Instruction Guide and User`s Manual
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1. all cases selections made on this screen are stored in memory so it is not necessary to return to the settings screen unless your requirements change There is also a Send developer an email button where important system information is gathered and placed into an email template The user can add additional information before sending When the appropriate settings have been chosen press Done to return to the main menu 10 Continuous Mode Use this mode prior to the performance to provide continuous background music Tap the Continuous button select the appropriate playlist and the Continuous screen appears This screen consists of eight 8 components 1 Large number or track title denotes the track currently queued to play red or playing green 2 Timer text mode only shows time remaining in the current track A red box appears when there is 15 seconds remaining in the current track 3 Playlist Button press the playlist button to select a different playlist 4 Menu Button press the menu button to return to the application s home page 5 Playlist Name the name of the playlist is displayed 6 Track Back forward Buttons These buttons allow you to move back or forward tracks within the selected playlist The Track Back forward buttons may also be used on the handheld transmitter 7 Play Pause Button this button allows you to play or pause the selected track Pr2. new address is being created The address will be randomized for as long as the button is held down Illustration 1 2 After a few seconds release the button and the randomized address will be saved The LED will begin flashing to indicate that the Control Permissions may now be set 3 Press each of the five buttons on the transmitter It does not matter in what order the buttons are pressed only that each button is pressed at least one time If a button is not pressed during this learning phase that button will not transmit during use 4 Press the CREATE button again with the paperclip or wait seventeen 17 seconds for it to time out The address and Control Permissions are now set Once the address and Control Permissions are set the transmitter is now programmed and you are ready to customize the receiver in the dock Cue Command Appliance The Cue Command Appliance houses the Apple connector audio port video port and the power supply port The unit also contains a radio frequency receiver which can accommodate up to forty 40 handheld transmitters Because the device is shipped from the factory accepting only commands from the enclosed transmitter it is not necessary for the new user to make any modifications You may however change the receiver by using the following procedures Both the learning button and LED are located at the bottom of this portal A large straightened paperclip seems to work best fo
3. of the next track will appear in red to signal that music is no longer playing Please note If the Cue Command is set to a relatively low volume level 10 20 the fade will appear rather abrupt However if the unit is set to a higher level 60 70 the fade will seem far more gradual You may adjust the volume using the transmitter s Volume Up and Volume Down buttons When you depress one of the Volume buttons a green field appears on the Application The green field increases in height as the volume goes up The green field decreases in height as the volume goes down You must press the Volume buttons each time to adjust the volume You cannot depress and hold the buttons 14 Connecting Headphones or Speakers to the Appliance Headphones or speakers must be plugged into the back of the Cue Command unit Do not plug headphones or speakers into the audio port on your iPod or iPhone It will not work correctly with the application Using the Composite Video Connector The Cue Command appliance does include a composite video connector When connected to an external monitor this will mirror the iDevice s display on that external screen This feature is particularly useful when it is necessary to view track and volume information at a substantial distance This feature is not supported from devices utilizing Apple s Lightning connector Ankle Switch optional accessory The ankle switch is a fully functioning remot
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5. Wa Cu Am Comeenh Instruction Guide and User s Manual Rev 2 0 Get Control of Your Music NOTE This device is designed to work exclusively with Apple products including the iPod Touch and iPhone Copyright O 2014 Deceptively Simple Inc No part of this document may be copied or distributed without the express written consent of Deceptively Simple Inc iPhone iPod touch and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Table of Contents 11010 11010 EE EE 1 What sin th Derenin 1 Whats not in the DOx mmsrrrvrnrersrrrnnrrnarrrenenonsrrrnnnennnrrnnerensrrrnnsenenn 1 Transmitter g rs sn RANE br RR FRANSAR NANNE 2 Cue Command APpPliaNCC sesssrrsssssssessrersrrrsse rasens ner rr rr r rn rann nan 4 To remove all transmitters from the device 5 To add a new transmitter s ssssssessrsrssssssrrsnssssrnnnnnsn snar sn nanna 5 Transmitter BUTON S sesonderan BANNER 6 Using the Cue Command Application with Cue Command Device 7 Managing Playlists escerai oriaini inin ae 8 Settings Steen mum in inumvpsiiee pest bee fager kand penis AR RANA RANA 10 Continuous MOCC soooseressseerrsssreersssreer ss saneras ansa ran Rss RAR RASAR KR Rana na 11 Performance Mode rrrnnnnannrrnnnnannnrrnnnnonnrrrnnnennnrrennsrnnrrressrennnne 13 Connecting Headphones or Speakers to the Appliance 15 Composite VICIGO ssserrssresssensenrrrrrsr narr en sann r sr rr RA
