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MagicQ User Manual 84 Version 1.3.0.0
match the Ids configured on the Ethernet Interface boxes. Where large numbers of universes are being
carried over Ethernet it may also be necessary to configure the Subnet ID - this can be found in the View
Settings view of the Setup Window.
To use a ChamSys Ethernet interface box, set Universes 1 to 3 to an Out Type of Art-Net, an In Type of Art-
Net and enable them. Set the Out Uni and the In Uni for Universe 1 to 0, for Universe 2 to 1 and Universe 3
to 2.
For ChamSys USB interfaces (fitted in the back of the console) and ChamSys USB to DMX modules, select
Cham USB. Then select the module and port in the Out Uni field. For example, for the twin DMX output
module on the back panel select Mod 1 Port 1 and Mod 1 Port 2 for the two outputs. Any of the console
Universes can be output to ChamSys DMX modules
MagicQ software originally supported only 6 universes. To change between 6 and 12 universe operation
please see Configuring 12 universes.
13.2.1 Using the MagicQ PC wing DMX512 outputs
To utilise the DMX512 outputs on the PC wing configure Universes 1 and 2 to be "PC Wing" and enable the
two universes. In latest software the PC Wing outputs can be assigned to any of the supported universes - the
first two Universes set to PC Wing will be output to the PC Wing.
For MagicQ MaxiWing you can configure up to 4 universes, whilst for MagicQ MiniWing you can
configure only one universe.
Note that it is also possible to use the MagicQ PC Wing direct DMX outputs with a MagicQ console –
simply connect the MagicQ PC Wing to the MagicQ console using a USB cable and set the outputs as above.
13.2.2 Hot take-over
The console supports hot take-over to enable a second console (or MagicQ PC) to take-over running the
show if the first console has a problem. In hot take-over mode, the second console has it's universes
disabled but set to hot take-over. The second console monitors the Ethernet for input data on the
universe and if data is not present for a defined period seconds then it automatically enables the
universe, thus giving control to the second console.
For how to use hot take-over see Using Multiple Consoles.
13.3 Wing Settings
13.3.1 Connecting Playback wings
To configure Playback wings open the Setup Window and choose View System, View Wings view.
In the Type field, choose "USB Wing" for MagicQ Playback wing. When the console has detected the
Playback wing it will show as "Fitted" in the status window.
13.3.2 Connecting a MagicQ PC Wing to MagicQ PC
Before you can use the MagicQ PC Wing the driver software must be installed on the PC - instructions for
installation are supplied with the MagicQ PC Wing.