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Catalyst User Manual

P/N 60600204 Version 2.0 July, 2002

Printed in the USA

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™ User Manual © High End Systems, Inc. 2002, 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.
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Contacting High End Systems® US and the Americas Sales Department: High End Systems, Inc. 2217 West Braker Lane Austin, TX 78758 USA voice: 512.836.2242 fax: 512.837.5290 Customer Service: High End Systems, Inc. 2227 West Braker Lane Austin, TX 78758 USA voice: 800.890.8989 24-hour fax: 512.834.9195 24-hour voice mail: 512.837.3063 or 800.890.8989 U.S. New York High End Systems, Inc. New York 311 W. 43rd Street, Ste 400 New York, NY 10036 voice: 210.957.6840 fax: 212.957.4466 U.S.
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Declaration of Conformity according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN45104 Manufacturer's name: High End Systems Distributor's name: Distributor's address: High End Systems Europe Ltd. 53 Northfield Road London.
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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.
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Important Safety Information Instructions pertaining to continued protection against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons are found in Appendix C. Please read all instructions prior to assembling, mounting, and operating this equipment. Important: Informations De Sécurité Les instructions se rapportant à la protection permanente contre les incendies, l’électrocution, excessif et aux blessures corporelles se trouvent dans l’Annexe C.
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Warranty Information Limited Warranty Unless otherwise stated, your product is covered by a one year parts and labor limited warranty. It is the owner’s responsibility to furnish receipts or invoices for verification of purchase, date, and dealer or distributor. If purchase date cannot be provided, date of manufacture will be used to determine warranty period.
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Table of Contents Contacting High End Systems® .................................................................................................... ii Product Modification Warning ......................................................................................................iv FCC Information .............................................................................................................................iv Important Safety Information ......................................................
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Mirror Head System ............................................................................................................. 2-2 Hardware ........................................................................................................................ 2-2 Mounting Parts............................................................................................................... 2-2 Cabling............................................................................................................
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Chapter 3: Operation and Maintenance Catalyst Media Server Operation................................................................................................ 3-1 Accessing the Catalyst Application...................................................................................... 3-2 Opening the Catalyst Application ................................................................................. 3-2 Closing the Catalyst Application.................................................................
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Test Options Menu.............................................................................................................. 3-19 Homing the Fixture...................................................................................................... 3-19 Copying the Boot Code................................................................................................ 3-19 Self Test Menu .............................................................................................................
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Color Control......................................................................................................................... 4-8 Visual Effects Control ........................................................................................................... 4-9 Keystone Correction ............................................................................................................. 4-9 Mirror Head Control Parameters..........................................................................
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Figure 2-14 Voltage selection switch .....................................................................................2-13 Figure 2-15 Setting Start Channel on the CIB ......................................................................2-15 Figure 3-1 Library Files folder contents on Macintosh harddrive ................................ 3-3 Figure 3-2 File organization and naming on the Macintosh harddrive ................................3-4 Figure 3-3 Aspect ratio image adjustment ...................
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Chapter 1: 1 Features and Specifications Catalyst System Components The Catalyst system from High End Systems® combines a Digital Media Server with an Orbital Movement System to integrate digital media projection with automated lighting effects. When used together on a standard DMX512 link (see Figure 1-1), a complete Catalyst system provides both real time image control and precision image positioning. In addition, multiple Catalyst systems can synchronize playback to single frame accuracy.
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Digital Media Server The Digital Media Server creates, manipulates and controls still images or digital video and outputs to any device accepting an XGA signal. It can be controlled with a lighting console to output a digital image to one or more projectors as part of a DMX512 link. The Digital Media Server can also provide independent control for LED panels and video walls. Each Media Server produces one video signal/image.
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• The Catalyst system is compatible with most high-powered single lens video projectors. High End System recommends using a 3-chip, DLP™–based projector. • Any video wall, LED panel or other video display required for a specific application. The Catalyst product components ship in customized roadcases under separate part numbers.
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• Capacity to store over 65,000 image files. Catalyst ships with over 200 video and image files in onboard image libraries including: — High End Systems® lithos — DHA™ gobos — Artbeats™ footage — Digital Juice Ambient Loops • Apple® Quicktime™ technology for compatibility with content created in Quicktime Pro®, Final Cut Pro®, After Effects®, and Photoshop® and other image and move formats.
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Catalyst Accessories The following table lists accessories available for the Catalyst system from your High End dealer/distributor. For more information, contact your High End Systems dealer/ distributor or see “Contacting High End Systems” on page ii.
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Media Server Specifications Physical Specifications The following specifications apply to the Media Server control rack as shipped in a custom roadcase. Dimensions (including casters): 686 mm (27in) x 610 mm (24in) x 737 mm (29in) Weight: 81.
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Mirror Head System Specifications 1 Physical Specifications Mirror Head Dimensions: 349mm x 369mm x 686mm (13.7in x 14.5in x 27in). See Figure 1-2 for additional Dimensions. Weight: 12.7kg (28lbs) 348.6mm (13.7in) 76.7mm (3in) 15.8mm (.62in) 369.4mm (14.5in) 292.2mm (11.5in) 97mm (3.8in) 285.2mm (11.2in) 176mm (6.9in) 685.8mm (27in) 45° 109mm (4.3in) 400.6mm (15.8in) 116mm (4.6in) 386mm (15.2in) 299.7mm (11.8in) 121.4mm (4.8in) 289.9mm (11.4in) 109.5mm 109.5mm (4.3in) (4.3in) 45° 30° 249.
