Avolites Tiger Touch User manual

Tiger Touch
Operator’s Manual
Version 6.0

TitanUniversal_Man_v6-0_TT.doc 17 July 2012

TitanUniversal_Man_v6-0_TT.doc 17 July 2012
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Titan Universal Manual v6: July 2012

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Written by Tim Mitchell, Sabre Technology Ltd
http://www.sabretechnology.co.uk

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SECTIONS
1. QUICK START 13
2. SETTING UP AND USING THE CONSOLE 17
3. PATCHING 37
4. CONTROLLING DIMMERS AND FIXTURES 51
5. PALETTES 73
6. SHAPES AND PIXEL MAPPER EFFECTS 83
7. CUES 115
8. CHASES 131
9. CUE LISTS 141
10. RUNNING THE SHOW 157
11. REMOTE CONTROL 165
12. USER SETTINGS AND OTHER OPTIONS 171
13. WORKING WITH FIXTURE PERSONALITIES 187
14. NETWORKING THE CONSOLE 191
15. USING DIFFERENT AVOLITES CONSOLES 201
16. RELEASE NOTES 205
17. GLOSSARY OF TERMS 219
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CONTENTS
1. Quick Start 13
1.1 Patching fixtures ................................................................... 13
1.2 Controlling fixtures ................................................................ 13
1.3 Programming cues and chases................................................. 14
1.4 Programming palettes ............................................................ 15
1.5 DMX / network setup ............................................................. 15
2. Setting up and using the console 17
2.1 Guide to the Tiger Touch ........................................................ 17
2.2 Connecting up.......................................................................20
2.2.1 Cautions ............................................................................................ 20
2.2.2 Connecting mains power...................................................................... 20
2.2.3 Starting up and shutting down.............................................................. 20
2.2.4 Titan Healthcheck ............................................................................... 21
2.2.5 Connecting DMX lines.......................................................................... 21
2.2.6 Connecting a monitor .......................................................................... 22
2.2.7 Other connections............................................................................... 22
2.3 Using the touch screen and monitor ......................................... 23
2.3.1 Workspace windows ............................................................................ 23
2.3.2 The menu area of the touch screen ....................................................... 27
2.3.3 The toolbar ........................................................................................ 28
2.3.4 The Heads-Up Display (HUD)................................................................ 29
2.3.5 Visualiser........................................................................................... 30
2.3.6 Key profiles........................................................................................ 30
2.3.7 Undo/Redo......................................................................................... 31
2.3.8 Key macro buttons.............................................................................. 31
2.3.9 Keyboard shortcuts ............................................................................. 32
2.3.10 Locking the console........................................................................... 33
2.4 Titan Simulator .....................................................................33
2.4.1 Installing Titan Simulator..................................................................... 33
2.4.2 Running Titan Simulator ...................................................................... 34
2.4.3 Using Virtual Panel with a console ......................................................... 34
2.5 Loading and saving shows ...................................................... 34
2.5.1 Manual save and load.......................................................................... 35
2.5.2 Autosave ........................................................................................... 36
2.5.3 Backing up existing show files to USB pen drive...................................... 36
2.6 Clearing the console............................................................... 36
3. Patching 37
3.1 Patching new fixtures or dimmers ............................................ 37
3.1.1 Fixture select buttons and handles ........................................................ 37
3.1.2 Patching dimmers ............................................................................... 38
3.1.3 Patching moving light fixtures............................................................... 39
3.1.4 Visualiser Auto Patch........................................................................... 41
3.1.5 Patching fixtures with multiple cells (sub fixtures)................................... 41
3.2 Changing the patch................................................................ 42
3.2.1 Patch View......................................................................................... 42
3.2.2 View detailed fixture information........................................................... 42
3.2.3 Changing DMX address using Patch menu .............................................. 43
3.2.4 Setting legends................................................................................... 44
3.2.5 DMX view window ............................................................................... 44
3.2.6 Fixture Exchange ................................................................................ 45
3.2.7 Update personalities............................................................................ 46
3.3 Copying, moving and deleting fixtures...................................... 47
3.3.1 Copying or moving a patched fixture ..................................................... 47
3.3.2 Using copied fixtures........................................................................... 47
3.3.3 Deleting a patched fixture.................................................................... 47
3.4 Advanced options ..................................................................48
3.4.1 Swap pan and tilt................................................................................ 48
3.4.2 Invert attributes ................................................................................. 48
3.4.3 Freeze fixtures or attributes ................................................................. 49
3.4.4 Editing the personality......................................................................... 49
4. Controlling dimmers and fixtures 51
4.1 Using the select buttons and wheels......................................... 51

