Presonus Audio electronic Monitor Station Remote Remote Starter User Manual
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1. 4 OVERVIEW 1 4 2 Software and Hardware Installation IMPORTANT If you are installing your FireStudio and Monitor Station Remote concurrently do not use the FireStudio Installation Drivers Disc v1 0 1 Otherwise completely uninstall the prior installation and use only the FireStudio Control Console software installed with your M onitor Station Remote Installation Disc via the steps below Before connecting your Monitor Station Remote to your FireStudio insert the M onitor Station Remote Installation Disc into your computer and follow these instructions to install updated F ireStudio drivers and software Windows Software Installation 1 Browse the disc and run FireStudio MSR Installer exe 2 Run Firmware Updater from the Start M enu folder PreSonus Drivers Macintosh Software Installation 1 Browse the disc and run FireStudio I nstaller pkg 2 Run FireStudio Firmware Updater from the Applications folder Hardware Installation 3 Connect one end of the supplied Ethernet cable to the Remote Control Input connection on your FireStudio s rear panel 4 Connect the other end of the supplied Ethernet cable to the Remote input connection on your Monitor Station Remote s rear panel 7he lights on the Monitor Station Remote should flash during this step 5 See 3 Sample Hookup Diagrams for help with speaker connections 5 OVERVIEW 1 5 PANEL LAYOUT AND OPERATION 1 5 1 Top Pane2. OVERVIEW 1 4 INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 4 1 Quick Start Guide The Monitor Station Remote Installation disc included with your M onitor Station Remote is the same installation disc included with the FireStudio These installation files are also downloadable from our Web site at www P reS onus com Before connecting your Monitor Station Remote to your FireStudio you must install the latest drivers and software for your FireStudio It is very likely you already completed these steps during your FireStudio installation 1f you meet the following conditions you can skip to Hardware Installation and begin using your Monitor Station Remote Y Y Y ou have already installed your FireStudio The version number of the FireStudio Installation Drivers disc used to install your FireStudio is current with or later than the version number of the Monitor Station Remote Installation disc included with your M onitor Station Remote The FireStudio Control Console Hardware Settings tab includes a section labeled MSR Settings Hardware Installation 1 2 3 Connect one end of the supplied Ethernet cable to the Remote Control Input jack on your FireStudio s rear panel Connect the other end of the supplied Ethernet cable to the Remote input jack on your Monitor Station Remote s rear panel The lights on your Monitor Station Remote should flash during this step See 3 Sample Hookup Diagrams for help with your speaker connections
3. Hardware Settings gt Your Monitor Station Remote serial number ocated on the bottom of your unit 4 2 1 Software and Firmware Updates PreSonus may periodically release updates to enhance your Monitor Station Remote and FireStudio functionality Please check our Web site www P reSonus com regularly for software firmware amp information updates and for technical support 25
4. eat ee ore nage 10Hz 10kHz 1dB As a commitment to constant improvement PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc reserves the right to change any specification stated herein at any time in the future without notification 24 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4 2 TROUBLESHOOTING PreSonus will only provide support for issues directly related to your M onitor Station Remote PreSonus does not provide support for issues regarding operating systems or additional hardware amp software t may be necessary to contact the computer operating system and or software manufacturer to obtain additional technical support For technical assistance visit our Web site at www P reSonus com call us at 225 216 7887 between 9am and CST GMT 06 00 or e mail us at techS upport P reS onus com Before contacting technical support for your M onitor Station Remote please try the following 1 Check our Web site at www P reSonus com for possible updates to your FireStudio Monitor Station Remote and FireStudio Control Console software 2 Disconnect and reconnect your M onitor Station Remote 3 Check your Ethernet cable and or try a different Ethernet cable W hen contacting technical support please have the following information at hand gt What Operating System and version ex M ac OS X 10 4 7 you are running gt The Firmware FP GA and Software Version number of your FireStudio and FireStudio Control Console from the FireStudio Control Console
