Qsonix Q100 Instructions d'installation et d'utilisation
Qsonix Q100 User Guide Addendum
Software Version 2.0
Qsonix Q100 User Guide Addendum
Software Version 2.0
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 2.0 Features Include:
Now that you’ve had an introduction to the new Version 2.0 features, let’s take a closer look at each!
** In order to determine what version you are running, simply select the “information” tab from the system/settings menu and look for the
“version” information. If the version number displayed is greater than xxyyzz, then you have version 2.0 or greater.
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• iPod Integration
• Networking Capability
• Enhanced Import Music
• Direct Play
• CD Burning
• Customize Album Art
• New Views: Recent and Imported View
• Photo Screensaver
• Volume Leveled Playback
• Integration Support for Home Automatic Systems
•Backup and Restore; Maitenance and Automatic Updates
iPod Integration
iPod Encoding Quality
The iPod Encoding Quality feature is available on the iPod tab within the System Tools. There are three available quality presets with five
compression options (128kbps, 192kbps, 256kbps, 320kbps and .WAV) that can be used when transferring playlists to the iPod. With this
setting, you can personalize what compression level you want for each quality level setting (Low, Medium and High.)
iPod 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. You can even control what quality is used for the transfer of
each individual playlist by selecting either .WAV transfers for perfect quality, or.MP3 compression to maximize storage based on the iPod
Encoding Quality preferences described above
Full Library Compression
Full Library Compression is a valuable, time saving feature for iPod synchronization. Media for iPod synchronization needs to be converted
to the desired format for proper playback on an iPod. The Full Library Compression feature automatically creates a secondary copy of all
music tracks using the “default” quality setting specified when enabling full library compression. By using this feature, the conversion process
does not have to take place immediately during synchronization—it’s already done so that any playlists you create and decide to sync will
only need to be copied to your iPod. This eliminates the need to convert them during playlist transfers first since all tracks in your library have
already been converted. The secondary files will be generated when the system enters Maintenance mode during periods of inactivity and
typically requires 30-45 seconds of processing time per track to complete. This process may be interrupted or restarted at any time and is
100% managed by the system.
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.
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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. Qsonix also automatically stores tracks
that have been previously converted and transferred, removing the need to re-convert those during future file transfers.
On the System Tools screen, choose the iPod tab.
From the iPod screen, select the Quality tab. Once on the Quality screen, you can define what you want as the quality criteria for iPod
Synchronization.
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Use the Right and Left arrows to scroll through
the choices.
Select (or de-select) the Full Library
Compression feature and set to one of your
preferred quality levels- High, Medium or
Low. By turning this feature on, your Q100
will automatically create a secondary copy
of all of your tracks for use in synchronizing
with your iPod. This process occurs during
the system maintenance cycle.
Tap on the Done button to return to the Main
screen.
Figure 1- Defining Quality Levels
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.
Music and playlists can also be deleted from the iPod by using the Clear iPod button on the screen. (Figure 2)
NOTE: The “Clear iPOD” function will literally delete all MUSIC & PLAYLISTS from your iPod. Be sure that you have
a backup copy of your media before using this feature!
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Figure 2- Clear iPod Function
With the exception of the iPod shuffle, all iPod
models are supported.
iPods formatted for use with a Macintosh
computer are not compatible.
Qsonix supports iPods running the latest Apple
firmware release. Be sure you have updated
your iPod if you have any trouble accessing
your iPod from Qsonix.
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To Sync (Transfer) Playlist(s) To Your iPod:
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Figure 3- Ipod Synchronization Check
Select a playlist in the Playlist area, then, tap the Playlists drop down arrow to access the Playlists Management pop-up window.
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.
Select an iPod sync quality by checking either High, Medium or Low (these are the levels previously defined in the iPod settings screen.)
Setting to No Sync, will disable this playlist from syncing with your iPod.
NOTE- If Full Library Compression was enabled in the iPod settings area, be sure to use the same compression quality setting you
specified as the “Default” quality for full library compression.
Press the Sync Playlist button.
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5. The system then checks for duplicate
iPod content. 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)
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Figure 4- Ipod Synchronization Process
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).
NOTE- Additional features such as Import Music, Screensaveer and Edit Album Art require this networking.
Figure 5- Network Places
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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.
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Tap the Tools icon on the main screen.
Select the Network tab in the upper part of the screen.
Select the Network Places tab.
Press the Add New button.
You are then prompted to “Add Network Place.” There are two fields to fill out: Friendly Name and Network Path. (Figure 6)
Once these fields have been filled out, there is the option to Test Connection or Save. Test Connection confirms the connection of the
Network Path. Save continues without confirming the connection of the Network Path.
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Friendly Name can be named for quick reference. Type in a Network Place name that will meaningfully identify the destination for
you. For example, “Mike’s Latin Jazz Collection,” or “Julie’s MP3s”.
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.
Examples:
\\machinename\sharename
\\ipaddress\sharename
\\192.168.0.100\music
\\myserver\albumcovers
\\mypc\photos
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