QSC Audio NAC-100-BK Speaker System User Manual
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1. 7 1675 MacArthur Blvd Costa Mesa CA 92626 USA Main Number 714 743 6175 or toll free 800 854 4079 Customer Service 714 957 7250 or toll free 800 772 2834 NAC 100 Network Audio Controller User Manual NAC 100 BK NAC 100 WH Lobby Main Lobby Balcony Restaurant Main Auditorium Conference Room TD 000270 00 rev A pb PP The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to humans The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in this manual SAFEGUARDS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions This unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety Improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards In order not to defeat the safeguards observe the follovving instructions for its installation use and servicing CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the cover while power is applied No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel WARNING To prevent fire or electric shock do not expose this equipment to ra2. Basis IP Address Connection Status Basis Name Basis Model The name of the NAC 100 Current Firmware Version Serial Number Passvvords There are two passwords on the NAC 100 one for Utility Select Menu and one for Control Items The Admin Utility Password allows access to the Utility Select Menu Change password in QSControl net by clicking the Admin Utility Password button on the edit screen for the NAC 100 The Control Password limits access to specified Control Items during normal use Change password in QSControl net by clicking the Control Password button on the edit screen for the NAC 100 suoneor dde Jo ojms jou ONUODSA v VIA Ju9uroSpupuu YIM SNV TA OU WIJ sAous o durexo 2 1 Sun S SV g orroods oSeueui panguoso upo Ady 10 sjonpoud SISVgq ojdnnur oSeueur UD 001 VN YLA 91104 yous Jupr duuoo IC z0g 2421 VIA polamod S001 VN ldniniN T ens Teo S 9 9 Y 883 00 dl 13N2 olpne j9NeJ4902 ou yomu OJUODSH e O yoeye suoioeuuoo y 77 suog paiemog ff F p s mod uoy J uj9u d Fra sdqIN OOL OL spod dod juel dwios jeg 208 3331 21 YAMS YHOM U wo poeJip a sjonpoud 001 0VN y u O1JUODSO 00L OVN 00TL OVN 29 Surzi nn suoneq e1sur ye rdA e19A9 are Aooq pens SUTYIOMJIN NV IA IOnuoOsS0 20 uo sjo
3. menu to read the system information of the NAC 100 Restarts the NAC 100 Restores factory defaults and restarts the NAC 100 NETWORK SETUP UTILITY Read Write IP Address Subnet Mask SECURITY ACCESS All Control Items Unlocked _or Press Blue Key To Disable Security l All Control Items Unlocked _or Press Blue Key To Re enable Security All Control Items Locked CONTRAST ADJUST Contrast BASIS CONNECT STATUS Read Only Basis Index IP Address Status Name Model SYSTEM INFORMATION Read Only NAC 100 Name Firmware Version Serial Number REBOOT RESTART System vvill novv reboot RESTORE DEFAULT Caution This will erase all screens and bitmaps replaced with factory default memory settings Press Blue Button to Start The NAC 100 IP Address The NAC 100 Subnet Mask The default screen if none of the user configured Control Items are restricted using the Control Password This option disables Control Password restrictions for all Control Items Control Password restrictions have been disabled for all Control Items This screen appears if user access passwords have been previously disabled This option will re enable Control Password restrictions for all Control Items Control Password restrictions have been re enabled for all Control Items Range of 1 10 with 10 being the brightest Basis Index Change this number to view each of the Basis units controlled by the NAC 100
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5. should be completely represented by the symbol before pressing the Blue Key e g A letter may not be changed after it has been entered If an error is made press the Blue Key to begin entering the password from the beginning NETWORK SETUP UTILITY UTILITY SELECT MENU IP Address f Network Setup Subnet Security Access e L LCD Contrast Adjust Basis Connection Status System Information Reboot Restart Restore Factory Default SECURITY ACCESS All Control Items Unlocked CONTRAST ADJUST Contrast BASIS CONNECT STATUS Basis Index IP Address Status Name Model SYSTEM INFORMATION NAC 100 Name Firmware Version Serial Number REBOOT RESTART System will now reboot RESTORE DEFAULT Caution This will erase all screens and bitmaps replaced with Factory default memory settings Press Blue Button To Start Utility Select Menu Descriptions TOP MENU UTILITY SELECT MENU Netvvork Setup Security Access LCD Contrast Adjust Basis Connection Status System Information Reboot Restart Restore Factory Default SUB MENUS Use this sub menu to configure the NAC 100 on the network Use this sub menu to disable re enable Control Password restrictions Use this sub menu to adjust the contrast of the NAC 100 LCD screen Use this sub menu to check the status of any Basis unit controlled by the NAC 100 Use this sub
6. the most recent version of QSC s warranty statement please visit www qscaudio com Contact us at 800 854 4079 or visit our website at www qscaudio com 1675 Mac Arthur Blvd Costa Mesa CA 92626 USA Main Number 714 754 6175 or toll free USA only 800 854 4079 Customer Service 714 957 7150 or toll free USA only 800 772 2834 Lat Copyright 2007 QSC Audio Products Inc QSCO is a registered trademark of QSC Audio Products Inc QSC and the QSC logo are registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office All trademarks are the property of their respective owners
