Qsonix Q100 User Guide Addendum Software Version 2.
Qsonix Q100 User Guide Addendum Software Version 2.
About This Addendum Building on the success of the first Qsonix release, we are pleased to announce the release of Version 2.0. Version 2.0 contains many more features to ehance your music listening pleasure as well as additional features to help manage and protect your digital music collection. This addendum covers the Version 2.0 new features and changes that have been made to the Q100 since the publishing of Q100 v1.0 software release. New Version 2.
iPod Integration Use the graphical interface to quickly and visually create playlists and transfer them to your iPod with one button press. Qsonix automatically handles file format conversion and transfers your tracks, album art and playlists to your iPod. The file quality can also be controlled when transferring to help maximize storage. In addition, CD’s can also be burned from your playlist to take along and share with friends.
Setting Desired Transfer Quality This setting allows you to personalize the three available quality levels used when transferring playlists to the iPod (Low, Medium and High.) (Figure. 1) In other words, each playlist can be transferred at your preferred quality level. For example, this gives the option and flexibility to transfer certain playlists in full .WAV quality while transferring other playlists using .MP3 compression.
Synchronizing the iPod iPod synchronization and transfers are managed from the Playlists Menu on the Main Screen. Before synchronizing, confirm that the iPod is connected to the system with a USB cable (allow up to 60 seconds once connected). Additionally, detailed information can be obtained from the iPod once it is connected to the Qsonix USB port. To view the additional information, select the Information tab from the iPod Settings Screen.
To Sync (Transfer) Playlist(s) To Your iPod: 1. Select a playlist in the Playlist area, then, tap the Playlists drop down arrow to access the Playlists Management pop-up window. 2. Confirm that the playlist displayed is the one you are interested in synchronizing with your iPod or use the Up/Down arrows on the far right to scroll Up/Down through your playlists until the one you are interested in is displayed. 3.
6. Alternatively, you may choose to Sync All playlists that you have selected to sync with your iPod, this will transfer and or update ALL of the playlists that you have enabled. NOTE- When using Sync All, only playlists that have a defined sync quality will be synchronize/transferred to your iPod.
Networking Capability Network Places (Figure 5) Qsonix Version 2.0 offers several features that depend on access to content on other devices such as PC’s, Laptops, Servers or other storage systems on your network, including importing music, editing album art and the new photo screensaver. In order to utilize these features, a network reference or “Network Place” in Qsonix terms needs to be setup between the Qsonix system and folders or network shares on other device(s).
Setting up a Network Place To set up a Network Place, you will need to know the network path of the file(s) you wish to access on the other device. You may also be prompted for your User Name and Password during the authentication phase of the set up. NOTE- A USB keyboard may be plugged into the Q100 for easy data entry during setup. 1. Tap the Tools icon on the main screen. 2. Select the Network tab in the upper part of the screen. 3. Select the Network Places tab. 4. Press the Add New button. 5.
Figure 6- Add Network Places 7. If the Requires Authentication button is checked, you will be prompted to enter your User Name and Password. Once entered, you will be able to Test Connection again. 8. Once the tested connection is successful, you will be asked to “Save?” If not using the Test Connection feature, you can skip the test by using the Save button. NOTE- If the tested connection fails, be sure to check the Network Path, Name and Password.
Import Music Users that have already ripped or digitally stored their music can now easily import their digital music collections from other PC’s, servers or external USB drives (Figure 8.) Using advanced acoustical fingerprinting technology, Qsonix recognizes already ripped or downloaded files and retrieves and cleans up associated metadata including cover art, all automatically. No more duplicates, misspelled artists, missing cover art, etc.
Album Reviews Qsonix now automatically obtains additional metadata for media loaded into the Q100, including album reviews (Figure 7.) This feature can be accessed from the album browser by clicking on the album cover or by using the album view toggle button in order to see additional data about the CD. This enhancement helps provide even more useful and informative data about user’s music libraries. NOTE- To use this feature, you must be connected and configured for the Internet.
To Import Music Importing files that reside on other network devices begins at the Import Media button on the System Management screen. NOTE- This features requires an Internet connection. Please refer to the Setting up a Network Place for assistance. 1. From the Main Screen, press the Import Media button to get to the Import screen. 2. From the Import screen, select one or more of the Network Places from which you wish to import. You may select a single location or multiple locations. (Figure 9.
