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Crossfade of a chase or an FX refers to how changes are made to the output channels when moving from step to step of a chase
or FX.
Crossfade of 100% indicates a smooth fade from one value to the next. Crossfade of 0% indicates a snap from one value to the
next.
Cue
The basic unit of storage on the console. A Cue stores level, timing and FX information for a single look.
Cue Stack
A sequence of Cues that can be played in order.
Cue Store
A list of all the Cues stored on the console.
Cue Stack Store
A list of all the Cues Stacks stored on the console.
DBO
Dead Black Out. The DBO button when pressed causes all HTP channels to be set to zero. On release all HTP channels are
returned to their previous values.
Console Lamp
Low voltage lamp which connects into the rear panel. Used to light up the console surface. The console supports 2 or more
console lamps depending on the number of attached wings.
DMX
DMX512 protocol.
Encoder
Rotary dial used for easy control of parameters.
Ethernet
A method of connecting data equipment together in the form of a Local Area Network (LAN).
Fan
Method of modifying parameters using encoders whereby different changes are applied to the selected heads such that the
parameter is fanned across the heads.
File Manager
A Window used for organising show data stored on the MagicQ internal disc and on external USB sticks.
Flip
For moving heads with 360 degree pan movement there is more than one setting for the pan and tilt attributes for each physical
position. Flip modifies the pan and tilt attributes to the alternate settings.
FX
FX is short for EFFECTS. The FX generator enables complex variations to be applied to parameters over time. For example a
circle FX applied to the position attributes of a moving head causes it to move in a circle.
Gel
Coloured film that is placed in front of lights to modify the colour of the beam. The MagicQ stores a Gel colour for each dimmer,
which makes identification and programming easy.
Generic
A generic dimmer channel. A head with a single channel which controls a dimmer from 0 to 100%.
Grand Master
