Bogen NYQUIST NQ-SYSCTRL Quick start guide

Publication Number 740-00067B
1900402
NQ-SYSCTRL
System Controller
Installation and Use
The System Controller provides a cost-effective way
to deploy Nyquist based solutions using a state-of-
the-art processing platform pre-installed with the
Nyquist application server software. The System
Controller offers high-performance operation for
even the largest Nyquist system congurations and
can simultaneously distribute an unlimited number
of audio streams anywhere across the network,
making it perfect for background music applications.
The System Controller can manage applications
that require any mix of multi-zone paging, intercom

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calling, or background music distribution at
businesses, restaurants, retail stores, industrial
facilities, and many other venues. It has a web-
based graphical user interface (GUI) that is
accessible from almost any personal computer (PC),
tablet, or mobile device.
The System Controller is designed to run on a
10/100 Ethernet network.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
Avertissement: pour réduire le risque d’incendie
ou de choc électrique, ne pas exposer cet appareil
sous la pluie et l’humidité.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and that no objects lled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on apparatus.
This equipment is not suitable for use in
locations where children are likely to be present.
Equipment is intended for use only in
a restricted access area.

L’appareil ne doit pas être exposé aux écoulements
ou aux éclaboussures et aucun objet ne contenant
de liquide, tel qu’un vase, ne doit être placé sur
l’objet.
The mains plug is used as disconnect device. The
mains plug of apparatus should not be obstructed
OR should be easily accessed during intended use.
To be completely disconnect the power input, the
mains plug of apparatus shall be disconnected
from the mains.
La prise du secteur est utilisé pour déconnecter
le système. La prise du secteur ne doit pas être
obstruée ou doit être facilement accessible
pendant son utilisation. Pour être complètement
déconnecté de l’alimentation d’entrée, la prise doit
être débranchée du secteur.
When rack-mounted, allow 1RU spacing (1.75
inches) between units for proper ventilation.
- Lorsqu’il est monté en rack, permettez l’espace
de 1RU (1.75 pouces) entre les unités pour une
ventilation adéquate.
The ventilation should not be impeded by covering
the ventilation openings with items, such as
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
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- il convient que l’aération ne soit pas gênée par l’ob-
struction des ouvertures d’aéra
No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
- il convient de ne pas placer sur l’appareil de
sources de ammes nues, telles que des bougies
allumées
The use of apparatus in moderate climates.
- si l’appareil est destiné à être utilisé sous un climat
tempéré.
Important
Safety
Information
WARNING:
To reduce the
risk of re or
electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Always comply with the following basic safety pre-
cautions when installing and using the unit:

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1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Clean only with dry cloth.
6. DO NOT install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including ampliers) that produce
heat.
7. DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding-type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade, or
the third prong, are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not t into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
8. Protect the power cord from being walked
on and/or pinched, particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.

9. Only use attachments/accessories that are
specied by the manufacturer.
10. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
11. Refer all servicing to qualied service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
Installation
The System Controller can be shelf, wall, or rack
mounted.
1. Either place the System Controller appliance on
a shelf, or use the supplied mounting ears to
mount it on a wall. For rack mounting, use one
of the available optional rack mount kits (NQ-
RMK02, NQ-RMK03 or NQ-RMK04) as applicable.
2. Connect the device to the 10/100 network using
a CAT5 type cable.
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3. Connect the power cord to the back of the unit.
4. If connecting auxiliary devices, such as a key-
board, mouse, or video monitor, connect the
devices’ cables to the appropriate connectors on
the back of the device.
If connecting a video monitor, make sure to use
the HDMI video output as the Digital Video Inter-
face (DVI) output is not supported. Use of the
RS232 ports is also not supported.
5. Toggle the Power switch to the On position.
Once the System Controller is powered on and con-
nected to the network, it can be accessed and
congured via the device’s web-based GUI. There
are two IP addresses available to access the web-
based GUI: 1) a default static IP (192.168.1.10) on
Ethernet Port A and 2) Dynamic Host Conguration
Protocol (DHCP) on Ethernet Port B.
NOTE: You must have a valid software
license activation key to set up and congure
the System Controller during its initial use.
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Viewing and
Understanding the POWER LED
An LED labeled POWER appears on the front of the
System Controller. This LED appears solid green
when the device is powered on.
Using the Reset Button
The Reset button reboots the System
Controller and launches the logon
screen.

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Compliance
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class A digital de-
vice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion against harmful interference when the equip-
ment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communi-
cations. Operation of this equipment in a residen-
tial area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.

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Limited Warranty,
Exclusion of Certain Damages
The NQ-SYSCTRL is warranted to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for two (2)
years from the date of sale to the original purchas-
er. Any part of the product covered by this warranty
that, with normal installation and use, becomes
defective (as conrmed by Bogen upon inspection)
during the warranty period will be repaired or re-
placed by Bogen, at Bogen’s option, with new or re-
furbished product, provided the product is shipped
insured and prepaid to: Bogen Factory Service
Department: 4570 Shelby Air Drive, Suite 11, Mem-
phis, TN 38118, USA. Repaired or replacement pro-
duct(s) will be returned to you freight prepaid. This
warranty does not extend to any of our products
that have been subjected to abuse, misuse, improp-
er storage, neglect, accident, improper installation
or have been modied or repaired or altered in any
manner whatsoever, or where the serial number or
date code has been removed or defaced.
THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS BOGEN’S
SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY AND THE PUR-
CHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. BOGEN
MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND,
EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND ALL IMPLIED

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WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FIT-
NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY
DISCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED TO THE MAXIMUM
EXTENT ALLOWABLE BY LAW. Bogen’s liability
arising out of the manufacture, sale or supplying of
products or their use or disposition, whether based
upon warranty, contract, tort or otherwise, shall be
limited to the price of the product. IN NO EVENT
SHALL BOGEN BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDEN-
TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF
DATA OR LOSS OF USE DAMAGES) ARISING OUT
OF THE MANUFACTURE, SALE OR SUPPLYING OF
PRODUCTS, EVEN IF BOGEN HAS BEEN ADVISED
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR
LOSSES. Some States do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply
to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary from
State to State.
Products that are out of warranty will also be
repaired by Bogen Factory Service Department
-- same address as above or call 201-934-8500, at
owner’s expense. Returned products which do not
qualify for warranty service, may be repaired or re-
placed at Bogen’s option with a previously repaired
or refurbished items. The parts and labor involved

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in these repairs are warranted for 90 days when
repaired by the Bogen Factory Service Department.
All parts and labor charges as well as shipping
charges will be at the owner’s expense.
All returns require a Return Authorization number.
For most efcient warranty or repair service, please
include a description of the failure.
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