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ChamSys MagicQ User Manual (328 pages)

Brand: ChamSys | Category: DJ Equipment | Size: 7 MB

Table of Contents
4
1 Introduction

18
- Which Console Model
  18
- DMX512 and Art-Net Outputs
  19
- Care of Your Magicq Console
  19
- Safety Information
  19
2 Console Concepts

21
- Show Storage
  21
- Output Channels
  21
  - HTP / LTP Channels
    22
- Cues
  22
- Cue Stacks
  23
- Playbacks
  23
- Pages
  23
- Window Layouts
  24
- Shift Functions
  24
- The Programmer
  24
- Help
  25
3 Magicq Console Layout

26
- Connections
  26
- Plugging up
  27
- DMX Connections
  27
- Powering up
  28
- Powering down
  28
- Resetting the Console
  28
- Console Layout
  29
  - Touch Screen & Encoders
    30
  - Windows
    31
  - Head Control
    32
  - Editor Buttons
    33
  - Playback
    33
- Keyboard, Keypad, Select & Confirm Windows
  34
- Common Actions
  34
  - Items
    34
  - Setting the Value of Items
    34
  - Naming Items
    35
  - Moving Items
    35
  - Copying Items
    35
  - Removing Items
    35
  - Recording Items
    36
  - Actions on Playbacks
    36
4 Quick Start

37
- Starting up the Console
  37
- Calibrating the Touch Screen
  37
- Starting a New Show
  38
- Enabling Console Outputs
  39
  - Using Direct DMX Outputs
    39
  - Using Artnet and Artnet to DMX Interfaces
    40
- Connecting a Magicq Playback Wing
  40
- Connecting External Monitors
  41
  - Pro 2010 (Prox) Operating System
    41
  - Pro Operating System
    41
- Patching
  42
  - Naming and Numbering Heads
    43
- Controlling Heads
  44
- Naming a Group
  44
- Recalling a Group
  45
- Setting Levels for Dimmers
  45
- Locating Heads
  46
- Modifying Attributes
  46
- Recording a Palette
  49
- Adding in FX
  49
- Recording a Cue
  49
- Recording a Cue Stack (Chase or Theatre Stack)
  50
- Selecting and Recording Complete Window Layouts
  51
- Saving Your Show
  51
- Playing Back Your Show
  51
5 Patching

52
- Patching on the Magicq
  52
- Getting Started with Patching
  52
- Testing Channels
  52
- Patching a Head or Dimmer
  53
- Head Names and Numbers
  54
  - Head Names
    54
  - Head Numbers
    54
- Gel Name and Number
  55
- Generating Auto Groups
  55
- Inverting and Swapping
  55
- Minimum and Maximum Levels
  55
  - Limits and Offset
    55
- Dimmer Curves
  56
- Changing the DMX Channels of Dimmers and Heads
  56
- Patching a Head to Multiple DMX Addresses
  57
- Unpatching a Head from a DMX Address
  57
- Patching Scrollers
  57
- Editing Head Personality
  58
- Cloning (Adding Extra Heads / Dimmers to a Programmed Show)
  58
  - Copy Head Programming
    59
  - Patch Channel Copy
    59
- Morphing Heads (Changing Fixture Type)
  59
- Importing Heads
  59
- Exporting Heads
  60
- VL5 Type Channels (Split Personalities)
  60
- Merging with DMX Input
  60
- Customising Locate Values and Default Values
  61
- Theatre Patch Syntax
  62
6 Setting Dimmer Levels

63
7 Controlling Intelligent Heads

68
- Selecting Heads
  68
- Using Groups
  68
  - Recording a Group
    69
  - Naming a Group
    69
- Selecting Heads Using the Keypad
  69
- Selecting Heads Using the Rig Plan View
  70
- Head Macros
  70
- Locating Heads
  71
- Modifying Attributes
  71
  - Using Attribute Types
    71
  - Using Attribute Banks
    72
- Using a Mouse or Track-Ball to Control Pan and Tilt
  73
- Flip
  73
- Setting Attribute Values Using the Keypad
  73
- Selecting Individual Heads
  73
  - Single Mode
    74
  - Odd/Even
    74
  - All
    74
  - Changing Overall Selection Order
    75
  - Sub Selection of Heads from Groups / Overall Selection
    75
- Highlight Mode
  75
- Reselecting Heads Using Palettes and Intensities (Active Palette and Intensity)
  76
- Fan Mode
  76
- And Only
  77
8 FX Engine

