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AXONMedia Serverwith Collage™ SoftwareUser Manual© High End Systems, Inc. 2006, All Rights ReservedInformation and specifications in this document are

x Axon Media Server User Manual Software Setup ... 11The Axon

CHAPTER 9 Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects80 Axon Media Server User ManualEffect 1 Mode and Effect 2 ModeTwo Effect Mode parameters are availabl

CHAPTER 9Graphic Functions: Opacity and EffectsAxon Media Server User Manual 8117RGB, Invert Red to CyanGreen to Magenta Blue to Yellow18RGB, Inv

CHAPTER 9 Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects82 Axon Media Server User Manual40Horizontal Mirror creates a mirror effectDefines mirror centerNot Us

CHAPTER 9Graphic Functions: Opacity and EffectsAxon Media Server User Manual 8359Zoom Blur Zooms into a position on theimage with a mult-image blurri

CHAPTER 9 Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects84 Axon Media Server User Manual

Axon Media Server User Manual 85Chapter 10: Graphic Functions: Synchronizing ContentAfter designating a master fixture, you can synchronize the con

CHAPTER 10 Graphic Functions: Synchronizing Content86 Axon Media Server User ManualSynchronization ParametersSync ToYou use the Sync To parameter to i

Axon Media Server User Manual 87Chapter 11: Global FunctionsGlobal Graphic controls affect the composite image created by defining two or three sep

CHAPTER 11 Global Functions88 Axon Media Server User ManualGlobal Effect Mode 1 and Effect Mode 2There are two Global Effect Mode parameters, each wit

CHAPTER 11Global FunctionsAxon Media Server User Manual 8920 Edge Detect ColorHorizontal search sizeVertical search sizeComparison threshold21 Edge D

Axon Media Server User Manual xiChapter 5: TutorialsFive simple lessons get you started programming DL.3, DL.2, and Axon media servers with a Wholeho

CHAPTER 11 Global Functions90 Axon Media Server User Manual44 Colorize Gray Scale maps pixel intensity to colorSelects Color SchemeSelects zero intens

CHAPTER 11Global FunctionsAxon Media Server User Manual 9181 Gaussian Blur SampleDistanceNumber of Filter PassesScales the Effect82 Sharpen enhances

CHAPTER 11 Global Functions92 Axon Media Server User ManualGlobal ControlThe Global Control parameter allows access to different global control modes.

CHAPTER 11Global FunctionsAxon Media Server User Manual 93Using this example, the following table illustrates the results for Four-in-One control val

CHAPTER 11 Global Functions94 Axon Media Server User ManualMasking ControlMask Shape Select and Strobing The Mask Select parameter lets you choose a m

CHAPTER 11Global FunctionsAxon Media Server User Manual 95Mask SizeThe Mask Size parameter defines mask size for all mask shapes.Default DMX Value: 2

CHAPTER 11 Global Functions96 Axon Media Server User ManualMask Edge Fade The Mask Edge Fade parameter diffuses the edge of your chosen mask. Default

CHAPTER 11Global FunctionsAxon Media Server User Manual 97Image Edge Fade Four Image Edge Fade parameters let you control the Edge Fade for individua

CHAPTER 11 Global Functions98 Axon Media Server User ManualKeystone Correction ParametersWhen you output an image from a projector at an angle, the im

CHAPTER 11Global FunctionsAxon Media Server User Manual 99X RatioThe X Ratio Parameter shapes the output to adjust for keystone effects created in ce

xii Axon Media Server User Manual Chapter 7: Graphic Functions: Defining ContentEach Graphic Object’s content is composed of a 3-D object overlaid wit

CHAPTER 11 Global Functions100 Axon Media Server User ManualGlobal Viewpoint ModeThe Global Viewpoint Mode parameter defines a 3-D space and the Viewp

CHAPTER 11Global FunctionsAxon Media Server User Manual 101Viewpoint Position XThe Viewpoint Position X parameter determines the x component of the v

CHAPTER 11 Global Functions102 Axon Media Server User Manual

Axon Media Server User Manual 103Chapter 12: Global Functions: Collage Generator™ EffectUsing the Collage™ Generator effect option lets you configu

CHAPTER 12 Global Functions: Collage Generator™ Effect104 Axon Media Server User ManualPanorama Collage™ ConfigurationsYou can create Collage arrays i

CHAPTER 12Global Functions: Collage Generator™ EffectAxon Media Server User Manual 105The following tables shows configuration specifications for sel

CHAPTER 12 Global Functions: Collage Generator™ Effect106 Axon Media Server User ManualHorizontal Panorama Collage SpecificationsArrayConfigurationArr

CHAPTER 12Global Functions: Collage Generator™ EffectAxon Media Server User Manual 1078 x 4 1456 W x 531 H 326 x 5 1152 W x 683 H 307 x 5 1232 W

CHAPTER 12 Global Functions: Collage Generator™ Effect108 Axon Media Server User ManualVertical Panoramas Collage SpecificationsArrayConfigurationArra

CHAPTER 12Global Functions: Collage Generator™ EffectAxon Media Server User Manual 1093 x 4 912 W x 847 H 123 x 5 816 W x 933 H 153 x 6 752 W x

Axon Media Server User Manual xiiiChapter 9: Graphic Functions: Opacity and EffectsYou can adjust opacity and apply a variety of color mixing and geo

CHAPTER 12 Global Functions: Collage Generator™ Effect110 Axon Media Server User ManualNOTE: You can find other configurations and more information on

CHAPTER 12Global Functions: Collage Generator™ EffectAxon Media Server User Manual 111Configuring the Collage Generator There are two Collage Generat

