Elation MAGIC-260 User manual

Elation Professional · Los Angeles, Ca 90058 · www.elationlighting.com
MAGIC-260
U S E R M A N U A L
Version 04-06 Rev 1.0

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Elation Professional · Los Angeles, Ca 90058 · www.elationlighting.com
Tabl e of C ontents
Sections:
1 : General Introduction.................................................................................................................3
2 : Safety Information & Maintenance..............................................................................................4
3 : Information Notice....................................................................................................................5
4 : Product Registration & Warranty Info..........................................................................................5
5 : Features and Specifications........................................................................................................6
6 : Front Panel Overview............................................................................................................7-10
7 : Rear Panel Overview................................................................................................................11
8 : Technical Specifications............................................................................................................11
9 : Flow Chart..............................................................................................................................12
10: Set Up & Data Connections......................................................................................................12
11: Choose Fixtures……………………………………………………………………….………………………………………….13-14
12: Patch Fixtures………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………15-16
13: Auxiliary Buttons……………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………….17
14: Help Button………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………17
15: Lock/Unlock Memory……………………………………………………………………………………………………..………….17
16: Record Scenes…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....18-19
17: Presets…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….19-21
18: Record Shows…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….…22-23
19: Playback Scenes.....................................................................................................................24
20: Playback Shows.................................................................................................................24-25
21: Edit Scene.........................................................................................................................25-26
22: Edit Show…............................................................................................................................26
23: ULink Save Memory.................................................................................................................27
24: ULink Load Memory............................................................................................................28-29
25: USB Save Memory………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..29-30
26: USB Load Memory to Computer………………………………………………………………………………………………...30
27: USB Memory transfer to stick from Computer………………………………..……………………………………………31
28: USB Memory Delete Files & Format Stick…………..……………………………………………………………………….31
29: USB Memory Reload to Magic 260……………………………………………………………………………………….…....32
30: Erase All Memory…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..…33
31: Midi…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….….34

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Section 1: General Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Elation MAGIC-260. The MAGIC -260 is a 264 channel, extremely user friendly,
DMX lighting controller designed for DJ’s, night clubs and bars. Magic 260 includes an on board help
button that offers step by step instructions on programming scenes and shows in both English and
Spanish. Up to 24 fixtures, with a maximum of 16 DMX channels each can be controlled via Magic 260. A
joystick and four data wheel are provided for easy manipulation of all fixture channels. A master fader
allows for instant fade of all fixtures. 24 multi purpose function buttons are incorporated to store and
playback scenes and shows as well as call up presets. 6 built in factory movements include circles, figure
8’s and pan & tilt movements. The built in movements are really convenient and allow for quick
programming that should have you going in no time. Up to 1152 scenes and 288 shows can be stored to
MAGIC-260’s memory. 4 auxiliary buttons are available for on/off control of non DMX fixtures via a
standard DMX power pack. A USB input is supplied for our optional USB worklite, model USB LITE, and
our proprietary USB memory devices, models USB MEM STICK and ULINK CABLE. The memory devices
allow for the entire memory of Magic 260 to be stored for use later and also allows for new fixtures
profiles to be uploaded into Magic 260’s fixture library. These memory devices incorporate a proprietary
format & software that can only be used with our Magic 260 and DMX Operator-192 consoles.
Every unit has been thoroughly tested and carefully packed before shipment. Unpack the shipping carton
and inspect it thoroughly saving the carton and all packing materials for possible use later. Check carefully
and make sure your product is not damaged and that nothing is missing. If your product appears to be
damaged or missing something, please do not use it- contact our customer support staff at [phone]
ext-401 for instructions on what to do. Your carton should contain (1) MAGIC-260 controller, (1) 9-
15VDC/600mA minimum power supply and (1) user manual. Available accessories not included are: USB
LITE, USB MEM STICK and ULINK CABLE- all which are available through your authorized Elation
Dealer.

