QSC

QSC DCIO/DCIO-H

Digital Cinema Input/Output for Q-SYS

DCIO is a cinema-specific interface that serves as the audio I/O for each screen in a Q-SYS™ enabled cinema complex. 

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Technical Specifications

Other
Display
Monochrome 304x96 blue OLED graphics display
General
Connector
3.5mm TRS mini jack
Line Input
3.5 mm TRS, unbalanced
Power switch
Rocker switch
A/D conversion
32-bit delta-sigma, 48 kHz
Mic/Line input
XLR — Mic (+ phantom power) or line level
AES3/EBU Inputs
Ch. 1-8, 15-16 (RJ45 x2)
Input impedance
2.2k Ohms
H.I./V.I. output
5-pin Euro-style (x1) – common GND
Input stage type
Active balanced input
Parameter adjust
Rotary encoder
Audio Performance
Automation Inputs
RJ45, RS-232
Input sample rate
48 kHz or 96 kHz
Relay outputs (4)
3-pin Euro-style Normally open (NO), normally closed (NC), and common Max 30 VDC @ 1A
Frequency response
20 Hz to 20 kHz (+/- .5dB)
Power On indicator
Blue LED
Stereo Line Inputs
IEC Power Connector
Accessories included
1m UL/CSA line cord, Euro-style connectors for outputs and relay connections
Mic/Line Input (XLR)
Phantom power voltage
15V
Rear Panel Connectors
Dimensions (H x W x D)
1.75 (2 RU) x 19 x 11.2 inches (44 x 483 x 282.5 mm)
Max analog input level
26 dBu
Line voltage requirements
100 VAC – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Input impedance (4dBu sens)
> 10k Ohms
Monitor Line/Speaker Outputs
Line: 3-pin Euro-style, Speaker: 2-pin Euro-style, 10 W max output
AES/EBU Digital Inputs (RJ45)
Input impedance (-10dBV sens)
2.7k Ohms
HDMI input/output (DCIO-H only)
HDMI 2.0, Type A female connectors
Automation inputs (RJ45 - 6 GPI)
Max input voltage 5V (3.3V typical) TTL compatible dry contact closure
Dual Gigabit Ethernet Q-LAN ports
LAN A, LAN B (RJ45 x2)
Max analog input level (4dBu sens)
15 dBu (4.4 Vrms)
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Max analog input level (-10dBV sens)
1 dBV (1.2 Vrms)

The DCIO – along with Q-SYS Cores, DPA-Q amplifiers and DCS loudspeakers – provides a cost-effective way to realize the full benefits of a Q-SYS enabled cinema for every room in a multiplex, by delivering a full-system approach to cinema audio design. Using Q-SYS Designer and custom UCIs, touchpanels, and mobile apps, the user can configure, control, and monitor their theatre audio equipment through a seamless system view.

  • Digital Cinema Inputs/Outputs for Q-SYS™ enabled cinemas and cinema complexes
  • Routes inputs/outputs from projector IMB and alternate content sources to Q-SYS Core over Q-LAN, QSC’s network distribution technology
  • Mic/line input
  • Line level monitor output
  • Powered monitor output to passive speaker
  • HDMI input/output for non-sync sources (DCIO-H version only)
  • Dolby Audio™ (featuring Dolby Digital Plus™ and Dolby® Surround 7.1) and DTS-HD® decoding (DCIO-H version only)
  • Four relay control outputs
  • HI / VI outputs
  • Automation inputs include RS-232 and GPI

Other
DisplayMonochrome 304x96 blue OLED graphics display
General
Connector3.5mm TRS mini jack
Line Input3.5 mm TRS, unbalanced
Power switchRocker switch
A/D conversion32-bit delta-sigma, 48 kHz
Mic/Line inputXLR — Mic (+ phantom power) or line level
AES3/EBU InputsCh. 1-8, 15-16 (RJ45 x2)
Input impedance2.2k Ohms
H.I./V.I. output5-pin Euro-style (x1) – common GND
Input stage typeActive balanced input
Parameter adjustRotary encoder
Audio Performance
Automation InputsRJ45, RS-232
Input sample rate48 kHz or 96 kHz
Relay outputs (4)3-pin Euro-style Normally open (NO), normally closed (NC), and common Max 30 VDC @ 1A
Frequency response20 Hz to 20 kHz (+/- .5dB)
Power On indicatorBlue LED
Stereo Line Inputs
IEC Power Connector
Accessories included1m UL/CSA line cord, Euro-style connectors for outputs and relay connections
Mic/Line Input (XLR)
Phantom power voltage15V
Rear Panel Connectors
Dimensions (H x W x D)1.75 (2 RU) x 19 x 11.2 inches (44 x 483 x 282.5 mm)
Max analog input level26 dBu
Line voltage requirements100 VAC – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Input impedance (4dBu sens)> 10k Ohms
Monitor Line/Speaker OutputsLine: 3-pin Euro-style, Speaker: 2-pin Euro-style, 10 W max output
AES/EBU Digital Inputs (RJ45)
Input impedance (-10dBV sens)2.7k Ohms
HDMI input/output (DCIO-H only)HDMI 2.0, Type A female connectors
Automation inputs (RJ45 - 6 GPI)Max input voltage 5V (3.3V typical) TTL compatible dry contact closure
Dual Gigabit Ethernet Q-LAN portsLAN A, LAN B (RJ45 x2)
Max analog input level (4dBu sens)15 dBu (4.4 Vrms)
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Max analog input level (-10dBV sens)1 dBV (1.2 Vrms)

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