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Getting Started

This section outlines one of the simpler methods of getting familiar with your BASIS and the QSControl.net software. The goal of this 
procedure is to get your computer and the BASIS connected and communicating and the QSControl.net software installed and running. 
After the software is installed and running, refer to the software’s Help file for all software related operation/issues. Note! The default 
password for the BASIS is “qsc” (no quotes, lower case).

1-

 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the BASIS 922az.

2-

 Connect a CAT-5 crossover cable from the computer’s network interface card (NIC) to the BASIS QSControl jack (example 1, page 6).

3-

 Reconnect the power cord to the BASIS 922az (turn it on). Using the BASIS LCD display and controls, navigate the menu to the IP 

Address and make a note of it. In steps 12 and on, you will need to change the IP address of the BASIS or your PC. 

4-

 Turn on the PC and start Windows. You must have Administrator rights and be signed on as Administrator in order to install the 

QSControl program. Ensure you are signed on to the computer as the Administrator.

5-

 Place the QSControl.net CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. The install wizard should start. If not, you can also select 

Start-Run 

and 

browse for the file named setup.exe from the CD.

6-

 The installer queries the computer for available drive space and other information. If required MDAC library (Microsoft) files are not 

already on the computer, the library files are installed. You must accept the Microsoft software agreement in order to install the MDAC 
library. It may be necessary to reboot the computer after library installation.

7-

 At the prompt for “Client/Server” selection, keep both Client and Server selected. This will be appropriate for general use.

8- 

When prompted “Select Installation Folder”, specify the installation directory or accept the default location. 

9-

 You will be prompted to select an installation accessible by everyone (non-secure) or an installation accessible only to you (secure). 

Select the appropriate Everyone or Just Me box and continue. Installation proceeds.

10-

 Reboot only if your computer prompts you to do so.

11-

 Right click on the My Network Places icon on your computer’s desktop. Select Properties. Select Local Area Connection, and view 

its properties (click Properties tab). Highlight the Internet Protocol Properties tab and view its properties. You will see an entry field for 
the IP address. Decide whether you want to change the IP address of your computer to be similar that of to the BASIS (easiest if you 
have many BASIS units) or if you want to change the IP address of your BASIS to be similar to that of the computer. This is a network 
management decision.

12- 

Change the IP address of the BASIS (or computer) to be compatible with that of the computer (or BASIS). Typically, this is done by 

making the IP address of one of the devices 1 digit different in the last octet (group of digits in IP address). If changing the computer’s 
settings, write down the current values, in case you want to revert later.

13-

 The subnet mask address should be exactly the same for both the computer and the BASIS. The Gateway address should not be 

altered as it is not used.

14-

 After you are satisfied with all you settings, close all open windows and start the QSControl.net program. Select Start, Run, QSCon-

trol.net, QSControl.net.exe.

15-

 The login screen should open. The default password is “qsc” (lower case, no quotation marks). Select “Logon to Local Computer” 

and click OK.

16-

The QSControl.net Venue Manager window will open.

Summary of Contents for BASIS 922az

Page 1: ...EN 1 TD 000133 00 rev B EN TD 000133 00 BASIS 922az 8x8 CobraNet Enabled Control and Monitoring Signal Processor Hardware Manual...

Page 2: ...rd 5 Reliable Earthing Grounding of rack mounted equipment should be maintained LITHIUM BATTERY WARNING THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS A NON RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY LITHIUM IS A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE ST...

Page 3: ...or controlling the overall BASIS QSControl system However the BASIS 922az also offers a front panel inter face for accessing a few critical functions A single QSControl server computer can support sev...

Page 4: ...real time live performance work Both software and firmware can be easily updated over the network In the future QSC will be adding new capabilities to both BASIS and QSControl net Our latest code rel...

Page 5: ...to the proper rules To learn more about CobraNet and appropriate network topologies please visit http www qscaudio com products network resources htm and http www peakaudio com CobraNet background htm...