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Section: 2 Safety Information & Maintenance
Please read all instructions prior to assembling, mounting, and operating your MAGIC-260. To protect
against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, please follow the safety precautions listed below and
observe all warnings in this manual and warnings printed on the console. The following rules give
important information regarding safety during operation and maintenance for long term use. If you have
any questions regarding operation of this console, please contact our customer support staff at (800)
322-6337 ext-401.
Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and electrical codes
and has both overload and ground-fault protection.
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this unit to rain or high
levels of moisture. Do not use this unit near water.
Refer any service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician.
Do not dismantle or modify this unit as there are no user serviceable parts inside.
Refer all service related issues to a qualified technician.
Use this unit only as described.
Handle this unit carefully. Any strong shock or vibration may result in malfunction.
Do not operate this unit when front face panel is removed.
Any damaged or crimped AC cable should be replaced immediately. Protect the
power supply cable from being walked on or pinched.
Do not allow children to play with this unit.
Keep these instructions for future use.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not install near any heat sources such as heaters, stoves, amplifiers or any
other heat generating apparatus.
Only use attachments and accessories specified by Elation Professional.
Unplug this unit during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time.

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Section: 3 Information Notice
Please read through this manual carefully and thoroughly, as it gives important information regarding
safety, use and maintenance. Keep this manual with the unit for possible future reference.
Product Modification Warning:
Elation Professional products are designed and manufactured to meet the requirements of United States
and International safety regulations. Modifications to the product could affect safety and render the
product non-compliant to relevant safety standards.
Updates & Changes:
Information and specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice. Elation Professional
assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
Copyright:
© 2006 Elation Professional
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, in any form or by any means, without
permission in writing from Elation Professional.
Section 4: Product Registration & Warranty Information
The MAGIC-260 carries a one year limited warranty. Please fill out the enclosed warranty card to validate
your purchase. All returned service items whether under warranty or not, must be freight prepaid and
accompany a return authorization, (R.A., number). Any product or parts returned to Elation must be packaged
in a suitable manner to ensure the protection of such product unit or parts, and must include a clearly and
prominently marked R.A. number on the outside of the return package in dark black ink. A brief description of
the problem as well as the R.A. number must also be written down on a piece of paper and included in the
shipping carton. If the unit is under warranty, you must provide a copy of your purchase receipt or invoice.
It is the owner’s responsibility to furnish receipts or invoices for verification of purchase, date and dealer or
distributor. If purchase date cannot be provided, date of manufacture will be used to determine warranty
period. You may obtain a R.A. number by contacting our customer support team on our customer support
number, [phone] ext-401. All packages, returned to our service department not including a
legible R.A. number on the outside of the package, will be refused.

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Section 5: Features and Specifications
Moving light controller for up to 24 moving lights.
Help button for programming scenes and shows.
264 total DMX channels.
4 Auxiliary buttons for manual On/Off control via DMX power pack (power pack not included).
288 programmable Shows.
“Go” button for manual scene list playback.
1,152 programmable Scenes.
Joystick for Pan / Tilt control of x/y channels.
80 character blue backlit LCD.
24 multifunction, spring loaded buttons.
Speed & Fade faders for show hold & fade time override during playback.
4 rotary data wheels for fixture channel control and menu navigation.
1 navigation data wheel to view additional fixture channels and menu screens.
USB input for optional worklite, USB MEM STICK and U-LINK cable.
1 Tapsync button for show tempo override during playback.
1 Audio button to activate internal microphone and RCA line level input.
Midi Input and thru sockets for midi sequencer or external midi controller.
Power failure memory back up via internal lithium battery.

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Section 6: Front Panel Overview
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1. FUNCTION buttons:
The FUNCTION buttons are multipurpose buttons used in conjunction with the FIXTURE, SCENE
and SHOW buttons. When the FIXTURE button is active, these buttons act as FIXTURE buttons.
When the SCENE button is active, these buttons act as SCENE buttons and when the SHOW
button is active, these buttons act as SHOW buttons.
2. FIXTURE button:
The FIXTURE button should be pressed when selecting fixtures for programming. When the
FIXTURE button is active (GREEN LED ON), FUNCTION buttons 1-24 act as fixture buttons.
3. AUXILIARY buttons:
These four buttons act as ON/OFF buttons via a DMX power pack. DMX channels 261-264 are
automatically patched to these buttons. When an AUXILIARY button LED is illuminated, the relevant
channel is ON. When the AUXILIARY button LED is OFF, the relevant channel is also OFF.
4. LCD display:
All set up, programming and playback text is displayed in this window. When setting the controller
up, this display lists all menu options and submenus. When programming or manually controlling
fixtures, the display lists relevant channel information. i.e.- color, gobo, effect, settings. Four
channels are displayed at a time. To access additional channels, turn data wheel five (see
description (23)) clockwise or counter clockwise. When playing back scenes and shows, relevant
programmed information will display in the LCD.

