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Chapter 43
Software Upgrade
MagicQ software versions are fully compatible and show files can be created and loaded into any software version.
43.1
Changing MagicQ Console Software
MagicQ consoles store all versions of software that have been loaded onto the console allowing easy changing between different
versions. To change software version go to Setup, View System, View Status, Change Software. It is also possible to enter the
software utility by pressing ENTER during boot up when prompted to enter the software upgrade utility.
To upgrade to a new version of software, download the software file from ChamSys web site and store it onto a USB stick.
MQ40, MQ60, MQ70, Pro 2014, Expert 2014
.cdc
Pro 2010
.cdx
pre Pro, Expert, rack mount
.cde (versions 1.5.6.0 and above not supported)
Ensure you have saved your current show file to a USB memory stick or to an external computer via network before you change
software version. Also, ensure any personalities that you have customised have been saved to a different file name of your choice
- the new software will install the latest version of the standard personalities. We recommend you only upgrade to new versions
of software when you have plenty of time to recover the system - we don’t recommend you change it two minutes before doors!
On the MagicQ console select Setup, File Manager and change to USB DRIVE. Click on the software version and it will
automatically upgrade the console.
It is also possible to copy the software directly via networking to the magicq folder on the MagicQ console and then to click on
the file in File Manager, HARD DRIVE.
In case of a problem where MagicQ can not be started or where it resets then the software upgrade utility can be entered on start
up, by pressing a key when prompted on the screen.
43.1.1
Pro series (MQ100, MQ200, MQ300, MQ200 Execute, MQ300 Execute)
Table 43.1: Pro upgrades
Product
name
Date
OS
S/W
Proc
O/S disc
upgrade to
1.6.5.0?
Pro 2014 h/w
upgrade
possible?
MQ100 (pre
Pro)
Oct 2004 to
Oct 2007
Non-X
.cde
6310
Y
Y
MQ100 Pro
Oct 2007 to
Nov 2008
Non-X
.cde
6310
Y
Y