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StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire
User Manual
© High End Systems, Inc. 2008, 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, and Wholehog are registered trademarks; and SHOWPIX,
Echo, DMX Scratch, Internal Effect, the High End Systems globe logo and the Hog logo are trademarks of High
End Systems, Inc. or High End Systems Europe Ltd. Belden is a registered trademark of Belden, Inc.
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StudioPix™ User Manual
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - User Manual

iStudioPix™ Pixelation LuminaireUser Manual© High End Systems, Inc. 2008, All Rights ReservedInformation and specifications in this document are subje

Page 2 - Contacting High End Systems

x StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualRandom Color ...

Page 3 - Declaration of Conformity

CHAPTER 11 Echo Software86 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual2. Type the name of your new package in the dialog box that appears and click OK

Page 4 - FCC Information

CHAPTER 11Echo SoftwareStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 87Converting Your ContentTo convert content to a format compatible with SHOWPIX an

Page 5 - Warranty Information

CHAPTER 11 Echo Software88 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualSample MaskClick Show on the Sample Mask field to view an overlay of the area be

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CHAPTER 11Echo SoftwareStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 89Aspect RatioIf you have a content file with an Aspect Ratio that does not map to

Page 7 - Table of Contents

CHAPTER 11 Echo Software90 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualThe following adjustments affect the boundaries between elements of an image. Th

Page 8 - Chapter 3: The Menu System

CHAPTER 11Echo SoftwareStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 91ColorEcho lets you choose how to map the colors in the imported file. Click on t

Page 9 - Chapter 6: Color Control

CHAPTER 11 Echo Software92 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualTransporting User ContentExporting and Importing a User Content PackageYou can i

Page 10 - Chapter 7: Global Control

CHAPTER 11Echo SoftwareStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 93Updating Fixture Software Complete Fixture Software UpdateTo upgrade SHOWPIX or

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CHAPTER 11 Echo Software94 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualFixture Software Component UpdateIf the fixture software become corrupted, Echo

Page 12 - Chapter 11: Echo Software

CHAPTER 11Echo SoftwareStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 953. Browse to the showpix_graphics.bin file you downloaded from the High End webs

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CHAPTER 11 Echo Software96 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual

Page 15 - Product Overview

StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 97Time (sec.)Value (dec.)Value (%)Value (hex)0.15 255 100 FF0.15 254 100 FE0.17 253 99 FD0.19 252 99 FC0.

Page 16 - Operation

Appendix A MSpeed Conversion Table98 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 51.33 142 56 8E52.24 141 55 8D53.16 140 55 8C54.09 139 55 8H55.02 138

Page 17 - Construction

StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 99Appendix B: Important Safety InformationWarning: For Continued Protection Against Fire1. This equipme

Page 18 - Specifications

Appendix B Important Safety Information100 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual Appendice B: Importantes Informations Sur La SécuritéMise En Ga

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Appendix B Important Safety InformationStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 101Anhang B: Wichtige Hinweise Für Ihre SicherheitWarnung: Zum Sc

Page 20 - CHAPTER 1

Appendix B Important Safety Information102 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual Apéndice B: Información Importante De SeguridadAdvertencia: Par

Page 21 - Setup and Configuration

Appendix B Important Safety InformationStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 103Appendice B: Importanti Informazioni Di SicurezzaAvvertenza:

Page 22 - Mounting the Fixture

Appendix B Important Safety Information104 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual Vigtig SikkerhedsinformationAdvarsel: Beskyttelse mod elektrisk

Page 23 - Truss Mounting

xii StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualPan and Tilt Sync ...

Page 24 - Linking StudioPix Fixtures

StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual xiiiUpdating Fixture Software ...

