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MagicQ User Manual 326 Version 1.4.9.0
DMX DMX512 protocol.
Encoder Rotary dial used for easy control of parameters.
Ethernet A method of connecting data equipment together in the form of a Local Area
Network (LAN).
Fan Method of modifying parameters using encoders whereby different changes
are applied to the selected heads such that the parameter is fanned across the
heads.
File Manager A Window used for organising show data stored on the MagicQ internal disc
and on external USB sticks.
Flip For moving heads with 360 degree pan movement there is more than one
setting for the pan and tilt attributes for each physical position. Flip modifies
the pan and tilt attributes to the alternate settings.
FX FX is short for EFFECTS. The FX generator enables complex variations to
be applied to parameters over time. For example a circle FX applied to the
position attributes of a moving head causes it to move in a circle.
Gel Coloured film that is placed in front of lights to modify the colour of the
beam. The MagicQ stores a Gel colour for each dimmer, which makes
identification and programming easy.
Generic A generic dimmer channel. A head with a single channel which controls a
dimmer from 0 to 100%.
Grand Master The master fader which controls HTP levels for the entire console.
Gobo A patterned object placed in front of a light source to modify the shape of the
beam. Intelligent heads typically contain one or more wheels of gobos.
Head An intelligent head
Include Loading a Cue into the Programmer.
Intensity An attribute type - the attribute of an intelligent head that controls the
intensity of the mean. Often referred to as the dimmer.
Keyboard The console includes an external keyboard, which connects into a socket on
the back panel marked keyboard.
Keypad The numerical keypad situation to the bottom left of the console. The layout
of the keypad is similar to that found on standard PC keyboards with the
addition of @, THRU and FULL buttons for quick control of lamp
intensities.
LAN Local Area Network
MagicQ PC The PC version of the MagicQ console – enables editing and running of
shows from PCs.
Mark Cue A special Cue for preloading LTP values prior to the following Cue.
Master The Playback Master can be configured to control the HTP level of the
Playbacks or the HTP level of Add/Swap buttons.
Merge A method of combining input and output channels. The console supports
output of any input channels on any output channels.
Mouse Pointing device used to select items on a screen. The MagicQ supports an
optional mouse for users who do not wish to use the touch screen.
Move When Dark A Cue Stack Option that enables automatic pre-loading of LTP values for
following Cues when heads are at zero intensity.
Multi Windows MagicQ allows any of the Windows to be moved onto a remote PC using the
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