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Connecting to a Network
1. Connect the network source (router, switch, or computer) to the RJ45 jack
on the rear panel using a CAT5/6 cable (not supplied).
2. If using the RJ45 loop-thru connections, connect another CAT6 cable to
the available RJ45 port on the first loudspeaker and connect the open-end
connector to the RJ45 input on the next loudspeaker.
3. Continue this process until all loudspeakers in the array are connected using
RJ45 digital connections.
Network Control
There are two modes of operation using network control:
a. Indirect Mode: This duplicates all the functionality of the Rear User
Interface (RUI) as described in the following section. Indirect mode allows
users to connect ethernet to just one box. Low data communication to the
other boxes is managed via wireless transmission (QSC AWARE
™
).
NOTE:
Indirect mode cannot be used for Firmware updates.
b. Direct Mode: This mode offers greater functionality, but it requires ethernet connection to every box in the array. When all boxes
in the array are discovered on the network, Indirect mode is disabled. To update Firmware, an Ethernet connection must be
attached to each box.
An Array can be controlled and monitored using one of two software applications:
a. QSC SysNav
™
(System Navigator): This Windows application is available from QSC.com and allows the user to discover, control
and monitor each loudspeaker within the array. SysNav also manages Firmware updates.
b. QSC Q-SYS Designer
™
: This Windows application is available from QSC.com and allows the user to discover, control, and
monitor each loudspeaker within the array.
NOTE:
Q-SYS Designer requires a Q-SYS Core to fully function. More information on Q-SYS Designer is available from
the online Helpfile https://q-syshelp.qsc.com/
Dante
®
Audio Setup
Each array of loudspeakers can subscribe to a Dante audio-over-IP Transmitter (TX), sent over the network from common audio sources,
such as a digital mixing console or a QSC Q-SYS Core. Dante subscriptions can be set up using one of two methods:
a. QSC SysNav
™
(System Navigator): This Windows application is available from QSC.com and allows the user to view all Dante
Transmitters (TX) discovered on the network and then subscribe a loudspeaker (or array of loudspeakers) to that transmitter.
b. Dante Controller: This Windows or macOS application is available from Audinate.com and provides users with more advanced
tools to manage Dante traffic.
Cooling
The LA108 and LA112 models are internally powered loudspeakers that contain Class D power amplifiers, which produce some heat.
• Allow a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) clearance at the rear of the enclosure for cooling.
• Do not restrict airflow to the rear of the loudspeaker enclosure.
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