MagicDMX Connection Confirmation and Status Lights
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Installation
MagicDMX devices do NOT need any additional drivers – they use HID drivers within the operating system. Simply plug in the device and start MagicQ.
To Confirm Connection between Magic Q and your Magic DMX please open MQPC,
- Click on Setup
- View System
- View Staus
- Interfaces
- You will see "Magic DMX Status Listed as DMX out, and either Basic or Full Depending on what hardware you have connected.
Status Lights
There are two versions of MagicDMX interfaces with either a USB-A or USB-C connector, with the version with USB-C version being the newer version.
MagicDMX USB-C version:
When first plugged in the MagicDMX alternates its LED between White and Red. When MagicQ is started and connects to the device then the LED flashes in Red only. When receving DMX the LED flashes in White. It is possible to patch the LED of the MagicDMX if a Generic 3ch RGB head is patched to address 510 on Universe 1.
MagicDMX USB-A version:
When first plugged in the MagicDMX alternates green and orange LEDs every second. When MagicQ is started and connects to the device then the green LED is on permanently and the orange flashes faster as it receives data from MagicQ.
Demo Mode
When using MagicDMX Basic and MagicDMX Full interfaces demo mode will continue to be shown at the top of the MagicQ window. This does not affect the programming of MagicQ or restrict the output if you have a MagicDMX Full interface. Demo mode does restrict some advanced MagicQ functions which are unlocked with MagicQ hardware (Not MagicDMX). Restictions are explained here MagicQ PC/Mac Restictions.