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- Page 1 RAVE 522ua 8x8 CobraNet Enabled Signal Processor Hardware Manual *TD-000198-00* TD-000198-00 rev.A...
- Page 2 - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help. © Copyright 2005 QSC Audio Products, Inc. QSC® 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 property of their respective owners.
- Page 3 CobraNet channels on the network. Unlike many configurable DSP boxes, the intrinsic process- ing latency of the RAVE 522ua is both short and fixed at 0.396 milliseconds. When analog input and analog outputs are used, the total delay is 2.354 milliseconds. The delay...
- Page 4 DSP-30. The RAVE 522ua brings all that technology together in one compact, powerful, easy to use system. We are confident that your new RAVE 522ua will provide years of dependable service and we hope it will help you, the sys- tem designer and implementer, to express your creative audio system ideas.
- Page 5 Second, CobraNet audio must traverse either a repeater domain or a network switch domain. The point here is that the CobraNet port on a RAVE 522ua must connect directly to, and only to, either a repeater LAN or a switched Ethernet LAN. Hybrid networks containing both repeaters and switches are not permitted on the audio segment.
- Page 6 CM16a and RAVE networks. For this very reason we continue to support connectivity to network repeater hardware with the RAVE 522ua. Support for network repeaters exists only with the Two Wire Interface. That is to say that the QSControl port and the CobraNet port must be connected to separate repeater LANs.
- Page 7 Example #2 - CobraNet X-over mode: This is the simplest connection you can make between the RAVE 522ua and any of the other RAVE/BASIS models. Use a CAT-5 cross- over cable connected between the CobraNet ports of each unit. No network switch is required. This connection allows audio to pass between the two RAVE/BASIS units over CobraNet.
- Page 8 Example #3 - Single Wire Interface: Here all QSControl.net and CobraNet traffic shares the same single CAT-5 cable between the RAVE 522ua and an unmanaged Ethernet switch. The QSControl.net system manages traffic flow efficiently and reliably so that all audio and control data is delivered to its appropriate destination anywhere on the network.
- Page 9 Example #4 - Two-Wire Interface (shared network hardware): This example illustrates the Two-Wire Interface with a managed Ethernet switch. The switch is configured with multiple virtual local area networks (VLANs). Ethernet deliveries can only reach destination ports belonging to the same VLAN from which it was sourced.
- Page 10 Example #5 - Two-Wire Interface (separate network hardware): Example #5 is conceptually similar to example #4. The difference here is that separate networks are created by providing each local area network (LAN) with 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 hardware.
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Page 11: Rack Mounting
2-pin terminal block connector Mounting The RAVE 522ua can be used in or 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. - Page 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 compatible computer with a Pentium 4 processor.
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Page 13: Configuration Memories
Configuration Memories The RAVE 522ua has non-volatile storage locations that contain settings for the device as well as DSP signal flow. The storage loca- tions make it possible to set up the RAVE for different situations and quickly recall the setup with or without QSControl.net software... - Page 14 Insert the molded receptacle of the AC power cord into the AC power inlet on the back of the RAVE 522ua. Plug the AC line connector into the AC out- let. The power supply will accept from 100 to 240 Volts AC, 47 to 440 Hertz, without any changes.
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Page 15: Relay Out
“finger tight”. Communications should be 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and flow control Xon/Xoff. LED Indicators When the RAVE 522ua is plugged into a properly functioning AC outlet, it will power up and briefly display a welcome screen on the LCD dis- play. -
Page 16: Lcd Display And Controls
LCD Display and Controls The RAVE 522ua has a 2 line X 16 character LCD display. The display and the multi-function push-button switches on either side provide data access and editing capability. The push-button switches on either side of the display are used to navigate through the menus. - Page 17 LCD Navigation Map Left side buttons have screen dependent functions. This read-only screen is the “out of the box” default display after power up. This is the most desired information when first setting up a network system. Once user moves to a different screen, the last screen accessed becomes the new power up default.
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Page 18: Getting Started
2- Connect a CAT-5 crossover cable from the computer’s network interface card (NIC) to the RAVE QSControl jack (example 1, page 6). 3- Reconnect the power cord to the RAVE 522ua (turn it on). Using the RAVE LCD display and controls, navigate the menu to the IP Address and make a note of it. - Page 19 RAVE. 19- Click on the “+” sign of the RAVE 522ua 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 will open. Click the DSP block and the current DSP configuration of the RAVE will be displayed.
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Page 20: Operation
16 may be selected to forward to the signal processing chain (DSP engine) in any one configuration. The RAVE 522ua will support the delivery of up to 32 channels via up to 4 outbound bundles (to the network). Of these 32 channels, up to 24 may be unique (processed individually... -
Page 21: Safe Mode Switch
If the RAVE 522ua operates in an unexpected way or is not responding to any communications after a new firmware file is uploaded to it, it is likely the file was corrupted during transfer. If this occurs, there is a “backup” program in the RAVE 522ua that will enable you to communicate with it. - Page 22 6) The Hyper Terminal main window will appear next, but blank. Type the letter “h” (for help) and then the “Enter” key. This will prompt the RAVE 522ua to post its menu text. The “h” key is the Help prompt for the RAVE 522ua. A text menu will appear. This is sent by the RAVE 522ua and will detail your options and instructions for changing the address information.
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Page 23: Telnet Access
Basic procedure for 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 RAVE 522ua you want to communicate with in the text box and click OK. - Page 24 Preliminary Specification Dynamic Range (AES-17, -60dB Method, all sensitivities) unweighted A weighted Distortion (20Hz-20 KHz, all sensitivities) Gain= 0 - 30dB Gain >30dB Crosstalk (20Hz - 20KHz) inter-channel (max) inter-channel (typ) intra-channel (max) intra-channel (typ) Frequency Response 20Hz - 20KHz (max) 20Hz - 20KHz (typ) Program Inputs Connector Type...
- Page 25 Preliminary Specification Relay Outputs Connector Type Configuration Pinout Switching Capacity (nom) Logic Outputs Connector Type Configuration Pinout Omni Inputs Connector Type Configuration Pinout Normal Operating Range Potentiometer Operation Voltage Tolerance Current Output RS-232 Port QSControl.net CobraNet Indicators QSControl Status CobraNet Status Power Diagnostic LCD Data Display...
- Page 26 Dimensions...
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Page 28: How To Contact Qsc Audio Products
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 pre- paid transportation with a copy of proof of purchase (i.e., sales receipt).