Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC ...21 Configuring with Crestron SystemBuilder...21 Configuring with SIMPL Windows ...24 Programming with VisionTools Pro-e ...31 Example Program...31 Adjusting the QM-FTSC Microphone Inputs...31 Communication Settings ...34 Uploading a SIMPL Windows Program ...37 Firmware Upgrade ...38 Further Inquiries...43 Future Updates ...43...
MediaManager™ line of network devices, room control systems and signal routing solutions. The suffix ‘-B’, and ‘-BALUM’, respectively denotes color, e.g., QM-FTSC-B is a black unit, and QM-FTSC-BALUM has a brushed aluminum finish. For simplicity within this guide, color suffix is omitted and the designation QM-FTSC is used except where noted.
S-Video Audio Computer Audio Converter Input Gain 2 • FlipTop Storage Center: QM-FTSC NOTE: The QM-FTSC is compatible with 2-Series control systems only. Keypad 3 X 1 Video Switch Converter 3 X 1 Audio Switch Video Sync Sensing The QuickMedia Transport System...
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The total accumulated skew from QM transmitter to QM receiver must not exceed 15 ns (nanoseconds). Crestron recommends a cable with a rating of less than or equal to 15 ns over its entire length. For example, if using a cable with a...
FlipTop Storage Center Specifications Specifications for the QM-FTSC are given in the following table. QM-FTSC Specifications Specifications continued on next page. 4 • FlipTop Storage Center: QM-FTSC SPECIFICATION DETAILS Power Requirements 8 Watts (0.33 Amp @ 24 VDC) Default Network IDs...
1. The latest software versions can be obtained from the Downloads | Software Updates section of 2. Crestron 2-Series control systems include the AV2 and PRO2. Consult the latest Crestron Product 3. Longer lengths of CAT5/5E/6 cable can be used. However, the cumulative skew must be ≤ 15 ns...
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Physical Dimensions Top View 8.26 in (20.98 cm) 6.23 in (15.82 cm) Back View 7.76 in (19.71 cm) 6 • FlipTop Storage Center: QM-FTSC Crestron QM-FTSC Bottom View Right Side View 6.08 in (15.44 cm) 5.12 in (13.00 cm) 5.19 in (13.19 cm)
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Crestron QM-FTSC Controls and Ports (Top) Buttons The QM-FTSC has six buttons. All buttons are functionally identical and have light emitting diodes (LEDs) that serve as user feedback indicators. The illumination of each LED (on/off) is independently addressable, and programmable using SIMPL Windows. In the program, the intensity level for all button LEDs can be set from 0 to 100%.
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The ¼” phone connector is for use with devices that provide line-level signals such as wireless microphone NEUTRIK receivers or the output of a microphone mixer. 8 • FlipTop Storage Center: QM-FTSC FUNCTION Red Video Green Video...
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FTSC, are for connection to the Cresnet network. One connector is used to connect to the Cresnet network while the second connector can be used to connect another Cresnet device. Cresnet power to the QM-FTSC is supplied through either of these connectors. For more information, refer to “Network Wiring” on page 11.
QM-FTSC is established (the unit is polled on the network). Illumination indicates that the SIMPL Windows program currently loaded has a network device defined at the same Net ID as the QM-FTSC. The LED flashes when communication with the processor occurs.
SIMPL Windows procedure. Refer to the note on The Net ID of the QM-FTSC has been factory set to 04 for the input/output page 34 for a section, and 73 for the keyboard section. The Net IDs of multiple QM-FTSCs in definition of the same system must be unique.
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Net ID change. 1. Ensure that all network devices are connected to the control system. 2. Open the Crestron Viewport version 3.35 or later. 3. From the Viewport menu, select Functions | Assign Cresnet ID by Serial Number. The “Set Net ID by TSID” window appears. The window is first displayed with the data fields empty.
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In this (or the reverse) situation, do the following: 14 • FlipTop Storage Center: QM-FTSC “Set Net ID by TSID” Window 5. Enter either the serial number or TSID number of the device that requires a change.