Page 25 - Powering On the Fixture

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Page 26 - Setting the DMX Start Channel

StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 1Chapter 1 Product OverviewThis chapter describes the features of the StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire wit

Page 27 - Shutting Down the Fixture

CHAPTER 1 Product Overview2 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualGraphics EngineStandard protocol provides:• Simultaneous playback of two discre

Page 28 - CHAPTER 2

CHAPTER 1Product OverviewStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 3Construction• Modular construction • Homogenized RGB LED array creates smooth a

Page 29 - The Menu System

CHAPTER 1 Product Overview4 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualSpecificationsMechanical SpecificationsFixture Dimensions: 540 mm x 300 mm x 60

Page 30 - StudioPix Menu Map

CHAPTER 1Product OverviewStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 5Electrical/Light Source SpecificationsInput ratings: 100-230 VAC; 50-60 Hz; 8-3

Page 31 - Address Menu (AddR)

ii StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualContacting High End Systems®Sales Department High End Systems, Inc. 2105 Gracy Farms Lane Austin, TX 787

Page 32 - Inverting Tilt (T/IN)

CHAPTER 1 Product Overview6 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual

Page 33 - Mode Menu (MODE)

StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 7Chapter 2 Setup and ConfigurationStudioPix™ fixture setup includes mounting, connecting to power and DMX

Page 34 - Test Menu (TEST)

CHAPTER 2 Setup and Configuration8 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualInstalling a Line Cord Cap - U.K. OnlyIn the United Kingdom, core colour

Page 35 - Information Menu (INFO)

CHAPTER 2Setup and ConfigurationStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 9Truss Mounting If you are mounting the fixture(s) on a truss or another

Page 36

CHAPTER 2 Setup and Configuration10 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualLinking StudioPix FixturesStudioPix™ fixtures operate on a standard DMX

Page 37 - Chapter 4

CHAPTER 2Setup and ConfigurationStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 11Connecting to the LinkTo link one or more fixtures to a DMX controller:

Page 38

CHAPTER 2 Setup and Configuration12 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualSetting the DMX Start ChannelEach StudioPix fixture requires a block of

Page 39 - Standard Protocol

CHAPTER 2Setup and ConfigurationStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 13Shutting Down the FixtureA DMX controller can shut down the fixture rem

Page 40 - for SHOWPIX and StudioPix

CHAPTER 2 Setup and Configuration14 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual

Page 41 - Pixel Mapping Protocol

StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 15Chapter 3 The Menu SystemYou can use the fixture’s onboard menu system to configure and test the Studio

Page 42 - StudioPix Pixel Mapping Table

StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual iiiDeclaration of Conformityaccording to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN45104Manufacturer’s name: High End System

Page 43 - Extended Protocol

CHAPTER 3 The Menu System16 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualStudioPix Menu MapLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 DescriptionADDR Cxxx Change the exist

Page 44 - Lighting Console Tips

CHAPTER 3The Menu SystemStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 17StudioPix Menu OptionsThe sections below explain how to access the fixture opti

Page 45 - Wholehog Programming Notes

CHAPTER 3 The Menu System18 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualChanging the Display Output (DSPL)You can manually turn the fixture’s alphanume

Page 46

CHAPTER 3The Menu SystemStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 19Swapping Pan and Tilt (SWAP)This menu option swaps the pan motor and tilt motor

Page 47 - Fixture Control

CHAPTER 3 The Menu System20 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualTest Menu (TEST)The Test menu allows you to manually home the fixture and perfo

Page 48 - Control Function Options

CHAPTER 3The Menu SystemStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 21Information Menu (INFO)The Information menu allows you to view current fixture

Page 49 - Color Control

CHAPTER 3 The Menu System22 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualViewing DMX Data for the Link (DATA)This procedure allows you to use a StudioPi

Page 50 - Color Function Parameter

StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 23Chapter 4 DMX Programming Basics and Quick StartIf you are new to DMX programing, this chapter will giv

Page 51 - Color Function Descriptions

CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start24 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualDetermining a DMX Start ChannelThe DMX Start Channel is

Page 52 - Rainbow Color Cycle

CHAPTER 4DMX Programming Basics and Quick StartStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 25SHOWPIX and StudioPix Protocol ModesYou can choose from

Page 53 - RGB Add, All Pixels

iv StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualProduct Modification WarningHigh End Systems products are designed and manufactured to meet the requirem

Page 54 - RGB Invert

CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start26 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualRGB Reduced Protocol This protocol choice lets you utili

Page 55 - RGB Swap to GBR

CHAPTER 4DMX Programming Basics and Quick StartStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 27Pixel Mapping ProtocolPixel Mapping protocol allows you

Page 56 - RGB Swap to RBG

CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start28 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualStudioPix Pixel Mapping TableA StudioPix array consists

Page 57 - Transparent Color

CHAPTER 4DMX Programming Basics and Quick StartStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 29Extended ProtocolUse the Extended Protocol when you want

