ChamSys MagicQ User Manual

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.uk
MagicQ User Manual 30 Version 1.4.9.0
3.7.1 Touch Screen & Encoders
There are 24 buttons and 8 rotary encoders placed around the touch screen.
The buttons are referred to as soft buttons since their function changes according to the active window on
the touch screen. The current function of a soft button is displayed on the touch screen adjacent to the
button. To select the function you can either press the screen or the soft button itself.
The function of the rotary encoders also changes according to the active window with the current function
being displayed adjacent to the encoder.
At the top left and top right of the touch screen there are SHIFT and CTRL buttons. Pressing theses
buttons selects alternate functions for the soft buttons and encoders.

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)