4. Feed all the excess cable through the opening. 5. Attach the plate using the four #4 x 3/16 LG black screws supplied. 6. Connect the cables to the bottom of the QM-FTSC. 7. Secure the cables to the bottom bar using the tie wraps (nine tie wraps are supplied).
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FlipTop Storage Center Cable Plate Installation Cable Tie Wrap Location 16 • FlipTop Storage Center: QM-FTSC Cable Support Plate (4) #4 x 3/16 LG Black Screws Connected Cable End Cable Passed Through Cable Support Plate Wrap Operations & Installation Guide - DOC. 6269...
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Crestron QM-FTSC Mounting to Surface The QM-FTSC is designed to mount in a horizontal surface, such as a desk top, lectern, or podium. The following diagram illustrates the required opening size to accommodate the QM-FTSC. Mounting Hole Dimensions NOTE: Before inserting the QM-FTSC in the mounting hole, ensure that all required cables have been installed.
Contact with thermal insulating materials should be avoided on all sides of the unit. 18 • FlipTop Storage Center: QM-FTSC 3. Install the four #10 screws in the mounting brackets (two screws per bracket). Refer to the following diagram.
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INPUT) Ground VIDEO INPUT: FROM COMPOSITE VIDEO SOURCE CRESNET: TO CONTROL SYSTEM AND OTHER CRESNET DEVICES FlipTop Storage Center: QM-FTSC • 19 FlipTop Storage Center COMPUTER TO COMPUTER MONITOR (IF USED) MIC INPUTS: CONNECT TO TWO BALANCED CONDENSER OR DYNAMIC...
Ground Wire Connections Proper grounding is required. Connect the ground from the QM transmitter (QM-FTSC) to earth ground. Connect the Cresnet shield at the QM-RMCRX to the chassis ground provided on the QM-RMCRX. The QM-RMCRX chassis must also be connected to an earth ground (building steel). Refer to the following grounding diagram.
Configuring with Crestron SystemBuilder NOTE: The QM-FTSC is configured with Crestron SystemBuilder version 1.0 software. As of press time, this version of Crestron SystemBuilder had not been released. Please check the Crestron FTP site. The Crestron SystemBuilder interface guides you through a few basic steps for specifying the control system, designating rooms and touchpanels, devices, and functionality.
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Configuration includes display control programming, audio and video routing, keypad controls, and room management. The wizard interface guides you through a few basic steps. 22 • FlipTop Storage Center: QM-FTSC • Name and Location – Allows you to select a processor, select a name for the system, and select the file location.
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NOTE: After uploading the program to the control system and installing the hardware, you can reset the values for properties such as volume, balance, treble and bass. For additional details, download SystemBuilder from the Crestron website (www.crestron.com) and examine the extensive help file. Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6269 •...
FlipTop Storage Center Configuring with SIMPL Windows NOTE: While SIMPL Windows can be used to configure the QM-FTSC, Crestron recommends SystemBuilder and Digital Media Tools software for configuring and tuning a QuickMedia system. NOTE: The following are acceptable file extensions for programs that include...
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Within this module are three symbols. The QM-WMC and QM-MIC are grouped together and share a common Net ID (04 default). The keypad symbol has its own Net ID (73 default). Drag and drop the QM-FTSC module onto the C2Net-Device slot.
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“Device Settings” Window NOTE: This procedure sets the Net ID for the QM-FTSC in the program only. It does not automatically set the Net ID for the QM-FTSC itself. SIMPL Windows automatically changes Net ID values of a device added to a program if a duplicate device or a device with the same Net ID already exists in the program.
Selects composite video input. Selects S-video input. SIGNAL VALUE Mute. Selects PC audio. Selects RCA 1 (associated with composite video input). Selects RCA 2 (associated with S-video input). FlipTop Storage Center: QM-FTSC • 27 FlipTop Storage Center DESCRIPTION SOURCE SOURCE...
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Microphone Controls QM-WMIC Symbol – Detail View of Microphone Controls The following tables list the symbol’s input and output signals, respectively, and their functional descriptions. 28 • FlipTop Storage Center: QM-FTSC OUTPUT RGB Detect Goes high when RGB signal is detected.
