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DQ & MQ-Rack User Guide
Issue A - August 2021

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1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 Q-Rack Unit and Modules, Installation Notes
Details the 19-inch chassis dimensions, weight, and general setup for the Q-Rack unit.
Rack Mains Earthing
Explains the requirement for earthing the Q-Rack unit to the mains earth according to safety instructions.
Rack Control Panel Connections
Lists the connections for MADI I/O, USB type B, and mains power for the rack's control panel.
Input / Output Slots
Describes the rack's input and output slots, including analogue and AES switchable outputs.
1.4 Q-Rack Sockets
1.4.1 Analogue Line/AES Output sockets
Details the 4 switchable output sockets and their LED indicator for AES mode.
1.5 Using the Q-Rack Menu System
1.5.1 MQ-Rack navigation
Explains MQ-Rack menu navigation and displays key status indicators like Link, SR, and Lock.
1.5.2 DQ-Rack navigation
Explains DQ-Rack menu navigation and displays key status indicators like SR, Mode, and Link.
1.5.3 Main Display
Describes the main display indicators for MQ-Rack and DQ-Rack when the system is in a locked state.
1.5.4 Status Menu
Details the Status menu for MQ-Rack and DQ-Rack, showing sample rate, link status, and temperature.
1.5.5 Line/AES Menu
Allows changing the state of 4 switchable Line/AES outputs and notes console display interaction.
1.5.6 Oscillators Menu
Describes how to apply the rack's internal oscillator signal and select frequency and level.
1.5.7 PSU Status Menu
Shows readings for all rack PSU voltages; no adjustments are possible from this menu.
1.5.8 Version Menu
Displays software versions of the Host, FPGA, DNT, and Dante for the rack.
1.5.9 Display Menu
Allows adjustment of the LCD system settings screen brightness in increments of 10%.
1.5.10 Default Rack Menu
Allows the user to set all rack parameters back to their default values.
1.5.11 MADI Sync Menu (MQ-Rack only)
Allows selection of the MQ-Rack sync source, including priority and active status.
1.5.12 Out Routing Menu (MQ-Rack only)
Selects which MADI inputs from a console can output via the MQ-Rack's 24 physical outputs.
1.5.13 Internal SR Menu (MQ-Rack only)
Allows selection of the rack's sample rate when the MADI Sync Active is internal.
1.5.14 Network Menu (DQ-Rack only)
Configures DQ-Rack ethernet ports for DANTE network connectivity and reports port status.
1.7 Rack Connections with MADI
1.7.1 Single Console to Rack with MADI at 48KHz
Details physical connections for a single console to rack MADI link at 48KHz.
1.7.2 Single Console to Rack with MADI at 96KHz
Details physical connections for a single console to rack MADI link at 96KHz.
1.7.3 Sharing Racks with MADI
Explains how to share an MQ Rack between two consoles using MADI, including gain tracking.

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