Live Show Control MediaStar Pro Hardware User's Manual

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Version: 1.2.8

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Page 1 Hardware Users Guide Version: 1.2.8 MediaStar Pro Page...
Page 2: Welcome
MEDIASTAR PRO USERS GUIDE WELCOME Thank you for your purchase of MediaStar Pro from Live Show Control. Please visit our website LiveShowControl.com for other helpful resources: How-To Videos • FAQ’s • Tips • Included Software • Firmware Updates • If you need support, you can email us: support@liveshowcontrol.com...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Setup and Configuration WINDOWS MAC OS X APPLE IOS ANDROID OS USB Mode (Settings) USB Mode SD Card Mode (Settings) SD Card Mode Playlists Performance Recommendations Known Issues and Caveats Firmware Update Compliance Information Warranty FAQ’s Version: 1.2.8 MediaStar Pro Page...
Page 4 MediaStar Pro System  Version: 1.2.8 MediaStar Pro Page...
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Page 6: Quick Start
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...
Page 7 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...
Page 8: Specs And Features
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 • Version: 1.2.8 MediaStar Pro Page...
Page 9: Setup And Configuration
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"...
Page 10 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...
Page 11: Mac Os X
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. Version: 1.2.8 MediaStar Pro Page...
Page 12: Apple Ios
• 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 •...
Page 13: Android Os
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.   Version: 1.2.8...
Page 14: Usb Mode (Settings)
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. Version: 1.2.8 MediaStar Pro Page...
Page 15 KeyNote – control proﬁle for selected host software Brightness (1 through 9) display brightness (Info page) product information page, no parameters to change (see below) Info page: 1. Product name 2. Hardware revision 3. Firmware version 4. Serial Number Version: 1.2.8 MediaStar Pro Page...
Page 16: Usb Mode
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 •...
Page 17 Mute Pause Track Track Down PowerPoint Continue / Pause Back Up Beginning Advance Volume Mute Volume Mute Next Down Keynote Continue / Pause Back Up Beginning Advance Volume Mute Volume Mute Next Down KeyMap # Version: 1.2.8 MediaStar Pro Page...
Page 18 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. Version: 1.2.8 MediaStar Pro Page...
Page 19: Sd Card Mode (Settings)
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. Version: 1.2.8 MediaStar Pro Page...
Page 20 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) Version: 1.2.8 MediaStar Pro Page...
Page 21: Sd Card Mode
SD CARD MODE In this mode, the MediaStar Pro system works as standalone audio player, running music from playlists on Micro SD Card. The Dongle may be powered from wall USB charger, power bank or any sort of active USB port on laptop, tablet, etc.
Page 22 The selection can be done with Volume Up / Volume Down buttons, and conﬁrmed by exiting menu or switching to diﬀerent page. In case there's no SD Card inserted, or no valid playlist is found, the Dongle will show relevant error message (see error messages). Version: 1.2.8 MediaStar Pro Page...
Page 23 5. Playback status, play / fading / paused (duplicated with LED, green / yellow / red respectively) 6. Track time (progress time; shows total time at beginning of track, starts counting up from zero after 1s of playback) Version: 1.2.8 MediaStar Pro Page...
Page 24 Track End – Cue Next / Play Next setting deﬁnes Dongle behavior when end of track has been reached. Cue Next will advance to next track and pause; Play Next will automatically play next track. Version: 1.2.8 MediaStar Pro Page...
Page 25 4. Current track name, scrolls for long names 5. Track number / tracks total in folder 6. Playback status, play (shown) / fading / paused, duplicated with LED, green / yellow / red respectively 7. Track time (remaining time) Version: 1.2.8 MediaStar Pro Page...
Page 26: Playlists
If ﬁle numbering has gap, only continuous sequence starting from 01 will be recognized. The MediaStar Pro dongle currently supports MPEG1 Layer III (.MP3) and ADPCM (.WAV) ﬁle formats. File operations can be performed through the dongle as it presents SD Card as standard removable drive, however, due to limited transfer speed, it is recommended to do bulk ﬁle copy using laptop / tablet / smartphone internal card...
Page 27 Error messages All errors reported by the MediaStar Pro Dongle in SD Card mode are not blocking, and don't prevent any operation other than music playback. The message is printed in place of playlist or track name, preceded with warning sign:...
Page 28 File search function failed File system is damaged Check if card works correctly in another SD card has internal device. Try reformatting failure Poor electrical Try re-inserting the SD connection in SD card card slot Version: 1.2.8 MediaStar Pro Page...
Page 29: Performance Recommendations
If such low- rate ﬁle needs to be used, upsampling it to 44.1 KHz using 3 party audio processing software is recommended. Version: 1.2.8 MediaStar Pro Page...
Page 30: Known Issues And Caveats
CR2032. Please Note: Sometimes these small batteries can lightly re-charge themselves after several button presses on the remote, even if they seemed bad. This is a good indication your battery is extremely low on power and should be replaced with a new CR2032. Version: 1.2.8 MediaStar Pro Page...
Page 31: Firmware Update
Remote and Dongle every time from same MSPLoader package, to maintain version synchronization. The update should be performed one device at a time. To enter boot-loader mode on the MediaStar Pro devices, following actions should be performed. The latest ﬁrmware and step by step instructions can be found at LiveShowControl.com. Dongle: Unplug from USB;...
Page 32 The process takes ~10 seconds on Dongle and ~2 seconds on Remote, after which either device automatically restarts in normal operation mode. Right after the update, the Dongle will show following screen (your # may diﬀer): 1. New ﬁrmware signature The execution will continue normally after pressing any button. Version: 1.2.8 MediaStar Pro Page...
Page 33: Compliance Information
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the • receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: OA3MRF89XAM9A Version: 1.2.8 MediaStar Pro Page...
Page 34: Warranty
WARRANTY Please visit LiveShowControl.com for our support and warranty information. Version: 1.2.8 MediaStar Pro Page...
Page 35: Faq's
Is the MediaStar Pro dongle like a USB key? ๏ Why does my computer say disk not ejected properly? ๏ Why does Apple photos open when I plug in the MediaStar Pro? ๏ How do I back up my shows? ๏ How do I get the best range? ๏...