Hardware User Manual
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Core 1000 – Centralized audio and control processor
Core 3000 – Centralized audio and control processor
Core 4000 – Centralized audio and control processor
I/O Frame – Networked audio and control input and output device
TD-000282-00-A
*TD-000282-00*
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous” voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to humans.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual.
Safeguards
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. Improper use
can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. In order not to defeat the safeguards, observe the following instructions for its installation, use
and servicing.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
WARNING: To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
Maximum operating ambient temperature is 50°C (122°F). 1.
Never restrict airflow through the device fan or vents. Please insure that the air intake and exhaust vents are unobstructed. 2.
When installing equipment into rack, distribute the units evenly. Otherwise, hazardous conditions could be created by an uneven weight distribution. 3.
Connect the unit only to a properly rated supply circuit. The Q-Sys™ Core 1000, Core 3000, Core 4000 and I/O Frame are suitable for connection to 4.
100 – 240 VAC. The Q-Sys Core 1000, Core 3000, Core 4000 and I/O Frame are suitable for 50 – 60 Hz, with no special considerations other than
the appropriate IEC power cord.
Reliable Earthing (Grounding) of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. 5.
Lithium Battery Warning
THE Q-SYS CORE 1000, CORE 3000 AND CORE 4000 EQUIPMENT CONTAIN A NON-RECHARGEABLE LITHIU M BATTERY. LITHIUM IS A CHE MICAL KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER OR BIRTH DEF ECTS. THE NON-RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY CONTAINED IN THIS EQUIPM ENT MAY EXPLODE IF IT IS EXPOSED TO FIRE OR EXTREME HEAT. DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT THE BATTERY. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO RECHARGE THE NON-RECHARGEAB LE LITHIUM BATTERY.
Warranty (USA only; other countries, see your dealer or distributor)
Disclaimer
QSC Audio Products, LLC (“QSC”) is not liable for any damage to amplifiers, loudspeakers, or any other equipment that is caused by negligence or
improper installation and/or use of this signal processing product. While QSC has endeavored to develop and produce the most dependable and
robust network audio product for your use, due to the myriad of network situations and equipment that may be encountered in its implementation,
QSC cannot be held responsible for network conflicts and associated consequences that may result. For this reason, QSC strongly recommends that
the network used for implementation of Q-Sys products be completely separate from all other networks, data or otherwise. As such, should you elect
to integrate Q-Sys products with your existing network system, all risks attendant to such integration of Q-Sys products with your existing network or
network systems are assumed by you. While QSC strives to provide the highest quality technical solutions for networked audio products, in no event
will QSC or its suppliers be held liable for any damages, consequential, incidental or otherwise, including any claims for lost profits and/or savings
resulting from any attempted integration of Q-Sys products with your networking systems. No agent, employee or representative of QSC has any
authority to alter or modify in any manner, the disclosures and recommendations set forth herein.
QSC Audio Products 3-Year Limited Warranty
QSC Audio Products, LLC guarantees its products to be free from defective material and/or workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date
of sale and will replace defective parts and repair malfunctioning products under this warranty when the defect occurs under normal installation and
use – provided the unit is returned to our factory or one of our authorized service stations via prepaid transportation with a copy of proof of purchase
(i.e., sales receipt). This warranty provides that the examination of the returned product must indicate, in our judgement, a manufacturing defect.
This warranty does not extend to any product which has been subjected to misuse, neglect, accident, improper installation, or where the date code
has been removed or defaced. QSC shall not be liable for incidental and/or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. This
limited warranty is freely transferable during the term of the warranty period.
Q-Sys™ I/O Frames and Cores contain removable I/O cards. Changing these cards should be attempted only by those who are skilled and
experienced with the internal mechanics of digital electronic devices. Proper tools and procedures must be used. Failure to carefully follow the
instructions detailed in the Q-Sys User Manual may result in mechanical or electrical damage. Failures that are, in the judgment of QSC caused
by improper removal or installation of I/O cards are not covered under the QSC Limited Warranty.
Customer may have additional rights, which vary from state to state.
In the event that this product was manufactured for export and sale outside of the United States or its territories, then this limited warranty shall not
apply. Removal of the serial number on this product, or purchase of this product from an unauthorized dealer will void this limited warranty. Periodically, this warranty is updated. To obtain the most recent version of QSC’s warranty statement, please visit www.qscaudio.com.
Contact us at 800-854-4079 or visit our website at www.qscaudio.com.
FCC Statement
NOTE: 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.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.•
© 2009, QSC Audio Products, LLC.
USA and foreign patents pending.
QSC is a registered trademark of QSC Audio Products, LLC.
“QSC” and the QSC logo are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
RoHS Statement
The following chart is provided for product use in China.