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Power Hub Dimensions: 276mm x 301mm x 120mm (10.9in x 11.8in x 4.7in). See Figure 1-3 for additional dimensions. Weight: 2.3kg (5lbs) Roadcase Dimensions (including casters): 1150 mm x 622mm x 660mm (45in x 24.5in x 26in) Weight (with components loaded): 71.7kg (158lbs) 13.2mm (.5in) 75mm (3in) 40mm (1.6 in) 60mm (2.4in) 276.4mm (10.9in) 52mm (2.1 in) 150mm (5.9 in) 151mm (5.9in) 119mm (4.7 in) 15.5mm (.6 in) 300.7mm (11.
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Electrical Specifications The following physical specifications apply to the the power hub component of the Mirror Head System. Warning: Class I equipment – This equipment must be earthed Universal Input from 100–230 VAC, (50–60Hz) Rated power: 100 W Fuse: Power supply output fuse: 2.5A, 250V slow blow only.
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1-10 Features and Specifications Catalyst™ User Manual
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Chapter 2: Setup and Configuration 2 Inspecting the Catalyst System Unpack the Catalyst fixture and verify that it is undamaged. Inspect both the outside of the fixture for physical damage and the optical surfaces of the mirror head. If the product is damaged or there are items missing, notify both the shipping agent and your sales agent immediately. The complete Catalyst system ships in two parts: 1. Catalyst Media Server control rack 2.
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Mirror Head System The moving Mirror Head, Power Hub, and mounting hardware ship together. The box contains the following components: Hardware • Moving mirror head • Power hub Mounting Parts • Projector mounting plate • Two each of Unistrut® in lengths of 0.8m, 0.7m, 0.6m and 0.
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Installing Power Cord Caps Both the Catalyst Media Server control rack and the Power Hub for the Mirror Head System may ship without an attached power cord cap. Different locations (even within the same country) may require a different power cord cap to connect the fixture to a power outlet. Because of the variety of power cord caps used worldwide, High End Systems, Inc. cannot make specific recommendations for the power cord cap. Contact a local authority for the type of power cord cap needed.
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Digital Media Server Setup The roadcase serves as a control rack for the Catalyst Digital Media. To set up control rack: 1. Detach roadcase doors and remove monitor, keyboard and mouse from storage compartments with doors. Doors can be stacked to use as a platform for the rest of the case. 2. Set monitor on top of rack plug power cord into the VDA ‘monitor in’ connection on back of control rack. 3. Place keyboard on shelf and connect to the shelf-mounted USB port. 4. Attach mouse to keyboard.
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Mirror Head Mounting Procedure To mount the mirror head to the projector: 1. Fix two lengths of 0.7m Unistrut across the projector as shown in Figure 2-1. For smaller projectors, 0.6m Unistrut may be more appropriate. Using the supplied hardware, attach to projector at four points, leaving the slot accessible from above. The Unistrut™ should be fitted with slot facing upwards for top mounted Unistrut, down for bottom mounted Unistrut.
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4. Referring to Figure 2-4, attach the cantilever arms so that the channel runs vertically each side of the lens. Attach each end of Unistrut using four M10 x 25mm cap screws and nuts. Side Unistrut cantilever arm Head mounting plate Lens Mounting plate centered on Lens M10 x 25mm Cap Screw Shakeproof washer Plain washer Channel nut Front Sectional Detail Figure 2-4 Attaching cantilever arms and adaptor plate 5.
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Mounting the Power Hub Attach one or two cheeseborough clamps to the mounting bracket for mounting on any standard truss. Use safety cable to secure the Power Hub to an independent support. Note: The power hub must be located within two meters of the projector head for correct performance. Mounting bracket 2 Figure 2-6 Mounting Power Hub Connecting the Catalyst System This section describes all the Catalyst system connections. The system ships with most of the components already connected.
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Media Server Connections Media Server to Power Source Caution: Before connecting power confirm that the voltage selection switch on the rear of the Power Mac G4 computer is set to the appropriate voltage, see “Selecting the Voltage” on page 2-13. After attaching a suitable line cord plug (see “Installing Power Cord Caps” on page 23), connect the mains supply to the IEC power distribution strip at the rear of the control rack.
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CIB Output Connection The video connects to the projector or other compatible output device (LED Display panel or Video wall) by way of five BNC connectors on the front of the Control Interface Box, see (Figure 2-9). 2 Connect these to the video projector using high quality co-axial cable.
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Power Connection After attaching a suitable line cord plug (see “Installing Power Cord Caps” on page 23), use the appropriate cable to connect the power hub a power source. Both US and UK power cords ship with the unit. Caution: See “Before Applying Power” on page 2-14 before making this connection. Power Hub to Mirror Head Connection The Power Hub provides data and power to the Mirror Head through the two meter, 4-pin XLR cable provided. This cable should not be lengthened. Note: The cable has 1.
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—Nominal impedance: 120 Cable Connectors The Catalyst Media Server CIB and the Mirror Head system Power Hub accept 5-pin XLR cable connectors. Cabling must have a male XLR connector on one end of the cable and a female XLR connector on the other end. Pin one is the common (cable shield), pin two is the data complement (negative), pin three is the data true (positive). Pins four and five are not used, but they allow a secondary data link to pass through the fixture, (see Figure 2-11).
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To construct a terminator: 1. Disassemble a male 5-pin XLR connector. 2. Solder a 120 ohm resistor, minimum of 1/4 watt, between pins two and three (see 3.). 3. Reassemble the XLR connector 0Ω 12 1 2 3 5 4 Figure 2-12 Data cable terminator Setting Up a DMX Link Each fixture on a DMX link in and a data out (through) connection. The Catalyst system can be daisy-chained to other automated lighting fixtures on the link.
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Powering On the System Digital Media Server Caution: Before connecting power, confirm that the voltage selection switch on the rear of the Power Mac G4 computer is set at the right voltage. Selecting the Voltage To verify or set the correct voltage: 1. Locate the voltage switch on the back of the computer next to the power connection as shown in Figure 2-14. The switch will show 115 or 230. 2. To change the setting insert a small screwdriver in the slot and slide the switch.
