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MagicQ User Manual x14 Editing Cues 10914.1 Including Cues into the Programmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MagicQ User Manual 71 / 3559.11 Selecting individual HeadsWhen programming it is often useful to be able to control one head out of a group of heads -

MagicQ User Manual 72 / 355Press SHIFT + ODD/EVEN to increase the mode to 3s or more.9.11.4 SegmentsSegments is similar to Odd/Even except that the su

MagicQ User Manual 73 / 3559.11.9 Sub selection of heads from Groups / Overall SelectionWhen you select heads using Groups or the keypad, MagicQ then

MagicQ User Manual 74 / 3559.14 Reselecting heads using Palettes and Intensities (Active Palette and Intensity)To reselect all heads using a particula

MagicQ User Manual 75 / 3559.16 And OnlyThe AND ONLY (*) function enables selecting of the common heads between groups. It can be used on pairs of gro

MagicQ User Manual 76 / 355Chapter 10PalettesMagicQ supports a comprehensive palette system for easy access to your favourite looks. When heads are pa

MagicQ User Manual 77 / 35510.2 Recording PalettesTo record a palette entry, select the heads you wish to apply the change to. Then open the required

MagicQ User Manual 78 / 35510.3 Intensity PalettesFrom v1.6.5.1 the Intensity window has been enhanced to have a View Palettes view similar to the Pos

MagicQ User Manual 79 / 35510.8 Linked PalettesIf you select a Palette and then record it as another Palette without changing any of the attributes th

MagicQ User Manual 80 / 355A short-cut can be used to perform fanned delay/fades – type a time followed by * before selecting the Palette to fan the f

MagicQ User Manual xi16 Playback 12216.1 Playback Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MagicQ User Manual 81 / 35510.13 Merging of Palettes from another showIt is possible to merge Palettes from any previous show that uses the same type

MagicQ User Manual 82 / 355Heads that have some attributes in the Cue referencing the Palette but others using hard values, will convert the hard valu

MagicQ User Manual 83 / 355Chapter 11FX Engine11.1 Adding in FXTo apply a FX to some heads, select the heads then from the FX Window, Group Window, or

MagicQ User Manual 84 / 355The Any Attribute folder contains FX that are not specific to particular attributes of the head – these are marked with a *

MagicQ User Manual 85 / 35511.1.1 FX Speed & SizeThe FX Speed can be modified on encoder X. The soft button stops/starts the FX allowing it to be t

MagicQ User Manual 86 / 35511.1.5 FX PartsThis enables the FX cycle to be repeated across a number of heads. When FX parts is 0 the FX is offset acros

MagicQ User Manual 87 / 355Table 11.2: (continued)6 33%7 50%8 50%9 66%10 66%11 83%12 83%Table 11.3: With FX Segments = 3’s1 0%2 0%3 0%4 25%5 25%6 25%7

MagicQ User Manual 88 / 355Table 11.5: (continued)9 0%10 50%11 50%12 50%11.1.7 FX Direction & InversionThe FX direction can be set to the followin

MagicQ User Manual 89 / 355Invert Even/Odd#-#--#-#Invert Left Right--####--Invert Right/Left^^____^^Consider a pulse 4 step FX Waveform on 4 heads:For

MagicQ User Manual 90 / 35511.1.10 FX delay timesMagicQ supports a FX Delay Type option for applying individual delay times to FX as well as base leve

MagicQ User Manual xii17.2.1 Flash activates stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13117.2.2

MagicQ User Manual 91 / 35511.1.14 Multiple FXIt is possible to have multiple different FX on a head – e.g. a circle on pan and tilt and a red green b

MagicQ User Manual 92 / 35511.1.18 FX ReorderingIt is possible to reorder the heads in a FX without having to recreate the FX. Press the REORDER FX bu

MagicQ User Manual 93 / 35511.4 Palette FXSome of the inbuilt FX use Palette values rather than absolute values. This enables FX to be built up quickl

MagicQ User Manual 94 / 355Record FX into the FX Window in the normal way – set up the FX in the programmer and then press RECORD. All of thedifferent

MagicQ User Manual 95 / 355Chapter 12ProgrammerThe programmer is the function of MagicQ where show data is configured for recording. The programmer tak

MagicQ User Manual 96 / 35512.2 Clearing the programmerTo clear the Programmer press CLEAR. All channels will be deactivated and all HTP channels will

MagicQ User Manual 97 / 35512.4.1 LevelsAll active channels in the programmer are transferred into the Cue. Thus if "Activation by Head" is

MagicQ User Manual 98 / 355If you select some heads selected then the Individual Times will show you the times for those heads otherwise it will show

MagicQ User Manual 99 / 35512.5.2 View AdvancedIn the View Advanced you can set delay and fade times on a per head and per attribute basis one at a ti

MagicQ User Manual 100 / 35512.8.1 Record Short cutsThere are many short-cuts keys for recordingRecord MergeHold S and press REC Record Merge into Cur

MagicQ User Manual xiii17.6 Chase Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

MagicQ User Manual 101 / 35512.9 ActiveMagicQ has an Active function for loading attributes into the programmer at their current value. This can be us

MagicQ User Manual 102 / 355• Select MAC500s 2 and 3 (move to the row for number 2, hold SHIFT, move to row for number 3)• Press the REMOVE HEAD soft

MagicQ User Manual 103 / 355Copying head data can be used to copy data between different types of head. If the source head is not using a palette then

MagicQ User Manual 104 / 355Chapter 13Outputs WindowsOn MagicQ you can view the Outputs in many different ways. MagicQ supports up to 4 different Outp

MagicQ User Manual 105 / 35513.2 Intensity ViewThe Intensity View shows just intensity information for the patched heads enabling a large number of he

MagicQ User Manual 106 / 35513.4 Movement ViewThe movement view shows the relative positions of heads in terms of pan and tilt range on a 2D map. It a

MagicQ User Manual 107 / 355In the Outputs Window, select View Plan and View Hd Nos. Press Grid Size and enter a matrix size for your lighting rig – e

MagicQ User Manual 108 / 355Clicking on a blank space at the top edge of the grid will select/deselect heads in the whole column depending on the curr

MagicQ User Manual 109 / 355Chapter 14Editing Cues14.1 Including Cues into the ProgrammerA programmed Cue can be included back into the Programmer so

MagicQ User Manual 110 / 35514.2 Editing using Include and Update methodCues can be edited using INCLUDE and UPDATE. This includes the Cue data into t

MagicQ User Manual xiv18 Advanced Playback / Cue Stack Options 14318.1 Interaction of HTP and LTP channels between Playbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MagicQ User Manual 111 / 35514.5 Editing using UpdateMagicQ supports a function for easy updating of Cues and Palettes without first Including the Cues

MagicQ User Manual 112 / 355Chapter 15Cue StacksMagicQ stores sequence of Cues as Cue Stacks. Cue Stacks keep track of the order of the cues and the o

MagicQ User Manual 113 / 35515.2 Chase TimingWhen you record more than one Cue onto a Cue Stack, the Cue Stack behaviour kicks in to control the trans

