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

  • 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 and NC-20x60:

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.

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