Q-Sys™ Core 系列, Q-Sys I/O Frame
部件名称
(Part Name)
有毒有害物质或元素
(Toxic or hazardous Substances and Elements )
铅
(Pb)
汞
(Hg)
镉
(Cd)
六价铬
(Cr(vi))
多溴联苯
(PBB)
多溴二苯醚
(PBDE)
电路板组件
(PCB Assemblies)
X O O O O O
机壳装配件
(Chassis Assemblies)
O O X O O O
O: 表明这些有毒或有害物质在部件使用的同类材料中的含量是在 SJ/T11363_2006极限的要求之下。
O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the limit requirement in SJ/
T11363-2006.
X: 表明这些有毒或有害物质在部件使用的同类材料中至少有一种而含量是在SJ/T11363_2006极限的要求之上。
X: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this part is above the limit
requirement in SJ/T11363-2006.
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Unpacking
There are no special unpacking precautions. However, it is recommended that you keep the original packing materials for reuse in the rare event that
service is required. If service is required and the original packing material is not available, ensure that the unit is adequately protected for shipment
(use a strong box of appropriate size, sufficient packing/padding material to prevent load shifting or impact damage) or call QSC’s Technical Services
Group for replacement packing material and a carton.
What is included in your Q-Sys™ product carton:
Q-Sys Core 1000, Core 3000, Core 4000 or Q-Sys I/O Frame product•
Rubber feet•
Hardware Manual•
Q-Sys Designer software CD (Core 1000, Core 3000 and Core 4000 products only)•
IEC power cord and cord lock wire•
Connector plug kit appropriate for the optional Q-Sys Audio Card(s) ordered•
Mounting
Q-Sys products can be used in or out of an equipment rack. Rack mounting is optional. Adhesive rubber feet are included for non-rack mount installations (table or shelf top installations). Use the feet to prevent the unit from scratching or marring the support surface.
Rack Mount Instructions
Rack mount the Q-Sys product by supporting it from underneath while aligning the front panel mounting holes (in the rack ears) with the threaded
screw holes in the rack rails. Install all four mounting screws and washers and tighten securely. All Q-Sys products come with rear rack support ears.
Ensure that these rear mounting points are securely fastened to rear rack rails or side walls.
Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be
greater than room ambient. Consideration should be given to ensure that the maximum operating temperature (50°C) is not exceeded.
Reduced Air Flow – Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is
not compromised.
Mechanical Loading – Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven
mechanical loading.
Circuit Overloading – Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the
circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring.
Reliable Earthing – Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections
other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips).
Connections
AC Power Cord
Insert the molded receptacle of the AC power cord into the AC power inlet on the
back of the Q-Sys product. Plug the AC line connector into an AC outlet. The power
supply on the Q-Sys Core 1000, Core 3000, Core 4000 and I/O frame will accept from
100 — 240V, 50 — 60 Hz. If a different type of IEC power cord is required than that
supplied with the product, consult QSC’s Technical Services Group.
Q-Sys™ Network
Connect one end of a data communications cable (CAT-6 rating or better) terminated
with an RJ45 plug into the LAN A (and optionally the LAN B) receptacle on the rear
panel of the Q-Sys product. Ensure that the lock tab on the cable engages with the
RJ45 receptacle on the rear panel connector.
Mic/Line Inputs, Line Outputs, AES3 I/O
Several of the optional Q-Sys Audio I/O Cards accept Euro style (a.k.a. Phoenix)
3-terminal plugs. When these cards are ordered in the product configuration a shop
kit containing the mating plugs is included in the carton contents. Plug the Euro terminal block plug into the appropriate input or output receptacle on the Q-Sys Audio
I/O Card’s panel face. The connection pinout is printed on the Q-Sys Audio I/O Card
mounting bracket. Refer to the illustrations in the right-hand column of this page for
balanced and unbalanced connections (analog connections only – AES3 connections
always require all three conductors).
DataPorts
The Q-Sys DataPort I/O Card is intended to interface to QSC amplifiers with v1
DataPorts. This is the all-capable version 1 DataPort specification, which is supported
on CX, DCA, PowerLight™, PL2, and PL3 Series amplifiers. All DataPorts use the HD15
connector format and connect to QSC amplifiers via data communications having
male HD15 connectors.
These appear to be common VGA cables but they are not. Many off-the-shelf
VGA cables MIGHT work with satisfactory results, however it is also quite possible off-the-shelf cables will give less-than-satisfactory results, and could even
cause damage to QSC amplifiers! The QSC DataPort specification requires that all
conductors be present, as well as shielding over those conductor pairs used for
the audio channels to the amplifier. Therefore, QSC recommends the use of QSC
DataPort cables exclusively, which are available in a variety of lengths from QSC.
