Autocue QBox User Guide - Manual (Page 19)

Section 3: QBox Hardware
QBox physical characteristics
Connect QBox to a prompter or monitor
QBox
Installation & Operation
Guide
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3.2: QBox physical characteristics
C AUTION : A QBox is a static sensitive device. Use appropriate ESD precautions,
especially if you have removed the cover from the device.
Several variants of the QBox have been developed by Autocue. Depending on
the model you have been supplied, the appearance of your QBox and the layout
of the connectors are shown on the reference card supplied with the device.
N OTE : The precise physical position of some connectors may differ slightly to the
QBox your receive.
3.3: Set up QBox
3.3.1: Connect QBox to a prompter or monitor
A composite monitor or prompter should be connected using a composite cable with BNC
connectors. Attach the cable to one of the three Video Out BNC ports on the QBox and the other
end to the Video In BNC port on the prompter/monitor.
N OTE : Refer to Autocue's prompter documentation for information on the
prompter port configuration.
A VGA monitor should be connected using an appropriate VGA cable between the VGA ports on
the QBox and the monitor.
3.3.2: Connect any peripherals to the QBox
The peripherals you need to connect are a keyboard and a scroll control.
Keyboard. A keyboard is used to configure a QBox. After initial setup, you should only need
to connect a keyboard if you need to make fundamental configuration changes.
Autocue recommends using a USB keyboard as this type can be plugged in and used without
having to reboot the QBox unit. A PS/2 keyboard is not plug-and-play, so if you remove the
keyboard and wish to reconnect it you will need to reboot. In addition, with certain hardware
configurations, a PS2 keyboard must be connected in order for the QBox to be recognised.
Scroll Control. Connect any scroll control device to the QBox if required.