78
- Adding in FX
  78
  - FX Base Values
    79
  - FX Add Modes
    79
  - FX Spread (Offsets over Heads)
    80
  - FX Parts
    80
  - FX Segments
    80
  - FX Direction & Inversion
    81
  - Pulse Width
    82
  - FX Fade Times
    82
  - Initial Spreads
    82
  - Flicker FX
    82
  - Multiple FX
    83
  - Joining / Spliting Multiple FX
    83
  - Modifying FX for Selected Heads
    83
  - Changing FX
    84
  - Blocking FX
    84
- Generating User FX
  84
- Editing User FX
  84
- Palette FX
  85
- FX Library - Storing and Recalling Programmed FX
  85
- Importing and Exporting the FX Library
  85
9 Palettes

86
- Using Palettes
  86
- Recording Palettes
  86
  - Recording Individual Attributes into a Palette
    87
  - Recording Intensity into a Palette
    87
- Naming Palettes
  87
- Updating Palettes
  87
- Copying and Moving Palettes
  88
- Removing Attributes from Palettes
  88
- Viewing / Editing Palette Contents
  88
- Modifying Palettes in the Personality
  89
- Grabbing Palettes from DMX Input
  89
- Using Palettes with Times
  89
  - Using FAN
    90
- Making Palettes into Cue Stacks
  90
- Selecting Palettes from the Keypad
  90
10 Programmer

92
- What Is in the Programmer
  92
- Clearing the Programmer
  92
- Activation by Channel or by Head
  93
- Recording a Cue
  93
  - Levels
    94
  - Timing
    94
- Split Cue Times
  94
  - View Simple
    94
  - View Advanced
    95
- Fade Type
  95
- Recording to a Specific Cue ID
  96
- Record Options
  96
  - Record Short Cuts
    97
  - Masking
    97
  - Options
    97
- Active
  98
- Removing Channels from the Programmer
  98
  - Removing Channels Using the REMOVE Button
    98
  - Removing Channels Using the Programmer Window
    98
- Copy between Heads
  99
- Blind Programming
  99
- Parking (Freezing) Channels
  99
11 Outputs Windows

101
- Heads View
  101
- Intensity View
  101
- DMX Channels View
  102
- Movement View
  102
- Plan View
  103
  - Creating Rig Plans
    103
  - Selection of Heads in Outputs Plan View
    104
12 Editing Cues

105
13 Cue Stacks

108
- Cue Stack Window
  108
- Chase Timing
  108
- Cue Timing
  109
  - Cue Timing Example
    109
  - The Halt Field
    110
  - Cue Delay and Fade Times
    110
- Tracking
  110
  - Tracking on the Magicq
    111
  - Viewing Cue Data and Tracking Data
    112
  - Copying Cues in Tracking Mode
    112
  - Blocking / Unblocking Cues
    113
- Cue Only
  113
- Mark Cues
  113
- The Cue Store and Cue Stack Store
  114
- Assigning Cues and Cue Stacks
  115
- Copying and Moving Cues
  115
- Linked Cues
  115
- Removing Cues and Cue Stacks
  115
- Cue Stack Defaults
  116
- Cue Stack Macros
  116
- Timeline
  117
14 Playback

118
- Playback Display
  118
- Activating and Releasing Playbacks
  118
- Fader Control
  119
- Playback Buttons
  119
  - Grand Master & Sub Master
    119
  - Dead Black out (DBO)
    120
  - Add / Swap
    120
  - Page Select
    120
  - Current Playback
    120
  - Manual Control
    121
  - Goto
    121
  - Manual Split Cross-Fade
    122
  - Rate Sub-Master
    122
  - Tap to Time
    122
- Playbacks Window
  122
  - Testing Playbacks
    123
  - Naming Playbacks
    123
  - Copying and Moving Playbacks
    123
  - Removing Playbacks
    124
  - Playback Rate
    124
- Wing Playbacks
  124
- Default Cue Stacks
  124
- Set Lists
  125
15 Advanced Playback / Cue Stack Options

126
- Interaction of HTP and LTP Channels between Playbacks
  126
- HTP Handling
  126
- HTP Always Active (Use HTP) Option
  126
- LTP Handling
  127
- Interaction of FX between Playbacks
  127
- Playback Priority
  128
- Playbacks Ignore Masters Levels
  128
- Playback Stomping
  128
- Group Masters (Inhibit Masters)
  128
- Intensity Masters
  129
  - Group Based Intensity Masters
    129
  - Channel Based Intensity Masters
    129
  - FX Size and FX Speed Master
    129
- Advanced Activate and Release Options
  129
- Playback Mode
  130
16 Cue Stack Settings