Use of any non-QSC DataPort cable may void the warranty.
To connect a DataPort cable between a Q-Sys DataPort I/O Card and an amplifier
DataPort, attach the cable’s male connectors to the HD15 ports and finger tighten the
thumb screws on the connector.
Balanced / AES3
1000 BASE T
DataPort
Unbalanced
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Minimum System Requirements for Q-Sys™ Designer
Q-Sys Designer is the software with which you create the designs for a Q-Sys system. After the system is designed, tested and deployed on the Core,
Q-Sys designer is not required for that system to operate. Q-Sys Designer runs in a PC environment with the following minimum requirements.
Software
Microsoft•
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Windows® Vista® SP1
Microsoft•
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Windows® XP® Professional Version 2002 SP3
Microsoft•
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.NET Framework 3.5 SP1
PC Hardware Requirements for Windows Vista Home Premium / Business / Ultimate
1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor•
1 GB of system memory•
40 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space•
Support for DirectX 9 graphics with:•
» WDDM Driver
» 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum)
» Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware
» 32 bits per pixel
CD-ROM or DVD drive•
Keyboard and Microsoft•
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Mouse or compatible pointing device
PC Hardware Requirements for Windows XP Professional
PC with 300 megahertz or higher processor clock speed recommended; 233 MHz minimum required (single or dual processor system); •
Intel® Pentium®/Celeron® family, or AMD K6®/AMD Athlon®/AMD Duron® family, or compatible processor recommended.
128 megabytes (MB) of RAM or higher recommended (64 MB minimum supported; may limit performance and some features)•
1.5 gigabytes (GB) of available hard disk space•
Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution video adapter and monitor•
CD-ROM or DVD drive•
Keyboard and Microsoft•
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Mouse or compatible pointing device
Installing Q-Sys Designer
Start your PC.1.
Close any running applications.2.
If you have an internet connection, you can download the latest software at www.qscaudio.com/products/software/QSys or place the Q-Sys 3.
Designer CD into your CD-ROM/DVD drive.
The software should auto-run. If not, select 4. run from the start menu. Browse to the file named setup.exe on your CD-ROM/DVD drive
Click the 5. Install Q-Sys Designer button.
Follow the on-screen prompts/instructions.6.
Quick Start Guide
This is intended to give a high-level procedure for getting a simple Q-Sys system connected, running a Q-Sys design, and passing audio. The following
procedure assumes that you have a Q-Sys Designer file with components properly connected, but not necessarily configured.
Set up network. For more information about Network Requirements see Help File Networking Topic; for a list of qualified switches see Page 12.1.
Connect PC, Core and I/O Frame to the network.2.
Connect DataPort amplifiers and loudspeakers.3.
Power up the equipment.4.
On the PC:5.
A. Open Internet Explorer.
B. Start Apple® Bonjour™. The Q-Sys Core and I/O Frame should be listed in Bonjour.
C. In the Bonjour list, double-click the Q-Sys Core. The Web Management Interface opens to the Core’s home page.
D. Review/configure the Core’s network settings.
» A new Core is shipped with both LANs enabled, and the addressing set to Automatic.
» DHCP Server - If there is a DHCP server on the network, the IP Address is automatically assigned.
» Link-Local address – if there is not a DHCP server on the network, the address is automatically assigned in this range:
169.254.0.0 – 169.254.255.255.
» Static IP Address – you assign a static IP Address, Mask and Default Gateway.
E. The Core is shipped with a default Name, rename the I/O Frame to match the name in your design.
F. In the Bonjour list, double-click the Q-Sys I/O Frame. The Web Management Interface opens to the I/O Frame’s home page.
» A new I/O Frame is shipped with both LANs enabled, and the addressing set to Automatic.
» DHCP Server - If there is a DHCP server on the network, the IP Address is automatically assigned.
» Link-Local address – if there is not a DHCP server on the network, the address is automatically assigned in this range:
169.254.0.0 – 169.254.255.255.
» Static IP Address - you can assign a static IP Address, Mask and Default Gateway.
G. The I/O Frame is shipped with a default Name, rename the I/O Frame to match the name in your design.
H. Start Q-Sys Designer.
1) Open your design file.
2) Select the Core in the Inventory list, and verify the configuration.
3) Ensure that the Core’s Name in your design matches the Name in Bonjour.
4) Select the I/O Frame in the Inventory list, and verify the configuration.
5) Ensure that the I/O Frame’s Name in your design matches the Name in Bonjour.
6) Ensure that the amplifiers are properly connected in the design and configured correctly. The connections and configuration should
match the physical connections.
7) Ensure that the loudspeakers are properly connected to the amplifiers in the design, and configured correctly. The connections and
configuration should match the physical connections.
