Avolites Titan Universal Manual
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Avolites Arena Operator’s Manual Version 9.1 TitanUniversal_Man_v9-1_AR.doc 02 October 2015 Useful Avolites phone numbers:- Avolites England Sales and service* (+44) (0) 20 8965 8522 Service out of hours* (+44) (0) 7831 178 888 Fax (+44) (0) 20 8965 0290 Email [email protected] Website http://www.avolites.com Before contacting Avolites for service enquiry please ensure that you have the product serial number and the software version. The serial number can be found on the back of the desk; the software version is displayed on the menu prompt when the Arena is switched to System mode. The latest version of this manual and console software can be downloaded from the Avolites website. The small print : No Liability for Consequential Damages Avolites has a policy of continuous product and documentation improvement. As such the detail within this manual may not match the operation of the console. In no event shall Avolites be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages or loss whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, business interruption, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use or inability to use the console even if Avolites Ltd. has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you. Avolites Ltd recognise that all trademarks within the manual are the property of their respective owners. Reprint and revision history: Titan Universal Manual v9: March 2015 Revised for v9.1/Arena console: Oct 2015 Revised for Arena UPS: Oct 2015 TitanUniversal_Man_v9-1_AR.doc 02 October 2015 Written by Tim Mitchell, Sabre Technology Ltd http://www.sabretechnology.co.uk with examples by Nic Morris TitanUniversal_Man_v9-1_AR.doc 02 October 2015 Reference Manual Contents - Page 5 SECTIONS 1. QUICK START 15 2. SETTING UP AND USING THE CONSOLE 19 3. PATCHING 50 4. CONTROLLING DIMMERS AND FIXTURES 70 5. PALETTES 94 6. SHAPES AND PIXEL MAPPER EFFECTS 107 7. CUES 145 8. CHASES 165 9. CUE LISTS 176 10. RUNNING THE SHOW 195 11. REMOTE CONTROL 209 12. USER SETTINGS AND OTHER OPTIONS 215 13. FIXTURE PERSONALITIES 233 14. NETWORKING THE CONSOLE 237 15. USING DIFFERENT AVOLITES CONSOLES 249 16. RELEASE NOTES 251 17. TITAN COMMANDS QUICK REFERENCE 271 18. GLOSSARY OF WORDS 275 This icon shows important information which you should know about to avoid damage to your console or loss of important data. This icon shows information which is useful to know. This icon shows handy tips which will help you use the console more efficiently. TitanUniversal_Man_v9-1_AR.doc 02 October 2015 Page 6 – Reference Manual Contents TitanUniversal_Man_v9-1_AR.doc 02 October 2015 Reference Manual Contents - Page 7 CONTENTS 1. Quick Start 15 1.1 Patching fixtures ................................................................... 15 1.2 Controlling fixtures ................................................................ 15 1.3 Programming cues and chases................................................. 16 1.4 Programming palettes ............................................................ 17 1.5 DMX / network setup ............................................................. 18 2. Setting up and using the console 19 2.1 Guide to the Arena ................................................................ 19 2.2 Connecting up....................................................................... 24 2.2.1 Cautions ............................................................................................ 24 2.2.2 Connecting mains power ...................................................................... 24 2.2.3 Starting up and shutting down.............................................................. 24 2.2.4 Titan Healthcheck ............................................................................... 25 2.2.5 Connecting DMX lines .......................................................................... 25 2.2.6 Connecting the Titan Mobile Wing ......................................................... 26 2.3 Using the touch screens and monitor........................................ 27 2.3.1 Workspace windows ............................................................................ 27 2.3.2 The menu area of the touch screen ....................................................... 32 2.3.3 The toolbar ........................................................................................ 33 2.3.4 The Heads-Up Display (HUD)................................................................ 34 2.3.5 Visualiser ........................................................................................... 35 2.3.6 Key profiles........................................................................................ 36 2.3.7 Undo/Redo......................................................................................... 36 2.3.8 Key macro buttons.............................................................................. 36 2.3.9 Locking the console............................................................................. 37 2.3.10 Keyboard shortcuts ........................................................................... 37 2.4 Multi-user operation............................................................... 39 2.4.1 Users ................................................................................................ 39 2.4.2 Handle Worlds .................................................................................... 39 2.4.3 Linking to other TitanNet sessions ......................................................... 40 2.5 Titan Simulator ..................................................................... 41 2.5.1 Installing Titan Simulator ..................................................................... 42 2.5.2 Running Titan Simulator ...................................................................... 42 2.5.3 Using Virtual Panel with a console ......................................................... 43 2.6 Loading and saving shows ...................................................... 43 2.6.1 Saving the show ................................................................................. 43 2.6.2 Loading a show................................................................................... 44 2.6.3 Importing parts of other shows............................................................. 45 2.6.4 Autosave ........................................................................................... 46 2.6.5 Backing up existing show files to USB pen drive...................................... 47 2.7 Clearing the console............................................................... 47 2.8 Creating reports .................................................................... 47 3. Patching 50 3.1 Patching new fixtures or dimmers ............................................ 50 3.1.1 Fixture select buttons and handles ........................................................ 50 3.1.2 Patching dimmers ............................................................................... 51 3.1.3 Patching moving light fixtures............................................................... 52 3.1.4 Visualiser Auto Patch ........................................................................... 55 3.1.5 Patching fixtures with multiple cells (sub fixtures) ................................... 55 3.1.6 Patching by RDM................................................................................. 55 3.1.7 Finding a lost fixture............................................................................ 56 3.2 Changing the patch................................................................ 57 3.2.1 Patch View ......................................................................................... 57 3.2.2 View detailed fixture information........................................................... 58 3.2.3 Changing DMX address using Patch menu .............................................. 59 3.2.4 Setting legends................................................................................... 59 3.2.5 DMX view window ............................................................................... 60 3.2.6 Fixture Exchange ................................................................................ 61 3.2.7 Exchange Mapping .............................................................................. 62 3.2.8 Update personalities............................................................................ 64 3.3 Copying, moving and deleting fixtures ...................................... 64 3.3.1 Copying or moving a patched fixture ..................................................... 64 3.3.2 Using copied fixtures ........................................................................... 65 TitanUniversal_Man_v9-1_AR.doc 02 October 2015 Page 8 – Reference Manual Contents 3.3.3 Deleting a patched fixture .................................................................... 65 3.4 Advanced options .................................................................. 66 3.4.1 Swap pan and tilt................................................................................ 66 3.4.2 Invert attributes ................................................................................. 66 3.4.3 Attribute limits.................................................................................... 67 3.4.4 Fixture Offset ....................................................................................