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Thanks for purchasing the QRS Music Technologies Qsync. The Qsync is a brand new technology that adds tremendous

functionality and fun to your Pianomation player system. With a Qsync connected to your QRS player system and a standard

DVD player* you will be able to take advantage of an exclusive and exciting technology which allows your piano to play in

perfect synchronization with selected DVD concerts and movies. You will see and hear your piano reproducing the piano

performance as it is being viewed on your video screen.

Once connected into your system you can simply insert a DVD title from our QRS music library, select the corresponding file in

Qsync and start the DVD playing.

The Qsync uses convenient and common compact flash card technology which holds the piano music content and also allows

for easy system updates as new functionality becomes available.

Several features in Qsync allow for flexible integration into your entertainment system such as 38khz serial input port for control

of Qsync from a media server or home automation system. Stereo audio line inputs and outputs with input gain, volume, bass,

treble controls and integrated piano volume control allow for single point volume setting. SPDIF through so you don't loose

connectivity of single output SPDIF signal in your system.

Reading the user guide will introduce you to many other features, so please take time to read the users guide thoroughly so you

understand all the features of Qsync so you can take full advantage of it's functionality.

* A DVD player with an SPDIF or Coaxial Audio Output is required in order to send data to Qsync.

Qsync

Owner’s Manual

Manual #OM52030

Version 1.16

QRS Music Technologies, Inc.

Summary of content (22 pages)

