SHOWPIX User Manual - High End Systems

SHOWPIX ® Pixelation Luminaire 

© High End Systems, Inc. 2008, All Rights Reserved 

User Manual 

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: SHOWPIX, High End Systems, and Wholehog are registered trademarks; and 

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. 

Microsoft, DirectX, and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in 

the United States and/or other countries. 

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the 

marks and names or their products. High End Systems disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and 

trade names owned by others. 

SHOWPIX ® User Manual Version 2.1 

May, 2009 

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Contacting High End Systems ® 

Sales Department High End Systems, Inc. 

2105 Gracy Farms Lane 

Austin, TX 78758 USA 

voice: 512.836.2242 

fax: 512.837.5290 

Toll Free: 800.890.8989 

Customer Service High End Systems, Inc. 

2105 Gracy Farms Lane 

Austin, TX 78758 USA 

voice: 800.890.8989 

fax: 512.834.9195 

toll free: 800.890.8989 

email: support@highend.com 

World Wide Web: http://www.highend.com 

Patents 

This High End Systems product is protected by patents and pending patent applications. 

Patents owned or licensed by High End Systems include: 

US 4,392,187; US 4,602,321; US 4,688,161; US 4,701,833; US 4,709,311; US 4,779,176; US 4,800,474; 
























US 7,078,869; US 7,092,098; US 7,119,902; US 7,161,562; US 7,175,317; US 7,181,112; US 7,206.023; 

US 7,210,798; US 7,253,942; US D347,113; US D350,408; US D359,574; US D360,404; US D365,165; 

US D366,712; US D370,080; US D372,550; US D374,439; US D377,338; US D381,740; US D409,771; 

AT E169413; CA 2142619; CA 2145508; CA 2245842; DE 22588.4-08; DE 621495; DE 655144; 

DE 69320175.4; DE 69322401.0; DE 69331145.2; DE 69525856.7; DE 69734744.3; DE 797503; 

DK 0655144; DK 1447702; EP 0475082; EP 0621495; EP 0655144; EP 0662275; EP 0767398; EP 0797503; 

EP 0969247; EP 1447702; ES 0621495; FR 0621495; FR 0655144; FR 0662275; FR 1447702; GB 2043769B; 

GB 2055842B; GB 2283808B; GB 2290134B; GB 2291814B; GB 2292530B; GB 2292896B; GB 2294909B; 

GB 2295058B; GB 2303203B; GB 2306887B; GB 2307036B; GB 2316477B; IE 0621495; IT 034244BE; 2005; 

IT 0621495; IT 0655144; JP 3495373; JP 3793577; NL 0621495; NL 0797503; NL 0969247; UK 0621495; 

UK 0655144; UK 0662275; UK 0797503; UK 0969247; UK 1447702; 

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Declaration of Conformity 

according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN45104 

Manufacturer’s name: High End Systems, Inc. 

Distributor’s name: High End Systems, Inc. 

Distributor’s address: 2105 Gracy Farms Lane 

Austin, Texas 78758 USA 

Declares that the product: 

Product Name: SHOWPIX 

Product Number: All 

Product Options: All 

conforms to the following EEC directives: 

73/23/EEC, as amended by 93/68/EEC 

89/336/EEC, as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC 

Equipment referred to in this declaration of conformity was first manufactured in compliance 

with the following standards in 2005: 

Safety: EN 60598-1: 1997 

EN 60598-2-17; 1990 

A1-A3: 1998 

A13: 1999 

EMC: 

EN 55022 

Conducted Emissions Class A 

Radiated Emissions Class A 

ANSI C63.4 Class A 

FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class A 

VCCI V-1/2001.04 Class A 

EN 55024 

EN 61000-4-2 4/8kV 

EN 61000-4-3 A1 3V/m 

EN 61000-4-4 1kV/0.5kV 

EN 61000-4-5 2kV/1kV 

EN 61000-4-6 3 Vrms 

EN 61000-4-11 >95%-0.5p, 30%-25p,>95%-250p 

EN 61000-3-2 Class A 

EN 61000-3-3 

USA, Friday, May 15, 2009 

Kenneth Stuart Hansen, Compliance Engineer 

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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 noncompliant 

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. Toute modification du produit peut entraîner sa non conformité aux normes de 

sécurité en vigueur. 

Produktmodifikationswarnung 

Design und Herstellung von High End Systems entsprechen den Anforderungen der U.S. Amerikanischen und 

internationalen Sicherheitsvorschriften. Abänderungen dieses Produktes können dessen Sicherheit 

beeinträchtigen und unter Umständen gegen die diesbezüglichen Sicherheitsnormen verstoßen. 

Avvertenza Sulla Modifica Del Prodotto 

I prodotti di High End Systems sono stati progettati e fabbricati per soddisfare i requisiti delle normative di 

sicurezza statunitensi ed internazionali. Qualsiasi modifica al prodotto potrebbe pregiudicare la sicurezza e 

rendere il prodotto non conforme agli standard di sicurezza pertinenti. 

Advertencia De Modificación Del Producto 

Los productos de High End Systems están diseñados y fabricados para cumplir los requisitos de las reglamentaciones 

de seguridad de los Estados Unidos e internacionales. Las modificaciones al producto podrían afectar 

la seguridad y dejar al producto fuera de conformidad con las normas de seguridad relevantes. 

FCC Information 

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to 

part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 

interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, 

and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction 

manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential 

area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference 

at his own expense. 

Important Safety Information 

Instructions pertaining to continued protection against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons are found in 

Appendix E. 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 E. Veuillez lire toutes les instructions avant d’assembler, de 

monter ou d’utiliser cet équipement. 

Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise 

Sicherheitsanleitungen zum Schutz gegen Feuer, elektrischen Schlag, und Verletzung von Personen finden Sie 

in Anhang E. Vor der Montage, dem Zusammenbau und der Intbetriebnahme dieses Geräts alle Anleitungen 

sorgfältig durchlesen. 

Informazioni Importanti Di Sicurezza 

Le istruzioni sulla protezione da incendi, folgorazione, e infortuni sono contenute nell’appendice E. Si prega di 

leggere tutte le istruzioni prima di assemblare, montare e azionare l’apparecchiatura. 

Informacion Importante De Seguridad 

En el Apéndice E se encuentran instrucciones sobre protección continua contra incendios, descarga eléctrica, y 

lesiones personales. Lea, por favor, todas las instrucciones antes del ensamblaje, montaje y operación de este 

equipo. 

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Symbols 

The following international caution and warning symbols appear in margins throughout this manual to 

highlight messages. 

CAUTION: This symbol appears adjacent to Caution 

messages. Not heeding these messages could result in 

personal injury and/or damage to equipment. 

WARNING: This symbol appears adjacent to high 

voltage warning messages. Not heeding these 

messages could result in serious personal injury. 

This symbol indicates the minimum distance from a 

lighted object 

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. 

Returning an Item Under Warranty for Repair 

It is necessary to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from your dealer or point of purchase 

BEFORE any units are returned for repair. The manufacturer will make the final determination as to whether or 

not the unit is covered by warranty. 

Any Product unit or parts returned to High End Systems must be packaged in a suitable manner to ensure the 

protection of such Product unit or parts, and such package shall be clearly and prominently marked to indicate 

that the package contains returned Product units or parts and with an RMA number. Accompany all returned 

Product units or parts with a written explanation of the alleged problem or malfunction. Ship returned Product 

units or parts to: 2105 Gracy Farms Lane, Austin, TX 78758 USA. 

Note: Freight Damage Claims are invalid for fixtures shipped in non-factory boxes and packing materials. 

Freight 

All shipping will be paid by the purchaser. Items under warranty shall have return shipping paid by the 

manufacturer only in the Continental United States. Under no circumstances will freight collect shipments be 

accepted. Prepaid shipping does not include rush expediting such as air freight. Air freight can be sent 

customer collect in the continental United States. 

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE 

CONSUMER OTHER THAN THE LIMITED WARRANTY STATED ABOVE. HIGH END SYSTEMS, INC. MAKES NO 

WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT, AND HIGH END SPECIFICALLY 

DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. HIGH END 

SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, INCLUDING LOST 

PROFITS, SUSTAINED OR INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PRODUCT OR CAUSED BY PRODUCT 

DEFECTS OR THE PARTIAL OR TOTAL FAILURE OF ANY PRODUCT REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, 

WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, AND 

WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DAMAGE WAS FORESEEN OR UNFORESEEN. 

Warranty is void if the product is misused, damaged, modified in any way, or for unauthorized repairs or parts. 

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights specific to your locality. 

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Table of Contents 

SHOWPIX® Pixelation Luminaire User Manual ........................................................ i 

Contacting High End Systems® ................................................................................ii 

Patents .................................................................................................................ii 

Declaration of Conformity .......................................................................................iii 

Product Modification Warning ..................................................................................iv 

FCC Information ....................................................................................................iv 

Important Safety Information ..................................................................................iv 

Symbols ............................................................................................................... v 

Warranty Information ............................................................................................. v 

Chapter 1: Product Overview 

This chapter describes the features of the SHOWPIX® Pixelation 

Luminaire with Stock content and Echo software. 

Features .................................................................................................................. 1 

System ................................................................................................................ 1 

Graphics Engine .................................................................................................... 2 

Operation ............................................................................................................. 2 

Construction ......................................................................................................... 3 

Echo Software ....................................................................................................... 3 

Related Products and Accessories ........................................................................... 3 

Specifications .......................................................................................................... 4 

Mechanical Specifications ........................................................................................ 4 

Mounting Information ............................................................................................. 5 

Electrical/Light Source Specifications ........................................................................ 5 

Operation ............................................................................................................. 5 

Chapter 2: Setup and Configuration 

SHOWPIX® fixture setup includes mounting, connecting to power 

and DMX linking and configuration. 

Unpacking the Fixture ............................................................................................. 7 

Pan and Tilt Locking ............................................................................................... 7 

Installing a Power Cord Cap .................................................................................... 8 

Installing a Line Cord Cap - U.K. Only ....................................................................... 8 

Vatic Fitter Heads Information - Danmark ................................................................. 8 

Mounting the Fixture ............................................................................................... 9 

Mounting the Fixture Upright ................................................................................... 9 

Truss Mounting ...................................................................................................... 9 

Side Mounting and Angular Mount on Moving Truss ...................................................10 

Linking SHOWPIX Fixtures .................................................................................... 11 

Cable Connectors ..................................................................................................11 

Connecting to the Link ...........................................................................................12 

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Powering On the Fixture ........................................................................................12 

Setting the DMX Start Channel ...............................................................................13 

Shutting Down the Fixture .....................................................................................14 

Placing Fixture in Road Case .................................................................................. 14 

Chapter 3: SHOWPIX® Menu System 

The onboard Menu system provides fixture configuration options. This 

chapter shows you how to access and navigate the Menu System, the 

options available at each Menu level, and includes examples. 

Navigating the Menu System .................................................................................15 

The SHOWPIX® Display ........................................................................................ 15 

Navigational Basics .............................................................................................. 16 

Display in Menu Locked Mode ................................................................................ 16 

Fixture Software Version .................................................................................... 16 

DMX Start Channel ............................................................................................ 16 

Error Message Display ....................................................................................... 16 

Unlocking the Menu System .................................................................................. 16 

Exiting the Menu System ....................................................................................... 17 

Menu Map ..............................................................................................................17 

Menu System Options ............................................................................................21 

DMX Address Menu .............................................................................................. 21 

Setting DMX Start Channel ................................................................................. 21 

Set Parameters Menu ........................................................................................... 22 

Factory Default Settings ..................................................................................... 22 

Pan/Tilt Swap ................................................................................................... 22 

Pan Invert ........................................................................................................ 23 

Tilt Invert ........................................................................................................ 23 

Data Loss Timeout ............................................................................................ 24 

Display Level .................................................................................................... 24 

Fixture Mode Menu .............................................................................................. 25 

Crossloading Fixture Software ............................................................................. 25 

Protocol Mode ................................................................................................... 25 

Test Options Menu ............................................................................................... 26 

Homing the Fixture ........................................................................................... 26 

Copying the Boot Code ...................................................................................... 26 

Self Test .......................................................................................................... 26 

Display Test ..................................................................................................... 26 

Encoder Disable ................................................................................................ 26 

Code Menu ....................................................................................................... 26 

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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 

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Chapter 5: Fixture Control 

This chapter describes mechanical movement control for 

SHOWPIX and StudioPix fixtures in all protocol modes. 

Pan and Tilt ...........................................................................................................41 

MSpeed (Motor Speed) ..........................................................................................41 

Macros ...................................................................................................................42 

Control Function Options .......................................................................................42 

Chapter 6: Color Control 

The Standard protocol modes for SHOWPIX and StudioPix fixtures provide 

color mixing control for up to two image files and a composite image. Other 

protocol modes provide washlight operation or individual LED color mixing. 

Color Parameters ...................................................................................................43 

Color Function Parameter ......................................................................................44 

Color Function Descriptions ...................................................................................45 

Add Color to Black ................................................................................................ 45 

Black and White ................................................................................................... 45 

Black and White Inverted ...................................................................................... 45 

CMY ................................................................................................................... 45 

Color Cycle .......................................................................................................... 46 

Compress to Maximum ......................................................................................... 46 

Rainbow Color Cycle ............................................................................................. 46 

Random Color ...................................................................................................... 47 

Replace Background Color ..................................................................................... 47 

RGB Add non-black pixels ..................................................................................... 47 

RGB Add, All Pixels ............................................................................................... 47 

RGB Invert & Swap to BRG .................................................................................... 48 

RGB Invert & Swap to GBR .................................................................................... 48 

RGB Invert .......................................................................................................... 48 

RGB Swap to BGR ................................................................................................ 49 

RGB Swap to BRG ................................................................................................ 49 

RGB Swap to GBR ................................................................................................ 49 

RGB Swap to GRB ................................................................................................ 50 

RGB Swap to RBG ................................................................................................ 50 

Scale .................................................................................................................. 50 

Solarize .............................................................................................................. 51 

Solarize 1 ........................................................................................................ 51 

Solarize 2 ........................................................................................................ 51 

Solarize 3 ........................................................................................................ 51 

Solarize 4 ........................................................................................................ 51 

Transparent Color ..................................................................................................51 

Background Color ..................................................................................................52 

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Chapter 7: Global Control 

Global controls affect the composite image created when you define 

two Image layers. 

Dim ....................................................................................................................... 53 

Strobe ................................................................................................................... 53 

Scale ..................................................................................................................... 54 

Rotate ................................................................................................................... 54 

Dampening ............................................................................................................ 55 

Global Transition ................................................................................................... 55 

Global Effects ........................................................................................................ 55 

Chapter 8: Global Control: Transitions 

The Transition Mode and Transition parameters provide over 70 patterns 

for switching between image layers and interact with the Color 

Transparency parameter to create a wide range of looks. 

Transition Types .................................................................................................... 57 

Opacity Transitions ...............................................................................................57 

Normal Fade .....................................................................................................57 

Fade Through Black ...........................................................................................58 

Reveal Transitions ................................................................................................59 

Overlay Transitions ...............................................................................................60 

Transition Mode Parameter ................................................................................... 60 

Transition Parameter ............................................................................................. 63 

Transitions and Color Transparency ...................................................................... 63 

Transparency with Opacity Transitions .....................................................................63 

Transparency with Reveal Transitions ......................................................................63 

Transparency with Overlay Transition ......................................................................64 

Chapter 9: Image Graphics Control 

You can apply a variety of color mixing options, transitions and effects to 

each individual Image layer in Standard or Enhanced protocol modes. 

