MATRIX AUDIO mini-i Pro 4 Music Streamer User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- MATRIX AUDIO
Table of Contents
mini-i Pro 4
User Manual (Draft)
Packling list
- Product
- Remote control
- Quick start guide, warranty card
Parts and name
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Top
a. Power on/Standby After connecting to the power supply, press this button to turn on the unit, hold the button for two seconds to enter standby. It takes about 30 seconds for the first start up -
Front
a. Headphone jack
6.35mm4.4mm
The 6.35 mm headphone jack is for single-ended headphones, the 4.4 mm headphone jack is for balanced headphones.
b. LCD screen
c. Volume key
Tap on the arrow keys to change the volume step by step. Hold on the arrow keys to -
LCD screen
a. Media and audio information Including album art, track title, artist, duration, audio format, sampling rate of the track and the filter type being used.
Status ncluding status of clock, network connection, USB storage, NAS and Async/Sync mode
Input channel
The name of selected input channel. Output channel and volum
The selected output channel and volume level.
b. Operation of touch screen
Swipe right to open the shortcut page.
Swipe left to open menu. -
Rear
a. Analog output Connect to active speakers or amplifiers through RCA or XLR cables.
b. Analog input Connect to vinyl turntables or devices with analog outputs through RCA cabels.
c. Optical & Coaxial input
Connect to front-end devices with S/PDIF signal outputs through optical or coaxial cables.
d. HDMI ARC HDMI ARC
Connect to TVs with ARC (Audio Return Channel) functionalities through HDMI cables.
e. USB
USB Audio
h. Reset button
Only use this button when the unit works incorrectly, the unit can be reset to factory state. Please operate under the instructions by service team from Matrix Audio.
i. Ethernet
Connect to LAN port of the network router, the connection supports up to Gigabit Ethernet transmission.
k. AC Input
This unit adapts to AC100-240V power voltage range . Please make sure to use the product in the power voltage range mentioned above.
Please use the power cable which includes an earth wire. Please ensure you have a reliable earth wire connection. Otherwise, the casing of the unit may have a slightly charged touch. If you need the unit to be turned off completely, please unplug the power cable.
Remote Contro
a. Power on/Standby
b. Dimmer
d. Input channels (some are reserved)
e. Mute/Unmute
Press to mute, press again to unmute. You also can unmute by pressing the
volume +/- buttons in mute state.
f. Volume
g. Filters Switch the corresponding filter types applied to the current
playing audio format in a loop.
i. Playback control area When the input channel supports, the playback can be
controlled by these buttons.
Slide in the direction of the arrow to open the battery holder. Please pay
attention to the polarity when installing the batteries. Point the remote
control to the element device when using it, the operating distance is about 8
meters. When the battery is low, the LED indicator on the remote control
flashes red, there will also be a notification showing on the device screen.
If there are more than one Matrix Audio device in a single environment, in
order to prevent 1 remote control from controlling multiple devices at the
same time, we preset 5 address codes in the remote control, these address
codes can be configured in the Settings menu showing below, and follow the
instructions on the screen.
Operations before using
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Connect to Network
LAN Connect the product to the LAN port of the network router through an Ethernet cable. It is recommended to set up the router as a DHCP server, the unit will be assigned an IP address automatically. Select “LAN” in option Network in Settings menu, you can configure the network specs manually, after joining the network, there will be an Ethernet icon shown in the status bar. As shown below:
Wi-Fi
Enter Settings menu – Network – Wi-Fi, after the network scanning complete, choose the SSID of your network and enter the passwords, there will be a wireless connection icon shown in the status bar after connected. The element devices support 2.4GHz/5GHz wireless network When the connection has no Internet access, there will be a icon in the status bar, as shown below: -
MA Remote App Install MA Remote App for your iPad, iPhone or Android phone. Open the app, follow the instructions to add the device to MA Remote App.To control and configure the element devices through MA Remote App, or playback streaming music from the device, please refer to matrix-digi.com/tutorials for instructions
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Driver for USB Audis When connecting the element devices to a Windows 7/8/10/11 computer via USB connection as an external audio device, please install drivers as following instructions Double-click the driver installation package and click “NeXT. Select installation path and click “Install
c. Click “Next” after the installation is complete
d. Click “Finish” to close the Setup Wizard.
It’s no need to install drivers for macOS, just select “element Series” as the audio output device in Sound Preferences.
The element devices can be connected to an iPhone or iPad via a Lightning to USB Camera Adapter.element devices can be connected to Android devices via an OTG adapter, but not every Android devices are compatible with element devices via OTG connection.
Appendix
- Technical specifications
- Power specifications
- Other specifications
- About MQA
About MQA (Master Quality Authenticated)
This unit includes a MQA full decoder, which enables you to playback MQA audio
files via streaming or USB audio port, delivering the sound of the original
master recording
The dots beside the MQA logo green or blue to indicate that the unit is
decoding and playing an MQA stream or file, and denotes provenance to ensure
that the sound is identical to that of the source material. It glows blue to
indicate it is playing an MQA Studio file, which has either been approved in
the studio by the artist/producer or has been verified by the copyright owner.
The dot glows magenta to indicate that the unit is rendering an MQA stream or
file. This delivers the final unfold of the MQA file.
MQA and the Sound Wave Device are registered trade marks of MQA Limited. ©2016
Roon Ready
Being Roon Ready means that Matrix Audio music streamers transparently discover and connect to Roon without any configuration, and bit-perfect audio is delivered from Roon to your music streamer.
Spotify
About Spotify
Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote control for Spotify. Go to
spotify.com/connect to learn how
The Spotify Software is subject to third party licenses found here:
https://www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses.
Precautions
– This product is for indoor use only.
– For full ventilation, it is recommended to reserve a space of larger than 5
cm around the device.
– Do not cover the air vents with stuffs such as papers, tablecloths, and
curtains to obstruct ventilation.
– Do not place stuff with flame, such as lighted candles, on the device.
– If the device is used in tropical areas, please be careful to prevent
insects from entering the unit through the air vents.
– The device must not be subject to water droplets or splashes. Please do not
place stuffs filled with liquids such as vases and cups on or near the device.
– Do not put stuffs around the device power plug and the AC power socket, in
order to disconnect the power supply easily when needed.
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received.
including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has
been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device.
pursuant to pan 15 ofthe FCC Rules. The selimits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This
equipmentgenerates.usesandcanradiateradofrequencyenergyand.ifnotinstalled and
used in accordance with the instructions. may cause harm ful interferenceto
adio communications.However.there is no guaran teeth atinterferencemll co-
occur ma
panicularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradoor
television reception. which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on. the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radiorTV technician for help. Caution:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the users authonty to operate the equipment.
Thisequipment complies withFCC radiation exposure limits setforth for an
uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment should be
installed
and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator&your body.
References
- Spotify - Connect
- Video tutorial
- Spotify - Connect
- Page not found - Spotify
- Third Party Licenses | Spotify for Developers