130
- Faders
  130
  - Fader Activates Stack
    130
  - Fader Releases Stack
    130
  - Fader Controls HTP Chans
    131
  - Fader Controls LTP (IPCB) Chans
    131
  - Fader Controls FX Size
    131
  - Fader Controls FX Speed
    132
  - Fader Controls Manual Crossfades
    132
- Buttons
  132
  - Flash Activates Stack
    132
  - Flash Releases Stack
    132
  - Flash Always Swaps
    132
  - Flash Acts as Go/Back
    133
  - Flash Acts as Flash + Go
    133
  - Flash Toggles
    133
  - Flash Acts Like Fader
    133
  - Go Jumps out of Loop
    134
  - Go Exits Loop after End
    134
  - Go Stop/Starts
    134
  - Stop Swaps
    134
- Function
  134
  - Cue Stack Is an Intensity Master
    134
  - Cue Stack Is a Size Master
    135
  - Cue Stack Is a Speed Master
    135
  - Group ID
    136
- Activate/Release
  136
  - Halt at Last Step
    136
  - Release after Last Step
    136
  - Release Resets to First Step
    136
  - Release Steps 1 Step
    136
  - Release Time
    136
  - Activate
    136
  - Release
    137
  - HTP Always Active (Use HTP)
    137
- Advanced
  137
  - All Chans Controlled LTP
    137
  - Block FX from Other Playbacks
    137
  - Masters Affect Level
    137
  - Playback Priority
    138
  - Move When Dark
    138
  - Recalculate State on Jumps
    138
  - Stomp Other Playbacks
    138
  - External Timecode
    139
  - Send Playback State to Other Consoles
    139
- Chase Options
  139
  - Skip First Times
    139
  - Speed
    139
  - Xfade
    139
  - Direction
    139
  - Repeat Type
    139
  - Number of Repeats
    140
  - Running
    140
- Chase Times
  140
  - HTP in Fade, HTP out Fade, Position Fade, Colour Fade, Beam Fade
    140
  - HTP in Delay, HTP out Delay, Position Delay, Colour Delay, Beam Delay
    140
- Audio
  140
  - Audio Controls Fader Level
    140
  - Audio Bumps Go
    140
  - Audio Sets BPM
    141
  - Audio Jumps to Cue Step
    141
  - Audio Channel
    141
  - Audio Level, Audio Parameter 1, Audio Parameter 2
    141
- Step (View Defaults Only)
  142
  - Step Controlled as a Chase
    142
  - Step Follows Last
    142
  - Step Halts before Executing
    142
  - Zero Old HTP (from Previous Steps)
    142
  - Zero Old FX (from Previous Steps)
    142
  - Release Old Chans
    143
- Step Times (View Defaults Only)
  143
  - HTP in Fade, HTP out Fade, Position Fade, Colour Fade, Beam Fade
    143
  - HTP in Delay, HTP out Delay, Position Delay, Colour Delay, Beam Delay
    143
- FX (View Defaults Only)
  143
  - Default Speed
    143
  - Default in Fade
    143
  - Default out Fade
    143
17 Live Programming (Busking)

144
- Adding Individual Channels Using Preset Faders
  144
- Over-Ride / Take-Over
  144
- Viewing Cues and Cue Stacks
  144
- Modifying Chase Speed / Contrast
  144
- Modifying FX Parameters
  145
- Stop / Starting Cue Stacks
  145
- Jumping to a Cue in a Cue Stack
  145
- Over-Riding Using the Programmer
  145
- Adding in New FX
  146
- Applying Palettes with Time
  146
- Releasing / Clearing with Time
  146
- Busking Master
  147
18 System Management

148
- Starting up
  148
- Shutting down
  148
- Saving Shows
  148
- Backing up to an External System
  148
- Loading Shows
  149
- Erasing
  149
- Import and Export of Show Data and Show Merging
  150
  - Exporting Shows
    150
  - Merging / Importing Shows
    150
  - Merging Different Versions of the same Show
    150
- Saving and Loading Settings
  151
- File Manager
  151
- Transferring Files over Ethernet
  151
- Status Window
  152
- Editing Heads
  152
- Backup Archives
  152
- Using Shows on Different Magicq Products and Show Versions
  152
  - Configuring Number of Universes
    153
- Magicq Profiles
  153
- Changing Magicq Console Software
  153
- Resetting a Magicq Console to Factory Defaults
  154
19 Settings

