Qsonix Q110 User Manual

Q s o n i x U s er Guide

For Q100, Q105 & Q110 Music Management Systems

Platform Version 2.48

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT!

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Follow all instructions.

4. Do not use this apparatus near water.

5. Clean only with dry cloth.

6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)

that produce heat.

8. 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 fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit from the appliance.

10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

12. Refer all servicing to qualified 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.

13. The building installation shall be regarded as providing protection in accordance with the rating of the wall socket

outlet.

Table of Contents

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................................... 3

IMPORTANT! ......................................................................................................................................... 3

Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................... 4

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 6

Setting Up Your Qsonix System ............................................................................................................. 7

About the Qsonix Infrared Remote Control ........................................................................................ 7

Connecting your Qsonix System and Touchscreen Controller .......................................................... 8

Identifying your touchscreen controls ................................................................................................ 9

On Screen Display (OSD) Menu Functions ....................................................................................... 9

On Screen Display (OSD) Control Options .......................................................................................... 10

Touchscreen Basics ............................................................................................................................. 10

More Touchscreen Tips ................................................................................................................... 11

Starting your Qsonix system for the First Time .................................................................................... 12

Completing the First Time Startup Wizard ........................................................................................... 13

Loading Your CD Library ...................................................................................................................... 15

Automatic Loading CDs (Most Commercial CDs)............................................................................ 15

Using the CD Loading Wizard (self-recorded, compilation, or other “not-found” CDs) ........................ 17

The Qsonix User Interface ................................................................................................................... 21

Qsonix Menu Bar .................................................................................................................................. 22

View Mode Menu ............................................................................................................................. 22

View Album ...................................................................................................................................... 23

View Artist ........................................................................................................................................ 23

View Genre ...................................................................................................................................... 24

View Covers ..................................................................................................................................... 24

View Year ......................................................................................................................................... 25

View Search ..................................................................................................................................... 25

Search Results ................................................................................................................................. 25

View All ............................................................................................................................................ 26

View Recent ..................................................................................................................................... 26

View Imported .................................................................................................................................. 26

Album Browser Display ........................................................................................................................ 27

Album Browser Tracks view ............................................................................................................ 27

Album Viewer - Details View ........................................................................................................... 28

Album Viewer – Review View.......................................................................................................... 29

Album Menu ..................................................................................................................................... 29

Album Browser Controls ....................................................................................................................... 30

Paging through your Albums............................................................................................................ 30

Cue Bar Control ............................................................................................................................... 31

Changing current song position ....................................................................................................... 31

Now Playing Panel ............................................................................................................................... 31

Now Playing Drop-Down Menu ........................................................................................................ 32

Let’s Play Some Music ......................................................................................................................... 33

Playlist Panel ........................................................................................................................................ 33

Using your Playlists .......................................................................................................................... 34

Add Tracks to Your Playlists ............................................................................................................ 34

Managing your Playlists – The Playlist Management Panel ............................................................ 35

New (Add a new Playlist) ................................................................................................................. 35

Edit Playlist (customize your playlist) ............................................................................................... 36

Clear or Delete a Playlist ................................................................................................................. 36

Using drag-and-drop to edit Playlists ............................................................................................... 37

iPod Synchronization ....................................................................................................................... 38

Generate Tapestry Playlist ............................................................................................................... 38

Generate Tapestry Playlist ............................................................................................................... 39

Playback Controls ................................................................................................................................ 40

Adjusting Playback Volume ............................................................................................................. 40

Using the Mute Control .................................................................................................................... 40

Using the Playback Controls ............................................................................................................ 40

Advanced Features & Setup ................................................................................................................ 41

System Management from Setup/Tools .......................................................................................... 41

System Control Screen .................................................................................................................... 41

General Tab ..................................................................................................................................... 41

Access Tab ...................................................................................................................................... 42

To make additions or changes to the playlist when Protected Access is enabled: ......................... 43

To disable protected access: ........................................................................................................... 43

