Qsonix Q205 Manuals

In order to begin using your Qsonix system, you must frst have it properly installed and connected with your sound system, network and touchscreen controller if appropriate. Begin by unpacking both pack- ages that came with your system and identifying all of the cables that you will need for your installation. Warning! Before connecting the cables of the touchscreen controller to the Qsonix system device, please be sure that both the system and the touchscreen are turned off. Setting Up Your Qsonix System 1 The Qsonix system utilizes an external power brick for power. Locate the power adapter/brick packaged with the server device and connect the round power connector to the power jack located on the rear of the Qsonix System. Connect the supplied or an appropriate International AC line cord to power adapter/brick and to an available power outlet/source. Note: The supplied Qsonix power adapter/brick is world compatible and auto-switching and supports 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz. System Power Connections 5 The Qsonix Q205 provides a variety of digital only outputs that can be connected to an appropriate preamp/receiver or DAC (digital to analog converter). The Q205 provides several simultaneously active digital outputs including; S/PDIF both RCA and BNC type connectors, TOSLink optical and AES/EBU via XLR type connector. You will need to determine which output(s) will suit your installation based on preference and compatibility with your audio equipment. Qsonix recommends using your own premium cables for optimum performance. Simply connect the appropriate cable(s) to the Qsonix digital output board on one end and to your input(s) digital outputs on your audio system. USB DAC Support: The Q205 includes built-in support for a secondary USB digital audio output that can be used either as the primary audio output or as a secondary discrete output (zone). If desired, connect your USB 1.1 compliant audio device (DAC) to any of the available front or rear USB ports. Audio Connections / Setup 7 You may connect other desired peripherals such as a USB Keyboard or Mouse or USB Hard drive (for import or backup functions) by connect- ing them to an available front/rear USB port. Other Connections / Peripherals 8 Once you have plugged in all the necessary cables, you are ready to power-up the system and begin using it. 1. Turn on the touchscreen power using the power button located on the right, bottom side of the touchscreen controller. 2. Turn on the server power using the power button located in the middle of the front panel. 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 confgure 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 fve setup screens that will help you confgure basic settings including network connectivity. Starting Your System 9 You will need the following items in order to complete setup of your Qsonix system: • a DHCP router connected to the Internet • an ethernet cable to connect the router to your Qsonix System • appropriate analog or digital audio cables to connect to a preamp, receiver or DAC • a power outlet for both the touchscreen controller and Qsonix system System Requirements 3 Connect the Network port on the rear of the system to your Network router, hub or switch using a standard Ethernet cable or the one supplied. You may also use a 3rd party passive Wireless Ethernet bridge to confgure your Qsonix to access your network wirelessly. (Visit Qsonix FAQ online for details). Network Setup 4 Please be sure to carefully check the contents of your package. Qsonix System Box • Qsonix server • Power cable & external brick • Network cable (6’) • Infrared remote control (with batteries) • Documentation pack Touchscreen Controller Box • Qsonix TS15, TS17 or TS19 Touchscreen Controller • Power cord and external brick • 6’ VGA video cable • 6’ Serial (RS-232) cable Unpacking your System 2 1. Place the touchscreen controller on a fat 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 VGA connector on the back of the touchscreen. 3. Connect the black male 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. If your system shipped with the RapidRun™ cable solution, then you will need to connect each of the fying leads (cable ends) to either end of the runner cable using the quick-release fttings. Be sure to align the fttings using the red arrow indicators on the connectors. Note that each cable end (lead) is specifcally designed to be used at either the system end or touchscreen end. The touchscreen end can be identified by the female 9-pin RS-232 connector. Once the RapidRun cable has been installed/run and the leads attached, the leads should be connected to both the system and the touchscreen as outlined in Steps 2 and 3 above. 5. The Qsonix touchscreen controller utilizes an external power brick for power. Locate the power adapter/brick packaged with the touch- screen and connect the round power connector to the power jack located on the connector block of the touchscreen. Connect the supplied or an appropriate International AC line cord to power adapter/brick and to an available power outlet/source. Note: The supplied Qsonix power adapter/brick is world compatible and auto-switching and supports 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz. Touchscreen Setup 6 quick start guide