6. ance tracks in order at the beginning of the playlist they will occupy slots 1 15 2 Starting with track 16 of the playlist insert the 50 pre show tracks in the desired order 8 At the venue and after Cue Command is properly connected to the sound system unlock and connect the iDevice to Cue Command From the main menu select Settings and verify the Continuous to Performance feature is turned on Press Done when completed From the main menu select Continuous and then the appropriate Playlist from the listing The Continuous screen with the blue background will appear Press the track forward button right arrow until you re at the first track of the pre show music track 16 in the example Press Play on either the screen or the remote transmitter The system will play track 16 17 18 19 and so on without interruption or user input When it s show time hold down the track back button left arrow and press the track forward button right arrow The music will gradually fade out Cue Command will switch to Performance mode and the system will automatically cue to track one Settings From the main menu the settings button allows the user to chose between track number and track title as the primary display Selecting either option deselects the other This screen also allows for the activation of a feature to remotely switch from Continuous to Performance mode In
7. cable from the Cue Command s audio port blue connector on back of unit to headphones an amplifier mixer or powered speakers Unlock your iDevice by using the slider and password if required and then plug it into the 30 pin cable Use a Lightning to 30 pin adapter available directly from Apple if your device has a Lightning connector The application will not launch if the device is locked when connected to the appliance Take care to set your amplifier at a relatively low volume level until you are familiar with the typical volume level output from Cue Command When first powered on Cue Command will output at 60 volume If you have done everything properly the Cue Command app will automatically launch and you ll see the main menu with an option to select either Continuous or Performance mode You may place your iPod or iPhone either vertically or horizontally in the cradle on the Cue Command appliance Managing Playlist Within Apple s iTunes the user manages their music through lists called Playlists Cue Command plays music directly from the iTunes playlist making it very easy to organize show music across multiple Apple iOS devices If the user intends to remotely switch from Continuous to Performance mode the following playlist configuration is recommended In this example we will assume the performer utilizes 15 music tracks in their performance and 50 tracks of pre show music 1 Place all 15 perform
8. chose the appropriate playlist for your performance 5 Track Name or number depending on selection in settings screen the title or number of the track in the playlist The information is shown in red when in pause and green when playing Timer text mode only shows time remaining in the current track A red box appears when there is 15 seconds remaining in the current track Playlist Button press the playlist button to select a different playlist from the menu Menu Button press the menu button to return to the application s main menu Playlist denotes the currently selected playlist In Performance Mode only the selected track will play 13 Once that track is over the music will stop and the next track will queue up You must manually start the next track playing The Track Back or Track Forward buttons do not work in Performance mode while the music is playing These features were intentionally disabled to prevent accidental moving between tracks during a performance If you need to move between tracks simply pause the music and the Track Forward Track Back buttons will work as previously described When the track is playing the Track Forward button becomes a fade Button This feature allows you to automatically fade out the music and cue to the next track With a single press of the button the music will fade to zero and the next track will automatically queue up The track information
9. e transmitter with an internal magnetic sensor When the sensor comes within approximately one inch of the included magnet the transmitter will effectively send a play pause signal to the device Therefore if the track is paused it will start paying If it s playing it will pause in place To add or remove the ankle switch from the dock follow the instructions on page 5 of this guide 15 Warranty Information The Cue Command appliance cable and internal electronics are warranted for a period of two years from the date of purchase The warranty does not cover misuse or abuse by the end user For a warranty claim please contact Support DeceptivelySimple com 16 Troubleshooting If your iDevice won t launch the app when connected to the Cue Command appliance try the following 1 Verify your iDevice device is unlocked 2 Verify the appliance is connected to power 3 Turn the iDevice off by holding the sleep wake button top of unit for several seconds and then use the slider to power off Wait a few seconds before turning it back on 4 Verify the Cue Command app is on your device If necessary delete and re add it If the application is not reacting to button presses on the transmitter try the following 1 Verify the app is launching when first plugged into the dock 2 Test the wireless connection by looking for the LED light on the dock every time one of the five buttons is pressed The LED should b