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4.1.1 Selecting fixtures and dimmers for control ............................................. 51
4.1.2 Setting fixtures to a start position (Locate)............................................. 52
4.1.3 Clearing selection................................................................................ 53
4.1.4 Fixtures with multiple cells/subfixtures .................................................. 54
4.1.5 Changing attributes using the wheels .................................................... 55
4.1.6 Setting attributes using the touch screen ............................................... 56
4.1.7 Setting attributes from the softkeys ...................................................... 59
4.1.8 Selecting fixtures and dimmers by number (Channel).............................. 60
4.1.9 Selecting using a pattern ..................................................................... 61
4.1.10 Selecting fixtures which are in a palette or playback.............................. 62
4.1.11 Attribute groups – IPCGBES-FX........................................................... 62
4.1.12 Using fixture groups .......................................................................... 62
4.1.13 Fixture Order and Fixture Layout in groups........................................... 64
4.1.14 Stepping through selected fixtures one at a time................................... 65
4.1.15 Highlighting the selected fixture with Prev/Next .................................... 65
4.1.16 Align fixtures .................................................................................... 66
4.1.17 Flip.................................................................................................. 66
4.1.18 Fan mode......................................................................................... 66
4.2 Viewing and using numerical values ......................................... 69
4.2.1 The Channel Grid window..................................................................... 69
4.3 Advanced options ..................................................................70
4.3.1 The Fixture Tools / Menu Latch button................................................... 70
4.3.2 Lamping fixtures on and off.................................................................. 71
5. Palettes 73
5.1 Creating palettes...................................................................74
5.1.1 Which attributes are stored in palettes................................................... 74
5.1.2 Storing a palette................................................................................. 74
5.1.3 Quick record....................................................................................... 76
5.1.4 Setting legends for palettes.................................................................. 76
5.2 Recalling palettes ..................................................................78
5.2.1 Recalling a palette value ...................................................................... 78
5.2.2 Palette pages ..................................................................................... 78
5.2.3 Quick palettes with no fixtures selected ................................................. 78
5.2.4 Setting palettes to all fixtures in a playback ........................................... 79
5.3 Editing palettes ..................................................................... 79
5.3.1 Viewing and editing the content of palettes ............................................ 79
5.3.2 Changing the content of palettes........................................................... 79
5.3.3 Updating palettes used in a playback..................................................... 80
5.4 Copying, moving and deleting palettes ..................................... 80
5.4.1 Copying or moving a palette................................................................. 80
5.4.2 Deleting palettes................................................................................. 81
5.5 Timing palettes ..................................................................... 81
5.5.1 Fading a palette.................................................................................. 81
5.5.2 Fixture overlap when recalling palettes .................................................. 81
5.5.3 Master Time for palettes ...................................................................... 82
6. Shapes and Pixel Mapper effects 83
6.1 Creating effects.....................................................................84
6.1.1 Creating a shape................................................................................. 84
6.1.2 Changing size and speed of a shape...................................................... 85
6.1.3 Changing the phase of a shape across multiple fixtures............................ 86
6.1.4 Creating Pixel Mapper effects................................................................ 87
6.2 Editing shapes and effects ...................................................... 90
6.2.1 Editing shapes and effects in cues......................................................... 90
6.2.2 Selecting a running shape to edit.......................................................... 91
6.2.3 Changing fixture order in a shape ......................................................... 91
6.2.4 Removing or adding fixtures................................................................. 91
6.2.5 Reversing a shape............................................................................... 91
6.2.6 Deleting shapes .................................................................................. 91
6.3 Advanced options ..................................................................92
6.3.1 Fading shape size and speed ................................................................ 92
6.4 Pixel Mapper examples........................................................... 92
6.4.1 Randomising effects ............................................................................ 92
6.4.2 Overlaying effects............................................................................... 96
6.4.3 Creative use of fixture layouts .............................................................. 98
6.4.4 Other Layout Editor tools ....................................................................102
6.4.5 Playback Order and Priorities...............................................................103
6.4.6 Displacement and Layer Properties.......................................................107

