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- Page 1 DQ & MQ-Rack User Guide Issue A - August 2021...
- Page 2 DQ & MQ-Rack User Guide 1.1 Introduction...
- Page 3 DQ & MQ-Rack User Guide 1.1 Introduction...
- Page 4 Digico UK Ltd. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice, and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor. Digico UK Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual.
- Page 5 "Target Platform": Digico SD Digital Console systems. In return for the payment of the one-time fee, the Customer (identified at the end of this Agreement) receives from Digico UK Ltd a licence to use the Product subject to the following terms and conditions.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
MADI Sync Menu (MQ-Rack only) ..................15 Out Routing Menu (MQ-Rack only) ................... 15 Internal SR Menu (MQ-Rack only) ..................15 Network Menu (DQ-Rack only) ..................16 Connecting a DANTE rack ......................17 Rack Connections with MADI ....................20 Single Console to Rack with MADI at 48KHz .............. -
Page 7: Introduction
DQ & MQ-Rack User Guide 1.1 Introduction 1.1 Introduction Q-Rack Unit and Modules, Installation Notes ....The Q-Rack Unit is a 19-inch chassis with a control panel and PSUs at the top. It is a standard 19" rack mount wide - Dimensions: 482.7mm (w) x 253mm (d) x 265.9mm (h). Weight: 11kg Rack Mains Earthing The Q-Rack Unit must be earthed to the mains earth according to the safety instructions included with the rack. - Page 8 DQ & MQ-Rack User Guide 1.1 Introduction NOTE: DQ & MQ-Racks are only compatible with SD and Quantum consoles running V1454+ of application software System Settings Controls DANTE Ports D ual Redundant PSUs 4 Line Out/AES 48 MIC inputs 20 Analogue Switchable Outs Outs System Settings...
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Page 9: Q-Rack Power
DQ & MQ-Rack User Guide 1.2 Q-Rack Power 1.2 Q-Rack Power The Q-Rack has dual redundant power supplies. The rack should be operated with both power supplies on whenever possible. 1.3 Q-Rack Clocking The Q-Rack will receive clock sync from the connected console in normal operation. It can run at 48KHz or 96KHz when clocked by the console. -
Page 10: Using The Q-Rack Menu System
The main display will be visible and if the rack is not connected to a console the background colour will be light blue with a band of red on the MQ-Rack and flashing red on the DQ-Rack. If the rack is connected to a console the display will flash green. -
Page 11: Mq-Rack Navigation
MQ-Rack navigation DQ-Rack navigation Note: The Q-Rack navigation maps display DQ-Rack and MQ-Rack menu pages in order from left to right. Wherever a “/” (or alternatively a menu page has been created underneath another menu page) has been used, the messages listed can be displayed depending on the rack’s connections. These cannot be changed by the user in the rack menu. -
Page 12: Main Display
OK and when not receiving control data it will display NO CTRL. Note: On a DQ-Rack, the DANTE device name (which can be set in DANTE Controller) is displayed at the top of the system setting LCD screen when in a locked state. -
Page 13: Status Menu
MADI MAIN, MADI AUX or both and the current temperature of the rack. MQ-Rack Status Menu On the DQ-Rack the status menu shows the working sample rate, whether the rack is receiving control information and the current internal temperature of the rack. -
Page 14: Oscillators Menu
The Version menu page shows the software versions of the Host and FPGA currently installed in the rack. No adjustments are possible from this menu. MQ-Rack version menu On the DQ-Rack there are additional versions displayed, for the DNT and Dante software versions. DQ-Rack version menu... -
Page 15: Display Menu
DQ & MQ-Rack User Guide 1.5 Using the Q-Rack Menu System Display Menu ..............The brightness of the LCD system settings screen can be adjusted from within the rack in the display menu. The default value is set to 100% brightness and can be adjusted using the left and right buttons in increments of 10%, down to a minimum of 10% brightness. -
Page 16: Madi Sync Menu (Mq-Rack Only)
DQ & MQ-Rack User Guide 1.5 Using the Q-Rack Menu System MADI Sync Menu (MQ-Rack only) ..............This page allows selection of the MQ-Rack sync source. When selecting a sync source: Auto will automatically sync to any connection with a clock signal. If the rack is not receiving a connection with a valid clock signal it will use its internal sync. -
Page 17: Network Menu (Dq-Rack Only)
Network Menu (DQ-Rack only) ............The DQ-Rack has two ethernet ports (Primary and Secondary) which can be used to connect the rack to a DANTE network. The rack can either operate in SWITCHED or REDUNDANT mode which can be set in DANTE Controller. -
Page 18: Connecting A Dante Rack
Users who wish to use A164D and A168D with SD/Quantum applications V1454 or higher, need to upgrade the Digico firmware in these IO devices to V1.5. This is done using the new DiGiCo Dante Rack Utility and can be done over an IP Network. The update process is detailed in TN515. - Page 19 DQ & MQ-Rack User Guide 1.6 Connecting a DANTE rack Dante Rack Inputs DANTE Rack is a Transmitter in this case. Each of the 16 Rack input sockets are routed to the same numbered DMI 64@96 channel Dante Controller & Routing Network Switch Console 1 DMI 64@96 is a Receiver in this case.
- Page 20 DQ & MQ-Rack User Guide 1.6 Connecting a DANTE rack Console 1 DMI is a Transmitter in this case. Each of the DMI 64@96 outputs 1-8 are routed to same numbered Rack output sockets Network Switch Console 1 – DMI Outputs Dante Controller &...
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Page 21: Rack Connections With Madi
DQ & MQ-Rack User Guide 1.7 Rack Connections with MADI 1.7 Rack Connections with MADI Single Console to Rack with MADI at 48KHz Rack BNC MAIN MADI IN & OUT CONNECTIONS MADI PORT IN/OUT Console Audio Sync = MASTER Connect Console MADI BNC IN socket to Rack BNC OUT MAIN socket. Connect Console MADI BNC OUT socket to Rack BNC IN MAIN socket. -
Page 22: Sharing Racks With Madi
DQ & MQ-Rack User Guide 1.7 Rack Connections with MADI Connect Console MADI BNC OUT socket to Rack BNC IN AUX socket. Sharing Racks with MADI If the system is running at a sample rate of 48KHz a D2-Rack, SD-Rack, SD-MINIRack or MQ Rack can be shared between 2 consoles (Two QUANTUM 2s or a QUANTUM 2 and another Quantum or SD-Series console) with the connection system shown below. - Page 23 DQ & MQ-Rack User Guide 1.7 Rack Connections with MADI FOH & MONITORS WITH SHARED RACK at 48KHz USING MADI Uni-Directional Gain Tracking FOH has control of the Analogue Gains AUX MADI Shared Rack and Monitors can track this MAIN MADI IN/OUT Connection is 1 x BNC cables Connection is 2 x BNC cables...
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