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Sapphire Touch Wing

The Sapphire Touch Wing gives you another touch screen and 30

additional motorised playback faders for the Sapphire Touch console.

Two wings may be used with the console, connected to the USB and

DVI ports for the left or right external monitor.

2.3 Using the touch screen and monitor

The heart of the Quartz is the touch screen and the extra parameter

screen.

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Table of Contents5
Page 6 - Reference Manual Contents6
- Contents14
Quick Start15
- Patching Fixtures15
- Controlling Fixtures15
- Programming Cues and Chases16
- Programming Palettes17
- DMX / Network Setup18
Setting up and Using the Console19
- Guide to the Quartz19
- Connecting up22
- Cautions22
- Connecting Mains Power22
- Starting up and Shutting down22
- Titan Healthcheck22
- Connecting DMX Lines23
- Connecting Console Wings24
- Using the Touch Screen and Monitor25
- Workspace Windows26
- The Menu Area of the Touch Screen30
- The Toolbar32
- The Heads-Up Display (HUD)33
- Visualiser34
- Key Profiles34
- Undo/Redo34
- Key Macro Buttons35
- Locking the Console36
- Keyboard Shortcuts36
- Multi-User Operation38
- Users38
- Handle Worlds38
- Linking to Other Titannet Sessions39
- Titan Simulator40
- Installing Titan Simulator41
- Running Titan Simulator41
- Using Virtual Panel with a Console42
- Loading and Saving Shows42
- Saving the Show42
- Loading a Show43
- Importing Parts of Other Shows44
- Autosave46
- Backing up Existing Show Files to USB Pen Drive46
- Clearing the Console46
- Creating Reports46
Patching49
- Fixture Select Buttons and Handles49
- Patching New Fixtures or Dimmers49
- Patching Dimmers50
- Patching Moving Light Fixtures51
- Capture Visualiser Auto Patch54
- Patching Fixtures with Multiple Cells (Sub Fixtures)54
- Finding a Lost Fixture55
- Patching by RDM55
- Changing the Patch56
- Patch View56
- View Detailed Fixture Information57
- Changing DMX Address Using Patch Menu58
- Changing DMX Addressing Using Patch View58
- Setting Legends59
- Fixture Button Halo60
- DMX View Window61
- Fixture Exchange62
- Exchange Mapping63
- Copying or Moving a Patched Fixture65
- Copying, Moving and Deleting Fixtures65
- Update Personalities65
- Deleting a Patched Fixture66
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- Using Copied Fixtures66
- Advanced Options67
- Invert Attributes67
- Swap Pan and Tilt67
- Attribute Limits68
- Fixture Offset68
- Fixture / Attribute Curves69
- Freeze Fixtures or Attributes69
- Editing the Personality70
Controlling Dimmers and Fixtures71
- Using the Select Buttons and Wheels71
- Selecting Fixtures and Dimmers for Control71
- Setting Fixtures to a Start Position (Locate)72
- Clearing Selection73
- Fixtures with Multiple Cells/Subfixtures74
- Changing Attributes Using the Wheels75
- Setting Attributes on the Touch Screen77
- Setting Attributes from the Softkeys80
- Adjusting Attributes with the @ Buttons80
- Selecting Fixtures and Dimmers by Number (Channel)81
- Selecting Using a Pattern82
- Selecting Fixtures Which Are in a Palette or Playback82
- Attribute Groups - IPCGBES-FX83
- Stepping through Selected Fixtures One at a Time83
- Highlighting the Selected Fixture with Prev/Next84
- Flash Selected Fixtures to Full84
- Turn off Unselected Fixtures84
- Align Fixtures84
- Flip85
- Fan Mode85
- Setting Fixture/Attribute Times88
- Viewing and Editing Fixture Values89
- The Channel Grid Window89
- Intensity Window90
- Fixture Groups92
- Using Fixture Groups92
- Fixture Order and Fixture Layout in Groups93
- Advanced Options95
- The ML Menu Button95
- Lamping Fixtures on and off95
Palettes97
- Creating Palettes98
- Which Attributes Are Stored in Palettes98
- Storing a Palette98
- Nested Palettes101
- Quick Record101
- Setting Legends for Palettes102
- Creating an Effects Palette (Shape or Pixel Mapper)103
- Creating a Time Palette103
- Recalling Palettes104
- Recalling a Palette Value104
- Palette104
- Only Showing Relevant Palettes105
- Quick Palettes with no Fixtures Selected105
- Setting Palettes to All Fixtures in a Playback105
- Editing Palettes105
- Viewing and Editing the Content of Palettes105
- Changing the Content of Palettes106
- Updating Palettes Used in a Playback106
- Copying, Moving and Deleting Palettes107
- Copying or Moving a Palette107
- Deleting Palettes107
