ChamSys MagicQ User Manual

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MagicQ User Manual 222 Version 1.4.9.0
When the mode is set to single words then MagicQ displays each word in turn. Each word must
be separated by a single space in the text string.
When the mode is set to chunks single chunks then MagicQ displays each chunk in turn. Each
chunk must be separated by a single underscore (_) character in the text string. Space characters
are displayed normally.
25.3.10 Manipulating bitmaps and text
Use the Position attributes of the bitmap layer to make changes to the position of the bitmap / text – set the
X or Y position, the X or Y size and the rotation.
You can play back standard FX on the bitmap layer attributes just like you would on a moving head. For
example, to scroll a bitmap form left to right, first set the X position to centre (X pos is 128) and then add
a Ramp Up to the X pos.
Use the Colour attributes to determine the layers of red, green and blue in the bitmap / text. For LED
matrix you may find it is better to use only one colour at a time – for instance, set Red to 255 and Blue and
Green to 0.
An iris and a strobe function are also included under the Beam attributes.
It is also possible to use playbacks set as LTP faders in order to control individual parameters of the
bitmap from faders.

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)