Screen Saver Tab ............................................................................................................................ 44

Network Tab ..................................................................................................................................... 44

Setup up your QSONIX on your home network ............................................................................... 45

Using Network Places ...................................................................................................................... 45

To add a Network Place: .................................................................................................................. 46

Media Sharing .................................................................................................................................. 47

CD Quality Tab ................................................................................................................................ 48

Playback Preferences ...................................................................................................................... 48

Enable Volume Leveling .................................................................................................................. 48

iPod® - Working with your iPod® .................................................................................................... 49

iPod Quality Settings ........................................................................................................................ 50

Information Tab ................................................................................................................................ 51

CD Burning ........................................................................................................................................... 52

Burning a CD from a Playlist ............................................................................................................ 52

To Burn a CD from a Now Playing List ............................................................................................ 53

To Burn an Album to CD .................................................................................................................. 53

Importing Music from Network Locations ............................................................................................. 53

To Import Music ............................................................................................................................... 53

Web Browser Control ........................................................................................................................... 55

Remote Control via a web browser .................................................................................................. 55

Getting Started ................................................................................................................................. 55

Web Browser Item Selection ............................................................................................................ 56

Web Broswer View Mode Menu....................................................................................................... 57

Working with Playlists and Favorite Playlists ................................................................................... 59

Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................................................ 61

Contacting Customer Support .............................................................................................................. 62

Introduction

Welcome to Qsonix, an exciting new digital music management system. The Qsonix Q100/Q105/Q110 series products have 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 systems integrated touchscreen controller.

Qsonix System Box

Touchscreen Controller Box

- Qsonix Server device (*1)

- Power Cable (*1)

- CAT 5 Ethernet Network Cable

- RCA Stereo audio interconnect (*1)

- Coaxial Digital audio cable (*1)

- Rack Mount Ears set (*1)

- Infrared Remote Control with Batteries

- Documentation pack (EULA, user manual, registration)

- Qsonix TS15 or TS17 touchscreen controller (*1)

- Power cord (*1)

- 6ft VGA cable (*1)

- 6ft Serial (RS232) Cable(*1)

Setting Up Your Qsonix System

In order to begin using your Qsonix 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

Note: Before connecting the cables of the touchscreen controller to the Qsonix server box, please be sure that both the system and the monitor are turned off.

About the Qsonix Infrared Remote Control

Your Qsonix system may have came packaged with an infrared remote control that can be used to control CERTAIN functions of your system. Currently only the functions highlighted in the illustration to the left are supported including playback controls, volume controls and zone selections controls. The Qsonix remote control can be used as is, or can be used to train a universal type remote control that supports integration with multiple A/V devices in your home.

Note: The Qsonix remote control capabilities will be further enhanced for onscreen navigation and other functions via future software updates.

Note: The Q110/Q105 can only operate in four or two-zone mode respectively when connected

Connecting your Qsonix System and Touchscreen Controller

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

Step by Step cabling guidelines

1. Place the touchscreen controller on a flat surface such as a tabletop, on top of the Qsonix system or other suitable location. Tilt the panel to expose the row of connectors located in the lower rear panel of the touchscreen. (Unit can be wall-mounted with optional mounting kit and professional installation – contact your Qsonix dealer)

2. Connect one end of the blue D-sub 15-pin VGA signal cable to the “Video” connector on the Qsonix system and the other end to the “Video/VGA Input” connector on the back of the touchscreen.

3. Connect the green DB-9 (square) end of the RS-232 signal cable to the “Touchscreen” connector on the back of the Qsonix system, and the other end to the serial/touchscreen connector on the back of the touchscreen.

4. Connect the Network port on the rear of the system to your Network router, hub or switch using a CAT5 Ethernet cable. (You may also use a 3rd party passive Wireless bridge)

5. Connect one end of the AC power cable to the Power connector on the rear of the Touchscreen Controller and the other end into an available power outlet/source.

