ChamSys QuickQ 10, QuickQ 20,QuickQ 30 Console and QuickQ Rack Installation, Software manual and Warranty Certificate
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual Edition Notes The QuickQ User Manual includes a description, safety precautions, installation, programming, operation and maintenance instructions for the QuickQ series consoles and Rack Mount products as of the release date of this edition. ChamSys constantly strives to provide the most powerful and stable software for all of our lighting consoles. As such, we are making continual improvements to the software available to all of our users.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual Table of Contents ChamSys........................................................................................................................................................................ 1 Care of Your Console .................................................................................................................................................... 4 Safety Notes.............................................................................................
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual Care of Your Console To keep your console in best condition please observe the following recommendations: Keep liquids away from the console. Drinks spilt over a console may cause irreparable damage. Keep the console out of direct sunlight – place the console in the shade. Excess heat from the sun may cause damage to the touch screens and to overlays. Do not use sharp objects on the touch-screen.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual Glossary Below are a few commonly used terms to help with getting started with QuickQ programing. DMX or DMX512: an acronym for Digital Multiplex and is a standard for digital communication networks that are commonly used to control stage lighting and effects. Today, we can transmit DMX data over both direct DMX cables and via Network. QuickQ has connections for both. Fixture: A fixture is the name used by the console to control a device.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual Cue Stack: One or more cues, either taken one after the other by pressing the go button or taken automatically one after the other in a Chase. Theatre Style Cue Stack: a numbered sequence of cues in a cue stack, typically run one after the other in the same order and fader in and out with a Fade Time. Chase: an automated sequence of cues taken one after the other. Fade Time: the time taken for a cue to change. Fade in and fade out can be the same or different.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual QuickQ Software User Manual 1. Introduction This document is intended to enable you to get up and running with QuickQ console or Rack mount product. It is designed to introduce the layout of the console along with programming instructions and the key functions. This manual covers QuickQ software version 2.0 and onwards. QuickQ Consoles The QuickQ range of consoles includes the QuickQ10, Quick 20 and QuickQ 30 consoles.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual Powering Up To power up the console, simply plug in the supplied 12v DC power supply. If the console has been shut down via the software, press the power switch on the back panel. After a few seconds the screen will come to life, you will see the operating system loading. Powering Down To power down the console it is necessary to shut down the QuickQ application. The console operating system performs an automatic shutdown and turns itself off when complete.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual Console Layout All QuickQ consoles layout are very similar - the programming interface is consistent across the entire range of consoles. One of the main areas of QuickQ consoles is the large 9.7” multi-touch display. QuickQ consoles feature an intuitive smart phone based, app-based user interface making them extremely user friends.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual QuickQ Rack The Rack runs the same QuickQ software as QuickQ Consoles – The rack is aimed as an installation product – instead of the having the faders/encoders of QuickQ consoles, it fits into a standard 1U 19” Rack size and has 10 Scene trigger buttons on the front of the unit. QuickQ rack use the same operating system as QuickQ Consoles utilising the same installer .cdq extension files.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual Powering Up To power up the QuickQ Rack, simply plug in the supplied Mains TrueCon Cable. If the console has been shut down via the software, press the power switch on the rear of the Rack. Powering Down The QuickQ Rack can be used as a fully standalone unit without the need for a monitor or WiFI remote connected. To power down the unit when none of the above are connected press and hold the power button on the rear of the unit for 2s.