CHAPTER 12 Global Functions: Collage Generator™ Effect112 Axon Media Server User ManualThe Modifier 2 channel selects which cell of the grid a particu

CHAPTER 12Global Functions: Collage Generator™ EffectAxon Media Server User Manual 113Collage Setup Example Here’s a typical scenario for setting up

CHAPTER 12 Global Functions: Collage Generator™ Effect114 Axon Media Server User ManualExecute the panorama collage:1. Create a setup cue that identif

CHAPTER 12Global Functions: Collage Generator™ EffectAxon Media Server User Manual 115Select a Global Effect and two Graphic Effects to control Spher

CHAPTER 12 Global Functions: Collage Generator™ Effect116 Axon Media Server User Manual11. Use Modifier 3 to adjust the vertical size of the output, s

CHAPTER 12Global Functions: Collage Generator™ EffectAxon Media Server User Manual 117Creating Custom Content for the Collage Generator EffectThere a

CHAPTER 12 Global Functions: Collage Generator™ Effect118 Axon Media Server User Manual

Axon Media Server User Manual 119Chapter 13: Effect Mode Options DescriptionsEffects can be applied to the Media File content (texture) mapped onto

xiv Axon Media Server User Manual Chapter 11: Global FunctionsGlobal Graphic controls affect the composite image created by defining two or three sepa

CHAPTER 13 Effect Mode Options Descriptions120 Axon Media Server User ManualEffect Mode Color OptionsAll or NothingObject Effect Global EffectEffect M

CHAPTER 13Effect Mode Options DescriptionsAxon Media Server User Manual 121ChromakeyObject Effect Global EffectA chromakey removes a color (or small

CHAPTER 13 Effect Mode Options Descriptions122 Axon Media Server User ManualChromakey, InverseObject Effect Global EffectA chromakey removes a color (

CHAPTER 13Effect Mode Options DescriptionsAxon Media Server User Manual 123CMY Object Effect Global EffectEffect Mode parameter DMX value = 1This par

CHAPTER 13 Effect Mode Options Descriptions124 Axon Media Server User ManualColor CycleObject Effect Global EffectEffect Mode parameter DMX value = 14

CHAPTER 13Effect Mode Options DescriptionsAxon Media Server User Manual 125Color to AlphaObject Effect Global EffectEffect Mode parameter DMX value =

CHAPTER 13 Effect Mode Options Descriptions126 Axon Media Server User ManualGlowObject Effect Global EffectEffect Mode parameter DMX value = 73Glow co

CHAPTER 13Effect Mode Options DescriptionsAxon Media Server User Manual 127Mask ColorObject Effect Global EffectEffect Mode parameter DMX value = 128

CHAPTER 13 Effect Mode Options Descriptions128 Axon Media Server User ManualRGB Add2, All PixelsObject Effect Global EffectEffect Mode parameter DMX v

CHAPTER 13Effect Mode Options DescriptionsAxon Media Server User Manual 129RGB Invert and Swap to BRGObject Effect Global EffectEffect Mode parameter

Axon Media Server User Manual xvMapping a Collage to a Spherical Surface ... 114Spherical Mapping Setu

CHAPTER 13 Effect Mode Options Descriptions130 Axon Media Server User ManualRGB Swap to BGRObject Effect Global EffectEffect Mode parameter DMX value

CHAPTER 13Effect Mode Options DescriptionsAxon Media Server User Manual 131RGB Swap to GRBObject Effect Global EffectEffect Mode parameter DMX value

CHAPTER 13 Effect Mode Options Descriptions132 Axon Media Server User ManualSolarize Object Effect Global EffectSolarize 1Effect Mode parameter DMX va

CHAPTER 13Effect Mode Options DescriptionsAxon Media Server User Manual 133Geometric Effect OptionsCartoon Edge Object Effect Global EffectEffect Mod

CHAPTER 13 Effect Mode Options Descriptions134 Axon Media Server User ManualChroma ShiftObject Effect Global EffectVisual Mode parameter DMX value = 2

CHAPTER 13Effect Mode Options DescriptionsAxon Media Server User Manual 135Use these adjustments in conjunction with Keystone parameters and Ratio pa

CHAPTER 13 Effect Mode Options Descriptions136 Axon Media Server User ManualDownward Vertical StreaksObject Effect Global EffectEffect Mode parameter

CHAPTER 13Effect Mode Options DescriptionsAxon Media Server User Manual 137Drop ShadowObject Effect Global EffectEffect Mode parameter DMX value = 58

CHAPTER 13 Effect Mode Options Descriptions138 Axon Media Server User ManualEdge Detect ColorObject Effect Global EffectEffect Mode parameter DMX valu

CHAPTER 13Effect Mode Options DescriptionsAxon Media Server User Manual 139Faux TileObject Effect Global EffectEffect Mode parameter DMX value = 56Th

xvi Axon Media Server User Manual RGB Add2, All Pixels ...128RGB Add t

CHAPTER 13 Effect Mode Options Descriptions140 Axon Media Server User ManualFramingObject Effect Global EffectEffect Mode parameter DMX value = 133Thi

CHAPTER 13Effect Mode Options DescriptionsAxon Media Server User Manual 141Modifier 1: This parameter allows you to select from three framing modes.

