QSC 522AA - Manual

5 Introduction - Networking the RAVE 522aa The RAVE 522aa has two RJ-45 network connection ports on the rear panel. One port is labeled "QSControl" and supports standard 10BASE-T Ethernet. The other port is labeled "CobraNet" and supports 100BASE-TX, also known as "Fast Ethernet&...

11 Unpacking There are no special unpacking precautions. However, it is recommended you keep the original packing material for reuse in the rare event that service be required. If service is required and the original packing material is not available, ensure that the unit is adequately protected for...

12 Computer Requirements & Software Installation Installing QSControl.net is easy. All you need to do is choose the folder where the program is to be stored (the default setting is accept-able for most applications). We recommend your system meet the following minimum requirements: 1- IBM PC com...

13 General Information & Configuration Memories Amplifier Setup The QSC DataPort-equipped amplifiers connected to the RAVE 522aa must have their power switches in the “on” position. For initial testing, use the lowest useful gain setting until the system is operating as expected. After the syste...

14 Connections AC Power Cord Insert the molded receptacle of the AC power cord into the AC power inlet on the back of the RAVE 522aa. Plug the AC line connector into the AC outlet. The power supply will accept from 100 to 240 Volts AC, 47 to 440 Hertz, without any changes. If a different type of IEC...

15 Relay Out Two sets of relay contacts are provided, RELAY OUT 1 and RELAY OUT 2. Contacts are floating and rated for 30VDC, 1A. There is one common terminal, one normally-closed contact terminal and one normally-open contact terminal. These are labeled as C, NC and NO on the rear panel. When the r...

16 LED Indicators (continued) QSControl and CobraNet Network Status (Port) Indicators- There are three LEDs on the front and rear panels labeled RX, TX and LINK. One group is for the QSControl network port and the other for the CobraNet network port. Their functions are described below. Note: Port i...

18 Getting Started This section outlines one of the simpler methods of getting familiar with your RAVE and the QSControl.net software. The goal of this procedure is to get your computer and the RAVE connected and communicating and the QSControl.net software installed and running. After the software ...

19 Getting Started (continued) 17- Select Device , Add New Device , from the menu. A new window will open prompting you to name the device. Name it logically, such as RAVE 1, or similar. Select the Device Type and select RAVE 522aa. At the Password prompt, enter “qsc” (lower case, no quota-tion mark...

20 Operation QSControl Port The QSControl port operates on a 10BaseT Ethernet network. This port is one of the primary means for connecting QSControl.net to the RAVE. The port may connect directly to a PC's 10BaseT or 10/100 (auto-sensing or auto-negotiating) network interface card using a crossover...

21 Utility/Diagnostic Functions Safe Mode Switch Location of Safe Mode switch: The front panel has a small access hole on the left side, just left of the Power indicator. It is not labeled to help prevent accidental use. The Safe Mode switch can be operated by using a paperclip (or similar item) ins...

23 Utility/Diagnostic Functions (continued) Telnet Access The RS-232 features can also be accessed via Telnet. The Microsoft Telnet application is a Windows program. Consult Windows documentation for Telnet information. Basic procedure for opening a Telnet session: 1 - To open the Telnet session- Cl...

24 Preliminary Specification IN OUT THRU Dynamic Range (AES-17, -60dB Method, all sensitivities) unweighted >115dB >112dB >112dB A weighted >118dB >115dB >115dB Distortion (20Hz-20 KHz, all sensitivities) +4dBu (max) <0.009% THD+N <0.009% THD+N <0.009% THD+N 2dB below clip...

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