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Qsync O w n e r ’s M a n u a l Manual #OM52030 Version 1.16 Thanks for purchasing the QRS Music Technologies Qsync. The Qsync is a brand new technology that adds tremendous functionality and fun to your Pianomation player system. With a Qsync connected to your QRS player system and a standard DVD player* you will be able to take advantage of an exclusive and exciting technology which allows your piano to play in perfect synchronization with selected DVD concerts and movies.
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Warnings FCC INFORMATION 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the Installation Manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by QRS Music Technologies, Inc. may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use this product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cables supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions.
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Table Of Contents Front Panel Features and Controls LCD Display NAV Dial F1 Button / Light F2 Button / Light CompactFlash Card Reader Testing Qsync and Your QRS Controller Prepare Qsync to Play a QRS SyncAlong DVD How To Enter Unlock Codes Play A QRS SyncAlong DVD Changing Qsync’s Parameters: Function 1 Menu Options [F1 Button] Piano Volume Audio Volume Bass Treble Input Gain MIDI test Updating Qsync’s Operating System Function 2 Menu Options [F2 Button] MIDI Delay MIDI Channel IR Receiver Back Light TV Sta
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Qsync V1.16_1 Front Panel Features and Controls 1 2 3 4 5 This 2 line x 20 character display presents information about Qsync’s status, QRS music content available on CompactFlash cards and function menu option settings. This display is back lit with easy to read electro-illuminescent light. The back light can be turned on or off from the F2 menu. 1 LCD Display Use the Navigation Dial by rotating left and right to scroll through menu options.
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Qsync V1.16_1 Testing Qsync with Your QRS Controller The following procedures test the connections and settings of the Qsync box and your QRS controller. Qsync can send a MIDI signal from it’s MIDI or AMI output to your piano directly, without using your DVD player. These procedures are helpful if you are using Qsync for the first time or if you are having trouble playing QRS DVDs from you DVD player.
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Qsync V1.16_1 Prepare Qsync to Play a QRS SyncAlong DVD Insert a CompactFlash card containing QRS SyncAlong DVD music files into the 00 1 : D I A N A K  CF CARD reader. Notice that the upper row of the display now shows the first music file on the CF card. If nothing displays, then the card is void of recognizable Qsync music files, although there could be an update file on the card. SE L T 0 0 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 These files are identified by the suffix .WAD. Example, "Title.WAD".
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Qsync V1.16_1 How To Enter Unlock Codes An unlock code or key is a code you receive specific to your serial number and DVD Title. In every Qsync package 5 DVDs are enabled for playback without the need of an unlock key. These DVDs are Diana Krall: Live, Yanni: Live at the Acropolis, Norah Jones: Live in New Orleans, The Legend of 1900, and Barry Manilow: Live. Those with earlier DVD packages may have received the John Tesh DVD, which is no longer available, it is also unlocked.
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Qsync V1.16_1 Play a QRS SyncAlong DVD Prepare the QRS controller and the Qsync box: Select the appropriate source on your QRS controller. For details, find your specific controller on pages 12 through 17 of this manual. “Connecting and Preparing QRS Controllers for use with Qsync” On the Qsync box, select the DVD title you wish to play. See page 6 for details. “Prepare Qsync to Play a QRS SyncAlong DVD” Prepare your DVD player. Set up your DVD player for the correct digital output format.
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Qsync Q R S M U S I C T E C H N O L O G I E S , V1.16_1 I N C .
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Qsync V1.16_1 Function 1 Menu Options Function 1 Menu Options Allows the piano volume to be adjusted through a 1 Piano Volume range of 0 - 127. Allows audio volume to be adjusted when the 2 Audio Volume analog stereo signal from your DVD player flows through the Qsync. Volume range is 0 - 127. 3 Bass 4 Treble 5 Input Gain 6 MIDI Test Bass. Use to increase or reduce low frequency response of audio signal. + / - 20db. A setting of 0 leaves audio unaltered. Treble.
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Qsync V1.16_1 Function 2 Menu Options Function 2 Menu Options 1 MIDI DELAY Used to adjust the synchronization between DVD audio and Pianomation system. Range is 0 to -600ms. At -500ms the display will show Pianomation which is the correct setting for a normal setup. The purpose of changing this delay value would be if there is a large physical distance separating the acoustic piano and the audio playback speakers where perceived timing is skewed.
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Qsync V1.16_1 Rear Panel Connections 1 1 5 VOLT DC Power Input 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Supplies power to the Qsync box via a QRS AC to DC power adapter. Input: AC100-240V 800mA 50/60Hz Output: DC 5V 5A This jack is currently non-functional. The RJ11phone type connector will provide a 38Khz serial input for integration into home automation and 38KHZ SERIAL 2 music server systems. Qsync can receive IR type commands over a wire, allowing Qsync functionality to be RJ11Input seamless.
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Qsync V1.16_1 Connecting Qsync to Your Audio and Video Components Connect the Video output of your DVD player to you television. Connect the Left/Right Audio output of your DVD player to the DVD Audio Input of your Stereo Receiver. Connect the "Coaxial digital output of your DVD player to the SPDIF Input of Qsync. Note that depending on the model of DVD player you use, the "Coaxial Digital Output" may be labeled differently. "SPDIF " and "Digital" are common labels for these ports.
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Qsync V1.16_1 Connecting and Preparing QRS Controllers for use with Qsync... Ancho Make either the AMI or the MIDI connection but, not both. Usually the MIDI connection is used when the Qsync box is located near the Ancho controller. The AMI connection can be made using a common RCA audio cable. If it’s not convenient to run a cable from the Ancho to the Qsync box a Shure wireless device can be used. Contact QRS Technical Support at 800-247-6557 for details .
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Qsync V1.16_1 ...Connecting and Preparing QRS Controllers for use with Qsync... Set Up Ancho to Play from the MIDI Output of Qsync Press the Stop button to stop play. Rotate the ADJust dial to display “SETUP” in the center of the display. 0 0 4 m C F S E T U P 0 6 3 0 6 3 R R V 0 e c S t r i p e c S t r i p 6 3 Press the SELect button to enter the Setup mode. M A I N - V O L Press the SELect button again so that the arrow begins to flash.
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Qsync V1.16_1 ...Connecting and Preparing QRS Controllers for use with Qsync... Petine Make either the AMI or the MIDI connection but, not both. Usually the MIDI connection is used when the Qsync box is located near the Petine controller. Note: The Petine controller does not come with a MIDI OUT connection as standard equipment, it must be ordered separately and installed by a qualified Pianomation technician. The AMI connection can be made using a common RCA audio cable.
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Qsync V1.16_1 ...Connecting and Preparing QRS Controllers for use with Qsync... Set Up Petine to Play from the MIDI Output of Qsync Press STOP to halt play. Press the Petine’s ADJ Dial twice within one-half second to enter the Setup Menu. Petine will open to the source section of the Setup Menu and display the current source.    Press the ADJ Dial once so that the dot begins to flash.    Rotate the ADJ Dial to display an “  ” and access to the MIDI Input Select function.
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Qsync V1.16_1 ...Connecting and Preparing QRS Controllers for use with Qsync... 2000CD Make either the AMI or the MIDI connection but, not both. Usually the MIDI connection is used when the Qsync box is located near the 2000CD controller. The AMI connection can be made using a common RCA audio cable. If it’s not convenient to run a cable from the 2000CD to the Qsync box a Shure wireless device can be used. Contact QRS Technical Support at 800-247-6557 for details .
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Qsync V1.16_1 ...Connecting and Preparing QRS Controllers for use with Qsync 2000C Make either the AMI or the MIDI connection but, not both. Usually the MIDI connection is used when the Qsync box is located near the 2000C controller. The AMI connection can be made using a common RCA audio cable. If it’s not convenient to run a cable from the 2000C to the Qsync box a Shure wireless device can be used. Contact QRS Technical Support at 800-247-6557 for details .
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Qsync V1.16_1 Pianomation® Electronics/Electromechanical System Limited Warranty PIANOMATION ELECTRONICS LIMITED WARRANTY QRS Music Technologies, Inc. (“QRS”) warrants to you for the Warranty Period that there are no defects in the materials of this Product (as identified at the end of this warranty certificate). The “Warranty Period” expires (except as explained below) Two (2) years from the date of your purchase of the Product.
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