Quick Start Guide for BeamZ Pro Tiger 18R Moving Head
A concise quick start guide for the BeamZ Pro Tiger 18R, featuring the complete DMX channel mapping, control menu structure, and operational settings.
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Quick guide from the manual
This document serves as a quick start reference for the BeamZ Pro Tiger 18R. It provides the essential control menu structure and the complete DMX channel mapping required for professional lighting operation. For full safety instructions and installation details, please refer to the complete product documentation.
Control Menu
The device features an intuitive menu system for configuration. Key settings include:
- Address: Set the DMX start address (A000-Axxx).
- Workmode: Select operation modes including DMX Ctrl, Auto Run, Sound Ctrl, Scene Mode, and Master/Slave configuration.
- Display: Adjust screen settings, including brightness, rotation, and touch screen calibration.
- Sence: Manual scene selection and fine-tuning of Pan, Tilt, and Frost effects.
- Advanced: Configure system-level settings such as Pan/Tilt inversion, offsets, data hold, and factory resets.
- Status: View unit information, including error logs, fixture status, and total light usage time.
DMX Channels
The Tiger 18R supports complex DMX control. The following functions are available across the channel map:
- Movement: Pan (540°) and Tilt (270°) with fine control and speed adjustment.
- Effects: Frost filter, Dimmer (0-100%), and Strobe effects (pulse, random, open/close).
- Color: Dedicated channels for Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow wheels, plus static color macros and automatic rotation.
- Gobos: Three gobo wheels with shake effects, animation, and rotation control.
- Prisms: Two prisms with independent rotation and effect control.
- Zoom & Focus: Precise beam angle and focus adjustment.
- Reset: Remote reset functions for the lamp, Pan/Tilt, and effects.
Manufacturer information
beamZ
Practical help
Common problems
Check the 'Data hold' setting in the Advanced menu and ensure the DMX address is correctly set.
Navigate to the Display menu and toggle 'Screen Rot' between Forward and Reverse.
Ensure 'Touch Enable' is set to ON. If issues persist, use 'Touch Rectify' to recalibrate.
Before use
- Verify the DMX start address is correctly assigned.
- Ensure the desired Workmode (e.g., DMX, Auto, Sound) is selected.
- Calibrate the touch screen if navigation is inaccurate.
- Check the lamp ignition status via the Light Switch menu.
Specs in practice
- Pan/Tilt Offset
- Allows for manual correction of the home position for Pan and Tilt axes.
Model compatibility
- Supports Master/Slave operation mode.
- Compatible with standard DMX512 controllers.
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