MONITOR STATION R
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User’s Manual
Version 1.0
MOTE
© 2007
PRESONUS LIMITED WARRANTY
PreSonus Audio Electronics Inc. warrants this pro du ct to be free of defects in mater ial a nd workmanshi p 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
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inspection by PreSonus or its authorized service representative. To obtain warranty service, the purchaser
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 OVERVIEW
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 1
1.2 What is in the Box .................................................................................................. 2
1.3 System Requirements .............................................................................................. 3
1.4 Installation Guide
1.4.1 Quick Start Guide ........................................................................................... 4
1.4.2 Software and Hardware Installation ................................................................ 5
1.5 Panel Layout and Operation
1.5.1 Top Panel ....................................................................................................... 6
1.5.2 Rear Panel ................................................................................................... 10
1.5.3 FireStudio Control Console ........................................................................... 11
2 MONITOR MODES
2.1 Track Mode .......................................................................................................... 12
2.2 Mix Mode ............................................................................................................. 14
2.3 Surround Mode ..................................................................................................... 16
3 SAMPLE HOOKUP DIAGRAMS
3.1 Stereo Recording & Mixing Environment ............................................................... 18
3.2 Stereo and Surround Mixing Environment ............................................................. 20
3.3 Expanded 2.1 and 5.1 Recording & Mixing Environment w/ DigiMax FS ................ 22
4 TECHNICAL INFORMATION
4.1 Specifications ....................................................................................................... 24
4.2 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 25
4.2.1 Software and Firmware Updates ................................................................... 25
1.1 INTRODUCTION
OVERVIEW
Thank you for purchasing the PreSonus Monitor Station Remote. PreSonus Audio Electronics
has designed the Monitor Station Remote utilizin g high-grade components to insure optimum
performance that will last a lifetime.
The Monitor Station Remote ( MSR) for the FireStudi o is a complete surround/st ereo speaker
manager, input switcher and communication system delivering a more efficient work flow. The
Monitor Station Remote connects to the FireSt udio via standard Cat 5 Ether net cable to keep
your work space as clean as possible. Ther e are also two he adphone out puts on the FireS tudio
for even further flexibility and convenience.
We suggest you use this manual to fami liar i ze yourself with the features, ap plications and
correct connection procedure for your Monitor Station Remote befor e tr ying to connect it to
your computer. This will hopefully alleviate any unforeseen issues you may encounter during
setup and use.
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1.2 WHAT IS IN THE BOX
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Your Monitor Station Remote
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ackage contains the following:
• Monitor Station Re
• Monitor Station Re
• 20’ Ethernet cable
• Monitor Station Re
Installation disc
• Warranty Card
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1.3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The Monitor Station Remote e nhances 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 FireStudio:
Windows
Macintosh
• OS:
Microsoft Windows XP Home or Profes sional (Service Pack 1 or later).
• Computer:
• CPU/Clock:
• Memory (RAM):
• Monitor / Display:
• OS:
• Computer:
• CPU/Clock:
• Memory (RAM):
• Monitor / Display:
Windows compatible computer with FireWire 400 port (IEEE 1394a).
Pentium/Athlon 1.6 GHz or faster.
512 MB (1GB+ recommended).
1024 x 768 pixels or greater.
Mac OS X v10.4.x
Apple Macintosh series with FireWire 400 port (IEEE 1394a).
PowerPC G4/Dual 1GHz or faster; All Intel-based Mac models.
512 MB (1GB+ recommended).
1024 x 768 pixels or greater.
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1.4 INSTALLATION GUIDE
1.4.1 Quick Start Guide
The
Monitor Station Remote Installation
is the same installation disc included with the FireStudio. (These installation files are also
downloadable from our Web si te at www.PreSonus.com
Before connecting your Moni tor 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. If you meet the following conditions, you
can skip to “Hardware Installati on” and begin using your Monitor Station Remote:
9 You have already installed your FireStudio.
9 The version number of the FireStudio Installation Drivers disc used to install your
FireStudio is current with or later t han the version number of the Monitor St ation
Remote Installation disc include d w i th your Monitor Station Remote.
