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TitanUniversal_Man_v8-0_TT.doc 05 August 2014

Written by Tim Mitchell, Sabre Technology Ltd

http://www.sabretechnology.co.uk

with examples by Nic Morris

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Table of Contents5
Page 6 - Reference Manual Contents6
Quick Start13
- Patching Fixtures13
- Controlling Fixtures13
- Programming Cues and Chases14
- Programming Palettes15
- DMX / Network Setup15
Setting up and Using the Console17
- Guide to the Tiger Touch17
- Connecting up21
- Cautions21
- Connecting Mains Power21
- Starting up and Shutting down21
- Titan Healthcheck22
- Connecting DMX Lines22
- Connecting a Monitor23
- Other Connections23
- Connecting the Fader Wing24
- Using the Touch Screen and Monitor24
- Workspace Windows24
- The Menu Area of the Touch Screen29
- The Toolbar30
- The Heads-Up Display (HUD)31
- Visualiser32
- Key Profiles33
- Undo/Redo33
- Key Macro Buttons33
- Keyboard Shortcuts34
- Locking the Console35
- Multi-User Operation35
- Users35
- Handle Worlds36
- Linking to Other Titannet Sessions37
- Titan Simulator38
- Installing Titan Simulator38
- Running Titan Simulator39
- Using Virtual Panel with a Console39
- Loading and Saving Shows39
- Saving the Show40
- Loading a Show40
- Importing Parts of Other Shows42
- Autosave43
- Backing up Existing Show Files to USB Pen Drive44
- Clearing the Console44
- Creating Reports44
Patching46
- Patching New Fixtures or Dimmers46
- Fixture Select Buttons and Handles46
- Patching Dimmers47
- Patching Moving Light Fixtures48
- Visualiser Auto Patch51
- Patching Fixtures with Multiple Cells (Sub Fixtures)51
- Patching by RDM51
- Finding a Lost Fixture52
- Changing the Patch53
- Patch View53
- View Detailed Fixture Information54
- Changing DMX Address Using Patch Menu54
- Setting Legends55
- DMX View Window56
- Fixture Exchange57
- Exchange Mapping57
- Update Personalities59
- Copying, Moving and Deleting Fixtures60
- Copying or Moving a Patched Fixture60
- Using Copied Fixtures60
- Deleting a Patched Fixture60
- Advanced Options61
- Swap Pan and Tilt61
- Invert Attributes61
- Attribute Limits62
- Fixture Offset63
- Fixture / Attribute Curves63
- Freeze Fixtures or Attributes64
- Editing the Personality64
Controlling Dimmers and Fixtures65
- Using the Select Buttons and Wheels65
- Selecting Fixtures and Dimmers for Control65
- Setting Fixtures to a Start Position (Locate)66
- Clearing Selection67
- Fixtures with Multiple Cells/Subfixtures68
- Changing Attributes Using the Wheels69
- Setting Attributes Using the Touch Screen71
- Setting Attributes from the Softkeys73
- Adjusting Attributes with the @ Buttons74
- Selecting Fixtures and Dimmers by Number (Channel)74
- Selecting Using a Pattern75
- Selecting Fixtures Which Are in a Palette or Playback76
- Attribute Groups - IPCGBES-FX77
- Using Fixture Groups77
- Fixture Order and Fixture Layout in Groups78
- Stepping through Selected Fixtures One at a Time80
- Highlighting the Selected Fixture with Prev/Next80
- Flash Selected Fixtures to Full80
- Turn off Unselected Fixtures80
- Align Fixtures80
- Flip81
- Fan Mode81
- Setting Fixture/Attribute Times84
- Viewing and Using Numerical Values85
- The Channel Grid Window85
- Advanced Options86
- The ML Menu Button86
- Lamping Fixtures on and off86
Palettes87
- Creating Palettes88
- Which Attributes Are Stored in Palettes88
- Storing a Palette88
- Nested Palettes91
- Quick Record91
- Setting Legends for Palettes92
- Creating an Effects Palette (Shape or Pixel Mapper)93
- Creating a Time Palette93
- Recalling Palettes94
- Recalling a Palette Value94
- Palette94
- Only Showing Relevant Palettes95
- Quick Palettes with no Fixtures Selected95
- Setting Palettes to All Fixtures in a Playback95
- Editing Palettes95
- Viewing and Editing the Content of Palettes95
