NC Series PTZ Conference Cameras

The Q-SYS NC Series PTZ conference cameras deliver high-quality video feeds natively to the Q-SYS Platform. The Q-SYS NC-12x80 and Q-SYS NC-20x60 both offer motorized pan, tilt, and zoom (PTZ) functionality to enable a more broad range of room layouts, sizes and purpose.

Note: This topic provides an overview of the NC Series cameras. For related documentation, including installation instructions, see the NC Series PTZ product page on the QSC website.

  • NC-12x80: 12x optical zoom, 80° horizontal field of view

  • NC-20x60: 20x optical zoom, 60° horizontal field of view

  • NC-Pro15x: 15x optical zoom, 73° horizontal field of view

  • Distribute video via the Q-LAN network anywhere it is needed

  • Power over Ethernet (PoE)

  • Complete camera imaging controls, including white balance, focus and exposure

  • User-configurable resolution and quality for IP streams (up to 1080p), providing greater flexibility for a wide variety of use cases

  • Image Rotation control to allow for inverted mounting (optional ceiling mount accessory is the PTZ-CMB1)

  • Local 12 V connection for PTZ models (power supply not included)

  • PTZ models include PTZ-WMB1 wall mount bracket for simple installation

  • Comprehensive management via Q-SYS Designer Software and Q-SYS Reflect

  • Auto-Framing, when enabled, tightly frames the faces found within the camera's actual field of view.

The following components are available for the NC-12x80, NC-20x60 and NC-Pro15x:

Standard Components

Related Components

Front Panel – NC-12x80 and NC-20x60 PTZ

  1. Status LED (Green)
    • Off indicates the camera is in standby mode; network streams are off.
    • On indicates the camera is streaming video over the network.
    • Blinking indicates the ID mode is on.
  2. Power LED (Blue)
    • On indicates the camera has power applied.
    • Off indicates the camera has no power applied.

Rear Panel – NC-12x80 and NC-20x60 PTZ

  1. Product Label
    • Identifies product model: NC-12x80 or NC-20x60
    • Identifies the product serial number
    • Identifies the product MAC address
  2. ID Button: Press to identify this product in Q-SYS Designer Software and Q-SYS Configurator. The green STATUS LED on the front panel blinks when in ID mode. Press again to turn off.
  3. Factory Reset pin-hole: Use a paperclip or similarly sized object to insert. Press and hold the reset button for 5 seconds. This resets all parameters to the factory defaults.
  4. Kensington™ Lock Slot: for use with a security cable (not supplied).
  5. DC 12 V: Connect an external power supply (not included). Supply must be rated at 12VDC 1A, EIAJ-04, center pin positive, outside barrel negative. Use only a class 2/LPS power supply.
  6. LAN/PoE: RJ-45 connector for Q-SYS Gigabit Ethernet and Power over Ethernet. Cat5e cabling or better required.
  7. 3G-SDI: 3G-SDI output via various video formats. Video formats can be changed via Q-SYS Designer Software or a Q-SYS User Control Interface (UCI). Maximum video format is 1080p60.
  8. HDMI: HDMI® 1.4b output via various video formats. Video formats can be changed via Q-SYS Designer Software or a Q-SYS UCI. Maximum video format is 4K30.

    Note: NC Series PTZ cameras support the usage of either HDMI or SDI, but not both simultaneously.

Front Panel - NC-Pro15x

  1. Camera head

  2. Base

  3. Air intake vent

  4. Tally lamp (see NC Series PTZ Conference Cameras)

  5. Lens

  6. STATUS indicator (see NC Series PTZ Conference Cameras)

  7. POWER indicator (see NC Series PTZ Conference Cameras)

  8. Logo plate

Rear Panel - NC-Pro15x

  1. QLAN network connection (RJ-45 connector). The built-in PoE+ (Power over Ethernet+) function allows the camera to be powered by a PoE+ switch that complies with IEEE 802.3at Type 2. Use a category 5e or higher STP (shielded type) LAN cable, up to 100 m (328 ft.) in length.

  2. USB port. For future expansion.

  3. Memory card slot. For future expansion.

  4. RESET pinhole button. To restore the NC-Pro15x network settings to default, including the network name:

    1. Disconnect power.

    2. Press and hold the RESET button.

    3. While pressing and holding the RESET button, reconnect power and continue holding for 10 seconds. The reset will take a few minutes.

  5. HDMI OUT port. For connection to an HDMI output device.

  6. SERVICE switch. For service purposes only.

  7. 3G-SDI OUT port. For 3G-SDI output (BNC).

  8. GEN-LOCK port. For synchronization of BNC video signals between the camera and external devices. If the reference signal is unstable, external synchronization is not possible. Subcarriers do not synchronize.

  9. INPUT1, INPUT2 ports. For XLR audio input connection. These can be used for microphone / line input.

    • Microphone input: Input impedance 600 Ω ±10%, phantom power 48 V ±1 V, bias resistance 6.8 Ω ±1%

    • Line input: Input impedance 10k Ω ±10%

  10. LED for phantom power supply. Turns blue when phantom power is supplied.

  11. MIC port. Stereo 3.5 mm (0.14 in.) terminal for audio input. It can be used for microphone / line input.

    • Microphone input: Input impedance 1.5k Ω or higher, power 2.4 V ±0.2 V, bias resistance 2.2 k Ω ±5%

    • Line input: Input impedance 1.5 k Ω or higher

  12. RS-422 port. Serial terminal (RJ-45 connector) for RS-422. Connect the GNDs on both ends to stabilize the voltage level of the signal. Use category 5e or higher STP cables. See NC Series PTZ Conference Cameras.

  13. DC IN 24V port. For connection of AC adapter power supply.

  14. GND port. Ground terminal.

  15. Cable clamp. For prevention of cord disconnection. Pass the AC adapter cord through this clamp.

Refer to the NC Series PTZ Conference Cameras product page for product specifications.