7. to the Venue Manager s help file for all software related operation issues Note The default password for the NAC 100 is qsc no quotes lower case 1 Turn off the computer 2 Use one of the Network Diagrams illustrated previously in this manual to connect the NAC 100 to the network 3 Verify that the NAC 100 has turned on The NAC 100 will turn on when it has been properly connected to any PoE compliant switch or PoE injector Enter the UTILITY SELECT MENU Press and hold the Rotary Button then simultaneously press the Blue Button The default password is gsc Navigate to the Network Setup sub menu Make a note of the IP Address In steps 11 and on you will need to change the IP address of the NAC 100 or your PC 4 Turn on the PC and start Windows 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 the 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 Se
8. SControl net 1 Click the Start menu button and choose Settings Control Panel 2 Double click the Add Remove Program icon 3 Select QSControl net from the list then click Add Remove 4 Click Yes to begin uninstalling QSControl net Connections 1 Gently separate the NAC 100 from its rear panel using the side tabs 2 Run the category 5 cable through the access hole in the center of the NAC 100 3 Connect one end of a category 5 cable terminated with an RJ45 plug into the RJ45 receptacle on the circuit board of the NAC 100 by inserting the RJ45 plug into the receptacle with the lock tab oriented away from the circuit board Push firmly until the connector locks into place usually an audible click can be heard 4 Connect the other end to the appropriate QSControl net network port See the Networking Diagrams included later in this manual Utility Navigation Map During normal use the LCD navigation map will be defined by the user s design created using QSControl net However the UTILITY SELECT MENU has a fixed navigation map To enter the UTILITY SELECT MENU press and hold the Rotary Button then simultaneously press the Blue Button The user will be prompted for the Admin Utility Password The default password is gsc Turn the Rotary to select individual letters in the password Press the Rotary Wheel Button when the correct letter is displayed Press the Blue Key when the entire password has been entered The password
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10. he NAC 100 is accomplished with the included QSControl net Venue Manager software No software operation is covered in this hardware manual After installing your software open the Help file and follow its recommendations The software Help file includes the most recent information available for your NAC 100 Resetting the NAC 100 Resetting the NAC 100 should only be performed as a last resort To reset the NAC 100 cycle the power Remove the cover of NAC 100 to access the RJ45 jack located on the circuit board of the NAC 100 Unplug the Ethernet cable from the RJ45 jack Screen will turn off Reconnect the Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack NAC 100 will reboot Immediately press and hold the Rotary Wheel Button and the Blue Button until the NAC 100 has rebooted The NAC 100 should boot up to the UTILITY PASSWORD screen Enter the password The default password is qsc In the UTILITY SELECT MENU use the Down Arrow to scroll down to the Restore Factory Default option Press the Blue Button to select Restore Factory Default option Press the Blue Button again to restore default settings Telnet Access Utility Diagnostic Functions can 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 on a Windows PC 1 To open the Telnet session Click START select RUN in the textbox provided type Telnet f
11. in or moisture 1 Maximum operating ambient temperature is 50 C 122 F 2 Connect the unit only an IEEE 802 3af compliant power sourcing device FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance to the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by switching the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help Copyright 2007 QSC Audio Products Inc QSCO is a registered trademark of QSC Audio Products Inc QSC and the QSC logo are registered with the U S Patent and Trademark Office All trademarks are the
12. lect Installation Folder specify the installation directory or accept the default location 9 Reboot only if your computer prompts you to do so 10 Click the on Start button on the lower left corner of your screen Select Settings from the menu followed by Network Connections on the sub menu Select Local Area Connection and view its properties click Properties button Select the Internet Protocol TCP IP option 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 to that of the NAC 100 easiest if you have many BASIS units or if you want to change the IP address of your NAC 100 to be similar to that of the computer This is a network management decision 11 Change the IP address of the NAC 100 or computer to be compatible with that of the computer or NAC 100 Typically this is done by making the IP address of one of the devices 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 12 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 13 After you are satisfied with all of your settings close all open windows and start the Venue Manager program Select Start Programs QSControl net Venue Manager 14 The login screen