MagicQ User Manual 114 / 35515.3.2 The Halt fieldThis field determines whether MagicQ waits for the user to press GO before executing the next Cue. It c

MagicQ User Manual 115 / 355Traditionally lighting consoles used tracking mode to reduce show storage by only recording changes into each Cue. This ca

MagicQ User Manual 116 / 35515.4.2 Viewing Cue Data and Tracking DataThe Cue Window shows the Cue data for the current Cue on the selected Playback. T

MagicQ User Manual 117 / 35515.6 Mark CuesMark Cues are special cues that are used to pre-load LTP values before the following Cue is executed thus en

MagicQ User Manual 118 / 35515.8 Assigning Cues and Cue StacksCues and Cue Stacks can be assigned to Playbacks at any time.To assign a Cue, open the C

MagicQ User Manual 119 / 35515.12 Cue Stack DefaultsThe default operation of Cue Stacks can be modified in the Defaults view of the Cue Stack Window.De

MagicQ User Manual 120 / 355Q <Time code> Enable time code gen from time code (disables time codereceive)Playbacks can be the master playbacks 1

MagicQ User Manual xv20.8 Speed Encoders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15320

MagicQ User Manual 121 / 355MagicQ will rotate around the heads from the existing Cue to provide data for the new heads - for example if the old Cue S

MagicQ User Manual 122 / 355Chapter 16PlaybackMagicQ consoles support 10 main playbacks situated immediately below the touch screen. Up to 192 additio

MagicQ User Manual 123 / 355Pressing SHIFT + RELEASE releases all playbacks simultaneously. It is also possible to enter a time before doing SHIFT +RE

MagicQ User Manual 124 / 355Both the Grand Master and the Sub Master have FLASH buttons which respectively bump the overall HTP output level, and theH

MagicQ User Manual 125 / 35516.4.6 Playbacks across multiple PagesMultiple Playbacks can be active at one time from different pages. However a particu

MagicQ User Manual 126 / 35516.4.10 Rate Sub MasterIt is possible in the Setup Window to set the function of manual crossfade fader to be a rate sub-m

MagicQ User Manual 127 / 35516.5 Playbacks WindowThe Playbacks Window enables management of all 202 playbacks regardless of how many physical wings ar

MagicQ User Manual 128 / 35516.5.5 Playback RateIt is possible to set the playback rate of a Playback using Encoder X in the Playback Window. Press th

MagicQ User Manual 129 / 35516.9 Set listsIt is possible to save and load set lists in the Page Window. Set lists are simply text files with a list of

MagicQ User Manual 130 / 355Chapter 17Cue Stack OptionsThe Cue Stack Window has three Views – View Cue Stack, View Options and View Defaults.The View

MagicQ User Manual xvi22.4.7.2 MagicQ Media Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16922.4.8 Using text

MagicQ User Manual 131 / 35517.1.4 Fader controls LTP (IPCB) chansWhen set to Yes the fader will control the value of all channels that are patched as

MagicQ User Manual 132 / 35517.2.2 Flash releases stackWhen set to Yes releasing the Flash button releases the Cue Stack and sets the level of the Pla

MagicQ User Manual 133 / 35517.2.8 Go jumps out of loopThis setting affects Cues that are set to Chase Timing which are in a loop. When set to Yes, pr

MagicQ User Manual 134 / 35517.3.2 Cue Stack is a Size MasterWhen this setting is set to Yes then the Cue Stack behaves as an FX Size Master. The Cue

MagicQ User Manual 135 / 35517.4 Activate/Release17.4.1 Halt at last stepWhen set to Yes the Cue Stack halts at the last step in the Cue Stack. When s

MagicQ User Manual 136 / 35517.5 Advanced17.5.1 All chans controlled LTPWhen set to Yes all HTP channels under control of the Playback act as if they

MagicQ User Manual 137 / 35517.5.6 Recalculate state on jumpsThis option specifies how MagicQ calculates the Cue State when playing back a Cue Stack.Wh

MagicQ User Manual 138 / 35517.6.2 SpeedThis controls the speed of any Cue Steps in the Cue Stack set to “Chase Timing”. This setting can also be cont

MagicQ User Manual 139 / 35517.8 AudioAudio Controls Fader LevelWhen set to Yes, the level of the playback is controlled by the received audio level o

MagicQ User Manual 140 / 35517.8.5 Audio levelWhen “Audio controls fader level” is set to Yes then the settings Audio parameter 1 and Audio Parameter

MagicQ User Manual xvii23.4 Thumbnail view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

MagicQ User Manual 141 / 35517.9.3 Step halts before executingWhen set to Yes, the step halts and waits for the user to pres GO before executing the C

MagicQ User Manual 142 / 35517.11.2 Colour fadeThe default fade times used when new Cues are recorded in a Cue Stack. Used by Cues in the Cue Stack se

MagicQ User Manual 143 / 355Chapter 18Advanced Playback / Cue Stack Options18.1 Interaction of HTP and LTP channels between PlaybacksChannels are set

MagicQ User Manual 144 / 355If a Playback is set to “HTP Always Active” then raising the fader or pressing the FLASH button will not use any specifiedI

MagicQ User Manual 145 / 355• Normal – same priority as other playbacks – last activated has control• Mid – above Normal but lower than programmer• Hi

MagicQ User Manual 146 / 35518.9.1 Intensity Masters18.9.1.1 Group based Intensity MastersTo make an Intensity Master based on a Group simply clear th

MagicQ User Manual 147 / 355Chapter 19Live Programming (Busking)19.1 Adding individual channels using preset fadersIndividual channels can be added in

MagicQ User Manual 148 / 355also be selected. Pressing and holding the SELECT button of a Playback with a chase on it automatically opens the Cue Stac

MagicQ User Manual 149 / 35519.9 Adding in new FXMagicQ does not make a distinction between programming and run modes so it is always possible to busk

MagicQ User Manual 150 / 35519.13 Programmer MasterIt is possible to make a Playback into a Programmer Master. Record an empty Cue onto a Playback and

MagicQ User Manual xviii26 FX Editor 20826.1 View General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MagicQ User Manual 151 / 355Chapter 20Execute WindowThe Execute Window is a special window designed to allow customisation of the look and feel of the

MagicQ User Manual 152 / 35520.2 Full Screen ViewThe Execute Window can be run in full-screen mode (View Max), allowing the whole of the screen to be

MagicQ User Manual 153 / 35520.6 ButtonsBy default buttons in the Execute Window are set to toggle their function on and off each time the button is p

MagicQ User Manual 154 / 35520.9 Attribute EncodersThe attribute encoder acts like the encoders in the Intensity, Position, Colour, Beam windows, affe

MagicQ User Manual 155 / 35520.12.1 Changing Execute PageIt is possible to build up multiple execute grids and to change between them using the Exec P

MagicQ User Manual 156 / 355Chapter 21Automation21.1 MagicQ Automation WindowMagicQ supports an automation system to enable it to automatically respon