CHAPTER 13 Effect Mode Options Descriptions142 Axon Media Server User ManualFuzzifierObject Effect Global EffectEffect Mode parameter DMX value = 57Th

CHAPTER 13Effect Mode Options DescriptionsAxon Media Server User Manual 143Horizontal MirrorObject Effect Global EffectEffect Mode parameter DMX valu

CHAPTER 13 Effect Mode Options Descriptions144 Axon Media Server User ManualMagnifying LensObject Effect Global EffectEffect Mode parameter DMX value

CHAPTER 13Effect Mode Options DescriptionsAxon Media Server User Manual 145MattesObject Effect Global EffectEffect Mode parameter DMX value = 144The

CHAPTER 13 Effect Mode Options Descriptions146 Axon Media Server User ManualModifier 2: The first 20 DMX values are assigned to the following Matte pa

CHAPTER 13Effect Mode Options DescriptionsAxon Media Server User Manual 147Pan and ScanObject Effect Global EffectEffect Mode parameter DMX value = 2

CHAPTER 13 Effect Mode Options Descriptions148 Axon Media Server User ManualPixelateObject Effect Global EffectEffect Mode parameter DMX value = 54Thi

CHAPTER 13Effect Mode Options DescriptionsAxon Media Server User Manual 149ShakeNBakeObject Effect Global EffectEffect Mode parameter DMX value = 61T

Axon Media Server User Manual xviiPixel Twist... 148Rain

CHAPTER 13 Effect Mode Options Descriptions150 Axon Media Server User ManualSinewave, HorizontalObject Effect Global EffectSinewave, Horizontal w/X-ax

CHAPTER 13Effect Mode Options DescriptionsAxon Media Server User Manual 151SlatsObject Effect Global EffectVertical SlatsOriginal content Effect Mode

CHAPTER 13 Effect Mode Options Descriptions152 Axon Media Server User ManualSpherical MappingObject Effect Global EffectSpherical Mapping adjusts a re

CHAPTER 13Effect Mode Options DescriptionsAxon Media Server User Manual 153Modifier 3: Adjusts to the size of the sphere. A DMX value of 64 (25%) = n

CHAPTER 13 Effect Mode Options Descriptions154 Axon Media Server User ManualTexture MixingObject Effect Global EffectEffect Mode parameter DMX value =

CHAPTER 13Effect Mode Options DescriptionsAxon Media Server User Manual 155NOTE: This option is also available as a Visual Mode adjusted with 2 Modif

CHAPTER 13 Effect Mode Options Descriptions156 Axon Media Server User ManualTexture RippleObject Effect Global Effect, HorizontalEffect Mode parameter

CHAPTER 13Effect Mode Options DescriptionsAxon Media Server User Manual 157TilingObject Effect Global EffectEffect Mode parameter DMX value = 48Tilin

CHAPTER 13 Effect Mode Options Descriptions158 Axon Media Server User ManualZoom BlurObject Effect Global EffectEffect Mode parameter DMX value = 59Zo

Axon Media Server User Manual 159Chapter 14: Maintenance and TroubleshootingThis chapter includes information on maintaining filters, and some basi

xviii Axon Media Server User Manual Chapter 15: Content Management Application (CMA)A Content Management Application (CMA) running on an Axon media se

CHAPTER 14 Maintenance and Troubleshooting160 Axon Media Server User Manual General Troubleshooting The following table shows general troubleshooting

CHAPTER 14Maintenance and TroubleshootingAxon Media Server User Manual 161Protocol Viewer on Axon DesktopTo view the DMX settings currently selected

CHAPTER 14 Maintenance and Troubleshooting162 Axon Media Server User Manual

Axon Media Server User Manual 163Chapter 15: Content Management Application (CMA)A Content Management Application (CMA) running on an Axon media se

CHAPTER 15 Content Management Application (CMA)164 Axon Media Server User ManualLaunching the CMAInstalling the CMA on Your ComputerYou can download t

CHAPTER 15Content Management Application (CMA)Axon Media Server User Manual 165Launching the CMA on AxonAxon media servers can launch the CMA locally

CHAPTER 15 Content Management Application (CMA)166 Axon Media Server User Manualdisplay the IP Address, Fixture ID, the Media Server software version

CHAPTER 15Content Management Application (CMA)Axon Media Server User Manual 167Viewing Server Identification InformationSelecting the All Server view

CHAPTER 15 Content Management Application (CMA)168 Axon Media Server User ManualClient Window Content OrganizationThe media server on each fixture has

CHAPTER 15Content Management Application (CMA)Axon Media Server User Manual 169Media FilesInside User Image and Stock Image folders are Library folde

Axon Media Server User Manual xixUpgrading Software ... 180Verifying

CHAPTER 15 Content Management Application (CMA)170 Axon Media Server User ManualViewing Server Configuration DataSelecting an individual server from t

CHAPTER 15Content Management Application (CMA)Axon Media Server User Manual 171Viewing FilesDouble clicking on a media folder in the left pane reveal

CHAPTER 15 Content Management Application (CMA)172 Axon Media Server User ManualManaging User Content All Stock and User content can be viewed and ref

CHAPTER 15Content Management Application (CMA)Axon Media Server User Manual 1732. Select Autoset All DMX from either the Media Folders or 3D Objects

CHAPTER 15 Content Management Application (CMA)174 Axon Media Server User ManualMoving User Content Files and FoldersUser content can be easily moved

CHAPTER 15Content Management Application (CMA)Axon Media Server User Manual 1753. Select Copy from the Media Files or 3D Objects drop down menu or th

CHAPTER 15 Content Management Application (CMA)176 Axon Media Server User ManualArchiving User ContentAn Archive/Image is a compressed file used to st

CHAPTER 15Content Management Application (CMA)Axon Media Server User Manual 177NOTES: The Remove Media and Remove Object buttons can be used to remov

CHAPTER 15 Content Management Application (CMA)178 Axon Media Server User ManualCloning User ContentCloning is a file transfer operation where all the

