Live Show Control MediaStar Pro Installation manual

Hardware Users Guide
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MEDIASTAR PRO USERS GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome 2
Table of Contents 3
Quick Start 6
Specs and Features 8
Setup and Configuration 9
WINDOWS 9
MAC OS X 11
APPLE IOS 12
ANDROID OS 13
USB Mode (Settings) 14
USB Mode 16
SD Card Mode (Settings) 19
SD Card Mode 21
Playlists 26
Performance Recommendations 29
Known Issues and Caveats 30
Firmware Update 31
Compliance Information 33
Warranty 34
FAQ’s 35
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MediaStar Pro System!
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QUICK START
The MediaStar Pro can be configured and used in many different ways according to
user preference. Plug the MediaStar Pro Dongle into the host device using the
appropriate connection method:"
Windows PC / Laptop
Plug into USB directly or through extension
cable / adapter
MAC OS Desktop / Laptop
Plug into USB directly or through extension
cable / adapter
iPhone / iPad
Use Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter /
Apple Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter /
USB-C to USB-A OTG Adapter / Apple USB-C
Digital AV Multi Adapter
Android Phone / Tablet
Use Micro USB OTG Adapter or USB-C OTG
Adapter based on Android device
compatibility
USB Power Bank / Wall
Adapter
Plug into USB directly or through extension
cable / adapter
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Upon plug in using the desired connection method, the unit will automatically switch
into relevant operation mode:"
The current operation mode can be changed in Settings Menu. You can activate
Settings Menu with a long press on the Dongle push button."
Pressing buttons on remote will vary based on current operation mode, settings and (in
USB mode) application operation. All supported software profiles are described in USB
Mode Profiles."
The remote has an integrated reed switch (directly under Play/Pause button inside
case) which can be activated with an external magnet. The reed switch is an
electromagnetic switch that sends the same Play/Pause command as if you pressed
the button simply by placing a strong magnet within 1.25” of the reed switch area. Our
optional Ankle Magnet works perfectly for this hands free operation. To avoid
accidental action, the switch requires 0.5 second detection of the magnet for both
trigger and reset, so rapid passes of the magnet are ignored to avoid unintentional
triggers. Upon, it executes the same function as Play/Pause button in audio profiles or
SD Card playback, or Page Down (next slide) in presentation profiles."
The MediaStar Pro system uses a two-way radio protocol with haptic feedback delivery
confirmation to give the user confirmation that the action was performed. In case of
command has been sent and confirmed, the Remote will blink short GREEN LED, and
emit single buzz. In case of confirmation hasn't been received, double-blink RED LED
will flash without any buzz.#
USB Mode
Provides control functions to the media software
running on host device; enables automatically upon
startup if active USB communication is discovered
SD Card Mode
Provides audio playback from onboard SD Card in
standalone mode; enables automatically upon startup
if USB connector provides power only (plugged into a
USB power sources such as a battery)
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SPECS AND FEATURES
Radio:"
•915 or 868 MHz band;"
•500+ ft typical range within line of sight;"
•Bidirectional communication with delivery confirmation and automatic
retransmission"
Compatibility:"
•Windows XP / 7 / 8.x / 10"
•MAC OS 10+"
•iOS 8.0+"
•Android 5.0+"
Host communication:"
•USB 2.0 Full Speed;"
•USB configuration includes HID Class v1.11, Audio Class v1.0 and Mass
Storage interfaces"
Audio:"
•USB Digital Audio, synchronous streaming mode; MP3 / WAV"
•24 bit, 44.1 / 88.2 KHz"
Technical:"
•5v USB power in;"
•Active current up to 30 mA in USB mode / 55 mA in SD Card mode;"
•Remote battery - 1 (3V) CR2032 Battery;"
•Remote battery life - up to 2 years standby / 10,000 button presses;"
•Operational temperature range 0..+70 C"
•Micro SD Card up to SDHC 32 GB"
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SETUP AND CONFIGURATION
Windows
During first Dongle attachment, Windows will discover the device and install device
drivers. All provided interfaces (Audio, HID and MSD) are supported natively, and will
be configured automatically."
