High End Systems StudioPix Pixelation Luminaire Manuel D’Utilisation

StudioPix™ Pixelation Luminaire User Manual

Chapter 11

Echo Software

You can use Echo software to convert, organize, and transport user
content to SHOWPIX and StudioPix fixtures as well as upload content and
fixture software to units on a DMX link.

Echo software communicates with SHOWPIX and StudioPix fixtures using a USB upload module
or a Wholehog single USB DMX widget to:

• Convert custom media files to a format

• Organize content for management and transport

• Upload and download content to or from fixtures

• Upgrade devices on the link with updated stock content and fixture software

Echo Setup

Hardware Setup

Echo software requires a computer running Windows XP, with Service Pack 2 or 3 installed and
an internet connection to download the software.

For uploading content or fixture software to a SHOWPIX fixture on a DMX link, you will need a
USB upload module or a Wholehog single USB DMX widget.

Installing Echo Software

The latest version of Echo software is available from the High End Systems website at
(

http://www.highend.com/support/Echo/EchoSoftware.asp

). After downloading Echo

to your computer, a standard Windows install wizard will prompt you through the installation
process.

Launching Echo

When you start up Echo, the software automatically initiates a Fixture Discovery process to
locate all SHOWPIX, StudioPix, and SHOWGUN fixtures along with any other RDM devices
connected to the same DMX link. A status bar along the bottom of the Echo window tracks the
fixture discovery.

Note: This will not happen unless a widget and fixtures are attached.