9 The FireStudio Control Console Hardware Settings tab includes a section labeled
“MSR Settings”.
Hardware Installation
1) Connect one end of the supplied Ethernet c able to the
your FireStudio’s rear panel.
2) Connect the other end of the s upplied Ethernet cable to the
your Monitor Station Remote’s rear panel.
Remote should flash during this step.
3)
See “3 Sample Hookup Diagrams” for help wi th your speaker connections.
disc included with your Moni tor Station Remote
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Remote Control Input
Remote
input jack on
The lights on your Monitor Station
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jack on
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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
completely uninstall the prior installation and use only the FireStudio Control Console
software installed with your Monitor Station Remote Installation Dis c via the steps below.
Before connecting your Monitor Station Remote to your FireStudio, insert the Monitor
Station Remote Installation Disc i nto yo ur computer and foll ow these i nstructi ons to ins tall
updated FireStudio drivers and software:
Windows Software Installation
1) Browse the disc and run ”FireStudio_MSR_Installer
2) Run “Firmware Updater” from the St ar t Menu folder,
Macintosh Software Installation
1) Browse the disc and run “FireStudio Installer.pkg”.
2) Run “FireStudio Firmware Updater ” fr om the
Hardware Installation
3) Connect one end of the supplied Ethernet cable to the
connection on your FireStudi o’s rear panel.
4) Connect the other end of the supplied Ethernet cable to the
on your Monitor Station Re mote’s rear panel.
.exe
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PreSonus Drivers
Applications
folder.
Remote Control Input
Remote
The lights on the Monitor Station
Remote should flash during this step.
5)
See “3 Sample Hookup Diagrams” for help with speaker connections.
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. Otherwise,
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input connection
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1.5 PANEL LAYOUT AND OPERATION
1.5.1 Top Panel
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OVERVIEW
Headphone Control Knobs
1. Phones 2
2. Phones 3
Surround Control Buttons
Controls headphone 2 output volume.
Controls headphone 3 output volume.
(Surround mode only)
Pressing an active Surround Control button will deactivate i t.
3. [L]
(De)Activates Left front speaker (output 1).
(De)Activates Center front speaker (output 5).
4. [C]
5. [R]
(De)Activates Right front speaker (outpu t 2).
6. [Ls]
7. [SUB/LFE]
8. [Rs]
Monitor Source Selection Buttons
9. [SPDIF]
10. [Main]
11. [Aux]
(De)Activates Left surround speaker (output 3).
(De)Activates Subwoofer/Low Frequency Effects speaker (output 6).
(De)Activates Right surround speaker (out put 4).
(Track & Mix modes)
Routes the S/PDIF input to active Speaker outputs on the FireStudio.
Gives the FireStudio Control Console control of the active Speakers’ source.
Routes DAW Aux input to active Speaker outputs on the FireStudio.
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Monitor Mode Selection Buttons
12. [Track]
13. [Mix]
14. [Surrnd]
Stereo Control Assignment Buttons (Mix mode only)
15. [Stereo A]
16. [Stereo B]
17. [Stereo C
Puts the FireStudio in Track mode.
The FireStudio outputs are controlled by th e FireStudio Control Console, allowing
up to nine stereo mixes out of the Fir e Studio’s outputs.
Puts the FireStudio in Mix mode.
General purpose outputs 5-8 and Main O uts L/R are reserved for Stereo Speaker
Sets A, B & C and are disabled in t h e Fire St udio C ont rol C ons ol e. All o ther out puts
are controlled by the FireStudio Control Console as in Track mode.
Puts the FireStudio in Surroun d mode.
General purpose outputs 1-6 and Main Outs L/R
Surround Speaker Control and are disable d in the FireStudio Control Console. All
other outputs are controlled by the Fir eStudio Control Console as in Track m ode.
Activates speaker set A (Main Outs L/R) and deactivates Speaker set B.
