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  • Page 1 QOD+ User Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents QOD+ USER GUIDE ..................0 SERIAL NUMBER ................8 INTRODUCTION ..................2 QOD RESOLUTION ................. 8 HOW IT WORKS .................. 2 TEMP ....................8 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ..............2 QOD AUDIO ..................8 HARDWARE ....................3 FIRMWARE ..................8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Cameras as well as traditional film cameras with a video tap. The QTAKE Output Device - QOD+ is the ultimate hardware device developed by IN2CORE to provide a superior solution for GPU-driven low-latency video output. It supports up to four independent 3G SDI outputs or a single UHD output.
  • Page 4: Hardware

    HARDWARE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS VIDEO INPUT: DisplayPort with embedded audio REFERENCE INPUT: HD Tri-level sync input INPUT FORMATS: HDx2 3840 x 1080 HDx3 1920 x 3240 HDx4 3840 x 2160 VIDEO OUTPUT: 4x 3G-SDI with embedded audio DisplayPort with embedded audio AUDIO INPUT: DisplayPort embedded audio, up to 8 channels 3.5mm stereo analog audio (mini-jack)
  • Page 5 August 22, 2023...
  • Page 6: Features

    FEATURES • Four independent SDI outputs* • Low latency of just 1 frame** • SDI embedded audio • SDI embedded timecode • Thunderbolt compatible DisplayPort input • Analog audio input • Genlock input • Support for HD-SDI and 3G-SDI formats (currently only 1080 full HD) •...
  • Page 7: Qod+ Installation

    QOD+ INSTALLATION GENERAL INSTALLATION QOD+ Installation requires a few simple steps: 1. Connect the DisplayPort cable to the DP IN port on the QOD+ and connect the other end (mini DisplayPort) to a DisplayPort/Thunderbolt port on your Mac. 2. Connect the USB cable to the port labeled USB on the QOD+ and the other end to an available USB port on your Mac.
  • Page 8: Operation

    OPERATION GENERAL OPERATION When the QOD+ is plugged into the DisplayPort/Thunderbolt port of your Mac, the operating system will detect it as a new monitor. You can verify that macOS has detected your QOD+ in System Preferences - Displays or use the Display Menu application (see DISPLAY MENU below). WARNING When handling with QOD+, ensure to power off the device by disconnecting the power cord.
  • Page 9: Serial Number

    SERIAL NUMBER Serial number of the QOD+. QOD RESOLUTION QOD+ Current input resolution. TEMP QOD+ internal temperature. QTAKE will notify you with a message in the status bar if the QOD+ temperature exceeds 76 Celsius. The QOD+ will shut down if the internal temperature reaches 85 Celsius to prevent internal components damage.
  • Page 10: Gpu Out Settings

    GPU OUT SETTINGS The GPU OUT window controls QOD+ output channels. QOD FORMAT can be set to either 1080p, 1080i or 1080psf. QOD FPS can be set from 23.98 to 60, Clip or Input. Setting QOD+ FPS to CLIP means that QOD+ will output a signal at the same frequency as the clip in the corresponding VIEW.
  • Page 11: 4K Output

    4K OUTPUT Since QOD+ has four 3G SDI connectors, you achieve 4K output by using all four output connectors. QTAKE sends one quadrant of 4K resolution into each QOD+ SDI OUT connector. Therefore your monitor has to support quad link SDI to display the 4K QOD output. Alternatively, you can use a 4x3G ->...
  • Page 12: Qod+ Dip Switch Control

    QOD+ DIP SWITCH CONTROL When using QOD+ with another software or no USB connection is available, you can set the QOD+ operational modes via DIP switches. Refer to the image below to set the requested modes. More details are available in the STANDALONE OPERATION section.
  • Page 13: Standalone Operation

    STANDALONE OPERATION You can use 12 DIP switches on the side of the QOD+ to set the QOD+ into standalone operation mode. When you set the QOD+ into standalone mode, it will ignore commands and communication sent through the USB interface. The DIP switches control the following options: (1 = ON, 0 = OFF). DIP Switches Note OUTPUT FORMAT...
  • Page 14: Qod Preferences

    Alternatively, you can use the Text Edit application to edit the content of the preference file. QTAKE preferences file resides in the [SYSTEM VOLUME]/USERS/[USER NAME]/LIBRARY/APPLICATION SUPPORT/COM.IN2CORE.QTAKEPRO/PREFS folder. If you delete this file, QTAKE will recreate one with the default settings. Changes will take effect next time QTAKE starts.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If macOS or QTAKE does not detect the QOD+, use the following steps to reset it: 1. Quit QTAKE 2. Turn off QOD+ 3. Turn DIP Switch 1 to position ON, all other DIP Switches to position OFF 4. Turn on QOD+ 5.
  • Page 16: Compliance

    COPYRIGHT AND LEGAL NOTICES QOD+ is a trademark of IN2CORE s.r.o. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. August 22, 2023...

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