155
- Programming Mode
  155
- Playback Mode
  156
- Output Settings
  156
  - Configuring Output Universes
    157
  - Using Art-Net II
    158
  - Installing USB Drivers for Magicq PC
    158
  - Installing USB Drivers for Mac and Linux
    159
  - Chamsys Ethernet Interface
    159
  - MQ50 Direct Console Outputs
    159
  - MQ Consoles Direct Outputs
    159
  - MQ PRO Consoles Direct Outputs
    159
  - Chamsys Twin DMX Interfaces
    159
  - Chamsys Magicdmx Interfaces
    159
  - Using the Magicq Wing DMX512 Outputs
    160
  - Hot Take-Over
    160
  - Testing Output Universes
    160
  - Copying Output Universes
    161
- Wing Settings
  161
- Monitor Settings
  163
- Mode & Security Settings
  165
  - Product Type
    165
  - Country
    165
  - Time Zone
    165
  - Latitude
    165
  - Longitude
    165
  - Disable Programming
    165
  - Disable Modifications
    166
  - Disable Test Mode
    166
  - Disable Macros
    166
  - Auto Backup
    166
  - Keep a Backup Archive
    166
  - Show File Path
    166
- Programming Settings
  166
  - Activate Chans / Heads
    166
  - Tracking
    167
  - Unused Chans Return to Defaults
    167
  - Programmer Overrides HTP Values
    167
  - Programmer Overrides FX
    167
  - Highlight Mode
    167
  - Fan Mode
    168
  - Select Multiple Groups
    168
  - Recording to Palettes
    168
  - Record Merge Does Not Override Times
    168
  - Update Clears Programmer
    168
- Keypad / Encoder Settings
  169
  - Auto Enter on Keypad Intensity Set
    169
  - Select Heads on Keypad Intensity Set
    169
  - Select Heads and Palettes from Keypad
    169
  - Select Heads on Include
    169
  - Keypad Always Selects Heads
    170
  - Keypad Syntax - Theatre Patch
    170
  - Maintain Encoders as Pos, Col, Beam
    170
  - Swap Pan and Tilt Encoders
    171
  - Swap Encoder Direction
    171
  - Swap Palette & Cursor Page Buttons
    171
  - Magicq PC Keyboard Mode
    171
  - Map Keys to THRU, @, FULL
    172
  - Enable Mouse to Control Pan/Tilt
    173
- Windows Settings
  173
- Confirmation Requests
  174
- Delete Cue Stacks on Remove Playbacks
  175
- Expand Palettes to same Head Type
  176
- Crossfade Always Controls PB1
  177
- Wing Playbacks SEL+GO = BACK
  178
- Subnet Mask
  179
- Control Net IP Address
  180
  - Magicdmx Mode
    181
  - Serial COM Port
    181
  - Serial Baud Rate
    181
  - Serial Parity
    181
- Wireless Key
  181
  - Serial Data Bits
    182
  - Serial Stop Bits
    182
  - Serial Remote Protocol
    182
  - Serial Touch Monitor
    182
  - Remote Trigger Type
    182
  - Remote Trigger Action
    182
  - Audio Input
    183
  - Audio Min / Max Level
    183
  - Parallel Port Address
    183
  - Monitor Settings
    183
  - MIDI / Timecode Settings
    183
    
    Timecode Frame Type
    183
    
    Timecode Continue Frames
    184
    
    Timecode Jump Detect Frames
    184
    
    Timecode in Type
    184
    
    Timecode Generation
    184
    
    MIDI in Type / MIDI in Channel
    184
    
    MIDI out Type / MIDI out Channel
    184
    
    MIDI Show Control Type
    184
  - Multiple Console Settings
    185
  - Hardware Settings
    185
    
    Level above 0 to Activate LTP
    185
    
    Hysterisis on Fader / Encoder Moves
    185
    
    Encoder Damping
    185
    
    Touch Screen
    185
    
    Encoders
    185
    
    Faulty Faders Mask
    185
    
    Power Fail Detection
    185
    
    Screen Save
    186
    
    Reduced Rate Output
    186
    
    Movie Buffer Frames
    186
    
    Standard Logging
    186
    
    Extended Logging
    187
  - General Settings
    187
    
    Splash Screen Image
    187
  - Individual Playback Settings
    187
  - Re-Calibrating the Touch Screen
    187
  - Displays Brightness and Contrast
    187
  - Console Lamp Brightness
    188
  - LED Brightness
    188
  - Locking the Console
    188
  - Button Test Mode
    188
  - Power Supply Protection
    188
20 Using Magicq on Pcs and Macs

