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Avolites Pearl Tiger - User Manual

Avolites Pearl Tiger
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Pearl 2008 Pearl Tiger
Operator’s Manual

Table of Contents

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Summary

Welcome to the Pearl Console

Setting up the Pearl Console

Connect essential hardware like power and DMX cables. Ensure correct voltage settings before powering on.

Finding Your Way Around the Pearl 2008

Overview of the main controls, including preset faders, mode keyswitch, main display, and playback controls.

Patching Fixtures and Dimmers

Clearing the Console Memory (Wipeall)

Ensures a clean state by clearing the console's memory before starting a new setup.

Patching Dimmers

Allocates dimmer channels to console handles and sets DMX addresses for control.

Patching Moving Light Fixtures

Details the process of patching moving lights, which use multiple DMX channels for various attributes.

Addressing Lights to Match the Pearl

Ensures the lighting rig's DMX addresses match the console's settings for proper operation.

Editing and Deleting Patch Settings

Covers changing DMX addresses, moving fixtures, and deleting patched fixtures or dimmers.

Saving the Consoles State to Disk

Instructions on how to back up the console's show data to a USB drive or floppy disk.

Controlling Dimmers and Fixtures

Selecting Fixtures and Dimmers for Control

Guides on how to select fixtures or dimmer channels individually or in groups for manual control.

Changing Fixture Attributes

Explains how to modify fixture attributes like pan, tilt, and colour using wheels and attribute buttons.

Align and Flip Functions

Details how to copy attributes between fixtures (Align) and use fixture-specific flip functions.

Fan Mode for Fixture Effects

Explains how to use Fan mode to automatically spread attribute values across a range of fixtures.

Using Palettes for Fixture Control

Storing and Recalling Palettes

Details the process of saving custom palettes and recalling them using menus or preset faders.

Editing and Managing Palettes

Covers editing existing palette entries, deleting them, and naming palette values or pages.

Palette Timing and Options

Explains how to recall palettes with fade times and set master fade times for smoother transitions.

Using the Shape Generator

How Shapes Work

Introduces shapes as pre-programmed sequences for creating movement and changes in fixtures.

Selecting and Applying Shapes

Guides on how to select fixtures and choose shapes to apply to them, similar to palette selection.

Working with Memories

Recording and Playing Back Memories

Guides on how to record effects into memories and play them back using faders.

Programming and Running Chases

Programming and Running Chases

Guides on setting up lighting states for each step and saving them to create a chase.

Theatre Stack Mode Operation

Plotting and Running Cues

Guides on setting up cue levels, recording them, and running the theatrical show sequence using Go.

Running Your Show

Automated Playback and Script Files

Creating and Recording Script Files

Guides on programming memories and chases, and then recording actions as script file commands.

Setting Up the Console

Front Panel Controls Overview

Provides a detailed explanation of the physical controls on the console, including faders, buttons, and displays.

Avolites Pearl Tiger Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeLighting Console
ManufacturerAvolites
ModelPearl Tiger
Number of Playbacks10
DMX Outputs4
Faders10
Playback Faders10

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