5. to nine stereo mixes out of the FireStudio s outputs 13 Mix PutstheFireStudio in Mix mode General purpose outputs 5 8 and Main Outs L R are reserved for Stereo Speaker Sets A B amp C and are disabled in the FireStudio Control Console All other outputs are controlled by the FireStudio Control Console as in Track mode 14 Surrnd P uts the FireStudio in Surround mode General purpose outputs 1 6 and Main Outs L R see 1 5 3 are reserved for Surround Speaker Control and are disabled in the FireStudio Control Console All other outputs are controlled by the FireStudio Control Console as in Track mode Stereo Control Assignment Buttons Mix mode only 15 Stereo A Activates speaker set A M ain Outs L R and deactivates S peaker set B 16 Stereo B Activates speaker set B outputs 7 8 and deactivates S peaker set A 17 Stereo C De Activates speaker set C outputs 5 6 OVERVIEW Master Controls 18 Mono Switches M ain Outs from stereo to a mono sum Track amp M ix modes 19 Mute M utes all active speakers 20 Dim Attenuates reduces the volume of all active speakers by 20dB 21 Extrnl Mic De Activates the external microphone XLR input on the M onitor Station Remote and deactivates the internal talkback level knob amp microphone 22 Talk De Activates talkback microphone Momentary talkback activation P ressing and holding the Talk button will activate the talkback microphone only while t
6. Di 1 4 2 Software and Hardware Installation 1 5 Panel Layout and Operation 15 1 Top s viens secet o ipee n e teet oa aetas e arene 6 1572 re f eos Toe ode Do N Pantse eines 10 1 5 3 Fir Studio Control Console cit c co eite ceto e tere cist e ca er er tn 11 2 MONITOR MODES 2 1 Track M ode massa fin wee Hee eee Avaran sh TI A E ahnen 12 2 2 Mix M ode 1 2 3 Surround M ode a r a d es rer Feng e c TR P alot 16 3 SAMPLE HOOKUP DIAGRAMS 3 1 Stereo Recording amp Mixing Environment 1 3 2 Stereo and Surround Mixing Environment seee ee 3 3 Expanded 2 1 and 5 1 Recording amp M ixing Environment w DigiM ax FS 4 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4 125 nei m 24 4 2 Troubleshooting oco isn ea an Er ak nn 25 4 2 1 Software and Firmware Updates 25 OVERVIEW 1 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the PreSonus M onitor Station Remote PreSonus Audio Electronics has designed the Monitor Station Remote utilizing high grade components to insure optimum performance that will last a lifetime The Monitor Station Remote MSR for the FireStudio is a complete surround stereo speaker manager input switcher and communication system delivering a more efficient work flow The Monitor Station Remote connects to the FireStudio via standard Cat 5 Ethernet cable to keep your work space as clean as possible There are also two headphone outputs on the
7. F ireStudio for even further flexibility and convenience W e suggest you use this manual to familiarize yourself with the features applications and correct connection procedure for your M onitor Station R emote before trying to connect it to your computer This will hopefully alleviate any unforeseen issues you may encounter during setup and use OVERVIEW 1 2 WHAT IS IN THE BOX Your Monitor Station Remote package contains the following e Monitor Station Remote e Monitor Station Remote User s M anual v1 0 Pena e 20 Ethernet cable Cat5 RJ 45 e Monitor Station Remote O Installation disc e Warranty Card OVERVIEW 1 3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS The Monitor Station Remote enhances the features of the FireStudio and its Control Console software You will need a FireStudio and a computer meeting the minimum system requirements of the F ireStudio Windows e 05 Microsoft Windows XP Home or Professional Service Pack 1 or later e Computer Windows compatible computer with FireWire 400 port IEEE 1394a e CPU Clock Pentium Athlon 1 6 GHz or faster e Memory RAM 512 MB 1GB recommended e Monitor Display 1024 x 768 pixels or greater M acintosh e OS MacOS X v10 4 x e Computer Apple Macintosh series with FireWire 400 port IEEE 13943 e CPUJ Clock PowerPC G4 Dual 1GHz or faster All Intel based M ac models e Memory RAM 512 MB 1GB recommended e Monitor Display 1024 x 768 pixels or greater
