User manual

ChamSys Ltd www.chamsys.co.uk
MagicQ User Manual 115 Version 1.3.0.0
The remote input is provided on a standard 5 pin 180 degree DIN connector.
The connections are (in the sequence they appear physically on the connector)
3 0V and equipment ground
5 Opto isolated input positive
2 Power supply positive (5 Volt, current limited)
4 Opto isolated input negative
1 0V and equipment ground (same as pin 3)
The remote input can be used to receive an external signal on the opto isolated inputs, or it can be wired
to an external switch. To receive an external signal wire the signal + to pin 5 and the signal – to pin 4.
When used as external optically isolated input the maximum continuous voltage rating is 24V DC.
When wiring to an external switch links pins 4 and 1. Then connect the external switch between pins 2
and 5.
Remote input hardware is provided on MagicQ consoles; the software to drive it will be enabled in a
future release.
18.3.1 Enabling the remote input in MagicQ
In the View Settings view in the Setup Window page down to the Port Settings. Set up the remote
trigger type and remote trigger action.
The remote trigger type can be set to NONE, MAKE, or BREAK, depending on whether your external
switch is a push to make or a push to break switch. When using an external signal, setting the type to
make will cause a trigger when the voltage differential is positive.
The remote trigger action, determines what action is taken by MagicQ when the remote input signal is
detected. The options are:
· NONE
· CURRENT PLAYBACK GO
· CURRENT PLAYBACK FLASH
· ADD/SWAP
· SWAP
· DBO
· WING1 PB1 GO
· WING1 PB1 FLASH
When set to NONE there is no special action associated with pressing the remote input. However, the
remote input can still be used in Cue Stacks to trigger specific cues by setting the Halt Field in the Cue
Stack to REMOTE. The Cue will then wait till the remote trigger is detected before starting to execute
the Cue.
When set to SWAP, playbacks are set to SWAP mode whenever the remote signal is detected – this can
therefore be used with a foot-switch to temporarily engage SWAP mode.