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  • Page 1 Qsonix Q100 User Guide Addendum Software Version 2.0...
  • Page 2 Qsonix Q100 User Guide Addendum Software Version 2.0...

  • Page 3: About This Addendum

    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.
  • Page 4 Transfer (or Sync) Qsonix Version 2.0 allows you to easily transfer your Qsonix playlists and other music to your iPod in .Wav or compressed .MP3 formats. Simply drag and drop to easily create playlists and transfer them to your iPod with one button press. Qsonix automatically handles file format conversion and transfers your playlists and music tracks to your iPod.
  • Page 5 (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. Qsonix also automatically stores tracks that have been previously converted and transferred, removing the need to re-convert those during future file transfers.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 This is to ensure music will not be re-copied onto the iPod. Once the check is complete, click the Begin Transfer button, leaving the rest of the operation to the Q100. (Figure 3) Figure 3- Ipod Synchronization Check...
  • Page 8 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. Figure 4- Ipod Synchronization Process...

  • Page 9: 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”...
  • Page 10 Network Path should be the exact location of where the files to be added exist. Similar to a “directory path” on your PC, this is where Qsonix is pointed to collect the music to copy. The Network Path begins with a double backward slash (\\). Be sure to type in the address exactly.
  • Page 11 Figure 6- Add Network Places 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. 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.

  • Page 12: 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.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 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. From the Main Screen, press the Import Media button to get to the Import screen.
  • Page 15 When you’ve made your selection(s), press the Begin Import button. 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) You may postpone and later resume the import session by pressing the Postpone button. To cancel the import session, press the Cancel button.

  • Page 16: Direct Play

    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...
  • Page 17 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. You can also make backup copies of any CD that has already been loaded into your Q100 with one-button press from the Album menu.
  • Page 18 If the list of tracks exceeds disk space, it will be indicated next to the track title. Once recording begins, the Q100 first prepares the tracks for recording which can take a few minutes, depending on the compression of the chosen tracks.
  • Page 19 To Burn a CD from a Now Playing List Tap the drop-menu icon in the Now Playing (Zone 1 or 2) frame on the Main Screen. 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.
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21 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.

  • Page 22: Photo Screensaver

    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...
  • Page 23 The result is a consistent playback volume during playback, regardless of the original recording level of the material. This feature can be easily enabled or disabled at any time. Simply enable Volume Leveling and let Qsonix do all the work.
  • Page 24 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.
  • Page 25 Version 2.0 includes an automatic Internet update system that will automatically download and install future Qsonix updates, enhancements and upgrades directly from Qsonix. Your Q100 system and experience will just get better and better. System maintenance also takes place automatically during periods of inactivity or may be initiated from the System Menu located in the Tool Box. During the maintenance cycle, any downloaded updates with be installed.
  • Page 26 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.

  • Page 27: Contacting Customer Support

    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.com/news or contact your reseller to learn more about new features and options.
  • Page 28 Qsonix is Copyright Qsonix, Inc © 2002-2007 All rights reserved.

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