Autocue QBox User Guide - Manual (Page 18)

Section 3: QBox Hardware
QBox components
Other required equipment QBox
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3.1.2: Other required equipment
A QBox installation also usually requires the following pieces of equipment.
Prompt monitor. A prompt monitor displays output from QBox allowing presenters to read
their prepared scripts. A QBox is usually connected directly to a prompt monitor. Alternatively, a
distribution amplifier (DA) can be installed between the prompt monitor and QBox to allow QBox
output to be displayed on multiple prompters.
Computer. QMaster software installed on a computer allows scripts to be edited and
managed by an operator. QMaster can be installed on a laptop or desktop computer, which is then
connected to QBox.
Scroll control device. QBox can control the script on a prompter display unit using a
variety of devices. For details about supported equipment, refer to the Scroll Controls chapter of
the user manual for the software you purchased to use with your QBox for detailed information
about types of controllers, Autocue supported scroll controls, their respective features and how to
configure them for use with the QBox.
Cabling. The following cables are used for connecting QBox to other hardware.
• Output from a QBox can be either a VGA or composite video signal. You will
require the appropriate cable for the chosen output signal to connect your
QBox to a prompt monitor or other display screen
• A standard Ethernet network cable is required in order to connect a QBox to a
network
• An Ethernet crossover or, if the connector is available, FireWire cable is
required when QBox is connected directly to the controlling laptop or desktop
computer
N OTE : Where crossover cables are used, performance is dependent on the
configuration of the network card in the computer. FireWire connectors are
only available on certain models of QBox.
USB Drive. A USB drive can be used to store and transfer scripts to be loaded for
prompting.
N OTE : If requested, Autocue can provide all of the above items but details of
required cable lengths and the specifications of other equipment must be
provided.