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Before Applying Power • Manually rotate the head, checking that it can move freely on both axes without hitting the projector or any rigging hardware. • Ensure that all cables, set pieces etc. are clear of the equipment. • Keep all clothing and body parts clear of the equipment. • Ensure that the equipment may not be accessed by the public or unqualified persons.
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any fixtures using RS-422 communications (such as Dataflash® AF1000 xenon strobes, and Intellabeam® fixtures) are located after all the Catalyst fixtures on the link. These devices will block communication with any other Catalyst fixtures on the link Setting a DMX Start Channel A lighting console uses a Start Channel to identify the range of channels on a DMX link associated with a particular fixture. There are 512 available channels on each DMX link divided among all the devices on the link.
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3. Locate the menu buttons on the CIB shown in Figure 2-15. The display will show the current start channel. 4. Press to decrease value. Press to increase value. Press to enter value. Note: The last valid Start channel for an Catalyst system is based on the channel range required by fixture’s module configuration. The last valid start channel for the complete Catalyst system is 457 (512–56+1).
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Chapter 3: Operation and Maintenance The Catalyst Media Server and the Mirror Head system are designed to function together as a single system on a controller-managed DMX512 link, or as independent systems. The Catalyst Media Server utilizes the video processing capability of a rackmount Apple Power Mac computer to create, manipulate and control images in real time via any DMX lighting console. The Media Server can also function independently to drive LED Panels and video walls that accept XGA signals.
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Accessing the Catalyst Application Opening the Catalyst Application To open the Catalyst application on the media server: 1. Complete the mounting and connection procedures described in “Chapter 2: Setup and Configuration”. Caution: Before powering up the Power Mac G4, ensure the correct local voltage is set on the back of the computer. See “Selecting the Voltage” on page 2-13 for information on how to change the voltage setting. 2. Power up the G4 via the On/Off Switch on front panel of computer.
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Time movies and Flash™ animations reside in the Catalyst Library Files folder. Image and Video File Libraries After double clicking on the Catalyst application folder, double click on the Library Files folder to open it. Inside the Library Files folder are folders holding collections of media files, (see Figure 3-1). Each collection has a unique index number attached to the folder name. Up to 255 folders can be specified for content.
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Table 3-2 Preloaded content folder descriptions Folder Name Content Description gobos Contains a single ‘movie’ file of the DHA gobo library. Each gobo occupies 50 frames at varying diffusion levels. “DHA Gobos” on page D-7 shows a thumbnail and DMX index value for each Gobo pattern. Masks Mask pattern file User Interface Reserved for application menus. Do not alter. Each collection can have up to 255 files.
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Creating Custom Image Files The Catalyst system supports QuickTime technology and will accept the following file formats: 3DMF Karaoke AVI BMP Cubic VR DV FlashPix* FLC * JPEG/JFIF MacPaint Macromedia® Flash™ 4 Photoshop®* PICS PICT GIF PNG QuickTime Image File QuickTime Movie Targa Text TIFF* TIFF Fax Virtual Reality (VR) 3 QuickTime also supports import of multiple images and layers in TIFF, FlashPix, and Photoshop files.
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3. Example 1 768 Example 2 1024 Art outside of this area may be masked or clipped at times. Logos with non-black backgrounds should be kept well within this circular area. Logo’s with pure black backgrounds can extend to the entire image area. 1024 1024 Although the file formats listed at Figure 3-4 Art image size adjustment the beginning of this section are all accepted by the Catalyst system, the optimum format choice will depend on the nature of the image.
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folder. Press Enter to store the name. For example, to index a QuickTime movie called 'clouds' to DMX value 12, rename the file '012clouds'. Creating Custom Gobos The following example shows the steps for creating a gobo like the one overlaying the flag in Figure 3-5. These instructions are for use with the QuickTime “Pro” application, which enables many features of the free QuickTime player, including importing, basic editing, trimming, adjusting, compression, effects, and exporting functions.
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Saving the New Gobo The entire DHA gobo library included with Catalyst is stored as one large movie file with each frame a different image. As shipped, a gobo is repeated in 50 consecutive frames, each having an increasing amount of diffusion to produce soft edges. It is not necessary to create 50 variations for each custom gobo since frames are recalled individually. Create only the variations needed using the following steps: Figure 3-7 Locating dlaores.mov file Locate the existing gobo file 1.
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3. Drag the new gobo image from the gobos folder onto the open QuickTime player window. The new image should now be visible as the last frame of the movie file (Figure 3-8 c.). If there are additional images, drag them one by one onto the QuickTime window in the order desired. 4. Select save from the file menu. Info Display Screens The Info Screen shown in Figure 3-9 displays the current DMX parameter setting for a selected image.
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File Info Screen The ‘File’ Info Screen displays the parameter settings for the current image. The current DMX value is shown for each parameter’s option. Use a DMX controller to change the values, according to “Appendix A: Catalyst DMX Protocol”. For additional description of Parameters and their options, see “Digital Media Server DMX Parameters” on page 4-1, “Composite Image Control” on page 4-6, and “Visual Effects Control” on page 4-9.
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Sync Info Screen The Sync Info Screen displays the ID assignment for every Catalyst systems sharing an ethernet link. The Sync ID can be set on the screen for the system in use with the following procedure. 1. Double click on the Catalyst application to launch. 2. While running catalyst, press the “U” key to display the sync info screen. 3. Click on the current sync ID value and drag the mouse up or down to set the ID from 0 to 19.