Defining Content ................................................................................................... 65 

Media Folder ........................................................................................................65 

Media Folder Descriptions ...................................................................................66 

Media File ............................................................................................................66 

Frame .................................................................................................................67 

DMX Scratch ..................................................................................................67 

Playback Mode .....................................................................................................68 

Playback Speed ....................................................................................................68 

Rotation ................................................................................................................ 69 

Scale Parameter .................................................................................................... 70 

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Changing Image Position .......................................................................................71 

X Position Parameter ............................................................................................ 71 

Y Position Parameter ............................................................................................ 71 

Image Transition ...................................................................................................72 

Transition Mode ................................................................................................... 72 

Transition Speed .................................................................................................. 72 

Effect Function .......................................................................................................73 

Pixel Mapping ........................................................................................................73 

Appendix A: MSpeed Conversion Table .......................................................... 75 

Appendix B: Important Safety Information .................................................. 77 

Appendice B: Importantes Informations Sur La Sécurité ............................................ 78 

Anhang B: Wichtige Hinweise Für Ihre Sicherheit ...................................................... 79 

Apéndice B: Información Importante De Seguridad ................................................... 80 

Appendice B: Importanti Informazioni Di Sicurezza ................................................... 81 

Vigtig Sikkerhedsinformation ................................................................................. 82 

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Chapter 1 

Product Overview 

This chapter describes the features of the SHOWPIX ® Pixelation 

Luminaire with Stock content and Echo software. 

The SHOWPIX ® Pixelation Luminaire is a combination wide angle LED wash light on a moving 

yoke and a high power display device viewed directly by an audience. 

The 18-inch diameter head features a circular LED array with an output of 24,000 RGB lumens. 

In addition to displaying washes of color, SHOWPIX utilizes an internal graphics engine to 

provide graphic control of two images. 

SHOWPIX is equipped with a Stock Content collection of over 400 images including animations 

designed specifically for the product. You can easily upload your own files (up to 256) and 

images through the Echo application, a software program offering content visualization, 

management and upload capabilities as well as RDM management features. Echo converts many 

file formats, automatically optimizes the images, maps the files to the SHOWPIX display and 

allows you to preview this mapping on your computer prior to uploading to the SHOWPIX 

fixture. 

The DMX Scratch feature lets you synchronize the frames of a media file to music during a 

show in real time. 

With the Pixellage effect, you can map content across numerous SHOWPIX fixtures to allow 

for full stage imagery. 

SHOWPIX provides multiple protocol choices for a wide range of DMX control. 

Features 

System 

• Internal Graphics Engine 

• 127 individually controlled RGB LED pixels 

• Echo Content Management and Configuration software can remotely manage multiple 

SHOWPIX fixtures 

• Remote software upgrade capability 

• Supports importing of custom content including media files and still images 

• High End Systems stock content featuring over 400 custom created images 

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Graphics Engine 

Standard protocol provides: 

• Simultaneous playback of two discrete media streams 

• 17 parameters give you graphic controls for each individual media stream including: 

— a choice of multiple play modes and play speeds 

— the ability to play a single frame or entire media stream 

— multiple color mixing and visual effects that can be combined any way you choose 

— full control of image rotation, positioning and scaling 

— adjustable frame to frame transitions 

— independent control of background colors 

— transparent color definitions allow combining of media images 

— dynamic visual effects 

• 12 global parameters provide controls to the composite image created by 2 media streams 

— transition mode provides unique wipes and transitions between media streams 

— intensity control to provide system-wide intensity level 

— strobe control to provide system-wide strobe rate 

— overall image color mixing applied to composite media stream image 

— overall image scale and rotation 

— system wide visual effects 

Optional protocol modes adapt SHOWPIX DMX control for variable programming styles 

• RGB Reduced protocol uses 12 channels for full motion and washlight color mixing 

• Pixel Mapping protocol provides individual RGB control of each of the 127 LEDs 

• Extended protocol combines all the features of Standard and Pixel Mapping protocol 

Operation 

• 400° pan and 240° tilt movement 

• 24,000 RGB Lumen output 

• Auto-switching power supply 

• Large dot matrix display allows for 2 lines of text 

• 100v-230v power input 

• 5-pin XLR DMX connectors 

• ETL and CE Compliant 

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Construction 

• Modular construction 

• Homogenized RGB LED array creates smooth a color output 

• Electronic cooling system control 

• Fast, smooth and quiet yoke movement using proprietary multi-phase technology 

• Performance oriented exterior design 

• Pan and tilt locks for easy transportation 

Echo Software 

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• Imports a wide variety of movie and graphic files and converts them to SHOWPIX format with 

a preview 

• Provides options for assigning DMX values to folders and files 

• Lets you develop content packages and transport them to other locations 

• Uploads fixture software 

• Clones content 

• Creates and manages Pixellation content 

Related Products and Accessories 

The following table lists related products and accessories available for the SHOWPIX fixture. For 

more information, contact your High End Systems dealer/distributor (see Contacting High End 

Systems® on page ii) . 

Part Description Part Number 

Wholehog single USB DMX widget 74040002 

USB upload module 74040006 

SHOWPIX Roadcase A4070001 

5-amp, slow-blow fuse 90403012 

Wholehog 3 lighting console 61020003 

Road Hog lighting console A2020001 

Road Hog Full Boar lighting console A6020001 

Galvanized safety cable 12040001 

Mega-Claw clamp 67040007 

Male 5-pin DMX terminator 90404039 

Heavy duty 5-pin XLR cable (10’) 55050017 





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Specifications 

Mechanical Specifications 

Fixture Dimensions: 594 mm x 522 mm x 840 mm (23.4 in x 20.6 in x 33 in) 

Fixture Weight: 49 kg (108 lbs) 

Roadcase Dimensions: 711 mm x 648 mm x 1054 mm (28 in x 25.5 in x 41.5) 

Shipping Weight (Roadcase + Fixture): 104.3 kg (230 lbs) 

450 mm 

17.7 in 

576 mm 

22.7 in 

594 mm 

23.4 in 

297 mm 

11.6 in 

840 mm 

33 in 

597 mm 

23.5 in 

221 mm 

8.7 in 

16 mm 

.6 in 

162 mm 

6.4 in 

522 mm 

20.6 in 

182 mm 

7.2 in 

273 m 

10.8 


Mounting Information 

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The SHOWPIX fixture can be truss-mounted using 1/4 camlock c-clamps or style pole mounting 

brackets. It can also stand upright on a stable surface. 

Electrical/Light Source Specifications 

Input ratings: 100-230 VAC; 50-60 Hz; 12-5A 

LED Array: 127 3-watt RGB LEDs with homogenizing system 

Output: 24,000 RGB lumens 

Note: RGB lumens are calculated by comparing the combined energy levels 

of SHOWPIX WRGBCMY to a theatrical metal halide color changing 

fixture and creating a factor. 

Beam angle: 45° 

Field angle: 80° 

Color mixing: RGB 

Operation 

Pan: 400°, Tilt: 240° 

Control: DMX 512 

Minimum distance from lighted object: 1 meter (3.9 ft.) 

Compliances: CE, CSA, ETL 

Peripheral/Network Connectors: One USB port for uploading to the fixture directly from a 

computer 

DMX connectors: 5-pin male and female XLR connectors 

Environmental tolerances: Maximum ambient operating temperature 50° C (122° F); 

maximum exterior surface temperature 70° C (158° F) 

Software upgrades: Download operating software and Echo software from the High End 

Systems website (www.highend.com) 


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Chapter 2 

Setup and Configuration 

SHOWPIX ® fixture setup includes mounting, connecting to power and DMX 

linking and configuration. 

Use the following steps to set up and configure your SHOWPIX ® fixture: 

1. Unpack the fixture. 

2. Install power cord cap for your location. 

3. Mount the fixture upright or suspended from a standard truss. 

4. Connect the fixture to a DMX controller via DMX cabling. 

5. Connect the fixture to power. 

6. Configure the fixture for DMX control. 

Unpacking the Fixture 

The SHOWPIX ® fixture is transported in a shipping box or road case specifically designed to 

protect the product during transport. When unpacking, inspect the fixture for physical damage 

to components. High End Systems ® assumes no responsibility for products that are damaged 

during transport. Return a product for repair in its shipping box or road case. Before sending 

anything to the factory, call your High End Systems dealer/distributor for a Return Material 

Authorization (RMA) number. The factory cannot accept any goods shipped without an RMA 

number. 

Pan and Tilt Locking 

The SHOWPIX fixture ships with pan and tilt latches locked. You can unlock/adjust these latches 

to stabilize the fixture for mounting and re-packing in a roadcase. 

Note: Disengage the Pan and Tilt locks before operating the fixture. 

Tilt Lock 

Pan Lock 


CHAPTER 2 


Installing a Power Cord Cap 

The SHOWPIX ® fixture’s custom power cord ships without a power cord cap. Use the 

information in this section to install the correct power cord cap for your location. 

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. When installing the power cord cap, note that the cores in the mains 

lead are colored according to the following code: 

• green and yellow = earth 

• blue = neutral 

• brown = live 

Installing a Line Cord Cap - U.K. Only 

In the United Kingdom, core colours in the mains lead of this equipment may not correspond 

with the colored markings identifying the terminals in the fixture’s plug. In that case, install a 

line cord cap according to the following code: 

• Connect the green and yellow core to the plug terminal marked with the letter “E,” or by 

the earth symbol or coloured green, or green and yellow. 

• Connect the blue core to the terminal marked with the letter “N” or coloured black. 

• Connect the brown core to the terminal marked with the letter “L” or coloured red. 

Vatic Fitter Heads Information - Danmark 

Advarsel: Beskyttelse mod elektrisk chock. 

Vigtigt! 

WARNING: 

Class 1 equipment - This equipment must be earthed. 

Lederne med gul/groen isolation maa kun tilsluttes en klemme maerket 

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Mounting the Fixture 

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You can mount your SHOWPIX ® fixture suspended from a support system (such as a truss) or 

freestanding on its base. 

1 m 

WARNING! 

Equipment suitable for dry locations only. Do not expose this 

equipment to rain or moisture. 

CAUTION! 

SHOWPIX fixtures must be installed and operated by trained personnel 

only. 

Always use a secondary safety cable when mounting this fixture. 

Maintain a minimum focus distance of 1 meter from a lighted object. 

Note: Due to the wide variety of possible lighting designs, High End 

Systems cannot make specific mounting recommendations. Consider 

the following procedure as a suggested guideline only. 

Mounting the Fixture Upright 

To mount the fixture upright: 

CAUTION! 

Do not mount the fixture upright without the four rubber feet 

attached. 

1. Place the fixture on a sturdy, stable non-flammable surface that will support more than the 

49 kg (108 lb) weight of the SHOWPIX ® fixture. If the surface is above floor height, use 

safety cables to secure the fixture to the surface. 

2. Disengage Pan and Tilt locks before powering on the fixture. 

Truss Mounting 

When mounting the fixture on a truss or another type of support: 

• Verify the truss or support will handle the combined weight of all the devices on the truss. 

• Always mount the SHOWPIX fixture using the mounting bracket assembly that shipped with 

your fixture and a safety cable attached to the fixture’s base. 

WARNING! 

Before mounting, disconnect power to the fixture. If it has been 

operating, allow the fixture to cool for five minutes before handling. 

CAUTION! 

Do not use C- Clamps to mount the SHOWPIX fixture to truss. 


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Use the following steps to mount a SHOWPIX fixture on a standard truss: 

1. Due to it’s size and weight, at least two people should support the fixture while another 

attaches clamps and safety cables. Always stand on a firm, stable surface when mounting a 

fixture to its support. 

2. Fixtures shipping in a road case will have clamps mounted to the base. If you received the 

fixture in a shipping box, you will need to mount the clamps that shipped with fixture to the 

mounting brackets and then attach the two mounting brackets to the base of the fixture 

using the provided quarter-turn screws. 

Bracket screw holes 

Safety 

cable loop 

3. Tighten the clamps firmly to the fixture’s base 

and to the support. 

4. Run the safety cable through the loop on the 

fixture’s base, and around the truss. 

5. Disengage Pan and Tilt locks before powering 

on the fixture. 

Side Mounting and Angular Mount on Moving Truss 

For fixtures in a side mount or at an acute Angular 

orientation, set the Outrig Mode on the DMX 

console. 

When side mounting a SHOWPIX fixture, orient the 

unit as show on the right with the Display panel up 

or down perpendicular to the floor. 


Linking SHOWPIX Fixtures 

CHAPTER 2 


SHOWPIX fixtures operate on a standard DMX512 link controlled by a DMX console. The number 

of fixtures on a link will be determined by the combined number of channels required by all the 

fixtures. A SHOWPIX fixture using Standard protocol requires 70 channels on a DMX512 link. 

Attach the fixture to the link using data-grade cable and 5-pin XLR cable connectors. 

Cable Connectors 

The SHOWPIX fixture accepts 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. 

Common 

(cable shield) 

negative 

(data 

complement) 

1 

2 

3 

5 

4 

positive 

(data true) 

Male XLR Connector 

Grounding lug (inside XLR shell) 

positive 

(data true)* 

negative 

(data complement)* 

XLR shell 

positive 

(data true)* 

negative 

(data 

complement)* 

5 1 

4 2 

3 

positive 

(data true) 

Female XLR Connector 

*This data line is not used by the fixture, but allows data to pass through the fixture. 

Common 

(cable shield) 

negative 

(data 

complement) 

Test each cable with a voltage/ohm meter (VOM) to verify correct polarity and to make sure 

that the negative and positive pins are not grounded or shorted to the shield or to each other. 

CAUTION! 

Do not connect anything to the ground lug on the XLR connectors. Do 

not connect or allow contact between the common (cable shield) and 

the fixture’s chassis ground. Grounding the common could cause a 

ground loop and/or erratic behavior. 


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Connecting to the Link 

To link one or more fixtures to a DMX controller: 

1. Connect the male XLR connector of a DMX Data cable to the controller’s DMX Data Out 

connector. 

2. Connect the Data cable’s female XLR connector to the Data In connector of the first (or 

next) fixture on the DMX link. 

3. Continue linking the remaining fixtures connecting a cable from the Data Out connector of 

each fixture to the Data In connector of the next fixture on the link. 

4. Terminate the link by 

installing a 120 ohm, 

To construct a terminator: 

1/4 watt (minimum) 

1. Disassemble a male 5-pin XLR connector. 

terminator in the fixture’s 

Data Out (female) cable 

connector in the last 

1 

2 

3 

5 

4 

2. Solder a 120 ohm resistor, minimum of 

1/4 watt, between Pin 2 and Pin 3. 

fixture on each DMX link. A terminator on the last fixture of the link prevents data 

reflection, which can corrupt the data communication on the link. 

Powering On the Fixture 

1 20 

WARNING: 

This equipment is designed for connection to a branch circuit 

having a maximum overload protection of 20 A. 

CAUTION: 

Do not power on the fixture until verifying that the line cord 

cap is suitable for the power source in your location. For more 

information, see Installing a Power Cord Cap on page 8. 

Disengage the Pan and Tilt locks before operating the fixture, 

see Pan and Tilt Locking on page 7. 

To power on the SHOWPIX fixture, simply connect it to a 100-230 V AC power source. 

Once the SHOWPIX fixture is connected to a power source, it automatically begins a homing 

procedure to verify the major functions of the fixture. 


Setting the DMX Start Channel 

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Each SHOWPIX fixture requires a block of consecutive channels on a 512-Channel DMX link. The 

number of channels depends on the Protocol you are using. 

To set the Start Channel on an SHOWPIX Fixture: 

1. Access the fixture’s menu system via the dot matrix display on the fixture’s front panel. For 

a detailed description of the menu system, see Chapter 3: SHOWPIX® Menu System on 

page 15. 

Use Left and Right arrows to move 

through the current 

menu level options 

Use the Menu button (on the left 

when viewing the display) to unlock 

the menu and move back to the 

previous menu level 

Note: Navigation system buttons’ functions invert automatically when the 

fixture is turned upside down. 

2. Unlock the menu system by pressing and holding down the Menu button until the extended 

2-line display appears. DMX Address menu is the first option at the top menu level. 

3. 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. 

4. Use the Up and Down arrow buttons on the Center button to select a new DMX start 

channel. The display will flash a new option ready for selection. 

SHOWPIX Protocol Mode DMX Channel Range Last Valid Start Channel 

Standard Protocol 70 442 

RGB Reduced Protocol 12 501 

Pixel Mapping Protocol 390 123 

Extended Protocol 451 62 

5. Press the Enter button to store the new DMX Start channel. The display will stop flashing 

when a new option is entered. 

When setting the Start channel on a fixture, remember: 

• A fixture’s physical location on the link does not have to coincide with the order of channel 

range assignments in the link. 