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6.4.7 Spawn and Pre-Spool .........................................................................110
7. Cues 115
7.1 Creating a cue..................................................................... 115
7.1.1 How the Tiger Touch works when programming.....................................115
7.1.2 Creating a cue...................................................................................116
7.1.3 Quick Build cues ................................................................................117
7.1.4 Using shapes/effects in cues................................................................117
7.1.5 Blind mode........................................................................................117
7.2 Using a cue......................................................................... 118
7.2.1 HTP and LTP......................................................................................118
7.2.2 Playing back a cue .............................................................................118
7.2.3 Changing playback pages....................................................................118
7.2.4 Viewing active playbacks ....................................................................119
7.2.5 Speed Masters...................................................................................119
7.2.6 Releasing running playbacks................................................................120
7.3 Editing cues........................................................................ 120
7.3.1 Editing a cue by merging ....................................................................120
7.3.2 Updating stored values and palettes used in a cue .................................121
7.3.3 Playback and Cue view .......................................................................121
7.3.4 Using parts of existing cues - the Include function..................................122
7.3.5 Removing attributes from cues using “Off” ............................................123
7.4 Copying, moving, linking and deleting .................................... 124
7.4.1 Copying or moving a cue ....................................................................124
7.4.2 Deleting a cue ...................................................................................124
7.5 Cue timing.......................................................................... 125
7.5.1 Setting fade times and Overlap for a cue ..............................................125
7.5.2 Changing fixture order........................................................................127
7.5.3 Setting attribute fade times for a cue ...................................................127
7.6 Advanced options ................................................................ 128
7.6.1 Release mask....................................................................................128
7.6.2 Shape size/speed on fader ..................................................................128
7.6.3 Curve...............................................................................................128
7.6.4 Locking a playback onto a handle.........................................................129
7.6.5 Playback priority................................................................................129
7.6.6 Blind mode........................................................................................129
7.6.7 Key Profile ........................................................................................129
8. Chases 131
8.1 Creating a chase ................................................................. 131
8.1.1 Programming a chase.........................................................................131
8.1.2 Creating a chase with Quick Build ........................................................132
8.2 Playback ............................................................................ 132
8.2.1 Playing back a chase ..........................................................................132
8.2.2 Connecting a chase for control.............................................................133
8.2.3 Setting speed and crossfade for a chase ...............................................133
8.2.4 Manually controlling the steps of a chase ..............................................134
8.2.5 Changing chase direction ....................................................................134
8.2.6 Jumping to a step ..............................................................................134
8.3 Editing a chase.................................................................... 135
8.3.1 Opening a chase for editing.................................................................135
8.3.2 Editing a chase using Unfold................................................................135
8.4 Copying, moving, linking and deleting .................................... 136
8.4.1 Copying or moving a chase .................................................................136
8.4.2 Deleting a chase ................................................................................136
8.4.3 Deleting a step from a chase ...............................................................136
8.5 Chase timing....................................................................... 136
8.5.1 Global timings for chases....................................................................136
8.5.2 Individual cue times in chases .............................................................138
8.5.3 Setting attribute fade times for a cue in a chase ....................................139
8.6 Advanced options ................................................................ 139
8.6.1 Loop/Stop on Final Cue.......................................................................139
8.6.2 Forwards/backwards/bounce/random ...................................................139
8.6.3 Cue linking........................................................................................139
8.6.4 Renumber cues..................................................................................140
9. Cue Lists 141
9.1 Creating a cue list................................................................ 141
9.1.1 Programming a cue list.......................................................................141