MagicQ User Manual 157 / 355Event P1 P2 P3Power failScene Setter Button Button number 1 to 1621.1.2 Autom FunctionsEach Function can have up to 3 func

MagicQ User Manual 158 / 35521.1.4 Serial Port eventsIf you add serial port events then these override the normal ChamSys serial remote protocol funct

MagicQ User Manual 159 / 35521.2.2 Sunrise + Sunset (astronomical)MagicQ has the capability to trigger events based on the sunrise and sunset at the p

MagicQ User Manual 160 / 35521.4.2 Keyboard Macro TimingPlayback of keyboard macros can use the times that the macro was recorded with or using extern

MagicQ User Manual xix30 Remote control of MagicQ 22830.1 Remote mode (PC/Mac) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MagicQ User Manual 161 / 355Chapter 22LED & Pixel MappingMagicQ utilises a powerful Cue engine, which enables it to easily handle large numbers of

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MagicQ User Manual 163 / 35522.1 Patching LED on MagicQWe recommend that you patch LED fixtures in their highest resolution mode (maximum number of con

MagicQ User Manual 164 / 355To insert the currently selected heads into the grid use the INSERT HEADS soft button. Choose between horizontally or vert

MagicQ User Manual 165 / 355Once the grid is configured you can then see the Output by pressing the View Colours soft button and the View Grid soft but

MagicQ User Manual 166 / 355MagicQ asks the user to specify the number of layers required and will patch that number of layers (generic bitmapfx2 head

MagicQ User Manual 167 / 35522.4.2 Media PriorityFX, Text and Media interact according to the following priorities, with FX having the highest priorit

MagicQ User Manual 168 / 355After a Locate the Media parameters will default to the white cross. Use the touch screen or encoders to select different

MagicQ User Manual 169 / 355The application will start streaming as soon as it is run. Click on Add to add a new stream, and Remove. . . to delete the

MagicQ User Manual 170 / 35522.4.8 Using text stringsTwo text strings can be played back on each layer. The text strings can be positioned at the top,

MagicQ User Manual iiREVISION HISTORYNUMBER DATE DESCRIPTION NAMEv1.6.7.1 24/07/2015 ChamSys

MagicQ User Manual xx35 MIDI 24935.1 MIDI Notes Receive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MagicQ User Manual 171 / 355When the mode is set to single words then MagicQ displays each word in turn. Each word must be separated by a single space

MagicQ User Manual 172 / 355When the mode is set to chunks single chunks then MagicQ displays each chunk in turn. Each chunk must be separated by asin

MagicQ User Manual 173 / 355Vert random, Horiz random – enable random movement of elements across the grid. Modify the mode to change thickness of the

MagicQ User Manual 174 / 355Spot random – enable random spots on the grid. Modify mode to determine whether the defaults is white spots on blackbackgr

MagicQ User Manual 175 / 355Vert Rainbow, Horiz Rainbow – enable rainbow patterns across the grid. Modify offset to multiply the rainbow across the gr

MagicQ User Manual 176 / 355Bat’n’Ball – enables simple bat and ball game on the grid. The bats are controlled by FX Parameters 2 and 3. The game star

MagicQ User Manual 177 / 355Vert Move, Horiz Move, Move – moves the selected bitmap or text around the grid. The bitmap will wrap around the edges, th

MagicQ User Manual 178 / 355Parameter 2 select the channels to respond to. When set to 0, it uses all 14 audio input channels. From 1 to 14 it selects

MagicQ User Manual 179 / 355audio range signal is expected. To boost the audio signal, set the Audio Max Level to the maximum value expected between 1

MagicQ User Manual 180 / 35522.5 3D Pixel Mapping22.5.1 ConfigurationMagicQ supports 3D Pixel Mapping, enabling easy control of LED ceilings, chandelie

MagicQ User Manual xxi39.2.2 View Vis View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26739.2.3 P

MagicQ User Manual 181 / 3553D FX A2 applies a "trail" to the particle as it moves.

MagicQ User Manual 182 / 35522.5.2.3 Col OffsetThe col offset uses the colour of the pixels in the 2D frame to determine the offset in 3D.3D FX A1 all

MagicQ User Manual 183 / 35522.5.3 Full Up and Fill DownThe "Fill up" and "Fill down" modes fill the rest of the 3D space either ab

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MagicQ User Manual 185 / 35522.5.3.1 Particle bounceThe particle bounce effect can be likened to a grid of balls, where changes to the Modulate Layer

MagicQ User Manual 186 / 35522.8.1 Using groups auto generated from the gridPress the Auto Group button to automatically generate groups based on the

MagicQ User Manual 187 / 355It is possible to make a group out of the currently selected items within the Grid. For example, use CTRL + select a few i

MagicQ User Manual 188 / 355Chapter 23Controlling Media ServersMagicQ is ideally suited to controlling media servers through its dedicated Media windo

MagicQ User Manual 189 / 355In addition, there is a Live Preview window, which shows the output of the media server, or the output of each of the laye

MagicQ User Manual 190 / 35523.3 Configuring MagicQ to retrive thumbnailsIn the Setup Window, Media View configure the media server parameters. If you h

MagicQ User Manual xxii42.3.5 MagicQ Mini/PC/Maxi wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28342.3.6 Mag

MagicQ User Manual 191 / 355Select the type of media server and the version:Set the number of layers you have patched – this is the number of media la

MagicQ User Manual 192 / 35523.3.5 HippotizerHippotizers now support MSEX - this is the recommended protocol to use.For older Hippotizer choose either

MagicQ User Manual 193 / 355Enable the Live Preview option in the Media View of the Setup Window.The live preview is shown in the large window on the

MagicQ User Manual 194 / 35523.8.1 CITP (MSEX) live feedsMagicQ supports live feeds over CITP (MSEX) for use in the MagicQ Pixel Mapper and for user d

MagicQ User Manual 195 / 355Chapter 24Head EditorThe Head Editor is accessed from the Edit Head soft button in the Patch Window. Making changes modifie

MagicQ User Manual 196 / 355You can update a head stored in a show file with the one stored in show/heads using the “Reload Head” soft button. In the H

MagicQ User Manual 197 / 35524.5.1 NamesThe Manufacturer Name, Short Name and Mode are used to identify the head to the system. These fields should be

MagicQ User Manual 198 / 355HSI is not used at the moment.For RGBW fixtures use RGBA.Virtual Chans. Some heads such as the Generic Scroller2chan are se

MagicQ User Manual 199 / 355The Type field is used to indicate whether the channel is Highest Takes Precedence (HTP) or Latest Takes Precedence (LTP).G

MagicQ User Manual 200 / 355Table 24.1: (continued)Attribute Attib No Default Encoder FunctionCont7 44 B4FCont8 45 B4EFrame 52 B5A Top leftFrame 53 B5

MagicQ User Manual xxiii42.8 Programming Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2934

MagicQ User Manual 201 / 35524.7 Ranges ViewThis view defines the ranges for channels that use specific values to access functions such as colour and go

MagicQ User Manual 202 / 35524.7.2 Capturing RangesTo capture the minimum and maximum values from the programmer you must first insert a new range and

