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AXON
Media Server
with Collage™ Software
User Manual
© High End Systems, Inc. 2006, All Rights Reserved
Information and specifications in this document are subject to change without notice. High End Systems, Inc.
assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
Trademarks used in this text: High End Systems, WholeHog III, Catalyst, the Catalyst Logo, and LithoPatterns
are registered trademarks; and Collage, Collage Generator, Hog iPC, the Hi
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® Contacting High End Systems Sales Department High End Systems, Inc. 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin, TX 78758 USA voice:512.836.2242 fax:512.837.5290 Toll Free: 800.890.8989 Customer Service High End Systems, Inc. 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin, TX 78758 USA voice:800.890.8989 fax: 512.834.9195 toll free: 800.890.8989 email: support@highend.com World Wide Web: http://www.highend.com Patents This High End Systems product is protected by patents and pending patent applications. Patents o
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Declaration of Conformity according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN45104 Manufacturer’s name: High End Systems, Inc. Distributor’s name: High End Systems, Inc. Distributor’s address: 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin, Texas 78758 USA Declares that the product Product Name: Axon Product Number: All Product Options: All conforms to the following EEC directives: 73/23/EEC, as amended by 93/68/EEC 89/336/EEC, as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC Equipment referred to in this declaration of conformity was f
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Product Modification Warning High End Systems products are designed and manufactured to meet the requirements of United States and International safety regulations. Modifications to the product could affect safety and render the product non- compliant to relevant safety standards. Mise En Garde Contre La Modification Du Produit Les produits High End Systems sont conçus et fabriqués conformément aux exigences des règlements internationaux de sécurité. Toute modification du produit peut entraîn
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Symbols The following international caution and warning symbols appear in margins throughout this manual to highlight messages. CAUTION: This symbol appears adjacent to Caution messages. Not heeding these messages could result in personal injury and/or damage to equipment. WARNING: This symbol appears adjacent to high voltage warning messages. Not heeding these messages could result in serious personal injury. Packaged Media Notice: Any use of this product other than consumer personal use i
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Warranty is void if the product is misused, damaged, modified in any way, or for unauthorized repairs or parts. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights specific to your locality. What You Should Know About Copyright The following FAQ can help you understand copyright laws and how they apply to content used with the DL.3, DL.2 and Axon media servers. By Suzy Vaughan Associates for High End Systems. I want to use a film clip from “When Harry Met Sally”
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This sounds really difficult and I don't know how to do it? What do I do to properly license copyrighted material? You need to consult with a Content Clearing House or with a properly licensed Intellectual Property Attorney. Content clearinghouses are typically less expensive to work with and have well established industry relations that can result in cost savings. High End Systems uses and highly recommends Suzy Vaughan Associates. Suzy Vaughan Associates has 20 years of experience in clea
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Table of Contents AXON Media Server with Collage™ Software User Manual Contacting High End Systems®....................................................................... ii Patents ........................................................................................................ ii Declaration of Conformity .............................................................................. iii Product Modification Warning ........................................................................
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Software Setup ........................................................................................... 11 The Axon Desktop ....................................................................................... 11 Launching the Content Management Application (CMA)..................................... 12 Verifying and Uploading Software .................................................................. 12 Configuring Axon........................................................................
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Chapter 5: Tutorials Five simple lessons get you started programming DL.3, DL.2, and Axon media servers with a Wholehog 3 or other DMX console. Fixture Set-up (DL.3 and DL.2 Media Servers) ............................................25 Lesson 1: Cross Fading Between Graphic Objects ....................................... 26 Define Graphic Object 1 ............................................................................ 26 Add the DL.2 logo as Graphic Object 2 ...............................
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Chapter 7: Graphic Functions: Defining Content Each Graphic Object’s content is composed of a 3-D object overlaid with a media file. This chapter outlines how to select an image’s object and media file components as well as define the video segment and its playback. Selecting Content ........................................................................................ 39 How Content is Organized............................................................................. 39 Selecting Conten
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Chapter 9: Graphic Functions: Opacity and Effects You can adjust opacity and apply a variety of color mixing and geometric effects to each individual Graphic Object. Opacity .......................................................................................................59 Visual Mode ................................................................................................. 60 Visual Mode Options .................................................................................... 6
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Chapter 11: Global Functions Global Graphic controls affect the composite image created by defining two or three separate object graphics. You can adjust intensity, define masks, select a point in space to view the composite image, and control keystone correction. Global Intensity .......................................................................................... 87 Global Effect Mode 1 and Effect Mode 2 ...................................................... 88 Global Control ..........
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Mapping a Collage to a Spherical Surface .................................................. 114 Spherical Mapping Setup Guide ................................................................... 114 Before You Begin.................................................................................... 114 Mapping Two Outputs to a Sphere ............................................................ 114 Spherical Mapping Tips............................................................................ 1
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RGB Add2, All Pixels ...................................................................................128 RGB Add to Non-black Pixels........................................................................128 RGB Invert ................................................................................................128 RGB Invert and Swap to BRG .......................................................................129 RGB Invert and Swap to GBR .................................................
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Pixel Twist................................................................................................ 148 Raindrop .................................................................................................. 148 ShakeNBake ............................................................................................. 149 Sinewave, Circular..................................................................................... 149 Sinewave, Circular w/X-axis Wobbulation....................
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Chapter 15: Content Management Application (CMA) A Content Management Application (CMA) running on an Axon media server or a computer connected through an Ethernet network gives you remote control of content, software and configuration management functions. Launching the CMA ................................................................................... 164 Installing the CMA on Your Computer ............................................................164 Launching the CMA on Axon.........
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Upgrading Software .................................................................................. 180 Verifying Software Versions ........................................................................ 180 Upgrading the CMA Software....................................................................... 180 Upgrading Server Software ......................................................................... 180 Viewing Server Configuration ......................................................
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Appendix A: DMX Protocol DL.3 and DL.2 Digital Lights and Axon Media Servers utilize the same DMX protocol except that DL.3 and DL.2 fixtures include channels for motion and camera control. This table describes the Standard, Dual and Single Protocol. DMX Protocol Table: Software Version 1.4................................................. 195 Appendix B: Custom User Content 257 There are several considerations to keep in mind when creating custom content to control with the DL.3 graphics en
