Q-SYS Connected Meeting Room Integration FAQ

What is the horizontal field-of-view (FoV) for the Q-SYS NC-110 network camera?

  • The NC-110 has a 110° horizontal field-of-view, and its diagonal field-of-view is 124°.

What is the Full HD Zoom for the Q-SYS NC-110 network camera?

  • The NC-110 can produce a native 1080p (Full HD) image at a 2x digital zoom. However, it is capable of digital zoom values greater than that and will scale the image as necessary.

What focus control is available for the Q-SYS NC-110 network camera?

  • The NC-110 is a fixed-focus ePTZ camera; it does not have focus controls.

What is the power-over-Ethernet (PoE) specification for the Q-SYS NC-110 network camera?

  • The PoE specification for the Q-SYS NC-110 is Type 1, Class 2 (6.5 W max)

Can the Q-SYS NC-110 network camera be mounted in different configurations?

  • Yes, the included bracket allows for many different mounting configurations of the Q-SYS NC-110 conference camera, please see the HW user guide for different options and installation.

Does the Q-SYS NC-110 conference camera include auto framing?

  • At this time, the Q-SYS NC-110 does not include auto framing.

Do the Q-SYS NC Series PTZ network cameras ship with an external 12v PSU?

  • No, the NC Series conference cameras do not include a 12v PSU.

Do the Q-SYS NC-12x80 and NC-20x60 network cameras include a wall mount?

  • Yes, the NC-12x80 and NC-20x60 ship with a PTZ-WMB1 wall mount accessory.

What is the power-over-Ethernet (PoE) specification for the Q-SYS NC-12x80 and NC-20x60 network cameras?

  • The PoE specification for both the NC-12x80 and NC-20x60 is PoE Type 1, Class 3 (12.95 W max)

Can the HDMI and SDI outputs on the Q-SYS PTZ network cameras be used at the same time?

  • No, the HDMI and SDI connections cannot be used concurrently on NC Series cameras.

Can the HDMI and SDI outputs on the Q-SYS PTZ network cameras be different resolutions?

  • No, the HDMI and SDI connections cannot be used concurrently on NC Series cameras.

What resolutions are the Q-SYS NC Series PTZ cameras capable of from their HDMI port?

What resolutions are the Q-SYS NC Series PTZ cameras capable of from their SDI port?

How do I set the HDMI and SDI resolutions for the Q-SYS NC Series PTZ network cameras?

  • Users can set the video formats for HDMI and SDI connections within Q-SYS Designer Software.

What is the horizontal field-of-view (FoV) for the Q-SYS NC-12x80 network camera?

  • The horizontal field-of-view of the NC-12x80 is 80°.

What is the horizontal field-of-view (FoV) for the Q-SYS NC-20x60 network camera?

  • The horizontal field-of-view of the NC-20x60 is 80°.

How do I configure the Mediacast streams for the Q-SYS NC Series network cameras?

  • The Mediacast stream is configured by Q-SYS and is optimized for the USB Video Bridges in the Design, each of which has different resolutions / formats. More information can be found in the Q-SYS Help File.
  • The Mediacast preview stream can be configured within Q-SYS Designer Software.

Can the Q-SYS network camera send Mediacast streams at the same time as the HDMI and SDI outputs?

  • Yes, the Q-SYS network camera can send Mediacast streams at the same time as the HDMI and SDI outputs and the video formats can be separately configured.

What type of bandwidth do Mediacast streams for the NC Series Cameras use?

  • The Mediacast and its preview stream network bitrates can be configured within Q-SYS Designer Software.

Are Q-SYS NS Series network switches preconfigured to handle network traffic from Q-SYS NC Series network cameras?

  • Yes, NS Series network switches are preconfigured to handle network traffic from any Q-SYS network camera.

What is the maximum bandwidth for Mediacast streams from Q-SYS NC Series network cameras?

  • Users can select an average network bitrate of up to 30 Mbps for NC Series cameras.

What is the maximum bandwidth for Mediacast Streams from Q-SYS PTZ-IP Series network cameras?

  • Users can select an average network bitrate of up to 12 Mbps for PTZ-IP Series cameras.

What Q-SYS Products offer video bridging for the Q-SYS NC Series network cameras?