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5. MENU button:
The MENU button should be pressed when wanting to access any setup options and sub menus.
This includes fixture set up, fixture patch, multi fixture, pan/tilt invert, midi set up, saving memory
file, loading memory file, saving fixture set up file, loading fixture set up file, formatting USB
MEM/Stick, viewing free memory on USB MEM/Stick and updating controller software.
6. RECORD button:
The RECORD button is used when recording scenes and shows as well as editing the factory
movement offset point, fade time and radius settings.
7. ENTER button:
The ENTER button is used to confirm selected menu options, record scenes and shows, edit factory
movement information and access two hidden menu options- “Lock/Unlock Memory” and “Erase All
Memory”- (See sections 27 & 28 for more info.).
8. DELETE button:
The DELETE button is used to delete any unwanted scene or show information. This includes entire
scenes, shows and individual show steps. This button is also used to access two hidden menu
options- “Lock/Unlock Memory” and “Erase All Memory”- (See sections 27 & 28 for more info.).
9. HELP button:
The HELP button offers step by step programming instructions for scenes and shows available in
English & Spanish. These are “Read Only” files that do not allow for functions to be accessed while
the HELP button is selected. Data wheel #5 must be turned clockwise or counter clockwise to view
the next or previous step. Pressing the “MENU” or “HELP” button, when the “HELP” function is
active, will make you exit to the main screen.
10. USB LIGHT input:
The USB Light input is to be used with a standard USB work light such as the Elation “USB LITE”,
our optional USB memory stick or transfer cable- models “USB MEM STICK” and “ULINK CABLE”. The
optional memory stick and transfer cable allow for all programmed data to be stored and uploaded
from a standard PC or laptop. Fixture profiles can also be uploaded into the controller with the
optional USB stick and ULink transfer cable. All transfers are done using the “Magic Software”
available on our website at www.elationlighting.com.

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11. FADE fader:
The FADE fader is used during show playback. Adjusting the fade fader before or during show
playback will temporarily change the programmed fade time to run at the current setting.
12. SPEED fader:
The SPEED fader is used during show playback. Adjusting the speed fader before or during show
playback will temporarily change the programmed speed time to run at the current setting.
13. MASTER fader:
The MASTER fader is linked to the dimmer channel for fixtures that incorporate a dimmer channel. If
a fixture does not incorporate a dimmer channel, the shutter is used. Adjusting the master fader will
increase or decrease the output for selected fixtures.
14. FINE button:
The FINE button is linked to the joystick and data wheels. When this button is engaged, adjusting
the joystick or data wheels will adjust the relevant channel in the smallest possible increment or one
DMX value.
15. GO button:
The GO button is used to manually trigger show steps when a show has been saved with the
“MANUAL” option ON.
16. SCENE button:
The SCENE button is used when playing back or recording scenes. When selected, the 24 function
buttons can be used to store or playback a scene.
17. JOYSTICK:
The JOYSTICK is used to move the X/Y channels of a moving light. You must first select a fixture or
fixtures in order for the joystick to function.
18. SHOW button:
The SHOW button is used when playing back or recording shows. When selected, the 24 function
buttons can be used to store or playback a show.
19. – 22. Big DATA wheels:
From left to right, DATA wheels 1, 2, 3 & 4 are used to step through fixture attributes. When
pressed, relevant fixture channel settings will advance to the next channel preset. For example,
when wanting to adjust a fixture color channel, you can adjust the relevant data wheel by turning it
clockwise or counter clockwise as well as, pressing the relevant data wheel to step through the
channel presets.

