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
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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” b n
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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