ChamSys MagicQ Manuel d'utilisateur Page 1

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 1 Version 1.3.0.0MagicQ User ManualVERSION 1.3.0.0This manual is designed for operators of the MagicQ

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 10 Version 1.3.0.01 IntroductionThe MagicQ console supports an extensive array of functionality to e

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 100 Version 1.3.0.0Heads can be selected from the plan view and then their parameters changed by pres

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 101 Version 1.3.0.0You can also specify particular days of the week using the characters A to G where

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 102 Version 1.3.0.0The Head Editor consists of 5 views for modifying data:· General· Channels· Ran

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 103 Version 1.3.0.0CMY invert controls the colour mixing channels – press ENTER to set Yes or No. Th

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 104 Version 1.3.0.0Colour attributes (C1)Cyan (16) Col4 (27)Magenta (17) Col3 (26)Yellow (18) Col2 (7

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 105 Version 1.3.0.0For each Range you specify the channel number (starting at 1), a name for the rang

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 106 Version 1.3.0.0Palettes can be imported from a .csv format file using the Import Ranges button.

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 107 Version 1.3.0.017.2 Using the Grid view in the Outputs WindowTo make the most of your LED fixtur

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 108 Version 1.3.0.017.3 Using text and bitmap FX on GridsThe bitmaps and text are controlled using b

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 109 Version 1.3.0.0In addition the user can add their own bitmaps in .bmp or .jpg format into Bitmap

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 11 Version 1.3.0.0between the PC and the console uses standard high capacity USB memory sticks, or a

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 110 Version 1.3.0.0An iris and a strobe function are also included under the Beam attributes.17.8 Us

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 111 Version 1.3.0.0The MagicQ console and MagicQ PC software supports the use of a serial port for co

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 112 Version 1.3.0.018.1.2 Enabling the serial portEnable the serial port in the View Settings view o

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 113 Version 1.3.0.0<channel number> is an integer between 1 and 6144<cue id> is an intege

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 114 Version 1.3.0.0<level> is an integer between 0 and 100<palette id> is an integer betw

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 115 Version 1.3.0.0The remote input is provided on a standard 5 pin 180 degree DIN connector.The conn

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 116 Version 1.3.0.0WING1 PB1 GO and WING1 PB1 FLASH are provided as an alternative to the current pla

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 117 Version 1.3.0.0automatically enabled. When ArtNet traffic is again detected on the network (from

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 118 Version 1.3.0.0When this feature is used to back-up multiple consoles, it is important that diffe

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 119 Version 1.3.0.0For security reasons there is not a master password. To reset the password on a c

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 12 Version 1.3.0.02 Console ConceptsA system diagram of the console is shown in the diagram below2.1

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 120 Version 1.3.0.021 Media ServersMagicQ has extremely powerful support for media servers. It is p

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 121 Version 1.3.0.0Alternatively, use the RELOAD THUMBS soft buttons to reload all the thumbs for the

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 122 Version 1.3.0.021.7 Thumbnails and live previews on ArkaosArkaos supports thumbnails from Arkaos

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 123 Version 1.3.0.022 The MagicQ At A GlanceStart up Power up the console - press ON button on the b

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 124 Version 1.3.0.023 Troubleshooting23.1 No outputsCheck whether the console is operating correctl

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 125 Version 1.3.0.024 Button FunctionsShiftThe shift buttons are used to select alternative function

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 126 Version 1.3.0.0windows were opened. Each press of the Prev Win button selects the previous window

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 127 Version 1.3.0.0This is a Window select button. Pressing this button makes the Setup Window the a

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 128 Version 1.3.0.0PageThis is a Window select button. Pressing this button makes the Page Window th

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 129 Version 1.3.0.0The Stack Store Window is used to view all of the Cue Stacks stored on the console

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 13 Version 1.3.0.0The console supports two types of channels, highest takes precedence (HTP) and late

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 130 Version 1.3.0.0Pressing and holding the Attribute button causes the Attribute Window to be tempor

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 131 Version 1.3.0.0Pressing LOCATE, locates all the selected heads.FanUsed to enter Fan Mode. Fan mo

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 132 Version 1.3.0.0ClearUsed to clear the programmer.BackspaceUsed to remove the last character from

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 133 Version 1.3.0.0An action button for copying show data.Used to copy Cue Stacks between Playbacks,

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 134 Version 1.3.0.0Used to select the page of playbacks. See the page select overview for how pages

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 135 Version 1.3.0.0Used for entering gel numbers. Numbers are assumed to be Lee gel numbers unless p

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 136 Version 1.3.0.025 LicensingThe console runs under the Debian Linux operating system (except for

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 137 Version 1.3.0.026 GlossaryActive Function of loading all parameters for selected heads into the

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 138 Version 1.3.0.0Console Lamp Low voltage lamp which connects into the rear panel. Used to light u

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 139 Version 1.3.0.0Mouse Pointing device used to select items on a screen. The MagicQ supports anopt

