High End Systems AXON - Manual (Page 21)

Axon Media Server User Manual 1
Chapter 1:
Product Overview
This chapter describes features and specifications for the Axon Media
Server and the Content Management Application (CMA) software.
Axon is a rack mounted unit housing the same media server found in the DL.3 and DL.2 Digital
Light fixtures from High End Systems. The built-in 32-bit Graphics Engine software utilizes
Windows XP Embedded and DirectX application programming interface to provide extensive
image control of up to three 3-D graphic objects.
Axon media servers use the DMX512 protocol to control digital media allowing you to position,
scale, rotate, apply visual effects and color mix graphic objects. You can define up to three of
these objects and then apply global effects to the composite image.
The Content Management Application (CMA) operates on Axon and allows you to upload,
move and clone content files, configure fixtures, and upgrade software. Using the CMA, you can
also perform the same functions remotely on multiple media servers over an Ethernet network.
Features
System
• Software based on Windows XP Embedded and DirectX technology
• Powerful Content Management and Configuration software can remotely manage multiple
Axon, DL.3, and DL.2 media servers.
• Supports importing of custom content including: 3D objects, media files, still images
• Provides DMX512 and Art-Net capability
• Upgrades software remotely
• Includes a royalty-free stock digital art collection including over 1000 lighting-optimized files
• Accepts SDI and S-Video input
• On board DVD drive for copying content into the Axon Server as well as burning User content
onto DVD/CD.
• Collage™ software included with graphics engine