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9.1.2 Changing legends for cues in a cue list .................................................143
9.1.3 Autoloading a playback within a cue list................................................143
9.1.4 Running a key macro from a cue list.....................................................144
9.1.5 Keyboard shortcuts/syntax for cue lists.................................................144
9.2 Cue List playback ................................................................ 145
9.2.1 Running a cue list ..............................................................................145
9.2.2 Killing a cue list .................................................................................145
9.3 Editing cue lists................................................................... 146
9.3.1 Moving and copying cues ....................................................................146
9.3.2 Editing a cue list using Unfold..............................................................146
9.3.3 Using Update to change tracked cues ...................................................147
9.3.4 Editing a cue list which is running ........................................................147
9.3.5 Editing a cue list while recording..........................................................148
9.4 Copying, moving, linking and deleting .................................... 148
9.4.1 Copying or moving a cue list ...............................................................149
9.4.2 Deleting a cue list ..............................................................................149
9.4.3 Deleting a cue from a cue list ..............................................................149
9.5 Cue list timing..................................................................... 149
9.5.1 Time and fade options for Cue Lists......................................................149
9.5.2 Cue linking & Link Offset.....................................................................150
9.5.3 Individual attribute fade times.............................................................151
9.5.4 Fixture overlap ..................................................................................151
9.5.5 Running a cue list to timecode.............................................................152
9.6 Advanced options ................................................................ 153
9.6.1 Release mask....................................................................................153
9.6.2 Fader mode.......................................................................................154
9.6.3 Handle Paging ...................................................................................154
9.6.4 Cue Options ......................................................................................154
9.6.5 Autoload...........................................................................................154
9.6.6 Macro Links.......................................................................................154
9.6.7 Key Profile ........................................................................................154
9.6.8 Shape Size/Shape Speed ....................................................................155
9.6.9 Tracking ...........................................................................................155
9.6.10 Move In Dark (MID) functions............................................................155
10. Running the show 157
10.1 Playback controls................................................................. 157
10.1.1 Back up the show.............................................................................157
10.1.2 Label the console .............................................................................157
10.1.3 Run mode .......................................................................................157
10.1.4 Grand Master fader ..........................................................................157
10.1.5 Assignable Master faders...................................................................157
10.1.6 Speed Masters.................................................................................158
10.1.7 Flash and swop buttons ....................................................................158
10.1.8 Playback priority ..............................................................................159
10.1.9 Preset playbacks..............................................................................159
10.1.10 Locking a playback onto the same handle on every page.....................159
10.1.11 Viewing active playbacks.................................................................159
10.1.12 Blind mode....................................................................................160
10.1.13 Manual control during a show (“busking”)..........................................160
10.2 Using multiple on-screen workspaces ..................................... 161
10.2.1 View menu......................................................................................161
10.3 Organising the console ......................................................... 161
10.3.1 Using the Move function....................................................................161
10.4 MIDI or DMX remote triggering.............................................. 162
10.4.1 Connecting remote trigger sources .....................................................162
10.4.2 Setting up remote triggering..............................................................162
10.4.3 Classic Pearl MIDI triggers.................................................................164
11. Remote control 165
11.1 Setting up the remote.......................................................... 165
11.1.1 Network setup .................................................................................165
11.1.2 Console setup..................................................................................166
11.2 Operating the remote........................................................... 167
11.2.1 Keypad...........................................................................................167
11.2.2 Fixture List......................................................................................168
11.2.3 Playback List ...................................................................................168
11.2.4 Settings screen................................................................................169
11.3 Troubleshooting .................................................................. 169

