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Q-SYS 9.5.0 introduces support for another NL Series network PoE loudspeaker model. The NL-SB42 is a network PoE soundbar that delivers clear speech and music reproduction natively to Q-SYS. The NL-SB42, along with the NL-C4 ceiling and NL-P4 pendant PoE loudspeaker models, are available from the Inventory > Loudspeakers - High-Z and PoE category.
To learn more, see the NL-SB42 topic.
NL Series > Loudspeaker Output components now include a Clip Hold control and control pin, which allows you to hold the Clip indication until manually cleared.
Refer to theLoudspeaker Output (NL Series) topic for a complete list of control definitions.
>Expanded Software Dante support
The Core 110f Software Dante 32 channel license now supports 16 Dante flows (formerly 8) and lower Network Stream usage. For more information, see the Software Dante RX or Software Dante TX topic > Channel and Stream Usage section.
>CX-Q, CXD-Q, DPA-Q: Amp Output component updates
- A new Power Meters control can be used to toggle visibility of the Voltage, Current, and Power meters.
- PowerSave monitoring now occurs at the input of the amplifier block.
- A new Output (dBFS) meter measures the digital output to the amplifier output channel, from -120 to 20dB.
To learn about the Amp Output component, see theAmp Output (Network Amplifiers) topic.
>AEC Application Guide: Updated
Updated Acoustic Echo Cancelation (AEC) application content is now available directly in the Q-SYS Help > Apply and Integrate section. This updated content replaces the old PDF version.
>Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) Application
VIDEO>NV-32-H: Mediacast to HDMI support
NV-32-H (Core Capable) devices in Core Mode, as well as NV-32-H devices configured as Encoders or Decoders, now support the ability to receive Mediacast streams from Q-SYS cameras (NC Series and PTZ Series) for output to a connected HDMI display.
For support details, schematic examples, property and control definitions, as well as troubleshooting tips, see the HDMI I/O (NV-32-H) topic.
>NC Cameras: Max Bitrate for Mediacast streams
In the camera Status/Control component and USB Video Bridge component, the Mediacast > Max Bitrate range is now 1.00 to 25.0 (formerly 30.0) to allow for increased performance for NC Camera Mediacast streams to I/O-USB devices.
Use the new Max ePTZ Zoom property of the NC-110 camera's Status/Control component to limit the digital zoom of a connected NC-110 Conference Camera. This prevents noisy images (due to cropping and scaling) that naturally occur with extreme digital zoom levels.
Note: The NC-110 supports a maximum digital zoom of 8x. The Max ePTZ Zoom property ranges from 3 to 8 with a default of 4. For existing designs, you can either update any snapshots with the new Max ePTZ Zoom setting or set the property to 8 to retain the saved functionality.
To learn more about this and other camera properties and controls, see the Status/Control (Cameras) topic.
>NC-12x80 and NC-20x60: Auto Focus Zone control
Focus controls for the NC-12x80 and NC-20x60 PTZ cameras now include an AF Zone control. Use this new control set what portion of the image is prioritized for auto-focusing - Center (default), Top, or Bottom.
To learn more about this and other camera controls, see the Status/Control (Cameras) or USB Video Bridge topic.
CONTROLThe QIO-S4 expands your Q-SYS system with four ports of Serial connectivity. The new device is available from the Inventory menu within the Control > Other category.
See the QIO-S4 topic to learn more.
>QIO-IR1x4 Network I/O Expander
The QIO-IR1x4 expands your Q-SYS system with one IR and four IR output ports. The new device is available from the Inventory menu within the Control > Other category.
See the QIO-IR1x4 topic to learn more.
Use the new IR Driver and IR Receiver components in conjunction with the QIO-IR1x4's IR s and outputs.
- IR Driver sends commands to theIR Output (QIO-IR1x4) component (to transmit those commands to an IR receiving device, such as a television, media manager, DVD player, etc.) or an IR Receiver component in your design (to save and label commands). You can select IR commands from an extensive database of IR device brands, types, and models.
- IR Receiver learns commands sent from theIR Input (QIO-IR1x4) component. Received commands can be saved, labeled, and optionally sent to the IR Output (QIO-IR1x4) component. Commands are saved locally within the IR Receiver component within the design.
To learn more, see IR Driver and IR Receiver.
Use the Call Sync component to simplify the integration of Q-SYS collaboration devices and calling systems. It synchronizes mute state, call controls, and LED light behavior across multiple calling systems, including USB HID Conferencing and Softphone.
To learn more, see theCall Sync [BETA] topic.
Note: This is a BETA feature. Though it is functional, it is not feature complete. Q-SYS cannot provide support for this feature at this time, but is interested in your feedback. To provide feedback, send an email to Qsyscontrolfeedback@qsc.com.
This function replaces Named Components, allowing able access via external control or to specified components. For more information, see Code Name / Access.
Script Programmer Mode is used in conjunction with the Code Name / Access properties. It allows you to quickly view the Access setting directly on the component in the design schematic without the need to disconnect from the Core. For more information, seeScript Programmer Mode.