8) There are many ways to pass audio through the Q-Sys system, your design should contain one or more ways to do this. If not, refer to
the Online Help and add one of the components that would allow you to pass audio.
9) Save the design to the Core and connect (Press F5).
10) If the Core’s firmware does not match that of Q-Sys Designer on your PC, you are prompted to update the firmware. Note: To download
the latest Q-Sys Designer software and firmware, go to http://www.qscaudio.com/products/software/QSys.
I. Test the system.
» Before trying to pass audio, place the System Mute component in your design, Run the design (F5), and click the Mute button. When
you attempt to pass audio for the first time, you can un-mute the system and the output will ramp up to the level of the settings in your
design. If the system begins to get too loud, you can press the mute button again and make necessary adjustments.
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Introduction
Overview
Q-Sys™ is an integrated system audio solution. The DSP is centralized to allow faster development and deployment of new features, and requires
fewer hardware changes as well. Q-Sys has been designed around four major criteria: Sonic Quality, Reliability, Power and Flexibility.
Components
Q-Sys is comprised of the following dedicated components:
Q-Sys Core• (Required) – The Core is the central processing unit of Q-Sys. The Core processes and routes all audio, controls peripheral devices,
manages firmware updates to the peripheral devices, all via a gigabit Ethernet network. The Core has one slot available to add one of the I/O cards
listed under Q-Sys I/O Frame below.
Q-Sys I/O Frame• (Recommended) – The I/O Frame is the link between the input/output devices and the Core. The I/O Frame converts analog
input signals to digital and passes them over the network to the Core. It also receives the processed digital audio signal from the Core, converts it to
analog and sends it to the output devices. The I/O Frame houses one or more of the following:
» DataPort Card (Optional) – provides the audio, telemetry, and control interface between Q-Sys and QSC DataPort amplifiers and
QSC loudspeakers.
» Mic/Line Input Card (Optional) – provides the interface between input devices (microphones, CD/DVD players, mixing consoles, etc.) and Q-Sys.
» Line Out Card (Optional) – provides the interface between third-party amplifiers, recording devices, etc. and Q-Sys.
» AES Card (Optional) – provides the interface between digital devices such as mixing consoles, recording devices, etc. and Q-Sys.
» Blank Card (Optional) – fills card slot when no card is needed.
Q-Sys Designer Software• (Required for designing, not required for operation) – Q-Sys Designer is the design software application that creates the
design file that is loaded onto a Q-Sys Core. The design file contains all the virtual components, their connections and initial DSP settings. The design is initially created on a PC running Q-Sys Designer. When the design is complete, it is loaded on the Core and tested, and adjustments made.
When all adjustments are finalized, the design is saved to the Core. Q-Sys Designer is not required to operate the Q-Sys system. Q-Sys Designer
requires a Windows-based PC running Windows XP or Windows Vista.
Gigabit Ethernet Network• (Required) – The Q-Sys solution is designed around a high performance network implementation called Q-LAN that
offers gigabit data rates, device and network redundancy, 32-bit floating point audio data transfers, end node discovery and low-latency support
on local area network deployments. Additionally, Q-LAN offers long-haul IP streaming of audio over wide area network deployments. Accurate synchronization of end nodes and high-quality clock distribution are built-in to the solution using the IEEE-1588 Precision Time Protocol. All devices
are connected to a managed 1000 Mbps Ethernet switch with appropriate QoS (Quality of Service) enabled suitable for a high-performance gigabit
network. For switch recommendations see Page 12.
» 1 Gigabit Ethernet
» Latency – 0.66 ms across network
» 32-bit floating point format
» Redundancy (Optional)
» 1 to 16 channels per audio stream (managed by the Core)
» 1.65 to 3.31 Mb bandwidth per channel (dependent on the number of channels per stream)
Q-Sys DataPort Amplifier Backup Panel• •DAB-801 (Optional) – Provides N+1 Amplifier redundancy
Q-Sys Touch Screen Controller• (Optional) – Provides End-User wall mounted control
» Power over Ethernet
» Touch-Panel Interface
» Design Control Pages in Q-Sys Designer
» Core is the server for the saved Control Pages
» Built-in Navigation and Security
Integrated System
Q-Sys is an integrated system designed to work with QSC DataPort amplifiers and QSC loudspeakers and other QSC products to provide system-level
telemetry and control. Q-Sys can also be configured with generic amplifiers and/or generic loudspeakers, but there is a loss of functionality when not
using QSC compatible hardware.