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14. ollowed by a space then the IP address of the NAC 100 with which communication is desired Click OK 2 If the address entered was correct and network communications with the NAC 100 are successful the Telnet session should open 3 Telnet options include oe Telnet 10 10 5 vw2 95 86H Telnet server 1 Name Hu Menu options Enter option h Menus Display Test H k Memory Enter Network Setup Restart System Change Q8Control Metwork Access Pass Display Unit Serial Humber Watchdog Restart Data Log Network Connection Data Display version information sw Ta Ga Connection Password To establish network communication with an NAC 100 from Venue Manager a connection password 1s required This password can be changed via the telnet menu displayed above The factory default password 1s qsc If you forget the Connection Password start a telnet session and select Change QSControl Netvvork Access Password from the main menu Then press the Enter key when prompted to enter the current password You can now contact QSC and give them the Password Key that will appear directly below the Password entry failed warning to obtain you current password Specifications Preliminary Specifications Display 3 5 8 9cm backlit 16 bit color LCD 320 x 240 pixels CSTN Controls 5 x push buttons x rotary encoder Software C
15. ompatibility Requires QSControl net Venue Manager version 3 1 or higher Dimensions HWD 5 2 13 2 cm x 5 12 7 cm x 1 6 4 cm Power Requirements Compliant with IEEE 802 3af 2003 works with any PoE compliant switch or PoE injector Power consumption 3 W Class 1 Device Construction ABS with UV protection additive available in black NAC 100 BK or white NAC 100 WH Dimensions 1 6 40 mm 1 4 36 mm 33 4mm 43mm 10 Places Samm Gro 5 2 132 mm O mm 6 Places A m A a _ 46mm Peer 5 127 mm Side Back How to Contact QSC Audio Products Mailing address QSC Audio Producis nc 1675 Mac Arthur Boulevard Costa Mesa CA 92626 1468 USA Telephone Numbers Main Number 714 754 6175 Sales amp Marketing 714 957 7100 or toll free USA only 800 854 4079 Customer Service 714 957 7150 or toll free USA only 800 772 2834 Facsimile Number Sales amp Marketing FAX 714 754 6174 Customer Service FAX 714 754 6173 World Wide Web WWW Qqscaudio com E mail info qscaudio com service qscaudio com Warranty USA only see your dealer or distributor for other countries Disclaimer QSC Audio Products Inc is not liable for any damage to amplifiers or any other equipment that is caused by negligence or improper installation and or u
16. ow the system designer to control various parameters of any number of audio channels Operation and screen navigation are accomplished by means of five push buttons arranged in an intuitive left right up down configuration plus a rotary encoder When multiple NAC 100 controllers control a single system changes made from one unit will be reflected on the displays of others For applications in which room diagrams corporate logos or other graphical elements are desired the NAC 100 can support up to 15 full screen bitmap images Graphics and text are displayed on a 3 5 inch 8 9 cm backlit color display with 320 x 240 pixel resolution Chassis colors are available in black NAC 100 BK or white NAC 100 WH and the NAC 100 may be mounted directly to a wall surface NAC Features Easily create intuitive user interfaces from within QSControl net Venue Manager software Capable of displaying custom bitmapped graphics 16 bit 3 5 inch 8 9 cm backlit graphics display Five navigation push buttons and rotary encoder Simple single wire connection using PoE Power Over Ethernet Unpacking There are no special unpacking precautions However it is recommended to 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 shipment strong box of appropriate size sufficient packing material to
17. prevent load shifting or impact damage or call QSC s Technical Services Department for packing material and a carton What is included in the carton Item Description Quantity 1 100 1 2 Hardvvare Manual this document 3 QSControl net Software CD Mounting The rear panel of the unit includes holes conforming to the hole patterns of numerous domestic and international electrical boxes l 4mm 10 Places 84mm Bn 2 5 132 mm mod 2 127 mm Back Actual Size ESD Warning Hlectrostatic discharge ESD can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry It occurs when electronic components are improperly handled and can result in complete or intermittent failures Always follow ESD prevention procedures when removing the rear panel Handle the NAC 100 by the outer edges of the chassis avoiding contact with the circuit board and components at all times When inserting or removing the cable limit contact to plastic surfaces When mounting the rear panel ensure that the remaining hardware is placed with caution avoiding static causing surfaces such as carpeted floors plastic and packing foam Computer Requirements amp Software Installation Installing QSControl net is relatively simple All that is necessary is to choose the folder where the program is to be stored the default setting is acceptable for most applications It is recommended the system meet