- Changing the Content of Palettes95
- Updating Palettes Used in a Playback96
- Copying, Moving and Deleting Palettes97
- Copying or Moving a Palette97
- Deleting Palettes97
- Timing with Palettes97
- Palettes with Saved Times98
- Manually Overriding Palette Times98
- Manual Fixture Overlap When Recalling Palettes98
- Master Time for Palettes98
Shapes and Pixel Mapper Effects100
- Creating Effects101
- Creating a Shape101
- Changing Size and Speed of a Shape102
- Changing the Phase of a Shape Across Multiple Fixtures103
- Creating Pixel Mapper Effects104
- Pixel Mapper Layer Masters107
- Editing Shapes and Effects108
- Editing Shapes and Effects in Cues108
- Selecting a Running Shape to Edit108
- Changing Fixture Order in a Shape108
- Removing or Adding Fixtures109
- Reversing a Shape109
- Deleting Shapes109
- Advanced Options109
- Fading Shape Size and Speed109
- Pixel Mapper Examples110
- Randomising Effects110
- Overlaying Effects113
- Creative Use of Fixture Layouts115
- Other Layout Editor Tools119
- Playback Order and Priorities120
- Displacement and Layer Properties124
- Spawn and Pre-Spool127
Cues131
- Creating a Cue131
- How the Tiger Touch Works When Programming131
- Creating a Cue132
- Quick Build Cues133
- Using Shapes/Effects in Cues133
- Blind Mode133
- Recording Cue with a Mask134
- Convert Cue to Chase or Cue List134
- Using a Cue134
- HTP and LTP134
- Playing Back a Cue134
- Changing Playback135
- Viewing Active Playbacks135
- Speed Masters136
- Releasing Running Playbacks136
- Release Mask - Releasing Individual Attributes137
- Programming the Release / Power on State137
- Turning off Individual Fixtures138
- Editing Cues138
- Editing a Cue by Merging138
- Updating Stored Values and Palettes Used in a Cue138
- Playback and Cue View139
- Using Parts of Existing Cues - the Include Function140
- Removing Attributes from Cues Using "Off141
- Copying, Moving, Linking and Deleting142
- Copying or Moving a Cue142
- Deleting a Cue142
- Cue Timing143
- Setting Fade Times and Overlap for a Cue143
- Changing Fixture Order145
- Setting Attribute Fade Times for a Cue146
- Editing Times in the Programmer147
- Advanced Options147
- Release Mask147
- Shape Size/Speed on Fader148
- Curve148
- Locking a Playback Onto a Handle148
- Playback Priority148
- Blind Mode149
- Key Profile149
Chases150
- Creating a Chase150
- Programming a Chase150
- Creating a Chase with Quick Build151
- Playback151
- Playing Back a Chase151
- Connecting a Chase for Control152
- Setting Speed and Crossfade for a Chase152
- Manually Controlling the Steps of a Chase153
- Changing Chase Direction153
- Jumping to a Step153
- Editing a Chase154
- Opening a Chase for Editing154
- Editing a Chase Using Unfold154
- Copying, Moving, Linking and Deleting155
- Copying or Moving a Chase155
- Deleting a Chase155
- Deleting a Step from a Chase155
- Chase Timing155
- Global Timings for Chases155
- Individual Cue Times in Chases157
- Setting Attribute Fade Times for a Cue in a Chase158
- Advanced Options158
- Loop/Stop on Final Cue158
- Forwards/Backwards/Bounce/Random158
- Cue Linking159
- Release between Cues159
- Renumber Cues159
Cue Lists160
- Creating a Cue List160
- Programming a Cue List160
- Changing Legends for Cues in a Cue List162
- Autoloading a Playback Within a Cue List162
- Running a Key Macro from a Cue List163
- Keyboard Shortcuts/Syntax for Cue Lists163
- Cue List Playback164
- Running a Cue List164
- Killing a Cue List164
- Editing Cue Lists165
- Playback View Window165
- Editing Values in Cue View Window165
- Moving and Copying Cues166
- Editing a Cue List Using Unfold166
- Using Update to Change Tracked Cues167
- Editing a Cue List Which Is Running167
- Editing a Cue List While Recording168
- Updating Values in a Range of Cues168
- Disabling a Cue169
- Copying, Moving, Linking and Deleting169