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23. Small DATA wheel:
The small DATA wheel, wheel # 5, is used to view additional fixture channels. Four fixtures channels
can be viewed in the LCD at a time. When this wheel is turned clockwise, the fixtures next four
channels will display in the LCD. If turned counter clockwise, the previous four channels will display
in the LCD.
24. AUDIO button:
The AUDIO button is used to activate sound mode. When this button is pressed, show steps will
trigger via an internal microphone or a line level input . If you connect a line level input to the rear
of the console, the controller will automatically use that circuit for audio triggering. If no line level
input is detected, the internal microphone will be used.
25. TAPSYNC button:
The TAPSYNC button is used to manually tap a show step rate. When pressed two times, at a
specific tempo, show steps will trigger to the tempo at which the button was pressed. This tempo
will remain active until the Tapsync function is disengaged. Press and hold the TAPSYNC button for
two seconds to disengage.
26. BLACKOUT button:
The BLACKOUT button is used to bring all fixture output down to zero.

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Section 7: Rear Panel Overview
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1. LCD BACK LIGHT knob :
The LCD BACK LIGHT knob should be used to adjust the LCD brightness. Turn counter clockwise to
make the display brighter and clockwise to make it less bright.
2. AUDIO RCA input:
The AUDIO input should be used when wanting to synchronize show steps to an audio source. Using an
RCA cable, connect to a line level output of a mixing console. When the AUDIO button on the front panel
is selected, this audio input will become active.
3. MIDI THRU socket :
The MIDI THRU socket should be used to connect to another compatible MIDI device that requires
MIDI signal.
4. MIDI IN socket :
The MIDI IN socket should be used to receive midi signal from a midi sequencer, keyboard or any other
midi compatible device. When connected to a MIDI sequencer, keyboard or any other type of midi signal
generating device, scenes, shows and the blackout function can be accessed remotely.
5. DMX OUT socket:
The DMX OUT socket should be connected to the first DMX device in line. Using a DMX compatible cable,
connect to the DMX OUT of the controller and into the input of the first DMX fixture or pack in line.
6. POWER switch :
The POWER switch should be used to switch the unit ON or OFF.
7. DC IN connector:
The DC IN connector should be used to connect the included power supply .
Section 8: Technical Specifications
Power Input…………………………..DC 9~1 5V, 600 mA min.
LCD…………………………………….…80 character blue back lit
DMX Output…………………….…….3 PIN female DMX connector
Dimensions…………………………...9.5” (L) × 4” (H) × 20 7/8” (W) *including plastic moldings.
Weight…………………………….…...4.6 lbs.

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Section 9: Flow Chart
This flow chart shows you the order which should be followed when setting up & programming moving
light fixtures with the MAGIC-260. Be sure to follow the flow chart in the exact order described to insure
proper setup, programming and playback procedures.
Choose fixtures in controller
Set up & connect DMX data line
Record Scenes
Record Shows
Playback Scenes & Shows
Section 10: Set Up and Data Connections
(1) With an XLR male to female cable, connect the XLR male end into the MAGIC-260’s DMX OUT
socket.
(2) Connect the female XLR end into the input of your first moving light fixture in line.
(3) With another XLR cable, connect the male XLR end into the output of your first moving light and
the female XLR end into the input of your second moving light in line.
(4) In a daisy chain fashion, continue to connect th e remainder of your fixtures.

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Section 11: Choose Fixtures
The first thing you will need to do is choose the fixtures that you will control with your MAGIC 260. There is an
internal fixture library that contains most Elation Professional and ADJ DMX fixtures. If you are going to control
another manufactures product, you have one of two choices. One option is to use a generic fixture profile that
is available in the existing library. These generic fixture profiles are listed in the library as “4 Ch. Fixture”, “6
Ch. Fixture”, “8 Ch. Fixture” and “16 Ch. Fixture”. Choose the profile that best suites your fixture. For example,
if your fixture utilizes 10 DMX channels, then you would have to choose “16 Ch. Fixture” to access all of the
fixtures channels as 4, 6 & 8 are not enough. Your other option is to log onto the Elation website, at
www.elationlighting.com , and download the relevant fixture profile that you require. However, to upload a
fixture profile into Magic-260, you will need to purchase our proprietary USB Memory stick, model “USB MEM
STICK”, or our proprietary data link cable, model “ULink Cable” from your local Elation dealer. These two USB
devices can also be used to transfer and store memory files after you’ve programmed information that you wish
to back up. If the fixture profile that you require is not posted on our site, please contact Elation Professional
support at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further instructions.
(1) Press the “MENU” button one time. Your display should read as follows:
Select a menu item then press enter.
-Choose Fixtures -
(2) Press the “ENTER” button one time. Your display should read as follows:
Fixture Type
01 NO FIXTURE
(3) Turn DATA wheel #2, below “Type- NO FIXTURE”, clockwise or counter clockwise and select the
fixture from the library that you are going to control as Fixture 1 then press the “ENTER” button. For
example, if you wanted to choose “Focus Spot-250” for fixture #1, your display would read as follows
and you’d press “ENTER” to select it.
Fixture Type
01 Focus Spot-250

