QSC Q-SYS Series - User Manual

Application Guide
Using Q-SYS with Dolby® Atmos
Rev. A, 28 January 2019

QSC Q-SYS Series Specifications

General

Category	Computer Hardware
Control	Q-SYS Designer Software
Connectivity	Ethernet, USB
Processor	Intel
Memory	DDR4
Storage	SSD
Operating System	Q-SYS OS
Network Interfaces	Gigabit Ethernet
HDMI Ports	HDMI
Audio Interfaces	Dante
Power Supply	Internal

Summary

Q-SYS AND DOLBY ATMOS

Q-SYS Best Practices for Cinema

Checklist for adopting best practices for launching a Q-SYS network for cinema.

Using Q-SYS with Atmos

Instructions on enabling the cinema library in Q-SYS Designer Software.

Network Configuration for PTPv2

Disabling PTPv2 on LAN B (5.4 to 7.0.1)

Steps to disable PTPv2 on LAN B in Q-SYS Designer Software versions 5.4 to 7.0.1.

Disabling PTPv2 on LAN B (7.1 and higher)

Steps to disable PTPv2 on LAN B in Q-SYS Designer Software versions 7.1 and higher.

Design Blocks and Core Settings

Using Design Blocks for Atmos

Adding and configuring Atmos Receiver blocks in Q-SYS Designer.

Dolby CP850 and IMS3000 Settings

Instructions for configuring Dolby CP850 and IMS3000 settings for Atmos.

SAMPLE SETUPS

Atmos Setup Case 1.a

The simplest Q-SYS + Dolby Atmos scenario with core components listed.

Atmos Setup Case 1.b

Setup case similar to 1.a but using a Core 510c instead of a Core 110c.

Atmos Setup Case 1.c

Integration of Dolby CP850 into Dolby IMS3000 with AES67 streaming.

REDUNDANCY: THE SHOW MUST GO ON