Page 6: ...TCP IP standards compliant network system and therefore supports operation on network repeaters switches and routers When implementing the Two Wire Interface the QSControl net segment does not require...

Page 7: ...you would have to physically connect your computer first to one BASIS box and then to the other With this elementary connection you don t have a true network It is just like making RS 232 connections...

Page 8: ...iate destination anywhere on the network Though the example shows only two BASIS 922az units as many devices may be connected as there are available switch ports All BASIS units will be able to commun...

Page 9: ...rol net traffic and a separate VLAN for CobraNet audio traffic This config uration essentially provides a dedicated network for BASIS 922az control and monitoring including the system controller and a...

Page 10: ...with its own network switch Therefore traffic segmentation is physical rather than logical Example 5 also pro vides an additional level of fault tolerance although at the expense of additional networ...

Page 11: ...or out of an equipment rack Rack mounting is optional Adhesive rubber feet are included for non rack mount installations Use them to prevent the unit from scratching or marring support surfaces Rack...

Page 12: ...8 and ME platforms are not supported Note If system is used for real time adjustments and configuration of audio systems we recommend all Windows Power Options located in the Windows Control Panel fea...

Page 13: ...ontroller computer CobraNet Connection Loss If you are operating with a valid CobraNet network and the connection to the network is disrupted audio will momentarily mute allow ing the BASIS 922az to s...

Page 14: ...block connectors They can accept contact closure devices switch relay contacts or 10k ohm variable resis tors The contact closure and logic devices accommodate on off or state change events the variab...

Page 15: ...ataPort cables The 922az supports up to eight channels of DataPort audio and amplifier status monitoring This can be four 2 channel amplifiers or one 8 chan nel amplifier or other suitable combination...

Page 16: ...her side of the display are used to navigate through the menus The rotary select accept knob is active for many displayed items allowing you to scroll through choices by rotating the control and accep...

Page 17: ...ult Boot Screen Right side buttons serve as up down navigation Arrow characters indi cate right side button context If additional menus are available the arrow character will be shown Main Menu Screen...

Page 18: ...lient Server selection keep both Client and Server selected This will be appropriate for general use 8 When prompted Select Installation Folder specify the installation directory or accept the default...

Page 19: ...is properly applied to the BASIS 19 Click on the BASIS 922az in the inventory root A view of applicable device tabs will open Click the DSP tab and the current DSP configuration of the BASIS will be d...

Page 20: ...und bundles may be in any combination of these resolu tions and the BASIS will process the data accordingly All DACs will process 24 bit audio though the least significant bits may be zero filled if t...

Page 21: ...e with the BASIS 922az if it is in safe mode You may communicate only using TFTP Telnet or RS 232 RS 232 Serial Port I O Interface The RS 232 connector on the rear panel is used as a serial port input...

Page 22: ...ned click OK to continue If all the connections and communications settings are correct the main Hyper Terminal window will open 6 The Hyper Terminal main window will appear next but blank Type the le...

Page 23: ...opening a Telnet session 1 To open the Telnet session Click START select RUN type Telnet followed by a space then the IP address of the BASIS 922az you want to communicate with in the text box and cl...

Page 24: ...ASIS to Network Analog input through full DSP chain to CobraNet output 7 042 milliseconds 4 375 milliseconds Network to BASIS CobraNet input through full DSP chain to analog output 6 313 milliseconds...

Page 25: ...om 1A 30VDC Logic Outputs 4 discrete outputs Connector Type 2 pin Phoenix Style a k a Euro Style detachable terminal blocks Configuration Single ended TTL compatible Pinout 1 Signal 2 CHASSIS GND Omni...

Page 26: ...Notes...

Page 27: ...Notes...

Page 28: ...ts suppliers be held liable for any damages consequential incidental or otherwise including any claims for lost profits and or savings resulting from any attempted integration of QSControl products wi...

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