channel ................................................................. 38
DL.2 Protocol Levels .................................................................................... 39
Axon Protocol Levels ................................................................................... 40
Lighting Console Tips .................................................................................. 41
Fixture Libraries: ........................................................................................ 41
Patching DL.2 Fixtures and Axon Media Servers .............................................. 41
DMX Output Displays .................................................................................. 41
Wholehog III Programming Notes .............................................................. 42
Play Speed ................................................................................................ 42
Mask Strobe .............................................................................................. 42
Play Modes (Opacity) .................................................................................. 42
CMY .......................................................................................................... 42
Control Channel Functions ........................................................................... 42
Quick Start Axon and DL.2 Control with a Wholehog Console ...................... 43
Chapter 5: Tutorials
Five simple lessons get you started programming DL.2 and Axon media servers
with a Wholehog 3 or other DMX console.
Fixture Set-up (DL.2 Media Servers) ........................................................... 45
Lesson 1: Cross Fading Between Graphic Objects ....................................... 46
Define Graphic Object 1 ........................................................................... 46
Add the DL.2 logo as Graphic Object 2 ....................................................... 46
Define Graphic Object 3 ........................................................................... 46
Create Crossfade Cues ............................................................................. 46
Lesson 2 - Working with Multiple Graphic Objects ...................................... 47
Apply Transparency Effects .......................................................................... 47