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Mirror Head System Control The Power Hub has an on-board menu system allows the user to: • Set a Start Channel • Enable and disable default parameter settings • View Protocol type • Crossload firmware • Home the mirror head • Test movement and sensor functions • View current DMX values for all parameters • View Fixture number, Software version, Errors, Channels needed, and Next available DMX channel.
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Navigational Basics 1. Unlock the Menu system by pressing the Menu the display goes to the 2-line format. button for a few seconds until 2. Use the left and right arrows on the 4-way Navigation button to scroll through Menu options at the current level. 3. Stop at the desired menu and press the Enter button to select. The new option will not be stored unless the Enter button is pressed. 4. If there is another level of menu choices repeat Steps 2 and 3. 5.
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Unlocking the Menu System To unlock the menu system, press and hold the Menu button until the display changes to the 2-line format. The menu system is protected against inadvertent menu changes by requiring the Menu button to be held for a few seconds before allowing entry to the menus. DMX Address Menu is the first option on the top menu level. Exiting the Menu System To exit the menu system, keep pressing the Menu button to back out of each menu level until the High End Systems logo appears.
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Option/Setting enters /exits Menu System and moves up levels moves between items on same level.
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1. Press the Enter button to select. The display will show SET DMX START CHANNEL:###.The display will show the start channel currently assigned to the fixture. 2. Use the up and down arrows on the Navigation button to select the same DMX start channel as the Media Server for the complete Catalyst system. The display will flash a new option ready for selection. Note: The last valid Start channel for an Catalyst system is based on the channel range required by fixture’s module configuration.
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Display Invert This menu item selects automatic or manual control of the display invert feature. The Power Hub is set to automatically invert the orientation of the display’s alphanumeric characters and navigation control functions when the fixture rotates more than 45% off the horizontal axis. To control the DISPLAY INVERT feature: 1. Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system to the top level menus. 2.
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3. Using the left and right arrows on the Navigation button, scroll to the MIRROR 2 QUICK PATH. 4. Using the up and down arrows on the Navigation button, choose ON and press the Enter button to store the option. Fixture Mode Menu The Mode menu sets the module and protocol configuration and crossloads software from one fixture to other Mirror Head systems on the link. Protocol Mode This option sets the Protocol to be followed in assigning Start Channels and programming parameters.
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Test Options Menu The TEST OPTIONS MENU manually homes the fixture, performs fixture self tests, and stores new boot code information. Performing fixture self tests may help identify mechanical problems in the fixture. Homing the Fixture The Mirror Head system automatically homes all its functions whenever it is turned on. This menu option manually homes the entire fixture. To remotely home the fixture using a DMX controller, see “Mirror Head Positioning” on page 4-10 and “Control Function” on page A-8.
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Self Test Menu This option displays the steps and DMX values generated as the fixture tests the motor operation of various functions. Self test can be run and viewed on all the fixture parameters sequentially, or individual parameters. To access the SELF TEST MENU: 1. Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system to the top level menus. 2. Use the left and right arrows on the Navigation button to scroll to the TEST OPTIONS MENU and press the Enter button to select.
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DMX Values Menu Use this menu option to view current DMX value settings by channel or by parameters. A Mirror Head system utilizes 6 channels on a DMX 512 link. Each DMX value is from 0-255. When viewing DMX value settings by Channel, the Mirror Head system displays current values for Channels 001– 512 in two lines of three DMX values each per screen. The number at the beginning of each line indicates the first channel with a value displayed on that line.
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Software Version This option display’s the fixture’s CPU board Software version. The version number is composed of: V(Major).(Minor).(Build) Module Version Menu This option display’s the hardware and software version number for each logic board in the fixture. Displays NOT AVAILABLE if a board does not exit in that position. Display Errors This menu option displays current errors in a descriptive 32-character text field. To DISPLAY ERRORS: 1.
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Catalyst Maintenance Resetting Media Server Use the following procedure to set up the Catalyst application if it becomes necessary to re-install the Power Mac operating system software. 1. Select control panel and extensions manager 2.
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for servicing, call your High End Systems dealer/distributor for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. High End Systems cannot accept any goods shipped without an RMA number. For more information, see “Warranty Information” on page vi. Cleaning the Mirrors If the mirrors become dirty, clean them using a mild glass cleaner (containing no ammonia) and a soft, lint-free cotton cloth.
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Chapter 4: DMX Programming The following sections describe the Parameter functions for the Catalyst Digital Media Server and the Mirror Head system. For the complete DMX protocol for controllers using decimal, percent, or hex values, see “Appendix A: Catalyst DMX Protocol”. Note: New channels are continually added to the Catalyst Protocol. The latest software and DMX tables for Catalyst fixtures is available in the support section of the High End Systems® web site (www.highend.com).
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Image/Video Selection Catalyst gives a designer the ability to manipulate images in a layered structure. A base layer image can be overlaid with a gobo layer and/or a mask layer. Image and Gobo layers can be controlled independently, but the image layer is primary and gobo rotation and scale selections adjust in relationship to the image layer. The mask layer is controlled independently from the other layers.
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Channel 2 selects the ‘Comets’ pattern (026Comets_STS575.tif) from the High End Systems Lithopattern folder. (For more information on file organization and naming, see “Library Files Folder” on page 3-2. Note: A DMX value of 255 in Channel 1 selects external digital video input via the FireWire port. This is a reserved value and cannot be assigned to a image or video file. Defining a Video Segment In addition to playing movie files, it is possible to play just a portion or segment of a movie.
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assigning each system to a unique ‘Sync ID’ value. Any system may then be set, using the Play Mode DMX channel, to synchronize to any one of the 20 synchronization ID's. Any system may synchronize to any other system at anytime using the ‘Sync to 0’ through ‘Sync to 19’ play modes. There is no need for a system to be permanently designated as a master or slave. Synchronization occurs on a frame by frame reference basis, so the video clips may be different lengths or sizes or formats.