Manage UCI s is now Design Resources with the ability to manage UCI s and import External Lua Modules.
You can now dynamically add CSS Class Names to a UCI via Lua script. See Dynamic CSS Class Names.
Additional functions were added to the Crypto commands list:
- Crypto.Cypher - Table with values for supported ciphers.
- Crypto.Decrypt - Block-based decryption.
- Crypto.Encrypt - Block-based encryption.
- Crypto.GetRandomBytes - Create a series of random bytes.
- Crypto.Hash - Table with values for supported hash functions.
- Crypto.PBKDF2 - Implementation of Password-Based Key Derivation Function 2.
To learn more, see the Crypto topic. MONITORING & MANAGEMENT
>Enterprise Manager: Presets [BETA]
Use the Presets feature to assign settings to multiple Systems (Q-SYS Core processors) at the same time. This is useful in cases where many Systems require the same configuration - for example, network settings for Q-SYS Core processors residing on the same network. Applying settings simultaneously to multiple Systems saves time and reduces the chance of configuration errors.
To learn more, see the Presets (Beta) topic in Enterprise Manager Help.
Note: This is a BETA feature. Though it is functional, it is not feature complete.
>Enterprise Manager: Performance improvements
Performance across the entire Q-SYS Reflect Enterprise Manager platform has been improved.
>Configurator: Workflow and appearance improvements
For listed Q-SYS Core processors and peripherals, you can now optionally click to launch Core Manager or Peripheral Manager in your PC's default browser. In addition, spacing between listed devices has been increased to allow for easier viewing.
>Asset Manager: Multiple UI updates
- A new in-line Install button allows you to install a plugin directly from the plugin list.
- New header fields at the top of a selected plugin indicate Product Type, Company, Support information, the Uploaded date, More Information s, as well as any applicable Licensing information.
- Starting with Q-SYS 9.5.0, only one version of a package can be installed at a time.
>Deprecated: Traversing the /media file directory in a web browser
It is no longer possible to browse the /media file directory in a web browser. Use the Files page in Q-SYS Core Manager, where you can easily browse, upload, and download media files.
>Deprecated: HTTP server on the Core
To increase the security of data transfers to and from the Core, the HTTP protocol is no longer supported unless the "Q-SYS Designer Communications - Legacy" service is enabled in Core Manager > Network > Services. Transition all custom applications to secure HTTPS.
Note: By default, the Q-SYS Core processor and Q-SYS peripherals use self-signed certificates for HTTPS communication. This can cause some browsers, such as Chrome, to prompt you to accept the connection. To avoid this, you can install a CA-signed certificate, depending on your organization's security requirements. To learn how, see the Network > Certificates topic in the Core Manager section.
ALLIANCE PARTNERS>Q-SYS Control for MTR: Installer extension change
The Q-SYS Control for Microsoft Teams Room (MTR) application installer is now a .exe file (formerly .msi).
>Q-SYS Control for MTR: Support for live camera previews
The Q-SYS Control for Microsoft Teams Room (MTR) application now supports up to two simultaneous camera preview video streams within a UCI, which parities the UCI Viewer app capabilities. Displaying Q-SYS camera live preview video is as easy as dragging and dropping the Preview control from the camera's Status/Control component (or downstream USB Video Bridge) into your UCI.
To learn more, see the Media Display topic.
The MTR component (available from the Inventory > Control > Other) now includes a Hide control that allows you to hide a UCI on the Microsoft Teams Room console. Combined with the existing Show control and UCI Visible LED indicator, it's easy to toggle and obtain status of UCI visibility on an MTR console.
To learn more about MTR, including its properties and controls, see the Microsoft Teams Room (MTR) topic.
Bug fixes- Audio: A compiler issue with Notch Feedback Controller in v9.4.x that could cause certain designs to not compile or erroneously trigger a Commercial AV Application Bundle scaling license has been fixed.
- Audio: The maximum number of Media Stream or WAN streaming components has been increased on Core Nano, Core 8 Flex, NV-32-H (Core Capable), and Core 110f processors so that advertised channel capacities can be fully realized using 2-channel components.
- Audio: To reduce network utilization, the Time-to-Live (TTL) value for Software Dante stream packets has been changed to 32.
- Audio: An issue with Delay component that could cause Designer to become unresponsive if Distance Controls are enabled with Stereo or Multi-channel has been resolved.
- Video: An issue that could cause the NV-32-H Status component > Network Test function to either not run or show 0 for video stats has been resolved.
- Control: SNMP requests for the Core's firmware version now work as expected.
- Control: HID Keyboard functionality with Chromebox devices has been restored.
- Platform: An issue that could cause UCIs to not be discoverable when a Core 110f processor's LAN A and LAN B interfaces are both connected to networks has been resolved.
- Platform: Control connections between redundant Cores are now maintained if a design is pushed or a Core is rebooted while the backup Core is offline.
- Platform: An issue that could prevent sign-in to Enterprise Manager from multiple Q-SYS Designer Software instances has been resolved.