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12. User Settings and other options 171
12.1 Configuring the Workspace ................................................... 171
12.1.1 Opening workspace windows .............................................................171
12.1.2 Selecting and positioning workspace windows......................................171
12.1.3 Saving workspaces...........................................................................172
12.1.4 Compatibility windows for Pearl Expert shows......................................173
12.1.5 Configuring an external monitor.........................................................173
12.2 Key Profiles ........................................................................ 174
12.2.1 Creating and editing key profiles........................................................174
12.2.2 Selecting a Key Profile ......................................................................176
12.2.3 Individual Key profiles for playbacks...................................................176
12.3 The System menu ............................................................... 176
12.3.1 Avotalk Security...............................................................................176
12.3.2 Network Settings .............................................................................176
12.3.3 User Settings...................................................................................176
12.3.4 Key Profiles .....................................................................................177
12.3.5 Wipe...............................................................................................178
12.3.6 DMX settings ...................................................................................178
12.3.7 Triggers..........................................................................................178
12.3.8 Display Setup ..................................................................................178
12.3.9 Assign mastering .............................................................................178
12.4 DMX output mapping ........................................................... 178
12.4.1 Configuring DMX outputs...................................................................178
12.4.2 TitanNet Overview............................................................................180
12.5 Curves............................................................................... 180
12.6 Upgrading the software ........................................................ 184
12.7 Recovering/reinstalling the system......................................... 184
12.7.1 Booting from USB recovery stick ........................................................185
12.7.2 Installation Instructions ....................................................................185
12.7.3 After Installation ..............................................................................185
12.7.4 Front panel button mapping for BIOS..................................................186
13. Working with Fixture Personalities 187
13.1.1 Downloading fixture personalities from Avolites....................................187
13.1.2 Updating the personality library on the console....................................188
13.1.3 User/custom personalities .................................................................188
13.1.4 Requesting a new fixture personality ..................................................189
13.1.5 Reporting a personality bug to Avolites ...............................................189
13.1.6 In an emergency..............................................................................189
14. Networking the console 191
14.1 Controlling fixtures over a network......................................... 191
14.1.1 Setting IP address............................................................................191
14.1.2 Setting up DMX outputs ....................................................................192
14.1.3 A simple Art-Net system ...................................................................192
14.1.4 Setting up an Art-Net system.............................................................193
14.1.5 Additional Art-Net Resources .............................................................195
14.2 Connecting to a simulator with ACDI ...................................... 195
14.2.1 ACDI ..............................................................................................195
14.3 Module Setup...................................................................... 196
14.4 Using Active Fixtures with CITP ............................................. 196
14.4.1 Example CITP setup .........................................................................197
14.5 All about IP addressing......................................................... 197
14.5.1 Setting your IP address.....................................................................197
14.5.2 Subnet Masks..................................................................................198
14.5.3 Choosing an IP address and Subnet Mask............................................198
14.5.4 Automatically assigning IP addresses (DHCP).......................................199
14.5.5 Private IP address ranges..................................................................199
15. Using different Avolites consoles 201
15.1 The console controls ............................................................ 201
15.2 Programming features in Titan .............................................. 202
16. Release notes 205
16.1 Version 6.0......................................................................... 205
16.1.1 Upgrade Procedure...........................................................................205
16.1.2 New Features in v6.0........................................................................205

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16.1.3 Improvements.................................................................................212
16.1.4 Changes .........................................................................................213
16.1.5 Bugs Fixed ......................................................................................213
16.1.6 Known Issues ..................................................................................217
17. Glossary of terms 219
INDEX 225

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1. Quick Start
This section is a quick guide on how to do most things on the Tiger
Touch. Each section has a link to take you to the appropriate manual
section for more details.
Softkeys are shown in square brackets like [This].
1.1 Patching fixtures
Press Patch, [Dimmers] or [Fixtures].
For Fixtures, from the softkeys choose fixture manufacturer (type on
keyboard to filter the list) then fixture type, then fixture mode.
Set [DMX Line] and [Address]. Console will automatically set these if
you don’t change them.
Press buttons in the Fixtures window to patch the fixture. (Section
3.1.3, p39).
To patch a number of dimmers or fixtures at once, drag over buttons
to draw a selection box on the screen. Or, set [Quantity] in the patch
menu.
To change DMX address or line, use [Repatch Fixtures]. (Section 3.2,
p42).
View fixture patch
To see an overview screen of how the console is patched, press View
then Patch (Section 3.2.1 , p42).
Setting fixture options
Press Patch, [Edit Fixtures], or use the Patch View screen.
1.2 Controlling fixtures
Select fixtures for control by pressing select buttons.
Press Locate to “home” selected fixtures with lamp on. . (Section
4.1.2. p52). Hold locate and press attribute button to remove that
attribute from the locate (e.g. to locate without changing pan/tilt,
hold Locate and press Pan/Tilt).
Select attribute to control using attribute bank buttons (right hand
edge of console) , then turn the wheels to set fixture. Display shows
which attribute each wheel is controlling. (Section 4.1.5, p55).
Open Attribute window onscreen (View, Attribute Options) to select
attributes from buttons. (Section 4.1.6, p56).
Use Palettes to store often-used colours, positions etc. for instant
recall, see next page.
Shapes (effects)
Select fixtures. The order of fixture selection is used by shapes.
At top menu press [Shapes and Effects], [Shape Generator],
[Create]. Select attribute of shape then select a shape to run.
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Or from the Shape Library window (View, [Open Workspace Window],
[Shape Library]) you can select a shape directly. Filter the list of
shapes using the attribute buttons.
Use the wheels and [Adjust Speed, Size and Phase]/[Adjust Phase,
Spread and Offset] to configure the shape.
Fixture Groups
Fixtures may be grouped for quick selection, press Group, [Record
Group], select fixtures for group, set legend using [Provide a legend],
press [Store]. Order of fixture selection is remembered for use with
shapes. (Section4.1.12, p62).
1.3 Programming cues and chases
Cues
Set up the look to be recorded.
Press Record Cue.
Set [Record Mode] to Channel (saves only modified attributes),
Fixture (saves all attributes of fixtures which have been modified or
are selected), Stage (saves all attributes of all fixtures with nonzero
dimmer), or Quick Build (merges palettes and playbacks into the cue
when you select them).
To store, press blue Select button on playback fader, or press button
in Playbacks window. (Section 7.1.2, 116).
Chases
Press Record Chase.
Press blue Select button on a playback fader, or press button in
Playbacks window.
Set up the look for the first step, press playback select button to
store. Repeat until all steps stored. Quick Build mode can be used to
merge palettes and cues into chase steps.
Press Exit to finish storing chase steps. (Section 8.1.1, 131).
Fade timing
For chases, speed and fade can be set with wheels A and B when the
chase is running.
At top level menu press [Edit Times] then the select button for the
playback. Timing options are set from softkeys.
[Fixture Overlap] sets each fixture to fade in sequence (100%=all
together, 0%=fixture waits for previous one to complete).
[Attribute times] sets individual fade times for different attributes.
[Fixture order] changes sequence for shapes and Overlap. (Section
8.5, p136).
Cue Lists
Cues may be stored in a Cue List which allows a full show to be run
from a Go button. Chases can be included using Autoload.

