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18

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 922dz.

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 922dz (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.net 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, 

then 

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-

 Select 

Network Connections

 in the control panel. Select 

Properties

. Right-click 

Local Area Connection

, and view its proper-

ties. Highlight the 

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

 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 your settings, close all open windows and start the QSControl.net program. Select 

Start

All Pro-

grams

QSControl.net

Venue Manager.

15-

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

and click OK.

16-

The QSControl.net Venue Manager window will open. A Startup Tips screen will be visible the first time Venue Manager is 

launched. Optionally, the Startup Tips screen may be disabled by un-checking the box in it’s lower left corner. It is

 highly recom-

mended

 the user become familiar with each of the tips listed on this screen. After reviewing the tip(s), close the Startup Tips screen.

Summary of Contents for BASIS 922dz

Page 1: ...TD 000202 00 rev B TD 000202 00 BASIS 922dz 8x8 CobraNet Enabled Control and Monitoring Signal Processor Hardware Manual...

Page 2: ...d 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 STA...

Page 3: ...22dz also offers a front panel interface for accessing a few critical functions A single QSControl net server computer can support several clients running QSC s latest Venue Manager software Thus the...

Page 4: ...asily updated over the network In the future QSC will be adding new capabilities to both BASIS and QSControl net Our latest code releases and access to up to date information on BASIS and QSCon trol n...

Page 5: ...ing 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...

Page 6: ...loyments QSControl net is a TCP IP standards compliant network system and therefore supports operation on network repeaters switches and routers When implementing the Two Wire Interface the QSControl...

Page 7: ...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 exc...

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

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

Page 10: ...ith 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 network...

Page 11: ...r 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 Mo...

Page 12: ...ws 95 98 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 Pa...

Page 13: ...ntroller 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 922dz to sy...

Page 14: ...ccept contact closure TTL logic signals 0 5 VDC control voltages or 10k ohm variable resistors The contact closure and logic devices accommodate on off or state change events the variable resistor inp...

Page 15: ...table combinations If connecting a multi DataPort amplifier be sure to connect all the DataPorts to the same BASIS This practice assures proper amplifier reporting in QSControl net To connect the cabl...

Page 16: ...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 accepting cho...

Page 17: ...irst setting up a network system Once user moves to a different screen the last screen accessed becomes the new power up default Boot Screen Right side buttons serve as up down navigation Arrow charac...

Page 18: ...ecify 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 Sele...

Page 19: ...applied to the BASIS 19 Click on the sign of the BASIS 922dz in the inventory root then the sign of the Flashed Configs Click on the config with the loudspeaker icon A view of applicable device tabs w...

Page 20: ...lu tion off of the network This is currently 16 bit 20 bit and 24 bit Audio via inbound bundles may be in any combination of these resolu tions and the BASIS will process the data accordingly All DACs...

Page 21: ...unicate with the BASIS 922dz 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...

Page 22: ...d 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 lett...

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 922dz you want to communicate with in the text box and cli...

Page 24: ...ES EBU sample rate must be 48KHz and is internally synchronized Program Outputs 8 Connector Type 4 HD 15 dataport connections Cable Type QSC DataPort cable QSC p n DPC x x designates cable length in f...

Page 25: ...onnector 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 Inputs 6 discrete inputs for TTL logic voltag...

Page 26: ...26 Dimensions...

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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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