- Timing with Palettes108
- Palettes with Saved Times108
- Manually Overriding Palette Times108
- Manual Fixture Overlap When Recalling Palettes108
- Master Time for Palettes109
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Shapes and Pixel Mapper Effects111
- Shape Generator111
- Selecting a Shape112
- Changing Size and Speed of a Shape113
- Changing the Phase of a Shape Across Multiple Fixtures114
- Shape Direction115
- Using Shapes in Cues115
- Key Frame Shapes116
- Creating a Key Frame Shape116
- Changing Shape Parameters in the Effect Editor117
- Saving a Key Frame Shape to a Cue120
- Pixel Mapper121
- Creating Pixel Mapper Effects121
- Pixel Mapper Layer Masters124
- Editing Shapes and Effects125
- Editing Shapes and Effects in Cues125
- Selecting a Running Shape to Edit125
- Resynchronise Shapes125
- Changing Fixture Order in a Shape126
- Removing or Adding Fixtures126
- Reversing a Shape126
- Deleting Shapes126
- Advanced Options126
- Fading Shape Size and Speed126
- Pixel Mapper Examples127
- Randomising Effects127
- Overlaying Effects130
- Creative Use of Fixture Layouts133
- Other Layout Editor Tools137
- Playback Order and Priorities138
- Displacement and Layer Properties142
- Spawn and Pre-Spool145
Cues149
- Creating a Cue149
- How the Quartz Works When Programming149
- Creating a Cue150
- Quick Build Cues150
- Using Shapes/Effects in Cues151
- Blind Mode151
- Recording Cue with a Mask151
- Convert Cue to Chase or Cue List151
- Using a Cue152
- HTP and LTP152
- Playing Back a Cue152
- Changing Playback153
- Viewing Active Playbacks153
- Speed and Size Masters154
- Releasing Running Playbacks155
- Releasing a Whole Page of Playbacks155
- Release Mask - Releasing Individual Attributes155
- Programming the Release / Power on State156
- Turning off Individual Fixtures156
- Editing Cues157
- Editing a Cue by Merging157
- Updating Stored Values and Palettes Used in a Cue157
- Playback and Cue View158
- Using Parts of Existing Cues - the Include Function160
- Removing Attributes from Cues Using "Off160
- Copying, Moving, Linking and Deleting161
- Copying or Moving a Cue161
- Deleting a Cue162
- Cue Timing162
- Setting Fade Times and Overlap for a Cue162
- Changing Fixture Order164
- Setting Attribute Fade Times for a Cue165
- Editing Times in the Programmer166
- Playback Options166
- Playback Options - Playback167
- Playback Options - Handle168
- Playback Options - Fader168
- Playback Options - Effects169
- Playback Options - Release169
Chases171
- Creating a Chase171
- Programming a Chase171
- Creating a Chase with Quick Build172
- Playback172
- Playing Back a Chase172
- Connecting a Chase for Control173
- Setting Speed and Crossfade for a Chase173
- Manually Controlling the Steps of a Chase174
- Changing Chase Direction174
- Jumping to a Step174
- Editing a Chase175
- Opening a Chase for Editing175
- Editing a Chase Using Unfold175
- Copying, Moving, Linking and Deleting176
- Copying or Moving a Chase176
- Deleting a Chase176
- Deleting a Step from a Chase176
- Chase Timing176
- Global Timings for Chases176
- Individual Cue Times in Chases178
- Setting Attribute Fade Times for a Cue in a Chase179
- Chase Options179
- Chase Options - Playback180
- Chase Options - Handle180
- Chase Options - Effects181
- Chase Options - Release181
- Renumber All Cues181
Cue Lists183
- Creating a Cue List183
- Programming a Cue List183
- Changing Legends for Cues in a Cue List185
- Shape Tracking in Cue Lists185
- Autoloading a Playback Within a Cue List186
- Running a Key Macro from a Cue List187
- Keyboard Shortcuts/Syntax for Cue Lists187
- Cue List Playback187
- Running a Cue List187
- Killing a Cue List189
- Tracking189
- Move in Dark (MID) Functions190
- Editing Cue Lists191
- Playback View Window191
- Editing Values in Cue View Window191
- Moving and Copying Cues191
- Editing a Cue List Using Unfold192
- Using Update to Change Tracked Cues193
- Editing a Cue List Which Is Running193
- Editing a Cue List While Recording194
- Updating Values in a Range of Cues194
- Disabling a Cue195
- Copying, Moving, Linking and Deleting195
- Copying or Moving a Cue List195
- Deleting a Cue List195
- Deleting a Cue from a Cue List195
- Cue List Timing195
- Time and Fade Options for Cue Lists195
- Cue Linking & Link Offset196
- Individual Attribute Fade Times197
- Fixture Overlap198
- Running a Cue List to Timecode199