QSC DataPort Amplifiers
QSC DataPort amplifiers (PowerLight™, CX, PL2, DCA, and PL3) can be used in a Q-Sys system to communicate with the Q-Sys DataPort card and
provides critical telemetry information and protection for both the amplifier and any QSC loudspeaker. Generic amplifiers can be used in a Q-Sys
system by connecting the amplifier to a Line Out connection; however, there is no telemetry or control of either the amplifier or loudspeakers (even
QSC loudspeakers) if Line Out cards are used.
Loudspeakers
Q-Sys, QSC DataPort amplifiers, and QSC loudspeakers work together to form an integrated system that provides specific loudspeaker processing
(Intrinsic Correction™), telemetry, and protection for the loudspeaker. You can use generic loudspeakers in a Q-Sys system, however there is no
Intrinsic Correction provided.
Redundancy
Q-Sys is capable of several redundant configurations to ensure a high level of overall system reliability.
2N Core redundancy• – Two Cores, primary and redundant, communicating with each other and peripherals to verify system health, and to
synchronize control settings.
2N Network redundancy• – Two separate networks - In this configuration, you can have each Q-Sys Core and/or I/O Frame connected to
both networks.
2N I/O redundancy• – For each I/O Frame, you can have a backup I/O Frame.
N+1 Amplifier redundancy• – One amplifier can back up from one to eight amplifiers with the Q-Sys DAB-801 (DataPort Amplifier Backup) panel.
Network Redundancy
Both the Core and the I/O Frame have two network ports, LAN A (primary), and LAN B (backup). The LAN B port on I/O Frame becomes active when
it is configured in Q-Sys Designer as “Is Network Redundant” and connected. Because the I/O Frame is configured in the design file, the Core recognizes it as being on LAN B as well as LAN A. During operation, the Core routes audio and control signals to both ports, so if LAN A, or a part of LAN A
fails, the Core switches to LAN B with no failover time.
Q-Sys Hardware Redundancy
The Core and I/O Frame can have backups connected to the network. Both are identified in Q-Sys Designer as being redundant. The backup Core
communicates with the primary to ensure it is up to date with any changes made on the primary, and to monitor the primary Core’s health. The Core
monitors the I/O Frames, if there is a problem detected with the primary I/O Frame, the Core switches to the backup. The audio inputs and outputs of
the primary and backup I/O Frames are wired in parallel, meaning that the audio source drives two inputs. The audio outputs of an offline I/O Frame
are disconnected by relays, so only the active I/O Frame, in a redundant pair, drives the outputs.
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Q-Sys™ Core 1000 | Core 3000 | Core 4000 Panel Features
The image below shows the Q-Sys Core 1000, Core 3000 and Core 4000 front panel features for a product having a sample configuration of one blank
I/O Card.
Note that the Q-Sys hardware products are configured at the QSC factory per the customer’s order. At the time of order, the customer specifies the
type of Q-Sys Audio I/O Card to be populated in rear panel audio I/O bay on the Q-Sys Core 1000, Core 3000 and Core 4000 products.
In addition, Q-Sys Audio I/O Card Kits are available for field installation by qualified service personnel.
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SD Card Reader Socket1.
Audio I/O Signal and Card Present Indicators2.
240 x 64 Monochrome Graphics LCD3.
Exhaust Vents4.
Next Page Navigation Button5.
Device ID Button (locates device in Q-Sys Designer GUI)6.
Status LED (reports network health, ID and firmware update status)7.
Power On LED8.
Clear Settings Paperclip Button (resets network properties)9.
10. Audio I/O Bay – accepts optional Q-Sys audio I/O cards
11. RS-232 – DE-9 male connector for serial communications
12. Video Out – HD-15 female connector accepts diagnostic
VGA monitor
13. Auxiliary Ports
AUX A Set – USB host connector x2, RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet•
AUX B Set – USB host connector x2, RJ45 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet•
14. GPIO A and GPIO B – female DA-15 connectors for Q-Sys control I/O
15. Q-Sys Network Port
LAN A – 1000 Mbps only, primary connection to Q-Sys gigabit network•
LAN B – 1000 Mbps only, backup connection to Q-Sys gigabit network•
16. Reserved for Future Use
17. AC Main Inlet – IEC male connector
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Front Panel
Rear Panel
Q-Sys™ I/O Frame Panel Features
The images below show the Q-Sys I/O Frame front and rear panel features for a product having a sample configuration of two Mic / Line Input Cards
and two DataPort I/O Cards.
Note that the Q-Sys hardware products are configured at the QSC factory per the customer’s order. At the time of order, the customer specifies the
type of Q-Sys Audio I/O Card to be populated in each of the four rear panel audio I/O bays on the Q-Sys I/O Frame.
In addition, Q-Sys Audio I/O Card Kits are available for field installation by qualified service personnel.
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Fan Exhaust Vents1.
Audio I/O Signal and Card Present Indicators2.
