An alternative method of setting up remote starts for XStudio is to use an audio switcher with available input relays and the Remote Start task.
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When using this method to implement remote starts, you should disable remote starts (uncheck the Enable Remote Starts item) in the XStudio Audio Properties set-up dialog. Using input relays, as described here, bypasses the standard game port remote start implementation in terms of enabling or disabling remote starts.. |
Here are the general steps to set up a remote start for Deck 1 - repeat the steps for each playback deck that you want to set up for remote starts:
1.Wire the remote start buttons you'll using, connecting each to an available input relay on the audio switcher.
2.Open the XStudio Automation Setup dialog. From the main menu, select Edit | Automation Setup.
3.Create a Remote Start task by navigating to the Tasks tab and clicking on the [Add Task] button. Assign a task name that's meaningful to you - in this case we'll use "Remote Start - Deck 1" as the name. Select Deck 1 in the Select Remote Start Deck group box. In the [Mode/Days] area, check all modes in the Valid Modes group. Emergency & Live modes are not selected as a default when creating a new task. Unlike a conventional remote start, the Remote Start task will honor all conditions set for the task, including valid modes, valid days and valid hours or hour parts. Click on the [Apply] button to save the task.
4.Create a new Action by navigating to the Actions tab and clicking on the [Add Action] button. Assign an action name that's meaningful to you - we'll use "Deck 1 Remote Start". Select the Remote Start task you created and drag & drop it into the Action Task List. Click on the [Apply] button to save the action.
5.Navigate to the External Resources tab and select the audio switcher you will be using. In the Selected Resource Info list, select the Relay Input that will trigger the remote start for Deck 1. If you wish to edit the Relay Input name, press [F2] and make your changes. [Right-Click] on the selected Relay Input and select the menu item Assign Action to Relay Input xxx. A dialog appears, listing available Actions. Select the Action you created that contains the Remote Start task.
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We advise you also set a Lock-Out for remote starts to prevent "double-firing" of the remote start. [Right-Click] on selected Relay Input and select the menu item Input Relay Lock-Out Values. A dialog will appear, allowing you to lock-out the relay for 1 or more seconds after it is triggered. For usage with remote starts, one (1) second should be sufficient to prevent double-firing but responsive enough to not impair normal operations. |
