User manual

Catalyst® Media Server User Manual vii
Table of Contents
Contacting High End Systems® ........................................................................................ii
Important Safety Information .......................................................................................... iv
Warning Labels .................................................................................................................iv
Introduction ....................................................................................................... v
Catalyst Software Versions ............................................................................................... v
This Manual ....................................................................................................................... vi
Chapter 1: System Overview ...........................................................................1
Selecting Media for Playback ............................................................................................ 2
Working with Layers ..........................................................................................................2
Software Security ...............................................................................................................2
Chapter 2: QuickStart ......................................................................................3
Media Server Setup ............................................................................................................ 3
Unpacking the Roadcase ...............................................................................................3
Inspecting Your Catalyst Media Server ........................................................................3
Setting up the Server Rack ............................................................................................ 4
Hardware Connections ......................................................................................................5
Connecting Preview Monitors and Outputs ................................................................. 5
Catalyst Pro Dual Output Versions ........................................................................... 5
Catalyst DV Single Output Versions ......................................................................... 6
Connecting the Media Server to a DMX-512 Link .......................................................6
Catalyst Software Application Setup ................................................................................7
Configuring the Catalyst Software ................................................................................ 8
Choose Output Options .............................................................................................. 8
Set DMX Start Channels for Layers ......................................................................... 8
Projecting Images Using Full Screen Mode ................................................................. 9
System Shutdown .............................................................................................................. 9
Chapter 3: Tutorials ........................................................................................11
Lesson 1: Still Logo on Moving Background .................................................................11
Set up Layer 1 ...............................................................................................................11
Add the Logo .................................................................................................................12
Turn Layer 2 Background Transparent ......................................................................12
Lesson 2: Crossfading Between Layers .......................................................................... 13
Set Up First Cue ........................................................................................................... 13
Setup the Second Cue and Playback .......................................................................... 14