Use the four-way Center button 

to navigate through levels 

Use Up and Down arrows to select 

from available value or 

setting options. 

Use the Enter button (on the right 

when viewing the display) to select 

the currently displayed menu value 

or option. 


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• The fixture’s channel range must not overlap any other device’s channel range on the link. 

When two devices on the same DMX link have overlapping channel ranges, one or both 

devices will be disabled or behave erratically. The single exception would be if two or more 

fixtures need to respond to controller commands in exactly the same way. In that case, 

those fixtures must be the same type and must share the entire channel range. 

Shutting Down the Fixture 

A DMX controller can shut down the fixture remotely with 

the Shutdown option in the Control 

Channel or you can 

simply disconnect from power. 

The SHOWPIX fixture automatically shuts down in the 

event of DMX data loss longer than five minutes. 

Placing Fixture in Road Case 

Before shipping the SHOWPIX fixture, lock the pan and tilt 

position so the fixture does not move during transit. 

To lock the fixture: 

1. Orient the projector head pan position as shown for 

packing in the road case and 

secure with the pan lock 

located on the yoke base. 

Note: This is the only pan 

position that locks. 

2. Move the tilt lock peg to the 

upper left (locked) position. 

3. Gently move the projector 

head and yoke to verify that 

both pan and tilt positions are 

locked in place. 

4. Place the SHOWPIX fixture in 

the road case as shown for 

shipping. 

Pan 

Lock 

Tilt 

Lock 

1. Place Top over the fixture first 

2. Bring sides of case together 

and latch. 


Chapter 3 

SHOWPIX ® Menu System 

The onboard Menu system provides fixture configuration options. This 

chapter shows you how to access and navigate the Menu System, the 

options available at each Menu level, and includes examples. 

Navigating the Menu System 

The onboard Menu system lets you perform the following functions at the fixture level: 

• Assign a DMX start channel 

• Access and set fixture options 

• View fixture status 

• Crossload software between fixtures 

The SHOWPIX® Display 

The front panel on SHOWPIX fixtures has a dot matrix display and six arrows on navigation. This 

display reduces the menu levels required and dramatically increases usability with the capability 

of displaying up to two 16-character lines of text. 

Menu system buttons 

Use the Menu button (on the left 

when viewing the display) to unlock 

the menu and move back to the 

previous menu level 

Alpha numeric display 

The SHOWPIX fixture can sense orientation and automatically inverts the display and the Center 

button’s functions when the fixture is mounted upside down. 

Use Left and Right arrows to move 

through the current 

menu level options 

Use the four-way Center 

button to navigate through levels 

Use Up and Down arrows to select 

from available value or 

setting options. 

Use the Enter button (on the right 

when viewing the display) 

to select the currently displayed 

menu value or option. 


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SHOWPIX® Menu System 

Navigational Basics 

1. Unlock the Menu system by pressing the Menu button for a few seconds until the display 

goes to the 2-line format. 

2. Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll through menu options at 

the current level. 

3. Stop at the desired menu and press the Enter button to select. 

Note: 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. At the option or setting level of the menu, use the Up and Down arrows on the Center 

button to scroll to the desired option or setting. The option flashes until the Enter button is 

pressed. Pressing the Enter button stores the new value for that option. Pressing the Menu 

button returns to the previous menu level without changing the value of an option. 

6. Continue pressing the Menu button to move back up levels until exiting the Menu system. 

Display in Menu Locked Mode 

The SHOWPIX display panel gives access to the fixture’s onboard Menu System. When the Menu 

System is in locked mode, the panel displays in large 8-character format designed to be viewed 

from a distance. Under normal circumstances, when the display is locked, it cycles between 

displaying the SHOWPIX logo, the High End Systems logo, the fixture’s software version 

[V##.##], and the fixture’s DMX start channel [DMX_C###]. Any errors present are also displayed 

in an 8-character error description. 

Fixture Software Version 

The software version loaded on the fixture can vary even between units purchased at the same 

time. The latest software version is always posted on the High End Systems website 

(www.highend.com/support). 

DMX Start Channel 

The DMX Start Channel is the first channel currently assigned to that fixture in its range of 

channels on a DMX link. To reset the DMX start channel, see Setting DMX Start Channel on page 

21. For more information on DMX Start channels, see Determining a DMX Start Channel on page 

32. 

Error Message Display 

Errors are displayed in large 8-character form when the menu system is locked. Unlocked, the 

menu system’s 2-line format displays more detailed information. 

Unlocking the Menu System 

To unlock the menu system, press and hold the Menu button until the display changes to the 

two-line format. You will need to hold the Menu button for a few seconds before the menu 


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unlocks to protect against an inadvertent menu change. 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. The word AUTOLOCK will appear briefly on the display to 

indicate the fixture’s software is “locking” the display. The display switches back to the large 

8-character format and, after a few seconds, begins the standard display for the locked mode as 

described above. 

Menu Map 

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Option/Setting Description/Notes 

DMX ADDRESS 

MENU 

SET MENU 

FIXTURE 

MODE MENU 

SET DMX START CHANNEL: ### 1-483 

FACTORY DEFAULT 

SETTINGS: ### 

PAN/TILT SWAP: 

PAN INVERT: 

TILT INVERT: 

DISPLAY LEVEL: 

DATA LOSS TIMEOUT: 

CROSSLOAD 

FIRMWARE: 

PROTOCOL MODE 

ON 

Selected value becomes the first 

DMX value in the range for that 

fixture on a DMX 512 link. 

Reverts fixture to default setting 

OFF 

Indicates a factory default has 

changed 

DISABLED 

Restores default Pan and Tilt 

Motion 

ENABLED Swaps the Pan and Tilt Motion 

DISABLED 

Restores default Pan motor 

direction 

ENABLED Inverts Pan motor direction 

DISABLED 

Restores default Tilt motor 

direction 

ENABLED Inverts Tilt motor direction 

OFF Dims Display when menu is locked 

ON Turns display on 

SHORT 

Fixture blacks out 1 second after 

data loss 

LONG 

Fixture blacks out when fixture 

shuts down 

NO Safe setting 

YES 

STANDARD 

Uploads fixture software to all 

other SHOWPIX fixtures on the link 

ENHANCED Assigns the protocol type for DMX 

PIXEL MAP 

REDUCED 

control 


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HOME FIXTURE: ALL Homes all fixture functions 

COPY BOOT: 

NO 

YES 

Does nothing when selected 

Copies boot code to fixture 

TEST 

SELF TEST 

CHASSIS 

PAN 

TILT 

RED 

Moves the head through the full 

pan range 

Moves the head through the full tilt 

range 

Turns all LEDs red 

OPTIONS 

GRAPHICS ENGINE 

GREEN 

BLUE 

Turns all LEDs green 

Turns all LEDs blue 

PIXEL Turns each individual LED on 

DISPLAY TEST 

OFF 

ON 

Default Safe setting 

Performs Display test 

ENCODER TEST 

OFF 

ON 

Leaves encoders enabled 

Disables encoders 

CODE MENU For factory use only 

SENSOR STATUS 

PAN Displays absolute position of Pan 

MENU 

TILT Displays absolute position of Tilt 

UNIQUE NUMBER 

Displays fixture’s unique 

########## 

10-character number 

BY CHANNEL 

1:### ### ### 

4:### ### ### 

DMX BREAKS 

DMX FRAMING 

ERR 

Displays current values for all 

channels in groups of six DMX 

values/screen 

INFORMATION 

MENU 

DMX 

VALUES 

MENU BY CHASSIS 

DMX OVERRUN 

ERR 

DMX START 

CHANNL 

Displays the DMX Value for this 

PARAMETER PARAMETERS PAN COARSE 

PAN FINE 

TILT COARSE 

TILT FINE 

M-SPEED 

MACRO 

CONTROL 

parameter in the form: DMX ### 


INFORMATION 

MENU 

DMX 

VALUES 

MENU 

BY 

PARAMETER 

GRAPHIC ENG 

PARAMETERS 

IMAGE A 

PARAMETERS 

STROBE 

DIM 

COLOR FUNCTION 

RED 

GREEN 

BLUE 

SCALE 

ROTATE 

DAMPENING 

TRANSITION 

MODE 

TRANSITION 

EFFECT 

FUNCTION 

EFFECT MOD 1 

EFFECT MOD 2 

FOLDER 

FILE 

FRAME 

PLAY MODE 

PLAY SPEED 

SCALE 

ROTATE 

X POSITION 

Y POSITION 


RED 

GREEN 

BLUE 

TRANSPARENT 

BACKGROUND 

TRANSITION 

MODE 

TRANSITION 

SPEED 

EFFECT 

FUNCTION 

EFFECT MOD 1 

EFFECT MOD 2 

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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Option/Setting 

FOLDER 

FILE 

FRAME 

PLAY MODE 

PLAY SPEED 

SCALE 

ROTATE 

X POSITION 

Y POSITION 


Description/Notes 

DMX 

VALUES 

MENU 

BY 

PARAMETER 

IMAGE B 

PARAMETERS 

RED 

GREEN 

BLUE 

TRANSPARENT 

BACKGROUND 

TRANSITION 

MODE 

TRANSITION 

SPEED 



INFORMATION 

EFFECT 

MENU 

FUNCTION 

EFFECT MOD 1 

EFFECT MOD 2 

CURRENT 

TOPBOX 

HEAD 

After selecting CURRENT, MAXIMUM 

or MINIMUM, you can view the 

MAXIMUM 

TOPBOX 

HEAD 

temperature for the following 

sensors in degrees Centigrade: 

TEMPERATURES 

MENU 

MINIMUM 

TOPBOX 

HEAD 

TOPBOX: ###C 

HEAD 1: ###C 

TEMP RESET 

NO 

YES 

Default setting is NO. Select YES 

and press Enter for 5 seconds to 

reset all sensors to Current 

Temperature 

FIXTURE HOURS: 

Displays fixture operation time in 

hours:minutes 

NO 

Default “safe” setting 

FIXTURE HOURS RESET: 

YES 

Press Enter for 5 seconds to reset 

fixture hours to 0 

SOFTWARE VERSION: V ##.##.### Status.Major.Minor.Build 


Menu System Options 

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INFORMATION 

MENU 

MODULE VERSION MENU 

DISPLAY ERRORS MENU 

The following sections describe and give examples for selecting and/or setting available menu 

options. 

DMX Address Menu 

CHANNELS NEEDED: ## 

NEXT DMX CHANNEL: ## 

DMX Address is the top level menu selection used to set the fixture’s DMX start channel. Use 

this menu option, to change the existing DMX start channel to another DMX start channel. 

Setting DMX Start Channel 

To set the DMX start channel: 

PAN 

HW:# SW:# 

TILT 

HW:# SW:# 

LED CPU CHAN 1 

HW:# SW:# 


HW:# SW:# 


HW:# SW:# 

DISPLAY ERRORS 

XXXXXXXXXXXXX 

XXXXXXXXXXXXX 

1. Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move back up the system to the 

top level menus. DMX ADDRESS MENU is the first menu item at the top level. 

2. 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. 

3. Use the up and down arrows on the Center button to select a new DMX start channel from 

001– 483. The display will flash a new option ready for selection. 

Note: The last valid Start channel for a SHOWPIX fixture will depend on 

which protocol you have selected, see Determining a DMX Start 

Channel on page 32. 

4. Press the Enter button to accept the new DMX Start channel. 

Displays the Hardware and 

Software versions for each logic 

board in the fixture. 

Displays NOT AVAILABLE if a board 

does not exist in that position. 

Scrolls through errors displayed in 

2-line, 16-character format 

Displays channel range for current 

Protocol selected (70 for 

SHOWPIX Standard Protocol) 

(Current start channel + channels 

needed) 


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Note: If the Enter button is not pressed, the old value will remain selected 

after exiting the menu. 

Set Parameters Menu 

The Set Parameters menu sets all factory options to their default settings or changes the factory 

options individually. 

Factory Default Settings 

A SHOWPIX fixture ships with the following factory default settings: 

Pan Tilt Swap=DISABLED Tilt Invert=DISABLED Protocol=STANDARD 

Pan Invert=DISABLED Display Level=ON Data Loss Timeout=SHORT 

If any of the default settings are changed, this menu reverts to the OFF option. The ON option 

restores all factory defaults. 

To check and reset factory defaults: 


top level menus. 

2. Using the left and right arrows on the Center button, scroll through the top level to SET 

PARAMETERS MENU and press the Enter button to select. 

3. Using the left and right arrows on the Center button, scroll to FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS. 

The current state (ON or OFF) will be displayed. 

4. To reinstate the factory defaults if OFF is displayed, use the up and down arrows on the 

Center button to scroll to ON and press the Enter button to select. 

Pan/Tilt Swap 

This option swaps the pan motor and tilt motor 

operation to coordinate movements between fix- 

tures on a link mounted perpendicular to each other. 

To swap Pan and Tilt: 

1. Press the Menu button to unlock the menu 

system or to move back up the system to the 


2. Using the left and right arrows on the Center 

button, scroll through the top level to 

SET PARAMETERS MENU and press the Enter button 

to select. 

3. Using the left and right arrows on the Center button, scroll to PAN/TILT SWAP. The current 

state (ENABLED or DISABLED) will be displayed. 

4. Use the up and down arrows on the Center button to scroll to ENABLED to swap pan and tilt 

or DISABLED to revert fixture to default setting and press the Enter button to select. 


Pan Invert 

This menu option inverts the direction 

of the pan motor to coordinate 

movements between fixtures mounted 

opposite each other horizontally. 

To invert the fixture’s Pan motion: 

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3. Using the left and right arrows on the Center button, scroll to PAN INVERT. The current state 

(ENABLED or DISABLED) will be displayed. 

4. Use the up and down arrows on the Center button to scroll to ENABLED to invert Pan 

movement or DISABLED to revert fixture to default setting and press the Enter button to 

select. 

Tilt Invert 

This menu option inverts the direction of the tilt motor to coordinate 

movements between fixtures on a link facing each other vertically. 

To invert the fixture’s Tilt motion: 

1. Press the Menu button to unlock the menu system or to move 

back up the system to the top level menus. 

2. Using the left and right arrows on the Center button, scroll 

through the top level to SET PARAMETERS MENU and press the Enter 

button to select. 

3. Using the left and right arrows on the Center button, scroll to 

TILT INVERT. The current state (ENABLED or DISABLED) will be 

displayed. 

4. Use the up and down arrows on the Center button to scroll to 

ENABLED to invert Tilt movement or DISABLED to revert fixture to 

default setting and press the Enter button to select. 


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Data Loss Timeout 

Use this menu option to determine how the fixture will react in the event of DMX data loss. Set 

the output to remain on until shutdown or to black out one second after data loss. 

To set the DATA LOSS TIMEOUT: 





3. Using the left and right arrows on the Center button, scroll to DATA LOSS TIMEOUT. 

4. Using the up and down arrows on the Center button, choose LONG to keep the output active 

until shutdown, or SHORT to black out the fixture 1 second after data loss and press the 

Enter button to select. 

Display Level 

Use this menu option to Dim the display when the menu is locked. 

To set the DISPLAY LEVEL: 





3. Using the left and right arrows on the Center button, scroll to DISPLAY. 

4. Using the up and down arrows on the Center button, choose OFF to dim the display or ON to 

turn the display on and press the Enter button to select. 


Fixture Mode Menu 

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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 


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. 


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Test Options Menu 

Homing the Fixture 

The SHOWPIX fixture automatically homes all its functions whenever it is turned on. To 

manually home the fixture: 



2. Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to the 

TEST OPTIONS MENU and press the Enter button to select. 

3. Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to HOME FIXTURE. 

4. Press the Enter button to store the selection. The fixture will begin homing. 

Copying the Boot Code 

When new software is uploaded to SHOWPIX fixtures, it may contain a new boot code which 

must be copied to each fixture. This is apparent if the fixture displays a BOOTDIFF error. 

CAUTION: 

Do not remove power from the fixture while performing a boot copy. 

To accept and store the new boot code: 



2. Using the left and right arrows on the Center button, scroll to the 

TEST OPTIONS MENU and press the Enter button to select. 