Page 58 - Background Color

CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start30 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualLighting Console TipsLighting consoles differ in many as

Page 59 - Global Control

CHAPTER 4DMX Programming Basics and Quick StartStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 31Enhanced Mode• 1 SHOWPIX or StudioPix Standard• 2 SHOWPI

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CHAPTER 4 DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start32 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualQuick Start with a Wholehog ConsoleAfter Setting up and

Page 61 - Global Effects

StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 33Chapter 5 Fixture ControlThis chapter describes mechanical movement control for SHOWPIX™ and StudioPix™

Page 62 - CHAPTER 7

CHAPTER 5 Fixture Control34 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualMacrosThe Macro parameter controls Internal Effects™ macros. These are factory-

Page 63 - Global Control: Transitions

StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 35Chapter 6 Color ControlThe Standard protocol modes for SHOWPIX and StudioPix fixtures provide color mix

Page 64 - Fade Through Black

StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual vSymbolsThe following international caution and warning symbols appear in margins throughout this manual

Page 65 - Reveal Transitions

CHAPTER 6 Color Control36 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualColor Function ParameterIn Standard and Extended protocol, the Color Function par

Page 66 - Transition Mode Parameter

CHAPTER 6Color ControlStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 37Color Function DescriptionsAdd Color to BlackThis option adds color to black pixe

Page 67

CHAPTER 6 Color Control38 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualColor Cycle Color Function parameter DMX value = 17The image’s color components c

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CHAPTER 6Color ControlStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 39Random ColorColor Function parameter DMX value = 18Red Parameter: Controls the cy

Page 69 - Transition Parameter

CHAPTER 6 Color Control40 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualRGB Invert & Swap to BRGColor Function parameter DMX value = 12This option sw

Page 70

CHAPTER 6Color ControlStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 41RGB Swap to BGR Color Function parameter DMX value = 7This option allows you to s

Page 71 - Image Graphics Control

CHAPTER 6 Color Control42 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualRGB Swap to GRB Color Function parameter DMX value = 9This option allows you to s

Page 72 - Media File

CHAPTER 6Color ControlStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 43Solarize Solarize 1Color Function parameter DMX value = 13Solarize 2Color Functio

Page 73 - (50%) (100%)

CHAPTER 6 Color Control44 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualBackground ColorDefault DMX Value = 0: no Image Layer background colorYou may hav

Page 74 - Playback Speed

StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 45Chapter 7 Global ControlGlobal controls affect the composite image created when you define two Image la

Page 75 - Rotation

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Page 76 - Scale Parameter

CHAPTER 7 Global Control46 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualScaleYou can magnify or reduce the composite image size using the Scale Paramete

Page 77 - Changing Image Position

CHAPTER 7Global ControlStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 47DampeningDampening smooths DMX crossfades of X and Y image position changes as w

Page 78 - Image Transition

CHAPTER 7 Global Control48 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual

Page 79 - Pixel Mapping

StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 49Chapter 8 Global Control: TransitionsThe Transition Mode and Transition parameters provide over 70 patt

Page 80 - CHAPTER 9

CHAPTER 8 Global Control: Transitions50 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualWhen the global Transition channel has a DMX value = 0, Image A is

Page 81 - Effect Descriptions

CHAPTER 8Global Control: TransitionsStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 51Reveal TransitionsIn the second type of transition, one Image is re

Page 82 - Brightness and Contrast

CHAPTER 8 Global Control: Transitions52 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualOverlay TransitionsIn this type of transition, one Image layer cove

Page 83 - Curtain Scan

CHAPTER 8Global Control: TransitionsStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 537Diamond In A diamond pattern opens Out from the center or In from

Page 84 - Image Effect Global Effect

CHAPTER 8 Global Control: Transitions54 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual39Spider Spiral InA spiral pattern variation opens Out from the cen

Page 85

CHAPTER 8Global Control: TransitionsStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 55Transition ParameterTransition Default DMX Value: 0 = Image A layer

Page 86 - Pan and Tilt Sync

StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual viiTable of Contents StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual ...