Activates speaker set B (outputs 7/8) and deactivates Speaker set A.
] (De)Activates speaker set C (outputs 5/6).
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(see 1.5.3)
are reserved for
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Master Controls
18. [Mono]
19. [Mute]
20. [Dim]
21. [Extrnl Mic]
Station Remote and deactivates the internal talkback level knob & microphone.
22. [Talk]
Momentary talkback activation
the talkback microphone only while the Talk button is depressed.
Latching the talkback mic
will activate the talkback microphone until the Talk button is pressed again.
23. Main Volume
Remote Main Volume control overrides the FireStudio’s Main Level knob.
24. Talkback Level
25. Microphone
Switches Main Outs from stereo to a mono sum
Mutes all active speakers.
Attenuates (reduces) the volume of all active speakers by -20dB.
(De)Activates the external microph one XLR input on the Monitor
(De)Activates talkback microphone.
- Pressing and holding the Talk button will activate
- Pressing the Talk button and im mediately releasing it
Controls the volume of active speaker set.
Controls the volume level of the active talkback microphone.
Internal talkback microph one.
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(Track & Mix modes).
The Monitor Station
1.5.2 Rear Panel
a. Ext Mic
b. Remote
standard Ethernet cable (Cat5/RJ45).
c. Phones 3
d. Phones 2
e. Security Lock
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Connects a dynamic microphone f or use as an external talkback mic.
Connects your Monitor Station Remot e and FireStudio via the included
Stereo ¼” output for headphone 3.
Stereo ¼” output for headphone 2.
Connects a lock system to your Mo nitor Station Remote.
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1.5.3 FireStudio Control Console
OVERVIEW
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1. Copy 1/2 to main L/R in surround mode
Main Out L/R when in Surround mode. Disabling this option will mute the Main
L/R outputs in surround mode.
Copies Daw 1 & Daw 2 output streams to
This enables you to use your surround speaker
setup’s Left front and Right front speakers for stereo mixing in Track or Mix mode.
2. Talkback to Digital Outs
L/R outputs in addition to Analogue 1-8 and Phones 1-3.
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More detailed information concer ning the FireStudio Contr ol Console and its use can
Sends the talkback microphone to ADAT 1-8 and S/PDIF
be found in your FireStudio User’s Manual. The FireStudio User’s Manual is
.
downloadable from our Web site at www.PreSonus.com
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2.1 TRACK MODE
MONITOR MODES
Track mode is typically used during the tr acking / recording sta ge of your project – especially
when the FireStudio Control Console is being used for creating mixes or for i/o routing.
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MONITOR MODES
Track mode allows the FireStudio Control Console to maintain full cont r ol over the
FireStudio’s input and output routing.
The FireStudio Control Console Mixer
mixes; its Output Router Matrix 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, Master Controls and headphone outputs 2 & 3.
Monitor Source
Press the Monitor Source buttons on the Monitor Station Re mote to change the sour ce of the
Main Outs when in Mix Mode.
Track mode offers three different source options:
• S/PDIF
• Main
• Auxiliary
Routes only the FireStudio’s S/PDIF input to the Active Outputs.
The FireStudio Control Console de termines the source of the Active Outputs.
Routes only the FireStudio’s Auxiliary RCA inputs to the Active Outputs.
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More detailed information concerning the FireStudio Con trol 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.PreSonus.com
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enables you to create and route up to nine zero-late ncy
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MONITOR 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 & Mains).
Mix mode enables the [Stereo A], [Stereo B] & [Stereo C]
Stereo Control buttons on the Monit or 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 Contr ol Console
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 FireStudio is in Mix mode.
Outputs 1-4, Main L/R, ADAT, S/PDIF & Phones 1-3 function
as in Track mode.
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as shown in
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MONITOR MODES
Monitor Source
Press the Monitor Source buttons on the Monitor Station Re mote to change the sour ce of the
active stereo Speaker sets when in Mix Mode.