CHAPTER 15Content Management Application (CMA)Axon Media Server User Manual 179Deleting ContentTo delete all User Content from a server:1. In the Man

ii Axon Media Server User Manual Contacting High End Systems®Sales Department High End Systems, Inc. 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin, TX 78758 USA voice:

xx Axon Media Server User Manual Appendix A: DMX ProtocolDL.3 and DL.2 Digital Lights and Axon Media Servers utilize the same DMX protocol except tha

CHAPTER 15 Content Management Application (CMA)180 Axon Media Server User ManualUpgrading SoftwareUpgrade Management allows the user to upgrade the me

CHAPTER 15Content Management Application (CMA)Axon Media Server User Manual 1813. Click on All Servers in the left pane of CMA Management window.4. R

CHAPTER 15 Content Management Application (CMA)182 Axon Media Server User ManualViewing Server ConfigurationThe CMA lets you remotely view and modify

CHAPTER 15Content Management Application (CMA)Axon Media Server User Manual 183Viewing Individual Fixture Configuration ValuesTo view configuration i

CHAPTER 15 Content Management Application (CMA)184 Axon Media Server User ManualDL.3 and DL.2 Media Server Configuration OptionsDL.3 and DL.2 fixtures

CHAPTER 15Content Management Application (CMA)Axon Media Server User Manual 185Fixture Tab Projector SettingsConfiguration Item Configuration Value O

CHAPTER 15 Content Management Application (CMA)186 Axon Media Server User ManualProjector DiagnosticsConfiguration Item Configuration Value OptionsOSD

CHAPTER 15Content Management Application (CMA)Axon Media Server User Manual 187Axon Media Server Configuration OptionsAxon media server configuration

CHAPTER 15 Content Management Application (CMA)188 Axon Media Server User ManualDisplay Settings Tab Graphics Output Display SettingsConfiguration Ite

CHAPTER 15Content Management Application (CMA)Axon Media Server User Manual 189Configuration ExampleBefore programming a Digital Light fixture or the

Axon Media Server User Manual 1Chapter 1: Product OverviewThis chapter describes features and specifications for the Axon Media Server and the Cont

CHAPTER 15 Content Management Application (CMA)190 Axon Media Server User Manual2. Select a DMX Source type by clicking on the down arrow of the Sourc

Axon Media Server User Manual 191Chapter 16: Restoring the SystemYou can perform a system restore on the Axon or DL.2 Server with your System Resto

CHAPTER 16 Restoring the System192 Axon Media Server User Manual3. When the fixture boots and the High End Systems logo is seen, press F8 (Asus) or F1

CHAPTER 16Restoring the SystemAxon Media Server User Manual 1938. Allow the restore to run. This will take between 10-30 minutes depending on the spe

CHAPTER 16 Restoring the System194 Axon Media Server User Manual9. When this part of the restore is completed, the media server will automatically res

Axon Media Server User Manual 195Appendix A: DMX ProtocolDL.3 and DL.2 Digital Lights and Axon Media Servers utilize the same DMX protocol except t

APPENDIX A DMX Protocol196 Axon Media Server User Manual 10 NAControl Function*Lamp OFF (80) 90-98NA0 0Reserved 99-119Shutdown (80) 120-130Reserved

APPENDIX A DMX ProtocolAxon Media Server User Manual 197Internal Camera Functions (DL.2 fixtures only)11NA Camera Zoom Zoom position0-655350-100 32

APPENDIX A DMX Protocol198 Axon Media Server User Manual Global Functions (Standard, Dual, Single Protocol)22 1Global IntensitySelects intensity level

APPENDIX A DMX ProtocolAxon Media Server User Manual 19923 2Global Effect 1RGB Invert & Swap to BRG. Mod1 = red to inverted blue, Mod2 = green

CHAPTER 1 Product Overview2 Axon Media Server User Manual Graphics Engine• Simultaneous playback of three discrete media streams on separate 2D/3D obj

APPENDIX A DMX Protocol200 Axon Media Server User Manual 23 2Global Effect 1RGB Swap to BGR Mod1 = red, Mod2 = green, Mod3 = blue41NA 0 0RGB Swap to R

APPENDIX A DMX ProtocolAxon Media Server User Manual 20123 2Global Effect 1Slats, Horizontal. Mod1 = number, Mod2 = displacement, Mod3 = fade63NA 0

APPENDIX A DMX Protocol202 Axon Media Server User Manual 23 2Global Effect 1Reserved. Defaults to effect 0 145-254NA 0 0Pan and Scale. Mod1 = horizont

APPENDIX A DMX ProtocolAxon Media Server User Manual 20327 6Global Effect 2Off, no effects selection0 00 0CMY simulates CMY by subtracting RGB. Re

APPENDIX A DMX Protocol204 Axon Media Server User Manual 27 6Global Effect 2Edge Detect B/W. Mod1=horizontal size, Mod2 = vertical search size, Mod3=

APPENDIX A DMX ProtocolAxon Media Server User Manual 20527 6Global Effect 2RGB Swap to GRBMod1 = red, Mod2 = green, Mod3 = blue43NA 0 0Colorize Gr

APPENDIX A DMX Protocol206 Axon Media Server User Manual 276Global Effect 2Downward Vertical Streaks. Mod1 = start position, Mod2 = streak angle, Mod

APPENDIX A DMX ProtocolAxon Media Server User Manual 207276Global Effect 2Pan and Scale. Mod1 = horizontal position, Mod2 = vertical position, Mod

APPENDIX A DMX Protocol208 Axon Media Server User Manual Global Mask 31 10 Mask SelectStatic Masks0 0Round iris closing from outside in 0 0Round iris