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www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual QuickQ User Interface layout The QuickQ user interface is based around a smart phone style interface, with familiar buttons similar to those used on phones/tablets such as the home and menu keys. The top menu bar of the interface remains consistent with its buttons in all windows on the console. From Left to Right the functions here are: Back, Clear, Home, Record, Action and Menu as pictured below.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual Settings Menu To access the QuickQ settings menu, click the main menu button on the top right of the display and press the “Settings” option. Within the Settings window, you are able to adjust network, DMX and user interface options. Also found within the QuickQ Settings window are a selection of global options that can be applied to the console, these can be found below the “Network”, “DMX”, “User Interface” and “Update” buttons.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual Access Levels Access Levels can be used to prevent users from making unwanted changes to the show files and console settings. There are 3 access levels, Admin is the default and allows unlimited control of the console, patch and settings. Programmer allows users to program shows but not to change the patch or settings. Operator prevents any changes to the show file, but the show can still be operated as normal.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual DMX Settings The DMX Settings window can be used to define the way the console outputs DMX. QuickQ automatically assigns each console universe to a corresponding DMX port located on the rear of the console. If you wish to output via the console’s network port, the output protocol and universe can be defined within this window.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual Network Split into 2 tabbed sections, the Network settings window allows users to configure both a wired and a wireless network connection. The Wi-Fi connection on the console is used to connect phones and tablets to the console. Using the QuickQ remote app, Android and iOS devices can connect by capturing the displayed QR code or by manually connecting on the external device.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual Wireless By default WIFI is disabled on QuickQ products, to enable WiFi press the WiFi Icon at the top of the QuickQ Display and toggle on WiFi. On QuickQ Rack systems where no monitor or remote has been connected, WiFi can be enabled once the unit is on by pressing and holding the WiFi button on the rear of the unit for two seconds 2.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual User Interface Options The User Interface options window enables users to change the console language. Supporting GB English, US English, Spanish and Dutch, the language can be changed by pressing the language drop down and selecting the appropriate language.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual 2. New Shows and Patching Starting a New Show To start a new show, press the menu button on the top right of the display and select the ‘Files’ menu. In the Files Menu, Press the ‘New Show’ soft button. This clears the current show file from memory – saved shows still remain stored on the console and can be loaded back into memory at any point, by selecting the ‘Load Show’ option in this window. Confirm by selecting yes.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual Patching The patch window is used to tell QuickQ consoles what fixture(s) being connected and controlled to the console and which console universe they have been connected on the console and the fixture(s) address. You must ensure that the DMX Address on the physical fixture(s) matches the address of the fixture(s) patched on the console.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual Once selected, enter the universe that the fixture(s) will be patched onto. QuickQ will assign the fixture(s) into the lowest available DMX address. If you would like to enter a different DMX address, enter it in the “Start Address” field. Finally enter the Quantity of this type of fixture to be patched and press the ‘Patch’ button on the lower right of the window.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual Changing DMX Addresses of patched fixtures To change the DMX address of a single patched fixture press and hold on the DMX Address inside the patch window, then enter the new address on Set DMX Address menu. To change DMX address of multiple fixtures, use the Action menu, select fixture(s), then select the repatch option from the action menu bar at top of window.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual 3.0 Home Screen and Controlling Fixtures 3.1 Home – Layout Screen Introduction to the Layout Screen On QuickQ consoles, the Layout screen can be accessed by pressing the home button located centrally at the top of the display. Using this screen, fixtures can be arranged as desired and selected. Colours and intensities of these fixtures will also be visually displayed here. Once patched, fixtures will appear near the top of the window.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual Selecting Fixtures Tap to select fixtures. Once selected, fixture icons highlight green, as pictured above. Selected fixtures can quickly be given 100% or 0% intensity by tapping the corresponding buttons near the top right of the display. Once selected, fixtures can be programmed via the Intensity, Position, Colour and Beam windows (see section 3.2). 3.