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MagicQ Console Quick Start Manual
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Configure the IP addresses of the host system and the desk so that they are on the same sub-net. For instance if the
desk is set to IP address 2.9.200.5, subnet mask 255.0.0.0 then set the host system to IP address 2.9.200.6 subnet
mask 255.0.0.0.
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Connect to the file system. Under Windows this can be achieved by selecting Network Neighbourhood in
Windows Explorer. The desk should appear as a computer. Log in as user magicq with password magicq. Note
that you may need to configure a user magicq with password magicq on the host system.
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Copy the .cde file into the magicq folder.
To copy using USB memory stick:
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Insert the memory stick into the one of the USB sockets on the console (on the rear panel, or on the front inside the
arm-rest).
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Select the File Manager from the Setup Window.
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Select USB DRIVE. Press the Copy button. Select the .cde file with the upgrade software.
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Select HARD DRIVE. Change to the top folder (use .. or UP DIR) Select . (dot) to copy the file into the folder.
Now activate the software on the console:
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Shut down the console.
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Connect an external keyboard to the console.
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Start the console.
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When the console says "Press a button for software upgrade utility" press ENTER on the external keyboard within
2 seconds.
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You should see the software upgrade menu with software options including the new software. Using the external
keyboard select the number (not the version) of the software you wish to run (e.g. 2)
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The console will load the new software and personality library and then restart - the software version is displayed
in the status window.
Note that the console removes the file that you copied into the magicq folder and stores it internally. At any time you
can go back to the old software by entering the software utility and reselecting the old version.
Restoring Default Console Settings
The console software upgrade utility has 2 other functions – reset to factory defaults and erase console.
“Reset to factory defaults” changes settings back to factory settings but does not erase any user data. It is
recommended that the current show is saved to a known file name before carrying out a factory reset. As a
consequence of the reset to factory defaults, the console will reload the default show.
“Erase console” erases all user data and reloads the newest software on the system. All show data, custom
personalities, and settings will be erased. Ensure all user data is saved before carrying out this action.
It is now no longer necessary to recalibrate the touch screen after a factory reset.