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(3) You will get a momentary 3 second warning in the LCD that reads as follows:
THIS FIXTURE DOES NOT MATCH
RECORD & PATCH MEMORY ?
Followed by:
DO YOU WISH TO CONTINUE?
YES NO
The reas on for this mes sage is the internal memory does n ot recogniz e the newly
sel ected fi xture as bei ng part of any Scen es or Shows currently s tor ed in the cons ol e.
This warnin g appears each time a fixture is cha n ged in the “Choose Fi xtures” menu
option. You would only ever press DATA wheel #2, for NO , if you chang ed your fixture
setti ng accidentally. Selecting “ NO” w oul d can cel the change and your previous ly set
fixture w oul d not chang e.
(4) Press DATA wheel #1 to select “YES”. DONE will momentarily appear in the display to confirm that the
newly selected fixture has been set.
(5) To choose your next fixture, turn DATA wheel #1, below “FIXTURE 01” clockwise, to access Fixture
#2. Your display should read as follows:
Fixture Type
02 NO FIXTURE
(6) Repeat steps 3, 4 & 5 to choose the remainder of your fixtures. When finished, press the “MENU”
button two times to exit. Magic 260’s display should return to the home screen.

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Section 12: Patch Fixtures
The Patch Fixture menu option allows you to view and make changes to your fixture address patch if desired.
Because the Magic 260 utilizes fixture profiles, you can set your DMX addresses based on the Channel setting in
the Patch Fixture option. Magic 260 knows the exact number of DMX channels that a fixture occupies because
this information is set when the profile is created. With Autopatch set to “ON”, in the Patch Fixtures option,
Magic 260 will automatically do the math for you and give you the start address setting for each fixture that
was selected in the Choose Fixture option. For fixtures that incorporate a digital display, simply set the DMX
channel address to match the number listed below “Channel” for each relevant fixture number (Refer to the
fixtures manual for more information on setting the DMX address). If your fixtures incorporate dip switches,
you will have to use the binary system to configure the correct dip switch settings for each fixture. Please refer
to the chart below which displays a common 10 dip switch setting and the associated binary value for each dip
switch. To achieve your desired DMX channel, find the simplest form of adding the binary values to get to
your required channel number and flip those dip switches to the ON position.
(1) Press the “MENU” button one time. Your display should read as follows:
Select a menu item then press enter.
-Choose Fixtures -
(2) Turn DATA wheel #1, one click clock wise. Your display should read as follows:
Select a menu item then press enter.
-Patch Fixture -
(3) Press the “ENTER” button. Your display should read as follows:
Fixture Channel Autopatch
01 001 ON

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The factory default setting for the Autopatch feature is “ON”. It is recommended that you leave
this setting set to “ON” and proceed to step (4). With this setting set to “ON”, each fixture
address is automatically patched for you. If you decide that you must set your own patch
addresses, first change “ON” to “OFF” by turning DATA wheel #4 clockwise or counter clockwise,
press the “ENTER” button, turn DATA wheel #2 to your desired channel address and press the
“ENTER” button. Turn DATA wheel # 1 to select the next fixture that you wish to set your own
address for and repeat the previous steps.
(4) If your fixture incorporates a digital display, set your DMX address setting for fixture #1 to 001. If your
fixture incorporates dip switches, set dip switch #1 to the ON position. Dip switch setting: 1 ON
(5) Turn DATA wheel #1clockwise so Fixture 02 comes up in the display. Your display should read as
follows:
Fixture Channel Autopatch
02 xxx ON
(6) If your fixture incorporates a digital display, set your DMX address setting for fixture #2 to the
number listed below “Channel” in the display. If your fixture incorporates dip switches, you will have
to use the binary system to calculate the simplest form of adding binary values to get to the desired
number. For example, if the channel number is “009” then you would add up binary values 1 + 8 to
get 9. So you’d flip dip switches 1 & 4 to the ON position as dip switch 1’s value is 1 and dip switch
4’s value is 8. Dip switch setting: 1 & 4 ON = channel 009
(7) Repeat steps 5 & 6 to set the remainder of your fixture address settings. Use the binary chart at the
beginning of this section if needed. Press the “MENU” button two times to exit.