APPENDIX A DMX ProtocolAxon Media Server User Manual 20931 10 Mask SelectCheckerboard, variation 1 132NA 0 0Checkerboard, variation 2 133Radial wip

CHAPTER 1Product OverviewAxon Media Server User Manual 3Related Products and Optional AccessoriesThe following table lists related products and acces

APPENDIX A DMX Protocol210 Axon Media Server User Manual Global Keystone Correction38 17 Top Left X Move top left corner x value to center 0-255 0-100

APPENDIX A DMX ProtocolAxon Media Server User Manual 21155 34Global Control *No control selected. Safe 0 00 0Reserved 1-119NAAxon Shutdown when Int

APPENDIX A DMX Protocol212 Axon Media Server User Manual Graphic 1 Functions (Standard, Dual, Single Protocol)57 36 OpacitySelects transparency level

APPENDIX A DMX ProtocolAxon Media Server User Manual 21366 45 Play SpeedNormal Speed 0 0128 50Slow speeds from slowest toward normal 1-127 1-49Norm

APPENDIX A DMX Protocol214 Axon Media Server User Manual 69 48 Visual ModePosterizer. Mod1 reduces color detail. Mod2 adjusts contrast.6NA 1 1Color

APPENDIX A DMX ProtocolAxon Media Server User Manual 21572 51Effect Mode 1Off, no effects selection 0 00 0CMY simulates CMY by subtracting RGB (re

APPENDIX A DMX Protocol216 Axon Media Server User Manual 72 51Effect Mode 1Edge Detect B/W Mod1=horizontal size, Mod2 = vertical search size, Mod3=co

APPENDIX A DMX ProtocolAxon Media Server User Manual 21772 51Effect Mode 1RGB Swap to GRBMod1 = red, Mod2 = green, Mod3 = blue43NA 0 0Colorize Gra

APPENDIX A DMX Protocol218 Axon Media Server User Manual 72 51Effect Mode 1Slats, Horizontal. Mod1 = number, Mod2 = displacement, Mod3 = fade6372 0 0

APPENDIX A DMX ProtocolAxon Media Server User Manual 21973 52Effect Mode 1 Modifier 1These Modifier parameters adjust the option selected in Channe

CHAPTER 1 Product Overview4 Axon Media Server User Manual

APPENDIX A DMX Protocol220 Axon Media Server User Manual 76 55Effect Mode 2Off, no effects selection 0NA 0 0CMY simulates CMY by subtracting RGB (red

APPENDIX A DMX ProtocolAxon Media Server User Manual 22176 55Effect Mode 2Edge Detect B/W Mod1=horizontal size, Mod2 = vertical search size, Mod3=

APPENDIX A DMX Protocol222 Axon Media Server User Manual 76 55Effect Mode 2RGB Swap to GRBMod1 = red, Mod2 = green, Mod3 = blue43NA 0 0Colorize Gray S

APPENDIX A DMX ProtocolAxon Media Server User Manual 22376 55Effect Mode 2Slats, Horizontal. Mod1 = number, Mod2 = displacement, Mod3 = fade63NA 0

APPENDIX A DMX Protocol224 Axon Media Server User Manual 77 56Effect Mode 2 Modifier 1These Modifier parameters adjust the option selected in Channel

APPENDIX A DMX ProtocolAxon Media Server User Manual 225Graphic 1 Rotation80815960X-axis Rotation(vertical flip, 16-bit adjustment)Continuous varia

APPENDIX A DMX Protocol226 Axon Media Server User Manual Graphic 1 Scaling86 65 Scale XMinimum object size along X axis (1:10) 0 0128 50Increases obje

APPENDIX A DMX ProtocolAxon Media Server User Manual 227Graphic 2 Functions(Standard, Dual)95 74 OpacitySelects transparency level from completely

APPENDIX A DMX Protocol228 Axon Media Server User Manual 104 83 Play SpeedNormal Speed 0 0128 50Slow speeds from slowest toward normal1-127 1-49Normal

APPENDIX A DMX ProtocolAxon Media Server User Manual 229107 86 Visual ModeColor to Black & White. Mod1 fades color RGB @0 to B/W @50% to white

Axon Media Server User Manual 5Chapter 2: Setup and ConfigurationHardware setup includes mounting, connecting to power and Ethernet and DMX linking

APPENDIX A DMX Protocol230 Axon Media Server User Manual 110 89Effect Mode 1Off, no effects selection 0NA 0 0CMY simulates CMY by subtracting RGB (re

APPENDIX A DMX ProtocolAxon Media Server User Manual 231110 89Effect Mode 1Edge Detect B/W Mod1=horizontal size, Mod2 = vertical search size, Mod3

APPENDIX A DMX Protocol232 Axon Media Server User Manual 110 89Effect Mode 1RGB Swap to GRBMod1 = red, Mod2 = green, Mod3 = blue43NA 0 0Colorize Gray

APPENDIX A DMX ProtocolAxon Media Server User Manual 233110 89Effect Mode 1Slats, Horizontal. Mod1 = number, Mod2 = displacement, Mod3 = fade63NA

APPENDIX A DMX Protocol234 Axon Media Server User Manual 111 90Effect Mode 1 Modifier 1These Modifier parameters adjust the option selected in Channel

APPENDIX A DMX ProtocolAxon Media Server User Manual 235114 93Effect Mode 2Off, no effects selection 0 00 0CMY simulates CMY by subtracting RGB (r

APPENDIX A DMX Protocol236 Axon Media Server User Manual 114 93Effect Mode 2Texture Ripple, Horizontal Mod1 = size, Mod2 = rate, Mod3 = offset22NA 0