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= + (a) Image Layer (b) Gobo Overlay (c) Composite Image 4 (d) Gobo Rotate only (e) Composite Image Rotate Figure 4-1 Gobo rotation interaction with image layer Gobo Selection Channels 9 and 10 provide coarse and fine control for selecting a Gobo pattern to overlay the base image. A Gobo pattern is actually a movie with each frame modifying the pattern edges from sharp to diffused. This allows the user to select a frame of that pattern with the desired “focus”.
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Composite Image Control Channels 15-28 control the rotation, scaling and shaping of the base image along with any selected gobo overlay as a composite image. Any size and rotation settings made in the Gobo Layer Control Channels (11-14) adjust in relation to the image controls set in the Composite Image Control Channels, see Figure 4-1 on page 4-5. Rotation Channels 15-20 provide image rotation control in forward and reverse directions around the selected axis.
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Scaling Channels 21 and 22 provide a scaling range ±8x with the midpoint of the DMX value range equaling 0. As the size moves between positive and negative values on the x and y axes, the image “flips” horizontally and vertically. These settings scale the image along with any accompanying Gobo pattern as a composite image, (see “Gobo rotation interaction with image layer” on page 4-5. Table 4-2 Sample size DMX values Rotation Dec.
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Mask Layer Control A mask is an overlay layer that frames the composite image and blacks out the outer edge of the image. Channels 29-32 control Mask shape selection, size and rotation. Mask Shapes on Catalyst include variations of: • Circle • Vertical Rectangle • Horizontal Rectangle • Square Unlike the image and gobo layers which can be manipulated separately or jointly, the Mask layer is always manipulated independently from the other layers.
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Visual Effects Control Channels 40-45 control visual effects that can be applied to an image including strobing at variable speeds and variable color rotation. Selecting a Effect Function in Channel 43 affects the options available through the Visual Effect 1 and Visual Effect 2 channels. Table 4-3 describes the interaction between the various Effects Function Settings and Visual Effects parameters Table 4-3 Visual Effect Options .
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Keystone correction only affects the image layer and should only be applied after all other image manipulation values are set. For complete DMX values, see “Keystone Correction Control” on page A-7. Mirror Head Control Parameters The parameters for Channels 1-6 control the mirror head’s movement direction and speed using 16-bit values to provide very smooth and accurate adjustment.
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Appendix A: Catalyst DMX Protocol The Catalyst Media Server and Mirror Head System are patched by a DMX controller as individual fixtures on a DMX link. The Media Server requires a range of 56 channels on the link; the Mirror Head a 6-channel range.
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Chan Function # Value dec.
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Chan Function # Y-axis Rotate 17 Coarse (Horizontal flip) Y-axis Rotate Fine 18 (Horizontal flip) 19 20 21 Z-axis Rotate Coarse (Circular rotation) Z-axis Rotate Fine (Circular rotation) Scale Coarse Description Continuous variable-speed counterclockwise image rotation about the y axis (fast to slow) Continuous Rotation Stop Rotates the image counterclockwise about the y axis from 720° to 0° 0° rotation about the y axis Rotates the image clockwise about the y axis 0° to 720° Continuous Rotation Stop
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Chan Function # 27 Movement Speed 28 Aspect Ratio Description Image and Video speed Compresses image horizontally Compresses image vertically MASK LAYER CONTROL No mask Big Circle Value % 0-255 0-100 0-128 0-50 129-255 51-100 COLOR CONTROL Black Adjusts intensity from black to full Full Intensity Filters out all Red in image Adjusts less to full Red in image Red in image unaffected 0 0-FE FF 0 0-FE FF Variable width (vertical) rectangle Narrow vertical rectangle Large square Variable height (horizonta
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Chan Function # 35 Green 36 Blue 37 Gradient Color* (Red) 38 Gradient Color * (Green) 39 Gradient Color* (Blue) Description Value dec.
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Chan Function # 44 Visual effect 1 A-6 DMX Protocol Description Gobo (Default) Mode Transparent on Black Black on White Transparent Black on Transparent Transparent on White Edge outline Transparent on 50% alpha white Transparent on 75% alpha white Reserved Wobble Mode No Wobble Variable Wobble on x axis from slow to fast Tile Mode Single image along x axis Two images along x axis Three images along x axis Four images along x axis Five images along x axis Six images along x axis Seven images along x axi
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Chan Function # 45 Visual effect 2 Description Wobble Mode No Wobble Variable Wobble on y axis from slow to fast Tile Mode Single image along y axis Two images along y axis Three images along y axis Four images along y axis Five images along y axis Six images along y axis Seven images along y axis Eight images along y axis Invert Mode No color Variable Cyan filtering Variable Magenta filtering Variable Yellow filtering Reserved Value dec.
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Chan Function # 51 Keystone 3y 52 Keystone 4x 53 Keystone 4y 54 55 Information 56 Description Value dec.
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Recommended Media Server DMX Default Values High End Systems recommends setting the following Default values on the Catalyst system to create consistent and predictable profiles across several controllers.
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A-10 DMX Protocol Catalyst™ User Manual
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Appendix B: MSpeed Conversion Table The following table lists the MSpeed (motor) movement times and their corresponding DMX controller values. If you have a numeric-type controller, use the Value Decimal (dec.) column. If you have a fader-type controller, use the Value Percentage (%) column. If your controller allows you to program hex values, use the Value (hex) column. Time (sec.) Value (dec.) Value (%) Value (hex) Time (sec.) Value (dec.) Value (%) Value (hex) 0.15 255 100 FF Time (sec.) 3.