MagicQ User Manual 203 / 35524.8.3 Attribute TestThe “Attr test” mode enables the palette to be tested on any patched heads of this type. In this mode

MagicQ User Manual 204 / 355Heads that consist of a single general element in addition to a repeated element are also supported. In these cases two di

MagicQ User Manual 205 / 355and repeated elements the general element will be allocated the base head number and the repeated elements will have incre

MagicQ User Manual 206 / 355Chapter 25Curve EditorMagicQ includes a curve editor to allow users to create their own dimmer fade curves and effects cur

MagicQ User Manual 207 / 355the curve. Additional points will be placed in between.Curves can be saved into the show by pressing SAVE CURVE. RESET CUR

MagicQ User Manual 208 / 355Chapter 26FX EditorMagicQ includes a FX editor added to enable users to create their own waveform FX and to edit existing

MagicQ User Manual 209 / 355It is possible to remove all user Waveform FX from a console. Press SHIFT + REMOVE USER FX.26.1 View GeneralIn View Genera

MagicQ User Manual 210 / 355Chapter 27Network Manager (SnakeSys)MagicQ supports a Window for managing SnakeSys network products including the SnakeSys

MagicQ User Manual xxiv42.10.13Force Window on External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30142.10.14P

MagicQ User Manual 211 / 355The profiles act as a starting point – once a starting profile has been chosen, the detailed configuration can all be set ind

MagicQ User Manual 212 / 355• SnakeSys B4 334A• SnakeSys R4 342A• SnakeSys T2 419B• SnakeSys R8 330A27.4 Older ChamSys 4 Port Ethernet interfacesOlder

MagicQ User Manual 213 / 355Chapter 28Networking of MagicQ systemsIt is possible to have many different MagicQ consoles on a single network – either t

MagicQ User Manual 214 / 355This should show a list of network ports including any fixed network ports and wireless ports. Right click the required net

MagicQ User Manual 215 / 355Choose "Use the following IP address". Enter the IP address (e.g. 2.0.0.10) and the subnet mask (e.g. 255.0.0.0)

MagicQ User Manual 216 / 35528.4 Grabbing shows from other consolesIt is possible to grab a show that is running on another console onto the current c

MagicQ User Manual 217 / 355• All Slaves are automatically synchronised to the show file from the Master console.• All Slaves can take control of part

MagicQ User Manual 218 / 35528.6.2 Auto TakeoverThe first console to start becomes the Master. In Setup, View DMX I/O, Take Control and Release Control

MagicQ User Manual 219 / 355Multi programming enables multiple consoles to access one show file held on the master console with all consoles being able

MagicQ User Manual 220 / 35528.8.1 Selecting which console controls which channelsMagicQ enables several different ways of selecting which channels ar

MagicQ User Manual xxv42.14.10Control net subnet mask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30742.14.1

MagicQ User Manual 221 / 355When the slave has no channels under control it shows “CC-None”.At any time the Master can take control of all channels us

MagicQ User Manual 222 / 355Chapter 29Manual configuration of Multi Console operationFrom software version 1.5.9.4 we recommend you use network session

MagicQ User Manual 223 / 355• Equal Both consoles have same priority• Split Universes controlled independently. (default)For all modes it is still nec

MagicQ User Manual 224 / 35529.1.2 Hot take-over typeThe hot take-over type can be set to manual or automatic. When set to manual the output is frozen

MagicQ User Manual 225 / 355• None: No synchronisation information is sent• Swap DBO Swap, DBO info only• Page Page changes only• Enhanced Playback En

MagicQ User Manual 226 / 355Configure the master console by setting the multi console setting “Show data sync type” to “Master Prog”.On each of the sla

MagicQ User Manual 227 / 355In the Setup Window, View Settings, Multi Console configure the “Show sync type” option to “Archive”.When set to “Archive”,

MagicQ User Manual 228 / 355Chapter 30Remote control of MagicQMagicQ supports the remote control of other MagicQ consoles and PC/Mac systems. Any Magi

MagicQ User Manual 229 / 355You can tell which system you are controlling by looking at the system name in the Status Display (above PB1 to PB5). When

MagicQ User Manual 230 / 355The MagicQ Remote application can be downloaded free of charge from the Apple App Store. For Android it can be downloadedf

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MagicQ User Manual 231 / 35530.3.1 Setting up an access pointIn order to use a wireless access point with MagicQ you must configure the access point wi

MagicQ User Manual 232 / 355The Wireless channel defaults to 0 indicating that the Edimax device will automatically pick a channel. If you wish to for

MagicQ User Manual 233 / 35530.3.2.2 Modifying palettes with the remote appIt is easy to modify palettes with the remote application.In the Focus tab

MagicQ User Manual 234 / 355http://2.9.200.5:8080/index.htmlThe Remote page is a simple remote focus for setting channel levels. It can also be access

MagicQ User Manual 235 / 355The Execute page is very similar to the Execute Windows on the console but accessible through any PC with a browser on the

MagicQ User Manual 236 / 355</head><body><!-- User forms must start with the name user - e.g. user1, user2 --><!-- Remote command

MagicQ User Manual 237 / 355Chapter 31ChamSys Remote Protocol CommandsChamSys remote protocol consists of simple commands consisting of a list paramet

MagicQ User Manual 238 / 355Commands can be sent back to back – e.g.1A2A1S2G3,4I31.1.1 Remote programming commandsRemote programming commands enable s

MagicQ User Manual 239 / 355<showfile id> is a four digit decimal number between 0000 and 9999.<state> is 0 or 1 states, or 2 is toggle cu

MagicQ User Manual 240 / 355Chapter 32Controlling MagicQ using TCP/IPMagicQ consoles and MagicQ PC/Mac software supports the use of an network protoco

MagicQ User Manual xxvii43 System Management 31843.1 Starting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MagicQ User Manual 241 / 35532.2 Writing to the network portCommands are transmitted from the network port using the Y macro in the Macro field of the

MagicQ User Manual 242 / 355\{struct sockaddr_in name;char opts[100];socklen_t optlen = 100;int flags;int i;// For Windows OS we need to start winsock

MagicQ User Manual 243 / 355if (rem->chamsys == ((’C’<<24)|(’R’<<16)|(’E’<<8)|(’P’)))\{int len = wswap(rem->length);remote_eth

MagicQ User Manual 244 / 355memcpy(&(rem->data),data,size);my_broadcast_address.s_addr = ip_address | ~subnet_address;name.sin_family = AF_INET

MagicQ User Manual 245 / 355Chapter 33Controlling MagicQ using serial portMagicQ consolea and MagicQ software support the use of a serial port for con

MagicQ User Manual 246 / 35533.2 Writing to the serial portCommands are transmitted from the serial port by placing the command in the Macro field of t

MagicQ User Manual 247 / 355Chapter 34Audio34.1 Audio InputAudio input can be used in many ways on MagicQ - to bump a Cue Stack from step to step, to

MagicQ User Manual 248 / 355• Console inbuilt port"• PC/Mac sound card".On MagicQ PC / Mac systems select "Pc/Mac sound card". Aud

