ChamSys MagicQ User Manual

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.uk
MagicQ User Manual 299 Version 1.4.9.0
39.5 WYSIWYG
MagicQ interfaces to the WYSIWYG visualiser using TCP/IP – this requires a network port on the PC.
To run MagicQ
39.5.1 Running MagicQ PC
Start up MagicQ PC - you should see the initial screen requesting whether you wish to continue you the
existing show, load a new show, or want help.
Click "load a new show". When asked whether you want to erase the existing show from memory select
yes. Select the show "wysiwyg.shw". This will load a demonstration show designed to work with the
WYSIWYG demonstration show. Note, if you have already closed the initial screen, then you can load a
new show at any time by clicking the Setup button and selecting Load Show.

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)