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- Cue List Options200
- Cue List Options - Playback200
- Cue List Options - Handle201
- Cue List Options - Fader201
- Cue List Options - Effects201
- Cue List Options - Release201
- Renumber All Cues202
- Cue Options202
10. Capture Visualiser205
- Setting up the Rig205
- Setting up the Stage and Rigging205
- Setting up Fixtures206
- Setting up Cameras (Views)207
- Capture Appearance Options208
- Visualising Using Capture209
- Fixture Selection209
- Camera Views209
- Capture Show Files209
- Exporting Shows209
- Importing Shows210
- Clearing the Capture Show210
Running the Show211
- Playback Controls211
- Back up the Show211
- Label the Console211
- Master Faders211
- Speed and Size Masters211
- Group Masters212
- Flash and Swop Buttons213
- Playback Priority213
- Locking a Playback Onto the same Handle on Every Page213
- Viewing Active Playbacks214
- 11.1.10 Blind Mode214
- 11.1.11 Busking with Palettes215
- Using Multiple On-Screen Workspaces216
- View Menu216
- Organising the Console216
- Using the Move Function216
- Set List Window216
- Creating a Set List217
- Configuring Tracks217
- Track Workspace and Macro Links218
- Playback Control Macros218
- MIDI, DMX or Audio Triggering219
- Connecting Remote Trigger Sources219
- Setting up Remote Triggering219
- Classic Pearl MIDI Triggers221
- MIDI Show Control222
- Audio Control (Sound to Light)222
- Linking Consoles for Multi-User or Backup223
- Setting up Consoles for Multi-User223
- Setting up Consoles for Backup223
12. Remote Control227
- Setting up the Remote227
- Using an Existing Network228
- Network Setup Using a Dedicated Access Point228
- Operating the Remote229
- Keypad229
- Controlling Fixtures230
- Recording Groups and Palettes231
13. User Settings and Other Options233
- Key Profiles233
- Network Settings233
- The System Menu233
- Titannet Security233
- User Settings233
- Wipe233
- 13.1.10 Assign Mastering234
- Configuring Workspaces234
- Display Setup234
- DMX Merge Settings234
- DMX Settings234
- Opening Workspace Windows234
- Selecting and Positioning Workspace Windows234
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- Triggers234
- Controlling Button Layout237
- Saving Workspaces237
- Compatibility Windows for Pearl Expert Shows238
- Configuring an External Monitor239
- Show Library Tab240
- Show Library Window240
- Key Profiles Display241
- Mapping Shows for Import241
- Users Tab241
- Creating and Editing Key Profiles242
- Key Profiles242
- General244
- Individual Key Profiles for Playbacks244
- Selecting a Key Profile244
- User Settings244
- Handles245
- Key Profiles245
- Patching245
- Formatting246
- Palettes246
- Times246
- 13.5.10 Effects247
- 13.5.11 Leds247
- Clear247
- Release247
- 13.5.12 Timecode248
- 13.5.13 Wheels248
- DMX Output Mapping248
- Configuring DMX Outputs249
- Titannet Overview250
- Curves251
- DMX Merge251
- Upgrading the Software255
- Booting from USB Recovery Stick256
- Installation Instructions256
- Recovering/Reinstalling the System256
- Software Licensing257
14. Fixture Personalities259
- Downloading Fixture Personalities from Avolites259
- Updating the Personality Library on the Console260
- User/Custom Personalities260
- Requesting a New Fixture Personality261
- Reporting a Personality Bug to Avolites261
- In an Emergency261
Networking the Console263
- Controlling Fixtures over a Network263
- Setting the Console's IP Address263
- A Simple Art-Net System264
- Setting up DMX Outputs264
- Setting up an Art-Net System265
- Acdi267
- Additional Art-Net Resources267
- Connecting to a Simulator with ACDI267
- Module Setup268
- All about IP Addressing269
- Example CITP Setup269
- Using Active Fixtures with CITP269
- Choosing an IP Address and Subnet Mask270
- Setting Your IP Address270
- Subnet Masks270
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- Automatically Assigning IP Addresses (DHCP)271
- Private IP Address Ranges271
Using Different Avolites Consoles273
- The Console Controls273
- Programming Features in Titan273
Release Notes275
- Version 10.0275
- Upgrade Procedure275
- New Features in V10.0276
- Changes in V10.0294
- Bugs Fixed in V10.0295
Titan Commands Quick Reference299
- Fixtures299
- Select if300
- Record300
- Copy, Move301
- Delete301
- Include301
- Times301
- Cue Lists302
Glossary of Words303
- Index309
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