MagicQ User Manual 249 / 355Chapter 35MIDIMagicQ MQ60, MQ70 and MQ100 Pro 2014 consoles have inbuilt support for MIDI. To use MIDI on any other MagicQ

MagicQ User Manual 250 / 355When using the MagicQ MIDI/SMPTE interface for MIDI only the Timecode options can be set to none and then the last receive

MagicQ User Manual xxviii47 Troubleshooting 33947.1 No outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MagicQ User Manual 251 / 355To jump within a Cue Stack instead of testing / untesting a Playback just change the remote command in the inverted commen

MagicQ User Manual 252 / 355MIDI note commands are 3 bytes long, consisting of the command (note on / note off) byte, followed by the note and then th

MagicQ User Manual 253 / 35535.4.1 MIDI Show Control Command FormatFor more details on MIDI Show Control protocols see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MI

MagicQ User Manual 254 / 355Chapter 36Timecode SupportMagicQ supports both time code decode and time code generation.MagicQ MQ70 and MQ100 Pro 2014 co

MagicQ User Manual 255 / 355Time code can be triggered from an external time code source using the MagicQ MIDI/Timecode module, or it can run from the

MagicQ User Manual 256 / 35536.2 Enabling / Disabling TimecodeIt is possible to turn timecode decode on and off for a Cue Stack using soft button A in

MagicQ User Manual 257 / 355W <enable> Enable / disable time code generation (1 for enable, 0 for disable)Q <time code> Set current time c

MagicQ User Manual 258 / 355Chapter 37Remote Input portThe MagicQ PC Wing, MagicQ MaxiWing and MagicQ consoles support a remote input port on the rear

MagicQ User Manual 259 / 3553 0V and equipment ground5 Opto isolated input positive2 Power supply positive (5 Volt, current limited)4 Opto isolated in

MagicQ User Manual 260 / 355AUDIO BUMP allows the remote trigger to be used in the same way as when triggering from receiving audio. Any Cue Stackset

MagicQ User Manual xxixThis manual is designed for operators of the MagicQ to help them quickly and effectively learn how to use the system. It hasbee

MagicQ User Manual 261 / 355Chapter 38Scene SetterThe MagicQ Scene Setter enables control of MagicQ from a remote location using a fixed network connec

MagicQ User Manual 262 / 355POE is required on the unused data pairs (4,5 DC+ and 7,8 DC-). Any suitable power injector that supplies 48V at up to 1Am

MagicQ User Manual 263 / 355When you have connected your Scene Setter to your the PC and the Digi Utiltly has loaded up, it will automatically look fo

MagicQ User Manual 264 / 355Chapter 39MagicQ Visualiser39.1 MagicVisMagicQ includes a visualiser called MagicVis available for Windows, Mac and Linux.

MagicQ User Manual 265 / 355setup → VIEW SETTINGS → Multi Consoleand ensure that Enable Remote Control and Enable Remote Access are set to yes.Connect

MagicQ User Manual 266 / 35539.1.3 Using the Visualiser in MagicQRun the MagicQ software then go to the Visualiser menu in the menu bar and click on S

MagicQ User Manual 267 / 355Once a head has been patched into your show MagicQ will not prompt you again. If you wish to change the setting then you c

MagicQ User Manual 268 / 355Pressing the soft buttons X, Y and F increases the position by 1 metre on that axis. Pressing SHIFT + the soft button decr

MagicQ User Manual 269 / 355TipCreate a truss and set the model to Invisible to group lights together and create useful plots for them.For example in

MagicQ User Manual 270 / 35539.2.9 Coloured objectsIn MagicVis it is possible to set a Head item to colour an attach object, for truss warmers or for

MagicQ User Manual iiiContents1 Introduction 11.1 MagicQ software and consoles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MagicQ User Manual 1 / 355Chapter 1IntroductionMagicQ supports an extensive array of features to enable lighting designers to quickly and easily reali

MagicQ User Manual 271 / 355You can select what you would like to include and either print it out or create a PDF document. You can also export patch

MagicQ User Manual 272 / 35539.2.14 Converting an Existing MagicQ Show FileOld MagicQ show files can be loaded into MagicQ, but they will not have any

MagicQ User Manual 273 / 355On systems with lower power graphics cards which are using a lot of LED fixtures we recommend to turn off drawing of LEDBea

MagicQ User Manual 274 / 355Chapter 40Blind VisualisationMagicQ supports Blind Visualisation and Preview Visualisation when used together with MagicVi

MagicQ User Manual 275 / 355Chapter 41Using MagicQ with other VisualisersIn addition to its own free MagicVis visualiser, MagicQ supports connection w

MagicQ User Manual 276 / 35541.3 WYSIWYGMagicQ interfaces to the WYSIWYG visualiser using a special Wysiwyg driver file. Download the MagicQ WYSIWYG dr

MagicQ User Manual 277 / 355The universes in WYSIWYG must be bound to the ChamSys MagicQ device in order for communication to occur with MagicQ.

MagicQ User Manual 278 / 35541.3.3 Auto PatchMagicQ supports the WYSIWYG Auto Patch protocol. Selecting Auto Patch on WYSIWYG transfers the patch to M

MagicQ User Manual 279 / 355Chapter 42SettingsMagicQ supports a large number of settings that the user is free to change. These settings are divided i

MagicQ User Manual 280 / 35542.1 Programming ModeThe MagicQ console allows the programming mode and playback mode to be configured in the Setup Window.

MagicQ User Manual 2 / 3551.1 MagicQ software and consolesMagicQ software runs on PCs, Macs and MagicQ consoles and has the same features and user int

MagicQ User Manual 281 / 355Table 42.4: Setup, Cue Stack Defaults, FaderSetting Normal(live) Theatre non track Theatre Track Hog II warpFader activate

MagicQ User Manual 282 / 35542.3 Output SettingsThe console universes can be configured to use different protocols. Outputs must be configured and enabl

MagicQ User Manual 283 / 355For network protocols such as Art-Net and Pathport it is necessary to set up the Out Uni and In Uni fields - these determin

MagicQ User Manual 284 / 35542.3.6 MagicQ Dual DMX InterfacesFor MagicQ Dual DMX Interfaces select MQ Dual DMX. In older software this was ChamSys USB

MagicQ User Manual 285 / 35542.4 Wing SettingsChamSys manufacture the following wings that connect to PCs, Macs and consoles via USBTable 42.9: WingsP

MagicQ User Manual 286 / 355Playback Wings and Extra Wings with Blue LCDs can have a Wing ID set for systems with more than one Playback or Extrawing.