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual Controlling Fixtures from Cues Cues contain recorded parameter values. Cues can be played back from the playbacks or from the intensity faders when in cue mode. (Press the [CUE] mode button) or from a combination of both. The fader will control the intensity of the instruments between a zero level and the maximum level that was recorded into the cue.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual The larger fader on the left controls all currently selected instruments . You can also modify individual instruments by selecting them in this window. Tip - Renaming your fixtures in patch to their function makes selection easier. Lamp On and Lamp Off In addition at the top of this window there are buttons to “lamp on” or “strike selected instruments or to “lamp off” the selection.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual Controlling Colour Colour Mix Encoders - COL MIX Having selected one or more fixtures, it is possible to control colour directly using the COL MIX encoders, Hue and Saturation. If you adjust the saturation encoder first, you can deepen the colour that you then chose with the hue encoder. Colour Window This window can be opened by selecting the (COLOUR) button from the Home screen. Colour Palettes. Default Colour Palette. Select to return colour to defaults.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual Controlling Position This window can be opened by selecting the (POSITION) button from the home screen. First select one or more fixtures then any of the position control options can be used. If you are going to use a position in more than one cue, consider saving it to a palette. Palettes are referenced in cues, so modifying a palette will change every cue it the palette is used in. Position Palettes.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual Controlling Beam functions - Gobos, Focus, Zoom and other Beam Options This window can be opened by selecting the (BEAM) button from the home screen. First, select one or more fixtures then any of the beam control options can be used. If you are going to use the same beam attributes in more than one cue, consider saving them to a palette. Palettes are referenced in cues, so modifying a palette will change every cue it the palette is used in. Beam Palettes.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual Controlling Gobos This window can be opened by selecting the (BEAM) button from the home screen and then selecting either Gobo 1. If the fixture has multiple gobo wheels there is a Gobo 2 page. First, select one or more fixtures then any of the gobo control options can be used. If you are going to use the same gobo attributes in more than one cue, consider saving them to a palette.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual Encoder tabs can pulled out by dragging the tab in from the edge of the screen to show the ranges and sub selections within an attribute. Alternatively a long press and hold on the encoder tab will show selection boxes for those ranges for any given encoder.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual 3.3 Recording Items with QuickQ Recording a Group Groups can be selected and controlled from the multifunction faders when they are in Group Mode or from the Home Screen. Recording a New Group: Select some fixtures. Press the [GRP] mode button. Select record. Press a select button under one of the multifunction faders. Editing a Group Select some fixtures. Press the [GRP] mode button. Select record.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual Recording a Cue Recording a cue on a Playback Any active or selected levels and attributes including FX, can be recorded to a cue by selecting record. QuickQ will indicate where you can record a cue to with either an onscreen red shading. Select and modify some attributes, Intensity, colour, beam and position, add any effects and press record Select the Fader Preview to record a new cue or the next cue to a playback.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual Chase Direction Chases direction can be modified from the cue list window using the buttons in the top right of the screen. The options are: Backward Forward Bounce Random Chase Speed - Tap to Time, Speed and Crossfader Tap to time - use this button, two taps or more, to tap to time of the music playing and the speed of the chase will be adjusted to the beat of the music. This can be used and reused to adjust a chase to the speed of music changed live.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual Recording a Theatre style Cue Stack Theatre Mode When the console is in “Theatre” mode (settings, theatre mode) recording consecutive cues to a playback will result in a cue stack of cues with a default fade time of 3 seconds. Additionally: Playback 1 will default to a theatre style cue stack with fade timing between each cue (default 3). Consecutive cues recoded to the playback will be numbered sequentially. Playback 2 will become a manual Crossfader.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual Playing Back a Cue Stack Selecting a playback by holding or double tapping on the cue stack preview above the fader will display the cue list on for that playback. Then. the GO Button on the console can be used to run the cues on the cue stack. A running cue will have a green outline and a progress bar in the fade column. Cue Name: will be empty when a cue is recorded and can be edited by selecting by holding or double tapping.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual Cue Fade Times To change the fade in or fade out times on a cue in a cue stack, hold the fade time or double tap the fade time of the cue. The intensity fade in times can be edited. The intensity fade out time is set the same as the fade in time. This can be changed to result in split timing. The fade in of non-intensity attributes (Colour, Beam, Position) are set the same as the fade in time.