ChamSys QuickQ User manual

QuickQ Manual

Installation, Operation Manual and Warranty

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ChamSys Support mailto:[email protected]

Software Version v6, 2021-03-12

Contents

Edition Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê1

Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê1

Copyright Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê1

Manual Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê1

Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê1

Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê1

Care of Your Console. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê2

Safety Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê2

Using This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê3

1. QuickQ Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê4

QuickQ Consoles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê4

QuickQ Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê5

QuickQ Designer Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê6

QuickQ Remote App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê7

SnakeSys 10Scene Wall Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê7

SnakeSys 10Scene Gateway Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê7

Other External Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê7

2. QuickQ Screen User Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê8

3. Setting Up and Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê10

Assemble the QuickQ Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê10

Connecting the Remote App to a QuickQ Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê10

Assemble the QuickQ Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê10

Connecting the Remote App to a QuickQ Rack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê10

Powering On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê11

4. Setting Up Your Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê12

Start a New Show File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê12

Patch the Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê12

Patching Step by Step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê13

Advanced Patching Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê16

Create the Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê19

5. Control Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê20

Control Fixtures Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê20

Clear Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê21

Select Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê21

Control Fixtures with Recorded Cues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê22

Controlling Intensity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê22

Controlling Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê23

Controlling Colour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê24

Controlling Beam Functions - Gobos, Focus, Zoom and Other Beam Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê26

6. Recording Items with QuickQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê29

Recording a Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê29

Recording a Palette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê29

Recording a Cue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê30

Recording a Theatre style Cue Stack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê32

7. Editing Cues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê38

Moving Cues in a Cue Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê38

Inserting A Cue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê38

Deleting Cues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê38

Record Merge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê38

Recording a New Cue from Current Levels on Stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê38

8. Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê39

Introduction to Effects on QuickQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê39

Adding Effects to Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê39

Recording Effects to Cues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê41

Effects on Dimmer Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê41

9. Execute Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê42

10. Settings Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê44

Access Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê45

DMX Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê46

Setting Up a QuickQ Console to Output Art-Net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê46

Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê47

Wired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê48

Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê48

User Interface Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê48

Update Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê49

11. MIDI Notes and Timecode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê50

MIDI Timecode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê50

MIDI Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê50

12. Audio Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê52

13. 10Scene Window and 10Scene Wall Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê53

Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê54

Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê54

Contact Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê55

Gateways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê55

14. Events Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê56

15. Open Sound Control (OSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê57

16. Ethernet Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê58

17. Upgrading Console Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê59

18. Factory Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê60

QuickQ Rack System Factory Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê60

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê61

Appendix A: DMX, Ethernet and Art-Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê64

DMX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê64

Ethernet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê64

Art-Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê64

Appendix B: FCC Part 15 Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê66

Appendix C: Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê67

Appendix D: Disposal and Recycling of Unwanted Consoles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê69

Appendix E: QuickQ Warranty Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ê70

Edition Notes

This 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 continually 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. To unlock your console’s full potential and ensure that you have the most

current fixture library, we suggest downloading and installing the latest Console software and

the separate fixture library from the ChamSys website.

Detailed installation instructions can be found in the upgrading console software section.

Trademarks

ChamSys, the ChamSys logo and QuickQ are registered trademarks or trademarks of ChamSys

Ltd in the United Kingdom and other countries. Other company and product names and logos

referred to herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.

The works of authorship contained in this manual, including, but not limited to, all design,

Manual Use

ChamSys authorises its customers to download and print this manual for professional

information purposes only. ChamSys expressly prohibits the usage, copy, storage, distribution,

modification, or printing of this manual or its content for any other purpose without written

consent from ChamSys

Intended Audience

Any person installing, operating, and/or maintaining this product should completely read

through the guide that shipped with the product, as well as this manual, before installing,

operating, or maintaining this product.

Disclaimer

ChamSys believes that the information contained in this manual is accurate in all respects.

However, ChamSys assumes no responsibility and specifically disclaims any and all liability to

any party for any loss, damage or disruption caused by any errors or omissions in this

document, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other

cause. ChamSys reserves the right to revise the content of this document without any

obligation to notify any person or company of such revision, however, ChamSys has no

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obligation to make, and does not commit to make, any such revisions. Download the latest

version from https://secure.chamsys.co.uk.

Care of Your Console

To keep your console in best condition please observe the following recommendations:

•Keep liquids away from the console. Drinks spilled 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 touchscreens and to overlays.

•Do not use sharp objects on the touchscreen. If you wish to use an object other than your

finger, use a blunt object that will not damage the surface.

