ChamSys
MagicHD User Manual
Version 1.6.5.0
3 Using MagicHD
3.1 MagicHD Versions
3.1.1
Stand-alone
MagicHD is available as stand-alone software. It can be run separately from MagicQ PC.
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Controlled by Art-NET, ACN or Pathport.
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Window has simple menus for changing settings, including DMX protocol and address.
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All 8 layers unlocked when a MagicQ console, or a Wing system with encoder wheels, is
detected on the network.
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One layer supported when no MagicQ console or Wing system is detected on the network
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Opens full-screen by default (for quick show startup or recovery).
3.1.2
Combined
MagicHD is launched from the Media Player menu in MagicQ PC
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Controlled directly by MagicQ (no network comms).
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All 8 layers always available
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Starts full screen if a MagicQ Wing is connected, and MagicHD was previously used full-
screen (for quick show startup or recovery)
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Can be selected to duplicate the output of any MagicHD that is patched in the show (e.g. to
see the media output while programming a show).
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Can be used in its own right to output to a projector from a second monitor output.
3.2 MagicQ Setup
3.2.1
Combined Version
When MagicHD is launched from MagicQ PC it does not use the network. The connection is direct,
within the software. The media server settings (
setup
→ VIEW SETTINGS → VIEW SYSTEM
→ VIEW MEDIA) should be as highlighted in this screenshot:
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