3. When you’ve made your selection(s), press the Begin Import button. 4. While importing, Qsonix is simultaneously obtaining complete metadata including album art. This process may take additional time and will report it’s progress while importing. (Figure 10) 5. You may postpone and later resume the import session by pressing the Postpone button. To cancel the import session, press the Cancel button. NOTES• Qsonix Version 2.0 currently supports import of .WMA and .MP3 music files.
Direct Play In addition to the Qsonix drag-and-drop playlist management, you can now start playback of any album or playlist with one button press. Direct Play allows users to immediately and directly play CD’s without having to first queue them up in the Now Playing area. In other words, Just Press Play! 1. From the album drop down menu, select Play Now Or 2.
CD Burning Use Qsonix to burn a CD-R from your library, saved playlists or even your current Now Playing list. Version 2.0 gives the ability to burn full-quality audio CD’s using any stored playlists, the Now Playing Queue or an entire album with just a few button presses. The Q100 automatically handles all conversion and burning using it’s built-in CD-R drive. You can easily rearrange track order and make custom mix discs from your Qsonix library.
6. When you are satisfied with your selections and track order, simply insert a blank recordable disc into the drive. Once a disc is inserted, the Green Start button will then be activated. Simply press this to begin recording. NOTE- A graphic depiction of required disk space for a list will show up on the screen, along with the total and selected number of tracks and the respective playback time. If the list of tracks exceeds disk space, it will be indicated next to the track title. 7.
To Burn a CD from a Now Playing List 1. Tap the drop-menu icon in the Now Playing (Zone 1 or 2) frame on the Main Screen. 2. From the drop-down menu, select Burn to CD. The blue BURN CD screen will appear with a checklist of all the tracks contained in the selected Now Playing list. 3. Select, move, and burn a new CD as described in steps 4-6 of the “Burning a CD from a Playlist” section. To Burn an Album to CD 1. From the Album Info drop down menu, tap the drop-menu icon. 2.
Customized Album Art Quickly and easily import your own album covers for your personal compilation CDs or to customize covers for any album in your collection. This includes any imagery that you have produced, scanned or downloaded to represent your albums. NOTE- A Network Place containing desired album art must first be created. See “Setting up a Network Place” for help. 1.
New Views: Recent and Imported View There are two new “views” available from the main view selection drop down menu located in the upper left corner of the main user interface. Recent View Recent view is literally a reverse chronolgical order view on any album loaded into the Q100. In other words, this view keeps a running record of both ripped and imported music. While in this view, you find the screenshot of a particular album and click on it for immediate access.
Photo Screensaver The Qsonix screensaver now allows you to specify any network location as the source of images to be displayed while the screensaver is active. Display family photos or any customized imagery you desire. There is the option of specifying one of three styles- Playback Info (shows Now Playing), Black Screen (displays blank, black screen) and Custom Photos (displays photos.) You may also enable or disable the screensaver and specify the activation “timeout” using these controls. (Figure 15.
Volume Leveled Playback Volume leveling addresses the inherent difference in recording levels of CDs manufactured and mastered during different time periods and by different studios. This can result in a very noticeable difference in volume level when playing a playlist of tracks that contain music from different artists and time periods. Version 2.
Peace-of-Mind: Backup and Restore; Maintenance and Automatic Updates Backup and Restore The new Backup and Restore feature will allow Qsonix users to protect their investment in CD loading time by offering a friendly, automated process to backup the entire contents of their Q100 system. This back up can include all digital music files, music database, user settings and playlists to any external USB 2.0 hard disk.
Restore 1. Connect an external USB hard drive containing the Qsonix backup, to the back of the Qsonix system. 2. Tap the Tools icon on the Main screen. 3. Tap Restore. “Restore Drive Found” will then be displayed. Tap Next. 4. Once you have confirmed the restore set is correct, tap Next. 5. Tap Start Restore. 6. DO Not Turn the power off until the process is completed. System Maitenance and Automatic Internet Updates Version 2.
Wireless Pointer Device Support Wireless Pointer Device Support provides complete wireless control from the couch or any other convenient location while operating the Q100 on any TV or video display. Devices such as a wireless mouse, trackball or other pointer device can be used as a remote control along with Qsonix’s drag-and-drop user interface. (Figure 17) NOTE- This feature requires a VGA compatible display or outboard TV converter.
Contacting Customer Support If you have additional questions or comments regarding Qsonix or your Q100 system, be sure to contact your installer/dealer or feel free to visit the support area our website at http://www.qsonix.com/support. We maintain a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers as well as other useful information. The Qsonix firmware will be updated with new features and fixes for known issues periodically so be sure to visit our news page at http://www.qsonix.
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