User manual

SHOWPIX® Pixelation Luminaire User Manual ix
Information Menu ................................................................................................27
Sensor Status Menu ...........................................................................................27
Unique Number .................................................................................................27
DMX Values Menu ..............................................................................................27
Temperatures Menu ...........................................................................................28
Fixture Hours ....................................................................................................29
Fixture Hours Reset ...........................................................................................29
Software Version ...............................................................................................29
Module Version ..................................................................................................29
Display Errors ...................................................................................................29
Channels Needed ...............................................................................................30
Next DMX Channel .............................................................................................30
Chapter 4: DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start
If you are new to DMX programing, this chapter will give you a brief
overview on programming SHOWPIX® and StudioPix™ fixtures followed
by a example using a Wholehog console to patch and display output.
DMX Programming Overview ................................................................................. 31
DMX512 Links ......................................................................................................31
8-bit vs. 16-bit DMX Parameters .............................................................................31
Determining a DMX Start Channel ...........................................................................32
SHOWPIX and StudioPix Protocol Modes ............................................................... 33
Standard Protocol .................................................................................................33
Standard Protocol Table for SHOWPIX and StudioPix ..............................................33
RGB Reduced Protocol ...........................................................................................34
RGB Reduced Protocol Table for SHOWPIX and StudioPix ........................................34
Pixel Mapping Protocol ...........................................................................................35
SHOWPIX Pixel Mapping Table .............................................................................35
StudioPix Pixel Mapping Table .............................................................................36
Extended Protocol .................................................................................................37
SHOWPIX and StudioPix Fixtures Extended Protocol Table .......................................37
Lighting Console Tips ............................................................................................ 38
Fixture Libraries: ..................................................................................................38
Patching SHOWPIX and StudioPix Fixtures Using the Standard Protocol ........................38
Patching SHOWPIX and StudioPix Fixtures in Other Protocol Modes ..............................38
Reduced Mode ...................................................................................................38
Pixel Mapping Mode ...........................................................................................38
Enhanced Mode .................................................................................................39
DMX Output Displays ............................................................................................39
Pixellage Content Playback .....................................................................................39
Wholehog Programming Notes .............................................................................. 39
Play Modes (Intensity) ...........................................................................................39
CMY ....................................................................................................................39
Custom Wheel Sets ...............................................................................................39
Quick Start with a Wholehog Console .................................................................... 40