189
- Simple Generic Console
  189
- Technician Test Fixture
  190
- Demo Shows
  191
- Touch View
  192
- Magicq PC / Mac Restrictions
  192
21 Automation

193
- Scheduled Events
  193
  - Dates and Days of the Week
    193
  - Sunrise + Sunset (Astronomical)
    193
- Automated Start of Playbacks / Executes
  194
- Chamsys Audio Interface
  194
- Keyboard Macros
  195
  - Quick Macro Toolbar
    195
  - Keyboard Macro Timing
    195
  - In Built Macros
    196
22 Execute Window

197
- Design View
  197
- Full Screen View
  198
- Faders
  198
- Buttons
  198
- Button Appearance
  198
- Wallpaper
  199
- Modifying Items in the Execute Window
  199
- Automated Start
  199
23 Head Editor

200
- How Heads Are Stored in Magicq
  200
- General View
  201
  - Names
    201
  - Params
    201
  - Options
    202
  - Multi
    202
  - Media
    202
- Channels View
  202
- Ranges View
  204
  - Importing Ranges
    205
  - Capturing Ranges
    205
  - Attribute Test
    205
- Palettes View
  205
  - Importing Palettes
    206
  - Capturing Palettes
    206
  - Attribute Test
    206
- Macros View
  206
- Icons
  207
- User Icons
  207
- Personalities with Multiple Elements
  207
- Loading New Personalities into Magicq
  209
- Modifying Existing Fixtures
  210
24 FX Editor

211
- View General
  211
- View Chans
  211
- Palette FX
  212
25 Controlling LED Fixtures Using Magicq

213
- Patching LED on Magicq
  213
- Using the Grid View in the Outputs Window
  213
  - Using Standard Groups and FX on the Grid
    215
- Pixel Mapper
  216
  - Using Bitmaps, Movies, Text and FX on Grids
    216
  - Media Priority
    217
  - Inbuilt Bitmaps
    218
  - User Picture Support
    218
  - Gobo / Colour Libraries
    218
  - Movie Support
    218
  - Live Feed Support
    219
  - Using Text Strings
    221
  - Text Display Modes
    221
  - Manipulating Bitmaps and Text
    222
  - Magicq Pixel Mapping FX (Beam
    223
  - Mixing between Pixel Mapping Layers
    226
  - Colour Mixing
    226
  - Apply Type
    226
  - Setting a Base Level for the Bitmap (Software Pre V1.3.4.9)
    227
- Making Grids of Groups
  227
- Using the Magicq Matrix Viewer
  228
  - Automatic Grabbing of Show File
    228
  - Manual Copy
    228
- Programming LED Using Standard FX
  230
- Making Groups out of LED Pixels
  230
  - LED - Virtual Dimmer Channels
    230
- Making New LED Personalities on Magicq
  231
26 Controlling Media Servers with Magicq

232
- Connect the Media Server over LAN
  232
- Patching the Media Server on Magicq
  233
- Configuring a Media Server
  233
- Thumbnail View
  236
  - Manual Retrieval of Thumbnails
    236
  - Automated Retrieval of Thumbnails
    236
- Live Previews
  236
- Media Window View
  237
- Using Magicq and Media Server Software on the same PC
  237
  - Using the Loopback IP Address
    237
  - Using Microsoft Loopback Adapter
    237
- Troubleshooting
  237
- Notes for Specific Media Severs
  238
  - Using Magicq with Arkaos
    238
  - Using Magicq with Catalyst
    238
  - Using Magicq with Coolux Pandoras Box
    239
  - Using Magicq with Hippotizers
    240
  - Using Mbox Extreme with Magicq
    243
27 Networking of Magicq Consoles

244
28 Multi Console Programming

253
- Multi Programming
  253
  - Configuration
    254
- Selective Channel Control
  255
  - Configuration
    256
  - Selecting Which Console Controls Which Channels
    256
29 Remote Control of Magicq Consoles

258
30 Chamsys Remote Protocol Commands

265
- Remote Playback Commands
  265
  - Remote Programming Commands
    266
  - Attribute Numbers
    267
31 Controlling Magicq over Ethernet