3. Using the left and right arrows on the Center button, scroll to the COPY BOOT option and 


4. Use the up and down arrows on the Center button to scroll to the YES option and then press 

the Enter button to store the command. The fixture will store the new boot code, then 

automatically home. 

Self Test 

These options let you test pan and tilt functionality as well as the Graphic Engine control of LED 

color and operation. 

Display Test 

This option tests the functionality of the Menu Display screen. 

Encoder Disable 

This option lets you disable the encoders to prevent their function from interfering with manual 

rotation of the head. 

Code Menu 

This is a diagnostic option reserved for factory use. 


Information Menu 

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The Information menu displays current fixture information such as internal temperature, fixture 

hours, hardware and software versions, DMX errors, and lets you view DMX data for this fixture 

and all devices on the DMX link. Fixture hours resets are also executed in the Information Menu. 

Sensor Status Menu 

The Sensor Status displays the current numeric position of the fixture’s encoders. To view 

encoder values: 



2. Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to the INFORMATION MENU and 


3. Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to the SENSOR MENU and press 

the Enter button to select. 

4. Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to view PAN ENCODER or 

TILT ENCODER value. 

Unique Number 

Each SHOWPIX fixture has a unique number similar to a serial number. Navigate to this option 

to view the fixture’s unique number. 

DMX Values Menu 

By Channel 

This menu option lets you view the current DMX value for every channel on the DMX link that 

includes this fixture. 

To help you navigate through all the channels on the link, the menu displays the values for 

Channels 001– 512 in two lines of three DMX values you can scroll through using the up and 

down buttons. The number at the beginning of each line indicates the first channel with a value 

displayed on that line. For example, line 1:### ### ### displays values for channels 1,2, and 3. 

Line 4:### ### ### displays values for channels 4, 5, and 6. To access the DMX VALUES MENU: 





3. Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to the DMX VALUES MENU and 


4. Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to the DMX BY CHANNL and press 

the Enter button to select. 

5. Use the up and down arrows scroll through the channel range. 


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By Parameter 

This menu option lets you view the current DMX value for this fixture by parameter. The 

parameters are grouped as: 

• Chassis parameters 

• Graphic Engine parameters 

• Image A parameters 

• Image B parameters 

Note: Viewing DMX values by Parameter will only be valid if you are using 

Standard Protocol. 

Temperatures Menu 

The SHOWPIX fixture contains temperature sensors that track current, maximum and minimum 

temperatures produced in the unit. Sensors monitor the air temperature of the electronics 

housing, and the fixture head. 

Initially, the setting for current, maximum and minimum temperatures are equal. As the sensor 

detects temperature changes, the fixture adjusts the minimum and maximum settings. 

To view maximum temperature the Head reached since the last reset: 





3. Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to the TEMPERATURES MENU and 


4. Use the up and down arrows on the Center button to scroll to MAXIMUM. Press the Enter 

button to select and view the temperature recorded in degrees centigrade for the topbox 

and the head. 

To reset all the temperature readings back to the current temperature: 





3. Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to the TEMPERATURES MENU and 


4. Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to RESET TEMPERATURE. Press the 

Enter button to select. The display will read NO. Use the up and down arrow to scroll to YES 

and hold for 5 seconds to reset all sensors to the current temperature in centigrade. 


Fixture Hours 

Use this option to view the fixture operation time in hours and minutes. 

Fixture Hours Reset 

Use this option to reset the fixture operation time to Zero. 

To access the FIXTURE HOURS RESET option: 

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3. Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to the 

FIXTURE HOURS RESET option and press the Enter button to select. 

4. Use the up and down arrows on the Center button to scroll to YES. Press and hold the Enter 

button down for 5 seconds to select. 

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 

This option displays the current hardware and software versions for the following boards: 

• Pan 

• Tilt 

• LED CPU Chan 1 



Display Errors 

This menu option displays current errors in a descriptive 32-character text field. 

To DISPLAY ERRORS: 





3. Use the left and right arrows on the Center button to scroll to the DISPLAY ERRORS menu 

option and press the Enter button to select. 

4. Use the up and down arrows on the Center button to view the list of current errors. 


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Channels Needed 

This option displays the number of channels on a DMX link required by the protocol assigned to 

this fixture (SHOWPIX Standard Protocol requires 70 channels). 

Next DMX Channel 

Use this option to view the next available DMX Start channel on the link following this fixture 

and is based on the fixture’s specific configuration. The value displayed uses the formula 

(Current start channel + channels required for the protocol used). 


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 

DMX512 Links 

A lighting console typically utilizes a protocol called DMX512 to communicate with automated 

lighting fixtures and conventional dimmers. This protocol consists of 512 unique channels of 

control per output link (universe). Typically a lighting fixture or device will use a channel for 

each parameter’s function. Each channel consists of 256 values ranging from 0 to 255. The 

lighting console is programmed to transmit a corresponding DMX value for the desired function 

of each parameter. All DMX values are stored within in the lighting console, and typically are 

referred to as cues, scenes, or presets. A lighting console locates a device on the link by it’s 

DMX Start Channel. 

8-bit vs. 16-bit DMX Parameters 

Most parameters of an automated light use one channel of DMX providing 256 values of control 

(0-255). This is known as 8-bit DMX. Although most parameters use 8-bit DMX, several require 

a more accurate range of values than can be provided with a single DMX channel. 

By utilizing two DMX channels for a single parameter, 65535 values become available for 

controlling and adjusting parameter functions. This is known as 16-bit DMX. You can adjust 

16-bit DMX values in both coarse and fine increments. The first channel of the pair provides 

coarse control changes of the DMX value in increments of 256. The second channel provides fine 

control and changes of the DMX value in increments of 1. 

Individual access of the two DMX channels used with 16-bit parameters varies by lighting 

console. Most modern DMX consoles bind these two channels into a single 16-bit parameter to 

accurately perform 16-bit crossfades. Consult your lighting console manual for further 

information. 


CHAPTER 4 


Determining a DMX Start Channel 

The DMX Start Channel is the first channel of a device’s channel range on a DMX link. There are 

512 available channels on each DMX universe divided among all the devices in a particular 

universe. A device must have a unique DMX Start Channel number in order to respond 

independently to controller commands. 

To determine each device’s DMX Start Channel, identify the footprint of every device on the 

universe. The device’s footprint is the number of consecutive DMX channels a device requires 

and is determined by the channels in the fixture’s protocol. The fixture’s DMX channel range 

must not overlap any other device’s channel range on the link. When two devices on the same 

DMX universe have overlapping channel ranges, one or both devices will be disabled or behave 

erratically. 

Protocol 

Description 

DMX Channel Range 

Last Valid Start 

Channel 

Mode 

SHOWPIX StudioPix SHOWPIX StudioPix 

Standard 

Protocol 

Full control of graphic engine with global 

and two image layers 

70 70 442 442 

RGB Reduced 

Protocol 

Washlight control only with red, green, 

blue, intensity, and strobe controls 

12 12 501 501 

Pixel Mapping 

Protocol 

Individual RGB control of LEDs plus 

master intensity, and strobe 

390 192 123 321 

Extended 

Protocol 

Full control of graphic engine with 

Individual RGB control of LEDs available 

for additional media input 

451 253 62 260 

Select the protocol level in the fixture’s onboard menu system. The tables on the following 

pages list the parameters included in each protocol mode. 


SHOWPIX and StudioPix Protocol Modes 

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You can choose from four protocol modes for variable programming styles. High End Systems is 

currently distributing the detailed DMX protocols as requested to console and visualizer 

manufacturers in an attempt to ensure that the fixture libraries are created in a method that 

allows optimum control of the fixture. The charts below provide only an outline of each 

channel's function. If your console does not provide a library for SHOWPIX and StudioPix 

fixtures, please contact the console manufacturer to have one created. 

Standard Protocol 

Standard protocol provides motion control plus full graphics engine control of images, colors, 

and effects for the two separate image files and the composite image they form. For details on 

specific DMX parameters, see Chapters 5–10. 

Standard Protocol Table for SHOWPIX and StudioPix 

Chan 

# 

Motion Control Global Control Image Control 

Description 

Chan 

# 

Description 

Image 1 

Chan # 

Image 2 

Chan # 

Description 

1 

8 Strobe 25 48 Media Folder 

Pan 

2 9 Dim 26 49 Media file 

3 

10 Color Function 27 50 Frame 

Tilt 

4 11 

28 51 Play mode 

Red 

5 Mspeed 12 29 52 Play speed 

6 Macro 13 

30 53 Scale 

Green 

7 Control Function 14 31 54 Rotate 

15 

32 55 X Position 

Blue 

16 33 56 Y Position 

17 Scale 34 57 Color Function 

18 Global Rotate 35 58 

19 Dampening 36 59 

20 Global Transition Mode 37 60 

21 Global Transition 38 61 

22 Effect Function 39 62 

23 Effect Modifier 1 40 63 

SHOWPIX® Pixelation Luminaire User Manual 33 

Red 

Green 

Blue 

24 Effect Modifier 2 41 64 Transparent Color 

42 65 Background Color 

43 66 Image Transition Mode 

44 67 Transition Speed 

45 69 Effect Function 

46 60 Effect Modifier 1 

47 70 Effect Modifier 2

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RGB Reduced Protocol 

This protocol choice lets you utilize SHOWPIX and StudioPix fixtures as powerful wide angle 

washlights by providing control of motion and color mixing only. 

Note: Reduced protocol provides 8-bit color control instead of the 16-bit 

color mixing used in the Standard Protocol 

RGB Reduced Protocol Table for SHOWPIX and StudioPix 

Chan # Description 

1 

2 

3 

4 

Pan 

Tilt 

5 Mspeed 

6 Macro 

7 Control Function 

8 Strobe 

9 Dim 

10 Red 

11 Green 

12 Blue 


Pixel Mapping Protocol 

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Pixel Mapping protocol allows you to individually control RGB color each of the LEDs with your 

DMX desk or a third party pixel mapping protocol. LEDs are identified by the protocol according 

to the array maps in the following sections. 

SHOWPIX Pixel Mapping Table 

A SHOWPIX array consists of 127 LEDs with each acting as a single pixel of an image. The 

example to the right designates the position of the channels assigned to LEDs in the Pixel 

Mapping Protocol. The following table shows the color assignment for the LEDs 

The following table shows the color assignment for the LEDs. The image below labels each LED 

position on the array. 

Fixture Control LED Control 

Chan # Description Chan # Description 

1 

10 Red 

Pan 

2 11 Green 

LED 1 

3 

4 

Tilt 

12 

. . . 

Blue 

Red Adjust three DMX channels for 

5 Mspeed . . . Green RGB control with values from 0 = 

6 Macro . . . Blue no color to 255 = full saturation. 

7 Control Function 388 Red 

8 Strobe 389 Green LED 127 

9 Dim 390 Blue 

28 

27 

29 

26 

Channel 247 = Red 

Channel 248 = Green 

Channel 249 = Blue 

30 

25 

31 

60 

59 

58 

24 

61 

57 

32 

23 

62 

85 

84 

56 

86 

83 

33 

63 

55 

22 

87 

82 

105 

104 

103 

34 

64 

88 

106 

21 

102 

81 

54 

118 

117 

35 

65 

89 

107 

119 

116 

101 

80 

53 

20 

125 

36 1 

66 37 

90 67 

108 91 

120 109 

126 121 


124 

115 

100 

79 

52 

19 

127 

123 

114 

99 

78 

51 

18 

122 

2 

38 

68 

92 

110 

113 

98 

77 

50 

17 

111 

112 

3 

39 

69 

93 

97 

76 

49 

16 

94 

96 

95 

70 

75 

4 

40 

48 

15 

71 

74 

41 

72 

73 

47 

5 

14 




42 

46 

6 

43 

44 

45 

13 

7 

12 

8 

11 

9 

10

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StudioPix Pixel Mapping Table 

A StudioPix array consists of 61 LEDs with each acting as a single pixel of an image. The 

following table shows the color assignment for the LEDs. The image below labels each LED 

position on the array. 

Fixture Control LED Control 

Chan # Description Chan # Description 

1 

10 Red 

Pan 

2 11 Green 

LED 1 

3 

4 

Tilt 

12 

. . . 

Blue 

Red Adjust three DMX channels for 

5 Mspeed . . . Green RGB control with values from 0 = 

6 Macro . . . Blue no color to 255 = full saturation. 

7 Control Function 190 Red 

8 Strobe 191 Green LED 61 

9 Dim 192 Blue 




19 

18 

20 

17 

21 

16 

38 

39 

37 

22 

40 

36 

15 

53 

52 

23 

41 

53 

50 

35 

14 

59 

24 1 

42 25 

54 43 

60 55 

58 

49 

34 

13 

61 

57 

48 

33 

12 


56 

2 

26 

44 

47 

32 

11 

45 

46 

3 

27 

31 

10 

28 

30 

29 

4 

9 

5 

8 

6 

7 



Channel 12 = Blue

Extended Protocol 

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Use the Extended Protocol when you want all the movement, global and image control of 

Standard Protocol plus individual RGB control of individual LEDs. When using Pixel mapping 

channels in Extended protocol, note the following: 

• The Folder channel for a selected image must equal 255 to allow pixel mapping input from 

on the selected image layer. 

• Transparent Color and Background Color will be inactive since they require an image file be 

selected. Pixel mapping looks only at raw pixel values, not a file. 

SHOWPIX and StudioPix Fixtures Extended Protocol Table 

Chan 

# 

Motion Control Image Control LED Control 

Description 

Image 1 

Chan # 

Image 2 

Chan # 

Description 

Chan 

# 

Description 

1 

2 

Pan 

25 

26 

48 

49 

Media Folder 

Media file 

71 

72 RGB LED 1 

3 

4 

5 

Tilt 

Mspeed 

27 

28 

29 

50 

51 

52 

Frame 

Play mode 

Play speed 

73 

74 

75 

RGB LED 2 

6 Macro 30 53 Scale 76 

7 Control Function 31 54 Rotate 77 

Global Control 

Chan 

Description 

# 

32 

33 

55 

56 

X Position 

Y Position 

78 

79 

RGB LED 3 

8 Strobe 34 57 Color Function 80 

9 

10 

Dim 

Color Function 

35 

36 

58 

59 

Red 

81 

82 

RGB LED 4 

11 

12 

Red 

37 

38 

60 

61 

Green 

83 

84 RGB LED 5 

13 

14 

Green 

39 

40 

62 

63 

Blue 

85 

86 

15 

16 

Blue 

41 

42 

64 

65 

Transparent Color 

Background Color 

87 

88 

RGB LED 6 

17 Scale 43 66 Image Transition Mode 89 

18 Global Rotate 44 67 Transition Speed 90 RGB LED 7 

19 Dampening 45 69 Effect Function 91 

20 Global Transition Mode 46 60 Effect Modifier 1 . . . Note: Continue 

21 Global Transition 47 70 Effect Modifier 2 . . . assigning three 

22 Effect Function . . . 

channels for RGB 

control to each LED. 

23 Effect Modifier 1 251 LED 61 (last three 

24 Effect Modifier 2 252 channels for StudioPix 

253 fixture) 

449 LED 127 (last three 

450 channels for 

451 

SHOWPIX fixture) 


CHAPTER 4 


Lighting Console Tips 

Lighting consoles differ in many aspects and it is important to understand how your console 

operates with SHOWPIX and StudioPix fixtures. 

Fixture Libraries: 

Many sophisticated lighting consoles utilize pre-made fixture libraries. A fixture library consists 

of profiles for various types of lighting fixtures and devices. Each profile corresponds to the 

fixture’s DMX protocol and allows for ease of programming. Depending upon the manufacturer 

of your lighting console, some parameters might have different labels for parameter names and 

functions than are listed within this manual. Consult your lighting console manual for additional 

information. 

Note: The suggested default DMX values given for each parameter in 

chapters describing fixture, color, image and global DMX control are 

recommended to build libraries that provide the easiest and most 

reliable content selection, and output. They are the default values built 

into the Wholehog libraries for High End Systems consoles. 

