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Chapter 4
Using MagicHD
4.1 MagicHD Versions
All MagicHD versions are available for Windows, Mac and Linux.
4.1.1 Stand-alone
MagicHD is available as stand-alone software. It can be run separately from MagicQ PC.
• Controlled by Art-NET, ACN or Pathport.
• Window has simple menus for changing settings, including DMX protocol and address.
• All 8 layers unlocked when a MagicQ console, or a Wing system with encoder wheels, is detected on the network.
• One layer supported when no MagicQ console or Wing system is detected on the network
• Opens full-screen by default (for quick show startup or recovery).
4.1.2 Combined
MagicHD is launched from the Media Player menu in MagicQ PC
• Controlled directly by MagicQ (no network comms).
• All 8 layers always available
• Starts full screen if a MagicQ Wing is connected, and MagicHD was previously used full-screen (for quick show startup or
recovery)
• Can be selected to duplicate the output of any MagicHD that is patched in the show (e.g. to see the media output while
programming a show).
• Can be used in its own right to output to a projector from a second monitor output.