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Time (sec.) Value (dec.) Value (%) Value (hex) Time (sec.) Value (dec.) Value (%) Value (hex) Time (sec.) Value (dec.) Value (%) Value (hex) 26.45 174 68 AE 55.96v 137 54 89 97.70 99 39 63 27.10 173 68 AD 56.91 136 53 88 98.95 98 38 62 27.76 172 67 AC 57.87 135 53 87 100.22 97 38 61 28.43 171 67 AB 58.84 134 53 86 101.49 96 38 60 29.11 170 67 AA 59.81 133 52 85 102.77 95 37 5F 29.80 169 66 A9 60.79 132 52 84 104.
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Time (sec.) Value (dec.) Value (%) Value (hex) Time (sec.) Value (dec.) Value (%) Value (hex) 154.14 59 23 3B 219.63 21 8 15 155.71 58 23 3A 221.51 20 8 14 157.30 57 22 39 223.40 19 7 13 158.89 56 22 38 225.30 18 7 12 160.49 55 22 37 227.20 17 7 11 162.09 54 21 36 229.11 16 6 10 163.71 53 21 35 231.03 15 6 0F 165.33 52 20 34 232.96 14 5 0E 166.96 51 20 33 234.90 13 5 0D 168.60 50 20 32 236.84 12 5 0C 170.
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B-4 MSpeed Conversion Table Catalyst™ User Manual
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Appendix C: Safety Information Warning: For Continued Protection Against Fire 1. This equipment for connection to branch circuit having a maximum overload protection of 20 A. Warning: For Continued Protection Against Electric Shock 1. 2.
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Appendice C Importantes Informations Sur La Sécurité Mise En Garde: Pour Une Protection Permanente Contre Les Incendies 1. Cet appareil de connection au circuit comporte une protection contre les surcharges de 20 A. Mise En Garde: Pour Une Protection Permanente Contre Les Chocs Électriques 1. Si cet équipement est livré sans prise de cable, veuillez connecter la prise de cable correcte selon le code suivant: • marron - phase • bleu - neutre • vert/jaune - terre 2.
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Anhang C Wichtige Hinweise Für Ihre Sicherheit Warnung: Zum Schutz Vor Brandgefahr 1. Dieses Gerät darf nur an eine Zweigleitung mit einem Überlastungsschutz von höchstens 20 A angeschlossen werden. Warnung: Zum Schutz Gegen Gefährliche Körperströme 1. Wenn dieses Gerät ohne einen Netzkabelstecker erhalten wurde, ist der entsprechende Netzkabelstecker entsprechend dem folgenden Code anzubringen: • Braun - Unter Spannung stehend • Blau - Neutral • Grün/Gelb - Erde 2.
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Apéndice C Información Importante De Seguridad Advertencia: Para Protección Continua Contra Incendios 1. Este equipo debe conectarse a un circuito que tenga una protección máxima contra las sobrecargas de 20 A. Advertencia: Para La Protección Continua Contra Electrocuciones 1. Si se recibió este equipo sin el enchufe de alimentacion, monte usted el enchufe correcto según el clave siguente: • moreno - vivo • azul - neutral • verde/amarillo - tierra 2.
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Appendice C Importanti Informazioni Di Sicurezza Avvertenza: Per Prevenire Incendi 1. Questa apparecchiatura e' da collegarsi ad un circuito con una protezzione da sovraccarico massima di 20 amperes. Avvertenza: Per Prevenire Le Scosse Elettriche 1. Se questa apparecchiatura è stata consegnata senza una spina del cavo di alimentazione, collegare la spina appropriata del cavo di alimentazione in base ai seguenti codici: • marrone - sotto tensione • blu - neutro • verde/giallo - terra 2.
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C-6 Safety Information Catalyst ™ User Manual
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Appendix D: Catalyst Image Content The Catalyst Digital Media server ships with an extensive library of image files as shown in the following table. Folder Name Content Description 000 High End Lithopatterns 160 High End Systems lithopattern® images. File names and a thumbnail representation of each pattern begins on page D-2. 001Digital Juice Jumpbacks Twenty 15–30 sec. animated backgrounds. For more information, visit the Digital Juice website at http://www.digitaljuice.
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High End Systems Lithopatterns 000aaopenwhite.pct 001abyss_yel_red.pict 002Amplitudes_STS575.tif 003Andramoda.pict 004Angles_575.tif 005Bamboo_575.tif 006BevelledSpirals_STS575.tif 007BillowyShells_STS575.tif 008BirdOfParadise.pict 009BlockWorld_STS575.tif 010Bout.pict 011BreakUpFlowers_575.tif 012BricksGobo_575.tif 013BrightStars.pict 014BrightStars.tif 015BuildingBlocks_STS575.tif 016Burrs.pict 017BurrsInverse.pict 018Butterfly_575.tif 019Caraf.pict 020Checkered.
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040Earth_color.tif 041Eclipse1_sts575.tif 042Egypt_575.tif 043Eminent_575.tif 044Euphoriscape_STS575.tif 045Everglades.pict 046Everglades_575.tif 047Eyes_575.tif 048FaceintheSun_STS575.tif 049Fade_STS575.tif 050Finichy.pict 051Fireworks_STS575.tif 052FishEyes.pict 053Floris.pict 054FlyingPigColor.tif 055FractalBurst_STS575.tif 056Fracture.pict 060GothicVortex_STS575.tif 061Gradation.STS575.tif 065HalloweenSkull_STS575.tif 058Genisis_STS575.tif 059GlitteringStars_STS575.
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Catalyst - DHA Gobo List 080LeadCrystals_STS575.tif DHA 041 / DMX 2000 085LumoilPink/Yellow.tif DHA 046 / DMX 2250 090NativeArrows_STS575.tif DHA 051 / DMX 2500 095Paragon_575.tif 081Leaves_575.tif DHA 042 / DMX 2050 086MoireStraightFAKE_250.tif DHA 047 / DMX 2300 091NudgeComposite.pict DHA 052 / DMX 2550 096PARTY_575_rev2.tif 082LightFluffyClouds_575.tif DHA 043 / DMX 2100 087MoireSwirlFAKE_575.tif DHA 048 / DMX 2350 092PaisleySpin_STS575.tif DHA 053 / DMX 2600 097Perfora_575.