Patching SHOWPIX and StudioPix Fixtures Using the Standard Protocol 

SHOWPIX and StudioPix fixtures using the Standard protocol are patched as three different 

“fixture types” in the Wholehog library systems. This allows for ease of programming as well as 

the ability to adjust quickly for any of the various DMX protocol options. The Standard fixture 

type controls yoke movement and global graphic engine functions such as intensity, color, 

transitions, etc. The Image fixture type controls each image layer functions such as media, 

color, position, rotation and effects. Because SHOWPIX and StudioPix use two image layers, two 

Image fixture types are needed to control a single fixture. 

The best way to organize your patching is to assign user numbers for these items. Patch the 

Standard fixture type and then the two Image fixtures types. For example, set up user numbers 

1-3 that correspond to the fixture number 1, where user number 1 is the Standard, and user 

numbers 2 and 3 are Image fixture types. 

Patching SHOWPIX and StudioPix Fixtures in Other Protocol Modes 

For patching Wholehog, use the following: 

Reduced Mode 

• 1 SHOWPIX or StudioPix Reduced 

Pixel Mapping Mode 

• 1 SHOWPIX or StudioPix Pixel mapping 

• 127 generic RGB LED for SHOWPIX fixtures or 61 generic RGB LED for StudioPix fixtures 


Enhanced Mode 

• 1 SHOWPIX or StudioPix Standard 

• 2 SHOWPIX or StudioPix Image 

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• 127 generic RGB LED for SHOWPIX fixtures or 61 generic RGB LED for StudioPix fixtures 

DMX Output Displays 

Although all lighting consoles output the same 512 DMX channels per universe, the on-screen 

labeling often differs. Parameter functions are displayed in either alpha-numeric descriptions 

(strobe 1), percentage (0-100%) or decimal (0-255 for 8-bit and 0-65535 for 16-bit). Consult 

your lighting console manual for further information. 

Pixellage Content Playback 

To playback Pixellage content, select folder 251 on image layer A or B. When you select a file 

within this folder, each fixture will play their “section” of the Pixellage image. Each fixture’s 

unique Pixellage section is determined by the Pixellage address assigned prior to the content 

being uploaded. It is very important to assign the Pixellage addresses to match those within 

the original Pixellage template. For more information, see the Echo Software User Manual. 

Wholehog Programming Notes 

Play Modes (Intensity) 

Using the Image fixture type, press the Mode button to view the play mode options. By default 

all modes trigger normally. If available per the SHOWPIX or StudioPix DMX protocol, you can 

select “Media Trigger Intensity” to change to the Play Modes that trigger when Intensity is 

greater than zero. When using one of these modes, the media will pause when the intensity is 

at zero and plan when the intensity is greater than zero. To restore to normal triggering, select 

“Media Trigger Normal”. 

CMY 

The Standard and Image fixture types both contain CMY controls for the Color Function modifier 

channels. For some color function options, the CMY parameters will not adjust color, but will 

adjust the color function per the SHOWPIX or StudioPix protocol. 

The Wholehog libraries default to CMY mode for control of SHOWPIX or StudioPix. This allows 

for use of standard color mixing, global palettes, and the color and gel pickers. 

Custom Wheel Sets 

You can import a custom preference file to your Wholehog show file to rearrange the wheelset 

for easier accessibility to the parameters of SHOWPIX or StudioPix. The wheelset can be found 

on Wholehog consoles in the Preferences folder or downloaded from: 

http://www.flyingpig.com/support/hog3/downloads/library/index.shtml. 


CHAPTER 4 


Quick Start with a Wholehog Console 

After Setting up and Configuring the SHOWPIX or StudioPix fixture as outlined in Chapter 2, use 

the following steps to get to the point of displaying output. 

Step 1: In the Fixture Schedule window of Wholehog software, Add one Standard and two 

Image “fixtures” for each unit. 

Step 2: Assign user numbers for these items. Set up user numbers 1-3 that correspond to 

SHOWPIX or StudioPix unit number 1, where user number 1 is the Standard, 2 and 3 are Image 

fixture types. Patch the Standard first and then the two Image fixture types. 


Chapter 5 

Fixture Control 

This chapter describes mechanical movement control for SHOWPIX and 

StudioPix fixtures in all protocol modes. 

Pan and Tilt 

SHOWPIX fixtures have a 400° pan range and a 240° tilt range. StudioPix fixtures have a 540° 

pan range and a 210° tilt range. 

Two DMX channels for Pan and two for Tilt provide 16-bit position adjustment to a fraction of a 

degree. 

MSpeed values can control the timing of pan and tilt motion for SHOWPIX and StudioPix 

fixtures. To control Pan and Tilt movement timing via a DMX controller crossfading, leave the 

Pan/Tilt MSpeed in it’s default Off setting. 

Note: SHOWPIX and StudioPix fixtures use optical encoders for pan and tilt 

to instantly correct the fixture’s position if the fixture is jarred from its 

programmed position. 

If a physical obstruction prevents the fixture from correcting its position, this 

correction feature “times out” to prevent wear on the motors. 

If the fixture’s position correction has timed out, remove the 

obstruction and home the fixture to return it to normal operation. 

MSpeed (Motor Speed) 

The MSpeed parameter adjusts the time required for a motor to complete movement when 

changing from one position to another. MSpeed provides a method for all motors to reach their 

target position at the same time, even though each motor may have different distances to 

travel. MSpeed movement is extremely smooth because the fixture controls movements 

independent of DMX refresh rates. 

MSpeed times vary from 0.15 seconds to 252.7 seconds. In general, allowing the console to 

crossfade the pan and tilt values for a SHOWPIX fixture is acceptable. However, extremely slow 

movements may require the use of Mspeed instead of console crossfades. For a listing of exact 

MSpeed times, see Appendix A: MSpeed Conversion Table on page 75. 


CHAPTER 5 

Fixture Control 

Macros 

The Macro parameter controls Internal Effects macros. These are factory-programmed 

sequences that allow you to quickly program complicated looks in one scene (cue). Each 

Internal Effect macro modifies a specific set of parameters, while allowing user control of all 

other parameters in the scene. The amplitude of the position macro movement is determined by 

the Pan Coarse channel and Tilt Coarse channel, respectively. The MSpeed channel controls the 

speed of the macros. You can choose from the following Macros: 

• Pan sweep, small to large angle 

• Tile Sweep, small to large angle 

• Clockwise circle, small to large 

• Counterclockwise circle, small to large 

With the MSpeed set at the default value of DMX 0-4, an Internal Effects macro completes its 

movement in approximately 2.5 seconds. This provides a pleasing look when the additional 

variation given by using the MSpeed channel is not required. With the MSpeed set between DMX 

5-255, Internal Effects macros complete movement at the selected MSpeed time (up to 25 

seconds). 

Control Function Options 

The Control parameter remotely initiates various fixture operations. 

Note: All of the following Control parameter settings (except for the Safe and 

Outrig mode options), require that the Dim channel value equals zero. 

DMX Value 

(dec.) 

Control 

Option 

0-9 Safe Disables all Control setting 

20-28 Display Off Turns the Display off 

40-48 Display Bright Sets the Display to bright 

Description 

60-68 Home Remotely homes all the motion functions of the fixture 

120-130 Shutdown 

131-140 Outrig Mode 

Remotely deactivates the fixture. When a fixture is shut down, the 

graphic engine stops, power to the motors is disabled, and the menu 

display reads SHUT DOWN in SHOWPIX fixtures or S/DN in StudioPix 

fixturesIf a fixture is in shutdown mode, you must home the fixture to 

bring it back into operation. 

This option applies to SHOWPIX fixtures only. For more information, 

see Chapter 2: Setup and Configuration in the SHOWPIX User 

Manual. It insures uninterrupted movement of pan and tilt for fixtures 

side mounted or in acute angular positions. 

Because this is a DMX mode, it will not persist in the fixture. 


Chapter 6 

Color Control 

The Standard protocol modes for SHOWPIX and StudioPix fixtures provide 

color mixing control for up to two image files and a composite image. 

Other protocol modes provide washlight operation or individual LED color 

mixing. 

The type of color control depends on the protocol mode you select for the fixture: 

• Standard protocol assigns two channels each for Red, Green, and Blue parameters to 

provide 16-bit color mixing for each of the two images and the global composite image. 

Several color mixing modes are available (see Color Function Parameter on page 44). 

• Reduced protocol assigns three channels for 8-bit Red, Green, and Blue color mixing. 

• Pixel Mapping protocol gives you precision color control of every “pixel” of the fixture 

array with 8-bit color mixing for each LED. 

• Extended protocol provides all the color control offered in Standard protocol plus individual 

LED color mixing. 

For a table of each protocol mode’s parameters, see SHOWPIX and StudioPix Protocol Modes on 

page 33. 

Color Parameters 

Red, Green and Blue parameters let you control color mixing and in Standard and Extended 

protocol, provide adjustment for various Color function options. 

Default DMX Value = 0: No color (All protocol types) 

In Standard and Extended protocol Red, Green, and Blue parameters adjust from no color at a 

DMX value = 0 to full saturation at a DMX value = 65,535. 

Note: To Control LEDs as a Single Color in Standard or Extended protocol 

modes, set Folder and File and Color Function parameters to a DMX 

value = 0. The output will display a solid color you can adjust with the 

Red, Green and Blue parameters. 

In Reduced protocol, the Red, Green, and Blue parameters adjust a single color value for all 

LED’s from no color at a DMX value = 0 to full saturation at a DMX value = 255. 

Pixel Mapping protocol assigns a Red, Green and Blue parameter to each of the LEDs to adjust 

the Red, Green, and Blue component of the output for that LED. Values range from no color at a 

DMX value = 0 to full saturation at a DMX value = 255. 


CHAPTER 6 

Color Control 

Color Function Parameter 

In Standard and Extended protocol, the Color Function parameter is available at both the 

image level and the global level. This gives you the ability to apply a color effect to one or both 

image layers and also to the composite image. 

DMX 

Value 

NOTE: Choosing a Color Function may change the functionality of the Red, 

Green and Blue channels. 

Color Function Parameter Adjustments 

Option Description 

Red 

Parameter 

Green 

Parameter 

Blue 

Parameter 

0 RGB Add. Standard RGB add to all Pixels Red Green Blue 

1 CMY. Simulates CMY by subtracting RGB Cyan Magenta Yellow 

2 Black and White. 

3 Black and White Inverted. 

4 RGB Add non-black pixels. Red Green Blue 

5 RGB Swap to GBR. redefines component color Red to Green Green to Blue Blue to Red 

6 RGB Swap to BRG. redefines component color Red to Blue Green to Red Blue to Green 

7 RGB Swap to BGR. redefines component color Red to Blue Green Blue to Red 

8 RGB Swap to RBG. redefines component color Red Green to Blue Blue to Green 

9 RGB Swap to GRB. redefines component color Red to Green Green to Red Blue 

10 

RGB Invert. converts red to inverted red, green to 

inverted green, blue to inverted blue 

Red 

to Cyan 

Green to 

Magenta 

Blue to 

Yellow 

11 

RGB Invert & Swap to GBR. converts red to inverted 

green, green to inverted blue, blue to inverted red 

Red to 

Magenta 

Green to 

Yellow 

Blue to 

Cyan 

12 

RGB Invert & Swap to BRG. Red to inverted blue, 

green to inverted red, blue to inverted green 

Red to 

Yellow 

Green to 

Cyan 

Blue to 

Magenta 

13 Solarize 1 If color value < threshold value, invert color Red Green Blue 

14 Solarize 2 If color value > threshold, invert color. Red Green Blue 

15 Solarize 3 If color value < threshold, set color to 0 Red Green Blue 

16 Solarize 4 If color value > threshold, set color to 0 Red Green Blue 

17 Color Cycle DMX value controls cycle speed. Red Green Blue 

18 Random Color Sets Rate Not Used Not Used 

19 Scale multiplies the color values Red Green Blue 

20 

Compress to Maximum reduces the color value 

range from minimum to 65,635 

Sets Red 

Minimum 

Sets Green 

Minimum 

Sets Blue 

Minimum 

21 Add color to black adds RGB to black pixels Red Green Blue 

22 Replace Background Color Red Green Blue 

23 Rainbow Color Cycle 

Controls 

cycle speed 

Controls color 

offset 

Not Used 

The following section provides a more detailed description of Color Function parameter options 

in alphabetical order. 


Color Function Descriptions 

Add Color to Black 

This option adds color to black pixels only. 

Color Function parameter DMX value = 21 

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Color Control 

Red Parameter: Increases the red color component from 0 = no adjustment to 65,535 (100%) 

= maximum red saturation. 

Green Parameter: Increases the green color component from 0 = no adjustment to 65,535 

(100%) = maximum green saturation. 

Blue Parameter: Increases the blue color component from 0 = no adjustment to 65,535 

(100%) = maximum blue saturation. 

Black and White 

Use this option to convert color image to black and white. 


Red, Green and Blue modifier parameters are not used. 

Black and White Inverted 

This option removes all color and then swaps the black and white pixels. 

Color Function parameter DMX value =3 

Red, Green and Blue modifier parameters are not used. 

CMY 


This option simulates CMY color by inverting RGB color components and is the default value for 

the color function parameter. Use this parameter when you want to color mix with a CMY color 

model instead of RGB. 

Red Parameter: Increases cyan color component from 0 = no adjustment to 65,535 (100%) = 

maximum cyan saturation. 

Green Parameter: Increases magenta color component from 0 = no adjustment to 65,535 

(100%) = maximum magenta saturation. 

Blue Parameter: Increases yellow color component from 0 = no adjustment to 65,535 (100%) 

= maximum yellow saturation. 


CHAPTER 6 

Color Control 

Color Cycle 


The image’s color components cycle through RGB, black, and white. When no Red Green or Blue 

is added, image fades from full white, to normal image, to black. When RGB/CMY is added the 

image fades from the RGB value, to the image with color added. Individual color components 

are modulated individually, the speed of the modulation for a particular component is based on 

the red, green or blue DMX values respectively. 

Red Parameter: Controls the cycle speed from 0 slow to maximum speed at a DMX 

value = 255 (100%). 

Green Parameter: Controls the offset of the color cycle. At a DMX value = 128 (50%) there is 

no adjustment. Values below the midpoint cycle through the palette in reverse at an increasing 

speed to a maximum offset at a DMX value = 0. Values above the midpoint cycle forward 

through the palette at an increasing speed to maximum offset at a DMX value = 255 (100%). 

Blue Parameter: Not Used 

Compress to Maximum 

Color values are compressed toward the high end of the color range. 


Red Parameter: Adjusts the compression for the red color component from 0 = no adjustment 

to 65,535 (100%) = maximum red saturation. 

Green Parameter: Adjusts the compression for the green color component from 0 = no 

adjustment to 

65,535 (100%) = maximum green saturation. 

Blue Parameter: Adjusts the compression for the blue color component from 0 = no 

adjustment to 65,535 (100%) = maximum blue saturation. 

Rainbow Color Cycle 


Maps the colors in the media to a table creating a multi color pattern that moves across the 

image. This effect cycles through a rainbow color palette, adding palette values to pixel. 

Red Parameter: Controls the cycle speed from 0 slow to maximum speed at a DMX 

value = 255 (100%). 

Green Parameter: Controls the offset to vary the patterns color mapping. At a DMX value = 

128 (50%) there is no adjustment. Values below the midpoint cycle through the palette in 

reverse at an increasing speed to a maximum offset at a DMX value = 0. Values above the 

midpoint cycle forward through the palette at an increasing speed to maximum offset at a DMX 

value = 255 (100%). 



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Red Parameter: Controls the cycle speed from 0 = slow to maximum speed at a DMX value = 

255 (100%). 

Green Parameter: Not used 


Replace Background Color 


Selects the background color to be viewed through transparent components of the image. 



Green Parameter: Increases green color component from 0 = no adjustment to 


Blue Parameter: Increases blue color component from 0 = no adjustment to 65,535 


RGB Add non-black pixels 


This option adds color to all pixels except black using the RGB color model. 







RGB Add, All Pixels 


This option adds color to all pixels including black using the RGB color model. 








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RGB Invert & Swap to BRG 


This option swaps the color values from RGB to an inverted BRG color model. 