8. MONITOR STATION REMOTE User s Manual Version 1 0 19 PreSonus 2007 PRESONUS LIM ITED W ARRANTY PreSonus Audio Electronics nc warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original retail purchase This warranty is enforceable only by the original retail purchaser To be protected by this warranty the purchaser must complete and return the enclosed warranty card within 14 days of purchase During the warranty period P reSonus shall at its sole and absolute option either repair or replace free of charge any product that proves to be defective on inspection by P reSonus or its authorized service representative To obtain warranty service the purchaser must first call or write PreSonus at the address and telephone number printed below to obtain a Return Authorization Number and instructions of where to return the unit for service All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem All authorized returns must be sent to the PreSonus repair facility postage prepaid insured and properly packaged PreSonus reserves the right to update any unit returned for repair PreSonus reserves the right to change or improve the design of the product at any time without prior notice This warranty does not cover claims for damage due to abuse neglect alteration or attempted repair by unauthorized personnel and is limited to failures arising during normal use that are
9. VIRONMENT W DIGIMAX FS This setup is for studios tackling stereo and surround mixing sessions as well as frequent tracking sessions requiring dedicated headphone monitor mixes in the studio Connect your control room monitors as described in 3 2 Connect the ADAT inputs of your DigiM ax FS to the FireStudio s ADAT outputs Connect headphone distribution amplifiers such as the HP4 to the DigiMax FS DAC outputs 1 8 for use with the F ireStudio Control Console Mixer Be sure to check Talkback to Digital Outs in the FireStudio Control Console MSR Settings see 1 5 3 when using the FireStudio s ADAT outputs for headphone mixes For more information on the DigiM ax FS or the FireStudio s ADAT capabilities please consult the User s M anual or visit our Web site at www P reSonus com 22 SAMPLE HOOKUP DIAGRAMS 23 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4 1 SPECIFICATIONS P hysical Package Type dr REO ERE EO aN elk PVC and Steel Chassis BITMIS IARE 7 x 5 25 x 1 75 18cm x 13cm x 4cm Weight o cst pO E D TOY GT VA vesi Approximately 1 Ib Dynamic M icrophone Input Types Sen dr an EGER ROT Eget XLR Female Balanced np t mpedancez a la ire eara pv Ter ora Mina 12000 Internal M icrophone P V TRS Active Stereo Maximum Output nee nern 150mW channel 750 Load THEN cette aee ers lt 0 0496 150mW channel 750 Load Frequency R Sponse Je orit rotes o ede otio
10. active stereo S peaker sets when in M ix M ode M ix mode offers three different source options e S PDIF Routes only theFireStudio s S PDIF input to the Active Outputs e Main TheFireStudio Control Console determines the source of the Active Outputs e Auxiliary Routes only theFireStudio s Auxiliary RCA inputs to the Active Outputs Stereo Control Press the Stereo Control buttons on the M onitor Station Remote to toggle the active Stereo outputs between three sets of stereo outputs e Stereo A Corresponds to the FireStudio s M ain Outs L R e Stereo B Corresponds to the FireStudio s general purpose outputs 7 8 e Stereo C Corresponds to the FireStudio s general purpose outputs 5 6 Stereo A and B cannot be on simultaneously Stereo C can be on at all times in Mix mode Typical use for Stereo A and B is nearfield reference monitors on Stereo A and larger studio monitors on Stereo B Typical use for Stereo C is a subwoofer 15 M ONITOR MODES 2 3 SURROUND MODE As its name implies Surround mode is typically used for Surround Sound M ixing sessions Surround mode enables the L C R Ls SUB LFE amp Rs Surround Control buttons on the Monitor Station Remote and puts the FireStudio in Surround mode General purpose outputs 1 6 and Main L R are reserved for Surround Control and are disabled in the FireStudio Control Console as shown in the screenshot image at left output streams Daw 1 through Daw 6 route di
11. ct larger studio mains or another set of reference monitors to general purpose outputs 7 8 Speaker B Connect a subwoofer to general purpose outputs 5 6 Speaker C Connect external stereo devices such as a CD Cassette deck or Stereo to the FireStudio S P DIF input Connect devices such as a portable mp3 player to the Auxiliary RCA input Connect headphone distribution amplifiers such as the HP 4 to general purpose outputs 1 2 amp 3 4 for use with the FireStudio Control Console M ixer f you need more dedicated headphone outputs for monitor mixes you can 1 UsePhones 1 on the front of the FireStudio 2 UsePhones2 amp 3 on the Monitor Station Remote 3 Connect a DigiM ax FS via ADAT for more routing options see 3 3 Your speaker configuration is not limited to the sample hookup diagrams presented here The hookup diagrams in this manual are meant to assist you not to restrict you For example if you have speakers with S PDIF input or a 2 1 stereo speaker setup with internal crossovers and subwoofer level then your setup will vary accordingly Please consult your hardware user s manuals for more information in cases such as this 18 SAMPLE HOOKUP DIAGRAMS 19 SAM PLEHOOKUP DIAGRAMS 3 2 STEREO AND SURROUND MIXING ENVIRONMENT This setup is for studios dedicated to stereo and surround mixing Any possible tracking sessions use P hones 1 2 or 3 or do not require dedicated headphone monitor mixes Conn