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Indicates Mic 2 gating level has been reached. Mic2Nominal Indicates Mic 2 at nominal level. Mic2Clip Indicates Mic 2 signal is at 6 dB below input clip level. PhantomEnable-F Indicates when phantom power is enabled. FlipTop Storage Center: QM-FTSC • 29 FlipTop Storage Center DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION...
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In the symbol, the number of press and fbck (feedback) and press—outputs and inputs, respectively—correspond to the number of buttons. The symbol also contains the LED brightness control (IndicatorIntensity). C2N-DB12 Symbol Signal Descriptions 30 • FlipTop Storage Center: QM-FTSC OUTPUT Mic1GatingLevel-F Gating level feedback for Mic 1.
“Adjusting the QM-FTSC Microphone Inputs” for additional information. Example Program An example program for the QM-FTSC is available from the Crestron FTP site (ftp://ftp.crestron.com/Examples). Search for the file named QM-FTSC.ZIP. Adjusting the QM-FTSC Microphone Inputs Once a QM-FTSC is installed and configured, settings for gain, gating level, attack time, and decay time should be set using the Realtime Mode in Digital Media Tools (version 3.00.00 or later).
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Attack Time Setting Microphone Gain The QM-FTSC provides variable gain on the XLR and ¼” microphone inputs. The following procedure is used to set the optimal gain for a microphone input. Use the Realtime Mode in Digital Media Tools to control phantom power, gain and gate settings, and to monitor the gate, normal, and clip level indicators.
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Setting the Gating Level The QM-FTSC provides an input level gating function that will mute a microphone signal when the input sound level is below a user-set threshold. This function can be enabled or disabled via software commands.
All of these functions are accessed through the commands and options in the Viewport menus. Therefore, for its effectiveness as a support and diagnostic tool, the Crestron Viewport may be preferred over development tools when uploading programs and projects.
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NOTE: QuickMedia cable is CAT5E type. The total accumulated skew from QM transmitter to QM receiver must not exceed 15 ns (nanoseconds). Crestron recommends a cable with a rating of less than or equal to 15 ns over its entire length.
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2-Series control system. Consult the Operations Guide for the control system being used for exact parameter selection. 36 • FlipTop Storage Center: QM-FTSC Setup | Communications Settings Command 3. Select RS-232 as the connection type. Verify that an available COM port (COM 1 is shown after this step) is selected, and that all communication parameters and necessary options from the “Port...
If it does contain SIMPL+ modules, then the SIMPL+ Program(s) check box will also be enabled. Select one or both check boxes and then click Send Program to begin the transfer. FlipTop Storage Center: QM-FTSC • 37 FlipTop Storage Center...
FlipTop Storage Center Firmware Upgrade A firmware upgrade To take advantage of all the QM-FTSC features, it is important that the unit file has the extension .csf. contains the latest firmware available. Please check the Crestron website (http://www.crestron.com/downloads/software_updates.asp) for the latest version of firmware.
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Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6269 3. As shown in the “Select Network ID” window, select the Net ID of the QM-WMC portion of the QM-FTSC, and then click OK. The “Open” window appears (refer to the following graphics).
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Button Panel Firmware To upgrade the Button Panel firmware, complete the following steps. File Transfer | Update Touchpanel/Keypad Firmware Command 40 • FlipTop Storage Center: QM-FTSC “Open” Window 4. Browse to the desired [filename].upg file and click Open to begin the transfer.
4. Browse to the desired [filename]a.csf file and click Open to begin the Problem Solving The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative. Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6269 transfer.
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FlipTop Storage Center QM-FTSC Troubleshooting Continued on the following page 42 • FlipTop Storage Center: QM-FTSC TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) QM-FTSC not Net ID is not correct. functioning. Net ID is not set to match the Net ID specified in SIMPL Windows.
Crestron award winning customer service team by calling: You can also log onto the online help section of the Crestron website (www.crestron.com) to ask questions about Crestron products. First-time users will need to establish a user account to fully benefit from all available features.
CRESTRON shall not be liable to honor the terms of this warranty if the product has been used in any application other than that for which it was intended, or if it has been subjected to misuse, accidental damage, modification, or improper installation procedures.
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