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Section 13: AUXILIARY BUTTONS (1-4)
The AUXILIRA RY buttons will allow you to switch non DMX fixtures ON/OFF via a univers al
DMX pac k. This allows you to control up to 4 dance to sound ef fects and your intelligent lights
from M agic 260. It’s like having two contro llers in one. Simply connect the DMX pac k to your
DMX link and address it to DMX channel 26 4. If your pack incorporates di p switches, set dip
switc hes 1 , 3 & 9 to the ON pos ition. The four AUXILIARY buttons will then control pack
chann els 1-4. Thes e auxiliary channels are not connec ted to the res t o f th e con tro ller.
Therefore, th e B LACKO UT function will not af fect these four c hannels. They must be switched
ON/OFF fr om the r el evant AUXILIARY buttons 1-4 .
Section 14: HELP Button
The HELP button contains step by step instructions on recording scenes and shows in English and Spanish. These
instructions are read only files that should be used for reference after you’ve read this manual. This manual
contains more detailed information with regards to recording scenes and shows so it is strongly recommended
that you keep this manual for possible use later. When the HELP button is engaged, all functions of Magic 260 are
disabled. Follow the instructions in the display to view the relevant help file. Turn data wheel #4 to navigate
through each step. When you get to the last help step, the HELP LED will turn OFF. Press the MENU button to
exit.
Section 15: Lock/Unlock Memory
Once you’ve programmed all your presets, scenes and shows, you can lock the controller so no unauthorized
personnel change your settings.
(1) From the main screen, press and hold down the “DEL” button then press the “ENTER” button once. Your
display will read as follows:
Select a menu item then press enter.
- Lock/Unlock Memory -
(2) Press the ENTER button to check & change the status if desired.
Memory Status
Unlocked
The current status will be displayed after pressing ENTER. To change the setting turn DATA
wheel #1, then press “ENTER”. The display will momentarily read “DONE” confirming that
status has changed. Repeat steps 1 & 2 to change status as desired.

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Section 1 6: R ecord Scenes
This next section will take you through the necessary steps to record scenes. 1,152 scenes can be stored
into Magic 260’s memory via 48 pages. The 24 Function buttons should be used to store and playback
scenes when the “SCENE” button is active or selected. Scenes can contain factory movements or preset
points and can be individually named. One scene can play at a time. This means each time a new scene is
selected, the old scene will automatically switch OFF.
(1) Press the FIXTURE button so its green LED illuminates ON solid.
(2) Press the FUNCTION button or buttons that correspond with the fixture or fixtures that you wish
to include into your scene. The relevant FUNCTION buttons should be flashing red and the
fixture attributes should display in the LCD. Note: all selected fixtures should be of the
same type. If different fixture types are selected, the last selected fixture attributes
will be on in the LCD and channel setting will not match.
(3) Adjust the MASTER fader to 10. This brings all selected fixtures dimmer channels up to 100%. If
your fixture incorporates a Shutter channel, set it to Open or value 255 by turning the relevant
DATA wheel clockwise. Selected fixtures should have visible light emitting from the front lens at this
point. If you do, please move on to step #4. If not, turn data wheel #5 clockwise to search for the
Shutter. If there is no Shutter channel, turn data wheel #5 to search for the Gobo channel as this is
the channel that may be used as the shutter channel and turn or press the relevant DATA wheel to
Open, Spot or Gobo1. If not, please refer to your fixture user manual for more information.
(4) Use the DATA wheels and joystick to set a desired look. i.e. – Pan/Tilt, color, gobo, etc… Turn
DATA wheel #5 to view next four fixture channels. Once you’ve set your desired scene proceed
to step (5).
(5) Press the RECORD button. Its green LED should be flashing.
(6) Press the SCENE button. Its green LED should also be flashing.
(7) If you do not want to name your scene, please go to step 8. If you want to name your scene,
turn data wheel #1 clockwise or counter clockwise to find your desired character and turn DATA
wheel #5 to move the cursor over. Once again, use DATA wheel #1 clockwise or counter
clockwise to find your desired character and turn DATA wheel #5 to move the cursor over.
Repeat this step until you’ve named your scene.
(8) Turn DATA wheel #3 to incorporate a Fade Time to your scene. Fade times will adjust in
increments of 1 second. If you wish to get tenths of a second resolution, press the FINE button
so its’ LED illuminates ON solid green. Turning DATA wheel #3 will now adjust in increments of
one tenth.

