High End Systems DLHD High Definition Digital Light, User Manual

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File Tab ..................................................................................................... 33
Info Tab .................................................................................................... 34
Info_Hours ............................................................................................. 34
Info_Version Screen ................................................................................ 34
Info_Status Tab ...................................................................................... 35
Info_Hardware Tab .................................................................................. 35
Test Tab .................................................................................................... 36
Test_Home Screen .................................................................................. 36
Test_Self Test Screen .............................................................................. 36
Reset Screen ............................................................................................. 36
Chapter 4: SDI Live Video Input and Control
The graphics engine in a DLHD fixture can receive SDI video from an external
source.
Connecting Live Video ................................................................................. 37
Configuring the SDI Video Input Source ..................................................... 37
Displaying Live Video .................................................................................. 38
Chapter 5: DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start
If you are new to DMX programing, this chapter gives you a brief overview on
programming DLHD, DL.3, Axon HD, and Axon media servers and an example of
using a Wholehog console to patch and display output from a media server.
DMX Programming Overview ...................................................................... 39
DMX512 Links ............................................................................................ 39
8-bit vs. 16-bit DMX Parameters ................................................................... 39
Determining a DMX Start Channel ................................................................. 39
Overview ................................................................................................ 39
Digital Lighting Products ........................................................................... 40
Lighting Console Tips .................................................................................. 41
Fixture Libraries ......................................................................................... 41
Patching Digital Light Fixtures and Axon Media Servers .................................... 41
DMX Output Display Formats ........................................................................ 41
Wholehog Programming Notes .................................................................... 42
Play Speed ................................................................................................ 42
Mask Strobe .............................................................................................. 42
Play Modes (Opacity) .................................................................................. 42
CMY .......................................................................................................... 42
Control Channel Functions ........................................................................... 42
Quick Start with a Wholehog Console ......................................................... 43