As many cinemas consider temporary closings, it’s important remember some basic guidelines when powering down equipment racks that contain power amplifiers and sensitive electronics. While QSC products are known for providing many years of reliable service, it’s good practice to follow these recommendations:
- In general, all amplifiers should be powered down first before any processor is powered down.
- Q-SYS Cores can be powered down without any specific procedure. They will re-boot and the design will restart automatically when power is restored.
- Q-SYS amplifiers should be shut down before the Core is powered down. When re-starting, amplifiers should be powered on after the Core processor is running.
- If you are using legacy QSC Basis series processors, they should not be shut down at all. They need power to maintain backup information, since their batteries may be depleted, especially if they are many years old. If Basis units are powered down, they may not be useable when the power is reapplied.
Please also pass this on to onsite cinema technical staffs, and feel free to contact us if you have any questions or need support.
Thanks you for continuing to be a valued QSC Cinema partner.
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