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14. Titan for Pearl users
If you are used to the Pearl Expert or standard Pearl consoles, this
section will help you to make the move to the Titan operating system.
If it all gets too much, or if you need to run a standard Pearl Expert
show, you can reboot the Titan console into the normal Pearl Expert
mode. See section 1.7 on page 25.
Note: Pearl Expert Titan shows aren’t compatible with the standard
Pearl Expert, or a standard Pearl console, because the show file
has a different format.
14.1 The controls and LCD
The operation of the controls and LCD is significantly different to the
normal Pearl. This can be a bit disorientating – it looks like a Pearl but
it isn’t! Don’t be put off. There are some great new features to work
with once you’ve got over the shock.
LCD
The LCD has a streamlined new look. The softkeys have different
appearances for different functions (see page 18) and some things have
moved around. The LCD now displays fixture attributes (like colours
and gobos) as you change the wheels which is handy for finding the
attribute you want. An Intensity Grid shows which fixtures are lit up.
You can lock any menu (to keep it active) by pressing the ML Menu
button. The ML Menu button only shows its menu at the top level
screen.
VDU
The Heads-Up Display (HUD) shows you what is stored on every fader
and button. You can set the size and position of the HUD windows on
the VDU.
Cues and Chases on preset faders
You can now store cues (memories) and chases on the preset faders as
well as on the playback faders. This gives you instant fingertip access
to an enormous number of effects.
Change button functions
You can change the functions of the blue and grey buttons on the
console to give you quick access to the functions you want, such as
Preload, Stop and Go for chases, Tap Tempo and so on. This feature is
called Key Profiles (see page 102).
You can also change the way the key LEDs behave to give you different
indications such as Empty Handle, Selected and In Programmer (see
page 101).
Titan Remote
Titan remote runs on an iPhone or iPod Touch and can control the
console using Wi-Fi. This is invaluable for focusing, and you can also
activate playbacks.