MagicQ User Manual 287 / 355Net wing mode is activated by connecting the MQ60/70 to the PC/Mac via network and then on the MQ60/70 going to Setup,View

MagicQ User Manual 288 / 35542.5.2 Pro (pre Pro 2010) Operating SystemOn the Pro Operating System Monitor output 1 is a duplicate of the on board scre

MagicQ User Manual 289 / 35542.5.7 Additional external screens (MultiWindows) on consolesThe MagicQ Pro 2010 and Pro 2014 support 2 external monitors

MagicQ User Manual 290 / 355• eGalax Touchkit• eTurboTouch CT-410/510/700• 3M/Microtouch EX II series• ITM• PanJit TouchSet• eTurboTouch• Gunze AHL61•

MagicQ User Manual 3 / 355MagicQ Pro series is built on the MagicQ MQ100 console and the MagicQ Playback Wing and MagicQ Execute Wing. TheMagicQ MQ200

MagicQ User Manual 291 / 355• Exit board test mode (ALT + CNTRL + SHIFT).• Go to Setup, View Settings and select Calibrate Touch. Press 1 to confirm.•

MagicQ User Manual 292 / 35542.7.5 ProgrammingThis setting allows recording of show data to be disabled. This prevents show data from being recorded,

MagicQ User Manual 293 / 35542.7.13 Show file formatThis provides an option for saving shows using higher resolution timing - this is for testing purpo

MagicQ User Manual 294 / 35542.8.6 Highlight modeThis setting determines the highlight mode. The options are "Normal”, “Advanced (highlights/lowl

MagicQ User Manual 295 / 3551 THRU 4 @ 50or1 THRU 4 @ FULL42.9.2 Select heads on keypad intensity setThis setting determines whether the current head

MagicQ User Manual 296 / 355Thatre Patch supports patching multiple multiple DMX addresses to one head when using Theatre Patch syntax. For example to

MagicQ User Manual 297 / 35542.9.11 MagicQ keyboard modeThis mode sets the function of the keyboard.Normal the keyboard is used for naming items and s

MagicQ User Manual 298 / 355Playback shortcuts

MagicQ User Manual 299 / 3551 to 0 Select playbacks 1 to 10Q to P GO button playbacks 1 to 10A to ; STOP button playbacks 1 to 10\ to Toggle test play

MagicQ User Manual 300 / 35542.10.2 Big Text ModeThis setting shows all text in CAPITALS regardless of how it is programmed in the show. There is also

MagicQ User Manual 4 / 3551.3 MagicQ Compact SeriesMagicQ Compact series comprises the MagicQ MQ40, MagicQ MQ60 and MagicQ MQ70 consoles together with

MagicQ User Manual 301 / 35542.10.12 Always show Record OptionsWhen this setting is set to Yes, MagicQ always shows a Record Options toolbar when the

MagicQ User Manual 302 / 35542.11.4 Copy mode (linked/unlinked)By default when you copy a Cue Stack, MagicQ creates a new Cue Stack but retains links

MagicQ User Manual 303 / 35542.12.2 Sub Master function.The Sub Master can be configured to control either playback faders only, or add/swap buttons on

MagicQ User Manual 304 / 35542.13.2 Crossfade controls PlaybackThis setting enables the user to lock the manual playback section of MagicQ to Playback

MagicQ User Manual 305 / 35542.13.10 Tap to Time buttonsEnables the GO, PAUSE buttons or the S buttons to be permanently set to Tap to Time. The optio

MagicQ User Manual 306 / 35542.14.2 Subnet MaskThe sub net mask for the network interface.For communicating with an Art-Net convertor the the Sub net

MagicQ User Manual 307 / 35542.14.10 Control net subnet maskFor future use.42.14.11 Wireless ModeChoice of wireless mode when using a USB to Wireless

MagicQ User Manual 308 / 35542.14.17 Wireless keyWireless encryption type when using a USB to Wireless interface with the MagicQ Pro 2010 or Pro 2014

MagicQ User Manual 309 / 35542.15.8 Serial remote protocolDetermines what protocol is used on the serial port. If set to “none” then any data received

MagicQ User Manual 310 / 355• PB10 FLASH• AUDIO BUMPThe remote trigger can be used on a per Cue Stack basis by setting the Halt field of Cue step in th

MagicQ User Manual 5 / 355• Connect the power lead to the power socket labelled LINE INPUT.• Put the console lamp(s) into the console lamp socket(s)•

MagicQ User Manual 311 / 35542.16.4 Timecode decodeThe options are None, LTC, MIDI, Art-Net and Winamp.When this option is set, then timecode generati

MagicQ User Manual 312 / 35542.17.2 Enable remote controlEnables other MagicQ consoles to remote control this console using the MagicQ remote control

MagicQ User Manual 313 / 35542.17.11 Playback Sync Slave ModeWhen Network Session Mode is set then this specifies whether the Slave synchronises its pl

MagicQ User Manual 314 / 355• Set to 2 to disable Wing 1 lower faders.• Set to 4 to disable Wing 1 upper faders.• Set to 8 to disable Wing 2 lower fad

MagicQ User Manual 315 / 35542.18.11 Debug Mode (Must be 0)For ChamSys internal debugging only. Must be set to 0.42.18.12 Standard LoggingThis option

MagicQ User Manual 316 / 355To turn off the all the lights on the console (i.e. the displays, the console lights and the LEDs) press CTRL and the &quo

MagicQ User Manual 317 / 35542.27 Button test modeThe console supports a button test mode for checking suspect buttons and faders. To enter button tes

MagicQ User Manual 318 / 355Chapter 43System Management43.1 Starting UpOn PC and Mac systems click on the MagicQ application icon. On MagicQ console s

MagicQ User Manual 319 / 355When you shut down MagicQ through the QUIT soft button in the Setup Window, it automatically saves a backup copy of yoursh

MagicQ User Manual 320 / 355• Media Server Settings• MIDI SMPTE Settings• Port Settings• Multi Console Settings• Hardware SettingsSelecting all the op

MagicQ User Manual 6 / 355If this has no effect then a hard reset may be required. Hard resets should be avoided as they bypass the operating systemsh

MagicQ User Manual 321 / 35543.7.2 Merging / Importing ShowsSelect SHIFT + IMPORT SHOW to merge or import a show. MagicQ gives you a simple menu of En

MagicQ User Manual 322 / 35543.9 File ManagerYou can organise you show files using File Manager in the Setup Window. File Manager supports renaming, mo

MagicQ User Manual 323 / 35543.12 Backup ArchivesBy default the console stores an archive of the show files for every quarter of an hour of the day, an

MagicQ User Manual 324 / 355Shows that only use universes 1 to 6 can to be loaded into consoles set to either 6,12,18, 32 or 64 universes.MagicQ MQ100

MagicQ User Manual 325 / 355Chapter 44Software UpgradeMagicQ software versions are fully compatible and show files can be created and loaded into any s

MagicQ User Manual 326 / 355Table 44.1: Pro upgradesProductnameDate OS S/W Proc O/S discupgrade to1.6.5.0?Pro 2014 h/wupgradepossible?MQ100 (prePro)Oc

MagicQ User Manual 327 / 355• Reboot the console fully with the WiFi disabled.• Confirm that the WiFi adapter is still disabled by checking the Wireles

MagicQ User Manual 328 / 355If the file is blank, then you can just type in here now to enter the default configuration into the file. Copy the following