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 14 Version 1.3.0.0The Cue Stack stores a Cue Id and a textual field for each Cue so that the differen

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 15 Version 1.3.0.02.8 Window layoutsThe console provides a means of storing the positions and sizes

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 16 Version 1.3.0.03 Quick StartThis section is designed to enable users who are new to the MagicQ to

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 17 Version 1.3.0.0If you wish to patch multiple channels at fixed offsets e.g. four Martin Mac500s at

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 18 Version 1.3.0.0In order to control intelligent heads it is necessary to be able to select which he

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 19 Version 1.3.0.03.12 Modifying AttributesIntelligent heads have several different attributes typic

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 2 Version 1.3.0.0ChamSys LtdThe features and functions of the MagicQ intelligent lighting console and

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 20 Version 1.3.0.03.14 Adding in FXTo add a FX to some heads, select the heads then from the Group W

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 21 Version 1.3.0.0displayed at the top of the screen. Press the MULTI STEP soft button and then pres

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 22 Version 1.3.0.04 Console LayoutThe MagicQ lighting console is built around the large touch screen

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 23 Version 1.3.0.04.1.3 Windows sectionThe area in the centre of the screen is the windows section i

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 24 Version 1.3.0.0The Playback area is situated directly below the touch screen and consists of 10 pl

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 25 Version 1.3.0.0MOVE Moves show dataCOPY Copies show dataCLEAR Clears data out of the programmerINC

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 26 Version 1.3.0.0CUE STACK Contents of a Cue StackCUE Contents of a CuePLAYBACKS View / test playbac

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 27 Version 1.3.0.0Common ActionsThe MagicQ utilises many common actions for carrying out programming

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 28 Version 1.3.0.0When working in spreadsheets style windows with an external keyboard it is not nece

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 29 Version 1.3.0.0You can also press REMOVE instead of pressing ENTER in the above sequence.4.12 Rec

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 3 Version 1.3.0.0TABLE OF CONTENTS1 Introduction...

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 30 Version 1.3.0.05 Patching5.1 Patching on the MagicQConventional lighting consoles are often limi

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 31 Version 1.3.0.05.4 Patching a head or dimmerThe console supports a large library of heads. The c

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 32 Version 1.3.0.0Head numbers are used in various displays to indicate which heads are being operate

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 33 Version 1.3.0.0In VIEW HEADS you can invert the pan and tilt channels of moving heads and also swa

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 34 Version 1.3.0.0To quickly choose a head that you have already patched without having to go back in

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 35 Version 1.3.0.0A quick way of patching heads is to import the heads from a file. This enables the

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 36 Version 1.3.0.0MagicQ allows the user to define the Locate and Default values for each attribute o

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 37 Version 1.3.0.06 Setting Dimmer levelsThe levels of Dimmers are controlled from the Intensity Win

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 38 Version 1.3.0.0The console supports theatre style key entry – so you can set head 1 to 40% by typi

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 39 Version 1.3.0.06.5 Utilising gel colours in the Intensity WindowProgramming time is significantly

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 4 Version 1.3.0.04.5.2 Window Buttons ...

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 40 Version 1.3.0.0programmer whilst in the Presets View the faders act like individual preset faders.

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 41 Version 1.3.0.0Controlling intelligent headsThe MagicQ supports many different ways of modifying t

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 42 Version 1.3.0.0Change to the VIEW GROUPS view.Press RECORD and then select the group you wish to r

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 43 Version 1.3.0.01 THRU 12 @ ENTEREntering1 THRU 12 COLOURYou can select heads in the Colour, Beam a

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 44 Version 1.3.0.0In the Colour Window there is a COL MIX soft button which gives access to libraries

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 45 Version 1.3.0.06.15 Copy between headsYou can copy between heads using the keypad. To copy the h

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 46 Version 1.3.0.0You can locate individual attribute types by holding one of the Pos, Col, Beam or A

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 47 Version 1.3.0.0changes fan the heads apart whilst negative changes fan the heads together. Fan mo

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 48 Version 1.3.0.0FX can be added and removed from the Programmer window.6.18.1 FX base valuesBy def

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 49 Version 1.3.0.06.18.5 Initial spreadsIf you are running multiple FX from within a Cue then you ma

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 5 Version 1.3.0.06.14 Flip...

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 50 Version 1.3.0.0When you program new Cues using a FX selected from the FX window, a copy of the FX

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 51 Version 1.3.0.07 PalettesThe MagicQ supports a comprehensive palette system for easy access to yo

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 52 Version 1.3.0.0In some circumstances you may wish to record other attributes into a palette – e.g.

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 53 Version 1.3.0.0The MASK IPCB and MASK ATTRIB record options enable selection of which options are

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 54 Version 1.3.0.07.10 Using Palettes with timesPalettes can be applied with a time by simply typing

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 55 Version 1.3.0.0COL 5 ENTERBEAM 3 ENTERTimed fades can be entered at the same time – e.g. to apply

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 56 Version 1.3.0.08 ProgrammerThe programmer is the function of the console where show data is confi

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 57 Version 1.3.0.0channels the values of the attributes in the programmer are set to the current outp

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 58 Version 1.3.0.0The timing information in the programmer is copied into the Cue. Cue timing can be

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 59 Version 1.3.0.08.6 Removing channelsIndividual channels, times, FX can be removed from the progra

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 6 Version 1.3.0.09.3 Cue Timing ...