267
- Chamsys Remote Ethernet Protocol
  268
- Writing to the Ethernet Port
  268
- Reading from the Ethernet
  270
- Sample Code Fragments
  270
32 Controlling Magicq Using the Serial Port

273
- Enabling the Serial Port
  273
- Writing to the Serial Port
  273
- Reading from the Serial Port
  274
33 Using MIDI/SMPTE on Magicq

275
- MIDI Support
  275
  - MIDI Transmit
    275
  - MIDI Receive
    277
  - Advanced MIDI Mapping
    277
  - Default Miditable.txt File
    278
  - Remote Commands
    280
  - MIDI Problems
    280
  - MIDI Show Control
    280
  - MIDI Show Control Command Format
    281
34 Timecode Support

282
- Timecode Receive
  282
  - Emabling / Disabling Timecode
    283
  - Using External Timecode
    284
- Learn Timing
  284
- Timecode Generation
  285
- Timecode Re-Transmit
  285
35 Synchronisation with Audio Playback (Winamp)

286
- Winamp Personality
  286
- Separate PC Running Winamp
  287
- Magicq and Winamp on the same PC
  287
- Winamp Programming
  287
- Winamp Settings
  288
36 Using the Remote Input on Magicq

289
37 Sound to Light (Audio Input)

292
38 Using Magicq to Control Remote Video Switchers and Mixers

292
39 Using Magicq with Visualisers

294
- Connecting the Systems
  294
  - Using Two Separate Pcs
    294
  - Using a Single PC
    294
  - Setting IP Addresses
    294
- Configuring Magicq
  296
  - Setting the IP Address on Magicq
    296
- Enabling Universes for the Visualiser
  297
- Capture
  297
  - Running Capture
    298
  - Receiving Patch Data from Capture
    298
  - Troubleshooting
    298
- Wysiwyg
  299
  - Running Magicq PC
    299
- Enabling Magicq to Output WYSIWYG Data
  300
  - Running WYSIWYG
    301
  - Running the Show
    301
  - Using Magicq PC and WYSIWYG on the same PC
    301
  - Auto Patch
    302
  - Auto Focus
    302
  - Troubleshooting
    303
- ESP Vision
  303
40 Multiple Monitors on Magicq

304
41 Handy Hints

306
42 Magicq Short Cuts

307
- Saving / Loading
  307
- Patching
  307
- Select Heads
  307
- Lamp on / Lamp off / Reset
  307
- Setting Intensities
  307
- Playback
  308
- Loading Values into the Programmer
  308
- Removing Values from the Programmer
  309
- Recording Cues
  309
- Editing Cues
  309
- Palettes
  309
- Information Windows
  310
- Wing / Keypad Short Cuts
  310
- Console
  310
- Cue Stack Macros
  310
43 Troubleshooting

312
- No Outputs
  312
- Console Not Responding
  312
- Strange Key Presses, Unexpected Window Changes
  312
44 Button Functions

313
45 Licensing

324
46 Glossary

325

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction

2 Console Concepts

3 Magicq Console Layout

4 Quick Start

5 Patching

6 Setting Dimmer Levels

7 Controlling Intelligent Heads

8 FX Engine

9 Palettes

10 Programmer

11 Outputs Windows

12 Editing Cues

13 Cue Stacks

14 Playback

15 Advanced Playback / Cue Stack Options

16 Cue Stack Settings

17 Live Programming (Busking)

18 System Management

19 Settings

20 Using Magicq on Pcs and Macs

21 Automation

22 Execute Window

23 Head Editor

24 FX Editor

25 Controlling LED Fixtures Using Magicq

26 Controlling Media Servers with Magicq

27 Networking of Magicq Consoles

28 Multi Console Programming

29 Remote Control of Magicq Consoles

30 Chamsys Remote Protocol Commands

31 Controlling Magicq over Ethernet

32 Controlling Magicq Using the Serial Port

33 Using MIDI/SMPTE on Magicq

34 Timecode Support

35 Synchronisation with Audio Playback (Winamp)

36 Using the Remote Input on Magicq

37 Sound to Light (Audio Input)

38 Using Magicq to Control Remote Video Switchers and Mixers

39 Using Magicq with Visualisers

40 Multiple Monitors on Magicq

41 Handy Hints

42 Magicq Short Cuts

43 Troubleshooting

44 Button Functions

45 Licensing

46 Glossary

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