Mix mode offers three different source options:
• S/PDIF
• Main
• Auxiliary
Stereo Control
Press the Stereo Control buttons on the Monitor Station Remote to toggle the active Stereo
outputs between three sets of stereo outputs:
• [Stereo A]
• [Stereo B]
• [Stereo C
Routes only the FireStudio’s S/PDIF input to the Active Outputs.
The FireStudio Control Console de termines the source of the Active Outputs.
Routes only the FireStudio’s Auxiliary RCA inputs to the Active Outputs.
Corresponds to the FireStudio’s Main Outs L/R.
Corresponds to the FireStudio’s general purpose outputs 7/8.
] 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 an d B is nearfiel d referenc e monitors on Stereo A and larger studio
monitors on Stereo B. Typical use for Stereo C is a subwoofer.
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MONITOR MODES
2.3 SURROUND MODE
As its name implies, Surroun d mode is typically
used for Surround Sound Mixing sessions.
Surround mode enables the [L], [C], [R], [Ls],
[SUB/LFE] & [Rs] Surround Control buttons on
the Monitor Station Remote and puts the
FireStudio in Surround mode.
General purpose outputs 1-6 and Mai n L/R are
reserved for Surround Control and are disabled
in the FireStudio Control Console
the screenshot image at left
Daw 1 through Daw 6 route directly to general
purpose outputs 1-6 & 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 & Phones 1-3
function as in Track mode.
as shown in
– output streams
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MONITOR MODES
Surround Control
Press the Surround Control b uttons on the Monitor Station R emote to activate or deactivate
the corresponding Surroun d s peaker output when in Surround Mode:
• [L] (Left front)
Corresponds to general purpose output 1 and Main Out L
Daw 1 output stream.
(1.4.3)
• [C] (Center front) Daw 5 output stream.
Corresponds to general purpose output 5.
• [R] (Right front)
Corresponds to general purpose output 2 and Main Out R
• [Ls] (Left surround)
Corresponds to general purpose output 3
• [SUB/LFE] (Subwoofer/Low Frequency Effects)
Corresponds to general purpose output 6.
• [Rs] (Right surround)
Corresponds to general purpose output 4.
Daw 2 output stream
(1.4.3).
Daw 3 output stream.
Daw 6 output stream.
Daw 4 output stream.
The Main Level control knob on the Monitor Station Remote controls the vol ume level of all
active Surround outputs equally when the FireStudio is in Surrou nd mode.
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SAMPLE HOOKUP DIAGRAMS
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3.1 STEREO RECORDING & MIXING ENVIRONMENT
This setup is for studios mixi ng and tracking exclusively in ster eo.
Connect nearfield reference monitors to Main Outs L/R (Speaker A). Connect 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 FireStu dio S/PDIF
input. Connect devices such as a portable mp3 player to the Auxiliary RCA input.
Connect headphone distribution amplifiers, such as the HP4, to general purpose outputs 1/2 &
3/4 for use with the FireStudio Control Console Mixer.
If you need more dedicated headphone outputs for monitor mixes, you can:
1. Use Phones 1 on the front of the FireStudio.
2. Use Phones 2 & 3 on the Monitor Station Remote.
3. Connect a DigiMax FS via ADAT for more routing options.
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Your speaker configuration is not limited to the sample hookup diagr ams 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.
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(see 3.3)
SAMPLE HOOKUP DIAGRAMS
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SAMPLE HOOKUP DIAGRAMS
3.2 STEREO AND SURROUND MIXING ENVIRONMENT
This setup is for studios dedicated to stereo and surround mixing. Any possible tracking
sessions use Phones 1, 2 or 3 or do not re quire dedicated headphone monitor mixes.
Connect Surround L/R Front monitors doubling as stereo nearfield reference monitors to
FireStudio Main Outs L/R (Speake r A). Connect dedicated Surround L/R Front m onitors to
general purpose outputs 1/2 and dedicated nearfield reference monitors to Main Outs L/R.
Connect larger studio mai ns (or another set of reference monit ors) to general p urpose outputs
7/8 (Speaker B).
