QSC CXD8.4Q User Manual - Screens
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Screens
Channel Configuration Screens
1. Figure 15 is a graphic representations of the amplifier's output CHANNEL
CONFIGURATION. Inputs (Q) are from Q-SYS, outputs A–D (E–H not shown) represent
the amplifier channels and their configuration.
2. Text indicating how many channels, and the output configuration. For possible
configurations refer to the Q-SYS help for the amplifier components.
3. Status of the amplifier and Q-SYS design indicating the design and amp are in sync.
Routable MIC/LINE Inputs
This screen is not available on the CXD-Qn model amplifiers.
Figure 16 shows the Routable MIC/LINE INPUTS screen for channels 1–4, (channels 5–8
not shown) which displays the status of the physical MIC/LINE INPUTS for the Q models.
1. Input channels are identified numerically, 1–4 (and 5–8 not shown)
2.
Input Level – is the Peak Input Level (dBFS) and is the same as displayed in the Q-SYS Mic/
Line Input component.
3.
Muted – when illuminated indicates that the Input is muted for the associated channel. This
is controlled by the Mute button on the Q-SYS Designer Mic/Line Input component. Input
channels cannot be muted from the amplifier interface.
4.
Clip – indicators illuminate when the input to the Mic/Line Input component is too high. Adjust
the Preamp Gain on the Mic/Line Input component in Q-SYS Designer.
5.
P12 – phantom power (+12V) is available for microphones (condenser) requiring power. You
can turn the phantom power on/off in the Mic/Line Input component in Q-SYS Designer.
Status Screen
Refer to Figure 17
1.
DEVICE – the hostname (network name) of the amplifier. A default name is
given at the factory, similar to the example. You may change the name in the
Q-SYS onfigurator.
2.
DESIGN – the name of the Q-SYS design currently running on the amplifier. The
amplifier must be contained in a running design to operate.
3.
STATUS – displays the current status of the amplifier both in text and color. The
following is a list of possible status colors, and some example conditions.
•
OK – green – audio is good, hardware is good.
•
Compromised – orange – audio is good but a redundancy mechanism is active (one
LAN down but the other is still up) or a non-fatal hardware problem exists (fan speed, high temperature, low AC voltage, output load, amplifier is in Protect
mode, etc.)
•
Fault – red – audio is not passing, or hardware is malfunctioning or mis-configured (amplifier power off, audio streams broken, amplifier fault,
loudspeaker short circuit, etc.)
•
Initializing – blue – In the process of initialization, and design start. Audio is not passed.
4.
FIRMWARE – the Q-SYS Designer firmware version installed on the amplifier.
NOTE!:
The CXD-Q 8-channel amplifiers require Version 6.1 or later of Q-SYS Designer.
To Update the Amplifier Firmware:
a. Install the version of Q-SYS Designer you want to use on your PC.
b. The amplifier must be connected to Q-LAN and turned on.
c. Open the Q-SYS design containing the amplifier in the Designer version you just installed.
d. Select "Save to Core and Run" from the File menu.
e. The amplifier and any other Q-SYS peripherals in the design are automatically updated.
— Figure 15 —
4 Channels: E F G H
Channel Configuration Locked to Design
Q E
Q F
Q G
Q H
CHANNEL CONFIGURATION
4 Channels: A B C D
Channel Configuration Locked to Design
Q A
Q B
Q C
Q D
CHANNEL CONFIGURATION
1
2
3
1
2
3
— Figure 16 —
ROUTABLE MIC/LINE INPUTS
INPUT LEVEL
MUTED
CLIP
P12
1
2
3
4
dB
dB
dB
dB
2
3
4
5
1
— Figure 17 —
STATUS
DEVICE:
CXDQ8CH-1234
DESIGN:
My Design Filename
STATUS:
OK
FIRMWARE:
6.1.00
1
2
3
4