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 60 Version 1.3.0.0Including of Cues is an easy way to edit Cues. You can also use the Record Options

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 61 Version 1.3.0.0The Snapshot function enables the complete current output to be loaded into the pro

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 62 Version 1.3.0.09.3 Cue TimingWhen using Cue Timing, the timing of each cue is determined by indiv

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 63 Version 1.3.0.0seconds. Only intensities times are affected – Beam, Colour and Position times rem

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 64 Version 1.3.0.0Whilst in tracking mode it is possible to force a record of the whole of the progra

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 65 Version 1.3.0.0To record a Cue into a Cue Stack in the Cue Stack Store Window set up the look as a

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 66 Version 1.3.0.09.8 Cue Stack DefaultsThe default operation of Cue Stacks can be modified in the D

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 67 Version 1.3.0.0All playbacks have a fader, a FLASH button and a SELECT button.The 10 main playback

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 68 Version 1.3.0.0MagicQ supports an additional option “All chans controlled LTP”. This options allo

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 69 Version 1.3.0.0output. When set to SWAP, pressing a FLASH button again causes the playback to be

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 7 Version 1.3.0.012.7 Import and Export of Show Data and Show Merging...

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 70 Version 1.3.0.0using the FLASH button. The manual section simply provides extra control features

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 71 Version 1.3.0.0The top right encoder is used to select which Page of playbacks is displayed. This

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 72 Version 1.3.0.010.5.4 Removing playbacksPlaybacks can be removed in the Playbacks Window as per r

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 73 Version 1.3.0.0Group Masters are activated and released in the same way as normal Cue Stacks – you

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 74 Version 1.3.0.011 Live Programming (Busking)11.1 Adding individual channels using preset fadersI

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 75 Version 1.3.0.0no longer controlled by the master chase speed. Modifying the attribute so that it

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 76 Version 1.3.0.0been applied. This is different to some other consoles where clearing the programm

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 77 Version 1.3.0.0It is also possible to release a Playback with time by typing a number and then pre

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 78 Version 1.3.0.012 System Management12.1 Starting UpFirst of all power the console up…If power is

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 79 Version 1.3.0.012.4 Backing up to an external systemIt is a good idea to back up your show to an

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 8 Version 1.3.0.013.8.1 Delete Cues when delete Cue Stacks ...

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 80 Version 1.3.0.0Options include choosing whether Settings, Patch, Palettes, Cues, Cue Stacks and Pl

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 81 Version 1.3.0.0Connect to the file system. Under Windows this can be achieved by selecting Networ

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 82 Version 1.3.0.012.14 Using shows on different MagicQ products and show versionsIn general MagicQ

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 83 Version 1.3.0.013 Settings13.1 Programming and Playback modesThe MagicQ console allows the progr

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 84 Version 1.3.0.0match the Ids configured on the Ethernet Interface boxes. Where large numbers of u

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 85 Version 1.3.0.0To enable the MagicQ PC open the Setup Window and choose the View Settings view. P

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 86 Version 1.3.0.0This option in the Setup Window allows recording of show data to be disabled. This

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 87 Version 1.3.0.013.5.2 TrackingThis option turns tracking on and off.Users should be aware that pl

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 88 Version 1.3.0.0sets head 5 to 100% intensity and adds head 5 to the current selection13.5.7 Selec

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 89 Version 1.3.0.013.6 Playback Settings13.6.1 Grand Master and Sub Master configurationThe Grand M

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 9 Version 1.3.0.017.7 Manipulating bitmaps and text ...

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 90 Version 1.3.0.0Do you want playbacks to go active as soon as you raise a fader (i.e. rock and roll

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 91 Version 1.3.0.0Note that in keyboard busk mode many programming options will not work as expected

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 92 Version 1.3.0.0The ArtNet / Pathport subnet is the subnet specific to the ArtNet and Pathport prot

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 93 Version 1.3.0.0Ideal TouchA1 TouchElo TouchThe Touch protocols are for the use of external touch s

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 94 Version 1.3.0.013.12.2 Hysterisis on fader / encoder movesIn some circumstances faders or encoder

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 95 Version 1.3.0.013.14 Displays brightness and contrastTo modify the brightness of the main display

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 96 Version 1.3.0.0Button test mode is exited in the same way that it is entered.On MagicQ PC to enter

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 97 Version 1.3.0.014 Advanced Programming14.1 Handy Hints· Use SHIFT and the cursor keys to carry

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 98 Version 1.3.0.0macro to record. The console then records all of the following key sequences until

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.ukMagicQ User Manual 99 Version 1.3.0.014.5 LTP handlingThe MagicQ console provides powerful handling of LTP (Latest Take