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CHAPTER 8 Global Control: Transitions56 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualTransparency with Overlay TransitionOverlay Transitions place one l

Page 88 - Target Scan

StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 57Chapter 9 Image Graphics Control You can apply a variety of color mixing options, transitions and effec

Page 89 - Chapter 11

CHAPTER 9 Image Graphics Control58 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualThe following table describes the stock content folders available on SHO

Page 90 - The Echo User Interface

CHAPTER 9Image Graphics ControlStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 59Frame The frame parameter provides a method to dial or scrub through the

Page 91 - Device Window

CHAPTER 9 Image Graphics Control60 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual5. Playback the setup cue from step one and then manually run the fader

Page 92 - Stock Content Library

CHAPTER 9Image Graphics ControlStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 61Rotation The Rotation parameter for each image layer controls the media

Page 93 - Viewing Content

CHAPTER 9 Image Graphics Control62 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualScale ParameterYou can magnify or reduce image size using the Scale Para

Page 94 - Folder Options

CHAPTER 9Image Graphics ControlStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 63Changing Image Position You can reposition a selected image as it appear

Page 95 - File Options

CHAPTER 9 Image Graphics Control64 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualImage TransitionIn Standard and Extended protocol, you can choose betwee

Page 96 - Managing Fixture Content

CHAPTER 9Image Graphics ControlStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 65Effect Function The Image Effect Function parameter provides effects tha

Page 97 - Cloning Device Content

viii StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualLinking StudioPix Fixtures ...

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CHAPTER 9 Image Graphics Control66 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual

Page 99 - Creating User Content

StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 67Chapter 10 Effect DescriptionsEffects can be applied to the Media File content. Multiple Color and Geom

Page 100

CHAPTER 10 Effect Descriptions68 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualBar ScanEffect Function parameter DMX value = 4Selecting the Bar Scan crea

Page 101 - Converting Your Content

CHAPTER 10Effect DescriptionsStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 69Curtain ScanEffect Function parameter DMX value = 6Selecting the Curtain S

Page 102 - Sample Mask

CHAPTER 10 Effect Descriptions70 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualFlipEffect Function parameter DMX value = 10This effect will flip the visi

Page 103 - Contrast/Brightness

CHAPTER 10Effect DescriptionsStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 71MirrorEffect Function parameter DMX value = 7This effect will mirror the v

Page 104 - Cutoff Mode/Luminance

CHAPTER 10 Effect Descriptions72 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualPan and Tilt SyncEffect Function parameter DMX value = 2The effect will co

Page 105

CHAPTER 10Effect DescriptionsStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 73StrobeImage Effect Function parameter DMX value = 1Applies a strobe to Ima

Page 106 - Transporting User Content

CHAPTER 10 Effect Descriptions74 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualTarget ScanEffect Function parameter DMX value = 5Selecting the Target Sca

Page 107 - Updating Fixture Software

StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 75Chapter 11 Echo SoftwareYou can use Echo software to convert, organize, and transport user content to S

Page 108

StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual ixRGB Reduced Protocol ...

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CHAPTER 11 Echo Software76 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualIf you click on the Status Bar, a window will open to show the ongoing status of

Page 110 - Echo Software

CHAPTER 11Echo SoftwareStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 77Device WindowViewing All DevicesThe Device window displays the following informa

Page 111 - Speed Conversion Table

CHAPTER 11 Echo Software78 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualContent OrganizationThere are two types of Content. Stock Content is factory pro

Page 112 - MSpeed Conversion Table

CHAPTER 11Echo SoftwareStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 79Viewing ContentEcho will display the name and associated DMX value for every fol

Page 113 - Important Safety Information

CHAPTER 11 Echo Software80 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualManaging Content on the Local DriveKeep the following in mind when managing User

Page 114

CHAPTER 11Echo SoftwareStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 81• Reset All DMX values of the files within this folder to 0 (no value)• Copy the

Page 115

CHAPTER 11 Echo Software82 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User ManualManaging Fixture ContentTo interact with a SHOWPIX or StudioPix fixture on a DMX

Page 116

CHAPTER 11Echo SoftwareStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 833. The next screen lets you select any or all of the devices on the link of that

Page 117

CHAPTER 11 Echo Software84 StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual2. In the Clone Wizard, select the device that will be the source for the User C

Page 118 - Vigtig Sikkerhedsinformation

CHAPTER 11Echo SoftwareStudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 85Creating User ContentPreparing Content for Echo ConversionAny custom content you

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