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Computer Requirements & Software Installation
Configuration of the PS-X requires a Q-Sys Core Processor, a PC running Q-Sys Designer software, and a Q-Sys Page Station both connected to the
Q-LAN network. The latest version of Q-Sys Designer may be downloaded from the QSC website (
http://www.qscaudio.com/
). Additionally, all Q-Sys
Core Processors include a Q-Sys Designer CD-ROM. For more information regarding system requirements and installation instructions, refer to the
Q-Sys Designer installation instructions on the QSC website or in the Core Processor's Q-Sys Hardware User Manual.
Connections
The Q-Sys Page Station Expander connects to any of the
Q-Sys Page Station models. A Cat 5e cable, both ends
terminated with a Class 2 RJ-45 connector, and the Page
Station Connector Adapter is all that is needed. The cable
must be 100 meters or less.
Refer to
Figure 7
.
1. Plug the Page Station Connector Adapter
(1)
into the
back of the Page Station
(2)
as shown.
2. Be sure the adapter is plugged in all the way, and
secure in place.
3. Plug the Cat 5e cable RJ-45 connector
(3)
into the
RJ-45 receptacle on the adapter.
ROTE!:
The other end of the Cat 5e cable
should be connected to the PS-X as described
earlier in this document.
Mount or re-mount the Page Station in accordance with
the Page Station User Manual.
Configuring the Page Station for the PS-X in Q-Sys
Before you can use the PS-X, you must configure the Page Station in Q-Sys Designer.
1. Start Q-Sys Designer on the PC.
2. Open the design running on the appropriate Core.
3. In Q-Sys Designer, be sure the Page Station is in the design, then select the Status component of the Page Station to which the PS-X is connected.
4. In the Properties for the Page Station, set the Enable Expander to Yes.
5. Open the Mic/Control component for the Page Station. There are now two sets of controls. One for the Main Mic, the other for the Expander
(Xpander). Use these controls to set the correct levels for the PS-X. Refer to the online help for details.
The PS-X is now ready to use. The PC is no longer required for the operation of your Q-Sys system.
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