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual Go to a Cue Pull out the arrows on the end of the comments box and select Go to This Cue. 3.4 Editing Cues Moving cues in a cue stack Cues in a cue stack can be reordered and moved by selecting the 6 dots symbol by holding and then dragging the cue to a new location in the list. The cues will be renumbered to reflect the move. Insert a cue To insert a new cue, press record and then select an existing cue. A new cue will be inserted prior to the cue selected.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual 3.5 Effects Introduction to Effects on QuickQ QuickQ contains user selectable effects for each attribute set that can be found under the effects header on the top right of each attribute page. An effect applies a “shape” to a given attribute; this shape can be controlled in size and speed. Changing the size will change how far from the original value that attribute will move for each part of the effect.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual QuickQ will display all the applicable effects for that attribute type; each attribute type will have its own unique effects. Once on the effects tab of, the encoders will change to reflect the settings for those effects, you will also see a “Tap Time” button appear on the middle right edge of the screen. Once you choose the effect you will be able to manipulate the settings for that effect via the encoders.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual FX on dimmer channels Adding effects to dimmer channels is a little different than other attributes, as dimmers are treated as HTP or Highest Takes Precedence channels. This means that the highest value will always be what shows on stage.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual Using the ‘link’ option will allow for clicking on an execute to release any other executes that are ‘linked’ to it. In order to Link executes, they must be directly next to each other horizontally. Use the Action Menu to link and unlink execute Items.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual 3.7 MIDI Notes and Timecode QuickQ consoles support input via MIDI notes and MIDI timecode, enabling users to control cue stacks remotely. Enabled by default, there’s no setup required on QuickQ for MIDI input, simply insert a 5pin MIDI cable into the MIDI input port located on the rear of the console. The incoming MIDI timecode signal can be viewed within the settings window.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual 3.8 Audio Input Audio input can be used on QuickQ consoles for simple sound to light control, setting the BPM of chases in time with music. Audio can be input to the console via the 3.5mm jack socket on the rear labelled “Audio In”. To enable sound to light for a chase, enter the desired cue stack window either by holding or double tapping on the corresponding playback legend. From here, access the chase options via the menu button (top right of the display).
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual 3.9 Upgrading Console Software New versions of QuickQ console software are made available on the downloads page of the ChamSys website – www.chamsys.co.uk in the form of .cdq files. It is always recommended to back up your show file before updating the console, although upgrading should not affect show files and settings on the console. Update procedure Download latest QuickQ console software from www.chamsysquickq.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual 4.1 Factory Reset Under normal operation it should not be necessary to factory reset a QuickQ system. If advised by ChamSys Support to Factory reset the system, this can be done on a QuickQ Rack System by: First Removing the power cable to the unit, then Press and hold front panel buttons 1, 3 and 5 while plugging back in Power to the unit. Keep these buttons pressed for about 10 seconds, and release when the front panel buttons start flashing red.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual 4.2 Appendix DMX, Ethernet and ArtNet DMX DMX data is transmitted in a serial form. This means that there is one cable carrying the data, which is sentbit by bit (a bit is a 1 or 0), one after another. The entire transmission of DMX data for a DMX universe is known as a DMX Packet. The DMX Packet consists of a start code and 512 channel levels. The start code for DMX is generally 0. The channel section contains the level for that channel.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual 4.2 FCC Part 15 Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual 4.3 Technical Specifications QuickQ 10 QuickQ 20 QuickQ 30 QuickQ Rack Touch Screen Universes Supported DMX Outputs 5-Pin XLR Fixtures Supported Fixture Faders Bump Buttons Dedicated Hue/Saturation Encoders Attribute Encoders 9.7" 1 1 512 20 Y 9.7" 2 2 1024 20 Y 9.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual Disposal and Recycling of unwanted consoles Please be aware that ChamSys products must be disposed of in accordance with the WEEE disposal and recycling regulations (http://ec.europa.eu/environment/waste/weee/index_en.htm). ChamSys products must not be disposed of through normal household waste. For non-UK customers please contact your local distributor. For UK customers, please contact us on +44 (0)23 8023 8666, or email support@chamsys.co.uk.
www.chamsys.co.uk QuickQ User Manual QuickQ Warranty Certificate Thank you for purchasing a QuickQ console. All QuickQ consoles come with a two-year parts and labour warranty which covers the console for component/material failure. This warranty does not cover physical damage caused to the console, damage in transit, or damage to components caused by factors such as liquid damage/spills onto the console. For Warranty claims please contact the dealer you purchased the console from.
