ChamSys MagicQ User Manual

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.uk
MagicQ User Manual 17 Version 1.4.9.0
39.6 Enabling MagicQ to output WYSIWYG data ........................................................................... 300
39.6.1 Running WYSIWYG ......................................................................................................... 301
39.6.2 Running the show! ............................................................................................................. 301
39.6.3 Using MagicQ PC and WYSIWYG on the same PC ........................................................ 301
39.6.4 Auto Patch ......................................................................................................................... 302
39.6.5 Auto Focus......................................................................................................................... 302
39.6.6 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 303
39.7 ESP Vision ................................................................................................................................ 303
40 Multiple Monitors on MagicQ ....................................................................................................... 304
40.1 MagicQ Pro and Pro 2010 consoles .......................................................................................... 304
40.1.1 Moving Windows to the External Monitor ........................................................................ 304
40.2 Additional Cue Stack, Output and Programmer Windows ........................................................ 304
40.3 Additional external screens (MultiWindows) on consoles ........................................................ 304
40.4 Multiple Windows on MagicQ PC systems .............................................................................. 305
40.5 Monitors on Linux PC systems ................................................................................................. 305
41 Handy Hints ................................................................................................................................... 306
42 MagicQ Short Cuts ........................................................................................................................ 307
• Saving / Loading ....................................................................................................................... 307
• Patching .................................................................................................................................... 307
• Select Heads .............................................................................................................................. 307
• Lamp On / Lamp Off / Reset .................................................................................................... 307
• Setting Intensities ..................................................................................................................... 307
• FX .............................................................................................................................................. 308
• Playback .................................................................................................................................... 308
• Loading Values into the Programmer ..................................................................................... 308
• Removing Values from the Programmer ................................................................................. 309
• Recording Cues ......................................................................................................................... 309
• Editing Cues .............................................................................................................................. 309
• Palettes ...................................................................................................................................... 309
• Information Windows ............................................................................................................... 310
• Wing / Keypad short cuts .......................................................................................................... 310
• Console ...................................................................................................................................... 310
• Cue Stack Macros ..................................................................................................................... 310
43 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 312
43.1 No outputs ................................................................................................................................. 312
43.2 Console not responding ............................................................................................................. 312
43.3 Strange key presses, unexpected window changes .................................................................... 312
44 Button Functions ........................................................................................................................... 313
45 Licensing ....................................................................................................................................... 324
46 Glossary ......................................................................................................................................... 325

ChamSys MagicQ Specifications

General

Type	Lighting Control Console
Manufacturer	ChamSys
Software	MagicQ
Networking	Yes
MIDI Support	Yes
SMPTE Support	Yes
Cues	5000
Cue Stacks	2000
Encoders	Varies by model
Touchscreen	Yes
Universes	64
Number of fixtures	Unlimited (software dependent)
Network Ports	4
DMX Outputs	4
Inputs	MIDI, SMPTE
Compatibility	Windows, macOS, Linux (for software)
Features	Pixel Mapping
Faders	Varies by model (Mini Wing: 12, PC Wing: 10, MQ50: 12+12, MQ80: 10, MQ70: 10, MQ100 Pro: 10, MQ300 Pro: 15)