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MagicQ User Manual 241 Version 1.4.9.0
There are several different personalities for Hippotizer depending on the version – personalities can be
found under the Green Hippo folder. Each Hippotizer consists of 1 master and 4-16 layers dependent on
the configuration of the Hippotizer.
For v2 you need v214master.hed and v214layer.hed. For v3 select v3011master.hed and v30111layer.hed
26.9.4.1 Hippotizer V2
The following table shows how two Hippotizer Stages can be patched in single output mode.
Hippotizer Personality Universe Address
1 v2master 1 1
1 v2layer 1 56
1 v2layer 1 106
1 v2layer 1 156
1 v2layer 1 206
1 v2layer 1 256
1 v2layer 1 306
1 v2layer 1 356
1 v2layer 1 406
2 v2master 2 1
2 v2layer 2 56
2 v2layer 2 106
2 v2layer 2 156
2 v2layer 2 206
2 v2layer 2 256
2 v2layer 2 306
2 v2layer 2 356
2 v2layer 2 406
For dual output mode, 2 master layers are required. Patch 1 master, 4 layers, then 1 master and 4 more
layers.
The head numbers of the layers should always be sequential.
26.9.4.2 Thumbnails and live previews on a Hippotizer V2
To get thumbnails on a Hippotizer ensure that the Hippotizer is configured with a user account vj with
password vj. The media folders on the Hippotizer must be shared along with the root directory. Share the
root of the C drive as C. If you are using the “Stage” version of the Hippotizer then you must also share
the root of the D drive as D.
To get live previews on a Hippotizer ensure the TCP/IP service is running.
26.9.4.3 Hippotizer V3
Single mode
Hippotizer Personality Universe Address Suggested Head No
1 v3011master 1 1 9
1 v3011layer 1 46 1
1 v3011layer 1 96 2