Be sure to uncheck “Copy 1/2 to main L/R in surround mode” in the FireStudio Control
Console MSR Settings
Connect Surround Ls/Rs monitors to general purpose outputs 3/4. Connect the Surround
Center monitor to general purpose ou tput 5. Connect the Surrou nd Subwoofer/L ow Frequenc y
Effects speaker to general purpose output 6.
Connect external stereo devices such as a CD/Cassette deck or Stereo to the FireStu dio S/PDIF
input. Connect devices such as a portable mp3 player to the Auxiliary RCA input.
Connect headphone distribution amplifiers, such as the HP4, to general purpose outputs 1/2 &
3/4 for use with the FireStudio Control Console Mixer.
If you need more dedicated headphone outputs for monitor mixes, you can:
1. Use Phones 1 on the front of the FireStudio.
2. Use Phones 2 & 3 on the Monitor Station Remote.
3. Connect a DigiMax FS via ADAT for more routing options.
(see 1.5.3)
when using dedicated Surroun d & Stereo L/R monitors.
(see 3.3)
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SAMPLE HOOKUP DIAGRAMS
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SAMPLE HOOKUP DIAGRAMS
3.3 EXPANDED 2.1 AND 5.1 RECORDING & MIXING ENVIRONMENT 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 DigiMax FS
headphone distribution amplifiers, such as the HP4, to the DigiMax FS DAC outputs 1-8 for
use with the FireStudio Control Console Mi xer .
Be sure to check “Talkback to Digi tal Outs” in the F ireStudio Contr ol Console MSR Settings
(see 1.5.3)
when using the FireStudio’s ADAT outputs for headphone mixes.
*** For more information on the DigiMax FS or the FireStudio’s ADAT capabilities, please
consult the User’s Manual or visit our Web site at www.PreSonus.com
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to the FireStudio’s ADAT outputs. Connect
.
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SAMPLE HOOKUP DIAGRAMS
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
4.1 SPECIFICATIONS
Physical
Package Type ..................................................................................... PVC and Steel Chassis
Dimensions .............................................................. 7" x 5.25" x 1.75" (18cm x 13cm x 4cm)
Weight ................................................................................................... Approximately 1 lb.
Dynamic Microphone Input
Type .................................................................................................. XLR Female Balanced
Input Impedance ........................................................................................................ 1200Ω
Internal Microphone
Type .......................................................................................................... Electret Condenser
Sensitivity .................................................................................................................. -45 dB
Headphone Audio Outputs
Type .................................................................................................... ¼” TRS Active Stereo
Maximum Output .................................................................... 150mW/channel @ 75Ω Load
THD+N .................................................................. ≤ 0.04% (150mW/channel @ 75Ω Load)
Frequency Response ............................................................................ 10Hz – 10kHz, ± 1dB
As a commitment to constant improvement, PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. reserves the
right to change any specification stated herei n at any time in the future without notificatio n.
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4.2 TROUBLESHOOTING
PreSonus will only provide support for issues directly related to your Monitor Station Remote.
PreSonus does not provide support for issues regarding operating systems or additional
hardware & software. It may be necessary to co ntact the computer, operating syste m and/or
software manufacturer to obtain additional technical support.
For technical assistance, visit our Web site at www.PreSonus.com
between 9am and 6pm CST (GMT -06:00) or e-mail us at techSupport@PreSonus.com
Before contacting technical support for your Monitor Station Remote, pl eas e try the following:
1) Check our Web site at www.PreSonus.com
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.
When contacting technical support, please have the following information at hand:
¾ What Operating System and version (ex; Mac OS X 10.4.7) you are running.
¾ The Firmware, FPGA and Software Version number of your FireStudio and FireStudio
Control Console
¾ Your Monitor Station R e mote serial number
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.PreSonus.com
software, firmware & information updates and for technical support.
, call us at 225.216.7887
for possible updates to your FireStudio,
(from the FireStudio Control Console Hardware Settings).
(located on the bottom of your unit)
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