User manual QSC AUDIO CORE 3000

[. . . ] TM Hardware User Manual 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* 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. has been removed or defaced. This limited warranty is freely transferable during the term of the warranty period. Changing these cards should be attempted only by those who are skilled and experienced with the internal mechanics of digital electronic devices. [. . . ] 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. 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. » 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. Software · Microsoft® Windows® Vista® SP1 · Microsoft® Windows® XP® Professional Version 2002 SP3 · Microsoft® . 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® 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® Mouse or compatible pointing device Installing Q-Sys Designer 1. If you have an internet connection, you can download the latest software at www. qscaudio. com/products/software/QSys or place the Q-Sys Designer CD into your CD-ROM/DVD drive. Follow the on-screen prompts/instructions. 5 6 Introduction Overview Q-SysTM 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. 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 (PowerLightTM, 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 CorrectionTM), telemetry, and protection for the loudspeaker. You can use generic loudspeakers in a Q-Sys system, however there is no Intrinsic Correction provided. 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. [. . . ] For Q-Sys I/O Cards in positions A or B, remove the four Phillips head screws securing 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. Be sure to align and secure the rear panel mounting bracket before the hex standoffs or card-securing screws are completely tightened. Make sure that the edge of the ribbon cable is properly aligned with the connector mating surface. [. . . ]