240 x 64 Monochrome Graphics LCD3.
Next Page Navigation Button4.
Device ID Button (locates device in GUI)5.
Reset Network Properties Paperclip Button6.
Status LED (reports network health, ID and firmware update status)7.
Power On LED 8.
Configurable Audio I/O Bays9.
GPIO Interface (control I/O) (see Page 12)10.
RS-232 Serial Control Interface11.
Dual Gigabit Network Interfaces for Q-Sys LANs12.
AC Main Inlet – IEC male connector13.
Front Panel
Rear Panel
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Qualified Ethernet Switches
Q-Sys uses layer 3 (DSCP) QoS. This type of QoS is deployed differently on different networks and therefore requires user intervention to set up
properly. Because of this complexity, unmanaged switches are not acceptable for Q-Sys. For more details about network setup, refer to the Help File in
Q-Sys Designer. For more details about the following switches, refer to the manufacturers’ website.
The following switches have been tested and qualify for use with a Q-Sys™ network.
Q-Sys™ GPIO Signal Specifications
Pin Assignments
DB15 Pin Signal Name Signal Type Description
1 RNO Relay Contact Relay - normally open
2 RNC Relay Contact Relay - normally closed
3 GPIO1 Normal Current GPIO pin
4 GPIO3 Normal Current GPIO pin
5 POWER Power +12 V DC
6 GPIO5 High Current GPIO pin - high current capable
7 GPIO7 High Current GPIO pin - high current capable
8 GND Ground Ground
9 RC Relay Contact Relay - common
10 GND Ground Ground
11 GPIO2 Normal Current GPIO pin
12 GPIO4 Normal Current GPIO pin
13 POWER Power +12 V DC
14 GPIO6 High Current GPIO pin - high current capable
15 GPIO8 High Current GPIO pin - high current capable
Linksys
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SLM2008•
SLM2024•
SRW2008•
SRW2008P/MP•
SRW2024•
HP® ProCurve™
3500 Series•
3500ly-24G-PWR•
3500ly-48G-PWR•
Cisco
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Catalyst 3560E Series•
Catalyst 3560E-24TD•
Catalyst 3560E-48TD•
Catalyst 3560E-12D•
Specifications, Relay Pins
Maximum Voltage, relative to Ground: 30 V•
Maximum Current through Relay: 1 Amp•
Specifications, Power Pins
Output Voltage: 11V min, 13V max•
Maximum Output Current: 400 mA•
Specifications, Normal Current Pins
Maximum Input Range: 0 V to 32 V•
Analog Input Range: 0 V to 24 V•
Digital Input, Low: 0.8 V maximum•
Digital Input, High: 2.0 V minimum•
Digital Output, Low: 0.4 V maximum•
Digital Input, High: 2.4 V minimum, •
3.3 V maximum
Specifications, High Current Pins
Maximum Input Range: 0 V to 32 V•
Analog Input Range: 0 V to 24 V•
Digital Input, Low: 0.8 V maximum•
Digital Input, High: 2.0 V minimum•
Digital Output, Low: 0.4 V maximum•
Digital Input, High: 2.4 V minimum, •
3.3 V maximum
Digital Output Impedance: 1k ohm•
High Current Output, Low: 0.4 V maximum•
High Current Output, High: 11 V minimum, •
13 V maximum
High Current Output, sink or source: 280 mA•
Q-Sys™ I/O Card Install/Uninstall Procedure
Card installation should only be done by a trained and qualified technician.
Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver | ESD wrist strap (ground strap)
An ESD wrist strap must be worn throughout the install/uninstall procedure. The 1.
end of the wrist strap should be connected to an unpainted surface on the product
chassis such as the ground stud.
Disconnect the AC mains power cord.2.
Remove the sheet metal screws securing the lid to the Q-Sys I/O Frame chassis. 3.
Remove the lid by lifting it approximately 1" at the rear of the chassis and sliding it
back from the front.
Locate the Q-Sys I/O Card to be replaced. Remove the ribbon cable from the card 4.
by gently lifting up on the plastic ribbon cable locking tab on the connector at the
edge of the card. Ensure that the cable edge does not get damaged. (Figure 1)
Remove the two screws securing the Q-Sys I/O Card mounting bracket to the rear 5.
of the chassis. Remove the bracket. (Figure 2) Note: in order to remove an I/O
Card in position C or D, first uninstall the appropriate card above in position A or B.
For Q-Sys I/O Cards in positions A or B, remove the four Phillips head screws secur-6.
ing the card and remove the card. For cards in positions C or D, remove the card
above, then remove the four hex standoffs and remove the card to be replaced.
Install the new Q-Sys I/O Card by reversing steps 4 through 6. Be sure to align and 7.
secure the rear panel mounting bracket before the hex standoffs or card-securing
screws are completely tightened.