12. due to defects in material or workmanship in the product Any implied warranties including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this limited warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you In no event will PreSonus be liable for incidental consequential or other damages resulting from the breach of any express or implied warranty including among other things damage to property damage based on inconvenience or on loss of use of the product and to the extent permitted by law damages for personal injury Some states do not allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty only applies to products sold and used in the United States of America For warranty information in all other countries please refer to your local distributor P reSonus Audio Electronics Inc 7257 Florida Blvd Baton Rouge LA 70806 www P reSonus com TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 OVERVIEW LT Antroductlon ect dee ire 1 1 2 Whats in the B 0X ee ehe lea 2 1 3 System Requirements ss 3 1 4 Installation Guide 1 4 1 Quick Start Guide nie p ee ec e Re Fer ree par aea ara
13. ect Surround L R Front monitors doubling as stereo nearfield reference monitors to FireStudio M ain Outs L R Speaker A Connect dedicated Surround L R Front monitors to general purpose outputs 1 2 and dedicated nearfield reference monitors to Main Outs L R Connect larger studio mains or another set of reference monitors to general purpose outputs 7 8 Speaker B Be sure to uncheck Copy 1 2 to main L R in surround mode in the FireStudio Control Console M SR Settings see 1 5 3 when using dedicated Surround amp Stereo L R monitors Connect Surround Ls Rs monitors to general purpose outputs 3 4 Connect the Surround Center monitor to general purpose output 5 Connect the Surround Subwoofer Low F requency Effects speaker to general purpose output 6 Connect external stereo devices such as a CD Cassette deck or Stereo to the F ireStudio S PDIF input Connect devices such as a portable mp3 player to the Auxiliary RCA input Connect headphone distribution amplifiers such as the HP 4 to general purpose outputs 1 2 amp 3 4 for use with the FireStudio Control Console M ixer f you need more dedicated headphone outputs for monitor mixes you can 1 Use Phones 1 the front of the FireStudio 2 UsePhones 2 amp 3 on the M onitor Station Remote 3 Connect a DigiM ax FS via ADAT for more routing options see 3 3 20 SAMPLE HOOKUP DIAGRAMS 21 SAM PLEHOOKUP DIAGRAMS 3 3 EXPANDED 2 1 AND 5 1 RECORDING amp MIXING EN
14. he Talk button is depressed Latching the talkback mic Pressing the Talk button and immediately releasing it will activate the talkback microphone until the Talk button is pressed again 23 Main Volume Controls the volume of active speaker set The Monitor Station Remote Main Volume control overrides the F ireStudio s Main L evel knob 24 Talkback Level Controls the volume level of the active talkback microphone 25 Microphone Internal talkback microphone OVERVIEW 1 5 2 Rear Panel 8100188 uoneag JOHUOIN Een a Ext Mic c Phones 3 d Phones 2 Security Lock Ext Mic Remote Phones 3 b Remote a ExtMic Connects a dynamic microphone for use as an external talkback mic b Remote Connects your M onitor Station Remote and FireStudio via the included standard Ethernet cable Cat5 RJ 45 c Phones3 Stereo output for headphone 3 d Phones2 Stereo Y output for headphone 2 e Security Lock Connects a lock system to your Monitor Station Remote 10 OVERVIEW 1 5 3 FireStudio Control Console L MSR Settings Copy 1 2 to main L R in surround mode Unchecking this will mute mains in surround mode FR Talkback to Digital Outs 1 Copy 1 2 to main L R in surround mode Copies Daw 1 amp Daw 2 output streams to Main Out L R when in Surround mode Disabling this option will mute the Main L R outputs in surround mode This enables you to use your surro
15. l Monitor Station Remote 1 Phones 2 PreSonus 2 Phones 3 AR 3 L Phones E H 6 Ls Monitor Monien EL SUB LFE 9 S PDIF A 12 Track 15 Stereo A 10 Main Stereo Control le Stereo B Me A B 13 Mix 11 Tr 14 Surround 19 Mute 23 Volume 18 Mono 20 Dim 21 Extrnl Mic 24 Talkback Level Talkback Level OVERVIEW Headphone Control Knobs 1 2 Phones 2 Controls headphone 2 output volume Phones3 Controls headphone 3 output volume Surround Control Buttons Surround mode only 8 Pressing an active Surround Control button will deactivate it IL De Activates Left front speaker output 1 C De Activates Center front speaker output 5 R De Activates Right front speaker output 2 Ls De Activates Left surround speaker output 3 SUB LFE De Activates Subwoofer L ow Frequency Effects speaker output 6 Rs De Activates Right surround speaker output 4 Monitor Source Selection Buttons Track amp Mix modes 9 10 11 SPDIF Routes the S PDIF input to active Speaker outputs on the FireStudio Main Gives theFireStudio Control Console control of the active Speakers source Aux Routes DAW Aux input to active Speaker outputs on the FireStudio 7 OVERVIEW Monitor M ode Selection Buttons 12 Track PutstheFireStudio in Track mode The FireStudio outputs are controlled by the FireStudio Control Console allowing up