Red Parameter: Transitions the red component from no adjustment at a value of 0 to yellow at 

a value of 65,535 (100%) 

Green Parameter: Transitions the green component from no adjustment at a value of 0 to 

cyan at a value of 65,535 (100%) 

Blue Parameter: Transitions the blue component from no adjustment at a value of 0 to 

magenta at a value of 65,535 (100%) 

RGB Invert & Swap to GBR 


This option swaps the color values from RGB to an inverted GBR color model. 

Red Parameter: Transitions the red component from no adjustment at a value of 0 to magenta 

at a value of 65,535 (100%) 


yellow at a value of 65,535 (100%) 

Blue Parameter: Transitions the blue component from no adjustment at a value of 0 to cyan at 

a value of 65,535 (100%) 

RGB Invert 


This option inverts color values to transition the image from an RGB to a CMY color model. 

Red Parameter: Transitions the red component from no adjustment at a value of 0 to cyan at 

a value of 65,535 (100%) 


magenta at a value of 65,535 (100%) 

Blue Parameter: Transitions the blue component from no adjustment at a value of 0 to yellow 

at a value of 65,535 (100%) 


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This option allows you to swap colors. All red values become green and all blue values become 

red. Green values are unaffected. 

Red Parameter: Transitions red color component to blue from 0 = no color change to 

65,535 (100%) = green 

Green Parameter: No change to green color component 

Blue Parameter: Transitions blue color component to green from 0 = no color change to 

65,535 (100%) = red 

RGB Swap to BRG 


This option allows you to swap colors. All red values become blue, all green values become red 

and all blue values become green. 

Red Parameter: Transitions red color component to blue from 0 = no color change to 

65,535 (100%) = blue 

Green Parameter: Transitions green color component to red from 0 = no color change to 

65,535 (100%) = red 


65,535 (100%) = green 

RGB Swap to GBR 


This option allows you to swap colors. All red values become green, all green values become 

blue and all blue values become red. 

Red Parameter: Transitions red color component to green from 0 = no color change to 

65,535 (100%) = green 

Green Parameter: Transitions green color component to blue from 0 = no color change to 

65,535 (100%) = blue 

Blue Parameter: Transitions blue color component to red from 0 = no color change to 

65,535 (100%) = red 


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RGB Swap to GRB 


This option allows you to swap colors. All red values become green and all green values become 

blue. Blue values are unaffected. 

Red Parameter: Transitions red color component to green from 0 = no color change to 

65,535 (100%) = green 

Green Parameter: Transitions green color component to red from 0 = no color change to 

255 (100%) = blue 

Blue Parameter: No change to blue color component 

RGB Swap to RBG 


This option allows you to swap colors. All green values become blue and all blue values become 

green. Red values are unaffected. 

Red Parameter: No change to red color component 

Green Parameter: Transitions green color component to blue from 0 = no color change to 

65,535 (100%) = blue 


65,535 (100%) = red 

Scale 

Compresses the color values to intensify the color 


Red Parameter: Adjusts the compression for the red color component from 0 = no adjustment 

to 65,535 (100%) = maximum red saturation. 

Green Parameter: Adjusts the compression for the green color component from 0 = no 

adjustment to 


Blue Parameter: Adjusts the compression for the blue color component from 0 = no 

adjustment to 65,535 (100%) = maximum blue saturation. 


Solarize 

Solarize 1 


Solarize 2 


Solarize 3 


Solarize 4 


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Each of the Solarize options remaps colors to a narrow value range and inverts the color below 

a set threshold using different algorithms. Solarize options can create strong highlights. 

Red Parameter: Increases red color component from 0 = no adjustment to 65,535 (100%) = 

maximum red saturation. Red color values below the threshold are converted to cyan. 

Green Parameter: Increases blue color component from 0 = no adjustment to 65,535 (100%) 

= maximum blue saturation. Blue color values below the threshold are converted to magenta. 

Blue Parameter: Increases green color component from 0 = no adjustment to 65,535 (100%) 

= maximum green saturation. Green color values below the threshold are converted to yellow. 

Transparent Color 

Default DMX Value = 0: Use pre-defined image transparency 

The Transparent parameter lets you set a color value from the file as transparent. When you 

designate a transparency on an Image layer, a layer placed “behind” it will show through the 

transparent pixels. You can also designate a background color to show through. 

The ability to “see” one layer behind another when using transparent color is determined by the 

current selection in the global Transition Mode parameter. Global Transition Mode determines 

the relationship of the Image layers to each other and, depending on the type of transition, 

what will what will be seen through the transparency of the selected Image layer, (see 

Transitions and Color Transparency on page 63. 

Set the Transparent parameter DMX value = 0 for custom files that have a transparent 

component predefined. A DMX value = 1 sets the black pixels as transparent and a DMX value = 

2 makes white components of the image transparent. 

You can select any of the LED colors assigned to the image as transparent with DMX values from 

3-254. Use the Echo application to view the palette of LED color assignments for a media file 

(Refer to the Echo Software User Manual available on the SHOWPIX support page at 

highend.com/support). 


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Default DMX Value = 0: no Image Layer background color 

You may have a situation when applying certain layer effects, when only a portion of the LED 

array is covered by the image. For example you may scale down the image or move it’s position 

in the x or y direction. In this case you will see any image defined in a layer behind it or if that 

layer is transparent or not defined, any global background color you have selected. 

The Background Color parameter allows you to set a color for all of the LEDs that are off in the 

image layer. This background color will block the view of a second layer or a global background 

color effect. You can select one of the 256 available colors by choosing a DMX value from 1-255. 

The illustration and table below show the color palette and DMX values for some sample colors. 

0 Color Palette Range 

255 

DMX 1 2 3 40 90 125 170 200 255 

Color Black White Blue Cyan Green Yellow Red Magenta Blue 


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Global controls affect the composite image created when you define two 

Image layers. 

You can use global parameters to adjust intensity, scale and rotation the composite image. 

Other parameters apply strobing, dampening and a variety of graphic effects. The ability to 

control dynamic transitions between layers also provides additional looks and effects, (see 

Chapter 8: Global Control: Transitions on page 57. For global color mixing and color effects 

available, see Chapter 6: Color Control on page 43. 

Dim 

The Dim parameter adjusts the overall LED output from off at a DMX value of 0 to full intensity 

at a value of 255 (100%). 

Default DMX Value: 0 = LEDs off 

Tip: The Dim parameter needs a DMX value greater than 0 for a defined image to be visible. 

Strobe 

The Strobe parameter affects the combined output of both image settings. You can choose from 

the following strobing options: 

Strobe Option Description 

Periodic strobe Strobes the output at specified intervals from slow to fast. 

Random strobe Strobes the output at random intervals from slow to fast. 

Random/Synchronous Strobe 

Strobes the output at random intervals in unison from slow to 

fast. 

Note: An option in each image layer’s effect parameter allows the user to strobe a layer 

individually, (see Effect Function on page 73). 


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Scale 

You can magnify or reduce the composite image size using the Scale Parameter. 

Default DMX Value: 128 (50%) = Normal Scale 

The Scale parameter adjusts the size of the composite image up to approximately 10x its 

original size. At a DMX value of zero, the image shrinks to the minimum size. At the midpoint of 

the DMX value range, the image is normal size. When the DMX value is increased from the 

midpoint, the image is enlarged to the maximum at a value of 255 (100%). 

Note: Each image layer has a Scale parameter that lets you scale a layer individually. 

See Scale Parameter on page 70 for a graphic that illustrates the Scale effect. 

Rotate 

The global Rotation parameter controls the composite image rotation up to 360° around the 

Z axis. This parameter does not override rotation setting for the individual image layers but 

adds to it. 

Default DMX Value: 0 = no rotation 

DMX values between 0 and 128 (50%) control indexed rotation from 0° - 360°. At 128 (50%), 

rotation stops. When the DMX value is greater than the 128 (50%), the image begins rotating 

continuously. DMX values from 128 (50%) to 191 (75%) decrease the speed of continuous 

clockwise rotation. A DMX value = 191 stops rotation and values from 191 (75%) to 255 

(100%) increase continuous rotation speed in a counterclockwise direction. 

Tip : If you want to index the rotation counterclockwise, set the starting DMX value = 128 

(50%) and move toward zero. 

0 Indexed Rotation 128 

(50%) 

Continuous Rotation 191 Continuous Rotation 

(75%) 

Clockwise 

Counterclockwise 

Stop Rotation Speed Stop Rotation Speed 

255 

(100%) 


Dampening 

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Dampening smooths DMX crossfades of X and Y image position changes as well as indexed 

rotation changes. When a long DMX crossfade occurs on these parameters, use the Dampening 

channel to smooth the resolution of the image position change. 

Default DMX Value: 0 = Disable Dampening 

You can increase the Dampening effect from a minimum at a DMX value of 1 to the maximum 

effect at a DMX value of 255 (100%). 

Global Transition 

The Transition Mode and Transition parameters create real time crossfades, wipes, and 

transitions from one layer to another. For information on these parameters, see Chapter 8: 

Global Control: Transitions on page 57. 

Global Effects 

There are several Effect Function options you can apply to the composite image you create by 

defining Image A and Image B. The type of adjustment made by two Modifier parameters 

depend on the option you select. 

DMX 

Value 

Name Description 

Adjustments 

Modifier 1 Modifier 2 

0 None No effects selected NA NA 

1 Background Color 

2 Pan and Tilt Sync 

3 Shake 

4 Bar Scan 

5 Target Scan 

6 Curtain Scan 

Specifies a color to be view through a transparent 

portion of a file. 

Synchronizes image movement with Pan and Tilt 

movement 

Shakes the current visible image along the x and/or 

y axes 

Blacks out a portion of the image and creates a 

visible “bar” that scans across the LED array 

Blacks out a portion of the image in a “target” 

pattern across the LED array. 


“curtain” pattern (two parallel bars) that open 

across the LED array. 

Selects 

Color 

Sets Color 

Intensity 

Horizontal Vertical 


Selects 

Pattern line 

Selects 

Pattern Ring 

Selects 

Pattern line 

position 

Scan Rate 

Scan Rate 

Scan Rate 

7 Mirror Mirrors the visible image on the X and/or Y axis. Horizontal Vertical 

8 

Brightness and 

Contrast 

9 Filters 

Adjusts the brightness and/or contrast of the visible 

image. 

Enables the rainbow color effect to flow through the 

image in a predetermined order of the LEDs 

Brightness Contrast 

Selects 

Filter 

Filter Cycle 

Rate 

10 Flip Flips the visible image on the X and/or Y axis Horizontal Vertical 


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Chapter 8 

Global Control: Transitions 

The Transition Mode and Transition parameters provide over 70 patterns 

for switching between image layers and interact with the Color 

Transparency parameter to create a wide range of looks. 

SHOWPIX and StudioPix fixtures operate in a similar manner to media server based digital lights 

such as DL.3 and Axon, but inherently it has a very unique graphic's engine. The graphics 

engine in SHOWPIX and StudioPix is based on a “Composite Mixer” concept for control of the 

two image layers. The composite mixer uses the Transition Mode and Transition parameters 

to create real time crossfades, wipes, and transitions from one layer to another. 

Transition Types 

To understand how transitions function, think of the two images as separate layers that move 

together to mix colors and then replace each other. Depending on the transition, the 

relationship between the layers will operate differently. 

Note: The type of transition assigned will also determine how the Color 

Transparency will be interpreted, (see Transitions and Color Transparency 

on page 63). 

There are three basic types of transition options: 

• Opacity transitions vary the intensity of Image A and Image B. 

• Reveal transitions open a pattern in one Image layer that reveals the other. 

• Overlay transitions cover, uncover or push one Image layer with the other. 

Two special case Transition Mode options are also available: 

• The Random Transition option cycles through all the transition options except for itself 

and the Snap option. 

• The Snap option switches from one Image layer to the other at a DMX value of 127 (50%) 

(both Image files are at full intensity). 

Opacity Transitions 

Normal Fade 

Transition Mode DMX value = 0 

A normal fade transition option is the default at a DMX value of 0. In this case, Image layers A 

and B are arranged on the same plane and the intensity of each is varied to create a fade effect. 


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When the global Transition channel has a DMX value = 0, Image A is visible at full intensity. 

When the Transition channel is at a DMX value = 255 (100%), only Image B is visible. As the 

DMX value of the Transition channel is increased from 0% to 100%, the layer intensities change 

and color mix from Image A to 

Image B in a smooth fade. 

Image A Layer Image B Layer 

Transition Mode DMX = 0 

Transition DMX = 0 

Fade Through Black 

Transition Mode DMX value = 69 





Fade Through Black is another opacity transition. In this case, the intensity of Image A 

decreases to black and then Image B intensity increases from black to full. When the global 

Transition channel has a DMX value = 0 -127% only Image A is visible. At DMX values from 128 

- 255 (100%), only Image B is visible. 

Image A intensity decreases from full at a DMX value of 0% to a minimum intensity at a DMX 

value of 126 (49%). The image will be solid black at a DMX value of 127 (50%). Values above 

the midpoint increase Image B intensity from minimum at a DMX value of 128 to full intensity at 

a DMX value of 255 (100%). 

Image A Layer Image B Layer 








Reveal Transitions 

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In the second type of transition, one Image is revealed through another in a specified pattern. 

Both image layers maintain 100% intensity. You can choose from multiple patterns you can 

specify from the center out or the perimeter into the display. Other reveal transitions reveal in a 

horizontal, vertical or corner progression. 

In the following example, Image A is defined as a solid blue and Image B as a solid red. A DMX 

value of 5 is set in the Transition Mode parameter (Plus Out). As you increase the DMX value in 

the Transition parameter, a plus pattern opens from the center of Image A revealing Image B. 

The pattern continues to expand the area revealed until, at 100%, only Image B is visible. 


Transition = 0 


Transition = 192 (75%) 





Tip: Reveal transitions work best when using Transparent colors because one layer will be in 

front of the other. 


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Overlay Transitions 

In this type of transition, one Image layer covers or moves the other from a position “outside” in 

a defined pattern. One Image can move to cover or uncover the other. Push options simulate 

one image moving the other image “off the display”. 

Note: With Push options, pixels will be off when neither Image is 

represented in that area of the display. 

In this type of transition, both Image Layers maintain their full intensity level. 

In the following example Image A is defined as solid red and Image B as solid yellow with an 

overlay transition option Cover from Top selected. 

The effect simulates Image B moving over to cover Image A from above. 


Transition = 0 

Transition Mode Parameter 



Transition Mode Default DMX Value: 0 = Normal Fade 



The following table outlines the different transition patterns and their transition type 

DMX 

Value 

Transition 

Pattern 

Description 

0 Normal Fade 

Image intensities are varied to simulate a smooth 

crossfade from one to the other. 

1 Circle In A circular pattern opens Out from the center or In from 

2 Circle Out 

the edge in the first Image layer to reveal the second 

Image layer. 

3 Spiral In A spiral pattern opens Out from the center or In from 

4 Spiral Out 

the edge in the first Image layer to reveal the second 

Image layer. 

5 Plus In A plus sign pattern opens Out from the center or In 

6 Plus Out 

from the edge in the first Image layer to reveal the 

second Image layer. 

Transition 

Type 

Opacity 

Reveal 

Reveal 

Reveal 


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DMX 

Value 

Transition 

Pattern 

Description 

7 Diamond In A diamond pattern opens Out from the center or In 

8 Diamond Out 

from the edge in the first Image layer to reveal the 


9 Box In A box pattern opens Out from the center or In from the 

10 Box Out 

edge in the first Image layer to reveal the second 

Image layer. 

11 Split Horizontal In Splits the screen horizontally and opens Out from the 

12 Split Horizontal Out 

center or In from the edge in the first Image layer to 

reveal the second Image layer. 

13 Split Vertical In Splits the screen vertically and opens Out from the 

14 Split Vertical Out 

center or In from the edge in the first Image layer to 

reveal the second Image layer. 

15 Blinds Horizontal Simulates Horizontal or Vertical venetian blinds 

16 Blinds Vertical 

opening in the first Image to reveal the second Image. 

17 Checkerboard Horizontal A checkerboard pattern opens horizontally or vertically 

18 Checkerboard Vertical 

in the first Image layer to reveal the second Image 

layer. 

19 Comb Horizontal A pattern simulating the teeth of a comb moving 

20 Comb Vertical 

together Horizontally or Vertically in the first Image to 

reveal the second Image. 