6. Plug the other provided power cable into the power supply/connector on the rear of the system, and the other to an available power outlet/source.

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.

Menu/Exit

Display/Exits the OSD menus.

1. Enter contrast of the OSD.

2. Increase value of the adjustment item.

3. Select item.

1. Enter brightness adjustment.

2. Decrease value of the adjustment item.

3. Select item counter-clockwise.

Select

Selects the adjustment items from the OSD menus.

Power

Switches the power of the monitor.

On Screen Display (OSD) Menu Functions

To Display and Select the OSD Functions: Press the Menu key to activate the OSD menu. Use or to move clockwise or counterclockwise through the menu. Press the Enter key, the parameter will be highlighted when selected. To quit the OSD screen at any time during the operation, press the Menu key. If no keys are pressed for a short time period, the OSD automatically disappears. NOTE: The OSD screen will disappear if no input activities are detected for 45 seconds.

Identifying your touchscreen controls

On Screen Display (OSD) Control Options

Control Description

Brightness Increases or decreases brightness

Contrast Increases or decreases contrast

H-Position Moves the screen left or right

V-Position Moves the screen up or down

Phase Increases or decreases the snow noise of the image

after auto adjustment is made.

Clock The dot clock is fine-adjusted after auto adjust.

OSD H-Position Moves the OSD position horizontally on the

screen. When the button is pressed, the OSD control menu will move to the right side of the screen. Likewise, when the button is pressed, the OSD control menu will move to the left side.

OSD V-Position Moves the OSD position vertically on the screen. When the button is pressed, the OSD control menu will move to the top side of the screen. Likewise, when the button is pressed, the OSD control menu will move to the lower side.

Color Balance Press or to select 9300, 6500, 5500, 7500 and USER. Only when selecting USER can you make adjustments to the R/G/B content. Press Enter to restore to factory default setting.

Auto-Adjust Press Auto to enable this function. The AutoAdjust will automatically adjust V-Position, H-Position, Clock and Clock-Phase.

Recall Defaults Returns the monitor to its default settings.

OSD Language Select from English, French, German

,Spanish and Japanese.

Information Description Indicates the current resolution, HFrequency and V-Frequency.

Touchscreen Basics

The Qsonix system is operated from the touchscreen controller. Even if you have never worked with a touchscreen you will find that it is very simple— with only a little practice you will become comfortable in its use. Here are some more tips to help you to get the most out of your Qsonix system:

 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.

 Clean the cabinet, glass, and controls with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.

Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent, such as alcohol or benzene.

 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.

Solutions to Common Problems

Problem Suggestion(s)

The screen does not respond after you turn on the system.

Check that the monitor’s Power Switch is on. Turn off

the power and check the monitor’s power cord and signal cable for proper connection.

Characters on the screen are dim

Try Adjusting the brightness using th OSC controls.

The screen is blank

During operation, the monitor screen may automatically turn off as a result of the Power Saving feature. Press any key to see if the screen reappears. Refer to the On screen Control Options section above to adjust the brightness.

Touch doesn’t work

Make sure the touch cable is securely attached at both ends.

hold your finger perpendicular

to the screen, so that the

fingertip makes contact with the

glass.

DON’T

drag your whole finger over the glass,

or rest your fingers on the panel.

90°

More Touchscreen Tips

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you are experiencing trouble with your touchscreen controller, refer to the following table. If the problem persists, please contact your local dealeror Qsonix for assistance.

Step 1: Turn on the Touchscreen’s power Step 2; Turn on the system’s power switch

Starting your Qsonix system for the First Time

Once you have plugged in all the necessary cables, you are ready to power-up the system and begin using it.

Note: Qsonix systems have been designed to be left in the “Power on” state, and does not need to be turned off

when not in use. The system may be completely turned off by pressing the “power” button located in the center

of the front panel.

STEP 1 – Welcome

Press the “Begin Startup” button located in the lower

right of 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.

