Getting Started (continued)

17- Select Device, Add Device, from the menu. A new window will open prompting you to name the device. Name it logically, such as BASIS 1, or similar. Select the Device Type and select BASIS 914lz. At the Password prompt, enter “qsc” (lower case, no quotation marks). This is the device password, separate from the software password. The default, in both cases, is “qsc”, but you are free to change either or both. Enter the IP address of the BASIS and click OK.

18- The BASIS will now appear in the inventory root (left side of screen, first with a red “x”, then a yellow exclamation point, then a normal icon). If the BASIS does not eventually show in the inventory root, check that a crossover cable is used (only for BASIS con- nected directly to PC), check the cable connections, verify IP addresses are set correctly, verify Subnet masks are set correctly, and ver- ify AC power is properly applied to the BASIS.

19- Click on the “+” sign of the BASIS 914lz 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 BASIS will be displayed. Default DSP routing is Analog Inputs 1-8 are routed to DataPorts 1-4, with each DataPort assigned 2 sequential channels (i.e. Analog Inputs 1 and 2 are routed to DataPort A, Inputs 3 and 4 are routed to DataPort B, etc....).

20- Right click on the Design Editor icon in the lower left of your display; select “New”. A new window opens; select BASIS 914lz for the device type.

21- Click on Help to access the software’s Help system. All software operation is covered in the on-line help file.

Operation of the BASIS 914lz is accomplished with the included QSControl.net software. No soft- ware 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 avail- able for your BASIS 914lz.

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914LZ specifications

QSC Audio, a leader in professional audio solutions, has made waves with its latest offering, the QSC 914LZ. This versatile loudspeaker is engineered for high-performance applications, making it ideal for a variety of environments including live shows, corporate events, and installation scenarios. With its advanced design and cutting-edge technologies, the 914LZ is poised to deliver exceptional sound quality and reliability.

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