www.chamsys.co.uk
MagicQ Console Quick Start Manual
18 of 34
If you wish to patch multiple channels at fixed offsets e.g. five Martin Mac250s at DMX channels 1,21,41,61,81 then enter
5 @ 2 – 1 / 20
To patch a dimmer, simply press CHOOSE DIMMER rather than CHOOSE HEAD and then patch one or more dimmers as
above.
In the Patch Window all the lighter coloured fields can be configured. To modify a field, first move the cursor to the field,
then input the new value using the keypad and keyboard, and finally press ENTER.
In this way you can modify DMX address, head number, head name and gel for each of your patched heads.
Naming and Numbering Heads
Once you have patched all the heads you can then name and number them as you wish. It is recommended that you name the
dimmer or the head based on its location (e.g. front wash / back truss SL). For dimmers you may wish to configure the gel.
This makes programming easier – enabling the console to auto program cues for you.
The gel field uses gel numbers. For Lee colours enter the gel number directly (e.g. 181 for Lee 181). For Rosco colours
enter the gel number preceded by dot (e.g. .14 for Rosco 14). For no colour enter 0. If you would prefer to use colour names
rather than gel numbers then simply enter the colour name.
To test a patched head or dimmer, simply press the TEST MODE soft button (soft button encode C) and the head which the
cursor is over will be tested. For heads it locates the fixture; for dimmers it sets the dimmer to 100%. Press the TEST
MODE soft button again to turn test mode off.