16. rectly to general purpose outputs 1 6 amp Main L R The Main Level control knob on the Monitor Station Remote controls the volume level of all active Surround outputs equally when the FireStudio is in Surround mode Outputs 7 8 ADAT S PDIF amp Phones 1 3 function as in Track mode 16 M ONITOR MODES Surround Control Press the Surround Control buttons on the Monitor Station Remote to activate or deactivate the corresponding Surround speaker output when in Surround M ode L Left front Daw 1 output stream Corresponds to general purpose output 1 and Main Out L 1 4 3 C Center front Daw 5 output stream Corresponds to general purpose output 5 R Right front Daw 2 output stream Corresponds to general purpose output 2 and M ain Out R 1 4 3 Ls Left surround Daw 3 output stream Corresponds to general purpose output 3 SUB LFE Subwoofer Low F requency Effects Daw 6 output stream Corresponds to general purpose output 6 Rs Right surround Daw 4 output stream Corresponds to general purpose output 4 The Main Level control knob on the Monitor Station Remote controls the volume level of all active Surround outputs equally when the FireStudio is in Surround mode 17 SAM PLEHOOKUP DIAGRAMS 3 1 STEREO RECORDING amp MIXING ENVIRONMENT This setup is for studios mixing and tracking exclusively in stereo Connect nearfield reference monitors to M ain Outs L R Speaker A Conne
17. source options e S PDIF Routes only theFireStudio s S PDIF input to the Active Outputs e Main TheFireStudio Control Console determines the source of the Active Outputs e Auxiliary Routes only theFireStudio s Auxiliary RCA inputs to the Active Outputs More detailed information concerning the FireStudio Control Console and its use can be found in your FireStudio User s Manual The FireStudio User s Manual is downloadable from our Web site at www P reSonus com 13 M ONITOR MODES 2 2 MIX MODE As its name implies Mix mode is typically used during the Mixing stage of your project especially when you have multiple sets of monitors to reference your mix on i e Nearfields amp M ains Mix mode enables the Stereo A Stereo B amp Stereo C Stereo Control buttons on the M onitor Station Remote and puts the FireStudio in Mix mode allowing you to toggle your output between different speaker sets General purpose outputs 5 8 are reserved for Stereo Control and are disabled in the FireStudio Control Console as shown in the screenshot image at left The Main Level control knob on the Monitor Station Remote controls the volume level of all active Speaker sets equally when the F ireStudio is in M ix mode Outputs 1 4 Main L R ADAT S PDIF amp Phones 1 3 function as in Track mode 14 M ONITOR MODES Monitor Source Press the M onitor Source buttons on the M onitor Station Remote to change the source of the
18. und speaker setup s Left front and Right front speakers for stereo mixing in Track or M ix mode 2 Talkback to Digital Outs Sends the talkback microphone to ADAT 1 8 and S PDIF L R outputs in addition to Analogue 1 8 and P hones 1 3 More detailed information concerning the FireStudio Control Console and its use can be found in your FireStudio User s Manual The FireStudio User s Manual is downloadable from our Web site at www P reS onus com 11 M ONITOR MODES 2 1 TRACK MODE Track mode is typically used during the tracking recording stage of your project especially when the F ireStudio Control Console is being used for creating mixes or for i o routing 12 M ONITOR MODES Track mode allows the FireStudio Control Console to maintain full control over the FireStudio s input and output routing TheFireStudio Control Console Mixer enables you to create and route up to nine zero latency mixes its Output Router M atrix enables you to route the FireStudio s inputs directly to its outputs in virtually any configuration to suit a variety of applications Additional features to the FireStudio Control Console when set to Track mode include the Monitor Source M aster Controls and headphone outputs 2 amp 3 Monitor Source Press the Monitor Source buttons on the Monitor Station Remote to change the source of the M ain Outs when in Mix M ode Track mode offers three different
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