APPENDIX A DMX ProtocolAxon Media Server User Manual 237114 93Effect Mode 2Colorize Gray Scale maps pixel intensity to color:Mod1 = Color Scheme se

APPENDIX A DMX Protocol238 Axon Media Server User Manual 114 93 Effect Mode 2Sinewave, Circular with Y-axis Wobbulation Mod1 = size, Mod2 = rate, Mod3

APPENDIX A DMX ProtocolAxon Media Server User Manual 239115 94Effect Mode 2 Modifier 1These Modifier parameters adjust the option selected in Chann

CHAPTER 2 Setup and Configuration6 Axon Media Server User Manual Before sending anything to the factory, call your High End Systems dealer/distributor

APPENDIX A DMX Protocol240 Axon Media Server User Manual Graphic 2 Rotation1181199798X-axis Rotation(vertical flip, 16-bit adjustment)Continuous varia

APPENDIX A DMX ProtocolAxon Media Server User Manual 241Graphic 2 Scaling124 103 Scale XMinimum object size along X axis (1:10) 0 0128 50Increases

APPENDIX A DMX Protocol242 Axon Media Server User Manual Graphic 3 Function(Standard Protocol)133 112 OpacitySelects transparency level from completel

APPENDIX A DMX ProtocolAxon Media Server User Manual 243142 121 Play SpeedNormal Speed 0 0128 50Slow speeds from slowest toward normal 1-127 1-49No

APPENDIX A DMX Protocol244 Axon Media Server User Manual 145 124 Visual ModePosterizer. Mod1 reduces color detail. Mod2 adjusts contrast.6NA 1 1Colo

APPENDIX A DMX ProtocolAxon Media Server User Manual 245148 127Effect Mode 1Off, no effects selection0 00 0CMY simulates CMY by subtracting RGB (r

APPENDIX A DMX Protocol246 Axon Media Server User Manual 148 127Effect Mode 1Edge Detect B/W Mod1=horizontal size, Mod2 = vertical search size, Mod3=

APPENDIX A DMX ProtocolAxon Media Server User Manual 247148 127Effect Mode 1RGB Swap to GRBMod1 = red, Mod2 = green, Mod3 = blue43NA 0 0Colorize G

APPENDIX A DMX Protocol248 Axon Media Server User Manual 148 127Effect Mode 1Slats, Horizontal. Mod1 = number, Mod2 = displacement, Mod3 = fade63NA 0

APPENDIX A DMX ProtocolAxon Media Server User Manual 249149 128Effect Mode 1 Modifier 1These Modifier parameters adjust the option selected in Chan

CHAPTER 2 Setup and ConfigurationAxon Media Server User Manual 7Hardware Connections The Axon back panel provides ports for:• 5-pin DMX Data In and

APPENDIX A DMX Protocol250 Axon Media Server User Manual 152 131Effect Mode 2Off, no effects selection 0 00 0CMY simulates CMY by subtracting RGB (re

APPENDIX A DMX ProtocolAxon Media Server User Manual 251152 131Effect Mode 2Edge Detect B/W Mod1=horizontal size, Mod2 = vertical search size, Mod

APPENDIX A DMX Protocol252 Axon Media Server User Manual 152 131Effect Mode 2RGB Swap to GRBMod1 = red, Mod2 = green, Mod3 = blue43NA 0 0Colorize Gray

APPENDIX A DMX ProtocolAxon Media Server User Manual 253152 131 Effect Mode 2Slats, Horizontal. Mod1 = number, Mod2 = displacement, Mod3 = fade63NA

APPENDIX A DMX Protocol254 Axon Media Server User Manual 153 132Effect Mode 2 Modifier 1These Modifier parameters adjust the option selected in Channe

APPENDIX A DMX ProtocolAxon Media Server User Manual 255Graphic 3 Rotation156157135136X-axis Rotation(vertical flip, 16-bit adjustment)Continuous v

APPENDIX A DMX Protocol256 Axon Media Server User Manual Graphic 3 Scaling162 141 Scale XMinimum object size along X axis (1:10) 0 0128 50Increases ob

Axon Media Server User Manual 257Appendix B: Custom User ContentThere are several considerations to keep in mind when creating custom content to co

APPENDIX B Custom User Content258 Axon Media Server User Manual All the encoders have demos and will batch encode (ExpertHD need a small script and a

Axon Media Server User Manual 259Appendix C: Axon Media Server SpecificationsFixture mechanical, electrical, optical and component specifications a

CHAPTER 2 Setup and Configuration8 Axon Media Server User Manual Linking AxonSetting up a Standard DMX LinkYou can link Axon to fixtures on a standard

APPENDIX C Axon Media Server Specifications260 Axon Media Server User Manual Peripheral/Network Connectors: 6 USB ports, EthernetDMX Connectors: 5-pi

APPENDIX C Axon Media Server SpecificationsAxon Media Server User Manual 261• Nominal impedance: 100–140 Ohmpositive(data true)*negative(data compl

APPENDIX C Axon Media Server Specifications262 Axon Media Server User Manual

Axon Media Server User Manual 263Appendix D: Safety Information1. If this equipment was received without a line cord plug, attach the appropriate l

APPENDIX D Safety Information264 Axon Media Server User Manual Appendice E: Importantes Informations Sur La SécuritéMise En Garde: Pour Une Protecti

APPENDIX D Safety InformationAxon Media Server User Manual 265Anhang E: Wichtige Hinweise Für Ihre SicherheitWarnung: Zum Schutz Vor Brandgefahr:

APPENDIX D Safety Information266 Axon Media Server User Manual Apéndice E: Información Importante De SeguridadAdvertencia: Para Protección Continua C

APPENDIX D Safety InformationAxon Media Server User Manual 267Appendice E: Importanti Informazioni Di SicurezzaAvvertenza: Per Prevenire Incendi:

APPENDIX D Safety Information268 Axon Media Server User Manual

CHAPTER 2 Setup and ConfigurationAxon Media Server User Manual 9Linking ConfigurationsThe following diagrams show configuration options for linking

Axon Media Server User Manual iiiDeclaration of Conformityaccording to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN45104Manufacturer’s name: High End Systems, Inc. Distri

CHAPTER 2 Setup and Configuration10 Axon Media Server User Manual Powering On the Axon ServerWARNING: This equipment is designed for connection to a

CHAPTER 2 Setup and ConfigurationAxon Media Server User Manual 11Software SetupSoftware setup for Axon requires the following steps described in th

CHAPTER 2 Setup and Configuration12 Axon Media Server User Manual Launching the Content Management Application (CMA)After starting up the Axon unit, p

CHAPTER 2 Setup and ConfigurationAxon Media Server User Manual 13Configuring AxonBefore programming the Axon media server from a DMX512 console, yo

CHAPTER 2 Setup and Configuration14 Axon Media Server User Manual Select a DMX Source type by clicking on the down arrow of the Source field to select

Axon Media Server User Manual 15Chapter 3: Live Video Input and ControlThe Axon media server can receive and control live video from an external so

CHAPTER 3 Live Video Input and Control16 Axon Media Server User ManualS-VideoAxon media servers support multiple SVideo formats including:NTSC_M PAL_B

Axon Media Server User Manual 17Chapter 4: DMX Programming Basics and Quick StartIf you are new to DMX programing, this chapter will give you a bri

CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start18 Axon Media Server User ManualDetermining a DMX Start ChannelThe DMX Start Channel is the first chan

CHAPTER 4DMX Programming Basics and Quick StartAxon Media Server User Manual 19Protocol LevelsDL.3 and DL.2 Protocol LevelsMechanical Control Global

iv Axon Media Server User Manual Product Modification WarningHigh End Systems products are designed and manufactured to meet the requirements of Unite

CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start20 Axon Media Server User ManualAxon Protocol LevelsChan#Description Obj 1 Obj 2 Obj 3 Description1 Gl

CHAPTER 4DMX Programming Basics and Quick StartAxon Media Server User Manual 21Lighting Console TipsLighting consoles differ in many aspects and it i

CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start22 Axon Media Server User ManualWholehog III Programming NotesPlay SpeedYou can adjust the Play Speed

CHAPTER 4DMX Programming Basics and Quick StartAxon Media Server User Manual 23Quick Start with a Wholehog ConsoleAfter Setting up and Configuring yo

CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start24 Axon Media Server User Manual

Axon Media Server User Manual 25Chapter 5: TutorialsFive simple lessons get you started programming DL.3, DL.2, and Axon media servers with a Whole

CHAPTER 5 Tutorials26 Axon Media Server User ManualLesson 1: Cross Fading Between Graphic Objects1. On your lighting console, set MOTION fixture Dimme

CHAPTER 5TutorialsAxon Media Server User Manual 27Lesson 2 - Working with Multiple Graphic ObjectsIn this lesson, you will combine 2 Graphic Objects

CHAPTER 5 Tutorials28 Axon Media Server User ManualLesson 3 - Girt, the Fire Breathing Lizard In this lesson you will use Rotation, X, Y, and Z positi

CHAPTER 5TutorialsAxon Media Server User Manual 29Define Graphic Object 3The following steps create and position a puff of smoke.13. Select the GRAPH

Axon Media Server User Manual vSymbolsThe following international caution and warning symbols appear in margins throughout this manual to highlight m

CHAPTER 5 Tutorials30 Axon Media Server User ManualLesson 4: 3-D Objects, Rotation, Wobbulation, and Glow.In this lesson you will learn how to put you

CHAPTER 5TutorialsAxon Media Server User Manual 31Adjust this effect with the Modifier parameters. 17. Set the Effect Mode 1 Modifier 1 parameter to

CHAPTER 5 Tutorials32 Axon Media Server User ManualLesson 5: ViewpointThis lesson demonstrates the global parameters including viewpoint, and global e

CHAPTER 5TutorialsAxon Media Server User Manual 33Apply a Global Solarize Effect16. Select your GLOBAL fixture and change the Effect Mode 1 parameter

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Axon Media Server User Manual 35Chapter 6: Graphics Engine OverviewDL.3, DL.2, and Axon Media servers all use the same graphic engine software to c

CHAPTER 6 Graphics Engine Overview36 Axon Media Server User ManualGraphics Control HierarchyThere is a hierarchy to the DMX control parameters. In gen

GraphicFunctions are applied to each object.Global Functions are then applied to thecomposite-object image.Graphics Engine outputsfinal image to proje

CHAPTER 6 Graphics Engine Overview38 Axon Media Server User ManualGraphics Engine FunctionsObject Graphic FunctionsFor an individual object, you can c

Axon Media Server User Manual 39Chapter 7: Graphic Functions: Defining ContentEach Graphic Object’s content is composed of a 3-D object overlaid wi

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CHAPTER 7 Graphic Functions: Defining Content40 Axon Media Server User ManualContent Selection ParametersThe following sections outline parameters you

CHAPTER 7Graphic Functions: Defining ContentAxon Media Server User Manual 41Media FolderThis parameter defines a folder (directory) containing a coll