Reattach the ribbon cable to the Q-Sys I/O Card. Make sure that the edge of the 8.
ribbon cable is properly aligned with the connector mating surface. The blue band
on the ribbon cable should be facing upward. Engage the ribbon cable locking tab
on the connector by gently pressing down on the locking tab.
If replacing a blank Q-Sys I/O Card with an audio I/O Card, the ribbon cable in step 9.
8 must also be connected to the Q-Sys I/O Frame main circuit board. To do this,
locate the connector corresponding to the appropriate I/O Card position (connector labels on the main board match the I/O Card positions printed on the product
rear panel). Insert the ribbon cable into the main board connector by first lifting the
plastic ribbon cable locking tab on the connector. Then align the ribbon cable with
the connector contacts and insert the edge of the ribbon cable into the connector
slot. (Figure 3) The blue band on the ribbon cable should face the system power
supply. Make sure the ribbon cable locking tab on the connector is engaged by
holding the ribbon cable in place and gently pressing down on both sides of the
locking tab simultaneously until the tab locks in place. (Figure 4)
Replace the Q-Sys I/O Frame lid and secure the sheet metal screws. 10.
Note: The maximum current sourced by one GPIO connector
(including both High Current and Power Pins) is 400 mA.
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– Figure 2 –
– Figure 3 – – Figure 4 –
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I/O Cards
Mic/Line Input
CIML4
High-Performance
Mic/Line Input
CIML4-HP
Line Output
COL4
DataPort Output
CODP4
AES-3
Input/Output
CAES4
Description Four channels of
microphone / line-level
analog audio input with
48V phantom power
Four channels of
microphone / line-level
analog audio input with
48V phantom power
and high performance
pre-amplifiers and A/D
converters
Four channels of balanced,
line-level analog output
Four audio output
channels (2 DataPorts) for
connection to DataPort
equipped QSC amplifiers
Four input and four output
channels of
AES-3 digital audio
Performance
Dynamic Range Unweighted
Dynamic Range A-weighted
> 105 dB
> 108 dB
> 112 dB
> 115 dB
> 112 dB
> 115 dB
> 114 dB
> 117 dB
—
—
Distortion 20 Hz – 20 kHz +4 dBu (nominal input)
Distortion 20 Hz – 20 kHz 2 dB below clip (max)
< 0.009% THD+N
< 0.08% THD+N
< 0.004% THD+N
< 0.06% THD+N—< 0.004% THD+N—< 0.004% THD+N——
Crosstalk 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Inter-channel (max)
Inter-channel (typ)
Intra-channel (max)
Intra-channel (typ)
> 100 dB
> 110 dB
> 100 dB
> 110 dB
> 110 dB
> 110 dB
> 110 dB
> 110 dB
> 100 dB
> 110 dB
> 100 dB
> 110 dB
> 95 dB
> 100 dB
> 100 dB
> 110 dB
—
—
—
—
Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz (max)
Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz (typ)
± 0.5 dB
± 0.2 dB
± 0.5 dB
± 0.2 dB
± 0.5 dB
± 0.2 dB
± 0.5 dB
± 0.2 dB
—
± 0.2 dB
Input Impedance
Balanced (nominal)
Unbalanced (nominal)
10 k ohms
10 k ohms
10 k ohms
10 k ohms
—
—
—
—
—
—
Common Mode Rejection 20 Hz – 20 kHz (max)
Common Mode Rejection 20 Hz – 20 kHz (typ)
> 45 dB
> 50 dB
> 45 dB
> 50 dB
—
—
—
—
—
—
Max Input Level 0.123, 2.25, 8.70, 17.35 Vrms
-16, 10, 21, 27 dBu
-18.2, 7.04, 18.8, 24.78 dBv
(4 selections)
1.23 to 17.35 Vrms
-56 to 27 dBu
-58.2 to 24.8 dBv
(continuously variable)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Mute Infinite attenuation
(via digital mute)
Infinite attenuation
(via digital mute)
Infinite attenuation (via
electro-mechanical relays)
Infinite attenuation (via
electro-mechanical relays)
Infinite attenuation
(via digital mute)
Audio Converters
Analog to Digital Conversion (ADCs)
Digital to Analog Conversion (DACs)
24-bit delta-sigma at 48
or 96 kHz sample rate
—
24-bit delta-sigma at 48
or 96 kHz sample rate
—
—
24-bit delta-sigma at 48
or 96 kHz sample rate
—
24-bit delta-sigma at 48
or 96 kHz sample rate
—
—
Group Delay < 13 FS (≈ 271 µs)
at 48 kHz
< 13 FS (≈ 271 µs)
at 48 kHz
< 10 FS (≈ 196 µs)
at 48 kHz
< 13 FS (≈ 271 µs)
at 48 kHz
< 37 FS (≈ 760 µs)
at 48 kHz*
Connectors Four 3-terminal
Euro- style detachable
terminal blocks
Four 3-terminal
Euro-style detachable
terminal blocks
Four 3-terminal
Euro-style detachable
terminal blocks
Two 15-pin HD15
connectors
Four 3-terminal
Euro-style detachable
terminal blocks
User-configurable Options (software enabled)
Phantom Power +48 V phantom power
(meets IEC 1938
[1996] spec)
+48 V phantom power
(meets IEC 1938
[1996] spec)
— — —
Output Trim
Vrms (max)
dBu (max)
dBv (max)
—
—
—
—
—
—
8.7 V
21 dBu
18.8 dBv
—
—
—
—
—
—
Amplifier Standby — — — Set or clear amplifier in
standby mode
—
Mute — — — Set or clear individual
channel mutes
—
Enable Meters — — — Enable data collection of
meters for each channel
—
Audio Output Levels — — — Adjust individual audio
channel levels
—
Amplifier Model Support — — — CX, PowerLight™ 3 Series,
DCA, and legacy V1 models
—
*Group Delay assumes that the sample rate converter is enabled.
