User manual AMERICAN DJ MY DMX VERSION 1.0

[. . . ] General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 3. Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 4. Fixture Profiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 5. [. . . ] It allows you to create either static or dynamic color sequences very easily. Imagine you want to load a bitmap or simply write a text on your matrix of LEDs, "Color Manager" will help you to make it in a few seconds. To open "Color Manager", right click on a color mixing channel in the Editor screen. Several functions are available. Basic tools The basic tools are situated in the "Tools" area of the window. You can find the main functions available in a bitmap designer and select a color for each fixture very quickly. Each fixture is represented by a square on the left side. - Select pixel and Select area: the first one allows to select fixtures one by one, the second allows to select several fixtures simultaneously - Pen and Paint bucket: to paint one or several pixels with the selected color - Line, Rectangle, Circle: to draw a line, a rectangle or a circle - Pipette: to pick a color from the fixtures area - Copy, Paste: to copy or paste pixels - Load an image: to draw an image (BMP, JPG. . . ) with your fixtures You must use the color picker to change the color of the selected pixel(s). You can also enter the RGB values manually. Page 20 MyDMX V1. 0 Effects Manager 10. Effects Manager The Effect Manager is an extremely powerful tool which allows you to easily create stunning effects with your lights without having to go through the laborious process of programming each individual step and scene. Once you have created your effect with these simple to use tools, you just need to click "generate" and the software will automatically create the steps required. The Effect Manager adapts it's self depending on the fixtures you are using. To demonstrate the capabilities of this tool, we'll start by using a matrix of generic RGB LED color mixing fixtures. To access the effects editor, left click the "FX" button. Page 21 MyDMX V1. 0 Effects Manager Gradient Editor The gradient editor allows you to create many complex static gradients. Switch the editor ON by clicking on the red button and select a gradient type and range. Editing the color of a gradient In this example we have created a fade between blue and green. Select the color you wish to edit. Choose your color from the drop down box. Page 22 MyDMX V1. 0 Effects Manager Changing the length of a gradient Here we see an even gradient between blue and green. You may wish for the gradient to be long at the beginning and then short. To achieve this, we can create a gradient step by double clicking on a particular part of the gradient. You can drag this point along to change the gradient. Adding a color to a gradient You can use the points to add multiple colors to the gradient. For example, we may want the gradient to fade from blue to white, and then from white to green. This can be achieved by selecting the point and changing the color from the drop down box. If you are unhappy with the points added, simply select the point and click the "delete" button. Remember to click generate before closing the effect manager. Color Mixing The color mixing tool is the easiest way to create complex color effects. Firstly switch the tool on and select an effect. Click the preview button, eye ball, to see how your final effect will look. You can vary the size, speed and direction of the effect as well as changing the colors used by clicking the pallet icon. You can also change the number of colors used. Remember to click generate before closing the effect manager. Page 23 MyDMX V1. 0 Effects Manager RGB Matrix Effects This tool is specifically designed for use with a matrix of LED panels. [. . . ] You should see 3 LEDs turn on, green, yellow, and red. If non of the LEDs are on, check the back of the interface, there is a small switch that turns power ON/OFF. If only the yellow LED is on, then your interface is broken, please contact your retailer to have it replaced. Check software/interface communication Connect the interface to the computer BEFORE you start the software. [. . . ]