At this point, the MediaStar Pro Dongle is ready. Windows should switch to the newly
connected USB Audio device automatically. If it fails to confirm correct operation and
configure the Audio interface, open "Sound" tab in Control Panel (alternatively, right-
click volume icon in system tray and select "Playback devices"). "MediaStar Pro Audio"
should be present in the "Playback" devices list. If it's not selected as default playback
device (green mark), then right-click and "Set as Default Device":"
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To change or review the audio quality settings, click "Properties" in context menu (see
above) or double-click "MediaStar Pro Audio" in Playback list. The "Advanced" tab will
show all supported audio modes, and will let you do sound test:"
"
The 24 bit, 88200 Hz setting is suggested for most cases. Any lower rate audio tracks
will be automatically upsampled to 88.2 KHz during playback, potentially with slight
quality improvement."
HID interface uses standard Media Remote system shortcuts and keyboard emulation
to control host software, based on the selected profile. No configuration is required on
Windows side."
Mass Storage interface provides file access to the SD Card plugged into the Dongle,
presenting a standard removable disk in My Computer folder. File access is only
available when device is running in USB mode."
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Mac OS X
With Mac OS X, no driver installation is necessary. Due to Keyboard emulation, upon
first plug in the OS will show Keyboard Setup Assistant. As the device is not a physical
keyboard, the setup process should be skipped by force-closing the window."
Sound output to the MediaStar dongle can be selected using context menu on volume
control in menu bar or through "Sound" page in Settings. There's no audio format
selection. By default, MAC OS always uses highest available quality setting which is 24
bit, 96 KHz."
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Apple iOS
Connection to iOS devices (iPhones/iPads) requires using an apple adapter. "
•Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter"
•Apple Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter (if charging of iOS device while
running MediaStar Pro is desired)
•Apple USB-C to USB Adapter or USB-C to USB-A OTG Adapter"
•Apple USB-C Digital AV Multi Adapter (if charging of iOS device while running
MediaStar Pro is desired)
For the audio format settings, iOS will switch between available modes automatically,
to provide best quality with minimal CPU load. 24 bit 96 KHz will only be used with HD
audio content or in case of media audio player with upsampling feature."
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Android OS
The MediaStar Pro Dongle should be connected to Android device using USB OTG
adapter (Micro-B or Type-C plug to Type-A receptacle). No software installation or
configuration is necessary, the OS will switch to external interface automatically."
!
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USB MODE (SETTINGS)
You can access the Settings Menu by a long press of the Dongle button. Upon entering
this menu, you will see two rows of information:"
1. Page / parameter name"
2. Value / current selection"
You will notice on each side of the screen there are arrows and -/+ icons. To navigate
through the menu the icons correspond with your remote icons. Using your remote the
following controls can be achieved:"
•Next page – Remote Next Track or Dongle button short press;"
•Previous page – Remote Previous Track;"
•Increase value – Remote Volume Up;"
•Decrease value – Remote Volume Down;"
•Menu exit / save settings – Remote Play/Pause long press or Dongle button
long press."
Page navigation is circular, going from last page (Info) forward will bring back to first
one (Mode), and vice versa."
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Menu contents are different between the modes. Available parameters and settings in
USB mode are as follows:"
Info page:"
1. Product name"
2. Hardware revision"
3. Firmware version"
4. Serial Number"
Parameter
Options
Mode
USB / SD Card – operation mode
Profile
MediaStarPro / Go Button / QLab / ShowCues / OneTrack /
Best Boy / iTunes / Audio App / Media Player / PowerPoint /
KeyNote – control profile for selected host software
Brightness
(1 through 9) display brightness
(Info page)
product information page, no parameters to change (see
below)
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USB MODE
In this mode MediaStar Pro works as long-range remote for the software running on
the host system (desktop/laptop/smartphone/tablet)."
Features
•Media transport and playback controls in accordance to selected control profile;"
•Volume control and indication through system-level commands (allows changing
volume even if different audio device is selected for output);"
•Playback status indication with LED and display symbol;"
•Audio settings indication (sample rate and resolution)."
