E-Streamer Manual - June 2008
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Glossary of E-Streamer Terms
Show:
A set of recorded DMX512 data sequences that form a lighting presentation.
Playlist:
A schedule of Show replay events.
Event:
An entry in the E-Streamer's schedule that specifies a Show and the times it is to be replayed.
Slot:
The 8-bit (0-255) data for a single DMX512
Channel
.
Frame:
A packet of DMX512 data containing up to 512 data slots.
Stream:
A sequence of DMX frames (1- 44.3 frames per second). Also known as a
DMX Universe
.
Start Frame:
The DMX512 frame that is output by the E-Streamer at startup.
ESP:
Enttec's DMX over Ethernet communications protocol.
Art-Net:
Artistic Licence's DMX over Ethernet communications protocol.
LAN:
A Local Area Network is a network of computers, usually in a single building or small group of
buildings, linked by a high speed network such as an Ethernet.
DHCP:
The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a method for network devices to automatically
obtain configuration information from a server on the network. Data provided consists of an IP address
for use on the local network, and may also include such parameters as the default router, network
gateway, subnet mask, IP address expiry time and addresses for Domain Name Servers.
Typographic conventions used in this manual
Buttons:
Web page button names and Navigation Bar buttons appear in a special typeface. E.g., The
name of the Windows™ "Start" button is printed as
Start.
Data boxes:
The names of the boxes where data is entered appear in a different typeface. E.g., the
name of the "Frame Rate" entry box is printed as
Frame Rate
.
Panel buttons:
The names of the front panel buttons used to navigate the E-Streamer's menu system
appear in a specific typeface. E.g., the name of the "Back" button is printed as
B
ACK
.
File and Folder names:
The names of data files and folders appear in a different typeface. E.g., the
name of the file "show.xml" is printed as
show.xml
.
E-Streamer Screens:
The messages displayed on the LCD display are printed in a dot matrix
typeface, in a shaded box. E.g.
Black Box Sys Menu Vx.x www.enttec.com
LCD Backlight is OFF when System OFF
System is OFF
BACK LCD RST ON
This process may take a few minutes, possibly long enough to take a coffee break.
This process could take some time, quite possibly enough time to make and eat a snack.