In order to begin using your Qsonix system, you must frst have it properly installed and connected with your sound system, network and touchscreen controller if appropriate. Begin by unpacking both pack- ages that came with your system and identifying all of the cables that you will need for your installation. Warning! Before connecting the cables of the touchscreen controller to the Qsonix system device, please be sure that both the system and the touchscreen are turned off. Setting Up Your Qsonix System 1 The Qsonix system utilizes an external power brick for power. Locate the power adapter/brick packaged with the server device and connect the round power connector to the power jack located on the rear of the Qsonix System. Connect the supplied or an appropriate International AC line cord to power adapter/brick and to an available power outlet/source. Note: The supplied Qsonix power adapter/brick is world compatible and auto-switching and supports 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz. System Power Connections 5 The Qsonix Q205 provides a variety of digital only outputs that can be connected to an appropriate preamp/receiver or DAC (digital to analog converter). The Q205 provides several simultaneously active digital outputs including; S/PDIF both RCA and BNC type connectors, TOSLink optical and AES/EBU via XLR type connector. You will need to determine which output(s) will suit your installation based on preference and compatibility with your audio equipment. Qsonix recommends using your own premium cables for optimum performance. Simply connect the appropriate cable(s) to the Qsonix digital output board on one end and to your input(s) digital outputs on your audio system. USB DAC Support: The Q205 includes built-in support for a secondary USB digital audio output that can be used either as the primary audio output or as a secondary discrete output (zone). If desired, connect your USB 1.1 compliant audio device (DAC) to any of the available front or rear USB ports. Audio Connections / Setup 7 You may connect other desired peripherals such as a USB Keyboard or Mouse or USB Hard drive (for import or backup functions) by connect- ing them to an available front/rear USB port. Other Connections / Peripherals 8 Once you have plugged in all the necessary cables, you are ready to power-up the system and begin using it. 1. Turn on the touchscreen power using the power button located on the right, bottom side of the touchscreen controller. 2. Turn on the server power using the power button located in the middle of the front panel. 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 confgure 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 fve setup screens that will help you confgure basic settings including network connectivity. Starting Your System 9 You will need the following items in order to complete setup of your Qsonix system: • a DHCP router connected to the Internet • an ethernet cable to connect the router to your Qsonix System • appropriate analog or digital audio cables to connect to a preamp, receiver or DAC • a power outlet for both the touchscreen controller and Qsonix system System Requirements 3 Connect the Network port on the rear of the system to your Network router, hub or switch using a standard Ethernet cable or the one supplied. You may also use a 3rd party passive Wireless Ethernet bridge to confgure your Qsonix to access your network wirelessly. (Visit Qsonix FAQ online for details). Network Setup 4 Please be sure to carefully check the contents of your package. Qsonix System Box • Qsonix server • Power cable & external brick • Network cable (6’) • Infrared remote control (with batteries) • Documentation pack Touchscreen Controller Box • Qsonix TS15, TS17 or TS19 Touchscreen Controller • Power cord and external brick • 6’ VGA video cable • 6’ Serial (RS-232) cable Unpacking your System 2 1. Place the touchscreen controller on a fat 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 VGA connector on the back of the touchscreen. 3. Connect the black male 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. If your system shipped with the RapidRun™ cable solution, then you will need to connect each of the fying leads (cable ends) to either end of the runner cable using the quick-release fttings. Be sure to align the fttings using the red arrow indicators on the connectors. Note that each cable end (lead) is specifcally designed to be used at either the system end or touchscreen end. The touchscreen end can be identified by the female 9-pin RS-232 connector. Once the RapidRun cable has been installed/run and the leads attached, the leads should be connected to both the system and the touchscreen as outlined in Steps 2 and 3 above. 5. The Qsonix touchscreen controller utilizes an external power brick for power. Locate the power adapter/brick packaged with the touch- screen and connect the round power connector to the power jack located on the connector block of the touchscreen. Connect the supplied or an appropriate International AC line cord to power adapter/brick and to an available power outlet/source. Note: The supplied Qsonix power adapter/brick is world compatible and auto-switching and supports 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz. Touchscreen Setup 6 quick start guide