10. e visible through the portal in the bottom of the Cue Command appliance Still having problems Contact support at Support DeceptivelySimple com 17 Quick Start Guide It is best to follow steps 2 8 prior to each performance 1 Download the free Cue Command app from the iTunes app store to your iDevice iPod touch iPhone iPad etc Connect the antenna power supply and any 3 5mm standard 1 8 stereo plug to the Cue Command unit NOTE Headphones mixer or powered speakers must be plugged into the blue audio port on the back of the dock DO NOT connect anything to the 3 5mm stereo headphone jack on the iDevice Doing so will prevent volume and fade out features from functioning properly With the Cue Command app loaded unlock your iDevice but do not launch the Cue Command app Connect your device the 30 pin connector cable or Lightning to 30 pin adapter if needed The Cue Command app will launch automatically From the main menu press Settings to select either track number or song title as the primary display and then done when completed At the main menu press Performance and select any iTunes Playlist it may be in a subdirectory and the performance screen will appear with the track in pause Press the Play Pause button on your transmitter and the track will play display will change from red to green when playing Before any performance always verify connectivity between the tra
11. essing the button starts the music and pressing it again pauses the track The Play Pause button may also be depressed on the 11 transmitter to achieve the same result 8 Shuffle Button this button toggles the shuffle mode on or off Shuffle randomizes the order of the tracks In Continuous Mode once you start the first track playing the playlist will continue to play track to track until you stop pause the music If you Track Back or Track Forward using either the transmitter or the buttons within the application the indicator will return to red signaling that music is no longer playing You must press PLAY again to start the track You may adjust the volume using the transmitter s Volume Up and Volume Down buttons When you depress one of the Volume buttons a green field appears on the iDevice The green field increases in height as the volume goes up The green field decreases in height as the volume goes down You must press the Volume buttons each time to adjust the volume You cannot depress and hold the buttons 12 Performance Mode Use this mode when you are ready to begin your performance Tap the Performance button on the main menu select the appropriate playlist and the initial Performance screen appears This screen consists of five 5 components NOTE The Playlist that was chosen for Continuous will not automatically be the Playlist queued in Performance mode Make sure you
12. nsmitter and dock This can be done with a simple track forward back or volume up down from the transmitter This test is best done from the performing area When finished it is best to press the Home button on your iDevice before it is unplugged from the dock Read the actual User s Manual found on the Deceptively Simple website at www DeceptivelySimple com Please be sure to register your product at DeceptivelySimple com registration Support DeceptivelySimple com
13. on to lower the volume of the music Volume Up Depress this button to increase the volume of the music Play Pause Depress this button to begin playing track If the music is playing depress this button to pause the track Track Backward Depress this button while music is paused to move back one track in your playlist Track Forward Fade Depress this button to move forward one track in your playlist while in pause or to fade out and cue to next if playing 6 Using the Application with the Appliance It is highly recommended that the user places their iDevice into airplane mode prior to using the Cue Command application Airplane mode turns off the various radios on the device and therefore prevents interruptions from messages or phone calls Prior to the first use it is necessary to download and install the free Cue Command application from the iTunes app store This can be done through the iTunes app on a Mac or PC or in many situations from the iDevice itself so long as it s connected to a network In all cases search the App Store for Cue Command It is also necessary to have at least one PlayList on your device Instructions for creating a PlayList can be found in iTunes Once your Appliance and Transmitter have been configured as previously described you are ready to begin using your new device with the Cue Command Application Connect power the antenna and a 3 5mm standard 1 8 audio
14. r programming With a bit of pressure you ll feel a click when the paperclip activates the button The LED is somewhat difficult to see and may be best viewed in a darkened room Illustration 2 4 To remove all transmitters from the device 1 Connect the appliance to power 2 With a straightened paperclip press and hold LED lights solid but may be difficult to see the LEARN button on the bottom of the dock enclosure Illustration 42 for approximately 11 seconds If the LED is flashing when released the button was not held long enough Repeat the step 3 Follow the procedure to add a transmitter To add a transmitter 1 With the same paperclip press the LEARN button on the bottom on the dock enclosure for one second and release The yellow LED will start flashing 2 Press any button on the handheld transmitter The LED continues to flash 3 Press the LEARN button again on the dock enclosure to complete the procedure The LED goes dark To verify the transmitter is functioning properly 1 Press one of the buttons on the transmitter and you ll see the light from the LED through the portal Every time the device receives a signal the LED will illuminate Test all five buttons on the transmitter to verify communication 5 Transmitter Buttons Illustration 3 Volume Down Volume Up Play Pause Track Backward Track Forward Fade Illustration 43 Volume Down Depress this butt
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