- Copying or Moving a Cue List169
- Deleting a Cue List169
- Deleting a Cue from a Cue List169
- Cue List Timing169
- Time and Fade Options for Cue Lists169
- Cue Linking & Link Offset170
- Individual Attribute Fade Times171
- Fixture Overlap172
- Running a Cue List to Timecode173
- Advanced Options174
- Release Mask174
- Fader Mode174
- Release between Cues174
- Handle Paging174
- Cue Options175
- Autoload175
- Macro Links175
- Key Profile175
- Shape Size/Shape Speed175
- Tracking176
- Move in Dark (MID) Functions176
- Fire First Cue Option177
Running the Show178
- Playback Controls178
- Back up the Show178
- Label the Console178
- Grand Master Fader178
- Assignable Master Faders178
- Speed Masters179
- Group Masters179
- Flash and Swop Buttons180
- Playback Priority180
- Preset Playbacks180
- 10.1.10 Locking a Playback Onto the same Handle on Every Page181
- 10.1.11 Viewing Active Playbacks181
- 10.1.12 Blind Mode182
- 10.1.13 Busking with Palettes182
- Using Multiple On-Screen Workspaces183
- View Menu183
- Organising the Console183
- Using the Move Function183
- Set List Window183
- MIDI or DMX Remote Triggering184
- Connecting Remote Trigger Sources185
- Setting up Remote Triggering185
- Classic Pearl MIDI Triggers186
- Linking Consoles for Multi-User or Backup187
- Setting up Consoles for Multi-User187
- Setting up Consoles for Backup187
Remote Control190
- Setting up the Remote190
- Using an Existing Network191
- Network Setup Using a Dedicated Access Point191
- Operating the Remote191
- Keypad192
- Controlling Fixtures192
- Recording Groups and Palettes194
User Settings and Other Options197
- Configuring the Workspace197
- Opening Workspace Windows197
- Selecting and Positioning Workspace Windows197
- Saving Workspaces198
- Compatibility Windows for Pearl Expert Shows199
- Configuring an External Monitor199
- Key Profiles200
- Creating and Editing Key Profiles200
- Selecting a Key Profile202
- Individual Key Profiles for Playbacks202
- The System Menu202
- Titannet Security202
- Network Settings202
- User Settings202
- Key Profiles204
- Wipe204
- DMX Settings204
- Triggers204
- Display Setup204
- Assign Mastering204
- DMX Output Mapping204
- Configuring DMX Outputs205
- Titannet Overview206
- Curves207
- Upgrading the Software210
- Recovering/Reinstalling the System210
- Booting from USB Recovery Stick211
- Installation Instructions211
- Software Licensing211
Working with Fixture Personalities213
- Downloading Fixture Personalities from Avolites213
- Updating the Personality Library on the Console214
- User/Custom Personalities214
- Requesting a New Fixture Personality215
- Reporting a Personality Bug to Avolites215
- In an Emergency215
Networking the Console217
- Controlling Fixtures over a Network217
- Setting IP Address217
- Setting up DMX Outputs218
- A Simple Art-Net System218
- Setting up an Art-Net System219
- Additional Art-Net Resources221
- Connecting to a Simulator with ACDI221
- Acdi221
- Module Setup222
- Using Active Fixtures with CITP222
- Example CITP Setup223
- All about IP Addressing223
- Setting Your IP Address223
- Subnet Masks224
- Choosing an IP Address and Subnet Mask224
- Automatically Assigning IP Addresses (DHCP)225
- Private IP Address Ranges225
Using Different Avolites Consoles227
- The Console Controls227
- Programming Features in Titan228
Release Notes231
- Version 8.0 Upgrade Procedure231
- Upgrading From: Consoles 6.X231
- Upgrading From: Consoles 7.X231
- Upgrading From: PC any Version231
- Version 8.0 Release Notes232
- New Features232
- Improvements240
- Changes241
- Bugs Fixed241
- Known Issues245
Titan Commands Quick Reference246
- Fixtures246
- Select if247
- Record247
- Copy, Move248
- Delete248
- Include248
- Times248
- Cue Lists249
Glossary of Words250
- Index256

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