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1.4 Programming palettes
Set up the attributes to be recorded. If attribute is the same for all
fixtures of one type (e.g. colour), only one fixture need be set up and
palette will be “shared”.
Press Record Palette.
Use [Set Mask] to choose attributes to record/exclude.
Press a grey palette button to store, or press a button in one of the
Colours/Positions/Gobos windows. (Section 5.1.2, p74).
To recall palette, select fixtures, select recall mask using Attribute
Bank buttons, press palette button.
To set a legend, press [Set Legend] then the palette’s button. Press
[Picture] to draw a picture legend.
Quick Record
Press an unused button in one of the windows – the button turns red
with a +. Press again to save the palette. The mask is automatically
set to match the window (e.g. Positions window is masked for only
position attributes).
Busking with palettes
To fade palettes when busking a show, select fixtures, type fade time
on the keypad then recall the palette (you have to do this each time).
If no fixtures selected, palette will recall to all applicable fixtures.
To set fixture overlap, type 0-100 then press [Set Overlap], then
recall the palette.
To set a fade time for all palettes, press Palette then [Master Time].
(Section 5.5, p81). Faded palettes do not go into the programmer so
don’t use fades when programming.
1.5 DMX / network setup
The console can output up to 12 universes of DMX (called DMX Lines)
which may be routed to the 4 XLR sockets or over Ethernet. By
connecting further DMX processing nodes to the network using
TitanNet, you can control up to 64 universes.
Switch to System mode, press [DMX Settings].
Select a Node on the left (where the DMX is going to), click the blue
arrow. On the right, select the DMX line it will be fed by. The ‘i’
buttons set properties for Nodes/Lines. (Section 5.5, p178).
To change the IP address of the console, press [Network Settings] in
System mode (Section 14.1.1, p191).
To change User Settings which let you personalise how the console
works, hold down Avo and select [User Settings] (Section.12.3.3,
p176).

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2. Setting up and using the console
Welcome to the Tiger Touch from Avolites. This manual is a reference
guide to all the functions of the console.
We explain things in the order you’re most likely to use them, so we
start with how to set up the console, then look at patching lights,
controlling lights and how to program cues.
2.1 Guide to the Tiger Touch
The Tiger Touch has four main control areas:
The Touch screen contains fixture, palette and group select buttons.
It also shows legends for the playback faders and shows the current
menu page and softkey buttons on the top right of the screen.
The Playback faders select and control cues and programs
The Preset playbacks give you additional (unpaged) playbacks and
the macro buttons allow storage of frequent key sequences.
The Programming and setup controls configure and program the
console
Playback faders and master Programming and setup controls
Preset playbacks and macro buttons
Touch screen

