Operating R-Series and P-Series Media Servers

The new server range for Delta, Actor and Conjurer roles. Full installation, connections, use of touch screen controls and display, and care and maintenance.

Operating Delta Media Servers

Installation, controls and connections, care and maintenance of your Delta Media Server (Infinity, Pico, Nucleus, Proton, and Nano).

Delta Workflow for New Users

This overview will help you get started. It covers how servers are connected, the Delta software is installed and used, how shows play and are controlled, the supported media formats, and where media is located and how it is organised. Here also you can assess storage and performance requirements.

File Size versus ‘Size on Disk’

The two sizes are not the same; know the differences and why.

Mounting Pico Servers

Mounting options for Pico servers: VESA, anti-shock and rack.

Delta 2.8 User Guide

New for 2023 with new features, this guide covers the functionality of the latest Delta software on R-Series servers, using the DeltaGUI display setup, and creating shows from mixed media, multiple effects, and controls. This guide covers all display modes: flat-plane, dome, mesh, and composition.

Delta 2.7 User Guide

This guide covers the functionality of Delta Media Servers, using the DeltaGUI display setup, and creating shows from mixed media, multiple effects, and controls. This guide covers all display modes: flat-plane, dome, mesh, and composition.

Delta 2.6 User Guide

This guide covers the functionality of Delta Media Servers, using the DeltaGUI display setup, and creating shows from mixed media, multiple effects, and controls. This guide covers all display modes: flat-plane, dome, mesh, and composition.

Creating Shows Programatically Using Delta Express Mode (PDF)

Delta shows can be constructed, managed and run using JSON files, programmed manually as scripts. These can be loaded into Delta, using external controls, and with Delta running in Express Mode, the programmed show will run.

Using VIOSO Autoalignment with Delta

A flatplane example of installation, setup and configuration, export as MPCDI and import into Delta.

Delta 2.5 User Guide

For Delta 2.5 users, this guide covers the functionality of Delta Media Servers, using the DeltaGUI display setup, and creating shows from mixed media, multiple effects, and controls. This guide covers all display modes: flat-plane, dome, mesh, and composition.

Delta User Guides: earlier versions

Download PDF guides for DeltaServer and DeltaGUI from Delta 2.0 to 2.4.

DeltaRealTime

DeltaRealTime merges the high-fidelity playback of Delta Media server with real-time interactive assets (e.g. from Unity, or Unreal Engine) to create real-time high fidelity, interactive 3D scenes, whether for a game, exhibit, simulation environment or themed attraction.

For the core modules, see in Managing Delta Media Servers.

StackCaptioning

StackCaptioning is a Delta web interface add-on that provides automatic audio and/or visual captioning for rides and attractions, on Android devices: tablets, smart glasses, or similar mobile devices.

StackExpress

StackExpress is a Delta web interface add-on. StackExpress shows can be built and saved, replayed, or used simply in real-time. Shows can be built and saved, replayed, or used simply in real-time. Flexible playing up to 8 timelines, insertion of Delta Sequences, and  movie preview for easy show assembly.

StackExpress 2.0.2 for Delta 2.7

Now has filename wildcarding for more rapid programming of multiple Delta servers.

StackExpress 2.0.1 for Delta 2.6

This version added flexible playing from up to 8 timelines, insertion of Delta Sequences, and movie preview for easier show assembly.

StackExpress for Delta 2.4, 2.5

Simple playlist sequences can be configured and run on a Delta Media Server via the ‘Stack’ web interface.

StackSignage

This is a Delta web interface add-on for digital signage management and display control. Configure, schedule and manage with the precise timing required for live events and/or paid-for commercial displays. Total web control of networked Delta Media Servers driving large-format digital signage, with full client reports and proof-of-display.

StackSignage 2.2 for Delta 2.7

Many new features for 2022, including improved Media Server communications and enhanced scheduling interface.

StackSignage 2.1

New version released in 2020

StackSignage 2.0

The original Digital Signage launched in 2015.

Operating Juggler 2 Pixel Processor

Complete introduction to the Juggler 2 Pixel Processor system.

Operating Juggler 1 Pixel Processor

Complete introduction to the Juggler 1 Pixel Processor system.

For all Medialon show control user guides, go to the Medialon Show Control Library.

Medialon MxM and MRC help pages.

Managing and Controlling Delta Media Servers

All you need to become familiar with the Delta Media Server front panel, the DeltaMonitor utility, and remote management using External Control and the Stack web interface. Also covers the Change Delta User Expiry utility, licensing, updating and reactivation.

Synchronising Media Server Systems

A basic overview to the how and why of synchronisation between show media, Media Servers, display and audio devices, and other elements of show control.

Communications Ports: Delta, WebService, Juggler, Compere

An overview of Delta, WebService, Stack apps, Juggler and Compere network communications ports.

Display Configuration for Delta Media Servers

GPUs: emulating and grouping displays with AMD and NVIDIA. Spanning media across LED displays with different pixel-pitch, setting up video walls.

Managing Media for Delta Media Servers

Get the best performance from your servers by optimising media. Distributed File Manager (DFM) provides the means to convert compressed file formats into .sth/.7th frame formats. Delta Content Protection System (CPS) offers both encryption, and playback restriction to venues and time windows. Learn to carve media for efficient dome projection. 7th and sth plugins for Adobe CC and Nuke enable movie compositions to be saved directly into .7th/.sth format. BackPack is our network file distribution application.

Broadcast Stream Capture Using Zixi

Using Zixi Receiver and Delta Stream capture resources to display, record and replay broadcast sources. (From Delta 2.6.54)

AudioMapper

Create audio mapping files for DeltaAudio. Assign audio file input channels to outputs with individual volume controls.

Q-SYS Designer Core 110f USB Interface

Guide notes for basic Q-SYS Core 110f audio USB connection setup.

Controlling Devices with Delta

DeltaServer can control external devices, whether projectors, lighting, stage and theatre effects machines, or playback devices including smart glasses, 3D synchronised glasses and VR headset. All you need to operate Art-Net / DMX devices.

7thConnect

7thConnect is a real-time I/O manager and external show control builder, designed to allow for node-based, drag-and-drop visual programming. This application builder offers real-time control of Delta from many popular I/O devices such as Kinect®, Leap Motion®, Phidget® I/O devices and TCPIP.

For all hardware safety and maintenance guides, please refer to our PDF libraries:

Delta, Juggler, R-Series

Medialon Showmaster and MAS Pro