•Do not block the ventilation grills on the rear panel, side, and underneath the console.

•Do not use the console outside its operating temperature range.

•Handle the console with care when moving or transporting it. The console contains

components that may be damaged by shock, such as a hard drive. Always use a padded

flight case wherever possible.

•Do not use solvents or cleaners to clean the console. Do not rub firmly on the metal or

plastic surfaces – this may cause the paint or lettering to be removed. Gently use a damp

cloth to clean the panels. Do not put water on the touchscreen as this may get inside it and

make it unusable.

Safety Notes

•Do not open the console unless you are a skilled person authorised and trained by

ChamSys in console maintenance and repair. The console contains components with

voltages that may shock.

•QuickQ consoles incorporate a replaceable CR2032 processor battery. These batteries

can cause a serious burn hazard if ingested. Do not place battery into the mouth. Keep out

of reach of small children. If accidentally ingested the battery it is imperative to seek

immediate medical help.

•Do not use the console if the power cables are damaged in any way.

•Repairs should only be undertaken by authorised service representatives. There are no

user serviceable parts inside the console.

•If liquids are spilt over the console then remove power immediately, and seek advice from

your authorised service representative.

•When transporting the console ensure that there are sufficient people to carry the

console.

•Ensure safe installation of the QuickQ Rack and Consoles, so that the unit cannot slip off

or fall from it operated position.

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Using This Manual

The following naming and text conventions are used in this manual:

•Menus and commands are indicated [ Home ]or may be indicated by an icon such as

•Physical buttons and features on the console are indicated Power .

•References to other parts of the manual are indicated such as Using This Manual

Indicates some useful information to add to your knowledge and experience.

Indicates some additional information that may be relevant.

A Warning statement indicates situations where damage may occur, people

may be harmed, or there are serious or dangerous consequences of an

action.

A Caution statement indicates there may be unwanted or undefined

consequences of an action, or potential for programmed data loss or an

equipment problem.

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Chapter 1. QuickQ Range

This manual covers QuickQ software version v6 and onwards.

The QuickQ range comprises:

•QuickQ Consoles: QuickQ 10, QuickQ 20 and QuickQ 30

•QuickQ Rack

•QuickQ Designer Application for macOS or Windows

•QuickQ Remote App for iOS, Android, Windows and macOS

•SnakeSys 10Scene Wall Plates

•SnakeSys 10Scene Gateway Box

The range allows simple, intuitive programming and control of stage shows and single or

multiroom venues. The consoles can also be integrated with 3rd party control systems.

QuickQ Consoles

The consoles all feature a large multitouch touchscreen. Consoles run the same software but

differ in the number of multifunction faders, playbacks, encoders and DMX universes.

Consoles have built in WiFi to allow connection to the free QuickQ Remote App. An external

monitor can be used (but is not required) to display a selection of other windows. The

consoles include a USB work lamp and an external power supply.

To the left of the display are multifunction faders. The faders can control individual fixtures,

groups of fixtures or cues. Below the display are the playback faders.

The grandmaster fader is to the right of the playback faders, allowing control of all intensities.

Make you sure you keep this at full!

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QuickQ Rack

The QuickQ Rack provides "always on" control for installation projects. The QuickQ Rack is

designed to act as a hub for the installation with physical control via the Rack’s 10 buttons,

SnakeSys 10Scene Wall Plates or other networked consoles. When other consoles are detected

on the network the QuickQ Rack can automatically hand off control to the lighting console

and resume control once the console is turned off.

10 buttons on the front of the unit allow for control of 10 individual scenes or 10 playbacks of

single scenes or automated chases. These 10 buttons can be extended to remote stations via

the SnakeSys 10Scene Wall Plates.

Ten SnakeSys 10Scene Wall Plates can be connected (daisy chained) to each of the 4 Phoenix

Connectors on the QuickQ Rack for a total of 40 wall stations. SnakeSys 10Scene Wall Plates

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duplicate the control of the 10 buttons on the QuickQ Rack. Each connector also provides one

connection for one each additional switch input. The switch input enables simple zoning for

airwall systems for multiroom venues.

The QuickQ Rack has built in WiFi to allow connection to the free QuickQ Remote App. Scan

the included QR code printout with your tablet or phone to connect. The QuickQ Rack is

programmed using the QuickQ Remote App or by attaching a mouse and a monitor.

QuickQ Designer Application

The free QuickQ Designer Application allows pre-programming or editing of shows on a

Windows or macOS computer. It features a built-in 3D visualiser to show the lighting if you

are not in the venue. Shows programmed using the Designer Application can be saved to a

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