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User Manual for BeamZ Pro Tiger 18R Moving Head Light
Quick start guide and DMX channel reference for the BeamZ Pro Tiger 18R moving head light. Learn how to configure the control menu and set up DMX channels.
Table of contents
Quick guide from the manual
This document serves as a quick start guide and technical reference for the BeamZ Pro Tiger 18R moving head light. It provides the necessary information for configuring the device via the control menu and mapping DMX channels for operation.
Control Menu
The device features an integrated control menu for system configuration. Key settings include:
- Address: Set the DMX address (A000-Axxx).
- Workmode: Select operation modes such as DMX Ctrl, Auto Run, Sound Ctrl, Scene Mode, or Master/Slave configuration.
- Display: Adjust screen settings including screensaver, screen rotation, DMX indicator behavior, and touch screen calibration.
- Sence: Configure scene settings, including pan/tilt positioning, speed, and frost effects.
- Advanced: Access advanced settings like pan/tilt inversion, offset correction, data hold, and lamp ignition control.
- Status: View device status, including stepper info, error logging, and usage time.
DMX Channel Configuration
The Tiger 18R supports two DMX channel modes (26 Channel and 23 Channel). The manual provides detailed tables for channel functions, including:
- Movement: Pan, Tilt, and Pan/Tilt Speed.
- Effects: Frost, Dimmer, Strobe, and Prism effects.
- Color: Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow wheels, plus static color selection.
- Gobo: Control of three gobo wheels, including rotation and shake effects.
- Zoom & Focus: Adjust beam angle and focus.
- Reset: Dedicated channel for resetting pan/tilt, effects, or the entire unit.
Manufacturer information
beamZ
Practical help
Common problems
Touch screen not responding
Ensure 'Touch Enable' is set to 'On' in the Display menu. If issues persist, use 'Touch Rectify' to calibrate.
No DMX signal response
Check the 'Data hold' setting in the Advanced menu to ensure the unit maintains the last state when the signal is lost.
Incorrect Pan/Tilt movement
Use 'Pan Invert' or 'Tilt Invert' in the Advanced menu to correct orientation. Use 'Pan Offset' or 'Tilt Offset' for manual correction.
Before use
- Set the correct DMX address in the Address menu.
- Select the desired operation mode (DMX, Auto, Sound, or Scene).
- Calibrate the touch screen if the interface is unresponsive.
- Configure Pan/Tilt inversion if the fixture orientation requires it.
Model compatibility
- Supports both 26-channel and 23-channel DMX modes.
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