Main display layout
1. Remote battery level (this feature has been temporarily removed)"
2. USB mode indication"
3. Current profile (see supported software profiles)"
4. Audio quality settings"
5. Audio sample rate"
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Supported software profiles
Button
Play/Pause
Previous Track
Next Track
Volume Down
Volume Up
Press:
Short
Long
Short
Long
Short
Long
Short
Long
Short
Long
MediaStarPro
Play / Cue
Pause
Prev.
Track
Playlist
Reset
Next
Track
Custom
Volume
Down
Volume
Low
Setting
Volume
Up
Volume
High
Setting
Go Button A
GO
Pause/
Resume
Prev.
Cue
Panic
Show
Next
Cue
Panic
Hits
Volume
Down
Play Hit
1
Volume
Up
Play Hit
2
Go Button B
GO
Pause/
Resume
Play Hit
1
Play Hit
5
Play Hit
2
Play Hit
6
Play Hit
3
Play Hit
7
Play Hit
4
Play Hit
8
QLab
GO
Pause/
Resume
Prev.
Cue
Panic
Show
Next
Cue
Panic
Cues
Volume
Down
Key 1
Volume
Up
Key 2
ShowCues
Play +
Pause
Stop
Prev.
Track
Next
Track
Volume
Down
Mute
Volume
Up
Mute
Ultimate Ctrl
Play +
Pause
Fade
Out
Prev.
Track
Playlist
Reset
Next
Track
Cross
Fade
Volume
Down
TOC
Volume
Up
TOC
OneTrack
Play +
Pause
Stop
Prev.
Track
Next
Track
Volume
Down
Mute
Volume
Up
Mute
Best Boy
Play +
Pause
Stop
Prev.
Track
Next
Track
Volume
Down
Mute
Volume
Up
Mute
S.C.S
Play +
Next
Stop
Prev.
Track
Show
Reset
Next
Track
End
Show
Volume
Down
Mute
Volume
Up
Mute
iTunes
Play +
Pause
Stop
Prev.
Track
Next
Track
Volume
Down
Mute
Volume
Up
Mute
Audio App
Play +
Pause
Stop
Prev.
Track
Show
Reset
Next
Track
Volume
Down
Mute
Volume
Up
Mute
Media Player
Play +
Pause
Stop
Prev.
Track
Next
Track
Volume
Down
Mute
Volume
Up
Mute
PowerPoint
Continue /
Next
Pause
Back Up
Beginning
Advance
End
Volume
Down
Mute
Volume
Up
Mute
Keynote
Continue /
Next
Pause
Back Up
Beginning
Advance
End
Volume
Down
Mute
Volume
Up
Mute
KeyMap #
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
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Long press is defined as holding the button for more than 1 second; everything else
is a short press. "
Dongle button short press and remote reed switch both replicate short press of
Play / Pause button."
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SD CARD MODE (SETTINGS)
You can access the Settings Menu by a long press of the Dongle button. Upon entering
this menu, you will see two rows of information:"
1. Page / parameter name"
2. Value / current selection"
You will notice on each side of the screen there are arrows and -/+ icons. To navigate
through the menu the icons correspond with your remote icons. Using your remote the
following controls can be achieved:"
•Next page – Remote Next Track or Dongle button short press;"
•Previous page – Remote Previous Track;"
•Increase value – Remote Volume Up;"
•Decrease value – Remote Volume Down;"
•Menu exit / save settings – Remote Play/Pause long press or Dongle button
long press."
Page navigation is circular, switching next from last (Info) page will bring back to first
one (mode), and vice versa."
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Menu contents are different between the modes (see USB Mode Settings). Available
parameters and settings in SD Card mode are as follows:"
Parameter
Options
Mode
USB / SD Card – operation mode
Playlist
Playlists as found on SD Card, or error message if any
Pause Mode
Fade / No Fade – default Pause command operation, fade or
instant hold
Fade Time
1..10 s
Track End
Cue Next / Play Next
Volume Disp
Steps / dB – units to display volume
Volume Low
Preset low volume to be set upon long press of Volume Down
button
Volume High
Preset high volume to be set upon long press of Volume Up
button (initial volume at startup in SD Card Mode only)
Track Time
Progress / Remaining
Brightness
1..9 display brightness
(Info page)
Product information page, no parameters to change (see USB
Mode Settings)
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