QSC Q-SYS Core 3000 User Manual page 3

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 installa-
tions (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).
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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 ter-
minal 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 pos-
sible 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.
1000 BASE T
Balanced / AES3 Unbalanced
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DataPort