STEP 2 – End User License Agreement

You will be presented with the Qsonix End-User

License Agreement (EULA). Press the “Accept” button

to proceed.

Completing the First Time Startup Wizard

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.

Press the “Begin Startup” button located in the lower right of 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.

STEP 3 – Set Time & Date

Set Date and Time – follow directions for setting.

STEP 4 – Network Settings

Network Settings – we recommend you choose “Auto

Configure”. Otherwise, see the “Network Settings”

section of this manual. After the system has gone through it’s routine, press next to proceed to

STEP 5 – CD Loading Quality

CD Audio Quality – this is where you choose compression preferences. You may change these preferences at any time by accessing the toolbox. For now, select one to continue with setup.

STEP 5 – Output Configuration

Use this screen to name your outputs sometimes referred to as zones. This step is optional and can be revisited later. You may also choose to customize the color scheme that will be used to identify each separate output.

You Qsonix system allows you to manage and play separate playlists in each of its available outputs.

STEP 6 - Completion

Congratulation Screen appears when you have successfully completed initial setup.

Step 1

Open the Qsonix CDROM drive using the open button located on the lower front of the system

Loading Your CD Library

In order to begin using your Qsonix system, you will first need to create a CD library by Loading your CDs into the system. The Qsonix system has been designed to make this a very simple and automated process. Grab a handful of at least four to five commercial CDs to load into the system and be sure that your Internet connection is available to the system.

Automatic Loading CDs (Most Commercial CDs)

Step 2

Insert the CD into the CD tray. The system reads the coded information on the disk and displays information about the disk on the screen. Depending on your Network connection this may take 30-60 seconds to complete.

Step 3

Confirm that the CD information displayed matches your CD in the tray. You may also be offered the opportunity to

“Choose Another Match” which will allow you to select from

multiple possible selections. Follow the on-screen instructions and select the match that best correlates to the CD you are trying to load.

Step 4

Begin loading your CD. If the screen information matches

the CD, press “Yes Begin Loading” to immediately begin

loading the CD you inserted. After a short delay you will

see the “Loading CD” screen which will displays the loading

progress meter at the top of the screen and the individual track progress on the album viewer.

If the screen information does not match or the system is unable to locate the proper information for your CD you will be presented with the screen shown at the left.

In this case, proceed to the next steps, Using the CD Loading Wizard.

Good to

Know!

You may load a CD anytime. Even if another selection is playing when you

insert a disk in the drive the system will automatically “read” it and

attempt to get disk information from the internet database.

To Begin

Open the Qsonix CDROM drive

Using the CD Loading Wizard (self-recorded, compilation, or other “not-found” CDs)

To load custom compilation CDs (disks you have burned or created yourself) and other discs not recognized by the system, the system provides a CD Loading Wizard. The wizard allows you to input your own information using the touchscreen.

To load a custom compilation CD you will need the following key information from the CD liner notes or other list:

 Genre / Style  Release Year  Artist  Album Title  Track Titles

Step 1

Insert the CD into the CD tray.

The CD loading wizard will display the “Disc Information Not Available Screen”. Press the “NEXT” button in the lower right corner of the screen to proceed with manual input of disc information.

Step 3

Choose a category for your disk by selecting a “GENRE” from the list. From there you’ll be prompted to enter a

“STYLE”. You may select from the list provided or type in

your own using the on-screen keypad.

When done, tap “NEXT”.

Step 4

Enter the Release Year for your disk by selecting a “GENRE” from the list. From t

Step 5

Enter the Artist name

Step 6

Enter the Album Title

Step 4

Enter the song titles in the spaces provided. The Qsonix system has already calculated and noted the time of each track. Use the on-screen keypad to enter title information.

Use the “NEXT” button in the track title entry field to move forward and enter the next track title.

To edit a track title previously entered, simply double-tap on the title and edit as desired.

When you are finished entering title information, tap the “NEXT” button on the lower right corner of the screen to move to the next section.

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