21 Random Bars Horizontal A random bar pattern moving Horizontally or Vertically 

22 Random Bars Vertical in the first Image to reveal the second Image. 

23 Strips Left Up 

24 

25 

Strips Right Up 

Strips Left Down 

A diagonal stripe pattern opens in the first image layer 

from different positions to reveal the second image 

layer. 

26 Strips Right Down 

27 Wedge from Left 

28 Wedge from Right A wedge of the circular array opens toward the center 

29 Wedge from Up 

in different directions to reveal the second layer 

30 Wedge from Down 

31-38 

Wheel 1 spoke, clockwise 

rotation 

32 

Wheel 2 spokes, clockwise 

rotation 

33 


rotation 

34 

35 


rotation 

Wheel 1 spoke, 

counterclockwise rotation 

A wheel with different spoke and rotation options opens 

on the first image layer to reveal the second image 

layer. 

36 

Wheel 2 spokes, 


37 



38 



Transition 

Type 

Reveal 

Reveal 

Reveal 

Reveal 

Reveal 

Reveal 

Reveal 

Reveal 

Reveal 

Reveal 

Reveal 


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DMX 

Value 

Transition 

Pattern 

39 Spider Spiral In 

40 Wipe Left 

41 Wipe Right 

42 Wipe Up 

43 Wipe Down 

44 Cover from Left 

45 Cover from Right 

46 Cover from Top 

47 Cover from Bottom 

48 Cover from Top Left 

Description 

A spiral pattern variation opens Out from the center or 

In from the edge in the first Image layer to reveal the 


Wipes across the first image layer to reveal the second 

image layer. 

The first image layer “moves over” the second image 

layer from multiple directions. 

49 Cover from Top Right 

50 Cover from Bottom Left 

51 Cover from Bottom Right 

52 Uncover from Left 

53 Uncover from Right 

54 Uncover from Top 

55 Uncover from Bottom The first image layer “moves off” the second image 

56 Uncover from Top Left layer in the selected direction 

57 Uncover from Top Right 

58 Uncover from Bottom Left 

59 Uncover from Bottom Right 

60 Push from Left 

61 Push from Right 

62 Push from Top 

63 Push from Bottom 

The first image layer pushes the second image layer 

64 Push from Top Left out of the frame from the selected direction 

65 Push from Top Right 

66 Push from Bottom Left 

67 Push from Bottom Right 

68 Random Dissolve 

A random dot pattern drops out of Image A to reveal 

Image B 

69 Fade Through Black 

Image A intensity from full to black for half the range 

and Image B from full to black for half the range. 

70 Random Transition 

Cycles through all the transition options except the 

Snap option. 

Switches from one Image layer to the other at a DMX 

71 Snap 

value of 127 (50%) (both Image files are at full 

intensity) 

72 Gothic Discus 

Opens a pattern in the first image layer to reveal the 

second. 

73 Gothic Discus2 

Opens a pattern in the first image layer to reveal the 

second. 

Transition 

Type 

Reveal 

Reveal 

Overlay 

Overlay 

Overlay 

Reveal 

Opacity 


NA 

NA 

Reveal 

Reveal

Transition Parameter 

Transition Default DMX Value: 0 = Image A layer is fully visible 

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After you select a pattern option in the Transition Mode parameter, the Transition parameter 

defines the transition between Image A and Image B. 

For DMX values = 0 to 126 (49), Image A is “in front” of Image B and fully visible. At a DMX 

value = 128 (50%), Image A and Image B are both fully visible. DMX values above 50% place 

Image B in front. 

Transitions and Color Transparency 

Knowing the type of transition mode you have selected will help you interpret the color 

transparency effect. The following examples show the relationship between the transparency 

function and the transition type. 

Transparency with Opacity Transitions 

Opacity Transitions place the 

two image layers on the same 

plane. Transparent colors on 

either Image Layer will only 

reveal the background color (if 

applied). 

Transparency with Reveal Transitions 

Reveal Transitions simulate the 

placement one layer in front of 

the other. Colors in an image 

defined as transparent on the 

front image layer will reveal 

the other image layer. When 

the transition channel is a DMX 

0 Image Layer A is in front of 

layer B. At DMX 255 Image 

Layer B is in front of layer A. 

Image Layer A 

Image Layer A 

Image Layer B 

Image Layer B 

Background 

Color 

Background 

Color 


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Transparency with Overlay Transition 

Overlay Transitions place one 

layer beside the other. 

Transparent colors on the visible 

Image Layer will only reveal the 

background color (if applied). 

Image Layer B 


Image Layer A 


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Image Graphics Control 

You can apply a variety of color mixing options, transitions and effects to 

each individual Image layer in Standard or Enhanced protocol modes. 

The parameters described in this chapter are adjustable for each Image you define in Standard 

or Enhanced protocol for SHOWPIX and StudioPix fixtures. Parameters for composite image 

intensity and effects are described in Chapter 7: Global Control on page 53. Color Mixing control 

for each image layer is found in Chapter 6: Color Control on page 43. 

Defining Content 

This chapter outlines how to select an media file from stock content or your own custom content 

and define its playback. Use Echo software to upload custom content to your SHOWPIX or 

StudioPix fixture. Echo converts, organizes, and identifies content by source (preloaded stock 

content or custom User content) and DMX value. For more information on using Echo software 

to view and manage content. For more information, refer to the Echo Software User Manual 

available on the SHOWPIX support page at highend.com/support. 

Two parameters control content selection. To define an image you have to set DMX values 

greater than 0 for the Media Folder, and Media File parameters. 

Note: SHOWPIX and StudioPix fixtures contain identical Stock Content files. 

There will be some variation in some media files since the LED array is 

a different size for the two fixtures. 

Media Folder 

This parameter defines a folder (directory) containing a collection of media files. The media files 

within the assigned folder can then be selected using the Media File parameter. DMX values for 

folders are assigned as follows: 

• DMX values = 1-40 are used or reserved for stock content 

• DMX values = 41-250 are reserved for user content 

• DMX values = 251-255 are reserved. 

Default DMX Value = 1 (Lenses) 


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The following table describes the stock content folders available on SHOWPIX and StudioPix 

fixtures. 

Media Folder Descriptions 

DMX 

Value 

1 Lenses 

Media Folder Name Content Description 

2 Backgrounds 

Optimized static patterns that produce unique lens looks for wash light 

applications 

Animated Images with no black pixels to be used behind a transparent icon, 

lens, or moving image 

3 Chasing Changing animations that repeat patterns 

4 Marquee Frame by frame LED animations 

5 Atmospherics Natural, organic, and fluid movements and animations 

6 Elegant Slow graceful flowing 

7 Shimmer Sparkling and elegant 

8 Fiery Flames, explosions, etc 

9 Spinning Rotating and turning animations 

10 Icons Recognizable images such as alpha numerics, symbols and emblems 

11 Realistic Representations of real life imagery 

12 Flashing Strobing and flashing images 

41-250 Open Available for user content 

251 Pixellage Content Select this option when the Image file is outputting pixellage content 

255 Pixel Mapping Input Select the pixel mapping option when using Enhanced DMX protocol mode 

Media File 

The Media File parameter lets you identify a media file. You can supplement the large library of 

stock content with custom files. This parameter selects media files from within the folder defined 

by the Media Folder parameter. 

For a reference of files available as stock content with your SHOWPIX or StudioPix fixture, 

go to the Stock Content Guide link on the SHOWPIX or StudioPix support page on 

http://www.highend.com/support/LED/. You can also preview images of media files in 

the Echo application. For more information, refer to the Echo Software User Manual available on 

the SHOWPIX support page at highend.com/support. 

Default DMX Value: 0 = No file selected 


Frame 

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The frame parameter provides a method to dial or scrub through the frames of an image file. A 

file can have from 1 to 256 frames. The frame parameter automatically scales the total number 

of frames in a movie across the 256 DMX values of the frame parameter. For example, a media 

file with 12 frames will have frame 1 at DMX 0 and frame 12 at 255, with the other frames 

evenly distributed across the 256 DMX values. 

40-Frame 

Media File 

12-Frame 

Media File 

0 128 255 

(50%) 

(100%) 

0 

128 

255 

(50%) (100%) 

This scaling allows for full live control of all frames of a media file from a single fader, thus 

ensuring that the first and last frames are always at the limits of the fader. This feature is an 

essential element that provides for the DMX Scratch functionality. 

Frame Default DMX Value: 0 = The first frame of a media file is the playback start point. 

Note: When the playback mode parameter is set to Static Frame, use the frame 

parameter to select a frame to display. Several stock content files such as 

lenses or alphanumerics can be used in this manner to display a single image 

from a file. 

DMX Scratch 

The DMX Scratch feature is a dynamic tool that allows for 

live control of content playback. DMX Scratch allows the 

lighting operator to “scratch” a fader and manually adjust the 

content to synchronize with music or spoken words. To 

configure a fader for DMX scratch: 

1. Create a “setup” cue that selects content, enables the 

static frame play mode, and selects frame 1 of the file. 

2. File #11 in Folder #11 is titled “Lips-Scratch” and allows 

for a “talking lips” effect for DMX Scratch. 

3. In a different cuelist, create a “scratching” fader by recording 

a cue that contains a value of 255 for the media frame. 

4. Assign the fader for this cuelist to crossfade the values 

stored within the cue (“crossfade IPCB” on Wholehog 

consoles). 


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5. Playback the setup cue from step one and then manually run the fader from steps 2 and 3. 

As you move the fader you should see the lips open and close. Defining Playback 

After selecting a media file, you can choose from several Playback Modes and assign a Playback 

Speed. 

Playback Mode 

A Playback Mode parameter for each image layer allows several playback options. 

Default DMX Value: 0 = Plays forward in a continuous loop 

DMX 

Value 

Playback Mode Description 

0 Loop Forward Plays the media file forward, looping continuously. 

1 Loop Reverse Plays the media file in reverse, looping continuously. 

2 Once Forward Plays the media file forward and holds on the last frame 

3 Once Reverse Plays the media file forward and holds on the first frame 

4 Random Plays the frames of the file in a random order. 

5 Bounce Plays the media file forward then reverse, looping continuously. 

6 Static Frame 

7 Loop Forward w/ intensity >0 

8 Loop Reverse w/ intensity >0 

9 Once Forward w/ intensity >0 

10 Once Reverse w/ intensity >0 

11 Random w/ intensity >0 

12 Bounce w/ intensity >0 

Playback Speed 

Displays the frame that has been defined by the Frame parameter, 

(see Frame on page 67) 

Plays the media file forward, looping continuously.Plays only when 

the Dim parameter value is greater than zero. 

Plays the media file in reverse, looping continuously.Plays only 

when the Dim parameter value is greater than zero. 

Plays the media segment forward and holds on the last frame. 

Plays only when the Dim parameter value is greater than zero. 

Plays the media segment forward and holds on the last frame. 


Plays the frames of the file in a random order. Plays only when the 

Dim parameter value is greater than zero. 

Plays the media file forward then reverse, looping continuously. 


The Playback Speed parameter controls the speed of the selected media file’s Playback Mode. 

Default DMX Value: 128 = Playback at normal speed. 

A DMX value of 0 or 128 (50%) plays back media files at the original recorded speed. DMX 

values from 1 to 127 plays the media file back at an increasing speed, from slowest to the 

original recorded speed. Values from 129-255 set playback speed from faster than normal to 

fastest speed. 


Rotation 

The Rotation parameter for each image layer controls the 

media file rotation. You can rotate a media file up to 360° 

around the Z axis. 

Default DMX Value: 0 = no rotation 

DMX values between 0 and 128 (50%) control indexed rotation 

from 0° - 360°. At 128 (50%), rotation stops. When the DMX 

value is greater than the 128 (50%), the image begins rotating 

continuously. DMX values from 128 (50%) to 191 (75%) 

decrease the speed of continuous clockwise rotation. A DMX 

value = 191 stops rotation and values from 191 (75%) to 255 

(100%) increase continuous rotation speed in a 

counterclockwise direction. 

Tip : If you want to index the rotation counterclockwise, set 

the starting DMX value = 128 (50%) and move toward zero. 

0 Indexed Rotation 128 

(50%) 

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Original Image 

Rotation DMX = 0 

Continuous Rotation 191 Continuous Rotation 

(75%) 

Clockwise 

Counterclockwise 

Stop Rotation Speed Stop Rotation Speed 

255 

(100%) 


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Scale Parameter 

You can magnify or reduce image size using the Scale Parameter. 

Default DMX Value: 128 (50%) = Normal Scale 

The Scale parameter adjusts the size of the image up to approximately 10x its original size. At a 

DMX value of zero, the image expands to the maximum size. At the midpoint of the DMX value 

range, the image is normal size. When the DMX value is increased from the midpoint, the image 

is reduced to its minimum size at a value of 255 (100%). 

Scale DMX = 65 (25%) Scale DMX = 127 (50%) Scale DMX = 255 (100%) 

Note: At some scales, no image may be produced 


Changing Image Position 

CHAPTER 9 


You can reposition a selected image as it appears on the array. The following parameters act on 

an individual image. 

X Position Parameter 

The X Position parameter moves the image along the x axis. 

Default DMX Value: 128 (50%) = image centered in frame 

The midpoint of the DMX value range centers the image on the X-axis. Values below the DMX 

midpoint move the image right, and values above the DMX midpoint move the image to the left. 

X Position DMX = 128 (50%) X Position DMX = 180 (70%) X Position DMX = 76 (30%) 

Y Position Parameter 

The Y Position parameter moves your object along the x axis. 

Default DMX Value: 128 (50%) = image centered in frame. 

The midpoint of the DMX value range centers the image on the Y-axis. Values below the DMX 

midpoint move the image up, and values above the DMX midpoint move the image down. 

Y Position DMX = 128 (50%) Y Position DMX = 180 (70%) Y Position DMX = 76 (30%) 


CHAPTER 9 


Image Transition 

In Standard and Extended protocol, you can choose between several Transition Mode options 

and use the Transition Speed parameter to adjust the option. 

Transition Mode 

Transition Default DMX Value: 0 = Normal playback with no transition 

Transition Mode controls the pixel transition of a movie file from frame to frame on the image 

layer. By default, frames will snap from one to the next, however different frame transitions can 

be selected to create unique playback of image files. 

Transition Speed 

The Transition Speed parameter will adjust the speed of the selected transition mode as the file 

changes from frame to frame. 

Transition Speed Default DMX Value: 128 (50%) = Normal playback speed 

The following table describes the Transition Mode options available and the type of adjustment 

you can make to the option using the Transition Speed parameter. 

DMX 

Value 

Transition 

Mode 

Description Transition Speed Function 

0 Normal Normal playback No effect 

1 Snap/Fade 

2 Fade/Snap 

Snaps from the current frame to the next 

frame and then fades out the first frame 

Fades out the current frame and then 

snaps to the next frame 

3 Strobe Flashing crossfade from frame to frame 

4 Trails 

Retains a partial fade of the current frame 

added to the new frame 

Note: SHOWPIX and StudioPix fixtures also allow dynamic transitions 

between the image layers when adjusting the Global Transition 

parameter (see Global Transition on page 55). 

Adjusts the duration of the fade 

between frames 

Adjusts the duration of the fade 

between frames 

Adjusts the speed of the fade between 

frames 

Adjusts the amount of decay from the 

previous frame 


Effect Function 

CHAPTER 9 


The Image Effect Function parameter provides effects that can be applied to the media file in 

an image layer. 