18. property of their respective owners Introduction Congratulations and thank you for your purchase of this professional network audio controller To get the most from your investment we recommend you review all the information provided in this User Manual The NAC 100 is a network audio controller allowing the system designer to create custom graphical user interfaces using QSControl net Venue Manager version 3 1 or higher systems Bridging the gap between simple switch closure or potentiometer controls on one hand and sophisticated and expensive touch panel or computer hosted control on the other the NAC 100 will be at home in hospitality convention transportation entertainment worship and educational facilities The NAC 100 operates via PoE Power Over Ethernet not included Wiring consists of a single CAT 5 cable terminating to an RJ45 connector LCD Screer Lobby Main Lobby Balcony Restaurant Conference Room Control Items Up Arrow Blue Buttor Right Arrow Left Arrow Rotary Push for Rotary dola VVheel Button Creation of the custom graphical user interfaces is accomplished within the Venue Manager environment where the system designer can add Screens and Control Items Each Screen can be thought of a menu of Control Items Each Control Item can be used for recalling Global Presets screen navigation and or assigning the Rotary to Masters Masters are created in Venue Manager and all
19. se of this loudspeaker product QSC Audio Products 3 Year Limited Warranty QSC Audio Products Inc QSC guarantees its products to be free from defective material and or workmanship for a period of three 3 years from date of sale and will replace defective parts and repair malfunctioning products under this warranty when the defect occurs under normal installation and use provided the unit is returned to our factory or one of our authorized service stations via prepaid transportation with a copy of proof of purchase i e sales receipt This warranty provides that the examination of the return product must indicate in our judgment a manufacturing defect This warranty does not extend to any product which has been subjected to misuse neglect accident improper installation or where the date code has been removed or defaced QSC shall not be liable for incidental and or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights This limited warranty is freely transfer able during the term of the warranty period Customer may have additional rights which vary from state to state In the event that this product was manufactured for export and sale outside of the United States or its territories then this limited warranty shall not apply Removal of the serial number on this product or purchase of this product from an unauthorized dealer will void this limited warranty Periodically this warranty is updated To obtain
20. should open The default password is qsc lower case no quotation marks Select Logon to Local Computer and click OK 15 The QSControl net Venue Manager window will open 16 Go to Design Mode by pressing Ctrl D or by selecting System from the menu and selecting Go To Design Mode Then select System from the menu and select Discover and Map Devices The Discover and Map Devices window will open Click the Start Searching the Network button If your computer has multiple VLANs a window will open allowing you which VLANs to broadcast discovery messages on Select your NAC 100 from the Discovered Unmapped Network Devices list and click on the Add selected unmapped devices to design button Your NAC 100 should appear in the Design Devices list Click OK The Enter Device Password window will open enter qsc lower case no quotation marks The device should now appear in your Inventory To change the properties on the NAC 100 right click on the device in the Inventory and select Device Properties 17 If the NAC 100 does not show in the Inventory check the cable connections verify IP addresses are set correctly verify Subnet masks are set correctly and verify PoE is properly applied to the NAC 100 18 Double Click on the NAC 100 in the Inventory A view of applicable options will open 19 Click on Help to access the software s Help system All software operation is covered in the on line help file Operation of t
21. the following minimum requirements 1 IBM PC compatible computer with a Pentium 4 processor 2 Processor speed of 1 4 GHz 2 GHz or faster recommended for systems with 30 or more BASIS units 3 512 megabytes of RAM 1 gigabyte recommended for systems with 30 or more BASIS units 4 Hard drive with at least 500 MB of free space for the program and files you generate 5 Display resolution of 1024 X 768 16 bit color 6 CD ROM drive to install the software 7 10BaseT 100BaseTx network interface card 8 Windows XP Professional XP Home and Windows Vista operating systems Windows 95 98 2000 NT4 and ME platforms are not supported Note If system is used for real time adjustments and configuration of audio systems it is recommended that all Windows Power Options located in the Windows Control Panel features be disabled Display hard drive system standby and hibernation settings should be set to Never This avoids waiting for the system to wake up if adjustment is needed after an elapsed period of time To Install QSControl net Start computer and start Windows 2 If there are any programs running please close them now Be sure to leave Windows running 3 Place the QSControl net CD ROM in the CD ROM drive It is also possible to select Start Run and browse for the file named setup exe on the CD 4 Click the Install QSControl net button 5 Follow the installation instructions on the screen To Uninstall Q
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