MagicQ User Manual 329 / 355The above commands start a disc check on the relevant partition. This may take a few minutes. When errors are found you wi

MagicQ User Manual 330 / 355To check the version of firmware in use go to Setup, View System, View USB and USB ports. The software version is shown ast

MagicQ User Manual 7 / 355Chapter 2Installing MagicQ Software & Drivers2.1 MagicQ softwareMagicQ software runs on PCs and Macs and can be download

MagicQ User Manual 331 / 355If all is ok then it will say "Programmed OK" and you are ok to power off the Console and restart it.If it gets

MagicQ User Manual 332 / 355Chapter 45Handy Hints• Use the “Lamp On All” and “Lamp Off All” soft buttons in the Macro Window to make turning on/off an

MagicQ User Manual 333 / 355Chapter 46MagicQ Short CutsTable 46.1: Saving / LoadingNew show SETUP <View Settings> <New Show>Save show SETU

MagicQ User Manual 334 / 355Table 46.3: (continued)Reselect last heads after CLEAR ALLSelect Group 1 1 * *Select Groups 1 to 4 1 THRU 4 * *Sub select

MagicQ User Manual 335 / 355Table 46.7: PlaybackStep through Cue Stack >Step back up Cue Stack pass:[(also SHIFT + >)]Go to next step without ti

MagicQ User Manual 336 / 355Table 46.9: Removing Values from the ProgrammerClear all values CLEARClear with 3 sec time 3 CLEARClear selected heads Sel

MagicQ User Manual 337 / 355Table 46.12: (continued)Remove Cue ID 2.5 REM 2.5 SCopy Playback COPY <source S> <dest S>Copy Playback unlinke

MagicQ User Manual 338 / 355Table 46.16: (continued)Hard power off Hold rear reset button 15 secondsReset graphics SHIFT + DBOShut down console CTRL +

MagicQ User Manual 339 / 355Chapter 47Troubleshooting47.1 No outputsCheck whether MagicQ is operating correctly by opening the Outputs Window and look

MagicQ User Manual 340 / 35547.3 MagicQ responding slowlyCheck memory usage in Setup, View System, View Status. Try• Closing all windows (SHIFT + CLOS

MagicQ User Manual 8 / 355Open Device Manager. This is found in different places depending on the version of Windows, but it can normally be accessedb

MagicQ User Manual 341 / 35547.7 MagicQ console white screenMagicQ console white screen indicates that the display has power but no data signal. This

MagicQ User Manual 342 / 355Chapter 48Button FunctionsShiftThe shift buttons are used to select alternative functions for buttons and faders. There ar

MagicQ User Manual 343 / 355Used to maximise a window. Windows appear in the windows section of the screen. A maximised window is sized to thecomplete

MagicQ User Manual 344 / 355This is a Window select button. Pressing this button makes the Setup Window the active window. If the window was not open,

MagicQ User Manual 345 / 355Pressing and holding the Playbacks button causes the Playbacks Window to be temporarily made the active window until thebu

MagicQ User Manual 346 / 355This is a Window select button. Pressing this button makes the Intensity Window the active window. If the window was not o

MagicQ User Manual 347 / 355Used to enter Fan Mode. Fan mode enables adjustments to a number of selected heads to be applied in a non-linear fashion.P

MagicQ User Manual 348 / 355Used to name playbacks and other items. Also used to set the values of items such as parameters.Shift and Set is used for

MagicQ User Manual 349 / 355Pressing and holding a S button causes the Cue Stack Window / Cue Window to be temporarily made active until the button is

MagicQ User Manual 350 / 355Can also be used for selecting intensities and selecting groups.Used for entering gel numbers. Numbers are assumed to be L

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MagicQ User Manual 351 / 355Chapter 49LicensingMagicQ consoles run under the Debian Linux operating system. www.debian.orgVersions prior to v1.5.6.0 o

MagicQ User Manual 352 / 355Chapter 50GlossaryActiveFunction of loading all parameters for selected heads into the programmer.Art-NetA protocol for tr

MagicQ User Manual 353 / 355Crossfade of a chase or an FX refers to how changes are made to the output channels when moving from step to step of a cha

MagicQ User Manual 354 / 355The master fader which controls HTP levels for the entire console.GoboA patterned object placed in front of a light source

MagicQ User Manual 355 / 355A protocol for transporting DMX over Ethernet LAN.PaletteThe console supports Intensity, Position, Colour and Beam palette

MagicQ User Manual 10 / 355When you have identified the device then right click and press Update Driver.Select "Browse My Computer for Driver Soft

MagicQ User Manual iv4 MagicQ Concepts 224.1 Show Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MagicQ User Manual 11 / 355Select "Have Disk". If you cannot find "Have Disk" then click on items in the list until you get it.

MagicQ User Manual 12 / 355For PC Wing Compacts the drivers are in c:\Program Files\ChamSys Ltd\Magicq\MagicQ Wing Drivers\PC Wing Compact\CDM2.08.24

MagicQ User Manual 13 / 355For all other products the drivers are in c:\Program Files\ChamSys Ltd\Magicq\MagicQ Wing Drivers\FTDI\chamsys.inf

MagicQ User Manual 14 / 3552.5 MagicQ on MacMagicQ on Mac includes all the required drivers and no action should be required to install them. MagicQ W

MagicQ User Manual 15 / 3552.5.2 Making the MagicQ folder writeableIf you get the message "Cannot write file" when trying to save a show file,

MagicQ User Manual 16 / 3552.6 MagicQ on LinuxWe recommend that only users familiar with Linux based operating systems try to use MagicQ under Linux.

MagicQ User Manual 17 / 355Chapter 3Using MagicQ on PCs and MacsThe MagicQ software for PCs and Macs has exactly the same features as the MagicQ conso

MagicQ User Manual 18 / 355In this mode the console simply operates as a 48 channel traditional theatre console with 48 dimmers patched on Universe 1

MagicQ User Manual 19 / 355The picture below shows a Clay Paky Alpha Spot HPE 1200 in Standard mode.The Playback faders are automatically set up with

MagicQ User Manual 20 / 3553.4 Touch ViewThe Touch View is designed for use with touch screens with buttons that are sized bigger so that it is easier

MagicQ User Manual v6.4.2 Using Outputs via network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366.5 Connecti

MagicQ User Manual 21 / 355• Execute Window full screen• Scheduled Events• iPhone / iPad / Android Remote• Remote Control Protocol (serial, or network

MagicQ User Manual 22 / 355Chapter 4MagicQ ConceptsA system diagram of the console is shown in the diagram below• 64 universes except MQ40 (4), MQ60 (

MagicQ User Manual 23 / 355ChamSys adds new personalities for fixtures as the information for new fixtures becomes available. If a personality is notava

MagicQ User Manual 24 / 3554.4 Cue StacksCue Stacks are used to manage sequences of Cues. Cue Stacks keep track of the order of the Cues and the optio

MagicQ User Manual 25 / 3554.8 Window LayoutsThe console provides a means of storing the positions and sizes of Windows as a Window layout to enable e

