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7.23
VL5 type channels (split personalities)
MagicQ supports heads such as the Vari-lite VL5
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where the head functionality is split between different non-
contiguous DMX addresses.
The personality for the main channels in the head includes the extra channels. The extra channels are then patched separately
and set to have their levels copied from the main channels.
For example for a VL5, patch the VL5 to the required DMX address for the main head. This will include a dummy dimmer
channel.
In Patch, View DMX set the address of the real dimmer channel in the second DMX field.
7.24
Merging with DMX input
MagicQ supports comprehensive merging of data from each of the input and output universes. Any output channel can be set to
output data from any received input channel, or to merge the two.
In addition channels can be configured so that they are passed through transparently unless MagicQ is controlling the channel
from the programmer or a playback. This provides a powerful over-ride mode.
To set a channel to output data received as input from another channel set the Merge field to “Input” and the From field to the
channel number you wish to get the data from.
You can easily set up a large number of channels by using SHIFT and the cursor keys to select multiple channels.
You can also set up a channel so that it outputs data from an input channel except when that channel is being controlled by a
playback or the programmer. Set the Merge field to “Over”.
To HTP merge the output with the received input use the “Merge“ option.
The “Mult” option enables another channel on the console to control the level of the output of the channel- this is useful with
RGB LED heads where you wish to make another channel control the overall level of the RGB.
The “Mul-In” option multiplies the received input with the calculated value for the channel. MagicQ can therefore be used as a
DMX modifier to modify the level of individual or groups of channels.
It is possible to set multiple channels all to copy or multiply by one channel. Use SHIFT and the cursor keys to select all the
required channels and enter <chan> / 0.
7.25
Customising Locate, Default, Highlight and Lowlight values
MagicQ allows the user to define the Locate, Default, Highlight and Lowlight values for each attribute of each patched heads.
The Locate values are the values that are used when the Locate button is pressed. The Default values are the values that are
output when a channel is not in the programmer and no playback is controlling a channel. Note that the Setup Window option
“Unused chans return to defaults" must be enabled for this mode of operation.
The Hightlight and Lowlight values are used when Highlight Mode is set to one of the Advanced modes.
