User Manual

Qu-Pac Getting Started Guide 12 AP9815 iss4
9. Qu-Start
This section provides a quick guide to get you started mixing with Qu. For more information please refer
to other sections in this guide and to the Qu Mixer Reference Guide available for download from
www.allen-heath.com/key-series/qu-series.
9.1 Things to check before starting:
Mixer firmware version – View current version on the Home
screen. Go to www.allen-heath/key-series/qu-series to check
you are running the latest version. Download and update
using the Setup / Utility / Firmware screen if you are not.
Qu-Pad, Qu-Control and Qu-You app versions – The app
versions must be the same as the Qu mixer firmware version. If
not, the app will not connect to the mixer. The Apple Store will
always have the latest version available for free download.
We recommend you turn off your iOS device Auto Update
function to prevent the app being updated before you have
had a chance to update the mixer firmware.
Network and Wi-Fi settings – Plug a router (wireless access
point) into the Qu Network port. Check that DHCP is enabled
in the Setup / Control / Network screen. Check that your
router has a password set. The Qu wireless network should be
independent of any other Wi-Fi or Internet access in the
building.
Current User – View this on the Home screen. Qu has three
User Profiles. Admin user has access to everything and is
typical for the mixer owner or senior engineer. Standard and
Basic users have restricted access as set by Admin.
Passwords can be set.
Calibration – You can recalibrate the touch screen accuracy
using the Setup / Utility / Calibration screen.
Dimmer – To adjust the brightness of the touch screen and
key illumination press and hold the Setup key and turn the
rotary control. Qu powers up with maximum brightness.
9.2 Set a known starting point:
To completely reset the mixer you can perform a power up
System Hard Reset. Only do this if absolutely necessary. This
clears all the memories (Scenes, User Libraries, User Profiles
and passwords) and resets all settings to factory default.
To zero the board as a start for setting up a new session or
event you ccan use the Reset Mix Settings function on the
Scenes page. This is a special Scene that resets all current
mix parameters to factory default. It does not affect the
memories and system settings and preferences.
This reset is not affected by the Global Scene Filter. It also
resets the Global Filter and clears the channel Safes. Touch
and hold the Reset Mix Settings button for 2 seconds and then
confirm.
To set your preferred starting point you could set up and
store your own template Scene and keep this on USB key to
load into this and other Qu mixers you may use.
User
Firmware
Touch and hold for 2 seconds