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120Skycraper_575.tif 121Slinky.STS575.tif 122Slot_STS575.tif 123Snapshot.pict 124Snowflake_STS575.tif 125SpaceMines_STS575.tif 126Spangles_575.tif 127Spinner_STS575.tif 128Squiggle_575.tif 129StarryNight_STS575.tif 130StoneWall_575.tif 131Streaks_575.tif 132SunColor.tif 133SwayStar_STS575.tif 134ThirdEye_575.tif 135ThisWay_575.tif 136ThreeBrokenRings_575.tif 137Today.pict 138TonsofBlocks_STS575.tif 139Torches_STS575.tif 140TranquilityRock_STS575.tif 141Trees_STS575.
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160OceanPrint.
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DHA Gobos DHA 001 / DMX 0 DHA 002 / DMX 50 DHA 003 / DMX 100 DHA 004 / DMX 150 DHA 005 / DMX 200 DHA 006 / DMX 250 DHA 007 / DMX 300 DHA 008 / DMX 350 DHA 009 / DMX 400 DHA 010 / DMX 450 DHA 011 / DMX 500 DHA 012 / DMX 550 DHA 013 / DMX 600 DHA 014 / DMX 650 DHA 015 / DMX 700 DHA 016 / DMX 750 DHA 017 / DMX 800 DHA 018 / DMX 850 DHA 019 / DMX 900 DHA 020 / DMX 950 DHA 021 / DMX 1000 DHA 022 / DMX 1050 DHA 023 / DMX 1100 DHA 024 / DMX 1150 DHA 025 / DMX 1200 DHA 026 / DMX 1250 DHA
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DHA 071 / DMX 3500 DHA 072 / DMX 3550 DHA 073 / DMX 3600 DHA 074 / DMX 3650 DHA 075 / DMX 3700 DHA 076 / DMX 3750 DHA 077 / DMX 3800 DHA 078 / DMX 3850 DHA 079 / DMX 3900 DHA 080 / DMX 3950 DHA 081 / DMX 4000 DHA 082 / DMX 4050 DHA 083 / DMX 4100 DHA 084 / DMX 4150 DHA 085 / DMX 4200 DHA 086 / DMX 4250 DHA 087 / DMX 4300 DHA 088 / DMX 4350 DHA 089 / DMX 4400 DHA 090 / DMX 4450 DHA 091 / DMX 4500 DHA 092 / DMX 4550 DHA 093 / DMX 4600 DHA 094 / DMX 4650 DHA 095 / DMX 4700 DHA 096 / DM
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DHA 141 / DMX 7000 DHA 142 / DMX 7050 DHA 143 / DMX 7100 DHA 144 / DMX 7150 DHA 145 / DMX 7200 DHA 146 / DMX 7250 DHA 147 / DMX 7300 DHA 148 / DMX 7350 DHA 149 / DMX 7400 DHA 150 / DMX 7450 DHA 151 / DMX 7500 DHA 152 / DMX 7550 DHA 153 / DMX 7600 DHA 154 / DMX 7650 DHA 155 / DMX 7700 DHA 156 / DMX 7750 DHA 157 / DMX 7800 DHA 158 / DMX 7850 DHA 159 / DMX 7900 DHA 160 / DMX 7950 DHA 161 / DMX 8000 DHA 162 / DMX 8050 DHA 163 / DMX 8100 DHA 164 / DMX 8150 DHA 165 / DMX 8200 DHA 166 / DM
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DHA 211 / DMX 10500 DHA 212 / DMX 10550 DHA 213 / DMX 10600 DHA 214 / DMX 10650 DHA 215 / DMX 10700 DHA 216 / DMX 10750 DHA 217 / DMX 10800 DHA 218 / DMX 10850 DHA 219 / DMX 10900 DHA 220 / DMX 10950 DHA 221 / DMX 11000 DHA 222 / DMX 11050 DHA 223 / DMX 11100 DHA 224 / DMX 11150 DHA 225 / DMX 11200 DHA 226 / DMX 11250 DHA 227 / DMX 11300 DHA 228 / DMX 11350 DHA 229 / DMX 11400 DHA 230 / DMX 11450 DHA 231 / DMX 11500 DHA 232 / DMX 11550 DHA 233 / DMX 11600 DHA 234 / DMX 11650 DHA 235
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DHA 281 / DMX 14000 DHA 282 / DMX 14050 DHA 283 / DMX 14100 DHA 284 / DMX 14150 DHA 285 / DMX 14200 DHA 286 / DMX 14250 DHA 287 / DMX 14300 DHA 288 / DMX 14350 DHA 289 / DMX 14400 DHA 290 / DMX 14450 DHA 291 / DMX 14500 DHA 292 / DMX 14550 DHA 293 / DMX 14600 DHA 294 / DMX 14650 DHA 295 / DMX 14700 DHA 296 / DMX 14750 DHA 297 / DMX 14800 DHA 298 / DMX 14850 DHA 299 / DMX 14900 DHA 300 / DMX 14950 DHA 301 / DMX 15000 DHA 302 / DMX 15050 DHA 303 / DMX 15100 DHA 304 / DMX 15150 DHA 305