DMX 

Value 

Name Description 

Adjustments 

Modifier 1 Modifier 2 

0 None No effects selected NA NA 

1 Strobe Periodic strobing of the image Rate Not Used 

2 Pan and Tilt sync 

Synchronizes image movement with Pan and Tilt 

movement 

Rate Size 

3 Shake 

Shakes the current visible image along the x and/or y 

axis 


4 Bar Scan 

Blacks out a portion of the image and creates a visible 

“bar” that scans across the LED array 

Rate Size 

5 Target Scan 

Blacks out a portion of the image and creates a visible 

“target” that scans across the LED array 


Rate Size 

6 Curtain Scan “curtain” pattern (two parallel bars) that scans across 

the LED array 

Rate Size 

7 Mirror Mirror the visible image on the X and/or Y axis Horizontal Vertical 

8 

Brightness and 

Contrast 

9 Filters 

Adjusts the brightness and/or contrast of the visible 

image 

Enables the rainbow color effect to flow through the 

image in a predetermined order of the LEDs 

Brightness Contrast 

Selects 

Filter 

10 Flip Flips the visible image on the X and/or Y axis Horizontal Vertical 

Pixel Mapping 

When using Enhanced mode protocol, RGB pixels can be “inserted” in place of an image file 

within the graphics engine. This provides the ability to fully utilize the graphic engine features 

when pixel mapping the LEDs. 

SHOWPIX fixtures have 127 LEDs that can be mapped and StudioPix has 61. To enable the pixel 

mapping input, select Folder 255 File 1. The resulting image from the appropriate DMX channels 

for the pixel mapping will be routed into the graphics engine and behave the same as internal 

content. 

Note: The transparent color and several color effects require image files to 

function and will not function with pixel mapped input. 


Rate

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Appendix A: 

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) 

0.15 255 100 FF 

0.15 254 100 FE 

0.17 253 99 FD 

0.19 252 99 FC 

0.21 251 98 FB 

0.25 250 98 FA 

0.29 249 98 F9 

0.35 248 97 F8 

0.41 247 97 F7 

0.47 246 96 F6 

0.55 245 96 F5 

0.63 244 96 F4 

0.73 243 95 F3 

0.83 242 95 F2 

0.94 241 95 F1 

1.05 240 94 F0 

1.18 239 94 EF 

1.31 238 93 EE 

1.45 237 93 ED 

1.60 236 93 EC 

1.75 235 92 EB 

1.92 234 92 EA 

2.09 233 91 E9 

2.27 232 91 E8 

2.46 231 91 E7 

2.66 230 90 E6 

2.86 229 90 E5 

3.07 228 89 E4 

3.29 227 89 E3 

3.52 226 89 E2 

3.76 225 88 E1 

4.00 224 88 E0 

4.25 223 87 DF 

4.52 222 87 DE 

4.78 221 87 DD 

5.06 220 86 DC 

5.34 219 86 DB 

5.64 218 85 DA 

Time Value Value Value 

(sec.) (dec.) (%) (hex) 

5.94 217 85 D9 

6.25 216 85 D8 

6.56 215 84 D7 

6.89 214 84 D6 

7.22 213 84 D5 

7.56 212 83 D4 

7.91 211 83 D3 

8.27 210 82 D2 

8.63 209 82 D1 

9.00 208 82 D0 

9.39 207 81 CF 

9.77 206 81 CE 

10.17 205 80 CD 

10.58 204 80 CC 

10.99 203 80 CB 

11.41 202 79 CA 

11.84 201 79 C9 

12.28 200 78 C8 

12.72 199 78 C7 

13.17 198 78 C6 

13.63 197 77 C5 

14.10 196 77 C4 

14.58 195 76 C3 

15.07 194 76 C2 

15.56 193 76 C1 

16.06 192 75 C0 

16.57 191 75 BF 

17.09 190 75 BE 

17.61 189 74 BD 

18.14 188 74 BC 

18.68 187 73 BB 

19.23 186 73 BA 

19.79 185 73 B9 

20.36 184 72 B8 

20.93 183 72 B7 

21.51 182 71 B6 

22.10 181 71 B5 

22.70 180 71 B4 


(sec.) (dec.) (%) (hex) 

23.30 179 70 B3 

23.92 178 70 B2 

24.54 177 69 B1 

25.17 176 69 B0 

25.80 175 69 AF 

26.45 174 68 AE 

27.10 173 68 AD 

27.76 172 67 AC 

28.43 171 67 AB 

29.11 170 67 AA 

29.80 169 66 A9 

30.49 168 66 A8 

31.19 167 65 A7 

31.90 166 65 A6 

32.62 165 65 A5 

33.34 164 64 A4 

34.08 163 64 A3 

34.82 162 64 A2 

35.57 161 63 A1 

36.33 160 63 A0 

37.09 159 62 9F 

37.87 158 62 9E 

38.65 157 62 9D 

39.44 156 61 9C 

39.44v 156 61 9C 

40.23 155 61 9B 

41.04 154 60 9A 

41.85 153 60 99 

42.68 152 60 98 

43.50 151 59 97 

44.34 150 59 96 

45.19 149 58 95 

46.04 148 58 94 

46.90 147 58 93 

47.77 146 57 92 

48.65 145 57 91 

49.54 144 56 90 

50.43 143 56 8F 


Appendix A 

MSpeed Conversion Table 


(sec.) (dec.) (%) (hex) 

51.33 142 56 8E 

52.24 141 55 8D 

53.16 140 55 8C 

54.09 139 55 8H 

55.02 138 54 8A 

55.96v 137 54 89 

56.91 136 53 88 

57.87 135 53 87 

58.84 134 53 86 

59.81 133 52 85 

60.79 132 52 84 

61.78 131 51 83 

62.78 130 51 82 

63.79 129 51 81 

64.80 128 50 80 

65.82 127 50 7F 

66.85 126 49 7E 

67.89 125 49 7D 

68.94 124 49 7C 

69.99 123 48 7B 

71.05 122 48 7A 

72.13 121 47 79 

73.20 120 47 78 

74.29 119 47 77 

75.38 118 46 76 

76.49 117 46 75 

77.60 116 45 74 

78.71 115 45 73 

79.84 114 45 72 

80.98 113 44 71 

82.12 112 44 70 

83.27 111 44 6F 

84.43 110 43 6E 

85.59 109 43 6D 

86.77 108 42 6C 

87.95 107 42 6B 

89.14 106 42 6A 

90.34 105 41 69 

91.55 104 41 68 

92.76 103 40 67 

93.98 102 40 66 

95.21 101 40 65 

96.45 100 39 64 

97.70 99 39 63 

98.95 98 38 62 

100.22 97 38 61 

101.49 96 38 60 


(sec.) (dec.) (%) (hex) 

102.77 95 37 5F 

104.05 94 37 5E 

105.35 93 36 5D 

106.65 92 36 5C 

107.96 91 36 5B 

109.28 90 35 5A 

110.61 89 35 59 

111.94 88 35 58 

113.28 87 34 57 

114.63 86 34 56 

115.99 85 33 55 

117.36 84 33 54 

118.73 83 33 53 

120.12 82 32 52 

121.5v 81 32 51 

122.91 80 31 50 

124.31 79 31 4F 

125.73 78 31 4E 

127.15 77 30 4D 

128.58 76 30 4C 

130.02 75 29 4B 

134.39 72 28 48 

135.86 71 28 47 

137.34 70 27 46 

138.82 69 27 45 

140.32 68 27 44 

141.82 67 26 43 

143.33 66 26 42 

144.85 65 25 41 

146.38 64 25 40 

147.92 63 25 3F 

149.46 62 24 3E 

151.01 61 24 3D 

152.57 60 24 3C 

154.14 59 23 3B 

155.71 58 23 3A 

157.30 57 22 39 

158.89 56 22 38 

160.49 55 22 37 

162.09 54 21 36 

163.71 53 21 35 

165.33 52 20 34 

166.96 51 20 33 

168.60 50 20 32 

170.25 49 19 31 

171.91 48 19 30 

173.57 47 18 2F 


(sec.) (dec.) (%) (hex) 

175.24 46 18 2E 

176.92 45 18 2D 

178.61 44 17 2C 

180.30 43 17 2B 

182.01 42 16 2A 

183.72 41 16 29 

185.44 40 16 28 

187.17 39 15 27 

188.90 38 15 26 

190.65 37 15 25 

192.40 36 14 24 

194.16 35 14 23 

195.92 34 13 22 

197.70 33 13 21 

199.48 32 13 20 

201.28 31 12 1F 

203.08 30 12 1E 

204.88 29 11 1D 

206.70 28 11 1C 

208.52 27 11 1B 

210.36 26 10 1A 

212.19 25 10 19 

214.04 24 9 18 

215.90 23 9 17 

217.76 22 9 16 

219.63 21 8 15 

221.51 20 8 14 

223.40 19 7 13 

225.30 18 7 12 

227.20 17 7 11 

229.11 16 6 10 

231.03 15 6 0F 

232.96 14 5 0E 

234.90 13 5 0D 

236.84 12 5 0C 

238.79 11 4 0B 

240.75 10 4 0A 

242.72 9 4 09 

244.70 8 3 08 

246.68 7 3 07 

248.68 6 2 06 

250.68 5 2 05 

246.68 7 3 07 

248.68 6 2 06 

250.68 5 2 05 

252.68 4 2 04 


Appendix B: 


Warning: For Continued Protection Against Fire 

1. This equipment is designed for use with specified LED only. Use of any other type LED may 

be hazardous and may void the warranty. 

2. Do not mount on a flammable surface. 

3. Maintain minimum distance of 1.0 meter (.9 feet) from combustible materials. 

4. Replace fuses only with the specified type and rating. 

5. Observe minimum distance to lighted objects of 1 meter (3.9 feet). 

6. This equipment for connection to branch circuit having a maximum overload protection of 

20 A. 

Warning: For Continued Protection Against Electric Shock 

1. If this equipment was received without a line cord plug, attach the appropriate line cord 

plug according to the following code: 

• brown–live 

• blue–neutral 

• green/yellow–earth 

2. In the United Kingdom, the colours of the cores in the mains lead of this equipment may not 

correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as 

follows: 

• the core which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug 

which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol , or coloured green or green and 

yellow. 

• the core which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the 

letter N or coloured black. 

• the core which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with 

the letter L or coloured red. 

3. Class I equipment. This equipment must be earthed. 

4. Equipment suitable for dry locations only. Do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. 

5. Disconnect power before re-lamping or servicing. 

6. Refer servicing to qualified personnel 

Warning: For Continued Protection Against Injury To Persons 

1. Use secondary safety cable when mounting this fixture. 

2. Equipment surfaces may reach temperatures up to 160° C (320° F). Allow a minimum of 10 

minutes for cooling before handling. 


Appendix B 


Appendice B: Importantes Informations Sur La Sécurité 

Mise En Garde: Pour Une Protection Permanente Contre Les Incendies 

1. Cet appareil est conçu pour l'usage avec les LED spécifiées seulement. Son utilisation avec 

tout autre type de LED peut être dangereuse et annuler la garantie. 

2. Ne pas monter les lampes sur une surface inflammable. 

3. Maintenir à une distance minimum de 1.0 mètre de matières inflammables. 

4. Ne remplacer les fusibles qu'avec des modèles et valeurs assignées recommandés. 

5. Respecter une distance minimum de 1.0 mètre par rapport aux objets éclairés. 

6. 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. Débrancher le courant avant de changer les lampes ou d'effectuer des réparations. 

3. Cet équipement doit être uniquement utilisé dans des endroits secs. Ne pas l'exposer à la 

pluie ou l'humidité. 

4. À l'intérieur de l'équipement il n'y a pas de pièces remplaçables par l' utilisateur. Confiez 

l'entretien à un personnel qualifié. 

5. Equipement de Classe I. Cet équipement doit être mis à la terre. 

Mise En Garde: Pour Une Protection Permanente Contre Les Blessures Corporelles 

1. Lors de l'assemblage, utiliser un câble de sécurité secondaire. 

2. Les surfaces de l'appareil peuvent atteindre des températures de 160 C. Laisser refroidir 

pendant 5 minutes avant la manipulation. 


Anhang B: Wichtige Hinweise Für Ihre Sicherheit 

Warnung: Zum Schutz Vor Brandgefahr 

Appendix B 


1. Diese Ausrüstungen sind für Gebrauch mit angegebenen LED nur entworfen. Der Gebrauch 

irgend eines anderen Lampentyps könnte Sie gefährden und Ihre Garantie außer Kraft 

setzen. 

2. Das Gerät nie auf einer feuergefährlichen Fläche montieren. 

3. Stets einen Mindestabstand von 1 Meter zu brennbaren Materialien einhalten. 

4. Zum Ersatz nur Sicherungen verwenden, die dem vorgeschriebenen Typ und Nennwert 

entsprechen. 

5. Einen Mindestabstand von 1 Meter zu den angestrahlten Objekten einhalten. 

6. 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. Vor dem Austauschen von Lampen oder vor Wartungsarbeiten stets den Netzstecker 

ziehen. 

3. Diese Geräte sind nur zum Einbau in trockenen Lagen bestimmt und müssen vor Regen und 

Feuchtigkeit geschützt werden. 

4. Servicearbeiten sollten nur von Fachpersonal ausgeführt werden. Das Gerät enthält keine 

wartungsbedürftigen Teile. 

5. Dieses Gerät gehört zur Klasse I. Dieses Gerät muß geerdet werden. 

Warnung: Zum Schutz Vor Verletzungen 

1. Verwenden Sie bei der Installation des Beleuchtungskörpers ein zusätzliches 

Sicherheitskabel. 

2. Die Oberflächen des Gerätes können Temperaturen bis zu 160 C erreichen. Vor dem 

Anfassen stets 5 Minuten lang abkühlen lassen. 


Appendix B 


Apéndice B: Información Importante De Seguridad 

Advertencia: Para Protección Continua Contra Incendios 

1. Este equipo se diseña para el uso con LED especificadas sólo. El uso de cualquier otro tipo 

de LED puedá resultar peligroso, y puedá anular la garantía. 

2. No monte el equipo sobre una superficie inflamable. 

3. Mantenga una distancia mínima de materiales combustibles de 1,0 metro. 

4. Cambie los fusibles únicamente por otros que sean del tipo y la clasificación especificadas. 

5. Guarda una distancia mínima a objetos iluminados de 1.0 metro. 

6. 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. Desconecte el suministro de energía antes de recambiar lámparas o prestar servicio de 

reparación. 

3. Questa apparecchiatura e' da usarsi in ambienti secchi. Non e' da essere esposta ne alla 

pioggia ne all' umidita'. 

4. Derive el servicio de reparación de este equipo al personal calificado. El interior no contiene 

repuestos que puedan ser reparados por el usuario. 

5. Equipo de Clase I. Este equipo debe conectarse a la tierra. 

Advertencia: Para Protección Continua Contra Lesiones Corporales 

1. Al montare questa apparechiatura, usare un secondo cavo di sicurezza. 

2. Las superficies del equipo pueden alcanzar temperaturas máximas de 160 grados 

centígrados. Deje que se enfríen por 5 minutos antes de tocarlas. 


Appendice B: Importanti Informazioni Di Sicurezza 

Avvertenza: Per Prevenire Incendi 

Appendix B 


1. Quest'apparecchiatura è disegnata per l'uso con le LED specificate soltanto. L'uso di 

qualunque altra LED di tipo può essere pericoloso e può nullo la garanzia. 

2. Da non montare sopra una superficie infiammabile. 

3. Mantenere l' apparecchio a un minimo di 1.0 metri di distanza dai materiali combustibili. 

4. Rimpiazare i fusibili usando soltanto quelli del tipo e della taratura adatta. 

5. Mantenere una distanza minima di 1.0 metri dagli oggetti accesi. 

6. 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. Disinnestare la corrente prima di cambiare la lampadina o prima di eseguire qualsiasi 

riparazione. 

3. Este equipo se adecua a lugares secos solamente. no lo exponga a la lluvia o humedad. 

4. Per qualsiasi riparazione rivolgersi al personale specializzato. L' utente non deve riparare 

nessuna parte dentro l' unita'. 

5. Aparecchio di Classe I. Questa apparecchiatura deve essere messa a terra. 

Avvertenza: Per Non Ferire Ad Altre Persone 

1. Use cable secundario de seguridad al montar este aparato. 

2. Le superfici della apparecchiatura possono arrivare a temperature di 160 gradi centrigradi 

(194 gradi f). Aspettare 5 minuti prima di maneggiare. 


Appendix B 


Vigtig Sikkerhedsinformation 

Advarsel: Beskyttelse mod elektrisk chock. 

VIGTIGT! 

LEDEREN MED GUL/GROEN ISOLATION MAA KUN TILSLUTTES KLEMME MAERKET 

ELLER .

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