Qsonix QJB110 User Manual

Q s o n i x Q J B 1 1 0 Nosta l g i c

D i g i t a l J u k e b o x U s e r G u i d e

Music Management System

Platform Version 2.20

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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.

Table of Contents

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

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

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

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................ 5

Major Component Location ................................................................................................................................................ 6

Major Component Location ............................................................................................................................................................. 11

Setting Up Your QJB110 System ..................................................................................................................................... 12

Internet Connection ................................................................................................................................................................................ 12

Touchscreen Basics .............................................................................................................................................................................. 14

Starting your Jukebox for the First Time ............................................................................................................................. 15

Completing the First Time Startup Wizard ...............................................................................................................16

Loading Your CD Library .....................................................................................................................................................19

The Qsonix User Interface ............................................................................................................................................................ 24

Qsonix Menu Bar ................................................................................................................................................................................. 25

Album Browser Display ................................................................................................................................................................... 30

Album Browser Controls .................................................................................................................................................................. 33

Now Playing Panel .............................................................................................................................................................................. 34

Let’s Play Some Music ......................................................................................................................................................... 36

Playlist Panel ........................................................................................................................................................................... 36

Playback Controls .................................................................................................................................................................. 43

Advanced Features & Setup ........................................................................................................................................................ 44

CD Burning ............................................................................................................................................................................... 55

Importing Music from Network Locations................................................................................................................ 56

Web Browser Control .......................................................................................................................................................... 58

Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................................................................................................... 63

Appendix: Hardware and Accessories ........................................................................................................................ 64

Troubleshooting & Repair ............................................................................................................................................... 65

Troubleshooting Charts .................................................................................................................................................... 66

Contacting Customer Support ....................................................................................................................................... 68

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Qsonix Nostalgic Digital Jukebox—a truly unique and exciting new digital music management system housed in a classic “Bubbler”-style cabinet designed and built by the legendary Rock-Ola company. The Qsonix Jukebox is like no other jukebox. Inside the handcrafted hardwood cabinet, behind the bubbling rainbow lights, the Qsonix Jukebox is powered by the Qsonix touchscreen-controlled music management system.

This system is designed to provide complete music library management from a convenient touch screen and allows you to load, organize, and play your CD music collection with a touch of your finger tips on the screen. There are many more features including,

 iPod® synchronization  CD ripping of playlists and albums  Enhanced search and playlist compilation tools  Home network compatibility  Control for up to 4 separate play zones  IR remote control  Sophisticated system maintenance tools

The QJB110 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 system’s integrated touchscreen controller. You’ll get more out of your valued music collection than you ever dreamed possible.

The Qsonix Jukebox also features a powerful Peavey 900 amplifier and speaker system. Combined with the user-managed SoftFade™ engine, this sound power-house delivers incredibly smooth cross-fading and soft volume transitions in multiple modes. The touch-controlled multi-output programming allows you to play and enjoy different playlists from your music library throughout the home, to suit your needs and tastes.

The Qsonix Jukebox is the first music management system built to be a visual centerpiece as well as the hub of the integrated home-entertainment system.

Front Door

1. Touchscreen Monitor

2. Power Button

3. USB Connection

4. DVD/CD Drive

Major Component Location

Open Cabinet and rear Cabinet

1. Computer Core with Jukebox Harddrives. This is the heart of the Qsonix Jukebox.

2. Power Distribution Box

3. Manual Holder

4. Peavey 900 Power Amplifier.

5. Crossover. Directs audio for the speakers

6. Cooling Fan Assembly (2)

7. Woofer Speaker

8. DVD/CD reader

9. ELO Touchscreen Monitor Assembly

10. Tweeter Speaker

11. Midrange Speaker

12. Main power control panel

13. Remote Audio Interface

Setting Up Your Jukebox System

Set-Up of your Qsonix Jukebox is easy. All components are installed and ready to go, you have only to supply the following:

 (Broadband) Internet Connection  Power  CD’s to load onto the hard drive  Optional additional speakers

Internet Connection

In order to retrieve detailed album information, including album art, you must have a live (broadband) connection when you load CDs to the system. Follow the steps below to get connected. “Broadband” may be DSL, ADSL, or cable modem. The connection is not necessary for music play.