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DHA 351 / DMX 17500 DHA 352 / DMX 17550 DHA 353 / DMX 17600 DHA 354 / DMX 17650 DHA 355 / DMX 17700 DHA 356 / DMX 17750 DHA 357 / DMX 17800 DHA 358 / DMX 17850 DHA 359 / DMX 17900 DHA 360 / DMX 17950 DHA 361 / DMX 18000 DHA 362 / DMX 18050 DHA 363 / DMX 18100 DHA 364 / DMX 18150 DHA 365 / DMX 18200 DHA 366 / DMX 18250 DHA 367 / DMX 18300 DHA 368 / DMX 18350 DHA 369 / DMX 18400 DHA 370 / DMX 18450 DHA 371 / DMX 18500 DHA 372 / DMX 18550 DHA 373 / DMX 18600 DHA 374 / DMX 18650 DHA 375
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DHA 421 / DMX 21000 DHA 422 / DMX 21050 DHA 423 / DMX 21100 DHA 424 / DMX 21150 DHA 425 / DMX 21200 DHA 426 / DMX 21250 DHA 427 / DMX 21300 DHA 428 / DMX 21350 DHA 429 / DMX 21400 DHA 430 / DMX 21450 DHA 431 / DMX 21500 DHA 432 / DMX 21550 DHA 433 / DMX 21600 DHA 434 / DMX 21650 DHA 435 / DMX 21700 DHA 436 / DMX 21750 DHA 437 / DMX 21800 DHA 438 / DMX 21850 DHA 439 / DMX 21900 DHA 440 / DMX 21950 DHA 441 / DMX 22000 DHA 442 / DMX 22050 DHA 443 / DMX 22100 DHA 444 / DMX 22150 DHA 445
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DHA 491 / DMX 24500 DHA 492 / DMX 24550 DHA 493 / DMX 24600 DHA 494 / DMX 24650 DHA 495 / DMX 24700 DHA 496 / DMX 24750 DHA 497 / DMX 24800 DHA 498 / DMX 24850 DHA 499 / DMX 24900 DHA 500 / DMX 24950 DHA 501 / DMX 25000 DHA 502 / DMX 25050 DHA 503 / DMX 25100 DHA 504 / DMX 25150 DHA 505 / DMX 25200 DHA 506 / DMX 25250 DHA 507 / DMX 25300 DHA 508 / DMX 25350 DHA 509 / DMX 25400 DHA 510 / DMX 25450 DHA 511 / DMX 25500 DHA 512 / DMX 25550 DHA 513 / DMX 25600 DHA 514 / DMX 25650 DHA 515
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DHA 561 / DMX 28000 DHA 562 / DMX 28050 DHA 563 / DMX 28100 DHA 564 / DMX 28150 DHA 565 / DMX 28200 DHA 566 / DMX 28250 DHA 567 / DMX 28300 DHA 568 / DMX 28350 DHA 569 / DMX 28400 DHA 570 / DMX 28450 DHA 571 / DMX 28500 DHA 572 / DMX 28550 DHA 573 / DMX 28600 DHA 574 / DMX 28650 DHA 575 / DMX 28700 DHA 576 / DMX 28750 DHA 577 / DMX 28800 DHA 578 / DMX 28850 DHA 579 / DMX 28900 DHA 580 / DMX 28950 DHA 581 / DMX 29000 DHA 582 / DMX 29050 DHA 583 / DMX 29100 DHA 584 / DMX 29150 DHA 585
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DHA 631 / DMX 31500 DHA 632 / DMX 31550 DHA 633 / DMX 31600 DHA 634 / DMX 31650 DHA 635 / DMX 31700 DHA 636 / DMX 31750 DHA 637 / DMX 31800 DHA 638 / DMX 31850 DHA 639 / DMX 31900 DHA 640 / DMX 31950 DHA 641 / DMX 32000 DHA 642 / DMX 32050 DHA 643 / DMX 32100 DHA 644 / DMX 32150 DHA 645 / DMX 32200 DHA 646 / DMX 32250 DHA 647 / DMX 32300 DHA 648 / DMX 32350 DHA 649 / DMX 32400 DHA 650 / DMX 32450 DHA 651 / DMX 32500 DHA 652 / DMX 32550 DHA 653 / DMX 32600 DHA 654 / DMX 32650 DHA 655
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DHA 701 / DMX 35000 DHA 702 / DMX 35050 DHA 703 / DMX 35100 DHA 704 / DMX 35150 DHA 705 / DMX 35200 DHA 706 / DMX 35250 DHA 707 / DMX 35300 DHA 708 / DMX 35350 DHA 709 / DMX 35400 DHA 710 / DMX 35450 DHA 711 / DMX 35500 DHA 712 / DMX 35550 DHA 713 / DMX 35600 DHA 714 / DMX 35650 DHA 715 / DMX 35700 DHA 716 / DMX 35750 DHA 717 / DMX 35800 DHA 718 / DMX 35850 DHA 719 / DMX 35900 DHA 720 / DMX 35950 DHA 721 / DMX 36000 DHA 722 / DMX 36050 DHA 723 / DMX 36100 DHA 724 / DMX 36150 DHA 725
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DHA 771 / DMX 38500 DHA 772 / DMX 38550 DHA 773 / DMX 38600 DHA 774 / DMX 38650 DHA 775 / DMX 38700 DHA 776 / DMX 38750 DHA 777 / DMX 38800 DHA 778 / DMX 38850 DHA 779 / DMX 38900 DHA 780 / DMX 38950 DHA 781 / DMX 39000 DHA 782 / DMX 39050 DHA 783 / DMX 39100 DHA 784 / DMX 39150 DHA 785 / DMX 39200 DHA 786 / DMX 39250 DHA 787 / DMX 39300 DHA 788 / DMX 39350 DHA 789 / DMX 39400 DHA 790 / DMX 39450 DHA 791 / DMX 39500 DHA 792 / DMX 39550 DHA 793 / DMX 39600 DHA 794 / DMX 39650 DHA 795