User manual

CHAPTER 3
SHOWPIX® Menu System
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Fixture Mode Menu
The Mode menu crossloads software from one fixture to other SHOWPIX fixtures on the link and
selects the Protocol Mode for the fixture.
Crossloading Fixture Software
A fixture running a newer software version can load the new software to all other SHOWPIX
fixtures on the link using the
CROSSLOAD FIRMWARE menu option.
To CROSSLOAD FIRMWARE from one fixture to all SHOWPIX fixtures on the link:
1. Disconnect or bypass any controllers, serial data distributors, data line optoisolators, and
any fixtures using RS-422 communications (such as Dataflash
®
AF1000 xenon strobes).
These devices will block communication between the crossloading fixture and any other
SHOWPIX fixtures on the link.
2. On the crossloading fixture only, unlock the menu system by pressing and holding down the
Menu button until the extended 2-line display appears indicating the top menu level.
3. Using the left and right arrows on the Center button, scroll to the FIXTURE MODE MENU and
press the Enter button to select.
4. Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to CROSSLOAD FIRMWARE.
5. Use the up and down arrows on the Center button to scroll to the YES option and press the
Enter button to store. The fixture will upload its software to all other SHOWPIX fixtures on
the link.
When the crossload has finished successfully, CROSSLOADING COMPLETE will appear briefly in the
display of the crossloading fixture, and all other fixtures will automatically home.
Note: If a new boot code was included with the latest software, the fixture
displays a BOOTDIFF error when it returns to the locked mode of the
menu system. To correct the boot code, copy the new boot code to
each fixture (see
Copying the Boot Code on page 26).
Protocol Mode
SHOWPIX offers four protocol modes to support different application requirements.
To choose a PROTOCOL MODE:
1. Unlock the menu system by pressing and holding down the Menu button until the extended
2-line display appears indicating the top menu level.
2. Using the left and right arrows on the Center button, scroll to the FIXTURE MODE MENU and
press the Enter button to select.
3. Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to PROTOCOL MODE.
4. Use the up and down arrows on the Center button to scroll to the STANDARD, REDUCED, PIXEL
MAP
or ENHANCED option and press the Enter button to store.