  • The following Q-SYS Products enable video bridging for Q-SYS network cameras: Q-SYS Core Nano, Q-SYS Core 8 Flex, Q-SYS NV-32-H (Core Capable), Q-SYS Core 110f, and Q-SYS I/O-USB Bridge

What video formats are supported by each video bridge?

  • Supported bridging formats:
    • Q-SYS Core Nano, Q-SYS Core 8 Flex, Q-SYS NV-32-H (Core Capable), I/O-USB Bridge: MJPEG & YUY2
    • Q-SYS Core 110f: YUY2 (360p max resolution on USB 2.0, 1080p30 max resolution on USB 3.0)
  • Supported bridging resolutions:
    • 1080p: 30, 15 fps | 720p: 30, 15 fps | 360p: 30, 15 fps | 180p: 30, 15 fps

Can I use a USB extender with a Q-SYS video bridge?

  • QSC has designed their system to use the network to allow video bridges to be placed where they are needed, thus the use of USB extenders is not a supported configuration.

Does QSC support USB control for camera movement?

  • Yes, USB offers USB UVC Control. It must be enabled via a property in Q-SYS Designer Software.

How do I set the USB video resolution for the Q-SYS I/O-USB Bridge?

  • The USB video resolution of the I/O-USB Bridge is configurable in Q-SYS Designer Software.

Does the Q-SYS I/O-USB Bridge ship with an external 12 V PSU?

  • No, the external PSU is not included with the Q-SYS I/O-USB Bridge. A standard 12v DC, 1 A power supply can be connected if PoE is not available.

Can I use the USB type A ports on the Q-SYS I/O-USB Bridge to charge my devices (tablet/phone)?

  • Yes, the USB type A connectors on the I/O-USB Bridge can be used to charge devices capable of receiving power from USB.

Can I use the USB type A ports on the Q-SYS I/O-USB Bridge to plug in a USB thumb drive to record / playback audio files?

  • No, the USB type A port on the I/O-USB Bridge will not support record/playback of audio files from a USB thumb drive.

Can I use a USB extender to extend the USB port on the Q-SYS I/O-USB Bridge?

  • The Q-SYS Video Bridging solution is specifically designed to use the network as the method to extend data over long distances as it is much better suited to this than USB. If you need to provide USB connectivity to the AV system from a remote location, you should place an I/O-USB Bridge at the remote PC location.

Can I connect a display to the HDMI port on the Q-SYS I/O-USB Bridge?

  • No, the HDMI port on the I/O-USB Bridge is not active at this time.

Can the Q-SYS I/O-USB Bridge provide two different video outputs (one via the USB Type B and a different for the HDMI)?

  • No, the HDMI port on the I/O-USB Bridge is not active at this time.

How do I control Q-SYS NC Series Cameras?

  • Q-SYS NC Series cameras are native to Q-SYS, allowing all functions of the cameras to be made available in UCIs built using Q-SYS Designer Software, without any advanced programming or scripting.
  • Q-SYS NC Series cameras can also be controlled through the Q-SYS Core and named controls when using third-party control systems.

Can I use Q-SYS PTZ-IP and NC Series together in the same design and through the same router?

  • Yes, all Q-SYS network cameras can be used together in any configuration.

How many camera presets can be programmed within Q-SYS?

  • Q-SYS Designer Software supports up to 24 snapshots per bank, and also allows multiple banks of snapshots. Snapshots can store location information, color settings, focus states and other important information to be recalled with a single button press.

Do Q-SYS network cameras offer backlight compensation?

  • Yes, Q-SYS network cameras offer backlight compensation.

Can I install Q-SYS network cameras in an inverted position?

  • Yes, Q-SYS allows for configuration of cameras in an inverted position. Users can enable the “Ceiling Mount” control when opening the camera’s Status/Control component in the Q-SYS Designer Software schematic.

Do Q-SYS network cameras offer noise reduction?

  • Yes, Q-SYS network cameras offer 3D noise reduction.

Can I use Q-SYS NC Series network cameras without a Q-SYS Core processor?

  • No, NC Series network cameras are Q-SYS Products and require a Q-SYS Core processor for operation.

Can I control Q-SYS NC Series network cameras through a third-party control platform?

  • Yes, NC Series network cameras receive control commands from the Q-SYS Core which can be controlled through third-party applications.