MagicQ User Manual 26 / 355Chapter 5MagicQ Layout5.1 Physical layoutAll MagicQ consoles are very similar - they differ mainly in the number of playbac

MagicQ User Manual 27 / 355At the top left and top right of the touch screen there are SHIFT and CTRL buttons. Pressing theses buttons selects alterna

MagicQ User Manual 28 / 355When a window button is pressed, that window becomes the active window. The active window is on the top of the screen and i

MagicQ User Manual 29 / 355BLIND and CLEAR affect the programmerREL and SELECT affect playbacksSHIFT selects alternate functions←- undoes keyboard inp

MagicQ User Manual 30 / 355In spreadsheet style Windows (e.g. Patch) pressing the touch screen or left clicking on the item with the mouse moves the c

MagicQ User Manual vi7.10 Applying Offsets using Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 537.11

MagicQ User Manual 31 / 3555.3.5 Copying items• Press the COPY button.• Press the touch screen / click / ENTER over the source item.• Press the touch

MagicQ User Manual 32 / 3555.4.1 Actions on PlaybacksActions on playbacks are similar to window items except that the S buttons are used instead of wi

MagicQ User Manual 33 / 355Chapter 6Quick Start6.1 Starting up MagicQOn MagicQ consoles hold the power button on the rear panel. On MagicQ PC and Mac

MagicQ User Manual 34 / 355Press the SETUP button to open the Setup Window. Press the CAL TOUCH soft button. When asked for confirmation press 1on the

MagicQ User Manual 35 / 3556.4 Enabling OutputsTo enable output of channel data select the DMX IO VIEW in the Setup Window. This windows enables modifi

MagicQ User Manual 36 / 3556.4.2 Using Outputs via networkMagicQ supports output via the network ports using Art-Net, Pathport or ACN Streaming DMX.To

MagicQ User Manual 37 / 3556.6 Connecting External MonitorsMagicQ consoles have VGA connectors on the rear panel for connecting external monitors. The

MagicQ User Manual 38 / 355Once you have chosen a head you will be returned to the Patch Window. Press the PATCH IT soft button to patch the head. You

MagicQ User Manual 39 / 355For example to patch 5 Mac250 mode 4 to Universe 2 channel 1 enter5 @ 2 - 1If you wish to patch multiple channels at fixed o

MagicQ User Manual 40 / 3556.7.1 Naming and Numbering HeadsOnce you have patched all the heads you can then name and number them as you wish. It is re

MagicQ User Manual vii9 Controlling Attributes 669.1 Selecting Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MagicQ User Manual 41 / 3556.8.2 Selecting heads from the Group/Heads WindowThe console automatically generates a group for all the heads of a particu

MagicQ User Manual 42 / 355The SQUARE OFF soft button enables fast programming of intensities. Using the touch panel select the channels you wish toha

MagicQ User Manual 43 / 355The highlighted window enables controls the soft buttons and rotary encoders. In each of the Windows the X and Y encodersco

MagicQ User Manual 44 / 3556.14 Recording a PaletteTo record a favourite combination of attributes into a palette (e.g. a rotating triangle with a pri

MagicQ User Manual 45 / 3556.17 Recording a Cue Stack (Chase or Theatre Stack)Recording a Cue Stack is the same as recording a Cue - you simply record

MagicQ User Manual 46 / 355The timing mode can be changed, so that the Cues play back in a theatre style using the GO / STOP buttons. Select the VIEWO

MagicQ User Manual 47 / 355Make sure the master faders are raised!Note that if you have a large show file you may wish to turn auto backups off during

MagicQ User Manual 48 / 355Chapter 7Patching7.1 Patching on MagicQMagicQ considers DMX and console channels to be the same and therefore there is no n

MagicQ User Manual 49 / 355Choose the head you wish to patch by pressing the CHOOSE HEAD soft button. The Window will change to give you a listof head

MagicQ User Manual 50 / 355To patch a head at a specific address use @. For example to patch 10 dimmers at DMX address 20 key in 10@20. To patch to the

MagicQ User Manual viii10.5 Updating Palettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

MagicQ User Manual 51 / 355By default the VIEW HEADS view is sorted by head number. If you are setting head numbers by entering each head numberindivi

MagicQ User Manual 52 / 3557.4.3 Renumbering Head NumbersPressing RENUM HEAD NOS and selecting BEST FIT causes MagicQ to use an intelligent algorithm

MagicQ User Manual 53 / 355MagicQ recognises three kinds of multi element heads – those which simply have a repeated element, those that have a mainel

MagicQ User Manual 54 / 3557.12 Dimmer curvesMagicQ supports 10 user dimmer curves that can be selected in the Patch Window, View Chans view.User dimm

MagicQ User Manual 55 / 355You can also test channels by moving to the appropriate channel and pressing the TEST SELECT CHANS soft button. Thechannel

MagicQ User Manual 56 / 3557.16 Unpatching a Head from a DMX addressIt is possible to “unpatch” a head – i.e. to remove the association between the pr

MagicQ User Manual 57 / 3557.19 Cloning (Adding extra heads / dimmers to a programmed show)Cloning enables a show programmed with a certain number of

MagicQ User Manual 58 / 355After morphing heads your groups, palettes, and cues will be updated to reflect the new head types.7.20.1 Morphing Multi Par

MagicQ User Manual 59 / 3557.23 VL5 type channels (split personalities)MagicQ supports heads such as the Vari-lite&#xf0d2; VL5TMwhere the head fun

MagicQ User Manual 60 / 355By default, the Locate values and Default values are taken from the personality of the patched head – these typically put t

MagicQ User Manual ix12 Programmer 9512.1 What is in the programmer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MagicQ User Manual 61 / 3557.27.1 Quickly adding Virtual Dimmers to patched headsIt is possible to add virtual dimmers to a head in the Patch, View He

MagicQ User Manual 62 / 355Chapter 8Setting Intensity levelsThe intensity level of heads (including dimmers) are controlled from the Intensity Window.

MagicQ User Manual 63 / 3558.2 Using the encodersA single fader or multiple faders can be controlled using the top right rotary encoder in the Intensi

MagicQ User Manual 64 / 3558.4 Multi Element HeadsFrom software version 1.6.5.1 the "." operator is now universally used for selecting eleme

MagicQ User Manual 65 / 355First ensure that each Dimmer has been given a name and a gel colour. This can be carried out either from the Patch Window

MagicQ User Manual 66 / 355Chapter 9Controlling AttributesMagicQ supports many different ways of modifying the values of attributes for moving heads -

MagicQ User Manual 67 / 355When in the VIEW GROUPS view you can also use the keypad to select a group - simply enter the group number. You can use+ an

MagicQ User Manual 68 / 355By default on MagicQ the keypad is used for many functions including selecting heads, settings times, editing fields in spre

MagicQ User Manual 69 / 3559.4 Selecting heads using the rig plan viewHeads can be selected from a plan of the rig in the View Plan view of the Output

MagicQ User Manual 70 / 355select a colour using the touch screen. The COL TYPE soft button enables the user to choose between the default colour libr