CHAPTER 7 Graphic Functions: Defining Content42 Axon Media Server User ManualMedia FileThe Media File parameter lets you identify which Stock or User

CHAPTER 7Graphic Functions: Defining ContentAxon Media Server User Manual 43Defining a Media File SegmentYou can define any portion of a video media

CHAPTER 7 Graphic Functions: Defining Content44 Axon Media Server User ManualDefining Playback After selecting and defining a media file segment to di

CHAPTER 7Graphic Functions: Defining ContentAxon Media Server User Manual 45Playback SpeedThe Playback Speed parameter controls the speed of the sele

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Axon Media Server User Manual 47Chapter 8: Graphic Functions: Rotation, Position, ScaleYou can independently control each Graphic Object’s rotation

CHAPTER 8 Graphic Functions: Rotation, Position, Scale48 Axon Media Server User ManualThe Rotation parameters’ suggested default values are the midpoi

CHAPTER 8Graphic Functions: Rotation, Position, ScaleAxon Media Server User Manual 49Rotation ParametersX RotationThe X Rotation parameter rotates th

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CHAPTER 8 Graphic Functions: Rotation, Position, Scale50 Axon Media Server User ManualY RotationThe Y Rotation parameter rotates or indexes the select

CHAPTER 8Graphic Functions: Rotation, Position, ScaleAxon Media Server User Manual 51Z RotationThe Z Rotation parameter rotates or indexes the select

CHAPTER 8 Graphic Functions: Rotation, Position, Scale52 Axon Media Server User ManualScaling the ObjectYou can scale an Graphic Object along the X, Y

CHAPTER 8Graphic Functions: Rotation, Position, ScaleAxon Media Server User Manual 53Y ScaleThe Y Scale parameter scales the selected 3-D object alon

CHAPTER 8 Graphic Functions: Rotation, Position, Scale54 Axon Media Server User ManualZ ScaleThe Z Scale parameter scales the selected 3-D object alon

CHAPTER 8Graphic Functions: Rotation, Position, ScaleAxon Media Server User Manual 55Changing Object Position You can reposition each 3-D object’s po

CHAPTER 8 Graphic Functions: Rotation, Position, Scale56 Axon Media Server User ManualY PositionThe Y Position parameter moves your object along the y

CHAPTER 8Graphic Functions: Rotation, Position, ScaleAxon Media Server User Manual 57Z PositionThe Z Position parameter moves your object along the z

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Axon Media Server User Manual 59Chapter 9: Graphic Functions: Opacity and EffectsYou can adjust opacity and apply a variety of color mixing and geo

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CHAPTER 9 Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects60 Axon Media Server User ManualVisual ModeVisual Mode options are defined using three parameters. The

CHAPTER 9Graphic Functions: Opacity and EffectsAxon Media Server User Manual 6112Texture MixingCrossfades between the current image and another graph

CHAPTER 9 Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects62 Axon Media Server User ManualVisual Mode OptionsColor to B/WVisual Mode Parameter DMX value = 7Begi

CHAPTER 9Graphic Functions: Opacity and EffectsAxon Media Server User Manual 63Chroma ShiftVisual Mode Parameter DMX value = 21Shifts the red, blue,

CHAPTER 9 Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects64 Axon Media Server User ManualDrop ShadowVisual Mode Parameter DMX value = 19You can create a drop s

CHAPTER 9Graphic Functions: Opacity and EffectsAxon Media Server User Manual 65Exposure ControlVisual Mode Parameter DMX value = 10Exposure Control a

CHAPTER 9 Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects66 Axon Media Server User ManualFaux LEDVisual Mode parameter DMX value = 16This options divides the i

CHAPTER 9Graphic Functions: Opacity and EffectsAxon Media Server User Manual 67Faux TileVisual Mode parameter DMX value = 17This options creates divi

CHAPTER 9 Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects68 Axon Media Server User ManualFilm RollVisual Mode parameter DMX value = 14This option scrolls the m

CHAPTER 9Graphic Functions: Opacity and EffectsAxon Media Server User Manual 69FuzzifierVisual Mode parameter DMX value = 18This option blurs the med

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CHAPTER 9 Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects70 Axon Media Server User ManualGray maker 1Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 4This effect gradually t

CHAPTER 9Graphic Functions: Opacity and EffectsAxon Media Server User Manual 71Gray maker 2Visual Mode Parameter DMX value = 5This option converts a

CHAPTER 9 Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects72 Axon Media Server User ManualInvert Black and White, Keep ColorVisual Mode Parameter DMX value = 11

CHAPTER 9Graphic Functions: Opacity and EffectsAxon Media Server User Manual 73Negative ArtVisual Mode Parameter DMX value = 9This option provides a

CHAPTER 9 Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects74 Axon Media Server User ManualPan and ScanVisual Mode parameter DMX value = 255This option Zooms int

CHAPTER 9Graphic Functions: Opacity and EffectsAxon Media Server User Manual 75PixelateVisual Mode parameter DMX value = 15This options divides the i

CHAPTER 9 Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects76 Axon Media Server User ManualPosterizerVisual Mode Parameter DMX value = 6This effect uses the asso

CHAPTER 9Graphic Functions: Opacity and EffectsAxon Media Server User Manual 77Push to RedVisual Mode Parameter DMX value = 3This option reduces colo

CHAPTER 9 Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects78 Axon Media Server User ManualPush to SepiaVisual Mode Parameter DMX value = 2This option converts a

CHAPTER 9Graphic Functions: Opacity and EffectsAxon Media Server User Manual 79ShakeNBakeVisual Mode Parameter DMX value = 22This option randomly vib