Qsonix Q100 System User Manual

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Qsonix Q100 User Guide

Version 3.01

Manual copyright © 2005 Qsonix, Inc All Rights Reserved

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Introduction

Welcome to Qsonix, an exciting new digital music management system. The Qsonix Q100 has been
designed to make loading, organizing and playing your CD music collection a pleasurable experience.
Qsonix allows you to quickly and easily load your CD collection directly to the internal hard drives of
the system. Using its unique AlbumBrowser™ interface, Qsonix displays detailed information about
each of your CDs, including the CD cover art. Qsonix supports a variety of compression quality
options including CD Quality Lossless Compression. Lossless Compression significantly reduces the
storage space required to rip CDs while still maintaining CD quality, making it possible to use Qsonix
to store a library of hundreds of CDs on a single hard drive.

Qsonix also includes many other unique high-quality features, such as the user controllable
SoftFade™ engine that delivers incredibly smooth cross-fading and soft volume transitions on all
transport functions such as Play, Stop, Pause and Mute. Qsonix’s user interface has been carefully
designed to take the work out of browsing your music, and building custom playlists using simple
drag-and-drop operations with the Q100’s integrated touchscreen controller.

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Setting Up Your Q100 System

In order to begin using your Qsonix Q100 system, you must first have it properly installed and
integrated with your sound system. Begin by unpacking both packages that came with your system
and identifying all of the cables that you will need for your installation

Confirm your package contents! Report any missing items to your installer/dealer. * = Qty

Q100 System Box Touchscreen Controller Box

-Q100 System (*1)

-Cable Package (*1)

-RCA Stereo audio cable (*1)

-Digital audio Coaxial cable (*1)

-Qsonix Touchscreen controller (*1)

-Power adapter (*1)

-Power cord (*1)

-D-sub 15-pin VGA signal cable (*1)

-RS-232 signal cable (*1)

-Touch monitor supporting bracket (*1)
and screws (*2)

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Attaching the Touch Monitor Support

To prevent the monitor from moving while using the touch screen, the touch screen

support should be attached.

Attach the touch screen support to the

rear of the monitor with the two

supplied screws as shown here.

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Identifying your touchscreen controls

Power switch
Turns the monitor on or off.

LED indicator

The indicator lights up in green when the

monitor is turned on, and lights
up in orange when the monitor is in power saving
mode.

AUTO button

Adjust the picture position and performance
automatically. It is highly recommended that you
press this button the first time you use the
monitor or any time you have a calibration or
image size issue.

UP button
Activates the On-Screen Display
menu.

Move the selected item clockwise.

Down button
Activates the On-Screen Display

menu.

Move the selected item counterclockwise.

Increase button

Activates the On-Screen Display menu.
Function as the “+” (increase)button when
adjusting.

Decre e button

as

Activates the On-S
Function as the “-” (decrease) button when
adjusting.

creen Display menu.

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Connecting your Q100 System and Touchsc roller

Please use the following diagram to assist you in making the necessary audio, video, power and
network connections.

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Step by Step cabling guidelines

1. Open the monitor stand (use fold switch), so you can locate the monitor on a flat surface suc

as a tabletop, on top of the Q100 unit or other suitable location. (Unit can be wall-mounted
with optional mounting kit and professional installation – contact your Qsonix dealer)

2. Connect AC power cable to touchscreen power adapter.

3. Connect DC 12V mini connector from power adapter to rear of touchscreen DC 12V input.

4. Connect one end of the D-sub 15-pin VGA signal cable to the “Video” connector on the Q100

unit and the other end to the “VGA Input” connector on the back of the touchscreen.

5. Connect the DB-9 (square) end of the RS-232 signal cable to the “Touchscreen” connector on

the back of the Q100 unit, and the other end (round plug) to the serial/touchscreen connector
on the back of the touchscreen.

6. Connect the Network port on the rear of the Q100 to your Network router, hub or switch using

a CAT5 Ethernet cable. (You may also use a 3

rd

party passive Wireless bridge)

7. Using the supplied audio cables, connect the appropriate analog and digital outputs to the

line-level inputs of your amplifier, preamplifier or powered speakers.

Note: The Q100 can only operate in two-zone mode when connected using analog outputs.

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Starting your Q

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nce ou have plugged in all the necessary cables, you are ready to power-up the system and begin

using i

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ote: The Q100 has been designed to be left in the “Power on” state, and does not need to be
turned e “power”
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utto located in the center of the front panel.

Step 1: Turn on the Touchscreen’s power

Step 2; Turn on the Q100s power switch

off when not in use. The system may be completely turned off by pressing th

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Tou

chscreen Basics

Your Qsonix Q100 system is operated through the use of the included touchscreen controller. Even
if you have
practice you will become comfortable in its use.

Keep the following in mind to get the most out of your Qsonix touchscreen system:

never worked with a touchscreen you will find that it is very simple and with only a little

♦ Don’t be afraid to press hard on the touchscreen glass, it is designed to withstand

considerable pressure. You will find that a slightly harder press will yield better control.

♦ a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild

Clean the cabinet, glass, and controls with
detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent, such
as alcohol o

♦ Do not rub, touch, or tap the surface of the screen with sharp or abrasive items such as a

pen or screwdriver. This type of contact may result in a scratched glass.

♦ Avoid using the touchscreen while your hands are wet or greasy, this reduces the

effectiveness of the touchscreen.

♦ Experiment a bit to learn what touch pressure and finger placement works best for you.

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Completing the

Once the system has powered up, you will be presented with the “Welcome” screen and be
asked to complete the “First Time Startup Wizard” which helps you to configure basic settings
and preferences.

First Time Startup Wizard

Press the “Begin Startup” button located in the
the welcome screen to begin, and follow the on-screen help

You will be prompted through a series of five setup screens
which you must complete before you can begin using the
system.

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The Q
Us

The Qsonix user interface
is divided into several main
panels or areas that
comprise the entire system.
All of Qsonix’s features are
accessible from this primary
interface which has been
designed to be simple, fast
and fun to use.

This user guide will take
you briefly through each of
the systems key functions.
Feel free to experiment!

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er Interface

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