You may also use a passive wireless bridge, available as an optional accessory or a dial-up adapter.

Make sure your broadband cable is long enough to connect from your modem or router to the Qsonix Jukebox computer.

Open the jukebox door and locate the computer core (see the figure “Major Component Location,” previous page).

Thread the free end of your Ethernet cable through the access hole in the rear of the cabinet. Bring enough inside the cabinet to reach the computer.

Connect the free end of your Ethernet cable to the Network port on the Qsonix Jukebox core. Make sure the other end of your cable in connected to your broadband modem or router. Close the cabinet door.

Note: The QJB110 can only operate in four-zone mode when connected using analog outputs.

Speaker and Zone Connections for the Qsonix Jukebox

In order to begin using your Qsonix Jukebox to control multiple zones in the home, you must first have it properly installed and integrated with your sound system.

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

Using the supplied audio cables, connect the appropriate analog and digital outputs to the line-level inputs of your amplifier, preamplifier or powered speakers. Also connect the Power Cord to an AC power source and connect the Network port to an available Internet router port.

About the Qsonix Infrared Remote Control

Your Qsonix Jukebox came package 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.

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°

Touchscreen Basics

The Qsonix QJB110 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 Jukebox:

 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.

Starting your Jukebox 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.

If you haven’t done so already, connect the power cord to receptacle the back of the cabinet and plug into power source.

 Turn the main power switch to the ON (1) position. (inside the cabinet)  The switch should light up.  Turn the power switch on the computer core to the ON (1) position.  Press the blue power button on the front panel.

The computer core and lights will power up. After loading the Operating System, the application software loads and the main screen will appear. This entire process takes a few minutes.

Note: The QJB110 has 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 Jukebox disk drive using the open button located on the door panel below the touchscreen. (Refer to Front Door diagram on page 10.)

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.

Loading Your CD Library

In order to begin using your Jukebox 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 Jukebox system.

Automatic Loading CDs (Most Commercial CDs)

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.

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 Qsonix Jukebox 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

To Begin

Open the Qsonix Jukebox disk drive.

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 Jukebox 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.

Step 5

Select cover art for your disk. Scroll through the template choices and make your selection. The system will automatically add the disk information you entered previously.

Begin loading your CD. Tap “BEGIN LOADING” to begin loading the CD to the hard drive.

Step 7

While the CD is being loaded the system will display the

“Loading CD” screen which shows the individual track

progress. You may continue using the system for

playback or browsing by pressing the “Browse Albums” button and return to the “Loading CD” screen at any time by press the “Animated CD Loading icon” that appears in

the menu bar at the top of the screen.

When the CD is finished loading, the CD tray will open automatically and you may choose to load your next CD following the same process.

Good to Know!

The more information you have to enter, the more access you’ll have to this

CD via the various music selection features of Qsonix Jukebox.

Good to Know!

Did you know you can use your own art or photographs as cover art? When you set up

your QSONIX Jukebox on your home network, you’ll be able to share image files as well

as music files!

To learn more, go to the “Network Places” section of this manual.

Good to Know!

If you are loading many CDs that require manual input, you may find it more

comfortable to use a keyboard for your data entry. Any USB keyboard can be connected

to the Qsonix Jukebox USB port. No need to set-up—you can begin entering your

information using the keyboard as you are prompted by the screen.

Item

Function

Description

Menu Bar

Key Menus that control Views and settings are accessed from the Menu Bar

Album Browser Display

This area is used to display information about your music library and is used to navigate and explore your music content.

Album Browser Controls

Allow paging through your music library and including quick navigation via the Alpha selector.

Playlist Panel

The Playlist display and related panel allow management of playlists, including creation, editing, synchronization, burning and other playlist functions.

Now Playing Panel

This area is used to display and manage the current play queue or list of tracks that are being played. YOU MUST place music selections here in order to listen to them. You also manage the multiple system outputs and playlists here.

Transport/Playback Controls

Key playback such as Play, Pause, Stop and Volume control are handled here.

The Qsonix User Interface

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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