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(9) Turn DATA wheel #4 to the page that you wish to save your scene to. Note: if there is a
FUNCTION LED illuminated ON solid, it means there is already a scene stored there.
Unless you want to record over the existing scene, it is recommended that you store
to a button that has its’ LED OFF.
(10) Press a FUNCTION # button 1-24 to store your scene. The display will momentarily read “The
scene has been recorded”.
(11) Repeat steps 1-10 to record additional scenes.
Section 17: Presets
There are 6 built in preset movements and 18 recordable preset points. The 6 built in presets include a circle
movement, a figure 8 movement, a pan movement and a tilt movement. The radius and center offset point of
each can be adjusted to a desired area and size. F ade times can manually be adjusted to allow for smoother x/y
movement if desired. In addition, the pan & tilt preset movements allow for wave delay. This feature will
automatically assign the set delay time to your moving lights to create a wave effect. All preset movements can
be saved as scenes for easy playback. The 18 recordable presets points allow you to record selected fixtures to
often used points on the dance floor or stage. For example, when recording scenes for a band or stage act,
presets can be recorded to hit specific areas of the stage like the lead singer, guitar player, MC, etc… These
preset points can then be used to record scenes which will make programming faster and more convenient.
Furthermore, a preset point can be edited to hit different areas of the stage so that every scene, that included
that preset point, will also hit the same new area.
Play Preset Movement & Record Movement as a Scene
(1) Press the FIXTURE button so its green LED illuminates ON solid.
(2) Press the FUNCTION button or buttons that correspond with the fixture or fixtures that you wish
to include into your preset. The relevant FUNCTION buttons should be flashing red and the
fixture attributes should display in the LCD. Note: all selected fixtures should be of the
same type. If different fixture types are selected, the last selected fixture attributes
will be on in the LCD and channel setting will not match.
(3) Adjust the MASTER fader to 10 and open your fixtures shutter so light emits from the front lens.
(4) Press the ENTER button. Your display should read as follows:
Please select preset (1-24)

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Play Preset Movement & Record Movement as a Scene (Continue)
(5) FUNCTION buttons 1-6 contain the preset movements. 1 = Circle CW, 2 = Circle CCW, 3 = Figure 8
CW, 4 = Figure 8 CCW, 5 = Pan Movement & 6 = Tilt Movement. Press the FUNCTION button that
contains the preset movement you wish to play. Your selected fixtures should begin to play the
selected movement. You can adjust DATA wheel #1 to momentarily increase or decrease the set fade
time on the fly.
(6) If you wish to store the current movement as a scene for easy access during playback, press the
RECORD button. Its green LED should be flashing.
(7) Press the SCENE button. Its green LED should also be flashing.
(8) If you do not want to name your scene, please go to step 9. If you want to name your scene,
turn data wheel #1 clockwise or counter clockwise to find your desired character and turn DATA
wheel #5 to move the cursor over. Once again, use DATA wheel #1 clockwise or counter
clockwise to find your desired character and turn DATA wheel #5 to move the cursor over.
Repeat this step until you’ve named your scene.
(9) Turn DATA wheel #3 to incorporate a Fade Time to your scene. Fade times will adjust in
increments of 1 second. If you wish to get tenths of a second resolution, press the FINE button
so its’ LED illuminates ON solid green. Turning DATA wheel #3 will now adjust in increments of
one tenth.
(10) Turn DATA wheel #4 to the page that you wish to save your scene to. Note: if there is a
FUNCTION LED illuminated ON solid, it means there is already a scene stored there.
Unless you want to record over the existing scene, it is recommended that you store
to a button that has its’ LED OFF.
(11) Press a FUNCTION # button 1-24 to store your scene. The display will momentarily read “The
scene has been recorded”.
(12) Repeat steps 1-11 to record additional movements as scenes.