System Hardware Core 1000 | Core 3000 | Core 4000 I/O Frame
Description System processor and control engine System audio input and output device
Front Panel Controls LCD page forward momentary switch
Unit ID button momentary switch
Clear settings momentary switch
LCD page forward momentary switch
Unit ID button momentary switch
Clear settings momentary switch
Front Panel Card Receptacle SD (secure digital) standard size media —
Front Panel Indicators Power On: Blue LED
Device Status: Tri-color LED
Audio Signal: Five tri-color LEDs
240 x 64 monochrome LCD graphics display
Power On: Blue LED
Device Status: Tri-color LED
Audio Signal: Five tri-color LEDs /per I/O card slot
240 x 64 monochrome LCD graphics display
Rear Panel Connectors RS-232: DE-9 (male 9-pin D shell connector)
Video Out: HD-15 (female 15-pin D shell connector)
Aux ports AUX A set: USB host x2, RJ45 10/100/1000 MBps
Aux ports AUX B set: USB host x2, RJ45 10/100/1000 MBps
GPIO A: DA-15 (female 15-pin D shell connector)
GPIO B: DA-15 (female 15-pin D shell connector)
Q-Sys Network LAN A: RJ45 1000 MBps only
Q-Sys Network LAN B: RJ45 1000 MBps only
RS-232: DE-9 (male 9-pin D shell connector)
GPIO A: DA-15 (female 15-pin D shell connector)
Q-Sys Network LAN A: RJ45 1000 MBps only
Q-Sys Network LAN B: RJ45 1000 MBps only
Capacity
Network Audio Channels In
Network Audio Channels Out
Maximum Channels Out
2
64
64
1024
128
128
2048
128 – 512
1
128 – 512
1
2048
—
—
—
End Node Capacity 128 256 512 —
Processing (Channels of 32-bit audio) 128 256 512 —
I/O Capacity Up to 4 channels. Requires purchase of I/O cards Up to 16 channels 3. Requires purchase of I/O cards.
Line Voltage Requirements 100 VAC – 240 VAC, 5 0 – 60 Hz 100 VAC – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz
Dimensions (HWD) 5.25" x 19" x 15" (133.35 mm x 482.6 mm x 381 mm) 1.75" x 19" x 15" (44.45 mm x 482.6 mm x 381 mm)
Accessories Included 6ft UL/CSA/IEClinecord•UserManual•SoftwareCD•
Optional audio I/O ship kit
6ftUL/CSA/IECline cord•UserManual•OptionalaudioI/Oshipkit
1) Up to 512 network audio channels when sending 8 or more channels per network audio stream.
2) Using maximum fan-out with 16-channel unidirectional I/O Frames.
3) The CAES4 card (AES-3 input/output) doubles the audio channel count of any slot in which it is used.
Specifications
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Mailing Address:
QSC Audio Products, LLC
1675 MacArthur Boulevard
Costa Mesa, CA 92626-1468 USA
Telephone Numbers:
Main Number: 714-754-6175
Sales & Marketing: 714-957-7100 or toll free (USA only) 800-854-4079
Customer Service: 714-957-7150 or toll free (USA only) 800-772-2834
Facsimile Numbers:
Sales & Marketing FAX: 714-754-6174
Customer Service FAX: 714-754-6173
World Wide Web:
qscaudio.com
E-mail:
info@qscaudio.com
service@qscaudio.com
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Q-Sys User Manual 06/02/09
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