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The main controls
The Workspace windows on the touch screen contain touch buttons
for fixtures, palettes, groups, playbacks, macros and more. You can
also set fixture attributes and show information windows.
The System display and menu area of the touch screen is the
nerve centre of the console and shows you what is going on. This part
of the display shows various screens of information depending on
what you are currently doing.
The Menu Softkeys (labelled A – G) are used to select control
options. The display next to the buttons shows what each one will do.
The options for each key change depending on what the console is
doing. Softkey commands are shown in the manual with square
brackets like this: [Edit Times]
The Preset Playbacks are used to store and play back cues or
chases that you need frequently. These playbacks are not changed by
the page select buttons, but you can assign macro buttons to change
pages (see section 7.1.2 on page 146).
The Macro Buttons store frequently used sequences of keypresses
which can be replayed with a single button press. Playbacks can also
be stored here.
The Master fader controls the overall output of the console. You will
normally have this set at Full. The DBO button allows you to
blackout the whole console.
Preset playbacks
Workspace windows with
touch buttons
Master fader
Power switch
Attribute
select buttons
Playback faders
Playback page
select buttons
Control
wheels Mode
switch
Function
buttons
Numeric
keypad and
controls
Chase control
buttons
System display
and menu softkeys Macro buttons
Playback legends
and info
Attribute display
Window scroll
button
DBO (blackout)
button

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The Playback faders are used to store and play back cues or
chases. The Page Select buttons let you change to a different page
of playbacks. The touch screen above the faders shows information
about each playback.
The Mode switch selects Programming, Run or System modes of
operation.
The Control wheels are used to set control values (attributes) for
the fixtures, and to set chase speeds and fades. The touch screen
above the wheels shows information about the attributes being
controlled. Press the Window Scroll Button to switch the wheels
into scroll mode – this is used to move a selection box around the
screen when editing.
The Numeric keypad and other control buttons are used to enter
values and change controls on the console.
The blue Function buttons are used to carry out functions such as
storing cues, copying, saving to disk, etc. These buttons have lights
on to indicate when they are active.
The Attribute select buttons are used to select which attributes of
a fixture (e.g. colour, gobo, pan, focus) are going to be controlled
using the Control wheels. The buttons have lights on to show you
which attributes are active. The bottom (red) button allows you to
locate fixtures, which sets them to a known start position while
programming.
The back panel
All the connections required for the console are found on the back
panel. Most are self-explanatory.
The Panel reset switch may be pressed to restart the front panel
electronics if something odd happens with the switches and faders.
The main board will continue running but the DMX output will be
interrupted until the restart is completed.
The USB reserve socket and switches are for future expansion. The
switch should be set to 'Normal operation'.
Desk lamp socket
VDU socket (blue)
Ethernet socket (top)
and 2x USB
Mains inlet VDU mounting
point DMX outputs (4)
USB reserve socket
and switch
MIDI in and out
Audio in (blue)
Panel reset switch

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2.2 Connecting up
2.2.1 Cautions
Radio transmitters may affect the operation of the
console and we recommend that they are not placed on,
above or behind the console. If you are wearing one it is
best placed in a back pocket or behind you when
attached to a belt.
2.2.2 Connecting mains power
You can safely connect the Tiger Touch to any voltage from 80 to
260V.
The console may be fitted with an internal UPS (uninterruptible power
supply) module, available as an upgrade from Avolites. If an internal
UPS is not fitted, we recommend that you run the console through an
external UPS (available from computer suppliers). . If the console
unexpectedly loses power, you can lose data (up to the last
Autosave) and the console may want to check its disks on startup
which can cause delays. The UPS will protect you from most power
problems and give you chance to shut down the console normally.
In case of power loss, the toolbar at the top of the screen will turn
orange and display how long you've got before the console shuts
down.
When the UPS battery runs low and the console is about to shut
down, the toolbar turns red.
2.2.3 Starting up and shutting down
The console runs a Windows-based operating system internally, so
you need to make sure it is shut down properly rather than just
turning off its power.
Start up the console by pressing and releasing the Power switch at
the left hand side of the touch screen. The console display should
come alive. The console takes about 1 min 30 seconds to start up.
Shut down the console by pressing and releasing the Power switch
again. The console will perform a controlled shutdown. Wait until the
Power light has gone off (about 30 seconds) before you disconnect
power from the console.
To carry out a Forced Shutdown of the console, if the normal shut
down does not work, hold down the power switch for 5 seconds. You
will lose any changes to your show since the last save.
Do not use the power switch on the rear of the console
to switch off the console as this would not close down
the console properly and you will lose any changes to
your show.